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AND INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS
The choices you make now are important building blocks to future learning. By
taking college-level Advanced Placement
(AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)
classes in high school, you enter a world
of knowledge and a learning environment that you might not otherwise experience; by taking AP or IB exams, you
have the opportunity to earn credit or
advanced standing at many of the nation’s colleges and universities.
Advanced Placement courses are offered in all our high schools. While
the availability of classes differ among
the schools, in Bellevue School District
we offer over 35 different AP courses
ranging from English, US History, and
Psychology to Statistics, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science
to Spanish Language, Music Theory and
Art Portfolio. We try to provide a broad
selection of courses to appeal to a wide
variety of student interests.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) is located at Interlake High School. The 2-year IB Diploma
Program is designed to meet international standards of excellence and is typically completed by students in grades
11 and 12. IB features a comprehensive
and broadly based curriculum that includes languages, social studies, science,
mathematics, and electives culminating
with examinations in six subject areas.
WHY SHOULD YOU SIGN UP
FOR AP OR IB COURSES?
The greatest benefit of AP/IB is the experience of taking academic courses in an
enriched environment with classmates
who, like you, are seeking intellectual
challenge, are motivated to learn, and
are committed to excellence. Participating in these courses is going to give you
a head start on exactly the sort of work
you will experience in college. You will
improve your writing skills and sharpen
your problem-solving techniques; develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous coursework; assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and
understanding for yourself; and study
subjects in greater depth and detail.
YOU DON’T WANT TO
BE LEFT OUT!
Without question, more Bellevue students challenge themselves academically by enrolling in AP and IB courses than
any other district in our state. In May
2017, 3534 Bellevue students took 7932
AP exams and 77% of those exams were
worthy of college credit (i.e., 3 or above).
As a comparison, in May 2003, 1917
students took 2913 AP exams.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?
AP/IB courses are challenging courses;
however, we offer just the classes you
need in order to be well prepared. In this
Course Catalog you will find a flowchart
for each content area that describes a
recommended course sequence leading
up to AP and IB courses. Other than that,
the only requirements for becoming an
AP/IB student are a curiosity about the
subject you plan to study and the willingness to work hard.
Prepare now for your future.
Learn more about Advanced Placement or
the International Baccalaureate program
Advanced Placement:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
International Baccalaureate:
http://www.ibo.org/
For more information about
either of these programs you
can check with your school
counselor. Additional information may also be found
online at:
This course guide gives you information about all courses that may be offered in
Bellevue. Middle School students are to enroll in and maintain a full 7-period schedule
throughout the Middle school years. We hope this guide will answer all of your
questions as you decide what Middle school courses to register for next year. The
courses in this guide will be offered next year only if enough students register this
spring to fill a class, so, it is very important that you think carefully about your choices
now so that the courses you want will be available next year. If you cannot find
the answers you need, or if you would like to have individual help in planning your
program, please contact an administrator or counselor at your school.
Chinook Middle School............................ (425) 456-6300
Highland Middle School........................... (425) 456-6400
Odle Middle School.................................. (425) 456-6600
Tillicum Middle School............................. (425) 456-6700
Tyee Middle School.................................. (425) 456-6800
Big Picture School (6-12)...........................(425) 456-7800
International School (6-12)...................... (425) 456-6500
The Big Picture School and International School, alternative programs, serve students in grades 6-12. These schools may package courses under different names,
may integrate and combine courses, and may change the sequence of courses, but
its curriculum will still satisfy the same basic requirements as other district courses.
Please call the school directly if you are interested in information.
INFORMATION FOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENTS
Middle school requirements are explained on the following pages. Use the
planning sheets (p. 13, 15 and 17) to map
out your three-year middle school plan
for the required 7-period day. We also
encourage you to think ahead about
the sequence of courses you will want
to take in high school. This way you will
know what courses to choose in middle
school to be prepared for the high school
courses that interest you.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
} Three years of Language Arts taken
in 6th, 7th and 8th grade
} Three years of Social Studies taken
in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
} Three years of Mathematics taken in
6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
} Three years of Science taken in 6th,
7th, and 8th grade.
} Three semesters of Physical Education (one semester taken in 6th,
7th, and 8th grade).
} One semester of Health taken in 7th
grade.
} One semester of Career and Technical Education taken in 6th, 7th, or
8th grade
} Two semesters of Performing/Visual
Arts taken in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
FOR COURSES TAKEN
IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
District policy allows students to receive high-school credit for some Middle
school courses.
} High school credit for designated
middle school courses may be
requested once the student is in
high school by completing the high
school credit for middle school
course request form. The request
can then be made at any time up to
the point a student graduates from
high school, though it is strongly
recommended this request be
made prior to the end of a student’s
junior year. Please note that once
the grades are recorded on the high
school transcript the grade and
credit cannot be removed and are
included in the computation of the
student’s grade point average.
} If you have questions about this,
please see a counselor at school.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADING:
REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS
Teachers will provide to parents a written report of each student’s progress
at the end of the quarter. The student’s
work and study habits and academic
progress will be reported. Letter grades
will be provided for all students.
In the interval between the quarterly
reports, interim progress reports of a
student’s outstanding or inadequate
progress may be provided to parents. At
a minimum, an interim progress report is
required when a student’s achievement
in a subject is known by the teacher to
be unsatisfactory (failing) during the
second quarter of a semester. This
report will be issued as early in the quarter as practicable to allow the student
time to improve before the end of the
semester. Parents/guardians and students are able to access attendance and
grade reports online throughout the
year on the district’s student information
system (Synergy).
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HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
This course guide gives you information
about all courses that may be offered in
Bellevue. It includes information about
specific courses offered in Bellevue’s two
schools of choice that serve students
in grades 6-12, Big Picture School and
International School. These schools may
package courses under different names,
may integrate and combine courses, and
may change the sequence of courses,
but its curriculum will still satisfy the
same basic requirements as other
district courses.
SCHEDULING
We hope this guide will answer all of
your questions as you decide what high
school courses to register for next year.
The courses in this guide will be offered
next year only if enough students at
each school register this spring to fill a
class. So, it is very important that you
think carefully about your choices now,
including alternative selections, so that
the courses you want will be available
next year at your school. Another reason
for students and parents to take spring
registration very seriously is that students will be committed to their schedule. Changing student schedules will be
done only under exceptional circumstances. Desire to have a common lunch
with a friend, to be in the same class with
a friend, to have a different teacher, preference for a different elective, or similar
personal preferences will not be accepted as reasons for schedule changes. The
choices you make now will determine
your schedule for the entire school year.
If you cannot find the answers you need,
or if you would like to have individual
help in planning your program, please
contact an administrator or counselor at
your school.
COUNSELING PROGRAM
All school counseling programs will include the following elements: guidance
curriculum, individual student planning,
responsive services, and systems support for the counseling program.
The focus of the Counseling Department
is to help students with academic and
career planning and to foster personal
Bellevue Big Picture School ................(425) 456-7800
Bellevue High......................................(425) 456-7000
Interlake High.....................................(425) 456-7200
International School ...........................(425) 456-6500
Newport High .....................................(425) 456-7400
Sammamish High................................(425) 456-7600
exploration, self-awareness, and social
growth. Students are encouraged to set
realistic yet challenging goals, to make
responsible decisions, to understand the
consequences of their actions, and to
learn to self-advocate.
Students should contact a counselor if
they have questions about transitions
between schools, registration, course
selection, interpretation and use of test
results, or graduation requirements.
High school counselors assist students
with academic, career, college, and personal questions. Visit or call the counseling center or career center to make an
appointment with your counselor.
Counselors offer a wide variety of
services, resources, and activities:
} Visit middle schools during the prior
school year to provide a smooth
transition from middle school to
high school
} Assist students in planning,
selecting and successfully completing middle and high school
courses, completing the High
School and Beyond Plan, and
meeting all requirements for high
school graduation
} Teach students (in classrooms)
about the intricacies of college
admission, how to develop and
sustain study habits and develop
personal/social support systems
} Provide students and families with
information about course selection/
registration, college admissions
testing, financial aid, socio-emotional issues, and mental health
resources
} Facilitate outreach with community
mental health support
agencies
} Monitor students’ academic
progress and assist student in
developing plans of support so that
they are successful in resolving
problems in doing well in school
and classes
} Provide a program to prepare students for an education beyond high
school
} Develop and lead groups with
topics ranging from dating relationships,, self-esteem to academic
improvement
} Assist students with issues, academic or personal, that are or
may be interfering with academic
performance
College and Career Advisors help
students:
} Develop an awareness of self
(interests, aptitudes)
} Explore a variety of careers
(speakers, field trips, and
internships)
} Examine the educational requirements for their chosen careers
} Develop job-seeking skills.
SUCCESSFUL
COMPLETION
OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENTS HELD ACCOUNTABLE
FOR THEIR MIDDLE SCHOOL
PERFORMANCE
Successful Completion of Middle
School Coursework Expected
Successful completion of middle school
occurs when a student meets the academic expectations of the required
program. Students who experience difficulty in doing this may be assigned to
Tutorial and/or placed in an academic
support course that runs either during
the school day, before or after school,
or in the summer so that they can receive additional assistance and help in
achieving academic success. (See below
for further information on Tutorial and
Academic Support).
MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
} Three years of Language Arts and
Social Studies taken in 6th, 7th,
and 8th grade. These classes may
be offered during two separate
periods or as a two-period block.
} Three years of Mathematics taken
in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
} Three years of Science taken in 6th,
7th, and 8th grade.
} Three semesters of Physical Education (one semester taken in 6th,
7th, and 8th grade).
} One semester of Health taken in
7th grade.
} One semester of Career and Technical Education.
} Two semesters of Performing/
Visual Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre
Arts, Visual Arts) taken in 6th, 7th,
or 8th grade.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT FOR
COURSES TAKEN IN MIDDLE
SCHOOL (GRADES 7 & 8)
District policy (policy 2410) allows students to receive high-school credit for
some middle school courses.
} High school credit for designated
middle school courses may be
requested once the student is in
high school by completing the High
School Credit for Middle School
Course Request Form. The request
can then be made at any time up to
the point a student graduates from
high school, though it is strongly
recommended this request be
made prior to the end of a student’s
junior year. Please note that once
the grades are recorded on the high
school transcript the grade and
credit cannot be removed and are
included in the computation of the
student’s grade point average.
} Incoming 9th-grade students who
did not attend a Bellevue middle
school, who wish to request high
school credit for courses taken
prior to enrollment in Bellevue
School District must submit a grade
report from their former school
that includes a copy of the course
descriptions.
INFORMATION FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENTS
FULL SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT
Full-time high school students must be
enrolled in all seven periods at a Bellevue School District school in grades 9 and
10 and enrolled in at least six contiguous
periods in grades 11 and 12. Students
who are in their fifth year of high school
and enrolled in grade 12 may enroll in
less than six periods that do not need to
be contiguous.
Full-time running start students must
be enrolled in a minimum of 15 college
credits.
MATH
ALGEBRA 1
GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA 2
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY
WORLD
LANGUAGE
CHINESE 1B
CHINESE 2
FRENCH 1B
FRENCH 2
JAPANESE 1B
JAPANESE 2
SPANISH 1B
SPANISH 1
SPANISH 2
SPANISH
DUAL LANGUAGE
SPANISH
SPANISH LANGUAGE
ARTS 1
SPANISH LANGUAGE
ARTS 2
SPANISH LANGUAGE
ARTS 3
SPANISH
LANGUAGE
ARTS I
SPANISH LA I
SPANISH LA II
SPANISH LA III
INTERNATIONAL
SPANISH
ACADEMIES
SPAN LA/LI/CU 7
SPAN LA/LI/CU 8
ADVANCED
LEARNING
SERVICES
GFT COMP/LIT
GFT FND WD HIST
GFT HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY
GFT ALGEBRA 1
GFT GEOMETRY
GFT ALGEBRA 2
GFT BIOLOGY
CHINESE DUAL
LANGUAGE
CHINESE I
HONORS CHINESE
LANGUAGE,
LITERATURE
AND CULTURE 6
HONORS CHINESE
LANGUAGE,
LITERATURE
AND CULTURE 7
HONORS CHINESE
LANGUAGE,
LITERATURE
AND CULTURE 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT (FULL YEAR CLASSES)
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HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Students must earn forty (40) hours of
Community Service as one of their graduation requirements. Students may begin to earn these hours once they complete their eighth (8th) grade year. The
hours may be earned all at one time, or
in any manner that meets the student’s
schedule, during his/her high school
years, but must be completed prior to
the student’s participation in a commencement ceremony and the granting
of a diploma.
Community Service is any service that is
done for non-profit agencies and organizations and/or religious organizations.
School service is also included. For activities that occur over more than one day,
a maximum of 10 hours/day is allowed
for the 40 hours of community service
required for graduation. All students will
record their community service hours in
x2Vol, which is housed in the Naviance
Program.
2.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
All students are expected to earn the
necessary credits for graduation with
a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade
point average (GPA). Athletic/activity eligibility also requires a 2.0 GPA.
STATE ASSESSSMENT
REQUIREMENTS
In order to meet Washington state graduation requirements, high school students
must: pass specific state exams, earn
all required state and local credits, and
complete a high school and beyond plan.
Students must pass state exams in reading and writing, one math and the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of
Science (Class of 2021 and beyond) or
state-approved alternatives or assessments for students receiving special education services.
HIGH SCHOOL AND
BEYOND PLAN
Students will design and document their
post-high school plans by completing
the High School and Beyond Plan in
Naviance.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Students in the Class of 2018 must earn a minimum of 47 semester courses (23.5
credits) for high school graduation in the Bellevue School District. Each semester
class is worth 0.5 credit.
BSD CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2017 AND 2018
Subject Semesters Credits
English* 8 4.0
Mathematics 6 3.0
Social Studies** 7 3.5
Lab Science 4 2.0
Career & Technical Education 2 1.0
Physical Education 4 2.0
Fine Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Art) 2 1.0
Health 1 0.5
Electives 13 6.5
TOTAL 47 23.5
*The English requirement of 4.0 credits
is met by the following courses:
} 1.0 credit Honors Freshman Composition and Literature
} 1.0 credit Honors Sophomore Composition and Literature
} 1.0 credit American Literature and
Composition
OR IB/AP Language and American
Literature
} 1.0 credit Senior English, 12th Grade
AP Language and Composition,
OR IB/AP English Literature and
Composition
**The social studies requirement of
3.5 credits is made up of the following
courses:
} 0.5 credit: Social Studies elective. AP
Human Geography OR Foundations
of World is highly recommended
} 1.0 credit: History OR AP World
History
} 1.0 credit: U.S. History OR AP U.S.
History
} 1.0 credit: US Government/CWP
(1.0) OR AP US Government/AP
Comparative Government (1.0) OR
AP Comparative Government (1.0)
OR AP US Government (1.0)
Successful completion of Washington
State History/government is a state high
school graduation requirement. Washington State History/Government instruction occurs in 7th and 8th grade in
Bellevue School District. Students who
transfer into Bellevue School District
after 8th grade will be required to satisfactorily complete Washington State History/Government curriculum in order to
meet the graduation requirement.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
BSD CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CLASS OF 2019 AND BEYOND
Subject Semesters Credits
English 8 4.0
Mathematics 6 3.0
Social Studies 7 3.5
Science* 6 3.0
Career & Technical Education 2 1.0
Fine Arts (Drama, Music, Visual Art)** 4 2.0
Health 1 0.5
Physical Education 3 1.5
World Language*** 4 2.0
Electives 7 3.5
TOTAL 48 24
NON CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:
} Washington State History
} High School and Beyond Plan
} 40 hours of Community Service
} Students must earn a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average
STATE ASSESSMENTS:
} Students are required to meet
all state assessment graduation
requirements, found at the link:
http://www.sbe.wa.gov/graduation.
php#.WFG04grJD
} High School English language arts
Smarter Balanced Assessment
(SBAC) (or state-approved
alternative)
} High School Math Smarter Balanced
Assessment (SBAC) (or state-approved alternative)
} Washington Comprehensive
Assessment of Science (WCAS)
for the class of 2021 and beyond.
The WCAS assesses the 2013
Washington State Science
Standards (Next Generation
Science Standards)
*The Science requirement of 3.0 credits
must include two lab classes.
**The Fine Arts requirement of 2.0 credits can include 1 credit of Personalized
Pathway Requirement (PPR).
***For World Language, both credits
can be PPR.
The 3rd credit of science and the 3rd
credit of math are chosen by the student and based on the student’s interest
and High School and Beyond Plan, and
approved by the parent or guardian, or,
if the parent or guardian is unavailable
or does not indicate a preference, the
school counselor or principal.
Personalized Pathway Requirement
(PPR) are related courses that lead to a
specific post high school career or educational outcome chosen by the student
based on the student’s interests and
High School and Beyond Plan, that may
include Career and Technical Education
and are intended to provide a focus for
the student’s learning. Students may
have up to 3 PPR credits.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
ENTR ANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Colleges and universities have different
general requirements unique to each
institution. However, there are some
common requirements for each type of
college or university. Although specific
requirements may vary among institutions, the following minimum guidelines
exist:
IN-STATE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
English .......................................4 years
Includes 3 credits of college preparatory composition and literature.
Mathematics ............................4 years
Algebra 2 credit is the minimum level
for college entrance; a math credit
must be earned during senior year.
Science ....................................2-3 years
Includes 1 credit chemistry or physics.
2 credits must lab sciences
Social Studies (History or other
Social Sciences) ........................3 years
World Language .......................2 years
Consecutive study (2 credits) of same
language: World language, Native
American language, or American Sign
Language.
Fine Art.........................................1 year
(University of Washington and Western Washington University specify
½-credit in fine, visual, or performing
arts; the other ½-credit may be in the
arts or in an academic elective.)
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HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
PRIVATE 4-YEAR COLLEGES/
UNIVERSITIES
English .......................................4 years
Mathematics ............................4 years
Science ....................................2-3 years
Social Studies ...........................3 years
World Langua.........................2-3 years
Consecutive study of the same world
language.
Academic and
 Arts Elective ...........................2 years
HIGHLY SELECTIVE
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
College Admission officers pay particular attention to the rigor of the student’s
program.
English .......................................4 years
Mathematics ............................4 years
Science ................................... 3-4 years
With laboratory courses
Social Studies ....................... 3-4 years
World Language .................. 3-4 years
Consecutive study of the same world
language.
Academic and
 Arts Elective ........................2-3 years
COMMUNITY COLLEGES/
TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Admission requirements vary from
“open-door” policy to selective course
expectations for specific programs.
COMPETENCY
BASED CREDITS
Competency based credits may be
earned for World Language:
A maximum of 4 World Language credits
may be awarded through OSPI’s Competency Based Credit testing process. More
information is available here: http://
www.bsd405.org/departments/curriculum/competency-credits/
In order to earn competency credits in
World Language, students will demonstrate proficiency in speaking, listening,
reading and writing. These assessments
are aligned with the American Council
on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
(ACTFL) Proficiency Levels.
The assessments vary by Language. For
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese and Chinese students
may take the Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP) test. Most
other languages are assessed using ALTA
Language Services. Students may be
awarded one or more credits based on
their demonstrated proficiency according to the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
Students receive credit based on their
lowest skill score, since it represents
their highest level of proficiency across
skills.
} Novice Mid- 1 credit
} Novice High- 2 credits
} Intermediate Low- 3 credits
} Intermediate Mid- 4 credits
Since students may demonstrate varied
levels of proficiency across skills, credits will be awarded based on the lowest
common level of proficiency demonstrated across skill areas. Not all colleges
accept competncy credits to meet their
World Language requirement for entrance.
MORE GENER AL
INFORMATION
DIRECTED ATHLETICS PE/FITNESS
CREDIT FOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS
AND COMMUNITY BASED
ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES
Students in grades 10-12 may earn up to
.5 of the required 1.5 Physical Education
credits by participating in school sports,
cheerleading and drill or by participating
in approved community based sports or
activities. A full school sport season or
80 hours of community based activity
in a 90-day period qualifies for .05 credit. Students must complete and submit
a request form for approval within the
academic year of the involvement of the
school sport or community activity and
complete an assessment for the knowledge portion of the fitness requirement.
There is a nominal fee charged for each
assessment.
ELIGIBILITY FOR
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
Students are required to maintain a 2.0
cumulative grade point average (GPA) in
the semester preceding participation in
order to participate in a sport and/or activity. Students who do not initially meet
this expectation will be granted a probationary period (during the sport/activity
season) to show that progress is being
made to reach this standard. During the
probationary period, any student may
practice, but only those who demonstrate progress may compete.
CREDITS TAKEN OUTSIDE OF THE
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
There are some instances when students
may be granted credit (not necessarily a
grade) for learning experiences outside
the district, provided the learning experiences are within the procedures established by the District, which includes
meeting Common Core State Standards
and alignment with District curriculum.
District approval for credit (not necessarily a grade) must be obtained prior
to enrollment and/or participation in
the outside learning experience in order
to be eligible for consideration of high
school credit on the Bellevue School District transcript. Students must complete,
submit and have approved a Learning
Experiences Outside the regular Bellevue School District Educational Program form and proposal. These forms
are available in the counseling center.
Should the proposal be approved, students must have been, and continue to
be, fully scheduled in a Bellevue School
District high school, taking the maximum credits offered during the regular
school day. Students may not drop a
course and/or shorten their schedule in
order to have a learning experience outside the regular program.
Please see BSD policy 2410, 2410P and
2410 Exhibit A.
WITHDRAWAL GRADES
A “W” grade will be posted to a student’s
transcript if the course is dropped after
the first 10 days but before the 30th day
of the semester. At the quarter, a .25
credit and grade will be posted to transcript if the course is dropped mid-semester. Students who change levels in
an academic area or change from one
elective to another elective in the same
area will receive .5 credit and grade at
the end of the semester. Students who
change from one course to another
course in a different academic area will
receive a withdrawal grade of “W” or .25
credit and grade depending on the drop
date. The principal makes the final determination of the grade mark to be posted
to the transcript.
WAIVING COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
Students may have courses waived if
they meet certain criteria. In order to
apply for a course waiver, students complete and submit to the counselor the
Waiver of a Course Requirement form.
The counselor will document that he/she
has seen the form and supporting documents and write comments/insights to
be considered in the decision and then
forward the form to the principal. The
principal will review the form and add
any additional comments/insights and
forward the request to the Director of
Curriculum or designee. The Director of
Curriculum or designee will either grant
approval for the course waiver requirement or deny the request, citing reasons
for the denial. The completed form will
then be sent to the student’s counselor
for review of the results with the student.
EARLY GRADUATION
Early graduation from high school is appropriate for some students. Plans for
early graduation must be made cooperatively between the student, parent(s),
and school. Any student contemplating
early graduation should initiate a request and complete a plan with his/her
counselor. The plan must be submitted
for approval to the principal. This should
be done, at the latest, prior to registration for the year during which the student plans to graduate.
COLLEGE CREDIT/
COLLEGE CREDIT
OPTIONS FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
(AP) PROGRAM
All students are encouraged to seriously consider enrollment in one or more
AP courses during 10th, 11th and 12th
grades. AP courses are also available to
students in 9th grade. Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses
offered in high school. AP courses include extensive reading. Students in AP
courses may earn college credit if they
perform well on rigorous national AP
tests. Ask your counselor for assistance
in selecting courses that will prepare you
for success in any AP course that interests you. Additional information about
the AP program is found in the AP information section.
PACIFIC NW COLLEGE CREDIT
AND WANIC
Pacific NW College Credit and WANIC
(www.wanic.org) are a combined secondary and post-secondary program of
integrated courses allowing high school
students to begin a Career and Technology Education program that leads to a
two-year Associate degree or a two-year
certificate and/or a four-year baccalaureate degree. To begin a Pacific NW College Credit sequence, students should
enroll in a high school Career and Technical Education class that is designated
as a college credit course. If the student
completes the course with at least a B
grade, they will receive the equivalent
course credit at the participating community or technical college. Your College
and Career Advisor has information on
these programs.
COLLEGE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
This program provides high school students the opportunity to earn college
credit in approved high school courses,
Course Code Course Name Equivalency Credit
CT_424 Metals Technology 1 .5 Fine Art
CT_524 Metals Technology 2 .5 Fine Art
CT_417 Digital Video & Audio Production 1 Art; varies by school
CT_517 Digital Video & Audio Production 2 Art; varies by school
CT_422 Graphics Art 1 .5 Fine Art
CT_522 Graphics Art 2 .5 Fine Art
CT_623 Graphic Design & Production Studio 2.0 Fine Art
CT_519 Computer Graphics 1 .5 Fine Art
CT_619 Computer Graphics 2 .5 Fine Art
CT_412 Photography 1 .5 Fine Art
CT_512 Photography 2 .5 Fine Art
CTA612 AP Photography Portfolio Design/2-D Design 1.0 Fine Art
TH_411 Technical Theater 1.0 Fine Art; may be repeated
for additional credit
CT_635 Health Science Careers – 3 Hour 1.0 Lab Science; .5 Health
SC_506 Anatomy & Physiology 1.0 Science Elective
SC_602 Biotechnology 1.0 Science Elective
CTA505H AP Computer Science 1.0 Math
SC_603 Nanotechnology .5 Science Elective
CTE COURSE EQUIVALENCY CREDITS
CT_661 Automotive Technology 3 Lab Science Credits
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HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION
when the equivalent course is taught at
Bellevue College. In Bellevue, College in
the High School courses are available
at all four high schools. Students may
choose to take any College in the High
School course for high school credit only,
choosing not to pay Bellevue College the
optional fee for college credit. Contact
your high school teacher of the particular courses for more information.
INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, located at Interlake High School,
is recognized internationally as a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum,
designed to challenge college-bound
students. The IB program’s broad range
of subjects accommodates diverse student interests and intentions while adhering to the objectives of a cohesive
liberal arts education. IB courses are college-level courses offered in high school
which includes frequent homework and
involves extensive reading. Students in
IB courses may earn college credit or advanced placement if they perform well
on rigorous IB tests. For more information see specific course descriptions, or
talk to an Interlake counselor.
RUNNING START
Current Washington State legislation allows high school students to attend their
local community college or technical
school and earn high school credits and
college credits at the same time. There
are no tuition fees for the student if the
number of credits does not exceed the
maximum allowed. Students enrolled in
Running Start must:
} Have junior or senior standing in
high school
} Make application to the program
during the enrollment period for
Bellevue College in March prior to
the fall quarter the student wishes
to attend
} Sign a Bellevue School District
Running Start contract with
parent(s)/guardian(s)
} Enroll in courses that are approved
by the high school counselor so
that graduation requirements are
completed in conjunction with
any college coursework that may
lead to an Associate Arts degree.
The student should also maintain
fulltime enrollment of a minimum
of 15 credits so that the student’s
graduation status is not jeopardized
} Be responsible for knowing the
registrations date(s) and deadline(s)
for district and college course
registration
} Be responsible for transportation,
lab fees and books.
HIGH SCHOOL FOUR-YEAR
EDUCATIONAL PLAN
On the following page is an important
worksheet to help you plan the courses
you will take in high school. Please be
aware that your post-high school plans
for college, employment, or career training may require courses beyond the
graduation requirements. Also, if you
want to finish up your high school program with some Advanced Placement or
advanced-level vocational courses, you
need to register for the necessary prerequisite classes during 9th, 10th, and
11th grade.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
STATEMENT
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the
basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color,
national origin, age, sexual orientation,
gender expression or identity, disability,
or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access
to designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to
handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
} Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell,
425-456-4010 or
} Section 504/ADA Coordinator:
Heather Edlund, 425-456-4156 or
} Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination
Compliance Coordinator:
Alexa Allman 425-456-4040 or
} Address for all three: 12111 NE 1st
St., Bellevue, WA 98005.
You are strongly encouraged to complete your graduation requirements in the years indicated on the planning worksheet. Use the
descriptions in this course guide to help you decide which courses
to take in each subject area.
It’s your future, so plan carefully!
<nowiki>PLANNING WORKSHEET | MIDDLE SCHOOL</nowiki>
Below is an important worksheet to help you plan the courses you will take during 6th, 7th, and 8 th grades. You must enroll in
seven courses every year. Use the Middle school course requirements on page 6 along with the course descriptions in this book
to plan your schedule. Call your Middle school for help if you need further information.
6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
Honors Language Arts - 6 Honors Language Arts - 7 Honors Language Arts - 8
Honors Social Studies - 6 Honors Social Studies - 7 Honors Social Studies - 8
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
6th Grade Science 7th Grade Science 8th Grade Science
P.E. (semester) /
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P.E. (semester) / Health (semester)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P.E. (semester) /
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choose 2 semester courses or
a year-long course:
............... / ............... OR
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECISIONS REQUIRED CLASSES
1 Math Determine Level
2 Career & Tech 1 semester in 6th, 7th, or 8th
3 Performing/Visual Art 2 semesters of Dance, Music, Theatre Art, Visual Art in 6th, 7th, or 8th
<nowiki>Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 14 Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 15</nowiki>
<nowiki>PLANNING WORKSHEET | HIGH SCHOOL</nowiki>
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
ENGLISH (1 YEAR)
Honors Freshman
Composition and Literature
ENGLISH (1 YEAR)
Honors Sophomore
Composition and Literature
ENGLISH (1 YEAR)
American Lit. and
Composition
OR
AP Language and
American Lit.
OR
IB/AP English HL 1
ENGLISH (1 YEAR)
Senior English OR
12th Grade AP Language OR
AP Lit. and Composition
OR
IB/AP English HL 2
SOCIAL STUDIES
(ELECTIVE)
Foundations of
World History
(1 semester) OR
AP Human Geography
(1 year) are highly
recommended
SOCIAL STUDIES (1 YEAR)
World History
OR
AP World History
SOCIAL STUDIES (1 YEAR)
U.S. History
OR
AP U.S. History
OR
IB History HL 1/AP US History
SOCIAL STUDIES (1 YEAR)
Contemporary World/
US Gov. OR
AP US Gov./Comp Gov.
OR
IB History HL 2/AP Am. Gov.
MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR) MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR) MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR) FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
Biology
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
Chemistry
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
Physics
OR
AP Physics I
OR
IB Physics SLI/ AP Physics 1
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
PE (1 YEAR)
Foundations of Fitness
and Sport
HEALTH (1 SEMESTER)
Health
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
OR WORLD LANGUAGE (2019)
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
OR WORLD LANGUAGE (2019)
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
FILL IN 1 YEAR OR
2 SEMESTERS
<nowiki>PLANNING WORKSHEET | BIG PICTURE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)</nowiki>
6TH GRADE 7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
HUMANITIES (English and SS) HUMANITIES (English and SS) HUMANITIES (English and SS)
6TH GRADE MATH AND SCIENCE 7TH GRADE MATH AND SCIENCE 8TH GRADE MATH AND SCIENCE
ADVISORY 1 ADVISORY 2 ADVISORY 3
ART EXPLORATION (1 year) PE/HEALTH 2 (1 sem) /
ART ELECTIVE (1 sem)
PE/HEALTH 2 (1 sem) /
ART ELECTIVE (1 sem)
PE/HEALTH 1 (1 year) CHOOSE: SPANISH 1A OR
PE/ART ELECTIVES
CHOOSE: SPANISH 1B OR
PE/ART ELECTIVES
BELLEVUE BIG PICTURE SCHOOL
Bellevue Big Picture School is a secondary school- of-choice that opened for
the 2011-2012 school year. In partnership with the nationally recognized Big
Picture Learning Network (www. bigpicture.org), five guiding principles provide
the school’s foundation and framework:
personalization, adult-world connection, common intellectual mission, supportive partnerships, and shared leadership and responsibility. The school is
uniquely structured to educate, support,
and guide students from Middle school
through high school graduation, building
bridges across the grades that lead to
college success.
Core courses are taught by teacher advisors, each of whom facilitates the academic and personal development of
a small group of students over multiple
school years. The curriculum is problem/project-based, integrating technology, 21st century skills, and relevant,
real-world issues. High school students
participate in internships with adult
mentors one to two days a week, and
Middle school students take advantage
of service learning and other community
opportunities integrated into the curriculum. Together with parents, advisors,
and mentors, students create personalized learning plans that connect their
interests, academic goals, and college/
postsecondary plans. Beginning in sixth
grade, students prepare for college and
careers through campus visits, college
counseling, and partnerships with local
postsecondary institutions.
Middle school course of study: Humanities (English and social studies), math
and science, advisory, Spanish (beginning in 7th grade), physical education/
health, and art exploratory courses.
High school course of study: Humanities
(English and social studies), math and
science, advisory, internships, Spanish,
physical education/health, and digital
media/art. 11th and 12th grade students
will be able to earn college credit through
Running Start courses.
For more information and application go to:
http://www.bsd405.org/bigpicture/about/apply/
In addition to the subject areas shown in the grid, students are required to take the following courses:
} 1.0 credit of Career & Technical Education taken any time during high school
} 2.0 credit of World Language taken any time during high school (Class of 2019 and beyond)
} 1.0 credit of Visual and Performing Arts taken any time during high school (Class of 2019 and beyond – 2 credits)
} .5 elective credit of PE. Taken any time in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
<nowiki>Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 16 Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 17</nowiki>
<nowiki>HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL INFORMATION PLANNING WORKSHEET | INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (GR ADES 6 – 8)</nowiki>
<nowiki>Bellevue School District | 2019 –2020 Grade 6 –12 Course Catalog 17</nowiki>
For more information and application go to:
https://bsd405.org/international/about/applying-to-international-school/
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
International School offers continuity for
the entire seven-year secondary school
curriculum. Expectations for student
learning are clear and students are held
accountable to a high standard of individual excellence. Students complete a
seven-year cycle in seven core curricular areas: humanities (English), international studies (social studies), mathematics, science, French, physical
education, and fine or performing arts.
Science courses in the Junior and Senior years alternate. Year A offerings:
AP Chemistry or AP Environmental
Science. Year B offerings: AP Biology.
Physics is offered both years.
 
This seven-year study of all core
subjects exceeds the minimum
requirements to graduate in most
subject areas; however, it is required
for deep learning and content mastery.
It will provide students with the
knowledge and skills required of them
in the interdependent and
international world where they will
pursue their postsecondary education,
career and dreams as adults.
In order to prepare students for
careers in the STEM field,
International School offers
computer science in the Junior
and Senior year. Students
wishing to pursue computer
science courses may opt out of
math or PE in their Junior year
and/or French, science or arts
their Senior year. Six years of
each core subject is still required
for graduation.
International School does not
offer electives. During Focus
Week, students have an
opportunity to explore diverse
career paths offered through one
week of specialized study during
each of their seven years at
International School.
6TH GRADE
7TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
7TH–8TH LOOP
HUMANITIES (1 year)
HUMANITIES 2 (1 year)
Systems
HUMANITIES (1 year)
Systems in Conflict
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (1 year)
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (1 year)
Systems
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (1 year)
Systems in Conflict
MATHEMATICS (1 year)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MATHEMATICS (1 year)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MATHEMATICS (1 year)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCIENCE (1 year)
6th Grade Science
SCIENCE (1 year)
7th Grade Science
SCIENCE (1 year)
8th Grade Science
FINE ARTS (1 year)
Integrated Arts OR Instrumental
Music
FINE ARTS (1 year)
Integrated Arts OR Music
FINE ARTS (1 year)
Integrated Arts OR Music
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (1
year)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (1 year) PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (1 year)
WORLD LANGUAGE (1
year)
French 1A
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 year)
French 1B
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 year)
French 2
<nowiki>PLANNING WORKSHEET | BIG PICTURE SCHOOL (GRADES 9–12)</nowiki>
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
9TH–10TH LOOP
HUMANITIES
(English and Human
Geography)
HUMANITIES
(English and World History)
HUMANITIES
(English and U.S. History)
HUMANITIES
(English and Government)
BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS OF THE
UNIVERSE
AP ENV SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS
INTERNSHIP (1 CREDIT) INTERNSHIP (1 CREDIT) INTERNSHIP (1 CREDIT) INTERNSHIP (1 CREDIT)
CHOOSE: ART OR SPANISH CHOOSE: ART OR SPANISH CHOOSE: ART OR SPANISH
OR PE
CHOOSE: ART OR SPANISH
OR PE
PE (1.0 CREDIT) PE/HEALTH (1.0 CREDIT) ELECTIVES/RUNNING START ELECTIVES/RUNNING START
BELLEVUE BIG PICTURE SCHOOL
Bellevue Big Picture School is a secondary (6th-12th grade) school- of-choice
that opened for the 2011-2012 school
year. In partnership with the nationally
recognized Big Picture Learning Network
(www. bigpicture.org), five guiding principles provide the school’s foundation
and framework: personalization, adultworld connection, common intellectual
mission, supportive partnerships, and
shared leadership and responsibility.
The school is uniquely structured to
educate, support, and guide students
from middle school through high school
graduation, building bridges across the
grades that lead to college success
Core courses are taught by teacher advisors, each of whom facilitates the academic and personal development of a
small group of students over multiple
school years. The curriculum is problem/project-based, integrating technology, 21st century skills, and relevant,
real-world issues. High school students
participate in internships with adult
mentors one to two days a week, and
middle school students take advantage
of service learning and other community
opportunities integrated into the curriculum. Together with parents, advisors,
and mentors, students create personalized learning plans that connect their
interests, academic goals, and college/
postsecondary plans. Beginning in sixth
grade, students prepare for college and
careers through campus visits, college
counseling, and partnerships with local
postsecondary institutions.
Middle school course of study: Humanities (English and social studies), math
and science, advisory, Spanish (beginning in 7th grade), physical education/
health, and art exploratory courses.
High school course of study: Humanities
(English and social studies), math and
science, advisory, internships, Spanish,
physical education / health, and digital
media/art. 11th grade students will be
able to earn college credit through Running Start courses.
For more information and application go to:
http://www.bsd405.org/bigpicture/about/apply/
<nowiki>Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 18 Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6–12 Course Catalog 19</nowiki>
<nowiki>PLANNING WORKSHEET | INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (GR ADES 9 –12)</nowiki>
<nowiki>Bellevue School District | 2019–2020 Grades 6 –12 Course Catalog 18</nowiki>
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL curricula are integrated and inter- disci- International School believes in the comInternational School offers continuity for plinary, thus value is placed on each of petency of all children, therefore enrollthe entire seven-year secondary school the core curricular areas. International ment in the core curricula exceeds the
curriculum. Expectations for student School does not offer electives within the minimum requirements to graduate
learning are clear and students are held natural core curricula, but through an ex- in most subject areas. This seven-year
accountable to a high standard of individ- tended field of study each year called study of all core subjects will provide
ual excellence. All students complete this Focus Week. In this manner, students students with the knowledge and skills
seven-year cycle in seven core curricular have an opportunity to explore different required of them in the interdependent
areas: Humanities (English), Internation- electives offered through unique inten- and international world where they will
al Studies (social studies), Mathematics, sive study over their seven years at Inter- pursue their post-secondary education,
Science, World Language, Physical Edu- national School. career and dreams as adults.
cation, and Fine or Performing Arts. The
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
9TH–10TH LOOP
HONORS HUMANITIES
(1 YEAR)
HONORS HUMANITIES
(1 YEAR)
AP AMERICAN LITERATURE
AND COMPOSITION
12TH GRADE AP LANGUAGE
AND COMPOSITION
WORLD HISTORY AP WORLD HISTORY U.S. HISTORY OR
AP U.S. HISTORY
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
SENIOR PROJECT
 
MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
Chemistry
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
Biology
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
*
AP Physics 1 or 2 OR
AP Chemistry OR
AP Environmental Science
FINE ARTS (1 YEAR)
Visual Art OR Music
FINE ARTS (1 YEAR)
Visual Art OR Music
FINE ARTS (1 YEAR)
Visual Art OR Music
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 YEAR)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 SEMESTER)
HEALTH (1 SEMESTER)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 YEAR)
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 YEAR)
FRENCH 3
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 YEAR)
FRENCH 4
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 YEAR)
AP FRENCH 5
WORLD LANGUAGE (1 YEAR)
FRENCH 6
*
*
Each year ONE of these classes can be opted out of for ONE of the following computer science classes:
 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE
 PYTHON
 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Completion of at least 6 years in each core subject is required.
For more information and application go to:
https://bsd405.org/international/about/applying-to-international-school/
FINE ARTS (1 YEAR)
*
Visual Art OR Music
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
*
(1 YEAR)
SCIENCE (1 YEAR)
AP Physics 1 or 2 OR
AP Chemistry OR
AP Environmental Science
MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MATHEMATICS (1 YEAR)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019-2020 CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION – CAREER PATHWAYS
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Technology Education
• Digital Technology
• Media Technology
• Video Production 1 and 2
• Computer Science Discoveries
• CS101 - Coding in Python 1
• CS102 - Coding in Python 2
STEM
• Applied Engineering
• Design and Production - PLTW
• Robotics - PLTW
• Flight and Space – PLTW
HIGH SCHOOL
Agricultural Education
Introduction to Horticulture +
Nursery and Greenhouse Operations *+
Environmental Sustainability
Floral Design and Marketing
Architecture/Construction/
Manufacturing
Metals Technology 1
Metals Technology 2
Welding Technology, Design and
Fabrication *+
Woods Technology 1
Woods Technology 2
Introduction to Construction Management
Construction Trades*
Arts, AV Technology & Communication
Radio Broadcasting *
Television Broadcasting +
Digital Video & Audio Production 1 +
Digital Video & Audio Production 2 +
Media Production/Video Production + *
Cinematography & Cinema Production
Graphic Arts 1+
Graphics Arts 2+
Graphic Design & Production Studio *+
Computer Graphics 1 +
Computer Graphics 2 +
Photography 1 +
Photography 2 +
AP Photography Portfolio/2-D Design +
Technical Theatre 1 +
Technical Theatre 2
Business, Management &
Administration
Accounting 1
Accounting 2 +
Accounting 3
Accounting 4 +
Personal Finance +
Business Law +
Entrepreneurship
Economics
AP Micro/AP Macro Economics
IB Business and Management SL +
IB Business and Management HL +
Microsoft Office/Business Technology 1 +
Microsoft Office/Business Technology 2 +
Education & Training
Teaching Academy 1 *
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"Chameleon. Some dragons might say that was a cruel irony, while others, for instance an entire tribe of RainWings, might laugh and laugh for days once everyone realizes that the dragon named "Chameleon" is the only one in the rainforest who can't change his scales."
— Chameleon to Peril about his true origin, Escaping Peril

Template:Charbox Chameleon is an adult male RainWing who was introduced in Escaping Peril. Because of a snout deformity that disallowed him to sleep for more than one hour at a time, Chameleon was unable to change the color of his scales and was fixed with a plain lime green color. Many of the other RainWings viewed Chameleon as strange and unsettling, and he was eventually banished from the Rainforest Kingdom.

Sometime after his banishment, Chameleon found Darkstalker's Scroll and, after learning how to read and write, figured out how it worked. Using the scroll's magic, Chameleon created new physical forms: Bog the MudWing, Cirrus the IceWing, Shapeshifter the NightWing, and Soar the SkyWing. He possesses a different shape for each dragon species of Pyrrha.[1]

After the events of Escaping Peril, Chameleon no longer owns Darkstalker's Scroll, although he still possesses the scraps of parchment that allow him to transform into his other forms. His current location is unknown.

Appearance

His scales are "the color of limes and jungle parakeets, a sort of nondescript yellowish-green", and he is also noted to have narrow shoulders.[2] His scales cannot change colors like normal RainWing scales can. This is sometimes attributed to his inability to sleep for long periods of time, or vice versa. He is also mentioned by Bullfrog, the RainWing healer that he had a snout deformity, causing his sleeping to halt after an hour or less.

Biography

Pre-Series

At an unknown point in time before the series, Chameleon was banished from the Rainforest Kingdom because of his inability to change the color of his scales, which made the other RainWings 'uncomfortable'. This was because of a snout deformity that stopped him from sleeping for more than an hour. The lack of sleep made it so that he couldn't change the color of his scales, and had also affected his personality. This lead to many of the RainWings thinking he was creepy, different, and weird. Sometime after that, he found Darkstalker's Scroll and got someone to teach him to read. By reading some of what was written on the scroll, Chameleon figured out what it could do and then learned how to write. Using the scroll, Chameleon created many shapes for himself, including Soar the SkyWing. He moved into the Sky Kingdom and helped Queen Scarlet spy on the Talons of Peace as Cirrus. While he served Scarlet, he made a Pyrite mask to hide Prince Hailstorm for Scarlet. As a SkyWing, he fathered Peril and her twin with Kestrel in the breeding program, but Scarlet told him that both of his dragonets were dead, and so Chameleon didn't know that Peril was his daughter until the eighth book, Escaping Peril.

The Lost Heir

For more information, see Cirrus.

Chameleon appeared in the prologue as Cirrus, with the Talons of Peace. He pinned Webs down for Nautilus' orders and then threatened to rip Webs' heart out. However, before he could kill Webs, Crocodile knocked him out and Webs escaped.

The Brightest Night

In his Cirrus form, Chameleon may have been spotted by Sunny in the Talons of Peace camp.

Moon Rising

As the NightWing Shapeshifter, Chameleon spoke with Ex-Queen Scarlet in the epilogue, holding Darkstalker's scroll.

Winter Turning

A RainWing who couldn't sleep because of a snout deformity or change their scale color was mentioned by one of the RainWing healers when Winter was visiting Glory. He was also said to have watched other RainWings in their sleep. This was the description of Chameleon.

In his IceWing form of Cirrus, Chameleon appeared in the Talons of Peace camp when the dragonets were looking for a SkyWing. He seemed to be possessive of Pyrite, most likely because he was guarding her for Queen Scarlet.

Wearing his NightWing mask (Shapeshifter), Chameleon was overheard by Moonwatcher, Winter, and Qibli talking to Scarlet. He later went to the dragonets' camp to retrieve Pyrite and attacked Kinkajou, smashing her into a tree and leaving her in a coma. It is mentioned in Escaping Peril that he did this because of his grudge against the RainWings. He failed to capture Pyrite (Hailstorm) and leaves with his eyes burned and frozen by Moon and Winter, although it healed when he changed 'faces'.

Escaping Peril

As Cirrus, Chameleon stopped Peril and Turtle on their adventure with the Talons of Peace. When Avalanche mentioned Kestrel in a speech she gave about how she wanted to kill Peril when she was a dragonet, Cirrus asked questions about Kestrel and found out that Peril was Kestrel's daughter.

Later Turtle saw a dragon, most likely Chameleon, diving into the forest behind him and Peril. The next morning, Turtle found talonprints that didn't belong to him or Peril beside their sleeping spot. They likely belonged to Chameleon. When Peril and Turtle flew away, Peril spotted Chameleon in his NightWing form staring at her.

As Peril perched on the sandstone formation outside of Possibility, a large SkyWing came flying towards her, but was distracted by Winter and Foeslayer's arrival. After Winter and Peril's fight, Peril flew away from the scene, and the SkyWing started flying with her. He told her his name was Soar and then revealed that he was her father. They were joined by Ex-Queen Scarlet, and the SkyWing informed Peril that he was, in fact, a RainWing named Chameleon. He offered her a gift of a strange necklace that he claimed would cancel the effects of her firescales. Peril accepted the gift, but unknown to her, it was also rigged with a loyalty enchantment to Scarlet, and it made her forget Clay.

Darkness of Dragons

In Darkness of Dragons, Chameleon, disguised as a MudWing named Bog, tried to convince Qibli and Winter that the MudWings were causing the explosions in the SandWing kingdom and preparing to start a war. Later, when Winter tried to rescue the scavengers that Vulture had in the food storage, Bog caught them. Qibli then recognized Bog, and Winter and Qibli started attacking him. They blamed Chameleon for always messing with royal politics and hurting Kinkajou. Chameleon claimed that he met Vulture in Possibility and couldn't possibly say no to treasure. Chameleon stopped the fight by threatening to bite off the scavenger's head and then Qibli and Winter let him leave knowing that if they followed him, he would lead them straight to Vulture.

Later in the NightWing Kingdom, Qibli and Kinkajou met him in his NightWing form. Qibli convinced Chameleon to put on the enchanted earring, saying it was an apology gift from Peril, turning him back to a RainWing while Kinkajou stole all his remaining pieces of Darkstalker's scroll. After that, Chameleon most likely fled back to the Rainforest and his whereabouts are unknown.

Known Forms

  • Cirrus the IceWing
  • Shapeshifter the NightWing
  • Soar the SkyWing
  • Bog the MudWing

Trivia

  • A chameleon is a color changing lizard that inhabits the rainforest.
  • Chameleon's name is very ironic as an actual chameleon can change the color of its scales, but Chameleon, the dragon, cannot.
  • Chameleon is the first major RainWing antagonist to appear in the series, though Ex-Queen Dazzling, Ex-Queen Fruit Bat, Ex-Queen Magnificent, and Ex-Queen Exquisite have served as minor antagonists in The Hidden Kingdom. 
  • He is also the first RainWing besides Glory to know how to read and spell but does not reveal who taught him how to read.
  • Whenever he changes into a different form, it "resets"; i.e. when he puts on the Soar mask, all traces of previous battles or other activities from when he was previously Soar would disappear. This would be consistent with Peril's noticing he had no scars.
  • In Escaping Peril, he said he has a form for every tribe, but the SeaWing and the SandWing forms have never appeared.
  • He is one of the seven characters whose name is ironic, the others being Quickdeath, Quickstrike, Slaughter, Coconut, Scarlet, and Secretkeeper.
  • Tui hinted on the Scholastic forum that she may bring back Chameleon in Darkness of Dragons, which has shown to be true.
  • Kinkajou is mentioned in the last chapter of Darkness of Dragons to have been "the first RainWing in a century to learn to write". However, both Chameleon and Glory can read and write. Thus, Kinkajou would not be the first RainWing in a century to learn to write, Chameleon would. This is most likely an error in the series, or perhaps Qibli's knowledge as to what RainWings could write.
    • However, he also notices the "dark jagged scrawl of Peril's father's handwriting", thus indicating he knew what Chameleon's handwriting looked like. If anything, this is most likely either a plot hole or an error in the series.
  • He is shown to be practically obsessed with treasure.
  • He is also technically the first RainWing to join the Talons of Peace.
  • Tui has stated that a RainWing's base color is lime like Chameleon.
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References

  1. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 208
  2. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 152


RainWings
Queens

Present: Dazzling • Exquisite • Fruit Bat • Glory • Grandeur • Magnificent • Splendor
Historical: Anaconda • Jacaranda

Royalty
(Present)

Jambu

Royalty
(Historical)

Python

Jade Mountain

Boto • Coconut • Kinkajou • Siamang • Tamarin

Other Dragons

Bright • Bromeliad • Bullfrog • Chameleon • Gibbon • Handsome • Heliconia • Liana • Loris • Mango • Mangrove • Orangutan • Orchid • Pineapple • Tapir • Tualang

Hybrids

Firefly • Peacemaker

Kingdom

Rainforest Kingdom • RainWing healer's pavilion • RainWing royal pavilion • RainWing village

Society

RainWing Royal Challenge


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|-|Bog=

"Nobody. Bog, just Bog, a regular MudWing, me."
— Bog to Qibli and Winter, Darkness of Dragons

Template:CharboxBog is a male MudWing, and one of the forms of Chameleon, who appears in Darkness of Dragons. He worked alongside the Talons of Power and Vulture as a false hostage, lying about how the MudWings were attacking the oases. Qibli thought he looked suspicious and ridiculous in all his jewelry, which Vulture gave him for spreading his "story."

Appearance

Bog has mud-brown scales and wears several accessories: a gold tail band shaped to look like dragon claws clutching every inch of his tail, each claw tipped with a sapphire; silver chain mail studded with sapphires on his chest; golden silk veils wreathing his wings; giant bejeweled rings; and gold chain necklaces dangling from a ruby-encrusted headpiece that clashes with the silver, emerald, and topaz earrings in each ear. Qibli thought it was strange that he wore a tail band, as they went out of style because they made it harder for dragons to fly. He also wears a brown leather pouch neatly tucked under his wing where he keeps his pieces of Darkstalker's Talisman, the same pieces that were later used to transform Darkstalker into Peacemaker, the NightWing-RainWing hybrid. It took Qibli "a minute to find out what tribe he was from". After seeing Bog, Winter looked like "his eyes might never recover," implying that the large amount of jewelry on him didn't look very stylish.

Biography

Darkness of Dragons

Bog/Chameleon first appeared as a false hostage in Vulture's lair, attempting to throw Qibli and Winter off of the recent explosions in the Scorpion Den, saying that the MudWings led by Queen Moorhen were causing the explosions, but, according to Qibli, it was easy to tell that he was lying about the whole thing.

Later, when Qibli and Winter (along with Cobra and Ostrich who were elsewhere at the time) were trying to escape Vulture's compound, they ran into him as Winter was attempting to free Vulture's scavenger prisoners. He asked what they were doing and recognized them from his time as Shapeshifter. Qibli and Winter tried to fight him, but he threatened to kill the scavenger if they didn't let him go. Winter did not continue fighting after that. Qibli and Winter then managed to get back to Cobra and Ostrich.

Bog later appeared in the Night Kingdom, and Kinkajou, who was investigating the area, started to "stealthily" follow him. Bog walked into a room and closed the door, later coming out as Chameleon's superpowered NightWing form, Shapeshifter. Kinkajou relayed this information to Qibli, who quickly realized that the two dragons were Chameleon, and most likely arrived with Vulture. Qibli and Kinkajou devised a plan to steal Chameleon's pieces of Darkstalker's Talisman. Qibli walked up and acted as a distraction, while Kinkajou grabbed Chameleon's earring, which had the pieces of talisman in it. Chameleon was quickly told off by Kinkajou and Qibli, and most likely returned to the Rainforest Kingdom. The pieces of scroll were then used to give Darkstalker a new life as Peacemaker.

Trivia

  • Vulture told Bog to tell all the SandWings the story that Queen Moorhen and the MudWings were setting off the dragonflame cactus explosions in the oases in exchange for lots of treasure.
  • After escaping Queen Ruby's palace, Chameleon went to the Mud Kingdom.
  • In Escaping Peril, Chameleon commented on wanting a MudWing form to avoid persecution. This is shown to come true in Darkness of Dragons, where he assumes the form of Bog while working with Vulture.

Quotes

"Much better than that prison cell."

"Of course, sir, [...] The MudWings are the one's who've bee attacking cities throughout the Kingdom of Sand. Queen Moorhen and the MudWings are responsible for all of it."

"What's all this noise? [...] Raiding the storehouse in the middle of the night? Is there a feast going on that I wasn't invited to?"

"Nobody, [...] Bog, just Bog, a regular MudWing, me."

"Not lying, [...] All true. Definitely a MudWing plot."

"My what?" -When asked about his sibs.

"Um, [...] Not here. Not traitors. Just me. I was captured by the Talons of Power and forced to reveal everything."

"Don't touch that!"

"You mean the one you robbed, [...] Perhaps you remember beating me bloody in order to steal my scroll."

"I didn't like the Mud Kingdom, [...] Too brown. Thought I'd try my luck in the Scorpion Den. Looking for treasure. [...] Found it."

"I was trying to, [...] Vulture approached me in the market and offered me a lot of treasure to tell people this MudWing story. What was I going to do, say no to treasure?"

"Haven't you ruined my life enough? [...] Aren't there any actual bad guys you could go harass?"

"Stop right there, [...] or I will bite this scavenger's head off."

"You get out of here and leave me alone."


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MudWings
Queens

Present: Moorhen
Historical: Anhinga • Coypu • Crane • Egret • Olive

Royalty
(Historical)

Bayou • Copperhead • Possum • Sawgrass

Jade Mountain

Clay • Marsh • Newt • Sepia • Sora • Umber

Other Dragons

Asha • Bog • Bullfrog • Cattail • Crane • Crocodile • Gharial • Mayfly • Ochre • Pheasant • Reed • Swamp

Other Dragons
(Historical)

Moccasin • Taupe • Warthog

Kingdom

Diamond Spray Delta • Diamond Spray River • MudWing palace

Society

MudWing Succession Crisis


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|-|Cirrus=

"Cirrus the IceWing. Remember him? Queen Scarlet's spy in the Talons of Peace. Perfect because there are so few IceWings in the Talons that they never figured out how little I knew, or that I've never been to the Ice Kingdom. I made him cold and calculating and not much of a talker."
— Chameleon to Peril about Cirrus, Escaping Peril

Template:Charbox Cirrus is a male IceWing, Scarlet's spy in the Talons of Peace, who was revealed to be one of the many forms of Chameleon, a RainWing that was in possession of Darkstalker's Scroll. Chameleon chose to join the Talons of Peace wearing an IceWing mask when he infiltrated them because of how few IceWings joined, therefore no one would find out he knew nothing about the Ice Kingdom. Pyrite's insistence of staying with him every moment is most likely part of the enchantment that Chameleon placed on the mask, so as to keep an eye on her or possibly to keep Prince Hailstorm's repressed IceWing instincts from kicking in. He first appears in the prologue of The Lost Heir and might briefly seen at a camp in The Brightest Night. Cirrus also appears in Winter Turning and Escaping Peril.

Appearance

Cirrus has glittering silvery-white scales with pale purple under scales and hints of blue[1], silver-white wings[2], cold, snakelike eyes, and a malevolent gaze. He is quite a bit bigger than Winter and fiercely thin with unusually sharp claws even for an IceWing. He also has a voice that sounds like icicles dripping.

Biography

The Lost Heir

Cirrus was part of Nautilus’ group that found Webs after the SkyWings abducted the dragonets of destiny. He demanded Webs to tell them how the SkyWings found them, and Webs explained the dragonets' plans to escape and how it was played out. Cirrus asks why they had anything to do with the SkyWings, and Webs simply said that they followed Tsunami and Clay back to the opening of the cave. Cirrus was enraged because he knew they wouldn't be able to survive Ex-Queen Scarlet's arena. When Webs suggested that the Talons attack the SkyWings, Cirrus hinted that there are only about forty members of the Talons of Peace, while there were countless SkyWings. Nautilus mentioned his backup plan and said that Webs would be a problem, in which Cirrus pinned him down, stating that Webs had failed them. He was instructed to kill Webs because of the SeaWing's lack of knowledge of the Talons of Peace's backup plan and allowing the dragonets to escape, and he also seemed to take morbid pleasure in the idea of killing the confused SeaWing, stating that he would feed Webs' heart to the fish. However, both he and Nautilus were thwarted and knocked out when Crocodile tackled them, which allowed Webs to escape the execution attempt. This hinted heavily that Crocodile wasn't working for the Talons of Peace after all, and had no problem betraying them.

The Brightest Night

Sunny spotted an IceWing at the Talons of Peace's camp, which was most likely Cirrus, since there were no other known IceWings working with the Talons at that time, other than him.

Winter Turning

Winter, Qibli, Kinkajou, and Moonwatcher went to the Talons of Peace in order to find a SkyWing that could help them locate the mountain Moon saw in Icicle's dream when she was visited by Scarlet. Upon their arrival, they found a dragon named Pyrite, a nervous and twitchy SkyWing who sported a nose ring, but Cirrus did not want them to take her. Winter pondered about it and thought maybe because she was an 'animus' he wanted to put the magical genetics back into the IceWing bloodline, but forgot the idea when he noted that Cirrus showed no sign of returning to the Ice Kingdom. Winter was confused because being royalty, he should have recognized Cirrus, and vice-versa (which means Cirrus should've recognized Winter), but neither did. Winter asked if Cirrus knew his parents, Narwhal and Tundra, Cirrus said he might, but he was lying, as Chameleon said he had never been to the Ice Kingdom.

Later, on the way to Winter and Hailstorm's Diamond Trial, Queen Glacier said to Winter, "We haven't had a Cirrus in many years", and says she would look into the matter, claiming that he may have been on the outside of the kingdom and therefore didn't have a rank on the IceWing wall.

Escaping Peril

Cirrus first appeared early in the story, along with the other Talons of Peace, when they attacked Peril and Prince Turtle. When Peril introduced herself as the daughter of Kestrel, he said, "That can't be right. Kestrel never had any dragonets". He was questioned briefly for his knowledge about Kestrel, whom he couldn't have met since he joined the Talons after Kestrel went into hiding with the dragonets. 

He was later revealed as the IceWing form of Peril's father, Chameleon the RainWing, and working for Ex-Queen Scarlet. He never knew she was his daughter before, as he was told by Scarlet that both of Kestrel's dragonets were dead and that Kestrel had gone to join the Talons of Peace, so he was elated when he learned Peril was alive and well.  

Personality

Cirrus is shown to take an almost sadistic pleasure in killing others, appearing more than eager to kill Webs, and even explaining that he intended to rip Webs's heart out and "feed it to the fish". He is very obedient and docile towards Nautilus, and willingly follows his orders when he tells him to kill Webs. In Winter Turning, he is shown to be mildly protective of Pyrite, and most likely doesn't want to let her out of his sight for fear of being executed by Queen Scarlet as Chameleon. He is a spy for Queen Scarlet in the Talons of Peace and seems not to care who is suspicious of him. Chameleon stated that he tried to make Cirrus seem cold and calculating, like a menacing character. 

Trivia

  • A cirrus cloud is a type of cloud, containing bits of ice, or being made entirely out of ice. It forms at a height around 6,500–45,000 feet (5–13 km).
  • Winter described him as acting like an aristocrat, but he could not possibly be one as he did not recognize Winter as the IceWing prince.
  • Cirrus is the first IceWing described with purple scales. This may be a result of Chameleon's enchantment.
  • Soar mentions Cirrus as his 'friend with the Talons of Peace,' when explaining to Peril how he found out about her.
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References

  1. ↑ Winter Turning, page 141
  2. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 63


IceWings
Queens

Present: Glacier • Snowfall
Historical: Diamond

Royalty
(Present)

Crystal • Hailstorm • Icicle • Mink • Narwhal • Permafrost • Tundra • Winter

Royalty
(Historical)

Arctic • Caribou • Frostbite • Opal • Penguin • Snowfox

Jade Mountain

Alba • Changbai • Ermine • Icicle • Winter

Other Dragons

Cirrus • Caribou • Caribou • Caribou • Caribou • Caribou • Caribou • Fjord • Hvitur • Igloo • Ivory • Lynx • Snowflake • Snowstorm • Snowstorm • Snowstorm • Polar Bear

Hybrids

Darkstalker • Whiteout • Eclipse • Fierceclaws • Shadowhunter • Typhoon

Kingdom

Notable Features: Great Ice Cliff • Moon Globe Tree • IceWing palace • Diamond Caves
Villages: Among-the-Evergreens • Hamlet-That-Worships-the-Whales-Who-Sing-at-Night • Village-of-the-Plentiful-Seals • We-Remember-and-Venerate-Caribou • Where-No-Dragon-Goes-Hungry • Where-the-Terns-Fly • Where-the-Whales-Leap-at-Dawn


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|-|Soar=

"Wait. No, no, no. Not SORE. SOAR, S-O-A-R, like flying high over the kingdom. Oh, good grief. Have other dragons been thinking my name is Sore all these years?"
— Chameleon about his SkyWing form's name as the form of Soar, Escaping Peril

Template:Charbox Soar is a "mask", taking the form of a male SkyWing, and one of the four known forms that Chameleon can become. When Scarlet caught him shapeshifting, she gave him the choice to either tell her how he did it or work for her in exchange for treasure. He chose the second option, afraid that if he revealed the scroll he used, she would take it from him. He is the "father" of Peril and Sky, and his former mate was Kestrel. Since Chameleon was in the form of Soar when he had Peril with Kestrel, Peril is fully SkyWing, and not any part RainWing. This makes Peril half an artificial SkyWing.

Appearance

Soar is described as big[1] with amber eyes[2], warm orange scales[2], rippling muscles, and huge powerful orange wings[3]. He doesn't bear any scars, which is observed by Peril to be unusual for a dragon under Scarlet's reign (his forms, when switched, lose their injuries, and therefore he has no scars). He is said to be strong-looking and has a deeper, stronger voice than Chameleon. He has long horns with golden markings. He is adorned with gold rings on three of his claws, a black necklace with gold spikes studded on, and a snake-like armband with rubies where the snake's eyes would be. He also has a black metal sheath fitted across his chest with a padlock, which was revealed to hold Darkstalker's Scroll scraps in them to shapeshift.

Biography

Escaping Peril

Chameleon's SkyWing shape first appeared in Escaping Peril. When Peril waited out by Possibility while Turtle and the rest of his group checked on the injured Kinkajou. Peril saw Soar flying to her from a distance, but he abruptly fled when he saw Winter and Foeslayer arrived. After the fight with Winter, Peril ran away and ran into Soar. Soar confirmed to her that she was his daughter, and then lead Peril to Ex-Queen Scarlet. Scarlet then ripped off his necklace holding the piece of Darkstalker's Scroll inside and he transformed back into his normal RainWing self.

After Peril was brainwashed into obeying Scarlet, Chameleon used his Soar shape again so the three of them could get into Queen Ruby's Palace without any confusion. Soar, Scarlet and Peril waited in the throne room for Ruby to arrive, and spent the night there. After she came, Scarlet imprisoned her and ordered her son, Prince Cliff, on the highest tower in the palace with Soar and Peril guarding them. There, Soar and Peril have an emotional conversation about themselves, and Soar let her in on the secret about the scroll. After Cliff escaped, Peril and Soar flew after him. Soar witnesses the whole scene where Ruby escaped the prison, Peril takes off her necklace and was no longer brainwashed, and Ruby challenging Scarlet to the throne of the SkyWings.

Chameleon stayed in his SkyWing shape for the entire Royal Challenge. He confessed to Peril after being threatened that Ruby was enchanted to be a weaker, least stronger SkyWing daughter than she originally was, and she couldn't win the fight. This fact saved Ruby's life and killed Queen Scarlet. After Scarlet's death, Soar gave up his scroll to Ruby and was imprisoned. He then transformed into Shapeshifter and stole it back.

Relationships

Peril

Though Peril is his daughter, it is unknown if Soar actually holds any fatherly affection for her. Though Soar offered to take away Peril's firescales, he appeared to have only done this on Scarlet's orders, and betrayed her by hiding a mind-affecting spell within the firescales spell. However, when he ran away, he asked Peril to come with him. In Darkness of Dragons, while in his Shapeshifter form, he was furious with her for stealing his scroll but decides to accept an earring from Qibli, who claims it is a making-up present from Peril.

Ex-Queen Scarlet

Soar, as Chameleon (and various other forms), worked as Ex-Queen Scarlet's minion. He doesn't particularly like her, only the fact that she pays him well.

Kestrel

Kestrel was Soar's mate, and together, they had one egg that contained twin dragonets, one of which was later thought to be killed by Kestrel. He claimed he was not around when Kestrel tried to escape with their dragonets, and had thought that Peril was dead. It is implied that Soar used his position under Scarlet to arrange for Kestrel to be his mate without her knowing.

Family Tree

KestrelSoar
PerilSky


Quotes

"Oh!" - To Peril when he first spots her.

"Uh, [...] Nothing? [...] You're Peril, [...] Right? - To Peril when she asks what he is doing.

"Well, [...] there's always a chance. Isn't there?" - To Peril when she says he sounds like he is expecting her to be someone else.

"My name, [...] is Soar." - Introducing himself to Peril

"Is it?" -When Peril says his name is unusual.

"But it's a very SkyWing name, right?"

"Wait, [...] No, no, no. Not SORE. SOAR, S-O-A-R, like flying high over the kingdom. Oh, good grief. Have other dragons been thinking my name is Sore all these years?"

"Why are you the first dragon to say anything?"

"I know what you mean, [...] You can do and say everything exactly the same as everyone else, but if there's one thing different about you, that's all they care about."

"I doubt Scarlet would find this useful, but among other things, it appears that I can father dragonets with firescales." - To Peril, revealing that he is her father.

"See? I can change my entire self. Now I'm a full SkyWing." - To Peril, showing her his tribe-changing abilities.

"It's a long story. But the short answer is - for being myself." - Explaining to Peril about why he was kicked out of the RainWing tribe.

"Well, to be fair, that's what she wanted, but that's also what you wanted, isn't it? So does that really count as a betrayal? I mean, now everyone's happy. So... yay, me?" - When Peril accused him of betrayal when he brought her to Ex-Queen Scarlet.

Trivia

  • Soar typically means to rise or glide high into the sky.
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References

  1. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 121
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Escaping Peril, page 140
  3. ↑ Escaping Peril, page 187


SkyWings
Queens

Present: Ruby • Scarlet
Historical: Carmine • Firestorm

Royalty
(Present)

Cliff • Hawk • Tourmaline • Vermilion

Royalty
(Historical)

Canyon • Sunset

Jade Mountain

Carnelian • Flame • Garnet • Peregrine • Peril • Thrush

Other Dragons

Avalanche • Cardinal • Cinnabar • Eagle (WT) • Eagle (L1) • Harrier • Jasper • Kestrel • Osprey • Pyrite • Soar • Sky • Tailwind

Kingdom

Claws of the Clouds Mountains • Diamond Spray Delta • Diamond Spray River • Great Five-Tail River • Possibility • SkyWing palace


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|-|Shapeshifter=

"And then I followed you. In my NightWing form. That one's my favorite. I call myself Shapeshifter - isn't that a perfect NightWing name?"
— Chameleon as Soar to Peril about Shapeshifter, Escaping Peril

Template:Charbox Shapeshifter is the male NightWing "mask"/enchantment created by Chameleon first appearing in the Moon Rising epilogue. This form has scales strong enough to withstand frostbreath, as well as firescales, and the strength of ten dragons. He is said to be Chameleon's favorite form, probably because of his power and super strength. During this cameo, Chameleon under the disguise of Shapeshifter, was in possession of Darkstalker's Scroll, an animus-touched scroll. It was implied that he was working for - or at the very least providing some form of aid to - Ex-Queen Scarlet, before her premature death in Escaping Peril. Though his motives aren't immediately apparent, over the course of the second arc it is gradually revealed that he was performing enchantments for the former SkyWing queen for exuberant sums of treasure and the safety of his morphologic abilities. It is later revealed that he isn't a true NightWing, but one of the forms of Chameleon.

Biography

Moon Rising

He was first seen in the epilogue, annoying Scarlet by tapping a scroll, most likely Darkstalker's Talisman on stone, which caused her to yell at him.

Winter Turning

During the prologue, the "Pyrite-mask" was put on Prince Hailstorm, Winter's brother. The necklace was put on by a dragon who had previously been wearing it. This dragon may have been Shapeshifter (most likely) or one of the other masks.

When Moonwatcher, Winter, and Qibli were spying on them, Scarlet was heard yelling at him. He then flew off to grab Pyrite for her. The companion went to the group, and immediately attacked Kinkajou, throwing her into a tree, and injuring her badly. Moon attacked him in retaliation, breathing fire on his face. Then, Winter used his frostbreath, as well. Between Moon's fire and Winter's frost breath, he was blinded. During the fight, Winter noticed that he was wearing "a mess of dark jewelry", which felt like iron boxes on chains. This was because of Darkstalker's scroll.

Later, after Mayfly, a MudWing doctor in Possibility, examined Kinkajou, she asked what "really" happened. Moon told her that the RainWing had been thrown into a tree by a dragon, to which Mayfly muttered, "With superdragon strength?" This showed he may have extraordinary power, perhaps wished upon himself by Darkstalker's talisman, which he possessed.

Escaping Peril

Peril noticed a large NightWing while she was traveling with Prince Turtle and later spotted his talonprints near where they were standing, noticing that he had been watching her sleep. She found out later that he was actually Chameleon, the dragon the RainWing healers mentioned couldn't sleep (for more than an hour at a time) or change color, as well as being Peril's father. Chameleon could also become Soar the SkyWing and Cirrus the IceWing. He was forced to give up the scroll at the end of the book to Peril and her friends while using his Shapeshifter morph.

Quotes

"Oh, this? Don't you worry. This is nothing." - To Queen Scarlet about Darkstalker's talisman.

"My talents have been proven helpful to you."

"That scroll is mine! I'll find you! I'll take it back! You'll be sorry! It's mine, it's mine, it's mine!" - Yelling at Peril and the Jade Winglet as they fly off with Darkstalker's talisman.

Trivia

  • Shapeshifter's name suits him since it's Chameleon in disguise. Peril comments on this, calling it "a bit on the nose".
  • He is noted for being the dragon appearing in the epilogue of Moon Rising, along with Ex-Queen Scarlet.
  • Shapeshifter is the one of the four revealed masks that Chameleon owns, the others being Soar the SkyWing, Cirrus the IceWing, and Bog the MudWing.
  • Mayfly does not initially believe the Jade Winglet about him attacking Kinkajou, as Shapeshifter has supernatural strength. The only other dragons who have this strength were NightWings given enchantments by Darkstalker.
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NightWings
Queens

Present: Battlewinner • Darkstalker • Glory
Historical: Vigilance

Royalty

Greatness

Jade Mountain

Bigtail • Fatespeaker • Fearless • Mightyclaws • Mindreader • Moonwatcher • Starflight

Other Dragons
(Present)

Bonecruncher • Deadlyclaws • Deathbringer • Eclipse • Farsight • Fierceteeth • Mastermind • Morrowseer • Obsidian • Preyhunter • Quickstrike • Secretkeeper • Shapeshifter • Slaughter • Smokeseer • Stonemover • Strongwings • Vengeance • Wisdom

Other Dragons
(Historical)

Allknowing • Clearsight • Discretion • Foeslayer • Foreseer • Jewel-eyes • Listener • Morrowwatcher • Prudence • Quickdeath • Starclaws • Swiftwings • Thoughtful • Truthfinder • Tunesmith • Vision

Hybrids

Darkstalker • Whiteout • Eclipse • Fierceclaws • Peacemaker • Shadowhunter • Sunny • Firefly • Commodore • Jewel • Orange • Tortoiseshell • Tortoiseshell

Folklore

Comet • Mindhealer • The Prophetess

Kingdom

NightWing island: NightWing tunnels
Lost city of night: Renewal
Rainforest Kingdom: NightWing village

Kingdom
(Historical)

Lost city of night: Borderland Mountain • Clearsight's home • Darkstalker's home • Great Diamond • Museum • NightWing library • NightWing palace • NightWing school • North Beach

Society

NightWing Exodus


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