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Designed specifically to support students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in essential English skills through a modified curriculum that emphasizes life skills and engages the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

Diseñado específicamente para apoyar a los estudiantes con IEP que están en camino de recibir un certificado de finalización al final de la escuela secundaria. Brinda instrucción en habilidades esenciales de inglés a través de un plan de estudios modificado que enfatiza las habilidades para la vida e involucra a los estudiantes en la práctica adecuada de comprensión auditiva, lectura, expresión oral, escritura y pensamiento relacionado.

Course Code: 660010 | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet the academic English requirements in accordance with the California State Standards for 6th grade. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

Diseñado específicamente para brindar apoyo a los estudiantes con discapacidades para que cumplan con los requisitos académicos de inglés de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el sexto grado. Este curso proporciona un programa de instrucción equilibrado y unificado en lengua, literatura y composición, que involucra a los estudiantes en la práctica adecuada de comprensión auditiva, lectura, expresión oral, escritura y pensamiento relacionado.

Course Code: 660031 | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to focus on vocabulary development, literary analysis, reading comprehension, writing for a purpose, and speaking and listening in accordance with the California State Standards for 6th grade.

Este curso está diseñado para enfocarse en el desarrollo del vocabulario, análisis literario, comprensión de lectura, escritura con un propósito y hablar y escuchar de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el 6° grado.

Course Code: 170000 | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet the academic English requirements in accordance with the California State Standards for 7th grade. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

Diseñado específicamente para brindar apoyo a los estudiantes con discapacidades para que cumplan con los requisitos académicos de inglés de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el 7° grado. Este curso proporciona un programa de instrucción equilibrado y unificado en lengua, literatura y composición, que involucra a los estudiantes en la práctica adecuada de comprensión auditiva, lectura, expresión oral, escritura y pensamiento relacionado.

Course Code: 660061 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to focus on vocabulary development, literary analysis, reading comprehension writing for a purpose, and speaking and listening in accordance with the California State Standards for 7th grade.

Este curso está diseñado para enfocarse en el desarrollo de vocabulario, análisis literario, comprensión de lectura, escritura con un propósito y hablar y escuchar de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el 7° grado.

Course Code: 170020 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to focus on vocabulary development, literary analysis, reading comprehension, writing for a purpose, and speaking and listening in accordance with the California State Standards. English 7H standards are explored with greater depth and complexity to meet the learning needs of honors level students.

Este curso está diseñado para enfocarse en el desarrollo de vocabulario, análisis literario, comprensión de lectura, escritura con un propósito y hablar y escuchar de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California. Los estándares de inglés 7H se exploran con mayor profundidad y complejidad para satisfacer las necesidades de aprendizaje de los estudiantes de nivel avanzado.

Course Code: 170010 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's in Grade 6 English for both Semesters

The 7th-grade EDGE cohort English and science classes will supplement and enhance the existing CVUSD English and Science courses of study by providing opportunities for students to innovate, create, collaborate, embrace challenges, explore through inquiry, see multiple perspectives, think critically, and learn from failure while practicing a growth mindset. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real-world audience within an intellectual, innovative and nurturing environment enhance the units of study. Self-selected research projects will encourage students to enter academic conversations by collecting and analyzing data based upon an inter-disciplinary English and science curriculum.

Las clases de inglés y ciencias de la cohorte EDGE de séptimo grado complementarán y mejorarán los cursos de estudio de inglés y ciencias existentes de CVUSD al brindar oportunidades para que los estudiantes innoven, creen, colaboren, acepten desafíos, exploren a través de la investigación, vean múltiples perspectivas, piensen críticamente y aprende del fracaso mientras practicas una mentalidad de crecimiento. La oratoria y la escritura académica para una audiencia del mundo real dentro de un entorno intelectual, innovador y enriquecedor mejoran las unidades de estudio. Los proyectos de investigación seleccionados por ellos mismos alentarán a los estudiantes a participar en conversaciones académicas mediante la recopilación y el análisis de datos basados ​​en un plan de estudios interdisciplinario de inglés y ciencias.

Course Code: 170023 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): CAASPP, Interview, Teacher Recommended

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet the academic English requirements in accordance with the California State Standards for 8th grade. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

Diseñado específicamente para brindar apoyo a los estudiantes con discapacidades para que cumplan con los requisitos académicos de inglés de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el 8.° grado. Este curso proporciona un programa de instrucción equilibrado y unificado en lengua, literatura y composición, que involucra a los estudiantes en la práctica adecuada de comprensión auditiva, lectura, expresión oral, escritura y pensamiento relacionado.

Course Code: 660091 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to focus on vocabulary development, literary analysis, reading comprehension, writing for a purpose, and speaking and listening in accordance with the California State Standards for 8th grade.

Este curso está diseñado para enfocarse en el desarrollo de vocabulario, análisis literario, comprensión de lectura, escritura con un propósito y hablar y escuchar de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California para el 8° grado.

Course Code: 170050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to focus on vocabulary development, literary analysis, reading comprehension, writing for a purpose, and speaking and listening in accordance with the California State Standards. English 8H standards are explored with greater depth and complexity to meet the learning needs of honors level students.

Este curso está diseñado para enfocarse en el desarrollo de vocabulario, análisis literario, comprensión de lectura, escritura con un propósito y hablar y escuchar de acuerdo con los Estándares del Estado de California. Los estándares de inglés 8H se exploran con mayor profundidad y complejidad para satisfacer las necesidades de aprendizaje de los estudiantes de nivel avanzado.

Course Code: 170040 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's or B's in English 7H for both Semesters. OR A's in English 7CP for both Semesters.

The 8th grade EDGE Cohort English and social studies classes will supplement and enhance the existing CVUSD English and Social Studies Courses of Study by providing opportunities for students to innovate, create, collaborate, embrace challenges, explore through inquiry, see multiple perspectives, think critically and learn from failure while practicing a growth mindset. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real- world audience within an intellectual, innovative and nurturing environment will be emphasized. Self-selected research projects will encourage students to enter academic conversations by collecting and analyzing data based upon an inter-disciplinary English and social studies curriculum. Designed to meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University system, this course fulfills communication needs of college bound eighth grade students.

Las clases de inglés y estudios sociales de la cohorte EDGE de 8.º grado complementarán y mejorarán los cursos de estudio de inglés y estudios sociales de CVUSD existentes al brindar oportunidades para que los estudiantes innoven, creen, colaboren, acepten desafíos, exploren a través de la investigación, vean múltiples perspectivas, piensen críticamente y aprende del fracaso mientras practicas una mentalidad de crecimiento. Se enfatizará la oratoria y la escritura académica para una audiencia del mundo real dentro de un entorno intelectual, innovador y enriquecedor. Los proyectos de investigación seleccionados por ellos mismos alentarán a los estudiantes a participar en conversaciones académicas mediante la recopilación y el análisis de datos basados ​​en un plan de estudios interdisciplinario de inglés y estudios sociales. Diseñado para cumplir con los requisitos académicos de inglés de los colegios comunitarios, la Universidad de California y el sistema de la Universidad Estatal de California, este curso satisface las necesidades de comunicación de los estudiantes de octavo grado que van a ir a la universidad.

Course Code: 170051 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher Recommends, Interview, CAASPP

Designed to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level of beginning to early intermediate, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Diseñado para enseñar a un estudiante de habla limitada o que no habla inglés con un nivel de competencia de principiante a intermedio temprano, a hablar inglés lo antes posible para facilitar su éxito en otros cursos básicos. La clase es individualizada para ayudar al estudiante a dominar: escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir.

Course Code: 170061 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Placement Test

Designed to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level of intermediate to early advanced, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Diseñado para enseñar a un estudiante de habla limitada o que no habla inglés con un nivel de competencia de intermedio a avanzado temprano, a hablar inglés lo antes posible para facilitar su éxito en otros cursos básicos. La clase es individualizada para ayudar al estudiante a dominar: escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir.

Course Code: 170063 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Placement Test

Designed to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level of beginning to early intermediate, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 170401 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Placement Test

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level intermediate to early advanced, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 170402 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Placement Test

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level intermediate to early advanced, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 170403 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Placement Test

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in essential mathematics skills through a modified curriculum that emphasizes life skills and engages the students in appropriate practice in number sense, computation, and math applications. Care is taken to draw connections between concepts for students to support long term retention.

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Course Code: 520110 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts in the California State Standards for 6th grade. Students focus on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.

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Course Code: 520131 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Students focus on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and rate to whole number multiplication and division and using concepts of ratio and rate to solve problems; (2) completing understanding of division of fractions and extending the notion of number to the system of rational numbers, which includes negative numbers; (3) writing, interpreting, and using expressions and equations; and (4) developing understanding of statistical thinking.

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Course Code: 520005 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will learn all of the Math 6CP standards listed above and half of the 7CP standards, specifically they will analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems; apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers; use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions and solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations.

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Course Code: 520025 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A’s and B’s in 5th grade math for all both semesters and 83% or higher on District Benchmark Exam.

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts in the California State Standards for 7th grade. Emphasis is on basic skills in number sense, algebraic functions, measurement, geometry, statistics, data analysis, probability, and mathematical reasoning.

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Course Code: 520161 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Students focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

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Course Code: 520038 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will resume learning the Math 7CP standards not taught in Math 6 Advanced, specifically they will draw, construct and describe geometrical figures and describe the relationships between them; solve real-life and mathematical problems involving angle measure, area, surface area, and volume; use random sampling to draw inferences about a population; draw informal comparative inferences about two populations and investigate chance processes and develop, use, and evaluate probability models. Then students will learn the Math 8CP standards listed below. At the end of this year students will be prepared to take Algebra Honors in the 8th grade.

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Course Code: 520045 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's or B's in Math 6 Accelerated for both Semesters OR 83% or higher on District Benchmark Exam OR 70% or higher on the Boost Camp Exam OR 80% in Boost Camp.

Students focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Course Code: 520068 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Algebra 1CP is an accelerated course where students will learn Math 8CP and Algebra standards, including (1) interpreting functions given graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; translating between representations, and understanding the limitations of various representations including exponential functions; (2) extending the laws of exponents to rational exponents and creating quadratic and exponential expressions as well as creating and solving quadratic equations; (3) comparing the key characteristics of quadratic functions to those of linear and exponential functions.

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Course Code: 520050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's or B's in Math 7CP, OR 83% or higher on District Benchmark Exam OR 70% or higher on Math Boost Camp or Boost Exam.

Students focus on four critical areas: (1) deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships; (2) interpret functions given graphically, numerically, symbolically and verbally, translate between representations and understand the limitations of various representations including exponential functions; compare and contrast linear and exponential relationships with each other and engage in methods for analyzing, solving and using quadratic functions; (3) extend the laws of exponents to rational exponents and create and solve quadratic and exponential expressions, inequalities and systems of equations involving quadratics; and (4) expand their function experience to specialized functions including absolute value, step, and piecewise define, and apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. THIS COURSE RECEIVES UC/CSU CREDIT, COUNTS TOWARDS HS ALGEBRA, BUT NOT TOWARDS 30 UNITS OF HS MATH REQUIREMENTS

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Course Code: 520043 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A’s or B’s in Math 7Accelerated for both Semesters.

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts in the California State Standards for 8th grade. Students focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reason about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data and solving linear equations; (2) using functions to describe quantitative relationships and (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional figures for volume, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Course Code: 520191 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Students focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reason about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data and solving linear equations; (2) using functions to describe quantitative relationships and (3) analyzing two and three dimensional figures for volume, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Course Code: 520063 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is the first course offered in the high school honors sequence. Students focus on six critical areas; (1) establish criteria for congruence of triangles based on rigid motions; (2) establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning; (3) informally develop explanations of circumference area, and volume formulas; (4) apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane; (5) prove basic geometric theorems; and (6) extend work with probability. This course receives high school credit and will be calculated in the high school GPA.

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Course Code: 520070 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A’s or B’s in Algebra 1H for both Semesters.

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in essential science skills through a modified curriculum that focuses on learning about the world around them. Care is taken to draw connections between concepts for students to support long term retention.

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Course Code: 600210 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This class is an introductory standards-based science course designed to teach sixth grade students the essential content standards per the California Department of Education. The curriculum encourages student participation throughout the book. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in many ways – including, but not limited to reading and note taking guides, performance assessments, lab activities and interactive, web-based activities. Lab activities are embedded throughout the curriculum; thus, providing the students with opportunities to meet the investigation and experimentation standards.

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Course Code: 600010 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and is an introductory standards-based science course designed to teach sixth grade students the essential content standards per the California Department of Education. The curriculum encourages student participation throughout the book. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in many ways – including, but not limited to reading and note taking guides, performance assessments, lab activities and interactive, web-based activities. Lab activities are embedded throughout the curriculum; thus, providing the students with opportunities to meet the investigation and experimentation standards.

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Course Code: 600231 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to introduce students to life science. The study of life science provides a knowledge base on which adolescents can make well-informed and wise decisions about their health and behavior. Students expand their knowledge of living systems to include the study of the structure and function of plants and animals, their similarities, differences and interdependence. The topics will be presented and developed through considerable reading, class discussion, laboratory exercises, use of the internet, research using texts and the internet, and the process of inquiry.

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Course Code: 600030 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and will introduce students to life science. The study of life science provides a knowledge base on which adolescents can make well-informed and wise decisions about their health and behavior. Students expand their knowledge of living systems to include the study of the structure and function of plants and animals, their similarities, differences, and interdependence. The topics will be presented and developed through considerable reading, class discussion, laboratory exercises, use of the internet, research using texts and the internet, and the process of inquiry.

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Course Code: 600261 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

The 7th-grade EDGE cohort English and science classes will supplement and enhance the existing CVUSD English and science courses of study by providing opportunities for students to innovate, create, collaborate, embrace challenges, explore through inquiry, see multiple perspectives, think critically, and learn from failure while practicing a growth mindset. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real-world audience within an intellectual, innovative and nurturing environment enhance the units of study. Self-selected research projects will encourage students to enter academic conversations by collecting and analyzing data based upon an inter-disciplinary English and science curriculum.

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Course Code: 600021 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation Interview CAASPP Scores

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and allows students to expand their knowledge of physical science. Their study of chemistry focuses on the nature of matter, states of matter, elements and the periodic table, chemical reactions, and the chemistry of biological processes. The study of physics focuses on motion, energy, and forces, as well as density and buoyancy. Finally, the study of astronomy focuses on solar systems, stars, galaxies, and the universe.

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Course Code: 600291 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

In grade eight, students expand their knowledge of physical science. Their study of chemistry focuses on the nature of matter, states of matter, elements and the periodic table, chemical reactions, and the chemistry of biological processes. The study of physics focuses on motion, energy, and forces, as well as density and buoyancy. Finally, the study of astronomy focuses on solar systems, stars, galaxies, and the universe.

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Course Code: 600055 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course provides an advanced and enriched curriculum for selected students with an emphasis on physical science, chemistry and earth science. Development of problem solving, critical thinking, and mathematical skills are stressed. Students achieving a grade of “A” or “B” in this course advance to the high school honors science program. This course does not receive high school credit. This course will help prepare students for Biology Honors in 9th grade.

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Course Code: 600045 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's in Life Science 7CP for both Semesters. Students mus be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 1 CP or Algebra 1H, Sycamore Canyon students must be enrolled in Algebra 1H.

Designed specifically to support students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. This course is a survey of selected topics with an emphasis on contemporary issues and problems facing individuals in society. Topics will include values, marriage, family, education, economics, religion, government, crime and deviancy, social inequalities, and social change.

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Course Code: 630310 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and provides all students knowledge about the people and events that ushered in the dawn of major Western and non-Western civilizations. The early societies of the Near East and Africa, the ancient Hebrew civilization, Greece, Rome, and the classical civilizations of India and China are included. Students will learn about the major figures that helped to establish those early societies. Their major contributions, achievements, and influences in Western and non-Western thought.

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Course Code: 630331 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to provide all students knowledge about the people and events that ushered in the dawn of major Western and non-Western civilizations. The early societies of the Near East and Africa, the ancient Hebrew civilization, Greece, Rome, and the classical civilizations of India and China are included. Students will learn about the major figures that helped to establish those early societies. Their major contributions, achievements, and influences in Western and non-Western thought.

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Course Code: 630000 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and is structured to familiarize the student with world history and geography during both medieval and early modern times. The focus is on the rise of Empires from the Fall of Rome to the enlightenment in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Americas. Communication skills, map and globe studies, research, vocabulary enrichment, critical thinking, and interpretation of pictures, graphs and charts are emphasized.

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Course Code: 630361 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is structured to familiarize the student with world history and geography during both medieval and early modern times. The focus is on the rise of Empires from the Fall of Rome to the enlightenment in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Americas. Communication skills, map and globe studies, research, vocabulary enrichment, critical thinking, and interpretation of pictures, graphs and charts are emphasized.

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Course Code: 630020 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course of study provides an advanced and enriched curriculum to qualified students. The course objectives will be met by fulfilling the California State Social Science Standards with an emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and research. The course covers the social, political, economic, geographic, and religious influences of empires in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Americas.

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Course Code: 630010 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's in Grade 6 Social Science for both Semesters.

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and includes the ideas, issues, and events Pre-Revolution to the end of the reconstruction era. It includes United States history, government, and geography from that period. The American heritage is explored through its people, ideas and events. Students examine the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and the development of the United States into a world power.

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Course Code: 360391 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course includes the ideas, issues, and events Pre-Revolution to the end of the reconstruction era. It includes United States history, government, and geography from that period. The American heritage is explored through its people, ideas and events. Students examine the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and the development of the United States into a world power.

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Course Code: 630050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course of study provides an advanced and enriched curriculum to qualified students. The course objectives will be met by fulfilling the California State Social Science Standards with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and research. The course covers the social, political, economic, geographic, and religious influences of United States History from Pre-Revolution to Reconstruction.

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Course Code: 630040 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's or B's in Social Science 7H for both Semesters OR A's in Social Science 7CP for both Semesters.

The 8th grade EDGE Cohort English and social studies classes will supplement and enhance the existing CVUSD English and Social Studies Courses of Study by providing opportunities for students to innovate, create, collaborate, embrace challenges, explore through inquiry, see multiple perspectives, think critically, and learn from failure while practicing a growth mindset. Public speaking and scholarly writing for a real- world audience within an intellectual, innovative, and nurturing environment will be emphasized. Self-selected research projects will encourage students to enter academic conversations by collecting and analyzing data based upon an inter-disciplinary English and social studies curriculum. Designed to meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University system, this course fulfills communication needs of college bound eighth grade students.

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Course Code: 630051 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher Recommendation Interview CAASPP Scores

This course will stress conversation, simple grammar, and Hispanic customs. Instruction is student-centered and includes listening, reading, and writing about useful content.

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Course Code: 290040 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will receive training in speaking, understanding, reading, writing, grammar and an introduction to the culture of the people who speak the language. A grade of C or better must be received in the course to be eligible to take Spanish 2 in the 9th grade. Ten high school credits are earned by passing (A-D) this class. The grade received is part of the high school GPA (grade point average) and counts for valedictorian.

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Course Code: 290050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A's or B's in English 7H or 7CP for both Semesters. High School Credit is earned - grade received is part of HS GPA.

This course is designed to provide additional instructional minutes and support to students struggling in English.

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Course Code: 170080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide additional instructional minutes and support to students struggling in Math.

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Course Code: 520080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide additional instructional minutes and support to students struggling in Science.

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Course Code: 600080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide additional instructional minutes and support to students struggling in Social Science.

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Course Code: 630080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course focuses on developing and combining various skills in cooperative learning experiences including physical fitness activities, lead-up games and activities, physical education regulations and safety instruction.

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Course Code: 580000 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course will include physical fitness activities, beginning instruction in formal sports and games, physical education regulations and safety instruction. The Fitnessgram will be administered.

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Course Code: 580100 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

The continued emphasis will be on physical fitness and refinement of beginning skills in formal sports and activities. Introduction of team concepts. Physical education regulations and safety practices will continue to be enforced.

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Course Code: 580200 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This is an introductory course that provides students with basic art skills and an overview of various art media and techniques. This class includes projects in line, form, color, texture, and design. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 050080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This is an introductory course that provides students with basic art skills and an overview of various art media and techniques. This class includes projects in line, form, color, texture, and design. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 050060 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This is a general introductory course to a variety of art experiences through the use of many different materials. Emphasis is on participation and understanding rather than on artistic skills. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 050070 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This 8th grade course is focuses on artistic skills with an overview of various art techniques. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 050190 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

A course in beginning instrumental music. Wind and percussion instruments are introduced in one class. No previous musical experience is necessary. The student is taught to read music, to play the instrument of his choice and is also introduced to ensemble playing. Students will participate in public performances. An effort is made to broaden and elevate the student’s concept of musicianship.

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Course Code: 550100 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

A course in intermediate-level instrumental music, excluding string instruments. Concepts of instrumentation balance and the opportunity for switching to related instruments will be introduced. Concepts of commitment and responsibilities inherent in band membership will be introduced. Concepts of intonation, musicology and sight-reading will be addressed in daily rehearsals. Opportunities for public performance may include marching band.

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Course Code: 550110 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 1 year or more of band instrument instruction in a classroom or private instruction. Demonstration of appropriate level as determined by Instructor.

A course in advanced-level instrumental music. Students will accept responsibility for the creation of a total band sound that aligns with criteria as outlined by the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA). Public performance opportunities may include competition marching, solo and ensemble festival concert rating festival, honor band participation, recruitment assemblies and school-site performances. Concepts of seating according to skill level.

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Course Code: 550040 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 1 year or more of band instrument instruction in a classroom or private instruction.

Ability to play an instrument used in a standard Jazz Ensemble, and teacher recommendation.

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Course Code: 550230 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 1 year or more of band instrument instruction in a classroom or private instruction.

This is a class for students with a desire to develop their singing voices. Several public performances are held.

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Course Code: 550140 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This is for a select group of singers who will learn the fundamentals of choral singing, vocal production and breath control. They will perform at their school, in neighboring elementary schools and in the community.

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Course Code: 550160 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Demonstration of appropriate level as determined by Instructor.

Introduction in violin, viola, and cello at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Placement in upper levels by teacher recommendation. Includes several performances during the year, some of which may be off campus.

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Course Code: 550240 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Introduction in violin, viola, and cello at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Placement in upper levels by teacher recommendation. Includes several performances during the year, some of which may be off campus.

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Course Code: 550055 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is an introduction to instruments in the orchestra, including introductory experience in producing sounds on the instruments, and major aspects of American music.

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Course Code: 550035 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to teach students how to operate and record footage using a digital video camcorder. Students will be introduced to digital photography, production techniques and editing software programs. Working in a small group setting, students will work through a preproduction phase using a variety of film strategies. Students will then import their digital footage into an editing software program (iMovie) and produce a finished digital piece. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 080020 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This class includes fundamentals of various aspects of acting. Students write their own scripts and perform from scripted material

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Course Code: 230500 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

The debate format helps students to develop an optimal mix of impromptu and extemporaneous speaking skills. Oral literacy is developed through informed practice and repetition. Students gain confidence in otherwise intimidating speaking situations by preparing in advance by learning speaking techniques and conducting research on issues. Students research in a variety of accessible media and learn to share their research with other teammates through synthesis and summary, thereby exercising writing skills as well.

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Course Code: 170090 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students learn the skills and techniques of gathering, writing, and editing specialized stories, such as features, columns, editorials, sports.

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Course Code: 140070 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Student will be responsible for designing and editing the school’s photo publication(s) to include a yearbook.

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Course Code: 140580 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in English 7H or English 7CP and/or teacher recommendation.

This class will provide an introduction to woodworking, which includes safety, use and identification of hand tools, measuring, project planning, construction and finishing. Students will be required to pass a safety test. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 700800 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This class will provide an introduction to woodworking, which includes safety, use and identification of hand tools, measuring, project planning, construction and finishing. Students will be required to pass a safety test. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 700100 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This class goes into more depth than the 7th grade program and includes blueprint reading and use of hand-powered tools. These include the power saw, wood lathe, power drill, power sander and router. Project finishing techniques will be taught. Students will be required to pass safety tests. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 700600 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This class goes into more depth than the 7th grade program and includes blueprint reading and use of hand-powered tools. These include the power saw, wood lathe, power drill, power sander and router. Project finishing techniques will be taught. Students will be required to pass safety tests. (materials cost for projects students create & retain)

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Course Code: 700240 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Wood 7

Engineering in Wood takes “woodshop” into the 21st Century. It will integrate engineering design, new computer and tool technologies, along with traditional woodworking applications to create innovative designs and products with wood. Students will learn and apply basic engineering design concepts through the application of mathematics and the examination of imperial evidence and scientific knowledge to design, build, and innovate. Course will utilize laptop computers, specialized drafting software, and a computerized numerical control (CNC) machine to produce integrated project parts for assembly. With the use of traditional and innovative woodworking skills and applications, students will build, refine, and complete their projects.

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Course Code: 760700 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Wood

This middle school course is designed to provide a well-rounded orientation to the world of work. Experiences are designed to introduce students to the technical nature of today’s world and the role of productive workers in our society. Students have the opportunity to assess their abilities, aptitudes, and career interests. Students will write resumes, maintain portfolios and other workplace documents which will help them learn how to secure and keep a job in the world of work. This course is based upon the National Career Development Guidelines and California’s Career Performance Standards. Academic vocabulary and content vocabulary will be introduced into each unit of instruction.

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Course Code: 140005 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Students in this class help to plan and coordinate school-wide activities. The class includes elected student government officers and other students who demonstrate leadership qualities.

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Course Code: 140170 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Approval process

This course will provide training in a variety of business skills including several jobs, which are required in the daily operation of a business office.

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Course Code: 140520 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “B” average on last report card, satisfactory citizenship and counselor recommendation.

"EPIC (Educate, Practice, Implement, Connect) Wellness is a course that brings comprehensive health education to the middle school classroom giving students a positive and safe, educational environment to practice health behaviors so that they can implement these behaviors in real life scenarios and make thriving connections in their community. This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, developing lifelong positive attitudes and behaviors, and making wise decisions related to their personal health. Study will include personal and community health; mental, emotional, and social health; injury prevention and safety; nutrition and physical activity; and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, and informed use of health-related information, products, and services.

This course is designed to assist students to build a strong foundation toward a safe and respectful environment and enhance harmony. It is designed to increase the students’ level of social competence through empathy training, intrapersonal skills (self-control and decision making), interpersonal skills (refusal, communication, decision making, non-violent conflict resolution, mediation), and anger management. This course supports the 7/8 grade California Healthy Education Standards."

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Course Code: 140100 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs and surveys the use of computers as a tool in modern society. Students will learn how to operate a computer, keyboarding and word processing.

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Course Code: 660300 | Semester/Annual at SCS | Prerequisite(s): None

This course surveys the use of computers as a tool in modern society. Students will learn how to operate a computer, keyboarding and word processing.

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Course Code: 080040 | Semester/Annual at SCS | Prerequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to using the computer as a tool to solve problems. Keyboarding will be reviewed, and students will learn to use a word processor to write, format and print reports for different academic subjects. The uses of databases and spreadsheets will be presented, and students will use each to solve a variety of problems.

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Course Code: 080000 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to teach students multimedia production including: digital print design, digital photography and digital video production. Throughout the course students will be connected to experts in the field as guest speakers and work on real world production assignments like school activity posters and Future Viking Night materials. Students will begin with advanced digital print design using Canva and Adobe. Students will learn digital print design skills from design conception through digital print layout production. Students will then learn digital photography (using GoPro cameras and DSLR cameras) and digital post production in Adobe Photoshop including how to capture, create, edit and share digital images/photographs. Finally students will learn digital video production using iMovie, GoPro cameras and DSLR cameras for creating, editing and filming videos. Through this process students will make a variety of short digital video productions from the storyboard stage through final production. The culmination project is a multimedia portfolio that students can use for high school and build on for future employment and education opportunities.

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Course Code: 080051 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Computer Science is an introductory course that empowers students to engage with Computer Science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Principles of Computer Science blends a mix of online, electronic projects, robotic projects and "unplugged" non-computer activities to cover many topics including teaching students computational thinking, problem solving, programming concepts and digital citizenship.

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Course Code: 140078 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher Approval

This course builds on the skills students learned in the Exploratory Technology course.

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Course Code: 080210 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will be assigned to middle schools as classroom tutors/aides.

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Course Code: 140060 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): "B" average on last report card, satisfactory citizenship and counselor recommendation.

Participants in this course will tutor classmates in academic classes who request assistance or are in the Opportunity Program. Tutoring may be in an academic subject (e.g. match, English, etc.) or in organizational or study skill areas.

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Course Code: 140660 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): A/B+ Grade in Related Academic Classes

Students will be assigned as teacher aides.

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Course Code: 140510 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will be assigned to middle schools as classroom tutors/aides.

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Course Code: 660000 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Approval Process

Students will be assigned to middle schools as classroom tutors/aides.

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Course Code: 664011 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Approval Process

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in essential life skills through a modified curriculum that emphasizes student independence. Care is taken to draw connections between concepts for students to support long term retention.

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Course Code: 660254 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This is a class in which the basic skills of sewing and cooking are presented. Students will be introduced to the sewing machine and hand sewing techniques. Instruction in cooking will include measuring, reading recipes, nutrition and making simple dishes.

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Course Code: 664050 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed for students struggling in academics due to unsatisfactory work habits, students assigned to this class receive support in developing organization and study skills. Admission to the class is based on school staff recommendations.

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Course Code: 660750 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed for students to build fundamental music skills and be exposed to basic music production techniques. Students will learn how to read music, recognize music elements in a variety of music, learn basic keyboard skills, understand scales, intervals and chords and music technology exploration will also be part of the curriculum. Software programs such as garageband and bandlab will be integrated as part of instructional tools for music industry readiness. The course culminates in a songwriting composition project. No musical background is required to take this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students can will be able to move onto any higher-level music course.

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Course Code: 765186 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 9

If CTE Y, Pathway: ARTS, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

CTE Level: Concentrator

Medical Terminology hybrid students will examine the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry while applying scientific knowledge and research to the study of the human body, including rigorous study of the body systems. Students will work online to build the vocabulary needed to work in the healthcare field with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, abbreviations, and definition of medical terms. Weekly class meetings will include hands-on labs. Students may earn a Certificate of Completion.

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Course Code: 765144 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Concentrator

This preparatory health careers course is designed for students seeking a career in the health field. The course will focus on the concepts and principles of the structure, function, and systems of the human body in relationship to specific Health and Medical Career options available to them. Students will learn to recognize problem situations in health care settings as they relate to direct and indirect patient care. Safety issues, ethical considerations, legal restraints, and professional codes of conduct will be presented and discussed throughout the course. An extensive unit on Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements will be taught. Students will learn about disease prevention for the maintenance of optimal health. Students will also learn foundation skills, including professional rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Standard First Aid. In addition, students will be exposed to guest speakers from various health care fields.

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Course Code: 761403 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills necessary for both administrative and clinical duties in a physicians office or a medical clinic. Students will learn and practice skills required for Medical Assistants through core curriculum and simulated clinical exercises, including the ability to prepare patients for examinations, treatments, perform a variety of standard laboratory procedures, assist with minor surgical procedures, and maintain patient health records. CPR and First Aid certifications are included in this course and are awarded based on competency examination. Students who complete this program will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant state exam. Students will join Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) and participate in events.

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Course Code: 765147 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Biology

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

Business Fundamentals is an introduction to business concepts, processes and technology in a Virtual Enterprise-type project/technology-driven instructional environment. Students will develop awareness of how these topics relate to both professional and personal use. In addition to core business skills, students will practice self-evaluation, perform career exploration and prepare a long-term career plan. The course examines the functions, use and applicability of software tools available through Microsoft OS, Microsoft Office, Google Suite and the Internet to maximize efficiency and productivity with focus on digital communication, file management, and data processing, management and presentation. Core hardware topics include PC system components, hand-help computing devices, and troubleshooting issues. Other topics include 21st Century work skills and trends, ethics, security, time management, markets, financial planning and analysis, and etiquette in the business environment. Business Fundamentals will provide students with the vision, knowledge, and skills to increase productivity and pursue competitive advantage in the job market and workplace.

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Course Code: 761100 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SELF-EMPLOYMENT

CTE Level: Concentrator

The Entrepreneurship course is designed to promote entrepreneurial literacy among high school students (sophomores) via standards-based learning and assessments. Students will experience education in a small learning community and will have an opportunity to bond with other students, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the community. Students will not only learn about starting a small business, but they will also reinforce other academic foundation skills in English, Math, and Social Science.

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Course Code: 081133 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SELF-EMPLOYMENT

CTE Level: Capstone

This course is the introductory course in a three-year Marketing, Sales and Service pathway. It is designed for high school sophomores to develop entrepreneurial literacy and an entrepreneurial mindset via projects and assignments aligned with Common Core standards and assessments. Students will use a variety of technological tools and will be grouped in a small-learning-community with many opportunities to network with students, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the community and to enhance communication skills. Students will learn personally how to start and operate a small business, which will also reinforce academic foundation skills in English, Math, and Social Science.

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Course Code: 081132 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1

If CTE Y, Pathway: ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SELF-EMPLOYMENT

CTE Level: Concentrator

The Sports and Entertainment Marketing course is the second course in a three-year Marketing, Sales and Service pathway. It is designed for high school juniors to develop marketing literacy and a marketing mindset via projects and assignments aligned with Common Core standards and assessments. Students will use a variety of technological tools and will be grouped in a small-learning-community with many opportunities to network with students, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the community and to enhance communication skills. Students will learn personally how to market a small business, which will also reinforce academic foundation skills in English, Math, and Social Science. Students will apply what they have learned throughout the course and will do a variety of real-life marketing projects the last quarter of the school year.

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Course Code: 081138 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Entrepreneurship CP

If CTE Y, Pathway: ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SELF-EMPLOYMENT

CTE Level: Concentrator

This course is designed to teach students about microeconomics and macroeconomics while applying these concepts to their own entrepreneurial in the business world, both real and simulated. Students will study supply and demand, The Federal Reserve System, business organizations and market structure, labor and government regulations, taxation, the stock market, and international transactions. Students will apply their knowledge in a hands-on learning environment where they are required to set-up a business and manage its daily operations. This will be done via activities that are real and simulated. Integrated throughout the course are communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Satisfactory completion of this course will grant five units of the graduation requirement for college-prep economics. Students must complete both semesters of this course in order to receive economic credits.

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Course Code: 081139 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Sports and Entertainment Marketing CP Algebra 1

If CTE Y, Pathway: ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SELF-EMPLOYMENT

CTE Level: Capstone

Introduces visual technologies, concepts and principles of design and production used by designers and media artists. Explores software applications as they relate to current methods of design and media arts production for print, screen, animation, audio, interactivity, and 3D design. Investigates the historical and conceptual relationship between art, media, and technology. Overall Objective- Creative Expression, Artistic Analysis and Advanced Technical Knowledge using cameras, Mac and PC platforms and Adobe Suite. ** Discuss artistic and technological aspects of digital media in both historical and contemporary contexts. Demonstrate the ability to present and discuss work in a professional manner, using appropriate digital media vocabulary. Apply pre-visualization techniques to communicate design concepts for print and screen. Input and edit media using industry-standard software applications. Identify and explore career and educational paths in digital media. Apply professional workflows for designing and producing digital media from conception to completion. Identify aesthetic, technological, and social criteria, as well as professional ethics, in evaluating digital media.

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Course Code: 201415 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: Participant

Introduces visual technologies, concepts and principles of design and production used by designers and media artists. Explores software applications as they relate to current methods of design and media arts production for print, screen, animation, audio, interactivity, and 3D design. Investigates the historical and conceptual relationship between art, media, and technology. Overall Objective- Creative Expression, Artistic Analysis and Advanced Technical Knowledge using cameras, Mac and PC platforms and Adobe Suite.

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Course Code: 201416 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Recommended but not required – Graphics, Intro to Digital Media

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

In this course students will participate in the pre-production, production, and post-production processes of digital media. The course focuses on exploration of emerging platforms for distribution and expression through digital media technologies. Students will acquire skills to create original work, complete in-school projects, and collaborate with peer experts and industry partners at the professional level. They will research, develop, and produce project plans to promote original media productions, and an online presence that will be marketed and distributed to the school, community, and festivals. This course may be used as a capstone course for students in a Digital Media Arts Program.

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Course Code: 761824 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Creative Digital Media

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: Capstone

This is an introductory course to basic principles of graphic design and digital media. Students learn to think conceptually and develop their skills of visual communication, digital drawing, imagining, and creating visual compositions utilized in advertising, publishing, interactive media, and web design.

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Course Code: 765334 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Digital Media

If CTE Y, Pathway: GRAPHIC PRODUCTION

CTE Level: Concentrator

This course will cover the fundamental principles and elements of sisual communication, including the historical development of such theory in the Western world, through the use of Computer Graphics as a medium of visual communication. Students will engage in comprehensive exploration of the various aspects of visual communication inclucing theory, technology and practice. Advance Computer Graphis is intended for sel-motivated students who whis to continue their education in Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, and /or Motion Graphics by building a design portfolio and providing design work for the school community through service projects. The course will cover emerging multimedia trends such as AR, VR, and MR.

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Course Code: 201290 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Computer Graphics I/II Required

If CTE Y, Pathway: ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN

CTE Level: Capstone

This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers in the video, broadcast, and film production industries. Students experience both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking and video production in conjunction with learning about historical and contemporary traditions and conventions. Students will explore different aspects of the media and entertainment industry as it relates to potential career selections. Students achieving competency in this course will be prepared to enter a film or broadcast journalism course of study at the college level or be prepared for entry level employment in those fields.

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Course Code: 761820 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 9

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: Concentrator

Advanced Digital Video Production (AdDVP) is the capstone course in the Arts Media & Entertainment pathway. Through this course, students gain mastery of the emerging skills learned in the Mass Media (participant) and Digital Video Production (concentrator) pathway courses. In AdDVP students will study live production, technical broadcasting, ethical broadcasting, the social impacts of media, as well as current local and global topics. Students will complete weekly writing assignments that correlate with these areas of study to ensure academic rigor. The curriculum will provide the opportunity for interdisciplinary awareness, as students will incorporate elements of English and social science into their videography and broadcast journalism projects.

Advanced Digital Video Production will provide students with the opportunity to complete community-based projects, as opposed to the school-based projects that are completed in the preceding course. Such community-based projects will give students greater access to work-based experiences such as job shadows and internships. In addition, AdDVP is articulated with the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD), so that students have the opportunity to receive dual credit (from both CVUSD and VCCCD) upon successful completion of the course.

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Course Code: 761825 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Digital Video Production

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: Capstone

Video Game Design is a capstone course that brings Computer Programming and Computer Graphics students into a collaborative team role where they will be challenged to design each facet of a video game incorporating the artistic and technical skills they have acquired. It should also be noted that much of this course has been adopted from the Unity3D Curricular Framework, a comprehensive curriculum and guide for educational institutions to begin incorporating rigorous programs that teach the art of Game Design.

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Course Code: 761891 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Computer Graphics Recommended, Computer Programming 1 Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: Advanced Graphic Design

CTE Level: Capstone

Video Game Design is a capstone course that brings Computer Programming and Computer Graphics students into a collaborative team role where they will be challenged to design each facet of a video game incorporating the artistic and technical skills they have acquired. This course introduces students to the art form of game design and walks them through the process of how a game is conceived, developed, and published using industry standard software and skills.

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Course Code: 761891 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Computer Graphics Recommended, Computer Programming 1 Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: Advanced Graphic Design

CTE Level: Capstone

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Throughout this course students will be utilizing critical thinking and interpersonal skills to develop and produce video-based projects for distribution to relevant media outlets. Supporting school wide goals and experiences, Beginning Broadcasting will document, edit, and distribute footage through industry standards, techniques and equipment including, but not limited to, video and sound equipment, lighting, and editing software. Completion of this course will provide students with an invaluable introduction to the challenging and rewarding broadcasting industry and develop skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

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Course Code: 761830 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 9

If CTE Y, Pathway: PRODUCTION AND MANAGERIAL ARTS

CTE Level: Concentrator

Broadcasting 2 is the next course in the Broadcasting sequence. Throughout this course, students will be utilizing critical thinking and interpersonal skills to develop and produce video-based projects for distribution to relevant media outlets. Supporting school wide goals and experiences, students will document, edit, and distribute footage through industry standards, techniques and equipment including, but not limited to, video and sound equipment, lighting, and editing software. Students will also run Panther Television, the campus student-run broadcasting channel. Completion of this course will provide students with the skills needed for entry-level positions at a local television station or skills to enter a collegiate broadcasting program.

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Course Code: 761835 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Broadcasting 1, English 9

If CTE Y, Pathway: PRODUCTION AND MANAGERIAL ARTS

CTE Level: Capstone

This course will introduce the student to what goes on behind the scenes of the theatre, in all technical aspects: lights, sound, set construction, costuming, properties, rigging, and stage management. Students are responsible for creating the technical aspects of school theatre productions, as would be expected in a professional theatre company, and performing the following duties: writing and implementing budgets, creating designs and bringing them to fruition for each production, creating and interpreting lighting and sound plots, color renderings, and completing script analysis on various types of scripts throughout the history of theatrical traditions. Students will be placed on various technical crews, working with other students collaboratively to accomplish specific creative goals geared toward theatrical productions, and creating a community where ideas can be shared positively. Through the knowledge gained of the subject matter, students will also be expected to self-reflect, critique work of others, and put together multimedia presentations representing works of various theatrical traditions studied. The student will leave this course with a general understanding of the subject, demonstrating the ability to use technical vocabulary in their chosen area of expertise, learn proper safety, protocol, and etiquette, and give students the confidence to work for community or professional organizations in theatre.

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Course Code: 231080 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: PRODUCTION AND MANAGERIAL ARTS

CTE Level: Concentrator

Stagecraft introduces students to the fundamental elements and principals of technical theater through hands on learning. This course includes an overview of professional theater and associated labor unions. Students will learn the functions of the creative team, production staff, technicians, and stage crew. Basic elements of scene construction, design concepts, theatrical lighting, sound technologies, and stage management will be introduced and assessed through practical application. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion.

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Course Code: 761810 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Technical Theatre

If CTE Y, Pathway: PRODUCTION AND MANAGERIAL ARTS

CTE Level: Concentrator

Honors Stage Production introduces students to the elements of design with a concentration on proper techniques of drafting ground plans and other design drawings. Included is the design of a final project. Students will understand the advanced functions of a stage manage by including terminology, skills, and tools. Students will be able to competently stage manage a theatrical production and properly execute the skills, functions, and duties required by a stage manager during the production meetings, rehearsal periods, and performance. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion.

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Course Code: 761811 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Stagecraft

If CTE Y, Pathway: PRODUCTION AND MANAGERIAL ARTS

CTE Level: Capstone

This course is a technical exploration into the design and construction principals using natural wood materials. The technical aspect of this course will include basic drafting and layout as well as safe operation of machinery and tools. Students will be instructed in learning various aspects of a shop and woodworking tools. Instruction will include basic rules and guidelines to ensure safe and proper operational procedures of tools as well as proper terminology for each tool and techniques necessary for a quality production.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundation necessary to succeed in the design, layout and construction used in the woodworking process. The focus will include pattern-making, finding balance and symmetry, shape, color and texture. Learning outcomes will be achieved through woodworking techniques such as sawing, ripping, lamination, crosscutting, routing, sanding and finishing. Students will learn the basic application in a real world scenario that could be found in a career of woodworking. The goal is to expose the students to each of these areas of study while applying a method or technique through project based learning.

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Course Code: 491243 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: CABINETRY, MILLWORK, & WOODWORKING

CTE Level: PARTICIPANT

Woodworking Design is a follow up course to Woodworking Principles. Students will build on the foundation laid out in the previous class. Safety will always be an important part of any course in this sequence. Review of previous tools used as well as training on new machinery will start the course. This class is designed to provide students with an in-depth experience in the artistic, historical and cultural aspects of woodworking by designing and making wood furnishings, sculptures and projects of personal value. This course will serve as an intermediate course in the building trades and construction sequence incorporating writing and math common core standards.

During this course, students will learn how to plan, select and use materials, including tools and machines to produce a finished product. Emphasis will be on safety and quality of workmanship. Students will be assigned two projects to build to completion. Thereafter, the students will be able to work on a project of their choice after completion of a full set of plans and approval from the instructor. During this course, students will be required to write a short research paper on a style of woodworking used by a well-known craftsman.

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Course Code: 491251 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Woodworking Principles

If CTE Y, Pathway: CABINETRY, MILLWORK, & WOODWORKING

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

This course is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as an entry level cabinetmaker. Students receive instruction in the use and operation of a woodworking and cabinet shop. Students will receive instruction in furniture making, cabinetry, wood and wood by-products and materials used in the construction of furniture. This course provides advanced instruction to individuals and as teams to design and implement production projects which involve computer design, cost analysis, materials selection, construction, marketing, and distribution of singular and mass production products. Students integrate other disciplines, including mathematics, English, science, visual arts, and business. This course meets the fine arts requirement for graduation.

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Course Code: 765395 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Woodworking Design

If CTE Y, Pathway: CABINETRY, MILLWORK, & WOODWORKING

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR / CAPSTONE

This concentration course prepares students to understand the scientific principles of nutrition, the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being, and careers related to food and nutrition. Instruction includes nutrition and health, safety and emergencies, food safety and sanitation, meal management, food preparation, food purchasing, food in culture, the science of food and nutrition, food costs and production, and food technology. This course provides a background for a wide range of careers in food science, dietetics and nutrition, as well as food service and hospitality.

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Course Code: 101220 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

CTE Level: Participant

This course prepares students for employment in the food and hospitality industry with food production, preparation, and service skills. Instruction includes such topics as food purchasing, preparation, safety and sanitation; use and care of commercial equipment; management of food establishments; and cost and profitability analysis. In addition, this course studies the way food service in the hospitality industry varies from other food services.

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Course Code: 765220 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Food & Nutrition CP

If CTE Y, Pathway: FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

CTE Level: Concentrator

A capstone course that prepares students with food production, preparation, and service skills for employment institutional, commercial, or independently owned food establishments or other food and hospitality industry occupations. Instruction includes topics such as planning, selecting, storing, purchasing, preparing, testing, serving and selling of quality food and food products; nutritive values; safety and sanitation; use and care of commercial equipment; management of food establishments; cost and profitability analysis; side work and customer orders; and handling cash and credit transaction.

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Course Code: 765221 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Food & Nutrition CP

If CTE Y, Pathway: FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

CTE Level: Capstone

(DATA Academy) This course provides students with an introduction to computer programming. Through hands-on instruction, students will learn how to plan and create their own Windows applications using a language called Visual Basic. Students will also be introduced to game programming. Materials cost for projects that students keep.

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Course Code: 081170 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None (Data Academy)

If CTE Y, Pathway: INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES

CTE Level: Concentrator

Through a relevant context of Arts, Media and Entertainment, Web Design explores historical and rapidly changing trends in the field of design for the web. Student will learn first-hand how websites are designed and created and explore what makes a good user experience. Through multiple design projects, students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, artistic perception and self-reflection. Students will learn diverse elements of design to enhance their own artistic vision and style. Design critiques and presentations will provide opportunities for students to become and grow as design artists. All experiences will be project-based and focus on developing perception and the elements of art and design through modern applications and web design.

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Course Code: 201272 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Computer Programming Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Computer Science Principles introduces students to the central ideas of computing, computer science, and computational thinking practices. There are seven “Big Ideas” about which the course is centered. I: Computing is a creative activity. II: Abstraction reduces information and detail to facilitate focus on relevant concepts. III: Data and information facilitate the creation of knowledge. IV: Algorithms are used to develop and express solutions to computational problems. V: Programming enables problem solving, human expression, and creation of knowledge. VI: The Internet pervades modern computing. VII: Computing has global impacts. Students will be expected to connect computing to other disciplines, develop computational artifacts, use abstraction and analysis to develop models and problem solutions, and communicate their work as individuals and as team members.

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Course Code: 521832 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Geometry (Data Academy)

If CTE Y, Pathway: INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES

CTE Level: Capstone

This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts underlying computerized geographic information systems (GIS). It combines an overview of the general principles of GIS with a theoretical treatment of the nature and analytical use of spatial information. Students will learn how scientists draw conclusions and make informed decisions through the analysis of multiple layers of geo-referenced data. Students will also collect, plot and analyze their own data in a variety of scientific inquiries. This course has a laboratory component which introduces students to various GIS software platforms, such as ArcView 3.x, MyWorld, AEJEE, ArcPad and ArcGIS 9.x. While this course integrates various fields of science, mathematics and social science, investigations will be focused around the geologic and environmental sciences.

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Course Code: 601540 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None (Data Academy)

If CTE Y, Pathway: INFORMATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Biotechnology uses biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of products that benefit human life including antibiotics, hormones, and food. In Biotechnology 1, students will gain proficiency with lab protocols and lab procedures, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the principles of modern biotechnology, particularly from a pharmaceutical perspective. Students will use both their biology and chemistry backgrounds throughout the course. Students will revisit previously studied topics including biochemistry, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, molarity and solution preparation at a greater level of depth. Students will then apply these concepts and skills in the Amgen Biotechnology Experience where they will grow bacteria, transform bacteria and perform column chromatography. At the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the following:

  • Standard Lab Operating Procedure: Notebooks, Equipment and Practices
  • DNA Science: Principles and Applications
  • Experimental Design and the Utility of Common Techniques in Molecular Biology
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Course Code: 601557 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Biology CP/H and Chemistry CP/H “B” or better in Algebra 2 is also recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: BIOTECHNOLOGY

CTE Level: Concentrator

Sports Medicine will introduce students to the profession of sports medicine and different careers that fall under the sports medicine category. Students will learn basic skills related to injury prevention, treatment and recognition of athletic injuries. Students will engage in the application of practical skills including injury assessment, treatment, taping, bracing, splinting, and wound care.

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Course Code: 321200 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Anatomy Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

Sports Medicine covers the anatomy and physiology of the human body. It covers the many systems of the body and how these systems interact with each other through exercise. Sports injuries and treatment are addressed. Multiple laboratory activities are included to further aid in the learning process. Students from this class can also take an after school athletic training class that is based on first aid and evaluation of injuries.

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Course Code: 601330 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP or department approval

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

Sports Medicine 2 builds on Sports Medicine CP. It will further instruct students how to do proper evaluations of injuries and assess the healing process. Sports Medicine 2 will also allow students to create rehabilitation programs that include use of modalities, exercises, and other treatment protocols.

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Course Code: 321205 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Sports Medicine

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

Sports Medicine 3 emphasizes the student’s ability to apply concepts from previous Sports Medicine course work to real-world situations and scenarios. A priority will be placed on understanding the real life application of injury evaluation and prognosis, modalities, and rehabilitation procedures for real athletic injuries. Students are expected to participate in clinical situations either at school with their athletic department or in an outside clinical setting for real world experience.

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Course Code: 601331 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Sports Medicine

If CTE Y, Pathway: PATIENT CARE

CTE Level: Capstone

This year long course introduces students to the world of careers in public safety. Careers explored include law enforcement, fire rescue, ocean rescue, emergency medicine, and public land, recreation, and resource management. Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain certification in a number of areas, including Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), American Heart Association, Red Cross, and California Department of Boating and Waterways. Leadership principles are a focus of the class. The leadership skills taught in the class will apply to not only careers in pubic safety but also to other areas of professional life.

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Course Code: 761400 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: PUBLIC SERVICE

CTE Level: Concentrator

EMT is a yearlong academic and hands-on career technical education class that is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in emergency medicine. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, ethical and legal considerations of the career, the history of emergency medical systems, CPR, and the safety and well-being of the first responder. This capstone course is designed to lead to certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Eligible students will engage in internships with local emergency response teams and hospitals.

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Course Code: 761401 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: EMERGENCY RESPONSE

CTE Level: Capstone

EMR provides students with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the human body. Students will learn about the history of emergency medical services as well as the safety and wellbeing of the first responder. The competencies are aligned with the national curriculum and may lead to certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Students who complete EMR will be very well-prepared for the next step, EMT.

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Course Code: 761402 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: EMERGENCY RESPONSE

CTE Level: Capstone

This course provides an introductory overview of the various methods and materials used in construction. Students in this course will discover their interests and aptitude in construction related practices through activates and application. After receiving an introduction into the fundamental principles of structural framing and how different materials play into the physical and long-term performance of structures, students learn about the history and manufacturing process behind them and how materials relate to mechanical and non-mechanical properties of various structures. Common construction methods are introduced and building details are explored.

Students have the opportunity to experience material capacity and behavior as well as construction methods in demonstrations and hands on lab experiments. Furthermore, material applications and detailing in structural and non-structural building components are explored. Resulting from this course, students will gain a comparative knowledge of material properties and possible applications in construction, engineering and architecture.

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Course Code: 491271 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

This course provides an introductory overview of the various methods and materials used in construction. Students in this course will discover their interests and aptitude in construction related practices through activates and application. After receiving an introduction into the fundamental principles of structural framing and how different materials play into the physical and long-term performance of structures, students learn about the history and manufacturing process behind them and how materials relate to mechanical and non-mechanical properties of various structures. Common construction methods are introduced and building details are explored. Students have the opportunity to experience material capacity and behavior as well as construction methods in demonstrations and hands on lab experiments. Furthermore, material applications and detailing in structural and non-structural building components are explored. Resulting from this course, students will gain a comparative knowledge of material properties and possible applications in construction, engineering and architecture.

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Course Code: 491272 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

In this course, Woodworking Principles students make a series of different projects that start with hand tools and build in complexity with the use of modern machines. The projects approved include a live edge cheeseboard, Scout toolbox, large shop pencil, scroll saw or bandsaw puzzle, rubber band race car, S4S cutting board, step stool, shelf, turned pen, and cell phone speaker. Each project has a series of tools that must be used to complete the project. As each machine is introduced, completion of a safety test will be required to move on to the next project. Students will complete a résumé and tool safety test at the beginning and end of the course.

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Course Code: 491242 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

This course has been developed to integrate skills and concepts from the Building and Construction Trades with applied mathematics and English. As a natural progression, students will apply the craft skills required to design and build a variety of scaled structures that meet current code requirements. In addition, students will make real-world connections between construction, math, and English using written projects, construction documents that include creating blueprints, project packets, and student-centered construction projects. This course provides the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and technical skills through a hands-on curriculum that meets pre-apprenticeship requirements for the National Building Trades Council.

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Course Code: 491273 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in The Art of Woodworking or Construction Technology

If CTE Y, Pathway: RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

CTE Level: CAPSTONE

Machine Tool Technology is an in-depth program covering machine tool, cut, bend and fold sheet metal, gas welding, casting and computer technology. The program covers the introduction of the structure of different metals and introduces the student to planning, designing, and manufacturing methods used in Industry. In addition to the objects covered, this course will develop creativity, good work habits, grasp the importance of safety, and an appreciation of tools and the different avenues that can lead to a career in Manufacturing.

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Course Code: 461141 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: MACHINE AND FORMING TECHNOLOGY

CTE Level: Concentrator

Metal Fabrication is an in-depth program covering machine tool, sink and raise sheet metal, brazing, bench work, gas welding, forging, CNC programing, and computer technology. Instruction is provided on safety, hand tools, technology, and a focus on craftsmanship. In addition to the objects covered, this course will develop creativity, good work habits, grasp the importance of safety, time management for projects and the different avenues that can lead to a career in Manufacturing and Product Development.

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Course Code: 461131 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 9 (Required) Focus on Geometry (Recommended)

If CTE Y, Pathway: MACHINE AND FORMING TECHNOLOGY

CTE Level: Capstone

This course teaches the principles of machining and metal cutting using modern machine tools, and precision measuring tools. Students will learn to use all of the four basic machine tools: Lathe, vertical mill drill press, and surface grinder. In addition, students will learn how to operate modern CNC equipment as used industrially in rapid prototyping and production. Students will apply elements of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra to identify and layout tapers and angles, and to compute part dimensions and tool speeds. Students will engage in individual and group assignments and projects using demonstrations, presentations, and written expositions. Students will keep a learning journal to keep track of their learned skills and progress.

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Course Code: 765312 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1, Geometry

If CTE Y, Pathway: MACHINE AND FORMING TECHNOLOGY

CTE Level: Capstone

Architectural Design focuses on the appreciation, enjoyment, and evaluation of architecture from antiquity to present. Instruction will target Visual Arts Standards of Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical Cultural Context, Aesthetic Valuing, and Connective Relations and Applications. Students will study the history of architecture, elements of art and design, planning and design process, and aesthetic evaluation of architecture in different cultures. Students will deal with aspects of designing enclosed spaces with attention given to the elements of design, function, structure, and materials.

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Course Code: 381450 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

CTE Level: Capstone

This introduction to Technical Drafting and Design will expose students to architectural design principles as they are used to develop interior and exterior living areas. Units of work include: basic elements of architectural design; introduction to uniform building code standards; introduction to elements of fine arts as they pertain to architectural design, individual room, and space planning. Plans will be completed using CAD software. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion.

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Course Code: 381461 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 and Computer Skills Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

CTE Level: Concentrator

This introduction to Technical Drafting and Design will expose students to architectural design principles as they are used to develop interior and exterior living areas. Units of work include basic elements of architectural design; introduction to uniform building code standards; introduction to elements of fine arts as they pertain to architectural design, individual room, and space planning. Plans will be completed using CAD software. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion.

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Course Code: 381462 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 and Computer Skills Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

CTE Level: Capstone

Introductory Photography course that will provide students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in the art of Photography including black and white. This course will familiarize the student with basic photographic techniques, darkroom techniques, equipment, materials and processes, Students will also develop their creative ability, aesthetic eye, and critical analysis of photographic works. Materials cost for projects that students keep. –Students earn VPA credit for this course. NP

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Course Code: 201430 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 and Computer Skills Recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, AND MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

In this second course in a three-course dual VPA/CTE pathway, students continue to learn and understand the artistic qualities of the photographic medium while acquiring the techniques for utilizing photography for expressive purposes. Instruction includes studio and field techniques to address the various forms of commercial photography. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and workplace safety, as well as technology and employment literacy. Students can work to obtain universally recognized industry standard certification in Adobe Photoshop. Students can earn 3 semester units of transferable letter grade college credit for this course. Students earn VPA and/or CTE credit for this course.

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Course Code: 201435 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Photo 1-2

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, AND MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: CAPSTONE

AP Art and Design students work toward developing a complete portfolio consisting of 15 works culled from their self-selected Sustained Investigation and 5 works selected to represent their best pieces in the area of Selected Works. The students will research and develop their thoughts and skills as they learn and understand the use and importance of Materials, Processes, and Ideas. Students will focus on Practice, Experimentation, and Revision to create a powerful, unique, and personal portfolio. Students will grow through the process of participating in an array of critique formats to hone their skills and ideas. – Students earn VPA and/or CTE credit for this course. Students earn VPA and/or CTE credit for this course.

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Course Code: 201060 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): TEACHER APPROVAL

If CTE Y, Pathway: DESIGN, VISUAL, AND MEDIA ARTS

CTE Level: CAPSTONE

This is a daily two-hour class. Students work as aides with pre-school and elementary teachers, learning basic classroom operations and teaching techniques. It is designed to acquaint students with careers in the field of education. The class may be repeated for credit, one semester only or a total of 20 credits.

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Course Code: 101160 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: EDUCATION

CTE Level: PARTICIPATE

Teacher Education was designed to prepare students for careers in the field of education as part of the Education Careers and Human Services Pathway. Students will also learn the skills, practices, norms, and abilities required of a professional in the field of education. The course is based on current academic and career and technical education standards. While in this course, students will explore the history of Education in America to reflect on how it has influenced current practices in teaching and learning. Students will explore careers in education, the foundations of learning and teaching, classroom management techniques, and will create lesson plans and student assessments. Integrated into the course is an internship component in which students will broaden their critical thinking skills through the application and integration of academic and career technical education skills. In addition, this course will prepare students that enter into college or university teacher preparation programs.

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Course Code: 761321 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: Education

CTE Level: Concentrator

This capstone course builds on concentration course content and is the final course taken in the Education Pathway sequence. Students are prepared for a career or further post secondary training. Students can apply and practice their knowledge and skills at a variety of elementary and secondary education sites. In addition, students will complete fieldwork at a feeder school in a classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

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Course Code: 761322 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Foundations in Education

If CTE Y, Pathway: Education

CTE Level: Capstone

This will be a concurrent capstone Course in the CTE Education Pathway. Students will need to be enrolled in its sibling course - Advanced Teaching Practices Honors. This course provides advanced students in 11th and 12th grade with an opportunity to understand learning and teaching in its practical application. Students will explore growth and development, major learning theories, principles of learning and teaching, classroom management techniques, and strategies for lesson planning and development. They will complete extensive observations and evaluations of mentor teachers to better understand teaching practice and the application of learned theories and strategies. In addition, they will complete a minimum of 60 hours of fieldwork in a classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

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Course Code: 761323 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Foundations in Education

If CTE Y, Pathway: Education

CTE Level: Capstone

Child Development is a course in which students gain and apply theoretical knowledge of the developmental stages of children from the prenatal period through age seven as determined by heredity, society, and personal human interaction with application for child guidance. Students examine how children develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively, and evaluate and articulate the influences of heredity, family, society, and culture on child development. Students also assess the evolving needs of children and apply theory and research to recommend appropriate responses to those needs. Students explore the responsibilities of parenting an infant by participating in a program in which infant simulators are individually utilized. Other studies include foods and nutritional practices, health and safety issues, positive guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practices and learning activities.

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Course Code: 761320 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: EDUCATION

CTE Level: Concentrator

This capstone course builds on the concentration course (Peer Mentoring Beginning) content and is the final course taken in the Education Pathway sequence. Students will prepare for a career or further postsecondary training focusing in the education sector. Students will study the history of education, learner development, schools’ role in their communities, and a variety of education models. In addition, students will focus on preparing for a career in education through resume writing and creating a portfolio that highlights their learning from the fieldwork experience. Students will complete their fieldwork in an elementary school classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher.

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Course Code: 101161 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Peer Mentoring Beginning

If CTE Y, Pathway: EDUCATION

CTE Level: CAPSTONE

The Peer Mentoring - Beginning Course is the CTE concentrator for the Education Pathway, it is developed to heighten the self-esteem of the students, as well as strengthen the school community and social-emotional wellbeing of all students at the school by training students in interpersonal skills so that they can support their peers through positive social support and education. The course expands to prepare students to understand the basic functions and significance of interpersonal family, and peer relations, as well as personal development and effective coping skills. Students will receive a strong foundation and framework of understanding to, social and emotional teen transitions and the impact of society and culture on their academic, personal growth, and development, while also teaching students how they can be an ally and advocate for their peers. This course emphasizes teen relationships and transitions and their impact on society and culture of personal growth, 21st century communication skills, and critical thinking related to careers in education, family and human services. Students successfully completing this course will advance to Peer Mentoring - Advanced which will allow them to plan and implement school-wide events, mentoring and community outreach or students can matriculate to the Education Aide Course where they will work at one of our elementary sites supporting the certificated teacher in planning and facilitating grade-level instruction.

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Course Code: 761228 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: EDUCATION

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

Advanced/Honors Course is the year-long capstone for the CTE Education Pathway which combines high-level critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills with project experiences and implementation while providing students an opportunity to explore interpersonal and mass communications as they identify future career opportunities in the education sector. Through this class, students will become more empowered peer leaders as they hone their communication and problem-solving skills while participating in project-based learning projects which include research and evaluation, project planning and execution, as well as leadership and critical thinking-based activities in order to further develop these key skills in tandem with mentorship and peer education. The goal of this course is to create and maintain a positive campus environment in which students make real connections with each other, resulting in the following long-term benefits: Peer Mentors help provide campus-wide self-advocacy skills, social support to peers, peer education and support through classroom and/or school-wide presentations/assemblies on issues affecting students.

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Course Code: 761229 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Peer Mentoring- Begging

If CTE Y, Pathway: EDUCATION

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

This course is designed to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Topics will include: Environmental Problems & Causes, Sustainability, Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Human Population & Impact, Climate, Saving Species & Saving Ecosystems (Aquatic & Terrestrial), Food Production & the Environment, Water Resources, Non Renewable & Renewable Energy, Environmental Hazards & Human Health, Air Pollution & Urbanization, Solid & Hazardous Waste, Economics, Politics, Worldviews, & Ethics. This course will involve many hands on laboratory and inquiry activities, class discussions, and field trips. This course will help prepare students for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test.

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Course Code: 601550 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 10th – Concurrently enrolled in Chemistry CP/H or Petition Process. 11-12 – Chemistry CP/H or Biology CP/H or Environmental Earth Science CP

If CTE Y, Pathway: EVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

In this laboratory course students will take an in depth look into the natural world and its processes with an emphasis on environmental science. This course explores the many ways in which geologic processes have controlled and modified the Earth's environment since Earth was formed and will continue to evolve as shown through computer modeling. Interrelationships between physical, biological, and chemical processes at Earth's surface are emphasized. Topics such as astronomy, geology, ecology, water, soil, air, atmosphere, population, climate change, land uses, mineral resource, energy resources, geochemical cycles, waste, and solutions, will be used to teach a curriculum that gives students a comprehensive understanding of the universe, the natural world, and the how everything is connected. Students will focus on the overarching NGSS performance expectations which are Space Systems, History of the Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. This course will also incorporate California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts through a broad curriculum that includes in-classroom and out-of-classroom education so that students will become environmentally literate and able to address current environmental challenges and prevent new ones.

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Course Code: 601636 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Physical Science 8CP - required. Algebra 1 - required but can be taken concurrently. Biology - recommended

If CTE Y, Pathway: EVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

CTE Level: CONCENTRATOR

This course is designed to give students real world skills in the growing area of Internet design. It is intended to provide instruction in design using current industry standards such as HTML and JavaScript. Instructional units will be structured to lead students from the basics of the Internet to the design and maintenance of actual webs. As time permits, more in depth and advanced topics will be explored. Materials cost for projects that students keep.

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Course Code: 081190 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: STAND ALONE

This course provides hands-on instruction in the Microsoft Office Suite. Instruction will focus on mastering the core skills needed to achieve Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. MOS certification fulfills core computing and technology requirements at select universities. Materials cost for projects that students keep.

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Course Code: 081155 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

If CTE Y, Pathway: STAND ALONE

The course provides instruction centered on literature and non-fiction written or published in the United States. Writing instruction emphasizes superior command of organization and logic, together with a feeling for style. Frequent writing and careful revision of rhetorical devices and modes provide valuable college preparation for academically advanced students in order to prepare students for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement test in Language and Composition.

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Course Code: 171345 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in English 10H - “A” in both semesters of English 10CP

Designed to meet academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems, this course provides an accelerated study of literature. Writing instruction emphasizes superior command of organization and logic, together with a feeling for style. Frequent writing and careful revision of essays, analysis of rhetorical devices, and thematic discussions will provide valuable college preparation for academically advanced students. This course will help prepare the student for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test.

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Course Code: 171350 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in AP English Lang/Comp - “A” in both semesters of English 11CP

This is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical tests; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.

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Course Code: 171360 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Offered to 10th or 11th grade students in The Center for Advanced Studies and Research program or administrative approval

This writing course in English composition includes skill areas, which are considered vital to the development of critical thinking for college-bound seniors.

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Course Code: 171080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in grade 10 or 11 English

Designed to provide training for students in the composition of poetry, short stories, personal essays and plays, this course includes extensive reading and writing. Students are encouraged to experiment with various types of writing and to share their efforts with others.

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Course Code: 171100 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in grade 10 or 11 English

The goal of the Expository Reading and Writing Course is to prepare college–bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Through a sequence of instructional modules, students in this yearlong, rhetoricbased course develop advanced proficiencies in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing. Course texts include contemporary essays, newspaper and magazine articles, editorials, reports, biographies, and other non-fiction texts, along with one longer selection each of fiction, non-fiction, and drama. Of the twelve modules in the course, a minimum of eight will be taught.

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Course Code: 171335 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 11 CP/AP

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level of beginning to early intermediate, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 171400 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level of beginning to early intermediate, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 171401 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level early intermediate to intermediate, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 171402 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level intermediate to early advanced, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 171403 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Provides an additional period to teach a limited or non-English speaking student with a proficiency level intermediate to early advanced, to speak English as soon as possible in order to facilitate their success in other core courses. The class is individualized to aid the student in proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Course Code: 171685 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

English Year 1 Essentials builds skill in reading, writing, speaking, and listening and is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for English Language Arts laying a foundation of skills students will need for college, career, and community access. Students will experience grade level age-appropriate literature (poems, biographies, chapter books, fiction, nonfiction) adapted to student reading level. Skills include: Answer questions using support from the text to explain the main ideas, details and inferences of a story; Summarizing the central idea/main theme and specific supporting details of a text and a sequence of events; Use context clues, illustrations word structures, reference materials to determine meanings of words and phrases in a text to determine the meaning of unknown words; Identify a word or words used to describe a person, place, thing, action or event in a text; Generate narrative paragraphs, including a logical sequence of events, descriptive details and a reflective conclusion; Compare and contrast different genres; and identify personal preferences.

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Course Code: 174041 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

English Year 2 Essentials expands and strengthens the skills developed in English Year 1 Essentials and is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for English Language Arts laying a foundation of skills students will need for college, career, and community access.Skills include: Summarize the central idea and specific supporting details of a text; Experience Information from leveled text related to documents of historical significance; Summarize the main theme of a text and support it by citing details and a sequence of events; Use context clues, illustrations word structures, reference materials to determine meanings of words and phrases in a text to determine the meaning of unknown words; Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats as well as in words in order to address a question or solve a problem; Generate narrative paragraphs, including a logical sequence of events, descriptive details, and a reflective conclusion; Compare and contrast different genres and identify personal preferences.

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Course Code: 174042 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

English 3 builds skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening and is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for English Language Arts laying a foundation of skills students will need for college, career, and community access. Skills include: Read and use grade level and age appropriate informational materials including social studies and technical texts that are adapted to student reading level; Summarize the central idea and specific supporting details of a text; Summarize the main theme of a text and support it by citing details and a sequence of events; Use context clues, illustrations word structures, reference materials to determine meanings of words and phrases in a text to determine the meaning of unknown words; Compare literal and implied meanings in a text passage; Integrate and evaluate information from different media that show same and different viewpoints; Generate narrative paragraphs, including a logical sequence of events, descriptive details and a reflective conclusion; Demonstrate conventions of written language including appropriate capitalization, ending punctuation and common spelling; With guidance and support plan, edit and revise writing with a focus on the purpose of the document; Identify personal preferences.

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Course Code: 174043 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet the academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

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Course Code: 174064 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University; this course reinforces and extends communication skills introduced at the ninth-grade level. Units explore related ideas in major literary forms through a sequence of academic activities in reading, discussing, listening, and expository writing.

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Course Code: 174065 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University; this course provides instruction centered on literature written or published in the United States. Content stresses literary interpretations of experiences and values in the United States, reinforces expository writing skills, and introduces the research paper.

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Course Code: 174066 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities so that they meet academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems; this course provides an overview of British literature. Writing instruction emphasizes superior command of organization and logic, together with a feeling for style. Frequent writing and careful revision of analytical themes provide valuable college preparation.

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Course Code: 174067 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Test placement

Designed to meet high school graduation requirements. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

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Course Code: 171220 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed to meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University system, this course fulfills communication needs of college-bound ninth grade students. This course provides a balanced, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

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Course Code: 171230 | Annual

Designed to meet academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems, this course fulfills communication needs of academically advanced ninth grade students. This course provides an accelerated, unified program of instruction in language, literature, and composition, engaging the students in appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and related thinking.

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Course Code: 171240 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A or “B” in English 8H - “A” in English 8CP for one semester

Designed to meet high school graduation requirements. Units explore related ideas in major literary forms through a sequence of academic activities in reading, discussing, listening, and expository writing.

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Course Code: 171260 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed to meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University, this course reinforces and extends communication skills introduced at the ninth grade level for the college-bound. Units explore related ideas in major literary forms through a sequence of academic activities in reading, discussing, listening, and expository writing.

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Course Code: 171270 | Annual

Designed to meet academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems, this course provides an overview of British literature that reinforces and extends communication skills of the academically advanced. Units explore related ideas in major literary forms through a sequence of accelerated activities in reading, discussing, listening, and expository writing.

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Course Code: 171280 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A or “B” in English 9H - “A” in English 9CP for one semester

Designed to meet high school graduation requirements, this course provides instruction centered on literature written or published in the United States. Content introduces literary interpretations of experience and values in the U. S. and reinforces practical communication skills.

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Course Code: 171300 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed to meet academic English requirements of community colleges, the University of California, and the California State University, this course provides instruction centered on literature written or published in the United States. Content stresses literary interpretations of experiences and values in the United States, reinforces expository writing skills, and introduces the research paper.

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Course Code: 171310 | Annual

Designed to meet high school graduation requirements, this course reinforces and extends previously learned skills through instruction centered on world and British literature. This course is designed for students who need further practical communication experience.

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Course Code: 171330 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Designed to meet academic English requirements of the University of California and the California State University systems, this course provides an overview of British literature. Writing instruction emphasizes superior command of organization and logic, together with a feeling for style. Frequent writing and careful revision of analytical themes provide valuable college preparation.

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Course Code: 171340 | Annual

Great Authors is an elective, honors course. This course offers the students the challenge of developing their skills in critical thinking, reading and writing. Through intensive, close reading of a range of literary works, students will understand diverse backgrounds, forms, and genres gaining cultural literacy. Archetypal patterns insight will be traced in various contexts and time periods. As part of this course, the students will compare and contrast the stylistic devices each author mastered. Although several of the authors became nationally renowned with their first novel, others are famous for their literary portfolios. This class encourages students to read multiple books by a favorite author, so we may analyze and compare the stylistic choices unique to that particular author. For example, they might compare Ernest Hemingway’s style in The Old Man and the Sea with his short story “In Another Country.”

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Course Code: 171355 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in grade 10CP English

In Honors American Literature, students will understand diverse backgrounds, forms, and genres gaining cultural literacy. Students will be offered the challenge of developing their skills in advanced critical thinking, reading and writing. Archetypal patterns such as the hero’s journey and common themes like the conspiracy against individualism will be traced in various contexts and time periods. As part of this course, the students will compare and contrast the stylistic devices each author mastered.. This class encourages students to read multiple books by a favorite author, so we may analyze and compare stylistic choices unique to a particular author. Students will gain an ability to think critically and to express ideas orally and in writing; to gain aesthetic sensitivity and to acquire or further develop their intellectual curiosity. The students will be introduced to archetypal theory in literature. As advanced, culminating activities, the students will compose one research paper in which they analyze a great author's style after having researched two of the said author's works.

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Course Code: 171356 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Two consecutive semesters with an A in 10CP or As or Bs in English 10H

Designed to meet academic English requirements of the International Baccalaureate program as well as the University of CA and CA State University systems, this course provides instruction centered on literature written and published in the United States as well as representative world literature. Content introduces the student to literary interpretations of experience and values, reinforces expository writing skills, and introduces the research paper. IB candidates will complete one paper for external assessment. This class required for all IB candidates.

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Course Code: 171322 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB Diploma or IB English Certificate Candidate

In preparation for the IB exam in Literature in May, students will read novels, plays, essays, and selected poetry; express their ideas and interpretations to the class in frequent oral presentations. In addition, students will write often and at length about not only the literature they have studied, but also selected passages not previously read. Other important parts of the course are creation of the original poetry and prose, and preparation for the oral exam. The course is designed to provide college-level instruction in la In preparation for the IB exam in Literature in May, students will read novels, plays, essays, and selected poetry; express their ideas and interpretations to the class in frequent oral presentations. In addition, students will write often and at length about not only the literature they have studied, but also selected passages not previously read. Other important parts of the course are creation of the original poetry and prose, and preparation for the oral exam. The course is designed to provide college-level instruction in language, literature, and composition.

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Course Code: 171343 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB Diploma or IB English Certificate Candidate

Students learn the skills and techniques of gathering, writing, and editing specialized stories, such as features, columns, editorials, and sports.

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Course Code: 171420 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

An in-depth exploration of newspaper production, this course includes story research, layout, design, printing, and distribution as well as publication of the high school newspaper.

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Course Code: 171430 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Beginning Journalism and teacher approval

Advanced Journalism Honors is a reading and writing heavy course which centers on both academic and practical applications of language arts. Students will learn advanced journalistic writing style with a focus on publication both of the school newspaper and national publications. The course will also feature other aspects of student journalism and newspaper production, including but not limited to, editing, photography, design, digital publishing, broadcast, business leadership skills, business writing and advertising. Students will deepen their understanding of journalism in modern American life and its implications to American and global society through continual reading, discussion, analysis and writing.

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Course Code: 171431 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): English 9

This course is designed to increase students' knowledge concerning various aspects of health, enabling them to make intelligent decisions that greatly affect their lives. This course satisfies Education Code requirements in the area of substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS education.

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Course Code: 321140 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities, and to increase students' knowledge concerning various aspects of health, enabling them to make intelligent decisions that greatly affect their lives. This course satisfies Education Code requirements in the area of substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS education.

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Course Code: 324177 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Sports Medicine covers the prevention and care of athletic injuries. It encompasses evaluations of injuries, sports psychology, and the healing process.

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Course Code: 321200 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP or department approval

This course will examine man’s physical and cultural variations, the development of these variations and contemporary sources of change. The variations in values, religion, marriage, family, technology, law, conformity, and deviance in human physical characteristics and behavior will be studied.

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Course Code: 631080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to study the origins, functions, and diversity of religious beliefs and practices. The historical development and current doctrines and practices of five great world religions will be examined with special attention paid to their influence upon the cultures, beliefs, and behaviors of people in today’s world.

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Course Code: 631160 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

The goal of Ethnic Studies in America is to help students understand their own identity and that of those around them by accurately portraying the cultural and racial diversity of our society. Ethnic Studies course will develop a more inclusive understanding of the United States and its past by examining dominant narratives and critical or counter-narratives; centering the history of people of color in the United States, California, and Ventura County, and their relationship to systems of power. ** WILL BE A REQUIREMENT STARTING WITH CLASS OF 2029-2030

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Course Code: 631664 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Overall Objective- Critical analysis, Advanced Knowledge of human faith and geography, and advanced verbal and written expression. • Demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural, geographical and philosophical frameworks that comprise each tradition studied. • Identify, interpret and evaluate major themes in each tradition. • Recognize major religious figures for each tradition and ideas and themes associated with them. • Recognize both globally and locally the impact of diverse religious traditions upon each other and their respective cultures. • Express, verbally and in writing, an awareness of contemporary religious dynamics. • Cross analyze religions within their own traditions, across geographic borders and in comparison to other world religions. • Discuss each religion’s acceptance, care and protection of the environment. • Identify historic and modern geographic locations of each religion studied.

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Course Code: 631165 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course explores the current issues and crises that exist in America and the world. The class focuses not only on understanding the historical causes and current manifestations of these issues but also the philosophical questions modern controversies engender. Topics will range from domestic issues (such as the state of the American economy, immigration policy, etc.) to international (globalization, refugee crises, and the rise of terrorism.) Students will simultaneously study a variety of perspectives on any given issue, acknowledging and accounting for bias.

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Course Code: 631655 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 10th Grade World History

This course will teach the fundamental economic concepts, how these concepts relate to each other, and an understanding of economic systems. Units of study will include microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal finances. The course will prove a foundation for understanding how economics relates to the students’ daily life and experiences.

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Course Code: 631215 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities, and will teach the fundamental economic concepts, how these concepts relate to each other, and an understanding of economic systems. Units of study will include microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal finances. The course will prove a foundation for understanding how economics relates to the students’ daily life and experiences.

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Course Code: 634216 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course will teach the fundamental economic concepts, how these concepts relate to each other, and an understanding of economic systems. Units of study will include microeconomics, macroeconomics, and personal finances. The course will prove a foundation for understanding how economics relates to the students’ daily life and experiences.

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Course Code: 631220 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course will include everything in the CP Economic Systems course and additional enrichment activities including student newscasts, research papers, and outside readings on economics. It is an accelerated curriculum with a more in-depth study and greater emphasis on economic theory. This course will include everything in the CP Economic Systems course and additional enrichment activities including student newscasts, research papers, and outside readings on economics. It is an accelerated curriculum with a more in-depth study and greater emphasis on economic theory.

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Course Code: 631230 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): 3.5 GPA in Social Sciences • “A” or “B” in English 11H or “A” in English 11CP

This course is designed to expand the student’s understanding of basic political, economic and social concepts as the key epochs in the modern history of Western civilizations are studied. First semester will emphasize the rise of democratic ideals, industrialization, imperialism, the evolution of mass society and World War I. Second semester will emphasize World War II, post-World War II, and modern nation building.

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Course Code: 631260 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Sophomore: “A” in English 9H • Junior or Senior: “A” or “B” in English 10H or strong “A” in English 10CP

Students are provided with an introduction to the nature of history as a discipline as they study its increasingly international dimension. This course is an in-depth study of interpretations of United States history. In addition, a limited selection of topics chosen from the International Baccalaureate and the History of the Americas curriculum will be studied in depth. The course will prepare IB candidates for the Higher Level or Subsidiary Level of IB assessment exams.

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Course Code: 631565 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): IB full diploma candidate • 3.5 GPA in Social Sciences • Grade of “A” or “B” in English 10H or “A” in English 10CP • Department Approval

This course introduces students to the study of Human Geography. Particular attention will be paid to the spatial relationships, patterns, and processes that have defined our interaction with the earth’s surface. Students will study maps, data sets, geography models, GIS, and aerial photographs. Students will learn about the methods and tools used by geographers, as well as their applications. Students will examine human-social organizations and related environmental consequences. This course is designed to prepare students for taking the AP Human Geography exam.

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Course Code: 631665 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in English H or an “A” in English CP

This class studies natural, cultural, and historical factors and effects as they influence a region's development. Focus is upon the development of relationships between the physical environment and the ways that people live, think, behave, and work.

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Course Code: 631280 | Quarter | Prerequisite(s): None

AP Econ is a fast paced and rigorous course that focuses on the decision making of businesses, individuals, and the government. Students will study a variety of economic theories and analyze their practical application in the real world. This semester course will cover Macroeconomics. Macroeconomics focuses on the economy as a whole, including economic measures, economic growth, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and international economics. This class will prepare students for college and potentially allow students to earn university credit upon passing the AP exam. Advanced math skills are not required, however the ability to analyze graphs and charts is essential.

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Course Code: 631250 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in AP U.S. History

AP Econ is a fast paced and rigorous course that focuses on the decision making of businesses, individuals, and the government. Students will study a variety of economic theories and analyze their practical application in the real world. This semester course will cover Microeconomics. Microeconomics focuses on the supply and demand for products, the labor markets and the role competition plays in a free market system. This class will prepare students for college and potentially allow students to earn university credit upon passing the AP exam. Advanced math skills are not required, however the ability to analyze graphs and charts is essential.

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Course Code: 631240 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in AP U.S. History

This course will provide students with an overview of Western philosophy from Socrates to Immanuel Kant. The class will focus on metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology.

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Course Code: 631410 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This is a rigorous 2-year course designed to introduce students to fundamental questions, issues, topics, concepts, theories, and arguments, which have been central to the great human conversation discussed over the past 2-1/2 millennia. Students will be encouraged to pursue their own philosophical interests and questions within the course framework to develop their own critical thinking, analytical synthesis and evaluative skills. The course focus will be on metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of history. The class requires extensive reading, writing, speaking, and note taking. Special emphasis is placed upon class participation, particularly question asking. IB candidates will sit for a series of essay exams in May. A research paper on any philosophical topic is also required.

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Course Code: 631425 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course will provide students with an overview of general psychological theories, approaches, and techniques. Students will examine the causes and effects of both behavioral and mental processes. Topics will include personality, learning, emotions, and states of consciousness, social behavior, mental disorders, and psychological therapies. The scope and requirements of this course will facilitate the success of students enrolling in an introductory college course in psychology.

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Course Code: 631440 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is a college level course that offers an introduction to the systematic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. The course includes psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. Students also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their research and practice.

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Course Code: 631441 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Psychology CP • Sociology CP or Social Psychology CP *NO PreReq for WHS

Designed specifically to support students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. This course is a survey of selected topics with an emphasis on contemporary issues and problems facing individuals in society. Topics will include values, marriage, family, education, economics, religion, government, crime and deviancy, social inequalities, and social change.

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Course Code: 631000 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

In World History E, students learn to see the world today as a product of a process that began thousands of years ago. Through historical analysis grounded in primary sources, case studies, and research, students investigate the continuity and change of human culture, governments, economic systems, and social structures. Students will Identify the cause or result of a historical event or period of time; Use multiple sources to create a sequence of events from a historical; Identify physical and human features of societies of the past; Show how changes in countries have had positive or negative consequences; Describe ways technology and innovation led to global change; Describe consequences of conflict and explain ways of solving disagreements; Evaluate current national issues and their advantages or challenges to this country; Use globes, maps and Internet resources to locate various places and to gain information about those places; Explain why communities change as a result of increasing or decreasing population; Trace commonly used goods made in different parts of the world to understand worldwide trade; Identify and compare common characteristics and features of regions; and describe past and present features of a city or region, using population, jobs, culture and transportation as the basis for a comparison. This course is aligned to the California State Standards common core connectors.

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Course Code: 631001 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course examines the major turning points in American history beginning with the events leading up to the American Revolution, the origins of our constitution, reform movements, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the impact of the frontier, the changing nature of business and government, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the growth of the United States as a world power, the Cold War, the United States in the 21st Century and the struggle to achieve class, ethnic, racial, and gender equality. The course extends to the modern day. US History is aligned to the California State standards common core connectors.

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Course Code: 631002 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Economics E provides an introduction to key economic principles. Students will learn to: Evaluate positive and negative consequences of a financial decision; Compare prices of similar items and determine which is the best buy; Explain that goods and services are produced on the basis of people’s wants and needs; Recognize that prices are determined by supply and demand; Identify ways in which taxes generate money for federal and local government programs; Identify goods and services made in the United States and those obtained from other countries; Recognize that income is based on work skills, attitudes and job opportunities; Recognize that personal earnings include deductions for taxes and benefit; Create a simple, personal financial plan that includes short- and long-term goals; Create a simple budget that includes income and expenses; Identify advantages and disadvantages of ways to make purchases, including cash, credit and loans; Identify reasons and ways to save money; Identify reasons and ways to borrow money; Identify differences between credit and debit cards and Identify basic types of insurance (health, car, property, life, etc.) and the benefits of each. This course is aligned to the California state standards common core connectors.

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Course Code: 631003 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

American Government E is a semester-long course in which students will deepen their understanding of the institutions of American government. An emphasis is placed on analyzing the relationship among federal, state and local governments. Students will Identify key responsibilities of government (e.g., make laws, protect rights); Identify the importance of laws; identify a problem and create a plan to make an effective change; Identify the three branches of the U.S. government and explain the function of each; Identify key principles of the Constitution that define the structure of the government; Identify public agencies or public policies and explain how they benefit citizens; Identify the basic structure of state or local government and how these structures work with that of the federal government; Identify different forms of governments; Identify rights of citizens provided through key amendments to the Constitution; Identify local issues and participate in the community to maintain or improve condition; Use information sources to investigate a current issue and Analyze a conflict scenario and identify ways to resolve differences. This course is aligned to the California state standards and common core connectors.

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Course Code: 631004 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course prepares students for the HL and SL IB exams in Psychology be examining three fundamental influences, or levels of analysis, on behavior – biological, cognitive and socio-cultural and the interaction of these influences that substantially determine behavior. In addition to these core investigations, students explore two options: Developmental Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. Students planning to test at the HL level MUST complete BOTH HL 1 Research Methods AND HL 2 AND test their senior year. Full IB Diploma candidates may opt to test at Standard Level (SL) their junior or senior year. SL requires an additional 30 hours outside of class to complete a simple experiment (Internal Assessment) if they do not take H1 Research Methods.

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Course Code: 631442 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Psychology IB HL 1 – Research Methods or IB Full Diploma Candidate

This course is designed to provide an inquiry into the psychological aspects of contemporary social, personal, and relationship problems. The student will also evaluate some of the contemporary uses and theories of psychology.

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Course Code: 631443 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Psychology or Sociology

This course is a survey of selected topics with an emphasis on contemporary issues and problems facing individuals in society. Topics will include values, marriage, family, education, economics, religion, government, crime and deviancy, social inequalities, and social change.

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Course Code: 631460 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course will provide students with a comprehensive curriculum that provides opportunities for in-depth investigation of ajor global events and their impact on the Americas. IB History HL is a two year sequence. This year we will be studying American history as well as provide opportunities for in-depth investigation of major global events and their impact on the Americas. All students will complete their Internal Assessment by the end this year, investigating a topic of your own choosing. In June, you will also take the NYS US History Regents exam. The second year of the course will focus on 20 th century world history through a global and comparative lens. At the end of the two year course you will be prepared to take the IB examination in History (HL).

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Course Code: 631555 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): US History

This is a one-year program of study that fulfills the group three requirements within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Twentieth century American History will be integrated with the study of contemporary world issues, focusing on Stalin’s role in the USSR, the development of single party states in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the significant role war has played in the evolution of the modern world. Additionally, the Cold War, especially the period from 1960-1979 will be examined in depth. The emphasis of this course will be on the synthesis and application of interpretive historical thought, in-depth study of 20th century national, ethnic, and state identities, and the United States’ role in the modern world.

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Course Code: 631561 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): AP U.S. History/History of the Americas IB HL 2

This course will complete required course work and prepare the highly interested and motivated student for the Advanced Placement test. It will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in theUnited States, including the constitutional underpinnings of U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, and institutions and policy processes of national government.

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Course Code: 631075 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): 3.5 GPA in Social Sciences - “A” or “B” in English 11H or “A” in English 11CP

This course examines the political structure of local, state, and federal systems, political values, propaganda techniques, interest and pressure groups, political party operation, party finance, and power of political machines. The structure of our voting system will be explored.

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Course Code: 631050 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities, and examines the political structure of local, state, and federal systems, political values, propaganda techniques, interest and pressure groups, political party operation, party finance, and power of political machines. The structure of our voting system will be explored.

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Course Code: 634076 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course examines the political structure of local, state, and federal systems, political values, propaganda techniques, interest and pressure groups, political party operation, party finance, and power of political machines. The structure of our voting system will be explored.

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Course Code: 631060 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for English Language Learners students, and examines the political structure of local, state, and federal systems, political values, propaganda techniques, interest and pressure groups, political party operation, party finance, and power of political machines. The structure of our voting system will be explored.

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Course Code: 631061 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course will complete required course work and prepare the highly interested student for the Advanced Placement test. It is an in-depth study of interpretations of United States history. College credit may be given upon passing the AP test.

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Course Code: 631550 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): 3.5 GPA in Social Sciences • “A” or “B” in English 10H or “A” in English 10CP

This course starts with the European background of our country and the highlights of our social, economic, and political developments. Emphasis is on continuity and change in the 20th Century.

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Course Code: 631540 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with disabilities and starts with the European background of our country and the highlights of our social, economic, and political developments. Emphasis is on continuity and change in the 20th Century.

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Course Code: 634046 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course starts with the European background of our country and the highlights of our social, economic, and political developments. Emphasis is on continuity and change in the 20th Century.

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Course Code: 631545 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

In this course students examine major turning points in American History in the 20th century. The year begins with an emphasis on the nation’s beginnings, linked to the Enlightenments and the rise of democratic ideas; and the industrial transformation of a new nation. Traces the constant and changing values that shaped American institutions. Analyzes the diversity of the American people—the heroes Americans have treasured and the significant choices Americans have made. Honors work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.

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Course Code: 631547 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Geography and World Cultures offers a tightly focused and scaffolded curriculum that enables students to explore how geographic features, human relationships, political and social structures, economics, science and technology, and the arts have developed and influenced life in countries around the world. Along the way, students are given rigorous instruction on how to read maps, charts, and graphs, and how to create them.

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Course Code: 631660 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to expand the understanding of basic political, economic and social concepts as the key epochs in the modern history of civilizations are studied. First semester emphasizes the rise of democratic ideals, industrialization, imperialism, the evolution of mass society and World War I. Second semester will emphasize World War II, post-World War II, and modern nation building.

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Course Code: 631630 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed specifically to support students with disabilities, and expands the understanding of basic political, economic and social concepts as the key epochs in the modern history of civilizations are studied. First semester emphasizes the rise of democratic ideals, industrialization, imperialism, the evolution of mass society and World War I. Second semester will emphasize World War II, post-World War II, and modern nation building.

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Course Code: 634066 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed to expand the understanding of basic political, economic and social concepts as the key epochs in the modern history of civilizations are studied. First semester emphasizes the rise of democratic ideals, industrialization, imperialism, the evolution of mass society and World War I. Second semester will emphasize World War II, post-World War II, and modern nation building.

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Course Code: 631640 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed for English Language Learners, to expand the understanding of basic political, economic and social concepts as the key epochs in the modern history of civilizations are studied. First semester emphasizes the rise of democratic ideals, industrialization, imperialism, the evolution of mass society and World War I. Second semester will emphasize World War II, post-World War II, and modern nation building.

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Course Code: 631641 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to expand the understanding of basic political, economic, social, and cultural concepts as the key epochs in the history of the modern world are studied. First semester emphasizes the unresolved problems of the modern world, connections with the past, and the study of the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism and Imperialism/ Colonialism. Second semester studies 20th Century world history, emphasizing World War I, the rise of dictators and totalitarianism, World War II, and the post-war era worldwide. Emphasis will be placed in analysis of current world conditions, coming full circle from the problems of the modern world the year started with.

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Course Code: 631650 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A” or “B” in English 9H

Math for Life is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for mathematics foundation skills students will need for college, career, and community access. This course will cover topics in the context of real-world scenarios such as: Select units and use measurement tools accurately to solve problems in a daily living activity; tell time on digital and analog clocks; Use times of day (e.g,. a.m., p.m., morning, afternoon, evening and night) to represent; Apply knowledge of time skills to calculate forward and backward elapsed time; Apply knowledge of money skills to develop a budget; Calculate the amount of money needed for a purchase and ascertain the coins and bills required to complete that purchase; Use measurement tools in daily living skill activities; Use a monthly or daily calendar; Solve problems involving rate; and apply understanding of percentages (tip, sales tax, etc.).

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Course Code: 524032 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Introduction to Algebra Essentials prepares students with foundational skills needed for the Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B Essentials courses and is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for Mathematics foundation skills students will need for college, career, and community access. The course will cover topics such as: Understand and use of symbols (+,-, =) in problems; Solve addition and subtraction problems; Create an array with a number multiplied by itself; Recognize and compare numbers showing symbols. Order a sequence of steps to solve an equation; Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable; Compare data on a graph to show the relationship between two sets of data; Create a bar graph to represent data. This course will include vocabulary, computational fluency and other topics that are foundational to the core course. This course provides scaffolding for students being presented with new concepts in their core math course with an introduction to the eight mathematical practice skills.

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Course Code: 520021 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Algebra 1A Essentials is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for mathematics foundation skills students will need for college, career, and community access and year 1 of a 2-year course. This course will cover topics in the context of real-world scenarios such as: students will model multiplication and division with objects and numbers that show equal groups; calculate addition and subtraction problems involving decimals; model multiplication and division with objects and numbers that show equal groups involving decimals; use appropriate operations to add and subtract positive and negative numbers in a real-world scenario (e.g., using a number line); use the commutative, associative, or distributive properties to add, subtract or multiply whole numbers; model multiplication and division with objects and numbers that show equal groups; Determine the value of a quantity that is squared or cubed; Solve simple algebraic equations with one variable using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; and apply the eight mathematical practice skills.

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Course Code: 521204 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Algebra 1B Essentials is based on the prioritized core content connectors and essential understandings for mathematics foundation skills students will need for college, career, and community access and is year two of a 2-year course. This course will cover topics in the context of real-world scenarios such as: interpret the meaning of a point on the graph of a line; given data, construct a simple graph (line, pie, bar, or picture) or table, and interpret the data; express quantities to the appropriate precision of measurement; identify corresponding congruent and similar parts of shapes; know the attributes of perpendicular lines; use properties of geometric shapes to describe real-life objects, parallel lines, and line segments; angles; and circles; apply the understanding of similarity and congruence; solve measurement problems that require interpretation and use of a table; compute the mean (average) and median of a data set; design questions and make a plan to conduct a survey to gather data; compare data on a graph to show the relationship between two sets of data; identify and write a ratio to compare part-to-part and part-to-whole relationships; solve problems involving unit rate; find the perimeter, area of a shape; find and compare volume of three dimensional objects; and apply the eight mathematical practice skills.

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Course Code: 521206 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course, Algebra Readiness, provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts required for Algebra 1. There are nine topics as specified by the Mathematics Framework for California Schools (2005). The nine topics include 6th and 7th standards with an emphasis on sixteen 7th grade standards. The sixteen standards (thirteen from Grade 7 Math and three from Algebra 1) required for Algebra Readiness are purposefully limited in number to provide teachers the flexibility and time to rebuild foundational skills and concepts that may be missing from earlier grades.

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Course Code: 521055 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts required for Algebra 1.  There are nine topics as specified by the Mathematics Framework for California Schools (2005).  The nine topics include 6th and 7th standards with an emphasis on sixteen 7th grade standards.  The sixteen standards (thirteen from Grade 7 Math and three from Algebra 1) required for Algebra Readiness are purposefully limited in number to provide teachers the flexibility and time to rebuild foundational skills and concepts that may be missing from earlier grades.

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Course Code: 524059 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and provides students with the pre-algebraic skills and concepts required for Algebra 1.  There are nine topics as specified by the California Mathematics Framework. The nine topics include 6th and 7th standards with an emphasis on sixteen 7th grade standards.  The sixteen standards (thirteen from Grade 7 Math and three from Algebra 1) required are purposefully limited in number to provide teachers the flexibility and time to rebuild foundational skills and concepts that may be missing from earlier grades.

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Course Code: 524037 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Algebra 1A/1B is a two-year course which will cover all topics in a traditional one year Algebra 1 course. In Algebra 1A, students will study various topics including linear functions and solving systems of equations in two variables, and how to solve and graph linear inequalities while extending their mathematical reasoning abilities.

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Course Code: 521201 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Math 8

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and is a two-year course which will cover all topics in a traditional one-year Algebra 1 course. In Algebra 1A, students will study various topics including linear functions and solving systems of equations in two variables, and how to solve and graph linear inequalities while extending their mathematical reasoning abilities.

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Course Code: 524065 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Algebra 1A/1B is a two-year course which will cover all topics in a traditional one year Algebra 1 course. In Algebra 1B, topics include understanding, writing, solving, and graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, solving equations including quadratics, and performing operations on polynomial and rational expressions.

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Course Code: 521203 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Algebra 1A

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and is a two-year course which will cover all topics in a traditional one-year Algebra 1 course. In Algebra 1B, topics include understanding, writing, solving, and graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, solving equations including quadratics, and performing operations on polynomial and rational expressions.

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Course Code: 524064 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Algebra 1A.1

This course is one of the courses offered in the college preparatory sequence. Topics include understanding, writing. Solving, and graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations or inequalities, and operations on polynomial and rational expressions.

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Course Code: 521210 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "C" or better in Math 8

This course complements and expands the mathematical content and concepts of Algebra 1 and Geometry. Topics and skills include abstract thinking, the function concept, solution[s] of systems of quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential functions, sequences and series, the complex number systems, probability and statistics, conics, and trigonometry.

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Course Code: 521230 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Geometry CP or Geometry CVS

The Algebra 2 Honors course expands on the knowledge learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry. The course includes the in-depth study of conics, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, probability and statistics, sequences and series, and the complex number system.

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Course Code: 521225 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Geometry H

This course is designed for students who are passionate about applications of mathematics and have a desire for a career in computer programming. In this course, Algebra 2 standards are combined with the game, simulation, and software development concepts into an integrated secondary curriculum that meets both Algebra 2 course requirements and CTE standards. Students will research, analyze, and modify existing program code and develop their own program code that will integrate major Algebra 2 concepts in each of the six units; linear functions, quadratic functions, polynomial function, rational expressions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. Through the unit programming projects, students understand and master the mathematics and programming code necessary in the development of games such as Pong and Angry Birds and the simulation of fractal images based on iterating rational functions. Students will also explore some ethical issues around the rapid development of technology and its impact on society.

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Course Code: 521235 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Geometry CP or Geometry CVS

A course covering calculus for students interested in business, economics, social sciences, or life sciences with an emphasis on cross-discipline principles and practices. Student-friendly and accessible, it develops a thorough, functional understanding of mathematical concepts in preparation for their application in other areas. Coverage concentrates on developing concepts and ideas followed immediately by developing computational skills and problem solving.

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Course Code: 521145 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "C" or better Math Analysis CP or AP Pre-Calculus

This course prepares students to take the AP Calculus Examination. Major topics for the course are limits, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, solving separable differential equations, and applications of differentiation and integration.

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Course Code: 521150 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "B" or better in AP Precalculus

This course provides instruction in computer terminology, the operation and programming of a microcomputer system and in the design and implementation of computer-based solutions to problems in several application areas using the language Java. Emphasis will be placed on meeting the criteria for taking the College Board “Advanced Placement Exam in Computer Science”.

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Course Code: 521830 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Prerequisted per school. See counselor.

Computer Science Principles introduces students to the central ideas of computing, computer science, and computational thinking practices. Students will be expected to connect computing to other disciplines, develop computational artifacts, use abstraction and analysis to develop models and problem solutions, and communicate their work as individuals and as team members.

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Course Code: 521832 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Prerequisted per school. See counselor.

This course provides students with an introduction to computer programming. Through hands-on instruction, students will learn the syntax for one or more programming languages that incorporate variables, input and output, functions, conditionals, and iteration.

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Course Code: 081170 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to introduce students to new technologies in our increasingly digital world. Topics will include: coding, 3D printing, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, Data Science, and robotics. Through interactive activities, hands-on projects, and real-world examples, students will develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills. These skills will provide a framework that will help them be successful in the rest of the DATA pathway

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Course Code: 521816 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development. It expands upon the programming concepts already learned in Computer Programming 1. Through hands-on instruction, students will learn how to plan and create their own applications using a language called Java. The topics explored will cover those tested on the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exam in AP Computer Science.

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Course Code: 081180 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Computer Programming 1 or teacher approval

This is a course intended for seniors who have taken Algebra 1B and who would like to develop personal financial literacy skills using basic level mathematics and algebra.

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Course Code: 521675 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Financial Algebra CP is a mathematically rigorous algebra-based course, which is technology dependent and applications oriented. The course is intended for seniors who have taken Algebra 2CP and who would like to take an elective year of mathematics to apply higher level algebraic skills to financial topics.

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Course Code: 521228 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Algebra 2CP or Algebra 2 for the 21st Century

FST is a three-part class which focuses on probability and statistics, functions, and trigonometry. The first part covers exploring data, modeling data using regressions, basic probability and binomial distributions, sequences and series and converting binomial distributions to the standard normal curve. The second part focuses on exponential, logarithmic and polynomial functions. The third part of the course covers circular functions, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric identities and the polar coordinate system.

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Course Code: 521813 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Algebra 2CP or Algebra 2 for the 21st Century

This course covers the topics of Geometry using an exploratory and project based approach that employs both investigations with current technologies and creating new technologies via computer programming. Students will learn to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, solve challenging mathematical and programming problems, communicate effectively, use technology appropriately, and work productively in groups. Mathematical concepts covered are: Euclidean geometry including definitions, postulates, and theorems with a focus on angles, parallel lines, congruent and similar triangles, rectilinear figures, polygons, circles and arc, the Pythagorean Theorem, introductory trigonometry, solids, and constructions. Explorations include using computer aided drawing (CAD) and 3D design and printing software. Computer science and programming concepts include program design and development, getting user input and providing user output, creating and using variables, functions, conditional and iterative statements, and using graphics modules/libraries.

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Course Code: 521222 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1CP or Algebra 1A/1B

This course is one of the courses offered in the college preparatory sequence. Topics include reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, transformations, similarity, trigonometry, circles, area, surface area, and volume. CVUSD recommends that students repeat Algebra 1CP in grade 9 if they do not meet all of the prerequisite requirements for Geometry CP.

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Course Code: 521220 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "C" or better Algebra 1CP or "C" or better Algebra 1B

This course is the first course offered in the honors sequence. Topics include reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, transformations, similarity, trigonometry, circles, area, surface area, and volume. The course addresses all of the Geometry standards from the California Mathematics Framework at an honors level.

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Course Code: 521215 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Algebra 1H

In Math Analysis CP students engage in an in-depth study of properties and graphs of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Additional topics include an analysis of trigonometric concepts, sequences and series, matrices, and probability and statistics.

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Course Code: 521740 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Algebra 2CP or Algebra 2 for the 21st Century or Functions, Statistics and Trigonometry CP

AP Precalculus centers on functions modeling dynamic phenomena. This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science.

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Course Code: 521761 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "B" or better in algebra 2H

This higher level math course builds on the skills learned in Math SL IB and covers the curriculum mandated by the IB Program for the Mathematics Higher Level exam. Topics include calculus, probability, statistics, vectors, and trigonometry – all at the Higher Level.

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Course Code: 521153 | Prerequisite(s): "B" or better in IB Math Analysis and Approaches 1

This higher level math course builds on the skills learned in Math SL IB and covers the curriculum mandated by the IB Program for the Mathematics Higher Level exam. Topics include calculus, probability, statistics, vectors, and trigonometry – all at the Higher Level.

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Course Code: 521165 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Math SL IB/AP Calculus - Teacher approval

This non-calculus based course covers the curriculum mandated by the International Baccalaureate Program for the Mathematical Studies Standard Level exam. This one-year course reviews graphing, topics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course also explores topics in logic, set theory, financial mathematics, computation, and probability and statistics. Students submit a project for internal assessment in addition to preparing for the examination.

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Course Code: 521154 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB Diploma Candidate

Statistics CP is an activity centered course where students will develop their own understanding of the principles and practices of Statistics. Students will learn how use statistics and technology to make sense of data and to make intelligent decisions in the face of uncertainty. The course will have four broad themes: (1) exploring data, (2) planning a study -- deciding what and how to measure, (3) anticipating patterns in advance -- introducing probability and simulation, (4) statistical inference.

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Course Code: 521821 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Algebra 2CP or - “C” or better in Algebra 2 for 21st Century

This course prepares students to take the AP Statistics Examination. Major topics for the course include exploring data, modeling distributions of data, sampling, experimentation, probability, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.

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Course Code: 521815 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Algebra 2CP/H

This fall course is designed to provide a spirit of competition and cooperation, to teach students how to follow others, and to encourage teamwork. Students will participate in half-time activities, parades, and other school and community functions. Emphasis is placed on learning advanced dance and parade routine techniques. Physical fitness activities are included in the course. Cross credit: Visual/Performing Arts.

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Course Code: 581957 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Audition or teacher approval

A performing arts class which provides the students with four basic components: (1) aesthetic perception; (2) ability to express perceptions, feelings, images, thoughts through dance movement; (3) knowledge of dance heritage through the ages; and (4) the development of aesthetic values. Physical fitness activities are included in the course. Cross credit: Visual/Performing Arts.

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Course Code: 581952 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

This physical education course is for band and drill team members for the first semester of the school year. Training in competitive marching, working with a group, and learning to lead and follow others for parades, band reviews, half-time shows, and other school and community functions is stressed. Physical fitness activities are included in the course. Cross credit: Visual/Performing Arts.

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Course Code: 581956 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

This course provides instruction in the basic principles and applications of sports officiating. A range of topics including officiating objectives, conduct, communication skills, conflict management, fitness, legal rights and responsibilities, and career development will be discussed. This course focuses on the professional philosophy, and professional requirements for officiating sports for athletic contests. This course is designed to enable students to acquire knowledge of sport rules and regulations, to develop skills in officiating selected sports, maintain or improve health related fitness, help with their time management skills, and to build and enhance the students' leadership skills.

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Course Code: 581130 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Areas of instruction in 9th – 12th grade classes are basic movement skills, aquatic activities, gymnastics/tumbling, beginning individual sports, team sports, intermediate sports, combative, and physical fitness activities. (Physical education is a required course in the 9th and 10th grades and an elective in the 11th and 12th grades.)

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Course Code: 581065 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Areas of instruction in 9th – 12th grade classes are basic movement skills, aquatic activities, gymnastics/tumbling, beginning individual sports, team sports, intermediate sports, combatives, and physical fitness activities. (Physical education is a required course in the 9th and 10th grades and an elective in the 11th and 12th grades.)

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Course Code: 581070 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Unified Physical Education meets the districts requirements for Physical Education. The course will emphasize the development of movement skills and knowledge, self- image, personal growth, and social development in students with and without disabilities. The class, with guidance from Special Olympics, will work to develop leadership skills in ALL students and to empower ALL students in order to create an inclusive class and school-wide culture of inclusion. The state fitness test will also be included.

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Course Code: 581066 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Unified Physical Education meets the districts requirements for Physical Education. The course will emphasize the development of movement skills and knowledge, self- image, personal growth, and social development in students with and without disabilities. The class, with guidance from Special Olympics, will work to develop leadership skills in ALL students and to empower ALL students in order to create an inclusive class and school-wide culture of inclusion. The state fitness test will also be included.

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Course Code: 581071 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and information needed to begin a personalized exercise program and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in pre-and post-fitness assessments in which they measure and analyze their own levels of fitness. In this course, students research the benefits of physical activity, as well as the techniques, principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy, develop and maintain proper nutritional habits, and design a personal fitness program that will lead to or maintain an optimum level of physical fitness. Throughout this course students participate in a weekly fitness program involving elements of cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility training.

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Course Code: 581067 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to improve muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, posture, balance, and relaxation techniques. Students will gain a beginner understanding of yoga postures and benefits associated with yoga. This course will satisfy the high school physical education requirement for the aerobic activities component as well as individual and dual activities for the state of California. This course provides an exercise experience using a noncompetitive approach. The primary physical activities involve experiences in yoga, pilates and other whole-life fitness programming. Students will establish a set of personal fitness goals. One course goal is to harmonize the body and mind through a combination of physical movement, yoga and pilates postures, and breathing techniques. Students will develop a sense of body awareness. Students will deepen their understanding of anatomy and kinesiology through vocabulary and performance. In summary, the value of this course is to provide students with relevant and applicable content to help transition from the physical education instructional program to a healthy and physically active adulthood. Note: A State mandated physical performance test is administered in the ninth grade. There are 6 fitness standards tested that include Aerobic Capacity, Body Composition, Abdominal Strength, Trunk Extension Strength, Upper Body Strength, and Flexibility. In order for a student to pass the physical performance test, he/she must achieve 5 of the 6 fitness standards.

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Course Code: 581965 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Discover the wonders of the human body through the study of human anatomy (structure) and human physiology (function). Through extensive readings and class discussions, relationships between human structure and function will be developed. Laboratory activities and animal dissection will be used to help develop topics, while learning how your body works.

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Course Code: 601480 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP

This year long course will cover current practices in astronomy and space science including the technology used for the exploration of the planets and distant stars. Specific topics will include the formation and properties of the solar system, stars, galaxies, Newton’s and Kepler’s Laws, momentum and energy processes and transfer, as well as the engineering and technology that enables our exploration. Students will further consider the properties of our home planet such as Earth’s internal processes, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere and Magnetosphere through the lens of possible terraforming of Mars. Laboratory experience will include application of Newton’s Laws, Spectroscopy, rocket requirements and orbital motion through both hands-on and virtual labs, and computer-based investigations. Students will also conduct design and engineering projects that are inquiry-based to foster student skills in STEM fields.

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Course Code: 601404 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Biology CP/H, Algebra1 CP/H

This course is designed to be an introductory course in astronomy similar to a first year university astronomy course. The topics include the motions of planets as predicted by Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Kepler’s Laws, topics related to the moon such as eclipses, tides and seasons, light and how it is used to understand the age and life cycle of stars, the planets and how understanding of the planets aids in understanding the formation of the earth, the greenhouse effect, geology and the origins of the solar system, the sun’s life-cycle, the solar wind and its effect on the earth, an understanding of astronomical distances, relative sizes and distances, parallax, space-time, black holes, galaxies and the expanding universe. Emphasis will be placed on current observations from NASA spacecraft, observatories, and space telescopes. Student will also program simulations during lab time using Glowscript.

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Course Code: 601405 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Geometry

The major topics will include the following units of instruction: science methods, biochemistry, enzymes, cells, photosynthesis/respiration, ecology, genetics, DNA and protein synthesis, biotechnology, evolution, immune response, and comparative anatomy. Laboratory experience is emphasized with continued development of critical thinking skills and analysis of data collection.

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Course Code: 601513 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Earth Science

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and is a one-year course which will cover all topics in a traditional biology. The major topics will include the following units of instruction: science methods, biochemistry, enzymes, cells, photosynthesis/respiration, ecology, genetics, DNA and protein synthesis, biotechnology, evolution, immune response, and comparative anatomy. Laboratory experience is emphasized with continued development of critical thinking skills and analysis of data collection.

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Course Code: 604027 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Physical Science 8.1 Student IEP

Major topics include NGSS-aligned content focusing: Ecosystems and Interactions; Evolution; Inheritance of Traits; Structure, Function, and Growth; and Stability and Change. Student engagement in the practices of science - including asking questions, modeling, data analysis, computational thinking, construction of explanations and argument using evidence, and communicating information - are also developed and emphasized through laboratory and inquiry-based learning.

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Course Code: 601515 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): NPHS: Earth Science - CAS, CVHS, TOHS, WHS: None

This course helps students develop a deep understanding of key concepts of Biology aligned with the NGSS framework. Topics covered include: 1) Structure and Function, 2) Inheritance and Variation of Traits, 3) Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, 4) Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, and 5) Natural Selection and Evolution. Student engagement in the practices of science - including asking questions, modeling, data analysis, computational thinking, construction of explanations and argument using evidence, and communicating information - are also developed and emphasized through laboratory and inquiry-based learning and support students in developing useable knowledge that can be applied across the science disciplines. This course will prepare students for AP Biology & IB Biology (NPHS).

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Course Code: 601520 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in 8th Grade Honors Science or Petition

This course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. This course incorporates recent scientific thinking and emphasizes providing students with the opportunities for search and discovery as well as personal experience in the use of the scientific method. Students will further their content knowledge of Biology in preparation for IB Biology HL Year 2

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Course Code: 601535 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Chemistry H and Biology H

This International Baccalaureate Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of the general biology course usually taken during the first college year. Students will attain a depth of understanding of the living world at all levels from the micro to the macro using many different approaches and techniques. This course will help prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Exam and the Advanced Placement Exam.

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Course Code: 601530 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Chemistry/Biology IB HL 1

AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course which encompasses core scientific principles, theories, and processes that provide a broad way of thinking about living organisms and biological systems. The course is based on four Big Ideas: 1. The process of evolution explains the diversity and unity of life. 2. Biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow, to reproduce, and to maintain dynamic homeostasis. 3. Living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information essential to life processes. 4. Biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations and laboratory experiences that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices and encourage higher order thinking skills, formulation of hypotheses, and the generation of new ideas.

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Course Code: 601525 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Chemistry CP or higher • “B” or better in Biology CP or higher • 10th grade if prerequisite classes are met

Biotechnology uses biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of products that benefit human life including antibiotics, hormones, and food. In Biotechnology 1, students will gain proficiency with lab protocols and lab procedures, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the principles of modern biotechnology, particularly from a pharmaceutical perspective. Students will use both their biology and chemistry backgrounds throughout the course. Students will revisit previously studied topics including biochemistry, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, molarity and solution preparation at a greater level of depth. Students will then apply these concepts and skills in the Amgen Biotechnology Experience where they will grow bacteria, transform bacteria and perform column chromatography. At the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the following: • Standard Lab Operating Procedure: Notebooks, Equipment and Practices • DNA Science: Principles and Applications • Experimental Design and the Utility of Common echniques in Molecular Biology This course is articulated with Moorpark College for potential free college credit.

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Course Code: 601557 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Biology CP/H and Chemistry CP/H • “B” or better in Algebra 2 is also recommended

In this course students develop an extensive understanding of the natural world with a focus on natural adaptations that can be applied to current engineering endeavors. While studying the unique traits and processes performed by living organisms, students will make connections to the fields of chemistry, physics, and earth science. Within this course students will perform laboratory investigations that demonstrate components of the natural adaptations being studied as well as give students an opportunity to analyze laboratory data. The main content areas for this course are applying biomimicry to sustainable agriculture, energy capture and conservation, synthesis of material, information technology, and design. Students will continue to develop their skills of reading, writing, discussion, technology, and analysis through lab reports, essays, case studies, and research projects.

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Course Code: 601521 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra, Chemistry, Biology

This course studies chemical reactions and the factors that influence their behavior. The major topics will include atomic and molecular structure, bonding patterns, nuclear chemistry, conservation of matter and stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and redox reactions.

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Course Code: 601140 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP • “B” or better in Algebra 1

This course studies chemical reactions and the factors that influence their behavior. The major topics will include atomic and molecular structure, bonding patterns, nuclear chemistry, conservation of matter and stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and redox reactions. These areas will be studied to a greater depth than in the Chemistry CP course. Further, this course will also prepare students for AP Chemistry and IB Chemistry (NPHS).

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Course Code: 601150 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Biology H or petition • “B” or better in Algebra 1, concurrent enrollment in Geometry H or higher • Petitions – 9th grade if prerequisites are met

This Advanced Placement chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Students will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a competency in dealing with chemical problems. This course will help prepare students for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test.

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Course Code: 601160 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): "B” or better in Chemistry CP or higher • “B” or better in Biology CP or higher • “B” or better in Algebra 2 CP or higher

This course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. This is the first year of a two-year higher level (HL) course in chemistry. This course incorporates recent scientific thinking and emphasizes opportunities for research and discovery as well as personal experience in the use of the scientific method. Students will further their content knowledge of chemistry in preparation for IB Chemistry HL 2. Units of study will include measurement and data processing, stoichiometric relationships, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding and structure, energetics/thermochemistry, chemical kinetics and equilibrium. See current IB Chemistry Guide for further information.

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Course Code: 601162 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Chemistry/Biology IB HL 1 • Teacher approval

This course is designed to meet the curriculum requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. This is the second year of a two-year higher level (HL) course in chemistry. This course incorporates recent scientific thinking and emphasizes opportunities for research and discovery as well as personal experience in the use of the scientific method. Units of study will include acids and bases, redox processes, organic chemistry, measurement and data processing in the context of analytical chemistry and energy. The individual investigation, the internal assessment for this course, will also be conducted in this course. See current IB Chemistry Guide for further information.

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Course Code: 601161 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Chemistry/Biology IB HL 1 • Teacher approval

Life Science Essentials is designed to support students in their understanding of the three disciplinary core ideas in Life Science. This course is based on the NGSS Core Content Connectors. Life Science explores the topics: Structures and Processes; Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics; Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits; Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity. Students will begin to formulate answers to the questions: “How do the structures of organisms enable life’s functions?”, “How are the characteristics from one generation related to the previous generation?”, “How do organisms obtain and use energy they need to live and grow?, “How do organisms interact with the living and non-living environment to obtain matter and energy?” and “How can there be so many similarities among organisms yet so many different plants, animals, and microorganisms? Life Science E includes supports appropriate for English learners.

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Course Code: 600200 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

Physical Science Essentials is designed to support students in their understanding of the Physical Sciences. This course is based on the NGSS Core Content Connectors. Physical Science E explores the topics: Matter and Its Interactions; Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions; Energy; and Waves & Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer.

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Course Code: 600201 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is a laboratory class that will take an in-depth look at the natural world and its processes. Its curriculum is NGSS based so that more science and engineering practices are used, disciplinary core ideas are incorporated to promote essential ideas from all the major science disciplines, and cross cutting concepts are reinforced. This course will focus on the overarching NGSS performance expectations base on the four main topics which are Space Systems, History of the Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. The objective and purpose is to have students master a broad curriculum that gives them a comprehensive understanding of the universe, the natural world, and the how everything is connected. Inquiry based labs and activities are the cornerstone way that curriculum is introduced and taught in this course. Additional assignments and in class activities are also incorporated throughout the year, which reinforces the material taught.

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Course Code: 601635 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Biology CP or Higher

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and will cover all topics in a traditional laboratory class that will take an in-depth look at the natural world and its processes. Its curriculum is NGSS based so that more science and engineering practices are used, disciplinary core ideas are incorporated to promote essential ideas from all the major science disciplines, and cross cutting concepts are reinforced. This course will focus on the overarching NGSS performance expectations base on the four main topics which are Space Systems, History of the Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. The objective and purpose is to have students master a broad curriculum that gives them a comprehensive understanding of the universe, the natural world, and the how everything is connected. Inquiry based labs and activities are the cornerstone way that curriculum is introduced and taught in this course.

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Course Code: 601608 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Physical Science 8.1 - Student IEP

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for students with disabilities and will cover all topics in a traditional laboratory course student will take an in depth look into the natural world and its processes with an emphasis on environmental science.  This course explores the many ways in which geologic processes have controlled and modified the Earth's environment since Earth was formed and will continue to evolve as shown through computer modeling. Interrelationships between physical, biological, and chemical processes at Earth's surface are emphasized. Topics such as astronomy, geology, ecology, water, soil, air, atmosphere, population, climate change, land uses, mineral resource, energy resources, geochemical cycles, waste, and solutions, will be used to teach a curriculum that gives students a comprehensive understanding of the universe, the natural world, and the how everything is connected.

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Course Code: 604036 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1A.1 - required but can be taken concurrently • Biology.1 - recommended

This course is specifically designed to provide supports for English Language Learner students and will cover all topics in a traditional laboratory course student will take an in depth look into the natural world and its processes with an emphasis on environmental science.  This course explores the many ways in which geologic processes have controlled and modified the Earth's environment since Earth was formed and will continue to evolve as shown through computer modeling. Interrelationships between physical, biological, and chemical processes at Earth's surface are emphasized. Topics such as astronomy, geology, ecology, water, soil, air, atmosphere, population, climate change, land uses, mineral resource, energy resources, geochemical cycles, waste, and solutions, will be used to teach a curriculum that gives students a comprehensive understanding of the universe, the natural world, and the how everything is connected.

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Course Code: 601637 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1A.1 - required but can be taken concurrently - Biology.1 - recommended

In this laboratory course students will take an in depth look into the natural world and its processes with an emphasis on environmental science. This course explores the many ways in which geologic processes have controlled and modified the Earth's environment since Earth was formed and will continue to evolve as shown through computer modeling. Interrelationships between physical, biological, and chemical processes at Earth's surface are emphasized. Students will focus on the overarching NGSS performance expectations. This course will incorporate California’s Environmental Principles and Concepts through a broad curriculum that includes in-classroom and out-of-classroom education. Students who receive a “C” or better in this class at the end of the year are eligible to enroll in the ROP Environmental Field Studies Honors class the following year. (CTE Pathway: Environmental Resources – Energy, Environment, Utilities)

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Course Code: 601636 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Physical Science 8CP - required • Algebra 1 - required but can be taken concurrently • Biology - recommended

This course will introduce students to a variety of issues that emphasize the interrelationships between the environmental systems of the world and society. The intent is that students will gain enough background information to analyze causes and effects of issues as well as form their own opinions and ideas about the current state of our environment and the future. The instruction will focus on scientific concepts as well as the ethical and socio-political aspects of Environmental Systems and Societies. Students will be prepared to take either the IB ES & S SL exam or the AP Environmental Science exam.

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Course Code: 601552 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “A” or better in CP Biology or “B-” or better in Honors Biology • “B” or in Chemistry (any level)

With this course students will deepen their understanding of environmental issues, current research results and methods, community-based research, and the importance of environmental issues to Southern California, and to our global economy. Students will work online to develop their theoretic knowledge and then practice their skills in weekly real-life field study applications. Students will understand environmental principles and be able to apply them to social, economic, and ethical issues.

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Course Code: 601554 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Enviromental Earth Science CP

This course is designed to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Topics will include: Environmental Problems & Causes, Sustainability, Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Human Population & Impact, Climate, Saving Species & Saving Ecosystems (Aquatic & Terrestrial), Food Production & the Environment, Water Resources, NonRenewable & Renewable Energy, Environmental Hazards & Human Health, Air Pollution & Urbanization, Solid & Hazardous Waste, Economics, Politics, Worldviews, & Ethics. This course will involve many hands-on laboratory and inquiry activities, class discussions, and field trips. This course will help prepare students for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test.

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Course Code: 601550 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): TOHS (CTE Pathway Energy, Environment, Utilities) • 10th grade – concurrently enrolled in Chemistry CP/H or Petition Process • Grades 11-12 – Chemistry CP/H or Biology CP/H or Environmental Earth Science CP WHS (Career Pathway) • Grade 10 – Concurrently enrolled in Chemistry H and Geometry H or above • Grades 11-12 – Chemistry CP/H or Biology CP/H

This program is designed to develop skills in the following areas: plant characteristics and identification, plant environmental adaptation and cultivation, pest and disease prevention and/or control, plant propagation and soil maintenance. This course will also increase the student's awareness of career opportunities.

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Course Code: 601240 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Biology

This is an introductory course that will examine basic techniques and scientific principles used by forensics scientists to solve matters of law. Forensic principles will be introduced, and students will participate in scientific inquiry to examine topics such as: crime scene investigation, trace evidence, blood and DNA evidence, tool marking, toxicology, serology, fire investigation, decomposition, microscope use, and various career path. Furthermore, the development of problem solving, and critical thinking will be stressed as these are tools used in analysis of crime scenes and pertain directly to forensic analysis. The course will culminate in a mock crime scene that allows students to apply the principles learned throughout the year to draw conclusions based on evidence. This course will require laboratory and inquiry activities, writing of reports, researching case scenarios and multiple projects.

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Course Code: 601045 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP/H and • “C” or better in Chemistry CP/H or Earth Science and • “C” or better in Algebra 1

"Forensic science is the application of science to the law. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and present evidence in court in order to find the truth in criminal and civil cases. For each type of forensic evidence, students will use specific tools, techniques, and methods to analyze and interpret the collected evidence. Students will read scientific articles and case studies to explore multiple crime solving strategies through various scenarios and they will conduct experiments and use their data to support or refute a claim while becoming familiar with the types of forensic evidence used in court as well as the correct language for testifying in court.

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Course Code: 601046 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Biology CP/H and either Chemistry CP/H OR Earth Science CP; Algebra I CP/H

The Geographic Information Systems Science course introduces students to the fundamental concepts underlying computerized geographic information systems (GIS) and uses GIS as a tool for understanding environmental science. It combines an overview of the general principles of GIS with the analytical treatment of geospatial information. Students will learn how scientists draw conclusions and make informed decisions through the analysis of multiple layers of geo-referenced data. Students will also collect, plot and analyze their own data in a variety of scientific inquiries. The laboratory component of the course not only includes traditional scientific laboratory studies, but it also encompasses field studies and introduces students to a variety of GIS software: such as ArcGIS and My World. While this course integrates various fields of science, mathematics and social science, investigations will be focused around the environmental sciences.

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Course Code: 601540 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in D.A.T.A. • Biology CP or H • Chemistry CP or H

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to study marine and coastal environments. During the year, students will become familiar with the various interactions between the abiotic and biotic factors in an ocean ecosystem. Study topics include an introduction to Marine Biology and related fields of science, ocean geology, geography/ navigation, water chemistry, the basics of life in the ocean, marine ecology, and indepth studies of each subdivision of the ocean: pelagic, neritic, and benthic zones. Each of these subdivisions includes the more familiar habitats like the open ocean, continental shelf, polar seas, coral reefs, rocky/sandy intertidal areas, estuaries, and deep ocean. Lastly, the course includes an in-depth study of human impacts on the ocean systems including resources from the sea, change and destruction of habitat, pollution, threatened and endangered species, and how to resolve some of these problems.

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Course Code: 601042 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP/H

This course is designed as a survey course, covering mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, light, sound, electricity and magnetism. This is an algebra/trigonometry-based physics class and is a good preparatory class for students to complete the SAT II in Physics.

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Course Code: 601420 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 or higher, Chemistry CP/H is strongly recommended

Advanced Placement Physics 1 is an algebra-based course in mechanical physics. This year-long AP course is equivalent to a one semester university-level physics course and is designed to prepare students for the AP Physics 1 exam given in May. The course emphasizes concepts and skills and use of formulas needed to solve problems. Students completing this course should have a strong conceptual understanding of physics and welldeveloped skills in performing and analyzing laboratory experiments. Students also should be able to apply their understanding to solve essentially new problems. This course covers Classical Mechanics, electrostatics, circuits with resistors and mechanical waves including sound.

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Course Code: 601428 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Algebra 2H or higher with a “B” or better

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills.

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Course Code: 601429 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): One year of Physics AP or CP

Advanced Placement Physics C is a national calculus-based course in physics. This course is equivalent to the pre-engineering introductory physics course for the university student and is designed to prepare students for the AP Physics C Mechanics exam given in May. This course will be covered in two semesters. The emphasis in the course is on the understanding of the concepts and skills and use of formulas needed to solve problems. Students completing this course should have a strong conceptual understanding of physics and will-developed skills in performing and analyzing laboratory experiments. They should also be able to apply their understanding to approach in order to solve problems that are essentially new. This course does not cover electricity and magnetism.

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Course Code: 601432 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Algebra 2CP/H • Concurrently enrolled in Math Analysis or Calculus • Physics CP – teacher approved

This course is designed to integrate two major themes - the relationship between structure and function, and homeostasis. It is essential that the course assist the students in acquiring and developing higher cognitive skills in relationship to their ability to solve practical, real-life anatomy and physiology problems. Special emphasis will be given to the biochemical/physiological processes of the systems, organs, and tissues of the body. In-depth laboratory assignments to develop critical thinking skills will be experienced.

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Course Code: 601490 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “B” or better in Biology CP/H • Recommended Chemistry CP/H

Public Health Solutions Honors is a one-year science (“d”) elective in which students use college-level digital material, industry publications, epidemiologic research, and historic case studies that will challenge them to develop an understanding of public health and will allow them to become effective researchers and advocates for public health in their community. The course includes six broad units that begin with a unit defining public health and its current role in society. The course looks at the role of government in environmental safety including clean air, clean water, hazardous waste, and food and drug safety. The final unit focuses on solutions and challenges to public health concerns including the role of medical care, emergency preparedness, the aging population, and legal and ethical issues that result from advancing technology. This final unit also looks at careers in public health and post-secondary studies related to these careers.

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Course Code: 601335 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Honors Physiology, CP Anatomy and Physiology

Sports medicine is the field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The study of sports medicine involves applying medical and scientific principles to sports, exercise, and the ability of the body to perform physically. This course will acknowledge student interest in medical and sports related fields of study and offer them a head start in all aspects involved in the sports medicine field including but not limited to: injury prevention, recognition, and care; injury evaluation, career opportunities, anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, sports nutrition, fitness instruction, and strength and conditioning.

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Course Code: 601330 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in Biology CP/H or department approval

The purpose of this course is to intorduce students to the science of zoology. Students will become aware of the world of animals and their interrelationships, develop an understanding of the significance of the diversity of life and the balance of nature, and examine the physiological and morphological characteristics of animals that allow them to survive in their environment. The basic principles of the curriculum focus on the unity and diversity of animal life and the manner in which structure and function complement each other. With a strong emphasis on comparative anatomy, students will observe living specimens and participate in dissection of preserved organisms, as well as a variety of other labs that will help reinforce the principles of the scientific method.

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Course Code: 601044 | Prerequisite(s): Biology (Required) - Chemistry (Recommended) - Algebra 1 CP (Required)

This course is a study of history of man through his art and explores the role and influence of the visual arts in culture and the human history.

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Course Code: 201085 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students explore the role and influence of the visual arts in culture and human history. Students also investigate major themes in historical and contemporary periods and styles of the visual arts throughout the world dealing chiefly with Occidental (Western Art) from ancient civilization to the present time.

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Course Code: 201090 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is an overview of music and its elements, including music theory, music history and music literature. Basic music theory, including notation, harmony and musical instruments/voice will be covered. World music history and its accompanying literature will be covered from the medieval era through the 20th century, including jazz and popular music. Emphasis will be placed on listening and studying selected compositions. At least one field trip to attend a live performance will be arranged.

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Course Code: 261332 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course focuses on the appreciation, enjoyment and evaluation of architecture from antiquity to present. Instruction will target Visual Arts Standards of Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical Cultural Context, Aesthetic Valuing, and Connective Relations and Applications. Students will study the history of Architecture, elements of art and design, planning and design process, and aesthetic evaluation of architecture in differing cultures. Students deal with aspects of designing enclosed spaces with attention given to the elements of design, function, structure, and materials. Cross Credit: Career Technical Education

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Course Code: 381450 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This class is designed to introduce the general student population to the historical and cultural background of the visual arts. This is accomplished by exploring individual art expression in drawing, painting, sculpture, lettering and design, portraiture, collage and printmaking. Materials cost for projects that students keep.

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Course Code: 201100 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course offers exploratory experience in ceramic design. Various methods of hand building techniques, wheel throwing, and basic glazing techniques will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to apply the elements of visual arts to the creation of ceramic objects. Students will study the history of ceramics and will learn about careers in Visual Arts. Students will create a portfolio of work for evaluation. Materials cost for projects that students keep.

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Course Code: 201200 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Photography is a course that will provide students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in the art of Photography including Digital media. This course will familiarize the student with basic and advanced photographic techniques, equipment, materials and processes, including computer applications with the use of Photoshop. Students will also develop their creative ability, aesthetic eye, and critical analysis of photographic works.

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Course Code: 201430 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Digital Photography is a creative art and technology course that will provide students with an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in the art of photography and technology of digital photography. This course will familiarize the student with basic and advanced digital photographic equipment, materials, and processes, including the use of computer hardware and software programs. Students will develop their creative ability, aesthetic eye, and critical assessment of photographic works. The influence of photography on our culture and arts will be discovered.

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Course Code: 201425 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

In this second course in a three-course dual VPA/CTE pathway, students continue to learn and understand the artistic qualities of the photographic medium while acquiring the techniques for utilizing photography for expressive purposes. Instruction includes studio and field techniques to address the various forms of commercial photography to include photojournalism, fashion, portrait and event, scientific, nature, wildlife, architectural, food, editorial, and sports photography. In producing their own works and by studying the photography of others, as well as through learning visual language and the psychology of marketing, students develop a base for making informed aesthetic and conceptual judgments. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and workplace safety, as well as technology and employment literacy. Students will continue to develop their skills in post-production of images through using industry standard software.

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Course Code: 201435 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Photo 1/2

This course curriculum is mandated by the International Baccalaureate Program and covers both the studio and the research component. This is an in-depth study of the visual arts where students produce a college quality portfolio and develop aesthetic discrimination of applied art inclusive of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.

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Course Code: 201062 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma candidate or permission of IB coordinator

This course curriculum is mandated by the International Baccalaureate Program and covers both the studio and the research component. This is an in-depth study of the visual arts where students produce a college quality portfolio and develop aesthetic discrimination of applied art inclusive of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.

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Course Code: 201065 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma candidate or permission of IB coordinator

This course introduces students to “Printmaking”. This term extends from linoblock and collagraph to layout techniques, materials, and tools. Students will be guided through a structural program which includes historical, cultural, and conceptual aspects of printmaking. Basic Elements of Art and Principles of Design will be stressed within carved and printed compositions. A variety of Printmaking techniques will be utilized. Students have the opportunity to practice art fundamentals while learning technical skills in Printmaking. In order to succeed in this course, students must meet the required criteria given for all assignments, be prepared to question and critique their own work as well as the work of fellow artists and accomplished artists.

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Course Code: 201050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This is a one-year overview painting course designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn about and use a variety of traditional painting techniques including watercolor and acrylic mediums. This course introduces students to the historical and cultural background of painting as a visual communication medium. Students analyze and evaluate the work of traditional and historical artists relative to artistic elements and principles, as well as to the historical context. Students will also research careers of professional visual artist in the 21st century.

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Course Code: 201410 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to teach students with a background in art, how to draw and discover the nature of artistic expression. Emphasis is placed on black and white media, including pencil, pen and ink, charcoal and conte crayon. These media will be used to create figure, portrait, still life and landscape drawings. Additional emphasis will include the basic elements and principles of art and design allowing the student to critically evaluate drawings made by self, peers, or professionals. Students will research drawings from various cultural periods. Materials cost for materials that students keep.

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Course Code: 201400 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

The AP Studio Art students work toward developing a complete portfolio of 15 pieces in their Concentration and 5 Quality pieces. This portfolio may meet requirements for a college-level class. The students will be creatively involved in a sustained investigation of all three parts of the portfolio – Quality, Concentration. The AP Studio Art poster, AP Central at collegeboard.com, and the AP Studio Art Teacher’s guide will be a guiding influence throughout the year. Students will be expected to develop mastering concept, composition, and execution of ideas.

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Course Code: 201061 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

The principles of design (unity, variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, figure/ground relationships), as well as the elements of design (line, shape, color, value, texture, space), will be studied and incorporated into individual works. The AP Studio Art 2-D students work toward developing a complete portfolio of 15 pieces in their Concentration and 5 Quality pieces. This portfolio may meet requirements for a college-level class. This knowledge and history will help students to make creative choices about how to organize the elements on a photographic plane in order to communicate concepts, visions, and personal expression.

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Course Code: 201060 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

This course is intended to address sculptural issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about using the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. In this course students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of design principles as they relate to the integration of depth and space, volume and surface. The principles of design (unity/variety, balance, emphasis, contrast, rhythm, repetition, proportion/scale, and occupied/unoccupied space) can be articulated through the visual elements (mass, volume, color/light, form, plane, line, texture). For this course, students are asked to demonstrate mastery of 3-D design through any three-dimensional approach, including, but not limited to, figurative or nonfigurative sculpture, architectural models, metal work, ceramics, glass work, installation, assemblage and 3-D fabric/fiber arts.

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Course Code: 201059 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Ceramics 1-2

This is a comprehensive program that introduces students to the field of graphic design and visual communication. Through theory and comprehensive training assignments, this course will emphasize the art elements of: line, shape, color, space, color value, and texture. The course will also cover basic principles of design; rhythm, balance, repetition, proportion, and variety.

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Course Code: 201270 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Through a relevant context of Arts, Media and Entertainment, Web Design explores historical and rapidly changing trends in the field of design for the web. Student will learn first-hand how websites are designed and created and explore what makes a good user experience. Through multiple design projects, students develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, artistic perception and self-reflection. Students will learn diverse elements of design to enhance their own artistic vision and style. Design critiques and presentations will provide opportunities for students to become and grow as design artists. All experiences will be project-based and focus on developing perception and the elements of art and design through modern applications and web design.

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Course Code: 201272 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to conceptualizing, designing, and creating playable interactive digital gaming. Students will learn foundational art skills in illustration and graphic design in order to create characters and environments that communicate an effective visual narrative. Students will learn to use industry-standard software to create playable video games that demonstrate an understanding of the technical tools and the mechanics of game design. Throughout the course, students will work individually and as members of a team to create assets that fit within the larger scope of multifaceted, complex video game development projects. They will take steps in developing a personal style and an understanding of their own voice and role in game design. They will also build competency in industry-standard software that will allow them to create effective game assets.

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Course Code: 761894 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students practice skills previously acquired. The bulk of the construction work is accomplished with aid of the various woodworking machines. Materials cost for projects that students keep. This course will meet the fine arts requirement for graduation. Cross credit: Career Tech Ed.

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Course Code: 491250 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Wood 1 • Wood 1 Advanced (NPHS only)

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in music, or IB Music, provides a meaningful course of study to both students with or without professional aspirations in music. For students who wish to further study in music at the university level or in music career pathway, this course provides the opportunity to build on prior experience in music while encouraging a broad approach to the subject and developing new skills, techniques and ideas. For students who may want to pursue other careers, it could also offer a unique classroom opportunity to engage in the world of music as lifelong participants while earning academic credit in music. All students in this course will gain the opportunity of developing their knowledge and potential as musicians, both personally and collaboratively. There is no prerequisite and students of the course are not required to take the IB Music exam, though the curriculum will prepare students to do so. While prior music experience is not mandatory at Standard Level (SL), it is recommended. At Higher Level (HL), it is very strongly recommended

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Course Code: 261335 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Music Fundamentals and Theory CP is a course for the beginning music student or anyone interested in how music is created and written. It includes complete training in the fundamentals of music and an introduction to harmony and composition. Students learn the elements of music, create simple musical compositions based on those elements, and critique their aesthetic qualities. Regular textbook assignments and essay writing is expected.

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Course Code: 261325 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Marching band members will receive basic and advanced marching and maneuvering practice in conjunction with instrumental music instruction prior to the opening of school.

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Course Code: 261450 | Summer | Prerequisite(s): Band member

This class is intended to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge required for student to participate in one of our instrumental performing ensembles (band). Through this class students will learn to read and write music notation, understand all of the instrument families and the foundational principles of how those instruments make sound. Students will primarily focus on using those skills to perform written music on a band instrument of their choice. At the end of the class, students will have the necessary foundation to continue with their study of performing arts in high school or beyond.

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Course Code: 261050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Concert Band is an intermediate level instrumental music ensemble that requires students to perform on their instruments with a high degree of skill. Literature studied is of advanced high school level. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles (classical and contemporary) and will explore the role of music in history and culture. Students will analyze, review, and discuss the various composers and styles of music. The students will perform as an ensemble in public concerts, music festivals, and solo and ensemble festivals. Finally, the students will develop confidence, poise and self-assurance for career and personal growth.

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Course Code: 261160 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Concert Band is an intermediate level instrumental music ensemble that requires students to perform on their instruments with a high degree of skill. Literature studied is of advanced high school level. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles (classical and contemporary) and will explore the role of music in history and culture. Students will analyze, review, and discuss the various composers and styles of music. The students will perform as an ensemble in public concerts, music festivals, and solo and ensemble festivals. Finally, the students will develop confidence, poise and self-assurance for career and personal growth.

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Course Code: 261162 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Concert Band is an intermediate level instrumental music ensemble that requires students to perform on their instruments with a high degree of skill. Literature studied is of advanced high school level. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles (classical and contemporary) and will explore the role of music in history and culture. Students will analyze, review, and discuss the various composers and styles of music. The students will perform as an ensemble in public concerts, music festivals, and solo and ensemble festivals. Finally, the students will develop confidence, poise and self-assurance for career and personal growth.

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Course Code: 261161 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This class is intended to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required for student to perform music on the guitar. Through this class students will learn to read and write music notation, learn about the construction and operation of guitars, as well as basic care and maintenance. Students will primarily focus on using those skills to perform written music and, by the end of the class, students will have the necessary foundation to play their favorite songs, perform with other musicians, and continue their study in high school or beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about Songwriting and career opportunities in the modern Music Industry.

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Course Code: 261022 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This class is intended to provide students with the advanced skills and knowledge required for students to perform music on the guitar. Through this class students will learn to read and write standard music notation, tablature, chord charts and lead sheets. Students will primarily focus on using those skills to perform written music and, by the end of the class, students will have the necessary foundation to access music written for guitar solos and ensembles, perform with other musicians, and continue their study in high school or beyond. Students will be given an opportunity to master classical, rock, country, and jazz styles. They will also learn and perform the chord and scale structures required for these styles. Students will have the opportunity to compose their own songs and explore careers and opportunities in the modern music industry. Finally, students will become music literate and use music reading skills to perform with other musicians.

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Course Code: 261023 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This class is intended to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge required for student to participate in one of our instrumental performing ensembles (orchestra). Through this class students will learn to read and write music notation, understand all of the instrument families and the foundational principles of how those instruments make sound. Students will primarily focus on using those skills to perform written music on a string instrument of their choice. At the end of the class, students will have the necessary foundation to continue with their study of performing arts in high school or beyond.

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Course Code: 261051 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Building on the basic orchestral instruction provided in Orchestra CP, Concert Orchestra offers continued instruction in string instrument techniques, ensemble performance and musicianship. Students must have the ability to perform grade 4 music, demonstrated by audition or by the consent of the instructor. Concert Orchestra members will perform a variety of musical styles from multiple cultures for each other and for the community, in the full group and in small ensembles. Students will read, notate and compose music, and will study, analyze and compare the elements of music in different time periods. The evolution of musical styles and genres throughout history will be studied, as well as differences in music and instrumentation across various cultures.

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Course Code: 261173 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): String orchestra or equivalent; students accepted through audition process or with instructor approval

Building on the basic orchestral instruction provided in Orchestra CP, Concert Orchestra offers continued instruction in string instrument techniques, ensemble performance and musicianship. Students must have the ability to perform grade 4 music, demonstrated by audition or by the consent of the instructor. Concert Orchestra members will perform a variety of musical styles from multiple cultures for each other and for the community, in the full group and in small ensembles. Students will read, notate and compose music, and will study, analyze and compare the elements of music in different time periods. The evolution of musical styles and genres throughout history will be studied, as well as differences in music and instrumentation across various cultures.

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Course Code: 261174 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): String orchestra or equivalent; students accepted through audition process or with instructor approval

Chamber Orchestra is a one-year course designed for upper grade students demonstrating advanced technical proficiency on a string instrument. Students will analyze, rehearse and perform grade 4-6 music, including masterworks by major classical composers in original form (scale: 1-6). Course content includes critique, sightreading, and study of music history, theory and the role of music in various cultures and in our current society. Daily home practice of performance literature is expected. Emphasis is placed on advanced study and potential career development. Course includes written and oral projects, solo, small ensemble and full ensemble performance, and a comprehensive, written final exam.

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Course Code: 261178 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2 years orchestra class and/or consent of instructor; students must demonstrate ability to perform grade 5 music through audition

An ensemble music performance class that provides the intermediate step in continued instruction on string instruments and musicianship. The student should have the ability to perform music as determined by audition or consent of teacher. Students will read, notate and compose music, and analyze and describe the elements of music. Historical aspects of music will be addressed, and various genres will be compared. Students will learn about careers in music.

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Course Code: 261170 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

An ensemble music performance class that provides the intermediate step in continued instruction on string instruments and musicianship. The student should have the ability to perform music as determined by audition or consent of teacher. Students will read, notate and compose music, and analyze and describe the elements of music. Historical aspects of music will be addressed, and various genres will be compared. Students will learn about careers in music.

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Course Code: 261171 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

This class consists of those students who have achieved a higher proficiency in playing a band instrument.

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Course Code: 261440 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

This class consists of those students who have achieved a higher proficiency in playing a band instrument

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Course Code: 261441 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

Wind Ensemble is a one-year course designed for 11th & 12th grade students playing a band instrument at an advanced level. Students will analyze, rehearse and perform 5-6 level music (scale 1:6). Course content will include critique and sight-reading. Daily home practice and preparation of performance literature is expected. Emphasis will be placed on advanced study and potential career development. Course includes written/oral projects and a comprehensive, written final exam

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Course Code: 261445 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Audition • Superior level of proficiency on a band instrument • Must register for marching band PE

Jazz Ensemble is designed for the instrumental music student to become more aware of the American music art form known as jazz. This course gives the student an opportunity to explore the elements that make up this style of music (improvisation, articulation, concepts, ensemble playing and rhythmic interpretation). Students will create, perform and participate at various public concerts and jazz festivals. Students will be exposed to and have the ability to perform various styles of Jazz: swing, be-bop, rock shuffle, Latin, straight ahead, ballad, and ethnic. The students will analyze, review, and discuss the various styles of jazz and their historical roots. Students will write concert reviews and be given jazz theory and analysis assignments. Students will write papers on historical figures and their contributions to jazz music, evaluating the aesthetic elements of their work. Finally, the student will develop confidence, poise and self -assurance for career and personal growth. They will research typical careers for jazz performers

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Course Code: 261060 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Ability to play an instrument used in a standard Jazz Ensemble (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and percussion)

The Studio Band (H) class is a high-level performance-oriented class in which students are challenged, through a wide variety of advanced jazz repertoire, to display college level performance skills in a number of different stylistic genres. The class places a large emphasis on improvisation and transcriptions, with the ability to alter the style of improvisation based on the genre of music being studied. Participating students must enter the class with advanced skills on woodwind, brass, or rhythm section instruments. Students will practice and perform in large jazz ensembles and smaller combos. These groups will perform at festivals, high school concerts and the course will culminate with the students recording an album of eight to ten tracks in a recording studio by a professional recording engineer.

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Course Code: 261061 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Audition

This class is composed of boys and/or girls who have a desire to sing. Music for mixed voices will be performed. Tryouts may be required. Music reading and how to use the voice will be taught.

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Course Code: 261120 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Concert choir is a large mixed group for the intermediate or advanced choral musician. It includes an advanced level of technical training, historical study, and the development of artistic expression. Research, rehearsal, and performance practice are all required activities.

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Course Code: 261180 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval or audition

Vocal ensemble is a course for the advanced choral musician. It includes an advanced level of technical training, historical study, and the development of artistic expression. Research, rehearsal, and performance practice are all required activities.

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Course Code: 261420 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Chorus or audition

Vocal Ensemble Honors is a one-year course designed for upper grade students demonstrating advanced technical proficiency in choral/vocal performance. Students will analyze, rehearse and perform grade 4-9 music, including masterworks by major classical composers in original form (scale: 1-6). Course content includes critique, sight-reading, and study of music history, theory and the role of music in various cultures and in our current society. Daily home practice of performance literature is expected. Emphasis is placed on advanced study and potential career development. Course includes written and oral projects, solo, small ensemble and full ensemble performances. Auditions for professional honor choir, solo vocal competitions, and a written final exam are required.

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Course Code: 261425 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2 years concert choir and/or consent of instructor. Students must demonstrate ability to perform grade 9 music through audition

This fall course is designed to provide a spirit of competition and cooperation, to teach students how to follow others, and to encourage teamwork. Students will participate in half-time activities, parades, and other school and community functions. Emphasis is placed on learning advanced dance and parade routine techniques. Physical fitness activities are included in the course. Cross credit: Physical Education.

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Course Code: 581957 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Audition or teacher approval

A performing arts class which provides the students with four basic components: (1) aesthetic perception; (2) ability to express perceptions, feelings, images, thoughts through dance movement; (3) knowledge of dance heritage through the ages; and (4) the development of aesthetic values. Physical fitness activities are included in the course. Cross credit: Physical Education.

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Course Code: 581951 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval

A performing arts class which provides the students with four basic components: (1) aesthetic perception; (2) ability to express perceptions, feelings, images, thoughts through dance movement; (3) knowledge of dance The study of dance as physical, non-verbal expression, and as social and historical texts reflecting the cultures from which they emerge, including current changes in those cultures. Per formative, creative, and analytic skills are mutually developed and valued. Course culminates in IB exam.

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Course Code: 231090 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma candidate or permission of IB coordinator

This course combines all of the arts. The student will learn how to write and implement budgets, create designs, decorate creatively, use colors effectively in a lighting plot, and work cooperatively with a crew and with a directorial staff. The basics of how to successfully and safely run a theatrical facility will be covered. The course includes, but is not limited to learning how to: work scenery rigging, design, hang and focus a lighting plot (including appropriate use of catwalk space), design, construct and paint pieces for productions, program and run lighting and sound boards, and work with a group of people to complete a project.

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Course Code: 231085 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval @ WHS Gr 10-12 and Theater 1

This course presents a basic understanding of contemporary theatre and its historical roots. Students will engage in physical warm-ups and activities, scene study, monologue work, technical theatre, improvisation, auditioning, and journaling. Instruction is given in theatre history and dramatic literature from the ancient Greek to present. Students will have the opportunity to view extracurricular theatrical productions and design, produce, or perform scenes or plays from a variety of theatrical periods and styles, including Shakespearean and contemporary realism. Students will also have a chance to employ the tools, techniques, and leadership skills of theatre through film/video, and electronic media, as well as, problem solve by making choices in artistic and technical fields of the play or a production of a theatrical work. Regular reading, written evaluations, and critiques will be required.

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Course Code: 231040 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

A review of theatre history and its relation to students’ acting performances of period and modern plays; this course exposes student actors to directing, play writing, makeup, set and costume design, production, advertising and promotion in major school productions and independent projects. Students should be able to determine how an actor’s interpretation of a play derived meaning from a culture and a time period or how an actor uses drama to convey meaning in his or her performances.

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Course Code: 231050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Theatre 1 or audition

This course is designed to teach, incorporate, and apply all aspects of theatre production. The course will help support student learning by providing accountability and consistency for the students who are already highly involved in the dramatic arts program.

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Course Code: 231065 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Theatre 1 • Current enrollment in Theatre 2 and teacher approval based on audition process

This course is designed to teach, incorporate, and apply all aspects of theatre production. The course will help support student learning by providing accountability and consistency for the students who are already highly involved in the dramatic arts program.

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Course Code: 231070 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Theatre 1 • Current enrollment in Theatre 2 and teacher approval based on audition process

This course will help students understand the nature of theatre; to understand it by making it as well as by studying it; to understand it not only with their minds, but with their senses, their bodies, and their emotions; to understand the forms it takes in cultures other than their own. Through this understanding, students will have the opportunity to better understand themselves, their society, and their world. This course will help prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate exam.

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Course Code: 231060 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to the language of the Deaf and hard of hearing, focusing on semantics (vocabulary), syntax (sentence/language structure), receptive and expressive language, Deaf culture, and applications and uses of the language.

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Course Code: 291010 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed for the student to further develop proficiency in ASL usage. Students will advance their knowledge of the language through further study in vocabulary, sentence structure and usage, and will deepen their understanding of Deaf culture. They will place particular emphasis on conversational use of ASL, as well as practical applications of signing through required interpretation and presentation projects.

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Course Code: 291015 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in American Sign Language 1

Students will receive additional training in the literature, conversation, and culture of people who speak the target language, with a continued study of language skills.

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Course Code: 291018 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in American Sign Language 2

In American Sign Language 3 Honors, students will continue developing their skills in all three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and conversational) in culturally authentic contexts. Students will continue to reflect on the differences between American Sign Language and English to further develop their language abilities. Students will also analyze, discuss, compare, and reflect on the products, practices, and perspectives of the American Deaf Community and global Deaf Communities.

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Course Code: 291019 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in American Sign Language 2

Chinese 1 adopts a communicative approach to second language acquisition. The course will engage the students in creative, lively conversations and activities. In addition to the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the student will learn to appreciate chines culture.

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Course Code: 291520 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

This course continues to build the language skills of Chinese 1. All four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) will be emphasized and learned in communicative contexts. Daily life topics such as health, school and hobbies/ leisure activities will be the focus. Students are expected to actively participate in class activities, reading and writing practices. Historical and Cultural Enrichment is through audio, visual and online resources.

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Course Code: 291530 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

This course continues to build the language skills of Chinese 2. All four language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing, will be emphasized, and learned in communicative contexts. Daily life topics such as health, school and hobbies/ leisure activities will be the focus. Students will receive additional training in the literature, conversation, and culture of people who speak the target language, with a continued study of language skills.

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Course Code: 291540 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3 with a “B” or better for 2nd semester

In Chinese 3 Honors, students continue to develop their interpersonal, presentational and interpretive communications skills on daily topics with student-centered activities. They will also deepen their understanding of the diverse Chinese cultures, and explore connections between the target language and their own. It is a preparation course for AP/IB Chinese. Longer and more authentic texts and dialogues are introduced in topics related to high school student lives and their perspectives. Texts, supplementary readings, audio/ video materials, and online resources are used to provide a rich and complete learning experience. There will also be pamphlets about a Chinese city with information about its geographical locations, climate, traditions and food. The course will examine Chinese culture within an international context, helping students broaden their worldview by comparing Chinese cultural products, practices and perspectives with those of their own country.

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Course Code: 291541 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Chinese 1 CP with a “C” or better for 2nd semester, Chinese 2 CP

The course aims at equipping students both linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in Chinese within and beyond the school setting. Taught mainly in Chinese. The students are expected to respond in Chinese. Supplementary materials: newspapers, storybooks and video clips will develop the further understanding of the Chinese culture and society.

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Course Code: 291560 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Chinese 3 with a “B or better for 2nd semester

Students will hone their abilities communicating in Chinese with activities integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students will improve their understanding of the Chinese-speaking world through the study of a myriad of topics including: a philosophic look at life and death, the environment, social issues, popular culture, politics, trends in cuisine and entertainment, and a study of Chinese cinema. Students will develop international-mindedness by reading literary selections from a variety of genres, watching videos on a variety of historical periods, and reporting on current news and events acquired from authentic news sources. Students will make connections to Theory of Knowledge with a study of how language used to describe the past can alter history through an analysis of several historical texts and analysis of what is lost in translation between languages. Students will think about whether each language offers a different framework of reality.

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Course Code: 291570 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): A “B” in Chinese 3 or passing grades on both an objective entrance exam

French 1 is a communication-centered course where students will develop cognitive and linguistic abilities in the target language. Students will understand the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the French language and will establish a strong foundation upon which future French language acquisition will build. Students will broaden their knowledge of French-speaking cultures and how those cultures vary. The course will have four broad themes: (1) content, (2) structure, (3) culture and (4) communication. Technology will be utilized to facilitate a more profound use of the language. The ultimate goal of learning to communicate in the target language will be the ability to function in an increasingly diverse community and an increasingly demanding world market. Students will receive additional training in the language skills and further exposure to the culture of the people who speak the target language.

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Course Code: 291020 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

French 2 is a communication-centered course where students will develop cognitive and linguistic abilities in the target language. Students will understand the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the French language and will establish a strong foundation upon which future French language acquisition will build. Students will broaden their knowledge of French-speaking cultures and how those cultures vary. The course will have four broad themes: (1) content, (2) structure, (3) culture and (4) communication. Technology will be utilized to facilitate a more profound use of the language.

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Course Code: 291030 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): French 1 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

Students will receive additional training in the literature, conversation, and culture of people who speak the target language, with a continued study of language skills.

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Course Code: 291040 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): French 2 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

The course continues to focus on building speaking, listening, reading and writing proficiency on daily topics with student-centered activities. It is a preparation course for AP/IB French. Students enlarge their inventory of words and phrases while also developing a deeper understanding of the French language and French culture. Longer and more authentic texts and dialogues are introduced in topics related to high school student lives and their perspectives. Texts, supplementary readings, audio/ video materials, and online sources are used to provide a rich and complete learning experience. The course will also examine French culture within an international context, helping students broaden their worldview by comparing French cultural products, practices and perspectives with those of their own country.

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Course Code: 291041 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): French 1, French 2 with a “C” or better

Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structures will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills. The course will prepare IB candidates for the higher or subsidiary level of IB assessment exams. Students could also opt to take AP exams at the conclusion of this course.

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Course Code: 291055 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma or language certificate candidate

Students will develop a high degree of proficiency in comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies and cultural awareness structured around the six broad themes of Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. Students will hone proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing within a cultural frame of reference that reflects the richness of the French language and Frenchspeaking cultures. Students will prepare to take the AP French Language and Culture exam.

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Course Code: 291050 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): French 3 or 4 CP with “B” or better for 2nd semester

Students will receive training in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and grammar. The writing systems of hiragana and katakana will be taught. The course will introduce Japanese culture.

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Course Code: 291420 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Students will receive additional training in the language skills and begin reading and writing kanji. There is further exposure to Japanese culture.

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Course Code: 291430 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Japanese 1 with a “C” or better in 2nd semester

Students will receive additional training in language skills including writing short essays. Students will learn about the culture of the Japanese people through research projects and class presentations.

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Course Code: 291440 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Japanese 2 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

In Japanese 3 Honors, students will develop high intermediate level skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in culturally authentic contexts. Students will practice their presentation, interpersonal and interpretive communication skills, with the objective of achieving proficiency in the target language. Students will utilize technology to become global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world community. Students will reflect on linguistic and cultural norms of Japan while comparing and contrasting to their native language and cultural norms.

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Course Code: 291441 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Japanese 2 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

This course is designed to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of students who, due to background experiences, possess basic communicative abilities in the Spanish language. There are four major goals: 1) to improve oral communication skills, 2) to develop reading and writing skills, 3) to enhance cultural/ social, historical, and literary awareness, and 4) to develop personal and academic skills. This course addresses the needs of the Hispanic/Native Speaker to refine the receptive and productive language skills and the development of critical thinking. LOTE Level 2

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Course Code: 291365 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish Language Assessment or interview of student • Teacher/Counselor recommendation

This is the second course for college preparatory native Spanish speaking students. This second year continues to emphasize the acquisition of additional vocabulary, the practice of more advanced grammatical concepts, and improvement of reading and writing skills. Continued growth in literature is provided. The study of history, culture and customs is expanded. LOTE Level 3

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Course Code: 291367 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

Spanish 1 is a communication centered course where students will develop cognitive and linguistic abilities in the target language. Students will understand the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the Spanish language and will establish a strong foundation upon which future Spanish language acquisition will build. Students will broaden their knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures, both internationally and within the United States, and how those cultures vary. The course will have four broad themes: (1) content, (2) structure, (3) culture and (4) communication. Technology will be utilized to facilitate a more profound use of the language. The ultimate goal of learning to communicate in the target language will be the ability to function in an increasingly diverse community and an increasingly demanding world market. The student will receive training in the language skills and further exposure to the culture of the people who speak the target language.

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Course Code: 291320 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

Spanish 2 is a communication centered course where students will develop cognitive and linguistic abilities in the target language. Students will understand the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the Spanish language and will establish a strong foundation upon which future Spanish language acquisition will build. Students will broaden their knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures, both internationally and within the United States, and how those cultures vary. The course will have four broad themes: (1) content, (2) structure, (3) culture and (4) communication. Technology will be utilized to facilitate a more profound use of the language. The ultimate goal of learning to communicate in the target language will be the ability to function in an increasingly diverse community and an increasingly demanding world market. The student will receive additional training in the language skills and further exposure to the culture of the people who speak the target language.

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Course Code: 291330 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 1 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

Spanish 3 is a communication-centered course in which students will develop cognitive and linguistic abilities in the target language. Students will understand the basic grammatical structures and vocabulary of the Spanish language and will establish a foundation upon which future Spanish language acquisition will build. Students will broaden their knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures, internationally and within the United States, as well as the variety of those cultures. The course will have four broad themes: 1) content, 2) structure, 3) culture, and 4) communication. Technology will be utilized to facilitate a more profound use of the language. The ultimate goal of learning to communicate in the target language is to have the ability to function in an increasingly diverse community and an increasingly demanding world market. The student will receive additional training in language skills and further exposure to the cultures of Spanish-speakers.

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Course Code: 291340 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 2 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

"In Spanish 3 Honors, students will continue to develop their communication skills, deepen their understanding of the diverse Latino cultures, and explore connections between the target language and their own. Students will practice their presentational, interpersonal and interpretive communication skills, with the objective of achieving proficiency in the target language. Students will also deliver presentations on Latino culture and current events, to further their knowledge of the global community. In addition, through the reading of a novelette and engaging in journal writing that is centered on current events as well as issues of topical relevance, students will enhance their literary skills. Students will view educational videos about the cultural practices of the Latino community, as well. Finally, students will be introduced to curricular themes outlined in the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture and International Baccalaureate exams. The course is also a pathway towards the California State Seal of Biliteracy for students who want to take an honors class.

The course is a pathway towards the California State Seal of Biliteracy for students who want to take an honors class.

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Course Code: 291341 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 1 CP and Spanish 2 CP

Students will receive additional training in the literature, conversation, and culture of people who speak the target language, with a continued study of language skills.

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Course Code: 291350 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester

This is an advanced Spanish course which stresses the continued expansion of proficiency in all four language areas (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and further exposure to literature and culture with opportunity for independent projects.

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Course Code: 291353 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 4 with a “C” or better for 2nd semester or successfully pass a performance evaluation

Students will develop a high degree of proficiency in comprehension and comprehensibility, vocabulary, language control, communication strategies and cultural awareness. The course is structured around the following six themes: Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identifies, Families and Communities, Contemporary Life, Beauty and Aesthetics and Science and echnology. Students will hone proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening within a cultural frame of reference that reflects the richness of the Spanish language and Spanish speaking cultures. Students will prepare to take the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. The AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam assesses students’ proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication.

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Course Code: 291355 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Spanish 3 and/or 4 with a “B” or better for 2nd semester

Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structures will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills. The course will prepare IB candidates for the standard level of IB assessment exams. Students could also opt to take AP exams at the conclusion of this course.

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Course Code: 291375 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma or language certificate candidate

Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structures will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills. The course will prepare IB candidates for the higher or standard level of IB assessment exams. Students could also opt to take AP exams at the conclusion of this course.

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Course Code: 291377 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma or language certificate candidate

This course combines scholastic learning within computer science, game/computer design, information technology, marketing, graphic design, and entrepreneurship with an extracurricular sports model for competitive play. Students will learn the mindset of professional game designers, professional gamers, and the process in which a game design studio moves from a game idea to publication. Class time is spent on a variety of topics surrounding esports, including fundamental techniques, strategies, and communication skills required to compete in competitive eSports.

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Course Code: 081173 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): None

The Academic Decathlon course will provide students with a rigorous and diverse learning experience that spans ten academic disciplines. Students will be asked to deeply research and study topics in seven academic areas: language, music, art, economics, science, social studies and math. They will also study and participate in three performance activities: speech, essay writing and interviewing. Students will develop research skills, critical thinking skills and inference abilities to prepare them for the Academic Decathlon competition.

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Course Code: 761535 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Interview with instructor • English 9CP/H • Teacher/counselor recommendation • One year of math

The mission of this Academic Peer Mentoring program is to train Peer Mentors to help fellow at-risk students negotiate the academic high school curriculum. By doing so, the program will develop important leadership skills, social skills, and interpersonal skills that will be used to foster positive relations among peers and academic success.

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Course Code: 761233 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Must have a GPA of 3.2 or high

This course provides instruction for personal & business applications. A review of fundamental arithmetic skills is provided in conjunction with the application of those skills for everyday problems.

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Course Code: 081130 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Sufficient progress on competency test

This course is designed to acquaint students with the world of work. The course is designed to give students an understanding of the process, interpersonal skills, necessary format and a vision of future job possibilities. It also helps prepare students for a career in the world of work. Students have the opportunity to assess their abilities, aptitudes, and career interests. They will create workplace documents that will help them secure and keep a job in the world of work. Opportunities for simulated interviews allow students practice in appropriate dress and presentation in preparation for securing a job. Career path and high school course options are explored in the culminating unit.

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Course Code: 081210 | Quarter | Prerequisite(s): None

Career and College Readiness is a required class for all 9th graders. This one-semester course is designed to help students understand the importance of academics and to build solid foundation of skills such as selfanalysis, time management, goal setting, decision making, career research, financial literacy and planning for the future. Every student will leave this class with having completed a 10-year plan that includes their high school plans along with post-secondary options. During the course, students will learn and practice valuable skills to help them to be career and college ready. As students write their career and education 10-year plan, they learn the skills for goal setting, identity formation, decision-making, budget projection, career research, skills identification, online research, life-long learning skills, managing change, securing entry-level employment, as well as techniques for exploring the personal management and self-mastery strategies that act as a buffer when challenges arise.

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Course Code: 141100 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

Career and College Readiness is a required class for all 9th graders. This one-semester course is designed to help students understand the importance of academics and to build solid foundation of skills such as selfanalysis, time management, goal setting, decision making, career research, financial literacy and planning for the future. Every student will leave this class with having completed a 10-year plan that includes their high school plans along with post-secondary options. During the course, students will learn and practice valuable skills to help them to be career and college ready. As students write their career and education 10-year plan, they learn the skills for goal setting, identity formation, decision-making, budget projection, career research, skills identification, online research, life-long learning skills, managing change, securing entry-level employment, as well as techniques for exploring the personal management and self-mastery strategies that act as a buffer when challenges arise.

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Course Code: 141105 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): English 8

This class provides students with a combination of community-related service/volunteer experiences and classroom instruction. Students will learn and demonstrate desirable volunteer and community ethics and aptitudes. Through related classroom instruction and supervised volunteer experiences, students will learn how to adapt educational skills to future employability skills. As written in the History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools, “Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy whereby students learn the content standards through thoughtfully organized service to the community, the service providing the context for learning. Students who experience civic responsibility become responsible citizens (p. 233).

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Course Code: 731140 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator or administrator

Self-contained classroom with instruction in individualized goals related to English Language Arts, Math, Science, Health, Social Studies, and Digital Citizenship, with embedded instruction in Art, Music, Vocational and Social Skills. Instruction is focused on 21st Century skills and evidence-based practices including communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and college/career/community access and functional academics. Instruction is aligned to the alternate achievement standards—called the Core Content Connectors—and linked to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) the California Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) Math, Social Studies, Science (NGSS) and adapted to meet the individual needs of the students. Students will learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas. The ELA standards promote the literacy skills and concepts required for community readiness in multiple disciplines. In the area of Math, students will gain strong foundations, including an understanding of number sense and concepts, a high degree of math fluency, and learn to apply and generalize math skills. Communication and collaboration are critical elements of the program with embedded instruction focused on the California Standards for Listening and Speaking. Students will learn to engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners and through using a variety communication tools as needed (Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Augmentative Assistive Technology, etc.). Students will learn to follow agreed-upon rules and routines for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time, communication with co-workers/supervisors), build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges, and ask and answer questions. The primary goals of the course are transition, community access, independent living and to provide opportunities for the student to generalize the skills in a variety of settings: school, home, and community.

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Course Code: 661010 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in student communication skills through a modified curriculum that emphasizes listening, speaking, and student independence. Care is taken to draw connections between concepts for students to support long term retention.

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Course Code: 663090 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is designed specifically to provide supports for students with IEPs who are on track to receive a certificate of completion at the end of high school. Provides instruction in independent living skills through a modified curriculum that emphasizes student independence. Care is taken to draw connections between concepts for students to support long term retention.

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Course Code: 663095 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Student IEP

This course is a combination of related work experience education classroom instruction and a non-paid offcampus learning situation. (Example: fire cadet program, police cadet program, elementary classroom aide program, or other approved career exploration work experience program) Students must participate in the offcampus activity for at least 10 hours weekly for 15 weeks each semester. The Work Experience Coordinator monitors off-campus learning situations.

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Course Code: 731080 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator

This course is a combination of related work experience education classroom instruction and a non-paid offcampus learning situation. (Example: fire cadet program, police cadet program, elementary classroom aide program, or other approved career exploration work experience program) students must participate in the offcampus activity for at least 10 hours weekly for 15 weeks each semester. The Work Experience Coordinator monitors off-campus learning situations.

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Course Code: 731090 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator

This course provides students with a combination of related work experience education, classroom instruction, and paid employment. Students will learn and demonstrate desirable work ethics and aptitudes. Through related classroom instruction and supervised work experiences, students will learn how to adapt educational skills to general occupational and employability skills. Students must be employed 15 weeks per semester and must work 10 hours weekly to earn 5 credits. The Work Experience Coordinator meets with students and monitors employment.

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Course Code: 731100 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator • Must be at least 16 years old

This course provides students with a combination of related work experience education, classroom instruction, and paid employment. Students will learn and demonstrate desirable work ethics and aptitudes. Through related classroom instruction and supervised work experiences, students will learn how to adapt educational skills to general occupational and employability skills. Students must be employed 15 weeks per semester and must work 20 hours weekly to earn 10 credits. The Work Experience Coordinator meets with students and monitors employment.

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Course Code: 731111 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator - Must be at least 16 years old

This course provides students with a combination of related work experience education, classroom instruction, and paid employment. Students will learn and demonstrate desirable work ethics and aptitudes. Through related classroom instruction and supervised work experiences, students will learn how to adapt educational skills to general occupational and employability skills. Students must be employed 15 weeks per semester and must work 10 hours weekly to earn 5 credits, or 20 hours weekly to earn 10 credits. The Work Experience Coordinator meets with students and monitors employment.

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Course Code: 731110 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Approval by program coordinator • Must be at least 16 years old

Open to elected Associated Student Body officers, class presidents, and other students appointed by a selection process and ASB Advisor approval. The class plans, implements, and directs school-wide activities and oversees the utilization of student body funds. Principals of leadership and managerial organization are stressed.

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Course Code: 761020 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Election to ASB Office or Class President • Advisor approval

This course will instruct in-depth research practices in preparation for Mock Trial Competition. The students will develop knowledge in defense and prosecution tactics for courtroom cases including procedure, trial protocol, constitutional and amendment laws, judicial system procedures, and case law. Communication and analytical skills for use in preparation for actual competition trial topics will be taught by using attorney coach speakers, small group discussion, problem solving, and role-playing techniques. Mastering of state content standards will be assessed through performance-based instruction.

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Course Code: 761536 | Semester | Prerequisite(s): None

OASIS is an intense intervention program designed and administered for those students (freshman, sophomores, and juniors) who are most “at-risk” for not graduating as reflected in poor grade point average and being identified as “off target”, having earned insufficient credits needed for graduation. These students are placed in a class which deals with academic skills development and consistent support aided by junior and senior academic mentors.

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Course Code: 761234 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Students identified as either "at-risk" due to poor performance or "off-target" for graduation due to insufficient credits earned.

Students in this course learn about injury prevention and treatment, including some basic anatomy, taping skills, use of whirlpool, some first aid treatment, all as it applies to student athletics. Student trainers are also expected to travel with athletic teams outside the regular school day. (May be repeated for credit)

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Course Code: 581080 | Semester (May be repeated for credit) | Prerequisite(s): Teacher/Counselor recommendation

Overview: AP Research allows students to explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest in science, technology, engineering and math in depth. Students choose a topic of interest and come up with a research question in the beginning of the year. They also design, lan, and implement a yearlong investigation to answer their research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, scientific writing, and accessing, analyzing, and ynthesizing information. Further information about the AP Research course can be found here on the College Board website.

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Course Code: 171365 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): AP Seminar, approval of application and interview

This course will help students to learn how to work for a supervisor, similar to an employer-employee relationship. Students will receive additional exposure to the skills of the subject area.

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Course Code: 761315 | Semester Elective | Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation

The Theory of Knowledge class is a mandatory 2 year class for all IB Full Diploma Candidates combining philosophy and critical thinking. It encourages students to relate their growing understanding of the complexity of knowledge to issues of practical and global importance in an increasingly interconnected world. Candidates will select a topic and do research for a 4,000 word extended essay.

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Course Code: 761063 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Full IB diploma candidate or permission of IB Coordinator

This class produces the school yearbook. Emphasis is given to yearbook design, layout, copy preparation, and picture cropping. Also featured are the studies of contemporary magazine and newspaper production

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Course Code: 171440 | Annual | Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval


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