1. Certification Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Total number of 9-12 teachers with main assignment in science: N/A
- Total number of science teachers in grades 9-12 with an Earth science assignment: N/A
- Percentage of 9-12 science teachers with an Earth science certification: N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for secondary teachers: Requires a specific minimum number of units in the subject area taught; specifies components in program.
B. Grades 6-8
- Total number of teachers in grades 7-8 with a main assignment in science: N/A
- Total number of grades 7-8 science teachers in all assignments: N/A
- Percentage of middle grade science teachers certified in science:N/A
- Specific licensure requirements for middle school teachers: Requires a specific minimum number of units in the subject area taught; specifies components in program.
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2. Course Requirements
A. Grades 9-12
- Number of science credits required for high school graduation: 2.
- Required science courses: The essential Academic Learning Requirements guide instruction. 1 of the 2 credits must be a lab science, sciences categorized as Physical, Life, or Earth.
- Is an Earth science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? No, but it is a part of the required standards for grades 9 and 10 so it is a part of most Physical Science classes.
- Is Earth science part of another course required for high school graduation? No.
- If Earth science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
- Is an Environmental science course included in the recommended high school science curriculum? No, school dependent with district approval.
- Is Environmental science part of another course required for high school graduation? No, but it is a part of the required standards for grades 9 and 10 so it is a part of most Life Science classes.
- If Environmental science is taken, does it count towards graduation requirements? Yes.
B. Grades 6-8
- Is Earth Science part of the middle school science curriculum (grades 6-8)? Yes.
- Is it taught as a full year curriculum or an integrated curriculum? Both. Mainly integrated.
- At what grade level(s) is Earth science taught? 6th-8th.
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3. K-12 Enrollment
A. Percent of Grade 9 students enrolled in selected courses
|
Course |
Earth science |
Chemistry |
Biology |
Physics |
Percent |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
B. Enrollment trends in Grade 9-12 Earth science
|
Year |
Percent |
Students |
1996-97 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1997-98 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
1999-00 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
2003-04 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
C. Students in grades 7-8 enrolled in selected science courses
|
1999-2000 |
2003-2004 |
Course |
Students
(Percentage) |
Students
(Percentage) |
Earth Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
General Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Physical Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Life Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Integrated or Coordinated Science |
Not Available |
Not Available |
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4. K-12 Indicators
|
State |
National |
| Average Freshman Graduation Rate |
72.9% |
73.2% |
| College Enrollment Rate |
48.7% |
68.6% |
| AP Participation Rate |
25% |
25% |
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5. Science Standards
- Standards Publication: Essential Academic Learning Requirements
- Year in which science standards were adopted: Original standards adopted in 1997; revised in 2005, 2008, 2009.
- Are state standards determined at the district level? Districts adopt the state standards.
- When will the state standards be revised? Just revised in 2009
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6. Testing and Assessment
A. State Science Tests
|
Test |
Grade Levels Tested: |
Earth Science Component on the Test? |
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). |
5, 8, and 10 |
Yes, included in all three grade levels-it is 33% of test that refers to specific science content |
B. State High School Exit Exam
- Name of Exam: Washington Assessment of Student Learning
- Type of Test: Standards based
- Does the exam have a science component? Yes.
- At what grade do students first take the exam? 10
- Is passing the exam a requirement for a diploma? Yes, for graduating class of 2013
- Does the exam have an Earth science component? Yes.
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7. Textbook Adoptions
- Does the state select or recommend textbooks? They will in 2009.
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Yes
- Environmental science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the high school level: Yes
- Earth science textbook(s)/program(s) used in the state at the middle school level: Yes
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8. State Contact Person
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