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ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
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Course Title:
#17800
Graduation Credit:
English |
ELD1
This course provides beginning English Learners with a basic
understanding of the English Language. Students learn the fundamentals
of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. Special
emphasis is placed on information and structures related to
the new culture, environment, and learning strategies key to
success in the California public school system. Students become
familiar with and competent in sharing basic personal and topical
information.
Prerequisite: A CELDT score of 0-374 |
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Course Title:
#17840
Graduation Credit:
English |
ELD 2
This course expands the student's
ability to read, write, speak, and listen in English. An emphasis
is placed on the the development of language, activities,
and learning strategies key to success in the California public
school system. The student's competency in sharing personal
and topical information is expanded so that opinion and creativity
are incorporated into the various forms of written and oral
expression. Vocabulary is expanded and students are exposed
to more advanced materials.
Prerequisite: ELD 1 or a CELDT score of 375-446 |
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Course Title:
#17880
Graduation Credit:
English |
ELD 3
This course continues to develop the student’s ability
to read, write, speak, and listen with an emphasis on academic
English. Students continue to develop competency in language,
activities, and learning strategies key to success in academic
settings. Vocabulary is expanded and students are exposed to
advanced materials, activities, and projects.
Prerequisite: ELD 2 or a CELDT score of 447-487 |
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Course Title:
#17940
Graduation Credit:
English |
ELD 4
This course covers the development of academic English for the
mainstream class. Students continue to develop competency in
language, activities, and projects. Emphasis is placed on skills
and strategies key to successful performance on state standardized
tests and the California High School Exit Exam.
Prerequisite: ELD 3 or a CELDT score of 488-5281 |
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Course Title:
#11110
Graduation Credit:
English
CSU/UC:
English (b)
Electives (g) |
English 1– The Fundamentals of
English
Fundamentals of English is a standards-based foundation course.
This program emphasizes a variety of listening, speaking, critical
thinking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and usage experiences
to provide students with strong communication skills. Students
develop these skills which enable them to demonstrate their
understanding and appreciation of literary works through the
use of several writing forms. |
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Course Title:
#11140
Graduation Credit:
English
CSU/UC:
English (b)
Electives (g) |
English 2 – The Wider World
Expanding on skills developed in English 1, this course integrates
the skills of reading, writing, and listening as students increase
their awareness of the world’s diverse cultures. Student
writing shall effectively argue a meaningful thesis and make
use of secondary source material.
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Course Title:
#11370
Graduation Credit:
English
CSU/UC:
English (b)
Electives (g) |
English 3 – The American Experience
In the third year of English, students study literature which
reflects American traditions and values, from Native American
traditions and values, from Native American poetry to contemporary
classics. Students are encouraged to make connections between
literature and history while continuing to refine and practice
their skills in the writing genres mandated by the California
State Standards. Methods of research and documentation are also
developed. Classwork, activities, and homework integrate other
significant aspects of communication such as vocabulary development,
speaking skills, and critical thinking. |
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Course Title:
#11380
Graduation Credit:
English
CSU/UC:
English (b)
Electives (g) |
English 4 – World Literature
This course explores how important themes are treated in major
literary works from different historical periods and cultures.
The course also emphasizes writing, vocabulary : development,
grammar, and research methods.
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Course Title:
#14040
Graduation Credit: Mathematics
CSU/UC:
Math (c)
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Algebra 1
This is a one-year college prep course that meets the state
graduation requirement for Algebra 1. Topics include basic algebraic
operations, solving linear equations/inequalities including
absolute value, introduction to functions, deriving and graphing
linear functions to develop an understanding of slopes and intercepts,
solving systems of equations, applying basic operations to monomials
and polynomials of second and third degree, solving quadratic
equations using a variety of methods, and introduction to logical
arguments using inductive and deductive reasoning. |
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Course Title:
#14050
Graduation Credit: Mathematics
CSU/UC:
Math (c) |
Geometry
This one-year college prep course integrates plane and solid
geometry that includes algebraic approaches to the solutions
of geometric problems. The geometry skills and concepts developed
in this discipline are useful to all students. Topics included
in this course are congruence, similarity, angle relationships
in polygons and circles, coordinate geometry, right triangle
relationships including the Pythagorean Theorem and basic
trigonometry functions, coordinate and deductive proofs, area,
perimeter, and volume theorems, and straightedge and compass
constructions.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 |
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Course Title:
#13010 or #13030
Graduation Credit: Physical Education |
Physical Education
This course includes both individual and team physical education
activities. The content of physical education includes the
effects of physical activity upon dynamic health, mechanics
of body movement, aquatics, gymnastics and tumbling, individual
and dual sports, rhythms and dance, team sports, and combatives.
All courses are conducted in a coeducational, inclusive manner.
Emphasis is placed on coordination, balance, speed, endurance,
reaction time, cardiovascular endurance, and teamwork. Completion
of 20 units of physical education is necessary for graduation.
Course #13010 – grade 9 only #13030
– grades 9-12 |
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Course Title:
#13950
Graduation Credit: Physical Science
CSU/UC:
Electives (g) |
Integrated Science
In this foundation course, students extend and integrate their
understanding of physical, life, and earth science concepts.
Areas of study include the nature of science, matter and energy,
Earth processes, atmosphere and oceans, ecology and evolution,
electricity, and magnetism. Students take an in-depth look at
how the physical and biological worlds are interconnected and
function as systems that are part of a larger global system.
They explore how energy flows and matter cycles within and between
systems to support a networked web of life. Laboratory activities
promote skill in scientific investigation processes and in the
use of scientific tools and techniques. Exploring real-world
problems, students learn to think scientifically, make decisions,
and communicate effectively about scientific knowledge and processes.
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Course Title:
#13520
Graduation Credit: Biological Science |
Life Science
This introductory course includes the study of plants, animals,
evolution, human biology, processes of energy, and the scientific
method. The course is designed to give students an understanding
and appreciation for science. |
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Course Title:
#13510
Graduation Credit: Physical Science |
Physical Science
This introductory laboratory course presents the major concepts
of the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, and earth sciences)
and relates them to practical applications in the world around
us, particularly in the areas of energy and environment. |
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Course Title:
#12010
Graduation Credit:
Social Science
CSU/UC:
History (a)
Electives (g) |
World History
The primary goals of this course are to foster a global view
of the modern world, to examine the relationship between current
issues and crises and their historical, geographic, political,
economic, and cultural context, and to provide extensive practice
in the development of participation skills, critical thinking
skills, and basic study skills. |
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Course Title:
#12100
Graduation Credit:
Social Science
CSU/UC:
History (a)
Electives (g) |
United States History
In this course, students examine major turning points in American
History. The following themes are emphasized: the continuing
tension between the individual and the state and between minority
rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate
economy; the impact of technology on American society and
culture; the change in the ethnic composition of American
society; the movements toward equal rights for racial minorities
and women; and the role of the United States as a major world
power. In each unit, students examine American culture, including
literature, art, drama, education, and the mass media. Students
also examine American character and social/political institutions. |
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CourseTitle:
#12170
Graduation Credit:
Social Science
CSU/UC:
History (a)
Electives (g) |
American Government
This one semester course involves the study of American politics,
government operations, civil rights and responsibilities. Students
explore the democratic values that form the foundation of the
American political system, investigate ideas that underlie its
legal system, and study key documents which have shaped the
government of this nation. Students analyze issues that confront
the United States and the global community. |
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Course Title:
#12180
Graduation Credit:
Social Science
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Economics
This one semester, California standards-based course gives students
an understanding of how the American economic system operates.
Students are encouraged to examine their own role in that system.
The course content provides opportunities for students to study
the concepts of scarcity, supply and demand; to compare our
economic system to those of other countries; and to learn to
make reasoned judgments about economic issues. |
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