Calaveras High School
2016-2017
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............................................................................................................................ 8
Industrial Technology.................................................................................................................... 11
Information Technology................................................................................................................. 13
English................................................................................................................................................. 15
English Electives.................................................................................................................................. 18
Fine Arts.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Foreign Language................................................................................................................................ 23
Mathematics......................................................................................................................................... 26
Miscellaneous Electives....................................................................................................................... 28
Physical Education............................................................................................................................... 29
Social Science...................................................................................................................................... 31
Science................................................................................................................................................. 34
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 F’s 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)
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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)
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3 years minimum requirement of Algebra II |
3 years (4 years recommended) minimum requirement of Algebra II |
Science |
2 years (20 credits)
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2 years
(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 American Government (H) US History US History AP World History World History AP |
E-FOREIGN
LANGUAGE French I French II French III French III (H) French IV (H) Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III 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 |
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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 Economics (H) Psychology Human Geography Integrated Science I Integrated Science II Journalism (Tomahawk) Medical Science |
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D-LABORATORY
SCIENCE Agricultural Biology Anatomy/Physiology Biology Biology AP Chemistry Integrated Science II Marine Biology Physics |
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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.
AG SCIENCE I.......................................................................................................................... Course 2005
Prerequisite: None
Successful
completion of this course earns 5.0 general elective credit (1st
semester) and 5.0 credits of the life science requirement (2nd
semester) for graduation. This one year
course covers four occupational areas in agriculture, including California
Agriculture, Plant Science, Animal Science, and Leadership. In addition, the student will learn the
history and purposes of FFA record keeping and leadership skills. Participation
in out-of-class activities (FFA) is required.
AG SCIENCE II......................................................................................................................... Course 2010
Prerequisite: Ag Science I or teacher approval
Successful
completion of this course earns 5.0 general elective credit (1st
semester) and 5.0 credits of the life science requirement (2nd
semester) for graduation. This advanced
course will cover the skills needed in animal and plant production. Topics
included will be feeding, breeding, and disease control for animals and modern
plant production techniques that include propagation, fertilizers, pruning, and
soil management. The student will be required to have a supervised Agriculture
experience program and participate in FFA activities.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE BIOLOGY........................................................................... Course 2015
Prerequisite: 9th grade-must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in math, science, and English in Grade 8.
10th-12th grade – Successful completion of Ag Science I and/or Algebra I with a “C” or better or teacher approval
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.
This course meets the UC/CSU “d” requirement for lab science in Biology/Life
Science.
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 one year of
the Fine Art requirement for graduation and one year of the Career Technical
Education 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 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.
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
COSMETOLOGY AND/OR MANICURING........................................................................... Course 2160
Prerequisite: Grades 12
only. Students are required to remain in class until 5:00 PM.
High School Students earn 25 elective credits per
semester. Students follow a career path to becoming skilled in all phases of
hairdressing, professional skin care, and nail technology. Classes are open to
both adults and high school students. Technical and practical (hands-on)
training is the core of this class. Training in permanent waving, hair cutting,
hair coloring, make-up application and acrylic nail techniques are a few
examples of the many components to this course. The curriculum also includes
salon business practices, client retention, and retail sales instruction. Class
meets Monday through Friday. Cosmetology students must complete 1600 hours of
attendance and manicuring students will complete 400 hours. Upon completion of
either course, students are eligible and prepared to take the State Board of
Barbering and Cosmetology examination. Potential benefits of a career path in
Cosmetology include:
1.
Self-employment and salon business
ownership
2.
Opportunities for travel
3.
Employment opportunities in
theater or movies
4.
Teacher or manufactures educator
The
sky is the limit, both in income and self-fulfillment, for a person with
intelligence and motivation. This industry is one of the largest in the world
and is constantly growing, creating new demands for skilled professionals. If
the student has good study habits and communication skills, clever hands, and
an artistic eye, they are the candidate for this course.
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.
Students participating in the
First Responder Training may receive credit through Columbia College for:
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:
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:
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.
POLICE SCIENCE I.................................................................................................................. Course 2145
Prerequisite: Student may not be on probation for any serious criminal offense. If so, they must obtain a letter from their Probation Officer allowing the course to be taken.
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 Delta College in the Administration
of Justice program receive 9 units of credits toward their AS Degree in the
following courses:
· AJ25 Criminal Investigations 3 units
· AJ26 Patrol Procedures 3 units
This
course instructs students in facets of the criminal justice field. Course
instruction includes:
· Professionalism Community Relations
· Criminal Law; Laws of Evidence
· Communications Vehicle Operations
· Weaponry and Use of Force Patrol Procedures
· Traffic Criminal Investigation
· Custody Physical Fitness/Self Defense
· Search Strategies
Course
material will be presented in lecture and hands-on formats. Students will be
required to apply what they learn in classroom discussion, and practical
skills. Students will learn to become collaborative workers by working in small
groups to develop a unified solution to problems. They will also develop skills
in critical thinking, communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and conflict
management. Some of the subjects will involve firearms training, baton
training, self-defense, handcuffing, and search techniques. Students may
augment their classroom training with 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 taking the course will come away with a better understanding of
the role of the Peace Officer and our justice system in today’s society. The
student continuing on in the Administration of Justice field will be better
prepared to successfully complete state mandated training at an academy as
he/she will have an understanding of the subjects taught.
Instructional
Strategies: Lectures, films, field trips, guest speakers, role-playing, 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 Delta College in the Administration
of Justice program receive 3 units of credit toward their AS Degree in the
following courses:
Advanced
Police Science is the continuation of the Police Science program. To qualify,
the student must meet standards of good citizenship both on and off campus, and
cannot be on academic probation. The class continues beyond the theory of each
component of the administration of justice system and explores the practical
aspects of a criminal justice career. It is a participation course. Upon completion of the course, the student will
have learned about the criminal justice hiring process; will have become an
effective campus patrol student by applying information from this class and
Police Science I; will have a thorough foundation and basic understanding of
criminal law as it applies to law enforcement, corrections, security, and
criminology. As a campus patrol student, you will be actively patrolling the
CHS campus for the sole purpose of observing and reporting school policy
violations, along with local, state, and federal law violations. The student
will also immediately report any hazardous condition and or other condition
which may pose a threat to the safety or well-being of school staff or
students. The student will work closely with the School Resource Officer
assigned to the school and the yard duty personnel. The student may be required
to report observations both orally and in writing and will be required to use a
portable radio as a means of communication. In the event the campus patrol
officer fails to maintain a 2.0 overall grade point, the student will be “grounded”
from patrol until such times as 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:
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 CS5 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.
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 CS5 Flash. 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.
Movies will be enhanced by learning how to work with behaviors and
components.
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 Must complete an application and a written essay in
class |
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,
plays, non-fiction selections. and poetry will be used to enhance students'
understanding of the English language. Students may read from Of Mice and Men, excerpts from The House on Mango Street, and The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet 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:
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
study parts of speech and examine all aspects of sentence structure. Problems of usage will stress verbs and
pronouns. Correct speech and clear,
correct sentences will be emphasized.
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, 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. In preparation
for the CAHSEE, students will practice timed-write essays on the following formats:
biographical narrative, business letter, response to literature, expository
writing, and persuasive essays. 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. Must also complete an application including an essay written in class.
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, survey course of American writers from the time of the
early Native Americans to the modern era. Two themes will be emphasized
throughout the year: The American Dream and The American Experience. Students
will study major literary movements such as: Native American, Historical
Narratives, Puritans, Classicism, Transcendentalism, Romanticism, American
Gothic, Naturalism, Realism, and Modernism.
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
historical development. 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. 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. 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: 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. Correct speech and clear,
correct sentences will be emphasized.
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 author’s
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 will 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 LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION............................................................... Course 3045
Prerequisite:
English II or English III, English II Honors recommended. May also need to complete an application,
including an essay written in class.
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 Board’s 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. There will be
an emphasis on Shakespeare as he is generally recognized as the most important
writer of the English language. 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 12 issues during the school year and will be
expected to write at least two stories every 2 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 end sheets; 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 |
Creative Discoveries in Art |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area “f” |
None |
Art II |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area “f” |
“C” or better in Art I and/or teacher approval |
Art III and IV |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area “f” |
“C” or better in Art II and/or teacher approval |
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 |
Concert Choir |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
None |
None |
Advanced Choir-Jazz Etc. |
One year, fine arts or foreign language credit |
Subject area “f” |
Students will be accepted by audition only with approval of choir director. |
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. |
Floral Design |
One year, fine art credit |
Subject area “f” |
None |
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.
CREATIVE DISCOVERIES IN ART......................................................................................... Course 1005
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. This course is a beginning level course through which students are
exposed to the many exciting avenues available in today’s art world. Students will learn the skills to do
traditional artwork such as painting, drawing, and sculpture using a variety of
mediums, as well as experiment with new art forms, new mediums, and new
ideas. Students will come away from this
course with a new view of the world as seen through the lens of art.
ART II........................................................................................................................................ Course 1010
Prerequisite: Art I with a “C” 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. Art II is designed for the student who shows an interest and an
aptitude towards art. This course will expand upon the styles and techniques
learned in Art I, which may include, but are not limited to, drawing, painting,
sculpting, and printmaking. Students
will learn to make art that serves as a vehicle for self-expression and communication. Students will become creative problem solvers
while executing a variety of projects of increasingly complex nature.
ART III....................................................................................................................................... Course 1015
ART IV....................................................................................................................................... Course 1020
Prerequisite: Art II with a “C” 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. Art III and IV are designed for the serious Art student. Students
will continue to develop their own individual style while executing
increasingly more complex projects.
Emphasis will be placed upon the development of student portfolios of
original artworks. Students will present
their completed portfolios for review to successfully pass this course.
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 potter’s 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.
CONCERT CHOIR................................................................................................................... Course 1033
Prerequisite: None.
Successful
completion of this course meets one year of the Fine Art/Foreign Language
requirement for graduation. This course is a mixed choral ensemble that focuses
on quality choral literature. The choir sings in many different languages
throughout the world covering a span over 500 years of music. Further
development of tone quality, range, sight-reading skills, music theory,
improvisation, and listening skills will be taught. Culturally and
aesthetically pleasing performances is one of the primary focuses presenting to
the campus, community, and region. Public performances, field trips, and
festivals are required.
ADVANCED CHOIR - JAZZ ................................................................................................... Course 1040
Prerequisite: Students will be accepted by audition only with approval of choir director. Previous choral experience is strongly preferred, but not required. Basic skills needed: Competent sight-reading skills, music theory knowledge, and good tone quality. A jazz background is recommended but not required.
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, you will dive intensely into the genre of vocal jazz
music. This includes: blues, gospel, and alternative music from other styles.
Students will specifically focus on gaining knowledge of jazz theory, history,
listening, and the development of improvisational skills. A higher development
of tone quality, range, sight-reading skills, music theory, improvisation, and
listening skills will be required. Students will research jazz historical
figures and attend Fine Arts Events throughout the Greater Sacramento Valley.
Students will have many performances throughout the year at local venues,
festivals throughout the US, and occasional world travel. Students will also be
required to sing solos. Culturally and aesthetically pleasing performances is
one of the primary focuses that the choir will present to the campus, community
and region. This class will start with basic jazz literature and continue to
broaden to more challenging literature when the choir progresses in their
development of higher quality choral jazz. Public performances, field trips, and
festivals are required.
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 |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area “e” |
“C” or better in French II 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 |
One year, foreign language or fine art credit |
Subject area “e” |
“C” or better in Spanish II 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/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,
patterns of pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, writing convention 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 daily homework 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 demonstrate mastery in
expression of the present tense. They learn to communicate in the past as well
as in the future. Active participation during class and the completion of daily
homework are required.
FRENCH III .............................................................................................................................. Course 3102
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in French II.
Successful
completion of this course meets the one year 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. Students demonstrate mastery in expressing
themselves in a variety of topics using different tenses. The focus of French
III is in the use of vocabulary and grammatical structures that enhance the
student's ability to express complex opinions and emotions. Students enrich
their cultural knowledge and linguistic skills through studying: short stories, poems, essays, articles and
songs from the target language. Students are required to write paragraphs,
actively participate in class discussions, and complete projects and daily
homework assignments.
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/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. In addition, writing becomes a
focus. Students are required to complete assignments using a variety of styles
in written exposition. The majority of the class is conducted in the target
language and students are required to actively participate. Preparation outside
of class is required. Honor students study the literature in French III as well
as additional selections. College level
materials are used to enhance learning and expose students to authentic
language content.
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/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 (many AP
listings), art, music, culture, and current events in French speaking
countries. The class is conducted completely in the target language. 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 materials are 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 combination French III/IV class, the above course
material will be covered and literature, art, music and culture topics will be
rotated each year.
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/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 daily homework 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/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 mastery in
expression of the present tense. They learn to communicate in the past. Active
participation during class and the completion of daily homework are required.
SPANISH III ............................................................................................................................. Course 3082
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in Spanish II
Successful
completion of this course meets the one year Foreign Language/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 demonstrate mastery in expressing themselves in a variety
of topics using different tenses. The focus of Spanish III is in the use of
vocabulary and grammatical structures that enhance the student's ability to
express complex opinions & emotions. Students enrich their cultural
knowledge and linguistic skills through studying: short stories, poems, essays, articles and
songs from the target language. Students are required to write paragraphs,
actively participate in class discussions, and complete projects and daily
homework assignments.
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/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. In addition, writing
becomes a focus. Students are required to complete assignments using a variety
of styles in written exposition. The majority of the class is conducted in the
target language and students are required to actively participate. Preparation
outside of class is required. Honor students study the literature in Spanish III
as well as additional selections. College level material is used to enhance
learning and to increase exposure to authentic material.
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/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 literature (many AP
listings), art, music, culture, and current events in Spanish speaking
countries. The class is conducted completely in the target language. 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 combination 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 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 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 effect on grades in this course.
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 course’s 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 student’s grade will be based on the
mid-term and final exams given each quarter. 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.
EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE/INTERN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)........................................ Course 9030
Prerequisite: Must be in the 11th or 12th grade
This
course meets one year of an elective credit for graduation. This course is
designed to provide experience in the area of child care and development for
any students interested in working with children and/or pursuing a career in
fields related to working with children. Students can earn five credits a
semester by serving as an intern at one of the local Head Start Pre-School
sites (Jenny Lind, Valley Springs, San Andreas, West Point). Students would
need to provide their own transportation to and from the site and would be
required to participate in any training opportunities associated with the
position.
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 92% or better
attendance, and satisfactory citizenship.
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 92% or better attendance,
and satisfactory citizenship. 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 |
PE II |
Second year PE requirement |
Not applicable |
Passing grade in PE1 and grades 10-12 |
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.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION II..................................................................................................... Course 5007
Prerequisite: Passing grade
in PE 1and grades 10-12
This
course fulfills the second year PE requirement. Students will be able to:
· Analyze offensive and defensive strategies for games and sports.
· Demonstrate some mastery of skills in games and sports.
· 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.
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 |
Honors Government / Honors Economics |
12th Grade Social Studies |
Subject area “a” (Govt.) Subject area “g” (Econ.) |
Must be in the 12th grade and be selected for
admission based on cumulative GPA |
Psychology |
Elective |
Subject area “g” |
11th or 12th grade |
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY……………………………………………………….…………………
Course 7005
Prerequisite: None.
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
have teacher approval. 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 purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the
evolution of global processes and interactions with different types of human
societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of factual
knowledge and analytical development. Focused primarily on the past thousand years
of the global experience, this course builds on an understanding of cultural,
institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the
human stage prior to 1000 A.D. Class content will include reading from the text
and supplemental materials, lectures and discussions, a research project, tests
and quizzes, current events, and oral presentations. Students are required to complete a summer
assignment prior to the start of the class.
Student writing is an important component of this course.
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 nation’s 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. 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.
HONORS GOVERNMENT....................................................................................................... Course 7040
HONORS ECONOMICS…………………………………………………………………………….Course 7050
Prerequisites: Must be in 12th grade and have teacher approval.
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. Honors
Government is a course designed for the serious student. It provides the
college bound student an enriched academic environment that focuses on the
American Government and compares it to other systems of government in the
world. Histories of governments are examined to understand their
decision-making processes. Students will research a wide array of political
systems so that they can understand them from a philosophical, theoretical, and
realistic point of view, and read novels that depict key political concepts.
Honors
Economics is a course in which students will examine micro and macroeconomic
systems. Fundamental economic terminology includes supply and demand,
capitalism, socialism, GDP, consumer price index, inflation, recession and many
others. Governmental fiscal policies will be studied in order to develop an
understanding of national and international economic decision-making processes.
Students will research national and international trade activity to gain
insights into concepts such as balance of trade, trade deficits, tariffs,
quotas, trade restrictions, and other political influences.
PSYCHOLOGY…………………………………………………………………………………….. Course 7055
Prerequisites: 11th and 12th grade only.
Successful
completion of each course meets one semester of the elective requirement for
graduation. Successful completion of
this course with a “C” or better satisfies one or two semesters of the “g”
subject area requirements 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. Student
must have a grade of “C” or better in psychology or teacher approval to
continue in the second semester advanced psychology course.
Advanced
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 Newton’s 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 Earth’s 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 Mendel’s 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 requirement s for UC/CSU admission. (Life). Advanced Placement Biology is a college level biology course that explores in much greater detail all standard topics covered in Biology. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits by passing the AP exam at the end of the year. Students will be required to work at a fast pace and spend considerable time outside of class reading. Students will perform at least 13 detailed labs that require exemplary care and provide the background needed to take and pass the AP exam.
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 BIOLOGY…………………………………………………………………………………Course 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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