Educational Services Division

COURSE DESCRIPTION CATALOG

2024 - 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ______________________________________________________        4        

CVUHSD Graduate Profile __________________________________________        6

Selecting a Program ________________________________________________ 8

Career Academies and Specialized Programs ____________________________        8

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses ______________________________        9

English Language Development (ELD) ________________________________        10

Special Education _________________________________________________        12

Alternative Education ______________________________________________        14

Graduation Requirements/Requirements for College Admissions ____________        16

Graduation Checklist _______________________________________________        18

College Timeline __________________________________________________        20

Sample 4-year Plans ________________________________________________        22, 24, 26

Course Descriptions ________________________________________________        28

History/Social Science (“a”)__________________________________________         30-33

English (“b”)______________________________________________________         34-36

English Language Development (ELD)_________________________________        37-38

Mathematics (“c”)__________________________________________________        39-41

Laboratory Science (“d”)_____________________________________________        42-47

Languages Other Than English (“e”)___________________________________        48-50

Visual and Performing Arts (“f”)______________________________________        51-60

Electives _________________________________________________________         61-68    

Career Technology Education (CTE)___________________________________        69-76        

Physical Education _________________________________________________        77-78

Practical Arts _____________________________________________________        79-80

El Camino Dual Enrollment Courses ___________________________________        81-82

Credit Recovery Courses ______________________________________________83

TABLA DE CONTENIDOS

Introducción ______________________________________________________        5

Perfil de Egreso de CVUHSD ________________________________________        7

Seleccionando un Programa __________________________________________        9

Academias de Profesión y Programas Especializados ______________________        9

Cursos de Honores y Colocación Avanzada ______________________________ 11

Desarrollo del Lenguaje Inglés (ELD)___________________________________ 11

Educación Especial _________________________________________________ 13

Educación Alternativa ______________________________________________         15

Requerimientos para la Graduación y Admisión a la Universidad ____________        19

Lista de Comprobación para la Graduación _____________________________        17

Línea de Tiempo para la Universidad __________________________________        21

Ejemplo de Planes de 4 Años ________________________________________        23,25, 27

Descripciones de los Cursos _________________________________________  29

Historia/Ciencias Sociales  (“a”) ______________________________________         30-33

Inglés (Lenguaje y Literatura) (“b”) ___________________________________        34-36

Desarrollo del Lenguaje Inglés (ELD) __________________________________        37-38

Matemáticas (“c”) __________________________________________________         39-41

Ciencias de Laboratorio (“d”) _________________________________________         42-47

Idiomas Extranjeros (“e”) ____________________________________________         48-50

Artes Visuales y Escénicas (“f”) _______________________________________         51-60

 Electivos _________________________________________________________         61-68   

Carrera en Educación Tecnológica (CTE) _______________________________         69-76         

Educación Física ___________________________________________________         77-78

Artes Prácticas ____________________________________________________________________         79-80

Cursos del Colegio Comunitario El Camino ______________________________        81-82

Credit Recovery Courses ______________________________________________83-8X

INTRODUCTION

The goal of the Centinela Valley Union High School District is to empower students with academic skills, knowledge, confidence, and the commitment to pursue lifelong learning and to become productive members of society.

The Course Description Catalog provides descriptions of all courses offered in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.  Courses are listed by department in alphabetical order with grade levels identified.  Additionally, the Catalog includes graduation requirements, requirements for college admission, and sample 4-year plans.

Counselors will assist students during registration in class selection; however, it is the student’s responsibility to understand credit requirements, sequencing, graduation, and college admission requirements.  Therefore, it is important to read the Catalog thoroughly prior to registration.

The Centinela Valley Union High School District Board of Education and Administration anticipate that the academic and vocational skills acquired during the high school years will enable students to achieve personal, academic and career goals, as well as motivate them to pursue lifelong learning.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender-segregated school programs and activities (e.g., athletic teams, sports competitions, and field trips) and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Process. Such complaints must be filed no later than six months after knowledge of the alleged discrimination was first obtained. For a complaint form or additional information, contact the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at (310) 263-3170.

INTRODUCCIÓN

El objetivo del Distrito Escolar Centinela Valley es enseñar a sus estudiantes con habilidades académicas, conocimiento, confianza, y el compromiso del aprendizaje de toda la vida y hacerse miembros productivos de la sociedad.

El catálogo de descripción de curso proporciona descripciones de todos los cursos ofrecidos en el Distrito Escolar Centinela Valley. Los cursos son puestos en una lista por el departamento en orden alfabético con niveles de grado identificados. Además, el catálogo incluye exigencias de graduación, exigencias para admisión de colegio, y planes de graduación.

Los consejeros asistirán a estudiantes durante el proceso de registración en la selección de clase; sin embargo, esto es la responsabilidad del estudiante de entender exigencias de crédito, secuencia, graduación y exigencias de admisión al colegio o universidad. Por lo tanto, es importante leer el catálogo a fondo antes de registrarse.

La Junta Directiva de Educación del Distrito Escolar y la Administración espera que las habilidades académicas y profesionales adquiridas durante los años de escuela secundaria permitirán a los estudiantes conseguir el objetivo personal, académico y de carrera, así como la motivación para perseguir el aprendizaje de toda la vida.

Declaración No Discriminatoria

El Distrito Escolar CVUHSD se compromete a proporcionar un ambiente seguro y de igualdad de acceso y oportunidad para todos los individuos en la educación. Los programas de apoyo educacional y académicos, los servicios y actividades del Distrito, serán libres de discriminación, hostigamiento, intimidación y acoso hacia cualquier individuo por motivos de su raza, color, ascendencia, nacionalidad, identificación de un grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o de paternidad, discapacidad física o mental, sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género, o expresión de género actual; la percepción de una o más de una de estas características; o la asociación con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características actuales o percibidas. Específicamente, la ley del estado prohíbe la discriminación por motivo de género en la inscripción, consejería, y la disponibilidad de educación física, actividades atléticas, y deportivas. A los estudiantes transgénicos se les debe permitir participar en programas y actividades escolares segregadas por género (por ejemplo, equipos atléticos, competencias deportivas, y excursiones escolares) y a usar las instalaciones que sean consistentes con su identidad de género. El Distrito asegura que por falta de habilidades en inglés no habrá barrera de admisión o participación en programas del Distrito. Quejas de discriminación ilegal serán investigadas a través del Proceso Uniforme para presentar Quejas. Tales quejas se deben presentar no más tarde de seis meses después de que el conocimiento de la supuesta discriminación fue obtenida por primera vez. Para obtener una forma de quejas o más información, por favor comuníquese con el Asistente Superintendente, División de Servicios Educativos al (310) 263-3170. 

Distrito Escolar de Preparatorias Centinela Valley

Perfil de Graduado

Estudiantes Listos Para el Colegio y una Carrera

Los graduados podrán desarrollar y manejar un plan claramente articulado post-secundario que esté alineado con sus metas académicas/carrera y pasiones personales.

Comunicadores Efectivos

Los Graduados podrán expresar sus pensamientos y articular ideas por medio verbal, no-verbal, escrito, y tecnológico.

Líderes Éticos

Los Graduados podrán demostrar liderazgo ético por medio de tomar decisiones efectivas y auto manejo en entender sus ventajas y desventajas personales.

Pensamiento Crítico Independiente y Colaborativo y Resolver Problemas 

Los Graduados podrán ejercitar habilidades de pensamiento crítico para dirigir independientemente y colaborativamente la naturaleza de un problema y proponer soluciones creativas.

Miembros de la Comunidad Socialmente Atentos y Activos

Los Graduados podrán actuar como ciudadanos productivos que sirven a la comunidad para mejorar la calidad de vida en su comunidad local, nacional y global.

SELECTING A PROGRAM

The Course Description Catalog contains information that students will need in planning their program for the next school year.  Developing a program of classes should be a task shared by students and parents.  Graduation requirements, college entrance requirements, and career goals should be carefully reviewed and thoroughly discussed in order to reflect a student’s specific goals and directions.  Attention should be given to appropriate grade level, course length, and any recommended prerequisites.  All students must be enrolled in a full schedule of courses at the high school (EC 48801), unless an AB 1012 Parental Consent Form is signed requiring the student to attend the high school for a minimum of 240 minutes per day (EC 512281.1). Students earn 5 credits in a semester course.

CAREER ACADEMIES AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

Centinela Valley Union High School District offers students the opportunity to choose between enrolling in a traditional education program or in one of the career academies or specialized programs.  These are all college prep and meet the UC/CSU requirements. 

The different academies are the School of Manufacturing and Engineering, Environmental Careers Academy, Multimedia Careers Academy, Marine Science Academy, Biomedical Careers Academy, Advanced Academics Academy, Culinary Careers Academy, Technical Arts and Design Academy, and the Academy of Cinematic Arts.  Each academy has a curricular focus that allows students to engage in their post-secondary career interest before graduating from high school; moreover, each offers specialized courses and internships that enable students to engage in an authentic educational experience that fits them individually.

SELECCIONANDO UN PROGRAMA

El catálogo de descripción de clases contiene información que los estudiantes necesitarán para planear las clases que tomarán el próximo año y desarrollar un programa de clases debe de ser una tarea conjunta entre estudiantes y padres.  Requisitos de graduación, requisitos para poder entrar a colegios o universidades y planes de carreras tienen que ser cuidadosamente revisadas y discutidas para que refleje el plan trazado por el estudiante.  Cuidadosa atención se debe prestar hacia el grado, duración de clases y cualquier requisito recomendado.  Todos los estudiantes deben estar inscritos en un horario completo de cursos en la escuela secundaria (EC 48801), a menos que se firme un formulario de consentimiento parental AB 1012 que requiera que el estudiante asista a la escuela preparatoria durante un mínimo de 240 minutos por día (EC 512281.1).  Los estudiantes reciben cinco créditos por cada curso de un semestre.

ACADEMIAS DE PROFESIÓN Y PROGRAMAS ESPECIALIZADOS

El Distrito Escolar de Preparatorias Centinela Valley le ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de escoger entre un programa educativo tradicional o un programa en una de las academias  o programas especializados.  Estas academias son todas clases de preparación para la Universidad y cumplen con los requisitos de las universidades UC/CSU. 

Las diferentes academias son la Escuela de Manufactura e Ingeniería, Escuela de Justicia Criminal, Academia de Carreras Ambientales, Academia de Carreras de Multimedios, Academia de Ciencias Marinas, Academia de Carreras Biomédicas, Academia de Artes Técnicos y Diseño, Académicos para los Académicamente Avanzados, Academia de Carreras Culinarias, y la Academia de las Artes Digitales. Cada academia tiene un enfoque curricular que permite a los estudiantes a participar en su interés de carrera post-secundaria antes de graduarse de la escuela secundaria;  Además, cada una ofrece cursos especializados e internados que permiten a los estudiantes a participar en una auténtica experiencia educativa que se adapta a ellos individualmente.

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID)

Students at Centinela can also enroll in a specialized program called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). AVID develops learning, study and academic behavioral skills that are essential to success in rigorous coursework. It acts as a catalyst for schools to develop a culture of college readiness for all students across the campus. In the AVID Elective class, students receive daily instruction and support to prepare them for college from a trained AVID Elective teacher. AVID impacts student’s schoolwide as academic strategies like writing to learn, inquiry, collaboration, organizational skills, and critical reading (WICOR) are taught in all classes by teachers who have been trained to use AVID strategies in their specific content areas.

HONORS (H) & ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP®)1 COURSES

Honors/Advanced Placement® Courses are taught in an accelerated format comparable to that of a university level course and, therefore, require extensive out-of-class work.  In AP classes, the expectation is that students enrolled will take the AP® exams in May.  There is a fee for each exam, but fee waivers are available through the high school, federal grants, or the College Board.  Students interested in enrolling in Honors/AP® courses may do so by communicating this to their counselor.  

Students who earn letter grades of “A,” “B,” or “C” in AP® courses will receive weighted credit.  Weighted credit means that an additional grade point is used when calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA) (i.e. A=5, B=4, C=3).  When students pass the AP® exams, colleges and universities have the option to grant credit for the courses.

SPANISH DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM (SDLIP)

The Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program (SDLIP) offered its first cohort of students in the Fall of 2019.  The program is available at Lawndale High School.  The mission of the SDLIP at Centinela Valley Union High School District is for students who complete the Secondary Dual Language Immersion Program to attain biliteracy and bilingualism in English and Spanish with academic and professional proficiency to better appreciate and more fully engage with our rich diversity of multicultural communities.  The program is intended for students who have previously been part of a Dual Immersion Program at their middle schools, or ELD students who are Newcomers and who have a strong academic language in Spanish, or students who have a strong academic Spanish language proficiency.   Students in the program will complete two courses each year, starting in their 9th grade year.  These two courses will be completely taught in Spanish, one course in the Social Studies department and one course in the World Language department.  For more information visit the program webpage: WWW.CVUHSD.ORG/DUALIMMERSION.  

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

English Language Development (ELD) is instruction that is designed to help English Learners learn and acquire English to a level of proficiency that maximizes their capacity to engage successfully in academic studies taught in English. Topics include structuring student interaction; emphasizing listening and speaking to build reading and writing; explicitly teaching English vocabulary, syntax, grammar, functions, and conventions; integrating meaning and communication; providing corrective feedback on form; and  implementing communication and language-learning.

SHELTERED LEARNING (SL) COURSES

Students in sheltered sections will have access to second language instructional techniques and supplementary materials.  Students use scaffolds and differentiated instruction to access and support the areas of study. Sheltered Learning courses are available in many core classes at the comprehensive sites.

1. AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with  permission.

PROGRAMA DE AVANCE VÍA DETERMINACIÓN INDIVIDUAL (AVID)

Los estudiantes de CV también pueden inscribirse en el programa especializado Avance Vía Determinación Individual (AVID).  AVID desarrolla el aprendizaje, las habilidades de estudio y de comportamiento académico que son esenciales para el éxito en cursos rigurosos. Actúa como una plataforma para las escuelas para desarrollar una cultura de preparación para la universidad para todos los estudiantes del plantel escolar.  En la clase electiva AVID, los estudiantes reciben instrucción diaria y apoyo para prepararlos para la universidad a través de un maestro entrenado en AVID.  El Program de AVID impacta a los estudiantes a nivel escolar a través de estrategias académicas como escribir para aprender, investigación, colaboración, habilidades en organización, y lectura crítica (WICOR) se enseña en todas las clases por los maestros que han sido entrenados para usar estrategias de AVID en sus áreas de contenido específico.

CLASES DE HONORES (H) Y CURSOS DE COLOCACIÓN AVANZADA (AP®)

Clases de nivel avanzado y de honores son enseñadas en forma aceleradas similares a las clases de las universidades y es por eso que se requiere más trabajo fuera del salón de clases para poder completar lo requerido.  En clases de nivel avanzado, la expectativa es que estudiantes inscritos deberán de tomar un examen de nivel avanzado durante el mes de mayo.  Existe un cargo por cada uno de estos exámenes, pero hay programas en las escuelas, a nivel del gobierno federal y hasta la institución que administra el examen que ayudan a pagar por este cargo.  Los estudiantes interesados en inscribirse en clases de nivel avanzado o de honores deben comunicárselo a su consejero.

Los estudiantes que reciben calificaciones de “A”, “B” o “C” en clases de nivel avanzado recibirán crédito recalculado.  Crédito recalculado quiere decir que puntaje adicional será otorgado cuando se calcule calificación promedio. (por ejemplo, A=5, B=4, C=3).  Cuando los estudiantes aprueban el examen de nivel avanzado, los colegios y universidades tienen la opción de otorgar créditos por haber completado los cursos.

PROGRAMA DE INMERSIÓN EN LENGUAJE DUAL EN ESPAÑOL (SDLIP)

El Programa de Inmersión en Lenguaje Dual en Español (SDLIP, por sus siglas en inglés) ofreció su primer grupo de estudiantes en el otoño de 2019. El programa está disponible en la escuela secundaria de Lawndale. La misión de SDLIP en el Distrito Escolar de Preparatorias Centinela Valley es para los estudiantes que completen el Programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas para alcanzar la alfabetización y el bilingüismo en inglés y español con competencia académica y profesional para apreciar mejor y participar más plenamente con nuestra rica diversidad de comunidades multiculturales. El programa está diseñado para los estudiantes que anteriormente han sido parte de un programa de doble inmersión o estudiantes de ELD que son recién llegados que tienen un lenguaje académico fuerte en español, o estudiantes con fuerte dominio académico del idioma español. Los estudiantes en el programa completarán dos cursos cada año, comenzando en su noveno grado. Estos dos cursos se impartirán completamente en español, un curso en el departamento de Estudios Sociales y un curso en el departamento de Idiomas Mundiales.  Para más información visite la página de web: WWW.CVUHSD.ORG/DUALIMMERSION.

DESARROLLO DEL IDIOMA INGLÉS

El Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés (ELD) es una instrucción que está diseñada para ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender y adquirir el idioma Inglés a un nivel de competencia que maximiza su capacidad para participar con éxito en los estudios académicos que se enseñan en Inglés.  Los temas incluyen la estructuración de la interacción del estudiante; enfatizando en escuchar y hablar para construir la lectura y la escritura; enseñar explícitamente vocabulario en Inglés, sintaxis, gramática, funciones y convenciones; integrando el significado y la comunicación; proporcionando retroalimentación correctiva a través de formularios; y la implementación de la comunicación y el aprendizaje de idiomas.

CURSOS DE APRENDIZAJE PROTEGIDO (SL)

Los estudiantes en las secciones protegidas tendrán acceso a las técnicas de enseñanza de un segundo idioma y materiales suplementarios. Los estudiantes utilizan una plataforma y la instrucción diferenciada para acceder y apoyar las áreas de estudio.  Los cursos de aprendizaje protegidos están disponibles en muchas clases básicas en los planteles escolares comprensivos.

.SPECIAL EDUCATION

CO-TAUGHT CLASSES

Co-Taught classes provide an inclusive learning environment where students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) learn alongside their peers without an IEP. This is an instructional model in which two educators, one general educator and one special educator, collaboratively plan, instruct, and assess students within the same classroom. The two teachers utilize Common Core State  Standards and co-teaching strategies to assist students in acquiring the academic information. The students may also receive accommodations or modifications of the subject matter, as per their Individualized Education Program (IEP)These courses meet A-G requirements.

SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (SAI)

Specialized Academic Instruction classes provide a small learning environment to students whose needs require more individualized support. The Special Education teacher utilizes essential standards for the curriculum for  core academic subjects. The students also participate in general education for physical education and the  elective classes  where they may receive accommodations or modifications of the subject matter, as per their Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Students can receive a diploma or a certificate of completion (if additional transition services will be needed upon graduation). SAI courses do not meet A-G requirements, therefore, students enrolled in SAI classes will not be immediately eligible for admission to UC or CSU systems.

FUNCTIONAL LIVING SKILLS (FLS)

The Functional Living Skills (FLS)  program is designed for students who need to develop basic academic skills, daily living, recreation, leisure and vocational skills for future employment.  . Lessons in the FLS Program are highly practical, hands-on, and individualized to meet the specific needs of the students, as per their Individualized Education Program (IEP) through small groups or direct instruction in a special education classroom.  Students are included in general education classes for physical education and electives Community Based Instruction (CBI)is a component of this program. CBI is an educational approach that takes place in real-world settings within the community rather than in a traditional classroom. The primary goal of CBI is to teach students practical life skills in the environments where they will actually use them. . Upon completion of the program, students may earn a Certificate of Attendance, Certificate of Completion, or an Alternative Diploma as agreed upon by the IEP team..

ADULT TRANSITION EDUCATION PROGRAM

This program is designed for adults aged 18 to 22 years old who require support in  developing the skills necessary for independent living, employment, and community participation.  Lessons and activities in the Adult Transition Program are highly practical, hands-on, and individualized to meet the specific needs of the students, as per their Individualized Education Program (IEP) through small groups or direct instruction in a special education classroom.. Students in this program have completed four years of traditional high school and have been awarded a Certificate of Attendance or an Alternative Diploma from the high school program, as per their IEP.  This program has a Community Based Instruction component (CBI), access to vocational courses and work programs. This program results in a Certificate of Completion  when the student reaches the age of 22.

EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL

CLASES CO-ENSEÑADAS

Clases de educación general con dos maestros, un educador general y uno de educación especial, que enseñan y apoyan a todos los estudiantes. Los dos maestros utilizarán estándares, alojamiento y diversas estrategias de co-enseñanza que son esenciales para ayudar a los estudiantes en la adquisición de la información académica. Los estudiantes que están destinados a recibir un diploma pero necesitan apoyo y un poco de atención individualizada en cumplimiento de los estándares, se les anima a participar en el programa.  Estos cursos cumplen con los requisitos de a-g.

INSTRUCCIÓN ACADÉMICA ESPECIALIZADA (SAI)

La Instrucción Académica Especializada sigue un currículo modificado y utiliza los estándares esenciales para el currículo en un grupo pequeño. Los estudiantes pueden recibir un diploma o un certificado de finalización (si se necesitan servicios adicionales de transición después de la graduación) y reciben atención individualizada con adaptaciones y modificaciones en las materias académicas básicas. Los estudiantes también participan en la educación general para las clases electivas, pero con frecuencia requieren adaptaciones o modificaciones de la materia.  Estos cursos no cumplen con los requisitos de a-g.

INSTRUCCIÓN BASADA EN LA COMUNIDAD (CBI)

Este programa está diseñado para estudiantes que necesitan desarrollar habilidades académicas básicas, vida diaria, recreación, ocio y habilidades para un futuro empleo.  Grupos pequeños e instrucción directa en lectura, matemáticas y habilidades sociales se abordan durante diferentes períodos. Las habilidades se enseñan basadas en las metas y objetivos del IEP.  La Instrucción Basada en la Comunidad es un componente de este programa. Los estudiantes están incluidos en las clases de educación general basada en la capacidad y la necesidad.  Este es un programa de no-diploma.  Póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Educación Especial para la descripción de los cursos CBI.

PROGRAMA DE EDUCACIÓN DE TRANSICIÓN PARA ADULTOS

Este programa está diseñado para los adultos de 18 a 22 años de edad que requieren apoyo en prácticas académicas funcionales, habilidades de vida independiente, salud y nutrición, apoyo vocacional y habilidades de pasatiempo y recreación. Este programa tiene un componente de instrucción basada en la comunidad.  Las habilidades se enseñan basadas en las metas y objetivos de transición del Programa Individual Especial.  Este programa resulta en un certificado de finalización cuando el estudiante llega a la edad de 22 años.  Póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Educación Especial para la descripción de los cursos de transición para adultos.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

LLOYDE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL

Lloyde High School is designed to serve the at-risk students of the Centinela Valley Union High School District. All of Lloyde’s students are offered direct instruction with Lloyde’s teachers, as well as one class with a web-based program, Edmentum.

Lloyde High School is distributed between two campus locations. The Lloyde Campus (located adjacent to the Lawndale High School campus) serves diploma-track students in grades 10-12, while the Larch Campus (located adjacent to the Leuzinger High School campus) is home to the Adult Transition Program serving Special Education students beyond grade 12.

While Lloyde High School primarily provides an alternative education program for the District’s 11th and 12th grade students who are not on track to graduate, the school also serves students in the District’s Special Education Adult Transition Program. Occasionally, Lloyde receives involuntary transfers for disciplinary reasons through the Office of Student Support Services.

Classes are small and each student receives personal attention from their teachers. All coursework offered is for graduation-credit only. Lloyde’s classes do not meet CSU/UC entrance requirements.

CENTINELA VALLEY INDEPENDENT STUDIES SCHOOL

Centinela Valley Independent Study School (CVISS) offers a hybrid work model that mirrors the increasing trend seen in universities and industry where individuals are working both from home and in person.

At CVISS students complete online classes which include activities that can only be completed in-person collaborating with peers. Students work independently on their courses, either at home or on campus, using an engaging online curriculum provided by the company Edmentum.  Students attend a mandatory in-person weekly meeting with a teacher to monitor their progress.  This is to ensure the student is moving at a rate equivalent to a traditional school (a minimum of 12 classes or 60 credits completed per school year.)  Students are also required to participate in weekly one hour face-to-face instruction for each UC approved class they are enrolled in.  This instruction is led by a facilitating teacher and students are expected to work collaboratively with their peers.

Courses taken on Edmentum are equivalent to those taken by students in a traditional setting and earn the same credit towards a California High School State diploma.  The courses are UC approved which allows a graduate to apply directly to the CSU or UC system of universities.

EDUCACIÓN ALTERNATIVA

PREPARATORIA DE CONTINUACIÓN LLOYDE

La Preparatoria Lloyde está diseñada para servir a los estudiantes del distrito en riesgo de no graduarse. A todos los estudiantes se les ofrecen cuatro clases de instrucción directa con los maestros de Lloyde, así también como una clase basada en el programa digital, APEX. Las clases son pequeñas y cada estudiante recibe atención individual de sus maestros. Todo el trabajo y tarea se ofrece para crédito de graduación solamente. En la escuela Lloyde no hay clases aprobadas para los requisitos de las universidades.

ESCUELA DE ESTUDIOS INDEPENDIENTES CENTINELA VALLEY

La Escuela de Estudios Independientes Centinela Valley (CVISS) provee un ambiente de educación alternativa para los estudiantes en el distrito (CVUHSD).  Los estudiantes pueden completar sus requisitos de graduación mientras asisten a este programa flexible que les permite estructurar su tiempo de escuela para acomodarlo con sus necesidades. A los estudiantes se les requiere asistir un día por semana, y pueden trabajar en las tareas en casa y/o en la escuela. Todo el trabajo y tarea se ofrece para crédito de graduación solamente. En la escuela CVISS no hay clases aprobadas para los requisitos de las universidades.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPARISON TO REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

All Centinela Valley Union High School District students must earn a total of 220 credits and complete the required courses in order to graduate and receive a high school diploma.  The chart below outlines and compares the requirements for graduation and the requirements for admission to a community college, a California State University, and the University of California. The UC A-G course list for your school may be found at https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist by typing the name of the high school in the search box.

Utilizing the “Graduation Checklist” and the sample “4-Year Plan” in the following pages is a good way to track a student’s progress in meeting requirements for graduation and college admission.  Additional information on California State University admission requirements can be found at www.calstate.edu/admission and University of California admission requirements can be found at http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu.

COMPARACIÓN DE REQUISITOS DE GRADUACIÓN

CON LOS REQUISITOS DE ENTRADA A LA UNIVERSIDAD

Todos los estudiantes del Distrito Escolar del Valle de Centinela tienen que recibir un total de 220 créditos y completar los cursos requeridos para poder graduarse y recibir su diploma de preparatoria.  La siguiente ilustración muestra y compara los requisitos de graduación y de admisión al colegio comunitario, a las Universidades del Estado de California (CSU), y a las universidades de California (UC).  La lista de cursos A-G para la Universidad de California puede ser encontrada en https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist escribiendo el nombre de la escuela secundaria en el cuadro de búsqueda.

Utilizando  la “Lista de Comprobación para la Graduación” y el ejemplo del “Plan de 4 años” en las siguientes páginas les ayudará a seguir más de cerca el progreso del estudiante para alcanzar los requisitos de graduación  como los de admisión a los colegios o universidades.  Información adicional sobre requerimientos de admisión de la Universidad del Estado de California se puede encontrar en www.calstate.edu/admission y requerimientos de admisión de la Universidad de California se puede encontrar en http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu.

CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 AND BEYOND

ENGLISH (40 credits)

_____        English 9A        _____________________________

_____        English 9B        _____________________________

_____        English 10A        ____________________________

_____        English 10B        ____________________________

_____        English 11A        ____________________________

_____        English 11B        ____________________________

_____        English 12A        ____________________________

_____        English 12B        ____________________________

MATHEMATICS (30 credits)

_____        Integrated Math IA  _______________________

_____        Integrated Math IB  _______________________

_____        Integrated Math IIA _______________________

_____        Integrated Math IIB  _______________________

_____        Integrated Math IIIA _______________________

_____        Integrated Math IIIB  _______________________

SCIENCE (20 credits)

_____        Life Science        ___________________________        

_____        Life Science        ___________________________        

_____        Physical Science        ________________________

_____        Physical Science        ________________________        

SOCIAL SCIENCES (30 credits)

_____        World History A

_____        World History B

_____        U.S. History A

_____        U.S. History B

_____   U.S. Government

_____        Economics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (20 credits)

_____        Semester 1          

_____        Semester 2        

_____        Semester 3        

_____        Semester 4        

ELECTIVES (60 credits)

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COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVES (counts towards your elective credits)

Cal State University or UC University

_____        Integrated Math IIIA        _____        Pre-Cal A

_____        Integrated Math IIIB        _____        Pre-Cal B

_____        Chemistry A                _____        Physics/Anat A

_____        Chemistry B                _____        Physics/Anat B

_____        2nd Yr. World Lang A        _____        3rd Yr. World Lang A

_____        2nd Yr. World Lang B        _____        3rd Yr. World Lang B

MET UC/CSU A–G ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  ☐ Y  ☐ N

CREDITS

CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

REQUISITOS DE GRADUACIÓN PARA LA CLASE DEL 2018 AND MÁS ALLÁ

INGLÉS (40 créditos)

_____        Inglés 9A        _____________________________

_____        Inglés 9B        _____________________________

_____        Inglés 10A        ____________________________

_____        Inglés 10B        ____________________________

_____        Inglés 11A        ____________________________

_____        Inglés 11B        ____________________________

_____        Inglés 12A        ____________________________

_____        Inglés 12B        ____________________________

MATEMÁTICAS (30 créditos)

_____        Matemática Integrada IA ______________________

_____        Matemática Integrada IB  _____________________

_____        Matemática Integrada IIA  _____________________

_____        Matemática Integrada IIA  _____________________

_____        Matemática Integrada IIIA  _____________________

_____        Matemática Integrada IIIA  _____________________

CIENCIAS (20 créditos)

_____        Ciencias de Vida        

_____        Ciencias de Vida        

_____        Ciencias Físicas                

_____        Ciencias Físicas                

HISTORIA/CIENCIAS SOCIALES (30 créditos)

_____        Historia Mundial A

_____        Historia Mundial B

_____        Historia de los EEUU A

_____        Historia de los EEUU B

_____   Gobierno de los EEUU

_____        Economía

EDUCACIÓN FÍSICA (20 créditos)

_____        Semestre 1        

_____        Semestre 2        

_____        Semestre 3        

_____        Semestre 4        

ELECTIVOS (60 créditos)

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ELECTIVOS PREP DEL COLEGIO (para tus créditos electivos)

Cal State University o UC University

_____        Matemática Integrada IIIA          _____Pre-Cal A

_____        Matemática Integrada IIIB  _____Pre-Cal B

_____        Química A                 _____Física/Anatomía A

_____        Química B                 _____Física/Anatomía B

_____        2do Año de Idioma A        _____        3er Año de Idioma A

_____        2do Año de Idioma B        _____        3er Año de Idioma B

LOGRO LOS REQUISITOS DE ELEGIBILIDAD DE UC/CSU A–G:   ☐ Si  ☐ NO

CRÉDITOS

COLLEGE TIMELINE

Every Year

• Review your class schedule, graduation requirements and courses needed for college/university admission
• Work hard to get the best grades possible (must pass classes with a “C” or better)
• Read widely to build your reading skills
• Get involved in clubs, student government, and/or service organizations
• Check with the college/career center for college and career information

Tenth Grade

• Take the PSAT test
• Do a computer career inventory through the college/career center
• Check web sites and visit college campuses

Eleventh Grade

• Take the PSAT test (register in September)
• Attend college speaker sessions
• Check web sites and visit college campuses
• Start looking at financial aid options
• Take the SAT I, SAT II and/or ACT if needed in May or June (register in January)
• Consider taking community college enrichment classes

Twelfth Grade

• Take the SAT I, SAT II and/or ACT, if necessary (remember that these tests must be taken 6 weeks before submission of application to colleges)
• Apply for UC/CSU schools by end of November
• Apply for all other colleges you wish to attend by their appointed deadline
• Be sure transcripts and any test results are requested and sent to the colleges of your choice
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Cal-Grant forms online by the March deadline
• Apply for financial aid at the colleges where you have been accepted

PLAN COLEGIAL

Cada Año

• Examinar/Revisar horario de clases, requisitos de graduación y material requerido para el proceso de admisión al colegio o universidad
• Estudiar arduamente para obtener las notas más altas posibles (debe aprobar clases con una “C” o mejor)
• Leer frecuentemente para ampliar comprensión lectora
• Involucrarse en clubes u organizaciones de servicios comunitarios y gobierno estudiantil
• Recurrir al centro universitario y centro de colegios y profesiones/carreras para obtener información referente a carreras e instituciones

Décimo Grado

• Tomar el examen PSAT
• Hacer un inventario vía internet/en línea con ayuda del/atraves del/por medio del centro universitario
• Indagar información sobre las instituciones en línea/vía internet, y visitar dichos campuses/instalaciones

Onceavo Grado

• Tomar el examen PSAT (registración toma lugar en septiembre)
• Asistir a los talleres organizados por universidades que visitan la escuela
• Indagar información sobre las instituciones en línea/vía internet, y visitar dichos campuses/instalaciones
• Recopilar información sobre las diferentes formas de ayuda financiera
• Tomar los siguientes exámenes: SAT I, SAT II y/o ACT en mayo (registración toma lugar en enero)
• Considerar la posibilidad de registrarse en clases de equivalencia colegial

Doceavo Grado

• Tomar el SAT I, SAT II y/o ACT, si es necesario (recuerde que estos exámenes deben tomarse con seis semanas de anticipación a la fecha de enviar solicitudes a universidades o colegios)
• Aplicar a instituciones UC/CSU a finales de noviembre
• Aplicar a demás colegios e instituciones que desee con anticipación a las fechas límites de estas
• Asegúrese de solicitar certificados de estudio y resultados de exámenes, y de enviar dichos documentos a sus instituciones de preferencia
• Complete las solicitudes para ayuda financiera estatal y federal (FAFSA y Cal-Grants) antes de la fecha límite en marzo
• Aplique para recibir ayuda financiera a instituciones donde haya sido aceptado

SAMPLE:  4-YEAR COLLEGE PLAN FOR COLLEGE PREP

Students will be awarded 5 credits (unless otherwise specified) for each course they have passed with a letter grade of D or above towards graduation requirements.  Students will receive no credits for any Fs and NMs, and must make-up the course failed.  If a student plans to attend a University of California or California State University school, a letter grade of C or above must be obtained; universities do not accept a letter grade of D as a passing grade.

Honors and Advanced Placement (AP®) courses are available in all core academic subjects, and in some elective courses.  Colleges and universities are looking for students who have selected courses that are the most rigorous courses offered at the high school they attend.  Please see the list of courses available in the Centinela Valley Union High School District under each department's course offerings.

Note:  Students may begin taking more advanced math or science courses as of the 9th grade than indicated above depending on their level of achievement.

†        May be taken in either semester.

‡        May be taken any year. 

EJEMPLO: PLAN DE 4-AÑOS PARA ASISTIR A LA UNIVERSIDAD

Los estudiantes recibirán 5 créditos (aunque especificado de otra manera) para cada curso que aprobaron con una calificación de D o mejor hacia los requisitos de graduación.  Los estudiantes no recibirán créditos para ninguna calificación de F o NM, y tienen que tomar el curso de nuevo. Si un estudiante planea asistir a una Universidad de California o Universidad Estatal de California, tiene que obtener una calificación de C o mejor; la universidad no acepta una calificación de D.

Cursos de nivel avanzado u honores están disponibles en todas las áreas académicas y en algunos cursos electivos.  Los colegios y universidades están buscando estudiantes que hayan tomado los cursos académicos más rigurosos que la escuela ofrece. Por favor vea la lista de cursos disponibles por el Distrito Escolar Centinela Valley en la página de cada departamento.

Nota:  Los estudiantes pueden empezar a tomar cursos más avanzados en matemáticas o ciencias desde el 9no grado basado en el nivel de éxito.

†        Puede tomarlo en cualquier semestre.    

‡        Puede tomarlo en cualquier año.

SAMPLE:  NEWCOMER ELD STUDENT SCHEDULES BY LEVEL

Students will be awarded 5 credits (unless otherwise specified) for each course they have passed with a letter grade of D or above towards graduation requirements.  Students will receive no credits for any grade of F or NM, and must make up for the course failed.  

Beginning English Learners who are placed in the English Language Development (ELD) program are held to the same graduation requirements as Non-English Learners.  ELD English classes are double-blocked* to address the specific language needs of the Beginning English Learner.  English Learners may repeat their ELD English classes, but must at minimum pass Advanced ELD A/B in order to qualify for graduation.  Additionally, sheltered classes (SL) in the core academic areas are available to support the needs of the students.

Since the majority of courses offered in the Centinela Valley Union High School District are UC/CSU approved, all students have the ability to make the transition into a college-prep program at any time.  Please review the “Requirements for College Admissions” and speak with a counselor to determine the coursework needed to make this transition. To meet college entrance requirements, classes must be passed with a letter grade of C or above.

Once English Learner (EL) students have been in the United States for more than three years, they are often able to verbally communicate in English, but nevertheless continue to be challenged with learning technical academic language. ELD instruction for these students is appropriately provided in mainstream English classes by teachers trained and credentialed in supporting their English learning needs.

EJEMPLO: CONSIDERACIONES DE PROGRAMACIÓN IMPORTANTES PARA LOS ESTUDIANTES EN EL PROGRAMA DE DESARROLLO DE LENGUAJE DE INGLES

Los estudiantes recibirán 5 créditos (aunque especificado de otra manera) para cada curso que aprobaron con una calificación de D o mejor hacia los requisitos de graduación.  Los estudiantes no recibirán créditos para ninguna calificación de F o NM y tienen que tomar el curso de nuevo.  

Los estudiantes en el nivel principiante de aprendizaje del Inglés que son colocados en el programa de Desarrollo de Lenguaje de Inglés (ELD) tienen los mismos requisitos de graduación que los estudiantes de Inglés.  Las clases de Inglés ELD son de doble-tiempo* para enseñar específicamente las necesidades de los estudiantes en el nivel principiante de aprendizaje del Inglés.  Estos estudiantes pueden repetir sus clases de Inglés ELD pero tienen que aprobar al mínimo la clase de Inglés ELD Nivel Avanzado A/B para poder graduarse.  Adicionalmente, las clases de apoyo del idioma (SL) en las áreas académicas están disponibles para brindar ayuda a los estudiantes.

Ya que la mayoría de cursos ofrecidos en el Distrito Escolar Centinela Valley están aprobados por el sistema UC/CSU, todos los estudiantes tienen la habilidad de hacer el cambio a un programa para los que desean asistir a la universidad en cualquier tiempo. Por favor revise los “Requisitos de Admisión para la Universidad” y hable con un consejero para determinar los cursos necesarios para este cambio.

Una vez los estudiantes aprendices de inglés (EL) han estado en los Estados Unidos por más de tres años, a menudo son capaces de comunicarse verbalmente en inglés, pero sin embargo siguen siendo desafiados con el aprendizaje de lenguaje académico técnico. La instrucción ELD para estos estudiantes es proporcionada adecuadamente en clases de inglés generales por profesores capacitados y acreditados para apoyar sus necesidades de aprendizaje del inglés.

Centinela Valley Union High School District

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Courses are grouped by departments, as listed under “Course Offerings.”  There is a description of each department at the beginning of their sections.  Please note that not all courses listed in this Catalog are offered at every high school in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.  Courses are offered based on teacher accreditation, availability of resources, and/or student interest.  The following is a guide to reading and understanding the information provided for each individual course.

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DESCRIPCIONES DE LOS CURSOS

Los cursos están clasificados por departamentos, como listados debajo de “Course Offerings.”  Hay descripciones en cada departamento al comienzo de cada sección.  Por favor note que los cursos listados en este Catálogo no están ofrecidos en todas las escuelas en el Distrito Escolar del Valle Centinela.  Los cursos están ofrecidos basados en la acreditación de los maestros, disponibilidad de los recursos y/o el interés de los estudiantes.  Lo siguiente es una guía para leer y entender la información proveída para cada curso.

Advanced Placement—AP® Macroeconomics

Grade:  12     Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  G        Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (Economics)  Site:  HW, LW, LZ

Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental economic concepts that will help them make intelligent decisions on a variety of economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, managers, and owners of businesses.  Special emphasis is placed on macroeconomics and the implementation and effects of fiscal and monetary policies.  Students compare a variety of economic models and how they function to maintain acceptable levels of inflation, employment, and growth in our economy. Graphing and measurement concepts are used throughout the course to explain the achievement of these goals. Students will practice working under timed conditions they will encounter on the actual test date.  Released exam questions will be used for all timed tests. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® United States Government & Politics

Grade:  12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US Government)   Site: HW, LW, LZ

This AP course is designed to prepare the academically talented student to pass the United States Government Advanced Placement Exam.  The course will focus on the characteristics of the American political system, its theoretical basis, history, development, structure, and how it works today.  The course will examine in detail the processes and institutions through which the political system operates, and how public policy is established and implemented.  The course will be concerned primarily with national politics. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® United States History

Grade:  11       Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US History)         Site: HW, LW, LZ

This course focuses on the study of American History from its colonial beginnings to the present day, and is designed to prepare the qualified student to take the Advanced Placement Exam in U.S. History.  Students will be expected to work in this college-level program that will include extensive note-taking, oral discussion, outside readings, and frequent testing.  Self-guided study is of particular importance in this class.  In addition to preparing the student to score well on the AP Exam, this course will help to create a greater awareness of both the universal role of a major nation and the individual role of a responsible citizen. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® World History

Grade:  10       Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  A       Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (World History)   Site: HW, LW,LZ

Prerequisites:  Recommended for students who score at Standard Met/Exceeded level on ELA SBAC

This AP course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in World History.   The purpose of the AP® World History course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Psychology

Grade:  10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  G          Meets Grad Req.:  Elective                           Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisites:  Completion of a one-semester course in regular Psychology and/or recommendation by the instructor

This AP course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology. This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.  They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students are prepared for the AP exam. Weighted GPA.

Economics (SL, SAI)

Grade:  12     Credits:  5     Length:  1 Semester     UC/CSU:  G     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (Economics)   Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

This course is designed to give students an understanding of basic economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, managers, and owners of businesses.  Special emphasis is placed on macroeconomics and the implementation of fiscal and monetary policies.  Students compare a variety of economic models and how they function to maintain acceptable levels of inflation, employment, and growth in our economy.  Measurement concepts and graphing are used throughout the course to explain the achievement of these goals.  

United States Government (SL, SAI)

Grade:  12   Credits:  5   Length:  1 Semester  UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US Government)  Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

Students study the institutions of American government at the federal, state and local level and analyze the relationships among the three levels. They compare systems of government in the world today and analyze the life and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of the legislative, executive and judiciary branches of government. This course stresses the importance of an informed and active citizenry as an essential condition of democracy.  Students in sheltered sections will have access to second language instructional techniques and supplementary materials.

United States Government Dual Immersion Honors

Grade:  12   Credits:  5   Length:  1 Semester  UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US Government)          Site: LW

Program: Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program

Government Honors is a semester-long course in Spanish that aims to prepare students for civic life and duty

as American citizens and residents. The course will focus on the characteristics of the American political system, its theoretical basis, history, development, structure, and how it works today. The course will examine in detail the processes and institutions through which the political system operates, and how national public policy is established and implemented. The goal of this course is to engage students in thinking and debating about the role of the U.S. government in the lives of its citizens and residents; the ramifications of government decisions; and the role of citizens in the democratic process. In particular how the government impacts people of Hispanic and/or Latin origin, and how people of Hispanic and/or Latin origin have shaped legislation. All while applying, Spanish language skills and culturally relevant topics and issues. This course is taught in Spanish.

United States History (SL, SAI)

Grade:  11     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year      UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US History)     Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

Students study the major turning points in American history in the 20th century.  Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the tenth grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects.  They develop civic competence and understand American history including political principals, domestic policies, political leadership, economics, social interactions and problems, geography, and environmental issues.  Students study America’s diversity in cultures, religions, and ethnicity.  They review America’s constitutional heritage and principles. Students will use historical and social science analysis skills during classroom discussions and assessments and when completing projects and presentations. Students in sheltered sections will have access to second language instructional techniques and supplementary materials.

United States History and Public Health Honors (UCCI)

Grade:  11     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (US History)                    Site: LW

Required for the Biomedical Careers Academy, this course lets students analyze major historical events, trends and concepts within the context of public and community health. Students make connections between the evolution of medicine and the development of American thought and government, which are brought into sharp relief by events such as the Enlightenment, the Civil War and the Great Depression. UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths. Weighted GPA.

US History Through Film 

Grade: 11       Credits: 10        Length:  1 Year               UC/CSU:  A        Meets Grad Req.: Social Sciences (U.S. History)      Site: LW, LZ

  Academy:  ACA & MCA

This US History course examines the ways in which the major themes and issues in modern American history have been expressed in the iconic films from the 20th century.  As they build on their knowledge of American history from 11th grade, students will explore the significance of films as primary sources: What do the films like Birth of a Nation, Hard Times or The Graduate reveal about the period in which they were produced?  How do the movies reflect the major social issues, conflicts or changes of the time?  How did popular films inform or influence the country in the 20th century?  By watching, discussing, and writing about American films, students will examine how motion pictures reflect and influence American culture and society.  In other words, students will learn how to "read" American films as cultural texts that support a deeper understanding of 20th century American History.

World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World (SL, SAI)

Grade:  10     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year   UC/CSU:  A     Meets Grad Req.:  Social Sciences (World History)      Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

In this course, students study major turning points in the shaping of the modern world with the major focus on the late 18th century through the present.  Students will trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of current world issues.  They will relate these issues to historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts.  Students will use historical and social science analysis skills during classroom discussions and when completing projects and presentations. Students in sheltered sections will have access to second language instructional techniques and supplementary materials.

World History by Design Honors (UCCI)

Grade: 10        Credits: 10        Length:  1 Year               UC/CSU:  A         Meets Grad Req.: Social Sciences (World History)    Site: LW

  Academy:  ACA

World History by Design is a course in which students will analyze significant periods in world history from the development of government systems through to modern times while building the basic skills of graphic design elements and principles. Students will use major world events such as revolutions, wars and globalization as the inspiration for design projects to synthesize the knowledge into cohesive assignments that are both content driven and conceptual. Students have the opportunity in this course to demonstrate their knowledge of historical content through the creation of art, using the elements and principles of design. Students will produce a series of artistic products that reflect their comprehension of both historical content and relevant design skills; from the years of the ancient Greeks and Romans through the modern post Cold War world. Students will integrate the reading and viewing of traditional texts, primary source resources, technology manuals, digital media sources, appropriate era artwork  and tutorials to demonstrate their knowledge of design and world history. Upon completion of this course, students will have completed their world history requirement and be prepared to take additional design courses.  UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths.  Weighted GPA

Advanced Placement—AP® English Language and Composition

Grade:  11     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  B               Meets Grad Req.:  English 11                          Site: HW, LW, LZ

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course is designed for highly motivated students in secondary school who wish to take the AP® English Language and Composition examination in May to receive college credit should they perform satisfactorily on the test.  Students complete meaningful elements of college-level studies while in high school.  The course focuses on discursive prose that ranges across the disciplines of the sciences and arts, basic writing or composition, writing as a craft and a process.  Goals include:  developing skills in expository writing, reading widely, reflecting on reading through extensive discussion, writing and rewriting.  This course also enables students to write effectively and confidently in their college courses, and in their professional and personal lives:  using grammatical conventions appropriately and with sophistication; developing stylistic maturity in their prose.  Works to be studied include a wide variety of nonfiction prose and literature in the American tradition from Colonial times to the present with emphasis on analysis of tone, style, diction, syntax, and figurative language. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® English Literature and Composition

Grade:  12            Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year               UC/CSU:  B                Meets Grad Req.:  English 12                  Site: HW, LW, LZ

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course is designed for students reading above grade level, who intend to demonstrate their achievement in college-level work by taking the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Exam in May.  The course is comparable to a first-year college course for students who want an intensive study of literature and writing and who demonstrate exceptional ability and achievement in English.  Works to be studied include literature from the English and the American tradition, as well as translations of works recognized for their literary merit.  The course will focus on English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing the social, political, philosophical and artistic movements which contributed to the shaping of the English literary and cultural heritage.  The course will provide on-going, sustained practice of in-class and out-of-class essays using different strategies for answering different types of essay questions.  Emphasis is placed on literature as the core of the curriculum and writing as a process.  Weighted GPA.

CSU Expository Reading and Writing (SAI)

Grade:  12       Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  B        Meets Grad Req.:  English 12           Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

The goal of the Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) is to prepare seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Through a sequence of rigorous instructional modules, students develop proficiency in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing.  Students will be expected to increase their awareness of the rhetorical strategies employed by authors and to apply those strategies to their own writing. They will read closely to examine the relationship between an author’s argument or theme and his or her audience and purpose, to analyze the impact of structural and rhetorical strategies, and to examine the social, political, and philosophical assumptions that underlie the text.

English 9 (H, SL, SAI) 

Grade:  9     Credits: 10        Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  B         Meets Grad Req.:  English 9                        Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

This course is required for students in grade nine. Areas to be studied include reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, test-taking and study skills.  The course also incorporates technology and skills applicable to success in the high school environment.  

English 10 (H, SAI)

Grade:  10     Credits: 10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  B             Meets Grad Req.:  English 10                     Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

This course is required for students in grade ten. Areas to be studied include reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, test-taking and study skills.  The course also incorporates technology and skills applicable to English success in the high school environment.  

English 11 (SAI)

Grade:  11    Credits: 10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  B             Meets Grad Req.:  English 11                            Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

This course is required for students in grade eleven.  Students study American literature from Native American and Colonial Era works to the present, with emphasis on the social, political, cultural, and philosophical movements that contributed to the shaping of the multi-faceted American heritage.  Literature forms the core of the curriculum, and writing skills are developed as a process.

English 11: Designing the American Dream (UCCI)

Students analyze a diverse collection of American voices in literature and film as they relate to manifestations of “The American Dream” across time, regions, and cultures. Students think critically about how depictions of “The American Dream” have evolved and been perpetuated by literature and the media, and use this understanding to create textual and visual responses, which reflect a deeper understanding and personal perspective on “The American Dream.” Students integrate this extensive literary knowledge with a mastery of video production technical skills. Throughout the course, students develop as critical thinkers, writers, and filmmakers in the analysis and design of their own American Dreams.  UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths.

English 1 Intensive

This support class focuses on academic reading and writing skills using the Read 180 curriculum.  The class is intended for students who are reading and writing below grade-level and is designed to ensure proficiency in academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing skills essential to succeed in high school, college, and careers.  Students will engage in nonfiction texts that present real world issues relevant to teens' lives and will develop their skills of summary, justification, argument, and research. Placement into this course is through teacher recommendation and reading assessments. May be repeated for credit.

UCCI Advanced English 12 and Public Health Honors (Formally Applied Medical English)

Grade: 12           Credits: 10         Length:  1 Year              UC/CSU:  B            Meets Grad Req.: English 12                       Site: LW

Academy/Program: Biomedical Careers Academy

Required for Biomedical Careers Academy, this course challenges students with rigorous English Language Arts content as they explore questions regarding medical ethics, study how culture informs health care decisions, and examine other key elements of careers in Health Science. UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths.Weighted GPA.

UCCI The Dynamic Literacy of Patient Care Honors

Grade: 11            Credits: 10      Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  B               Meets Grad Req.:  English 11                    Site: LW

Academy/Program: Biomedical Careers Academy

Required for the Biomedical Careers Academy, this course explores the many facets of the Health Science and Medical Technology CTE sector through the reading of fiction and expository text, various writing assignments with an emphasis on revision, and opportunities for students to make presentations. The course cultivates informed citizens in regards to the field of patient care by having students delve deeply into the areas of Communications, Ethics, Wellness, Cultural Diversity, Preventative Care, and Mental Health, with a culminating project that includes research in health careers. UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths. Weighted GPA.

UCCI Eng 9 in the Context of Mental and Behavioral Health (Formally English 9 Mental Health Matters )

Academy/Program: Biomedical Careers Academy

Grade:  9              Credits: 10             Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU: B             Meets Grad Req.: English 9                              Site: LW

Required for the Biomedical Careers Academy, this course is a one year college and career preparatory English course in which students explore mental and behavioral health disorders, teen challenges, disorder-related violence, and disparities in the mental health care system. Throughout the course, students conduct self-generated research related to each thematic unit, utilize the writing process to effectively communicate information and ideas using industry-specific language, analyze and justify personal perspectives regarding mental and behavioral health issues, and effectively use current media to inform and persuade multiple audiences for different purposes.  UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths.

English 12: Entertainment Writing

English 12: Entertainment Writing is a year long, A-G satisfying course specifically for students in the Academy of Cinematic Arts (rebranding of Academy of Media Arts). The course would prepare students for college though teaching critical reading and writing skills through the lens of a variety of writing tasks tailored to the film industry including but not limited to screenwriting, writing treatments, breaking stories, creating show bibles, writing and delivering pitches, creating producing budgets, and interpreting legal documents. Students would also move through CSU Expository Reading and Writing modules.

ELD Fundamentals

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12  Credits:  20     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  N/A     Meets Grad Req.:  10 English & 10 Elective     Site: HW, LW, LZ 

ELD Fundamentals is a one-year, two-hour course. The course is designed for non- or limited English proficient students who need to acquire basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The emphasis is on the development of communication and survival skills through the use of communicative-based instruction. Grammar will be taught in context throughout each unit. This course may be repeated for credit.

ELD A

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12  Credits:  20     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  N/A     Meets Grad Req.:  10 English & 10 Elective     Site: HW, LW, LZ 

This intermediate ELD course is a one-year, two-hour class. The course is designed for non- or limited English proficient students who need to acquire basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The emphasis is on the development of communication and survival skills through the use of communicative-based instruction. Grammar will be taught in context throughout each unit. This course may be repeated for credit.  

ELD B

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12       Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  B        Meets Grad Req.:  English                       Site: HW, LW, LZ 

This college preparatory course is designed for limited English proficient students who need to acquire listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  It is a communicative-based program with literature and writing at the core of the curriculum.  Writing exercises focus on process and are developed through core literary works and their commonality with student life.  Speaking and listening activities include role-plays, paired interviews, group discussions, debates, lectures, etc.  Grammar will be taught in context throughout the year.  This course may be repeated for credit. Students will be scheduled concurrently with English 9 SL.

Advanced Placement—AP® Calculus AB

Grade:  11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  C     Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics         Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of “C” or better

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This Advanced Placement course studies differential calculus and begins a study of integral calculus.  It also prepares students to take the Calculus AB Advanced Placement exam.  Calculator usage is an integral part of the course. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Calculus BC

Grade:  11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  C     Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics           Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Pre-Calculus with a grade of “C” or better

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This Advanced Placement course studies differential calculus and begins a study of integral calculus.  It also prepares students to take the Calculus BC Advanced Placement exam.  Calculator usage is an integral part of the course. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Statistics

Grade:  11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  C     Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics           Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Algebra 2/Integrated Math III

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and using statistical Inference. Weighted GPA.

Integrated Math I (H, SL, SAI)

Grade:  9          Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  C          Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics               Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

The fundamental purpose of the Integrated Math I course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades.  This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.  The mathematics course focuses on six critical areas: (1) extend understanding of numerical manipulation to algebraic manipulation; (2) synthesize understanding of function; (3) deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships; (4) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend; (5) establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions; and (6) apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate place.  This course will also include the use of the Standards for Mathematical Practice so that students engage with the subject matters as they grow in mathematical maturity and expertise.  Integrated Math I Honors has a local weighted GPA.

In Integrated Mathematics II, students extend the laws of exponents to rational exponents and explore distinctions between rational and irrational numbers by considering their decimal representations. Students learn that when quadratic equations do not have real solutions, the number system can be extended so that solutions exist; analogous to the way in which extending whole numbers to negative numbers allows having a solution. Students explore relationships between number systems: whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. The guiding principle is that equations with no solutions in one number system may have solutions in a larger number system.  Integrated Math II Honors has a local weighted GPA.

Integrated Math III is the third course in a three-year sequence of integrated math courses that are based on the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.  Students will explore a variety of functions, including: polynomial, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric.  In addition, statistics and geometry will be expanded upon.  Integrated Math III Honors has a local weighted GPA.

Pre-Calculus (H)

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  C           Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics              Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisites:  Completion of Algebra 2/Integrated Math III

This course is a comprehensive study of different functions with an emphasis on the properties inherent to these functions.  Understanding how the functions relate to each other and its real-world application will also be learned and explored.  Pre-Calculus Honors has a weighted GPA.

Statistics

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  C     Meets Grad Req.:  Mathematics         Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisites:  Completion of Algebra 2/Integrated Math III

This course covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis, design of experiments, sampling distributions and estimation, and fitting models to data.  Statistical concepts are studied in order to understand related methods and their applications. Other topics include probability distributions, sampling techniques, binomial distributions, and experimental design. The course also looks extensively at the principles of hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Measuring the probability of an event, interpreting probability, and using probability in decision-making are central themes of this course.  

This course introduces students to the main concepts of introductory statistics.  Students will collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.  Selected topics include displaying and summarizing data, linear regression, probability, sample surveys, experiments, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests.  In addition, students will be expected to reason quantitatively and provide substantial written explanations.  The intent of the course is to prepare students for an introductory level college statistics course or AP® Statistics.  The textbook is a study of all the above topics from a sports perspective.  

Prerequisites:  Completion of Algebra 2 or Integrated Math III

The goal of this course is to provide a foundational understanding of programming in the JS (JavaScript) language. Students will learn how user input is interpreted by a computer program, ultimately creating behavior through the use of variables, functions, events, and loops. Students will learn how to break down complex problems into steps, using critical thinking to create behavior that can solve these problems through logic. Students will ultimately complete this course with the ability to write their own code to solve problems, create games, and navigate complex data sets to retrieve information.

BIOLOGICAL/LIFE SCIENCE

Advanced Placement—AP® Biology

Grade:  10, 11, 12     Credits:  10   Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  D     Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Biological/Life)     Site: LW,, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Biology and Chemistry

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program.  This laboratory class provides interested students with an opportunity to participate in a college-level experience in high school.  All students who enroll in the class are required to take the AP® Biology exam in May. The students will learn sophisticated laboratory techniques, note taking, organization skills, and self-learning techniques.  The course contains extensive laboratory experiences. Analytical thinking skills are emphasized and used for many of the laboratory investigations.  The laboratory work may entail extra time outside of school hours. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Environmental Science

Grade:  11, 12     Credits:  10      Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  D      Meets Grad Req.:  Sci (Biological/Life or Physical)      Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of at least 2 years of high school science, and 1 year of Algebra 1/Integrated Math I

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program.  This course is an in-depth study of the Environmental issues of our time and the living and nonliving Earth systems in which they are embedded.  The direct connection of human populations’ development needs and patterns to environmental problems is stressed.  Students analyze possible actions toward specific problems in light of the Earth systems and human needs background and propose supported solutions.  AP® Environmental Science integrates the several science disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and oceanography.  The course is aligned to the College Board guidelines for AP® Environmental Science. Weighted GPA.

Anatomy & Physiology

Grade:  11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  D          Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Biological/Life)            Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Biology and Chemistry

This course will present a comprehensive study of the anatomical structures and physiological mechanisms of the human body’s systems with an emphasis on the integration of these systems and an understanding of how they contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis.  This course will include laboratory activities, such as microscopy and mammalian dissections.  

Biology (H, SL, SAI)

Grade:  9       Credits:  10        Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  D         Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Biological/Life)    Site: HW, LL,LW, LZ

This course is a Next Generation standards-based study of living things: origins, structures, functions, heredity, growth and development, interactions among, and behavior of living things. Content is built around major biological concepts such as biochemistry and the biology of cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, physiologic systems, and the diversity of living things. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of mathematical, analytical, data acquisition, and communication skills as well as interdisciplinary approaches to discovery. Concepts and skills are reinforced by a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory experiences, integration of other branches of science, and applications to society and individuals. Biology Meets Grad Req. both the life science high school graduation requirement and the UC/CSU “d” laboratory science requirement. Biology Honors has a local weighted GPA.

Environmental Biology

Grade:  10         Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  D            Meets Grad Req.: Science (Biological/Life)                           Site: LZ

Academy: Environmental Careers Academy.  

This course will fulfill the requirement for a laboratory-based, life science class using the Next Generation Science Standards, aligned to Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Science and Technology, and aligned to CTE Standards for Environmental Engineering.  The course will focus on Life Science Standards looking through the environmental lens, specifically how biological and life science concepts can be used to help engineer environments that support human populations while preserving the natural environment.

Human Biology

Grade: 9         Credits:  10           Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU: D          Meets Grad Req.: Science (Biological/Life)                             Site: LZ

Required for students in the Culinary Careers Academy, this laboratory science course is an introductory study in biology utilizing a culinary theme.  Human Biology is intended as an alternative to Biology for students interested in the culinary careers theme and covers all the same California content standards for Biology/Life Science addressed in the traditional Biology course.  

Human Body Systems Honors (PLTW)

Grade: 9, 10, 11           Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU: D      Meets Grad Req.: Science (Biological/Life)                    Site: LW

This course is adopted from Project Lead the Way Program (PLTW).  Required for students in the Biomedical Careers Academy, this course will engage students in the study of the processes, structures and interactions of human body systems. Important biomedical concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, identity, and protection. The central theme will focus on how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. The systems will be studied as “parts of a whole,” working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level. Students will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body systems, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation. Exploring science in action, students will work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.  Weighted GPA.

Marine Biology

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  D     Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Biological/Life)                   Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1/Integrated Math I

This laboratory science course is an introductory study in biology utilizing a marine environment theme.  Marine Biology is intended as an alternative to Biology for students interested in the marine theme and covers all the same California content standards for Biology/Life Science addressed in the traditional Biology course.  

Medical Biology

Grade: 10, 11   Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU: D                Meets Grad Req.: Science (Biological/Life)          Science   Site: LW

Required for students in the Biomedical Careers Academy, this laboratory science course is an introductory study in biology utilizing a medical careers theme.  Medical Biology is intended as an alternative to Biology for students interested in the Biomedical careers theme and covers all the same California content standards for Biology/Life Science addressed in the traditional Biology course.  

Medical Interventions Honors (PLTW)

Grade: 11          Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU: D         Meets Grad Req.: Science (Biological/Life)               Site: LW

This course is adopted from Project Lead the Way Program (PLTW).  Required for the Biomedical Careers Academy, in this course from Project Lead the Way students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.  Weighted GPA.

This course is designed to allow students to explore key Earth Science and Life Science concepts as they pertain to the water industry and is the first course of a three-course integrated science sequence designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards. For deeper understanding of scientific concepts and how those concepts apply in the careers within the water industry, students will have the opportunity to assume the role of several individuals employed in water-related careers, each with a role in trying to solve the water problems faced by the fictional city of Wateropolis. All assignments will prepare students to complete the capstone project: a portfolio of all materials and a plan to improve the sustainability of Wateropolis.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

The AP® Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Environmental Science

Grade:  11, 12 Credits:  10      Length:  1 Year    UC/CSU:  D    Meets Grad Req.:  Sci (Biological/Life Sci or Physical)  Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of at least 2 years of high school science, and 1 year of Algebra 1

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course is an in-depth study of the Environmental issues of our time and the living and nonliving Earth systems in which they are embedded. Students analyze possible actions toward specific problems in light of the Earth systems and human needs background and propose supported solutions.  This course integrates several science disciplines including biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and oceanography and is aligned to the College Board guidelines for AP Environmental Science. Weighted GPA.

Advanced Placement—AP® Physics 1

Grade:  11, 12        Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  D          Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Physical)        Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or better

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the AP® Physics 1 exam.  Students will cultivate their understanding of  physics and science practices as they explore the following topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and universal law of gravitation, simple harmonic motion, impulse, linear momentum and conservation of linear momentum, work, energy and conservation of energy, rotational motion, electrostatics, DC circuits and mechanical waves and sounds. Course may not be repeated for credit. Weighted GPA.

Chemistry (H, SL, SAI)

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  D     Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Physical)                   Site: HW, LW, LZ

This laboratory science course examines the relationship of atomic structure to the physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds, including energy changes and chemical reactions.  Honors Chemistry has a weighted GPA.

This course serves to introduce the principles of chemistry and environmental engineering through an understanding of the behavior of water and its interactions with the environment. Students will use a systems-based approach to understand that all environmental systems consist of matter and will apply this knowledge to solving current and future global water issues. This course seeks to explain the basic chemistry required to understand crucial environmental interactions in order to encourage students to take a critical approach to solving complex water- related issues on a local and global scale. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to integrate the complex questions surrounding the future use and consumption of water and develop possible solutions to this global crisis.  UCCI courses integrate A-G academic work with Career Technical Education (CTE), to help students prepare for college while they explore potential career paths.

Culinary Chemistry

Grade: 10        Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU: D          Meets Grad Req.: Science (Physical)                 Science   Site: LZ

Required for students in the Culinary Careers Academy, this laboratory science course is an introductory study in chemistry utilizing a culinary theme.  Culinary Chemistry is intended as an alternative to Chemistry for students interested in the culinary careers theme and covers all the same California content standards for Chemistry as in the traditional Chemistry course.  

Environmental Chemistry (P)

Grade: 10, 11, 12       Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU: D            Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Physical)                   Site: LZ

Required for students in the Environmental Careers Academy, Chemistry is the study of chemical phenomena that occur in natural places. This course will enable students to understand the environmental issues and the underlying chemistry.  This one year course is designed to adequately prepare students to successfully undertake freshman science courses at the university level.  This course will cover the concepts of general chemistry while further focusing on the environmental issues that include climate change, air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, pollution and treatment of water sources, and the utilization of insecticides and herbicides.  By performing experiments and building working models, students will test new ideas and research real applications of new energy technologies.

Medical Chemistry

Grade: 10            Credits:  10            Length:  1 Year           UC/CSU: D            Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Physical)                    Site: LW

Required for students in the Biomedical Careers Academy, students will concentrate on developing a basic core of knowledge found in the science common core for chemistry, including atomic theory and structure, states of matter, atomic bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and quantum mechanics, and expand it to go into depth in areas of interest.  Students will gain particular knowledge of atomic structure as well as chemical reactions and equilibrium, which will be supplemented by hands-on labs and completion of lab reports to present their findings through the use of the scientific method.  Students will be expected to use the scientific method and design their own experiments while analyzing statistically the results and discussing their findings with their peers.  Students will understand their responsibility toward scientific progress and the medical industry.

Physics

Grade:  11, 12       Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  D      Meets Grad Req.:  Science (Physical)      Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

This laboratory science course examines mechanics, thermodynamics, wave theory, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics. There will be an emphasis on relating these topics to real life, everyday experiences.  

In Physics and Engineering: Motion by Design students apply principles of physics and engineering to an iterative cycle of product design. In this year-long, integrated, college-preparatory course, students will develop an understanding of fundamental physics concepts in kinematics, mechanics, mechanical and electromagnetic waves, and electricity/electromagnetism while exploring robotics, computer programming, computer aided design (CAD) and rapid product development. Working individually and in teams, students complete a series of design challenges to develop key skills in computer programming, 3-D modeling software, engineering technology, and physics concepts. The course culminates with competition-ready, semi-autonomous devices presented as marketable products designed to serve a specific purpose in the local community. These projects promote critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity and provide a foundation for data collection, analysis, reflection, presentations and technical writing skills. By successfully completing the course, students will be prepared for success in college science and engineering as well as in high-demand careers like automation and advanced manufacturing.

This course is designed to allow students to explore key Earth Science and Life Science concepts as they pertain to the water industry and is the first course of a three-course integrated science sequence designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards. For deeper understanding of scientific concepts and how those concepts apply in the careers within the water industry, students will have the opportunity to assume the role of several individuals employed in water-related careers, each with a role in trying to solve the water problems faced by the fictional city of Wateropolis. All assignments will prepare students to complete the capstone project: a portfolio of all materials and a plan to improve the sustainability of Wateropolis.

Advanced Placement—AP® Spanish Language and Culture

Grade:  10, 11, 12       Credits:  10        Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  E          Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language     Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Proficient to Advanced knowledge of the Spanish language

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course is a comprehensive study of the Spanish language focusing on grammar/literature for native speaker students, as well as honors non-native. Students will be part of this course based on their progression through the foreign language program at CVUHSD, as well as any other educational institution.  Students are required to have the ability to analyze, interpret and apply the language at an advanced level.  This course will give the student the opportunity to acquire transferable college units contingent to passing the AP® Language examination in May. Weighted GPA. 

Advanced Placement—AP® Spanish Literature and Culture

Grade:  10, 11, 12         Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  E     Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language     Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Proficient to advanced knowledge of the Spanish language

Adopted from the College Board Advanced Placement Program. This course is the culmination of the Spanish program.  It is designed for the students who have successfully completed the AP® Spanish Language course.  It is comparable to a third year of college-level Spanish Literature course and provides the potential for college credit for completion of the same. Weighted GPA.

American Sign Language 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12          Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  E           Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language          Site: LW

ASL1 is an introductory course in American Sign Language as developed and used by the Deaf community in most areas of North America. It consists of a preparatory phase to attune students to communication in the manual-visual mode, followed by instruction and practice in vocabulary, sentence structure, elementary conversation, and literature. In addition, the course provides a survey of various issues raised by examining ASL and the Deaf community.

American Sign Language 2

Grade:  10, 11, 12            Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  E         Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language         Site: LW

ASL 2 is a continuation of basic study of the language and culture; an opportunity to build receptive and expressive sign vocabulary; use of signing space; further use of non-manual components of ASL grammar including facial expression and body postures, and introduction to conversational regulators. Discussion of regional and ethnic sign variations and social, political and educational institutions of the Deaf community will occur as well. Interaction with members of the Deaf community in both directed and non-directed activities will be featured.

French 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12        Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  E         Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language                Site: LZ

French 1 is designed for all students who want to learn another language. This course introduces students to the four receptive and reproductive skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and elementary grammar. Students are introduced to some of the history, traditions and present day customs of the target culture. Emphasis is on listening comprehension and speaking. A minimum of two years of the same language meets the entrance requirements for the University of California.

French 2

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12         Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  E           Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language               Site: LZ

French 2 is designed for students who have demonstrated ability, diligence and motivation in French 1.  Selection for placement is based on achievement tests, teacher recommendation and overall student performance.  Emphasis will be on the continued development of oral proficiency in a variety of common everyday situations with an added emphasis on reading and writing.  

French 3

Grade:  10, 11, 12            Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  E           Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language                Site: LZ

French 3 is designed for students who have demonstrated exceptional ability, diligence, and motivation in French 2.  Emphasis will be on the continued development of oral proficiency in a variety of common everyday situations with an added emphasis on reading and writing.  

Spanish 1

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12       Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  E       Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language       Site: HW, LW, LZ

Level 1 is designed for all students who want to learn another language. This course introduces students to the four receptive and reproductive skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and elementary grammar. Students are introduced to some of the history, traditions and present day customs of the target culture. Emphasis is on listening comprehension and speaking. A minimum of two years of the same language meets the entrance requirements for the University of California.

Spanish 2

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12        Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  E       Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language      Site: HW, LW, LZ

This course continues students’ exposure to the four receptive and reproductive skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, and elementary grammar. Students are introduced to some of the history, traditions and present day customs of the target culture. A minimum of 2 years of the same language meets the UC entrance requirements.

Spanish 3

Grade: 11, 12        Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  E       Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language      Site: HW, LW, LZ

This course will continue to build on students’ foundation of the Spanish language and its cultures. Students will continue to develop the most basic functions of the language and become familiar with some elements of its culture while focusing on employing 21st century skills in the acquisition and expression of language skills, vocabulary and grammar structures. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible. A general introduction to the culture, its products (e.g., literature, laws, foods, games,) perspectives (e.g., attitudes, values, beliefs,) and practices (patterns of social interaction) is integrated throughout the course. Students will acquire some insight into how the language and cultures work and learn to communicate in formal and informal contexts utilizing relevant technologies throughout the course.

Spanish 1 for Native Speakers

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  E        Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language        Site: HW, LW, LZ

This course is a study of the Spanish language for native speaker students. This course reviews students to the four receptive and reproductive skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, writing, & grammar. A minimum of 2 years of the same language meets the UC entrance requirements. 

Spanish 2 for Native Speakers

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12        Credits:  10        Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  E     Meets Grad Req.:  Foreign Language     Site: HW, LW, LZ

This course is a study of the Spanish language for native speaker students thus having a basic to proficient knowledge of the Spanish language. Students will be part of this course based on their cultural background and their ability to use, analyze, interpret and apply the language.

DISCIPLINE: DANCE

Beginning Dance

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12               Credits:  10                 Length:  1 Year                  UC/CSU:  F               Meets Grad Req.:  VPA             Site: HW, LZ

In this course, students will develop artistic perception, creative expression and will learn about the role of dance in society and history. Fundamental dance skills, kinesthetic sensitivity, choreography, and performance techniques are emphasized in this class. Students will acquire the skills to demonstrate the application of perception and evaluation to the elements of dance. The historical and cultural contexts of dance will be analyzed.

Advanced/Intermediate Dance

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & PE      Site: HW,LZ

Prerequisite: Completion of at least one semester of Intermediate Dance with a grade of “B” or better, or approval of the teacher

Advanced Dance will develop the fundamental concepts and techniques of dance to an advanced level. Included in these areas will be styles of movement, creative expression, choreographic and production skills, the place of dance in historical and cultural contexts, viewing and evaluating dance works, life skills, and career competencies. Written assignments, out of class production rehearsals and performances are parts of this class.  This course may be repeated for credit.

This course prepares advanced dance students to attain professional careers in dance performance, production, and the commercial dance work-force industry while refining technical proficiency, artistic expression, and creative fluency in dance performance theory and ensemble repertory development. Students will learn established choreography with primary focus placed on synthesizing original composition in a variety of dance genres (i.e. ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, street dance, musical theater, cultural, dance-sport and/or acro-dance techniques). They will evaluate real-world applications associated with dance company management, repertoire creation/preservation, choreographic production aesthetics, artistic direction, and mastery of varying performance disciplines. Students will utilize formative performance opportunities to explore post-secondary connections with the professional dance industry. The end of the year culminates with the development and presentation of a fully produced concert performance of completed works for a live audience.

DISCIPLINE: MUSIC

Band: Beginning Band

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.: VPA                 Site: HW, LZ

Students in this course will receive instruction on a standard band instrument (Brass, woodwind, or percussion). Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and musical materials with full understanding, and express musical ideas through instrumental music performance. This class does not perform in public and may be repeated for credit.

Band: Advanced Band (Marching Band)

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                    Site: HW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Ability to play a standard band instrument with a high degree of skill and approval of the teacher.

Advanced Band is a select instrumental music class. Performance of a variety of musical styles in both marching and concert settings is typical of this course. Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and musical materials with full understanding, and express musical ideas through instrumental music performance. This class requires public performance. Marching skills will also be required.  This course may be repeated for credit.

Band: Stage Band

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F     Meets Grad Req.:  VPA     Site: LZ

Prerequisite:  Ability to play a standard stage band instrument with a high degree of skill and approval from the teacher.

Stage Band is a select instrumental music class. Performance of a variety of musical styles in jazz and popular settings is typical of this course. Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and musical materials with full understanding, and express musical ideas through instrumental music performance. This class requires public performance.

Beginning Chorus

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12         Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  F                 Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                          Site: HW

Beginning Chorus provides training in the fundamentals of vocal production, musicianship, and music literature through choral music from a variety of cultures, compositional styles, and historical periods. It is intended to provide a solid foundation for Intermediate Chorus.

Advanced Chorus

Grade: 10, 11, 12          Credits:  10         Length: 1 Year                   UC/CSU:   F                Meets Grad Req.: VPA                Site: HW

Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Chorus with a grade of “C” or better, or approval of the teacher

The course provides an education for advanced music students in reading music, vocal technique and understanding different musical styles. Emphasis will be on vocal performance.  This course may be repeated for credit.

Commercial Music I

Grade: 9           Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year       UC/CSU:  F           Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts              Site: LW

Industry Sector: Arts, Media, and Entertainment                        Career Pathway:  Performing Arts

Commercial Music I: Fundamentals is a one-year music industry exploratory course in which students will develop the sonic vocabulary of emotion in music production. This class will provide students with a history of American Music, industry-standard recording methods, basic songwriting structures, basic DAW terminology and functions, as well as music fundamentals and techniques used on rhythm instruments such as Drum-Set and Keyboard.

Commercial Music III: Production and Synthesis

Grade:   11, 12            Credits:  10              Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  F        Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts     Site: LW

Industry Sector: Arts, Media, and Entertainment                        Career Pathway:  Performing Arts

Prerequisite: Commercial Music II

Commercial Music III: Performance and Production focuses on the production, performance and recording of musical works of various music genres and original compositions using industry standard production and recording technology and equipment. Students will perform and record musical works of various genres using industry standard technology such as: electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizer keyboards and MIDI controllers, acoustic and electric drum sets, sample trigger pads, microphones, professional stands and hardware, live audio speaker arrays, live audio mixers, multi-channel snakes and patch bays, usb and thunderbolt recording interfaces, Logic Studio DAW recording software, studio monitor speakers and headphones, and Apple laptop computers .Students will produce musical works using AB and 12-Bar Blues Form as a basis for adaptation of industry standard music arrangements and composition of original musical arrangements.They also will learn principles of sound and stage design to best enhance a live professional musical production. Students will organize, plan, design, staff, promote, produce and perform at various live production events such as: “Anthems of Art” open mic night and art show as well as “Lawndalepalooza” (the end-of-school-year live music spectacular).

Guitar

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12               Credits: 10             Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  F              Meets Grad Req.:  VPA              Site: HW

Guitar is a one year course where students will learn basic comprehensive skills and applications that relate to the overall concepts of guitar technique, performance, responsiveness, and discrimination. They will address criteria for critically judging the quality of performances and compositions that derive from social and historical influence. The course also focuses on acoustic guitars, both classical and steel-string.

Piano

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12         Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  F           Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                    Site: HW

This course is a beginning piano class. Students will receive instruction on a standard piano or electronic keyboard. Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and musical materials with full understanding, and express musical ideas through instrumental music performance. This class does not perform in public.

Ukulele

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12          Credits: 10          Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  F            Meets Grad Req.: VPA                        Site: HW

Students will learn the history of the Ukulele, how to shop for a ukulele, various sizes of the Ukulele family, and accessories needed. They will learn how to tune their ukuleles, learn basic chords and chord progressions as well as strumming patterns. They will learn how to read ukulele music in tablature and note format, as well as ukulele chord charts. They will also learn how to transcribe music for other instruments for the ukulele (for example, converting guitar music to ukulele music). They will then learn Hawaiian song repertoire, as well as modern repertoire. They will conclude the year with learning how to compose music for the Ukulele.

This course is the 2nd Course in the Ukulele Curriculum. It will focus primarily on the Intermediate Ukulele technique, various types of strumming, fingerpicking, reading tablature, and music composition. Students in this course will be able to learn how to transcribe music of any type to ukulele independently and with their own interpretation. For example, students will be focusing on transcribing guitar music to ukulele, and playing ukulele in 2 and 3 parts. This course is designed for students who have been playing ukulele for at least one year or who have prior experience playing ukulele.

DISCIPLINE: THEATER

Beginning Drama 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                 Site: HW

Beginning Drama is designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of self-expression through a variety of theater activities. Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and dramatic materials with full understanding, and interpret and express dramatic literature through performance. Students will further develop skills in all aspects of acting; including character development, script interpretation, memorization, stage movement, vocal production and playwriting. This class requires peer and school performance.

Advanced Drama

Grade:  10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                   Site: HW

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginning/Intermediate or audition, or approval of the teacher

Advanced Drama is an intensive performance and production class. A variety of dramatic literature styles will be explored and fully staged for public performance. Students will read a variety of challenging artistic and dramatic materials with full understanding, interpret and express dramatic literature through performance. Students must demonstrate a high degree of skill in all aspects of acting; including character development, script interpretation, memorization, stage movement, vocal production and ensemble work. This class requires public performance and may be repeated for credit.

DISCIPLINE: VISUAL ARTS

Photojournalism Honors is a one-year capstone course aligned with a post-secondary pathway in an Arts, Media, and Entertainment academy in which students develop extensive writing and photography skills across multiple genres.  All original works will be informed by law and ethics, the impact of technology, and how pioneering photojournalists have informed photojournalism today. Students will apply a strong foundation in photography to the creation of full-length photojournalism stories for class, campus and community publications, and for regional and national competitions.  Students will also work throughout the course to develop a comprehensive portfolio for college and career that will continuously be involved in the critique process by classmates, instructor, and industry partners.  Weighted GPA.

3D Design 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                Site: HW, LL,LW This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of a wide variety of three-dimensional art topics.  In addition to creating works of three-dimensional art, students will explore visual art themes through discussion, reading, and writing as they develop a portfolio.  Students will learn artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, connections, relationships and applications through visual arts.  

3D Design 2

Grade:  10, 11, 12             Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:  VPA                    Site: HW, LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of 3-D Design 1 with a grade of “C” or better

This course is designed to provide more advanced students with a wide variety of challenging three-dimensional art topics.  In addition to creating works of three-dimensional art, students will explore visual art themes through discussion, reading, and writing as they develop a portfolio.  Students will learn artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, connections, relationships and applications through visual arts.  The elements and principles of design serve as a foundation for the student to develop the tools and skills necessary for future study.

Art 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12            Credits:  10                   Length:  1 Year           UC/CSU:  F      Meets Grad Req.:  VPA     Site: HW, LL, LW, LZ

Art 1 is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of drawing, painting, design, and art history. In addition to creating works of art, students will explore visual art themes through discussion, reading, and writing as they develop a portfolio. Students will learn artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, connections, relationships and applications through the visual arts.  

Art Intermediate/Advanced

Grade:  10, 11, 12            Credits:  10                  Length:  1 Year              UC/CSU:  F            Meets Grad Req.:  VPA     Site: LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Completion of Art 1 with a grade of “C” or better.

Art Advanced is designed to provide a more advanced level of instruction in drawing, painting, design, and art history for students who have already passed Art 1, and are motivated to challenge themselves further. Students in Art Advanced will be expected to develop mature attitudes, insights, and sensitivity to the art making process so the students who take this course should be interested in pursuing the field of art beyond high school. In addition, students will explore visual art themes through discussion, reading, and writing as they develop a portfolio.

Acrylic Painting is a one-year course that meets part of the fine arts requirement for graduation.  Students will build on their knowledge of painting as they continue to further their practice in painting styles through the ages; applying concepts of successful material usage and application for the purpose of creative expression through water-based painting.  This art program emphasizes proper technique and presentation while exploring all artistic possibilities.  The course stresses the principles of design basics as the students begin to utilize these principles for artworks created primarily in painting, utilizing a wide array of media.  Student learning will focus on the areas of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and connections, relationships, and applications.

Ceramics 1

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12             Credits: 10              Length: 1 Year              UC/CSU:  F             Meets Grad Req.:    VPA                     Site: LW, LZ

Ceramics 1 is a study of creating 3-dimensional designs using clay as a medium. Students of this course will also design 2 and 3-dimensional drawing techniques for the design and layout of their clay creations. The students will experience a variety of pottery making and decorating techniques---developing or extending their artistic and creative range of thought---and will create ceramic works of art and functional pottery pieces.

Ceramics 2

Grade:  10, 11, 12             Credits: 10              Length: 1 Year              UC/CSU:  F     Meets Grad Req.:    VPA                     Site: LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Students must pass Ceramics 1 with at least a grade of a “C.”

Ceramics 2 continues the study of creating 3-dimensional designs using clay as a medium.  Students in this course will also continue to use their 2 and 3-dimensional drawing techniques for the designing and layout of their clay creations.  The students will experience a variety of pottery making and decorating techniques---developing or extending their artistic and creative range of thought---and will create ceramic works of art and functional pottery pieces.  

Cinematic Production II

Grade:  11, 12           Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year           UC/CSU:  F         Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts        Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of Cinematic Production I with a grade of “C” or better, or approval from the teacher

  Academy:  ACA

Cinematic Production II is for advanced students in the Academy of Cinematic Arts who have chosen to work on an original film project in their junior and/or senior year.

Digital Photography 

Grade:  10, 11, 12             Credits:  10       Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  F         Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts     Site: LW

This course will introduce students to digital photo techniques and the computer application of the digital darkroom.  Students with an Art and Design background will apply concepts of successful material usage and application for the purpose of creative expression through photographic art forms.  This program emphasizes proper technique and presentation while exploring all photographic communications media. Student learning will focus on the areas of artistic perception, creative perception, historical and cultural context and aesthetic valuing.  

Digital Photography Advanced takes the basic tools and concepts of digital photography to a deeper level of focus for students and emphasizes the broader applications and implications within the communications industry.  This one-year course meets part of the fine arts requirement for graduation.  Students will be introduced to the imagery used in the advertising, design, and publishing worlds, as well as those used in the fine arts.  The equipment, tools and methods of creating visual content for specific applications will be a common thread running through the course.  In addition, students will be working together to solve visual problems in a manner where each must depend on each other’s skills to complete and present given assignments.  The course is standards-based and will help reinforce areas of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.

Digital Video Production I

Grade: 9, 10           Credits: 10        Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  F          Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts                     Site: LZ

This course is required for students in the Multimedia Careers Academy, Digital Video Production I is a one-year introductory visual arts class. Students will learn about the history and art of video production, gain skills in camera operating and editing, and work individually and collaboratively to produce original written and visual works of art in video form.

Digital Video Production II

Grade:   12           Credits: 10          Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:   G         Meets Grad Req.:   VPA & Practical Arts                   Site: LZ

This course is required for students in the Multimedia Careers Academy. Digital Video Production 2 is a yearlong capstone course that applies the fundamental knowledge and skills in Digital Video Production I.  Students will collaborate to write, storyboard, shoot, original video content and edit projects using Final Cut Pro.  Criticism and related careers will also be important elements of the course.  Students will be developing their skills using the elements of art and principles of design as they produce videos of different genres and purposes.

Drawing and Digital Art

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12               Credits:  10             Length:  1 Year     UC/CSU:  F        Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Art         Site: LZ

Students will express their creativity visually in this class and develop their ability to communicate ideas through a variety of drawing and digital media.  Students will learn the basic skills of drawing and graphic design.  Instruction will emphasize the elements of art and principles of design, various drawing/illustration techniques, the use of the computer as an art medium, computer design methods, and the historical and cultural development of art and graphics.

Introduction to Media Arts

Grade: 9, 10             Credits:   10               Length:  1 Year              UC/CSU: F         Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts        Site: LZ

This course is required for students in the Multimedia Careers Academy. Students will create works of art using traditional media and new computer technical applications and software in the arts, media, and entertainment sector. Students will learn interactive multimedia techniques and application, emphasizing computer project-based production utilizing the industry's standard software applications. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of the visual arts and how it can be expanded into multimedia concepts.  

Academic Peer Tutor

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  5     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  N/A             Meets Grad Req.:  Elective           Site: HW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Earned a grade of “B” or better in the content in which a student is to tutor, and approval from the teacher

This course is designed to give students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in a content course the opportunity to provide academic tutoring to their peers within the school day. The course is not repeatable for credit and is reported as a course without content; student will need to complete an AB1012 form to enroll in the class.

AP® Computer Science A introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems.

African American Literature is a survey-style, college preparatory elective course which presents the U.S. black experience as a journey that can be traced through literature. Set on a forward-moving timeline along which eleventh- and twelfth-grade scholars will read, discuss, and otherwise respond to key literary and informational texts, this course will offer students regular and rigorous practice with the skills of close reading, critical thinking, and academic discussion. Maximizing its provision of ongoing practice in the rites of the scholarly community, this course's ultimate aim is to provide young scholars with a guided opportunity to acquire the skills to become critical consumers and knowledgeable celebrants of African American literature and culture

AVID 9

Grade:  9     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  G             Meets Grad Req.:  Elective          Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  2.0-3.4 GPA; student application

The ninth grade AVID course is for students who are college bound.  While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of study, students learn strategies to enhance success in college preparatory coursework.  Students work individually, as well as in tutor-led, collaborative groups.  Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening, reading, test-taking strategies, and self-awareness are emphasized.  In addition, the course includes activities designed to motivate students to pursue a college education.

AVID 10

Grade:  10     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  G             Meets Grad Req.:  Elective           Site: HW, LW

Prerequisite:  2.0 GPA or higher; student application

This is a course for tenth grade students who are college bound.  While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of study, students learn strategies to enhance success in college preparatory coursework.  Students work individually, and with tutors in collaborative groups.  Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening, reading, test-taking strategies, and self-awareness are emphasized.  In addition, the course includes activities designed to motivate students to pursue a college education.

AVID 11

Grade:  11    Credits:  10    Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  G        Meets Grad Req.:  Elective                  Site: HW,  LW, LZ

This course is designed to prepare, in an academic context, students for entrance into four year colleges, with emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills and test taking, oral language development, note taking, and research. Students will engage in higher levels of WICOR strategies than experienced in previous years of AVID.

AVID 12

Grade:  12    Credits:  10    Length:  1 Year            UC/CSU:  G            Meets Grad Req.:  Elective           Site: HW, LW, LZ

Prerequisite:  Previous enrollment in AVID 1, 2, and 3 for a minimum of two years, and concurrent enrollment in at least one honors or Advanced Placement course

This course is designed to prepare, in an academic context, students for entrance into four year colleges, with emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills and test taking, oral language development, note taking, and research. This course meets the UC a-g requirements.

In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project and may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from the local business and healthcare community.  This course is a specialization course that builds upon the currently offered foundation courses for our LTW Biomedical Sciences program.  The problems to be studied include: Design of an Effective Emergency Room, Exploring Human Physiology, Design of a Medical Innovation, Investigating Environmental Health,  Combating a Public Health Issue, Molecular Biology in Action, Forensic Autopsy , and Independent Projects.  Weighted GPA.

California Coastal Oceanography is unique in that it integrates multiple science disciplines, presenting them as a single area of study. The ocean’s properties and processes function together and cannot be examined separately from one another.  This course will improve student experience by including innovative laboratory experiments and activities that use technology (e.g., online databases, online research tools, remote sensing instruments, robotics, computer modeling). More specifically, students will learn how to apply scientific processes to analyze and solve problems by interpreting scientific data and drawing logical conclusions. Emphasis of the course will be on developing field and laboratory skills including data collection and analysis, evaluation of information, and oral & written communication of experimental results.

During the first semester, this course will focus on the fundamentals of short stories.  We will examine classic plot structure, dialogue, and the technical aspects of a story.  Additionally, we will focus on community building to create a strong classroom environment.  During the second semester, students will write 4 stories – 2 fiction and 2 non-fiction.  This part of the course will be more like a writer’s workshop in which the students read their stories, get feedback, and finalize drafts.

Ethnic Studies

Grade: 10-12          Credits:  10         Length:  1 Year         UC/CSU:  G                 Meets Grad Req.:  Elective                             Site: HW, LW

This course focuses on the development, transformation, and maintenance of ethnic/racial identity. Students will learn a variety of methodologies in order to understand the social construction of identity as it is created, contested, and altered by historical and economic processes. An interdisciplinary course that uses a comparative and historical perspective to examine the languages, family structures, spiritual traditions, economic and social issues, political aspirations, and values of diverse groups within the United States. Emphasis will be on African-Americans and Chicanos/Latinos, but other groups are also discussed. The course purpose is for students to grasp the idea of race as a social construct while looking at racial issues that have surfaced in the United States.  

Film Studies

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12          Credits:  10         Length: 1 Year                  UC/CSU: F         Meets Grad Req.: Elective              Site: LZ

Film Studies is an elective course that uses the study of films, filmmaking, and film criticism as its content and places an emphasis on college-preparatory reading and writing.   Through viewing, analyzing, reading and writing about excerpts of important films, students learn to utilize note-taking, research, and critical reading strategies. Students will write a range of analytical, expository, and reflective essays about film including a research paper.

This course will examine how new and emerging technologies in social and digital media are affecting our culture. Students will be introduced to current web 2.0 tools and applications for learning and inquiry. The course will call upon students to think critically, question, and demonstrate what they have learned using an array of applications.

Forensic Science

Grade:  10, 11, 12          Credits:  5                  Length:  1 Year          UC/CSU:  G                    Meets Grad Req.:  Elective               Site: LW

This course focuses on scientific methods utilized in modern criminal investigations.  Topics will include history of forensic science, crime scene investigation procedures, evidence gathering, lab techniques, data analysis and presentation.  Students will utilize technology and mock crime scenes to collect, organize, and analyze evidence. In addition, students will learn to apply scientific methods of study and concepts through research and hands-on experiments.  This course will strengthen the students’ knowledge of science concepts, methods, and applications.  This course may not be repeated for credit.  

This course is designed to support 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; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; growth, development, and sexual health. Central themes are the acceptance of personal responsibility for lifelong health, respect for and promotion of the health of others, an understanding of the process of growth and development, and informed use of health-related information, products, and services.  Per the California Healthy Youth Act, bill requires school districts to ensure that all pupils in grades seven to twelve, inclusive, receive comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education.

Computing has changed the world in profound ways: it has opened a wonderful new ways for people to connect, design, research, play, create, and express themselves. However, using the computer is just a small part. This survey course offers students a hands-on introduction to computer science. Students will learn about big ideas in computing such as abstraction and design, and will explore various aspects of computing relevant to themselves and to society. The introduction to computer science courses is based on the first 10 weeks of UC Berkeley's CS10 "Beauty & Joy of Computing" curriculum. The course uses SNAP/BYOB visual programming language to introduce students to computational thinking. Students learn algorithms and use programming techniques to solve problems.  Topics such as abstraction, design, simulations, the history and future of computing, social implications, and applications that have changed the world are covered so students understand that computer science does not exist outside of their world but is highly integrated within. A unit is devoted to the relevance of computing to the student and society. There is also a unit devoted to computer system software and the computer hardware in a laptop. Students end the course by completing a team programming project of their choice.

Introduction to Oceanography (SL)

Grade:  9          Credits:  10           Length:  1 Year           UC/CSU:  G           Meets Grad Req.:  Elective                       Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1

This course is an introductory study of the physical sciences, as applied to the ocean environment.  It is composed of three major components and one minor component:  physics, chemistry, earth and space science, and life science respectively.  Students in sheltered sections will have access to second language instructional techniques and supplementary materials.  This course parallels the Academic Science/Academic Science SL course in physical science content and standards with the addition of content and standards in applicable life science.

Introduction to Psychology

Grade:  10, 11, 12             Credits:  5             Length:  1 Semester             UC/CSU:  G              Meets Grad Req.:  Elective         Site:  HW, LW, LZ

The introduction to psychology course is designed to give students an overview of the major psychological concepts to begin an investigation into the discipline, including by not limited to an examination of the major schools of thought, prominent psychologists and their contributions to the evolution of the discipline, behavior, development, learning, personality theories, motivation, statistical methods and mental health.  Throughout the course students will conduct research and use the writing process to effectively communicate their ideas and justify their beliefs and opinions.  A main goal of the course is that through listening, reading, writing, and speaking, students will begin to gain a deeper understanding of their own behavior, as well as the behavior of those around them through sophisticated analysis, critical thought and application of psychological principles.

Introduction to Sustainability

Grade: 9            Credits:  10           Length:  1 Year        UC/CSU:  G        Meets Grad Req.:  Practical Arts/Elective                       Site: LZ

Required for students in the Environmental Careers Academy, Introduction to Sustainability is a year-long introduction to sustainable living from the individual level to society as a whole. Students will build upon ecological concepts learned in biology to examine how humans impact their environment and what can be done to ensure we live in harmony with the environment. Students will learn how ethics, economics, science, and politics integrate to create the environmental policies we live with. As a result, students will participate in actively changing their interactions to live more sustainable lives through laboratory activities, projects, and action research topics.

Link Crew Leadership

Grade: 11, 12          Credits: 10    Length: 1 Year          UC/CSU:  G        Meets Grad Req.: Elective             Site: HW, LZ

Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the Link Crew Leadership program trains mentors from junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.  This course may be repeated for credit.

New Student Seminar

Grade: 9              Credits:   10         Length:    1 year           UC/CSU: G       Meets Grad Req.: Elective               Site: HW, LW

This is a transitional course designed to provide students with academic, social, and vocational guidance to ensure success both during high school years and beyond. It will provide students with valuable skills required to be a successful student and responsible person. 

Student Council

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  5     Length:  1 Semester     UC/CSU:  G     Meets Grad Req.:  Elective     Site: HW, LW, LZ

This student-leadership class provides leadership training through the proper uses of parliamentary procedures, student body monetary and fiscal policies, election of student officers, and the planning of special activities and events on campus.  This course may be repeated for credit.

Renaissance Leadership

Grade:  9, 10, 11, 12     Credits:  10     Length:  1 Year             UC/CSU:  N/A             Meets Grad Req.:  Elective                    Site: LL

This course is designed to teach students the philosophies and strategies of Renaissance, which encourages academic excellence, academic improvement and citizenship for all students school-wide.  The course focuses on developing good communication skills, teamwork, organizational skills, leadership skills and motivational skills as well as event-planning skills to enhance their efforts in developing Renaissance on their campus.  This course may be repeated for credit.

Yearbook

Grade:  10, 11, 12   Credits:  10   Length:  1 Year    UC/CSU:  N/A  Meets Grad Req.:  Practical Arts & Elective  Site: HW, LZ

In this course, students plan, budget, design, write copy, take photographs, complete page deadlines, produce and publish the school yearbook.  This course may be repeated for credit.

Advanced Culinary and Restaurant Management is the capstone course within a food service-based pathway in a Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation (HTR) academy.  In this course, students will be given the opportunity to apply the skills they have developed in the pathway through complex meal preparation and real-world application in an on campus café and community catering events.  Additionally, students will cultivate professional skills transferable to the restaurant industry and post-secondary studies in food service, culinary arts, and hospitality management.  Throughout each unit students will also relate content to a safety and sanitation element in preparation for the Serv Safe Managers exam at course culmination. All students will also explore historical and cultural context of foods, scientific interactions, and evaluate each meal through extensive research, writing, and collaborative work, as well as through consistent interactions with industry professionals.

This course will be a capstone extension course that focuses on both independent and group animation projects as well as collaboration with the Cinematic Practicum at times to provide special fx. It’s a course that focuses and encourages students to work on more complex projects to practice the skills they had learned throughout the pathway. This capstone course will provide students with the opportunity to function in a variety of roles within the animation production team. Students will utilize skills acquired in introductory and concentration level animation courses to solve authentic industry problems and to produce a variety of professional quality animation products.

Cinematic Production I

Grade:  11, 12           Credits:  5            Length: 1 Semester         UC/CSU:  F        Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts           Site: LW

  Academy:  ACA

Designed for students in Academy of Cinematic Arts, this course lays the foundation for skills in shooting, synthesizing, producing, story planning, audio and narration planning and recording, and video editing. Project activities focus on developing effective communications that can be deployed on DVD, digital videotape, or the web. Projects will reflect the society and culture in which the students live.  Students culminate the semester with a portfolio project in which they reflect on the skills and topics they have covered and begin their career exploration to better understand what areas interest them in digital video production. Students will take Digital Filmmaking in the second semester.

Cinematic Production II

Grade:  11, 12           Credits:  10          Length:  1 Year           UC/CSU:  F         Meets Grad Req.:  VPA & Practical Arts        Site: LW

Prerequisite:  Completion of Cinematic Production I with a grade of “C” or better, or approval from the teacher

  Academy:  ACA

Cinematic Production II is for advanced students in the Academy of Cinematic Arts who have chosen to work on an original film project in their junior and/or senior year.