James Logan High School

Intellect - Interconnectedness - Integrity

Course Catalog 2013-2014

James Logan James Logan High School (JLHS/Logan) is the largest high school in

Northern California, serving over 4,000 students - representing 61

countries, and 47 languages. The diversity of the student population is

both a strength of Logan and an area of focus. To meet the many

different needs of the student population, a multitude of different

courses is offered, including 6 different languages, a fully developed

visual and performing arts program, academic & career pathways, and

academies - each with its own focus. Beyond academics, Logan works

to serve its students with over 100 clubs, 14 different sports, an inter-

nationally recognized forensics program, as well as band and color

guard programs. After two years of working with community groups,

local churches and parents, in fall of 2011, Institute of Community

Leaders (ICL) opened its doors. A school-within-a-school, it now serves

over 360 9th and 10th graders with a focus on 4 year college prepara-

tion, community leadership and service, and will grow to serve over

700 students in the future.

About

School-wide Learning Outcomes

Contacts Principal Amy McNamara Address 1800 H Street Union City, CA 94587 Phone: 510-471-2520 Fax: 510-471-0514 http://loganweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us House 1 510-471-2520 ext. 60114 Attendance: ext. 60141 House 2 510-471-2520 ext. 60115 Attendance: ext. 60142 House 3 510-471-2520 ext. 60116 Attendance: ext. 60143

Intellect While at James Logan High School, students will be able to explore, develop, and master skills and knowledge over time. Students will demonstrate:

· Curiosity · Mastery · Continuous Learning Interconnectedness

While at James Logan High School, students will develop an understanding of themselves and an openness to Logan’s diverse cultures, thereby enriching and strengthening society Students will demonstrate:

· Cultural Understanding · Global Knowledge · Social Responsibility

Integrity While at James Logan High School, students will be supported in being honest, respectful to all, and will be given opportunities to demonstrate personal responsibility. Students will demonstrate:

· Honesty · Respect · Personal responsibility

The 3 I’s represent key characteristics of a Logan student and explain how students will contribute to their larger com-munity. These outcomes also identify key activities, student work and school resources that support this development. These 3 I’s will be used to help us focus our efforts and resources in helping move our school forward.

Contents Foreword 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Credits Required 2 Community Service 2 Alternative Paths to Diploma 2 Grade Point Average (GPA) 2 CAHSEE 3 Typical 4-year Course Sequence 3 Types of GPA 3 College Entrance Requirements 4 The “a - g” requirements 4 UC Requirements 5 Cal State Requirements 5 CSU Eligibility Index 6 California Community Colleges 6 Student Athletes & NCAA Requirements 7 Academic Pathways at Logan Institute of Community Leaders (ICL) 8 The PUENTE Program 8 Science Technology Engineering Math Pathway 9 Marketing & Management 9 Electronic Media Production 9 UC/CSU “a - g” Courses at Logan 10 Advanced Placement & Honors 11 Academic Information 12 Grading & Classroom Management Policy 12 Class Change / Withdrawal Policy 12 Concurrent Enrollment 12 Repeating Courses 12 Mission Valley ROP 12 Short-term Independent Study 13 Recognition Programs 13 Graduation Honors 13 Career Technical Education (CTE) & ROP 14 English Language Arts 21 Ethnic Studies 26 Foreign Language 28 History / Social Science 32 Mathematics 38 Physical Education 42 Science 43 Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) 47 Other / Non-Departmental 55 Guidelines for Choosing a Course 56 Online Registration 57 Index of Courses 57 JLHS Four Year Plan 59 Bell Schedule 60

Dear Students: you have in your hands a docu-ment that represents the collective knowledge of your award-winning school, James Logan High. The knowledge represented here is both vast and deep, and the most exciting part is that it’s all available to you! There’s something for everyone, and we hope you take advantage of as much of our offerings as possible. This catalog is designed to help you in several ways. First, it provides an overview of graduation and college entrance requirements. Second, it can guide you in making choices about classes to take while in high school. Third, and more im-portantly, it will help you discuss with your family and your counselor the direction you wish to go after graduating from high school. Setting high standards for yourself in high school will provide you with the most options after high school. Keep this in mind as you plan your high school program. All students are encouraged to take advanced mathematics and science courses. Employment trends indicate that people entering the job mar-ket in the next few years will need a high level of proficiency in mathematics and science. Your counselor will work with you to continue your mathematics and science education throughout high school (And note: the State of California now requires that every student take and pass Algebra to graduate.) This catalog has all the information you’ll need to select your required courses and electives. But of course your counselor is a great resource, and will be able to answer your questions, fine tune your selections, and help create a plan to meet your individual needs. So take advantage of everything James Logan offers, and enjoy the experience. Have fun and good luck! James Logan High School Counseling Department

Foreword

Catalog Online Access the course catalog on the Logan website

http://loganweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us/catalog

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Required Department Credits Required Typical (but not required) Course Sequence

English Language Arts (ELA) 40 credits

English 1 - Grade 9 English 2 - Grade 10 American Literature - Grade 11 Expository Reading & Writing - Grade 12

Social Science 30 credits World Studies - Grade 10 United States History - Grade 11 American Political Systems / Economics - Grade 12

Life Science 10 credits Biology

Physical Science 10 credits Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Physics

Mathematics 20 credits Algebra 1 Geometry

Physical Education 20 credits Physical Education - Grade 9 Physical Education Grade 10 - 12

Fine Arts: Either VAPA (OR) Foreign Language

10 credits Language course / VAPA

Ethnic Studies 5 credits Usually taken in Grade 9, before or after Life Skills

Electives (no more than 40 non-departmental credits may be earned)

75 credits Any credits exceeding the required amount from the above cate-gories as well as non-departmental credits

TOTAL: 220 CREDITS

Graduation Requirements

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The information below represents the minimum requirements to earn a diploma. Note that most college-bound students and athletes take additional courses in science, math, ethnic studies, visual and performing arts, and foreign languages to meet col-lege entrance requirements. In addition to the academic requirements described below, the following are also required for graduation with a diploma:

An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 Successful passage of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) 20 Hours of Community Service All students must take Life Skills in grade nine

In order to graduate, each student must complete at least 20 hours of community service. The approved list of community service is in a handout found in the Career Center in Colt Court. If students choose to do community service that is not on the list, the activity must be approved PRIOR TO BEGIN-NING THE ACTUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE. Students may fulfill the community service requirement through projects that are available in the elective courses listed below. These projects focus on some aspects of the course content and must be completed outside of the regular school day. Courses that offer projects that may meet community service graduation requirement: Band Sectionals Marching Band Auxiliary Concert Choir Show Choir Jazz Ensemble Electronic Media Production Jazz Singers Marketing & Management I, II Ecology Peers in Action

Community Service Alternative Paths to a

Diploma Conley Caraballo High School (CCHS) Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 1.0+ GPA, must be at least 16 years old to apply and attempted the CAHSEE exam. Visit cchweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us for more info.

Decoto School for Independent Study (IS) Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 2.0+ GPA, must be strong independent learner Visit sites.google.com/site/cabelloindependentstudy for more info.

New Haven Adult School Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 1.0+ GPA, must be at least 18 years to apply. Visit adsweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us for more info.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

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Typical 4-year Logan Course Sequence

Grade Point Average is calculated using student’s semester grades, as following: A = 4.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: A = 5.0) B = 3.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: B = 4.0) C = 2.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: C = 3.0) D = 1.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: D = 1.0) F = 0.0

Logan transcripts list four types of GPAs used for different purposes: Overall GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 9 to 12. It is not weighted. This GPA is used to determine eligibility for graduation and athletic eligibility.

Weighted GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 9 to 12, with extra grade points given for honors and AP courses. This GPA is used to calculate honor rolls. UC / CSU A-G Weighted GPA: calculated using grades in only “a - g” courses during grades 10 to 12. This GPA is used to determine college eligibility, and graduation honors at JLHS. It is often called “college GPA.” State GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 10 to 12, except PE and non academic courses (such as Teacher Assistant). It is not weighted. This GPA is used to determine eligibility for Cal grants.

The course sequence below depicts a typical student. It is based on a student taking six courses each semester. Note that this is NOT the required sequences of courses at Logan. Many students elect to take additional/different courses depending on career/college aspirations.

Grade 9 / Freshman Year 1. English 1 2. Math (Algebra 1 or Higher) 3. Biology 4. PE 5. Ethnic Studies / Life Skills 6. Elective

Grade 10 / Sophomore Year 1. English 2 2. Math (Geometry or Higher) 3. Chemistry 4. World Studies 5. PE 6. Elective

Grade 11 / Junior Year 1. American Literature 2. U.S. History 3. Elective 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

Grade 12 / Senior Year 1. Expository Reading & Writing 2. APS / Economics 3. Elective 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) California public school students are required by state law to pass the California High School Exit Examination, as well as satisfy all other state and local requirements, in order to re-ceive a high school diploma. The CAHSEE is comprised of two sections - English Language Arts and Math (ELA and Math section tests are given on separate days). All students, including English Language Learners and stu-dents with disabilities, must first take the CAHSEE in the grade ten. Students who do not pass the exam in grade 10 will have additional opportunities in grades 11 and 12 to retake the part(s) not passed. It is important to remember that a student must satisfy all graduation requirements and pass the California High School Exit Exam in order to receive a diploma. (Students with IEPs may receive exemptions.)

Students in Grade 10 will take the CAHSEE once during the spring of 2013-14. Students in Grade 11 who have not yet passed CAHSEE will 3 opportunities to take the test, and students in grade 12 will have up to 5 opportunities to take the test. Testing dates are listed below. (Please note that tests listed below may not all be administered at Logan.) October 1 & 2, 2013 November 5 & 6, 2013 February 4 & 5, 2014 March 18 & 19, 2014 May 13 & 14, 2014 July 22 & 23, 2014

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College Entrance Requirements

The University of California’s freshmen admission requirements represent a good measure of admission requirements for most colleges and universities. The “a - g” requirements created by the UC system indicate that a student must complete the high school courses listed below. Students must take 15 units of high school courses to fulfill the Subject Requirement - seven units of which must be taken in the last two years of high school. (A unit is equal to an academic year or two semesters of study.) Note that some colleges and universities, especially private and out-of-state, may have different entrance requirements.

(a): History/Social Science 2 years required - Two years of history/social science includ-ing one year of world history, cultures, and geography; and or one year U.S. history or one half year U.S. history and one half year of civics or American government.

(b): English 4 years required - Four years of college preparatory English that include the reading of classic and modern literature and frequent and regular writing. No more than one year of ELD-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

(c): Mathematics 3 years required, 4 years recommended - Three years of col-lege-prep math that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two and three-dimensional geom-etry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill this requirement, as may math courses taken in the 7th / 8th grade that Logan accepts as equivalent courses. (Note: be-ginning with the class entering in Fall Quarter 2015, these 3 years of mathematics must include one year-long course in geometry.)

(d): Laboratory Science 2 years required, 3 years recommended - Fundamental knowledge in at least two foundational subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics. Advanced laboratory science courses that have biology, chemistry, or physics as prerequisites and

offer substantial new material may be used to fulfill this re-quirement. The last two years of an approved three-year in-tegrated science program that provides rigorous coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects may be used to fulfill this requirement.

(e): Language other than English 2 years required, 3 years recommended - Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should empha-size speaking and understanding and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition, and culture. Courses in languages other English taken in 7th/8th grade may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if Logan accepts them as equivalent courses.

(f): Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) 1 year required - A single year-long approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.

(g): College Preparatory Electives 1 year required - One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following: visual and performing arts (non-introductory-level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, labor-atory science, and a language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

The chart below compares Logan’s graduation requirements to entrance requirements at most colleges and universities.

Requirement Logan Colleges / Universities

English 4 years 4 years

Math 2 years 3 years (4 recommended)

Science 1 year Life / 1 year Physical 2 years (3 recommended)

Social Science 3 years 2 years (World His, US His, Government)

VAPA / Foreign Lang 1 year 1 year VAPA + 2 years Foreign Lang (3 years recommended)

Physical Education 2 years N/A

Electives 75 credits 1 year of college prep elective

Life Skills Grade 9 N/A

Ethnic Studies 5 credits N/A

Grade Point Average Overall of 2.0 Varies by university. (Note: No Ds. Only A, B, or C grades.)

The “a - g” Requirements

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UC Requirements See details: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Grade Point Average If a student's UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA is 3.5 or higher, the student has met the minimum requirement for admission to the University. If a student's GPA is below 3.5 and above 2.77, the student must achieve the necessary college en-trance test score indicated in the Eligibility Index on the next page to meet the minimum admission requirement. The University calculates the "a - g" GPA by assigning point values to the grades students earn, totaling the points, and dividing the total by the number of "A-G" course units. Points are as-signed as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points. Only the grades students earn in the "A-G" subjects taken in grades 10 and 11 are used to cal-culate the GPA. The University assigns extra points for up to four units of certified honors level and advanced placement courses tak-en in the last three years of high school: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, and C = 3 points. Grades of D earned in honors courses are not assigned extra points. No more than two units of certified honors level courses taken in grade 10 are assigned extra points. Grade 9 courses will not be included in the GPA calculation,

however grade 9 courses can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if the student earns a grade of C or better.

Examination Requirement The UC System allows students to submit either their SAT Reasoning Test ® scores of their ACT Plus Writing ® scores. Students must take their entrance exams by December of their Senior year - preferably earlier. For more information, visit the websites below:

ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: sat.collegeboard.org

Eligibility in Local Context (ELC) Students who rank in the top 9% of their graduating class based on their UC/CSU Weighted GPA (GPA of 3.0+ and com-pletion of at least 11 “a – g” courses prior to starting their senior year) are eligible for admission to the UC through the ELC program - a partnership set up between the UC System and California high schools. This early evaluation and admis-sion occurs during the summer leading to the students’ sen-ior year. To remain eligible, students must fulfill all general admission requirements. Logan students who are identified for this program have their transcripts evaluated over summer after their junior year. They are then notified in August and September of their sen-ior year in order to meet the November application dead-lines. For more information, please see your counselor.

Cal State Requirements See details: www.csumentor.edu

The California State University (CSU) system represents 23 campuses across the state. Admission offices consider 3 main factors in determining eligibility: 1. Graduation from high school. 2. Completion/grades in “a - g” courses 3. Scores on SAT / ACT exams.

Because of the number of students who apply, several cam-puses have higher standards (supplementary admission crite-ria) for all applicants, or for particular majors. Many CSU cam-puses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and community

colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For more

details, please see a counselor or visit the CSU Mentor website. Students are encouraged to create an account on the CSU Mentor website - it offers free

help on the CSU system, information on campuses and financial aide.

Grade Point Average The CSU uses a calculation called an eligibility index (see next page for complete chart) that combines student’s high school GPA with the score earned on either the SAT or ACT tests. It is useful to take either an SAT or ACT test as the score may also indicate if a student does not need to take English and math placement tests after being admitted and before enrolling at the CSU.

High School Courses Students applying for CSU are required to complete the “a - g” course sequence. The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course used to meet any subject requirement.

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CSU Eligibility Index Table

GPA ACT

Score SAT

Score GPA

ACT Score

SAT Score

GPA ACT

Score SAT

Score

3.0 and above qualifies for any score

2.99 10 510 2.66 17 780 2.33 23 1040

2.98 10 520 2.65 17 780 2.32 23 1050

2.97 10 530 2.64 17 790 2.31 24 1060

2.96 11 540 2.63 17 800 2.30 24 1060

2.95 11 540 2.62 17 810 2.29 24 1070

2.94 11 550 2.61 18 820 2.28 24 1080

2.93 11 560 2.60 18 820 2.27 24 1090

2.92 11 570 2.59 18 830 2.26 25 1100

2.91 12 580 2.58 18 840 2.25 25 1100

2.90 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.24 25 1110

2.89 12 590 2.56 19 860 2.23 25 1120

2.88 12 600 2.55 19 860 2.22 25 1130

2.87 12 610 2.54 19 870 2.21 26 1140

2.86 13 620 2.53 19 880 2.20 26 1140

2.85 13 620 2.52 19 890 2.19 26 1150

2.84 13 630 2.51 20 900 2.18 26 1160

2.83 13 640 2.50 20 900 2.17 26 1170

2.82 13 650 2.49 20 910 2.16 27 1180

2.81 14 660 2.48 20 920 2.15 27 1180

2.80 14 660 2.47 20 930 2.14 27 1190

2.79 14 670 2.46 21 940 2.13 27 1200

2.78 14 680 2.45 21 940 2.12 27 1210

2.77 14 690 2.44 21 950 2.11 28 1220

2.76 15 700 2.43 21 960 2.10 28 1220

2.75 15 700 2.42 21 970 2.09 28 1230

2.74 15 710 2.41 22 980 2.08 28 1240

2.73 15 720 2.40 22 980 2.07 28 1250

2.72 15 730 2.39 22 990 2.06 29 1260

2.71 16 740 2.38 22 1000 2.05 29 1260

2.70 16 740 2.37 22 1010 2.04 29 1270

2.69 16 750 2.36 23 1020 2.03 29 1280

2.68 16 760 2.35 23 1020 2.02 29 1290

2.67 16 770 2.34 23 1030 2.01 30 1300

2.00 30 1300

GPA of below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission

California Community

Colleges

See details: home.cccapply.org

The California Community Colleges system consists of over 100 colleges, with a large number of additional cam-pus centers and classrooms throughout the state. Each college offers a diverse array of educational programs, with specializations that reflect the unique character of the local region.

Admissions Requirements California community colleges are required to admit any California resident possessing a high school diploma or equivalent; or any person over the age of 18 who, in the judgment of the board, is capable of profiting from the instruction offered. Many students attend community colleges with a plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. After com-pleting two years of regular lower-division course work, students may apply to enter the university of their choice as juniors. Students who do not plan to transfer may pur-sue an AA degree or a certificate in a vocational program.

Chabot College Information Degree/Certificate Programs Chabot College offers an Associate of Arts Degree to more than 40 technical fields and more than 50 "transfer majors." Some students can qualify for a transfer agree-ment to a four-year college or university after completion of 60 units. For more information, please see a counselor or visit the Chabot College website - www.chabotcollege.edu.

Ohlone College Information Early Registration Program - Ohlone Community College Every senior at James Logan is encouraged to participate in the Ohlone College Early Registration Program. The program starts in February with an information session along with step-by-step instruction on filling out the ap-plication. Every senior fills out an application, and then in March to takes the Math and English placement tests. Students are then encouraged to take part in a field trip to Ohlone College where the students are given addition-al information regarding the different programs, schedul-ing, and discussion of test results. Each student is then scheduled for an individual appointment with a counselor and is able to sign up for classes as early as May. For more information, please see a counselor or visit the Ohlone College website - www.ohlone.edu.

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Student Athletes & NCAA Requirements

See details: www.eligibilitycenter.org

The NCAA Student-athletes must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college. Athletes playing in Division III do not have to register. NCAA Eligibility Center The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies whether prospective col-lege athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. It does this by reviewing the student-athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules. NCAA Divisions I, II, and III The NCAA is the governing body of many intercollegiate sports. Each college regulated by the NCAA has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid, and falls into one of the three membership divisions (Divisions I, II and III). Divisions are based on college size and the scope of their athletic programs and scholarships. Registration with NCAA The NCAA recommends that student-athletes register at the beginning of their junior year in high school, but many stu-dents register after their junior year. There is no registration deadline, but students must be cleared by the Eligibility Cen-ter before they receive athletic scholarships or compete at a Division I or II institution. Students must register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center. They will have to enter personal information, answer ques-tions about their course work and sports participation out-side of high school and pay a registration fee. Students who have received a waiver for the SAT or ACT are eligible for a waiver of the registration fee. The student's counselor must submit confirmation of the student's test fee waiver. Records Required by the Eligibility Center Students should arrange to have their high school send in a transcript as soon as they have completed at least six semes-ters of high school. The transcript must be mailed directly from the high school. Students must also arrange to have their SAT or ACT test scores reported directly by the testing company to the Eligibility Center. Students can arrange this when they register for the tests. Students are responsible for sending in students' final transcripts and proof of gradu-ation at the end of their senior year. NOTE: more students fail to qualify to play NCAA sports be-cause of lack of appropriate course work than for low test scores. It is very important to complete the approved core courses and earn appropriate grades in them.

Coursework Requirements To play sports at an NCAA Division I or II institution, the stu-dent must: Complete a certain number of high school core courses (defined below). Earn a certain minimum grade point average in these core courses. Earn a certain minimum score on the SAT or ACT. Graduate from high school. Below is an overview of the basic NCAA eligibility criteria. Students are encouraged to visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website for detailed information.

Students must earn a minimum required GPA in core courses and a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches this GPA on a sliding scale, which can be found on the NCAA Eligibility Center website. Remedial courses, or those taught at a slower pace or that cover less content are not admissible. And not all classes that meet high school graduation requirements meet NCAA course work requirements. Meeting NCAA admission requirements does not guarantee admission into college - it simply determines whether stu-dents may participate in athletics during their freshman year. Students must follow each member college's admission poli-cies and apply directly to that college.

Division I (16 core courses)

Division II (16 core courses)

4 years of English 3 years of English

3 years of math (Alg 1 or higher)

2 years of math (Alg 1 or higher)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science)

1 extra year of English, math, or science

3 extra year of English, math, or science

2 years of social science 2 years of social science

4 years of additional core course (from any category above, or in a foreign lan-guage, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy)

4 years of additional core course (from any category above, or in a foreign lan-guage, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy)

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Academic Pathways at Logan James Logan offers a rich array of courses for all students. There is something for everyone! In addition to the mainstream program, Logan offers specialized programs that allow students to focus their attention on particular academic pathways. Be-low is information on these programs. Please see your counselor for further details.

The PUENTE Program Institute of Community

Leaders (ICL)

The Institute of Community Leaders is a four-year college preparatory program. Students start in grade 9. It ensures that you are taking all the necessary courses to be eligible for a four-year college/university right from high school, and the curriculum is designed to ensure you have the skills to be successful there. The program also has a series of supports built-in to make sure that you are not left behind. In other words, it is for students who want college-ready curriculum with plen-ty of support. The teachers in this program work hard to get to know you - your interests, your needs and your abilities. This program is designed to challenge you, push you, and sometimes pull you through high school! Visit us on Logan's website for more information.

Rigor Get college-ready academic skills and knowledge

Honors preparation and advanced level course work in English, Math and Science.

Course Sequence designed to meet the college entrance REC-OMMENDATIONS— not just the requirements (A-G Require-ments).

Grade-level teaching teams that have established and aligned teaching methods; skills are taught in the same way in each class.

ICL teachers are trained in nationally recognized professional development programs—Reading Apprenticeship, Facing Histo-ry, and College Board AP Seminars.

Support Have all the resources you’ll have to rise to that challenge

Block Scheduling. Classes are taught in two-hour blocks so that teachers have time to work with and provide feedback to stu-dents individually and in small groups each day.

Advisory. Each student has a teacher who acts as their advisor while in the program. Bi-monthly advisory classes provide op-portunities for self-assessment, goal-setting and learning about college entrance requirements.

MARS. Mandatory Academic Review Sessions are after school tutoring sessions and homework sessions for students who need help finishing their homework. It is mandatory if you are not completing homework.

Note that ICL has a prescribed course sequence that allows for very few substitutions. Athletes and Forensics team members ARE ABLE TO ENROLL IN ICL. However, if you are a part of other programs at Logan that requires you to take a class during the school day, you will not be able to enroll in ICL - your other classes just won't fit. For example programs such as Band, Choir, Color Guard, Special Day Classes, ELL, Puente all require students to take certain classes in the school day that do not fit into ICL's block schedul-ing. However, after school programs such as Upward Bound work perfectly.

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Application in grade 8 PUENTE's mission is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who enroll in four-year col-leges and universities, earn degrees, and return to their com-munities as leaders and mentors to future generations. The program supports students by : Providing academically rigorous 9th and 10th

grade college preparatory English classes that incorporate Mexican-American/Latino and other multicultural literature, taught at both grade levels by the same PUENTE-trained teacher.

Students work closely with a PUENTE coun-selor to prepare and adhere to an academic plan focused on college readiness.

Students also take part in structured leader-ship activities that allow them to experience the value of life-long community service firsthand.

Students enroll in a semester-long seminar course in their 11th and 12th grade.

PUENTE is open to all students. The application and interview process takes place in the third quarter of 8th grade year. Students are identified for the program by the end of the year. Selected students represent a range of effort and perfor-mance levels and are usually the first in their family to attend college. Parents are expected to attend meetings, orien-tations, and workshops provided by PUENTE. They must also continuously monitor student progress and achievement to gain acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. Parents are also asked to volunteer as chaperones or to assist with fundraising. PUENTE students are expected to maintain good academic standing to remain in the program.

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Science Technology Engineering Math

(STEM) Pathway

Electronic Media Production Marketing & Management Grades 11, 12, Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Interest in electronic media. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) Academy combines video and multimedia production with core Language Arts and Social Science curriculum. Students integrate their academic work with projects that will prepare them for a career or further education in the exciting fields of video and computer technology. Students learn industry-based applications such as Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Dream-weaver, GarageBand, and PowerPoint to create web sites, digital art, animation, audio and digital video projects. In their senior year, EMP students produce Logan Live, the daily news program. Using the tools of Multimedia and Video Production, stu-dents integrate their academic work into career-directed projects that help prepare them for entry-level positions and post-secondary education in the growing fields of Multi-media Production. The close-knit family environment encourages teamwork while showcasing and improving students' individual skills. Students who successfully complete the program meet the Logan Fine Arts graduation requirement, the UC/CSU "f" requirement, and receive four units of college credit. Com-munity service credit is also available. Interested students should see an EMP teacher for more information. Students take the following courses in the EMP cohort: Grade 11: Amer Lit, US History, EMP I (one semester each of

TV Production and Multimedia) Grade 12: ERWC, APS/Econ, EMP II (one semester each of

TV Production and Adv Multimedia)

Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Strong interest in business, 2.50 G.P.A., Good Attendance, Teacher Recommendation. Virtual Enterprise / Marketing And Management (M&M) Academy provides appropriate academic support to encour-age and prepare students for the corporate and business community, by offering academic courses (language arts, history/economics, technology, mathematics) that integrate business topics related to marketing and management. Stu-dents operate several real and virtual enterprises on campus while learning and improving their skills in the areas of sales, management, finance, accounting, office management, en-trepreneurship and computer technology. It also provides opportunities for M&M Academy students to participate in trade show and business competitions at the local, state, national and international levels. A Virtual Enterprise is a simulated business that is set up and run by students to prepare them for working in a real busi-ness environment. The program allows students to experi-ence all facets of being an employee in an actual business. Students are involved in every aspect of running a business, including human resources, accounting, product develop-ment, production, distribution, marketing and sales, and

trading with other practice firms (VEs) around the world. This simulation enables students to un-derstand how employees, workgroup teams, and departments interact with each other and

work together to achieve the goal of the company. In addition, the simulation con-

veys the expectations of the workplace.

Students take the following courses in the M&M cohort: Grade 10: Introduction to Business Grade 11: Small Business Management, Amer Lit, US History Grade 12: Marketing & Management, English, APS/Econ

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Strong math background Logan, in conjunction with Mission Valley ROP, is offering a new STEM pathway! Students will take exciting, yet challeng-ing, engineering courses developed with industry standards by Project Lead the Way. The PLTW Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of courses, which follows a proven hands-on, real-world

problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout PTE, students learn and ap-ply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficien-cy and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. They

discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products? Students use the same

industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar. They explore aerodynamics, astronautics and space life sciences. Hel-

lo, NASA. It’s STEM education and it’s at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. The program is de-signed to prepare students to pursue a post-secondary education and careers in STEM-related fields. Students will take the following course sequence: Grade 9: Introduction to Engineering

Design (IED) & Algebra 2 Grade 10: Principles of Engineering (POE)

& Physics Grade 11 & 12: Capstone PTE courses

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Algebra 1 * Algebra 2 (H) * Algebra 2 * AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics College Math College Math (H) Fundamentals of Geometry* Geometry (H)* Geometry * Intro. to Statistics

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Chinese 3 Chinese 4 (H) AP Chinese Language Punjabi 1 * Punjabi 2 Punjabi 3 Punjabi 4 Punjabi 4 (H) Spanish 1 * Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 3 (H) Spanish 4 AP Spanish Literature AP Spanish Language

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Drama Musical Theatre * Dramatic Interpretation * Drawing A/B * Drawing Advanced Electronic Media Prod 1 * Electronic Media Prod 2 Game Design ** Jazz Ensemble Jazz Singers Multicultural Art A/B * Painting * Painting Advanced Performing Band* Printmaking A/B * Printmaking Workshop * String Orchestra * Symphonic Band Wind Symphony

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African American History African American Issues AP Computer Science AP Economics Asian American Studies Creative Writing Economics Ethnic Women Studies ** Filipino Heritage Studies Forensic Science 1

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Advanced Placement and Honors JLHS supports any student who wants to accept the challenges of an advanced class. However, the opportunity to be in ad-vanced placement or honors classes carries with it certain as-sumptions about the skills and maturity of students who will be doing advanced or college level work. It is hoped that students are primarily motivated by an appreciation for the subject and secondarily by GPA or the AP exam. Students are expected:

To be independent learners, willing to read, learn, ask questions, pursue outside reading and research, integrate and discuss material from diverse sources.

To spend, on average, approximately five hours per week for each AP class.

To attend class, take tests, and turn in assignments on time.

To accept that enrollment in an AP course does not guar-antee an A or B grade.

To gracefully accept assignments, suggestions, and coach-ing from the teacher.

Students who enroll in an advanced placement course or hon-ors course and their parent/guardian must agree to to the following (and sign a written contract): 1. I recognize that I have to demonstrate independence and

responsibility. I must meet the highest standards of perfor-mance in any honors or advanced placement course. Hon-ors classes typically require 1-1/2 times as much home-work as non-honors college preparatory classes. Each ad-vanced placement course may require as much as five hours of homework weekly.

2. I know that I cannot transfer from my AP or honors class into the equivalent college preparatory course after the progress report without penalty. A drop after the official DROP date is reflected as a Withdrawal Fail (WF) on the official transcript. I also understand there may not be space available for me in a college prep class and I may have to delay a required class because of my drop.

3. I realize that by enrolling in an advanced placement course, I am expected to take the corresponding advanced placement exam in May. Funding for this examination is available for those students with demonstrated financial need.

4. I understand that JLHS does not recommend that students take more than 2 AP classes per year.

5. I agree to uphold James Logan High School’s academic integrity policy. I understand that I may be dropped from any honors or advanced placement class with a failing grade pursuant to a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy if I plagiarize, cheat, or submit work other than that which I personally have done.

6. I understand that a California State University and Univer-sity of California approved honors or advanced placement class receives an extra GPA point on the weighted GPA for JLHS. An extra point is not calculated on the un-weighted GPA for official transcripts.

Algebra 2 Honors Anatomy & Physio Honors AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Chinese Language AP Computer Science AP Economics AP English Lang & Comp. AP English Lit & Comp. AP French Language AP Physics B AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics AP Studio Art Portfolio AP U.S. Gov & Politics AP U.S. History AP World History Biology Honors Chinese 4 Honors College Math Honors English 1 (H) English 2 (H) French 3 Honors Punjabi 4 Honors Spanish 3 Honors

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Thu, May 8 English Lit & Comp Japanese Lang & Culture

Fri, May 9 English Lang & Comp Statistics

Mon, May 12 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics (12:00) Physics C: Elec & Mag (2:00)

Tue, May 13 US Gov & Politics Human Geography French Lang & Culture

Wed, May 14 US History German Lang & Culture

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Thu, May 15 Macroeconomics World History

Microeconomics Italian Lang & Culture

Fri, May 16 Comparative Gov & Pol Spanish Lit & Culture

James Logan is committed to making AP tests available to all students. Each AP test costs $89. College Board offers a reduced price of $55 to all eligible students. In order to be eligible, students must be on the Free/Reduced Lunch program. Please make sure you apply/renew your status with Logan this year, even if you plan on never eating the school food! Save your “acceptance letter” as it will be needed for registration. Logan will make all efforts to cov-er fees for any students with financial hardships. Please see your AP teacher, or your House Principal about fee reductions and fee waivers. See schedule below for AP tests in 2014:

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Academic Information

Every effort will be made to assure that students are enrolled in the classes they request. However, it must be understood that the issues listed below may affect the development of a master schedule. As these concerns are addressed, staff al-terations and/or reductions may necessitate schedule chang-es for individual students. These changes will be kept to a minimum, but students and parents must recognize that the possibility for some course changes will exist.

James Logan HS /NHUSD / California budgets may not be finalized until the summer months.

Staffing needs, credentialing, retirements, or other fac-tors may not be resolved until a later date.

Student requests (or lack of requests) for courses may result in changes in course offerings.

Grading & Classroom Management Policy Students will receive a course syllabus stating the teacher’s grading policy by the end of the second week of each semes-ter. The grading policy for each course will explain the basis for grading and will state what percent of your total grade the following areas will comprise: classwork and homework, participation, projects, tests, quizzes, and the final. The teacher will also define classroom behavior expectations and consequences and distribute this information within the first ten days of class.

Class Change / Withdrawal Policy A student may withdraw or request a change from a course within the first ten school days of a semester without aca-demic penalty, and without the course being listed on the student’s transcript. After ten days, but before deficiency notices are issued, a student may withdraw from a course with a “WF” grade (“withdrawal with failure”); in such cases, the course is listed on the student’s transcript and a “WF” will be listed next to the course. Moreover, the student will receive no partial withdrawal credit for time spent in the course. The student should enroll in another course and is eligible to receive partial credit for that course in accordance with the “credit by date” listing. The student as well as par-ent(s)/guardian(s) must sign a Withdrawal Policy Form if a student withdraws from a course after the first three weeks of a semester. The Withdrawal Policy Form must be signed by the student’s counselor and House Principal. A student may not withdraw from a course after the first deficiency notices are issued except with administrator approval.

Concurrent Enrollment Students may be able to take courses from community col-leges on a concurrent enrollment basis. The courses are tak-en during hours outside the regular school day. Availability for classes may be limited to high school students. Please check with a counselor before signing up. Credits earned via concurrent enrollment do not earn high school credit, but may allow students to advance to the next level. Courses completed through concurrent enrollment are listed on the

student’s transcript under the comments section.

Summer School During summer, students have the opportunity of taking up to 2 one-semester long courses at JLHS to repeat courses in which they earned a grade of ’D’ or ’F’. A limited curriculum is available, mostly in core academic areas. Priority is given to students who may graduate at the end of summer. It is strongly recommended that any student who fails a class or loses credit during the school year attend summer school to make up the deficiency. There are various summer school programs available in schools outside of the district or private programs (Ex: BYU). Students wishing to enroll in such programs should check with their counselor ahead of time to be certain that the pro-gram is acceptable and will yield credit.

Repeating Courses Students may need to repeat a course for purposes of meeting college eligibility requirements or to meet the ’C’ prerequisite for advancing to the next level of a class. Upon completion of the repeated course, both the initial grade and the repeated grade will appear on the transcript. The credit earned in the initial course, will be removed as credit is only granted only once. Courses can be repeated in summer school or during the school year. In deciding to repeat a course during the regular year, the loss of credit must be considered so as to not be deficient for graduation. The Uni-versity of California only allows for repeating a course if the initial grade was ’D’ or ’F’. If the earned grade was ’C’ or higher, the repeated grade will not be used in calculating GPA for eligibility.

Mission Valley Regional Occupation Pro-

gram (ROP) James Logan High School offers students an opportunity to participate in courses offered by ROP. Students assigned to

classes at the Mission Valley Regional Occupa-tional Program (Fremont) are expected

to follow all ROP rules and conduct themselves in a manner which will bring credit to James Logan High School. The ROP bus leaves Logan twice per day: once in the morning for morning ROP students and once late in the morning for after-noon classes. Students who miss their bus transportation are required to provide their own transportation to the ROP cam-pus. All Logan students will have a pass which permits them to leave the Logan campus for their ROP classes.

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Short Term Independent Study Short Term Independent Study is for students who will be absent at least 5, and up to 20 school days. California State Educational Code is very specific regarding the rules and reg-ulations for Short Term Independent Study. Failure to com-plete any of the steps listed below will result in a failure to earn academic and/or attendance credit. Students who go on Short Term Independent Study but do not turn in assign-ments and paperwork on time will be marked truant for the duration of their absence. In order to go on Short Term Inde-pendent Study: 1. Make an appointment to with your guidance counselor

at least 10 school days before your absence. At that meeting your counselor will give you all of the paper-work required, and go over the process.

2. Have your family fill out the "Master Agreement" con-tract.

3. Have each of your teachers (ALL OF THEM) fill out a "Student Work Assignment" sheet (will be given to you at your counselor meeting). Also get all your independ-ent study assignments, along with any other needed resources, from each teacher.

4. Turn in your completed "Master Agreement" contract and each "Student Work Assignment" sheet to your counselor at least 5 school days before your absence.

5. Complete all assignments during the course of your ab-sence.

6. On the first day back from your absence, turn in all as-signments and return all other materials to each teacher.

7. On or before your 5th school day back, collect a sample of graded work from each teacher and have each one complete and sign the "Student Work Assignment" for their class.

8. On or before your 5th school day back, turn in EACH of your completed "Student Work Assignment" sheets and a sample of graded work, plus your "Master Agreement" contract to your House Secretary.

Although school staff is here to assist, completing the paper-work and collecting graded samples of work from each teach-er is the responsibility of the student and his/her family. Cali-fornia State Educational Code prohibits schools from giving students attendance credit if any of the steps listed above are missing or incomplete. Students who miss a step, or miss even one of the deadlines above will be marked as truant for their absence.

Recognition Programs Students at James Logan receive many honors for academic achievement, athletic achievement, leadership, school ser-vice, and good attendance. During the year, hundreds of students receive recognition in a variety of ways. Athletes may earn block letters in varsity and junior varsity sports. Scholars may earn academic certificates for making the Hon-or Roll (3.0 GPA or higher). In addition to these school-wide recognition activities, many individual groups such as the band, Leadership, Theatre Arts, and various clubs and athletic teams honor their own mem-

bers at programs throughout the year. Honor Rolls James Logan High School places a high priority on academic achievement. Recognition for students who achieve to their fullest potential is the goal of our academic honors program. The following academic achievement recognition programs are offered at James Logan:

Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with straight A’s will be given a certificate and have their name published on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Principal’s Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with a GPA of 3.75 - 3.99 will be given a certificate and have their name published on the Princi-pal’s Honor Roll. Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.74 will be given a certificate and have their names published on the Honor Roll.

Graduation Honors The Seoane-James Memorial Award is the most prestigious honor a student can receive at James Logan. Students must be nominated, then submit an application and be inter-viewed by the principal. The award is presented by the su-perintendent at graduation to the outstanding male and fe-male seniors for academic achievement, involvement in school activities, and community service. Each year, many seniors receive recognition for academic achievement at our Honors Convocation. Aside from the numerous scholarships and grants, each department (Language Arts, Career Tech, Math, Science, etc.) recognizes top students. Other graduation awards include:

Valedictorian: The student with the highest UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year will be chosen as the valedictorian for the class. Salutatorian: In instances of only one valedictorian, the student with the second highest UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year will be chosen salutatorian. Principal’s Award: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 4.0 or above will be honored. Summa Cum Laude: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 4.0 or above will graduate with the Sum-ma Cum Laude (highest honors) distinction. Magna Cum Laude: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 3.5 - 3.99 will graduate with the Magna Cum Laude (high honors) distinction. Cum Laude: Students with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 3.0 - 3.49 will graduate with the Cum laude (honors) distinction.

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Department Summary 2-D Animation f Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1, 2 * 9 Automotive Technology 1

Automotive Technology 2 9 Basic Car Care Biotechnology 1, 2 * 9 d Careers in Education 1, 2* 9 Computer Animation 1, 2 * 9 Computer Graphic Design 1, 2 * 9 Construction Technology 1, 2 * 9 Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 2 9

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Digital Sound Design 1, 2 * 9 Digital Video Arts Production 1, 2 f

Electronic Media Production 1, 2 Fire Technology 1, 2 * 9 Forensic Science 1/Interdisciplinary Forensic Sciences * 9 g Forensic Science 2/Forensic Biology * 9 g

Game Design/Interactive Media Arts * 9 pending “f” credit approval Introduction to Athletic Training Introduction to Computer Information Processing Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality Introduction to Business Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Keyboard for Communication (Sheltered) Law Enforcement/Homeland Security Marketing & Management 1, 2: Virtual Enterprise (CS) Medical Assisting * 9 Medical and Health Careers Medical Occupations 9

Multimedia Workshop Nursing Assistant (CS) *

9 Personal Business Management Pharmacy Clerk 1, 2 * 9 Principles of Engineering g Sports Therapy 1, 2 * 9 Survival

CS Course includes projects which may be used to meet the Com-

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* Course offered at Mission Valley ROP Center (busing provided);

see catalog for alternate locations, if any. All off-campus classes meet for two periods.

9 Course meets for 2 periods and is worth 20 credits per year.

d Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘d’ laboratory science

college entrance requirement. f Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘f’ fine arts college

entrance requirement. g Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘g’ elective college

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Course Descriptions: 2-D ANIMATION (L8152) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Students learn the creative process for producing two-dimensional digital animations. Students write short stories, draw sketches and storyboards: develop original characters, backgrounds and objects on two-dimensional software, to finally produce short animations. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING 1 (L8213) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students will learn to identify and utilize materials and tools efficiently. Instruction includes light body work and metal inert gas (MIG) welding with an emphasis on original equip-ment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, as well as custom painting. Students successfully completing the first year may enroll in a second year for more advanced instruction. This course may not be repeated for credit. AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING 2 (L8213X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1 Second-year students will receive advanced training in body work, MIG welding, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, and custom painting. This course may not be re-peated for credit. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8112) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to help the student develop the skills and related technical knowledge of automotive services necessary to meet job entry requirements with a strong base for growth and contin-ued education within the industry. Auto Tech 1 is an over-view of the typical skills that make up the auto service indus-try. Students will gain knowledge and experience in such are-as as: safety and preventive maintenance, engine principles and specifications, lubricating systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, emissions control systems, trans-missions and drive lines, braking systems, suspension sys-tems and job seeking skills. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8110) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1 Auto Tech II is open to students who have successfully com-pleted Auto Tech I and is a second year of auto tech. Stu-dents gain advanced skills in a variety of areas and can then choose to concentrate in an area of specialization. All stu-dents who complete Auto Tech 2 will have job entry level skills in several auto service occupations. This course may not be repeated for credit. BASIC CAR CARE (L8111) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None This one-semester course provides pre-entry level training in automotive service/maintenance and is designed to be the first course for students entering transportation technology career pathways. This course may not be repeated for credit. BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 (L8246) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 (Ohlone College Credit) Meets CSU and UC ’d’ lab science college entrance require-ment Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont This course is designed to teach students basic principles and techniques that are used in the biotech industry. This lab-intensive course prepares students for jobs in the field, and incorporates hands-on work into the course curriculum by teaching students how to use different instruments like pi-pettors, pH meters, microscopes, autoclave, and spectropho-tometers used in the field of biotechnology. This course may not be repeated for credit. BIOTECHNOLOGY 2 (L8246X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 (Ohlone Col-lege Credit) Meets CSU and UC ’d’ lab science college entrance require-ment Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Biotechnology 1 This lab-intensive course emphasizes applications and the use of Biotech instruments such as balances, pipettes, pH meters, microscopes, autoclave, and spectrophotometers. Students will learn industry approved techniques like Chro-matography, ELISA, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Yeast Fermen-tation and biofuel production from algae. Independent Re-search Project, Biotech company tours and seminars will take place throughout the course. This course may not be repeat-ed for credit. CAREERS IN EDUCATION 1 (L8260) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 (Ohlone, Chabot, Mission College Credit) Prerequisite: Proof of current TB Test Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Internship required.

This course is designed for students interested in working with children as a profession, as well as gaining knowledge of child growth and development. Students work with children at various sites such as preschools, day care centers, elemen-tary schools, and schools for children with special needs. (Students must provide their own transportation to and from their on-the-job training sites.) Students will develop skills in leadership, supervision of children, equipment operations, and curriculum development. This course may not be re-peated for credit. CAREERS IN EDUCATION 2 (L8260X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 (Ohlone, Chabot, Mission College Credit) Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Internship required. Prerequisite: Careers in Education 1, Proof of current TB Test This course has advanced projects that further develop skills in observation of children and programs; communicating with children, staff, and parents; planning age-appropriate curriculum; and understanding the history, philosophies, and legal aspects of child care. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER ANIMATION 1 (L8252) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course create animation in 2D and 3D for web, TV and film. They will also create visual effects for vid-eo, movies, and TV, collaborate with animators, videogra-phers and sound designers and learn how real productions come together. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, and Light-wave 3D programs will be used. A lab donation may be re-quested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER ANIMATION 2 (L8252X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Computer Animation 1 This course provides hands-on training with the ability to identify and use the appropriate animation applications to meet production specifications and timelines. Software ap-plications using Adobe After Effects, Flash, Lightwave 3D, 3DS Max, Maya and Mudbox will be utilized for video and anima-tion projects. Students will work on individual and team mul-timedia projects and will complete this class with a digital portfolio highlighting their technical skills and creative abili-ties. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 (L8250) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Mission College Credit – Level 1 Students in this course learn how to create posters, original print, 2D & 3D animation, real time animation, retouch & manipulate photographs, game graphics, all created with cutting edge tools such as Adobe Photoshop CS$, Illustrator, 3DS Max, Unreal engine, large format printing, scanning, and

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more. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN 2 (L8250X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Computer Graphic Design 1 Students in this course will learn advanced techniques in de-sign as well as tools such as real time graphics and animation, simulation and digital sculpting. Students will have a year-end project that showcases their talent in the specialist area of their choosing while developing a professional portfolio. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8230) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will train for entry-level employment in residential and commercial construction: training and hands-on projects in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, power tool use and safety. Students will be introduced to “green” construction including roofing/solar systems installation, and energy efficient building materials. This course may not be repeated for credit. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8230X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Prerequisite: Construction Technology 1 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Second year students will receive advanced training in the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and solar technology fields. This course may not be repeated for credit. CULINARY ARTS 1 (L8130) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan This competency-based course is geared toward accredita-tions set by the California Restaurant Association and Ameri-can Culinary Federation to prepare students for entry and mid-level positions in the restaurant baking and food services industry. Included in the course are Serve-Safe sanitation, basic culinary, knife skills, fundamentals of cooking which include basic cooking techniques, meat classification by ani-mal type, grilling, soups, appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres, Garde-Manager skills, pantry skills, and plate presentation. This course may not be repeated for credit. CULINARY ARTS 2 (L8131) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1 Location: ROP at Logan Students continue to focus on sanitation, safety, and knife skills. Students gain advanced skills in preparing stocks, soups, sauces and main entree courses, nutrition, costing out recipes and menu and other culinary math skills, menu de-sign and regional cooking. This course may not be repeated for credit.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (L6141) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Students in this course will learn Adobe Photoshop; hands-on, digital photography essentials, lighting, set design, studio configuration, lighting, field issues, camera operation, soft-ware interfaces, color management. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL SOUND DESIGN 1 (L8255) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will learn microphones, synthesizers, audio mixers and sound systems. Create music sound effects, sound effects for video, animation and CDs using Degidesing Pro Tools, Cakewalk Sonar and Adobe Sound-booth. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL SOUND DESIGN 2 (L8255X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Digital Sound Design 1 Students in this course will get hands-on training with the ability to identify and use recording applications, micro-phones, MIDI devices, audio mixers, effects processors, in-dustry standard cables and connectors. Students will work on individual and team multimedia projects and will com-plete this class with a digital portfolio highlighting their tech-nical skills and creative abilities. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS Production 1 (L8258) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will learn video production including camera work, editing, DVD authoring and the production process of short fiction, documentary, commercial and “live TV.” Students will analyze film scenes and sequences, devel-op production management skills. (Recommend prior class in fine arts, computer applications or digital graphics.) Lab do-nation. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS Production 2 (L8258X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Digital Video Arts 1 Students in this course will learn video production including camera work, editing, DVD authoring and the production process of short fiction, documentary, commercial and “live TV.” Students will film scenes and sequences, develop pro-duction management skills. (Recommend prior class in fine arts, computer applications or digital graphics.) Lab dona-tion. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 1 (EMP 1) (L6310) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 11 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Does NOT meet the ‘g’ requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Participation in the Electronic Media Production Academy. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) academy integrates the design and analysis of multimedia and video projects with core Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. This one-year class is designed to provide first-year EMP students with basic experience in multimedia in a hands-on, project-intensive environment. Students learn to create and inter-pret digital art and to use technical skills to communicate complex ideas related to their academic work. The course will introduce students to a variety of software such as Pho-toshop, Dreamweaver and Flash to create presentations on a computer that incorporate text, sounds, still photos, color graphics and animations. In addition, students will incorpo-rate all of these skills to create individual and group projects relating to their course work in U.S. History and American Literature. Exposure to industry-standard multimedia tools on the Macintosh will help EMP students to move easily from Logan to the workplace or to additional multimedia studies. The class must be taken in conjunction with junior American Literature and US History. This course may not be repeated for credit. ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 2 (EMP 2) (L6320) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Does NOT meet the ‘g’ requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Electronic Media Production 1 and/or teacher approval and participation in the EMP Academy. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) academy integrates the design and analysis of multimedia and video projects with core Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. This one-year advanced class is designed to provide second-year EMP students with opportunities to expand their artistic vision and skills. Students will continue to create and interpret digi-tal art and to use technical skills to communicate complex ideas. Students will participate in critiques of their own work, as well as the work of their peers and of professional artists. Students will continue to work with various multime-dia programs and will work to publish their efforts on the Internet. Students will create individual and group projects relating to their course work in World Literature, American Political Systems, Economics, and Video Production. Students will be given opportunities to explore other areas of interest in the digital arena. Exposure to industry-standard multime-dia tools on the Macintosh will help EMP students to move easily from Logan to the workplace or to additional multime-dia studies. The class must be taken in conjunction with as-sociated senior English, senior Social Science, and Video Pro-duction classes. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Note: Students enrolling in the EMP Academy are “cored” in the following classes: Grade 11: American Literature US History EMP I (one semester each of TV Production Basic and TV Pro-duction & Multimedia) Grade 12: Expository Reading and Writing APS/Economics

EMP II (one semester each of TV Production and Advanced Multimedia) FIRE TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8280) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Introductory course for careers in fire service: firefighting tactics, strategies, ladder operations fire safety, hose and nozzle operations, tools, equipment, and fire prevention. CPR and EMS First Responder certification available. This course may not be repeated for credit. FIRE TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8281) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Fire Technology 1 In this second year course, students will have opportunities to work independently, leadership training, class presenta-tions, community events involvement, and peer mentoring. Inventory control and set up of equipment, operate fire en-gines, assist in events, and field trips to Fremont Fire Training Center are included in the class. This course may not be re-peated for credit. FORENSIC SCIENCE 1/Interdisciplinary Forensic Science (L8248) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’g’ elective college entrance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont See also Logan FORENSIC SCIENCE in Science section. This course has hands-on experience in applied sciences: Bi-ology, Chemistry, and Physics. Labs include: casing footwear impressions, dusting for fingerprints, identifying unknown substances, creating DNA profiles, crime scene to legal pro-ceedings. This course may not be repeated for credit. FORENSIC SCIENCE 2/Forensic Biology (L8248X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Meets CSU and UC ’g’ elective college entrance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Forensic Science 1 Students in this second year course will do analysis of soil, water, and serology (blood typing, stains, and patterns), toxi-cological studies of poisons and narcotics with extensive field work on trace evidence, identification and collection. Chemi-cal processing of latent prints, electrophoresis and PCR pro-duction of DNA. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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GAME DESIGN/INTERACTIVE MEDIA ARTS (L8256) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Pending CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college entrance requirement. Limited Seats- application required Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: 2 years Computer Graphics, Animation, or Computer Programming with “B” or better and/or instructor approval. Learn to create 3D interactive games, simulation, and mobile applications using 3DS Max, Unreal 3, and Pho-toshop. Students will develop skills in level design, modeling, digital scripting, character design, programming, animation and scripting. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (L7330) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Passing grade in Biology, 9th grade PE, and 10th grade PE (or equivalent). This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting career of sports medicine. Topics include fitness, physical therapy, athletic training, anatomy, physiology, the musculo-skeletal system, first aid, CPR, nutrition and injury preven-tion, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. An intern-ship or practicum is required, in which student interns will assist the Logan Athletic Trainer in the preparation of ath-letes and various sports teams. This course counts towards PE credit. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (L8175) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction to business, and is designed to teach knowledge and skills related to all business occupa-tions, as well as to explore the different career possibilities in business. This course, along with the companion class “Personal Business Management,” forms the entry level courses for the Management & Marketing Academy (M&M Academy), known as “Virtual Enterprise.” Students will learn basic job skills including successful communication, working with others, time management, leadership, job application, and interview skills. Career choices, interests, abilities, and goals will be explored by individual students, as well as basic computer applications. Homework will be assigned regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION PROCESSING (L8155) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None This course is for students to learn the use of an integrated computer software program such as Microsoft Office on the computer that is used in the business world. Student will gain skills on the computer using word process, data base management, spreadsheet, and graphics. Additional topics such as current software, Internet and related topics will be investigated. Using computer to complete high school and

college assignments, personal documents such as letters and job-related projects and reports will be studied. This is a lab class requiring daily use of inputting on the keyboard so hav-ing some prior keyboarding instruction or knowledge is im-portant. Homework will be assigned. This course will help prepare you for the advanced computer classes. Some com-munity service hours may be earned if related projects are completed. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY (L8135) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None Introductory semester course for Culinary Arts. Students will explore careers in several related industries including hospi-tality, culinary arts, travel, tourism, recreation, and leisure industries. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) (L8122) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 This course is designed for those students interested in Engi-neering as a career. The course provides hands-on instruc-tion in a variety of related technologies. Scientific principals, mathematical concepts, and communication skills are experi-enced and learned through an activity oriented approach. Robotics, electronics, fluid systems, mechanical mechanisms and computer design technologies will be explored. Using a team approach, students will research, design and build pro-jects for practical application as well as possible competitive events. Students will combine interdisciplinary skills to pro-duce a final product using design systems. Projects will in-clude team design of an engineering problem, a production plan, engineering drawing, cost estimate, and a technical report. This course introduces the student to the world of engineering and technology by learning about the fields of engineering and experiencing three-dimensional thinking while problem solving. The fields of engineering, CAD, me-chanics, computer technology, electronics and robotics have been chosen for their implication in the economics of the Silicon Valley. This course may not be repeated for credit. KEYBOARDING FOR COMMUNICATION (L8158) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher. This is a sheltered introductory computer class designed for Beginning and Early Intermediate English Learners. Students will participate in drills, timed writings, and formatting docu-ments. Students learn the touch method of keyboarding, basic word processing skills and commands on computers. Students will learn the use of various computer controls and how to key and format personal and business letters and reports will be included. Since the emphasis in this course is on input, concentration will be on the development of accu-racy and speed. The second semester students will learn to format letters, reports, and learn how to type assignments

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using computers. Students will also keyboard journal assign-ments, writing assignments using correct word usage, gram-mar and punctuation and work for other classes. Students are encouraged to practice keyboarding outside the class a minimum of one hour per week. This course may not be re-peated for credit. LAW ENFORCEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY (L8191) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Ohlone, Mission College Credit Prerequisite: None In this course students will learn legal vocabulary, search and seizure, laws of arrest, judicial systems, specialized police practices and improved written and oral communication. Explore careers within the criminal justice system and job search procedures; field trips to local courts and law enforce-ment agencies. This course may not be repeated for credit. MARKETING & MANAGEMENT 1/VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE (L8181) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11 Location: Career Technology at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Participation in the Marketing and Manage-ment Academy This course simulates a business modeled on the successful Virtual Enterprise International program taught in high schools and colleges throughout the world. It is designed to give students experience in a real business environment. Students determine the nature of their business, products and services, management and structure, and learn the daily operation of a business under the guidance of the instructor with the support of real business partners. Students conduct business transactions with other high school and college Vir-tual Enterprise companies from California, the United States and throughout the world. Learn market research, advertis-ing, buying and selling products and services, accounting, paying wages, taxes and monthly business and personal ex-penses along with negotiating loans with a central bank. Par-ticipation in local state, national, and international business competitions is also part of the Academy. This course may not be repeated for credit. MARKETING & MANAGEMENT 2/VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE (L8182) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Marketing and Management 1 and participa-tion in the Marketing and Management Academy This course simulates a business modeled on the successful Virtual Enterprise International program taught in high schools and colleges throughout the world. It is designed to give students experience in a real business environment. Students determine the nature of their business, products and services, management and structure, and learn the daily operation of a business under the guidance of the instructor with the support of real business partners. Students conduct

business transactions with other high school and college Vir-tual Enterprise companies from California, the United States and throughout the world. Learn market research, advertis-ing, buying and selling products and services, accounting, paying wages, taxes and monthly business and personal ex-penses along with negotiating loans with a central bank. Par-ticipation in local state, national, and international business competitions is also part of the Academy. This course may not be repeated for credit. Students enrolling in the M&M Academy are “cored” in the following classes: Grade 11: American Literature US History

M&M 1 Grade 12: Expository Reading and Writing APS / Economics M&M 2 MEDICAL ASSISTING (L8240) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Chabot College Credit This course instructs students in the skills required to obtain entry-level medical assistant positions in doctors’ offices and other health care facilities. Students learn psychology and human behavior, medical terminology, anatomy and physiol-ogy, medical law and ethics, secretarial and clinical assisting skills. During the second semester, students will be placed in a health care facility for on-the-job training. Professional work habits and ethics are emphasized. Proof of current im-munizations and a negative TB test are required and the Hep-atitis B vaccination is highly recommended. Readiness for employment is stressed. A uniform is required for on-the-job training and students must provide their own transportation to and from the work site. This course may not be repeated for credit. MEDICAL and HEALTH CAREERS (L8142) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Students in this course will explore career pathways in health, medicine, life sciences, and biotechnology; health care systems, health careers, medical terminology, medical ethics and law, human growth, development, nutrition, and infection control. Students learn CPR/FA. This course may not be repeated for credit. MEDICAL OCCUPATIONS (L8141) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan This course prepares students for entry-level employment opportunities in a variety of medical careers. Opportunities include but are not limited to Physical Therapy, Emergency

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Service, Pharmacy, Dental, Radiology, Dietary, and Medical Records. Classroom instruction includes professional ethics, medical terminology, infection control, vital signs, basic anat-omy, CPR, and special procedures. Students are certified for CPR/FA from American Heart Association. After initial class-room instruction, students are placed in a local hospital or other health care facilities for on-the-job-training during the second semester. Students must provide their own transpor-tation to the clinical sites. Students will attend control class on every Monday at their home school on their scheduled class periods. This course may not be repeated for credit. MULTIMEDIA WORKSHOP (L8193) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor Students will learn how to run, trouble shoot and manage audio and visual equipment on the James Logan High School campus. After intensive training, students will be responsible for sound and lighting at special events. Students will also learn professional video production and editing as they pro-duce programs and projects about campus events. Students will use professional tools that include Panasonic AVCCAM camcorders and multimedia software collections: Apple Final Cut Studio 3 (Final Cut Pro 7, Motion, DVD Studio Pro) and Adobe CS6 Master Collection (Premiere, After Effects, Flash, Photoshop, Encore, Audition.) NURSING ASSISTANT (L8242) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Legal Photo ID Required. Community Service Credit Available Students successfully completing this course will be eligible to test for the Nurse Assistant Certification issued by the State Department of Public Health Services. Classroom in-struction includes professional ethics, medical terminology, CPR, first aid, personal patient care, food and nutrition, safe-ty principles, infection control, body mechanics and vital signs. On-the-job training is provided in local community hos-pitals and skilled nursing facilities. Prior to patient contact, students will be required to provide the following: 1.) Health history and physical examination taken within the last year. 2.) Current TB screening (PPD) or chest x-ray taken within the last three months. 3.) Fingerprints which are required by the State Department of Health Services. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the work site. This course may not be repeated for credit. PERSONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (L8180) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None This course is designed to provide students with personal management skills needed for success in one’s own personal and business life. Managing one’s own resources, including time, money, and personal energy will be covered, as well as topics of saving, spending and borrowing money, gaining consumer satisfaction from purchases, credit and insurance.

Individual activities and projects will be completed using basic business software including spreadsheets, word pro-cessing, and presentation software. This course, along with the companion class “Personal Business Management,” forms the entry level courses for the Management & Mar-keting Academy (M&M Academy), known as “Virtual Enter-prise.” Homework will be assigned regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHARMACY CLERK 1 (L8244) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont This course offers career prep for entry level in pharmaceuti-cal field; stocking and supplies, labeling drugs and chemicals, delivering drugs, sterilizing containers, and other duties under direction of pharmacist. Summer internship opportunity. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHARMACY CLERK 2 (L8244X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Pharmacy Clerk 1 Students will receive advanced academic instruction in Phar-macy Technician Certification Exam Review, self-development for success in presentation, and leadership fun-damentals. Students will commence internship during class-room hours. This course may not be repeated for credit. PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) (L8123) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Physics, students are highly encouraged to have taken the Introduction to Engi-neering course. This second-year foundation course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they’ll encounter in a post secondary engineering course of study. Students em-ploy critical thinking, creativity, innovation and engineering concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Principles of Engineering Design ™ (POE) follows a proven hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning, engaging students on multiple levels and exposing them to areas of study that they might not otherwise pursue. They discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products? Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high-tech careers and to apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will con-tinue to use industry recognized 3D modeling software learned in IED in the previous year. They’ll design, test and construct devices – think machines and robotics. Topics in-clude mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. Throughout POE, students apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficiency and devel-op organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students also learn how to document their work and com-municate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community.

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To be successful in POE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. POE is intended to serve as a second of two foundation courses within the Project Lead The Way course sequence. This course may not be repeated for credit. SPORTS THERAPY 1 (L8245) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12, Ohlone College Credit Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Internship Through classroom instruction and on-the-job training, stu-dents will gain skills, knowledge, and experience in the area of physical fitness, physical therapy, and athletic training. The course focuses on anatomy and physiology of the muscu-loskeletal system, the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Additionally, students learn emergency procedures including First Aid and CPR, nutrition, sports psychology, theory of exercise, use of physical fitness equipment and safety factors. Students must provide their own transportation to their training site. This course may not be repeated for credit. SPORTS THERAPY 2 (L8245X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12, Ohlone Col-lege Credit Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Sports Therapy 1 and Internship In this class, second-year students will receive advanced training in fitness, physical therapy, athletic training; anato-my, physiology, musculoskeletal system, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. Students must provide their own trans-portation to their on-the-job training site. This course may not be repeated for credit. SURVIVAL (L8190) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None Are you ready for independence in the adult world? Are you ready for the world of work? This will teach you how to get a job and keep it, how to get along with your boss, and make your wardrobe image work for you. Get tips on getting your first apartment, and avoiding the credit crunch. Be a money mastermind. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Department Summary Academic Literacy 9* Academic Literacy 10* Academic Literacy/CAHSEE 11* Advanced Placement English: Language And Composition b Advanced Placement English: Literature And Composition b American Literature b Beginning Academic Literacy* Beginning English Language Development* Creative Writing g Early Intermediate Academic Literacy* Early Intermediate English English 1 b English 1 (Puente) b English 1 (Sheltered) b English 2 b English 2 (Puente) b English 2 (Sheltered) b Expository Reading And Writing b Expository Reading And Writing (Sheltered) b Honors English 1 b Honors English 2 b Humanities b Journalism g Multicultural Literature b Newspaper Production Rhetoric (Public Speaking) g

b This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘b’ English college

entrance requirement. g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college

entrance requirement. * This course is a preparatory course. Students will earn

elective credit for successfully completing this course. Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 40 credits in English. A maximum of two semester English electives may be used for classes previously failed. All students will need to demonstrate proficiency by passing the Language Arts por-tion of the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Examination).

Course Descriptions: ACADEMIC LITERACY 9 (L1830) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course is designed to help students at the Intermediate level of language proficiency to develop the ability to listen, speak, read, and write critically in a variety of academic disci-plines. Students develop awareness of reading strategies in order to increase their engagement, fluency and competency

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in reading, and to set up a strong personal and social founda-tion for reading. This course is taught using a variety of texts that are chosen to prepare students for mainstream classes. Students earn elective credit, not English graduation credit, for successfully completing this course. ACADEMIC LITERACY 10 (L8140) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course is designed to help students at the Intermediate level of language proficiency to develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write critically in a variety of academic disci-plines. Students develop awareness of reading strategies in order to increase their engagement, fluency and competency in reading, and to set up a strong personal and social founda-tion for reading. This course is taught using a variety of fic-tion and non-fiction texts that are chosen to prepare stu-dents for mainstream classes. Students earn elective credit, not English graduation credit, for successfully completing this course. ACADEMIC LITERACY/CAHSEE 11 (L1850) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course is designed to help students at the Intermediate level of language proficiency to develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write critically in a variety of academic disci-plines. Students develop awareness of reading strategies in order to increase their engagement, fluency and competency in reading, and to set up a strong personal and social founda-tion for reading. This course is taught using a variety of fic-tion and non-fiction texts that are chosen to prepare stu-dents for mainstream classes as well as the California High School Exit Exam. Students earn elective credit, not English graduation credit, for successfully completing this course. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (L1320) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘b’ English col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (The College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should demonstrate strong academic interest, motivation and ability. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. All students will receive a summer reading assignment. This advanced course in English Language and Composition makes thematic use of American Literature and prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts as the primary and second-ary texts to study language and rhetoric. The course provides an opportunity for advanced high school students to pursue and receive credit for college-level course work completed at the high school level. Accordingly, the rigors of the course are intended to be commensurate with introductory college-

level composition courses. Students are trained to be exem-plary critical readers, thinkers, analysts of language, effective writers, and authors of argument. Students focus on the writing skills needed to be successful both in this course and subsequent college work. Students write effectively for a range of audiences and a variety of purposes, demonstrating mastery of the conventions of standard written language, and use the steps of the writing process as needed. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (L1720) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘b’ English col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (The College Board system that approves AP Curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should demonstrate strong academic interest, motivation and ability. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. All students will receive a summer reading assignment. This is an advanced and accelerated course in world litera-ture in which many masterpieces of literature and philosophy are discussed and analyzed. The second half of the course is geared toward preparing students to take the AP Literature/Composition Examination. Poetry represents 1/2 of the ma-terial on this exam. The class will stress analytical and college level writing in response to literature, literary criticism, and the basic of philosophical thought. Students are encouraged to formulate their own theories about literature and to explore different schools of thought. Homework is assigned daily. Students will use word processing and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may not be repeated for credit. AMERICAN LITERATURE (L1300) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘b’ English col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None This college-prep course explores the best in American Litera-ture. Through the study of short stories, novels, plays, poetry and essays written by or about Americans, students gain an understanding of how literature reflects the time in which it was written and its relevance to humanity. Composition as-signments emphasize the analytical essay; expository, per-suasive and reflective forms are also explored. In addition, students complete SAT/ACT preparation and outside reading. There is also a vocabulary component. The study of this liter-ature requires extensive reading done as homework. Stu-dents create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including word processing and email as tools in the classroom. This course may not be repeated for credit. BEGINNING ACADEMIC LITERACY (L1811) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation.

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This course is taught in conjunction with Beginning English Language Development. It is designed to help English learn-ers progress from the Beginning to Early-Intermediate English levels as measured by the California English Language Devel-opment Test. Students begin to develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write in a variety of academic disciplines and to set up a strong personal and social foundation for reading in English. Students earn elective credit and not required English credit for successfully completing this course. This course may be repeated for credit upon teacher recommen-dation. BEGINNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (L1810) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course has been designed to provide support for English Language Learners who have recently arrived in the U.S. and are just beginning to learn English. Its core curriculum sup-ports the California Beginning to Early-Intermediate level English Language Development Standards in reading. writing, speaking and listening. This course is taught using a variety of texts, including English Language Development textbooks, picture-rich children’s books, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction selections. It is designed to support early-stage Eng-lish language acquisition, so students practice basic oral com-munication skills, learn academic language, and develop reading and writing skills to prepare themselves for future academic work. Students earn elective credit and not re-quired English credit for successfully completing this course. This course may be repeated for credit upon teacher recom-mendation. CREATIVE WRITING (L1520) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'G' elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Sophomores should have earned an ‘A’ or ‘B’ in previous Language Arts classes. This course is designed to improve the writing process of the committed student writer in the area of creative expression through short story and poetry. Student work undergoes extensive peer and teacher response. Expectations are rigor-ous; students are expected to write and read for several hours per week outside of class. Students are required to produce a finished original piece of writing every two weeks. Students will use word processing and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may replace one semester of a re-quired English class that a student has previously failed. This course may replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early. No more than two semester substitutions may be made in the English course require-ments. Students who have credit for Beginning ELD and Be-ginning Academic Literacy may make up to two semester substitutions in the English course requirements. This course may be repeated for credit.

EARLY INTERMEDIATE ACADEMIC LITERACY (L1820) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. This course is taught in conjunction with Early Intermediate English. It is designed to help students to develop the ability to listen, speak, read and write critically in a variety of aca-demic disciplines. Students develop awareness of reading strategies in order to increase their engagement, fluency and competency in reading, and to set up a strong personal and social foundation for reading. It is designed to support the English core curriculum and focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to prepare student for Intermediate-level classes. Students earn elective credit and not required English credit for successfully completing this course. EARLY INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH (L1821) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teacher recommendation. The primary emphasis of this course is to provide instruction to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills aligned to the California ELD and Language Arts standards. This course is designed to help English learners progress from the Early-Intermediate to Intermediate English levels as measure by the California English Language Development Test. Readings range from picture-rich version of myths to short stories, novels and plays. Required texts include short stories, poetry, non-fiction, plays, and novels. Outside read-ing is required. Writing includes narrative, expository, liter-ary response and persuasive paragraphs and essays. The course includes both a vocabulary and grammar component. This course satisfies required English credit for high school graduation, but does not meet the CSU and UC subject “B” English college requirement. ENGLISH 1 (L1100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'b' elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. The primary emphases of this course are the development of writing skills, literary, comprehension, and analysis, listening and speaking skills and vocabulary. Required texts include the English Language Arts anthologies, short stories, nonfic-tion, a play, and two to three novels. Outside reading is also required. Writing will be done in response to the literature with an emphasis on literary analysis and persuasion. Stu-dents are instructed in the tools needed for effective writing. In addition, the course includes a vocabulary component and reinforcement of grammar skills. Class activities will help stu-dents prepare for the CAHSEE. Homework will be assigned daily. Students will create curriculum-related products This course may not be repeated for credit. ENGLISH 1 (PUENTE) (L1100P) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 This course meets the CSU and UC subject 'b' English college entrance requirement.

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Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Puente program. This course is intended for 9th Graders who are in the Puente program. It follows the same course objectives for English 1 with an emphasis on the teaching and learning methodology of the Puente program. The primary emphasis of this course are the development of writing skills, literary, comprehen-sion, and analysis, listening and speaking skills and vocabu-lary. Required texts include the English Language Arts an-thologies, short stories, nonfiction, a play, and two to three novels. Outside reading is also required. Writing will be done in response to the literature with an emphasis on liter-ary analysis and persuasion. Students are instructed in the tools needed for effective writing, including a vocabulary component and reinforcement of grammar skills. This course may not be repeated for credit. ENGLISH 2 (L1200) 10 credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'b' English col-lege entrance requirement Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to strengthen the development of reading and writing skills, literary, comprehension and analy-sis, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary. Required texts include a variety of literature including novels, short stories, drama, poetry and nonfiction. Vocabulary develop-ment and outside reading are required. Students are ex-pected to write formal analytical essays interpreting litera-ture, as well as persuasive essays about themes and social issues. Composition assignments emphasize writing as a pro-cess that includes drafting, editing, reflection, and revision. Homework will be assigned daily. Class activities will help students prepare for the CAHSEE. Students will create curric-ulum-related products using computer applications, including word processing and e-mail, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. ENGLISH 2 (PUENTE) (L1200P) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and UC subject 'b' English college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Puente program. This course is intended for 10th Graders who are in the Puente program. It follows the same course objectives for English II with an emphasis on the teaching and learning methodology of the Puente program. This course is designed to strengthen the development of reading and writing skills, literary, comprehension and analysis, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary. Required texts include a variety of literature including novels, short stories, drama, poetry and nonfiction. Vocabulary development and outside reading are required. Students are expected to write formal analytical essays interpreting literature, as well as persuasive essays about themes and social issues. Composition assignments emphasize writing as a process. This course may not be re-peated for credit.

EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING (L1550) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and UC subject 'b' English college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: 12th grade status or counselor recommenda-tion. This college preparatory course was developed by CSU facul-ty to help prepare seniors for the reading and writing de-mands of their first year in college. Through the integration of the reading and writing processes, the course fosters criti-cal thinking and provides a foundation for principled debate and argument. Course assignments are based mainly on non-fiction texts and emphasize the in-depth study of expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing. Partici-pants in this pilot course are identified based on the results of the Early Assessment Program test taken by juniors every spring, and/or as recommended by their American Literature teachers. This course may not be repeated for credit. HONORS ENGLISH 1 (L1100H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 This course meets the CSU and UC subject 'b' English college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. All students will receive a summer read-ing assignment. This is an advanced literature course for freshmen. The cur-riculum stresses literary analysis and writing skills. The basics of written literary analysis and interpretation are introduced and emphasized. Written work is evaluated for clarity, organ-ization and correctness. The literature component includes plays, novels, epics, and a selection of short stories. Prepara-tion for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), the CAHSEE and AP tests, as well as vocabulary enrichment is included. Home-work is assigned daily, and students will be expected to keep up with a rigorous reading schedule of challenging literature. Students will create curriculum-related products using com-puter applications, including word processing and e-mail. This course may not be repeated for credit. HONORS ENGLISH 2 (L1200H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'b' English col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I. All students will receive a summer reading assignment. This is an advanced literature class for sophomores. The course includes analysis of several genres. Students will have a variety of writing experiences for different audiences and purposes with an emphasis on curriculum that promotes critical thinking skills and that stresses literary analysis and persuasive writing. Homework is assigned daily. Students will create curriculum-related products using computer applica-tions. Students will be expected to keep up with a rigorous reading schedule of challenging literature. Students will pre-pare for the CAHSEE. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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HUMANITIES (L1510) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'b' English col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: 11th or 12th grade status. Several masterworks of world literature, visual art, plays, poems and prose writings form the basis of a program of discussion and composition. Mini-courses in the appreciation of painting, sculpture, music and architecture are included. Homework will be assigned. A project involving an oral and written report must be completed. Outside of class reading will be required. Vocabulary development will be an element of the course. Students will use word processing and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may replace one se-mester of a required English class, which a student has previ-ously failed. This course may replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early. No more than two semester substitutions may be made in the English course requirements. Students who have credit for Beginning ELD and Beginning Academic Literacy may make up to two semester substitutions in the English course requirements. This course may not be repeated for credit. JOURNALISM (L1530) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'g' elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Language Arts teacher. This challenging course teaches the basics of journalism for students interested in joining the Courier staff and/or pursu-ing a career in a related field. This course concentrates on the skills needed for publishing a newspaper: news writing, in-depth writing, feature writing, sports writing, editorial and personal column writing, headline writing, general produc-tion, and editing. Other areas included are a thorough exami-nation of student press rights, journalism ethics, media criti-cism and the practical use of modern publishing software. Students will produce the last spring issue of the Courier with the help of Courier staff members. Students will routinely use word processing and e-mail . This course may replace one semester of a required English class, which a student has previously failed. This course may replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early. No more than two semester substitutions may be made in the English course requirements. Students who have credit for Beginning ELD and Beginning Academic Literacy may make up to two semester substitutions in the English course require-ments. This course may not be repeated for credit. MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE (L1600) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC 'b' English college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course will focus on literature by and about people of color or members of marginalized communities. Various gen-res will be read, discussed, analyzed and responded to both orally and in writing. Assignments will focus on elements of literature, characterization, symbolism in literature, and re-

curring themes, in addition to elements of language, struc-ture and vocabulary development. This course may replace one semester of a required English class that a student has previously failed. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies Re-quirement. This course may replace one semester of World literature for any student who graduates early. Students who have credit for Beginning ELD and Beginning Academic Litera-cy may make up to two semester substitutions in the English course requirements. This course may not be repeated for credit. NEWSPAPER PRODUCTION (L1531) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or better in Journalism or instruc-tor approval following application procedure. This course is devoted to organizing, writing, editing, and publishing the Courier. Extensive work outside of the class is expected. This course is for students who write well, accept pressure and responsibility, and meet deadlines. Students will use word processing and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may be repeated for credit. This course may not be substituted for required English courses. RHETORIC (Public Speaking) (L1540) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject 'g' elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the tech-niques necessary for delivery of an effective oral presenta-tion. The development of poise and self-confidence in all speaking situations is emphasized. Oral communication and its process, listening skills, and written preparation of speech-es are also an integral part of the course. Proper grammar is stressed in both writing and speaking assignments. Writing assignments, in both paragraph and composition form, in-clude critiques of students' speeches. In addition, rhetorical analysis of famous speeches is required. Homework is as-signed weekly. Students will use word processing and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may replace one se-mester of a required English class, which a student has previ-ously failed. This course may replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early. No more than two semester substitutions may be made in the English course requirements. Students who have credit for Beginning ELD and Beginning Academic Literacy may make up to two semester substitutions in the English course requirements. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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Department Summary African American History 1 g African American Issues g Asian American Studies g Ethnic Women’s Studies Filipino Heritage Studies g Issues In Ethnic Studies Latino Issues In The United States g Mexican-American Heritage Multicultural Literature b

g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college

entrance requirement. b This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘B’ English college

entrance requirement. This course will also be counted as English credit for high school graduation.

Graduation Requirement: One semester (5 credits) of Ethnic Studies is required for high school graduation. This require-ment can be fulfilled any time by completing an Ethnic Stud-ies course during grades 9-12.

Course Descriptions: AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 1 (L4620) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course is an introduction to the African American's expe-riences in the Western Hemisphere, especially in America, both past and present. The course begins on the African Con-tinent and ends in the Western Hemisphere in the 21st cen-tury. The students are introduced to art, music and other aspects of the African American's culture in the Western Hemisphere. A variety of interpretations are stressed using readings, class discussions, filmstrips, films, video tapes, rec-ords, simulations, lectures, guest speakers and research ac-tivities. Upon completion of this course, the student will be-come aware of some of the strengths and weaknesses in the African American history and culture which help to explain the lifestyles of African Americans. Students will use the In-ternet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. Homework is assigned three to four times a week. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. AFRICAN AMERICAN ISSUES (L4621) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course will cover, in detail, elements and institutions which have combined to make up the history and culture of

African Americans. The students will also have an opportuni-ty to research and discuss issues that relate to African Ameri-can History and culture. To achieve this, the students will be introduced to African and African American cultures from ancient times to the present through the use of lectures, readings, simulations, videos, music, and guest speakers. By the end of the semester, the students will be able to demon-strate an understanding of some of the major concepts in the make-up of African Americans and their history and culture. Homework is assigned three to four times a week and occa-sionally on the weekend. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. Two to three major projects will be assigned during the semester. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES (L4640) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Asian-American Studies is a one-semester course designed to examine the Asian-American experience through the study of literature, history, and by studying Asian contemporary is-sues. The critical study of Asian and Asian American litera-ture will provide insight into the socio-economic and psycho-logical issues that confront Asian Americans today. Themes and topics will include immigration, biculturalism, cultural studies, assimi-lation, identity, and the historical experiences and contributions of Asian Americans in the United States. The course will also include a critical look at history of strug-gle faced by Asians in the United States and their triumphant resistance leading to generations of success within their own community, and in solidarity with other communities of col-or. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. Homework will be assigned regularly. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. ETHNIC WOMEN’S STUDIES (L4650) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. This course is an introduction to the diversity of women’s experiences found in the United States. The course begins with an examination of similarities and differences between women of color and Caucasian women. The course ends with a student project demonstrating the importance of including the voices of all women into society in the U.S. Students will link historical events to the present day in order to better understand the challenges facing modern day women. The course will include readings, discussions, films, lectures, guest speakers, field trips, projects, and slide shows. Home-work will be assigned three times per week. This course ful-fills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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FILIPINO HERITAGE STUDIES (L4630) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 (9th & 10th Grade with teacher’s approval) This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course will focus on the combined histories of Filipinos and Filipino Americans. It will study the histories of the Phil-ippines, the Filipino people, and Filipino Americans. The course begins with a study of per-colonial Philippines and ends with a comparative look at current issues affecting Fili-pinos and Filipino Americans. Topics like imperialism, re-sistance, immigration, education, and social justice will be examined from both the Filipino and Filipino American per-spectives. Upon completion of the course students will have a better understanding of the forces that have historically affected Filipinos and Filipino Americans, and that those is-sues are similar to those faced by other communities of col-or. One of the major objectives of the course is to help build interethnic understanding of social and cultural experiences aimed at creating bridges necessary for working towards a more conscious and just society. The course uses readings, lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and various forms of media as teaching tools. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. Homework will be assigned weekly. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. ISSUES IN ETHNIC STUDIES (L4600) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. This course is a study of the perspectives and experiences of diverse ethnic, racial, and cultural groups that comprise the people of the United States. Particular focus will be given to the struggles of different racial and ethnic groups for liberty, equality, and justice in the United States. The course will examine the meaning of race, ethnicity, nationality, and cul-ture and how they are reflected in American society. Stu-dents will also analyze stereotypes and study prejudice and racism. The course is intended to give students a better un-derstanding of themselves and others through classroom activities, discussion, the Internet, debate, guest speakers, and personal discovery. Each student will complete a project and write journals connecting class content to his/her own life. This course is intended to help build interethnic under-standing and socio-cultural bridges in an increasingly more multicultural and multiethnic nation, which is imperative to creating a just society. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. This course ful-fills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. LATINO ISSUES IN THE UNITED STATES (L4610) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Latino Issues in the United States is a class that focuses on the issues affecting Latinos in the United States. An emphasis

is placed on the factors in American society that most directly influence Latinos and their communities. Forces, both exter-nal and internal, such as education, racism, justice, gang vio-lence, drug abuse and immigration will be evaluated from the Latino perspective. This course will also focus on political power, economics, and institutionalized racism as applied to Latinos. Upon completion of this course, students will also evaluate possible solutions and directions for the Latino movement to use. This course uses readings, lectures, discus-sion and guest speakers as teaching tools. The class will be supplemented with films, videos, and field trips. Although the content of this course focuses upon Latino Issues, many of the topics will be of interest to all ethnic groups and have great appeal to all students regardless of ethnic identity. Homework is assigned weekly. Students will use the Internet as tools in the classroom. This course fulfills the Ethnic Stud-ies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. MEXICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE (L4611) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course is a survey of the Mexican-American experience in the United States. The class traces the movement of Mexi-can people to the United States. It covers history from coloni-al Mexico through 20th century America. Many individuals who contributed to Mexican heritage are mentioned. The concepts of migration, socialization, culture conflict and as-similation will be viewed from a Mexican-American perspec-tive. The students will be exposed to the problems facing this unique group of Americans. A term project is required (book report, historical biography, specialized study, etc.). Homework is assigned weekly. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may not be repeated for credit. MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE (L1600) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘b’ English college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course will focus on literature by and about people of color. Various genres will be read, discussed, analyzed and responded to both orally and in writing. Assignments will focus on elements of literature, characterization, symbolism in literature, and recurring themes, in addition to elements of language, structure and vocabulary development. This course may replace one semester of a required English class that a student has previously failed, replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early, or be taken as an elective. This course fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may replace one semester of World Literature for any student who graduates early. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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Department Summary Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language And Culture e Advanced Placement (AP) French Language e Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language e Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature American Sign Language 1 e * American Sign Language 2 e * American Sign Language 3 e * Chinese 1 e Chinese 2 e Chinese 3 e Chinese 4 Honors e Filipino 1 e Filipino 2 e Filipino 3 e Filipino 4 French 1 e French 2 e French 3 e French 3 Honors e French 4 e Punjabi 1 e Punjabi 2 e Punjabi 3 e Punjabi 4 e Punjabi 4 Honors e Spanish 1 e Spanish 2 e Spanish 3 e Spanish 3 Honors e Spanish For Native Speakers e

In all courses listed, students will create curric-ulum-related products using computer applica-tions, including the Internet and word pro-cessing, as resources. e This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Lan-

guage college entrance requirement. * Note: Some private colleges do not accept ASL as

meeting their Foreign Language college entrance re-quirements. Please contact your counselor for more in-formation.

Graduation Requirement: There are two ways to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement. In order to complete this require-ment, for high school graduation only, all students must pass 10 credits (one year) of a Foreign Language OR 10 credits (one year) of Visual and Performing Arts. However, to pre-pare for college entrance CSU and UC requires 2 years (20 credits) of the same Foreign Language (with a grade of C or better) and 1 year (10 credits) of Visual and Performing Arts (with a third year of foreign language recommended).

Course Descriptions: ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CUL-TURE (L5570) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: B+ or higher in previous course, or instructor approval. The AP Chinese Language and Culture course is designed to be equivalent to the fourth semester of a college/university course in Mandarin Chinese. The goal is to deepen the stu-dent’s immersion into the language and culture of the Chi-nese speaking world. The AP course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational; and the five goal areas: communication, cul-tures, connections, comparisons, and communities. The course views Chinese culture in an international context and helps students develop an awareness of China’s role in issues of global importance. It also helps students broaden their world view by comparing Chinese cultural products, practic-es, and perspectives with those of their own society. Stu-dents ultimately move beyond a basic knowledge of the products and practices reflected in the Chinese way of view-ing the world. This course may be taught in conjunction with another level of Chinese. Independent study skills are need-ed. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) FRENCH LANGUAGE (L5270) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or better in French III or at least 80% on the placement test. (Note: This course may be taught in conjunction with another level of French. Independent study skills are needed.) Advanced Placement French is designed to develop students' understanding and proper usage of French and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test. Students work through sets of selected readings, poetry, oral discussions, studies of syntax and compositions. Selective reading tapes are also used. The course includes the study and discussion of notable works of both past and contemporary French liter-ature. In addition, for practice, students work with sets of achievement tests. On completion of the course, students should be able to score ‘3’ or better on the French Advanced Placement Examination. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SPANISH LANGUAGE (L5270) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or better in Span-ish 3 Honors or Spanish for Spanish Speakers, or at least 80% on the placement test. Advanced Placement Spanish is designed to develop stu-dents' understanding and proper usage of Spanish and to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Test. Students work through sets of selected readings, poetry, oral discus-sions, studies of syntax and compositions. Selective reading tapes are also used. The course includes the study and dis-cussion of notable works of both past and contemporary Spanish literature. In addition, for practice, students work with sets of achievement tests. On completion of the course, students should be able to score ‘3’ or better on the Spanish Advanced Placement Examination. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SPANISH LITERATURE (L5171) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ or better in ad-vanced Spanish or at least 80% on the placement test. Advanced Placement Literature is designed for the intensive study of literature, covering selected works from the litera-ture of Spain and Latin America. Because students read and analyze literature orally and in writing in Spanish, the lan-guage proficiency reached by the end of the Advanced Place-ment is generally equal to that of a student who has complet-ed a third year in college. The goals of the Advanced Place-ment Spanish Literature class are to prepare students to un-derstand a lecture in Spanish, to participate actively in discus-sions on literary topics in Spanish, to do an analytical reading of Spanish literary text in all genres, to analyze critically the form and content of literary works orally and in writing using appropriate terminology, to develop verbal skills. On comple-tion of the course, students should be able to score ‘3’ or better on the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature exami-nation. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 (L5301) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Does not meet some private colleges entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Complete function of at least one hand. This course will teach basic signs, grammar, finger spelling and the cultural aspects of deafness. Students will learn basic communication, as well as song signing. Total participation is mandatory in order to properly learn the language. Activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, skits, songs and impromptu presentations. In addition to written homework, students are expected to study and prac-tice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Stu-dents will also be required to complete a book report and

attend one out-of-class function. Students will use the Inter-net and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curriculum-related products using computer appli-cations, including the Internet and word processing, as re-sources. This course may not be repeated for credit. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 (L5302) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Does not meet some private colleges entrance requirements. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in American Sign Lan-guage 1 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic reception and production skills in American Sign Language. Emphasis will be on deaf culture, syntax and vocabulary of more abstract concepts. Students will be required to sign stories, skits, and songs, as well as to complete a research paper and to attend an out-of-class function. In addition to written homework, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will cre-ate curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3 (L5303) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Does not meet some private colleges entrance requirements. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in American Sign Lan-guage 2 or at least of 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic reception and production skills in American Sign Language. Emphasis will be on deaf culture, syntax, vocabulary, and the ability to demonstrate abstract ideas and concepts. Students will be required to sign skits, songs, stories, and poetry. There will be frequent translation exercises, as well as a research paper, an out-of-class function, and a video project. Students will use the In-ternet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Stu-dents will create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. CHINESE 1 (L5501) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Chinese 1 is a year-long course which maximizes the amount of time students spend developing language skills and cultur-al awareness in order to communicate effectively. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communi-cating in Chinese. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to home-work, students are expected to study and practice the lan-guage outside the classroom on a regular basis. Students will

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use the Internet and word processing as tools in the class-room. Students will create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word pro-cessing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. CHINESE 2 (L5502) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Chinese 1 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communication in Chinese. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, stu-dents are expected to study and practice the language out-side the classroom on a regular basis. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Stu-dents will create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. CHINESE 3 (L5503) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Chinese 2 or at least 80% on the placement test. This is an intermediate course emphasizing mastery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to nonfiction texts and Chinese liter-ature. A variety of cultural activities are provided. Home-work is assigned regularly. In addition, the students will be provided with the opportunity to increase their communica-tion skills in Chinese through written and oral activities. Stu-dents will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curriculum-related prod-ucts using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be re-peated for credit. CHINESE 4 (Honors) (L5504H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B+’ or better in Chinese 3 or at least 80% on the placement test. Note: This course may be in combination with another level of Chinese. Independent study skills are needed. Chinese 4 is designed for all students continuing beyond Chi-nese 3. There are students with different abilities in this course; therefore, there are subgroups working at different levels within the class. The course emphasizes further devel-opment of basic communication skills through nonfiction texts and Chinese literature, as well as a review of grammar

necessary for the mastery of Chinese. This course may not be repeated for credit. FILIPINO 1 (L5401) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Filipino 1 is a year-long course that teaches students basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and cultural awareness. Activities include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dra-matic presentations. In addition to homework, which is re-quired four to five days a week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a regular basis. Students will use the Internet and word pro-cessing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curricu-lum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. FILIPINO 2 (L5402) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Filipino 1 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness. Activities include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning, and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, which is required four to five days per week, stu-dents are expected to study and practice the language out-side the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the In-ternet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Stu-dents will create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. FILIPINO 3 (L5403) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Filipino 2 or at least 80% on the placement test. Note: This course may be in combination with another level of Filipino. Independent study skills are needed. This is an intermediate course emphasizing mastery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students are introduced to nonfiction texts and Filipino literature. This course also includes activities that foster cul-tural awareness. In addition to homework, which is assigned daily, students are expected to study and practice the lan-guage outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and PowerPoint for presentations in class. Students will create curriculum-related products using com-puter applications, including the Internet and word pro-cessing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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FILIPINO 4 (L5404) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Filipino 3 or at least 80% on the placement test. Note: This course may be in combination with another level of Filipino. Independent study skills are needed. Filipino 4 is designed for all students continuing beyond Filipi-no 3. There are students with different abilities in this course; therefore, there are subgroups working at different levels within the class. The course emphasizes further devel-opment of basic communication skills through nonfiction texts and Filipino literature as well as a review of grammar necessary for the mastery of Filipino. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. FRENCH 1 (L5201) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. French 1 is a year-long course which maximizes the amount of time students spend developing language skills and cultur-al awareness in order to communicate effectively. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communi-cating in French. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to home-work, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will cre-ate curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. FRENCH 2 (L5202) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in French 1 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural awareness. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communication in French. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word pro-cessing as tools in the classroom. Create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.

FRENCH 3 (L5203) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in French 2 or at least 80% on the placement test. This is an intermediate course emphasizing mastery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to nonfiction texts and French litera-ture. A variety of cultural activities are provided. Homework is assigned daily. In addition, the students will be provided with the opportunity to increase their communication skills in French through written and oral activities. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curriculum-related products using com-puter applications, including the Internet and word pro-cessing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. FRENCH 3 HONORS (L5203H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of ‘B’ in French 2 and instructor recommendation. Note: This course may be in combination with another level of French (French 3). Independent study skills are needed. This is an accelerated intermediate course emphasizing mas-tery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students are introduced to nonfiction texts and French literature. A variety of cultural activities are pro-vided. In addition, the students will be provided with the opportunity to increase their communication skills in French through written and oral activities. This course provides a strong foundation for French 4 or for Advanced Placement French. (Enrollment in Advanced Placement French is by examination and teacher recommendation.) Students will use the Internet and e-mail as tools in the classroom. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. FRENCH 4 (L5204) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in French 3 or at least 80% on the placement test. Note: This course may be in combination with another level of French. Independent study skills are needed. French 4 is designed for all students continuing beyond French 3. There are students with different abilities in this course; therefore, there are subgroups working at different levels within the class. The course emphasizes further devel-opment of basic communication skills through nonfiction texts and French literature, as well as a review of grammar necessary for the mastery of French. This course provides a good foundation for the Advanced Placement French class. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeat-ed for credit.

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PUNJABI 1 *Indian Language+ (L5601) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Punjabi 1 is a year-long course which maximizes the amount of time students spend developing language skills and cultur-al awareness in order to communicate effectively. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communi-cating in Punjabi. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to home-work, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will cre-ate curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. PUNJABI 2 *Indian Language+ (L5602) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Punjabi 1 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communication in Punjabi. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word pro-cessing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curricu-lum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. PUNJABI 3 *Indian Language+ (L5603) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Punjabi 2 or at least 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communication in Punjabi. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word pro-cessing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curric-ulum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.

PUNJABI 4 *Indian Language+ (L5604) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Punjabi 3 or at least 80% on the placement test. Punjabi 4 is designed for all students continuing beyond Pun-jabi III. There are students with different abilities in this course; therefore, there are subgroups working at different levels within the class. The course emphasizes further devel-opment of basic communication skills through nonfiction texts and Punjabi literature as well as a review of grammar necessary for the mastery of Punjabi. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. PUNJABI 4 HONORS *Indian Language+ (L5604H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Pun-jabi 3 or instructor approval. Punjabi 4 Honors is an advanced level course conducted ex-clusively in Punjabi, for students who have had at least three years of Punjabi instruction. Intended to permit students to exhibit depth of knowledge and sustained mastery of four language skills. The course focuses on the use of the lan-guage for active communication and provides advanced training in grammar, oral / aural proficiency, and literacy skills. The students are introduced to non-fiction texts. It in-cludes literary works of arts, culture, reading comprehension, composition, newspapers, magazines and films. A variety of cultural activities are provided. Homework is assigned daily. Students will use the Internet and emails as tools in the class-room. There will be a comprehensive final examination that evaluates levels of performance in the use of both written and spoken forms of the language. This course may not be repeated for credit. SPANISH 1 (L5101) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Spanish 1 is a year-long course which maximizes the amount of time students spend developing language skills and cultur-al awareness in order to communicate effectively. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communi-cating in Spanish. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to home-work, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will cre-ate curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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SPANISH 2 (L5102) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Spanish 1, or 7th and 8th grade Spanish with a grade of ‘C’, or better or 80% on the placement test. This course further develops basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural awareness. All aspects of this course engage learners in the process of communication in Spanish. Some of the activities will include students working in pairs or groups, role playing, cooperative learning and oral and dramatic presentations. In addition to homework, which is required four to five days per week, students are expected to study and practice the language outside the classroom on a daily basis. Students will use the Internet and word pro-cessing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curric-ulum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and word processing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. SPANISH 3 (L5103) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Spanish 2 with a grade of ‘C’ or better or at least 80% on the placement test. This is an intermediate course emphasizing mastery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are introduced to nonfiction texts and Spanish liter-ature. A variety of cultural activities are provided. Homework is assigned daily. In addition, the students will be provided with the opportunity to increase their communication skills in Spanish through written and oral activities. Students will use the Internet and word processing as tools in the classroom. Students will create curriculum-related products using com-puter applications, including the Internet and word pro-cessing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for credit. SPANISH 3 HONORS (L5103H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Recommended Prerequisite: A grade of ‘A’ in Spanish 2 or at least 80% on the placement test. This is an accelerated intermediate course emphasizing mas-tery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students are introduced to nonfiction texts and Spanish literature. A variety of cultural activities are pro-vided. In addition, the students will be provided with the op-portunity to increase their communication skills in Spanish through written and oral activities. This course provides a strong foundation for Spanish IV or Advanced Placement Spanish. (Enrollment in Advanced Placement Spanish is by examination and teacher recommendation.) Homework is assigned daily. Students will use the Internet and e-mail as tools in the classroom. This course may not be repeated for credit.

SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS (L5104) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘e’ Foreign Language college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Fluency in oral Spanish or completion of Span-ish 3. This course is designed for fluent Spanish speakers and non-natives coming from Spanish 3 who need to develop higher-level writing and reading skills. This course is a year-long course divided into 2 semesters: A & B. It maximizes the skills a native speaker may lack in writing and reading. This course also engages learners in advancing their speaking, writing, and grammar skills at a preparatory level before en-tering Advanced Placement Spanish. The course further de-velops the maturity of the students in the knowledge of cul-tural ideas and events of the Spanish Language both in North and South America. Some activities include: pair activities; group activities; essay writing; oral presentations; coopera-tive learning; and exposure to, and mastery of beginning lit-erary works of high value. Homework will be required for 4-5 days and the Internet will be used for research and interac-tive activities. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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Department Summary Advanced Placement (AP) American Political Systems a Advanced Placement (AP) Macro Economics g Advanced Placement (AP) United States History a Advanced Placement (AP) World History a American Political Systems a Economics g Introduction To Geography* Life Skills Peers In Action Psychology 1 g Psychology 2 g Psychology 3 Transpersonal Psychology United States History-1865 To The Present a United States History To 1865* (Early Intermediate ELD) World Studies a

In all non-elective courses, students will create curriculum-related products using computer applications, including the Internet and desktop publishing, as resources. a This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History-Social

Science college entrance requirement. g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ elective college

entrance requirement. * This course is a preparatory course. Students will earn

elective credit and not required Social Studies credit for successfully completing this course.

Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 30 credits of History/Social Science in the following required courses:

World Studies (10 Credits one year) U.S. History (10 Credits one year) American Political Systems (5 Credits one semester) Economics (5 Credits one semester)

Course Descriptions: ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) AMERICAN POLITICAL SYS-TEMS (L4720) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. This course is designed for students to take the AP Govern-ment exams. This course provides the student with a work-ing knowledge and understanding of the American Political

System. Students study and analyze the past, present and future themes in American politics. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand historical and contemporary political issues and be prepared for college level political science courses. The course is taught through a variety of strategies, including computers, internet, cur-rent readings, simulations, multi-media, class discussions, debates, discussion of contro-versial topics, cooperative learning, research, and textbook reads. Homework is as-signed according to the teacher’s discretion. This course or American Political Systems must be passed for graduation and may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) MACROECONOMICS (L4730) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. AP Economics provides students with instruction in the sev-en main topics found on the AP test including:

1. Basic economic concepts 2. Measuring economic performance 3. National income and price determination 4. Financial sector 5. Inflation, unemployment, and stabilization policies. 6. Economic growth and productivity 7. Open Economy: international trade

The course is designed to help students prepare for the AP test in May. Quizzes, tests and writing assignments are simi-lar to the types of assessments found on the AP Macroeco-nomic exam. The course also teaches how to generate, label and analyze graphs, charts, and data to describe and explain economic concepts. .Along with the focus on preparing for the AP tests, students will regularly read about, discuss, de-bate, research, and write about a variety of historical and contemporary economic issues. This course or Economic Decision-Making must be passed for graduation and may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) UNITED STATES HISTORY (L4710) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. This course may be taken in lieu of 11th grade US History and is intended

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for 11th-grade students (seniors may take the course if en-rollment space is available). This course is designed for students to take the A.P. United States History Exam and is equivalent to an introductory col-lege course in U.S. History. It is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. History. Students will learn to assess historical materials-their rele-vance to a given interpretive problem, reliability, and im-portance - and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. Students must be able to draw upon a reservoir of systematic factual knowledge in order to exercise analytic skills intelligently. This one year course focuses on the social, economic, political, intellectual, and international development of America, from an examina-tion of pre-Columbian societies in the New World through the present. The course is based on a college-level textbook and supplementary readings and includes classroom activities of lecture and discussion, multimedia presentations, simula-tions, document-based analytical writing and research pro-jects. A research paper is required both semesters. Home-work is assigned weekly. Upon completion of this course, students should have a good understanding of present-day America and its history, and a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most college introductory U.S. History courses. Students are expected to complete a summer work assignment. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) WORLD HISTORY (L4120) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (the College Board system that approves AP curriculum requires open enrollment for all AP courses). However, interested students should have strong motivation and a significant interest in the subject. Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP test. This course may be taken in lieu of World Studies and is intended for 10th-grade students (grade 11/12 students may take the course if enrollment space is available). Students should be proficient in analytical and expository writing. AP World History is designed to develop greater understand-ing of global geographic, historical, economic, political, and social processes and interactions between human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of historical factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. Focused primarily on the past 1,500 years, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and techno-logical accomplishments prior to the this time period and connects these developments with the contemporary world. Due to the depth if the course material, students should expect a minimum of 5 hours of outside work per week to complete course requirements. All students will receive a summer assignment. This course may not be repeated for credit.

AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEMS (L4300) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘A’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This required course is aligned with the California Twelfth Grade History-Social Science Standards and deals with the structure and function of American government at the fed-eral, state, and local levels. It includes an in-depth study of the Constitution as well as the legislative, executive and judi-cial systems. Also examined are various political theories and current political issues. Upon course completion, stu-dents will be able to describe, analyze and explain the Amer-ican system of government. This course is taught from text-book readings, primary and secondary sources, lectures, and class discussions and supplemented by audio visual media, computer activities and guest speakers. Homework is as-signed regularly and a first (fall) semester research paper is required (see note below). Students will have classroom access to the Internet and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. Note: APS and Economic Decision-Making are to be taken in separate semesters, i.e., one of the courses each semester. In whichever course students take first semester (American Political Systems or Economic-Decision Making), they will be required to complete a research paper assignment. If for some reason a student chooses to take both courses in the first semester, he/she will be required to complete a re-search paper in both classes. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to avoid taking at least one of the classes first semester. ECONOMICS (L4400) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘G’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course explores how the United States economy works, focusing on its structure, principles and theories. It also introduces students to comparative economic systems, eco-nomic analysis, and the global economy. Students will learn both micro and macro economic concepts. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand historical and present day economic issues. This course is taught through a variety of strategies, including computers, current readings, simulations, multimedia, class discussion, debates, cooperative learning and textbook readings. One research paper is required in the first history/social science course in the senior year (Economics or American Political Systems) – see note below. Homework is assigned regularly. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom, create curriculum-related products using com-puter applications, including Internet and desktop publish-ing, as resources. This course may not be repeated for cred-it. Note: American Political Systems and Economics are to be taken in separate semesters, i.e., one of the courses each semester. In whichever course students take first semester, i.e., American Political Systems or Economic-Decision Making,

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they will be required to complete a research assignment. If for some reason a student chooses to take both courses in the first semester, he/she will be required to complete re-search assignments in both classes. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to avoid taking at least one of the classes first semester. INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY (L4120) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. This course is designed for students who speak little or no English and who have been in the U.S. less than one year. Stu-dents will be concurrently enrolled in Beginning ELD and Beginning Academic Literacy. The intent of this course is to teach the geography skills and knowledge students need to access the social science core curriculum and other academ-ic courses. Students will learn to read maps of Logan and the community and will learn about the geography of the world. Homework is assigned at least three times a week. This course is a preparatory course. Students will earn elec-tive credit for successfully com-pleting this course. This course may be repeated for credit. LIFE SKILLS (L4920) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 9 Prerequisite: None. The purpose of Life Skills is to give students the skills to be-come successful at coping with issues of adolescence and the transition to high school. As a result of taking this class, students will feel greater self-esteem and personal power over their lives. Life Skills has six themes: responsibility and coping with peer pressure, learning styles and time manage-ment, communication skills, management of stress and emotions, commitment to values and beliefs and sexual de-cision making. Activities will include communication prac-tice, analysis of the learning/thinking styles of the student and others, decision making simulations and a visit to the career center. There will be extensive use of cooperative learning and group interaction. All 9th grade students will be scheduled for this class. This course may not be repeated for credit. LIFE SKILLS (Institute for Community Leaders) (L4921) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 Prerequisite: Participation in the Institute for Community Leaders The purpose of Life Skills is to give students the skills to be-come successful at coping with issues of adolescence and the transition to high school. As a result of taking this class, students will feel greater self-esteem and personal power over their lives. Life Skills has six themes: responsibility and coping with peer pressure, learning styles and time manage-ment, communication skills, management of stress and emotions, commitment to values and beliefs and sexual de-cision making. Activities will include communication prac-tice, analysis of the learning/thinking styles of the student and others, decision making simulations and a visit to the career center. There will be extensive use of cooperative learning and group interaction. Students will begin to better

understand themselves, their decisions, and their impact on the world. Students will also be developing their academic literacy and research skills to be applied in their other clas-ses as well as conducting a year-long personal growth pro-ject. This course may not be repeated for credit. PEERS IN ACTION (L4930) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: A passing grade in Life Skills, teacher permis-sion, and interview. The purpose of the Peers in Action class is to train students to educate their peers about important issues in a produc-tive, non-threatening manner. The class also manages the school-wide conflict mediation program, where they medi-ate conflicts between students who have issues with one another. As a result of taking this class, students will gain improved public speaking skills, and knowledge on how to deal with anger effectively, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS issues and decision-making. Students will be able to effec-tively discuss these issues with other high school and middle school students. Activities will include designing workshops, creating age-appropriate marketing materials and participa-tion in school-wide activities at the New Haven middle schools and Logan. This class will be interactive and student-driven. Students who participate in the course will gain valu-able, practical skills that build self-esteem and influence good decision making. PSYCHOLOGY 1 (L4510) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘G’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course parallels a college-level introduction to Psychol-ogy class. In this semester students will study the following topics: the History of Psychology, the Seven Approaches to the Study of Psychology, Stages of Development, Adolescent Psychology, Motivation, Emotion, Sexuality, Parenting and Family Dynamics and Contemporary Issues in Psychology. The text is supplemented with a variety of videotapes, read-ings, demonstrations and discussions. Reading is assigned nightly and there are frequent writing assignments. Psychol-ogy 1 serves as a first exposure of students to the field of psychology, and it is a prerequisite for three other psycholo-gy electives; students are strongly encouraged to take this course prior to the 12th grade. This course may not be re-peated for credit. PSYCHOLOGY 2 (L4520) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘G’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A passing grade in Psychology I. This course parallels a college-level introduction to Psychol-ogy class and is a continuation of Psychology 1. Students will study the following topics: consciousness, sleep and dreams, hypnosis and altered states, drugs, theories of hu-man development, abnormal psychology, disorders and therapies, stress and mental health and social psychology.

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The text is supplemented with a variety of videotapes, read-ings, demonstrations and discussion. Reading is assigned nightly and there are frequent writing assignments. This course may not be repeated for credit. PSYCHOLOGY 3 (L4530) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: A Passing grade in Psychology I. This course parallels a college-level introduction to Psychol-ogy class and is a continuation of Psychology I. Students will study the following topics: psychological methods, princi-ples of learning and conditioning, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, memory and forgetting, intelligence and learning style. The text is supplemented with a wide variety of videotapes, readings, demonstrations and discussions. Reading is assigned nightly and there are frequent writing assignments. This course may not be re-peated for credit. TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY (L4500) 10 Credits, One semester (2 class periods), Grade 12 Prerequisite: A passing grade in Psychology I. Transpersonal Psychology, sometimes called "Tripping," is an introductory self-awareness course. Students in this class examine their limiting beliefs and negative thinking and feel-ing patterns in order to redirect them to more positive ends. In order to understand their motives and behavior, students keep extensive logs of dreams, insights, and changes in con-sciousness. Students learn to identify and integrate their various sub-personalities into a more adult identity. Stu-dents learn meditation and stress-reduction techniques and practice setting and reassessing goals. Upon completion a student will have developed a vision of a life path and will have learned a set of usable tools for personal growth along that path. Individuals who have completed Transpersonal Psychology often report real improvement in their ability to make decisions, communicate effectively, think positively, and deal realistically with life. Homework is assigned on a regular basis. This course may be repeated for credit. UNITED STATES HISTORY - 1865 TO THE PRESENT (L4200) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 11 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This is a two-semester survey of United States history which focuses on the social, economic, political, intellectual and international developments in the twentieth century. The first semester begins with an investigation of the founda-tions of America and continues with an in-depth study of the Progressive Era. It covers United States history through the start of World War II. The second semester begins with Unit-ed States’ participation in World War II and continues through the present. The course uses a textbook and a vari-ety of supplementary materials and includes classroom ac-tivities of lecture, discussion, multimedia presentations, co-operative grouping, games, simulations and individual pro-jects. A research project is required both semesters. Stu-dents will also learn to analyze and interpret primary

sources. Upon completion of this course, students should have a good understanding of America’s continuity and change. Homework may be assigned daily. Students will use the Internet and desktop publishing as tools in the class-room. This course may not be repeated for credit. UNITED STATES HISTORY (EARLY INTERMEDIATE - ELD) (L4200S) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Assigned by placement examination or teach-er recommendation. This course has been designed to provide Academic Literacy support for Early Intermediate English Language Learners. This course is a survey course designed to provide an intro-duction to early United States History for English Language Learners. It addresses elements of the California State U.S. History standards covered in 5th, and 8th grade. Students earn elective credit and not required U.S. History credit for successfully completing the course. This course may be re-peated for credit. WORLD STUDIES (L4100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 10 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘a’ History college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Different historical units expose students to the following themes: revolution, forms of government, industrialization, imperialism and the struggle for national independence, war and genocide. Students will examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world from the late 18th century to the present. They will explore the growing interdepend-ence of people and cultures throughout the world and begin to define their individual role as members of the global soci-ety. Students will be introduced to historical research and be required to complete a research project each semester. They will also be required to complete a variety of writing assignments such as essay tests, journal entries, compara-tive essays and creative writing. This course will expose stu-dents to a variety of instructional methods including cooper-ative learning, discussion, simulations, lecture, supplemen-tary readings and the use of technology. Homework is as-signed regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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Department Summary Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB c Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC c Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science/Programming g Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics c Algebra A (Restricted Enrollment) Algebra 1 c Algebra 2 c College Math (Pre-Calculus) c Fundamentals Of Geometry c Geometry c Honors 3rd Year Computer Science Honors Algebra 2 c Honors College Mathematics c Honors Geometry c Introduction To Computer Science g Introductory Statistics c

c This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘c’ Mathematics

college entrance requirement. g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ Elective college

entrance requirement.

Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 20 credits of mathematics at Logan, including Algebra 1, in order to gradu-ate from high school. This is not only a NHUSD requirement but also a State of California requirement for grades 9-12. Students who passed Algebra 1 and/or Geometry at middle schools must also earn 20 more credits in mathematics at Logan for graduation requirements. Students may choose to retake either/both Algebra or/and Geometry at Logan for high school credit, but only if their grades at middle school were C or below a C. Under these circumstances, a student retaking either/both Algebra 1 and/or Geometry begins the 20 credit requirement at Logan with these courses. Students must pass the California High School Exit Examina-tion (CAHSEE). Students will be assigned to the appropriate math classes for support and assistance until the math por-tion of the CAHSEE is passed. This support class will be in addition to their regularly scheduled math class. All prerequisites are strictly enforced at the time of recom-mendation or when the classes begin in the fall. Meeting the prerequisites is the responsibility of the student. Parents and family are urged to check on the grades and prerequisites. Logan High School now has an “open access” policy for course selection. The policy allows students to select from most courses in the catalog. It does not mean, however, that students can automatically take any class. Students must be prepared or take steps to prepare themselves for courses.

In the math department, students with strong backgrounds and good study habits may wish to select honors level classes or advanced placement classes. In order to select such clas-ses, students should understand the following considera-tions: Grades of A or B indicate a strong background. Students must have the prerequisite class on their tran-

script – for example, prior to taking College Math or Honors College Math, students must have taken Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2

Summer assignments may either (a) be required, or (b) be highly recommended, particularly for AP classes

Past CST scores may be an indication of strengths and weaknesses and a source of information about prepared-ness for parents and students.

Students are urged to consult with their counselors with re-spect to their CST exams and other standardized tests in their file. It may help with a decision for future courses PLEASE NOTE: Middle School Students will receive a letter containing significant information about their 9th grade math placement at Logan. We urge careful reading of the letter and careful consideration of course selections.

Course Descriptions: ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CALCULUS A/B (L2710) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11&12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Students enrolling in Advanced Placement Cal-culus A/B should have a solid background in College Math or Honors College Math – an A or B indicates strong back-ground. Students are required to complete a summer assign-ment reviewing prerequisite topics essential to calculus. The assignment will be made available to students once they are registered in the class and before the start of summer. Stu-dents will be assessed on their review the first week of clas-ses. Students without a B or better in College Math or Honors College math are also encouraged to find online classes or summer sessions in pre-calculus, which may be offered at local junior colleges. Topics include differential calculus including analytical geom-etry, functions and limits; polynomials, logarithmic, exponen-tial and trigonometric functions and their inverses; integral calculus, including definite and indefinite integrals; tech-niques of integration; and applications. Homework is as-signed daily. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination, which is administered in May. Depending on the university, a passing grade of 3, 4 or 5 may earn college credit for one quarter or semester of col-lege freshman calculus. Students will use a graphing calcula-tor in this class. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CALCULUS B/C (L2720) 10 credits, One Year, Grades 11&12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Students enrolling in Advanced Placement Cal-culus BC should have a very strong background in College Math or Honors College Math. We recommend this class for students with a grade of A in Honors College Math and/or teacher recommendation, or completion of AP Calculus AB. If space is limited, grades in college math, teacher recom-mendation, and a placement test may be used to determine enrollment. Students meet with the instructor in June, at which time books and a required summer assignment are distributed. The assignment includes, but is not limited to, work from the textbook. Students without a B or better in College Math or Honors College math are encouraged to find online classes or summer sessions in pre-calculus, which may be offered at local junior colleges. This is a fast-paced, rigorous equivalent of a first-year college calculus course. In addition to the topics of AP Calculus AB, the following topics are also studied: L’Hopital’s Rule, epsilon-delta definition of limits, advanced applications of deriva-tives and integrals, improper integrals, advanced techniques of integration, calculus of vector functions, parametric equa-tions, polar coordinates, sequences and series, and additional topics as time permits. Projects are assigned each semester. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Cal-culus AB Examination, which is administered in May. Depend-ing on the university, a passing grade of 3, 4 or 5 may earn college credit for three quarters or two semesters of college freshman calculus. Students will use a graphing calculator in this class. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COMPUTER SCIENCE (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING w/JAVA) (L8170) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘g’ elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Computer Science (or other introductory com-puter science courses, with teacher approval) with a grade of ‘C’ or teacher recommendation. This is an Advanced Placement Science course in program-ming, methodology, algorithms, and data structures. Stu-dents will learn the JAVA language, as well as continue the study of computer science topics including top down design, arrays, pointers, linked lists, trees and algorithm analysis. Curriculum will match the A.P. test curriculum (A.P. Comput-er Science A/B Examination) in preparation for the May ex-amination. Students will also study trends in computer sys-tems and the social implications of computing. Evaluation is based on completion of assigned programs and on teacher-prepared tests and quizzes. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS (L2730) 10 credits, One Year, Grades 11&12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisite: In order to take Advanced Placement Statistics

students must have a solid background in College Math or Honors College Math. Students should have a B or better in Honors College Math or College Math or be recommended by a teacher. Students without the B or better in College Math or Honors College math can find online classes or summer sessions in pre-calculus at most local junior colleges. The topics fall into four major themes: Exploring Data by ob-serving patterns and/or departure from patterns; Planning a study by deciding what and how to measure; Anticipating patterns by producing models using probability and simula-tion; Statistical inference by using confirming models. Stu-dents are expected to make use of technology for homework and projects. Each student will use graphing calculator with full statistics capabilities. Calculators in which data is entered into spreadsheet format are especially useful. The TI83/84 calculator or equivalent is the recommendation. This course is equivalent to a first semester college statistics course, with college credit available upon satisfactorily passing the Ad-vanced Placement Statistics test (in May). This course cannot be repeated for credit. ALGEBRA A (Restricted Enrollment) (L2801) 5 Math credits per semester passed / One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 Prerequisites: Based on the placement procedure of the mid-dle schools or administrative recommendation in 9th grade math at JLHS. Students enrolled in this course will take the CST General Math test administered by the state. Teachers at Logan will check the background of any student who is en-rolled in Algebra A. A placement test may be administered. Students will receive algebra material aligned with the Cali-fornia Standards for Algebra One. The goal is that they will be prepared to begin Algebra One. They will receive review of basic skills, operations and some fundamental geometry. In Algebra A, students will develop an understanding of varia-bles and the basic operations with variables. They will devel-op an understanding of the procedure of solving equations. There will also be a review of concepts from previous grades. Teachers will also include work with material that students may well use as consumers, material such as percentages and discounts. Concepts from earlier grades often create a foun-dation for future successful completion of other courses. A clearer understanding of the use of mathematics will assist the students throughout high school. This course, Algebra A, is aligned with the following key (power) standards from the California Standards in Algebra: 2.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 9.0 and 10.0. Passing both semesters of Algebra A makes a student eligible for Algebra 1. This course may not be repeated for credit. ALGEBRA 1 (L2100) (L2109 for 9th Graders Only) 10 Credits*, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Readiness to take Algebra by either (1) tran-scripts from other districts indicating proper background (lacking transcripts, exams will be administered for place-ment) or (2) a grade of C or better in 8th grade pre-algebra. The Algebra 1 course is based on the standards set by the

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State of California and is a necessary course for the success-ful completion of the proficient level in CAHSEE and also for high school graduation. Topics include fundamental opera-tions in real numbers and algebraic operations. Integers, ra-tional numbers, equations, inequalities and problem solving are included. Students will graph lines and parabolas, factor quadratic expressions, and solve quadratic equations. (It is strongly recommended that students receive at least a B- in the second semester of 8th grade math. Students who have lower grades may be at a disadvantage in high school Alge-bra. Summer school is an option.) This course cannot be re-peated for credit. ALGEBRA 2 (L2300) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisites: Minimum “C” in BOTH semesters of Geometry. This course is an intermediate course in Algebra and it in-cludes basic trigonometry. The course is based on the stand-ards set by the state of California, and is necessary for the application for admission to the CSU and UC system. The course connects Geometry to Algebra. There are functions, including linear, quadratic, exponential and absolute value, logarithms, and inverse relationships. Students are expected to have a SCIENTIFIC calculator on a daily basis. Homework is required and a necessary part of the course. (The Math de-partment advises students that a strong background in Alge-bra 1 is critical for success in Algebra 2. To complete Algebra 2 successfully for CSU/UC admission requires good mastery of skills in Algebra 1.) This course cannot be repeated for credit. COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (L2400) (This course is also known as Pre-Calculus.) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites: At least “C” in both semesters of Algebra 2. The course reviews and extends advanced algebra and trigo-nometry, and introduces functions, analytical geometry and basic introduction to calculus concepts. Homework is as-signed daily. Students are expected to be motivated in prepa-ration for a possible place in the calculus course either in NHUSD or college. This course cannot be repeated for credit. FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMETRY (L2250) 10 credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirement. Prerequisites: Passing grades in both semesters of Algebra A, or Algebra I or completion of summer school equivalents. Note: This course is not to be used as a prerequisite for Alge-bra 2. Students who enter Fundamentals of Geometry should be aware that good algebra skills are required. Summer school for mastery of algebra skills can be of great value. Under-classmen who pass Fundamentals may THEN opt to take reg-ular Geometry in order to qualify for Algebra II, or they make

take Geometry in a junior college summer session or pass a summer session in second semester Geometry to qualify for Algebra II. While the Fundamentals of Geometry course is California standards based, it does not necessarily provide the scope and depth necessary for Algebra 2 preparation. The course will help students pass CAHSEE in Geometry, The use of figure manipulation, frequent testing and a lessened emphasis on rigorous logical proofs are part of the course. The basics of sine, cosine and tangent will be introduced. This course may not be repeated for credit. GEOMETRY (L2200) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11 & 12 *See footnote at end This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisites: Minimum “C” in second semester of Algebra 1, or a recommendation from current Algebra 1 teacher. This is a course in Geometry, based on the standards set by the State of California. Topics include concepts of proof, a study of angles, polygons, parallel lines, similarity, circles, area and some volume. It will also include a study of the sine, cosine and tangent for right triangles and an introduction to their use in other triangles. Trigonometry is an important element in the state standards. This is a second math course designed to provide minimum graduation requirements from Logan in conjunction with Algebra I. This course can be used as a prerequisite to Algebra 2. Universities usually look for Algebra 2 on the permanent record. Students and family should closely examine the prerequisites for Algebra 2. This course cannot be repeated for credit. HONORS 3RD YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE (L2300H) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: AP Computer Science with a grade of “C” or above and teacher recommendation. This is a an advanced computer science course that explores applications using programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. Students in this class will have the op-portunity to learn several different computer languages such as JAVA or assembly language and multimedia programs such as Flash and Dream Weaver. Students may also explore the social and statistical applications of computer science in re-search projects for national scholarship competitions. The course is designed for students interested in further real-life studies of computer science. This course may not be repeated for credit. HONORS ALGEBRA 2 (L2300H) 10 credits per year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisites: Minimum “C” in BOTH semesters of Geometry. It is strongly recommended that students have solid skills in Algebra 1 and should have an A in Geometry or a B in Honors Geometry (both semesters). For a student without a B or better in both semesters of Algebra 1, the math department

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recommends a summer session. There are a variety of online opportunities and junior colleges. Summer sessions at Logan typically are not the proper venue for students who need to strengthen skills as preparation for Honors Algebra 2. This is a course in intermediate and advanced algebra. Topics include linear and quadratic equations and systems; expo-nential functions and logarithms; complex numbers; circular functions and graphs, progressions and binomial expansions; it also covers such topics as matrices, determinants, permu-tations, combinations, probability and trigonometry. A great-er emphasis on proofs is also expected. This is a rigorous course and frequent homework is required. Students are ex-pected to be motivated in order to be fully prepared for Col-lege Math or Honors College Math. This course is part of the weighted GPA for Logan use only. This course cannot be re-peated for credit. HONORS COLLEGE MATH (L2400H) (This course is also known as Honors Pre-Calculus.) 10 credits per year, One Year, Grades 10, 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Students should have a strong background in Honors Algebra II (B or better) or an A in Algebra II. Students will need a background in trigonometry beyond the trigo-nometry of right triangles. Although trigonometry is not a state standard for Algebra 2, trigonometry receives signifi-cant coverage in Honors Algebra 2. A student with a B or better in both semesters of (non-honors) Algebra 2 should consider an online session or a summer session in trigonome-try at one of the local junior colleges. Any student from Hon-ors Algebra 2 ought to review trigonometry, particularly the unit circle, graphs in trigonometry and basic identities. This can be accomplished online, from self-study or from a junior college session. Honors College Math is a rigorous course for students plan-ning to enroll in the Advanced Placement Calculus class. This course reviews and extends advanced algebra and trigonom-etry, including analytic geometry, algebraic proofs, advanced graphing techniques, matrices and functions. Limits, deriva-tives and their applications will be introduced. Homework is required. It is helpful to have access to a scientific and/or graphing calculator; however, a graphing calculator cannot be used on any quiz or test. It is recommended that students who have not taken Honors Algebra II prepare themselves with a course in Trigonometry class at a junior college. This course cannot be repeated for credit. HONORS GEOMETRY (L2200H) 10 credits per year, Grades 9, 10 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. Prerequisites: Minimum “C” in second semester of Algebra 1, or a recommendation from current Algebra 1 teacher. Strong Algebra skills are needed for Honors Geometry . Stu-dents with weaknesses in some skills or students with C grades or below ought to consider some kind of reinforce-ment of algebra skills over the summer or possibly retaking Algebra 1 at Logan in the freshman year. Grade of an “A” in

both semesters of Algebra 1 is an indicator of very strong algebra skills and a “B” grade indicates strong algebra skills. Staff may also consider other guidelines such as NWEA scores indicate a readiness. The course is designed for students capable of learning geo-metric concepts. The course will study proofs, congruent and similar triangles, parallel lines, transformations and coordi-nate geometry and introductory trigonometry work in right triangles, sine, cosine, Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. It is expected that the student will do homework and study in order to master the material. There is a review and integra-tion of algebraic concepts. Special projects may be required, including individual or group projects to be presented to the class. This course is part of the weighted GPA for Logan use only. This course cannot be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (L8151) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘g’ elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ in both semesters of Geometry. This course introduces the student to the science of creating solutions to problems through the use of computer program-ming. Students will learn how to program in the C++ comput-er language. Students will learn the basic organization of the computer along with the standard methods in computer sci-ence curriculum. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (L2500) (Includes review of Algebra, Trig and Functions) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘c’ mathematics college entrance requirements. This course does not replace Algebra II for college admissions. Prerequisites: Open to students who have completed the Algebra II course with a “C” or better in second semester, or recommendation by Algebra 2 teacher. Students who elect this course should have a good background in Algebra 2. Introductory Statistics will be very useful for students enter-ing their first year of college in a variety of disciplines. Begin-ning in the first semester, students will gain a conceptual understanding of fundamental statistical principles and a familiarity with the real world statistical problems that exist in the social and life sciences such as biology, psychology, sociology and business. Students will be taught how to inter-pret a set of data using statistical methods, and how to pre-sent data in meaningful and informative ways. There will be an introduction to probability. The use of graphing calcula-tors and computers will be a frequent part of the course. (Students will find it extraordinarily helpful to have their own graphing calculator. JLHS does not require the purchase; however, the course will make extensive use of the TI-83/84 as a teaching and learning tool. We cannot loan our class sets to students.) Students who use other graphing calculators must be prepared to study and learn the functions of their chosen calculator on their own time.

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Department Summary Athletic Physical Education Introduction to Athletic Training Marching Band & Auxiliary (Marching Band / Colorguard) Physical Education – Ninth Grade Physical Education – Tenth Grade

Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 20 credits of Physical Education prior to graduation. In addition, by law, 9th graders must take PE, as well as a second year in high school (typically completed in students’ sophomore year).

Course Descriptions ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION (L7310 – Semester 1) (L7320 – Semester 2) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Instructor Approval In Athletic Physical Education, students will do advanced skill development, physical fitness, and weight training. Sports offered in Athletic Physical Education include: Base-ball, Softball, Boys Basketball, Boys Tennis, Boys Golf, Girls Basketball, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Cross Country, Gymnas-tics, Track and Field, Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Water Polo, Girls Soccer, and Wrestling. This course may be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (L7330) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: 9th grade PE, 10th grade PE, successful comple-tion of Biology. This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting career of sports medicine. Students will gain an understand-ing of basic health concepts; the general structure and func-tion of the human body; the psychology of injury, illness, and care; assess vital signs; and obtain medical history. Top-ics of study include: recognition & prevention of injury, treatment, injury assessment, rehabilitation, emergency care, nutrition, first aid and CPR. A lab component, in which student interns assist the Logan Athletic Trainer, will intro-duce students to taping, wrapping, splitting, and evaluation/response to emergencies. Students will also have an oppor-tunity to become certified in first aid and CPR. This course may not be repeated for credit.

MARCHING BAND & AUXILIARY (MARCHING BAND / COLORGUARD) (L6290) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10 Prerequisite: Audition only. The Marching Band and Auxiliary prepare for performance in this class. During the fall competition season, practice will continue after school until 5 pm one to two days per week. There are also two nights of rehearsal from 5 pm - 9 pm. Fall performances will include all home and some away

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Colleges and Universities often look at second se-mester grades as a key indicator. “D” grade second semester is insufficient for the college or university to accept the course. Logan credit for graduation is earned with a “D” grade; however, please check with your counselor about the way in which the colleges or universities of your choice will interpret a “D”. Also, Logan has a 2.0 graduation requirement, which means a “D” grade may put this requirement in jeopardy. Summer school for the improvement of a grade is an option either at Logan or other acceptable sites.

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Logan football games, field show competitions and parades. The winter schedule includes Winter Guard performances. Spring performances may include parades and field show competitions. Many of these events take place at night and on weekends. The Marching Band travels to many away per-formances, and the band serves as Logan's and Union City's representative all over the state. The Marching Band will attend a band camp at the end of August. Homework will be assigned weekly. Pre-camp rehearsal will be held at Logan in July and August. This course may be repeated for credit.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - NINTH GRADE (L7100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 Prerequisite: None The ninth grade physical education program introduces stu-dents to activities that emphasize fundamental skill develop-ment, physical fitness and participation. Activities in the ninth grade program provide students with an understanding of the need for a program of lifetime fitness and good nutri-tion, as well as a proper body composition, appropriate ways of handling stress, and an appreciation of lifetime sports and activities. Students will participate in a minimum of eight activities that incorporate one of the following five strands: individual sport, team sport, combative sport, aquatics, and movement. Activities will be assigned according to staffing, available facilities, and the time of year. Class activities will include lectures; demonstrations and appropriate handouts; study guides; videotapes; and individual, group and team drills. Each activity unit will include student skills demonstra-tions and written evaluations covering rules, strategies, ter-minology, safety procedures, and scoring. Students are also required to take the state physical fitness test in April. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TENTH GRADE (L7200) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: To have taken one year of ninth grade Physical Education. Activity units in the tenth grade physical education program emphasize skill development, team play, lifetime sports, physical fitness, participation and an understanding of the need for lifetime fitness. Courses taught in this course in-clude Archery, Frisbee, Indoor Soccer, Street Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, and others. This course may be repeated for credit.

Department Summary Life Science (Foundational Courses, years 1 - 4)

Biology d Honors Biology d

Life Science (Upper Division, years 3 - 4) AP Biology Ecology d Forensic Science/CSI g Human Anatomy & Physiology d Human Anatomy & Physiology (Honors) d Marine Biology d

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Chemistry d Conceptual Physics d Introduction to Physical Science Physics d

Physical Science (Upper Division, years 3 - 4) AP Chemistry d AP Physics d

d This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement.

g This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘g’ Elective col-

lege entrance requirement. Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 20 credits in science, including 10 units of life science coursework and 10 units of physical science coursework with grades of ‘D-’ or better. Students are placed into science courses based on student interest and skill readiness, not grade level.

Course Descriptions ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) BIOLOGY (L3170) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest in biology, motiva-tion, commitment to one hour of homework/studying each day, and grades of ‘B’ or better in biology and chemistry. AP Biology is a third or fourth-year laboratory science course that is equivalent to a first-year, college level, general biolo-gy course. This course prepares students to be biological science majors in college and/or take the advanced place-ment examination to potentially earn credits for a college science course. Students are expected to take the AP exami-nation and should expect to spend at least one hour per night on homework, with written work assigned nightly. This course is designed around four “Big Ideas”, which en-compass the core scientific principles, theories and processes

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governing living organisms and biological systems. These include: evolution, cellular processes and communication, genetics and information transfer, and the interactions of biological systems. Students are expected to apply specific science practices through student-directed laboratory activi-ties. These practices include: communicating scientific phe-nomena and solve problems using models and representa-tions, appropriate use of mathematics, scientific questioning, planning and implementing data collection, analyzing and evaluating data, communicate scientific explanations and theories, and connect this knowledge across various scales and concepts. The principal methods of learning in this class include inde-pendent reading of the textbook, lecture, group discussion, and laboratory experiments. Necessary skills include note-taking, laboratory techniques, and scientific research and writing. Students may have opportunities to use computer spreadsheets, computer graphing from databases, scientific publications, and desktop publishing as tools in the class-room. Students may create curriculum-related products us-ing computer applications. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CHEMISTRY (L3270) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest in chemistry, motiva-tion, commitment to daily homework/studying each week, and grades of ‘B’ or better in chemistry and Algebra II. AP Chemistry is a third or fourth-year science course that is equivalent to a first-year, college level, general chemistry course. This course prepares students to be biology or chem-istry majors in college and/or take the advanced placement examination in chemistry to potentially earn credits for a college science course. Students are expected to take the AP examination. This course provides many opportunities for students to im-prove their skills in making observations of chemical reac-tions and substances, recording data, calculating and inter-preting results based on the quantitative data obtained (applied algebra) and communicating effectively the results of experimental work. The principal methods of learning in this class are independent reading of the textbook, lecture, note taking, group discussion, laboratory exercises, daily homework and scientific writing with an emphasis on inter-preting experimental data and using analytical thought to solve problems. Students may have opportunities to create curriculum-related products using scientific probes and com-puter applications, including computer graphing from data-bases, scientific publications, and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PHYSICS B (L3275) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement.

Predictors of Success: Student interest in physics, motiva-tion, commitment to daily homework/studying, solid math and critical thinking skills, and a grade of ‘B’ or better in Col-lege Mathematics. The Physics B/AP Prep. course is equivalent to a first-year, college level, general physics course. This course prepares students to take higher level science courses in college and/or take the advanced placement Physics B examination to potentially earn credits for a college science course. Stu-dents are expected to take the AP Physics B examination. The course covers five general areas: Newtonian mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. It is the goal of this course to develop the student's ability to (a) read, understand and interpret physical information -- verbal, mathematical and graphical; (b) describe and explain the sequence of steps in the analysis of a particular physical phenomenon or problem; (c) use basic mathematical reason-ing -- arithmetic, algebraic, geometric and trigonometric -- in a physical situation or problem; and (d) perform experi-ments and interpret the results of observations. Students may have opportunities to use computer spreadsheets, com-puter graphing from databases, scientific publications, and desktop publishing as tools in the classroom. Students may create curriculum-related products using computer applica-tions. This course may not be repeated for credit. BIOLOGY (L3100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ laboratory science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, basic algebra skills, dedication to in-class work, commitment to 1-2 hours of homework/studying per week, basic chemistry knowledge, and previous success in science and English courses. Biology is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for life science electives. Students will study cells, molecular biology, genetics, human body sys-tems, disease, evolution and ecology based on standards set by the state of California. Biology provides the necessary background to make informed decisions related to life in the twenty-first century. Laboratory investigations provide opportunities for students to make observations, record and analyze data, form conclusions using data, and develop problem-solving skills. The principal methods of learning include reading the textbook, group discussion, activities, lecture, note taking, and laboratory experiments. Students may have opportunities to create curriculum-related prod-ucts using scientific probes and computer applications, in-cluding computer graphing from databases, scientific publica-tions, and desktop publishing. This course may not be re-peated for credit. CHEMISTRY (L3210) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement.

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Predictors of Success: Student interest, solid algebra skills, dedication to in-class work, commitment to 2-3 hours of homework/studying per week, basics physical science knowledge, prior success in core subjects and a grade of ‘C’ or better in Algebra 1. Chemistry is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for life science courses and AP Chemistry. Students study matter, chemical bonds, biochem-istry, atomic structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and the conservation of matter based on standards set by the state of California. Activities include lecture/discussion, group work, laboratory work, problem–solving, homework and supplemental material. Students will use math applications in problem solving. Stu-dents may have opportunities to create curriculum-related products using scientific probes and computer applications, including computer graphing from databases, scientific publi-cations, and desktop publishing. This course may not be re-peated for credit. CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (L3230) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, developing algebra skills, dedication to in-class work, curiosity, and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of Algebra I. Conceptual physics is a college preparatory, laboratory sci-ence class that prepares students for any science course. Students will develop scientific reasoning, scientific skills, and apply skills being learned in Algebra I. This course differs from Physics L3220 because it is conceptually based, requir-ing less computational mathematics. Topics include motion, energy, Newton’s Laws and forces, optics, sound and wave motion, and electricity and magnetism. Through inquiry labs, students explore their own notions about common, physical phenomena, make observations, discuss observations with peers, practice data collection and graphing techniques, and apply some mathematical skills (solving equations, interpreting graphs, and reasoning pro-portionately) to explain observations. Students may have opportunities to use computer graphing from databases, sci-entific publications, and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. ECOLOGY (L3130) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘C’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra 1. Ecology is a third or fourth-year, college preparatory, labora-tory science course for students interested in Earth science and ecosystem dynamics. This course integrates topics from astronomy, chemistry, physics, geology, and biology to better understand the interrelationships among living and non-living

things. Laboratory investigations and activities provide op-portunities to explore Earth’s resources, human impact on the environment and the importance of preserving life forms. Students will have opportunity to engage in service learning with outside agencies for community service. Students may have opportunities to create curriculum-related products using scientific probes and computer applications, including computer graphing from databases, scientific publications, and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. FORENSIC SCIENCE/CRIMESCENE INVESTIGATION (L3160) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘g’ college entrance require-ment. Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘C’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra I. Forensic Science is a third or fourth-year, college preparato-ry, elective science course for those students interested the detailed investigation practices used in the criminal justice system. This rigorous, multidisciplinary course integrates con-cepts from biology, chemistry, physics, and Earth science. Students will use the scientific method to solve mock criminal investigations. This course allows students to explore how science and inquiry can be applied to the criminal justice sys-tem. Topics include: crime scene analysis, physical/ chemical analysis of evidence, microscopy, chromatography, hair/fiber/glass/document/fingerprint analysis, firearms, drug, toxicology, entomology, anthropology, blood (serology) and DNA analysis. Principal methods of learning include lecture, demonstration, case study analysis, forensic journal reading, forensics competitions, lab activities and experiments. This course will emphasize potential career pathways, critical thinking, problem-solving, observation, data analysis, data collection, digital photography and technology in addition to scientific skills and techniques. This course may not be repeated for credit. HONORS BIOLOGY (L3100H) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ laboratory science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, basic algebra skills, dedication to in-class work, commitment to 3-5 hours of homework/studying per week, basic chemistry knowledge, and previous success in science and English courses. Honors Biology is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for AP Biology and other life science electives. This course differs from Biology L3100 in regards to the amount of time spent on homework/studying, the number of topics covered, the details and pace of topic covered, laboratory experiments, the increased scientific writing and mathematics calculations and the higher weight of assessments on the overall grade. Students will develop problem-solving skills through a series of structured activities and laboratory investigations. Activities include lecture/

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discussion, demonstrations, laboratory experiments and ac-tivities. Students may have opportunities to create curricu-lum-related products using scientific probes, models, and computer applications, including computer graphing from databases, scientific publications, and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. HONORS HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (L3120) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘B’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra I. Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology is a third-or fourth year, college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for college-level physiology courses. This honors course differs from L3110 because the structure and function of all of the body systems will be studied, requiring a faster pace and increased time spent on homework and studying. The principal methods of learning are reading of the text-book, lecture, demonstration, microscopic examination of human tissue, dissection of cats and sheep hearts for the comparative study of the human body. Oral reports on cur-rent topics in physiology or medical issues are required. Stu-dents will use proper laboratory skills in the handling of ma-terials and equipment. Projects include an oral report and teaching project/manipulative. Students should expect homework daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (L3110) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘C’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra I. Human Anatomy and Physiology is a third or fourth-year, laboratory science course for students interested in studying the structure and function of the human body in detail. Most of the major body systems will be studied. Course activities include lecture, demonstrations, microscopic examination of human tissue, dissection of cats and dissection of sheep hearts for the comparative study of the human body. Oral reports on current topics related to physiology and medical issues will also be required. Students will be expected to use proper laboratory skills in the handling of materials and equipment. One research project will be assigned each se-mester. Students should expect homework daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE (IPS) (L3250) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Physical Science Credit Predictors of Success: Assigned by placement examination

or teacher recommendation. This course provides Academic Literacy support for Early In-termediate English Language Learners. Introduction to Physi-cal Science is a survey course designed to provide an intro-duction to science based on elements of the California State science standards for investigation, chemistry, physics, earth science, and life science standards. Students will earn physi-cal science credit toward graduation. This course may not be repeated for credit. This course may not be repeated for credit. MARINE BIOLOGY (L3180) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘D’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘C’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra 1. Marine Biology is a third or fourth-year, college preparatory, laboratory science course that extends concepts learned in introductory biology and chemistry courses. The course be-gins with an in-depth look at the physical, chemical, and geo-logical characteristics of the world’s oceans. Students then investigate the structure, functions, behaviors, adaptations and classification of organisms that live in marine environ-ments. Students learn how energy flows and matter cycles through the Earth’s ocean system and they investigate the impact of humans on that system. Laboratory activities in-clude experimentation, dissection, data collection and data analysis that develop scientific investigation and scientific thinking skills. Student must attend at least two out of six after-school/Saturday field trips to visit marine ecosystems and marine research institutions. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHYSICS (L3220) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Predictors of Success: Student interest, solid algebra skills, dedication to in-class work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and a grade of ‘C’ or better in Algebra 2. Physics is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for any science course by develop-ing an understanding of the fundamental principles govern-ing the physical nature of the world/universe. This course differs from Conceptual Physics L3220C because of the focus on higher-level mathematical computation skills used for solving story problems. Physics includes the study of motion, energy, waves, heat, forces, electricity & magnetism, and optics & sound based on standards set by the state of Califor-nia. It gives the students the opportunity to reason, to learn to express their thoughts clearly, and to be able to follow the development of ideas presented by others. Problem-solving activities and laboratory experiments will be used extensively to sharpen the students' skills as observers and experiment-ers. Students may have opportunities to use computer gra-

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Department Summary Acappella Show Choir (CS) f Advanced Concert Choir (CS) f Advanced Drawing (Year) f Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Portfolio f Annual (Yearbook) Band: Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion (f) Ceramics: Beginning A/B (f) Ceramics: Advanced A/B f Color Guard (Weapons) Color Guard (Flags) Concert Band (f) Concert Choir (CS) Critical Thinking Through Improvisation Dance: Beginning Level (f) Dance: Intermediate Level f Dance: Advanced Level f Digital Art A/B (f) Digital Photo 1 (f) Digital Video Arts Production 1 f Digital Video Arts Production 2 f Drama 1 (CS) (f) Drama (CS) 2 f Drama 3 f Drama: Stage Craft Dramatic Interpretation (f) Drawing A/B (f) Electronic Media Production 1 (CS) (f) Electronic Media Production 2 (CS) f Jazz Ensemble (Cs) f Jazz Singers (CS) f Marching Band & Auxiliary (CS) Multicultural Art A/B (f) Multicultural Theatre Multimedia 1 Multimedia 2 Painting (f) Painting - Advanced f Printmaking A/B (f) Printmaking Workshop A/B (f) String Orchestra (f) Symphonic Band f Video Production/Basic Video Production/Advanced

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f Course meets the UC/CSU subject ‘f’ fine arts college entrance

requirement. (f) Course meets the UC/CSU subject ‘f’ requirement but not ‘g’

If a student has a moral objection to dissecting (or other-wise harming or destroying) animals, or any part of an animal, the pupil must notify the teacher regarding such objection, and the objection must be substantiated with a note from the pupil's parent or guardian. If the pupil chooses to refrain from participating in such a project or test, and if the teacher believes that an adequate alter-native education project or test is possible, then the teacher may work with the pupil to develop and agree upon an alternate education project or test for the pur-pose of providing the pupil an alternate avenue for ob-taining the knowledge, information or experience re-quired by the course of study. (Education Code Sections 32255-32255.6)

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Graduation Requirement: Students can fulfill the Fine Arts Requirement, for high school graduation only, by successful-ly completing 10 credits (one year) of a Visual and Performing Arts course or students can take 10 credits (one year) of a foreign language. However, in preparation FOR COLLEGE EN-TRANCE CSU and UC requires successful completion of 2 years (20 credits) of the same foreign language and 1 year (10 credits) of a Visual and Performing Arts course. A third year of the same foreign language is recommended for col-lege entrance. Students must satisfy the VAPA requirement by completing an appropriate single course in a year-long sequence (i.e., the second semester must be the continuation of the first semes-ter, requiring the first semester as a prerequisite). If schedul-ing challenges demand, students may divide the year-long course in two different academic years, as long as the course curriculum is designed as a year-long sequence and approved as such by the University.

Course Descriptions ACAPPELLA SHOW CHOIR (L6520) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: One year of choral training and approval by audition. The Show Choir will focus on performance of advanced classi-cal literature in the first part of the year, then emphasizing show/pop tunes once the competition season begins. Stu-dents will work on intermediate and advanced sight singing skills and vocal technique. Performance skill will include dance and choreography. Performances will include the win-ter and spring concerts, Fullerton College Jazz Festival, Red-ding Area Variety and Entertainment Show (R.A.V.E.S.), vari-ous competitions throughout the state, and other community events. Homework includes daily review of music literature; sight singing practice and review of theory skills. Certain per-formances will offer up to five hours of community service. This course may be repeated for credit. ADVANCED CONCERT CHOIR (L6515A/B for Alto/Base and L6515S/T for Soprano/Tenor) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: One year of choral training and approval by AUDITION. The Advanced Concert Choir will focus on the performance of advanced classical literature and some lighter works. Stu-dents will work on intermediate and advanced sight singing skills and vocal technique. Performances will include the winter and spring concerts, the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Choral Festival and the American Choral

Directors Association (ACDA) Choral Festival, and other com-munity events. Homework includes daily review of music literature; sight singing practice and review of theory skills. Certain performances will offer up to five hours of communi-ty service. This course may be repeated for credit. ADVANCED DRAWING (YEAR) (L6115) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of Drawing A/B Students who select this course will be expected to know basic drawing skills and to concentrate on advanced drawing and design techniques. Emphasis will be on interpretation of drawing problems. Various materials will be explored: ink; pencil; pastel; and charcoal. Students will create original works, complete reports of art history, as well as Art Critiqu-ing in class and as homework. Original works, art history and critiques will be done in class and homework. Second semester Advanced Drawing will continue to learn advanced drawing and design techniques. They will be ex-pected to develop their own ideas and to use self-discipline in completing them. Emphasis will be placed on the interpre-tation of more advanced drawing problems. Various materi-als will be explored: ink; pencil; pastel; and charcoal. A week-ly sketchbook will be required, as well as homework. Stu-dents will complete artwork suitable for entry into the Ala-meda County Fair, and for entry into a portfolio suitable for college entrance or for earning Advanced Placement units. This course may be repeated for credit. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDIO ART PORTFOLIO (L6700) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11 & 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of any of Painting, Drawing, Print-making, Ceramics, or Digital Art course with a ‘B’ or better, or consent of the instructor. The focus of this class is to complete the requirements for the Studio Art Portfolio to receive Advanced Placement units given by the College Board. Students must complete at least 24 excellent, original finished artworks, 12 of which deal with the same emphasis. This theme can be a specific subject matter or a conceptual idea that the student explores. The projects will involve preparation of art historical back-grounds, vocabulary, practicing and critical analysis and judg-ment. The workload will be one project a week in class and one project a week as homework. A lab donation will be re-quested and the AP portfolio submission will be an additional cost for which financial assistance is available. The portfolio is 10% of the grade. This class may be repeated for credit but not audited.

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ANNUAL (Yearbook) (L0100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Teacher approval. In this course students learn basic, intermediate and ad-vanced concepts of the production of a yearbook. Topics include writing copy, headlines and captions, choosing a theme and maintaining it throughout the book, ad sales, de-sign and paste–up of layouts and desktop publishing. Home-work is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. BAND: WOODWINDS (L6210), BRASS (L6212), and PERCUS-SION (L6211) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Visual and Performing Arts Credit/Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This sectional rehearsal class allows for specific instruction of like instruments in the three major sections of the wind bands. Class time is utilized for highly specific instrumental technique instruction, as well as sectional rehearsal of wind band literature. Other projects may include rehearsal and performance of solo and chamber ensemble literature, written assignments involving music theory and music histo-ry, as well as examining recordings of fine symphonic and orchestral music for analysis. Daily practice is required for success; private study is highly recommended as a supple-ment for this course. Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate wind band class: concert band, symphonic band, or wind symphony. This course may be repeated for credit. CERAMICS: BEGINNING A/B (L6120) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 First Semester (A), Second Semester (B) This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement, but does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None for Ceramics A, a grade of ‘C’ or better in Ceramics A, for Ceramics B. The students learn beginning techniques in clay. A series of ceramic projects such as tiles, pinch modeled figures, slab boxes, covered objects, coil pots, built up and combination pottery will be made. Students will also learn how ceramics are used/made by other cultures and will be given historical backgrounds of several artists. Special emphasis on student designs and self-expression will be utilized. Homework will be assigned. It is recommended that the student move on to the next level after successful completion of this course. This course may be repeated for credit. CERAMICS: ADVANCED A/B (L6125) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11 & 12 First Semester (A), Second Semester (B) This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance

requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Ceramics: Beginning. Students will build on the techniques they have learned in Ceramics A and B. Students will learn to appreciate the im-portance of creating quality art in a timely manner in order to make a living as a working artist. Projects such as tiles, pinch modeled figures, slab boxes, covered objects, coil pots, built up and combination pottery will be made. Students will also tackle more technically, aesthetically and conceptually chal-lenging projects. Students will continue to learn how ceram-ics are used and made by other cultures and will be given historical backgrounds of artists. Special emphasis on stu-dent designs and self-expression will be utilized. Homework will be assigned. This course may be repeated for credit. COLOR GUARD (Flags) (L6270) 10 Credits, One Year Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Community Service Credit (no physical education credit) Prerequisite: Audition only The combined color guard prepares a 10-minute field show for performance with the marching band from August through November. From December to April two color guards prepare 5 minute indoor winter color guard shows for competition. May and June are used for continued training, development and auditions for the following year. One color guard is entered in the Winter Guard International Scholastic Open Class and is designed for developing performers. The other color guard is entered in the Scholastic World Class and is designed for advanced performers. Performers are placed in these groups through group and individual auditions held annually. Competi-tive performances and additional rehears-als outside of class are required for participation in color guard. James Logan High School’s scholastic world class win-ter color guard has the unprecedented distinction of being the 10-time Winter Guard International Scholastic World Champions 1998-2007. This course may be repeated for credit. COLOR GUARD (Weapons) (L6275) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Community Service Credit (no physical education credit) Prerequisite: Audition only The combined color guard prepares a 10-minute field show for performance with the marching band from August through November. From December to April two color guards prepare 5 minute indoor winter color guard shows for competition. May and June are used for continued training, development and auditions for the following year. One color guard is entered in the Winter Guard International Scholastic Open Class and is designed for developing performers. The other color guard is entered in the Scholastic World Class and is designed for advanced performers. Performers are placed in these groups through group and individual auditions held annually. Competitive performances and additional rehears-als outside of class are required for participation in color guard. James Logan High School’s winter color guard has the unprecedented distinction of being the Winter Guard Inter-national Scholastic World Champion 1998-2007. This course

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may be repeated for credit. CONCERT BAND (L6240) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate Band Sectional class or consent of instructor. This class is a full ensemble rehearsal of the wind bands. The primary focus of this class is development of ensemble skills toward performance of high quality wind band literature. Daily practice is required for success; private study is highly recommended as a supplement for this course. Placement in this class is by audition only. The most advanced musicians are placed in the wind symphony, followed by the symphonic band, followed by the two concert bands. Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate band sectional class: woodwinds, brass, or percussion. This course may be repeated for credit. CONCERT CHOIR (L6519) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Community Service Credit Prerequisite: None. This class is designed for singers at levels (beginning and in-termediate) who want to sing and be a part of a performing ensemble. Class will focus on voice training, music reading, and performance skills. Music literature will be chosen from current hits, show tunes, light jazz and semi–classical. Em-phasis will be placed on developing the student for more advanced choral experiences at Logan and in the community. Performances include community organizations, winter and spring concerts. Homework includes listening projects, daily review of music literature, sight singing practice and review of theory skills. (Certain performances will offer up to five hours of community service.) This course may be repeated for credit. CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH IMPROVISATION (L6430) One Semester, 5 credits, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Visual and Performing Arts Credit Prerequisite: None This course will give students a place to put their fast thinking and creative minds to work. Participation in the course activ-ities will provide students with opportunities to develop criti-cal and creative thinking skills. Students will develop their skills of speaking, pantomime, body movement, and the anal-ysis of the most important people -- the audience members. Students will learn the history of improvisation and when and where to apply improvisational skills. This course may be repeated for credit. DANCE: BEGINNING LEVEL (L6910) 5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B), Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester.

This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for the person who has had little or no dance experience. In this class, the students will be ex-posed to a variety of dance styles, including tap, jazz, modern and ballet. The students will learn the basic techniques and terminology of each. The emphasis of this course will be placed on exposing the beginning dance student to a variety of dance styles, techniques and experiences. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. DANCE: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (L6911) 5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B), Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Beginning Dance with a ‘B+’ or better and/or consent of the instructor. This course is designed for the person who has taken and passed beginning dance or has had some dance experience. More emphasis will be placed on refining the techniques of the individual. The student will also be introduced to the basic principles of choreography, staging, production and performing. Performance in the Spring Dance Concert is mandatory. Other topics in dance (history, training, critiqu-ing) may also be included. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. DANCE: ADVANCED LEVEL (L6912) 5/10 Credits, One Semester (A or B) OR One Year (A and B), Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Teacher consent by audition +/or taken year-long Intermediate Dance and passed with a “B+” or better. This course is designed for the experienced dancer who demonstrates proficiency in basic dance skills and tech-niques. Admission to this class is by teacher consent by audi-tion. All dance styles will be used, with emphasis placed on technique and performance qualities. The students will de-velop their own creativity by choreographing some of their dances. Performance in the Spring Dance Concert is manda-tory. Students will be exposed in-depth to other topics relat-ed to dance. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. DIGITAL ART A/B (L6160) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 First Semester (A), Second Semester (B) This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (Should not be taken concurrently with Drawing A/B) Move into the Digital Age by learning how to design with the

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program PhotoShop. This digital painting course covers the basic skills for handling this industry standard program. Dur-ing the first semester (Digital Art A), you will learn how to navigate through the tools, commands and layers building on basic rendering skills to create realistic imagery. Second se-mester (Digital Art B) builds on these skills to produce more complex designs and covers basic photo editing techniques. Course work is broken down into easy to learn skills and builds slowly to more advance ones. If you have a strong interest in art, this class will take you to the next level. If you only use a computer for internet browsing or updating your FaceBook page, take this course to also teach yourself com-puter skills that you can apply to other career interest. This is a hands-on class with interesting, fun projects that will help you create work like a pro. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL PHOTO 1, 2 (L6141) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Visual and Performing Arts Credit This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective col-lege entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. During the first 10 to 12 weeks of the course, students will be introduced to the basic techniques of camera operation, composition, lighting, film development, the making of proof sheets, printmaking, and the history of photography. The remainder of the year, the students will work to refine and perfect their photographic skills and will work with advanced photographic and printing techniques. Students will also work extensively in studio photography, including portrai-ture, still life, and advertising images. An introduction to digital imaging will also be provided. Students will complete solarization, hand coloring, light drawings, and high contrast images. The student will complete an individualized portfolio for presentation at the end of each semester. Emphasis is on photography as an art form and on technical skill and aes-thetic consistency in each photograph. Special emphasis is placed on competition quality photography. This course is designed for the SERIOUS photography student. Students will use a 35 mm single lens reflex camera for this class. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. (Students wishing to repeat the course will work on individualized areas of study approved by the instructor.) DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS PRODUCTION 1 (L6340) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Students will learn the foundation of video production includ-ing: story boarding, shot composition, lighting, sound, cam-era operation, special effects, and computerized editing. Students will use this knowledge to complete a series of vid-eo projects including: Television Commercials, Music Videos, Interviews, Instructional videos and Documentaries.

DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS PRODUCTION 2 (L6345) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of Digital Video Arts Production 1 Students will be introduced to elementary screenwriting and film making. Students will view a number of classic movies, class discussions will center on style and content. While working in groups, students will formulate a story arc and script outline. Students will work together to create a viable script, and will then use their prior video production experi-ence to create and complete a 10 minute short film. DRAMA 1 (L6410) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the live theater, to encourage participation and to give them a basic knowledge of the actor’s physical tools at their disposal: body and voice. During the course, students will perform a re-hearsed memorized monologue or scene with a partner. There will be tests covering in–class activities and teacher prepared handouts and textbook readings. In addition, one written play review will be required. This course may not be repeated for credit. DRAMA 2 (L6411) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drama I. This course is designed for the student who, having complet-ed Drama I, desires greater depth in the field of acting. The purpose of this course is twofold: to train and develop the actor and to increase critical analysis skills. There are seven units in this course: Auditioning, Scene Study, Shakespearean Performance, Sense Memory, Characterization, Scene and Play Performances, and Directing. There will be weekly tests or performances, and students may be required to partici-pate in at least one drama activity during the semester, which requires 20 hours of practice outside of class. Home-work will be assigned weekly. This course may be repeated once for credit. DRAMA 3 (L6412) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Audition or Instructor’s Approval. This course is designed for the advanced performer. The student must audition for this class. The major objective of this class is performance. The students will be required to participate in all aspects of theater performance: the fall play, one–act plays, and acting competition festivals. The students will also stage and direct scenes and one–act plays for competition and lunchtime entertainment. Homework

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includes reading plays and 30 hours of required practice after school. This course may be repeated for credit. DRAMA: STAGE CRAFT (L6420) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. Students will be directly involved in the production of Logan's plays and musicals. Hands–on experience will be provided in the following areas: publicity, properties, stage management, set design and construction and painting, costumes, lighting, sound and makeup. Work hours may be required outside of class. This course may be repeated for credit with the ap-proval of the instructor. DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION (L6800) (also known as “Forensics”) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement, but does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Students will be required to compete in four to six tournaments per semester. Participation in the summer academy is highly recommended. This course is designed to develop an appreciation for the theater and skills in oral interpretation of dramatic literature through the medium of readers’ theater and performance before community audiences. Students will examine, devel-op, and demonstrate the skills and techniques of the actor. Students will acquire a practical knowledge of theater arts. In addition, students will explore the political, social, eco-nomic, and ethical dimensions of the theater. Students will demonstrate their skills and knowledge of plays, poetry, and prose developed for readers’ theater through performance before a community audience. This course may be repeated for credit. DRAWING A/B (L6110) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 First Semester (A) Second Semester (B) Visual and Performing Arts Credit This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None (Should not be taken concurrently with Digital Art A/B) Students learn basic to intermediate drawing techniques from the Renaissance to the Modern Art era and from other cultures. Students will develop the skills necessary for suc-cessfully working with a variety of media such as pencil, char-coal, ink and others. Design skills, aesthetic valuing and crea-tive expression are core to this course. Students will have weekly drawing homework assignments and will maintain a drawing book for outside drawing. Students will be able to go on to Advanced Drawing from this class, if they receive a ‘C’ or higher.

ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION I (EMP I) (L6310) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 11 See page 17 for more information. ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION II (EMP II) (L6320) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 12 See page 17 for more information. JAZZ ENSEMBLE (L6220) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elec-tive requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Two to four jazz big bands are rehearsed during this period. Players are placed via audition into groups appropriate to level of development. A jazz big band at James Logan HS con-sists of 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 1-2 baritone saxophones, 3-4 tenor trombones, 1-2 bass trombones, 4-5 trumpets, 1-2 guitarists, 1-2 pianists, 1-2 bassists, 1-2 drum-mers and 1-2 auxiliary percussionists. (Saxophonists are ex-pected to double on flute and clarinet for placement in the top band. Bassists are required to play acoustic and electric bass.) Jazz combos are created from the big bands consisting of 2-4 wind players and rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, drums). The primary focus of this course is the development of individual and ensemble skills in the jazz big band and small group (combo) setting. 4-5 concert performances occur on campus annually. Performances off campus at local, re-gional and national jazz festivals are possible. Daily practice is required for success; private study is highly recommended as a supplement for this course. Placement in this class is by audition only. This course may be repeated for credit. JAZZ SINGERS (L6530) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: One year of choral training & approval by audi-tion. Jazz Singers is a group of advanced singers who focus on ad-vanced Jazz and Classical literature. Focus is on advanced sight singing and theory skills. They perform all around the Bay Area and compete in festivals throughout the state in addition to the winter and spring concerts, the CMEA Choral Festival, the ACDA Festival, the Fullerton College Jazz Festival. Performance skills include traditional jazz stylization and ad-vanced vocal technique. Homework includes listening pro-jects, daily review of theory skills and music literature pre-sented in the class. (Certain performances will offer five hours of community service.) This course may be repeated for credit. MARCHING BAND & AUXILIARY (L6299) 5 Credits per Semester (Fall Auxiliary and Winter Guard), Grades 9, 10 Receives PE credit and Community Service Credit

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Prerequisite: Audition only. The Marching Band and Auxiliary prepare for performance in this class. During the fall competition season, practice will continue after school until 5 pm one to two days per week. There are also two nights of rehearsal from 5 pm - 9 pm. Fall performances will include all home and some away Logan football games, field show competitions and parades. The winter schedule includes Winter Guard performances. Spring performances may include parades and field show competi-tions. Many of these events take place at night and on week-ends. The Marching Band travels to many away performanc-es, and the band serves as Logan's and Union City's repre-sentative all over the state. The Marching Band will attend a band camp at the end of August. Homework will be assigned weekly. Pre-camp rehearsal will be held at Logan in July and August. This course may be repeated for credit. MULTICULTURAL ART A/B (L6600) 5/10 Credits, One Semester at a time (A and then B) or One Full Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None Get your head out of the books for an hour a day! Enjoy working with your hands, and a great variety of materials. This beginning level, project-oriented class is designed for everyone. This is the only class where students can learn techniques in a great variety of media including painting, printmaking, light metals, textile weaving, and more. Gain knowledge of traditional arts from several different cultures. Emphasis is not placed on copying the styles of these varied communities, but on learning about good design and experi-mentation with various craft techniques. Create a unique and varied art collection you can be proud of. Repeating this course for credit is encouraged – larger projects, less written work, help with running the studio. Note: This course no longer fulfills the Ethnic Studies requirement. This course may be repeated for credit. MULTICULTURAL THEATRE (L6610) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None This course is designed to expose students to the contribu-tions made to theatre by different cultures. The students will explore works by Latin, Asian, African American, Native American and other artists through readings, performances and viewings giving the students knowledge of historical and political theatre within different cultures. This course does NOT fulfill the Multicultural Studies requirement. This course may be repeated for credit. MULTIMEDIA I (L6330) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. Students in Multimedia I will use a computer to create web pages, animation, and PowerPoint presentations, and will learn to edit images with Photoshop and video with iMovie.

Students will also record and edit audio and make music with GarageBand. This course may be repeated for credit. MULTIMEDIA II (L6331) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. After reviewing basic multimedia techniques, students in Multimedia II will create web sites, make advanced Power-Point presentations with audio, video, and animation, make signs, television graphics, banner advertisements, and create animation and games with Flash. This course may be repeat-ed for credit. PAINTING (L6130) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None Students electing this class should have a strong background in drawing if possible, but not required. Students learn vari-ous painting techniques. Beginning and intermediate tech-niques of acrylic, watercolor, tempera painting and airbrush-ing are introduced. Students will explore various subject matter including still life, landscape, imaginative ideas rich with color, and art of different cultures are explored with painting too. Homework is assigned weekly. This course may be repeated for credit. PAINTING ADVANCED (L6135) 5/10 Credits, Semester/Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Completion of Painting with a ‘C’ or better, or consent of the instructor. Students will learn to combine drawing with painting tech-niques. Intermediate and advanced techniques of acrylic, watercolor, tempera painting and airbrushing are introduced. Students will create artwork that will be eligible for entry into the Alameda County Fair. Homework is assigned weekly. Advanced Painting continues with the same goals and objec-tives as Painting, but with greater refinement and with differ-ent projects and art history, and drawings of cultures. This course may be repeated for credit. PRINTMAKING A/B (L6150) 5 (Semester) /10 (Year) Credits, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester 1 and 2 can be taken in separate academic years or both semesters in the same academic year. This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Semester 1: Students will be introduced to the history of and the various techniques involved in screen-printing. Students will then apply two of those techniques to their personal pro-jects. Students will learn how to build and maintain screen-printing units. Using the screen-printing unit they will apply

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design elements and principles to create original screened print editions, posters, and T-shirts. In addition to utilizing this process as a fine arts medium, students will learn of the industry that uses these techniques for mass reproduction and they will be aware of current employment possibilities. Homework will be assigned as appropriate. Semester 2: Students in this course will continue to be intro-duced to a variety of printmaking processes and materials. These will include advanced serigraph printing (stencil printing) methods, along with relief printing (linoleum block), intaglio printing (dry point etching and embossing, and mono-printing (process that links printmaking to painting). This course may be repeated for credit. However, it is recom-mended that students successfully completing this course advance to Printmaking Workshop A/B. This course may be repeated for credit. PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP A/B (L6155) 5 (Semester) /10 (Year) Credits, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester 1 and 2 can be taken in separate academic years or both semesters in the same academic year. This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ college entrance re-quirement if taken sequentially; A semester then B semester. This course does not meet the ‘g’ elective college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in Printmaking A/B. The prerequisite may be waived with the instructor’s consent after a portfolio review. This course will provide students with the opportunity to refine printmaking skills and to develop a higher sense of their artistic applications. Projects shall include a study of historical art forms through written and visual materials. This shall then be applied to that particular project. Methods shall include serigraphy, relief printing, intaglio and mono-prints. Students shall complete weekly assignments and keep a portfolio of their work. They will be evaluated through personal (written) and group (oral) critiques, quizzes and a final test. Homework is assigned on an as needed basis to maintain continuity and portfolio. This course may be re-peated for credit. STRING ORCHESTRA (L6230) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and UC ‘f’ VAPA college entrance requirement, but does not meet the ‘G’ elective college en-trance requirement. Prerequisite: Students must either own an instrument or be willing to rent one. This class is a performance-based class. It is for the string instruments of an orchestra: Violins, Violas, Cellos and String Basses. The class will study, through performance, music for solo, small ensemble and orchestral literature. We will focus on music reading skills, technique, musicianship and perfor-mance. There will be concerts in the fall and spring semes-ters. Students will be expected to participate in all perfor-mances. This course may be repeated for credit.

SYMPHONIC BAND (L6250) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate Band Sectional class or consent of instructor. This class is a full ensemble rehearsal of the wind band. The primary focus of this class is development of ensemble skills toward performance of high quality wind band literature. Daily practice is requisite for success; private study is highly recommended as a supplement for this course. This course may be repeated for credit. Placement in this class is by au-dition only. The most advanced musicians are placed in the wind symphony, followed by the symphonic band, followed by the two concert bands. Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate band sec-tional class: woodwinds, brass, or percussion. This course may be repeated for credit. WIND SYMPHONY (L6260) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 This course meets the CSU and the UC ‘f’ VAPA college en-trance requirement. Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the appropriate Band Sectional class or consent of instructor. This class is a full ensemble rehearsal of the wind band. The primary focus of this class is development of ensemble skills toward performance of high quality wind band literature. Daily practice is required for success; private study is highly recommended as a supplement for this course. This course may be repeated for credit. Placement in this class is by au-dition only. The most advanced musicians are placed in the wind symphony, followed by the symphonic band, followed by the two concert bands. Students enrolled in this class must be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate band sec-tional class: woodwinds, brass, or percussion. This course may be repeated for credit.

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Course Descriptions EARLY DISMISSAL (L0020) / LATE ARRIVAL (L0030) 0 Credits, One Semester or One Year, Grade 12 Prerequisite: In order for seniors to leave campus early (no 7th period), or arrive late (no 1st period) they must meet the following criteria:

On target for graduation, with a minimum of 180 credits earned at the start of the first semester, or 200 credits earned at the start of 2nd semester

Cumulative GPA of 2.00 A passing score on both sections on the CAHSEE 20 hours Community Services graduation requirement

completed GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE (L0510) 5/10 Credits, One Semester or One Year, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Approval of Work Experience Coordinator. Jun-iors and seniors or over age 16; 2.0 GPA, 12 or fewer absenc-es. General Work Experience offers academic credit to students who are working. Students must have a regular job of at least 20 hours per week, be covered by Worker’s Compensa-tion and must be paid at least minimum wage. Students must attend required weekly meetings; homework assign-ments are given and students must document hours worked. This course may be repeated for credit. LEADERSHIP (L0200) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Recommendation of advisor and attendance at leadership camp. This course instructs students in leadership skills, such as problem–solving techniques, organizational methods, and parliamentary procedure, that are needed to conduct stu-dent body business. Approaches vary from on the job assign-ments that pertain to the current activities to classroom in-struction. Students are expected to become interested in and knowledgeable about current events at James Logan High School and how they might apply the studied leadership skills to these activities. Homework and projects are assigned weekly and built around ongoing events. One semester is required for class officers; one year is required for school

officers. This course may be repeated for credit. LIBRARY ASSISTANT (L0610) 5/10 Credits, One Semester or One Year, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Approval of the librarian and a 2.0 GPA. This course develops practical library skills helpful for person-al use or job experience. Assistants will develop reference skills, and the course provides an opportunity for practical experience in filing, shelving books, assisting students with technology, using computerized management and other gen-eral library work. This course may be repeated for credit. OFFICE CLERICAL AIDE (L0620) 5/10 Credits, Semester or Year, P/F grade, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Administrator approval and a 2.0 GPA. This course is for students interested in developing and using clerical skills for personal use or for job preparation. Stu-dents receive a wide variety of office experience by working with school office staff. This includes training on office ma-chines, office procedures, and the opportunity to use the skills developed. Only students with excellent attendance and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher will be approved for Office Aide positions. Students must have 8 or less absences, a behavior referral will cause a review for future placement as an aide. Students cannot be aides for more than one peri-od during a semester without administrators’ approval and credit earned as an Office Aide may not exceed 30 units. This course may be repeated for credit. PARENTING SUPPORT FOR TEENS (L0300) 5/10 Credits, One Semester/One Year, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Teen parents and their families will meet during the day to discuss mutual problems and concerns. The class will deal with the following issues: health needs and concerns of teen parents and their children, maternity leave concerns and child care at the Logan Child Care Center, practical parenting skills and finding and using the support systems of the family, school and community. Variable credit is offered. This course may be repeated for credit. PUENTE SEMINAR (L0960) 1 credit, One semester, Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the Puente Project The Puente Seminar elective course is designed to support students in preparing to compete competitively for college admission. The course focuses on college application and financial aide process, writing college essays, SAT/ACT prepa-ration, career and major exploration, time and stress man-agement and other topics. This course may be repeated for credit.

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STUDY AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, ACADEMIC INTER-VENTION (L0720) 5 Credits, One Semester, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None The Study and Organizational Skills course is a class designed to orient the individual to high school studies and develop an understanding of the learning process so that the student will be successful. The student will become aware of personal learning style and how to effectively communicate learning needs. Students will also practice listening, note taking, or-ganizing and critical thinking skills through group and guided practice activities. The course stresses the transfer of skills to the content areas. These skills include the efficient comple-tion of homework assignments, discussion skills and test tak-ing skills. Homework will deal primarily with the application of study skills in the content areas. This course may be re-peated for credit. TEACHING ASSISTANT (L0630) 5/10 Credits, Semester /Year, Pass/Fail, Grades 11 & 12 Prerequisite: Approval of House Principal, TA coordinator, (attendance, academic, behavioral requirements) and 2.0 GPA. Only students with excellent attendance and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher will be approved for TA positions: students must have 8 or fewer absences, and a behavior referral will cause a review for future placement as an aide. Students cannot be aides for more than one period during a semester without TA Coordinator’s approval. In addition, TA credit may not exceed 30 units. After students are assigned by the TA Coordinator, duties may include the following: tutoring, maintaining records, grading papers, operating computer and/or audio-visual equipment and assisting the teacher with other classroom activities. This course may be repeated for credit. TUTORING (L0800) 5/10 Credits, One Semester /One Year, Grades 11 & 12 Community Service Credit Prerequisite: Recommendation from counselor. This class is designed for students who wish to assist other students to improve their grades in academic subjects. In-struction will be provided on strategies for peer tutoring. Student tutors will be placed with one to four students need-ing tutoring. The tutor's assignment will be to assist students with daily homework and test preparation and review. Homework will not be assigned. This course may be repeat-ed for credit.

As you read the course catalog and select courses, please take the following guidelines into consideration: 1. Graduation Requirements: Check carefully the gradu-

ation requirements listed on page 2. 2. College Entrance Requirements: The courses re-

quired by the California State Universities and the University of California are listed on pages 4 and 5.

3. Career Plans: Look for courses that prepare you for your career goal.

4. Your Interests: Check for courses that allow you to pursue your own personal interests.

5. Parent Approval: Talk with your parents about your course choices.

6. Teacher Recommendation: Talk with your teachers about your course choices, prerequisites and recom-mendations.

7. Past Achievement: Consider your record thus far. It may serve as an indicator of the number and level of courses to select for maximum success.

8. Time and Energy Commitment: Examine the amount of time you have to dedicate to your studies.

9. Finally, discuss your choices with your counselor.

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Login: student ID Password: last 3 numbers of ID + first 4 of your last

name + first 3 of your 3rd period teacher (Ex: 123coltpap). Once online, its recommended that students’ change their password to some-thing unique.

During the “open window” for student pre-registration, stu-dents can select the courses they would like to take for next year. These course selections will subsequently be carefully reviewed by a counselor when counselors meet with students during pre-registration student conferences. Once on Student Connect, follow the on-line directions (see example below). You will notice that some classes have been prepopulated, depending on your grade level. These classes are called the “career track” and cannot be changed by stu-dents. However, additional classes can be added, as well as alternates in case a primary choice is full, not available, or if a student doesn’t meet the prerequisites. Each student’s coun-selor will review the choices made, so don’t be afraid to jump on-line and get a head start on next year!

Index of Courses Courses: 2-D Animation page 14 Academic Literacy 9 page 21 Academic Literacy 10 page 22 Academic Literacy/CAHSEE 11 page 22 Acappella Show Choir page 48 Advanced Concert Choir page 48 Advanced Drawing (Year) page 48 Advanced Placement (AP) American Political Systems page 34 Advanced Placement (AP) Biology page 43 Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB page 38 Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus BC page 39 Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry page 44 Advanced Placement (AP) Chinese Language and Culture page 28 Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science/Programming page 39 Advanced Placement (AP) English: Language and Composition page 22 Advanced Placement (AP) English: Literature and Composition page 22 Advanced Placement (AP) French Language page 28 Advanced Placement (AP) Macro Economics page 34 Advanced Placement (AP) Physics page 44 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language page 29 Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Literature page 29 Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics page 39 Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art Portfolio page 48 Advanced Placement (AP) United States History page 34 Advanced Placement (AP) World History page 35 African American History 1 page 26 African American Issues page 26 Algebra A page 39 Algebra 1 page 39 Algebra 2 page 40 American Literature page 22 American Political Systems page 35 American Sign Language 1 page 29 American Sign Language 2 page 29 American Sign Language 3 page 29 Annual (Yearbook) page 49 Asian American Studies page 26 Athletic Physical Education page 42 Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1, 2 page 14 Automotive Technology 1 page 14 Automotive Technology 2 page 15 Band: Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion page 49 Basic Car Care page 15 Beginning Academic Literacy page 22 Beginning English Language Development page 23 Biology page 44 Biotechnology 1, 2 page 15 Careers in Education 1, 2 page 15 Ceramics: Advanced A/B page 49 Ceramics: Beginning A/B page 49 Chemistry page 44 Chinese 1 page 29 Chinese 2 page 29 Chinese 3 page 30 Chinese 4 Honors page 30 College Math page 40 Color Guard (Flags) page 49

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page 50 Culinary Arts 1, 2 page 16 Dance: Advanced Level page 50 Dance: Beginning Level page 50 Dance: Intermediate Level page 50 Digital Art A/B page 50 Digital Photo 1, 2 page 51 Digital Photography page 16 Digital Sound Design 1, 2 page 16 Digital Video Arts Production 1, 2 page 16, 51 Drama 1 page 51 Drama 2 page 51 Drama 3 page 51 Drama: Stage Craft page 52 Dramatic Interpretation page 52 Drawing A/B page 52 Early Dismissal / Late Arrival page 55 Early Intermediate Academic Literacy

page 23 Early Intermediate English page 23 Ecology page 45 Economics page 35 Electronic Media Production 1 page 17 Electronic Media Production 2 page 17 English 1 page 23 English 1 (Puente) page 23 English 2 page 24 English 2 (Puente) page 24 Ethnic Women’s Studies page 26 Expository Reading and Writing page 24 Filipino 1 page 30 Filipino 2 page 30 Filipino 3 page 30 Filipino 4 page 31 Filipino Heritage Studies page 27 Fire Technology 1, 2 page 17 Forensic Science 1/Interdisciplinary Foren-

sic Sciences page 17 Forensic Science 2/Forensic Biology page 17 Forensic Science/CSI page 45 French 1 page 31 French 2 page 31 French 3 page 31 French 3 Honors page 31 French 4 page 31 Fundamentals Of Geometry page 40 Game Design/Interactive Media Arts page 18 General Work Experience page55 Geometry page 40 Honors 3rd Year Computer Science page 40 Honors Algebra 2 page 40 Honors Biology page 45

Honors College Mathematics page 41 Honors English 1 page 24 Honors English 2 page 24 Honors Geometry page 41 Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology

page 46 Human Anatomy & Physiology page 46 Humanities page 25 Introduction to Athletic Training page 18, 42 Introduction to Business page 18 Introduction to Computer Information Processing page 18 Introduction To Computer Science page 41 Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality page 18 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) page 18 Introduction to Geography page 36 Introduction to Physical Science page 46 Introductory Statistics page 41 Issues In Ethnic Studies page 27 Jazz Ensemble (Cs) page 52 Jazz Singers (CS) page 52 Journalism page 25 Keyboard for Communication (Sheltered)

page 18 Latino Issues In The United States page 27 Law Enforcement/Homeland Security

page 19 Leadership page 55 Library Assistant page 55 Life Skills page 36 Marching Band & Auxiliary (Marching

Band / Color Guard) page 42, 52 Marine Biology page 46 Marketing & Management 1, 2: Virtual En-

terprise page 19 Medical Assisting page 19 Medical and Health Careers page 19 Medical Occupations page 19 Mexican-American Heritage page 27 Multicultural Art A/B page 53 Multicultural Literature page 25, 27 Multicultural Theatre page 53 Multimedia 1 page 53 Multimedia 2 page 53 Multimedia Workshop page 20 Newspaper Production page 25 Nursing Assistant page 20 Office Clerical Aide page 55 Painting page 53 Painting Advanced page 53 Parenting Support For Teens page 55 Peers In Action page 36 Personal Business Management page 20 Pharmacy Clerk 1, 2 page 20 Physical Education – Ninth Grade page 43 Physical Education – Tenth Grade page 43 Physics page 43 Principles of Engineering page 20 Printmaking A/B page 53

Printmaking Workshop A/B page 54 Psychology 1 page 36 Psychology 2 page 36 Psychology 3 page 37 Puente Seminar page 55 Punjabi 1 page 32 Punjabi 2 page 32 Punjabi 3 page 32 Punjabi 4 page 32 Punjabi 4 Honors page 32 Rhetoric (Public Speaking) page 25 Spanish 1 page 32 Spanish 2 page 32 Spanish 3 page 32 Spanish 3 Honors page 33 Spanish For Native Speakers page 33 Sports Therapy 1, 2 page 21 String Orchestra page 54 Study And Organizational Skills page 56 Survival page 21 Symphonic Band page 54 Teaching Assistant page 56 Transpersonal Psychology page 37 Tutoring page 56 United States History (Early Intermediate

ELD) page 37 United States History-1865 To The Present

page 37 Wind Symphony page 54 World Studies page 37

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Time Per 1 Per 2 Per 3 8:20 – 10:20

Break Break Break 10:20 – 10:40

Per 4/5 Per 6 Per 7 10:40 – 12:40

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(Zero period finals are given on the first two days of finals, unless specified by the teacher.)

Students are allowed on campus from 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM (unless in an 8th period class or in a supervised activity)

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