The Paw’s Forecasting Guide 2018

Auto Tech 1 overviews the basics of working on a vehicle in a garage or auto shop, with a focus on properly identifying different parts of the vehicle and working safely in hazardous conditions. Auto Tech 1 yields worthwhile information even for those who aren’t particularly interested in an automotive career. “All the skills… in Auto 1 could be used just for a consumer,” auto shop teacher ...

From the wheel to the table, ceramics class is one of the many ways students get to relax and take a break from the constant studying and memorizing. Through repetition and practice, many students tend to notice that making pots and mugs isn't that hard at all. Before each assignment, ceramics teacher Greg Johnson gives a brief demonstration of what could be done for the project. However, each assi...

Photography is a crucial part of our society in today’s age. Whether you’re planning on being a professional wedding photographer or you just want to spice up your Instagram account, taking Digital Photography is a great starting point. Not only will you get hands-on training with professional-style DSLR cameras, you’ll learn the compositional skills and techniques necessary to make any photos lo...

Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the US, after English, second most spoken language in the world, after Mandarin. It is also the most common language spoken in many of the countries neighboring us. Whether you want to improve your job prospects, keep your mind sharp, work abroad, or explore new cultures, learning Spanish will help you achieve these goals. Learning Spanish can be a very practical ski...

Students interested in making games, learning about how to develop games using the game maker software and then showcasing their skills should look into taking this class. “It is the easiest class in the building,” Fulton said. The game design class consists of students learning from a step-by-step book how to build different games and then incorporating those skills into your independent game assi...

In the Intro to Journalism class, taught by Mrs. Currier, students will learn what it’s like to be a part of a newspaper producing team from getting interviews and writing stories to laying out the paper and distributing it to the student body. Students willing to join this class will learn several skills on and off the computer, including writing a news article, getting and performing an interview, se...

There are many opportunities for THS students to tell other’s stories and make an impact in their communities. One of these ways is through Publications. Publications has three components that are for students, by students; the paper Hi-Spots, the weekly announcement broadcast Tigard Today, and the online publications The Paw. Students who forecast into Publications, with the proper prerequisite, will be ...

If you have ever wanted to learn how the brain functions and how memories develop, then IB psychology would be a class to forecast for. Student learn about the essential aspects of psychology, beginning with an overview of the history to a study of biological, cognitive, and developmental psychology. Frederick Holtz teaches the class and provides a few reasons why students might be interested ...

Child development gives students a chance to work hands on with children as well as learn in the classroom. It teaches the skills of; how to talk to children, different age milestones, safety, and much more.   “It’s very hands on. You get to build a relationship with the kid by being their buddy and make an impact [in their lives],” Child development teacher Robert Wegner said. ...

Your sophomore and junior year, you get to pick your science class! Tigard offers many different types of science classes ranging from Observational Astronomy to Marine Biology. One of the most popular science choices, however, is chemistry. It is frequently cited as a prerequisite for higher level science classes at Tigard, like IB Chemistry or Anatomy and Physiology. It is Kelsey Wahl’s secon...