This course concentrates on critical reading of texts from different genres, reflecting themes of identity and self-discovery, and on clear and purposeful writing aligned to the Design Thinking process. Course topics and texts are aligned to the “Origins, Identity, and Agency” domain of the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework.

This class concentrates on how the human experience is expressed in literature from around the world. Students learn to read analytically and write clearly and purposefully. Course topics and texts are aligned to the “Power and Oppression” domain of the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework.

In this college-level composition course, students explore the various ways written discourse can be useful in the adult world. Much like 11th grade AP Language, key learning outcomes include writing and analyzing rhetorical arguments, adjusting writing style to address a specific task, purpose, and audience, and developing an individualized process for producing writing. When possible, course topics and texts are aligned with the “Reflection and Action” domain of the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework. Students taking ENGL 101 at Lincoln (instead of at NSC through Running Start) should expect a slower pace, with more incremental assignments building up to each larger writing project, as well as higher expectations for attendance and participation. Eligible students have the option to register to earn North Seattle College credits through the College in the High School program.

This course is designed to bring students to independence in their learning through student centered discussion and study. Course work focuses on diction, presentation, and construction of ideas, and writing about concepts, all elements of AP preparatory work emphasizing Language and Composition. The strategies for “timed writings” are established during this course. This course is strongly recommended to any student considering taking AP English Literature and Composition. The AP designation will be added to the student’s final transcript. Students are expected to take the AP exam, but that exam is not part of the course grade.

This course focuses on the study of imaginative literature, including fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and dramatic works. Students learn to develop college-level analytic arguments to support complex claims about literature and make connections to real-world topics and issues. Principles taught include line of inquiry, intertextual analysis, and synthesis. When possible, course topics and texts are aligned with the “Reflection & Action” domain of the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework. Students taking ENGL 111 at Lincoln (instead of at NSC through Running Start) should expect a slower pace, with more incremental assignments building up to each larger project, as well as higher expectations for attendance and participation. Eligible students have the option to register to earn North Seattle College credits through the College in the High School program.

Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a college-level course offered in high school. The course develops the skills and knowledge for interpreting imaginative literature and writing literary arguments that are tested on the AP Lit. exam. Students should expect frequent on-demand writing tasks, considerable reading homework, including a mix of assigned and student-selected texts, and projects that require more self-direction than in prior ELA classes. A deeper goal for students is to foster and develop a lifelong love of reading, discussing, and writing about literature. Course texts include works from major historical literary periods and works by living authors, including novels, short fiction, poems, and plays. Succeeding in AP Literature requires hard work, strong time management skills, active participation, and open-mindedness to new and abstract ways of reading.

This course is a survey of all aspects of the communications umbrella. It develops awareness and understanding of news elements and give students experience in gathering, reporting, and editing the new with emphasis on the print media. The course covers headline writing, make-up, feature writing, sports writing, editorial writing, advertising, copy reading and proofreading. Emphasis is on mastering the news story structure, but study also includes the rights and responsibilities, history, organization, operation, and control of the print media. A survey of the related fields of public relations, propaganda, photo- journalism, electronic media, and film may also be undertaken, careers in these fields are explored. Recommendation by ELA teacher. **Counts as an elective does NOT count toward ELA graduation requirement.**

Students will focus on civilizations and empires from the Post-Classical Era (600 to 1440 CE) and make connections to the modern world.  This class is structured around developing historical thinking skills as a basis for becoming a well-informed global citizen with highly developed critical thinking skills. The class will base its topics and learning objectives on the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework.

Students will engage in the study of the global expansion and interactions between approximately 1440 CE to 1900. The focus of the content will be on developing a global worldview that emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans and understanding how the modern world has developed. The class is structured around continuing to develop strong historical and scientific research skills as a basis for becoming a well-informed global citizen with highly developed critical thinking skills. The class will base its topics and learning objectives on the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework.

Students will investigate the modern world, between approximately 1900-present, and how global trends have developed. The focus of the content will be on more fully developing a worldview that emphasizes global citizenship and ethical decision-making. The class is structured around extending and deepening strong historical and scientific research skills as a basis for becoming a well-informed global citizen with highly developed critical thinking skills. The class will base its topics and learning objectives on the SPS Ethnic Studies Framework.

AP Human Geography Integrated is a yearlong college level introductory course that integrates the study of human, cultural, economic and political geography. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface.  The goal for the course is for students to become more geoliterate, more engaged in contemporary global issues, and more informed about multicultural viewpoints.

This course covers major topics in the history of the United States predominantly from 1900 to the present day. It focuses on the development of the United States both domestically and internationally. Students will explore the political, economic, cultural, and social heritage of the U.S. Students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of the American experience and how it has shaped the nation’s democratic way of life. Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to compare previous trends and issues in the nation’s history with current issues facing the U.S. today. Students taking HIST 147/148 at Lincoln (instead of at ECC through Running Start) should expect a slower pace, with more incremental assignments building up to each larger project, as well as higher expectations for attendance and participation.