Open Doors Program

Reading/Writing/Communication (English 1) focuses on reading, writing, and language through the study of history, past and present, including conventions of traditional grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph structure. Speaking, listening, and study skills are reinforced through note taking, class discussion, and individual/group presentations and writing assignments. High school completion credit only. Students can earn 0.25-2.0 Freshman/Sophomore high school credits. This course may be repeated.

Reading/Writing/Communication (HS English 2) focuses on reading, writing, and language through the study of history, past and present, including conventions of traditional grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph structure. Speaking, listening, and study skills are reinforced through note taking, class discussion, and individual/group presentations and writing assignments. High school completion credit only.  Students can earn 0.25-2.0 Junior/Senior high school credits.  This course may be repeated. 

This lab course provides basic instruction and lab exposure related to physical, life and earth science content. High school completion credit only. Open Doors students can earn 0.25-2.0 high school credits. This course may be repeated.

This general non-lab science survey course provides basic instruction in physical, life and earth science, necessary for high school graduation. High school completion only. Students may earn 0.25-1 HS credit. This course may be repeated.

Civics provides students with a practical understanding of the principles and procedures of government. High school completion credit only. Students may earn 0.25-0.50 HS credits. This course may be repeated.

United States Constitution and Government traces the nation's history from the pre-colonial period to the present. Students learn about the Native American, European, and African people who lived in America before it became the United States. They examine the beliefs and philosophies that informed the American Revolution and the subsequent formation of the government and political system. Students investigate the economic, cultural, and social motives for the nation's expansion, as well as the conflicting notions of liberty that eventually resulted in civil war. High school completion credit only. Students may earn 0.25-1.0 HS credits. This course may be repeated.

Washington State Government and History examines Washington history from native and European contact to the present. The study of Washington state includes an examination of the state constitution, key treaties, and tribal sovereignty issues, including the study of migration, differing cultural experiences, and human interactions with the environment. High school completion credit only. Students may earn 0.25-0.50 HS credit This course may be repeated.

Contemporary World Events examines modern world history and geography to identify global themes rooted in environmental issues, economic development, human rights, and civic action and responsibility. High school completion only. Open Doors students may earn 0.25-1 HS CWP or World History credit. This course may be repeated.

This civic course is to provide students with a basic understanding of civic life, politics, and government. The content will develop students' knowledge to help shape their civic character and civic responsibility.

This course will contextualize artistic study throughout other high school content areas including language, science, history, and elective credits or may be offered as a standalone class. Artistic expression and study may range from visual design, creative writing, textile, and natural product, performing arts or digital design as necessary for high school graduation. Independent study may be approved by instructor to include classes, specialized training or hobbies demonstrating artistic aptitude. High school completion credit only. Open Doors students can earn 0.25-2.0 high school credits. This course may be repeated.

The elective course is designed to enable students to further explore and develop special interest skills through independent study. Students may focus on personal, educational, or career pathways aligned with their Personal Pathway (PPR) and/or Elective credit goals. High school completion credit only. Students can earn 0.25-2.0 high school credits. This course may be repeated.

This course is designed to help students determine their post-high school plan, personal pathway, and meet the graduation requirements for high school. High school completion only. Students may earn 0.25-1 HS credit equal to 1.25-5.0 college units.

This course is designed for students needing high school math credit in Algebra and/or Geometry, students preparing for the GED test, or postsecondary students seeking to improve their basic math skills prior to entering postsecondary math. Upon successful completion of the class, students may use their final course grade or GED math score for BBCC math placement in alignment with BBCC math placement policy. This course may be repeated.

This course introduces Open Doors students to essential financial knowledge and skills for making informed decisions in personal, academic, and workplace contexts. Students learn how to manage income, create and maintain a budget, understand credit and debt, evaluate financial products, and plan for short‑ and long‑term financial goals. Emphasis is placed on real‑world application, consumer awareness, and the development of financial confidence among adult learners. This course will only earn high school credit and may be repeated as needed.

The main goal of this course is to assist students as they enter any BEdA program (high school completion or English language acquisition) by giving them the tools they will need to succeed while enrolled in BEdA.