Course DesCription Catalog

2015~2016

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641 norseMan Drive

MoDesto, Ca209-576-4702

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The Course Description Catalog describes Johansen High School’s curricular offerings for the 2015-2016 school year.

Using these resources and with the support of parents and counseling staff, students will be able to design their course schedule for the upcoming school year. We encourage students to select classes that are both interesting and challenging.

This catalog provides basic planning information so that students can develop their class schedule based upon post-high school goals. Included in this booklet are the current graduation requirements as well as UC/CSU admission requirements.

Johansen High School is committed to helping all students achieve their goals and we welcome the continuous participation of parents during the academic planning process and throughout their student’s high school years. Parents are vital partners for a successful high school experience. Please call our educational staff whenever you are in need of assistance.

Our Goal is:

a diploma in every hand; a rewarding career in every future; ...a contributing member of our global society.

Nathan ScharPrincipal, Johansen High School

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Graduation Requirements ..........................................2Ninth Grade Schedules/Required Courses………………………… ..................................2Sample 4-Year Academic Plan ……………… ............2Transition to High School ...........................................3PowerSchool ..............................................................3Agricultural Academy ..................................................4Education and Human Development Academy..........4Industrial Technology and Engineering Academy ......4Digital Arts & Technology Advancement (DATA).........4Health Services Information .......................................5Physical Ed Dress Requirements ...............................5Extra Curricular Activities Eligibility.............................6Club Information .........................................................6Proficiency and State Testing .....................................6Fees ...........................................................................7Course Descriptions ...................................................8 Agriculture………………………... .................8 Business…………………………… ................9 English…………………………….. ................9 Foreign Language………………….. ...........11 Health…………………………...… ...............12 Home Economics…………….…… .............12 Industrial Technology ..................................12 Math………………………………. ................13 Physical Education………………… ............14 Regional Occupational Program .................15 Science………………………….… ..............16 Social Science…………………….. .............17 Visual and Fine Performing Arts………. .....19 Other Electives…………………… ............................22College Preparation ..................................................24University of California & California State/ University Eligibility Index Table …….. .............. 24-27NCAA Eligibility………………………..……. ..............27Scholarships and Financial Aid……………… ...........28Testing-PSAT/NMSQT……………………… .............28MCS-MJC Articulation Agreements.……… ..............28UC Approved Courses Offered 2012-2013 ….. ........29College Planning Calendar…………………..............30Graduation Requirement Worksheet ........................31Cornell Notes/Notes ........................................... 32-33

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Johansen High School offers a traditional seven period school day beginning at 7:55 AM with 7th period ending at 2:00 PM. Students take six classes and have a lunch period. Some students will take six classes beginning at 8:50 and ending at 2:55. Exception: Students performing below grade level in Math and/or English, may be required to take seven (7) classes.

Five of the classes that students take in the 9th grade are required courses, the sixth class may be selected from the wide range of elective offerings.

All 9th grade students take the following required courses: English, Math, Physical Science, World Geography-Religions/Health, and Physical Education.

NINTH GRADE SCHEDULES AND REQUIRED COURSES

Grade 9EnglishMathWorld Geography/Religions, HealthScience (Earth)Physical EducationElective

Grade 10

English

Math

World History

Science (Biology)

Physical Education

Elective

Grade 11

English

Math

U. S. History

Visual Performing Art

Practical Art

Elective

Grade 12

English

US Government/Economics

Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

In order to receive a diploma of graduation from Johansen’s High School students must:1. Pass a minimum of 230 units. 3. Meet the District Computer Literacy requirement.2. Pass required core courses. 4. Pass the California State High School Exit Exam.

SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC PLAN

GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2016 - 2019A student shall complete the following courses of study in order to receive a diploma of graduation from the comprehensive high school:

1. Pass a minimum of 230 units.2. Pass required core courses

ENGLISH Eight [8] Semesters 40 UnitsStudents who do not meet District standards in reading will be required to enroll

in a remedial reading class until District standards are met.

MATHEMATICS Six [6] Semesters 30 Units(Including the successful completion of Algebra)

SCIENCE Physical Science Two [2] Semesters 10 UnitsBiological Science Two [2] Semesters 10 Units

ORAn Integrated Science Four [4] Semesters 20 Units

SOCIAL SCIENCEWorld Geography/Religions One [1] Semester 5 UnitsWorld History Two [2] Semesters 10 UnitsUS History Two [2] Semesters 10 UnitsUS Government One [1] Semester 5 UnitsEconomics One [1] Semester 5 Units

VISUAL/ Two [2] Semesters 10 UnitsPERFORMING ARTS

ORFOREIGN LANGUAGE

(One course in Visual/Performing Arts or Foreign Language or American Sign Language)

PRACTICAL ARTS One [1] Semester 5 Units

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Four [4] Semesters 20 Units(All 9th graders must take Physical Education unless exempted by

Board Policy 6142II)

HEALTH One [1] Semester 5 Unit

NOTE: A course is defined as one year in length unless specifically defined as one semester. No course can be used to satisfy more than one graduation requirement.

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LINK CREW

Johansen High School is part of a nationwide program that uses members of the junior and senior classes as Link Crew leaders. These leaders are extensively trained to be positive role models, motivators and teachers who guide the freshmen in what it takes to be successful in high school.

The Link Crew program provides a structure which guides freshmen toward both academic and social success. Link Crew helps create an environment where freshmen learn that people at school care about them and their future by removing the culture of negativity toward freshman and replacing it with support, connection and a sense of comfort and belonging.

The transition to high school can be a major event in the life of a young person. Numerous studies show that the move to high school is marked by a period of stress and discomfort. Johansen eases this challenging transition by offering freshman a solid foundation to begin their high school experience. This starts with Round Up (orientation) before school begins in the fall.

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

As freshmen, students must learn to be their own advocate. They must learn that teachers may do things differently from each other. If students are absent (with an excused absence), they must ASK for make up work. Students must keep track of assignment due dates and tests. High school IS harder than eighth grade.

Johansen StoreThe ASB Leadership Class has put together a store which is meant to help students and families who need articles of clothing, toiletries, shoes, supplies, etc. All of the items are donated or purchased with donations from faculty members and other families. We encourage families to donate gently used articles that your children have outgrown or have an abundance of those particular items. We allow students to make an appointment to come in and shop. There is no charge for the items, and our students are happy about giving back to our own community. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Taylor at 576-4702 Ext.189.

READ-180Freshman English offers an intervention course called READ-180 that targets struggling readers. It is a literacy development program that meets for two consecutive class periods and includes whole group instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction via technology.

POWERSCHOOL

What is PowerSchool?

With PowerSchool, parents will be able to access vital information about their children quickly and accurately. They can see the results of tests and assignments as soon as they are recorded, enabling them to intervene quickly and communicate with guidance counselors and teachers, if necessary. Day in and day out, PowerSchool will help parents help their children achieve their potential. PowerSchool is a comprehensive student information system that will enable the Modesto City Schools District to easily manage a wealth of information online: be it grades, transcripts, report cards, assessments, or daily attendance.

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College credits, job shadowing, internships, field trips, great speakers, and integrated curriculum are just a few of the benefits available to all students enrolled in the Education and Human Development Academy at Johansen High School.

Students interested in the career fields of education, children, or any people-to-people professions are encouraged to enroll in the academy during their sophomore year. Receiving a head start on college career, learning technology skills and participating in hands-on learning are made possible by a team of dedicated teachers in the disciplines of Social Science, English, Math and Human Development.

For more information, please contact Nicole Evans, 576-4702, or email evans.n@monet.k12.ca.us

The Industrial Technology and Engineering Academy prepares students for life and for a worthwhile, high-paying career in a technological world.

The Industrial Technology and Engineering Academy includes a secondary through university-level career pathway in the following areas: graphic communications, manufacturing, construction, energy/power and transportation. Students who complete a sequence of strong integrated academic courses, industrial and technology courses, job shadowing, internships and work experience will be realistically prepared for a meaningful and productive career.

For more information please contact Steve Dickson, 576-4702, or email dickson.s@monet.k12.ca.us

The Agriculture Academy promotes the integration of academics, a career focus in three career pathways- Agriculture Mechanics, Animal Science, and Plant Science. Students in the Agriculture Academy can participate in FFA activities that promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

Freshmen may enroll in Integrated Ag Science 1-2 and, at the end of their freshman year, choose a career pathway: Ag Mechanics, Animal Science or Floral Design/Plant Science for their elective. The two-year sequence of Integrated Ag Science 1-2 and 3-4 meets the earth science and biological science graduation requirements.

For more information, please contact Gary Gerhardt, 576-4967, or email gerhardt.g@monet.k12.ca.us

AGRICULTURE ACADEMY

EDUCATION AND HUMANDEVELOPMENT ACADEMY (EHDA)

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYENGINEERING ACADEMY (ITEA)

DIGITAL ARTS & TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT (DATA) PATHWAYJohansen’s Digital Arts & Technology Advancement pathway incorporates your core academic subject areas into real-world technology.

This pathway prepares students for careers in Journalism, Broadcasting, Web Design, Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Animation, Illustration, Layout Art, Digital Publishing, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Lighting, 3D Texture Art, Game Level Design, Special Effects Art, Video Post-Production Art, Architecture, Engineering, Game Programming, Level Design, Game Engine Programming, Project Management, Software Engineering, Handheld Device Programming, Internet Programming, the Motion Picture Industry, and other media related occupations.

Students can select one of two tracks in the pathway: Digital Media Broadcasting or Digital Media Arts & Game Arts. All students in the pathway will have the same freshman elective class, but different sophomore, junior and senior elective classes based on the track they choose:

• Digital Media BroadcastingLearn screenwriting, directing talent, software and techniques, linear and non-linear editing, video camera techniques, television production, studio based and field production, digital storytelling, digital animation, and special effects

Create your own videos and publish them online

Create short films that can be used in your other classes for credit

Film school productions

• Digital Media Arts and Game ArtsLearn how to create realistic 3D graphics, characters, animation, and effects

Learn how to create your own video games

Learn how to develop software for computers and handheld devices

Use these skills in your core classes

Pathway Highlights:• Work with students with similar interests in all your classes, including your core classes

• Combine core classes with elective classes

• Graduate high school more prepared for the job market

• Meet your high school Computer Literacy requirement

• Gain college credits at MJC

• Have fun working in groups with friends

• Use technology and multimedia to complete class assignments in your core classes.

• Learn how to use cutting edge industry-standard software

For more information, please contact Brad Cornwell, 576-4702, or email cornwell.b@monet.k12.ca.us

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1. All students are expected to provide neat and clean gym clothes at the beginning of each week.

2. All students are expected to wear gym clothes for all PE classes unless other arrangements are specified.

3. Recommended dress for physical education classes will consist of the following items:

• Trunk-type shorts (the school color is recommended) – no red or blue allowed

• A standard white, purple, gray, black or Johansen crew T-shirt with sleeves

• White athletic socks (stripes are permitted)

• Tennis shoes with lace or Velcro-type closing are necessary (wide, flat rubber-soled tennis shoes are recommended). Sandals, slip-ons, heels or shoes with buckles are not allowed.

• Sweat suits are recommended during cold weather (standard solid color cotton blend is preferable).

• Leotards and tights may be used for dance.

4. All physical education clothing must be permanently marked for identification (student’s last name and first initial). The name should be written below the left shoulder on all T-shirts and sweatshirts. The name should be written on the middle of the left thigh when using shorts, sweat pants, and tights. Leotards should be marked on the inside.

5. Students will not be allowed to participate in a physical education class if they are not properly dressed.

6. Johansen physical education apparel is available in the Student Store.

Sports PhysicalA physical examination is strongly recommended for each freshman prior to the beginning of the school year. Any student planning to participate in a sports program or become a cheerleader must have a physical. A

MedicationYou are required to complete a special form that must be signed by you and your physician in order for your child to receive prescription or over-the-counter medication during school hours including asthma inhalers and Epipens. Medications must be sent to school in the original prescription container. Medication cannot be brought to school and kept in lockers, purses or pockets. Also, medication must be checked in at the nurse’s office. Students may carry asthma inhalers or Epipens on their person if their parent/guardian has completed the “School Inhaler Procedures” or “Epipen Procedures” form and the student has demonstrated to the school nurse the ability to properly use the inhaler or Epipen.

Emergency CardsStudents will only be released from school to the parent or guardian listed on the emergency card. A photo ID must be shown. Please keep information on the emergency card current. If you work outside Modesto proper, please leave the name and number of a local person whom we can contact. Call the Attendance Office 576-4940 to update or change your home or work telephone number or the designated person(s) on the emergency card.

Immunizations/TDAPYour child’s immunizations must be current before he/she can be enrolled in school. If additional immunizations are needed, they may be obtained from your physician or from the Health Services Agency Immunization Department. The Immunization Department is located at 820 Scenic Drive. A fee of $10.00 is charged for each immunization and appointments are not necessary -- please call 558-4818 for more information and clinic hours. No one will be denied immunizations due to inability to pay. If you don’t know if your child’s immunizations are up-to-date, please call the school nurse 576-4947. Beginning July 1, 2011, California law will require all students entering 7th through 12th grade to provide proof of a pertussis booster vaccine. This requirement can be met by the student receiving a dose of one of the following vaccines: Tdap, DTaP or DTP. This dose must be given on or after the 7th birthday.

If your child has any health problems the school needs to be aware of such as arthritis, scoliosis, hearing loss, heart problems, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, allergies, bowel and bladder issues, etc., please notify school Health Services staff 576-4947.

physical examination may be obtained from your private physician or at the sports physical screening provided by Modesto City Schools in collaboration with the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. The school will notify students of the date and location of the clinics. Also, watch for the date in the sports section of The Modesto Bee.

HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRESS REQUIREMENTS

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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ELIGIBILITY

For more information on the clubs listed below, contact the Student Activities office at 576-4997.

Agape Black Student Union (BSU)Culinary FoodiesEducation and Human Development ClubFreestyleFuture Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Future Farmers of America (FFA)Gay, Straight Alliance (GSL)Hip HopHuman Relations Club (HRC)I Can Club (Special Education)

CLUB INFORMATION

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)

Students must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. This graduation requirement was established by state law to make sure graduates have met state content standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students are tested in two areas: English-Language Arts and Mathematics. Students must pass both tests to receive their graduation diploma. Remediation will be available to students who do not pass a test. Students will also have many opportunities to retake a test previously not passed. Students will retake only the test not previously passed. The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) will be administered in the English language. English language learners must pass the Exit Exam in the English language to receive a high school diploma.English-Language ArtsTo succeed on the Exit Exam, students will need to have mastered the foundational skills for reading and writing. Students are assessed in the following areas: • vocabulary development • reading comprehension

PROFICIENCY AND STATE TESTING REQUIREMENTS

• literary response and analysis• writing strategies • writing biographical narratives, responses to literature,

expository compositions, persuasive compositions, or business letters

• grammar and the mechanics of writing • use of manuscript form Reading will include information texts (functional and persuasive) and literary texts (classical and contemporary), stories, poems, dramatic literature, and literary nonfiction).

MathematicsStudents are assessed in the following areas: • number sense • algebra and functions • measurement and geometry • statistics • data analysis and probability • mathematical reasoning

Computer LiteracyStudents are required to demonstrate proficiency in Computer Literacy by completing either an approved course or by passing a proficiency exam in computer literacy.

AcademicIn order for a student to participate in extra-curricular activities, the student shall achieve a grade point average of 2.0 with no more than one “F” and no more than one “U” in citizenship. They must show maintenance of minimal progress toward meeting the high school graduation requirements prescribed by the governing board in each grading period preceding the quarter of participation in the extra-curricular activities.Grades 9-12All entering grade 9 students are eligible quarter one. Note: attendance, debts, substance abuse, behavior, and classroom citizenship eligibility consequences shall not carry over from junior high to high school.The eligibility grading periods shall be the first quarter, first semester, third quarter, and second semester. The grading

periods shall be considered consecutive and uninterrupted. Therefore, the second semester grade of the previous year shall be the basis for determining the first quarter eligibility for the following year.7-12 Summer School Grades -- Effect on EligibilitySummer school grades shall be included to determine eligibility.In calculating eligibility, a summer school grade will replace the grade of a “like” course taken previously.Grades/units earned in summer school classes which do not replace grades earned previously in “like” courses will be averaged with grades from the previous grading period (quarter in grades 7-8; semester in grades 9-12).Summer school grades shall not impair a student’s academic eligibility achieved in the previous grading period (quarter in grades 7-8; semester in grades 9-12).

Instrucational Technology Engineering (ITEA)Japanese Anime ClubKey ClubLink CrewMultimedia BroadcastingNational Art Honor Society (NAHS)Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)Protecting Health and Slamming Tobacco (PHAST)PhotographyPing PongSpanishUnited Latinos Association (ALU)Viking VoicesVideo Game/Technology Club

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FEES

Section 5 of Article IX of the California Constitution guarantees students a “free public education.”

The State Supreme Court concluded in the 1984 case of Hartzell v. Connell (35 Cal.3d.899(1984)), “that all educational activities carried on by public school districts, extra-curricular as well as curricular, must be without cost to the students who participate in such activities.” This same ruling found that “mandatory fees for participating in such extra-curricular activities as drama, music, and athletic competition were illegal under the State constitution.” Furthermore, they also rejected the argument that “fees could be charged so long as the district waived fees for students who were financially unable to pay.”

If you have questions about the above, please contact the Associate Principal of Curriculum and Instruction.

Modesto City Schools Permissible School Fees, Fundraising and Donations -- Business Services Fiscal

The following are specific exceptions to the prohibition on fees, charges and deposits at the kindergarten through 12th grade level. These fees, charges and deposits are legally permissible because they are specifically permitted by law. 1. Charges for optional attendance as a spectator at a school or District sponsored activity. 2. Charges for food served to students, subject to free and reduced price meal program eligibility and other restrictions specified in law. 3. Paying the replacement cost for District books or supplies loaned to a student that the student fails to return or that is willfully cut, defaced or otherwise injured, up to an amount not to exceed $10,000. 4. Fees for field trips and excursions in connection with courses of instruction or school related social, educational, cultural, athletic, or school band activities, as long as no student is prevented from making the field trip or excursion because of lack of sufficient funds. 5. Medical or hospital insurance for field trips that is made available by the school district. 6. Charges for required medical and accident insurance for athletic team members, so long as there is a waiver for financial hardship. 7. Charges for standardized physical education attire of a particular color and design, but the school may not mandate that the attire be purchased from

the school and no physical education grade of a student may be impacted based on the failure to wear standardized apparel “arising from circumstances beyond the control” of the student. 8. Charging for the parking of vehicles on school grounds. 9. Charges for the rental or lease of personal property needed for District purposes, such as caps and gowns for graduation ceremonies. 10. Fees for school camp programs, so long as no student is denied the opportunity to participate because of nonpayment of the fee. 11. Reimbursement for the direct cost of materials provided to a student for property the student has fabricated from such materials for his/her own possession and use, such as wood shop, art, or sewing projects kept by the student. 12. Reimbursement for the actual cost of duplicating public records, student records, or a prospectus of the school curriculum.13. Fees for transportation to and from school, and transportation between school and regional occupational centers, programs or classes, as long as the fee does not exceed the statewide average nonsubsidized cost per student and provided there is a waiver provision based on financial need. 14. Fees for transportation of pupils to places of summer employment. 15. Tuition fees charged to pupils whose parents are actual and legal residents of an adjacent foreign country or an adjacent state. 16. Tuition fees collected from foreign students attending a District school pursuant to an F-1 visa, equal to the full unsubsidized per capita cost of providing education during the period of attendance. 17. Fees for an optional fingerprinting program for kindergarten or other newly enrolled students, if the fee does not exceed the actual costs associated with the program. 18. Fees for community classes in civic, vocational, literacy, health, homemaking, and technical and general education, not to exceed the cost of maintaining the community classes. 19. Deposits for band instruments, music, uniforms and other regalia which school band members take on excursions to foreign countries. 20. Charges for eye safety devices, at a price not to exceed the district’s actual costs, in specified courses or activities in which students are engaged in, or are observing, an activity or the use of hazardous substances likely to cause injury to the eyes 21. A family may be charged for a program of supervision of children before and after school.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

AG MECHANICS 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students will use a classroom and laboratory-type situation to cover the principles, and applications of agricultural mechanics. Work habits and attitudes will be stressed with emphasis on careers in agriculture. Areas of instruction will include: safety, tools, measurement, drawing, woods, welding concrete, metal work/sheet metal, electricity, rope, and plumbing. Prerequisites: None

INTEGRATED AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 1-2 COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Agriculture Education is organized instruction which prepares individuals for employment in agriculture and may also prepare them for advanced training, leading to an agricultural career requiring education at a postsecondary level. It is recommended that a student be involved in a Supervised Occupational Program and in FFA activities that deal with plants and/or animal science. This course will emphasize the Modesto City Schools requirement of Physical Science. (This course uses extensive laboratory work to emphasize observation and hypothesis techniques.) Prerequisites: None

AG MECHANICS 3-4Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students will use a classroom and laboratory-type situation to cover the principles, care of, and maintenance of small gas and diesel engines. Work habits and attitudes will be stressed with emphasis on careers in agriculture. Areas of instruction will include: use of equipment manuals, equipment maintenance, and types of engines, oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, measurement, drawing, safety, and project construction. Prerequisites: Ag Mechanics 1-2

HISTORY AND ART OF FLORAL DESIGN - ROPGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: History and Art of Floral Design provides an introduction to the artistic and creative approach to Floral Design. This includes aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media including tempera, paint, flowers, glass and tile. Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of visual art such as line, shape, form, color, balance, and an emphasis using floral based projects to explore the connections, relations and application of Floral Design. Assignments will be based on abstract two and three dimensional designs, color theory, and an analytical critique of various Floral Art work using design vocabulary while developing technical skills in Floral Art.Prerequisites: None

FLORAL DESIGN IIGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: In Floriculture/Design, the students will explore the floriculture industry on a more technical and advanced level. Students will expand upon their creative expression, aesthetic valuing, perceptions, and historical and cultural context. The art elements and principles of design will serve as a foundation for each unit covered. Prerequisites: Floral Design I Fulfills: Visual Art requirement

INTEGRATED AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 3-4 COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Agriculture Education is organized instruction which prepares individuals for employment in agriculture and may also prepare them for advanced training, leading to an agricultural career requiring education at a postsecondary level. It is recommended that a student be involved in a Supervised Occupational Program and in FFA activities that deal with animals and/or plants. Prerequisites: Integrated Agriculture Science 1-2 with a “C” or higher.

Agriculture(Fulfills Practical Art Requirements)

Agriculture

AG MECHANICS 5-6Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students will use a classroom and laboratory-type situation to cover the principles, care of, and maintenance of small gas and diesel engines. Work habits and attitudes will be stressed with emphasis on careers in agriculture. Areas of instruction will include: use of equipment manuals, equipment maintenance, and types of engines, oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, measurement, drawing, safety, and project construction. Prerequisites: Ag Mechanics 3-4

INTEGRATED AG BIOLOGY Grade Level 11-12 Duration: 1 year

Course Description: Agricultural Biology is a one year, laboratory science course designed for the college-bound student with career interests in agriculture. Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts and interrelationships among the following topics: the molecular and cellular aspects of life, the chemical and structural basis of life, energetics of life, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, evolution of modern plants and animals, animal behavior, ecological relationships among plants, animals, humans and the environment, nutrition in animals, health and diseases in animals, and the similarities between animals and humans. The course is centered around an extensive laboratory component in order to connect the big ideas of life science with agricultural applications, earth and physical science principles, and other curricular areas, including written and oral reporting skills. Prerequisites: Integrated Ag Science 1-2, 3-4, or Biology Fulfills: Life Science, Career Technical Education

FLORAL DESIGN 1Grade level 10-12Course Description: This course is designed to allow students to apply an artistic approach to floral design. Students will explore elements and principles of design, two or three dimensional designs, history of floral art, arrangement styles and techniques, seasonal, holiday and occasional designs. Students will achieve this through creating, identifying, explaining and evaluating all topics of study.Prerequisites: None Fulfills: Visual Art requirement

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ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCEGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 Year/Alternating every other yearCourse Description: Animal Science 3-4 will provide student with principles focusing on the areas of mammalian production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and genetics. Hands-on scientific experiences are designed to enhance student’s understanding of Agriculture, the environment, and society. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan on majoring in Agricultural Sciences at a college or university.

Prerequisites: Integrated Agriculture Science 1-2 and 3-4

TYPEWRITING/KEYBOARDING 1Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 SemesterCourse Description: This course is designed to provide all students with a keyboarding skill that may be used at home, on the job, or at college. The touch system will be used to produce letters, notes, and short reports. Completion of this course will allow the student to use school equipment to produce reports and assignments for other classes. Prerequisites: None

MARKETING ESSENTIALSGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The Marketing Essentials course provides a comprehensive three-pronged approach. First, it explores marketing practices and principles at both the retail and industrial level to give students an overview of the importance of marketing to the business world. Second, it stresses the mathematics fundamentals and applications they need to pursue marketing careers. Third, through values clarification, students identify their interest and aptitudes in a chosen marketing career.Prerequisites: A business class or teacher recommendation

English

COMPUTER LITERACY IGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 SemesterCourse Description: Computer Literacy I is a semester long course in which students learn about computers: terminology, use, capabilities and limitations; and use computer application software tools for word processing, data base, spreadsheet, presentation software and internet access. Students learn how to use a software package, are then asked to replicate a document, modify a document, and create an original document. Prerequisites: None Fulfills: Computer proficiency requirement.

LANGUAGE ARTS LAB (CAHSEE REVIEW)Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: QuarterlyCourse Description: This course is specifically focused on providing reading intervention and strengthening writing skills for students who have not passed the California High School Exit Exam. Students will learn writing organization for the CAHSEE genres, reading comprehension skills, and test-taking strategies that will aid them in all content area classes as well as prepare them for the California High School Exit Exam.Prerequisites: This course is highly recommended for students who have not passed the California High School Exit Exam in Language Arts.

Business and English

COMPUTER LITERACY IIGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 SemesterCourse Description: Students learn how to solve problems or complete tasks using computer application tools; applications on a stand-alone basis or at times in combination of integration. Graphing is combined with the tools learned in the first semester prerequisite course. Cooperative problem solving is stressed. Students completing the course should be able to use a combination of computer application tools to complete tasks required by other instructors. Prerequisites: None Fulfills: Computer proficiency requirement.

Business(Fulfills Practical Art Requirements)

READ-180Grade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is required for students who are reading at least two grade levels below 9th grade level, or who have scored far below basic/below basic on CSTs and/or below 900 on SRI Lexile in a standardized test of reading ability. Teacher recommendation is also a factor in placing students in this course. Prerequisites: None

AG LEADERSHIPGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to acquaint the student with the theories and principles of personal leadership development and growth and allow the student to integrate such skills to his/her own life and decision-making processes. The student will acquire practical skills and knowledge by exploring elements and principles of cooperative and group dynamics, advanced planning, parliamentary procedure, public speaking, marketing, and gratitude. The student will achieve this through creating, designing, identifying, explaining and evaluating all topics of study. In addition, students may assist with the completion of FFA Award Applications and newsletters to enhance student’s writing and computer skills. Goal setting and self-evaluation will be stressed in this course. Each student should participate in a minimum of 3 FFA sponsored activity per semester.Prerequisites: Must be inrolled in Ag Academy

ACCOUNTING 1/ACCOUNTING 2 Grade Level: 10 - 12 Duration: 1 year Course Description: This course is recommended for students who plan to enter the work force upon graduation as well as college bound students who wish to major in Business Administration. The course covers double entry accounting practices, and those courses with access to microcomputers will work with various levels of automated accounting. 2+2 Articulated with Modesto Junior College (BUSAD 310)

Prerequisites: None

ACADEMIC LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 9

Grade Level: 9 Duration: 1 year

Course Description: Objectives of this course are to further develop effective writing skills, to further develop advanced critical reading skills and increase the development of oral communication and listening skills to gaining proficiency and language acquisition. Special emphasis will include building academic Tier 2 and 3 vocabulary words, word analysis, reading comprehension, writing strategies and applications plus developing their oral skills through speech.

Prerequisites: English Language Learner not in need of accelerated intervention

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ENGLISH 3-4 - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. This course requires students to read extensively from District approved literature lists, to write research papers as well as other compositions, to work independently, and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. This course is a literature-based comprehensive English course, built around twelve thematic or skills-based units, in each of which are embedded critical reading, composition and grammar instruction, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary development strategies. Students who perform poorly in this course will have their placement reviewed. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 9th grade English teacher, and a grade of at least a “C” or higher

ENGLISH 3-4 - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 Year

Course Description: This pre-university course is designed for highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. The curriculum supports the California Language Arts Content Standards and is geared for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from District-approved and advanced placement literature lists, to meet or exceed content area standards in writing, to work independently, and to demonstrate high –level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. The focus of the course is critical analysis in preparation for the international A/P English Language and Literature Composition courses in the junior and senior years. Prerequisites: Pre-AP English 1-2 or CP1-2 with “C” or higher, teacher recommendation, and completion of summer reading/writing assignments

ENGLISH 5-6 - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 11 Duration: 1 yearCourse Description: This course is designed for the highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. The curriculum supports the California Language Arts Content Standards and is geared for students who plan to attend a four year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from district-approved literature lists, to meet or exceed content are standards in writing to work independently , and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 10th grade English teacher, and a grade of at least a “C” or higher

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11 Duration : 1 yearCourse Description: This is a college level course designed for highly motivated students performing above grade level in language arts as active, critical readers with sophisticated writing skills. The curriculum supports the California Language Arts Content standards and is geared for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from district-approved and advanced placement literature lists, to meet or exceed content area standards in writing, to work independently, and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. The focus of the course is critical rhetorical analysis in preparation for he international AP English Language and Composition exam. Prerequisites: Pre-AP English 3-4 or CP English 3-4 with “C” or higher, teacher recommendation, and completion of summer reading/writing assignments

English

ERWC: EXPOSITORY READING AND WRITING COURSE Grade Level: 12 Duration: 1 Year

Course Description: This is the equivalent of English 7-8. It is a college prep level class. Rather than focusing on classic literature, it targets current events and topics relevant to seniors. Examples of units are “Fast Foods”, “Cell Phone Dangers,” and “The Value of Life.” This course was written by California State Colleges in order to prepare students for either college or the work world. There is no text book, but rather articles and core books, including Lord of the Flies and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.Prerequisites: Recommendation of the 11th grade English teacher

ENGLISH 1-2 - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This pre-university course is designed for highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. The curriculum supports the California Language Arts Content Standards and is geared for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from District-approved and advanced placement literature lists to meet or exceed content area standards in writing, to work independently, and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. The focus of the course is critical analysis in preparation for the international AP English Language and Literature Composition courses in the junior and senior years. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 8th grade English teacher, and a grade of “B: or higher in 8th grade English, and completion of summer reading/writing assignments.

ENGLISH 1-2 - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. The curriculum of this course is geared for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from District-approved literature lists, to write research papers as well as other compositions, to work independently, and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. The course is a literature-based comprehensive English course, built around twelve thematic or skills-based units, in each of which are embedded critical reading, composition and grammar instruction, listening and speaking skills, and vocabulary development strategies. Students who perform poorly in this course will have their placement reviewed. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 8th grade English teacher pending on-site high school assessment.

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SPANISH IGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is an entry level Spanish course. Students will acquire a basic understanding of culture and through communication-based instruction they will develop the ability to: greet and respond to greetings; introduce and respond to introductions; engage in conversations; express likes and dislikes; make requests; obtain information; understand some ideas and familiar details; begin to provide information. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: None

FRENCH IVGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Level III. Students will develop proficiency in the major communication skills and will acquire knowledge and appreciation of the culture of the target language. Prerequisites: French III

SPANISH IIGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish I. Students will expand upon the knowledge gained in Spanish I and will develop the ability to: make requests; express their needs; understand and express important ideas and some detail; describe and compare; use and understand expressions indicating emotion. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I. (Teacher recommendation or a grade of C or better.)

SPANISH IIIGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish II. Students will expand upon the knowledge gained in Spanish II and will develop the ability to: clarify and ask for and comprehend clarification; express and understand opinions; narrate and understand narration in the present, past, and future; identify, state, and understand feelings and emotions. Students will increase their understanding and appreciation of the culture.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish II. (Teacher recommendation or a grade of C or better.)

SPANISH IVGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Level III. Students will develop excellence in the major communication skills and will acquire knowledge and appreciation of the culture of the target language. Prerequisites: Spanish III

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for highly motivated students performing above grade level in language arts. It is a college-level course that engages students in the “careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature.” This class will explore mature, adult-level, thought-provoking works of high literary value which encompass a variety of genres, time periods, and language styles. All students are expected to “read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a work’s complexity, to absorb its richness of meaning, and to analyze how that meaning is embodied in literary form. In short, students in Advanced Placement English Literature course should read actively. The works taught require careful deliberative reading, and the approach to analyzing and interpreting them involves students in learning how to make careful observations of textual detail, establish connections among their observations, and draw from those connections a series of inferences leading to an interpretive conclusion about the work’s meaning and value.” Prerequisites: AP English Language and Literature or CP English 5-6 with a “C” or higher, teacher recommendation, or a 3 or higher on the AP Language Test, completion of summer reading/writing assignments

FRENCH IGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is an entry level French course. Students will acquire a basic understanding of culture and through communication-based instruction they will develop the ability to: greet and respond to greetings; introduce and respond to introductions; engage in conversations; express likes and dislikes; make requests; obtain information; understand some ideas and familiar details; begin to provide information. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: None

FRENCH IIGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed French I. Students will expand upon the knowledge gained in French I and will develop the ability to: make requests; express their needs; understand and express important ideas and some detail; describe and compare; use and understand expressions indicating emotion. Students will continue to gain understanding and appreciation of the culture. Prerequisites: Successful completion of French I. (Teacher recommendation or a grade of C or better.)

ENGLISH 7-8 - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for highly motivated students performing at or above grade level in language arts. The curriculum supports the California Language Arts Content Standards and is geared for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university immediately after high school graduation. This course requires students to read extensively from district-approved literature lists, to meet or exceed content area standards in writing, to work independently, and to demonstrate higher-level critical thinking skills in their written and oral work. Prerequisites: Recommendation of 11th grade English teacher and a grade of “C” or higher

FRENCH III Grade Level: 9 - 12 Duration: 1 yearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed French II. Students will expand upon the knowledge gained in French II and will develop the ability to: clarify and ask for and comprehend clarification; express and understand opinions; narrate and understand narration in the present, past, and future; identify, state, and understand feelings and emotions. Students will increase their understanding and appreciation of the culture.Prerequisites: Successful completion of French II. (Teacher recommendation or a grade of C or better.)

Foreign Language

Foreign Language(Fulfills Visual Art Requirements)

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SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS IVGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is the second in a series of three levels of Spanish for Spanish Speakers leading to the AP Spanish Language exam (Level 5). It addresses the language arts content standards of reading and literary response and analysis, writing, writing conventions, listening and speaking. It is designed to strengthen communicative ability in Spanish in the interpersonal, presentational and interpretative modes. Cross-cultural comparisons and cross-curricular connections are integrated throughout the course.Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 or teacher recommendation.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS V (SPANISH LANGUAGE - ADVANCED PLACEMENT)Grade Level: 10-11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course will prepare students to take the AP Spanish Language exam and will be the first in a two-year curriculum for those students who continue on to Spanish for Spanish Speakers 6/AP Spanish Literature. It will provide a standard of Spanish literacy necessary for future university courses and career paths. The course addresses the language arts content standards of reading and literary response and analysis, writing, writing conventions, listening and speaking. It is designed to strengthen communicative ability in Spanish in the interpersonal, presentational, and interpretative modes. Cross-cultural comparisons and cross-curricular connections are integrated throughout the course.Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 4 or teacher recommendation.

Health

HEALTHGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 SemesterGrade Level: 9-12Course Description: Health is a required course that includes instruction in alcohol, tobacco, and drug education, family life, AIDS, nutrition, first aid, disease, and mental and emotional health. Prerequisites: None

FOODS AND NUTRITION 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students will be given guidelines for good nutrition, food safety, and sanitation. They will learn basic skills associated with reading and applying recipes, including proper measuring and preparation techniques. Students will also learn basic American regional foods as well as ethnic foods from around the world. Prerequisites: None

CONSTRUCTION/WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 Year Course Description: This is an introductory course to the construction industry that will allow students to learn how to use portable and stationary woodworking equipment in a proper and safe manner. The student will learn about wood properties, fastenings, finishes, and the proper use of hand tools. Instructional training in areas such as plans and blueprints, ordering material, work layout, woodworking machines and related occupational information will be presented. This is a beginning course in woodworking and is recommended for those interested in pursuing the construction/woodworking technology field.Prerequisites: None

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS IIIGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This is an entry level Spanish course for native speakers of Spanish. The course is the first in a series of three levels leading to the A.P. Spanish Language exam (Level 5). It addresses the language arts content standards of reading and literary response and analysis, writing, writing conventions, listening and speaking. It is designed to strengthen communicative ability in Spanish in the interpersonal, presentational and interpretative modes. Cross-cultural comparisons and cross-curricular connections are integrated throughout the course.Prerequisites: Good communicative skills in oral Spanish; basic reading skills in English or Spanish

Home Ec, Health, and Industrial Tech

Home Economics(Fulfills Practical Art Requirements)

Industrial Technology(Fulfills Practical Art Requirements)

CULINARY ARTS IGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students are prepared for entry-level occupations as assistant cooks, bakers, assistant pantry workers, assistant line cooks, counter person, cafeteria workers, food servers, cashiers and/or institutional dish-up persons. A major emphasis is on service, sanitation, care and maintenance of equipment.Prerequisites: None

CULINARY ARTS IIGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: More advanced training in same areas as Culinary Arts I; continue to be trained for entry-level occupations as assistant cooks, bakers, assistant pantry workers, assistant line cooks, counter person, cafeteria workers, food servers, cashiers and/or institutional dish-up persons. A major emphasis is on service, sanitation, care and maintenance of equipment.Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I

FOODS AND NUTRITION 3-4

Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 or 2 semesters

Course Description: This course will give students in-depth, hands-on experiences in nutrition, health and wellness, sanitation, safe food handling, and meal planning. Students will apply advanced food preparation techniques and meal planning. Students will compare food preparation techniques, meal etiquette, and food traditions of different cultures. They will learn effective leadership skills and learn how to organize and structure work individually and in teams. In addition, students will also identify pre-professional associations and careers in the food and nutrition industries. Prerequisites: Foods and Nutrition 1 & 2

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CONSTRUCTION/WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3-4Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 Year Course Description: This is an advanced course in construction/woodworking technology. Additional instruction will be provided in each of the beginning Construction/Woodworking Technology 1-2 areas as well as advanced training in hand tools, machinery, equipment, and woodworking joinery. This course also introduces cabinet construction, as well as drawer and door construction.Prerequisites: Construction/Woodworking Technology 1-2

Mathematics

MATH REVIEW (CAHSEE)Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: QuarterlyCourse Description: This course reviews most of the topics presented on the California High School Exit Exam in mathematics. Students will study topics in Number Sense, Statistics, Data, and Probability, Algebra and Functions, and Measurement and Geometry.Prerequisites: This course is for students who have not passed the California High School Exit Exam in Math.

ALGEBRA SUPPORTGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearThis course is intended to support students scoring Below Basic to Mid-Basic on CST’s.This course will: Support the CP Algebra course curriculum and reinforce the Algebra standards by scaffolding instruction intended to strengthen skills and concepts, teach and encourage student study skills, reinforce basic math computation skills, and build confidence and improve perceptions toward learning mathematics.Prerequisites: None

Mathematics

CAHSEE ALGEBRAGrade Level 9-12 Duration 1 yearCourse Description: CAHSEE Algebra covers about 15 of the key standards of Algebra and grade 6 & 7 standards. Units of instruction include order of operations, integers, solving equations, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, exponents, quadratic equations, radicals and polynomials.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 7 or Algebra Readiness along with teacher recommendation.

BASIC ALGEBRAGrade Level 9 Duration 1 yearCourse Description: Basic Algebra covers about 15 of the key standards of Algebra and grade 6 & 7 standards found on the CAHSEE exam. Units of instruction include order of operations, integers, solving equations, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, exponents, quadratic equations, radicals and polynomials.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 7 or Algebra Readiness along with teacher recommendation.

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING (Web Design)Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 year Course Description: This course will introduce students to web page design using state of the art software applications such as Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Acrobat, Audition, Premiere, Flash, and Bryce. Additionally, learn and work with SecondLife and virtual worlds applications to exchange with Japanese students in Kyoto, Japan! Also learn about digital audio, computer programming, 3d graphics, animation, graphic design, HTML, video, and a whole lot more!Prerequisites: NoneFullfills: Computer proficiency requirement

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - ADVANCED (Web Design/Programming 2)Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 year Course Description: This course will introduce students to digital imaging using industry standard (i.e. Photoshop), 3D Composition (Bryce), Computer Graphics & Presentations, Digital Animation, and Computer Programming.Prerequisites: Introduction to Structured Programming

STRUCTURAL AG WELDING ROP

Grade Level: 11, 12 Duration: 2 Semesters if 1 hour or 1 semester if 2 hours Course Description: Students will use a laboratory-type situation to cover the principles, and applications of MIG, TIG and oxy-acetylene welding of large equipment. Strong emphasis is put on the instruction and participation of project design, project construction, and cost of materials. Participation in FFA will reinforce skill development in these students.

Prerequisites: Agricultural Mechanics 1-2, 3-4

SECONDARY MATH IGrade Level 9-12 Duration: 1 year

Course Description: For the high school Mathematics Integrated 1 course, instructional time should focus on six critical areas: (1) extend understanding of numerical manipulation to algebraic manipulation; (2) synthesize understanding of functions; (3) deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships; (4) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend; (5) establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions; and (6) apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane. The scope of this course is limited to linear and exponential expressions and equations as well as some work with absolute value, step, and functions that are piecewise-defined. Students will learn to think critically in a mathematical way with an understanding that there are many different ways to a solution and sometimes more than one right answer in applied mathematics. The Mathematical Practice Standards and Content Standards are connected in instruction and prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Math 8 and teacher recommendation.

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PRE-CALCULUS - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENT Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Pre-Calculus is a College Preparatory course for students who have successfully completed Advanced Algebra. It prepares students for success in Calculus and higher mathematics. Units of instruction include the graphing of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, trig functions and identities, vectors, polar equations and limits. Prerequisites: Pre-AP Advanced Algebra with “C” or higher

FINANCIAL MATHGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Financial Math is a course designed to introduce students to the mathematics involved in daily life and a basic look into finances involved with running a small business. Personal finance units include bank accounts, credit, and investment. Business applications include accounting, marketing, inventory, and sales.Prerequisites: None

FINITE MATH: COLLEGE ENTRANCE MATH PREPGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course will focus on higher level math topics, such as matrices, linear programming, finance, set theory, probability, statistics, game theory, and logic. Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra, teacher recommendation, conditionally exempt of EAP

PRE-CALCULUS Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Pre-Calculus is a College Preparatory course for students who have successfully completed Advanced Algebra. It prepares students for success in Calculus and Higher mathematics. Units of instruction include the graphing of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, trig functions and identities, vectors, polar equations and limits. Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra with “C” or higher or teacher recommendation

ADVANCED ALGEBRA Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Advanced Algebra is an intermediate algebra course. Areas of emphasis are linear equations and inequalities, matrices, quadratic equations, functions, and series and sequences. Prerequisites: Geometry with a grade of “C” or higher

GEOMETRY - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Pre-AP/GATE Geometry is the entering freshman math course in the Pre-Advanced Placement sequence. Geometry brings math to life with many real-life applications. Three key aspects are measuring, reasoning, and applying geometric ideas. Units of instruction include reasoning and proof, perpendicular and parallel lines, properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, transformations, similarity and congruency, right triangle trigonometry, circles, polygons, surface area, and volume. Pre-AP students are expected to work in depth on the curriculum, complete projects, and integrate technology. Prerequisites: Algebra with grade of “A”, “B”, or “C”.

Physical Education

GEOMETRY Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Units of instruction include reasoning and proof, perpendicular and parallel lines, properties of triangles and quadrilaterals, transformations, similarity and congruency, right triangle trigonometry, circles, polygons, surface area, and volume.Prerequisites: Grade 9: Geometry Readiness Test 32 or higher. Grade 10-12: Algebra with a grade “C” or higher; meets District CST Incentive Plan. (Course work of transfer students will be evaluated for equivalency.)

CAHSEE GEOMETRYGrade Level 9-12 Duration 1 yearCourse Description: CAHSEE Geometry is a hands-on Geometry course which covers many of the topics in a traditional high school Geometry class but omits rigorous proofs. It is a non-college preparatory course. Areas of emphasis are patterns and inductive reasoning, coordinate geometry, angles, parallels, triangles, congruence, quadrilaterals, similarity, polygons, circles, surface area, volume and transformations.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Basic Algebra, CAHSEE Algebra or Algebra.

SECONDARY MATH II Grade Level 10 - 12 Duration: 1 year

Course Description: The focus of the Mathematics II course is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Secondary Math I. This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. For the Mathematics II course, instructional time should focus on five critical areas: (1) extend the laws of exponents to rational exponents; (2) compare key characteristics of quadratic functions with those of linear and exponential functions; (3) create and solve equations and inequalities involving linear, exponential, and quadratic expressions; (4) extend work with probability; and (5) establish criteria for similarity of triangles based on dilations and proportional reasoning. The Standards for Mathematical Practice complement the content standards so that students increasingly engage with the subject matter as they grow in mathematical maturity and expertise throughout the elementary, middle, and high school years.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Secondary Math I (Integrated Math I) and teacher recommendation.

PRE-AP/GATE PRE-CALCULUS Grade Level: 10-11 Duration: 1 year Course Description: Pre-Calculus is a College Preparatory course for students who have successfully completed Advanced Algebra. It prepares students for success in Calculus and higher mathematics. Units of instruction include the graphing of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, trig functions and identities, vectors, polar equations and limits.

Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra with a “C” or higher *Course work of transfer students will be evaluated for equivalency.

PRE-AP/GATE ADVANCED ALGEBRA Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 year Course Description: Pre-AP/GATE is an intermediate algebra course. Areas of emphasis are linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, functions, and series and sequences. Prerequisites: Completion of Geometry with a “C” or higher *Course work of transfer students will be evaluated for equivalency.

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STATISTICS - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: AP Statistics is a course that includes topics that prepare college bound students for mathematics in both liberal arts majors and mathematics/engineering majors. The course content includes descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, estimates and sample sizes, experimental designs, correlation and regression, and statistical inference. Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra with “C” or better.

CALCULUS - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Advanced Placement Calculus is a full year of work in calculus and related topics which is comparable to a first semester course in a college or university. Most of the class is devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. It is expected that students who take this course will seek college credit by taking the AP Calculus AB Test. Students should have thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry (rectangular and polar coordinates, equations, and graphs, lines and conics). Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus/Pre-AP Pre-Calculus with a “C” or higher.

Physical Education

ADAPTED PEGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course offers the student the opportunity to participate in organized physical activities. This course studies the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and health aspects of physical activities. Prerequisites: IEP Team Approval

BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAININGGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to teach the student the basic skills and benefits of weight training. Terminology will be covered and student will gain a knowledge of proper and safe use of equipment.Prerequisites: None

ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAININGGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This is a self-directed weight training program. Students using the knowledge gained from basic weight class and teacher direction will develop their own workout programs for lifting five days-a-week. Prerequisites: Beginning Weight Training or teacher recommendation

ROP enables students to develop marketable occupational skills, abilities, attitudes, and work habits in order to upgrade skills, obtain a job, and/or prepare for advanced education and training.Courses offered at Johansen High School:Ag Mechanics - see page 8Computer Business Applications (Human Relations) - see page 21Culinary Arts (2 hr) - see page 12Multi-Media - see page 20Senior Practicum Cadet Program - see page 23History and Art of Floral Design - see page 8Stuctural Ag Welding Welding - see page 13

AEROBICS IGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: A beginning aerobics class which primarily consists of aerobic dance workouts three days a week. Other forms of aerobics may be included. Correct technique and safety factors involved in movement will be taught. Prerequisites: None

TENNISGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to introduce and teach the 5 basic strokes of tennis, rules and strategies for playing the game of tennis.Prerequisites: None

DANCE PRODUCTIONGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and mastery of dance skill, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery.Prerequisites: Beginning Dance and audition required

GENERAL PEGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The purpose of the General Physical Education Class is to provide the student with a variety of activities and experiences. Prerequisites: None

Physical Education, ROP,

Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

(Fulfills Practical Art Requirements)

ADVANCED PEGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The purpose of the The purpose of the General Physical Education Class is to provide the student with a variety of activities and experiences. Prerequisites: None

DANCE 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and master of dance skill and vocabulary, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contest, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery. Prerequisites: None

DANCE 3-4Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and mastery of dance skill, vocabulary, anatomy, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery. Prerequisites: Dance 1-2 or teacher recommendation.

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BIOLOGY COLLEGE PREPARATORY Grade Level: 10-11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This laboratory science course is designed for the college-bound student as an introductory course in biological science. This course is a standards-based course that addresses biology from a molecular perspective. It involves extensive laboratory work as well as the extensive use of the scientific method through the collection of data and observation. Prerequisites: None

BIOLOGY - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 10-11 Duration: 1 yearCourse Description: This laboratory science course is designed for the Gifted and Talented student as an introductory course in biological science. This course is a standards based course that addresses biology from a molecular perspective. It involves extensive laboratory work as well as the extensive use of the scientific method through the collection of data and observation. Students will do a research project that involves individual problem-solving and organizational skills.Prerequisites: Pre-AP Physical Science or Algebra with “C” or better.

BIOLOGY - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. AP Biology should include those topics regularly covered in a college biology course for majors. The two main goals of AP Biology are to help students develop a conceptual framework for modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science as a process.AP Biology is a course intended for students who are able to do college-level work while still in high school. In order to get college credit, students must complete the course work and pass the College Board Examination. The College Board Examination is very rigorous. In order to best prepare students for the exam the course is intense and fast paced. College level work is expected of students and grading will reflect that expectation. Prerequisites: CP Biology or Pre-AP Biology or CP Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry with “C” or higher and teacher recommendation.

Science

PRE-AP PHYSICSGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: PreAP Physics is an algebra based introductory course into the basic laws of physics. It is designed to expose students to the principles of physics to prepare them for the rigors of AP Physics. It starts with fundamental concepts of forces, energy, and Newton’s three laws of motion. Next we go into waves and how all the information we receive is through waves in the form of sound and light (electromagnetic waves). The next major topic is Electricity and Magnetism, which deals with the basic of electricity and how magnetism is related to electricity. The final topic is Thermodynamics and the study of heat. The course is designed with many hands-on experiments to expose the students to the realities of these basic concepts.

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in 9th grade Honors Math

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE S1 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE S2 Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2 Semesters

Course Description: AP Environmental Science is a course designed to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

Prerequisites: CP Biology or Pre-AP Biology or CP Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry with “C” or higher and teacher recommendation; meets District CST Incentive Plan. *Course work of transfer students will be evaluated for equivalency.

Science

EARTH SCIENCE - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This is a course that combines earth science and physics. This course covers physical laws and properties of the earth. Students will do extensive lab work that involves making observations and constructing hypotheses from data collected. Labs and activities are integral to the course. Prerequisites: None

INTEGRATED AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 1-2 COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 9 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Agriculture Education is organized instruction which prepares individuals for employment in agriculture and may also prepare them for advanced training, leading to an agricultural career requiring education at a postsecondary level. It is recommended that a student be involved in a Supervised Occupational Program and in FFA activities that deal with plants and/or animal science. This course will emphasize the Modesto City Schools requirement for Physical Science. (This course uses extensive laboratory work to emphasize observation and hypothesis techniques.) Prerequisites: None

INTEGRATED AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 3-4 - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Agriculture Education is organized instruction which prepares individuals for employment in agriculture and may also prepare them for advanced training, leading to an agricultural career requiring education at a postsecondary level. It is recommended that a student be involved in a Supervised Occupational Program and in FFA activities that deal with animals and/or plants. Prerequisites: Integrated Agriculture Science 1-2 with a “C” or higher.

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CHEMISTRY - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 10-11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course utilizes mathematics through logarithms to solve chemical problems in organic and inorganic chemistry. Students should have a strong background in Algebra and Trigonometry. Many laboratory experiments are done using chemicals to prepare students for college laboratory work. Prerequisites: Pre AP Physical Science or Algebra with “C” or higher OR Pre-AP Biology with teacher recommendation.

CHEMISTRY - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 yearCourse Description: The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. For some students, this course enables them to undertake, as freshmen, second-year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. For other students, the AP Chemistry course fulfills the laboratory science requirement and frees time for other courses.Prerequisites: CP Biology or Pre-AP Biology or CP Chemistry or Pre-AP Chemistry with “C” or higher and teacher recommendation.

Social Science

WORLD GEOGRAPHY/RELIGIONS Grade Level: 9 Duration: 1 SemesterCourse Description: Students in the ninth grade will examine the five themes of geography and understand the impact that geography has had on human development and events. Students will also examine the geographic location, cultural characteristics, historical development, major beliefs and impact on world historic events of the six major world religions – Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. This class is required for graduation. Prerequisites: None

PHYSICSGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This is a standards based course in high school physics. This course covers physical laws and physical properties. The student should be a strong reader as well as be enrolled in Algebra or higher. The course involves extensive laboratory work that is directed by the use of the scientific method. Prerequisites: ITEA only

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYGrade Level: 11 - EHDA only Duration: 1 Year Grade Level: 12 - AnyoneCourse Description: This course is designed for the student who intends to pursue vocational preparation or a career at an entry level in the health career field. This laboratory science course will cover human anatomy and physiology. Prerequisites: CP Biology with a “C” or higher and teacher recommendation

Science and Social Science

CHEMISTRY - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This is a course designed for the college bound student. This course utilizes mathematics to solve chemical problems in organic and inorganic chemistry. Students should have a strong background in Algebra. Many laboratory experiments are done using chemicals to prepare students for college laboratory work. Prerequisites: CP Biology and Algebra with “C” or higher in both.

AP PHYSICS 1

Grade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 Year

Course Description: Students explore principles of Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. The course is based on six Big Ideas, which encompass core scientific principles, theories, and processes that cut across traditional boundaries and provide a broad way of thinking about the physical worldPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation

CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITYGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 year

Course Description: “Chemistry in the Community (“ChemCom”) is a lab based introductory chemistry course designed for students bound for the military, community college, technical school, a four year college, or anyone with a curiosity about chemistry in general. Topics are taught as they relate to the average U.S. consumer, and include water, petroleum, chemical resources, the atmosphere, food, nuclear and organic chemistry. Labs include creating a mystery substance, making silver, identifying unknown elements, synthesizing ionic compounds, analyzing radioactive “tracks”, studying the components of acid rain, and much more. This class is intended for students who have taken algebra or are taking algebra concurrently, and is designed towards introducing chemistry as an interesting and fun subject without the rigorous math of traditional chemistry courses.”Prerequisites: Earth Science, Algrbra (completed or taken concurrently)

WORLD HISTORY - COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late 18th century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives. This course is intended for students who read at or above grade level, can work independently, and successfully complete a formal research project. Prerequisites: None

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students in grade twelve pursue a deeper understanding of the institution of American government. They compare systems of government in the world today and analyze the life and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of legislative, executive and judiciary branches of the government. In addition to studying government in grade twelve, students master fundamental economic concepts, compare economic systems, and study the principles of micro and macro economics. Through the application of graphs, statistics and equations, students further their understanding of economic institutions. This course is intended for students who read at or above grade level, can work independently, and successfully complete a formal research project. Students enrolled in this course plan to attend a four year college or university. Prerequisites: CP US History with a grade of “C” or higher and concurrent enrollment in AP English Literature, or CP English 7-8; meets District CST Incentive Plan

Social Science

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHYGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This advanced level course in Human Geography will introduce students to the “systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface.” (CollegeBoard.com) The curriculum is based upon the National Geography Standards developed in 1994 with the following goals:• Use and think about maps and spatial data.• Understand and interpret the implication of associations among phenomena in places.• Recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes.• Define regions and evaluate the rationalization process.• Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.Prerequisites: NoneFulfills: This course earns elective credit

UNITED STATES HISTORY - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The Advanced Placement Program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in united States History. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials—their relevance to given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance—and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. This course is designed for students who are capable and willing to complete an intensive course survey of United States History from the colonial period to modern times in preparation for the Advanced Placement college exam. Prerequisites: AP European History or CP World History and teacher recommendation and concurrent enrollment in AP English 5-6 or CP English 5-6.

UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY COLLEGE PREPARATORYGrade Level: 11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students in grade eleven study the major turning points in American History during the 20th century. Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students study the development of the nation culturally, economically, and politically. They learn that the United States has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are not accidents, but the result of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic to citizens of other countries. This course is intended for students who read at or above grade level, can work independently and successfully complete a formal research project. Students enrolled in this course plan to attend a four year college or university. Prerequisites: None

EUROPEAN HISTORY - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding of European history from 1450 to the present with the ultimate goal of having each student pass the AP examination in May. It is expected that all students enrolled in this course take the AP exam. An AP style exam will be given to those students choosing not to take the AP exam. All sections of the AP exam reflect college level programs in terms of subject matter and approach. Thus, students in class will need to demonstrate a knowledge of basic chronology and of major events and trends from approximately 1450 (the High Renaissance) to the present. Students are expected to demonstrate the ability to analyze historical evidence and express that understanding in writing. Students are also expected to demonstrate an understanding of some of the principal themes in European history, and the ability to express that understanding in writing. Prerequisites: Pre-AP English 1-2 or CP English 1-2, teacher recommendation, and concurrent enrollment in Pre-AP English 3-4, or CP English 3-4, or Pre-IB English 3-4.

AP PSYCHOLOGY Grade Level: 11th and 12th grades Duration: 1 Year

Course Description: The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, theories and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn ethics and research methods used by psychologists in their applied science and practice.

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation *Course work of transfer students will be evaluated for equivalency.

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Visual and Fine Performing Arts

ART 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Learn what the elements of art are. Learn how to manipulate these elements creatively in drawings, paintings, designs and sculptures. Discover where artists acquire ideas and how to communicate these ideas clearly to viewers by using the principles of art. Study significant historical art periods and some of the contributing artists. Become aware of the influence of many cultures on our creative impressions. Learn about career opportunities in the Visual Arts. Develop skills in evaluation and aesthetic judgment. A variety of studio projects using numerous techniques and media are required. This is a prerequisite course for all other art classes. This course meets the fine arts entrance requirements for the University of California and the California State University. Prerequisites: None

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics offers students an opportunity to participate in an analytical study of government and politics. The course is a study of state, district, and AP concepts and analysis of specific governmental issues and examples. While many approaches to the course are possible, through any approach students should become acquainted with the variety of theoretical perspectives, and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. US Government and Politics requires that students learn facts and concepts, and understand typical political processes. Students will be required to interpret and apply political relationships between people and institutions and among different institutions. In addition to studying government in grade twelve, students master fundamental economic concepts, compare economic systems, and study the principles of micro and macro economics. Through the application of graphs, statistics and equations, students further their understanding of economic institutions.Advanced Placement classes require extra time on the student’s part for reading the materials, completion of a large number of short and long written assignments, and research. The Advanced Placement course does not include a specific unit on state and local government; however, many of the topics and concepts will be presented in a general study of the pattern of intergovernmental relationships. Summer Project: Students should expect to complete a summer project in preparation for their later studies. The scope and type of the project shall be at the discretion of the individual instructor. Prerequisites: AP US History or CP US History and teacher recommendation and concurrent enrollment in AP English Lit or CP English 7-8; meets District CST Incentive Plan

CHOIR 1-8Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is a vocal music class for mixed voice production, music theory, music appreciation, and its practical application in rehearsal and performance of choral literature. From this basic vocal music course, various smaller ensembles are formed through audition. Prerequisites: None

CERAMICS - ADVANCEDGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Advanced Ceramics students will learn how to design and create in three dimensions. They will discover how to use basic art concepts, including positive/negative, repetition, balance, texture, shape, form and space. They will create objects based on ceramic projects from our culture as well as other cultures. They will develop skills in using the tools and techniques required to produce various types of sculpture. Through the study of significant historical periods, they will become aware of the influence of other cultures. Projects are assigned to provide experience in a variety of techniques including, pinch, coil, slab, throwing, slump, sprigging, molding and carving. Written research is required on three projects. Glaze experimentation is encouraged and kiln loading and firing is required.Prerequisites: Ceramics 1-2

BAND 1-8Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Marching Band includes the development of marching and music techniques. Symphonic Band reviews fundamentals, performs outstanding musical selections of intermediate/advanced levels, and offers advanced technique on a chose instrument. Certain co-curricular school activities will be required. Some of the activities include fall football games and competitions, winter and spring concerts and festivals. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; student must meet academic/participation eligibility requirements first quarter.

CERAMICS 1-2Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is a technical and aesthetic exploration of 3-dimensional design through the medium of clay. The course will also include 2-dimensional basic drawing and layout skills. The student will participate in a wide range of experiences using additive or subtractive sculpture techniques, designed to build artistic and creative confidence. Students will gain knowledge of the elements of art, and principles of design. While analyzing and making aesthetic judgments about his/her own artworks. Students will gain experience by applying what they learn about clay and ceramics to exhibitions, other subject areas, careers in the field of ceramics, safe use of materials, and equipment in the lab.Recommended Prerequisites: None

Visual and Performing Arts

AP MUSIC THEORYGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: An advanced music class that covers history, listening, composition, and a full look into music theory. There is an AP music theory class that can work towards college credit. The class will also include small ensemble playing and workshops in various areas of professional music pathways.Prerequisites: Need to also be enrolled in a performing ensemble (band, choir, jazz, or orchesta).

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 yearPractical Art and/or Computer Literacy

Students will learn how to create software for computers and other electronic devices; and how to code for computer or console games. They will learn how to develop software for businesses, handheld devices, gaming, personal use, and more! The skills taught in this class can help prepare students for mastery of any of the hundreds of existing programming and scripting languages for a multitude of platforms and devices. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I with a ‘C’ or higher grade, or teacher approval.

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Visual and Performing Arts

MULTIMEDIA/VIDEO ARTS PRODUCTIONGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 Year Course Description: This course covers every aspect of filmmaking including screenwriting, directing, production and post production techniques, film and video camera techniques, editing, television production, and digital story telling. Multimedia, including presentation graphics and systems, video conferencing, web page design and integration, digital animation, special effects and titling, and much more.Prerequisites: NoneFulfills: Computer Literacy Requirement

GUITAR 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is open to students who demonstrate an interest in learning to play the acoustical guitar for self-enjoyment and as an aide in accompanying themselves either in individual or group singing. The course will include basic chords used on the guitar, tuning the instrument, basic music theory as related to guitar, melodic playing, barre chords, and tablature. Prerequisites: None

JAZZ BAND 1-8Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This year-length course is open to all grade levels by audition only. It is designated to teach young musicians to play in varied jazz idioms. It places an emphasis on improvisation, as well as reading printed music. Prerequisites: Enrollment in Band 1-8 or permission of instructor and audition.

MULTIMEDIA BROADCASTING 1-2Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 yearPractical Art, Visual/Performing Art, and/or Computer Literacy

Students will explore broadcast video by creating their own broadcast productions. Students will also begin to explore the interaction between the video industry and the business community. Students will produce field and broadcast productions, including using Johansen’s television production studio. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to be creative partners in industry while building capacity for employment in all areas of the creative workforce. Students will also engage in numerous cross-curricular video and television/broadcasting production projects, supporting learning in their core classes through media and technology.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Video Production with a ‘C’ or higher grade, or teacher approval.

DRAMA 3-4Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Drama 1-2 (or equivalent) and wish to further their work in theater. The stress will be on performance, through scene work, monologues, audition preparation, improvisation, and competitive events. Directing will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: Drama 1-2 or teacher recommendation.

DANCE 3-4Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and mastery of dance skill, vocabulary, anatomy, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery. Prerequisites: Dance 1-2 or teacher recommendation.

DANCE PRODUCTIONGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and mastery of dance skill, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery. Prerequisites: Beginning Dance and audition required.

DRAMA 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the art of acting and to develop a foundation in the theater arts. The students will study acting through exercises, improvisation, movement, scene study and analysis, character development and production. Students will learn about the structure of drama styles of acting and the history of theater. Through the reading of text books and a variety of dramatic works, writing scripts, design performance, and lectures students will have a basic understanding of the history of theater and the acting profession. This course meets the Fine Arts entrance requirement for the University of California and California State University. Prerequisites: None

DANCE 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Engagement in activities directed toward the refinement and master of dance skill and vocabulary, artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural contest, aesthetic valuing, and the application and performance of learned knowledge in composition and technical mastery. Prerequisites: None

COLOR GUARD 1-8Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is an auxiliary visual unit to the Marching Band. In the winter and spring, the class will perform and compete as a separate unit. Flags, rifles, and other visual props will be utilized. Dance performance will be a large part of the class. Certain co-curricular activities will be required. Prerequisites: Meet academic/participation eligibility requirements and audition required.

CONCERT CHOIRGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is designed to give vocal students the unique experience of working on various areas of vocal literature. The group will be chosen by audition.Prerequisites: Audition required

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PIANO 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is open to the student who has little or no experience playing the piano. Basics will be covered in music theory and its application to the keyboard, hand-to-hand coordinator, note reading, and chord playing. Students will learn to read music and play the piano at a basic level. Prerequisites: None

PHOTOGRAPHYGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students will take their own traditional or digital photographs and then utilize various digital photographic techniques; imaging scanning, color digital printing, and Adobe Photoshop. Learn techniques (how to take, transfer images, print, and finish photographs) through handling of digital cameras, lenses, exposures, digital darkroom, storage devices, storing and archiving. Learn composition by concentrating on selective focus, leading lines, depth, center of interest, value and contrast. Experience a series of assignments including candid photography, action photos, existing light pictures, portraiture, multiple exposures, and close-up photography. Students are not required to own a camera; digital cameras can be checked out for classroom use. Prerequisites: None

SCULPTURAL DESIGNGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Learn how to design and create in three dimensions. Discover how to use basic art concepts, especially form in space. Create a series of objects based upon the native arts of cultures throughout the world. Develop skill in using the tools and techniques required to produce various types of art. Projects may be assigned to provide experience in a variety of techniques and media, including ceramics, leather, macramé’, paper mache’, mosaics, and collage/assemblage each year. Units of study in sculptural modeling, sculptural carving, mobiles, relief printmaking, paper sculpture, wire sculpture, toothpick sculpture, cardboard sculpture, copper tooling, copper enameling, weaving, framemaking, glass etching, and braiding will be rotated on a three-year cycle; students may begin the course any year of the cycle. Prerequisites: Art 1-2 or teacher recommendation

STUDIO ART - ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2-4 Semesters Course Description: The AP Studio Art program provides an opportunity for the visually gifted to excel and receive recognition on a national scale. It also makes it possible for highly motivated high school students to do college level work . AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead the student is asked to submit a portfolio of work. Portfolios are evaluated by specially trained high school and university art instructors. The portfolio is graded separately and then combined into the final composite score. The sections include: #1 Breadth which is a variety of experiences in using the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist. #2 Concentration is twelve pieces of artwork based on a theme. #3 Quality is five actual works of art demonstrating excellence in a work of art. Slides of art and actual artwork will comprise the portfolio to be submitted. Prerequisites: Art1-2 or teacher recommendation

STUDIO ART - PRE-ADVANCED PLACEMENTGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 2-4 Semesters Course Description: The AP Studio Art program provides an opportunity for the visually gifted to excel and receive recognition on a national scale. AP Studio Art is not based on a written exam; instead the student is asked to submit a portfolio of work. The portfolio is graded separately and then combined into the final composite score. The sections include: #1 Breadth which is a variety of experiences in using the formal, technical, and expressive means available to an artist. #2 Concentration is twelve pieces of artwork based on a theme. #3 Quality is five actual works of art demonstrating excellence in a work of art. Slides of art and actual artwork will comprise the portfolio to be submitted. Prerequisites: Art 1-2 or teacher recommendation

PIANO 3-8Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course expands the technique and theoretical applications of Piano 1-2, while placing additional emphasis on advanced technique, literature, reading, and solo playing.Prerequisites: Piano 1-2

ORCHESTRAGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The orchestra is a performing ensemble that uses the string instruments violin, viola, cello and bass. The ensemble performs throughout the year. The ensemble learns music that ranges from all styles and genres. We welcome beginner and advanced players. Prerequisites: None

Visual and Performing Arts

MULTIMEDIA BROADCASTING 3-4Grade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 yearPractical Art, Visual/Performing Art, and/or Computer Literacy

Students will take their knowledge from prior courses to produce a variety of more advanced video productions. Students will be divided into groups, with each student taking on a role based on their prospective career interest in this field. This class will run like a real production studio, where students will have to manage all of the specifics of major productions. Throughout the year, students will also engage in numerous cross-curricular video and television production projects, supporting learning in their core classes. Students will produce major video productions of all types, giving them first-hand experience in running their own production company.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Multimedia Broadcasting 1-2 with a ‘C’ or higher grade, or teacher approval.

3D COMPUTER GRAPHICS & ANIMATIONGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 yearVisual and Performing Art and/or Computer Literacy

Students will learn how to create life-like 3D objects, characters, creatures, and effects -- then bring them all to life using animation. They will learn the skills and techniques of the professionals to create realistic 3D for still photography, video production, marketing, video games, and more. Students will also learn to use the latest in cutting-edge industry standard software including Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Mudbox, and Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisites: None

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EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (EHDA) 1-2Grade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students learn and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the development, care and guidance of children including cultural diversity, and careers with children.Meets MJC Requirements for 2+2 ArtuculationPrerequisites: Must be enrolled in EHDA

EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (EHDA) 3-4Grade Level: 11 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: Students study child growth and development, safety and emergency procedures, nutrition and health practices, positive interaction and guidance techniques, learning theories, and developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum activities.Meets MJC Requirements for 2+2 Artuculation Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in EHDA

CAREER EXPLORATION PAL: PEER ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2-4 SemestersCourse Description: This course is designed for students who have an interest in working with special education students to assist them in obtaining the highest quality of high school experience possible. Prior to working with assigned students, PALS will complete a one-day training on behavior management, medical awareness, interpretation of I.E.P. goals and objectives and record keeping. PALS will attend classes with their assigned students, help them find their way around campus, increase their socialization with regular education students, and/or participate in their community-based instruction programs.Prerequisites: None Fulfills: Elective requirements only

Other Electives

DESKTOP PUBLISHING - YEARBOOKGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2 to 8 SemestersCourse Description: This course is designed to allow the students to learn about the related fields of computer technology and photography. This knowledge of design techniques and photography will expose the students to the components in producing newsletters, yearbooks, posters, programs, or brochures. The students will 1) gain a basic understanding of the principles of desktop publishing, 2) recognize how graphic design contributes to the communication process, 3) be able to design and produce a high school yearbook incorporating desktop and photographic techniques, 4) be prepared for entry-level work at a print shop, desktop publishing company, newspaper production department or other company utilizing desktop publishing for internal or external publications, 5) be able to take on assignments and responsibilities that will allow them to meet deadlines for publication, 6) receive the skills necessary to produce photographs suitable for publication.Recommended Prerequisites: None

Other Electives(Fulfills Practical Art or Elective Requirements)

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHYGrade Level: 10-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This advanced level course in Human Geography will introduce students to the “systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use and alteration of Earth’s surface.” (CollegeBoard.com) The curriculum is based upon the National Geography Standards developed in 1994 with the following goals:• Use and think about maps and spatial data.• Understand and interpret the implication of associations among phenomena in places.• Recognize and interpret at different scales the relationships among patterns and processes.• Define regions and evaluate the rationalization process.• Characterize and analyze changing interconnections among places.• Meets World ReligionsPrerequisites: None

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SPEECH 1-2Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of public speaking and debating; special attention is given to the development of poise and self confidence in front of an audience. Prerequisites: None

SCHOOL SERVICEGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2-4 SemestersCourse Description: Students who enroll in school service may be provided the opportunity to meet with the public, file, collate, duplicate and perform other clerical tasks. Prerequisites: Must meet academic requirements of GPA 2.5 or highter; no more than one “U” in citizenship.Fulfills: Elective requirements only

SPEECH, ADVANCEDGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2-8 SemestersCourse Description: This course is designed for those students who wish to enter forensic competition. The class provides instruction and practice opportunities for students involved in competitive events; e.g., Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation, Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Oratory, Expository. Prerequisites: Speech and/or teacher recommendation

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING 1-2Grade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The Industrial Technology and Engineering Academy course is a practical, activity-oriented, laboratory-based program for students interested in the fields of industrial technology. The student is provided with a wide variety of technology systems in the areas of construction, graphic communication, manufacturing and energy/power/transportation. A team of teachers incorporate mathematical, scientific and communication competencies into project-based learning activities. Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in ITEA

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING 3-4Grade Level: 10 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: The Industrial Technology and Engineering Academy course is a practical, activity-oriented, laboratory-based program for students interested in the fields of industrial technology. The student is provided with a wide variety of technology systems in the areas of construction, graphic communication, manufacturing and energy/power/transportation. A team of teachers incorporate mathematical, scientific and communication competencies into project-based learning activities. Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in ITEA

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2-8 SemestersCourse Description: Leadership Development focuses on those skills which enhances the student’s effectiveness in the application of interpersonal relationships, long range goal setting, program planning, implementation and evaluation.Prerequisites: Students run for one ASB office.

JOURNALISM NEWSPAPERGrade Level: 9-12 Duration: 2-8 SemestersCourse Description: The students in this course constitute the staff of the school newspaper. Students write articles, learn copyreading, headline writing, and page makeup. They also sell advertising, keep financial records, distribute newspapers, and discuss editorial policies. Prerequisites: None

JOURNALISM 1-2 Grade Level: 9-12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This class examines the production of newspapers. Students learn to write clearly and concisely in addition to learning other skills necessary to become a member of a production staff. Prerequisites: None

Other Electives

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WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATIONGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 2 to 4 SemestersCourse Description: Students learn the academic skills needed for career exploration, job search, job retention, and consumerism. Work Experience Education is an educational program which enables a student to participate in a planned instructional program consisting of learning objectives acquired at a job site and in the classroom. Prerequisites: Must have paid employmentFulfills: Elective requirements only

VIDEO GAME DESIGNGrade Level: 11-12 Duration: 1 year Course Description: Students will learn state-of-the art computer game theory, computer programming and scripting languages, graphic design, 3d modeling and texture mapping, and character creation, using the latest in industry standard software and game software development kits. This course also gives the student the opportunity to acquire the technical knowledge and requisite skills needed for successful entry level employment in: Game Programming, 3D Modeling / Animation, Level Design, Game Engine Programming, Graphic Design, and Project Management. Prerequisites: GeometryFulfills: Computer Literacy requirement

Other Electives

TEACHER CADET (EHDA)Grade Level: 12 Duration: 1 YearCourse Description: This course is a program which gives students opportunities to explore various careers as well as complete an internship in a career area of their choice, a senior project, develop an exit portfolio, and a post-secondary educational plan with an emphasis on teacher preparation. Students completing the course will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to balance family life, school and work. The course will utilize the community classroom teaching methodology.Prerequisites: Enrollment in EHDA.

Practicl art classes

All AgricultureAll BusinessAll Consumer Home EconomicsAll Industrial Technology (including Wood as Art)JournalismMulti-Media 1 hour - ROPSpeechROP ClassesLeadership(Desktop Publishing) Yearbook

Visual and Fine PerForming art classes

ArtBand, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Guitar, PianoChoirDramaPhotographyDance ProductionForeign Language (doesn’t count as a fine art for a 4-year University)Ceramics/Advanced CeramicsDrawing/PaintingStudio Art APVideo Art ProductionAdv. Video Game Design3-D Computer Graphics

Meets Practical and Fine Performing Arts for High School Graduation

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College Preparation ProgramStudents planning to enroll in a college or university should make an appointment to see a college counselor to discuss programming to meet California State University and University of California entrance requirements.

Junior College Entrance RequirementsGraduation from high school or passing the California High School Proficiency Examination or reaching the minimum age of 18 years are the only requirements for junior college admission. There are no subject or grade requirements. However, the better preparation a student has in high school, the better the chances for success at junior college.

COLLEGE PREPARATION

CSU Eligibility IndexIn addition, a student must qualify on the eligibility index. This eligibility index is the combination of high school grade point average (GPA) and test scores on either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I). The grade point average is based on grades earned during the final three years of high school (excluding physical education and military science) and bonus points for each C or better in approved honors courses. Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last two years of high school can be accepted.

CSU may offer early, provisional admission based on work completed through the junior year of high school and planned for the senior year. The CSU Eligibility Index can be calculated by multiplying the grade point average by 800 and adding the total score on the SAT I, or multiplying the grade point average by 200 and adding ten times the composite score on the ACT. High school graduates need a minimum index of 2800 using the SAT I or 694 using the ACT (see Eligibility Index table). Eligibility Index is subject to change due to revisions to the SAT test.

CSU (California State University) Entrance RequirementsStudents qualify for regular admission as a first-time freshman if they:

1. are a high school graduate,

2. have a qualifiable eligibility index (see following CSU Eligibility Index), and have completed, with grades of C or better, each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements (see “Subject Requirement”).

ELIGIBILITY INDEX TABLE FOR CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA

ACT Test Score TranslationACT Score UC Score ACT Score UC Score36 100 20 4735 97 19 4334 93 18 4033 90 17 3732 87 16 3331 83 15 3030 80 14 2729 77 13 2328 73 12 2027 70 11 1726 67 10 1325 63 9 1024 60 8 723 57 7 322 53 1-6 021 50

SAT Test Score TranslationSAT Score UC Score SAT Score UC Score800 100 490 48790 98 480 47780 97 470 45770 95 460 43760 93 450 42750 92 440 40740 90 430 38730 88 420 37720 87 410 35710 85 400 33700 83 390 32690 82 380 30680 80 370 28670 78 360 27660 77 350 25650 75 340 23640 73 330 22630 72 320 20620 70 310 18610 68 300 17600 67 290 15590 65 280 13580 63 270 12570 62 260 10560 60 250 8550 58 240 7540 57 230 5530 55 220 3520 53 210 2510 52 200 0500 50

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The English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) are required of all incoming students PRIOR to enrolling in college classes unless students are exempt from the test(s). These are not admission tests, but a way to determine whether students are prepared for college work, and, if not, they serve to alert students that they will most likely need additional preparation. Students might be exempt from one or both of the tests if they have scored well on other specified tests or completed appropriate courses.

English Placement Test (EPT) The CSU English Placement Test must be completed by all non-exempt undergraduates prior to placement in appropriate university English course work. Exemptions from the test are given only to those who present proof of one of the following:

• A score of 500 or above on the Verbal section of the SAT Reasoning Test.

• A score of 22 or above on the ACT English Test.

• A score of 3, 4, or 5 on either the Language and Composition or the Composition and Literature examination of the Advanced Placement program.

Completion and transfer of a college course that satisfies the General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirement in English composition, provided such course was completed with a grade of C or better.

Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Exam The ELM examination tests for entry-level mathematics skills acquired through three years of rigorous college preparatory mathematics course work (normally Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry). All undergraduate students must take the test or be exempted from it prior to placement in appropriate university mathematics course work. Specific policies regarding retesting and placement will be determined by the campus.

Exemptions from the test are given only to those students who can present proof of one of the following:

• A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the SAT Reasoning Test or on the SAT Subject Mathematics Test Level I, IC (Calculator), II, or IIC (Calculator).

• A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test.

• A score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Calculus Examination (AB or BC).

• A score of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Statistics examination.

• Completion and transfer of a course that satisfies the General Education-Breadth or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) quantitative reasoning, provided such course was completed with a grade of C or better.

The EPT and ELM tests should be taken at the earliest opportunity after admission to a California State University.

ELIGIBILITY INDEX TABLE FOR CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA

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Under the Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) pathway, the top one-eighth of the state’s high school graduates are eligible for admission to the UC’s nine undergraduate campus.

Subject RequirementTo satisfy the Subject Requirements, students must complete high school courses with a grade point average defined by the Scholarship Requirement. This sequence of courses is also known as the “a-g” requirements.

Students must take 15 units of high school courses to fulfill the Subject Requirements, and at least 7 of the 15 units must be taken in the last two years of high school. (A unit is equal to an academic year or two semesters of study.)

Applicants from California High Schools: To satisfy the “a-g” requirements, the courses must appear on the

school’s UC-approved certified course list. The lists are also available on the World Wide Web at www.ucop.edu/doorways/list.

UC Scholarship RequirementThe Scholarship Requirement defines the grade point average (GPA) you must earn in the “a-g” subjects and the test scores you must achieve to be eligible for admission to UC. 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 C or better.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Grade Point AverageTo determine your eligibility, the University calculates your GPA in the “a-g” subjects by assigning point values to the grades you earn, totaling the points and dividing the total by the number of “a-g” courses. Points are assigned as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points. (Pluses and minuses are not calculated in the grade point average.) Only the grades you earn in “a-g” subjects in the 10th and 11th grades – including summer sessions - are used to calculate your preliminary GPA. Courses you took in ninth grade can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if you earned a grade of C or better, but they will not be used to calculate your GPA.

Honors Courses: The University assigns extra points for up to eight semeters of University-certified honors-level and Advanced Placement courses taken in the last three years of high school: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points. No more than two yearlong UC-approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points. A grade of D in an honors or advanced placement course does not earn extra points. The courses must be in the following “a-g” subjects: history/social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, language other than English, and visual and performing arts. Also, they must be certified as honors courses by the University. In these subjects, as well as in computer science, acceptable honors-level courses include Advanced Placement courses, Higher Level and designated Standard Level International Baccalaureate courses, and college courses that are transferable to the University.

D and F Grades: If you have earned a D or F in an “a-g” course, you must repeat the course and earn a grade of C or better. The original D or F grade will not be included in the GPA calculation, and the new grade will be used. If you repeat a course in which you initially earned a grade of C, the second grade will not be used.

UC ELIGIBILITY IN THE LOCAL CONTEXTThe Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) program recognizes students’ individual accomplishments in light of the opportunities offered by their particular high schools. If you rank in the top 4 percent of students at your California high school, and if your high school participates in the program, you may be admitted via the ELC path.

To be considered for ELC, you must complete the equivalent of 11 specific yearlong courses of the Subject Requirement by the end of your junior year, as noted below. With the assistance of each participating high school, the University will identify the top 9 percent of students on the basis of GPA in UC-approved coursework completed in the 10th and 11th grades.

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The chart below shows the subject requirements for admission to the University of California and California State University systems. Freshman applicants must complete the same pattern of 15 units of required high school courses to be eligible for California State University and University of California (to be referred to as “a-g”). A unit is equal to one academic year or two semesters.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

a-g Subject Requirements Years Required

a. HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE

b. ENGLISH

c. MATHEMATICS

d. LABORATORY SCIENCE

e. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH

f. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

g. COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES

Two (2) years required, including one year of world history, cultures, and geography and one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and one-half year of Civics or American Government.

Four (4) years of college-preparatory English that includes frequent and regular writing and reading of classic and modern literature.

Three (3) years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two-and three-dimensional geometry.

Two (2) years laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.

Two (2) years of the same language other than English

One year including dance, drama/theatre, music or visual art.

In addition to those courses required in the above “a-f” sections, one year (two semesters) of college preparatory electives are required, chosen from advanced visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, and language other than English.

NCAA ELIGIBILITY

Students planning to enroll in college as a college freshman and want to participate in Division I or Division II athletics, must be certified by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse ensures consistent interpretation of NCAA initial eligibility requirements for all prospective student athletes at all member institutions.

Students should start this process in the spring of their junior year of high school. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the Clearinghouse has the following documents it needs to certify:• A completed and signed student release form and

fee;• An official transcript mailed directly from every high

school attended;• ACT or SAT scores (Students should request their

scores be sent directly to the Clearinghouse).

DIVISION IIf you enroll in a Division I college and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship, you must meet all NCAA requirements and have completed two additional core courses (new total of 16) as shown below:

16 Required Core Courses• Four years of English;• Three years of mathematics (algebra I or higher

level);• Two years of natural or physical science (including

one year of lab science if offered by your high school);

• One extra year of English, mathematics or natural/physical science;

• Two years of social science; and• Four years of extra courses (from any category

above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

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SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

A college education is more important than ever; however, during recent years education costs have risen steadily. The good news is financial aid is available. The primary goal of financial aid is to make student access to educational opportunities possible by removing financial barriers which would exclude financially needy, but otherwise eligible, students from specific schools and programs. Financial aid is available through private, school, state, and federal student aid programs.

Students should also apply directly for any scholarships sponsored by individuals, organizations, and institutions for which they might qualify. www.fastweb.com

DIVISION IIIf you enroll in a Division II college and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship, you must meet the following academic standards:• Graduate from high school;• Complete the 14 core courses listed below;• Present a 2.000 grade-point average in your core

courses; and• Achieve a combined SAT score of 820 or a sum

score of 68 on the ACT.• 14 Required Core Courses• Three years of English;

• Two years of mathematics (algebra I or higher level);

• Two years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your high school);

• Two extra years of English, mathematics or natural/physical science;

• Two years of social science; and

• Three years of additional courses (from any category above, or foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy).

See your counselor or www.ncaa.org for a more comprehensive explanation.

PSAT/NMSQT

PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This is a standardized test that provides first-hand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test™. It also gives students a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

The PSAT/NMSQT measures:

1. Critical reading skills

2. Math problem-solving skills

3. Writing skills

The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are:

• to receive feedback on student strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. Students can then focus their preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.

• to see how performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.

• to enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11).

• to help prepare for the SAT. Students can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions they will see on the SAT.

• to receive information from colleges when “yes” is checked on Student Search Service.

The 2+2 articulation agreements between Modesto City Schools and Modesto Junior College provide students with an opportunity to eliminate course repetition by awarding college credit for certain academic and technical skills satisfactorily developed while in high school. Students completing approved courses in Modesto City Schools’ high schools vocational Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) and other specified classes may earn high school credit and be awarded college credit upon entering Modesto Junior College. Some junior college courses satisfy the University requirements for a bachelor degree program.

For more detailed information contact the Articulation Officer at Modesto Junior College 575-6713.

MJC ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

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The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of California. * denotes courses that have been approved for extra honors credit: A=5, B=4, C=3.

UC APPROVED COURSE LIST FOR 2015-2016

a-History / Social Science - 2 years requiredTwo years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures or Geography; and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of American Government/CivicsEuropean History AP *Government/Economics CPHuman Geography AP*

US Government and Politics AP *US History AP *

b-English - 4 years requiredFour years of college preparatory English.English 1-2 CP English 3-4 CPEnglish 5-6 CP

c-Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommendedThree years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in Elementary Algebra/Algebra 1, Geometry and Advanced Algebra/Algebra 2. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement.Algebra

English 7-8 CPEnglish Language & Composition AP *English Literature & Composition AP *

Pre AP/GATE English 1-2 (H) Pre AP/GATE English 3-4 (H)

Adv. Algebra Calculus AB AP *Calculus BC AP *Finite Math: College Entrance MathGeometry

Pre AP Adv. Algebra (H) Pre AP Geometry (H) Pre AP Pre-Calculus (H) *Pre-Calculus

Secondary Math ISecondary Math IIStatistics AP *

d-Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of laboratory science, including two of the three fundamental disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This requirement can also be met by completing the latter two years of a 3-year Integrated Science program.

Advanced BiologyBiology APBiology CPChemistry CP

Chemistry AP *Chemistry in the CommunityEnvironmental Science AP* Human Anatomy and Physiology

Integrated Ag BiologyIntegrated Ag Science 3-4Pre-AP Biology * Pre AP Chemistry *Physics AP

e-Language Other than English - Two years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of the same language other than English.

French I French II French IIIFrench IV Spanish I

Spanish II Spanish IIISpanish IVSpanish for Spanish Speakers IIISpanish for Spanish Speakers IV

AP Spanish Language,Spanishfor Spanish Speakers V *

f-Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year required

g-Elective - 1 year requiredOne year (two semesters), in addition to those required in the “a-f” sections.

Art 1-2 Band 1-8CeramicsCeramics (Advanced) Choir 1-8Concert ChoirDance 1-2 Dance 3-4

Dance Production Drama 1-8 Drawing and Painting Guitar 1,-2History and Art of Floral DesignJazz Band 1-2Music Theory AP*Orchestra 1-8

Animal Science 3-4Earth Science CP Integrated Ag Science 1-2

Journalism 1-2 Physical Science CPPre-AP Physics

Photography (Advanced)Piano 1-8 Pre-AP Studio ArtSculpture and Design Studio Art (AP) *Video Arts and Production

US History CP World History CP

SpeechSpeech (Advanced)

Expository Reading & Writing Course

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COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR

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As you look ahead to college, spend time on identifying the following:• Goals and values • Academic interests and abilities• Activities and outside interests• Personality and relationships with

others• Possible career interests

Develop course plans for this year & next three years.

Eventually, you will be required to take admission tests that measure skills in various areas. One of the things you can do now in an effort to be in the best position to succeed is to develop good reading habits throughout your high school years. Those students who do so will find they have higher scores.

Review your high school course plans.Ask your counselor about taking the PSAT.

Explore the resources available to you in your guidance office, school library, or career center. Take PSAT

Continue to do your best in all your courses.

Continue to evaluate your goals. Talk to your counselor about the possibility of taking SAT Subject tests.Consider taking AP exams next year.

Register for the SAT Subject tests, if appropriate.

Take the SAT Subject tests, if recommended, in any subjects you will not see again.Find a summer job, or take a summer enrichment course

Review your high school course plans.Make plans to take PSAT.

Check for any college fairs in your area.Take the PSAT

Begin to explore college possibilities.Continue to do your best in all your courses.

PSAT scores reports will be returned.Make plans to visit colleges during your school vacations.

Start exploring financial aid possibilities.Talk to your counselor about the possibility of taking SAT Subject tests

Register for the SAT Reasoning, Subject, and/or ACT tests, if appropriate.Consider taking AP exams next year.

Take the SAT Reasoning either now or in May.

Fine-tune your list of college possibilities.Begin writing to colleges and universities you are interested in about programs they offer and to request information on scholarships.

Take the SAT Reasoning, if you did not in March.Take AP exams, if appropriate.Plan your summer college visits.

Take the SAT Subject tests, if recommended, in any subjects you will not see again.Find a job to continue saving for college, or take a summer enrichment course.

Reduce your list to 5 to 10 colleges.Request SAT Reasoning, ACT, SAT Subject registration forms.

Work on your application essays.Take the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject and ACT, if necessary.Ask teachers to write recommendations.

Take the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, and ACT, if necessary.Give your counselor the school report forms.UC application due Nov. 30th.Begin applying for scholarships.

Complete all your applications.Take the SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject, and ACT, if necessary. Pay attention to all deadlines.Apply to community colleges.Verify Social Security number with College Counselor for CalGrant.

Attend a financial aid workshop with your parents and summit your FAFSA.Explore all possible scholarship opportunities.Be sure to get your FAFSA sent by March 2.

Respond to all requests from colleges for additional information.If you have not done so already send in your FAFSA.

Consider taking AP exams.Continue to do your best in all your coursesFAFSA due March 2nd.

Admission decisions arriveFinancial aid awards should arrive soon.Revisit any colleges, if necessary.Apply to community colleges, if you have not already done so.May 1, deadline to accept an admission from a UC campus.

Notify colleges of your plansTake AP exams, if appropriate.Be sure to accept your financial aid award.

GRADUATION!If attending a 4 year college or university in the fall, submit a final official transcript to the campus you will attend.Find a job in an effort to meet your expected contribution to the cost of college.

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Graduation Requirement Worksheet

Total Credits toward Graduation:

9th Grade Total Credits:

9th Grade - Fall

English

Physical Science

Math

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Health/World Geography

Credits9th Grade - Spring

English

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Math

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Credits9th Grade - Other

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10th Grade Total Credits:

10th Grade - Fall

English

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Math

World History

Credits10th Grade - Spring

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Math

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Credits10th Grade - Other

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11th Grade Total Credits:

11th Grade - Fall

English

Science

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Credits11th Grade - Spring

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12th Grade Total Credits:

12th Grade - Fall

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CORNELL NOTES

Overview of methodDivide the paper into two columns: the note-taking column (usually on the right) is twice the size of the key word column (on the left). Notes from a lecture or textbook are written in the note-taking column. Write the main ideas and rephrase long pieces of information. Avoid writing complete sentences; try to use symbols or abbreviations instead. Write a short summary on the last four lines. See sample below.

Cover up the note-taking column and respond to questions/keywords in the key word column. Reflect on the material and review the notes regularly.

Write a brief summary at the bottom of the page. Use both sections of your notes when studying for a quiz.

Five R’s of Note Taking1. Record. Record as many meaningful facts and ideas as possible in the main column. Write legibly.

2. Reduce. As soon as possible, summarize ideas and facts concisely in the Recall Column. This clarifies meanings and relationships, reinforces continuity and strengthens memory.

3. Recite. Cover the album, using only notes in the Recall Column as cues. Recall facts and ideas of the lecture as fully as possible, but in your own words. Uncover your notes and verify that you are correct.

4. Reflect. Use your notes to reflect upon the ideas and points discussed.

5. Review. Spend 10 minutes every week in a quick review of your notes.

Summary:

Class Notes: If there was no class lecture this week, write a paragraph about what you learned and/or questions about what you didn’t understand.Topic:

Name:Class:Period:Date:

NOTESQuestions/Main Ideas

What did I already know?

What did I learn?

What questions do I have?

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Johansen High School

Expected Schoolwide Learning ResultsRIGOR All Students: . Learn to become life-long, self-directed learners. . Meet high expectations with support and intervention as needed. . Analyze and solve problems through participations in challenging and coherent standards-aligned, articulated curriculum. . Are prepared to interact with a digital and media-rich global society.

RELEVANCE All Students: . Participate in a democracy that demands their informed participation. . See their learning as a gateway to a career path. . Apply the basis skills of reading, writing and mathematics in a variety of meaningful activities and projects. . Connect their learning to real-world challenges and opportunities.

RELATIONSHIPS All Students: . Communicate and work effectively in a world of diverse viewpoints, belief systems, and cultures. . Work and learn in a safe environment. . Value character traits such as responsibility, compassion, loyalty, perseverance, respect, courage, initiative, honesty, and civility. . Understand that our world is dynamic and increasingly interdependent.

Mission Statement Our GOAL is clear: A diploma in every hand: a rewarding career in every future; a contributing member of our global society.

Johansen High School believes that all students, with support and help, can be successful, reflective learners who meet rigorous academic expectations, understand the relevance of their learning in the real world, and establish relationships that foster academic achievement and positive social interactions.