Calaveras High School
2017-2018
Course Catalog
Schedule Change Information...................................................................................................................... 4
Eligibility Information.................................................................................................................................. 4
Graduation Requirements............................................................................................................................. 5
UC/CSU Course List................................................................................................................................... 6
Course Descriptions
Career Technical Courses
Agriculture....................................................................................................................................... 7
Career Preparation............................................................................................................................ 9
Industrial Technology.................................................................................................................... 12
Information Technology................................................................................................................. 14
English................................................................................................................................................. 16
English Electives.................................................................................................................................. 19
Fine Arts.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Foreign Language................................................................................................................................ 22
Mathematics......................................................................................................................................... 25
Miscellaneous Electives....................................................................................................................... 27
Physical Education............................................................................................................................... 28
Social Science...................................................................................................................................... 30
Science................................................................................................................................................. 33
UC/CSU Course Evaluation Form............................................................................................................. 37
CHS Four-Year Plan................................................................................................................................. 38
A. General
Information
Whenever
possible, schedule changes will be limited to those students who need to
correct their schedule because they are enrolled in an inappropriate required
course (example: a student who failed integrated science should not enroll in
biology).
B. Changes will be made for the following reasons only:
_ A student has not met the prerequisite for a course.
_ A student has been enrolled in a course that is inappropriate for his/her grade level.
_ A student has failed a required course and needs to repeat it.
_ A student has taken a comparative class in summer school.
_ A student has requested a course that has been canceled.
_ A student does not have a minimum of seven classes (grades 9-11)
C. Changes will not be made for the following reasons:
_ To change teachers.
_ To change a previous elective choice because the student has changed his/her mind.
D. Changes at the beginning of the school year will occur as follows:
Changes at the beginning of Semester One
_ NO schedule changes will be made the first two days of school. New students will be enrolled during this time. A student will attend the classes listed on his/her schedule until his/her written request has been submitted to the office and has been processed.
_ A course that is changed for the reasons noted above in Section B will be dropped with no notation on the transcript.
After the second week of Semester One
_ No student initiated changes will be made after the second week of instruction. Students will be expected to remain in all courses for the remainder of the semester as Calaveras High School offers credit for semester courses only.
_ Any changes after the second week will be staff-initiated and will be limited to placement or behavioral problems. A notation of W/F (withdraw with a failing grade) will be assigned for the permanent record for changes made after the third week., unless otherwise decided by the principal or designee because of extenuating circumstances (AR 5121) W/F is calculated as an F in the GPA.
E. Changes at the beginning of Semester Two
_ Elective course changes may be made with the approval of both instructors involved in the change and the administration.
_ Required course changes may be made if they are approved by the instructors involved in the change and the administration.
_ All requests for schedule changes must be submitted in writing prior to the start of the second semester.
In order to be eligible for
participation in extracurricular activities (such as interscholastic athletic
events, non-required music, drama, agriculture, club activities, the prom,
senior ball, or the sweetheart swing), a student shall have earned a minimum
2.0 grade point average during the preceding grading period and have not
received two Fs in that grading period. The grade point average and determination
of eligibility shall be based on the quarter grades at the end of the first and
third quarters and semester grades at the end of the second and fourth
quarters. The term of academic probation lasts a minimum of one entire quarter.
Subject Area |
CHS Graduation Requirements *meets entrance requirements for most community
colleges, trade/tech schools |
California State University (CSU) Entrance
Requirements |
University of California (UC) Entrance Requirements * see the University of California A-G course
listing for specific requirements |
History/Social Science |
4 years (40 credits) _ Human Geography _ World History _ US History _ Government/Economics |
2 years |
2 years |
English |
4 years (40 credits) English I, II, III, ERWC IV or Honors/AP equivalents |
4 years |
4 years |
Math |
2 years (20 credits) _ Algebra 1 _ Geometry |
3 years minimum requirement of Algebra II |
3 years (4 years recommended) minimum requirement of Algebra II |
Science |
2 years (20 credits) _ 1 year Life Science _ 1 year Physical Science |
2 years _ 1 year Life Science _ 1 year Physical Science (see
a-g list for courses) |
2 years (3 years recommended) (see a-g list for courses) |
Foreign Language |
1 year (10 credits) Fine Art or Foreign Language |
2 years (same language) |
2 years (same language) (3 yrs. recommended) |
Fine Art |
1 year (10 credits) Fine Art or Foreign Language |
1 year (see a-g list for courses) |
1 year (see a-g list for courses) |
Physical Education |
2 years (20 credits) |
Not required |
Not required |
Career Technical Education |
1 year (10 credits) |
Not required |
Not required |
Electives |
110 credits |
1 year/2 semesters (advanced electives) (see a-g list for courses) |
1 year/2 semesters
(advanced electives) (see a-g list for courses) |
Total Credits |
270 required 280 possible |
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Courses to meet requirements for admission:
Underlined courses denote extra honors credit: A=5, B=4, C=3.
A-HISTORY American Government US History US History AP World History World History AP |
E-FOREIGN
LANGUAGE French I French II French II French III (H) French IV (H) Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III (H) Spanish IV (H) |
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B-ENGLISH English I English II English II (H) English III Expository Reading and Writing (English IV) English AP Literature and Composition English AP Language and Composition |
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F-VISUAL/PERFORMING
ARTS Creative Discoveries in Art Art II Art III Art IV Ceramics I Advanced Ceramics Photography Advanced Photography Concert Band Symphonic Band Advanced Choir - Jazz Etc. Advanced Drama Floral Design Advanced Floral Design |
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C-MATHMEMATICS *Algebra I *Integrated Math 1 (offered in 2014-2015 year only) *Geometry *Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus (AP) Probability and Statistics |
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G-ELECTIVE
COURSES (All courses under a - g with the exception of *
math, plus the following) Economics Psychology Human Geography Integrated Science I Integrated Science II Journalism (Tomahawk) Medical Science |
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D-LABORATORY
SCIENCE Sustainable Agriculture Biology Anatomy/Physiology Biology Biology AP Chemistry Integrated Science II Marine Biology Physics Sustainable Agriculture Biology Agriculture and Soil Chemistry |
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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION: AGRICULTURE
Note: All Agriculture Classes are
encouraged to participate in the Calaveras FFA chapter. If the student chooses to join, the fee
is $15.00. FFA involves every
aspect of Agriculture. Members
learn important trades and skills that will continuously help them throughout
their life. FFA teaches
responsibility to those who choose to take part in an agriculture type project. Membership is not required for class
enrollment.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE BIOLOGY........................................................................... Course 2015
Prerequisite: None (This course replaces Ag Science 1 as the entry level Ag Science course)
Successful completion of this course meets UC/CSU d requirement
for Biology/life science or one year of Career Technical Education or elective
requirement for graduation. Sustainable Agriculture is a
year-long course designed to integrate biological science practices and
knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The course is
organized into four major sections in which students will learn what
sustainable agriculture is, how sustainable agriculture fits into our
environment, the molecular biology principles that guide sustainable agriculture,
and how we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices within
a functioning ecosystem. Within each unit, specific life science principles
will be identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding the
acquisition of this knowledge, culminating in the development of a sustainable
farm model and portfolio of supporting student research. Throughout the course,
students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities, as
well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural
Experience (SAE) program.
AGRICULTURE AND SOIL CHEMISTRY.............................................................................. Course 2009
Prerequisite: Sustainable Agriculture Biology/Biology or teacher approval
Successful completion of this course meets UC/CSU d requirement for Physical Science or one year of Career Technical Education or elective requirement for graduation. Agriculture and Soil Chemistry is a year-long course that explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals, and agricultural practices. Students will examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students will develop an Agriscience research program in which they will investigate and test an Agriscience research question related to the course content, formulating a hypothesis based on related research, conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting quantitative data, and forming a conclusion based on analysis of the data. Additionally, students will develop and present a capstone soil management plan for agricultural producers, using the content learned through the course. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
CROP PRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. Course 2011
Prerequisite: Ag Science I/Sustainable Agriculture Biology/Biology or teacher approval
Successful completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education or elective requirement for graduation. General principles of field crop production will be taught on the student farm. Farm management factors such as environmental concerns, economic constraints, weather, soil fertility, varietal differences, cultural practices, and pests will be addressed while managing the day to day operation of the two acre farm. The course will also cover basic tillage practices, basic crop breeding and development, and harvest techniques of regional and seasonal specialty crops. Specific crops include tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, melons, lettuce, peas, potatoes, onions, garlic, fruit trees, winter crops and other crops that have potential in the Sierra Foothill region and climate. Students will also learn marketing and sales principles.
AGRICULTURE COMPUTERS................................................................................................ Course 2045
Prerequisite: Ag Science I
or teacher approval
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation or one year of technology when student has
successfully passed the technology challenge test. The Agriculture Computer
class allows the student to become familiar with simple computer operation and
agriculture uses. The use of agriculture computer programs and learning their
operations will be stressed, with students working with word processing,
databases, and spreadsheets that apply to agriculture. The classes will also
work with computer telecommunication software that allows agriculture students
to explore the many agriculture computer networks.
AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................ Course 2025
Prerequisite: None
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course is designed to give the student an
overall introduction into the skills needed in an agricultural shop. The
student will learn safe operation of tools, wire work, rope work, arc welding,
fusion welding, foregoing sand casting, and some small project construction.
Agricultural Technology is the first course a student must take to be able to
enroll in the equipment construction courses. The student will be encouraged to
become a part of FFA.
AG EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION II................................................................................ Course 2030
Prerequisite: Ag Technology I
or teacher approval
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course will give the student the opportunity
to learn basic welding and metal fabricating skills. An emphasis will be placed
on basic layout and the construction of small to medium agricultural equipment
and related projects. The student will be expected to have a project to build
during the length of the course. Involvement in FFA will be an important part
of the course.
AG EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION III.............................................................................. Course 2035
Prerequisite: Agricultural
Equipment Construction II and teacher approval
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course will give the student the opportunity
to learn advanced welding and metal fabricating skills. Emphasis will be placed
on layout, production cost, and the construction of medium to large
agricultural equipment and related projects. The student will be expected to
have a project to build during the length of the course. Involvement in FFA
will be an important part of the course.
AG EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION IV.............................................................................. Course 2040
Prerequisite: Agricultural
Equipment Construction III and teacher approval
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course will give the student the opportunity
to learn advanced welding and metal fabricating skills. Emphasis will be placed
on layout, production cost, and the construction of large agricultural
equipment and related projects. The student will be expected to have a project
to build during the length of the course. The student should realize the cost
of constructing large projects and take that into consideration before taking
this course. Involvement in FFA will be an important part of this course.
FLORAL DESIGN.
Course 2018
Prerequisites: None
Successful completion of this course meets UC/CSU f
requirement for Fine Arts or one year of Career Technical Education or elective
requirement for graduation. This year-long course provides an introduction to artistic and creative
perception through a series of floral design projects. Subjects include, but
are not limited to, introduction to art, historical contributions and cultural
dimensions, aesthetic valuing and making judgments of individual works of art, elements
of design, principles of design, creative expression through original works of
art, and applications learned in the visual art. Students will construct floral
designs that are affected by society, history, culture, politics, and economic
influence. Students will conclude
the course by using their creative expression through wedding consultations and
wedding planning. FFA and supervised agriculture experience projects are a
graded component of this class.
ADVANCED FLORAL DESIGN Course
2019
Prerequisites: Floral Design
or teacher approval
Successful completion of this course meets UC/CSU f
requirement for Fine Arts or one year of Career Technical Education or elective
requirement for graduation. This year-long course will emphasize developing
entry-level skills necessary for employment in the floral industry. Subjects include, but are not limited
to, principles of design, creative expression through original works of art,
elements of design, individual flower/foliage species care and maintenance,
commercial growing, event planning (weddings, parties, etc.), holiday floral
sales and floral shop management and accounting. FFA and supervised agriculture experience projects are a
graded component of this class.
TEACHING AG SCIENCE TO K-6 STUDENTS
Prerequisite: Teacher approval and parental permission
to be off campus at an elementary site
Successful completion of
this course meets one year of the elective requirement for graduation. This year-long course will teach
students how to implement agricultural curriculum designed for K-6 students
that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards and High School Ag
Science objectives. Each lesson
will also have a nutrition component teaching students about California
Specialty Crops. Basic curriculum
development, lesson planning, teaching skills and student management techniques
will be taught to students. Each
week a new agricultural lesson will be introduced and students will practice it
with their peers with support from the instructor. Students will then take that lesson into
K-6 classrooms in CUSD schools and implement it with the support of the regular
classroom teacher, course instructor and/or garden educator at the site.
NOTE: All
ag classes will provide all materials needed for the completion of lesson
projects. Students who
wish to take projects home or make extra
projects will be charged for the cost of materials.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION: CAREER PREPARATION
MEDICAL SCIENCE........................................................................... Course AM 2140 Course PM 2141
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Minimum age 16. Dependable and consistent
attendance. Reliable transportation
to clinical training off-campus.
Healthcare professional attire: appropriate tops/shirts, pants, and
shoes.
The
primary objective of this program is to assist students, who are interested in
health care (including human health, emergency services, fire, and animal
health) and/or a healthcare career path, in developing entry-level skills for
employment in healthcare through classroom and clinical site learning. Academic
curricula, as well as life and career skills, are taught to enable participants
to become gainfully employed while continuing their educational path in
healthcare. Students will participate in community clinical training sites,
which will provide exposure to patients in authentic clinical situations.
Students may experience interactions with patients in various degrees of dress
and undress, depending on the clinical situation. Students may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens (see *), as well as other contagious
diseases.
A
limited number of students are afforded the opportunity to simultaneously
complete the California State Approved Phlebotomy class during the course of
the school year. Associated fees
for the National Certification Test and State certificate will be the
responsibility of the phlebotomy participants.
Credits
Received: The integrated curriculum
for the Medical Science program addresses the State Health Careers Challenge
Standards as well as the National Health Care Skill Standards. Upon successful
completion of the one-year class, 30 units (15 units each semester) of CHS
required graduation elective credits will be earned. Students completing the course with a B
(85%) or better for both semesters may earn articulated credit through San
Joaquin Delta College and/or Columbia College.
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Delta College
courses
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HS 39 Survey of
Health Careers 2
units
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HS 36 Medical
Terminology & Speech 3
units
_ Columbia College courses
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EMS 153 CPR 0.5
units
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OFTEC 50 Medical
Terminology 3
units
Students participating in the
First Responder Training may receive credit through Columbia College for:
_ EMS 157 First Responder 3 units
The University of California
has approved the program for UC Elective (G) requirements.
Course Format:
The first quarter core
curriculum consists of approximately 100 classroom hours addressing topics,
including but not limited to:
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Introduction to
Medical Science and related careers
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Legal and Ethical
Aspect of Medicine, HIPAA
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American Heart
Association Healthcare Provider CPR & First Aid
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Career Success
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Vital Signs -
Assessment and Documentation
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Safety: Medical
Asepsis, Infection Control, Isolation, Body Mechanics and Patient/Worker
Safety
Near
the completion of the first quarter, successful students will interview for and
will obtain an acceptance for clinical training in a local site providing
real-life, hands-on healthcare experiences for the second and subsequent
quarters.
Participants
will complete a minimum of 225 clinical training hours by the end of the school
year as a result of attending clinical training on an average of four days a
week for the last three quarters.
Classroom instruction will continue (minimum of one day a week) during
the second and subsequent quarters. Units of study will include, but are not
limited to:
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Medical
Terminology - observation and documentation
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Personal &
Professional Relationships, Communication Skills and Cultural Diversity
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Human Growth
& Development (Life Stages), and the Elderly
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Digestion and
Nutrition
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Anatomy and
Physiology (Body Systems) in Relation to Health and Disease
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Health
Maintenance and Prevention in Relation to Body Systems
Requirements: Dependable, consistent attendance, and
reliable transportation to clinical training sites are required. Students in
the morning session must report for class by 7:30 AM. Independent transportation is
necessary. Students are responsible
for obtaining professional attire including appropriate tops/shirts,
pants/slacks (possibly scrubs), and shoes. Lab jackets and nametags are
provided (loaned for the year).
*Infection
Prevention is paramount in healthcare which includes protecting the students,
the patients, coworkers and family members. All students choosing to interact with
human patients are required by the State of California to be screened for
tuberculosis.
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Students choosing
to train in areas identified as high risk for possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens are required to show evidence of
Hepatitis B immunization to protect the student from possible development of
HBV, which is a bloodborne pathogen.
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Students choosing
to train in facilities that require MMR, TDap,
Varicella, Influenza, and/or other vaccines will be required to provide the
teacher with documentation of the immunizations prior to beginning clinical
training.
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Students choosing
to train in facilities that require drug screening will be screened using a
screening test kit administered by the teacher prior to beginning clinical
training and may be rescreened periodically.
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Students who are
18 years of age and choosing to train in a training site that requires a
criminal background check must pay for and submit to a background clearance
through a specific agency prior to beginning clinical training. Some facilities may require a background
clearance if turning 18 years of age during clinical training.
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Students choosing
to train in veterinary medical facilities will be required to show evidence of
tetanus immunization within the last five years to protect the student from
development of diseases related to animals.
POLICE SCIENCE I.................................................................................................................. Course 2145
Prerequisite: Student may not be on probation for any
serious criminal offense.
Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who are not on
academic probation.
Freshmen accepted on a case by case basis after
submitting a Letter of Interest and
approval by instructor.
Successful completion of this
course meets 20 units of the elective requirement for graduation (two period
class). Students receiving a B or
higher and continuing at San Joaquin Delta College in the Administration of
Justice program receive 9 units of credits toward their AS Degree in the
following courses:
AJ22
Concepts of Criminal Law 3
units
AJ25 Criminal
Investigations 3
units
AJ26 Patrol
Procedures 3
units
This course instructs
students in facets of the criminal justice field. Course instruction includes but
is not limited to:
Professionalism
Community Relations
Criminal Law; Laws of Evidence
Communications
Weaponry and Use of Force
Patrol Procedures
Traffic Enforcement Stops
Criminal Investigation
Custody
Search Procedures
Course material will be presented
in lecture and hands-on formats.
Students will be required to apply what they learn in classroom
discussion, practical skills, and written research assignments and
investigations. Students will learn
to become collaborative team members by working in small groups to develop
unified solutions to problems.
Students will also develop
skills in critical thinking, verbal and non-verbal communication, and conflict
management. Some class sessions
will involve firearms training, handcuffing, and search techniques. Students will augment their classroom
training with scenario-based exercises to apply what they have learned. Students will also have the option to
participate in the Law Enforcement Explorers program and the Ride-Along program
through the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department and California Highway
Patrol.
Course Goals:
Students will gain a greater
understanding of the role of the Peace Officer and the justice system in
todays society. Students
continuing on in the Administration of Justice field will be better prepared to
successfully complete state mandated training at a law enforcement
academy.
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures, films, field trips,
guest speakers, role-playing scenarios, student presentations.
POLICE SCIENCE II (Advanced Police Science and Campus Patrol)....................... Course 2150 & 2155
Prerequisite: One
year of Police Science I, prior approval of instructor, and ability to serve on
campus patrol.
Successful completion of this
course meets 20 units of the elective requirement for graduation (two period
class).
Students receiving a B or
higher and continuing at San Joaquin Delta College in the Administration of
Justice program receive 3 units of credit toward their AS Degree in the
following courses:
AJ21
Criminal Justice in
Society 3
units
Advanced Police Science is
the continuation of the Police Science program. Course material will be presented in
lecture and hands-on formats.
Students will be required to apply what they learn in classroom
discussion, practical application scenarios, and written research assignments
and investigations.
To qualify, students must
meet standards of good citizenship both on and off campus, and cannot be on
academic probation. The class
continues beyond the basics of each component of the criminal justice system
and explores the practical aspects of a criminal justice career. It is a hands-on participation
course. Upon completion of the course, students will have gained a
better understanding of the criminal justice hiring process, become an
effective campus patrol student, and will have a thorough foundation and basic
knowledge of criminal law as it applies to policing, corrections, and
criminology. Students will again
have the option to participate in the Law Enforcement Explorers program and the
Ride-Along program through the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department and
California Highway Patrol.
As a student patrol member,
students will be actively patrolling the CHS campus and working with school
administrators and campus monitors to observe and report school policy
violations, possible criminal violations (such as vandalism), or hazardous
conditions. Students will complete
a written patrol summary after each patrol session. Students will be required to use a
portable radio to communicate with school administrators and campus
monitors. Students will also
complete police-related research projects in conjunction with their patrol
duties.
In the event a student fails
to maintain a 2.0 overall grade point, he/she will not be allowed to conduct
patrols until such times as his/her grades are improved or student is removed
from academic probation.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE I (CTE) NATEF Maintenance and Light Repair Program ................................ Course 2110
Prerequisite: None. (students may challenge this course through examination and move into Auto II with teacher approval)
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course focuses on basic shop safety, vehicle
service, and general engine repair. Working as a group, the students will
disassemble, study related parts, principles of operation, and reassemble a
multi-cylinder, gasoline, and automotive internal combustion engine. The student
will gain working knowledge of automotive hand tools including measuring
instruments such as micrometers. The student will also learn consumer survival
information relative to owning and maintaining an automobile. The student is
expected to perform routine work such as oil and filter changes, lubrication,
and cooling system service. Shop and home safety is emphasized and keeping a
notebook is required and maintaining shop service records. This course is
designed for boys and girls, majors and non-majors, as an introduction to the
automobile. Students are required to pass a safety examination.
AUTOMOTIVE II (CTE) NATEF Maintenance and Light Repair Program .............................. Course 2115
Prerequisite: C or better in Auto I or successful completion of challenge examination with teacher approval.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This course concentrates on automotive electrical
systems and steering and suspension systems. It will consist of demonstrations
and shop work. The student can, at times, be allowed to work on his/her vehicle
or projects provided by the instructor. The student is required to pass a
safety examination, keep and maintain a notebook and shop service records, and
will be assigned cleanup chores.
AUTOMOTIVE III (CTE) NATEF.............................................................................. Course 2120 & 2125
Prerequisite: Auto I or Auto II (pass with a C or better) or successful completion of challenge examination with instructor approval.
This
course meets 20 credits of Career Technical Education credit for graduation
(two period course). This year long course is designed for the advanced student
who has successfully completed four or more semesters of automotive
technology. Nine college credits
are available with a grade of B or better through Delta College. This
advanced course emphasizes the transmission of power from the engine to the
wheels. The course is comprised of 50% shop work and 50% classroom study. The
classroom study includes standard transmission, automatic transmission,
overdrive, drive line, differential theory, repair, and service procedures.
Shop activities include: brake, suspension, and alignment work. Students will be expected to keep
a notebook and shop service records and will be assigned cleanup chores.
AUTO IV (CTE) NATEF .............................................................................................. Course 2130 & 2135
Prerequisite: Completion of four or more semesters of auto with teacher approval.
This
course meets 20 credits of Career Technical Education credit for graduation
(two period course). This year course is designed for the advanced student who
has successfully completed six or more semesters of automotive technology. This
course emphasizes vehicle subsystem identification and repair, and is comprised
of 50% shop work and 50% classroom study. Topics may include heating and air
conditioning, emission control, body and fender work, fuel injection systems,
vehicle safety and appearance options. Shop activities may include any of the
above or student-initiated projects. The student may be asked to overhaul major
vehicle components on a self-directed basis. The student is required to pass a
safety examination and maintain shop condition through assigned chores or by
serving as shop foreman. Career placement information will be provided.
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. Students will learn the fundamentals of drafting,
including hand drafting techniques and AutoCAD. They will also explore different career
paths in the Engineering and Architecture fields.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design I or permission
from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation.
Students will explore the various Engineering careers in more depth. They will continue to learn AutoCAD as
well as other AutoDesk software, such as REVIT. There will be hands-on projects that
will be Science and Math based.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design II or
permission from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This is
an advanced course that will allow students to work independently, learning
other AutoDesk software of their choice, creating
models in 3-Dimension with AutoCAD, and possibly work in conjunction with
Automotive/Agriculture Technology. Students will work independently on a
project that has been approved during the spring of their sophomore year. This is a project based class.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design III or
permission from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This
class is for the student who knows they are going to be entering an Engineering
field of study or career path. Students will work independently on a
project that has been approved during the spring of their junior year and
may include an internship with a local company. Student projects may be done in
conjunction with the Automotive or Agriculture Technology programs.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design I or permission
from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation.
Students will spend more time on hand drafting, a requirement of most
Junior Colleges and 4 Year Colleges/Universities. They will learn many aspects of
Architecture, including how to draw framing, foundation, roofing, electrical
plans, and create a set of working drawings. They will learn to make scale models and
create a custom home that will be drafted by hand and on AutoCAD. They will also continue to learn
AutoCAD.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design II or
permission from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education requirement
for graduation. This is an advanced
course that will allow students to work independently, learning other AutoDesk software of their choice, creating models in
3-Dimension with AutoCAD, and possibly work in conjunction with
Automotive/Agriculture Technology. Students will work independently on a
project that has been approved during the spring of their sophomore year. This is a project based class.
Prerequisite: Engineering & Design III or
permission from instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. This
class is for the student who knows they are going to be entering an
Architecture field of study or career path. Students will work independently on a
project that has been approved during the spring of their junior year and
may include an internship with a local company. Student projects may be done in
conjunction with the Automotive or Agriculture Technology programs.
OFFICE TECHNOLOGY......................................................................................................... Course 2090
Prerequisite: None. Students who complete this course with a B or better will already have 2 college units at Delta College.
Students will learn or just
refresh computer-keyboarding skills, covering all the alphabetic, numeric, and
number keypad keys. Successful completion of this course meets the Career
Technical Education requirement for graduation. Students will be proficient in the
following computer applications:
_ Microsoft Word
_ Microsoft Excel
_ Microsoft Access
_ Microsoft PowerPoint
_ Google Docs (Cloud)
_ Prezi.com Presentations
_ Turnitin.com
_ HTML
Using
Microsoft Word, students will learn how to create business letters, e-mails,
tables, and reports. Students will
learn the high school and college level requirements for the Modern Language
Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting
for reports. Using Microsoft Excel,
students will create spreadsheets, charts, and even learn how to program a game
using if. . . then statements.
Using Microsoft Access, students will learn how to use a database to
create form letters and customized reports. Additionally, students will learn to
create Microsoft PowerPoint and Prezi.com presentations. Students will learn to use their Google
accounts to access the school e-mail and Google Docs to create documents stored
in the cloud. To prepare students
for completing assignments in other classes, the internet program
turnitin.com will be used as well.
Computer programming will be introduced using HTML and other basic
computer programming concepts. This
course will prepare students to be successful in their high school and college
career, as well as the business world.
PHOTOSHOP........................................................................................................................... Course 2105
Prerequisite: None. Students who complete this class with a B or better will earn 3 units of credit with
Columbia College.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation. Students learn to use Photoshop Creative Cloud to
manipulate and create exciting posters, picture advertisements, book covers,
brochures, and many other publishing projects. Students learn job skills that can be
used immediately for gainful employment.
Students will use their critical thinking, problem solving, and
independent learning skills to demonstrate their competency by designing
quality, professional work projects and class presentations.
PHOTOSHOP II........................................................................................................................ Course 2106
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12. Students may take this class if they have passed the Photoshop 1 class. Students who complete this class with a B or better will earn college credit with Delta College.
This class will use skills that the students have learned in the first year to produce more professional work suited for the Internet and print publication.
COMPUTER ANIMATION I..................................................................................................... Course 2095
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Career Technical Education
requirement for graduation.
Students will produce creative projects using Adobe Creative Cloud
Flash/Animate. Adobe Flash is a
development tool that allows you to create compelling, interactive experiences
by using animation. While it is
known as a tool for creating complex animations for the Internet, Flash also
has excellent drawing tools for creating interactive controls, such as
navigation buttons and menus. In
addition, Adobe Flash provides the ability to incorporate sounds and video into
an application. You can also use
its publishing capabilities to create Web sites and Web-based applications,
such as games. Students will use
their critical thinking, problem solving, and independent learning skills to
demonstrate their competency by designing quality, professional work projects
and class presentations.
COMPUTER ANIMATION II................................................................................................... Course 2100
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12. Students may take this class if they have passed the Computer Animation I class. Students who complete this class with a B or better will earn college credit with Columbia College.
Students
will review the elementary skills learned in the Computer Animation I class,
such as how to draw objects and work with symbols, create movie interactivity,
and create movies with different special effects. Students will learn how to prepare and
publish movies, import and modify graphics, and add sound and video. Movies will be more complex by using
more programming skills in Action Script 3.0.
COMPUTER ANIMATION III....Course
2102
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12. Students may take this class if they
have passed the Computer Animation II class.
Students will work
independently to produce pre-approved animation projects.
ENGLISH COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets CHS graduation requirements |
Meets UC/CSU A-G admission requirements |
Prerequisite |
English I |
One year, English I |
Subject area b |
None |
English II |
One year, English II |
Subject area b |
Completion of English I |
English II Honors |
One year, English II |
Subject area b |
Completion of English I Must complete an application and a written essay in
class |
English III |
One year, English III |
Subject area b |
Completion of English II |
Expository Reading and Writing (English IV) |
One year, English IV |
Subject area b |
Completion of English III |
Advanced Placement English Literature and
Composition |
One year, English III or English IV |
Subject area b |
Completion of English II or English III English II Honors recommended. English grades, standardized test scores, in-class
writing prompts, and school attendance |
Advanced Placement Language and Composition |
One year, English III or English IV |
Subject area b |
Completion of English II or English III English II Honors recommended. English grades, standardized test scores, in-class
writing prompts, and school attendance |
Tomahawk/Journalism |
One year, elective |
Subject area g |
Grades 10-12; Teacher approval; English grade of C
or better |
Yearbook |
One year, elective |
None |
Grades 10-12; Teacher approval; English grade of C
or better |
ENGLISH I................................................................................................................................ Course 3005
Prerequisites: None.
Successful completion of this
course meets one year of the English requirement for graduation. Successful
completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of the b
subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. English I is a required
year-long, survey course for freshmen. Novels, short stories, non-fiction
selections, and poetry will be used to enhance students' understanding of the
English language. Students may read from Of
Mice and Men, Anthem and excerpts from The House on Mango Street as
core pieces of literature. Alongside the literature, students will acquire rhetorical
reading and writing skills through a series of four ERWC (Expository Reading
and Writing Course) modules, created by the California State University system.
This English I course teaches basic composition and oral communication
skills with emphasis on the writing process and mechanics. In alignment with
Common Core Standards, students will learn to write and to self-edit narrative,
informative and argumentative essays. Students will be expected to
conduct research and learn to report their findings both in written and oral
formats using technology.
ENGLISH II............................................................................................................................... Course 3015
Prerequisite: English I.
Successful completion of this
course meets one year of the English requirement for graduation. Successful completion
of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of the b subject area
requirements for UC/CSU admission. English II is a required year-long, survey
course for sophomores. An understanding of literary themes will be emphasized
through the year. This course will enhance students' awareness of the
relationship between historical events and literature. Novels, short stories,
plays, non-fiction selections, and poetry will be used to enhance students'
understanding of the English language. Students may read from To Kill a Mockingbird, Julius Caesar or
Macbeth, and Lord of the Flies as core pieces of literature.
Alongside the literature, students will acquire rhetorical reading and
writing skills through a series of four ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing
Course) modules, created by the California State University system. In
alignment with Common Core Standards, students will learn to write and to
self-edit: responses to literature, narratives, and expository and
argumentative essays. Students will be expected to conduct research and
learn to report their findings both in written and oral formats using
technology. Students will focus on creating effective sentence structure.
Correct speech and clear, correct sentences will be emphasized.
ENGLISH II HONORS.............................................................................................................. Course 3020
Prerequisite: English I.
If
you are interested in taking an Honors/AP English course, the criterion for
selection includes the following: previous English grades, standardized test
scores, in-class writing prompts, and school attendance.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the English requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the b subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This class
is the honors alternative to English II. This course provides students with
challenging literature, composition, vocabulary, and grammar experiences.
Literature study encompasses various literary genre and themes of literature.
Alongside the literature, students will acquire rhetorical reading and
writing skills through a series of four ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing
Course) modules, created by the California State University system. In
alignment with the Common Core Standards, composition study includes writing
assignments with emphasis on responses to literature, narratives, and
expository and argumentative essays. Students will be expected to conduct
research and learn to report their findings both in written and oral formats
using technology. A study of sentence patterns with emphasis on practical
application to students' own writing will be a major focus. Additional skills
related to discussion, analysis, and comparison are expected at this level.
Vocabulary
should be applied to the students writing at this point. The purpose of the
course is to enhance students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
as they develop higher level thinking skills to help prepare them for college
and the AP exam(s) later in their high school years.
ENGLISH III.............................................................................................................................. Course 3025
Prerequisite: English II.
Successful completion of this
course meets one year of the English requirement for graduation. Successful
completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of the b
subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. English III is a required
year-long course. Students will acquire rhetorical reading and writing skills
through a series of four ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing Course) modules,
created by the California State University system. Novels,
short stories, plays, non-fiction selections, and poetry will be used to
enhance students' understanding of historical development that relates to the
themes in the ERWC modules. Readings may include The Crucible, The Great
Gatsby, A Raisin in the Sun, Death of a Salesman, and The Martian
Chronicles as core pieces of literature. The English III course
teaches composition and oral communication skills with emphasis on the writing
process and mechanics. In alignment with Common Core Standards, students
will learn to write and to self-edit narrative, expository
and argumentative essays. Students will be expected to conduct research
and learn to report their findings both in written and oral formats using
technology.
EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING CURRICULUM (ENGLISH IV).......................... Course 3035
Prerequisite: English III.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the English requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the b subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission.
Additionally, completion of this course with a C or better and a score of 3
or 4 on the SBAC ELA standardized testing will
fulfill the placement examination at CSU and UC campuses for English. ERWC
(Expository Reading and Writing Course) is a required year-long, survey course
for all seniors and is designed to prepare seniors for the literacy demands of
both higher education and the work force. In alignment with the Common
Core Standards, students in this rhetoric-based course will develop advanced
proficiency in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing.
Students will be expected to increase their awareness of the rhetorical
strategies employed by authors and to apply those strategies to their own
writing. They will read closely to examine the relationship between an
authors argument or theme and his/her audience and purpose; to analyze the
impact of structural and rhetorical strategies; and to examine the social,
political, and philosophical assumptions the underlie the text. By the
end of the course, students will be expected to use this process independently
when reading unfamiliar texts and writing in response to them. Novels,
short stories, plays, non-fiction selections, and poetry may be used to enhance
students' understanding of the English language, along with several expository
reading assignments. This course teaches more advanced composition and
oral communication skills with emphasis on the writing process and mechanics. Students
will be expected to conduct research and learn to report their findings both in
written and oral formats using technology.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND
COMPOSITIONCourse 3043
Prerequisite:
English II or English III, English II Honors Recommended. If you are
interested in taking an Honors/AP English course, the criterion for selection
includes the following: previous English grades, standardized test scores,
in-class writing prompts, and school attendance. Students who choose to take
the AP exam will be responsible for the test fee. Taking the test and
paying the fee is not required for enrollment.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the English requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the b subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This class
is the honors alternative to English III or English IV. AP English
Language is an accelerated one-year course for those junior and senior students
who show exceptional ability in English. After course completion,
students will be prepared to the College Boards AP English Language and
Composition exam. This course aligns to an introductory college level
rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop
evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several
stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to
support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal
style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students
read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction
texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and
historical periods.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION............................................................... Course 3045
Prerequisite: English II or English III,
English II Honors recommended. If you are interested in taking an Honors/AP
English course, the criterion for selection includes the following: previous
English grades, standardized test scores, in-class writing prompts, and school
attendance. Students may optionally take the AP exam on this topic at their own
expense. Taking the exam is not required for enrollment in the course, nor will taking the exam or its score have any
effect on grades in this course.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the English requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the b subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This class
is the honors alternative to English III or English IV. AP English
Literature is an accelerated one-year course for those junior and senior
students who show exceptional ability in English. After course
completion, students will prepare to take the College Boards AP English
Literature and Composition exam. The course will use challenging reading
assignments as a basis for thematic analysis of World and American literature
from the following respective periods: Ancient Greece, Renaissance,
Seventeenth Century, Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Contemporary. The
class will be approached sequentially. There will be an emphasis on
close, thoughtful reading of all literary genres-drama, essay, novel, poetry,
and short story. A major student goal is to develop the ability to read and
write with concise accuracy, responsibility, and insight. Frequent
writing assignments will encourage students to develop their abilities to
critique and interpret readings. Vocabulary will be studied and should be
applied to the students writing at this point. Another significant
portion of this course will be practice AP testing.
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
TOMAHAWK/JOURNALISM.................................................................................................. Course 3115
Prerequisite: None
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of elective requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Students
will be members of the Tomahawk staff and will be actively involved with its
biweekly productions. They will write news stories, opinions, and features and
will sell ads and lay out the paper. They will be required to meet a production
schedule designed to publish at least 4 issues during the school year and will
be expected to write at least two stories every 4 weeks. There will also be
opportunities to learn editing, proofreading, typesetting, photo production
page design, advertising, and layout. The class requires dedication, teamwork,
and commitment. New members of the class will be taught the fundamentals
of newspaper writing and the skills needed for the other job involved in
producing a first class student newspaper.
YEARBOOK.............................................................................................................................. Course 3120
Prerequisite: Grades 10-12. Teacher approval. English grade of C or better.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of elective requirement for
graduation. Yearbook staff members must submit an application the previous
spring for selection based on teacher recommendation, photography and graphic
experience, and English course grades. The student must have excellent
attendance and is required to work outside of school hours selling ads and
completing page deadline requirements. The objective of the yearbook course is
to produce the Calaveras High School Skull. Staff responsibilities include:
selling ads, taking group, individual, and activity photographs; writing copy;
designing page layouts, cover and endsheets; choosing
the yearbook theme; selling yearbooks; keeping records of sales; developing
budgets and accounts; making deliveries. Basic journalistic skills are taught
with the ultimate goal being the production of a professionally published
yearbook.
FINE ARTS COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets
high school graduation requirements |
Meets
UC/CSU A-G
admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
Ceramics I |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area f |
None |
Advanced Ceramics |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area f |
C or better in Ceramics and/or teacher approval |
Photography |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area f |
10th, 11th, and 12th grade only |
Symphonic Band |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area f |
Enrollment in Fall Athletic Bands, completion of 1 year of Concert Band, and/or teacher approval |
Concert Band |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
None |
One year of school or community band experience and/or teacher approval |
Guitar I |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
None |
An acoustic guitar is recommended |
Guitar II |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
None |
Guitar I or approval of instructor. An acoustic guitar is recommended |
Drama I |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
None |
None |
Advanced Drama |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area f |
"C" or better grade in Drama I, a completed application form, and an audition. See instructor for an application. |
NOTE: All
art classes will provide all materials needed for the completion of lesson
projects. Students who
wish to take projects home or make extra projects will
be charged for the cost of materials.
CERAMICS I............................................................................................................................. Course 1025
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or
better satisfies one year of the f subject area requirements for UC/CSU
admission. In this course, the student will explore the origin of clay and its
use in past and present cultures. Students will be responsible for this
information through quizzes and tests. Through hands-on projects, the student
will create projects in slab and coil construction. The student will be able to
work on the potters wheel, learning to center and create simple functional
wares. Included in wheel-thrown wares will be cups, bowls, pitchers and lidded
pots.
ADVANCED CERAMICS.......................................................................................................... Course 1030
Prerequisite: Completion of one year of Ceramics I with a C grade or better.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or
better satisfies one year of the f subject area requirements for UC/CSU
admission. Advanced Ceramics is designed for the serious-minded potter. The
course takes up where beginning ceramics left off, with new throwing
techniques and more involved, difficult projects. Students will be expected to
participate in Critiques (analyzing) of their work in class. Cultural pottery
will be studied, and a written report completed. Students will be able to
explore individual throwing with emphasis on creating their own style. The
course will include exploring clay techniques and students will be allowed to
create functional and sculptural pieces.
PHOTOGRAPHY..................................................................................................................... Course 1065
Prerequisite: Open to 10th,
11th and 12th grade only.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or
better satisfies one year of the f subject area requirements for UC/CSU
admission. The first semester covers the basics of black and white photography
through lectures, tests, note-taking, and work in the school darkroom. The principles
of composition and display mounting will also be taught. During the second
semester, color is introduced and advanced techniques in black and white,
toning, hand tinting, and portraiture are covered.
CONCERT BAND...................................................................................................................... Course 1043
Prerequisite: Previous band experience or consent of the instructor.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. This is an intermediate performing arts course.
Basic music fundamentals will be emphasized. Participating students will begin
to develop their musicianship and technical skills toward an
amateur/professional level. Students will become stronger ensemble players,
becoming more exposed to contemporary, classical, and traditional high school
band literature. Participation in designated band festivals, concert
performances, and athletic band activities are required of all students.
Students may repeat this class each year for full credit.
SYMPHONIC BAND................................................................................................................. Course 1045
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor through a successful audition process.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or
better satisfies one year of the f subject area requirements for UC/CSU
admission. This is an advanced performing arts course. Participating students
must have at least two-three years of prior experience playing in a school or
community band. Students continue developing their musicianship and technical
skills toward a professional level. This band experiences contemporary,
classical, and traditional high school and professional band literature.
Participation in designated band festivals, concert performances, and athletic
band activities are required of all students. Students may repeat this course
each year for full credit.
Note: participation in the marching band program for
four years may allow a student to waive a second year of PE. See your band
instructor for further information.
GUITAR I.................................................................................................................................. Course 1055
Prerequisite: An acoustic
guitar is recommended.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. This is an elective course offering beginning
instruction for the guitar (no previous experience is required). Students will
learn the basic knowledge of the guitar including the history of the guitar,
music fundamentals, theory (reading standard music notation and tablature),
playing basic chord charts with a variety of strumming and finger picking
styles, and composition. Students will also attend fine arts events throughout
the Greater Sacramento Valley.
Public performances are required.
GUITAR II................................................................................................................................. Course 1060
Prerequisite: Guitar l or approval of instructor. An acoustic guitar is recommended.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. This is an elective course continuing intermediate
instruction for the guitar. Further development of music fundamentals, theory,
history, and composition will be taught. Students will learn open chords, power
chords, movable chords, accompaniment techniques, and a variety of playing
techniques and styles, including both the pick style and finger style
approaches to the guitar. Students will continue researching the guitar and
attend fine arts events throughout the Greater Sacramento Valley. Public performances are required.
DRAMA I................................................................................................................................... Course 1047
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. This is an elective course that meets the fine arts
credit requirement for graduation. This is an introductory class, which
examines various aspects of drama. Students will study various forms of theatre
including traditional stage, film, puppetry, and musicals. Acting exercises and
assignments will lead to in-class performances of rehearsed and improvised
scenes. The class will also explore play readings, script writing, theatre
history, theatre vocabulary, and careers in theatre. A second semester showcase
will provide an opportunity for those students who want to perform for the
public.
ADVANCED DRAMA............................................................................................................... Course 1050
Prerequisite: A C or better in Drama I, a completed application form, and an audition. See instructor for an application.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or
better satisfies one year of the f subject area requirements for UC/CSU
admission. This is a production-based course that provides experienced drama
students the chance to develop their stage skills through rehearsal and public
performances. Students must complete summer assignments to remain in the class. Public performances include
improvisational comedy, scenes, monologues, and full-length plays. Students will be assigned to performance
and/or technical roles for each production. After school and Saturday rehearsals and
public performances are mandatory and scheduled at the beginning of the
year. Students will also read a
broad range of dramatic literature.
A high degree of self-discipline and commitment to the program is
required of students considering this course. Evaluation is based on class participation,
attendance at required rehearsals, and public performances. This course may be repeated for elective
credit.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets
high school graduation requirements |
Meets
UC/CSU A-G
admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
French I |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
None |
French II |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in French I or teacher approval |
French III Honors |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in French II or teacher approval |
French IV Honors |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in French III or teacher approval |
Spanish I |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
None |
Spanish II |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in Spanish I or teacher approval |
Spanish III Honors |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in Spanish II or teacher approval |
Spanish IV Honors |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area e |
C or better in Spanish III or teacher approval |
FRENCH I ................................................................................................................................ Course 3090
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in Language Arts/English.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
year of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. French I is an introduction to the French language and cultures.
Students will learn to speak and understand the language through use of
dialogue, oral exercises, study of patterns of pronunciation and language
structures, vocabulary, writing convention exercises, and listening
comprehension exercises. Students can express themselves orally and in writing
through simple sentences and are able to obtain information and make requests.
The communication themes include introductions, school, leisure activities, and
family. Active participation during class and the completion of independent
practice are required.
FRENCH II ............................................................................................................................... Course 3095
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in French I or approval of the French I teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language/Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
year of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. The focus of French
II continues to be the development of vocabulary with increasing awareness of
accurate use of grammatical structures. Students express themselves in the
present tense as they describe activities around their community, leisure
activities, travel and celebrations. They learn to communicate in the past
describing what they did with their family and friends. Active participation
during class and the completion of independent practice are required.
FRENCH III HONORS ............................................................................................................ Course 3100
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in French II or approval of French II teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
year of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. The honors
course covers all the material in the standard French III course. Students are
required to complete assignments using a variety of communication modes:
presentational, interpretive, and interpersonal. The class is conducted in
French for the most part, and students are required to actively participate in
creating a personal vocabulary and expressions list that reflects their
interests. Honor students explore some French language literature as well as
additional authentic selections such as websites and blogs to enhance
discussion of cultural perspectives and expose students to authentic language
content. Preparation outside of
class is required.
FRENCH IV HONORS ............................................................................................................ Course 3105
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in French III or approval of French III teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
year of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Students will
be developing and refining the oral and written communication skills learned in
French III. This class focuses on
using advanced vocabulary and grammar skills to enjoy and discuss literature,
art, music, culture, and current events in French speaking countries. The class
is conducted completely in French. Students are required to use the language
both within and beyond the school setting. Students show evidence of becoming
lifelong learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Some college level materials maybe used to enhance learning and expose students
to authentic language content.
Note: Depending
on enrollment numbers, French III and French IV may be offered as a combination
class. As a combined French III / IV class, the above course material will be
covered and communication themes, art, music and culture topics studied will rotate and
selected based on students
interests.
SPANISH I ................................................................................................................................ Course 3070
Prerequisites: A
minimum grade of "C" in Language Arts/English.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation. Successful
completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of the e
subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Spanish I is
an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures. Students will learn to
speak and understand the language through use of dialogue, oral exercises,
patterns of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, writing convention exercises,
and listening comprehension exercises. Students are able to express themselves
orally and in writing through simple sentences and are able to obtain
information and make requests. Active participation during class and the
completion of independent work are required.
SPANISH II ............................................................................................................................... Course 3075
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in Spanish I or approval of the Spanish 1 teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
semester of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. The focus of
Spanish II continues to be the development of vocabulary with increasing
awareness of accurate use of grammatical structures. Students demonstrate the
use of the present tense when describing activities around their community,
travel, leisure activities and celebrations. They learn to communicate in the
past and can describe what they did with their family and friends. Active
participation during class and the completion of independent work are required.
SPANISH III HONORS ............................................................................................................ Course 3080
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" in Spanish II
or approval of Spanish II teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
semester of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. The honors
course covers all the material in the standard Spanish III course. The majority
of the class is conducted in Spanish and students are required to actively
participate. Honor students explore some Spanish language literature as well as
authentic written communication such as blogs and webpages. In addition,
students will expand personalized vocabulary. College level material is used to
enhance learning and to increase exposure to authentic material. Preparation outside of class is
required.
SPANISH IV HONORS............................................................................................................. Course 3085
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in
Spanish III or approval of Spanish III teacher.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Foreign Language or Fine Art
requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one
semester of the e subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Students
will be developing and refining the oral and written communication skills
learned in Spanish III. This class
focuses on using advanced vocabulary and grammar skills to enjoy and discuss
art, music, culture, and current events in Spanish speaking countries. The
class is conducted completely in Spanish. Students are required to use the
language both within and beyond the school setting. Students show evidence of
becoming lifelong learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and
enrichment. College level material is used to enhance learning and to increase
exposure to authentic material.
Note:
Depending on enrollment numbers, Spanish III and Spanish IV may be
offered as a combined class. As a combination Spanish III/IV class, the above
course material will be covered and literature, art, music and culture topics
will be rotated each year.
MATHEMATICS COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets
high school graduation requirements |
Meets
UC/CSU A-G
admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
Algebra |
One year, algebra |
None |
Teacher recommendation |
Algebra I |
One year, algebra |
Subject area c |
Teacher recommendation |
Applied Geometry |
One year, geometry |
None |
Completion of Integrated Math I or Algebra I with a C or better |
Geometry |
One year, geometry |
Subject area c |
Teacher recommendation and completion of Algebra I or Integrated Math I with a C or better |
Algebra II |
One year, math elective |
Subject area c |
Teacher recommendation and completion of Geometry and Algebra 1 with a C or better |
Pre-calculus |
One year, math elective |
Subject area c Subject area g |
Teacher recommendation and completion of Algebra II with a C or better |
AP Calculus |
One year, math elective |
Subject area c Subject area g |
Teacher recommendation and completion of Pre-calculus with a C or better |
Probability and Statistics |
One year, math elective |
Subject area c Subject area g |
Must be a senior. Teacher recommendation and completion of Algebra II with a C or better |
ALGEBRA ................................................................................................................................ Course 4008
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Successful completion of High School Algebra meets one
year of math credit for graduation. Algebra is a
class for students who need more time to master algebra concepts. This course
will cover most concepts covered in Algebra 1, but at a slower pace and with
less rigor. Included in this course is the solving and graphing of equations,
systems of inequalities and equations, quadratics, factoring, polynomials and
functions. This course meets the algebra requirement for high school graduation
but does not meet the UC/CSU math requirement.
This course is for students who need to build a
stronger foundation in mathematics and algebra before proceeding to college
prep classes.
Successful completion of this course with a C or
better leads to Applied Geometry, or with the teachers recommendation, to
Algebra 1.
ALGEBRA I............................................................................................................................... Course 4020
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
Successful
completion of Algebra I meets one year of math credit for graduation.
Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year
of the c subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Students will
explore expressions, equations, functions, and rational numbers. Students will
learn how to solve various types of linear equations, as well as proportions.
Students will graph relations, functions, and inequalities. Students will also
learn how to solve and graph systems of equations and inequalities. Students will learn how to solve and
graph quadratic functions. Students will also be introduced to exponential
functions. Students will then explore rational expressions and equations, as
well as radical expressions and equations. Successful completion of this course
with a C or better leads to geometry.
GEOMETRY.............................................................................................................................. Course 4025
Prerequisite: 9th Grade-Algebra I with no grades lower than a B.
10th-12th Grades- Algebra I with a grade of C or better and teacher recommendation.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of geometry requirement credit for
graduation. Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year
of the c subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This course is a formal development of geometric
skills and concepts necessary for the student who will take Algebra II and/or
other advanced college preparatory math classes. This course emphasizes the
development of logical, deductive reasoning to prepare formal proofs of the
solutions to problems involving Euclidean Geometry. Students will use this
knowledge to explore angles, lines, and planes. Students will investigate
triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals. Students will then explore proportions
and similar polygons. Students will then study surface area and volume of solid
figures. The skills and knowledge of algebra are used consistently in this
course. Successful completion of this course with a C or better leads to
Algebra II.
APPLIED GEOMETRY............................................................................................................. Course 4030
Prerequisite: 10th through 12th grades only, grade of C or better in Algebra I, and teacher recommendation.
The completion of this course meets one
year of math credit for graduation. This course does not satisfy any a-g UC/CSU
admission requirement. This course does not
satisfy the prerequisite for Algebra II.
This course is an overview of
geometric skills and concepts. This course is a development of geometric
skills, but at a less rigorous pace than Geometry. Students will develop some
reasoning skills, which will include inductive reasoning. The students will
explore angles, lines, and planes and use this knowledge to understand
polygons. Students will then use proportions and triangles to develop some
trigonometry skills.
ALGEBRA II.............................................................................................................................. Course 4035
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Geometry and Algebra 1 and teacher recommendation.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of math credit for graduation.
Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year
of the c subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This course is an
extension of algebra and geometry into higher levels of algebra, especially as
they pertain to abstract thinking skills, the concepts of the function, and the
use of algebra for solving word problems. Students will begin the course by
analyzing equations and inequalities and graphing relations and functions.
Students will then learn how to solve systems of equations graphically,
algebraically, and with matrices. Students will explore and analyze conic
functions, polynomial functions, radical functions, exponential functions, and
logarithmic functions. Students will also investigate discrete mathematics,
including arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. Students will then
explore trigonometric functions. Successful completion of this course with a
C or better leads to pre-calculus.
PRE-CALCULUS....................................................................................................................... Course 4040
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Algebra II and teacher recommendation.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of math credit for graduation.
Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year of
the c or g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Successful
completion of this course with a C or better leads to Advanced Placement
Calculus. Students begin the course by investigating a unit on relations,
functions, and graphs. Students will explore families of graphs, inverse
functions and relations, rational functions, polynomial functions, symmetry,
continuity, end behavior, gap discontinuities, and critical points. Students
will then study a unit on trigonometry. Students will investigate trigonometric
functions as they apply to triangles, study the graphs of trigonometric
functions, and learn how to use trigonometric identities to solve trigonometric
equations. Students will also study vectors and parametric equations. In the final
unit, the students will investigate advanced functions and graphs, including
polar coordinates, graphs of polar equations, complex numbers, conic sections,
exponential functions, and logarithmic functions.
ADVANCED
PLACEMENT CALCULUS................................................................................. Course
4045
Prerequisite: A
grade of C or better in Pre-calculus or Calculus instructor
approval. Students may optionally take the AP exam on this
topic at their own expense. Taking the exam is not required for enrollment in
the course, nor will taking the exam or its score have any negative effect on
grades in this course. The goal of the class is to have the student ready
to take and pass the test.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of math credit for graduation.
Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year
of the c or g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This course
will cover limits, the derivative and its application, an introduction to the
methods, and applications of the integral and integration. The courses primary
objective is to prepare students to pass the Advanced Placement Calculus
Examination. The course will be rigorous in content and methods. Students will be
expected to do work assignments during the summer preceding the course, during
the course, and during breaks. Students will have 3 to 5 hours of homework per
week. Seventy percent of the students grade will be based on the mid-term and
final exams given each quarter, so students are expected to take their
understanding of the material seriously. A TI-89 calculator is required and
will be loaned to the student for the year. Students will be
charged for lost or damaged calculators. Afternoon and evening
tutoring will be offered for students needing extra assistance. Students are
encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in the spring.
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS........................................................................................... Course 4050
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a grade of C or better in Algebra II and student must be a senior.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of math credit for graduation.
Successful completion of this course, with a C or better, satisfies one year
of the c or g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This course
is designed for the college bound student. The course introduces students to
the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions
from data. Students will learn to develop a plan for a statistical study,
create appropriate graphs and charts to display information, and interpret
their findings. Students will investigate data analysis, experimental design,
sampling distributions, and estimation. Students will also explore probability
theory, binomial distributions, normal distributions, sampling techniques,
hypothesis testing, linear regression, and Chi-square distributions. The
students will also investigate how the principles of statistical inference
apply to the real world.
PEER MENTOR ....................................................................................................................... Course 9025
Prerequisite: Administrator/Peer Mentor Advisor approval, a written application with two teacher recommendations. Open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. Students must maintain a 2.0 or better GPA, have good attendance, and excellent citizenship.
This
course meets one year of elective credit for graduation. This course is
designed to enable students to empower peers in our schools to make positive
life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. This course provides experience in peer
mentoring and tutoring and is helpful for students interested in careers in
social work, psychiatry, education, or other related fields.
Peer
mentors will provide academic help and/or emotional support to designated
peers. Mentors receive extensive
training in a variety of important issues including suicide prevention, mental
health first aid, grief counseling, dating violence awareness, and
bullying. Peer mentors will be
expected to accurately track mentoring sessions by completing daily logs. Students enrolling in this course should
be good listeners, encouraging, supportive, patient, flexible, tolerant, and
respectful of individual differences.
Mentors should also be self-starters, organized, enthusiastic, and
positive role models (academically and socially).
SCHOOL SERVICE (CLASSROOM TA) .Course
9045
Prerequisite: Teacher/Administrator approval. Open to 11th and 12th
grade students who are not on academic probation, have 95% or better
attendance, no D or F grades, and satisfactory citizenship, not on a
contract. Only one TA position per
student.
This
course meets one year of elective credit for graduation. Students will earn 5.0 credits per
semester by serving as a classroom TA. Duties tend to be clerical
in nature and assigned by the teacher according to the course taught. However, classroom TAs may also serve as
peer tutors to assist students academically in the classroom as determined by
the teacher. All duties are
performed on campus; there are no off campus errands/tasks. Students enrolling in this course should
be self-starters, organized, enthusiastic, and positive role models
(academically and socially).
OFFICE TA....Course 9050
Prerequisite: Office Manager/Administrator
approval. Open to 11th
and 12th grade students who are not on academic probation, have 95%
or better attendance, no D or F grades, and satisfactory citizenship, not on a
contract. Only one TA position per
student.
This
course meets one year of elective credit for graduation. Students will earn 5.0 credits per
semester by serving as an Office TA.
Students will deliver items campus wide, sort mail, answer phones, file,
along with other clerical duties.
All duties are performed on campus; there are no off campus
errands/tasks. Students enrolling
in this course should be self-starters, organized, enthusiastic, and positive
role models (academically and socially).
PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets
high school graduation requirements |
Meets
UC/CSU A-G
admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
PE I |
First year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
None |
Fitness PE |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Teacher selection based on grade in PE and/or physical fitness testing scores |
Net Games |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Passing grade in PE1 and passing levels on fitness testing |
Health & Wellness |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Passing grade in PE 1 and passing levels on fitness testing |
Athletic Physical Education |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Junior Varsity athletes with teacher approval |
Sports Conditioning |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Varsity athletes with teacher approval |
Two years of Physical Education are required for
graduation. All 9th grade students must take PE I.
A uniform of t-shirt, shorts, and gym
shoes will be required dress for all students. Shirts and shorts may be available for optional
purchase through the school. The
overall purpose of our physical education program is to provide a substantial
amount of exercise needed to develop and maintain physical health. Other
program goals include social development and interaction, physical fitness and
wellness, self-image, and movement skills and knowledge.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION I ...................................................................................................... Course 5005
Prerequisite: None
This
course fulfills the first year PE requirement. Physical Education I meets the
first year of physical education credit for graduation. In this course,
physical fitness is emphasized, and state-mandated fitness tests will be given
both semesters. Skills and knowledge of various team sports such as basketball,
flag football, softball, soccer, and volleyball will be explored. Students will be able to:
_ Analyze offensive and defensive strategies in games and sports
_ Participate in an individualized fitness program
_ Identify and follow rules while playing sports and games
_ Identify ways in which rules are more alike than different, and describe the difference between violations and fouls.
FITNESS PHYSICAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................ Course 5010
Prerequisite:
Second year PE if below a C- was achieved in PE 1, and/or did not reach the
healthy target zone scores on the mile test and three of four of the remaining
fitness tests.
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. Emphasis in this course will be
on all fitness components that include cardiovascular endurance, flexibility,
muscular strength and endurance, and body composition. Students will be able
to:
_ Successfully pass the mile test and three of four fitness tests with the state mandated healthy target zone scores.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS...................................................................................................... Course 5015
Prerequisite: Passing grade in PE 1, and successfully pass the mile test and three of four fitness tests with healthy target zone scores
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. Students will be able to:
_ Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of fitness training.
_ Discuss and understand the importance of balanced nutrition for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
_ Develop and maintain physical fitness to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
_ Develop and implement a fitness plan to increase/maintain flexibility and strength.
NET GAMES ............................................................................................................................. Course 5020
Prerequisite: Passing grade in PE 1, and successfully pass the mile test and three of four fitness tests with healthy target zone scores.
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. Students will be able to:
_ Analyze offensive and defensive strategies for net sports.
_ Demonstrate some mastery of skills in net sports.
ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION .................................................................................... Course 5025
Prerequisites: Open to Junior Varsity athletes with prior instructor approval
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. This course is designed for
students who participate in extra-curricular athletics, and are motivated to
enhance their strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and
body composition during the off season. This course emphasizes Olympic lifting,
weight training, plyometrics, health and fitness, and
agility. Students will be able to:
_ Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of weight training.
_ Design and utilize a workout program.
_ Engage in, and understand the benefits of plyometrics.
SPORTS CONDITIONING: (7th Period Athletic PE) ............................................................... Course 5030
Prerequisites: Open to Varsity athletes with prior teacher approval
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. This course is designed for
students who participate in extra- curricular athletics and are interested in
continuing a rigorous off-season conditioning program. Sports Conditioning will
involve various cardiovascular strength and flexibility activities. Emphasis
will be on sports, specific exercises, and individual workout schedules.
Students will be able to:
_ Use the principles of movement to accomplish a task with the least of effort
_ Demonstrate some mastery of skills in sports
_ Show evidence of developing and maintaining physical fitness to achieve a healthy lifestyle
_ Excel in an activity of choice
SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets High School Graduation Requirements |
Meets UC/CSU A-G admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
Human Geography |
9th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area g |
9th grade |
World History |
10th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area a |
10th grade |
Advanced Placement World History |
10th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area a |
10th grade and approved application |
United States History |
11th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area a |
11th grade |
Advanced Placement United States History |
11th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area a |
11th grade and approved application |
American Government/Economics |
12th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area a (Govt.) Subject area g (Econ.) |
Must be in the 12th grade |
Psychology |
Elective |
Subject area g |
11th or 12th grade |
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY.
Course 7005
Prerequisite: Must be in 9th grade.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
the g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This course will
examine a broad range of geographical perspectives covering all of the major
regions of the world. Each region will be reviewed in a similar structure in
order for students to more clearly see the similarities and differences between
each region. Specifically, the course will explore where each region is located
along with its physical characteristics, including absolute and relative
location, climate, and significant geographical features. The exploration will
then continue on to look at each region from a cultural, economic, and
political perspective, closely examining the human impact on each region from
these perspectives as well as how human activities impact the environments of
the region.
WORLD HISTORY................................................................................................................... Course 7015
Prerequisite: Must be in the 10th grade.
Successful completion of this
course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of
the a subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. In this course,
students will examine the major turning points in the shaping of the modern
world from late 18th century to the present. The year begins with an
introduction to current world issues and continues with a focus on the
expansion of the west and the growing interdependence of people and cultures
throughout the world.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY..................................................................... Course 7020
Prerequisite:
Must be in the 10th grade, complete the application and screening process, and
students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write
grammatically correct, complete sentences.
11th and 12th grade students that wish to take the
course for elective credit may be eligible for elective credit when meeting
application process and space available. Students who choose to take the AP
exam will be responsible for the test fee. Taking the test and paying the fee
is not required for enrollment.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the a subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Advanced
Placement World History is a rigorous course geared for the college-bound
student. The AP World History course focuses on developing students
understanding of world history from approximately 8000 BCE to the present. This college-level course has students
investigate the content of world history for significant events, individuals,
developments, and processes in sex historical periods, and develop and use the
same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources,
making historical comparisons, chronological reasoning, and argumentation)
employed by historians when they study the past. The course provides five themes
(interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of
the cultures; state building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion, and
interaction of economic systems; development and transformation of social
structures) that students explore throughout the course in order to make
connections among historical developments in different times and places
encompassing the five major geographical regions of the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and
Oceania. There will be summer
course work and it will include lessons to build historical thinking skills.
UNITED STATES HISTORY..................................................................................................... Course 7025
Prerequisite: Must be in the 11th grade.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the a subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. United
States History is a required year-long course in which students will examine
the major turning points in American History in the twentieth century. Various
themes will be emphasized throughout the year such as the expanding role of the
federal courts, minority rights, the impact of technology on American society
and culture, change in the ethnic composition of the American society, equal
rights, and the role of the US as a major world power. Students will also
examine American culture including religion, literature, art, drama,
architecture, education, and the mass media. The year begins with a selective
review of the United States, emphasizing the nations beginnings and the
industrial transformation of the new nation.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY............................................................................... Course 7030
Prerequisite:
Must be in the 11th grade, complete the application and screening process, and
have teacher approval. 12th
grade students that wish to take the course for elective credit may be eligible
for elective credit when meeting application process and space available.
Students who choose to take the AP exam will be responsible for the test
fee. Taking the test and paying the
fee is not required for enrollment.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one year of the a subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. Advanced Placement US History is a
chronological survey of the history of the United States from the colonial
period to the present. It is a
demanding course with emphasis beyond the simple memorization of facts. It
emphasizes the interpretation, analysis, and evaluation of historical data and
writing. Student writing is an important component of this course. Students are
required to complete a summer assignment prior to the start of the class. The class is designed to prepare the
student to take the Advanced Placement Examination in American History.
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT...Course 7035
ECONOMICS............................................................................................................................ Course 7045
Prerequisite: Must be in 12th grade.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Social Science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies
one semester of the a subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. This is
a one semester required course in which students will pursue an in-depth
understanding of the institutions of American Government. Students will develop an in-depth
understanding of the Constitution and its origin. They will draw on their studies of
American History to compare different systems of government in the world today.
This course will stress civic literacy that prepares students to vote and
develop responsibilities of citizenship and participation in community
activities.
In
economics, students will develop an understanding of economics through studying
macro and microeconomic systems. They will learn to make reasoned decisions on
economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers,
and members of civil groups. In this course, students will add to their
understanding of economics through the use of tables, charts, graphs, ratios,
and percentages. Students will also develop basic personal economic skills that
include using checking accounts, debit cards, understanding credit ratings,
APR, debt loads, and taking out loans.
PSYCHOLOGY.. Course 7055
Prerequisites: 11th and 12th grade only.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the elective requirement for
graduation. Successful completion
of this course with a C or better satisfies two semesters of the g subject
area requirement for UC/CSU admission. Psychology is the study of individual
behavior. It begins with a survey of the history of psychology and career
choices in the field. The student is introduced to major theorists including
Freud, Pavlov, Skinner, Maslow, Jung, and others. Units involving the brain,
learning theory, and experimental design expose the student to basic
psychological concepts. Psychopathologies and current therapies are studied to
educate the student in the field of mental health. This course gives the
student a broad overview of psychology and takes an academic approach.
Second
semester of Psychology is an in depth study of the field of psychology. It is
designed for the college bound student. The course will address the areas of
parapsychology, personality, behavior, the brain, neuroanatomy, abnormal psychology,
developmental psychology, memory, cognition, and the therapies. This course
will give students intense, hands-on college level experience in psychology
course work.
SCIENCE COURSE CHART
Class |
Meets high school graduation requirements |
Meets UC/CSU A-G admission requirements |
Prerequisites |
Integrated Science I |
One year Physical Science |
Subject area g |
None |
Integrated Science II |
One year Life Science |
Subject area d |
Passing grade in Integrated Science I |
Biology |
One year Life Science |
Subject area d |
9th grade: 3.0 GPA or higher in 8th math, science, and English 10th -12th: None. Concurrent enrollment in geometry or
higher math recommended |
AP Biology |
One year Life Science |
Subject area d |
Biology and Chemistry with B or better |
Chemistry |
One year Physical Science |
Subject area d |
Biology or Integrated Science I & II with a C
or better, recommended concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra II |
Physics |
One year Physical Science |
Subject area d |
Completion or concurrent
enrollment in Algebra II or above |
Marine Biology |
One year
Life Science |
Subject area d |
Must be 11th or 12th grade Biology or Integrated Science I & II with C or better |
Anatomy & Physiology |
One year Life Science |
Subject area d |
Biology with C or better |
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I........................................................................................................ Course 6005
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the physical science requirement
for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the g subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. The completion of this course and Integrated Science
II with a C or better satisfies one year of the d college requirements for
lab science (Physical or Life). The first year of integrated science emphasizes
how Earth is a unique system that supports life. Earth's biotic and abiotic
systems are defined by the interaction of matter and energy through dynamic
processes. These processes impact the biosphere over time. The standards in
Integrated Science I present the foundations of physics, chemistry, biology,
and earth science. These standards build the knowledge base that prepares the
student for the next year of integrated science where more of the California
Science Standards will be addressed. Having students perform careful scientific
investigations will further enhance the Integrated Science I concepts.
INTEGRATED SCIENCE II...................................................................................................... Course 6010
Prerequisite: Completion
of Integrated Science I.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the life science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. (Life or Physical) The overarching concept for Integrated Science II is
that the Earth is a unique system that supports life within an ever-changing
and complex universe. Building upon the standards covered in Integrated Science
I, this theme includes standards taken from physics, chemistry, biology, and
Earth science. Included among the standards from physics are those pertaining
to energy and Newtons Laws. In chemistry, the standards pertain to solutions,
chemical reactions, and organic chemistry. The biology standards include
considerations of molecules, cells, protein synthesis, cell reproduction, and
Mendelian genetics. Earth science standards pertain to planetary motion, solar
radiation, energy transformations at the Earths surface, and geological and
climatic changes. Having students perform careful scientific investigations
will further enhance the Integrated Science II concepts.
BIOLOGY.................................................................................................................................. Course 6020
Prerequisite: 9th grade-must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in math, science, and English in Grade 8.
10th-12th grade None. Concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher math recommended.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the life science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission. (Life). The following topics will be studied in
depth:
_ Steps of the Scientific Method, Metric System and the equipment used in the Biology Laboratory.
_ Cell Anatomy and Physiology including Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells, viruses, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, enzymes, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and cell reproduction (mitosis and meiosis).
_ Plant Anatomy and Physiology.
_ Animal Anatomy and Physiology.
_ Patterns of behavior in both plants and animals.
_ Evolution including the Theory of Evolution and Natural Selection, and the Hardy-Weinberg Principle.
_ The principles of Genetics including Mendels Laws of Segregation and Individual Assortment.
_ The principles of Ecology including ecosystems, communities, and populations.
_ The human immune system.
_ Diversity of the Animal Kingdom, biological classification and use of a dichotomous key.
_ Diversity and classification within the Plant Kingdom.
AP BIOLOGY............................................................................................................................ Course 6025
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology and Chemistry with a B or better.
Successful completion of this course meets one year of life science requirement for graduation.
Successful completion of this course with a grade
of c or better satisfies one year of the d subject area requirements for
UC/CSU admission. (Life).
This
course is designed to provide a survey of biological knowledge at an
introductory college level. Because successful completion of the curriculum
will enable students to take the College Board Advanced Placement Examination
and earn college credits if the exam is passed, the course follows the outline
recommended by the College Board, covering the general content areas of: (1)
Molecular and Cellular Biology; (2) Genetics and Evolution; and (3) Organisms
and Populations.
Heavy
emphasis is placed on understanding the connection between experimentation and
scientific discovery. Hands-on laboratory activities, lecture, and scientific
readings are used to show how biological information is gained, interpreted,
and applied. They will be required to work at a fast pace and spend
considerable time outside of class reading. Required homework includes
extensive reading, activities, regular written lab reports, and occasional
group projects. Homework Expectation: 5-8 hours per week.
Students
are asked to complete a summer assignment. They will be responsible for reading
the first three chapters of the textbook and must be prepared for a test during
the first week of school.
Students who choose to take the AP exam are
responsible for the test fee.
Taking the test and paying the fee is not required for enrollment.
MARINE BIOLOGYCourse 6055
Prerequisite: Must be grade 11th or 12th. Completion of Biology or Integrated
Science I and II with a C or better.
Successful completion of this class meets one year of the life science requirement for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission (Life). Marine Biology is designed to introduce students to marine organisms and the chemical, biological, and physical processes that affect these organisms. The emphasis is on basic principles that help us understand the factors that shape life in the marine environments. Basic concepts in oceanography, climatology, and biology will be covered as they relate to marine organisms. The effects of pollution, climate changes, and resource use will be explored. Students may have opportunities to take optional fields trips to enhance the study of this subject.
CHEMISTRY............................................................................................................................. Course 6030
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology or Integrated I & II with a C or better. Recommended concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra II.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the physical science requirement
for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission (Physical).
Chemistry is taught as a one-year advanced lab science course. The
student will advance his/her skills of observation, study and experimentation
to learn about substances, their composition, structure, properties, and
behavior during chemical reactions. During these exercises, the student
will take, record, and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data.
The mathematics of chemistry is emphasized throughout the course to assist the
student in providing explanations for his/her observations. The student
will learn about the historical development of chemistry, significant
discoveries, and key individuals and their contributions. Current
applications and vocational opportunities in the field of chemistry will also
be explored. Topics covered: Atomic & Molecular Structure, Chemical
Bonds, Conservation of Matter & Stoichiometry, Gases & their
Properties, Acids & Bases, Solutions, Chemical Thermodynamics, Rates of
Reactions, Chemical Equilibrium, Organic & Biochemistry, and Nuclear
Processes.
PHYSICS................................................................................................................................... Course 6045
Prerequisite: Completion
or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or above.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the physical science requirement
for graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission (Physical). The emphasis in physics will be on the
development of conceptual understanding, problem identification, and problem
solution. This course will provide a traditional physics curriculum including:
Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Light, Sound, Waves, Electromagnetism, and Modern
Topics. Physics involves high order laboratories and significant problem
solution practice designed to enhance the students ability to apply physics concepts
in a University science curriculum. This course will reinforce mathematics
skills and emphasize application of mathematics to understand and solve
problems in physics.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY.................................................................................................. Course 6050
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology with C or better.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the life science requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of this course with a C or better satisfies one year
of the d subject area requirements for UC/CSU admission (Life). Students will learn the parts, functions, and
malfunctions of the human body systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive,
endocrine, reproductive, excretory, circulatory and integument). The
prerequisite of Biology provides a basis for comparative anatomy, which is
studied through the examination of lab animals. Major diseases are discussed in
detail. Each student will have two projects to be completed outside of class.
The course includes familiarization with basic medical apparatus such as the
stethoscope, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure), and spirometer (lung capacity).
COURSE EVALUATION FOR CSU AND UC
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