VIKING COURSE GUIDE 2015-2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ROSEVILLE JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Registration and Letter of Introduction __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Oakmont High School Course Catalog is provided as an educational tool to assist students and parents in making informed decisions about a rigorous educational plan that will guide students toward successful academic achievement as well as post-secondary and future employment. Our staff encourages students and parents to make thoughtful and informed decisions during the course selection process. Site guidance counselors are available to advise both parents and students regarding course selection and college/career preparation. Please contact your counselor at any time throughout the registration process for assistance. It is, also, highly recommended that each student complete and update his/her Personal Educational Plan throughout his/her four years of high school (see page 9). Course Selection 2015-16 It is very important that students follow the course selection requirements and/or recommendations listed below to ensure proper enrollment for the 2015-16 school year. We ask that students: 1) Read course selection forms carefully and adhere to all instructions listed before selecting any new courses. 2) Review transcript and complete or revise their four-year educational plan. Students must complete all graduation and enrollment requirements. In addition they should select courses that support their plans for college and other training. 3) Be certain they meet the prerequisite for the courses selected. If a course requires teacher permission, they must obtain the proper signature on the course selection form and must follow the application, try-out, or placement procedures designated for the course. 4) Students MUST register on-line within the time frame allotted for all courses requested for the

2015-16 school year.

5) Submit completed course selection form with a parent’s or guardian’s signature on or before the designated deadline. The course descriptions contained in this catalog will provide clarification of courses offered at OHS as well as provide students with assistance in making their final selections for registration. Students and parents may access this catalog on the Oakmont High School web page www.oakmont.org Teaching staff needs for the 2015-16 school year will be based upon the data gathered from course selection. The number of students requesting each course offered will determine which courses will be offered and the number of teachers needed to teach these courses. Therefore, students should plan and select their courses carefully. It will be extremely difficult to change a course once a selection is made. 4 x 4 BLOCK SCHEDULE Oakmont High School is on 4 x 4 Block schedule that has students taking up to four courses over an 18-week period. Students meet in four classes for 85-minute periods each school day with the exception of special schedule days such as rallies, collaboration days, and assemblies. In December of every year, students complete their fall courses and begin up to four new courses for the spring term in January. All freshmen and sophomores are required to be enrolled in four courses each term. Juniors are permitted one off-campus per year while seniors are permitted one off-campus each term, pending being on target to complete A -G requirements, meeting a minimum GPA of 3.0, and meeting proficient status on state testing.

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Free Public Education __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The California Constitution requires that schools provide a free public education, unless a charge is specifically authorized by law. (California Constitution, Article IX-5) (Hartzell vs. Connel 1984) Section 5 of Article IX of the State of California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.” The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v. Connell (1984) (35 Cal. 3d 899) that “all educational activities carried on by public school districts, extra-curricular as well as curricular, must be without cost to the students who participate in such activities.” This same ruling found that “mandatory fees for participating in such extra-curricular activities as drama, music, and athletic competition” were illegal under the State Constitution. Furthermore, the Court also rejected the argument that “fees could be charged so long as the District waived fees for students who were financially unable to pay.”

PERMISSIBLE FEES California public schools may charge fees as outlined in the Education Code. These permissible fees include:  Transportation to and from school.  Charges for food (limited by the free and reduced price meal program).  Insurance for field trips (so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship).  Fees for all community/adult classes.  Lost or damaged books or district supplies.  Direct cost of materials for property the student has made in class for his/her own use.  Fees for school camp programs (i.e. outdoor science camp) – A permissible fee, but can’t be mandatory.  Actual cost of duplication of public records or student records.  Charges for medical and accident insurance for athletic team members (so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship) EDUCATION CODE §17551 Students may be charged a fabrication fee for the direct costs in purchasing a project/property fabricated in a class such as a bookcase in woodshop. The charge is limited to the direct costs for the project. Absent purchase of the project for its direct costs, the school site may keep the project as its own personal property.

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Table of Contents __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Section 1: General Information Academic Course Planning and Graduation Requirements International Baccalaureate Course of Study Advanced Placement Program (AP) Course of Study Health Careers Course of Study Engineering Pathway - Project Lead the Way UC/CSU A-G Course Offerings Post-Secondary Opportunities and College Systems Special Program

Section 2: Department Course Description AVID Advanced Placement Program (AP) International Baccalaureate Program Health Careers Academy Business Family and Consumer Sciences Industrial Technology 4 Back to Top

Media Technology English Health and Physical Education Mathematics Science Social Science Special Education Student Academic Support Visual and Performing Arts World Languages

Section 3: Special Programs Leadership Electives 49er RegionalOccupationalProgram(ROP) OHS Guidance Department—Policies and Procedures

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Academic Course Planning & Graduation Requirements __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ To graduate from Oakmont High School, students must:

● Pass all courses required for graduation (see below District Graduation Requirements) ● Earn a minimum of 260 total credits (credits earned for courses passed) ● Pass the California High School Exit Exam To best prepare for community colleges and to qualify for UC/CSU/4 year colleges and universities:

● Complete at least the minimum college preparatory ‘a – g’ courses with grades of “C” or better ● Complete the SAT I or ACT (plus Writing) and at least two (2) SAT Subject tests (Selected UCs only) a–g

Subject

UC/CSU Entrance Requirements

District Graduation Requirements

a.

History/Social Science

2 YEARS World Studies or AP European History US History or AP US History

3 YEARS World Studies (10th), US History (11th), Government & Economics (12th)

b.

English

4 YEARS

4 YEARS

c.

Mathematics

3 years (4 recommended) 2 YEARS ( IM 1, IM 2, IM 3 OR Algebra 1, (at and above IM 1) Geometry, Algebra 2)

d.

Laboratory Science

2 YEARS (3 recommended) (1 year Life & 1 year Physical)

2 YEARS (Biology, Chem/Physics)

e.

Language other than English

2 YEARS (3 recommended) (of the same language)

1 YEAR (or 1 year Visual / Performing Art)

f.

Visual and Performing Arts

1 YEAR

1 YEAR (or 1 year Language other than English)

g.

Electives

1 YEAR (see ‘a – g’ Certified Course List)

11 total elective courses (at least one CP elective)

Physical Education

N/A

2 YEARS (9th & 10th grades)

Health

N/A

1 YEAR

California High School Exit Exam

All students must pass both ELA & MATH

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4 Year Planner – Projected Courses: 9th Grade

10 Grade

11th Grade

12 Grade

CP English 9

CP English 10 or H English 10

CP English 11 or AP Lang and Comp

CP English 12 or AP Lit and Comp

Health & Safety

World Studies or AP Euro History

US History or AP US History

Govt. / AP Govt. & Economics

Math:

Math:

Math (a-g plan)

Math (a-g plan):

PE 9

PE 10

*LOTE (a-g plan):

SCIENCE:

SCIENCE:

SCIENCE:

*VAPA/LOTE:

*LOTE:

PSAT – October SAT Subject Tests – Feb or June (optional)

PSAT – October SAT I/ACT – May or June SAT Subject Tests – May or June

SAT / ACT & Subject Tests – no later than December

* Courses may be taken at different grade levels.

Sample Four Year Plans Samples are not intended to imply rigid schedules, and are flexible depending on student goals. Sample A: Projected Courses Minimum UC/CSU a – g Plan

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

CP English 9

CP English 10 (H Eng 10)

CP English 11 (AP Lang)

CP English 12 (AP Lit)

Health & Safety

World Studies (AP Euro)

US History (AP US Hist)

Govt & Econ (AP MacEcon)

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

Pre-Calculus (H- PreCal)

PE 9

PE 10

World Language 3

Elective

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World Language 1

World Language 2

Physics

Elective

Biology

Chemistry (Honors Chemistry)

Elective

Elective

VAPA 1

VAPA 2

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

AP Course of Study 9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

CP English 9

Honors English 10

AP Language

AP Literature

Health & Safety

AP European History

AP US History

AP Econ/AP Govn

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

AP Calculus AB

PE 9

PE 10

H Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus BC

World Language 1

World Language 2

World Language 3

World Language 4

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

‘AP’ World Language

VAPA 1

Honors Chemistry

AP Physics

Elective

Elective

VAPA 2

Elective

Elective

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Sample C: Projected Courses Community College / Career and Technical Education

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

CP English 9

CP English 10 (H Eng 10) CP English 11 (AP Lang)

CP English 12 (AP Lit)

Health & Safety

World Studies (AP Euro)

US History (AP US Hist)

Govt & Econ (AP MacEcon)

Integrated Math I

Integrated Math II

Integrated Math III

Add’l Math/Science

PE 9

PE 10

Add’l Science

CTE Course

Biology

Conceptual Physics or Chemistry

Add’l World Lang or VAPA

49er ROP

World Language 1

World Language 2

CTE Course

49er ROP

CTE course

CTE Course

Elective

49er ROP

VAPA

Elective or VAPA 2

Elective

49er ROP

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IB Course of Study __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is a sample of the course of study over the 9th and 10th grade years. 9th Grade Term 1

9th Grade Term 2

10th Grade Term 1

Health

Geography or Computer Apps I

Honors English 10 blocked with AP European History

IM 1 or Elective

Integrated Math II

PE 10

H Chemistry or Physics

PE 9

CP Biology

Algebra 2

Elective or Pre Calculus

Spanish 1 or French 1

Elective

Spanish 2 or French 2

Spanish 3 or French 3

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10th Grade Term 2

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11 Grade Term 1

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11 Grade Term 2

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12 Grade Term 1

12 Grade Term 2

TOK blocked with Economics

Elective

IB Biology HL

IB Math SL

IB History HL blocked IB History HL blocked with with IB English HL (both IB English HL (both terms) terms) IB Biology HL

IB Math SL

Spanish SL or French SL (both terms)

Visual Arts SL/HL or another science or Design Tech. or Geography

Elective

TOK blocked with Government

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Health Careers Course of Study __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

English 10 ©, P

CP English 11 ©, P

CP English 12 ©, P

World History ©, P

U.S. History ©, P

American Government/Economics ©, P

CP or H Chemistry ©, P

Physiology ©, P

Medical Trends Seminar ©

Intro to Medicine ©

Advanced Medical Sciences © (two periods—morning)

Advanced Academy Elective

Math

Math

© - This denotes an academy class that is required for the academy and is restricted to academy students. P – Satisfies one of the UC/CSU college preparation requirements.

Engineering Pathway – Project Lead the Way __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Introductory Courses 9th – 10th grade

Concentrator Courses 10th – 11th grade

CapStone Course 12th grade

Introduction to Engineering Design

Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Design and Development

Principles of Engineering Design

Civil Engineering and Architecture

(Future Class Offering )

(Future Class Offering )

(Future Class Offering )

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OHS COURSES MEETING UC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 2015-16 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ University of California / California State University a - g Certified Course List Oakmont High School 2015-16

(Note: This list may be updated yearly as new courses are submitted for a-g approval).

a. History/Social Science - 2 years required AP European History AP US History AP Government IB History HL - 1 IB History of the Americas HL - 2 US History World Studies b. English - 4 years required CP English 9 CP English 10 CP English 11 CP English 12 AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition IB English HL 1/2 Honors English 10 English Language Development 5/6 CSU Expository Reading and Writing c. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended Algebra 1 Algebra 2 AP Calculus AB APCalculus BC AP Statistics CC Intergrated Math I CC Intergrated Math II – pending approval CC Intergrated Math III – pending approval Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus IB Mathematics SL 1/2 IB Mathematics HL 1/2 Pre-Calculus d. Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended CP Biology CP Chemistry

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CP Physics Conceptual Physics Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Physiology IB Biology SL 1/2 IB Biology HL 1/2 IB Physics SL 1 e. Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended French 1 French 2 French 3 Native Spanish1 / 2 - pending approval AP French Language and Culture Honors French 4 IB French SL 1/2 IB French HL 1/2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Honors Spanish 4 IB Spanish SL 1/2 IB Spanish HL 1/2 f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year required Adv. Dance Adv. Drama AP Art History AP Studio Art Art 1 Art 2 Brass/Woodwind Ensemble Ceramics 1, 2, 3 – pending approval Chamber Choir Concert Choir Dance IB Dance SL 1/2 IB Dance HL 1/2 Drama IB Film SL 1/2 Graphic Communication Arts Guitar IB Visual Arts SL 1/2, HL 1/2 Intermediate Dance Jazz Ensemble

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Marching Band IB Music Group Performance SL 1/2 IB Music HL 1/2 Percussion Ensemble Photography 1 Photography 2 Professional Drama g. Elective - 1 year required Adv. Journalism AP Macroeconomics AVID 12 IB Design Technology SL 1/2 EAP Senior Math Economics Intro to Engineering Design Social Psychology IB Theory of Knowledge

Post-Secondary Opportunities and College Systems __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC Davis, Berkeley, etc.) The UC system includes ten four-year universities offering a variety of BA and BS degrees. Master’s and doctoral postgraduate programs are also available. To qualify for entrance, students must have a high school diploma. Students must follow a university preparatory program and must successfully complete the courses listed above with a grade of C or better. Students must have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the UC system. Those with GPA’s below 3.3 must score proportionately higher on the ACT or SAT College Entrance Examinations. In addition to the ACT or SAT examination, UC applicants must take two SAT subject tests in two different fields. Entrance GPA and requirements may vary depending on the major area of study and the campus selected. PRIVATE COLLEGES There are many private colleges and universities in California. Their entrance requirements are similar to those of the University of California or the California State University systems. Consult the Career Center and the individual college catalogs for information. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU Sacramento, Chico, etc.) The CSU system includes 23 four-year universities offering a variety of BA and BS degree programs. Master’s degree programs are also available. To qualify for entrance, students must have a high school diploma. Students must follow a college/university preparatory program and must successfully complete the courses listed above with a grade of C or better. Students must have a high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher to be eligible for the CSU system. Those with GPA’s below 3.0 must score proportionately higher on the ACT or SAT College Entrance Examinations. Entrance GPA and requirements may vary depending on the major area of study and the campus selected.

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES The California Community College system includes campuses which offer AA or AS degrees and certificates as well as training in many trades and technical fields. Community colleges also provide a two-year college transfer program where the classes taken for credit can be transferred to the University of California, California State University and other universities and colleges. Students who are 18 years of age may attend a community college even though they may not have graduated from high school. TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS SCHOOLS These schools offer certificates for training in a variety of vocational occupations. Most of these schools require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Students who take advantage of high school preparation courses can complete training in a minimum amount of time. Some of these schools are available here in the Sacramento area.

Special Programs __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oakmont High School offers a variety of academic programs to meet the needs of our student body. Our programs offer the appropriate level of academic rigor to challenge each student as well as to provide preparation for postsecondary opportunities regarding two and four year college/university options, selected career fields, the military and technical programs. Note: Oakmont High School offers personalized educational paths to all students. Students are encouraged to select a path at the time of enrollment. The path should be chosen based on the individual’s needs, talents, and post high school plans. All paths will satisfy the minimum high-school graduation requirements. Students have the opportunity to change and update paths. College Preparatory Courses A College preparatory course is a means by which college bound high school students may better meet the more stringent scholastic requirements for entry into colleges and universities as well as entry-level work in selected career fields. Students taking college-preparatory courses may have an increased quantity of class work, and expectations to achieve are at a higher level. The GPA (grade point average) weight for college-preparatory courses may have more value for college entry programs than regular courses. College prep courses are particularly appropriate for providing the academic background needed to succeed in a degree program at a college or university. Honors and Advanced Placement Courses Advanced Placement (AP) courses® are College Board certified high school courses that give college-bound students the chance to earn college credit while still in high school. Students who pass an AP course are eligible to take the AP exam for that subject in the Spring, and by earning a score of 3 or higher (out of 5) the student may be eligible for college credit at most colleges and universities International Baccalaureate Program Oakmont High School offers the Diploma Program (DP), a rigorous pre-university course of studies for highly motivated students in grades 11th and 12th. The broad and balanced curriculum requires students to study 15 Back to Top

languages, social science, experimental science, mathematics, and an elective course. Whenever possible, curriculum is approached from an international perspective. There are currently 2546 universities from 75 countries accepting the IB diploma; including North America, Western Europe and Australia. Many other universities also admit IB Diploma holders. Interested parents and students should contact Jolie Geluk, IB Coordinator, at 782-3781, ext. 2322 or email [email protected] . Health Careers Academy The Oakmont Health Careers Academy is a three-year school program for students interested in exploring educational and career opportunities in health care and related fields. All interested students in the Roseville Joint Union High School District can apply to join the academy in February or March of the freshman year. A variety of criteria are used to select a limited number of students to participate in the program. Interested parents and students should contact Wes Muller, Academies Coordinator, at 782-3781, ext. 2202. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program “AVID is a program designed to help underachieving and average high school students prepare for and succeed in colleges and universities. Students in the program commit themselves to improvement and preparation for college. AVID offers a rigorous program of instruction in academic “survival skills” and college level entry skills. The AVID program teaches the students how to study, read for content, take notes, and manage time. Students participate in collaborative study groups or tutorials led by tutors who use skillful questioning to bring students to a higher level of understanding.” The high school AVID program is ideally a four-year program for students who have the potential to succeed in college prep courses. This program will be phased out in 2015-2016 school year. Community College/Career Technical Pathways This plan includes all course work required for a high school diploma. It is designed for students who plan to go to community college, vocational or trade schools, or directly to work following high school. Career Technical Education (CTE) is defined as a program which engages students in a dynamic and seamless learning experience resulting in mastery of the career and academic knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, contributing members of society. Elective Pathways Oakmont High School provides students opportunities to explore “specialized’ areas of study that are intended to give students further insight to potential careers. The sequence of courses is designed to overlap and compliment existing requirements for graduation and college admission. Leadership Program Our vision for the Viking Leadership Core is to have students gain and practice the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful leader in high school and for life after graduation from Oakmont High School. There is an application process for all classes. Applications can be picked up in room M-2. Special Education Special education services (including Academic Lab classes) are available only to students who demonstrate a disability and require special education and related services. These services are identified through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Specialized Academic Instruction opportunities seen below are determined through the students identified needs outlined in the IEP. For more information please visit the district website http://www.rjuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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ROP—Regional Occupational Program For class descriptions visit website 49er ROP Classes or see below descriptions Click Here. The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides an opportunity for students to explore the world of work while mastering the necessary skills needed for college, advanced training, business and industry. By applying the academic knowledge and technical skills acquired while in high school to a real-work environment, students may upgrade their existing skills and/or prepare for advanced training. All of this is accomplished through a combination of classroom instruction by qualified instructors and supervised hands-on training in laboratory or at a training site.

ROP provides: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Preparation for post-secondary education and/or training Valuable hands-on experience to improve students’ employability. Credit toward high school graduation UC-approved courses that meet required A-G guidelines. Community college credits: Most classes have articulation agreements in place for community college credit Certificates of Completion awarded, including a skills sheet showing mastered competencies. Community classroom courses include an internship at local businesses

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

AVID 12 Course ID: 804043 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: Successful completion of Avid 11 or completion of application process and acceptance into program. Students in this course are supported in using the AVID skills and strategies outside of the AVID classroom. They collaborate in weekly tutorial groups to help maintain success in their academic classes and for support in their rigorous coursework. In the fall semester, students continue to prepare for the SAT/ACT, participate in college application process, research scholarships, and learn about financial aid opportunities. During the spring semester, students continue working on financial aid and planning for their post-high school choices. There is an emphasis on learning about and being ready for college life and the rigors of college. *This course only counts as a “g” elective if the student has completed both AVID 11 & 12 with a minimum of a C in each course.

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The Advanced Placement Program at Oakmont High School __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our Advanced Placement (AP) program offers rigorous college level course that have been approved by the College Board and prepares students for success in their academic futures. Under this accelerated learning program, students will sharpen their analytical and writing skills, and hone their study habits in preparation for a demanding college curriculum. If a student successfully passes the AP exam administered in May, college credit and/or advanced placement can be earned (depending on the student’s test score and the college policies.) Please refer to the OHS course catalog for a detailed description of the AP courses and prerequisites for these courses. Since the rigor of a student’s curriculum is often a crucial factor in the college admissions process, students taking AP course are more competitive (as the demands and strengths of AP classes are widely recognized and are rewarded with a weighted grade.) Many colleges will consider whether the student has taken enough AP courses to pursue a challenging curriculum. While Oakmont offers an IB program (which offers a global perspective on learning and is also rigorous in coursework,) the AP program can offer more flexibility while still providing an advanced level of educations. The program allows students to choose which AP courses to pursue and the option to participate in the rich offering of extracurricular activities at Oakmont. (However, AP courses are demanding and parents should carefully assess whether the student can keep up with an accelerated pace of learning together with the extracurricular activity under consideration.) AP students are strongly urged to take May exams. Passing scores are 3 or higher out of a possible of 5.

AP Courses offered at OHS      

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP English Language AP English Literature AP European History AP Psychology

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AP Statistics AP Studio Art AP U.S. Government AP U.S. History AP Macro Economics

Similarities between AP and IB Programs       

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Both have rigorous programs devoted to educational excellence with high performance standards and faculty. AP and IB courses receive additional weight in calculating GPA at OHS. Both attract highly motivated students hoping to excel academically and attend the most selective colleges/universities. Both are recognized by most U.S. universities for college credit or advanced standing, based on exam scores. Both use external assessments and evaluators to score exams – AP (by the College Board) and IB ( by the IBO.) Both target objectivity and fairness in scoring and grading of assessments, removing personality and personal influence from assessment system. Scores based on the quality of the work evaluated against a set criteria or standard. Both provide students with a local letter grade, assigned by the OHS teacher, recorded on the OHS transcript and used in computing grade point averages and class rank. In addition, both provide a numerical score, determined by an external assessment and scored by an external evaluator, which is used for consideration of college credit. Both provide extensive professional development/training for teachers who desire to teach the course.

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International Baccalaureate Program __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is a demanding pre-university course of study that leads to a qualification widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. Designed for highly motivated secondary school students aged 16 to 19, the program offers an academic experience emphasizing critical thinking, intercultural understanding, exposure to a variety of points of view, and rigorous internal and external assessments.

The program is a challenging two-year international curriculum for grades 11 and 12 incorporating the best elements of several national systems, without being based on any one. Internationally mobile students are able to transfer easily from one IB school to another while students who remain closer to home benefit from a highly respected and challenging global curriculum. Each student’s performance is measured against well-defined levels of achievement consistent from one examination session to the next. For over 40 years, statistics show that students are extremely well prepared for university work, and are more likely to complete college and enter graduate school. To get the IB Diploma students must study six subjects in six areas - English, second language, social sciences, experimental sciences, mathematics, and the arts - offered at two levels, higher level (HL) and standard level (SL). In addition students must take an interdisciplinary course called Theory of Knowledge (TOK) that challenges students to question the bases of knowledge. Students must also complete a program called CAS (creativity, action, and service), which involves participation in community service, performing arts, sports, etc. Students are also required to write an extended essay (EE) of up to 4,000 words in order to acquaint them with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected of them at university. Students also have the option of taking IB classes in subject areas of their choice, if the full diploma is not something that they want to pursue. Higher Level (HL) courses and examinations are slightly more difficult and lengthy. The HL courses require the student to spend a minimum of 240 hours in instruction/lab time spread over grades 11 and 12 (courses HL-1 and HL-2). The requirements for HL Internal Assessment are somewhat more demanding and thorough. Standard Level (SL) courses and exams require at least 150 hours of instruction/lab time and meet everyday over two terms (courses SL-1 and SL-2). In general, the exams for SL courses are not as difficult or lengthy as their HL counterparts. Likewise, the Internal Assessment requirements may vary for the SL courses.

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Students must sit for two-day external assessment examinations in at least three HL courses, although four HL courses may be taken. Normally a Diploma candidate takes 3 HL and 3 SL courses. Many of our current IB Diploma candidates are taking 4 HL courses which will serve them well in the college admissions process. To read more about the program and to apply, please visit http://oakmont.org/ib. The IB Coordinator is Jolie Geluk [email protected] (782-3781 x2322).

IB English HL 1 Course ID: 204512 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Honors English 10 or equivalent. Completion of summer work. th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The purpose of this course is to immerse students in all aspects of literary study. Students can expect an intensive study of novels, plays, essays, short stories and poetry; many of the works represent selections from World Literature. Students will be asked to produce both written and oral analysis of works studied. They will be asked to incorporate literary history and criticism into their analysis of text.

IB English HL 2 Course ID: 204522 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: IB English HL 1 th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is a continuation of IB English HL 1. Please refer to the IB English HL 1 course description.

Theory of Knowledge 1 Course ID: 163552 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: Student must be enrolled in at least one IB course. Requirement: Students must enroll in Theory of Knowledge 2 to complete the 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course This is a class which challenges students to reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and areas of knowledge and to consider the role knowledge plays in a global society. Students will be expected to complete nd extensive reading assignments, writing prompts, class discussions and upon completion of the 2 TOK course, students will submit a paper and presentation on a Theory of Knowledge topic.

Theory of Knowledge 2 Course ID: 163562 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: Theory of Knowledge 1

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This course is a continuation of IB TOK 1. Please refer to the TOK 1 course description.

IB Mathematical Studies SL 1 Course ID: 407714 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

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Requirement: Students must enroll SL 1 and SL 2 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will study topics in algebra, sets, logic and probability, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics, differential calculus, and financial mathematics. Students will learn how to explain and write mathematically and explore real-world application problems of mathematics.

IB Mathematical Studies SL 2 Course ID: 407724 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: IB Math Studies SL 1. This course is a continuation of IB Mathematical Studies SL 1. Please refer to the Math Studies SL 1 course description.

IB Mathematics SL 1 Course ID: 407614 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or equivalent. Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will study the properties of graphs of polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, properties of elementary functions, including trigonometry and logarithms, statistical analysis, and college-level differential and integral calculus. Students will learn how to explain and write mathematically and explore real-world application problems of mathematics.

IB Mathematics SL 2 Course ID: 407624 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: IB Math SL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Mathematics SL 1. Please refer to the Math SL 1 course description.

IB Mathematics HL 1 Course ID: 407734 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: C th Prerequisite: Teacher approval required. Students must complete Algebra 2 in the 9 grade and take IB Math SL 1 in th the 10 grade.

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is for students with a good background in mathematics and who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. Most students will be expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as physics, engineering and technology. Others may take this subject because they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and engaging with its problems. Students will study algebra, functions, trigonometry, matrices, vectors, statistics and probability, calculus, and series and differential equations.

IB Mathematics HL 2 Course ID: 407744 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: IB Math HL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Math HL 1. Please refer to the Math HL 1 course description.

IB Biology SL 1 Course ID: 610114 (SL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: CP Biology and H Chemistry or equivalent Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of Biology. Laboratory experiences and selected investigations encourage higher order thinking skills, formulation of hypotheses, and generation of new ideas. Topics studied include cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, and human physiology. Students choose from one of four optional topics for additional study: neurobiology and behavior, biotechnology and bioinformatics, ecology and conservation or further human physiology.

IB Biology SL 2 Course ID: 610124 (SL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: IB Biology SL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Biology SL 1. Please refer to the IB Biology SL1 course description.

IB Biology HL 1 Course ID: 610214 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: CP Biology and H Chemistry or equivalent th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course.. Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of Biology. Laboratory experiences and selected investigations encourage higher order

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thinking skills, formulation of hypotheses, and generation of new ideas. Topic studied include cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, human physiology, DNA, cell metabolism, plant biology, and animal physiology. Students choose from one of four optional topics for additional study: neurobiology and behavior, biotechnology and bioinformatics, ecology and conservation or further human physiology.

IB Biology HL 2 Course ID: 610224 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: IB Biology SL/HL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Biology HL 1. Please refer to the IB Biology HL1 course description.

IB Design Technology SL/HL 1 Course ID: 351624 (SL1) 351644 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G (SL) None (HL)

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The course will introduce students to how computer-based technologies have transformed the nature of the design and manufacture of products. This will be accomplished by starting with the study of Computer Aided Drafting, 3D solid modeling, and the development of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students will see first-hand how vital these skills are in the modern manufacturing world. Students enrolled in this course will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the design process from design conception to the final manufactured product. This will be accomplished by using the latest technology available in the areas of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students interested in a degree or career in Engineering should seriously consider this course.

IB Design Technology SL/HL 2 Course ID: 351634 (SL2) 351654 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G (SL) None (HL)

This course is a continuation of IB Design Technology SL/HL 1. Please refer to the course description for SL/HL 1.

IB Physics SL 1 Course ID: 610514 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students who have a strong background in math and science will be given the opportunity to explore logic and philosophy of modern physical theory. The course includes applied math to the fields of mechanics (motion, forces,

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energy), Thermal Physics, Waves and Wave Phenomena, Electricity and Circuits, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, and Quantum Physics. Students will also study applied physics of Power Generation and Use, Digital Technology, and Communication Technology. Students planning on entering engineering, pre-med, math, or other science related majors should seriously consider this course. The course is designed to prepare students for college level physics and chemistry.

IB Physics SL 2

This course is a continuation of IB Physics SL 1. Please refer to the IB Physics SL 1 course description.

IB Physics HL 1 Course ID: 610614 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students who have a strong background in math and science will be given the opportunity to explore logic and philosophy of modern physical theory. The course includes applied math to the fields of mechanics (motion, forces, and energy), Thermal Physics, Waves and Wave Phenomena, Electricity and Circuits, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, and Quantum Physics. Students will study applied physics of Power Generation and Use. Students will also study Engineering Physics including; Rotational Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Forced Vibrations and Resonance. HL students will also study additional Wave Phenomena, Fields (gravitational, electrical, and magnetic), Electromagnetic Induction, and additional Quantum and Nuclear Physics. Students planning on entering engineering, pre-med, math, or other science related majors should seriously consider this course. The course is designed to prepare students for college level physics and chemistry.

IB Physics HL 2

This course is a continuation of IB Physics HL 1. Please refer to the IB Physics HL 1 course description.

IB Chemistry SL 1

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students in IB Chemistry SL will learn the principles that underpin both the physical environment and biological systems through academic study and experimental investigation. The course will stress quantitative analytic skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to understand the connections between microscopic phenomenon and large-scale physical properties. Students will study quantitative chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetic, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, organic chemistry, and measurement and data processing plus two additional topics.

IB Chemistry SL 2 Course ID: 610324 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: IB Chemistry SL 1 This course is a continuation of Chemistry SL 1. Please refer to the Chemistry SL 1 course description.

IB History of the Americas HL 1 Course ID: 659112 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: A

Requirement: Students must enroll in the HL 1 and HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is designed to meet academic Individuals and Societies requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program and the US History Requirement. Students are provided with an introduction to the nature of history as a discipline as they study its increasingly international dimension. This course is a study of North American, Central American, and South American History.

IB History of the Americas HL 2 Course ID: 659122 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: A

Note: Students will receive US History graduation credit upon completion of IB History of Americas HL 2. This course is a continuation of IB History of the Americas HL 1. Please refer to the HL 1 course description.

IB Film SL/HL 1 Course ID: 163454 (SL1) 163474 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: F (SL) None (HL)

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 or HL 1 and HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students taking Film HL must take it both the 11th and 12th grade years. This course is designed to meet the elective requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. The film course aims to develop students’ skills so that they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts and exercises in film-making, the Diploma Program film course explores film history, theory and socio-economic background. The course develops students’ critical abilities, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. To achieve an international understanding within the world of film, students are taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations and cultures.

IB Film SL/HL 2 Course ID: 163464 (SL2) 163484 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: F (SL) None (HL)

This course is a continuation of IB Film SL/HL 1.

IB Dance SL/HL 1 Course ID: 102564 (SL1) 102584 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is designed to meet the elective requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. The dance curriculum aims for a holistic approach to dance, and embraces a variety of dance traditions and dance cultures—past, present and looking towards the future. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed and valued whether the students are writing papers or creating/performing dances. The curriculum provides students with a liberal arts orientation to dance. This orientation facilitates the development of students who may become choreographers, dance scholars, performers or those, more broadly, who seek life enrichment through dance.

IB Dance SL/HL 2 Course ID: 102574 (SL2) 102594 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

This course is a continuation of IB Dance SL 1/ HL 1.

IB Music SL/HL 1 Course ID: 101464 (SL1) 101484 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB

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exam at the end of the course. A vibrant musical education fosters curiosity and openness to both familiar and unfamiliar musical worlds. Through such a study of music we learn to hear relationships of pitch in sound, pattern in rhythm and unfolding sonic structures. Through participating in the study of music we are able to explore the similarities, differences and links in music from within our own culture and that of others across time. Informed and active musical engagement allows us to explore and discover relationships between lived human experience and specific sound combinations and technologies, thus informing us more fully of the world around us, and the nature of humanity. The music course provides an appropriate foundation for further study in music at university level or in music career pathways. It also provides an enriching and valuable course of study for students who may pursue other careers. This course also provides all students with the opportunity to engage in the world of music as lifelong participants.

IB Music SL/HL 2 Course ID: 101474 (SL2) 101494 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

This course is a continuation of IB Music SL/HL 1.

IB Theater SL/ HL 1 Course ID: 102614 (SL1) 102634 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: None

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The theatre course emphasizes the importance of working individually and as a member of an ensemble. Students are encouraged to develop the organizational and technical skills needed to express themselves creatively in theatre. A further challenge for students following this course is for them to become aware of their own perspectives and biases and to learn to respect those of others. At the core of the theatre course lays a concern with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, reflective analysis, effective involvement and imaginative synthesis—all of which should be achieved through practical engagement in theatre.

IB Theater SL/ HL 2 Course ID: 102624 (SL2) 102644 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: None

This course is a continuation of IB Theater SL/HL 1.

IB Visual Arts SL/HL1 Course ID: 163514 (SL1) 163534 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: F

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will cover studio and research components to visual arts. This is an in-depth study of the visual arts where students produce a college-quality portfolio and develop aesthetic discrimination of applied art inclusive

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or artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.

IB Visual Arts SL/HL 2 Course ID: 163524 (SL2) 163544 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: F

This course is a continuation of IB Visual Arts SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

IB French SL/HL1 Course ID: 258114 (SL1) 258134 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. HL students will take HL 1 in 11th grade and HL 2 in 12th grade. Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills.

IB French SL/HL 2 Course ID: 258124 (SL2) 258144 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

This course is a continuation of IB French SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

IB ab initio French SL 1 Course ID: 258094 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: None

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will develop further skills with listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills. This course is intended for students who have not had any experience with the language prior to a level 1 possibly in grade 10.

IB ab initio French SL 2 Course ID: 258104 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: None

This course is a continuation of IB ab initio French SL.

Please refer to the SL 1 course description.

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IB Spanish SL/HL 1 Course ID: 258314 (SL1) 258334 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. HL students will take HL 1 in 11th grade and HL 2 in 12th grade. Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills.

IB Spanish SL/HL 2 Course ID: 258324 (SL2) 258344 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

This course is a continuation of IB Spanish SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

IB ab initio Spanish SL 1 Course ID: 258294 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will develop further skills with listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills. This course is intended for students who have not had any experience with the language prior to a level 1 possibly in grade 10.

IB ab initio Spanish SL 2 Course ID: 258304 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

This course is a continuation of IB ab initio Spanish SL.

Please refer to the SL 1 course description.

Health Careers Academy __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Oakmont Health Careers Academy is a three-year high school program for students interested in exploring educational and career opportunities in health care and related fields. All interested students can apply to join the academy in February of the freshman year. A variety of criteria are used to select a limited number of students to participate in the 29 Back to Top

program. Interested parents and students should contact Wes Muller, Academy Coordinator, at 782-3781, ext. 2202. Introduction to Medicine

Introduction to Medicine is a sophomore level course, which focuses on developing a broad-spectrum foundation of knowledge about the health care field and career options. Students examine health care systems, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, human development and behavior, communications in health care, ethics, confidentiality, teamwork, and asepsis and disease control. Students are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid and learn beginning level health care skills. Introduction to Medicine includes health care related speakers and field trips, and is a required course upon entrance into the Oakmont Health Careers Academy. Students who pass Introduction to Medicine with a B- or better receive 3 units of articulated CSU/UC transferable college credit from American River College.

Advanced Medical Science Course ID: 522553 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Students will learn basic anatomy and physiology, medical abbreviations, basic chemistry, and physics. Students will also research job functions, career forecasts and educational preparation required for a variety of positions. Career exploration occurs primarily through regularly scheduled visits to observe in local health care facilities. Skills training will become more focused on particular job functions. Students are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid.

Medical Trends Seminar

Medical Trends Seminar is the senior level technical course of the Health Careers Academy. This class encompasses academic knowledge, health care skills, leadership skills development, and interpersonal skills development. Students will apply skills they have learned in Introduction to Medicine and Advanced Medical Sciences, complete college admissions materials, and prepare materials for health careers employment. Students will also research current trends in healthcare, and will identify and implement strategies to address current healthcare problems and issues.

Hospital Practicum Course ID: 524653 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: None

Hospital Practicum is an elective course for seniors in the Health Careers Academy, and is designed to provide these students with intensive technical training and experiences. Students will be assigned to one area of healthcare training. There will be a clinical supervisor from the healthcare field in each area who will

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take responsibility for instruction, training, application experiences, and feedback and performance evaluation. Students will be engaged in direct, on-the-job training for three hours each day. This course is offered in the spring term.

CTE—Business __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Communications Course ID: 161163 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None This course is highly recommended for freshman. This course trains students in business communications by using computer skills needed in the fast-paced world of business. The course provides a solid foundation for all students by teaching transferable skills that will help with all curricular areas and give the students the edge they need to be competitive in the business world. Students will read, write, and generate documents for various scenarios and situations by utilizing common business office software, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Documents. Students will do more than just computer applications; they will leave the class with experience in email netiquette, presentation techniques, creation of documents to run a business, and skills that will enhance their job and/or college performance. This is the first course in the three course sequence of the Small Business Program of Study.

Small Business Enterprise Course ID: 152103 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Small Business Enterprise is designed for students of all levels and is the second course in Small Business Program of th Study. Students in the 9 grade may take this course after they have completed Business Communications. Small Business Enterprise expands the solid foundation provided in Business Communications by studying best business practices and procedures across many industries. Student will apply the current theories and concepts in effectively marketing goods and services to define target customers from a domestic and global perspective. Students will explore multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations through market research, identifying target customers, developing product offers, branding, pricing, marketing communications and distribution channels. Small Business Enterprise prepares students for the Marketing, Sales and Service Industry Sector.

CTE—Family and Consumer Science __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note—Students may be charged a food cost for consumables in specified FACS projects.

Introduction to Food & Beverage Course ID: 301153 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None

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The cost associated with the consumables is $35.00. Intro to Food & Beverage is the introduction course for the OHS Culinary Program of Study. Students will study various food units including quick breads and yeast breads, eggs and poultry, rice and pasta, cakes and cookies, and pies and pastries. Emphasis will be on kitchen tools and techniques, food preparation and flavor profiles, and safety and sanitation. Students will prepare and taste recipes several times a week and will also complete written work and tests for each unit.

Culinary Techniques Course ID: 320203 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

The cost associated with the consumables is $35.00. Culinary Techniques is the concentration course for the OHS Culinary Program of Study. Students will continue with their classroom training in food preparation and also gain hands-on foodservice experience in our student operated restaurant, Café La Bleu. Additionally, students will complete Year One of the ProStart Curriculum, a nationally recognized school-to-career program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and receive the training and testing required for the CA Food Handler’s Card.

Advanced Culinary Course ID: 303253 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

The cost associated with the consumables is $15.00. Advanced Culinary is the capstone course for the OHS Culinary Program of Study. Students will take on a leadership role in the management and operation of Café La Bleu. They will continue their classroom training in advanced food preparation and service and will also complete Year Two of the ProStart Curriculum. Students must pass both the Year One and Year Two ProStart Finals with a 70% or better and show proof of foodservice work experience to be eligible to receive the ProStart Certificate.

Child Development

Child Development is designed for mature students who are interested in pursuing a career in early childhood, education, counseling, social work, or psychology and/or students who want to gain practical parenting experience. This course is part of the OHS Mental Health Pathway with example pathways listed below. A major portion of the Child Development curriculum is working directly with young children in the OHS oncampus preschool, Tiny Vikes Preschool. The preschool is open three days a week and students will be trained as assistant preschool teachers. Emphasis will be on planning and implementing activities, writing lesson plans, and learning how to effectively guide and teach children. Students will also study the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development of children from birth through age 12 as it relates to their care

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and guidance. Additionally, students will participate in the parenting simulation project, Baby Think It Over, by caring for a computerized baby for four days and three nights during the semester. This course is a resume builder as students will finish the semester with over 30 hours of practical early childhood experience. Students shall provide to the school nurse a certificate confirming they are free of communicable tuberculosis. An intradermal TB skin test may be obtained by 1) the school nurse upon completion of the school districts written consent form and verbal confirmation of parent/guardian signature, 2) consent from your child’s doctor, or 3) the health department.

Example Pathways

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Health

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Social Psychology and Teacher Intern

Social Psychology

Child Development and Teacher Intern

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AP Psychology and Teacher Intern

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CTE—Industrial Technology __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note— Students may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable items in specified CTE projects.

Construction Technology 1 Course ID: 352413 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Supplies: Student may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Students will receive instruction on the correct and safe use of materials, equipment and tools before making projects. Students will make both required and self-generated projects. Students will learn about careers in construction, cabinetmaking, custom woodworking and related industries. Topics covered in the course include project planning and designing, project cost estimating, joinery, assembly, fasteners, project finishing and regular safety topics.

Construction Technology 2 Course ID: 353423 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Supplies: Student may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student.

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This is a BASIC CARPENTRY class that teaches beginning and intermediate carpentry skills. This course is designed for general level and college-bound students. Students will learn personal and worksite safety as practiced in the construction and engineering industry. In addition, students will study building construction including site preparation, forming, framing, interior and exterior finishes, mechanical and electrical systems. The fundamentals of carpentry will be covered giving students the chance to practice both structural and finish carpentry. Students will design, plan, and build a variety of model building and actual residential structures.

Construction Technology 3 Course ID: 354433 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

This course is a beginning/intermediate woodworking class with an emphasis on cabinetmaking, millwork and furniture. The course will introduce students to the various stages of construction and assembly of wood products and related materials in industry. This course is intended to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to design, construct, and finish cabinets, millwork and furniture in the woodworking industry. Student may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student.

Design Engineering 1 Course ID: 351613 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Recommendation: Able to follow oral and written directions. Note: 2 + 2 Articulation agreement with Sierra College's DES 1 course. Introduction to the principles and elements of design, engineering graphics, CAD, and freehand sketching. Develop CAD proficiency using advanced 3-D software. Students produce graphic and digitally modeled images with an emphasis on: views, sections, dimensioning, and tolerances. Software used in class includes: AutoCAD (2D), Solidworks (3D), Sketch up (3D), and Mastercam (2D & 3D).

Design Engineering 2 Course ID: 353633 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Introduces concepts and practices of architectural design, including environmental and historical concepts. Requires the design and production of plans, sections, details and elevations of simple buildings. Studies use of common reference material to design architectural spaces. Software used in class includes: AutoCAD (2D), Solidworks (3D), Sketch up (3D), and Chief Architect (3D)

Introduction to Engineering Design – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Course ID: 356113 Open to Grade: 9-10 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: None

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Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

Principles of Engineering – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Course ID: 356133 Open to grade: 9-12 UC a-g: TBD Prerequisite: Introduction of Engineering Design Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Aerospace Engineering (Future Class Offering) – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Course ID: TBD Open to grade: 10-11 UC a-g: TBD Prerequisite: TBD This course propels students’ learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. As they explore the physics of flight, students bring the concepts to life by designing an airfoil, propulsion system, and rockets. They learn basic orbital mechanics using industry-standard software. They also explore robot systems through projects such as remotely operated vehicles.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (Future Class Offering) – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Course ID: TBD Open to grade: 10-11 UC a-g: TBD Prerequisite: TBD Students learn important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architecture design software.

Engineering Design and Development – Capstone Course (Future Class Offering) – Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Course ID: TBD Open to grade: 12 UC a-g: TBD Prerequisite: TBD The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in EDD as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing EDD ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.

IB Design Technology SL 1/HL 1 Course ID: 351624 (SL1) 351644 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G (SL) None (HL)

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Requirements: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The course will introduce students to how computer-based technologies have transformed the nature of the design and manufacture of products. This will be accomplished by starting with the study of Computer Aided Drafting, 3D solid modeling, and the development of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students will see first-hand how vital these skills are in the modern manufacturing world. Students enrolled in this course will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the design process from design conception to the final manufactured product. This will be accomplished by using the latest technology available in the areas of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Students interested in a degree or career in Engineering should seriously consider this course.

IB Design Technology SL 2/HL 2 Course ID: 351634 (SL2) 351654 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G (SL) None (HL) Prerequisite: IB Design Technology SL/HL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Design Technology SL/HL 1. Please refer to the course description for SL/HL 1.

CTE—Media Education __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Note— Students may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable items in specified FACS projects.

Multimedia Course ID: 101653 Open to Grade: 9-10 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Recommendation: Basic Computer skills or instructors approval. Juniors and seniors may be admitted with instructor's approval. This is an entry level course designed for students interested in careers in the Media and Design Arts Pathway, in the Arts, Media and Entertainment industry sector. Students will be introduced to industry-standard tools, skills, and materials that they can manipulate as the primary means of creative expression. Students will explore basic applications of various multimedia tools to create visual, aural, and written projects in both digital and print format. Technically, students will learn to manage different file formats, use a variety of image capturing devices, and combine different types of media into effective and entertaining images and presentations. Programs used range from Photoshop, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, Audition, and Encore.

Advanced Media Production Course ID: 102683 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

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This course provides students with more application and training in the use of television/computer equipment and production techniques. Students will produce programs for the school, other students, and for the internet. Extensive use of computers in video will be part of the class. There is significant time commitment that may extend before and after school hours. Students will often work independently, and all students are expected to maintain a serious work environment with professional behavior. Students must be highly selfmotivated.

3D Animation Course ID: 101693 Open to Grade: 9-10 UC a-g: none Prerequisite: none Recommendation: Basic Computer skills. Juniors and seniors may be admitted with instructor's approval. 3D Animation is a one-term course designed for students interested in integrating technology and art. This beginning course will give students the basic artistic knowledge and technology skills needed to create computer animations. Students will learn how to manipulate shapes, textures and colors while changing motion, camera placement, and lighting. Students will learn to use “Lightwave” software from Newtek. Good story telling is a must.

Advanced 3D Animation Course ID: 102693 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Students will continue to develop their artistic design, story telling, and advanced animation techniques. Topics will include sophisticated modeling, advanced lighting, materials, character rigging, special effects, and particle systems. The class culminates in a large professional quality small group animation. This course allows students to advance their creative talents.

IB Film SL/HL 1 Course ID: 163454 (SL1) 163474 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: F (SL) None (HL)

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 or HL 1 and HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students taking Film HL must take it both the 11th and 12th grade years. This course is designed to meet the elective requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. The film course aims to develop students’ skills so that they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts. Through the study and analysis of film texts and exercises in film-making, the Diploma Program film course explores film history, theory and socio-economic background. The course develops students’ critical abilities, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. To achieve an international understanding within the world of film, students are taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations and cultures.

IB Film SL/HL 2 Course ID: 163464 (SL2) 163484 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12

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UC a-g: F (SL) None (HL)

This course is a continuation of IB Film SL/HL 1.

Film SL 1/2 Course ID: 163453 (SL1) 163463 (SL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None The film course aims to develop students’ skills so that they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts. The course develops students’ critical abilities, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. To achieve an international understanding within the world of film, students are taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations and cultures.

English __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CP English 9 Course ID: 201113 Open to Grade: 9 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: none English 9 emphasizes sentence, paragraph, and essay development with an intensive study of literature and expository texts. Literary elements will be taught and applied to short stories, poetry, novels and drama. A variety of writing modes, autobiographical, analytical, and expository, will be taught with an emphasis on the Methods of Development. Vocabulary is taught with an emphasis on roots and contextual vocabulary. Writing conventions are taught with a focus on grammar, usage and mechanics. Students can expect a variety of oral and listening activities.

CP English 10 Course ID: 202213 Open to Grade: 10 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: None This course is designed for college preparatory students emphasizing paragraph and composition development combined with an intensive study of literature and expository texts. A variety of writing modes – expressive, analytical, and expository – will be taught with an emphasis on the Methods of Development. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics may be directly taught in conjunction with the study of additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary, spelling, and research skills are developed in context with the writing process and literary analysis. Students can also expect a variety of oral and listening activities.

CP English 11 Course ID: 203313 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: None This course emphasizes composition development combined with an intensive study of American literature. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics may be directly taught in conjunction with the study of

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additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary, spelling, and research skills are developed in context with the writing process and literary analysis. Students can also expect a variety of oral and listening activities including oral presentations.

IB English HL 1 Course ID: 204512 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Honors English 10 or equivalent. Completion of summer work. th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The purpose of this course is to immerse students in all aspects of literary study. Students can expect an intensive study of novels, plays, essays, short stories and poetry; many of the works represent selections from World Literature. Students will be asked to produce both written and oral analysis of works studied. They will be asked to incorporate literary history and criticism into their analysis of text.

IB English HL 2 Course ID: 204522 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: IB English HL 1 th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is a continuation of IB English HL 1. Please refer to the IB English HL 1 course description.

CP English 12 Course ID: 204413 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: None This course emphasizes composition development combined with an intensive study of British literature. Writing conventions such as usage and mechanics are directly taught and students study additional grammar skills needed to prepare for college-level entry tests. Vocabulary, spelling, and research skills are included in the course. Students can also expect a variety of oral and listening activities including oral presentations.

ERWC English 12 Course ID: 204433 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Students must be placed in the class by counselors and administrators. Must have a designation of “conditionally ready” on the EAP exam. The ERWC Course is an A-G approved college preparatory course in English that provides targeted instruction in the areas of critical reading and writing strategies. The Early Assessment Program was established to allow students to measure their readiness for college-level English in their junior year of high school. ERWC was designed as an alternative English curriculum to offer an opportunity for those students who demonstrated a “conditionally ready” status on the EAP to improve their skills during their senior year. Students who pass the course with a grade of C or better will be moved to the “college ready” designation and are then able to enroll in college level courses.

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Honors English 10 Course ID: 206221 Open to Grade: 10 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Grade of “A” or “B” in CP English 9 or teacher recommendation. Completion of summer reading requirement. Honors English 10 is a year-long course (blocked with AP European History) ) that provides an academically accelerated curriculum for students desiring advanced, challenging studies. Honors English 10 is a rigorous course with high expectations for critical reading, writing and thinking. Students will focus on developing oral and written communications that explore the complexities of world topics and literature and seek connections among texts on a variety of levels. This course will include an extensive reading list covering a broad array of literary interests and experiences. Students will enhance their research skills and will write in a variety of genres. Students can expect to practice vocabulary and grammar skills holistically through the writing process. Reading over the summer is required in preparation for the course.

AP English Literature and Composition Course ID: 207433 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Grade of “A” or “B” in CP English 11 or AP Language and Composition, or teacher recommendation. Completion of summer reading requirement. Requirement: As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May. This course focuses on enabling students to improve their reading analysis and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to pass the AP Examination, including style analysis writing and close textual reading. The class is open enrollment; however, only students with a strong interest in high-level analysis of literary texts should register. Students in this class will read and analyze short stories, novels, drama, and poetry. They will interpret, analyze, and evaluate these works through discussion and written composition. Several works will be required reading over the summer in preparation for the course

AP English Language and Composition Course ID: 207423 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: B Prerequisite: Grade of “A” or “B” in CP English 10 or Honors English 10 or teacher recommendation. Completion of summer reading requirement. Requirement: As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May. Students in this course study the fundamentals of rhetoric, which can be applied to academic writing at the college level. Students will read and analyze a variety of texts. Students participate in writing seminars that use student writing as the focus for analysis. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring the skills necessary to pass the AP Language and Composition exam. This college level course requires a high level of motivation and commitment due to extensive reading and writing requirements.

Journalism 1 Course ID: 211453 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None

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Prerequisite: None Recommendation: Students who enroll in this class should be curious, enjoy writing and have an interest in computer graphics or photography Journalism is an introductory course designed to provide students with the foundational skills required to do more advanced work on the school newspaper, yearbook or media courses and/or related program majors or career pathways. Students will learn the basic skills necessary to produce professional newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, and public relations communications. The course will develop skills in page design, layout, desktop publishing, computer technology, photography and advertising. Students will also focus on interview techniques, journalistic style, creative writing, technical writing, editing, and the ethics of journalism.

Advanced Journalism Course ID: 212503 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: G

Recommendation: Students are strongly encouraged to register for both terms. Students who want to hold editor positions on the newspaper staff will need to be enrolled both fall and spring terms. Designed for general and college prep students to produce the school newspaper. Activities include writing news stories, editing copy, writing headlines, laying out pages, creating computer graphics, taking photographs, and selling ads. Journalism as a career will be considered. Students may prepare other types of high school publications and will work on fundraising events to finance all costs of newspaper production. Course may be repeated for credit. Students new to the publication class must enroll in the Fall Term.

Speech and Debate Course ID: 211303 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: Pending a-g Prerequisite: None Designed for college preparatory students or students with an interest in public speaking, this course includes training in public speaking and emphasizes an understanding of the elements of debate, the process of communicating more effectively, the techniques involved in critical analysis, and constructive evaluation of one's own communications, as well as communication with others. Because the National High School Debate Topic changes yearly, as do the four different topics for Lincoln-Douglas debates, this course may be repeated for credit.

Yearbook Course ID: 212653 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: Freshmen students who want to take yearbook need a recommendation from their English teacher in writing and/or prior experience in yearbook, graphic design, or photography. For grades 10-12, instructor approval and successful completion of English classes with a grade of "C" or better, or a B or better in graphic design and/or photography. Designed for general or college preparatory students to produce a high-quality school yearbook. Students will learn to use computers to write copy, design layouts, and create graphics. Students will also conduct interviews, take and crop photographs, and sell ads. Communication skills and professional conduct are emphasized through extensive contact with staff and students, as well as business people and parents. The class is also open to students who are interested in the business end of yearbook production: raising money, advertising, issuing receipts, bookkeeping, etc. Leadership

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opportunities are also available to interested students. Enrollment is limited. Students new to the Yearbook class must enroll in the Fall Term. Students are strongly encouraged to register for both terms.

Advanced Yearbook Course ID: 212673 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: Successful completion of yearbook with grade "C" or better and a 2.0 GPA in English classes; instructor approval or a B or better in graphic design and/or photography. Designed for general or college preparatory students who are continuing their training and work from Yearbook. Students will continue to develop their skills in more advanced work, which focuses on the editorship functions of yearbook production. Advanced Yearbook students are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the yearbook staff. Students are strongly encouraged to register for both terms. Students entrusted with Editorship roles are required to register for both terms.

Health and Physical Education __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Health and Wellness Course ID: 521053 Open to Grade: 9 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None A semester long course that gives students knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making skills to develop and maintain their own healthy lifestyles. This course includes instruction in school orientation, study skills, decision-making, the human life cycle, mental and physical wellness, nutrition, and substance abuse education.

PE 9 Course ID: 501013 Open to Grade: 9 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None The OHS Physical Education program has been designed to focus on three key areas of student learning: (1) Movement that includes Health-Related Fitness, Sport/Activity skills and Tactical Skills. (2) Strategy that includes Health-Related Concepts, Sport Rules, History and Strategy. (3) Character that includes Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Active Engagement, Fairness and Caring. Each of these areas will be addressed through various dual/individual sport units of instruction: Badminton, Recreation Games, HealthRelated Fitness, Pickle-Ball, Social Dance, Disc Golf, Water Safety, Track and Field, 3v3 Basketball.

PE 10 Course ID: 502023 Open to Grade: 10 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None The OHS Physical Education program has been designed to focus on three key areas of student learning: (1) Movement that includes Health-Related Fitness, Sport/Activity skills and Tactical Skills. (2) Strategy that includes Health-Related Concepts, Sport Rules, History and Strategy. (3) Character that includes Responsibility, Respect,

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Integrity, Active Engagement, Fairness and Caring. Each of these areas will be addressed through various Team Sport units of instruction: Health-Related Fitness, Basketball, Combatives, Football, Team Handball, Volleyball, Adventure Racing, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Rugby, Lacrosse, Hockey and Softball/Over the Line.

Modified PE Course ID: 508013 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Designed to provide students with qualifying disabilities the opportunity to participate in individualized physical education activities. Each student’s program will be adapted to accommodate his/her individual needs and abilities. Course may be repeated for credit. This is not a class that students sign-up for. Any student needing this class is placed in it.

Aerobics and Fitness Course ID: 512103 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE 9 and PE 10. Class may be repeated for credit. Designed to provide students the opportunity to develop high levels of fitness through aerobic dancing to music, resistance training, weight training, step aerobics, and a basic knowledge of nutrition. This course does not fulfill the PE 9 and 10 requirements.

Athletic PE Fall/Spring Course ID: 513253 (Fall) 513303 (Spring) Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None th Prerequisite: 10 grade students must have achieved at least a “B” grade in their most recent required PE class. All students must be active members of an Oakmont H.S. varsity athletic team. All students must turn in an “Athletic PE Permission Form”. The form requires the approval of coach and instructor. The OHS Athletic Department strongly recommends all varsity in-season athletes take this class. Designed to assist today’s student athletes in balancing the demands of athletics and academics. This course is designed for serious athletes who desire to improve their athletic and academic skills. This course does not replace PE 9 and 10 requirements. Indicate fall or spring semester.

Weight Training and Conditioning Fall/Spring Course ID: 512173 (Fall) 512183 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Note: Does not replace PE 9 and 10. Indicate fall or spring semester. Designed to provide an opportunity to develop basic proficiency and skill in the core lifts. Weight room safety and function, form running, speed, agility, and conditioning will be emphasized.

Advanced Weight Training and Conditioning Course ID: 512163 Open to Grade: 9-12

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UC a-g: None Prerequisite: “B” or better in Weight Training and recommendation of the weight-training instructor. Note: This course may be repeated for credit with instructor’s approval. Designed to provide an opportunity to develop proficiency and skill in Olympic Style weight training and to develop and enhance athletic ability through speed and agility training. This course is designed for the motivated student-athlete looking to advance beyond basic weight training and looking to perform at his/her highest athletic level. This course does not fulfill the PE 9 and 10 requirements.

Elective PE Course ID: 513013 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: Successful completion of PE9 and PE10 Designed to provide an opportunity to expand and refine skills learned in PE9 and PE10. The emphasis will be on recreational game play. Activities may include Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Disc Golf, Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Badminton and soccer. May be repeated for credit.

Sport Science Course ID: 581553 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in CP Biology This course will focus on the physics, physiology, and biomechanics of various modern American sports, and is for students that have an active interest in sports and sports related fields. Students will examine the scientific and theoretical basis common to all sports activities and training methods and use that basis to develop personal plans to optimize their performances in sports and sports related activities. Sport Science is a laboratory-based curriculum rather than a skill based curriculum commonly seen in similar Physical Education courses. Sport Science will form a foundation for further study in health and the health related careers of Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, and in sports related careers such as Coaching and Athletic Training.

Mathematics __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Access to Integrated Math 1 Course ID: 401203 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Note: This course does not fulfill the math requirement for graduation This course is designed to prepare students for Common Core Integrated Math 1. Students enrolled in this course will enhance skill development in the transition to the rigor of a high school mathematics course. Topics in this course include an extensive study of linear functions and relationships, exponents, probability and statistics. Real world applications and problem solving are embedded in the content of this course. Students who take this course should earn a “C” grade before advancing to CC Integrated Math 1.

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Common Core Integrated Math 1 Course ID: 402343 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Access Math Recommendation: Students in this course should have a solid foundation in common core grade 8 standards. This course includes the standards from the Common Core State Standards. Included are the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Topics of study include: writing expressions and equations to describe numbers and relationships; solve and graph linear and exponential functions; model linear functions; solve, graph and model systems of equations; summarize, represent and interpret data; use transformations to understand congruence; use geometric constructions to understand geometric properties; and use coordinate geometry to prove geometric theorems. This course is pending board approval.

Common Core Integrated Math 2 Course ID: 402353 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: pending

Recommendation: Students in this course should have a solid foundation in Common Core Integrated Math I This course includes the standards from the Common Core State Standards. Included are the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Topics of study include: laws of exponents; key characteristics of quadratic functions compared with those of linear and exponential functions; creating and solving equations and inequalities involving linear, exponential, and quadratic expressions; probability; and similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning.

Common Core Integrated Math 3 Course ID: 402363 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: pending

Recommendation: Students in this course should have a solid foundation in Common Core Integrated Math II This course includes the standards from the Common Core State Standards. Included are the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Topics of study include: statistics involving data distributions, connecting characteristics and behaviors of polynomial functions; analyze, graph, and transform rational functions, radical functions, and trigonometry functions with and without technology; build an understanding and fluency with exponential and logarithmic functions; and composition of functions.

Algebra 2 Course ID: 403453 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Geometry

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Recommendation: Students in this course should have a solid foundation in Algebra and Geometry The last of a three-part college prep sequence. Students will deepen knowledge of math concepts studied in Integrated Math 1 and Geometry. New topics will include functions, sequences and series, graphing, exponential functions, logarithmic functions and probability. This is the last year that Algebra 2 will be offered. The common core integrated math curriculum will replace our traditional pathway.

Pre-Calculus Course ID: 404483 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra 2. Recommendation: Students should consult counselors, the career center and colleges and universities of their choice to determine whether they will need calculus after completing the pre-calculus course. Students need to take Honors Pre-Calculus for additional preparation to continue with AP Calculus AB and BC courses Pre-Calculus is a one-term course designed for college prep students who will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to take a first-year college course. Students will work on becoming proficient in the following areas: the fundamentals of college-level algebra, geometric and algebraic interpretations of functions, inverse functions, linear and quadratic inequalities, rational functions, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions/applications, probability and basic statistics.

Recommendation: This course is designed for college preparatory seniors who scored “not-ready” or “conditional” on the Early Assessment Program (EAP). This course is for college preparatory seniors. Course topics include problem solving, linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, absolute value, and piecewise functions, finance, and systems of equations and inequalities. This course provides a path for students to strengthen understanding of mathematical content defined by Common Core Standards. In addition, completion of this course allows students to enroll in college level math course at Sierra College without a placement test. For students entering California State University at Sacramento (CSUS) who score “conditional” on the EAP test, successful completion of this course eliminates the ELM testing requirement.

Honors Pre-Calculus Course ID: 406493 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Grade of “B-” or better in Algebra 2. Recommendation: Students who are planning to take Advanced Placement Calculus should take this course. Honors Pre-Calculus is a one-term course designed for college prep students who will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to perform successfully in Calculus. Students will work on becoming proficient in the following areas: the fundamentals of college-level algebra, geometric and algebraic interpretations of functions, linear and quadratic inequalities, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications, discreet mathematics, and trigonometric functions and their properties. Students will do more in-

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depth work on limits.

AP Calculus AB Course ID: 407503 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Grade of “C or better in Honors Pre-Calculus. An advanced placement course designed for university preparatory students. This course provides instruction in the concepts of limits, continuity, derivatives, and anti-derivatives of algebraic functions. The basic concepts in algebra set theory and trigonometry are reviewed briefly before they are used to study limits. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

AP Calculus BC Course ID: 407513 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Completion of AP Calculus AB. The second course of Calculus includes the study of definite integrals, differentiation and integration of trigonometric, logarithmic, and inverse functions. A score of 3, 4, or 5 on the AP Exam enables students to receive college credit in calculus at selected colleges or universities. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

AP Statistics Course ID: 407523 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: C Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus The course is designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, probability and statistical inference. Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

Science __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CP Biology Course ID: 551013 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: None Recommendation: Strong reading and reasoning skills also recommended. A college preparatory biology course at the molecular level with curriculum that includes cell structure and function, genetics, DNA, ecology, and evolution. Laboratory work reinforces the science concepts and emphasizes the process of science.

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Physiology Course ID: 553203 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in CP Biology or teacher approval. This course considers the structural and functional interrelationships of the systems in the human body. The course includes class discussions, numerous labs, extensive work with slides, models, and charts, and two or three major mammalian dissections. Special emphasis is placed on medical terminology, common diseases and disorders, and genetics. This is an ideal course for those who intend to pursue a medically related career or who are simply interested in a better understanding of the human body.

CP Chemistry Course ID: 603103 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: “C” or better grade in CP Biology and Integrated Math 1. Recommendation: Good mathematics, algebra, and abstract (geometric) thinking skills, and writing skills required. This course is designed to provide college preparatory students with mathematical and laboratory-oriented instruction in basic chemistry. Topics studied include the trends and structure of the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, kinetic theory of matter and thermochemistry, gases, solutions, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium.

Conceptual Physics Course ID: 603253 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Algebra I Recommendation: Grade of B or better in Algebra I/ Integrated Math 1 This is an introductory course in the foundations of physics. Emphasis is on the development of an intuitive understanding of physics principles, as well as problem solving with the use of mathematics. This course teaches Physics using math through Algebra I. The laboratory work is designed to help students develop reasoning power and the ability to apply physics principles, as well as acquaint students with sound laboratory techniques. Kinematics, Waves, Thermodynamics, Magnetism, and Electricity are all covered in this course.

CP Physics Course ID: 603303 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Integrated Math 1 and Geometry/Integrated Math 2 This course is designed to provide college preparatory students with a mathematical and conceptual overview of physics along with engineering and laboratory applications. Topics studied include motion, forces, energy, work, power, momentum, thermodynamics, waves and optics, and electromagnetism.

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IB Biology SL 1 Course ID: 610114 (SL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: CP Biology and H Chemistry or equivalent Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of Biology. Laboratory experiences and selected investigations encourage higher order thinking skills, formulation of hypotheses, and generation of new ideas. Topics studied include cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, and human physiology. Students choose from one of four optional topics for additional study: neurobiology and behavior, biotechnology and bioinformatics, ecology and conservation or further human physiology.

IB Biology SL 2 Course ID: 610124 (SL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: IB Biology SL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Biology SL 1. Please refer to the IB Biology SL1 course description.

IB Biology HL 1 Course ID: 610214 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: CP Biology and H Chemistry or equivalent th

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the 11 and 12 grade courses for the full 20 credits. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course.. Students will learn the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of Biology. Laboratory experiences and selected investigations encourage higher order thinking skills, formulation of hypotheses, and generation of new ideas. Topic studied include cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and biodiversity, human physiology, DNA, cell metabolism, plant biology, and animal physiology. Students choose from one of four optional topics for additional study: neurobiology and behavior, biotechnology and bioinformatics, ecology and conservation or further human physiology.

IB Biology HL 2 Course ID: 610224 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: IB Biology SL/HL 1 This course is a continuation of IB Biology HL 1. Please refer to the IB Biology HL1 course description.

IB Physics SL 1 Course ID: 610514 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: D

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Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students who have a strong background in math and science will be given the opportunity to explore logic and philosophy of modern physical theory. The course includes applied math to the fields of mechanics (motion, forces, energy), Thermal Physics, Waves and Wave Phenomena, Electricity and Circuits, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, and Quantum Physics. Students will also study applied physics of Power Generation and Use, Digital Technology, and Communication Technology. Students planning on entering engineering, pre-med, math, or other science related majors should seriously consider this course. The course is designed to prepare students for college level physics and chemistry.

IB Physics SL 2

This course is a continuation of IB Physics SL 1. Please refer to the IB Physics SL 1 course description.

IB Physics HL 1 Course ID: 610614 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students who have a strong background in math and science will be given the opportunity to explore logic and philosophy of modern physical theory. The course includes applied math to the fields of mechanics (motion, forces, energy), Thermal Physics, Waves and Wave Phenomena, Electricity and Circuits, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electromagnetic Waves, and Quantum Physics. Students will study applied physics of Power Generation and Use. Students will also study Engineering Physics including; Rotational Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Forced Vibrations and Resonance. HL students will also study additional Wave Phenomena, Fields (gravitational, electrical, and magnetic), Electromagnetic Induction, and additional Quantum and Nuclear Physics. Students planning on entering engineering, pre-med, math, or other science related majors should seriously consider this course. The course is designed to prepare students for college level physics and chemistry.

IB Physics HL 2

This course is a continuation of IB Physics HL 1. Please refer to the IB Physics HL 1 course description.

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Honors Chemistry Course ID: 606153 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in Biology; Grade of “B” or better in Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1, Geometry/ Integrated Math 2, and CP English. Recommendation: Grades of “B” or better in Algebra II/Integrated Math 2 This course is designed to provide honors students with mathematical and laboratory-oriented instruction in basic chemistry. Topics studied include the trends and structure of the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, kinetic theory of matter and thermochemistry, gases, solutions, reaction rates, and equilibrium. Honors students will move at a faster pace in order to cover acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, lab analysis, and technical writing. This course is required for students planning on taking IB Physics in the future.

IB Chemistry SL 1

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students in IB Chemistry SL will learn the principles that underpin both the physical environment and biological systems through academic study and experimental investigation. The course will stress quantitative analytic skills, pattern recognition, and the ability to understand the connections between microscopic phenomenon and large-scale physical properties. Students will study quantitative chemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, energetic, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, organic chemistry, and measurement and data processing plus two additional topics.

IB Chemistry SL 2

IB Chemistry SL 1. This course is a continuation of Chemistry SL 1. Please refer to the Chemistry SL 1 course description.

Honors Physics Course ID: 606353 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: D Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in CP Biology, Grade of “B” or better in Algebra I/II and Geometry/Integrated Math 1, 2, and 3, Grade of “B” or better in CP English. Recommendation: Grade of “B” or better in Pre-Calculus and CP English, Grade of “B” or better in Honors Chemistry.

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This course is designed to provide honors students with a mathematical and conceptual overview of physics along with engineering and laboratory applications. Topics studied include motion, forces, energy, work, power, momentum, thermodynamics, waves and optics, and electromagnetism. Honors students will also focus on technical writing and higher-level problem solving, and make connections to their advanced math classes. This course is NOT recommended for students intending to take IB Physics in the future.

Social Science __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Economics Course ID: 654404 (CP) 654401 (IB) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: None Students in grade twelve will also master fundamental economic concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations and institutions of economic systems. Studied in a historic context are the basic economic principles of micro- and macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, measurement, and methods.

Government Course ID: 654304 (CP) 654301 (IB) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: A Prerequisite: None Students in grade twelve pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. They compare systems of government in the world today and analyze the history and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of government. An emphasis is placed on analyzing the relationship among federal, state and local governments, with particular attention paid to important historical documents such as the Federalist Papers. These standards represent the culmination of civic literacy as students prepare to vote, participate in community activities, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship.

Military History Course ID: 653503 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None Military History is a course designed to provide all students with a comprehensive survey of the history, principles, effects, practices and the profession of armed conflict. Students will use skills in cooperative learning, project development, and world-class standards of technical reading, writing, research, decisionmaking and public speaking as they study the processes and principles of warfare in the context of the complexities of modern-day foreign policy. Students will develop an awareness of the awful realities of war through eyewitness accounts, oral histories, film, video, pictures and literature. They will also apply knowledge and skills in tactics and strategy in the context of historical situations, and through the use of computer simulations, to learn the lessons of military history in relationship to today’s unpredictable global environment.

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Social Psychology Course ID: 653653 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G Prerequisite: None Social Psychology is a branch of psychology that analyzes the individual in the context of a social situation. This Social Psychology course provides students the opportunity to study the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others. Students will learn how and when people are influenced by others, and what happens in the mind of an individual when various influences come into conflict with one another. Curriculum topics include: How we understand others and ourselves, attitude formation and change, the influence of social groups, interpersonal attraction, conformity, persuasion, aggression, and prejudice.

AP Psychology Course ID: 654133 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: Pending Prerequisite: None Recommendation: Grade of “B” or better in US History and CP English 11 or teacher recommendation and summer or pre-course work required. The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

United States History Course ID: 653203 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: A

Students build upon the tenth grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women, and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. Students understand that our rights under the U.S. Constitution are a precious inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for their preservation and protection

World Studies Course ID: 652103 Open to Grade: 10 UC a-g: A Prerequisite: None Recommendation: None

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Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.

AP European History Course ID: 657151 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: A

Recommendation: English; teacher recommendation; college preparatory math/science courses; successful completion of qualifying essay may be required: recommended minimum GPA of 3.0 or better. Requirement: Must be concurrently enrolled in Honors English 10 AP European History is a rigorous in-depth examination of European History from 1450 to the present. Preparation for college testing in European History is the major focus of this course. Students are expected to have the skills necessary for college level performance. Students will engage in the process of framing an inquiry, selecting relevant sources and organizing evidence in support of a thesis. Primary and secondary sources of information will be examined and analyzed. Students will develop skills in logic, critical thinking and high-level expository writing. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

AP MacroEconomics Course ID: 657454 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: G

A course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics in examining aggregate economic behavior. Students taking the course can expect to learn how the measures of economic performance, such as GDP, inflation and unemployment, are constructed and how to apply them to evaluate the macroeconomic conditions of an economy. Students will also learn the basic analytical tools of macroeconomics, primarily the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model and its application in the analysis and determination of national income, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of fiscal policy and monetary policy in promoting economic growth and stability. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

AP United States History Course ID: 657253 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: A Prerequisite:

The AP U.S. History course focuses on the development of historical thinking skills (chronological reasoning, comparing and contextualizing, crafting historical arguments sing historical evidence, and interpreting and synthesizing historical narrative) and an understanding of content learning objectives organized around seven themes, such as identity, peopling, and America in the world. In line with college and university U.S. history survey courses’ increased focus on early and recent American history and decreased emphasis on other

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areas, the AP U.S. History course expands on the history of the Americas from 1491 to 1607 and from 1980 to the present. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

AP Government Course ID: 657352 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: None

This course is designed for the advanced student who desires to continue studying at the college level. It provides students an opportunity to gain a critical perspective on government, politics, and economics in the United States. It involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and economics, and the analysis of specific case studies. Students will strengthen their skills in logic, analytical reading, critical thinking, and high-level expository writing. The Advanced Placement examination will be offered in May. A successful performance on the Advanced Placement Exam will enable students to obtain college credit at selected colleges and universities. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

IB History of the Americas HL 1 Course ID: 659112 Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: A

Requirement: Students must enroll in the HL 1 and HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is designed to meet academic Individuals and Societies requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program and the US History Requirement. Students are provided with an introduction to the nature of history as a discipline as they study its increasingly international dimension. This course is a study of North American, Central American, and South American History.

IB History of the Americas HL 2 Course ID: 659122 Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: A

Note: Students will receive US History graduation credit upon completion of IB History of Americas HL 2. This course is a continuation of IB History of the Americas HL 1. Please refer to the HL 1 course description.

Special Education __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Program designed for students with an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Academic Lab A – English Language Arts Course ID: 211243 (Fall) 211245 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12

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UC a-g: None

1) Direct instruction in reading and writing skill development through a sequence of curriculum designed to build skills from basic decoding to literary analysis, and from sentence writing to essay writing. 2) Work on individual student IEP goals not already addressed through activities stated above.

Academic Lab B – Math Skill Development (Levels 1-2-3) Course ID: 403303 (Fall) 403305 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None

1) Each level is dedicated to the development of math skill building necessary to meet the prerequisites of the next level, including moving into the general education math sequence. 2) Students will also work on individual IEP goals not already addressed through the activities stated in each level. 3) Level 1: Students at this level receive further development of foundational math skills including; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, basic fractions, percentages, decimals, equations, roots and exponents. Mastery of these foundational skills is critical for success at level 2 and 3, and for movement into the general education integrated math curriculum. 4) Level 2: Curriculum is aligned with the general education math program. This level is designed for students who need to master the four arithmetic operations with whole numbers, positive fractions, positive decimals, and both positive and negative integers. Students will learn to apply common core thinking and reasoning strategies including; applying their knowledge to statistics and probability, analyzing data and sampling processes for possible misleading conclusions. Additional concepts covered include probabilities, ratios and proportions, use of pi, and circumference and area. 5) Level 3: Curriculum is aligned with the general education math program. Students completing Level 3 meet the prerequisite for the “Access to Math” class in the general education curriculum. Concepts include rates and percentages, rational numbers, inequalities, scaled drawings, and circles. Students will learn common core thinking and reasoning strategies including; abstract and quantitative reasoning, construction of viable arguments, and critiquing the reasoning of others. Students will learn to use appropriate math tools in a strategic manner, attend to precision, and look for and use structure.

Academic Lab C Course ID: 808803 (Fall) 808805 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: For students with an IEP 1) Develop and refine study and behavioral skills needed for academic success. Apply those study and behavioral strategies through supervised group work on core curriculum assignments. 2) Group work on academic skill building through active participation in reading, math and writing fluency exercises 3) Preparation for the CAHSEE through the use of CAHSEE prep materials designed to increase math and ELA skills 4) Complete transition activities designed to develop skills and knowledge needed to transition from high school to adult education, training, and career placements. 5) Individual student work on IEP goals not already addressed through activities stated above.

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Functional Academics Course ID: 808913 (Fall) 808915 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None

Designed for students who require substantial development of basic (functional) reading, writing, and math skills.

Independent Living Skills Course ID: 851853 (Fall) 851855 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: For students with an IEP Designed for students who benefit from learning daily living skills through classroom and community based hands-on, learn by doing activities.

Student Academic Support __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ELD 1 Course ID: 205603 (Fall) 205613 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None

Students in ELD 1 learn to use English for immediate needs and begin to understand and use academic vocabulary and other features of academic language. Students enter this class with limited English skills and exit with basic communication skills in social and academic content.

ELD 2 Course ID: 205623 (Fall) 205633 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: CELDT Level 3 Students in ELD 2 learn a greater variety of vocabulary and linguistic structures applying their language skills in more sophisticated ways. Students in this class increasingly engage n using the English language in more complex cognitively more demanding situations. They leave this class able to use English to learn to communicate about a range of topics and academic content areas.

ELD 3 Course ID: 205643 (Fall) 205653 (Spring) Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: CELDT Level 4 and 5 Students in ELD 3 continue to learn and apply a range of high level English language skills, including comprehension and production of highly technical texts. Students leave this class able to communicate effectively with various audiences on a wide range of familiar and new topics to meet academic demands in multiple disciplines.

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Visual and Performing Arts __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Note—Students may be charged a fabrication cost for any consumable items in specified VAPA projects.

Art 1 Course ID: 101013 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. In this introductory course, students express their creativity and develop their artistic perception while exploring the elements and principles of art. Students will develop their technical skills and vocabulary as they work with a variety of art tools and materials and cover foundational skills in drawing, painting, digital manipulation, and printmaking. They will exhibit work and participate in group critiques as they develop a working portfolio and a sketchbook. Through reading, writing and oral assignments, students will make aesthetic evaluations of works of art from a variety of cultures and reflect on their own artistic development.

Art 2 Course ID: 102023 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. In this intermediate course, students express their creativity and develop their artistic perception while exploring the elements and principles of art. Students will enhance their technical skills and vocabulary as they work with a variety of art tools and materials and cover intermediate skills in drawing, painting, digital manipulation, and printmaking. They will exhibit work and participate in group critiques as they develop a working portfolio and a sketchbook. Through reading, writing and oral assignments, students will make aesthetic evaluations of works of art from a variety of cultures and reflect on their own artistic development.

Art 3 Course ID: 103033 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: F

Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Students will learn a variety of new mediums, cover portfolio development, and research aspects of the visual arts. They will further delve into art analysis and work toward making independent choices with the directions of their own works.

Art 4 Course ID: 103043 Open to Grade: 10-12

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UC a-g: F

Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Students will develop an independent curriculum and work toward a final exhibit and portfolio. Course includes art analysis, and research and development of ideas for personal work.

Ceramics 1 Course ID: 101043 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: Pending a-g Prerequisite: None Supplies: Student may be charged a $35.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. For general or college prep students. Emphasis is on performing intermediate level pottery techniques to create functional and decorative artwork. The class covers wheel and hand-built pottery, clay sculpture, and art appreciation and design, as they relate to ceramics.

Ceramics 2 Course ID: 102053 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: Pending a-g Prerequisite: Supplies: Student may be charged a $50.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Designed to give students an opportunity to concentrate on hand-built pottery, wheel pottery, or sculpture. Students will be expected to perform at an advanced level and develop an individual style.

Ceramics 3 Course ID: 103063 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: Pending a-g Prerequisite: Supplies: Student may be charged a $50.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Designed to build upon and perfect the techniques learned in the previous ceramics courses. Gives the students an opportunity to concentrate on sculpture and/or wheel thrown pottery, allowing the students to make larger and more complex pieces. Students will be expected to refine conceptual elements into their work and develop a body of work that expresses those concepts. Students will also learn about the many ways of firing ceramics and will be more involved in the process of firing their pieces. Student will participate in entering art competitions and will be expected to perform at an advanced level.

Graphic Design: Photo Illustration Course ID: 101103 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

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Prerequisite Supplies: Student may be charged a $10.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Note: This course is articulated with American River College and offers the opportunity to earn 3 units of college credit via a grade of “B” or better and a culminating portfolio. Graphic Design: Photo Illustration, a drawing course, introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Photoshop as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory, layout design, typography, and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problemsolving in the design environment.

Graphic Design: Digital Illustration Course ID: 101113 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: Supplies: Student may be charged a $10.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Note: This course is articulated with American River College and offers the opportunity to earn 3 units of college credit via a grade of “B” or better and a culminating portfolio. Graphic Design: Digital Illustration, a drawing course, introduces students to the fundamental concepts of effective graphic communication with an emphasis on Adobe Illustrator as a primary design tool. Students will participate in the full design process, including brainstorming, conceptualizing, communicating with the client, pre-press production, and collaborative critiquing. Students will explore the fundamentals of graphic design theory, layout design, typography, and the career potential within the design field. Emphasis is on giving students real world experiences in creative problemsolving in the design environment.

Photography 1 Course ID: 101083 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. Photography is designed for general or college prep students interested in the artistic and technical aspects of photography. Emphasis will be on the manual use of a digital single-lens reflex camera and the elements and principles of art as they relate to photography. Digital processes include digital darkroom techniques and image management within the Adobe Bridge and Photoshop environments.

Photography 2 Course ID: 102093 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite:

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Supplies: Student may be charged a $35.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. This class is an opportunity to move beyond Photography 1 and work on mastering the four elements of photography: the photographic frame and its borders, quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens, shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion, the physical media used to create the aggregate image. Students will take, manipulate, and display photography demonstrative of awareness of frame, focus, shutter speed, and display as well as work strongly with Photoshop as a digital darkroom tool.

AP Studio Art 2-Design Portfolio Course ID: 107113 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: F

Supplies: Student may be charged a $25.00 fabrication cost for any consumable item(s). These items or projects are taken home and kept by the student. This course enables highly motivated students - those who are willing to devote considerable time to the study of graphic arts and the development of higher level—to do college level work while still in high school. Evaluation is not based on a written test, but on the grading of a portfolio of work which will be graded on quality, concentration, and breadth of formal, technical and expressive means. Students must be self-motivated and able to work independently. As a condition of your enrollment in an Advanced Placement course at OHS students are expected to take the AP Exam offered in May.

IB Visual Arts SL/HL1 Course ID: 163514 (SL1) 163534 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: F

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. Students will cover studio and research components to visual arts. This is an in-depth study of the visual arts where students produce a college-quality portfolio and develop aesthetic discrimination of applied art inclusive or artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, and aesthetic valuing.

IB Visual Arts SL/HL 2 Course ID: 163524 (SL2) 163544 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: F

This course is a continuation of IB Visual Arts SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

Dance Course ID: 101503 Open to Grade: 9-12

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UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None Note: While cost is minimal, students are asked to purchase shoes, tights, booty shorts, and a class shirt. This class is an introduction to dance, dance history, and technique. This is a performance based class designed for those who want to experience a dance environment. Students will gain knowledge of dance terminology and basic dance styles; including but not limited to jazz, modern, lyrical, character, cultural, and hip-hop. It will give students the opportunity to enhance their technical skills, learn and engage in historical contributions to dance, its style and evolution as well as opportunities for group choreography and performance. Students will be required to attend all scheduled after school rehearsals. Students are required to perform in at least one piece at the end of the semester dance show.

Intermediate Dance Course ID: 102513 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

Intermediate Dance is a performance based class, designed for those students who want to continue and further their knowledge and skills in dance. This class will review and enhance existing dance skills and techniques. Students will be given the opportunity to experiment with choreographic studies as well as create their own choreography. Creation and composition of movement will be required throughout the class. Choreography assignments may be given as homework. Students are required to attend all scheduled after school rehearsals as well as perform in the end of the semester dance show.

Advanced Dance Course ID: 102523 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

This is a performance based class and is designed to expand student knowledge and skills in dance. This class will review and enhance existing dance skills and technique. Students will be introduced to famous choreographers and choreography analysis. Creation and composition of movement will be required. The students in this course will be given the opportunity to perform for the purpose of showcasing the Dance Department at local venues as they are presented. Students in this class will be required to attend all scheduled after school rehearsals as well as perform in the end of the semester show.

IB Dance SL/HL 1 Course ID: 102564 (SL1) 102584 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. This course is designed to meet the elective requirements of the International Baccalaureate Program. The dance curriculum aims for a holistic approach to dance, and embraces a variety of dance traditions and dance cultures—past, present and looking towards the future. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed and valued whether the students are writing papers or creating/performing dances. The curriculum provides students with a liberal

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arts orientation to dance. This orientation facilitates the development of students who may become choreographers, dance scholars, performers or those, more broadly, who seek life enrichment through dance.

IB Dance SL/HL 2 Course ID: 102574 (SL2) 102594 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

This course is a continuation of IB Dance SL 1/ HL 1.

Drama Course ID: 101583 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None This performance-based course will include a study of theater with a primary emphasis on the development of acting skills and confidence. Instruction will be given in playwriting, pantomime, improvisation, character development, script interpretation, and scene study. Fulfills section F of A-G Requirements.

Advanced Drama Course ID: 102593 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

This intermediate-level acting course will include instruction in acting techniques and styles, playwriting, workshopping scenes, and directing. Students will be required to attend all scheduled performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Professional Drama Course ID: 103603 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: F

Using a student-driven, goal-oriented approach to performances, this production course will focus on the development of advanced and college level acting, analysis, and technical skills. Students are expected to be active members of the department’s after-school public production component and will be individually responsible for one or more technical (non-acting) aspect of the production process. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Musical Theater Course ID: 103613 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

This production class is designed for students who desire to further develop their acting, dancing, singing, character development, and technical theater skills in a real world application. The class will work together to

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define, promote, produce, research, and perform a musical during the term. Enrollment in the class does not guarantee a role in the chosen musical, but provides each student with a production job. Additionally, all students will be individually responsible for one or more technical (non-acting) aspect of the production process. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends.

Intermediate Theater Art Course ID: 102603 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: This technical theater course explores the major components of stagecraft with an emphasis on design and practical skills. Students will learn basic set construction, lighting, sound, and the principles of theatrical design by working in conjunction with the acting classes on acting projects and the main stage productions. Please note: students will be working with power tools and heavy lighting/set equipment. This course may be repeated for credit.

IB Theater SL/ HL 1 Course ID: 102614 (SL1) 102634 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11 UC a-g: G

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. The theatre course emphasizes the importance of working individually and as a member of an ensemble. Students are encouraged to develop the organizational and technical skills needed to express themselves creatively in theatre. A further challenge for students following this course is for them to become aware of their own perspectives and biases and to learn to respect those of others. At the core of the theatre course lays a concern with clarity of understanding, critical thinking, reflective analysis, effective involvement and imaginative synthesis—all of which should be achieved through practical engagement in theatre.

IB Theater SL/ HL 2 Course ID: 102624 (SL2) 102644 (HL2) Open to Grade: 12 UC a-g: G

This course is a continuation of IB Theater SL/HL 1.

Guitar Course ID: 101273 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None Note: Acoustic guitar only – guitar to be provided by student Designed for the beginning guitar student. Instruction will include acoustic guitar techniques and skills, chords, progressions, music reading, and theory.

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Intermediate Guitar Course ID: 102293 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: F

The Intermediate Guitar program builds on sills acquired from the Beginning Guitar Class. Students will study classical guitar with finger picking. This course places a larger emphasis on the understanding of music theory and the ongoing development of improved sigh reading skills.

Marching Band Course ID: 101253 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

Designed for the advanced instrumental musician at any grade level. This fall term class will emphasize marching band performances and the winter concert. Students that are interested in playing in the percussion section will need to make the audition dates in the spring for placement. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Symphonic Band Course ID: 101263 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

It is strongly encouraged for the student to also participate in Marching Band or Color Guard for priority enrollment in Symphonic Band. Designed for the advanced instrumental musician of any grade level. This spring term class will emphasize concert techniques to prepare for festival, concert, and tour performances. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Jazz Ensemble Course ID: 101241 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

Designed for the advanced instrumental musician at any grade level. The Jazz band meets zero period year round and competes at several festivals. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Color Guard Course ID: 851553 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None Prerequisite: None The Color Guard is an integral part of the marching band performances. Students will learn to interpret music through marching formations, body/dance movements, and various color guard equipment work. Members of the Marching Band Color Guard should be enrolled in this class during the fall term. Students will be required to attend all scheduled

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before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. Students of all grade levels are eligible for this class, but an audition may be required. May repeat for credit.

Concert Choir Course ID: 101353 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F Prerequisite: None Designed for less experienced singer. Choral music will be rehearsed and performed. In addition, vocalization, diction, breathing, note reading, basic vocal theory, group singing, solo singing, sight singing, and performance techniques will be studied. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

Chamber Choir Course ID: 102383 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: F

Designed for the experienced singer. A Capella singing of historically significant music, as well as, contemporary, pop, and jazz selections will be rehearsed and performed. Ear training, theory and sight singing will be studied. Students will be required to attend all scheduled before and after school rehearsals as well as performances presented on nights and weekends. May be repeated for credit.

IB Music SL/HL 1 Course ID: 101464 (SL1) 101484 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL/HL 1 and SL/HL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. A vibrant musical education fosters curiosity and openness to both familiar and unfamiliar musical worlds. Through such a study of music we learn to hear relationships of pitch in sound, pattern in rhythm and unfolding sonic structures. Through participating in the study of music we are able to explore the similarities, differences and links in music from within our own culture and that of others across time. Informed and active musical engagement allows us to explore and discover relationships between lived human experience and specific sound combinations and technologies, thus informing us more fully of the world around us, and the nature of humanity. The music course provides an appropriate foundation for further study in music at university level or in music career pathways. It also provides an enriching and valuable course of study for students who may pursue other careers. This course also provides all students with the opportunity to engage in the world of music as lifelong participants.

IB Music SL/HL 2 Course ID: 101474 (SL2) 101494 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: G

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This course is a continuation of IB Music SL/HL 1.

World Languages French 1 Course ID: 251113 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: E Prerequisite: None The major emphasis of these courses is to develop personal communication skills in the target language. The students have opportunities to listen and read for comprehension, and to speak and to write in basic patterned and planned responses with some spontaneous conversations. The curriculum includes the following: vocabulary development, pronunciation practice, development of listening and reading comprehension skills, short writing assignments, and reading authentic materials as well as grammar skills as they relate to topics studied. Emphasis is placed on listening, reading and writing. These are the first skills acquired by novice learners. Students will be introduced to culture appropriate to the level of the language they are studying.

French 2 Course ID: 252123 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: E

The major emphasis of these courses is to continue to develop personal communication skills in the target language. Students will have additional opportunities to increase their abilities in the areas of: listening comprehension, reading, writing and speaking. Curriculum includes: continued emphasis on listening, reading and writing and speaking the language, the study of expanded thematic vocabulary, expressing simple past actions, short writing assignments, and reading authentic materials. Students will increase their cross-cultural understanding.

French 3 Course ID: 253133 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: E

Recommendation: Strongly recommended for college preparatory students. Designed for students who desire to learn to communicate in the target language with a greater degree of fluency and accuracy. The major emphasis of these courses is placed on oral and written communication in the target language. The curriculum includes: class discussions, interviews, short essays, authentic literature and reading materials from the cultures where the languages are spoken, and more advanced cultural readings. Also included is the application of expanded thematic vocabulary (including idiomatic expressions), practical use of various verb tenses and moods, as well as complex grammar structures as they relate to the topics studied.

Spanish 1 Course ID: 251313 Open to Grade: 9-12

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UC a-g: E Prerequisite: None The major emphasis of these courses is to develop personal communication skills in the target language. The students have opportunities to listen and read for comprehension, and to speak and to write in basic patterned and planned responses with some spontaneous conversations. The curriculum includes the following: vocabulary development, pronunciation practice, development of listening and reading comprehension skills, short writing assignments, and reading authentic materials as well as grammar skills as they relate to topics studied. Emphasis is placed on listening, reading and writing. These are the first skills acquired by novice learners. Students will be introduced to culture appropriate to the level of the language they are studying.

Spanish 2 Course ID: 252323 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: E

The major emphasis of these courses is to continue to develop personal communication skills in the target language. Students will have additional opportunities to increase their abilities in the areas of: listening comprehension, reading, writing and speaking. Curriculum includes: continued emphasis on listening, reading and writing and speaking the language, the study of expanded thematic vocabulary, expressing simple past actions, short writing assignments, and reading authentic materials. Students will increase their cross-cultural understanding.

Spanish 3 Course ID: 253333 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: E

Recommendation: Strongly recommended for college preparatory students. Designed for students who desire to learn to communicate in the target language with a greater degree of fluency and accuracy. The major emphasis of these courses is placed on oral and written communication in the target language. The curriculum includes: class discussions, interviews, short essays, authentic literature and reading materials from the cultures where the languages are spoken, and more advanced cultural readings. Also included is the application of expanded thematic vocabulary (including idiomatic expressions), practical use of various verb tenses and moods, as well as complex grammar structures as they relate to the topics studied.

Native Spanish 1/ Español Nativo 1 Course ID: 251373 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: E

UC/CSU- e Language other than English requirement /Cumple con los requisitos de admisión a UC/CSU A college-preparatory class for students with native-like fluency in Spanish and basic language skills who wish to develop and enhance the integrated skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will also have the opportunity to develop understanding for the Hispanic Culture. Literature/Literacy serves as a basis for both oral and written work. Una clase pre-universitaria para estudiantes con un nivel nativo de español y con habilidades básicas del

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idioma que desean desarrollar y mejorar sus habilidades integradas de escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir. Los estudiantes también tendrán la oportunidad de desarrollar un entendimiento y una apreciación por la cultura Hispana. La literatura sirve como una base para el trabajo oral y escrito.

Native Spanish 2/ Español Nativo 2 Course ID: 252373 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: pending approval

UC/CSU- e Language other than English requirement /Cumple con los requisitos de admisión a UC/CSU A college-preparatory class for students who have successfully completed Native Spanish 1 and wish to continue to develop literacy skills at the native level. Literature/Literacy serves as a basis for both oral and written work. Una clase pre-universitaria para los estudiantes que han completado satisfactoriamente la clase de Español 1 y desean continuar el desarrollo de sus habilidades literarias al nivel nativo. La literatura sirve como una base para el trabajo oral y escrito

Honors French 4 Course ID: 256153 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: E

This course will further develop skills which students have already acquired in the language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills including class discussions, interviews and literature readings. Written compositions and oral presentations are assigned. Literature serves as a basis for both oral and written work.

Honors Spanish 4 Course ID: 256353 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: E

This course will further develop skills which students have already acquired in the language. Emphasis is placed on communication skills including class discussions, interviews and literature readings. Written compositions and oral presentations are assigned. Literature serves as a basis for both oral and written work.

IB French SL/HL1 Course ID: 258114 (SL1) 258134 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. HL students will take HL 1 in 11th grade and HL 2 in 12th grade. Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and

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texts and acquisition of skills.

IB French SL/HL 2 Course ID: 258124 (SL2) 258144 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

This course is a continuation of IB French SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

IB Spanish SL/HL 1 Course ID: 258314 (SL1) 258334 (HL1) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

Requirement: Students must enroll in the SL 1 and SL 2 courses for the full 20 units. Students must take the IB exam at the end of the course. HL students will take HL 1 in 11th grade and HL 2 in 12th grade. Students will develop a higher degree of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the language. Teaching of an appropriate range of grammatical structure will be integrated with the study of themes and texts and acquisition of skills.

IB Spanish SL/HL 2 Course ID: 258324 (SL2) 258344 (HL2) Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: E

This course is a continuation of IB Spanish SL/HL 1. Please refer to the SL/HL 1 course description.

Leadership Electives __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The following classes are available for all students to enroll in depending on your year in school. There is an application process for all classes. Applications can be picked up in room M-2. Our vision for the Viking Leadership Core is to have students gain and practice the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful leader in high school and for life after graduation from Oakmont High School.

Leadership Course ID: 851403 Open to Grade: 9 UC a-g: None

Leadership is a semester course designed to provide students with the skills they need to be effective leaders: understanding personality and leadership styles, time and stress management, group dynamics, public speaking and leadership roles. Students will also learn and apply effective communication skills, resource management, and interpersonal skills through enjoyable and significant hands-on activities. Students must be prepared to attend and participate in events on campus outside of the regularly scheduled class time. This course is designed to provide students with the leadership skills they need to be actively involved in Student Government, Athletics, and other cocurricular activities as well as work experiences and career preparation activities outside of school.

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Student Government Course ID: 851353 Open to Grade: 9-12 UC a-g: None

A semester course for students elected or appointed to The Oakmont Associated Student Body. This course is designed to teach the basic functions of responsible government including representing the views of the constituents, budgeting, decision-making, and parliamentary procedure. Students also learn to implement career skills such as event planning, event coordinating, effective communication, team building, problem solving, time management, goal setting, stress management, and overall personal relationship skills through fun and meaningful activities. Student Government is a course designed to provide a setting for hands-on learning and implementing of the ASB and Class Activities programs as well as all ASB financial responsibilities at Oakmont High School. Elected and appointed leaders enroll in one of two sections to focus on either Class Council activities or ASB activities.

Office Aide Course ID: 703013 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Students will be expected to file, answer phones, greet the public, distribute passes, and perform other clerical tasks as assigned by office staff.

Teacher Aide Course ID: 703003 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to communicate subject areas correctly and clearly to others, to take on responsibilities and to work with others. Emphasis will be on organizing materials, understanding material and teaching it to others, performing clerical work, and giving individual instruction to students who have been absent or need help in a given area. A maximum of 10 credits may be applied toward graduation. Any violations of school rules may necessitate removal from this position.

Teacher Intern Course ID: 753353 Open to Grade: 11-12 UC a-g: None

Students who request TI must fulfill the following requirements: ● Interest in the field of teaching as a career or a related field. ● Complete leadership training workshops and/or presentations (when applicable). ● Prepare/teach lessons, one-one tutoring, small group instruction, and teaching whole class lessons. ● Students will also complete self-evaluations.

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● Conduct self and lessons presented to peers in a professional manner at all times Library Science 1 Course ID: 852613 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Designed for students to complete the clerical tasks involved in the daily operation of the library, including circulating materials and helping library patrons. Students will also learn how to effectively locate source material and promote the collection and library services. Cooperation and team problem solving will be emphasized. Please note: Library Science is an academic elective. Students complete weekly course work in Library Science and earn a letter grade.

Library Science 2 Course ID: 852623 Open to Grade: 10-12 UC a-g: None

Designed to reinforce Library Science 1 skills, including locating resources and the daily operation of a library. In addition to this review, the student will also write bibliographic resource lists, comprehensive reviews, and annotations. Student will be responsible for more independent projects and promoting library services. Computer skills learned in Library Science 1 will be expanded. Please note: Library Science is an academic elective. Students complete weekly course work in Library Science and earn a letter grade.

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49er Regional Occupational Program Course Catalog 2015-16 Classes Available to Students Attending High School (12/11/14) WHAT IS ROP? The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides an opportunity for students to explore future career opportunities while mastering the necessary skills needed for college, advanced training, or positions in business and industry. Combining their academic knowledge with new technical skills to a real work environment, students increase their career and college readiness. All of this is accomplished through a combination of classroom instruction by qualified instructors and supervised hands-on training in a laboratory setting, or at a training site.  ROP is available for high school seniors, juniors, and qualifying sophomores.  Some ROP classes require students to report to a training site (called “community classroom” courses), and some ROP classes are taught entirely on-campus  Sophomores may enroll in the “on-campus” classes with an administrator or counselor referral and approval.  Classes are taught in ‘blocks’ which vary in length, from a single block to a 3-hour class/training time period each day. ROP classes may be taken within the student’s regular class day or during a period of time that extends past the regular school day.  Students must be able to provide their own transportation to the training site, if they are enrolled in a course that has a community-based training component, and/or to classes held in a location other than the student’s home campus.  In order to receive a Certificate of Completion in an ROP course, the student must complete the course with at least 95% attendance, a grade of C or better, and must master 80% of the course’s core competencies.  Most classes only accept students in the Fall semester. ROP PROVIDES…  Preparation for post-secondary education and/or training  Valuable hands-on experience to improve students’ employability  Credit toward high school graduation  UC-approved courses that meet required A-G guidelines  Community college credits: Most classes have articulation agreements in place for community college credit  Certificates of Completion awarded, if all criteria are met, accompanied by a skills sheet showing mastered competencies  Community classroom courses includes internships at local businesses SPECIAL FEATURES  Many classes offer internships in local community businesses or industries. After several weeks of classroom training, students are placed at training sites for on-the-job training. During weekly class time, students continue learning industry-specific skills.  Classes are held on high school campuses, at the ROP Center in Auburn, and at Maidu Fire Station in Auburn.  Students are covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

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Length of Course: Full school year. Class meets Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm at Roseville HS with the remainder of material being presented online. Internship Included: No Recommended Preparation: Algebra II (concurrent enrollment or previously completed); Math and computer applications Prerequisites: Computer Applications/ recommendation of instructor Enter the exciting and lucrative world of programming and game development in this course. Students will make a video game, a virtual pet, and a sound editor (you can hear yourself speak backwards), and will explore careers in programming, including the booming world of wireless applications (iPhone, Android, and iPad apps). The course will emphasize object-oriented programming methodology with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development, and is meant to be the equivalent of a firstsemester college-level course in computer science. The course will follow the College Board’s AP Computer Science curriculum so that students can take the AP Computer Science exam in the spring. Students must be self-disciplined to succeed in this course due to the significant online material and the rigorous academic level of this course.

ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, AND ENGINEERING Class Location: Granite Bay HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754371 Length of Course: Full year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Recommended Preparation: A strong interest in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering. CAD Drafting experience will help, but is not required. This course provides students with the educational background and practical experience necessary for successful employment in a variety of occupations to be found in the construction field. Students will learn skills that are essential for employment in drafting, carpentry, construction supply, sheet metal, heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and cabinet making. Students will learn course content through a combination of classroom and on the job training.

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Class Location: Colfax HS/Foresthill HS/Nevada Union HS/Placer HS/Woodcreek HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 757620 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: No Recommended Preparation: Electronics, shop/tech core classes This on-campus class offers instruction in engine performance, engine repair, automotive maintenance, electrical systems, transmissions and drivelines. Hands-on involvement in automotive services takes place in the Foresthill, Nevada Union, Placer, and Woodcreek auto shops. Employment opportunities may include entry-level technician, auto parts and service sales person.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Class Location: Nevada Union HS/Placer HS/Woodcreek HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 757625 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Recommended Preparation: Electronics, computer classes, shop/tech core classes Prerequisite: Auto Services and recommendation of instructor

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An advanced class in automotive technologies offers instruction in all A.S.E. (Automotive Service Excellence) areas including: introduction to on-board computers and testing, smog control testing procedures, engine overhaul and automotive technologies. Internship opportunities may include: auto dealerships, automotive repair or body shops, retail parts businesses, machine shops, brake and front end shops, motorcycle repair shops or specialty shops. Employment opportunities may include automotive machinist’s helper, engine specialist, auto technician apprentice, brake and front end specialist, auto body/paint apprentice, collision repair, parts and inside sales, and emission control technician.

BAKING AND PASTRY CAREERS Class Location: Whitney HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754703 Length of Course: Full school year (class meets every other day; off-campus students must have schedules that can accommodate the rotation) Internship Included: No Recommended Preparation: Beginning culinary arts or food preparation This course is designed to prepare students for the specific entry-level skills needed to excel in this career within the food service industry. With a Certificate of Completion from 49er ROP, the student will be prepared to meet the demands that employers want and need. Students will learn the culinary skills that are foundational to baking and patisserie including breads, cakes, specialty breads, hot and cold plated desserts, cake decorating, chocolates, and tarts. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take their ServSafe Foodhandlers Card test. Jobs in this specialty area include: Bread and pastry bakers, dessert specialists, catering specialists, patisserie specialists, institutional and cafeteria baker, bakery chef, and gourmet specialty bakery.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION Class Location: Olive Ranch School Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754733 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Recommended Preparation: English, psychology, child development, communication skills Requirements: Students may be required to have multiple vaccinations before being placed at training sites. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Sierra College, Yuba College, or American River College. This class offers instruction in the stages of early child development, activities for young children, health and safety awareness of children, observation analysis, educational philosophies and teaching styles and techniques. Internship sites may include preschools, child care centers, family child care homes, elementary classrooms, after-school programs or special education classes. Employment opportunities may include childcare aide, preschool teacher, or special education teacher's aide.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Class Location: Rocklin Annex Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754243 Length of Course: Full year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Recommended Preparation: Math and computer applications Prerequisites: Computer classes or recommendation of instructor

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If you are interested in a career in the technology industry, this class will get you started! This course provides students with on-the-job training in local technology companies. Instruction may include computer troubleshooting, installation of hardware and software, networking (both wired and wireless), virus and malware removal and prevention, and web design Computer Technology gives students valuable real-world experience to apply their computer skills and helps build résumés for technology careers. Previous technical classes are strongly recommended, but not required.

DENTAL CAREERS Class Location: ROP Center, Auburn (Blended format) Grade Level: 11-12 (Priority given to seniors) Course ID: 754773 Length of Course: Full school year. During the first three months, this class meets in Auburn 3 days per week with the remainder of material being presented online for two days per week. Once on training sites, the students are required to go to their sites 4 days per week and be in class for 1 day per week. Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Requirements: Communication skills, good finger and gross motor dexterity. Students may be required to have multiple vaccinations before being placed at training sites. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. High school students, other than independent study students, must enroll in the afternoon class Recommended Preparation: Biology and/or life science This class offers instruction in dental office procedures, practices, standards and ethics as well as dental terminology, anatomy, physiology and disease process, dental asepsis and sterilization, 4-6 handed dental assisting, patient care, front office skills and telephone techniques. Internships may be located in dental offices/clinics or dental labs. Employment opportunities may include dental assistant, lab technician assistant, dental office assistant, dental receptionist or dental insurance biller. Training site placements are available in Placer or Nevada County.

ENGINEERING FOR MANUFACTURING Class Location: Rocklin HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754293 Length of Course: Full school year. On Rocklin “silver schedule” days. Internship Included: TBD Prerequisites: Algebra 1, English 10, and an introductory course in Fabrication, Welding, Design, Drafting or Engineering; or instructor approval Recommended Classes: Geometry, Algebra II and Physics This class includes hands-on training for the professional machinist along with the possibility of training site placement with a local or regional manufacturer. Training includes machine safety, Manual and CNC machine operation, tooling selection, work-holding, machine programming (including MasterCAM), gauging and inspection. This class is designed for the student exploring a career in the manufacturing and/or engineering industries. Students planning on attending apprenticeship programs for welding, machining, and/or tool and die-making as well as community college (mechatronics, drafting, engineering, welding, or machine shop) or university (engineering, technology or applied physics) are encouraged to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities taught in this non-traditional class setting. Communication, soft skills and workplace expectations necessary to be successful in a professional environment, including career-readiness portfolio development will be taught throughout the term.

EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE Class Location: Lincoln HS/Rocklin HS Grade Level: 10 – 12 Course ID: 754393 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: No

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Recommended Preparation: Computer classes are helpful but not required Prerequisite: Algebra This class explores the many aspects of computer science using hands-on, engaging project-based student-directed learning activities. Exploring Computer Science moves beyond minimal computer skill sets and students learn how to design websites, build computer games, construct and program robots, and much more. Students will learn the creative nature of computing, how to use technology as a tool to solve problems and the relevance of computer science and its impact on society.

FASHION DESIGN AND HISTORY Class Location: Rocklin Annex Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754803 Length of Course: Full school year. On Rocklin “blue” days OR daily. Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites Recommended Preparation: Classes in business, marketing, textile design or art College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Sierra College or American River College This class builds students’ skills in the fashion industry, focusing on fashion merchandising functions and foundations of the fashion industry. Included in the related instruction are the origins and influences of fashion, visual merchandising, fabrics and textiles, consumer psychology and behavior, fashion trends, forecasting, and promotion. Internship opportunities may include boutiques and major retail department stores. Employment opportunities may include merchandise specialist, assistant buyer, visual merchandiser, entry-level manager, showroom assistant, and sales representative.

FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT Class Location: Rocklin Annex Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754825 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites Recommended Preparation: Classes in business, marketing, textile design, art or Introduction to Fashion This course is designed as the capstone course for the Fashion program of study. This course provides an in-depth study of merchandising techniques, fashion trends, fashion promotion, and management skills. This course is based on the business and merchandising core that includes communication skills, economics, operations, professional development, promotion, selling, distribution, and product/service management. Leadership development will be provided through student activities, training site experiences, and competitive events.

FIRE SCIENCE CAREERS Class Location: Maidu Fire Station, Auburn Grade Level: 11-12

Course ID: 754833 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Requirements: Communication skills, physical agility, coordination and stamina, basic math skills, good eyesight, and good physical condition for the rigorous physical component included in this course. Students who have asthma or other breathing conditions or allergic conditions should contact the instructor to determine appropriate placement. Students must complete agency-required background questionnaire prior to acceptance in the course Recommended Preparation: Algebra, geometry and biology

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Fire Science Careers is an introductory class into the challenging career of a firefighter. Students will have the opportunity to learn the skills used by firefighters. The curriculum will include emergency medical aide training, CPR and first aid, fire behavior and extinguishment theory, wild land fire operations, fire protection and safety, use of equipment (hoses and appliances, ground ladders, ropes) and first responder operations. Internships will be in local fire stations or at Cal Fire. A person must be 18 years of age before they may be employed as a firefighter. A written test and a medical examination are required prior to employment. Employment opportunities may include seasonal firefighters for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the United States Forest Service.

GAME DEVELOPMENT Class Location: ROP Center, Auburn (Blended format) (Fall & Spring) Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 755013 Length of Course: One semester, available fall and spring semester. This course meets two nights a week with the remainder of the material being presented online. Internship included: No Prerequisites: Computer classes or recommendation of instructor Video and computer game development has become a large sector of the computer programming industry. In this class you will be exposed to programming in a way that is fun and exciting. If you ever said to yourself “I wonder how that works” about a game, well then this class is for you. You will explore video game development while making games that work on the Xbox or PC using Microsoft XNA framework and C# programming languages. The class offers an insight into the world of game development. Career paths include Application Developer, Game Software Programmer, Software Developer, and Game Designer. Students must be self-motivated and disciplined to succeed in a blended format of instruction.

GRAPHIC ART AND ANIMATION Class Location: Lincoln HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 757725 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: No Recommended Preparation: Art, computer application/studies, and journalism Graduation Credit: Fine Arts (WPUSD, PUHSD, RUSD) College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Sierra College The Graphic Art & Animation course is a blend of Graphic Communications and Animation. Students will use state of the art software from Adobe CS 6 Master collection, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and Flash. The course consists of a collection of hands-on projects designed to explore and develop skills in these disciplines. Graphic Communication includes electronic and traditional printing, publishing, packaging, digital imaging, computer graphics, website development, digital photography, printable electronics and related areas. The Animation part will include both technical and artistic elements involved in 2d, and 3d animation, as well as game design. This is a class that appeals to creative students and will help develop both technical skills and an artistic eye that leads to employment opportunities in an exciting and dynamic industry. Students will develop a digital portfolio of their games, animations, and graphic designs by using the latest industry software. Employment opportunities may include animator, web designer, and graphic artist.

HEALTH CAREERS Class Location: ROP Center, Auburn (Blended format) Oakmont HS (Blended format) Grade Level: 11-12 (priority is given to seniors) Course ID: 757730

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Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Recommended Preparation: Biology or life science Requirements: Students are required to have multiple vaccinations before the start of class. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. Students may also need to clear a background check and drug testing. Graduation Credit: Life Science (NJUHSD, PUHSD, WPUSD, Rocklin USD) The Health Careers course offers rigorous and relevant instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, medical procedures, disease processes, medical terminology, practices, standards and ethics, patient care and practices, vital signs, and CPR. Internship opportunities offer cross-training in a wide variety of areas of the hospital and convalescent hospitals, emergency facilities, and outpatient medical settings. Employment opportunities include medical records clerk, laboratory assistant, dietary aide, physical therapy aide, transport orderly, unit secretary, and EKG technician.

INTEGRATED ANIMAL SCIENCE Class Location: ROP Center, Auburn (Blended format) Grade Level: 11-12 (priority is given to seniors) Course ID: 754923 Length of Course: Full school year. The blended format course meets 4 days per week with the remainder of the material being presented online. Internship Included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra, a grade of “C” or better Requirements: TDAP (all students) TB Test (students for Zoo) Recommended Preparation: Animal science, biology, life science, Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology. College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Yuba College. This class offers instruction in small and large animal health care, study of common diseases (pathology), veterinary procedures, diagnostic laboratory procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, medical and animal related terminology, animal handling and restraint techniques, client relations and office procedures. Internship opportunities may include veterinary clinics, horse ranches, zoos and exotic animal facilities. Clinical experience at internships may count towards meeting the prerequisite for admission to Veterinary Technician programs and Schools of Veterinary Medicine. Employment opportunities may include veterinary assistant, horse farm employee, or zoo employee.

LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREERS Class Location: Del Oro HS/Placer HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754863 Length of Course: Full school year Transportation Required: Students must provide their own transportation to and from off-site activities Internship Included: No This full-year course is designed to provide classroom instruction and situational scenarios to prepare students for a law enforcement academy or a career in the Administration of Justice system. The course will provide an in-depth overview of the American criminal justice system to facilitate decision-making for students who may be considering a career as a police officer, federal law enforcement officer, corrections officer, probation officer, or a criminal or civil law attorney. Units of instruction include: overview of the system, explanation and scope of contemporary crime; development, structure, and operation of law enforcement systems, role of law enforcement personnel, role of courts, the juvenile justice system, and the structure of the correctional system. Guest speakers from local law enforcement agencies such as police departments and the Sheriff’s department will be utilized.

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MEDICAL ASSISTING, CLINICAL Class Location: ROP Center, Auburn (Blended format) st Grade Level: 11-12 Students must be 18 by November 1 Course ID: 757760 Length of Course: Full school year. This class meets 3 days per week with the remainder of material being presented online. Internship included: Yes. Students must provide their own transportation to class and training sites. Requirements: Students are required to have multiple vaccinations before being placed at training sites. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. Students may also need to clear a background check as required by training site. Recommended Preparation: Biology or life science, computer literacy and applications and Algebra I This class offers instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, medical procedures, practices, standards and ethics, patient care and practices, vital signs, CPR, and back office protocols. Internship opportunities are in doctor offices and medical clinics. Employment opportunities include a medical assistant working the front and/or back office in a medical office or clinic.

SPORTS MEDICINE Class Location: Del Oro HS/Placer HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 757795 Length of Course: Full school year Recommended Preparation: Biology, life science, anatomy; physiology, health Requirements: Students may be required to have multiple vaccinations for this class. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Sierra College Graduation Credit: Life Science (PUHSD) Learn the basic fundamentals and skills necessary in the field of sport medicine. Instruction includes basic anatomy and physiology, prevention, assessment, treatment and care of athletic injuries, immediate and temporary care of injuries, nutrition, training room/office management practice, procedures, standards and ethics. Internship opportunities are with local high school athletic departments. Employment opportunities may include sports injury technician or athletic trainer aide in a high school athletic department, parks and recreation department, physical therapy clinic or fitness center.

SPORTS MEDICINE, ADVANCED Class Location: Placer HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754943 Length of Course: Full school year Internship Included: No Recommended Preparation: Biology, life science, anatomy; physiology, health, ROP Sports Medicine can be taken concurrently. Requirements: Students may be required to have multiple vaccinations for this class. Please refer to the 49er ROP webpage for details. The ROP Advanced Sports Medicine class is an after school course offered to students. In this hands-on class, students will get experience with advanced athletic training procedures and techniques under the direct supervision of the instructor. Classroom instruction will build on concepts learned in the ROP Sports Medicine class, and will combine theoretical anatomy and physiology concepts with practical application. Future employment opportunities for students could include athletic training jobs, kinesiology careers, physical therapy, coaching careers, and physical training careers. Students who are concurrently enrolled in ROP Sports Medicine at Placer HS or Del Oro HS may enroll in this class only with instructor approval.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION Class Location: Lincoln HS Grade Level: 11-12 Course ID: 754883 Length of Course: Full school year Internship included: No College Articulation: Students may receive college credit at Sierra College The Video Production course focuses on instruction and learning in three areas; technical skills, artistic skills, and career preparation. Students will learn to shoot, capture, edit and create video projects through the use of a state of the art computer lab. The lab includes 25 Apple iMacs with Adobe CS6 Master Collection, Canon DSLR Cameras, Panasonic HVX cameras and a host of other sound and stage equipment for production. Students will complete a series of projects throughout the year both in groups and individual formats. A DVD portfolio of all the work will allow the students to share their work with friends and family. Employment opportunities include video production assistant, sound designer assistant, visual artist, multimedia specialist, director, producer, grip, and production assistant.

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OHS Guidance Department Polices & Procedures __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CLASS CHANGES The Guidance Department will make class changes based on the following reasons: obvious errors, course taken in credit recovery, wrong level, inappropriate placement, or incomplete pre-requisite.

CLASS CHANGE PROCESS ➢

ALL CLASS CHANGES MUST BE INITIATED THROUGH THE STUDENT’S COUNSELOR BY COMPLETING A CLASS CHANGE FORM.

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ALL CLASS CHANGES MUST BE COMPLETED DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF A NEW QUARTER.

➢ If a student/parent has a concern about a class/teacher, the counselor or administrator will Recommend the following procedure: 1.

At the first sign of difficulty, the student will contact the teacher. This will make the teacher aware of the student’s concerns or frustrations and will facilitate getting additional help from the teacher.

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If the student feels he/she has tried the suggestions of the teacher and continues to struggle, a parent conference should be scheduled. Appointments can be scheduled by phone or e-mail for a parent/teacher/ student conference scheduled by the counselor. If both student and teacher have tried to improve the student’s progress in the class, the parents can appeal for administrative action with an assistant principal. The assistant principal will then meet with the parent, student, teacher and counselor to determine if there is anything else that can be done to resolve the conflict in the class.

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This process is designed with the intent of placing effort and responsibility on the student. We hope that the parent and Teacher conferences will improve communication and promote a more positive learning environment for all students.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY Course Withdrawal (Drop) Policy  Students will receive a withdrawal (drop) “F” grade if any class is dropped after the first full week of the quarter. Students will not be allowed to drop required classes (English, PE, Social Studies,etc.) Only appropriate level changes will be considered following the first full week of each quarter. Math, Science, or World Language level changes will be considered with a teacher, parent, and student approval only. If no apparent level change can be made, the only way a student can exit the class is with a withdrawal “F” grade. Special Education changes will be reviewed on an individual basis.

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Index 3D Animation, 37 Academic Lab A, 55 Academic Lab B, 56 Academic Lab C, 56 Access to Integrated Math 1, 44 Advanced 3D Animation, 37 Advanced Culinary, 32 Advanced Dance, 62 Advanced Drama, 63 Advanced Journalism, 41 Advanced Media Production, 36 Advanced Medical Science, 30 Advanced Weight Training and Conditioning, 43 Advanced Yearbook, 42 Aerobics and Fitness, 43 Aerospace Engineering, 35 Algebra 2, 45 AP Calculus AB, 47 AP Calculus BC, 47 AP English Lang and Comp, 40 AP English Lit and Comp, 40 AP European History, 54 AP Government, 55 AP MacroEconomics, 54 AP Psychology, 53 AP Statistics, 47 AP Studio Art 2, 61 AP United States History, 54 Art 1, 58 Art 2, 58 Art 3, 58 Art 4, 58 Athletic PE Fall/Spring, 43 AVID 12, 17 Business Communications, 31 Ceramics 1, 59 Ceramics 2, 59 Ceramics 3, 59 Chamber Choir, 66 Child Development, 32 Civil Engineering and Architecture, 35 Color Guard, 65 Common Core Integrated Math 1, 45 Common Core Integrated Math 3, 45 Conceptual Physics, 48 Concert Choir, 66

Construction Technology 1, 33 Construction Technology 2, 33 Construction Technology 3, 34 CP Biology, 47 CP Chemistry, 48 CP English 10, 38 CP English 11, 38 CP English 12, 39 CP English 9, 38 CP Physics, 48 Culinary Techniques, 32 Dance, 61 Design Engineering 1, 34 Design Engineering 2, 34 Drama, 63 EAP Senior Math Experience, 46 Economics, 52 ELD 1, 57 ELD 2, 57 ELD 3, 57 Elective PE, 44 Engineering Design and Development, 35 ERWC English 12, 39 Film SL 1/2, 38 French 1, 67 French 2, 67 French 3, 67 Functional Academics, 57 Government, 52 Graphic Design: Digital Illustration, 60 Graphic Design: Photo Illustration, 59 Guitar, 64 Health and Wellness, 42 Honors Chemistry, 51 Honors English 10, 40 Honors French 4, 69 Honors Physics, 51 Honors Pre-Calculus, 46 Honors Spanish 4, 69 Hospital Practicum, 30 IB ab initio French SL 1, 28 IB ab initio French SL 2, 28 IB ab initio Spanish SL 1, 29 IB ab initio Spanish SL 2, 29 IB Biology HL 1, 22, 49 IB Biology HL 2, 23, 49 IB Biology SL 1, 22, 49

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IB Biology SL 2, 22, 49 IB Chemistry SL 1, 24, 51 IB Chemistry SL 2, 25, 51 IB Dance SL/HL 1, 26, 62 IB Dance SL/HL 2, 26, 63 IB Design Technology SL 1/HL 1, 35 IB Design Technology SL 2/HL 2, 36 IB Design Technology SL/HL 1, 23 IB Design Technology SL/HL 2, 23 IB English HL 1, 20, 39 IB English HL 2, 20, 39 IB Film SL/HL 1, 25, 37, 38 IB Film SL/HL 2, 26, 37 IB French SL/HL 2, 28, 70 IB French SL/HL1, 28, 69 IB History of the Americas HL 1, 25, 55 IB History of the Americas HL 2, 25, 55 IB Mathematical Studies SL 1, 21 IB Mathematical Studies SL 2, 21 IB Mathematics HL 1, 21 IB Mathematics HL 2, 22 IB Mathematics SL 1, 21 IB Mathematics SL 2, 21 IB Music SL/HL 1, 26, 66 IB Music SL/HL 2, 27, 66 IB Physics HL 1, 24, 50 IB Physics HL 2, 24, 50 IB Physics SL 1, 23, 49 IB Physics SL 2, 24, 50 IB Spanish SL/HL 1, 29, 70 IB Spanish SL/HL 2, 29, 70 IB Theater SL/ HL 1, 27, 64 IB Theater SL/ HL 2, 27, 64 IB Visual Arts SL/HL 2, 28, 61 IB Visual Arts SL/HL1, 27, 61 Independent Living Skills, 57 Intermediate Dance, 62 Intermediate Guitar, 65 Intermediate Theater Art, 64 Intro to Medicine, 30 Introduction to Engineering Design, 34 Introduction to Food & Beverage, 31 Jazz Ensemble, 65 Journalism 1, 40 Leadership, 70 Library Science 1, 72 Library Science 2, 72 Marching Band, 65 Medical Trends Seminar, 30 Military History, 52

Modified PE, 43 Multimedia, 36 Musical Theater, 63 Native Spanish 1, 68 Native Spanish 2, 69 Office Aide, 71 PE 10, 42 PE 9, 42 Photography 1, 60 Photography 2, 60 Physiology, 48 Pre-Calculus, 46 Principles of Engineering, 35 Professional Drama, 63 ROP AP Computer Science, 73 ROP Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, 74 ROP Automotive Services, 74 ROP Automotive Technology, 74 ROP Baking and Pastry Careers, 75 ROP Child Development and Education, 75 ROP Computer Technology, 75 ROP Dental Careers, 76 ROP Engineering for Manufacturing, 76 ROP Exploring Computer Science, 76 ROP Fashion Design and History, 77 ROP Fashion Marketing and Management, 77 ROP Fire Science Careers, 77 ROP Game Development, 78 ROP Graphic Art and Animation, 78 ROP Health Careers, 78 ROP Integrated Animal Science, 79 ROP Law Enforcement Careers, 79 ROP Medical Assisting, Clinical, 80 ROP Sports Medicine, 80 ROP Sports Medicine, Advanced, 80 ROP Video Production, 81 Small Business Enterprise, 31 Social Psychology, 53 Spanish 1, 67 Spanish 2, 68 Spanish 3, 68 Speech and Debate, 41 Sport Science, 44 Student Government, 71 Symphonic Band, 65 Teacher Aide, 71 Teacher Intern, 71 Theory of Knowledge 1, 20

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Theory of Knowledge 2, 20 United States History, 53 Weight Training and Conditioning Fall/Spring, 43

World Studies, 53 Yearbook, 41

Revised 7/31/15 AP

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