John W. North High School Course Catalog 2016-2017 This information was prepared by the John W. North High School Counseling Office in an effort to assist students in making informed decisions when selecting courses for the upcoming school year. The course descriptions below were taken from the official RUSD course catalog of courses approved by the RUSD Board of Trustees. (Some of the classes listed here may not be offered if the number of students requesting the course is low.)
Table of Contents Topic John W. North High School Contact Information High School Graduation Requirements Certificate of Participation Admission and Grade Placement Minimum Number of Classes Required for Enrollment Credits and Grades Credit / No Credit Incomplete Withdrawals Repeated Classes Early Graduation Courses taken through Colleges and Universities College Preparation Tentative 2016-2017 Bell Schedule International Baccalaureate Program AP and IB Comparison AVID California Partnership Academies Sample Four Year Plan English Language Arts Courses Mathematics Courses PE Courses Science Courses Social Science / History Courses Visual and Performing Arts Courses World Languages Courses AVID Courses Education Academy Courses Global Business and Information Technology Academy Courses Law and Protective Services Academy Courses Sports Medicine Pathway Non-Departmental Elective Courses Riverside Virtual School Courses Online Parent Portal Haiku Testing Information Alternative Education Options Career Cruising Choosing a College UC – CSU Comparison of Minimum Requirements College Planning Timeline NCAA Quick Reference Guide
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John W. North High School 1550 Third Street, Riverside, CA 92507 951-788-7311 Fax: 951-328-2581 www.jwnorth.org
Student Support: Administration
Student Support: Counselors
Dr. Lynne Sheffield, Principal Ext. 63201
[email protected]
Rolando Flores A - Cl
[email protected]
Ext. 63236
Keri O’Neill Co - G
[email protected]
Ext. 63150
Thanh Vo H – Me
[email protected]
Ext. 63125
Michael Breyer, Assistant Principal, Athletics Ext. 63248
[email protected] Dr. Leann Iacuone, Assistant Principal, Guidance Ext. 63206
[email protected] Eric Johnson, Assistant Principal, Attenance Ext. 63156
[email protected] Diana Ochoa, Assistant Principal, Discipline Ext. 63206
[email protected]
Erin Martinez Mi - Rog
[email protected] Ext. 63221 Alison Lattimer Roh - Z
[email protected]
Ext. 63239
Miranda Taylor - All Special Education
[email protected] Ext. 63151
Student Support: Activities Becky Porter, Director United Student League (USL) Ext. 63247
[email protected]
Si necesita espanol, por favor comuniquese con el Sra. Cisneros, al numero de telefono 788-7311 Ext. 63105.
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High School Graduation Requirements All students are required to complete the following course of study for graduation:
Content
Number of Credits
English
40 Credits
Mathematics
30 Credits
Science (1 life and 1 physical)
20 Credits
Social Studies (World History, Culture and Geography; US History and Geography; a one-semester course in Economics; and a one-semester course in American Government) Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Foreign Language Career Technical Education Physical Education
Note
30 Credits
30 Credits* 20 Credits**
Electives
50 Credits
Total
220 Credits
*Foreign Language, VAPA and/or CTE with at least 20 credits in the same concentration (subject area) and 10 credits in a different concentration (subject area). For purposes of satisfying this requirement, a course in American Sign Language, if offered, shall be deemed a course in foreign language. **A student who has been exempted from P.E. under Education Code provisions will have fulfilled this requirement but still must meet the total graduation requirements of 220 credits. Foreign Language Students may satisfy the Foreign Language requirement by one of the alternative methods listed below but must still meet the total graduation requirement of 220 credits. a. The SAT II Subject Exam: A student who takes the language test and passes with a minimum score, as determined by the University of California a-g course requirements , satisfies the RUSD requirement. b. The Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Cultures Exam: A student who takes the AP exam and scores a 3, 4 or 5 in Chinese, French, German, Italian, 4
Japanese, Latin or Spanish satisfies the RUSD requirement. c. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Language A2 HL Exam: A student who takes the IB exam and scores a 5, 6 or 7 in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin or Spanish satisfies the RUSD requirement. d. Grade of “C” or better in a transferable course(s) (excluding conversation) taken at an accredited postsecondary institution and held by the college to be equivalent to two years of high school language satisfies the RUSD requirement. e. Two years of formal schooling at the sixth-grade level or higher with grades of “C” or better in an institution where the language of instruction is other than English satisfies the RUSD requirement.
Certificate of Participation Special Education students who are in a severely handicapped program and who have not met the diploma requirements will receive a Certificate of Participation. Regardless of whether a student has earned a high school diploma or Certificate of Participation, they may participate in all senior activities and commencement.
Admission and Grade Placement To be admitted to John W. North High School, students shall have completed the eighth grade in good standing. They must also meet the residency requirements to be enrolled.
Minimum Number of Classes Required for Enrollment Freshmen and sophomores will enroll in at least six courses per semester. Juniors and seniors will enroll in at least five courses per semester, with the possibility of six courses available at all times (BP #6146). All students are encouraged to enroll in six courses per semester.
Credits and Grades th
A passing grade in Foreign Language and Math (Math 1 or higher), completed prior to 9 grade in Riverside Unified School District, will earn subject area credit on the high school transcript and will count towards the 220 credit graduation requirement. Credits earned prior to 9th grade and outside of Riverside Unified School District will not count towards the 220 credits for graduation. No grades earned prior to 9th grade will count in the high school graduation GPA. Grade point averages are computed on the basis of an A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0.0. Select Honors classes (see specific courses descriptions), Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) classes are awarded grade points on the basis of A = 5.0, B = 4.0, and C = 3.0. NOTE: For all classes, including Select Honors/AP/IB designation, D = 1.0, F = 0.0. Repeated courses are included in the computation of the grade point average (see REPEATED CLASSES). A grade of No Mark (NM) = 0.0. CSU assigns extra points, for up to eight semesters of approved honors level, AP or IB courses taken in the last three years of high school: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. No more than 5
two approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points. Extra points cannot be earned for honors, IB or Advanced Placement courses where the grade of D was received. In order to be an “approved honors level course,” that high school course must be identified as honors level on your official high school “a-g” course list. You can find your school’s course list at https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/all
Credit / No Credit Classes may be taken as Credit/No Credit in order to provide students the opportunity to take a wide range of courses that will allow for a well-rounded high school experience while maintaining a competitive grade point average. The Credit / No Credit option is available to students who are on track to graduate and maintain a full class load the last two years of their high school career. Junior and senior classes will follow procedures and timelines set forth by the district regarding enrollment in Credit/No Credit courses. Credit/No Credit courses will not be included in the high school grade point average. Only non a-g courses will be available for Credit/No Credit. High school courses not available for Credit/No Credit include: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, and any elective meeting a-g requirements. Students may enroll in a course on a Credit/No Credit basis with the following parameters: o Student is in 11th or 12th grade and on track to graduate. o Student must be carrying a full class load (six classes), or 5+1 Credit/No Credit course. o Student may take only one Credit/No Credit course per year. o Student must earn a grade of ‘C’, or better, to earn credit for the Credit/No Credit course. o Student will have a grade of ‘F’ posted on the transcript for the semester in a Credit/No Credit class if the student stops attending after the deadline to drop a class. Prior to beginning a Credit/No Credit course, the parent and student must agree to, and sign, a “Credit/No Credit Form”.
Incomplete (I) Missing work must be made up by the end of the next grading period. If it is not, the teacher will automatically determine a grade based on the work completed by the student for that quarter or semester. An “I” indicates that no credit is awarded and is included in the computation of the grade point average as a “0.0”, until the actual grade and credits are awarded.
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Withdrawals Beginning with week six and extending through the end of the first or third quarter grading periods of each semester a student may withdraw from a class without credit, but shall receive a withdraw grade of W/A through W/F, which shall be posted on their quarter grade report. Students who withdraw from any class after the end of the first or third quarter grading periods of each semester shall receive a grade of “Withdrawal-F,” which shall be entered on their permanent record (transcript), and computed with other grades to determine their overall grade point average.
Repeated Classes If a student repeats a course for which credit has already been received, no additional credit will be given for the repeated class unless expressly permitted in the course description in this catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to avoid taking classes that have previously been passed and which cannot be repeated for credit. If a student retakes a class in order to improve the grade earned previously in the class, it is important to note that both semester grades are included in the computation of the class ranking grade point average.
Early Graduation Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed the graduation requirements of the Riverside Unified School District. Some students complete these requirements early and wish to graduate during the following times: 1. 2. 3.
End of the third year. End of summer school following the third year. End of the first semester of the fourth year.
Students who wish to apply for early graduation should contact their high school counselors to make appropriate arrangements by the end of the second year (end of tenth grade). Diplomas are issued only in June at the graduation ceremony and in September after completion of summer school and/or Independent Study coursework.
Courses Take Through Colleges and Universities Under certain circumstances, students may benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work not available within the district’s secondary educational program, but offered through colleges and universities. Students may enroll in these courses to gain college credit.
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College Preparation Subject
UC/CSU A-G Completion University Admission
Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2016 & Beyond
English
40
40 credits; 4 years
Social Science
20
30 credits; 3 years
Mathematics
30
30 credits; 3 years
Science
20
20 credits; 2 years
Physical Education
20 credits; 2 years
Foreign Language
20
VAPA
10
30 credits in any of the three areas. 20 credits must come from the same concentration.
Electives
10
50 credits
Totals
150
220 credits
CTE
Tentative Bell Schedule for 2016-2017 Period
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Wed.
0 1 2 3 4 Lunch 5 6 7
7:00 – 7:50 8:00 – 8:54 9:03 – 10:04 10:13 – 11:07 11:16 – 12:10 12:10 – 12:45 12:54 – 1:48 1:57 – 2:51 3:00 – 4:05
7:00 – 7:50 8:00 – 8:46 8:55 – 9:45 9:54 – 10:40 10:49 – 11:35 11:35 – 12:10 12:19 – 1:05 1:14 – 2:00 Does not meet.
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB) International Baccalaureate students are assured an intellectually stimulating and challenging educational experience that provides significant advantages. International Baccalaureate 1. offers a strong liberal arts program encompassing many subject areas; 2. prepares students for the challenge of university life; 3. provides students with a definite advantage regarding admission to postsecondary institutions in the United States and abroad; 4. emphasizes a global perspective; 5. may result in advanced standing and/or course credits at many colleges and universities; 6. provides a challenge to the academically motivated student; 7. teaches students to think in a logical manner and to write well-argued and well-supported essays; 8. requires students to assimilate and apply information rather than just memorize it; 9. teaches students to connect ideas from different subjects and to see them as a coherent whole.
Many high schools in the United States, including North High School, participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) program. AP and IB both offer opportunities to capable and motivated students, but there are significant differences between the two programs. If you have any questions, please contact North’s IB coordinator, Christine Schive, at 951-788-7311 ext. 63083, or via email at
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A COMPARISON OF THE AP AND IB PROGRAMS ADVANCED PLACEMENT
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
National standard of excellence
International standard of excellence.
College level courses
Comprehensive curriculum of college level work.
Encouragement for academically talented and motivated students
Encouragement for academically talented and motivated students.
GOAL To allow students to earn college credits for specific courses
GOAL To provide a strong liberal arts education that will prepare students for college.
COURSES AND EXAMS Students take exams in areas of strength.
COURSES AND EXAMS Students prepare in all academic areas and must also satisfy other requirements including extended essay and Theory of Knowledge.
Students do not have to be enrolled in an authorized school or AP designated course. Students’ marks are based on exams graded externally by the College Board Advanced Placement Office.
Students must attend an authorized school and be enrolled in IB designated courses.
Students’ marks are determined solely on the basis of exam performance.
Students’ marks are a result of internal and external assessment based on written exams, oral exams, guided coursework, portfolios, and laboratory experiments.
SCOPE Exams are based on in-depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subject.
SCOPE Exams are based on broad general understanding of concepts and fundamental themes.
Emphasis is placed on multiple choice questions.
There is greater emphasis on student writing and “authentic assessment”.
Policies are determined by national educators.
Opportunities exist for the participation of the teacher and local school in shaping curriculum and international policies.
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John W. North AVID What is AVID? AVID is a college-readiness program for students with the drive and desire to go to a four-year college after high school. Are there qualifications for AVID? The qualifications are simple. Students should have a 2.5 or above grade point average, be the first in their family to attend college, or be from under-represented groups. How do I apply to AVID at North? Listen to the North Guidance Counselor for instructions. Can I be in IB (International Baccalaureate) and AVID? Yes, you can earn the IB Diploma and be an AVID student at North. What is expected of me in AVID? The requirements are simple… Maintain good grades in all classes Take notes at least three days per week, per academic class Participate in tutorials twice weekly Participate in college tours and college awareness activities Who can I call if I have a question? If you have any questions, please contact North’s AVID coordinator, Greg Schive, at 951-788-7311 ext. 63101, or via email at
[email protected]
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California Partnership Academies
What are California Partnership Academies? California Partnership Academies differ from traditional academic and vocational education because they prepare high school students for both college and careers. Academies provide broad information about a field such as health care, finance, engineering, media, or natural resources. They weave this theme into an academic curriculum that qualifies students for admission to a four-year college or university. Studies have found that students in career academies perform better in high school and are more likely to continue into postsecondary education, compared to similar students in the same schools. An academy is a state-funded, school-within-a-school, which supports student achievement and exploration of careers in the academy focus area. Students must apply and meet stringent requirements for acceptance and continued participation in the program. An academy is a three-year program for students who are interested in similar career paths. At North High School, we have three academies: Global Business & Information Technology Academy (GBIT), Law & Protective Services Academy (LAPS), and Education and Human Services Academy (ED). Each academy meets A-G college requirements (if the student completes Algebra 2), helps you be successful with grades and attendance, has guest speakers, offers study tours, and provides mentors and job shadowing opportunities.
Why Should I Enroll in a Career Academy?
College preparatory curriculum Concerned, caring teachers Emphasis on a specific career goal or direction Pre-employment skills: resume, application, and interview preparation Opportunities to job-shadow, mentor, and intern Actual job experience Enrichment activities: guest speakers, study tours, projects A team-building, thematic approach to learning
Required Courses: required
9th Grade
11th Grade
10th Grade • World Literature • World History and Geography • Chemistry • Career Class • Math (appropriate level) • Foreign Language • Fine Arts
12th Grade • Advanced English Literature • Government/Economics • Career Class • College preparatory elective(s) or concurrent enrollment at a local college
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Introduction to Literature Ethnic Studies / Ethics in Action Biology Math (appropriate level) Physical Education/Sport Foreign Language
• • • • • • •
American Literature United States History and Geography Anatomy & Physiology or Physics Career Class Math (appropriate level) Fine Arts or Foreign Language or Physical Education/Sport or other electives
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John W. North High School Academies
The Global Business and Information Technology Academy (GBIT) is a special school within a school program whose first goal is to provide a program of instruction that ensures that students selecting a career in business and technology have every opportunity to meet their career and educational goals and are prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing professional world. Chris Avella (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63005
e-mail:
[email protected]
Tad Barton (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63006
e-mail:
[email protected]
Law & Protective Services Academy The career field of Law & Protective Services (LAPS) is a growing one which includes fire services, corrections, legal careers and many more. The LAPS academy gives students the opportunity to explore these careers through speakers, mentors, and job-shadowing as well as community participation with agencies in these fields. Mike Santoyo (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63082
e-mail:
[email protected]
Carolina Tamayo (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63094
e-mail:
[email protected]
Education and Human Services Academy The Education and Human Services Academy (ED Academy) presents an opportunity for sophomores to point themselves toward a career in the interesting and rapidly changing field of education. The program continues through the senior year and provides both quality academic and career technical learning. The “team feeling” takes over as students become partners with peers, teachers, and the community, aggressively approaching their futures as prepared professionals. Jennifer Foster (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63250
e-mail:
[email protected]
Michelle Lieux: (951) 788-7311 Ext. 63051
e-mail:
[email protected]
Sample Four Year Plans SAMPLE 1 COMMUNITY COLLEGE - SATISFIES MINIMUM UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT 40 ENGLISH 30 MATH 20 SCIENCE 20 PE 30 HISTORY 30 FINE ART/LANGUAGE 50 ELECTIVES
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9 INTRO TO LIT MATH 1 BIOLOGY PE 9 FOREIGN LANGUAGE(LOTE) ETHICS/ETHNIC STUDIES
TH
10 WORLD LIT MATH 2 CHEMISTRY WORLD HISTORY LOTE / VAPA
TH
TH
11 AMERICAN LIT MATH 3 ANATOMY CO ED PE US HISTORY
12 ENGLISH LIT/EXRW PRE-CALCULUS ELECTIVE SCIENCE GOVERNMENT/ECONOMICS
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
SAMPLE 2 CAREER ACADEMIES - COMMUNITY COLLEGE - SATISFIES MINIMUM UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT 40 ENGLISH 30 MATH 20 SCIENCE 20 PE 30 HISTORY 30 FINE ART/LANGUAGE 50 ELECTIVES
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9 INTRO TO LIT MATH 1 BIOLOGY PE 9 FOREIGN LANGUAGE(LOTE) ETHICS/ETHNIC STUDIES
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10 WORLD LIT MATH 2 CHEMISTRY WORLD HISTORY LOTE / VAPA CAREER CLASS
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11 AMERICAN LIT MATH 3 ANATOMY CO ED PE US HISTORY
12 ENGLISH LIT/EXRW PRE-CALCULUS ELECTIVE SCIENCE AP GOV’T/ECONOMICS
CAREER CLASS
CAREER CLASS
SAMPLE 3 AVID—SATISFIES UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS (RIGOROUS) SUBJECT 40 ENGLISH 30 MATH 20 SCIENCE 20 PE 30 HISTORY 30 FINE ART/LANGUAGE 50 ELECTIVES
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9 INTRO TO LIT (HONORS) MATH 1 BIOLOGY HONORS PE-9 FOREIGN LANGUAGE (LOTE) AVID-HUMANITIES
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10 WORLD LIT (HONORS) MATH 2 ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY HONORS WORLD HISTORY (HONORS) LOTE / VAPA AVID 2
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11 AMERICAN LIT (HONORS) MATH 3 ACCELERATED PHYSICS CO ED PE US HISTORY (AP) LOTE AVID 3
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12 (AP) ENGLISH LIT/EXRW AP STATISTICS OR CALCULUS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (AP) GOV/ECON AVID SENIOR SEMINAR
SAMPLE 4 AP/IB—SATISFIES UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS (MOST RIGOROUS) SUBJECT 40 ENGLISH 30 MATH 20 SCIENCE 20 PE 30 HISTORY 30 FINE ART/LANGUAGE 50 ELECTIVES
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9 INTRO TO LIT (HONORS) MATH 2 ACCELERATED BIOLOGY HONORS PE – 9 WORLD HISTORY (HONORS) Foreign Lang (LOTE)
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10 WORLD LIT (HONORS) MATH 3 ACCELERATED CHEMISTRY HONORS US HISTORY (AP) LOTE /VAPA
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11 AMERICAN LIT (HONORS) AP CALCULUS AP PHYSICS CO ED PE IB ECONOMICS LOTE IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
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12 AP/IB ENGLISH LIT/EXRW IB HIGHER MATH AP/IB BIOLOGY OR PHYSICS IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE LOTE AP/IB ELECTIVE
English Language Arts Courses
Introduction to Literature/Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the study of literature and composition at the high school level through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The literature units of study will include short stories, mythology, novels, drama, and poetry. Composition study will emphasize writing as a process and will focus on content, form, and conventions.
Honors Introduction to Literature/Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Honors Introduction to Literature is designed for the university-bound English language arts student. The accelerated curriculum parallels that of Introduction to Literature and Composition (listed above), but requires a more rigorous level of critical thinking, literary analysis, and writing skills. Additionally, specified summer reading may be recommended.
Strategic Language Arts 9 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course No th
Max Credits 10
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Placement: Students are placed in this course based on prior grade(s) in 7 and or 8 grade Language Arts, screening or assessment results, and teacher recommendation. Description: This course is designed for struggling readers who are .5 to 1.9 years below grade level in English Language Arts. The strategic class is linked with the regular English class and allows students additional time to master the grade level curriculum and state content standards. This period of strategic instruction utilizes core materials to prepare students for the skills, concepts and language of the upcoming lesson in the regular English Language Arts classroom, reinforces core concepts and provides instruction on academic vocabulary and language structures. Classroom instruction will include such scaffolding as: building prior knowledge, strengthening vocabulary, pre-teaching of specific strategies and processes, and direct instruction of concepts.
World Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: World Literature and Composition is designed to introduce students to the themes in world literature through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The literary units of study will include short stories, essays, novels, drama, and poetry. Composition study will continue to emphasize writing as a process and to focus on content, form, and conventions.
Honors World Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for the university-bound language arts student. The accelerated curriculum parallels that of the World Literature (listed above) and Composition, but requires a more rigorous level of critical thinking, literary analysis and writing skills. In addition, specified summer reading may be recommended.
Hybrid World Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: World Literature and Composition is designed to introduce students to the themes in world literature through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The literary units of study will include short stories, essays, novels, drama, and poetry. Composition study will continue to emphasize writing as a process and to focus on content, form, and conventions. **Computer and Internet access afterschool and on the weekends is highly recommended. This hybrid class will be a combination of online and classroom instruction. The instructor will set the parameters on the number of required meetings during the week. Students are expected to utilize different computer programs and software including but not limited to email, Haiku, Google Drive, and Google Classroom. The teacher will provide some instruction on computer use but the main focus is on the delivery of the content of the course.
Hybrid Honors World Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for the university-bound language arts student. The accelerated curriculum parallels that of the World Literature (listed above) and Composition, but requires a more rigorous level of critical thinking, literary analysis and writing skills. In addition, specified summer reading may be recommended. **Computer and Internet access afterschool and on the weekends is highly recommended. This hybrid class will be a combination of online and classroom instruction. The instructor will set the parameters on the number of required meetings during the week. Students are expected to utilize different computer programs and software including but not limited to email, Haiku, Google Drive, and Google Classroom. The teacher will provide some instruction on computer use but the main focus is on the delivery of the content of the course.
American Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to introduce language arts students to a more sophisticated level of chronological study of the major writers and periods of American literature than American Literature and Composition. The literary units of study will include short stories, essays, novels, drama, and poetry. Composition study will be literature-based, will emphasize writing as a process, and will focus on content, form, conventions, and style. A research paper is required in this course.
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Honors American Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for the university bound language arts student. The accelerated curriculum parallels that of American Literature and Composition, but requires a more rigorous level of critical thinking, literary analysis and writing skills. A research paper is required in this course. In addition, specified summer reading may be required.
English Literature and Composition Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to literature of the English-speaking peoples through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The literary units of study will include short stories, essays, novels, drama, and poetry. Composition study will continue to emphasize writing as a process and to focus on content, form, conventions and style.
Expository Reading and Writing Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to prepare college-bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Expository Reading and Writing specifically addresses the demand of reading and analyzing a wide variety of college level texts and instructs students with skills necessary to meet the expectations of post-secondary Language Arts 12th Grade Content Standards.
AP English Literature Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is an intensive study of composition and literature. A student may receive college credit in English when he or she enters college if he or she achieves a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement examination in English Literature and Composition. A fee for the examination is required. In addition, specified summer reading may be required.
English, International Baccalaureate HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for the university-bound senior whose success in language arts courses suggests that the student is ready to read literature normally studied in a college freshman English class and to speak and write about it at college level of proficiency. The curriculum is a rigorous study of major writers and periods of world literature through the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In addition, specified summer reading will be required.
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ELD/English Language Development 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: ELD 1 is designed for the beginning student. The focus of this course is on establishing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Instructional techniques include modeling and using visual aids and context clues to obtain and convey meaning. This course will use non-verbal student responses, such as gestures and drawings, to document comprehension, while encouraging students in the ongoing development of oral and written expression. *This class is paired with Language Arts Workshop. ELD/English Language Development 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: ELD 2 is designed for the student at the Early Intermediate level of English. This course emphasizes basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It will focus on expanding listening comprehension and production of the English language, building reading comprehension based on acquired knowledge and the transference of literacy skills, and increasing the use of writing skills as an integral part of language exploration. *This class is paired with Language Arts Workshop. ELD/English Language Development 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: ELD 3 is designed for the student at the Intermediate fluency level who can communicate and comprehend thoughts and ideas in English at a greater level of complexity. The course is designed to promote the development of cognitive academic language through activities that require critical and creative thinking. Lessons and literature will support elements of core academic programs and will continue to emphasize listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a context-embedded and low-anxiety environment. This course will also emphasize crosscultural awareness through literature-based lessons. *This class is paired with Language Arts Workshop. Language Arts Workshop Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 20
Description: This course is designed to provide additional intensive instruction in English.
**One class of ELD each semester may fulfill five credits of the high school graduation requirement in English, up to a maximum of 20 credits. Students should be placed into appropriate level of ELD according to their phase of ELD, as determined by district assessments.
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Mathematics Math 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: The mathematics 1 course formalizes and extends the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Numbers and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Numbers and includes standards from the conceptual categories of Numbers and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Numbers and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
Strategic Math 9 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course No th
Max Credits 10
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Placement: Students are placed in this course based on prior grade(s) in 7 and or 8 grade Math, screening or assessment results, and teacher recommendation. Description: This course is designed for students struggling in mathematics who are .5 to 1.9 years below grade level in math. The strategic class is linked with a regular math class and allows students additional time to master the grade level curriculum and state content standards. This period of strategic instruction utilizes core materials to prepare students for the skills, concepts and language of the upcoming lesson in the regular mathematics classroom, reinforces core concepts and provides instruction on academic vocabulary. Classroom instruction will include such scaffolding as: building prior knowledge, strengthening vocabulary, pre-teaching of specific strategies and processes, and direct instruction of concepts.
Math 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Math 1. Description: The focus of the Mathematics II course is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I. This course includes standards from conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.
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Math 2 Accelerated Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Math 1. Description: The focus of the Accelerated Mathematics 2 course is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics 1. This course includes standards from conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Additionally, Accelerated Mathematics 2 includes select PreCalculus standards so when taken consecutively with Accelerated Mathematics 3, students will have studied all Pre-calculus standards preparing them to move directly to Calculus. *Students must take Math 2 Accelerated in order to take Math 3 Accelerated.
Math 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Pending
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Math 2 Description: This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. For the Mathematics 3 course, instructional time will on four critical areas: (1) applying methods from probability and statistics to draw inference and conclusions from data; (2) expanding understanding of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions; (3) expanding right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles; and (4) consolidating functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems.
Math 3 Accelerated Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted TBD
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Pending
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Accelerated Math 2. Description: This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Additionally, Accelerated Mathematics 3 includes select PreCalculus standards so when taken sequentially with Accelerated Mathematics II, students will have studied all PreCalculus standards preparing them to move directly to Calculus. For the Accelerated Mathematics 3 course, instructional time will focus on four critical areas: (1) applying methods from probability and statistics to draw inference and conclusions from data; (2) expanding understanding of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions; (3) expanding right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles; and (4) consolidating functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems.
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Pre-Calculus Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Pre-Calculus is a course in which the topics from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 will be reviewed and extended to include the essential topics of college algebra and elementary analytic geometry courses. There will be extensive use of the graphing calculator. Topics include: problem solving, functions, graphing, mathematical modeling, applications, trigonometry, discrete math, and introductions to differential and integral calculus. Successful completion of this course prepares students to enter Advanced Placement Calculus.
Honors Pre-Calculus Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Algebra 2. Description: Pre-Calculus is a course in which the topics from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 will be reviewed and extended to include the essential topics of college algebra and elementary analytic geometry courses. There will be extensive use of the graphing calculator. Topics include: problem solving, functions, graphing, mathematical modeling, applications, trigonometry, discrete math, and introductions to differential and integral calculus. Successful completion of this course prepares students to enter Advanced Placement Calculus.
Hybrid Pre-Calculus Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Pre-Calculus is a course in which the topics from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 will be reviewed and extended to include the essential topics of college algebra and elementary analytic geometry courses. There will be extensive use of the graphing calculator. Topics include: problem solving, functions, graphing, mathematical modeling, applications, trigonometry, discrete math, and introductions to differential and integral calculus. Successful completion of this course prepares students to enter Advanced Placement Calculus. **Computer and Internet access afterschool and on the weekends is highly recommended. This hybrid class will be a combination of online and classroom instruction. The instructor will set the parameters on the number of required meetings during the week. Students are expected to utilize different computer programs and software including but not limited to email, Haiku, Google Drive, and Google Classroom. The teacher will provide some instruction on computer use but the main focus is on the delivery of the content of the course.
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Hybrid Honors Pre-Calculus Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Algebra 2. Description: Pre-Calculus is a course in which the topics from Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 will be reviewed and extended to include the essential topics of college algebra and elementary analytic geometry courses. There will be extensive use of the graphing calculator. Topics include: problem solving, functions, graphing, mathematical modeling, applications, trigonometry, discrete math, and introductions to differential and integral calculus. Successful completion of this course prepares students to enter Advanced Placement Calculus. **Computer and Internet access afterschool and on the weekends is highly recommended. This hybrid class will be a combination of online and classroom instruction. The instructor will set the parameters on the number of required meetings during the week. Students are expected to utilize different computer programs and software including but not limited to email, Haiku, Google Drive, and Google Classroom. The teacher will provide some instruction on computer use but the main focus is on the delivery of the content of the course.
AP Calculus AB Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus. Description: Calculus AB, Advanced Placement is a standard college-level calculus course. The syllabus of Calculus AB Advanced Placement, provided by the College Board Advanced Placement Program, will be followed. Topics will include: functions, limits, differentiation, integration, plane analytic geometry, and their applications.
Mathematical Studies, International Baccalaureate, SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course wi l l c o ver al l topics for the California Content Standards for Trigonometry, Math Analysis and Linear Algebra; it will also include the topics from the IB Mathematical Studies Standard Level syllabus: Numbers, Descriptive Statistics, Logic, Sets and Probability, Statistical Applications, Geometry, Mathematical Models, Financial Mathematics, and Introduction to Differential Calculus. This course has a dual purpose – to satisfy the a-g college enrollment requirements, and to prepare IB Diploma candidates to successfully complete the Group 5 requirement of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) in pursuit of their IB Diploma
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Mathematical Studies, International Baccalaureate, HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Higher level mathematics assumes the student is well versed in all areas of mathematics previously offered in the high school sequence of courses. Extension to calculus such as particle derivatives, vector geometry, and mechanics will be presented. Taylor’s series, Mac Laurian’s series, integration by parts, the trapezoid rule, Simpson’s rule, and standard integrals will also be covered. Concepts of probability and statistics will also be presented.
AP Statistics Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus. Description: Statistics, Advanced Placement provides a basic foundation in probability and statistics. Topics covered are: central tendency, variation, probability, counting technique, probability distributions (discrete and continuous), sampling, statistical inference, and least square regression line. This course will follow the syllabus for Statistics Advanced Placement provided by the College Board Advanced Placement Program.
Intermediate Algebra Course Length
Number of Credits
Weighted
Grades
Year
10
No
12
Approved a-g Course No (starting in 2016-2017)
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra 2. Description: Intermediate Algebra is designed to be comparable to Intermediate Algebra (or the equivalent) precollege/pre-university level mathematics courses. The course delves into high school level Algebra I and Algebra II at a greater depth, preparing students to enroll in post-secondary College Level mathematics courses upon graduation from high school. Its aim is to provide opportunities to further develop proficiencies across the full range of algebra skills. It was designed in collaboration with community college math faculty to ensure alignment with the post-secondary Intermediate Algebra Math 35. Curriculum and assessments are aligned with Math 35 syllabus. Intermediate Algebra is designed to enable high school students, who satisfactorily complete the course, to proceed directly into college level math coursework without need of remediation.
Personal Finance Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for students to gain an understanding of personal finance principles as they relate to income, money management, spending, credit, saving, and investing. Seniors will be able to use this knowledge and related skills to take individual responsibility for personal economic well-being.
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Physical Education Physical Education 9 Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
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Description: This course is required for all 9 grade students and is designed for students to participate in a course that will enhance physical fitness, social cooperation, and knowledge of human movement through a variety of activities. This will provide them with skills and knowledge needed for an ongoing healthy lifestyle beyond the school experience. *Enrollment in Marching Band or a Sport PE class is an acceptable alternative to this course.
Co-Ed Physical Education Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 30
Description: Coed PE provides student with the skills of individual and team sports. This class is for those students who wish a variety of activities. Emphasis is placed upon improving skill level and intra-class competition. Co-Ed Physical Education – Aquatic PE Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 30
Description: Coed PE provides student with the skills of individual and team sports. This class is for those students who wish a variety of activities. Emphasis is placed upon improving skill level and intra-class competition. Students in this class will be expected to participate in aquatic activities such as swimming and water polo. Co-Ed Physical Education – Aerobics Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 30
Description: Aerobics provides improvement in cardiovascular strength and physical fitness. Activities include stretching, strength exercise, jogging, etc.
Hybrid Co-Ed Physical Education Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 30
Description: Coed PE provides student with the skills of individual and team sports. This class is for those students who wish a variety of activities. Emphasis is placed upon improving skill level and intra-class competition. **Computer and Internet access afterschool and on the weekends is highly recommended. This hybrid class will be a combination of online and classroom instruction. The instructor will set the parameters on the number of required meetings during the week. Students are expected to utilize different computer programs and software including but not limited to email, Haiku, Google Drive, and Google Classroom. The teacher will provide some instruction on computer use but the main focus is on the delivery of the content of the course.
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Physical Education, Men and Women’s Sports Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 40
Description: Sports P.E. is for students involved in selected interscholastic sports. Physical education credit can be earned for successful completion of course. *Not all athletic teams have a sport PE class. Sport PE classes are only offered for teams in which the coach is available during school hours.
Marching Band Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 20
Prerequisite: Try out/Audition Description: Marching Band provides instruction for all marching units, including Band, Drill Team, and Color Guard. During the fall semester precision drills marching routines are covered with special emphasis on half time and parade routines. This class is intended to include all members of the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Rehearsals and performances are scheduled outside of school and are co-curricular.
Weight Lifting Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 30
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in the previous semester of Physical Education. Description: This course includes a wide variety of activities such as weight lifting, jogging, and exercising in order to develop and maintain fitness.
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Science Biology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Biology deals with basic biological concepts and principles. Students study the life processes of living organisms and the interdependence of all living things. Emphasis is on the structural and functional aspects of plants and animals. Honors Biology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Biology Honors is designed for students who are self-motivated and self-directed and who have demonstrated above average study skills. This course is a study of biological concepts and principles, with an emphasis on the scientific method, life processes, and interdependency of all living organisms. Chemistry Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Chemistry deals with the nature of elements, compounds and mixtures, atoms and molecules, and how they interact and change. Through frequent laboratory experiences and class discussions, the students become familiar with scientific concepts, procedures, and equipment. A study of chemistry is critical for the following fields: biology, health sciences, agriculture, forestry, engineering, the physical sciences, home economics, or physical education. Honors Chemistry Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Honors Chemistry is a more intense and faster paced class that deals with the nature of elements, compounds and mixtures, atoms and molecules, and how they interact and change. Through frequent laboratory experiences and class discussions, the students become familiar with scientific concepts, procedures, and equipment. A study of chemistry is critical for the following fields: biology, health sciences, agriculture, forestry, engineering, the physical sciences, home economics, or physical education.
Anatomy & Physiology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course will survey the structural and functional coordination of the systems of the vertebrate bodies. The course will include the study of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. A student who earns a B or better in this course can receive articulated credits through Riverside Community College.
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Physics Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Physics is designed to meet the needs of those students who are interested in the fields of engineering, architecture, mathematics, medicine, or any of the physical sciences. Emphasis is placed on mechanics, heat, light, sounds, electricity, and nuclear physics. Mathematical applications are tested at a level appropriate for technical careers. AP Physics 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits Weighted Grades Approved a-g Course 10 Yes 9-12 Yes (This course is provisionally a-g approved, pending college board audit.)
Max Credits 10
Perquisite: Completion of Math 1. Description: Physics 1 AP: Algebra-Based is the equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebrabased physics. The yearlong course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits. AP Environmental Science Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Advanced Placement Environmental Science is an integrated course that embraces a wide variety of topics in different areas of scientific studies to help understand or correct natural phenomena or problems created by humans. Students will investigate the interrelationships of the natural world; will identify and analyze environmental problems, both natural and man-made, and the relative risks associated with those problems; and will consider alternative solutions to resolve these current problems and prevent them from recurring in the future. AP Biology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Biology and a “C” or better in chemistry. Description: This course involves an in-depth study of various biological topics, such as molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiments and observation. This course will prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in Biology.
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Biology, International Baccalaureate, HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Prerequisite: Participation in the IB program or consent of the instructor. Description: This laboratory science course is designed to prepare students for college level external exams offered by the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Topics include cell composition and function, cellular energetics, Mendelian genetics, technologies used in molecular genetics, plant and animal systems, and population biology. Physics, International Baccalaureate 2, HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: IB Physics 2 is the second part of a two-year program in physics beginning with AP Physics. It is designed to prepare students for eternal examinations. Topics include wave behavior, optics, bio medical physics, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate examinations in Physics.
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Social Science / History Ethics in Action Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: This semester course will allow the student to compare the conflicting ethical theories of the past and present. The course will emphasize diverse ethical positions centered throughout the world, and students will use a pluralistic approach to study specific contemporary ethical dilemmas. Students will engage in class discussion, will create both oral and written argument supporting their ethical positions, and will explore both text-generated and teacher-generated questions. Among the historical theories of ethics included for study in this course are the ethics of divine commands, the ethics of selfishness, the ethics of consequence, the ethics of duty, the ethics of rights, the ethics of character, and the ethics of diversity.
African American Studies Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: African-American Studies is an exploration of the history and culture of peoples of African descent in the United States and is intended for students of all backgrounds and cultures. Through a humanities approach, utilizing literature, art, poetry, dance, drama, music, and video, students will establish links among historical, contemporary, and personal events. They will apply a wide range of active strategies and tools that involve both primary and community resources. Participation in debates, dramatizations, simulations, civic activities, group discussions, writing, and research will develop and extend students' consciousness of the key role AfricanAmericans play in our diverse society.
Chicano Studies Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: Chicano Studies is an exploration of the history and culture of the Mexican-American peoples of the United States and is intended for students of all backgrounds and cultures. Through a humanities approach, utilizing literature, art, poetry, dance, drama, music, and video, students will establish links among historical, contemporary, and personal events. They will apply a wide range of active strategies and tools that involve both primary and community resources. Participation in debates, dramatizations, simulations, civic activities, group discussions, writing, and research will develop and extend students' consciousness of the key role Chicanos play in our diverse society.
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Ethnic Diversity in America Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: Ethnic Diversity in America is an exploration of the history, culture, and contributions of peoples (including African-Americans, Indigenous Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, European Americans, and Latinos) to the United States. This course is intended for students of all backgrounds and cultures. Through a humanities approach, utilizing literature, art, poetry, dance, drama, music, and video, students will establish links among historical, contemporary, and personal events. They will apply a wide range of active strategies and tools that involve both primary and community resources. Participation in debates, dramatizations, simulations, civic activities, group discussions, writing, and research will develop and extend students' consciousness of the key role these groups play in our diverse society.
World History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: In this course students examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the present. This year begins with an introduction to current world interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world.
Honors World History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10*
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: In this course students examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth century to the present. This year begins with an introduction to current world interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world. *With principal’s permission, accelerated ninth grade students may take Honors World History, Cultures & Geography as preparation for Advanced Placement in tenth grade.
United States History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: United States History includes the chronology of this nation’s past from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical geography as well as the relationship among political, economic, and cultural history. Students will be encouraged to think critically about problems in history and society while examining democratic ideals and the American heritage. Reading and practice in writing are emphasized.
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Honors United States History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11*
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: The honors and general United States History courses differ as to the instructional strategies employed by the teacher and the depth of study. United States History includes the chronology of this nation’s past from the late 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical geography as well as the relationship among political, economic, and cultural history. Students will be encouraged to think critically about problems in history and society while examining democratic ideals and the American heritage. Reading and practice in writing are emphasized. *With principal’s permission, accelerated tenth grade students may take Honors World History, Cultures & Geography as preparation for Advanced Placement in tenth grade.
AP United States History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is an in-depth, introductory college-level study of United States history that prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination. The course covers historical problems, topics, events, personalities, and geographical influences that have shaped the United States from the Age of Exploration to the present.
AP European History Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is an in-depth study of European History covering the years of the late Medieval Period through Contemporary Europe. In addition to a basic exposure to the factual narrative, the course will help the student develop an understanding of some of the principal themes in European History and an ability to analyze historical information. Topics outlined in the College Board Advanced Placement course description for European History Advanced Placement are presented. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination. With principal’s permission, satisfactory completion of European History Advanced Placement may satisfy the graduation requirement for World History, Cultures, and Geography.
American Government Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. Included will be a study of the different systems of government in the world today and an analysis of current major social issues. A multi-dimensional study of cultural, geographic, ethical, social, political, and economic aspects of those systems will highlight the contributions made by each generation of Americans and emphasize the ways in which these citizens dealt with problems and inequities. A study of significant court cases and their changing interpretations will allow students to focus upon key issues such as human rights. This course is intended to prepare students to function as informed, participating citizens in a pluralistic society. This study will be enriched with representative literature and will include the use of primary source documents.
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AP American Government Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: This is a one semester, introductory college-level course in which the contents are divided into five areas: constitutional underpinnings of American Government, including the Federalist Papers; political behavior and beliefs of the American public; political parties and interest groups; the institutions and process of policy making at the national level; and civil liberties/civil rights. This course is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. This course follows the course description provided by the College Board and prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination.
Economics Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: This course is designed to enrich students’ understanding of the operations and institutions of economic systems and to deepen their understanding of the economic problems and institutions of America and the world in which they live. The course will focus on the relevance of economic concepts to the students’ daily lives. Through a multi-dimensional study of the basic economic problems which face all individuals, groups, and nations, such as scarcity, choices, and economic efficiency, students will apply previously acquired information to make reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, employees, consumers, business owners and managers, and members of civic groups. This study will be enriched with representative literature and will include the use of primary source documents.
AP Micro Economics Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: The purpose of an AP course in Microeconomics is to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.
Economics, International Baccalaureate, SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is a one-year program in economics, designed to prepare students for the International Baccalaureate and the Advanced Placement examination in economics. A variety of microeconomic and macroeconomic topics are covered.
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World History, International Baccalaureate, HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This world history course is an intensive year-long study of two historical areas (such as Europe and China) and three themes (such as the Origins of WWI, Revolutionary China, European Imperialism). Evaluation of student progress is done exclusively by essay exams in preparation for the Spring International Baccalaureate examination. Students will examine and analyze primary source material, in addition to reading a standard college-level textbook, supplemental books, and numerous journal articles.
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Visual and Performing Arts Ceramics 1/2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Ceramics 1/2 is a one-year basic class to develop students’ skills in ceramics. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of ceramic techniques, thereby expanding their artistic knowledge and skills. Students will be introduced to historical and cultural ceramic heritage, as well as to basic concepts in aesthetic perception. The second semester continues to develop basic techniques explored in Semester 1. Expanded individuality and craftsmanship will be stressed in all projects. Students will continue to study historical and cultural heritage as well as aesthetic perception. *Placement priority is given to upperclassman.
Drawing / Painting 1/2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Drawing and Painting 1/2 is a one-year introductory course in drawing and painting which will begin to develop students’ basic visual, aesthetic, and tactile perceptions. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of two-dimensional media, thereby expanding their artistic knowledge and skills. They will begin a study of the historical and cultural heritage of drawing and painting. Students will also start to develop the basic concepts for formulating aesthetic judgments. Semester 2 reviews, strengthens and builds upon the drawing and painting skills and aesthetic concepts introduced in the first semester. Students will learn of the individual nature and influences of various cultures and their creative efforts. Students’ understanding of and expressive skills in aesthetic judgment will also be expanded.
Drawing / Painting 3/4 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Drawing and Painting 3/4 provides opportunities for students to broaden and intensify their interest and skills in art. They will be encouraged to develop their own unique ways of viewing, seeing, analyzing, and creating two-dimensional works of art while maintaining a clear understanding of the basic critique format. Students will consider career possibilities in the arts by reviewing career examples through guest speakers, career text assignments and poster materials. Students will study the impact of individual artists’ works and the collective movements of art throughout history, gaining understanding of the timeline of historical events as they pertain to art. Students will demonstrate an advance understanding of the elements and principles of art and will make application of their advanced skills through their art work. Students will incorporate the art history influences studied throughout the year into their art works and evaluate and critique the art work according to this integration. Throughout the course curriculum, students will be required to meet course objectives that are based upon California Content Standards for the Visual Arts and the State Visual and Performing Arts State Framework.
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Studio Art Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 25
Description: Studio Art, Drawing and Painting is a one-semester course for the highly motivated art student who wishes to continue more individualized technical and theoretical instruction in drawing and painting. The art of various cultures, cotemporary and historical artworks, and professional career opportunities will be studied.
AP Studio Art Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: AP Studio Art Drawing portfolios are designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. AP Studio Art Drawing portfolios are reviewed by college, university and secondary school art instructors using rigorous standards. This class is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract and observational works may demonstrate drawing competence.
Concert Dance Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 40
Description: This advanced one-year course is designed for students with a strong background in dance technique and desire to extend that knowledge through choreography and performance. The course involves written as well as performance requirements and includes rehearsal and performance time outside the regular school day.
Jazz Ensemble Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course will teach the beginning student how to play an instrument and will provide an opportunity for the intermediate or advanced student to improve his or her ability on the instrument. This course will provide individual help and assigned practice time. Some large instruments are furnished, but most students are expected to provide their own instruments. Six-string acoustical guitar may also be taught in this class.
Music Group Performance, International Baccalaureate, SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: TBD
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Music, International Baccalaureate, HL 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: TBD
Symphonic Winds Course Length Year
Description: This course will emphasize all aspects of music at an advanced level, specifically as it applies to instrumental, technical, and aesthetic development. It is designed specifically for the advanced high school instrumental musician who is more advanced than Concert Band, but not yet ready for Wind Ensemble.
Wind Ensemble Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 40
Description: Wind Ensemble is designed for the advanced player and only the most serious music students should consider this course.
Honors Wind Ensemble Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 40
Description: Wind Ensemble Honors emphasizes all aspects of music at an accelerated pace and at an advanced level, specifically as it applies to instrumental, technical, and aesthetic development. Chorus Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This is a course for the student who likes to sing and wants to study the art of vocal music. Although designed for the student who has a little or no previous experience, the course may include students on an intermediate level. Emphasis is on reading music, beginning vocal production, theory, and the study of composers. Rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day may be scheduled.
Concert Choir Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 40
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to develop music skills and to increase musical understanding. Rehearsals and performances outside the school day are scheduled.
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Chamber Singers Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 40
Description: This advanced course is designed for students who demonstrate outstanding ability in vocal music and desire a more intensive study of great choral literature from the Renaissance to the present. Rehearsals and performances outside the regular school day are scheduled. Technical Theater 1/2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Technical Theatre 1/2 focuses on the development of the basic skills and concept of theatrical design and production. Through various processes (reading, writing, lecture, demonstration, hands-on activities and technology) students will achieve a basic level of proficiency and understanding of the cultural, historical, creative and aesthetic aspects of technical theatre. Technical Theater 3/4 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 30
Perquisite: Technical Theater 1/2 Description: Technical Theatre 3/4 is a course for the student interested in exploring skills and careers in the production and managerial arts industry. Students will deepen their knowledge in basic lighting theory and practice, basic set construction techniques, basic sound theory and practice, theater management principles, and costumes and prop theory and practices, and begin to design in this area. Theater 2 students will begin to supervise their student crews and be responsible for the design and execution of an individual technical design area. Students will be building sets, hanging and focusing lights, choosing music and editing sound files, and applying all other design fields in support of the educational productions in the Performing Arts Department.
Theater Arts 1/2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Theatre Arts 1 concentrates on the development of fundamental acting skills and basic creative and imaginative processes. Participation in classroom assignments and memorization work are required. Areas of study may include stage gestures, movement, individual and group pantomime, improvisation, blocking and presentation of scenes from plays, diction, vocal projection, reading and critiquing dramatic literature, and evaluating and critiquing acting on stage, film and television. Theatre Arts 2 focuses on development of skills needed to present effectively and creatively a monologue or scene from a play. Participation in classroom assignments and memorization work are required. Areas of study may include review, practice, and extension of skills learned in Theatre Arts I as well as ensemble acting, relaxation, concentration, believability, motivation, vocal variety and rhythms, movement and gesture, and the elimination of unconscious habits that distract the audience.
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Theater Arts 3/4 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 30
Perquisite: Technical Theater 1/2 Description: Theatre Arts 3 concentrates on the creation of characterizations using skills and techniques learned in Theatre Arts 1 and 2. The main body of course work will center on the rehearsal and presentation of scenes, one-act plays, and/or full-length plays. Areas of study may include various styles of acting, discussion and practice of the concept of empathy, character analysis and motivation. Further expansion of previously learned skills and techniques such as memorization, concentration, believability, movement, gestures, vocal variety, diction and projection will be continued. Some work may also include non-acting areas, such as costumes, props, set design and construction, lighting and sound, make-up, box office management, and audience behavior. Theatre Arts 4 will continue the work in development of characterization introduced in Theatre Arts 1 and begin the development of student appreciation for theatre as an art and literary form. Areas of study will include those studies in Theatre Arts 2, acquainting the student with the theatre as both an aesthetic and literary means of expression, instilling an appreciation of the problems of a theatre artist, helping students acquire ease and poise in public presentations and cultivating appreciative and knowledgeable audience behavior and response to theatrical productions.
Advanced Theater Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 30
Perquisite: Audition Description: Advanced Theatre Arts involves advanced work in acting, building on the skills and techniques developed in previous course work, and will encourage the development of effective creative expression and leadership ability in theatre arts. Areas of study may include advanced work in characterization, motivation and character analysis, stage movement and gestures, use of voice and body in theatrical production. Students may encounter detailed problems in acting and directing and perform as student directors, stage managers, leading actors or coordinators of major areas of production. Students may attempt more complicated characterizations for performance, develop sound knowledge of production techniques, and represent school at competitions, festivals and other public performances. After school and/or evening rehearsals and performances may be scheduled.
Theater, International Baccalaureate, SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Theatre IB/Honors 1 covers all aspects of performance skills, ensemble work, mime/movement, voice improvisation/role-play, acting techniques and characterization, theatre studies from an international perspective of selected historical and theoretical developments; play analysis and interpretation from different theatrical traditions and cultures; theatre production; and individual projects of the students’ choice.
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Theater, International Baccalaureate, HL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Theatre IB/Honors 2 concentrates on development of skills required in a comprehensive theatre course. Students will participate in performance, technical and academic theatre assignments. Areas of study include performance, theatre studies, play analysis and interpretation, theatre production, and individual study.
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World Languages Chinese 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses are designed to present the language and culture of the French, German and Spanish-speaking people. The focus is communication and comprehension through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These courses will develop in students an appreciation for and an understanding of other cultures, and will encourage them to continue exploration of foreign language.
Chinese 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses review and build on first-year work, enabling students to expand their communicative proficiency and their cultural awareness.
Chinese 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses review and extend communicative skills and cultural awareness developed in levels 1 and 2 of the languages. Increasing emphasis is given to conversation and vocabulary building, as well as to reading and writing.
Honors Chinese 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses will extend the regular course of study for Level 3 through a more rigorous application of content. This application will be expanded through special projects, additional readings, compositions, and oral presentations. AP Chinese Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses provide advanced study for those students who have chosen to develop their
proficiency in languages without special emphasis in literature. The curriculum covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in composition and conversation. The content follows the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Entrance Examination Board. All coursework is conducted in French, German or Spanish.
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Chinese B, International Baccalaureate SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the International Baccalaureate examinations. In order to be successful, students must be proficient in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing Chinese. IB Chinese give students the opportunity to reach a high degree of competence in a language and explore the culture(s) using the language. The range of purposes and situations for which and in which the language is applied to domains of work, social relationships, and the discussion of relationships, and the discussion of abstract ideas. Spanish 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses are designed to present the language and culture of the French, German and Spanish-speaking people. The focus is communication and comprehension through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. These courses will develop in students an appreciation for and an understanding of other cultures, and will encourage them to continue exploration of foreign language.
Spanish for Natives 1 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This is a first-year accelerated course designed for students who are enrolled in the English Language Arts core curriculum and are orally proficient in both Spanish and English. Students will be introduced to the formal conventions of the Spanish language in a meaningful context. Emphasis will be placed upon improving reading and writing, skills in Spanish, as well as refining and recognizing different types of discourse. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be placed in the appropriate level of Spanish based on student need and teacher recommendation. Spanish 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses review and build on first-year work, enabling students to expand their communicative proficiency and their cultural awareness.
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Spanish for Natives 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This is a second-year accelerated course designed for students who are enrolled in the English Language Arts core curriculum and are orally proficient in both Spanish and English. Students will extend the understanding of the formal conventions of the Spanish language in a meaningful context. Emphasis will be placed upon improving reading and writing in Spanish, as well as recognizing and refining skills in applying different types of discourse appropriately. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be placed in the appropriate level of Spanish based on student need and teacher recommendation. Spanish 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses review and extend communicative skills and cultural awareness developed in levels 1 and 2 of the languages. Increasing emphasis is given to conversation and vocabulary building, as well as to reading and writing.
Honors Spanish 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses will extend the regular course of study for Level 3 through a more rigorous application of content. This application will be expanded through special projects, additional readings, compositions, and oral presentations. AP Spanish Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses provide advanced study for those students who have chosen to develop their
proficiency in languages without special emphasis in literature. The curriculum covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in composition and conversation. The content follows the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Entrance Examination Board. All coursework is conducted in French, German or Spanish.
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Pre-AP Spanish Literature Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-11
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to utilize the Spanish-speaking students’ first language skills as an academic asset by allowing them the opportunity to continue to take advanced placement courses early in the th th 9 – 11 grade Pre-AP Spanish Literature course. Students will earn credit toward high school foreign language requirement. The course is taught exclusively in Spanish and the students are expected to utilize Spanish in th th classroom interaction and written work. The curriculum will be aligned with 9 – 11 grade English Language Arts Standards. This course challenges students to develop their skills as conscientious readers and writers of the various genres. Connections will be made between universal themes and themes representative of Spanish and Latin American cultural experiences throughout their history. Students will develop a foundation of literary terms and the ability to analyze literature through reading, writing and exposition. The course will explore Spanish and Latin American literature from a geopolitical, historical and chronological perspective presented by various authors.
AP Spanish Literature Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: These courses provide advanced study for those students who have chosen to develop their proficiency in language with a special emphasis on literature. The content follows the Advanced Placement course description published by the College Entrance Examination Board. All coursework is conducted in French or Spanish. Spanish 5, International Baccalaureate SL Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to prepare students for International Baccalaureate examinations. In order to be successful, students must be proficient in speaking, understanding reading, and writing Spanish. They also must be willing to revise their writing in Spanish with care and patience. Coursework includes an intensive study of Spanish literature, oral activities and a review of grammar to strengthen fluency. All coursework is conducted in Spanish.
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AVID Classes AVID Humanities 9 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: AVID is a yearlong elective course required for AVID students. The course emphasizes note-taking skills; time management techniques; collateral reading; guest lectures; SAT, ACT, and PSAT exam preparation; and writing skills across the curriculum. Tutoring and individualized academic counseling are provided. Students participate in field trips that enhance high school students’ understanding of the demands of college life. AVID 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: AVID is a yearlong elective course required for AVID students. The course emphasizes note-taking skills; time management techniques; collateral reading; guest lectures; SAT, ACT, and PSAT exam preparation; and writing skills across the curriculum. Tutoring and individualized academic counseling are provided. Students participate in field trips that enhance high school students’ understanding of the demands of college life. AVID 3 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: AVID is a yearlong elective course required for AVID students. The course emphasizes note-taking skills; time management techniques; collateral reading; guest lectures; SAT, ACT, and PSAT exam preparation; and writing skills across the curriculum. Tutoring and individualized academic counseling are provided. Students participate in field trips that enhance high school students’ understanding of the demands of college life. AVID Senior Seminar Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: The AVID Senior Seminar is the culmination of a student’s years in the AVID program, and the course involves substantial critical reading and writing, preparation for external exams such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate, and weekly Socratic seminars. Students enrolled in the Senior Seminar are required to complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourse in subjects across the curriculum. In addition, students are required to make oral presentations to the class on topics related to college entrance, contemporary issues, and social concerns. As with all AVID courses, the Senior Seminar features tutors—college students who lead discussions and analysis of the academic subjects in which the students are enrolled. Senior Seminar students, working with the tutors, are expected to participate in and eventually act as moderators for Socratic Seminars. These discussions move beyond didactic instruction and assist students in gaining multiple perspectives on texts, supporting arguments with clear reason and evidence, and developing their critical thinking skills to the degree necessary for success in college.
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AVID Tutor Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 20
Description: This course is designed for students who are designated to work with AVID students individually and in small groups in all academic areas. It is recommended that tutors are 11th or 12th graders enrolled in college preparatory programs.
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Education Academy Classes Educational Psychology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to promote understanding of the principles of psychology that affect human behavior with emphasis on the effects of these principles on the learner, the learning process, the learning situation, and teaching in educational environments. Educational Psychology emphasizes the application of developmental and learning theory to the classroom. In addition, students engage in assignments that enhance their abilities both to understand themselves as learners and t o make effective learning decisions. Course content is drawn from current research and educational practice and involves substantial reading, writing, research, and applications of knowledge.
Introduction to Education Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Introduction to Education is an introduction to the philosophical, historical, legal, and societal principles that form the foundations of American education. Students acquire knowledge of both classical and contemporary issues in teaching and learning. Students engage in substantial reading, analysis, writing, and oral arguments and presentations regarding essential topics in education as well as beyond-the-classroom observations and practicum. In addition, each student completes at least one major research paper and a professional portfolio, demonstrating mastery and growth.
Developmental Psychology of Adolescence Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: Developmental Psychology of Adolescence is a study of the developmental stages of children through adolescence, with a heavy emphasis on adolescence. The course includes the principle theories of development including the psychoanalytic theories of Freud and Erikson, the learning theories of Watson, Pavlov and Skinner, the cognitive theories of Piaget. In addition to an emphasis on the theories relevant to developmental psychology, the course also covers current, high interest topics such as teenage pregnancy, suicide, sexual maturity, ethnic differences, economic disparity, and drug use. The course is intended to integrate theory and practice so students will reflect on the long-term implications of the research and concepts, and master the specific facts and applied skills. While enrolled in this course, students will all participate in an internship that will fulfill the Education & Human Services California Partnership Academy grant requirements.
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Global Business and Information Technology Academy Classes Exploring Computer Science Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description Exploring Computer Science will provide students with foundational knowledge of computer science. Students will explore topics of human computer interaction, problem solving, web design, computer programming, data modeling, and robotics. Throughout the course, students will understand the algorithmic underpinnings of computer applications and gain technical expertise using computation tools. Global Business Informational and Technology Academy 2 (GBIT 2) Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: GBIT Academy 2 is the second technical course for North High School’s Global Business Information and Technology Academy. The primary focus of this course is the global business environment, including cultural, political, legal, and financial factors. Second, is clarification of how international enterprises function in the global business environment, including mechanisms for import/export, the challenges of dealing with foreign currency, and the need to manage human and natural resources globally. Third, is a detailed focus on how international enterprises make reasonable profit in the global environment by investigating consumer behavior, planning and executing marketing strategies, and developing new goods and services which will meet future consumer needs. Students will develop a deep understanding of the rapidly growing area of ecommerce in preparation for the hands-on, senior level Virtual Enterprise project. Students gain real-world experience within this course through a virtual securities trading project, creating business plans and establishing contact with mentors. A student who earns a B or better in this course can receive articulated credits through Riverside Community College.
Virtual Business Enterprises Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: Virtual Business Enterprises is the course used for GBIT Academy 3. Students participate in a business that is set up and run by students to prepare them for working in a real business environment. With the guidance of a teacher as consultant and the support of real-world business partners, the students determine the nature of their business, its products and services, its management and structure, and engage in the daily operations of running a business. Throughout the internships, emphasis is placed on using current business software, communications, and the Internet for business transactions from start to finish for the virtual business enterprise.
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Law and Protective Services Academy Classes Introduction to Law Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Introduction to Law is open to students in their first year of the academy. The course provides a
survey of career opportunities, information on required training for the various careers, and education and job qualifications necessary for employment. Students keep a notebook modeled after that kept by professional law enforcement personnel. Course structure includes thematic units, such as forensics and the history of criminal justice, integrated throughout the academic classes as well. Culminating activities at the conclusion of the semester may include staged crime and accident scenes and mock trials.
Law Academy 2 Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: Law and Protective Services Academy 2 is for students in their second year of the Law and Protective Services Academy. The purpose of this class is to provide students with an introduction to the requirements, standards, and duties in the fields of law enforcement, fire control, and the United States military, legal services, and related fields. The course focus includes physical fitness, skill development, job standards, job market preparation, and personal growth.
ROP Law Enforcement Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: In the ROP Law Enforcement course students expand their knowledge and skills introduced in Law Academy 2. This course is designed to train a student for entry-level positions in private security or public law enforcement agencies. Instruction includes history and philosophy of law enforcement, ethical practices, theories of crime and punishment, professionalism, report writing, interpretation of ratio and penal codes, search and seizure techniques, gang awareness, patrol tactics and techniques, and legal and moral aspects. This course will also prepare students for further law enforcement training at the community college and/or police academy.
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Sports Medicine Pathway ROP First Responder / Emergency Medical Responder Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: First Responder: This class will teach students to provide immediate care to an ill or injured person and train them to assist emergency medical services (EMS) providers. Instructional content area skills include the history of health care, EMS overview, CPR and first aid skills, patient assessment, legal and ethical issues, and triage and emergency responsibilities. Medical Terminology: Students will be prepared for entry-level employment in the medical field as a clerical assistant to a physician. The student will learn basic and advanced medical terminology: Prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations and symbols. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and pronunciation. *These classes can be taken as a semester class but it is highly recommended students complete the full year.
ROP Sports Therapy and Fitness Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: Students have the opportunity to prepare for jobs such as fitness/exercise assistant, physical therapy aide, or athletic trainer assistant. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, vital signs, first aid, nutrition, exercise physiology, injury care and maintenance, patient interaction skills, and use of equipment and techniques to aid patients in rehabilitation. Subject to an acceptable interview with a cooperating employer, students will train at a community location such as hospitals, clinics, sports/fitness facilities and convalescent care to practice and develop skills learned in the classroom.
ROP Advanced Sports Medicine Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This rigorous competency-based course will provide students with foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology and integrate hands-on training in the specialized fields of sports medicine, physical therapy and fitness instruction. Anatomy and physiology are utilized as the basic building blocks in understanding how the circle of care occurs within sports medicine. The human body has many intricate parts with coordinated functions that are maintained by a complex system of checks and balances. Understanding the structure and function of the human body allows individuals in sports medicine to utilize concepts that are mastered within the course to solve routine and non-routine problems. Students will be required to think critically, draw conclusions, investigate, and formulate a plan of action to determine a proper course of care and return the athlete safely to his or her activity.
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ROP Sports Fitness Lab Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 15
Description: Extended time and credit in ROP Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Services.
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Non-Departmental Electives BLAST Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: BLAST is an elective course designated as an at-risk intervention for high-risk students. The course was designed to assist 9th grade students to identify their strengths and work to their fullest potential using these strengths. The class structure is based on promoting positive development and growth in the following areas: attendance, behavior and attitude, conflict resolution, communication, self-esteem and personal achievement, completion of class work and homework, and time management skills.
BLAST Tutor Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed for students who are designated to work with BLAST students both individually and in small groups in all academic areas. It is recommended that tutors are 11th or 12th graders enrolled in college preparatory programs.
Credit Recovery Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 0
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 0
Description: Credit Recovery is a class period set aside for students who have not earned sufficient credits to graduate with their class. The class structure is based on the needs of the individual student. Students work independently online or completing units to recover the necessary requirements for them to graduate from high school. Having computer and Internet access from home is highly recommended but not required. Graphic Design Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 5
Description: This course emphasizes graphics to promote the marketing and advertising of an individual or business. Students learn to utilize software to develop and design newsletters, flyers, menus, advertisements, and similar documents. This course is especially recommended for students interested in futures in marketing and business. Journalistic Writing 1 Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: Journalistic Writing 1 students will learn to write news, feature, editorial, and sports articles. Emphasis will be placed on the gathering, writing, and evaluating of news.
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Journalism 2 Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 25
Description: Journalism 2 is an advanced course in journalistic writing that provides instruction in composition as well as experience in publication.
MCC / Multicultural Council Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 40
Description: The Multicultural Council is a group of selected students who are culturally and ethnically diverse. The ethnic backgrounds of the council members reflect the ethnic make-up of the school. The council's primary goals are to serve as a liaison between students and administration, as well as to improve intra-school relationships and promote the general welfare of the students. The class teaches leadership skills and focuses on conflict resolution and cultural awareness. Respect and tolerance for diversity and differences are major class themes. The premise of the course is that diversity in a school population is strength and through cultural awareness and education, racism can be overcome.
Psychology Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: Psychology is the science that will help a young person gain a better understanding of self and others. The course attempts to enhance the students' awareness of and curiosity about possible reasons for their behavior and the consequences of human behavior. Students will learn about the importance of psychology in peoples' lives and careers. It is a study of human behavior and personality that examines the nature of the individual as influenced by relationships with others and society. Learning and thinking, intelligence, heredity and environment, physiology and mechanisms in behavior and experience, as well as the normal and abnormal development of personality will be considered. The application of psychological principles to modern problems will be emphasized, as will the use of the scientific method in the study of behavior. AP Psychology Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-fields of psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in the practice of this science. This course is taught as an introductory college-level psychology course, utilizing the curriculum recommended by the College Board, and prepares students for the Advanced Placement examination.
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Renaissance / Principals of Leadership Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 10-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 40
Description: This elective is designed to identify, develop, and evaluate a systematic set of behavioral strategies for increasing the individual performance of potential student leaders, while at the same time providing for increased organizational effectiveness among the larger ASB, grade-level officers, campus clubs, and academic and athletic competitive teams.
ROP Forensic Science Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 10
Description: The forensic science program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills, as well as knowledge to build on, for future employment in law enforcement. This program provides a challenging environment in which students are introduced to crime scene photographing, evidence collection, fingerprinting techniques, and patterns identification
Sociology Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 5
Description: This course introduces students to sociological concepts, theories, and research procedures. Students should learn how sociologists analyze the basic structures and functions of societies and of groups within societies. Students discover how and why these societies organized, identify the conditions under which the organization dissolved, and predict the conditions for reorganization.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course Yes
Max Credits 10
Description: This is a year-long class that runs the spring of the junior year and the fall of the senior year. Theory of Knowledge examines the ways of thinking appropriate to different disciplines. Students acquire a critical awareness of what they and others know through analyzing concepts and arguments as well as the bases of value judgments, which all human beings make. USL / Student Government Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted No
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 40
Description: Student Government is a class designed for all members of the student council. The class provides a time during which the council meets and conducts its business. During the class, students are be taught rules and procedures relating to the effective operation and organization of student government and the basic concepts of democratic government. Students are expected to put in time after school working on projects sponsored by executive council, such as dances, fundraisers, homecoming, and community services.
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Video Editing Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 5
Description: This course will offer instruction and hands-on experience in basic video editing, including the use of digital video cameras and other sources to collect video, audio and graphical content to be transferred to a computer, and edited with easy-to-use edition software (such as Windows Movie Maker). Students will also use professional quality editing software (such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro) to learn more advanced editing and trimming techniques, mix sound, add titles and text, create transitions, apply filters/effects, add animation and compile the final output in various formats. Other topics may include DVD authoring, keying, using After Effects, and theory (Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production processes). Yearbook Course Length Year
Number of Credits 10
Weighted Yes
Grades 9-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 40
Description: Students work under the direction of the advisor and the student editors to produce their school yearbook. Staffers must meet all deadlines required by the contract in order for the yearbook to be received and distributed by the last week of classes in June. Students are be required to spend extra time outside of class to meet deadlines. Office Assistant Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 20
Description: Students work under the direction of office personnel in completing tasks as assigned. The person for whom the student works assigns student tasks. These can include, but are not limited to, word-processing, answering the telephone, working at the counter or window in the various offices, and running errands. *Students with a recent history of negative attendance or behavior may be excluded from this course. Students may only earn 10 credits per year/maximum of 20 credits total in any assistant type course.
Teacher Assistant Course Length Semester
Number of Credits 5
Weighted No
Grades 11-12
Approved a-g Course No
Max Credits 20
Description: Students work under the direction of a teacher. Student tasks may include, but are not limited to, completing paperwork, preparing documents, assisting other students, research, and running errands particular to the needs of the classroom. *Students with a recent history of negative attendance or behavior may be excluded from this course. Students may only earn 10 credits per year/maximum of 20 credits total in any assistant type course.
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Riverside Virtual School Classes
English Introduction to Literature Introduction to Literature, Honors World Literature World Literature, Honors American Literature American Literature, Honors
Math Pre-Calculus, Honors AP Statistics
Science Biology Biology, Honors Chemistry Chemistry, Honors Physics Physics, Honors AP Environmental Science
Social Science / History World History World History, Honors American Government AP American Government Economics Economics, Honors AP Macro Economics
World Language Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 3, Honors French 1 French 2
Visual and Performing Arts AP Art History Drawing and Painting
Electives Web Design AP Computer Science Game Design Principles Digital Game Design Computer Troubleshooting and Repair CISCO I CISCO II CISCO III Microsoft IT PE 10
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Online Parent Portal Account Setup The following are step by step procedures to create an online parent account to access your child’s grades, attendance, schedules, assignments, teacher information and more. YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO CREATE YOUR AERIES PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT:
Child’s student permanent ID number Student verification code from school (call the school for the verification code – 788-7311) Parents must know the primary telephone number on record with their child’s school An e-mail address (Not AOL) 1. Open web browser and go to click “Create New Account”.
https://aeriesweb.rusd.k12.ca.us/parent and
2. Enter your e-mail and password twice and click “next”. 3. You must confirm the email address you entered on the previous screen. You will receive a prompt to go to your email address and open your email. YOU MUST OPEN, READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EMAIL YOU RECEIVE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE CREATING YOUR PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT. 4. Once you’ve opened and verified your email address, a window will appear saying your account has been verified and “click here”…this will take you to the next step of the registration process. 5. The student verification window will be displayed. This is where you enter the student’s ID number, home phone number, and verification code. 6. Click “next”; enter “Emergency Contact Verification”. Click the button next to your name or click “none of the above” if you aren’t on the list. Click “next” to complete account creation process. 7. Final screen will appear, click on “click here” and you will be able to log into the system immediately. 8. Should you have any problems creating an account please contact your counselor or Ms. Cisneros at 951-788-7311 ext. 63105
Once you have your Aeries account to Log in: 1. Go to Internet and type this web page:
https://aeriesweb.rusd.k12.ca.us/parent 2. Enter email address: _______________________________________ 3. Enter password:___________________________________________
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Portal Para Padres en la Internet Como Crear Una Cuenta Los siguientes son el proceso para crear una cuenta en la Internet paso por paso para que los padres puedan tener acceso a las calificaciones, asistencia, horario, trabajos, información de los maestros de sus hijos y más. USTED NECESITARA LA SIGUIENTE INFORMACION PARA CREAR SU CUENTA EN El PORTAL DE PADRES DEL PROGRAMA AERIES:
El número de “ID” de su estudiante El código de verificación de la escuela (comuníquese con a o con la Sra. Cisneros al 951-7887311 ext. 63105) Los padres deben de usar el número telefónico que tenemos en el archivo de su estudiante aquí en la escuela. Un correo electrónico (Que no sea AOL) 1. Vaya a la Internet a la siguiente pagina https://aeriesweb.rusd.k12.ca.us/parent haga click donde dice “Create New Account”. 2. Ponga su correo electrónico y su contraseña dos veces como se le indica y haga click en “next”. 3. Cuando haya confirmado su correo electrónico en la página anterior recibirá indicaciones de abrir su e-mail personal. TIENE QUE ABRIR SU CORREO, RECIBIRÁ UN CORREO DE RUSD. LEALO Y SIGA LAS INSTRUCIONES. HAGA CLICK DONDE DICE “CONFIRM THIS E-MAIL” PARA CONTINUAR CON LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCIONES. 4. Una vez que haya abierto y verificado su correo, aparecerá una ventanilla explicando que su cuenta ha sido verificada y confirme donde dice “click here”….esto le llevara al siguiente paso en el proceso. 5. En la ventanilla de verificación. Es donde usted pondrá el numero de ID del estudiante, numero de teléfono, y el código de verificación de la escuela. 6. Haga Click donde dice “next”; en “Emergency Contact Verification”. Selecione l nombre de la persona a quien pertenece el correo electrónico o haga click en “none of the above” si a quien pertenece el correo no se encuentra en esta lista. Haga click donde dice “next” para terminar con el proceso. 7. Finalmente aparecerá una pagina con el logo morado, ponga su correo electrónico, su contraseña, y haga click donde dice “click here” y podrá entrar al sistema inmediatamente. 8. Si tiene algún problema al crear su cuenta por favor comuníquese con su consejero/a o con la Sra. Cisneros al 951-788-7311 ext. 63105.
Una vez que ya haya creado su cuenta con Aeries para entrar: 1. Vaya a la pagina de Internet y escriba esta dirección:
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Haiku Learning Management System Now Has PARENT ACCOUNTS! Dear Parents, Riverside Unified School District has recently implemented the Haiku Learning Management System for all grades. Haiku LMS can be used by teachers and students for fully online classes as well as “hybrid” classes where teachers post information, assignments, assessments, discussion boards and more for students to complete either in class, in a lab environment, or at home depending on the needs of the student. One of the outstanding features of Haiku is the availability of a Parent Account. This will allow parents to log in to Haiku LMS and see the information that their studentʼs teacher is providing including but not limited to: class events, requests, assignments, homework, and student resources. The Parent accounts are created from information in the Aeries student information system and requires that we have an email address on file to create the parent account. The parent login is the email address that we have in Aeries with the @ symbol replaced by a . (period).
Example: John Smithʼs email on file is
[email protected] so the Haiku parent account username is jsmith.yahoo.com. All initial passwords are set to Welcome1 (case sensitive) LOG IN DIRECTIONS 1. Enter the URL http://www.rusdlearns.net in your browser and you will see the screen below.
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3. Create a new password, Click Save 4. Click Save on account information. Note: Parents have the option to add a cell phone number so that they can receive text notifications. Standard text messaging rates apply. 5. Click Home and you will be taken to your portal where you will see the list of your student(s) classes on the left and a calendar and other pertinent information on the rest of the page. Click on the class title to see the class content. If you have more than one student you can filter by clicking on the menu above the list of classes.
Click here to filter by
If you are unable to log in with these directions, please check with your studentʼs school to make sure that you have an email address on file and that it is correct. If you do not have an email address on file and would like to have a Haiku account please talk to the school office to add one. It will take a couple of days for your Haiku account to be created after your Aeries data is updated.
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John W. North High School Testing Information California Standards Tests (CST) Given the fourth quarter of the school year Required of all 10th graders Based on the state established content standards taught in science California English Learners Development Test (CELDT) Given during the window of July through October All English learners are required to take the CELDT annually Covers the four domains of English acquisition: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Results code the level of English as a Phase 1=Non-English speaker; Phase 2, 3, 4 as Limited and a Phase 5 as ready for regular classes. Smarter Balanced Assesment Consortium (SBAC) Given the fourth quarter of the school year Required of all 11th graders Math and English, with each subject having a computer adapted and performance tasks Community College Assessment Required test to enroll in Riverside Community College – students are tested in English and math via computer Students take the test on RCC’s campus. NOTE: Students must have completed an RCC application (preferably online) in order to take the test. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) The ASVAB not only serves students wishing to join the military, but it also provides students with an idea of where their interests and aptitudes lie. PSAT – Preliminary SAT This test is given once a year during the month of October. PSAT is an annual College Board test generally offered to 10th and 11th graders. Ninth graders may take the test on a space available basis. Eleventh graders with high scores become eligible for National Merit Scholarships. Waivers are available through the student’s counselor if family income qualifies. SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Test, ACT Most colleges and universities use these examinations to determine admission. North’s Career Center makes information booklets available. Waivers are available to financially eligible students through the student’s counselor. Riverside Community College does NOT require this test. Advanced Placement AP/International Baccalaureate/IB Students enrolled in AP/IB courses take these exams during the month of May for a fee. Registration is usually in March.
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Riverside Unified School District Alternative Education Options Alternative Site
Information
Raincross Continuation High School
Riverside Virtual School (RVS)
It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Generally, it accepts referrals from high schools in the southern and western portions of the district, from the other continuation high school, and from Summit View School. Comprehensive schools refer students if they are not on target to graduate, but students are not compelled to accept this option. Many students ask for a referral not necessarily because they are behind in credits but because they prefer the smaller size of the school, success of other siblings in program, safety concerns, the format, ability to work at own pace, shorter school day/week, and access to technology and vocational programs. It is a mandatory 4-day-a-week program with Fridays used for extra credits or working off time owed because of tardies or absences. The two sessions last 4 hours and 15 minutes Instruction is mostly an independent study format in a classroom setting. The setting may be temporary until students catch up on credits and return to a comprehensive school. Students must complete 1.5 credits per week. It serves approximately 225 students at a time but over 700 during the course of a year. It received full accreditation from WASC in 2010. RVS accepts enrollment from any student in 6th12th grade living in Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego Counties. Provides a hybrid online learning experience, adhering to Board adopted curricular guidelines and UC entrance criteria. Provides academic choices supported by a technology-rich, personalized learning experience. RVS students benefit from the flexibility that online learning provides including: o Accelerated learning o Enrichment programs o Tutorial support o Advanced and college-prep classes Format: o Students begin by taking the two-day RVS o Boot Camp to become oriented to online learning, meet the staff, and to develop strategic learning plans. o Students attend by logging-on to their classes everyday to access assignments, discussion boards, and to communicate with teachers. o Students go to the EOC site or other school sites to complete labs for science classes, assessments, and tutoring.
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Summit View Independent Study
Opportunity School / COPE
Home-Hospital
It is fully accredited by WASC. This is a referral-based, voluntary setting for students in grades 1 - 12. It also accepts inter-district transfers from students residing in Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego Counties. There are no assessment barriers to enrollment. Students attend for reasons including credit deficits, the benefits of one-to-one instruction, safety issues, medical conditions, success of other siblings in the school, the desire to graduate early or to enroll concurrently in community college, and /or the parents’ desires for children to be in a home- school type of program. Moreover, many actors and world-class athletes choose the school because of its alternative scheduling. Except for lab sciences and Algebra and above, the format centers on a one-hour conference one day each week in addition to voluntary attendance in computer and tutoring labs. Lab sciences and Algebra and above require a two-hour conference and mandatory two-hour labs. Successful students may return to comprehensive schools, once caught up with credits, or graduate from Summit View. Students must complete 1.75 credits per week. Students who are not successful may be referredback to the comprehensive school, to one of the continuation high schools, adult education, or Gateway to College It serves approximately 950 students at a time but over 2,000 during the course of a year. This program is for middle and high school students who are retained, on suspended expulsion, or have not adjusted well at their comprehensive school site. The sessions are three hours per day. Each instructor teaches two sessions. Successful students transfer to other schools based on progress and other needs. Locations are at EOC, Lincoln, and three comprehensive high schools. It serves approximately 200 students at a time but over 600 during the course of a year. Students must be referred to the program by their medical doctor for issues requiring out-of-school instruction for a period greater than 20 days. A medical criterion is used to establish eligibility and is monitored by the RUSD nurse. Students are provided instruction at home for 1-hour per day, 5 days per week. Studies follow priorities established by the comprehensive school teacher and are monitored by an assigned home-hospital teacher.
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CAREER CRUISING Career Matchmaker To login: 1. Go to www.careercruising.com 2. Username: RIV-enter your student ID (Example: RIV-293445) 3. Password: mmddyyyy (Example: 04051995 [month, day, year of your birth]) To take the career matchmaker assessment: 1. Click the ‘assessment’ tab at the top 2. Click ‘career matchmaker’ 3. Click ‘start’ To narrow your career options: After you finish the first set of 40 questions (they’re easy and it goes fast)…click on “answer more questions” and you will get a more specific list of possible careers to consider. To search for a specific career that you can’t find on your matchmaker list: Click on “careers” at the top and you will get several other options for searching for careers. To learn more about a career: Click on the career you are interested in. Then choose from options in the menu to the left of the screen. Click on ‘at a glance’ for a summary.
BE SURE TO “SAVE TO PORTFOLIO” OFTEN, SO THAT YOU CAN RETURN TO IT LATER IF NEEDED. What else can you do with Career Cruising? Research schools, explore majors, find financial aid, and look for jobs. Learn more about careers that suit you by taking the skills assessment, ability profiler, and learning styles inventory. Build a portfolio that will help you plan for college and/or your future career.
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CHOOSING A COLLEGE All students have a variety of opportunities for higher education, and it may take several years to explore all appropriate options. Students who wait until their senior year often feel rushed since applications for college admission must often be completed in October. Even ninth grade students need to become aware of college opportunities since college entrance often depends upon selecting an appropriate high school program. In narrowing college choices, consider: Size of Campus Large schools (15,000-35,000) usually offer many majors, extensive activities, large libraries, some large classes, urban atmosphere, perhaps nationally ranked athletic teams, and often problems with housing. Small schools (under 5,000) usually offer smaller classes, fewer majors, smaller libraries, fewer total activities, and often provide greater opportunities for participation in student activities and/or sports. Availability of a Good Program in the Desired Major Field * Visit college websites for current information about majors. * Visit the college campus and major department. * Talk to college representatives in the Counseling Center and attend College Nights. Cost California public college cost up to approximately $30,000 per year (including room and board). Independent college costs range from $9,500 to over $50,000 per year. The cost of food, housing and books are approximately the same at most colleges. Financial aid or scholarships are possibilities. Don’t automatically rule out a college because of costs. See your counselor or visit www.studentaid.ed.gov for more information about how to pay for college. Admission Standards Compare your academic record with the high school performance of college freshmen actually admitted at the college(s) you are considering. This and other admission information is available in the College and Career Center. Admission decisions for most colleges and many major departments are usually based upon the quantity and quality of academic preparation in high school. The first analysis of the high school record usually focuses upon the pattern (number of years in a subject) and level (college-prep, honors, and/or AP) of academic courses. Then classroom performances (grades) and academic potential (ACT and/or SAT scores) are examined. Some colleges will consider/require references, talents, activities and/or class rank.
DETAILED INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON MOST COLLEGES NATIONWIDE ONLINE!
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College Planning for Freshmen 9th Grade 1.
Meet with your counselor a. Create a four-year high school plan. b. Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges and that your courses are on track (see A-G subject requirements). c. Take the most rigorous courses you can… consider honors and AP classes.
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Start thinking about careers a. Identify your interests—likes and dislikes—not just academics but in all areas. This will help you focus on goals. b. Explore career options—talk to teachers, graduates who are working, professionals in the community.
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Extracurricular activities a. Find something you love…a sport, music, club, or community volunteer activity and GET INVOLVED. b. If you think you may want to play sports in college, research the National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements at www.ncaa.org
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$ave for college a. It’s not too late to start a college savings plan, if you haven’t already. b. Investigate state financial aid programs and 529 plans.
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College Planning for Sophomores Grade 10 1. Meet with your school counselor a. Review your four-year plan and make sure you are taking the most challenging courses you can. 2. The PSAT and SAT subject tests a. The PSAT is usually taken in the eleventh grade, but it may be offered in the tenth grade. The PSAT provides feedback on the Student Score Report so that students can work on any disclosed weaknesses while there is still plenty of time to improve them. b. Subject Tests are no longer required by University of California, but are still recommended for impacted programs. Most SAT Subject Tests should be taken during junior and senior year, however, if you have finished a subject that is tested by SAT (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World History, Literature, Mathematics, or a language) then you should take the subject test in June. 3. Interested in a U.S. military academy? a. If so, you should request a pre-candidate questionnaire and complete it. 4. Get involved a. Extracurricular activities help you develop time-management skills and enrich your school experience. b. Colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity than a loose connection to several activities. c. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community. Here are some helpful web sites to get you started: www.idealist.org; www.volunteersolutions.org; www.volunteermatch.org; www.handsonnetwork.org 5. Explore colleges/careers a. Attend college and career fairs—these take place in fall. b. Tour college campuses—Take advantage of vacation or other family travel to visit colleges and see what they’re like. Even if there is no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college. c. Check out online career search websites like www.cacareerzone.org. Take advantage of the “interest profiler” to match your interests to possible careers.
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11 Grade 1. Meet with your counselor a. Review your academic progress, check your transcript for accuracy, and adjust your fouryear plan if necessary. b. Discuss your post-high school plans. 2. Continue to research college/careers a. Make lists of your abilities, social/cultural preferences, and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college. b. Learn about colleges. Look at their web sites. Talk to friends, family, teachers, and recent grads now in college. List college features that interest you. c. Attend College Night with your parents (October). d. Sign up to see college representatives when they visit North (find out who is visiting and when by listening to the announcements or asking your counselor). e. Make a file to organize your college search, testing, and application data. f. If appropriate (for example, if you’re interested in drama, music, art, sports, etc.), start to gather material for a portfolio. g. Visit some local colleges—large, small, public, and private. Get a feel for what works for you. Attend college fairs, too. h. Develop a list of 15 or 20 colleges that attract you. Request view books and information about financial aid and academic programs that interest you. i. Military academies—contact your counselor before summer vacation…you should begin the application process the summer before your senior year. 3.
Testing a. Sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), which is given in October. If you plan to ask for accommodations because of a disability, be sure the College Board approves your eligibility. Check with your counselor. b. Sign up to take the SAT and/or the ACT at least once in the spring and again next fall. Register online (get information from guidance office). Fee waivers are available for students with financial need. c. Ask your counselor about taking the SAT Subject Tests in the spring. You should take them while the course material is still fresh in your mind. d. If you’re in Advanced Placement classes, register for the AP exams, given in May. You can earn college credit for courses not given in the AP program by taking the CLEP tests at a college test center. See www.collegeboard.com for more information.
4. Over the summer a. If you are an athlete planning to continue playing a sport in college, register with the NCAA eligibility center (www.ncaa.org). b. Find a full-time or part-time job, participate in camp or summer college program (for example, UCR’s summer academy). c. Take campus tours, and at colleges you’re serious about, make appointments to have interviews with admissions counselors. d. Check application dates for colleges to which you will apply—some universities may have early dates or rolling admissions.
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12 Grade September Meet with your school counselor o Review academic progress, check transcript for accuracy, and discuss college plans. Sign up for SAT and ACT. Narrow your list of colleges to 5 to 10, and if you’ve not done so, determine application process and download financial aid forms. Create a master list or calendar that includes: o Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines o College application due dates o Financial aid application forms required and their deadlines (note: aid applications may be due before college applications.) o Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.) If you can’t afford applications or test fees, your counselor can help you request a fee waiver. Search for scholarships. Scholarship newsletters are available in guidance office every month. Schedule an appointment with the scholarship coordinator for help with scholarships. Check out scholarship search websites like www.studentaid.ed.gov. October Attend College Night with a parent or guardian. Finalize your college choices. Prepare Early Decision, Early Action, or rolling admissions applications as soon as possible. Ask for counselor or teacher recommendations if you need them. Give each teacher or counselor an outline of your academic record and your extracurricular activities (pick up a brag sheet in the career center). If you’re submitting essays, write first drafts and ask teachers and others to read them. If you’re applying for Early Decision, finish the essays for that application now. November November 1-15: For Early Decision admissions, colleges may require test scores and applications between these dates. Deadline is November 30 for submitting applications to University of California and California State University. December As you finish and send your applications and essays, be sure to keep copies. If your college wants to see seventh-semester grades, be sure you give the form to the registar. Attend Financial Aid Night with parent/guardian. December is the last month for seniors to take SAT/ACT to meet college eligibility requirements. Sign up early! Be sure to check your email often for messages from prospective colleges.
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College Planning for Seniors (continued) January If you apply to colleges online, be sure to have your official transcript sent to your colleges (request official transcripts from the registrar). Riverside Community College application period (for summer and fall) opens online @ www.rcc.edu. Submit your FAFSA between January 1st and March 2nd (the sooner the better) @ www.fafsa.gov. February No senioritis, please! Accepting colleges do look at second semester senior grades. If you need help completing the FAFSA attend the cash for college workshop. March Keep active in school. If you are wait-listed, the college will want to know what you have accomplished between the time you applied and learned of its decision. Deadline to submit FAFSA is March 2. Every senior should submit a FAFSA application! April You should receive acceptance letters and financial aid offers by mid-April. If you’ve not done so yet, visit the college you are choosing to attend before accepting. As soon as you decide, notify your counselor of your choice. If you have questions about housing offers, talk to your counselor or call the college. May
May 1: Colleges cannot require a deposit or commitment to attend before May 1. By that postmarked dated you must inform every college of your acceptance or rejection of the offer of admission and/or financial aid. (Questions? Talk to your counselor). Send your deposit to one college only. Wait-listed? If accepted and you intend to enroll, tell the admission director your intent and ask how to strengthen your application. Need financial aid? Ask whether funds will be available if you’re accepted. Work with a counselor to resolve any admissions or financial aid problems.
June Request an official final transcript be sent to your college (see registrar).
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Planning Page for Classes This page allows you to identify the classes that you would like to take for the next school year so when you sit down with your counselor you have a list of your preferred courses. Also, have your content area teacher sign they had a conversation with you about your course choices and encouraged you to continue your academic study in the perspective area.
2016 Summer School Locations:
King High School Ramona High School
Arlington High School Riverside Virtual School
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