CPHS Course Catalog 2015-2016

2015-2016

COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL 201 Viking Drive Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925.682.7670 fax #: 925.676.7892 www.mdusd.org/collegeparkPaul Gengler ADMINISTRATIONSteven Nixon PrincipalAline Lee Vice PrincipalMichael Burstein Vice PrincipalPatrinia Redd Vice PrincipalDeborah Frank Vice PrincipalKelsey Barker Student Services Coordinator Counselor STAFFCheri Cheng Office ManagerMaggie Bowker Administrative Secretary (Student Activities)Nicole Nakasato Administrative Secretary (Athletics)Stacy Boschetti Attendance SecretaryAna Aguilar RegistrarPam Malin TreasurerNathalie Keating Student Resource TechnicianSheila Welsh College & Career AdvisorJanet Fitzpatrick Instructional Media AssistantDebbie Lindstrom PsychologistJudy Flores Speech & Language PathologistMadeira Fountaine School NurseDenise Grady Cafeteria Manager DEPARTMENT CHAIRSLance Hurtado Athletic Director & Work Experience EducationAnne Winterich English & ELD MathematicsChris Gray/Angel Niedzielski Physical EducationScott Wood SciencePeter Bodrog Social ScienceJohn Hallquist Special EducationKatherine Vose Visual & Performing ArtsJorge Jimenez World LanguagesJohn Altschull/Myriam Beltran

TABLE OF CONTENTS PageCPHS Vision and Mission Statement 1  Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs) 2Introduction 3  A Student’s Guide for Successful Educational Planning 4 4  Parents as Partners in Planning 5 6  Course Changes  Policy for Dropping a Class  Special EducationGraduation Requirements 7 Graduation Table 8College Guidance Section 9 Advanced Placement 10 Independent Colleges and Universities 10 Community Colleges 11 UC and CSU Requirements 12 UC/CSU Information 13 College Entrance Examinations 14 Other Testing Programs 15-17 Becoming NCAA Eligible 18-19 AVID 19 STEMCourse Descriptions 20 Business 20-22 English 22-24 English Electives 25-29 Mathematics 29 Physical Education 30 Physical Education (Electives) 31-34 Science 35-36 Social Science 36-37 Social Science Electives 38-47 Visual and Performing Arts 47-52 World Languages 52-54 Miscellaneous (Course At-Large) 55-56 ROP (Regional Occupational Program) at College Park High SchoolAlternative Educational Programs 56-57Course Information Index 58-63

COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL VISION:The vision of CPHS is the belief that all students can learn. All students will realizeacademic success, think creatively, make responsible choices, resolve differences peacefully,and be reflective and involved members of our global community. COLLEGE PARK HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:Our mission at CPHS is to prepare our students for their futures. Student-centeredlearning is fostered in an environment which encourages personal achievement, self-reliance, independent thinking, and good decision making. We expect appropriate behaviorand the acceptance of individual and cultural differences. EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRs)Our expected school-wide learning results support our vision and mission statements. Ourstudents will be: Successful Communicators Open-minded innovators Academically motivated and life-long learners Responsible contributing members of societyLike our mascot, the Falcon, our students will learn to SOAR. 1

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results Successful Communicators o Students will demonstrate proficiency in verbal, nonverbal and written skills o Through oral communication students will demonstrate the ability to relay information effectively to a variety of audiences o Students will utilize effective listening skills demonstrated through use of acquired information o Students will use technology to communicate Open-minded Innovators o Students will apply learned skills to real world situations o Students will listen to and consider alternative points of view o Students will use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking to solve problems o Students will apply strategies from different sources to solve problems o Students will put aside personal biases and preferences in order to consider all aspects of a problem and find an effective solution Academically Motivated and Life-long Learners o Students will keep informed on local and global events demonstrated by their participation in school and civic affairs o Students will demonstrate the ability to access relevant information through research and apply learned skills to daily living Responsible Contributing Members of Society o Students will exhibit responsibility and pride in their school by maintaining and contributing to a safe and healthy environment o Students will show respect and understanding of personal and cultural differences by participating in a variety of cultural events at school o Students will contribute to the welfare of the community through volunteerism and support o Students will apply high standards and expectations to themselves as demonstrated by graduation and preparation for post high school opportunities 2

INTRODUCTIONThis course description catalog was developed by the College Park High School staff to helpstudents and parents to better understand our educational program and to make intelligent andinformed choices. The course curricula follow the California State Standards. Please carefullyconsider the course descriptions and related information found in this catalog. Remember thateducational growth and personal development will result after a process of informed decision-making.A STUDENT’S GUIDE FOR SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL PLANNING1. This booklet was designed for you. Use it like a workbook.2. Read the information yourself and pursue more information when you need it. Involve your parents. Talk to teachers and administrators who you trust and who know your capabilities and aspirations. Please note that students must complete Geometry and Algebra II to be eligible for a 4 year university. Remember that choices which are appropriate for your friends may not be the right ones for you.3. Consider college entrance requirements when making your choices. Even if you are undecided about college now, the more challenging your educational experience in high school, the more options await you after graduation. When in doubt, always choose the more difficult course or sequence of courses. A recent College Board study disclosed that the more high school academic work students complete, the greater their SAT performance.4. In any given area, take care to plan a sequence of courses that makes sense. For example, each course in math should logically follow the previous course.5. Refer to the graduation requirements page which will guide you in fulfilling the subject and credit requirements. Use this sheet as your checklist. Do you need to repeat a requirement because you received a “D” or “F”? (D’s must be made up for college other than community college. F’s must be made up for high school graduation.) Remember, classes repeated to raise a D grade DO NOT earn additional units. The four-year educational plan that you choose must include all of the graduation requirements.6. The business community has advised us that the best way to train our students for careers is to teach them to read, write, compute, be on time, and get along with others. Students will need a skill set of transferable skills in order to be competitive in future careers. Making thoughtful choices now will better prepare them for the future. 3

PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN PLANNING1. Parents must approve and sign all student course request cards. College Park High School’s graduation requirements are very rigorous. PLEASE PLAN CAREFULLY WITH YOUR STUDENT. a. Students are expected to complete BOTH semesters of a yearlong class. b. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to enroll in a minimum of six (6) courses. Seniors who have 180 credits at the beginning of their senior year may petition to enroll in five (5) courses. Open periods only available for seniors during 1st , 2nd, 5th, or 6th periods.2. Students may receive a maximum of twenty (20) elective credits (4 semesters) of teacher aide or office assistance services towards graduation.3. Courses failed in all required areas (Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts, and PE) must be repeated. a. The UC and CSU systems will NOT accept “D” grades to satisfy course entrance requirements except in accordance with their validation policy. Classes may be repeated to raise a “D” grade. However, such repeated classes DO NOT earn additional credits toward graduation from College Park High School.4. In order to receive a California high school diploma, students MUST pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The mathematics test includes statistics, data analysis, probability, number sense, measurement, mathematical reasoning, and algebra as well as decimals, fractions, and percentages. The reading portion of the test includes vocabulary, informational reading and literary reading. The writing portion of the test includes writing strategies, applications and conventions. Students will initially take the exam in the spring semester of the 10th grade. It will be offered again in the 11th and 12th grades.5. Homework is required by MDUSD Board policy and should be monitored by parents. Parents are partners with the College Park High School staff. We encourage you to maintain ongoing contact with teachers. We are anxious to work together with you in planning your student’s four-year program. You may contact the teachers through voicemail phone numbers and/or email addresses. This information is available online at: www.mdusd.org/collegepark or via Homelink at: https://abi2.mdusd.org/abi/loginhome.asp.COURSE CHANGESIt is crucial that serious consideration be given to each of the courses a student selects asstudent-requested course changes will not be considered in the fall. Students and parentsshould consider the expectations of each class requested, especially Honors and AdvancedPlacement (AP) courses, in terms of level of interest, student time and other commitments suchas athletics, work, or other out of school activities. The completion of the COURSE REQUESTCARD, when signed by student and parent or guardian, constitutes a contract between student,parent or guardian, and College Park High School. The Master Schedule of classes and theassignment, and possible hiring of teachers to teach those classes, is based on the coursesstudents select in the spring.Course changes will be corrected for academic level misplacement or 4computer errors ONLY!

POLICY FOR DROPPING A CLASSThe Mt. Diablo Unified School District expects all students to enroll in six classes each semester.Students wishing to DROP a class must do so during the first three weeks of the school in the fallsemester with parental and administrative approval. Courses are year-long classes. Astudent/parent/ teacher/ administrator conference may be required prior to allowing a student todrop a class. Students dropping a class while maintaining a passing grade or earning an “F” willreceive a “Withdrawal F” on their permanent records/transcripts. A “Withdrawal F (WF)” is theequivalent to an “F.” This change will only be permitted if the student schedule and masterschedule contractual limits permit. Teachers may recommend a “No Credit” or “Withdrawal” forstudents in special cases.Schedule changes create significant problems for students. The master schedule of classes andthe assignment of teachers to teach those classes are based on courses students chose. In thespring; therefore, CHANGES ARE MADE FOR ACADEMIC MISPLACEMENT ORCOMPUTER ERROR ONLY.Classes are not changed due to teacher preferences. Only when a parent, student, teacher, andadministrator are in agreement that a change is in the best interest of a student, will a change bemade. In those special cases, the following process will be:First Parent/Teacher ConferenceSecond Vice Principal/Curriculum Associate/Teacher/Parent/Student Conference Vice Principal/Curriculum Associate advises principal of recommendationThird to change or not to change. Vice Principal informs teacher/parent regarding decision Parent can appeal decision to PrincipalStudents enrolled in Advanced Placement courses are enrolled in the classesfor the entire year.Students who DROP a class after the third week of school will receive agrade of “WF.” The last date to drop a class without it appearing on astudent transcript is three weeks from the first day of school. 5

SPECIAL EDUCATIONThe California State Board of Education adopted the Master Plan for Special Education in 1974,and enacted Assembly Bill 1250 in 1977 which provides for statewide implementation of theMaster Plan in California public schools. A major concept in the Master Plan for SpecialEducation is that public education must offer special assistance to exceptional individuals in asetting, which promotes maximum interaction with the general school population, generallyreferred to as the “least restrictive environment.” There is a formal referral process. However,by high school, most students have already been identified. The goal at College Park HighSchool is to make every effort to comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 2004.DESIGNATED INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES - DISThese services are provided by specialists and include specific services not normally given in aregular classroom and are supportive of the student’s total educational program. They include,but are not limited to, Designated Instruction and Services, student services in speech andlanguage, and Adaptive Physical Education.FULL TIME/PART TIME SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION SERVICESThe program provides, directly or indirectly, instructional and other services for students whoseneeds have been identified by the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team as being exceptional.Students are assigned to regular classroom teachers for the majority of the school day, servicesare determined by students’ IEP. Please refer to your case manager for course selection.SPECIAL DAY CLASSES – SDCThese classes provide services to a student who has more intensive needs than can be met byregular school programs and the Resource Specialist Programs. Students are enrolled for amajority of the school day and grouped according to similar instructional needs. These classesinclude mildly handicapped and severely handicapped students.Available to Special Education students are regular academic and elective classes and programsprovided by Adult Education and the Regional Occupational Program (ROP). Please refer toyour case manager for course selection. 6

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS from College Park High School Credits, CASHEE Exams, and Passage of Algebra ITOTAL CREDITS: REQUIRED SUBJECTS + ELECTIVES = 220 CREDITSClasses completed with a passing grade are worth 5 credits each semester, or 10 credits a year.Peer Tutoring Leadership units may be earned each semester for 2.5 credits.SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS: ENGLISH: 40 CREDITS (4 YEARS) English I, English II, English II Pre-honors, World Perspectives, English III, English III/American Threads, English III Honors, AP English Language & Composition, English IV, English IV ERWC, AP English Literature & Composition MATHEMATICS: 30 CREDITS (3 YEARS) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra II/Trig, Algebra Concepts and Skills, Advanced Math Topics, Pre-Calculus Honors, Calculus AP, Statistics, Statistics AP, Personal Finance SOCIAL STUDIES: 30 CREDITS (3 YEARS) World History, World History AP, World Perspectives, U.S. History, U.S. History/American Threads, U.S. History AP, U.S. Government/Economics, U.S. Government AP/Economics AP LIFE SCIENCES: 10 CREDITS (1 YEAR) Biology I, Biology AP, Biotechnology, Environmental Science AP, Human Body Systems, Physiology, Principles of Biomedical Science, Zoology PHYSICAL SCIENCES: 10 CREDITS (1 YEAR) Earth Science II, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Physics VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS / WORLD LANGUAGE: 10 CREDITS (1 YEAR) Art I, Art II, Art Advanced, Art Design A/B, Art Design II-3 Dimensional Glass, Advanced Art-3 Dimensional, Art II Drawing & Painting, Ceramics I, Ceramics II, Ceramics Advanced, Dance I, Dance II, Drama I, Drama II, Dance III, Drama III, Photography Art I, Photography Art II, Photography Advanced, Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, Treble Choir I, Treble Choir II, Advanced Guitar, Beginning Guitar, Band Concert, Band Symphonic, Band Jazz, Keyboarding—Beginning Piano, Orchestra Instrumental, Wind Ensemble, OR French I, French II, French III, French IV AP, French V Honors, German I, German II, German III, German IV AP, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV AP, Spanish V Honors PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 20 CREDITS (2 YEARS) PE 9, Team Sports, Weight Training I, Weight Training II, Dance I (HS) PE ELECTIVES: 70 CREDITS All classes in the above categories which exceed the minimum required for that category count toward elective credits. (Examples: AVID 9, AVID 10, Advanced Sports Medicine (ROP), Environmental Science, Human Rights Education, Intro to Film Studies, Marine Biology, Medical Interventions, Psychology, Sociology, Sports Medicine (ROP), Video Production I, Video Production II.) Maximum allowances for PE: 40 credits; Teacher Asst. (TA): 20 credits; Work Experience Education (WEE): 40 credits. 7

EXAMINATION CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAMINATION: All students must pass the CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAMINATION (CAHSEE) consisting of mathematics and language arts. The exam is administered in the 10th grade. Students may retake the exam in the 11th and 12th grades if not previously passed.HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TABLE SUBJECT UNITS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12English 40 English I English II English III English IVMathematics* 30 Math Math MathSocial Studies 10 30 World US History US GovernmentWorld History 10 20 History EconomicsUS History 10 10US Gov’t/ Econ Biology Chemistry,Science: 10 Physics, orLife Science 10 Earth Science IIPhysical ScienceFine Arts or Fine Arts orForeign Language WorldPhysical Education** 20 Language PE PE 9Electives 70 Environmental ScienceTotal Credits: 220* Students must pass Algebra I either in middle school or high school in order to graduate.Students who have passed all four quarters of Algebra I in middle school with a “C” or betterstill must pass at least 30 units of additional mathematics courses during high school in order tomeet the graduation requirement.** Students need to take 10 additional credits of math and electives in order to fulfill the 220credit graduation requirement.*** Physical Education units may not exceed 40 total units. 8

COLLEGE GUIDANCE SECTIONADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMAdvanced Placement (AP) courses offer our students the opportunity to do college level work atCollege Park High School. The curriculum for these courses is standard throughout the countryand is very rigorous. The courses are available to qualified, academically talented students in thetenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Students will earn an additional grade point: A=5, B=4, C=3,the same as for honors courses. Students who receive a “D” and “F” grade do not earn an extragrade point advantage. These classes are yearlong classes so students may not drop at the end ofthe first semester.Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Examinations(s) in the spring. Manycolleges will give college credit based on the student’s score(s) on the examinations(s). Checkwith the individual colleges to find out which examinations and passing scores they will accept.Each three-hour test is administered annually in May. An AP grade report is sent in July to thestudent, high school and college(s) if requested. Applications are in the College and CareerCenter. Check with the College and Career Center (ext. 3227) for cost of exam.(Note: Students are not required to enroll in an AP Course in order to take an AP exam).HONORS PROGRAMHonors (H) courses offer to our students the opportunity to do an enriched and / or acceleratedrigorous curriculum in several areas. The courses are available to qualified, academicallytalented students in the tenth through twelfth grades. Students will earn an additional gradepoint: A=5, B=4, C=3 for honors classes. Students who receive a “D” and “F” grade do not earnan extra grade point advantage. Acceptance of the numbers of honors credits varies byuniversity. Honors classes are yearlong courses and all students are expected to complete theyearlong course requirements.*It is always to a student’s advantage to take the most rigorous academic schedule that they areable to manage because colleges evaluate on how “challenging” the curriculum has been.COLLEGE INFORMATIONStudents may take college courses with administrative approval if classes are NOT available atCPHS. Students must complete a Concurrent Enrollment Form through the Registrar’s office nolater than the drop date the college allows. College units will be converted to high school creditas follows: 1 unit = 3 credits, 2 units = 6 credits, 3+ units = 10 credits. It is the student’sresponsibility to provide a copy of the college transcript to the CPHS Registrar. Additionalgrade points for honors will only be given for specific courses, which are more advanced thanour most advanced college preparatory courses and are approved by CPHS as honors courses.(Approved honors courses are: DVC’s English 150-151, 262-263, 252-253, and 272-273. TheEnglish courses are given 5 credits each semester if used as honors courses.) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) INFORMATIONThe twenty-three campuses of the California State Universities are located in Bakersfield, Chico,Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Fullerton, East Bay, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge,Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo,San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Monterey Bay, and the Maritime Academy in Vallejo and theCal State Channel Islands in Ventura. 9

The California State University selects applicants from the top one-third of California’s highschool graduates. Admission is based on the student’s grade point average and score on eitherthe American College Test (ACT) or SAT Reasoning test. The GPA is based on classescompleted in the 10th and 11th grades, (only classes from the a-g list are used in the calculation)and includes bonus points for each “C” or better grade in approved honors courses. Up to eightsemesters of AP/H courses taken during the last two years of high school are accepted. Up to 2semesters of AP/H courses taken in the 10th grade can be counted in the eight semesters.To be eligible for admission to the system, but not necessarily to a specific campus or major,students with a recomputed grade point average below 3.0 must present a minimumcorresponding ACT composite or SAT Reasoning score. The higher the GPA, the lower the testscores required. Students with a 3.00 or higher GPA are eligible with any score on the ACT orSAT. Students must have a minimum recomputed GPA of 2.0. Students must meet theeligibility index with grade point average and test scores. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) INFORMATIONThe 10 campuses of the University of California are located in Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, LosAngeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Merced, and San Francisco. The SanFrancisco campus provides graduate programs in the health professions.The University of California selects students who rank at the top of California’s high schoolgraduates. Admission eligibility is based on the student’s grade point average in a specificsequence of high school courses referred to as the “a-g subjects” and a score on the AmericanCollege Test (ACT) or SAT. The University also uses scores from two SAT subject tests fromdifferent subject areas. The University of California uses the highest verbal and math score froma single sitting of the SAT I and certified college preparatory subjects completed in the 10th, 11th,and 12th grades. Courses taken in 9th grade can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if youearn a grade of “C” or better, but they will not be used to calculate the student’s GPA. INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIESAdmissions requirements vary at private (independent) colleges and universities. The Universityof California testing requirement and configuration of course requirements will generally meet orsurpass requirements at independent colleges. Check catalogs, websites or write or calladmission offices for specific requirements. Contact the College and Career Center at CPHS forguidance. COMMUNITY COLLEGESCalifornia citizens are free to enroll in any of the community colleges in California. Coursesoffered include one and two-year vocational programs, courses leading to an Associate of Artsdegree and also course work leading to a transfer to the junior level at a four-year college.Minimum eligibility for admission to a community college is any one of the following: (a) highschool diploma, (b) passing score on the California High School Proficiency Exam, or (c) age 18.Placement tests in Math, English, and Writing are required prior to enrollment.Los Medanos College Who to Contact… Diablo Valley College2700 East Leland Road 321 Golf Club RoadPittsburg, CA 94565 Contra Costa College Pleasant Hill, CA 94523(925) 439-2181 2600 Mission Bell Drive (925) 685-1230 San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 235-7801 10

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS “a-g” UC/CSU CPHS Class Offering Subject Admission Requirements Requirements a-History World History/World Perspectives (allowing I unit fora. History 2 years World History), AP World History, U.S. History/ American Threads, (allow 1 unit for U.S. History), U.S.b. English 4 years History H, AP US History, U.S. Government, AP U.S. Government and Politicsc. Mathematics 3 years b-English English I, English II, English II Pre-Honors, Englishd. Laboratory *2 years II/World Perspectives (allowing 1 unit for English II),Science (3 recommended) English III/American Threads (allow 1 unit for English III), English III H, AP English Language &e. Language Other 2 years Composition English IV, AP English Literature & CompositionThan English (3 recommended) c-Mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra II/Trig to fulfill the “c”f. Visual & 1 year requirement) Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, AlgebraPerforming Arts II/Trigonometry, Advanced Math topics, Pre-Calculus(VAPA) Honors, AP Calculus AB, AP Statisticsg. College *1 year d-Laboratory SciencePreparatory AP Biology, APES, Biology I, Chemistry I, ChemistryElectives Honors, Human Body Systems (PLTW), Physics, Physics H, Physiology, Earth Science II*, ROP Bio- Technology, Zoology *meets CSU requirement for lab science but not UC. e-World Language AP French Language and Culture, AP German Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language, French Honors, French I, French II, French III, German Honors, German I, German II, German III, Spanish Honors, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III f-VAPA Art I, Art II, Art II Drawing & Painting, Art Advanced, Art & Design I, Art Design AB, Art Design II – 3 Dimensional Glass, Advanced Art Design II-3 Dimensional, Ceramics I, Ceramics II, Ceramics Advanced, Dance I, Dance II, Drama I, Drama II, Drama III, Drama IV, Intro to Film Study, Intro to Film Study Adv, Photography Art I, Photography Art II, Photography Advanced, ROP Ad Media Communication, ROP Art of Video, Video Production I, Concert Choir, Mixed Choir,Treble Choir, Guitar— Beginning, Guitar—Advanced, AP Music Theory, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Orchestra Instrumental, Wind Ensemble g-Elective Courses any course listed above under “a-f” in addition to: AP Micro Economics, AP Psychology, Citizen Law AB, Creative Writing AB, Earth Science II, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Intro to Law ROP, Journalism I, Journalism II, Marine Biology, Principles of Biomed Sciences (PLTW), Psychology, Sociology 11

Additional UC/CSU InformationUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) that reviewers assess completion of this*Validation of Mathematics Math is a skill building coursework against the availability of these courses at the applicant’s secondary school.subject. Students may clear subject omissions andscholarship deficiencies by earning grades of “C” or WEBSITE:higher in appropriate, more advanced courses in WWW.UCOP.EDU/PATHWAYS.HTMLcollege preparatory math. This is called validation. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)Example: A “D” in the first semester of Algebra I *Validation of Mathematics. Students maywould be cleared if the student earns a “C” or higher validate the requirement for three years ofin the second semester of Algebra I or if the student college preparatory mathematics (Beginningearns a “C” or higher in Algebra II. “D” or “F” and Intermediate Algebra and Geometry) withgrades earned in Geometry or Algebra II are cleared a grade of “C” or better in a higher levelwith a “C” or higher in Trigonometry. Both grades college preparatory mathematics course suchare used in calculating GPA. as Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, and Calculus.Students must take geometry to apply.Laboratory Requirements Validation of “D” grade in the first semesterTo meet the “d” requirement, a student must take of a year course. CSU will require thatcourses in at least two of the fundamental disciplines applicants have a grade of “C” or better in eachof biology, chemistry, and physics. Please consult term of the required “a-g” courses, except thatyour school’s certified “g” course list to learn which a “D” grade may be validated with a highercourses is “d” laboratory science approved. grade in the second semester or the next higher level course in Chemistry, languages otherTest Requirements than English, and Mathematics.Students must take the SAT or ACT and two SATSubject Test. Typically, a passing score for an AP Laboratory Science CSU’s require that thetests is “3” two years of lab science include at least one biological science and at least one physicalNOTE: science from the UC list of approved labUC’s do require the applicant’s list of awards, sciences in the “d” lab science area.Honors, extra-curricular activities, communityservice, and jobs held during high school. Test RequirementsHigh School Grade Point Average SAT or ACT Some campuses waive the SATThe academic grade point average (GPA) is score if the student has a GPA of 3.0 orcalculated on all academic courses completed in the higher.**subject areas specified by the University’s eligibilityrequirements (the “a-g” subjects), including Honors points CSU will award honors pointsadditional points for completion of University- in calculating the GPA for up to 8 semestercertified honors courses (see bullet below). It is courses taken in 11th and 12th grades, includingrecommended that the maximum value allowed for up to two 11th grade Internationalthe GPA shall be 4.0. Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, or Honors courses with 11th or 12th grade courseHonors Points content in 10th grade.Honors points are the number of points andperformance in University-approved honors courses, High School Grade Point Average BeginningCollege Board Advanced Placement courses, for admission to fall 2004 the high schoolInternational Baccalaureate Higher Level courses and grade point average calculation will includetransferable college courses completed. It is only those grades earned in approved collegerecommended that caution be exercised in order not preparatory courses taken during the 10th, 11th,to assign excessive weight to these courses, especially and 12th grades.if considerable weight already has been given in thecontext of the first criterion. Additionally, in WEBSITE: www.csumentor.edurecognition of existing differences in availability ofthese courses among high schools, it is recommended 12

*It should be noted that the best approach to take when a student has received a “D” as a semester gradeis to re-take the class for a higher grade. Due to the high volume of students applying to UC’s andCSU’s, many campuses will reject a student regardless of their validation policy if the student has a “D”semester grade in required courses.**Because of the competition for spaces in impacted schools, many CSU’s do not waive the SAT scorerequirements.COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSThe ACT (American College Test) and SAT Reasoning are college entrance tests. University ofCalifornia and other selective universities also require 2 or more SAT Subject Tests. Most colleges anduniversities accept both the ACT and SAT, however, it is not necessary to take both tests. Somestudents perform better on one test over the other. Colleges will use the higher score so it can bebeneficial to take both tests. Information regarding testing dates and registration may be obtained in theCollege Park High School College and Career Center. PSATThe Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test is a preliminary SAT given once a year in October. Thistest, when taken in the Junior year, is used to qualify candidates for the National Merit ScholarshipProgram. Sophomores who have completed Algebra II may want to take the PSAT as a practice test.All sophomores are given the opportunity to take the PSAT paid for by the MDUSD. PLANPLAN is the practice version of the ACT. A Sophomore who has not completed Geometry, butwants to take a practice test, should consider this alternative. It includes an interest inventory, whichcomplements the career unit in Sophomore English classes. PLAN will probably be given on aSaturday morning in late October or early November. ACTThe American College Test is designed to measure classroom achievement in four broad content areas;the ability to reason, and the application of problem-solving skills. The test takes approximately threehours and covers English Usage, Mathematics, Science Reasoning, and Reading. The score is based onthe number of correct answers given with no penalty for wrong guesses. Score reports are sent directlyto the student as well as the high school. Most colleges and universities nationwide accept the ACT. SAT REASONING TESTThe SAT is designed to measure academic aptitude in writing, reading comprehension andmathematical areas. The test takes about four hours and includes an essay. There is a scoring penaltyfor incorrect guesses. Scores are reported to the high school and to the student. Most colleges anduniversities nationwide accept this test. 13

OTHER TESTING PROGRAMSThere are a number of tests that high school students take during the course of their high school years.Some tests are mandated by the State of California or by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District as partof the graduation requirements. Other testing may be optional depending upon the student’s interestsand educational goals. ADVANCED PLACEMENTThe Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a program of college-level courses and exams for secondaryschool students. Over 90 percent of colleges give credit and/or advanced placement status to studentswho score a 3, 4, or a 5 on the exam. The examination is scored on a five point scale: 5 (extremelywell qualified) to 1 (no recommendation). Each three-hour test is administered annually during themonth of May. An AP Grade Report is sent in early July to each student’s home address, high school,and to the student’s college, if requested. Students are encouraged to take AP exams, but are notrequired to take the cumulative test in May for college credit. However, if a student is in an AP class,colleges prefer that the student take the AP test. Students may register to take an AP exam withoutbeing enrolled in an AP class, but it is highly recommended that students partake of the year-longcourse-work to prepare for the exam. Students must pay the fee to take the exams or qualify or awaiver. 14

Becoming EligibleDivisions I and II Initial-Eligibility RequirementsThe Initial-Eligibility Standards for NCAA Division I College-Bound Student-Athletes are changingCollege-bound student-athletes first entering an NCAA Division I college or university on or after August 1, 2016, will needto meet new academic rules in order to receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice or compete during their first year.What are the New Division I Academic Redshirt Nonqualifier Complete 16 core courses.Requirements? Full Qualifier Does not meet requirements for Full Qualifier or Academic RedshirtComplete 16 Core Courses: status.• Ten of the 16 core courses must becomplete before the seventh semester(senior year) of high school.• Seven of the 10 core courses mustbe in English, Math, or Science.Minimum Core-Course GPA of 2.300. Minimum Core-Course GPA of 2.000.Meet the sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SAT Meet the sliding scale requirement of GPA and ACT/SATscore.* score.*Graduate from high school. Graduate from high school.Full Qualifier: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice and compete in the firstyear of enrollment at the Division I college or university.Academic Redshirt: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollmentand may practice in the first regular academic term (semester or quarter) but may NOT compete in the first year ofenrollment. After the first term is complete, the college-bound student-athlete must be academically successful at his/hercollege or university to continue to practice for the rest of the year.Nonqualifier: A college-bound student-athlete cannot receive athletics aid (scholarship), cannot practice and cannotcompete in the first year of enrollment.ExamplesQ: A college-bound student-athlete completes nine core courses prior to the seventh semester of high school. What is thecollege-bound student-athlete’s initial-eligibility status?A: The college-bound student-athlete cannot be certified as a qualifier because only nine of the 10 required courses werecompleted before the seventh semester. He/she would be permitted to practice and receive aid (scholarship), provided he/shepresents 16 core courses and meets the necessary core-course GPA and test score requirement at the time of graduation.Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 16 core courses in the required framework with a 2.200 core-course GPA anda 79 sum ACT. What is the college-bound student-athlete’s initial-eligibility status?A: The college-bound student-athlete is an academic redshirt under the new sliding scale because the minimum GPArequirement is 2.300. See sliding scale, please click here.Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 15 core courses with a 2.500 core-course GPA and an 820 SAT score (criticalreading and math). What is the college-bound student-athlete’s NCAA initial-eligibility status?A: The college-bound student-athlete is a nonqualifier because only 15 core courses were completed, not the required 16core courses. 15

NCAA Divisions I and II require 16 core courses. See the charts below.Beginning August 1, 2016, NCAA Division I will require 10 core courses to be completed prior to the seventh semester (seven of the10 must be a combination of English, math or natural or physical science that meet the distribution requirements below). These 10 coursesbecome \"locked in\" at the start of the seventh semester and cannot be retaken for grade improvement.Beginning August 1, 2016, it will be possible for a Division I college-bound student-athlete to still receive athletics aid and the ability topractice with the team if he or she fails to meet the 10 course requirement, but would not be able to compete.Test Scores  Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages (GPA). The sliding scale for those requirements may be found at www.eligibilitycenter.org.  Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68.  The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used.  The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science.  When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.Grade-Point Average  Be sure to look at the College Park High School specific List of NCAA Courses that is approved (page 19 of this catalog) or on the NCAA Eligibility Center's website www.eligibilitycenter.org. Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core GPA.  Division I students enrolling full time before August 1, 2016, should use Sliding Scale A (chart available at www.eligibilitycenter.org) to determine eligibility to receive athletics aid, practice and competition during the first year.  Division I GPA required to receive athletics aid and practice on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.000-2.299 (corresponding test- score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on the website: www.eligibilitycenter.org).  Division I GPA required to be eligible for competition on or after August 1, 2016, is 2.300 (corresponding test-score requirements are listed on Sliding Scale B on the website: www.eligibilitycenter.org).  The Division II core GPA requirement is a minimum of 2.000.DIVISION I DIVISION II16 Core Courses 16 Core Courses4 years of English. 3 years of English.3 years of mathematics 2 years of mathematics(Algebra I or higher). (Algebra I or higher).2 years of natural/physical science 2 years of natural/physical science(1 year of lab if offered by high school). (1 year of lab if offered by high school).1 year of additional English, 3 years of additional English,mathematics or natural/physical mathematics or natural/physicalscience. science.2 years of social science. 2 years of social science.4 years of additional courses (from any 4 years of additional courses (from anyarea above, foreign language or area above, foreign language orcomparative religion/philosophy). comparative religion/philosophy). Remember, the NCAA GPA is calculated using NCAA core courses only. 16

Sampling of NCAA Approved Courses for College Park HighEnglish Social ScienceAmerican Threads American Threads (History)AP English Language and Composition Citizen LawCreative Writing Economics IEnglish I Economics APEnglish II GeographyEnglish II/ Pre-Honors Human Rights EducationEnglish III PsychologyEnglish III Honors Psychology APEnglish IV ROP Intro to LawAP English Lit SociologyJournalism I US Government US Government AP US History US History H World History World History APMathematics Additional Core CoursesAdvanced Math Topics French IAlgebra I French IIAlgebra II French IIIAlgebra II/ Trigonometry French IV APCalculus AB/ AP French V HonorsGeometry German IPre-Calculus Honors German IIStatistics AP German III German IV APNatural/Physical Science German V HonorsBiology Spanish IBiology AP Spanish IA (.5 max)Biotechnology Spanish IB (.5 max)Chemistry I Spanish IIChemistry Honors Spanish IIIEarth Science II Spanish IV APEnvironmental Science Spanish V HonorsEnvironmental Science APHuman Body Systems For more information, visit the NCAA EligibilityMarine Biology/Zoology Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.PhysicsPhysiologyPrinciples of Biomedical Sciences 17

AVID Secondary (grades 9-12) is an essential component of the AVID College Readiness System andis designed to enable schoolwide implementation of AVID’s proven instructional methodologies andcontent area best practices to improve outcomes for all students. AVID Secondary affects an entirecampus by creating a college-going culture that increases the number of students who enroll andsucceed in higher education and their lives beyond.The AVID Elective (AVID 9 & AVID 10)The AVID Elective (AVID 9 & AVID 10) is the core of AVID Secondary. It targets students in theacademic middle–B, C, and even D students–with the desire to go to college and the willingness towork hard. Typically, they will be the first in their families to attend college, and come from groupstraditionally underrepresented in higher education. These are students who are capable of completingrigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential.AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in their school’s toughestcourses, such as Honors and Advanced Placement®. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVIDstudents learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions,receive academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivationalactivities to make their college dreams reality.WICORAVID’s proven learning support structure, known as WICOR , incorporates teaching/learningmethodologies in the critical areas of Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, andReading to Learn. WICOR provides a learning model that educators can use to guide students incomprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels (scaffolding) withindevelopmental, general education, and discipline-based curricula.Furthermore, the WICOR model reflects and promotes the expertise and attitudes that will servestudents well in their academic lives and careers. 18

CurriculumAcross all content areas, AVID’s research-based strategies and curriculum develop students’ academicskills such as: reading, writing, and critical thinking. Academic behaviors, including organization, timemanagement, and goal setting, are also taught as part of the AVID System. The AVID curriculum wasdeveloped by elementary, middle, and high school educators in collaboration with college professors.Driven by the WICOR method, and based on rigorous standards, AVID’s curriculum supports highlevels of academic achievement for all students and aligns to state and national content standards.AVID Tutorials and AVID TutorsTutorials and tutors play a vital role in the AVID Elective class (AVID 9), while also benefiting othercontent-area classes in a school. As a key component to the collaboration portion of the AVID System,tutorials are a time and place where students come with complex questions from any content class andget guiding support to confront tough problems and solve them within their own means.Using their knowledge and experience, AVID-trained tutors are able to conduct collaborative tutorialsthat lead to increased student participation and success. Trained tutors are able to create an environmentwhere students feel comfortable asking the questions that they might be embarrassed to ask in theircontent-area classrooms. Tutors are essential to the success of AVID, acting as a resource and rolemodel for AVID students both academically and socially.STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Focus on these areasare together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for studentsuccess, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learnmost effectively. STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on,problem-based learning.STEM will provide: EQUITY: STEM education is for All SUCCESS: STEM knowledge is key to success in the 21st century IMPACT: Strong partnerships create lasting impact LEARNING: STEM is an engine for continuous, lifelong learning CHANGE: Bold problem-solving and support are keySTEM programs at College Park High School include: Project Lead-the-Way (PLTW) in Biomedicine (Principles of Bio-Med; Human Body System; Medical Interventions) Project Lead-the-Way (PLTW) in Computer Science & Software Engineering (pilot year) 19

COURSES OFFERED AT COLLEGE PARKBUSINESSWORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION (S1/S2) Work Experience education is an instructional(019400/029400) program that combines in-school learning with on- the-job training and supervision and community.Grades: 11-12 and age 16 (Year) Students attend weekly seminars that cover areas ofPre requisite: Paid employment to meet program job search, survival and advancement; economic,standards with parental approval. career, and self-awareness; and other meaningful career related information, coupled with the relatedThere is a limited enrollment. Students must have all instruction and actual on-the-job training. Studentspaperwork completed and teacher’s approval before learn many skills while they are compensated forbeing enrolled in class. Students must have a job and their efforts through employment in the businesssubmit an application and training agreement. community and receive school credit for their work. ENGLISH(4 YEARS REQUIRED)ENGLISH I (0010) emphasized. (This course is aligned with the MDUSD adopted Language Arts Content Standards).Grade: 9 (Year) ENGLISH II/ WORLD PERSPECTIVESPrerequisite: Eighth (8th) Grade English (310060)UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU“b” requirement) This course fulfills the sophomore year English requirement and must be taken concurrently withEnglish I is a required one-year freshman class World Perspectives World History.designed to help students continue development inthe language arts: reading, writing, speaking, and Grade: 10 (Year)listening. This course includes instruction in Prerequisite: Ninth (9th) Grade Englishcomposition, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and the UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUinterpretation of literature. Skills and concepts are “b” requirement)taught in an integrated way to be mutuallyemphasized and to align with the state and district This course fulfills both the sophomore English andadopted standards. World History requirements through an interdisciplinary approach, which emphasizes theENGLISH II (0060) connection between history and literature. The course combines the study of literature and itsGrade: 10 (Year) historical context while still focusing on the literature. Students will gain a deeper understandingPrerequisite: Ninth (9th) Grade English of literature and the perspective of history.UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU“b” requirement) *This class is equivalent to English II.English II is a required one-year sophomore class. ENGLISH II (Pre-Honors) (0065) *This course continues the emphasis on the fourlanguage arts: reading, writing, speaking, and Grade: 10 (Year)listening. Additional exposure to various types of Prerequisite: Ninth (9th) Grade Englishliterature and continued emphasis on developingwritten expression are stressed. Skills and conceptsare taught in an integrated way to be mutually 20

UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU ENGLISH III HONORS (0125)“b” requirement) Grade: 11 (Year)English II Pre-Honors is an elective course that Prerequisite: Tenth (10th) Grade English II andfulfills the English II requirement. This course successful completion of application procedures.continues the emphasis on the four language arts: UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUreading, writing, speaking, and listening. It stresses “b” requirement)additional exposure to various types of literature and English III Honors is a one-year course for a limitedcontinues the emphasis on developing written number of students who are highly motivated, able toexpression. Skills and concepts are taught in an assume considerable responsibility for their progress,integrated way to be mutually emphasized. This and willing to pursue topics in depth. Intensive studycourse is designed for students who are highly of works of American literature and advanced formsmotivated, able to assume considerable responsibility of composition will be required. The course willfor their progress, and willing to pursue topics in have a comprehensive written final examination.depth. Students will be selected by an application process.*English II (Pre-Honors) is NOT an Honors course, AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITIONnor is it a prerequisite for English III (Honors). (This (0126)course is aligned with the MDUSD adopted Grade: 11 (Year)Language Arts Content Standards. Prerequisite: Tenth (10th) grade English II UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUENGLISH III (0130) “b” requirement) An AP course in English Language and CompositionGrade: 11 (Year) engages students in becoming skilled readers of prosePrerequisite: Tenth (10th) Grade English II written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and inUC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety“b” requirement) of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactionsEnglish III is a required junior class. This course will among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations,enable students to continue developing their abilities and subjects, as well as the way genre conventionsin the skills of English. Works of literature, with an and the resources of language contribute toemphasis on American authors, will be studied; effectiveness in writing.composition work will emphasize developing abilityin a variety of written modes. Skills and concepts aretaught in an integrated way to be mutuallyemphasized. (This course is aligned with theMDUSD adopted Language Arts Content Standards).ENGLISH III / AMERICAN THREADS (3070)This course fulfills the junior year Englishrequirement and must be taken concurrently withU.S. History / American Threads.Grade: 11 (Year)Prerequisite: Tenth (10th) Grade English IIUC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU“b” requirement)This course fulfills both the junior English and U.S.History requirements through an interdisciplinaryapproach, which emphasizes the multicultural natureof American society. The course combines these twoprimary disciplines while weaving other elements ofthe humanities into the curriculum. Students willgain a holistic sense of the American experience. 21

ENGLISH IV (0190) and literary texts. Modules also provide instruction in research methods and documentation conventions.Grade: 12 (Year) Students will be expected to increase their awarenessPrerequisite: Eleventh (11th) grade English III of the rhetorical strategies employed by authors andUC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU to apply those strategies in their own writing. They“b” requirement) will read closely to examine the relationship between an author’s argument or theme and his or herEnglish IV is a required one-year senior class. In this audience and purpose; to analyze the impact ofcourse students will expand their knowledge of the structural and rhetorical strategies; and to examineclassics, modern works of world literature, and non- the social, political, and philosophical assumptionsfiction. This course focuses on close reading of that underlie the text. By the end of the course,literacy works and on advanced forms of composition students will be expected to use this processwith development of both style and precision. Skills independently when reading unfamiliar texts andand concepts are taught in an integrated way to be writing in response to them. Course texts includemutually reinforcing. (This course is aligned with the contemporary essays, newspaper and magazineMDUSD adopted Language Arts Content Standards.) articles, editorials, reports, biographies, memos, assorted public documents, and other nonfictionENGLISH IV ERWC (0195) texts. Written assessments and holistic scoring guides conclude each unit.Grade: 12 (Year)Prerequisite: Eleventh (11th) grade English III AP ENGLISH LITERATURE &UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSU COMPOSITION (0216)“b” requirement) Grade: 12 (Year)The Expository Reading and Writing Course Prerequisite: Eleventh (11th) grade English III(ERWC) curriculum created by a task force of high UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUschool and CSU faculty allows high school seniors to “b” requirement)receive a full-year college preparatory Englishcoursework credit. The ERWC program aligns with The AP English Literature and Composition course isthe California English-Language Arts Content designed to engage students in the careful readingStandards, addresses critical reading and writing and critical analysis of imaginative literature.problems identified by the CSU English Placement Through the close reading of selected texts, studentsTest Committee, and prepares students to meet the can deepen their understanding of the ways writersexpectations of college and university faculty. use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students shouldThe goal of the Expository Reading and Writing consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as wellCourse is to prepare seniors for the literacy demands as such smaller-scale elements as the use ofof higher education. Through a sequence of rigorous figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone.instructional modules, students in this yearlong, The course includes intensive study of representativerhetoric-based course develop advanced proficiency works from various genres and periods, concentratingin expository, analytical, and argumentative reading on works of recognized literary merit. Reading isand writing. The cornerstone of the course—the wide and deep and builds upon the reading done inassignment template—presents a process for helping previous English courses. The course will have astudents read, comprehend, and respond to nonfiction comprehensive written final examination at the end of the school year. ENGLISH(ELECTIVES)ACADEMIC LITERACY (0673) of high school level expository text. The courseGrade: 9 (Year) offers direct instruction in meta-cognitive readingPrerequisite: Teacher recommendation strategies to negotiate meaning in increasinglyAcademic Literacy is a lower division electivedesigned to aid students who need to strengthen their difficult material to prepare students for upperlanguage arts skills, especially their comprehension division text-based coursework. Individual assessment of the student’s strengths and weaknesses 22

in reading proficiency is an integral part of the This course is designed for English learners atcourse. CELDT level 1 (Beginning) or CELDT level 2 (Early Intermediate) who have been in the United States lessENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (0250) than a year and have literacy skills in their primary language. The direct English instruction contained inGrade: 9-12 (Year) this course will move students from BeginnerPrerequisite: Placement by ELD/CELDT Assessment (CELDT level 1) and Early Intermediate(CELDTUC and CSU certified: English* (*This course fulfills level 2) to Intermediate (CELDT level 3).one year of the UC/CSU “b” requirement for first The course objectives include basic communicationyear English language learners.) skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through lessons and activities that promote and allowThis course accelerates the learning of academic students to demonstrate mastery of basic grammar,English, which students need to succeed in their core- vocabulary, and other language elements in variouscontent classrooms. This course focuses on strategies receptive and productive contexts. Students will gainthat enable English Learners to comprehend the an awareness of a variety of career opportunities aslanguage of textbooks, lectures, and discussions. they learn the English Language. Students willStudents learn the kinds of language needed to receive ten credits forinteract collaboratively with English speaking English Language.students in academic settings. The course providesEL students with opportunities to develop their *This course is a mandatory elective for Englishthinking abilities, encourages them to read and write language learners until they have met all theextensively, and offers support and encouragement English requirements as specified by Californiafor success in their core-content studies. The course state law.provides access to textbooks and content topicscovered in their core-content classrooms. Instruction ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 2is developmental and is thus delivered in ways (0272)*appropriate to the English proficiency level of eachstudent. The oral language, reading, and writing Grade: 9-12 (Year)activities of the course incorporate the cultural Prerequisite: Overall score of a 3 or above onbackground, living experiences, and knowledge that CELDTstudents bring to the classroom. This course is designed for English learners atENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT CELDT level 3. The direct English instruction(0249)* contained in this course will move students from Intermediate (CELDT level 3) to Early AdvancedGrade: 9-12 (Year) (CELDT level 4). The course objectives includePrerequisite: Placement by ELD/CELDT Assessment communication skills in listening speaking, reading, and writing through lessons and activities thatThis course enables students to acquire promote and allow students to demonstrate master ofcommunicative competence in English. The course intermediate grammar, vocabulary, and otherenhances the student’s self-confidence and promotes language elements in various receptive andlanguage proficiency for personal, social, and productive contexts. Students will gain an awarenesseducational purposes. A special emphasis is placed of a variety of career opportunities as they learn theon developing the student’s academic English English Language.proficiency. Performance objectives describe what asecond-language learner should be able to do by the *This course is a mandatory elective for Englishend of the course. Instruction is developmental and language learners until they have met all theincludes a variety of communicative, meaning-based English requirements as specified by Californiaapproaches, which incorporate a range of thinking state law.skills. The course fosters an appreciation of thecultural diversity of all students. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 3 (Early Advanced) (0273)*ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 1(Beginner and Early Intermediate) Grade: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Placement by ELD/CELDT AssessmentCOURSE NUMBER: 500271-English CreditsGrade: 9-12 (Year) This course is designed for English Learners atPerquisites: Placement by ELD/CELDT Assessment CELDT level 4. The direct English instruction contained in this course will move students from Early Advanced (CELDT level 4) to Advanced (CELDT level 5). The course objectives include 23

communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, Language Arts Content Standards.)and writing through lessons and activities thatpromote and allow students to demonstrate mastery JOURNALISM I (0770)of early advanced grammar, vocabulary, and otherlanguage elements in various receptive and Grades: 9-12 (Year)productive contexts. Students will gain an awareness Prerequisite: Noneof a variety of career opportunities as they learn the UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUEnglish Language. “g” requirement)*This course is a mandatory elective for English This course introduces students to a variety of writinglanguage learners until they have met all the and editorial skills involved in creating andEnglish requirements as specified by California publishing a newspaper. These skills will be used instate law. the production of the school newspaper. Students will study communication strategies, aesthetics in theENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 4 art of mass communication, and various media.(Advanced) (0274)* Students will develop an awareness of journalistic integrity and the balance between the rights andGrade: 9-12 (Year) responsibilities of media in a free society. InPrerequisite: Placement by ELD/CELDT Assessment addition, they will explore careers related to journalism.This course is designed for English Learners atCELDT level 5 (Advanced). The direct English JOURNALISM II (0780)instruction contained in this course will preparestudents to exit the English Language Development Grades: 10-12 (Year)Program. The course objectives include advanced Prerequisite: Journalism Icommunication skills in listening, speaking, reading, UC and CSU certified: English (Fulfills UC/CSUand writing through lessons and activities that “g” requirement)promote and allow students to demonstrate masteryof grammar, vocabulary, and other language elements This course is devoted to the development andin various receptive and productive contexts. publication of the school newspaper. Students willStudents will develop an understanding of a variety use a variety of writing and editorial skills. Studentsof career opportunities as they learn the English will assume traditional staff roles related toLanguage. newspaper production. Students will use communication strategies and knowledge of*This course is a mandatory elective for English aesthetics in newspaper design. Students willlanguage learners until they have met all the practice journalistic integrity recognizing their rightsEnglish requirements as specified by California and responsibilities as members of the press. Instate law. addition, they will examine in depth careers related toCREATIVE WRITING (0650) journalism.Grades: 9-12 (Year) YEARBOOK (0810)Prerequisite: NoneUC and CSU certified: English Grades: 9-12 (Year)(Fulfills UC/CSU “g” requirement) Prerequisite: Application ProcessCreative Writing is a seminar-style This course introduces students to acourse for students interested in variety of writing and layout skillswriting. Through whole class involved in creating the schoolinstruction, small group work, and yearbook. Students will studyindividual instruction, students will design theories, the aesthetics ofdevelop their own voices and styles composition, and the evolution ofin writing, and gain skill and visual communication. Theseconfidence in utilizing a writing elements will then be applied toprocess in a variety of genres. learning in other art forms acrossStudents will read a variety of the curriculum. The pace andliterary selections to use as models setting of the course will simulateand stimuli for writing. (This the professional work environment,course is aligned with the MDUSD preparing students for a variety of post-graduation careers. 24

MATHEMATICS (2 YEARS REQUIRED)HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA requirement – Passing grade in Algebra IWarning to Parents and StudentsTaking a course that is beyond a student’s preparation or ability will have adetrimental effect on the student and his/her progress. Choose the appropriatemath course, keeping in mind prerequisites and the ability and motivation of thestudent. For college prep courses, Algebra I and above, expect at least 30 minutesof homework per block period.Note: 1. All students enter math at the level placed by the MDUSD Math Matrix (a multiple measurements placement matrix that uses all eighth grade quarter grades, assessment scores, end of the year math test, and the recommendation of the eighth grade teachers). 2. Students who need a slower pace and review of basic skills should take Algebra I/ AIMS II. 3. Students must earn 20 or 30 credits of math to graduate from College Park High School depending on the year of your graduating class (see high school graduation charts pages 8 & 10). 4. Students’ progress through courses according to the flow chart on the next page. Solid lines indicate the normal progression. Note alternate paths that some students might take depending on their level of success. 5. In order to meet the “a-g” UC and CSU requirements in math, a student must complete 3 years of math, i.e. Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II or Alg II/Trig with a grade of “C” or better.RE: CalculatorsMost college prep courses (Algebra II and above) at College Park require the usage of aprogrammable graphing calculator. Most teachers use the T1-82 calculators in class on a regularbasis. We recommend the T1-83 or TI-84 models for Algebra II through Calculus AB Honors. 25

Math 8/Algebra I (Not offered at CP) This course is aligned with the California Common Core State Standards for 8th gradeAlgebra I. This course differs from high school Algebra I in that it contains content from 8th grademathematics. The additional content when compared to MATH 8 and high school Algebra I,demands a faster pace for instruction and learning and greater independence on the part of thestudents. After successful completion of this course, students are prepared for high school Geometry.Math 8 (Not offered at CP) This course is aligned with the California Common Core State Standards for 8th grademathematics. The emphasis is on transitioning from concrete, basic math skills to abstract algebraic,geometric and statistical concepts. Students collect, model, and analyze data and patterns in real-world and career-related situations. They develop the ability to communicate, understand, andcritique mathematical reasoning through reading, writing and speaking. Students focus on mathspecific study skills, perseverance, attention to precision, and preparation for success in high schoolmathematics. This course does not fulfill the high school graduation requirement for Algebra I. Thiscourse does not count towards high school graduation. 26

ALGEBRA I (1310) ALGEBRA II (1330)Grades: 9-12 (Year) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Prerequisite: Qualifying score on assessment test Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a “C’ in Geometry isand/or teacher recommendation; MDUSD Math strongly recommendedMatrix used for placement UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c”UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c” requirement)requirement) This course provided the student with the knowledge,This course covers the 25 California State concepts and skills identified in the California StateMathematics Standards for Algebra I. Emphasis is Math Standards for Algebra II. The ability toon writing, solving, and graphing linear and quadratic communicate mathematical reasoning andequations. The ability to communicate mathematical understanding will be incorporated in all math topics.reasoning and understanding will be incorporated In addition, students will develop their ability tointo all math topics. In addition, algebraic skills and construct formal, logical arguments in algebraicconcepts are developed and used in a wide variety of settings and problems. This course is the third courseproblem-solving situations. This course is the first in the three-year mathematics requirement for four-course in the three-year mathematics requirement for year college admission.four-year college admission. ALGEBRA II / TRIGONOMETRY (1340)ALGEBRA CONCEPTS AND SKILLS (1056) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a “C’ in Geometry isPrerequisite: Algebra I (Recommended for students strongly recommended Qualifying score onwho perform below proficient levels in Algebra) assessment test and/or teacher recommendation. UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c”This course is designed for students to further requirement)develop an understanding of functions, algebra,geometry, statistics and probability, measurement, This course provides the student with the knowledge,number, logic and language, in a non-calculator concepts, and skills identified in the California Statesetting. The emphasis of this course is to provide the Math Standards for Algebra II and Trigonometry.concepts and skills necessary to meet the district's The ability to communicate mathematical reasoningrigorous academic standards in mathematics. (This and understanding will be incorporated into allcourse is aligned with the MDUSD adopted Math topics. In addition, students will develop their abilityContent Standards.) to construct formal, logical arguments in algebraic and trigonometric settings and problems. This courseThis course does not fulfill the Algebra I graduation is the third course in the three-year mathematicsrequirement. requirement for four-year college admission.GEOMETRY (1320) PRE-CALCULUS (1390)Grades: 9-12 Grades: 10-12 (Year)Prerequisite: Minimum grade of a “C’ in Algebra I is Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II orstrongly recommended; MDUSD Math Matrix used Algebra II/Trigfor placement UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c”UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c” requirement)requirement) This course is designed to develop students’ criticalThis course provides the student with the knowledge thinking in the analysis of functions and functionof concepts and skills identified in the California modeling. Students will review and expand advancedState Mathematics Standards for Geometry. The algebra topics and apply problem solving techniquesability to communicate mathematical reasoning and using graphical, numerical, and analytical methods.understanding will be incorporated in all math topics. Students will be able to accurately model variousIn addition, students will develop their ability to scenarios using an appropriate model and willconstruct formal, logical arguments and proofs in develop their skills in choosing and justifying ageometric settings and problems. This course is the model, as well as verifying results, usingsecond course in the three year mathematics mathematical properties and real-world context.requirement for four-year college admission. Students will leave this course with the skills and abilities to connect mathematics to the world around 27

them and be successful in higher level mathematics Exploring data: Observing patterns andcourses. The first semester of this course is a study of departures from patternsadvanced algebra topics. These topics include Planning a study: Deciding what and how tologarithms, polynomials, sequences and series, measurematrices and determinants. The second semester is a Anticipating patterns: Producing modelsstudy of trigonometry and statistics. using probability and simulation Statistical inference: Confirming modelsPRE-CALCULUS HONORS (1405) RationaleGrades: 11-12 (Year) In colleges and universities, the number of studentsPrerequisite: “B” or better in Algebra II/ who take a statistics course is almost as large as theTrigonometry or Advanced Math Topics, and teacher number of students who take a calculus course. Atrecommendation least one statistics course is typically required forUC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c” majors such as engineering, psychology, sociology,requirement) health science, and business. Every semester more than 170,000 students take their first statistics coursePre-Calculus is considered to be the fourth year of a from the Mathematics or Statistics Department at avery strong high school mathematics program, but is college or university. The vast majority of thesealso taught at the college level where it is the second students take a non-calculus based introductorycollege level course in mathematics after course that is equivalent to the Statistics AP course.trigonometry. Pre-Calculus Honors refines the A large number of other students take a similarTrigonometric, Geometric and Algebraic techniques introductory course from other departments whoneeded in the study of Calculus. New skills will be teach their own statistics course. Science,introduced and many old skills will be pushed to new engineering, business, and mathematics majorsheights with a conceptual understanding beyond the usually take an upper division calculus-based coursereach of most high school students. in statistics, for which the Statistics AP course will be effective preparation.STATISTICS (1520) CALCULUS AB HONORS (AP) (1375)Grades: 11-12 (Year) Grade: 12 (Year) “c”Prerequisite:“C” or better in Algebra II or Alg II/ Trig Prerequisite: “B” or better in Pre-CalculusUC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “c” UC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSUrequirement) requirement)The purpose of the Statistics course is to encouragestudent awareness of the importance of mathematics This course consists of the study of functions, limits,in the real world. This course is an introduction to continuity, differentiation, integration, andfundamental statistical problem-solving and applications of the principles of differential andinterpretation of data. Students will gather, interpret, integral calculus. The course will prepare studentsand analyze data. Students will apply appropriate for the Advanced Placement Test in Calculus AB.statistical models to draw conclusions and learn touse technology in solving statistical problems. This AIMS II (Academic Intervention for Mathcourse will cover basic statistical concepts that will Success) (1302) (ELECTIVE)prepare students to take a college-level statisticscourse in the future. Grades: 9-12 (year) Prerequisite: None. This course is recommended toSTATISTICS (AP) (1530) take concurrently with Algebra I. This course does not fulfill one year of the three-year mathematicsGrades: 11-12 (Year) (Fulfills UC/CSU “c” requirement.Prerequisite: Algebra II This course provides the student with the basicUC and CSU certified mathematical skills and knowledge required for success in the study of Algebra. It is designed torequirement) support students who are currently taking Algebra I. It will strengthen the student’s understanding andThe purpose of this is to introduce students to the mastery of Algebra concepts while helping them tomajor concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, be successful in Algebra I. This course will use aand drawing conclusions from data. Students are variety of materials, presentation styles, and activitiesexposed to four board conceptual themes: 28

in order to engage students in learning who may have in order to engage students in learning who may havehad prior difficulty in mathematics. had prior difficulty in mathematics.AIMS III (Academic Intervention for Math PERSONAL FINANCE (6041)Success) (1305) (ELECTIVE) Grades: 11-12 (year)Grades: 9-12 (year) Prerequisites: NonePrerequisite: None. This course is recommended totake concurrently with Geometry. This course does This comprehensive course covers career exploration,not fulfill one year of the three-year mathematics basic mathematical concepts, personal moneyrequirement. management skills with introduction to applicableThis course provides the student with the basic technology, research techniques, and problem-mathematical skills and knowledge required for solving skills as each relates to personal finance.success in the study of Geometry. It is designed to Specific topics include, but are not limited to,support students who are currently taking Geometry. budgeting, tax preparation, banking, credit,It will strengthen the student’s understanding and purchasing a car, home ownership, insurance andmastery of Geometry concepts while helping them to investments. Students will leave this course with thebe successful in Geometry. This course will use a knowledge and tools to be successful in theirvariety of materials, presentation styles, and activities personal finances involving careers and everyday life. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 YEARS REQUIRED)All students are required to wear a physical education uniform consisting of shorts andshirts (plain colored, preferably purple or black) that has the student’s name written on thefront. Parents may purchase a CPHS uniform, if they wish, however it is not mandatory.Base price is $27.00 ($15 for shorts; $12 for shirts).Students must pass 5 out of 6 PE fitnessgrams: mile, push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), sit-and-reach, trunk-lift, and BMI (body mass index). Standards are based on age and gender. Ifstudents do not pass 5 out of 6 PE fitnessgrams, they must be enrolled in physical educationfor two consecutive years in high school (grade 9 and 10) unless individually exempted inaccordance with the Education Code.The maximum credit which may be earned for graduation in physical education is 40 units. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 (8520) Grade: 9 (Year) Prerequisite: None Ninth grade physical education is composed of activities from the eight areas included in the Physical Education Handbook and the model curriculum standards. It will also include a cognitive-based, health-related fitness program. This year forms the core program and will be the base for a sequentially developed elective program. 29

All students will be exposed to the areas of aquatics, Team Sports consists of the following units ofcombatives, physical activity, gymnastics/tumbling, instruction: volleyball, football, tennis, badminton,individual and dual sports, mechanics of body swimming, soccer, speedball, basketball, and softball.movement, rhythm and social dance, team sports and Instruction in skills will be provided in each activity.a cognitive-based, health-related fitness program. Cognitive-based physical and health-related conceptsTEAM SPORTS I ( L1)– PE 10 (8870) and grade level physical fitness performance objectives will be reviewed, applied and evaluatedGrades: 10-12 (Year) for all grade levels.Prerequisite: Completion of 9th grade PE Course may be repeated for credit—L2PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELECTIVES) 10-12 Grade OptionsADVANCED BASKETBALL (8875) Weight Training is a three-day-a-week-work-out program. The off days are used for cardio-respiratoryGrades: 10-12 (Year) fitness. Various team sports are also offered duringPrerequisite: Completion of P E 9 off days. Workouts are based upon the set/repetitions concept. Free bar, universal machines, andAdvanced Basketball is the examination of advanced dumbbells are the major sources of training. Studentsmental and physical fundamentals of the game of are grouped by abilities and each student works onbasketball. Students will learn how to play the game his/her own individual capacity.of basketball offensively, as well as how to play team Cognitive-based physical and health-related conceptsdefense. Physical fundamentals will include form and grade level physical fitness performanceshooting and specific drills relatedto dribbling and passing. objectives will be reviewed, applied and evaluated for allDANCE I (HS) PE (8710) grade levels.Grades: 10-12 (Year) WEIGHT TRAINING IIPrerequisite: None (8480)Dance I is a class that introduces Grades: 11-12 (Year)students to the study of Prerequisite: Completion offundamental forms of movementwhich will allow them to create their own dance Level 1compositions. Students will study different dancestyles and forms which will include historical and This course focuses primarily on mastery of skillscultural information on dance. This class is designed and techniques taught in Level I and thefor all students with or without previous experience identification of muscle groups involved. Advancedin dance and can prepare students for more advanced techniques and skills are taught, plus theclasses. development of individual programs which include development of short-and long-term goals. EmphasisWEIGHT TRAINING I (8890) on development of lifting concepts, maintenance of muscle tone, endurance and establishment of aGrades: 10-12 (Year) system of self-evaluation.Prerequisite: Completion of 9th grade PE Cognitive-based physical and health-related concepts and grade level physical fitness performance objectives will be reviewed, applied and evaluated for all grade levels. Course may be repeated for credit. 30

SCIENCE (2 YEARS REQUIRED) Life Science + Physical ScienceThe Science Department recommends that all 9th grade students takeEnvironmental Science or Biology.Life Sciences by aquatic environments and ecosystems. Laboratory and field work is integral to the course and includesBIOLOGY I (2110) study of both live and preserved specimens.Grades: 9-12 (Year) BIOLOGY (AP) (2044)Prerequisite: NoneRecommended: Completion of Algebra I prior to Grades: 11-12 (Year)enrollment. Prerequisite: Biology and ChemistryUC and CSU certified: Biological Science (fulfills UC and CSU certified: Biological Science (fulfillsUC/CSU “d” requirement) UC/CSU “d” requirement)Biology is the study of living things and their The Biology AP course is designed to be therelationships with other living things and with the equivalent of a college introductory biology coursephysical environment. Included is the study of life usually taken by biology majors during their firstprocesses such as growth, reproduction, and year. After showing themselves to be qualified onmetabolism, and the flow of energy through living the AP examination, some students, as collegesystems. Genetics, evolution of life forms, freshmen, are permitted to take upper-level courses inclassification of living things, the structure and biology or register for courses for which biology is afunction of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and prerequisite. Other students may have fulfilled asystems that make up living organisms, are also basic requirement for a laboratory-science course andstudied. Attention is given to the human species and will be able to take other courses to pursue theirits relationship to other life. Science attitudes, majors.thinking processes and skills, and applications ofscience and technology to social problems and Biology AP includes those topics regularly coveredpersonal decision making are emphasized. Biology I in a college biology course for majors or in thequalifies as a laboratory science course in meeting syllabus from a high-quality college program inthe University of California and CSU “d” admission introductory biology. The college course in biologyrequirement. differs significantly from the usual first high school(UC requires completion of Algebra I in order to course in biology with respect to the kind of textbooksatisfy their requirement.) used, the range and depth of topics covered, the kind of laboratory work done by students, and the timeMARINE BIOLOGY (2200) / ZOOLOGY (2920) and effort required of students. The textbooks used for Biology AP should be those also used by collegeGrades: 11-12 (Year) biology majors. The kinds of labs done by APPrerequisite: Completion of Biology with a “C” or students must be the equivalent of those done bybetter college students.UC and CSU certified: Marine Biology only (fulfillsUC/CSU “g” requirement) Zoology only (fulfills The Biology AP course is designed to be taken byUC/CSU “d” requirement) students after the successful completion of a first course in high school biology and one in high schoolThis course deals with marine environments and the chemistry as well. It aims to provide students withliving things that inhabit them. The content includes the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, andthe physical and chemical properties of water; analytical skills necessary to deal critically with thecharacteristics of oceans and their interaction with rapidly changing science of biology.land and with the atmosphere; aquatic ecosystemsand how human activity both affects and is affected Summer work may be assigned. 31

BIOTECHNOLOGY ROP (2251) activities on the earth. Students will do comprehensive reading, laboratory and field work,Grades: 11-12 (Year) and projects, as well as examine careers inPrerequisite: 1 year Biology with grade of “C” or Environmental Science. The curriculum is aligned tobetter. 1 year of Chemistry recommended. coursework by the College Board, and students areUC and CSU certified: Biological Science (fulfills expected to take the AP Exam.UC/CSU “d” requirement) Summer work will be assigned.Biotechnology uses new techniques in biology andchemistry to develop beneficial products formedicine, agriculture, and forensic. The course willemphasize the development of lab skills and coverbasic concepts that are used in the biotechnologyindustry. Current issues in biotechnology that willaffect our lives in the future will also be studied.ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2360) Biomedical SciencesGrades: 9 (Year) Project Lead-the-Way/STEMPrerequisite: noneUC and CSU certified: (fulfills UC/CSU “g” College Park High school now offers a health careerrequirement) pathway that consists of three consecutive courses. These courses complement traditional scienceEnvironmental Science is the study of how humans courses and are designed to prepare students toaffect and are affected by their environment. This pursue a post-secondary education and careers in thecourse is designed to give the freshmen students an biomedical sciences. Students acquire strongopportunity to acquire scientific background that will teamwork and communication practices, and developensure success in their future science classes. organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solvingStudents will study the biological, chemical, skills. In all of the courses, students explore thegeological and physical features of specific prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease andenvironments relative to equilibrium. Emphasis will work collaboratively to investigate and designbe placed on laboratory skills, analytical thinking and innovative solutions to the health challenges of thethe development of environmental awareness. This 21st century such as fighting cancer withcourse is designed to increase a student’s sense of nanotechnology.sustainability and stewardship as a member of theglobal community. Please Note: The Biomedical Sciences courses are being offered in partnership with Project Lead theStudents may enroll in the AP Environmental Science Way, a national non-profit organization dedicated toclass after completing Biology. providing rigorous and relevant curriculum in science, technology, engineering and mathematicsENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (AP) (2362) (S.T.E.M.). As part of this partnership and in order to contribute to a national study on Project Lead theGrades: 10-12 (Year) Way (PLTW) program effectiveness, MDUSD hasPrerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with grade the opportunity to share participating students’ data.“B” or better, Biology I (or concurrent enrollment) Importantly, this data sharing is strictly for evaluatingUC and CSU certified: Lab Science (fulfills UC/CSU the effectiveness of the program, not for assessing“d” requirement) individual student performance. However, student data may only be shared with parent approval. TheThis course is designed to be the equivalent of a specific data requested by PLTW program relates to:college level course in Environmental Science. name, birth date, gender, racial/ethnic identity, schoolEnvironmental Science AP is an interdisciplinary information, student ID number, and grade level. Allfield of study that integrates material from Biology, information will be treated as confidential and will beEarth Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Social shared each year that your student is enrolled in aSciences to come to an understanding of the natural PLTW course. If you do not wish to consent to theworld and the forces that affect it. Topics include an sharing of your student’s data, then your child willin-depth exploration of ecosystems, populations, simply not participate in PLTW specific assessments.renewable and non-renewable resources, Not participating in these assessments will have noenvironmental problems, and the impact of human 32

impact on students’ grades in a PLTW course. If you This is the final class of the 3 year seriesdo give permission for your student to participate in investigating the integration of the body systems,the assessments and data sharing, simply submit a health conditions and related careers. Studentsconsent form upon registration for the classes below: investigate a variety of interventions involved in the(Consent forms available in Student Services North) prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is aPRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and(PBS): (2255) homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate theGrades 9-12 (year) code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treatPrerequisite: completion of Biology or concurrent cancer; and prevail when the organs of the bodyenrollment. begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students areUC and CSU certified: elective (fulfills UC/CSU “g” exposed to a range of interventions related torequirement) immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.This course is the first in a 3 year series involvingthe investigation of body systems, health conditions Physical Scienceand related careers. Students will solve real worldproblems while exploring medical treatments, life- CHEMISTRY I (2270)style choices and research processes. Studentsinvestigate the human body systems and various Grades: 10-12health conditions including: heart disease, diabetes, Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I with a \"C\" orsickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and better (\"B\" or better stronglyinfectious diseases. This course is designed to recommended). Concurrent enrollment in Geometryprovide the scientific foundation for the subsequent and recommendation by current math/sciencecourses (Human Body Systems and Medical teachers.Interventions). Most students who enroll in this class UC and CSU certified: Laboratory physical scienceare an interest in health careers. Lab fee donations are (fulfills UC/CSU \"d' requirement)requested. Chemistry is a field which investigates the buildingHUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (HBS) (2257): blocks of all matter -- the atom. An understanding of chemistry is essential to many aspects of life inGrades 10-12 (year) modern society. We will study how atoms combinePrerequisite: completion of Biology to form various compounds, why atoms haveUC and CSU certified: Biological Science (Fulfills characteristic properties, and how atoms, molecules,UC/CSU “d” requirement) and other compounds behave under different conditions. Chemistry is a quantitative science, andThis is the second of the 3 year series investigating therefore success requires the application ofthe integration of the body systems, health conditions mathematics to fully understand many of itsand related careers. Students examine the concepts.interactions of human body systems as they exploreidentity, power, movement, protection, and 33homeostasis. Students design experiments,investigate the structures and functions of the humanbody, and use data acquisition software to monitorbody functions such as muscle movement, reflex andvoluntary action, and respiration. Exploring sciencein action, students build organs and tissues on askeletal manikin, work through interesting real worldcases and often play the roles of biomedicalprofessionals to solve medical mysteriesMEDICAL INTERVENTION (MI): (2254)Grade: 11-12 (year)Prerequisite: completion of Biology and ChemistryUC/CSU approval pending.

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation Students will learn about many topics includingfor further study of science. The course meets the hurricanes, earthquakes, diamonds, volcanoes, oceancriteria for laboratory physical science in the UC and waves, black holes, planets, and the water cycle.CSU entrance requirements. The content includes major ideas selected from astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography, andCHEMISTRY I HONORS (2280) cartography. Many basic concepts of chemistry and physics are also developed in the context of earthGrades: 10-12 science topics. Scientific thinking processes andPrerequisites: Completion of Geometry with a \"B\" skills, as well as applications of science andor better. Completion of or concurrent enrollment in technology to social problems and personal decisionAlgebra II/Trig. and recommendation by current making, are emphasized.math/science teachers. Application process Earth Science II fulfills the graduation requirementrequired for enrollment—test evaluation. for 1 year of a physical science.UC and CSU certified: Laboratory physical science(fulfills UC/CSU \"d' requirement) PHYSICS (2720)Chemistry is a field which investigates the building Grades: 10-12 (Year)blocks of all matter -- the atom. An understanding of Prerequisite: Geometry and concurrent enrollment inchemistry is essential to many aspects of life in Algebra II or teacher approval. It is highlymodern society. We will study how atoms combine recommended students have passed Geometry with ato form various compounds, why atoms have “B” or better.characteristic properties, and how atoms, molecules, UC and CSU certified: Lab Science (fulfills UC/CSUand other compounds behave under different “d” requirement)conditions.Chemistry Honors differs from Chemistry I in that Physics is a laboratory course that provides athe pace of instruction is faster, additional topics are systematic understanding of the fundamentalincluded, and many topics are treated in greater depth principles of physical phenomena that governand with more application of mathematics. An AP- chemical, biological, and earth science processes.level chemistry textbook will be used in this course. The course provides a foundation for the intensive studies of the other sciences and for an understandingThis course is designed to provide a solid foundation of many technological applications of science. Majorfor further study of science. The course meets the areas of content include mechanics, work and energy,criteria set forth by the UC and CSU for a laboratory wave motion, light, and electromagnetism. Scientificphysical science honors course. thinking processes, and skills, and applications of science and technology to social problems andEARTH SCIENCE II (2390) personal decision making are emphasized. The course qualifies as a laboratory science in meetingGrades: 11-12 (Year) UC entrance requirements.Prerequisite: One year of any science. Completion ofAlgebra I with a “C” or better. PHYSICS HONORS (2725)CSU certified: Lab Science (fulfills a UC “g”requirement, or CSU “d” requirement) Grades: 10-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra II/Trig with a grade of “B” or better and teacher approval. UC and CSU certified: Lab Science (fulfills UC/CSU “d” requirement) Physics Honors is an intensive study into the physical phenomena that govern the events that occur in the world around us. Mathematical analysis and problem solving approaches are emphasized. Laboratory exercises will require students to apply knowledge to develop imaginative solutions. Physics Honors is intended for the serious student with an interest in the sciences or science-related careers. Topics covered in depth are mechanics, forces, gravity, energy, gas laws, heat, waves, and electromagnetism. 34

SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 YEARS REQUIRED)WORLD HISTORY (3490) This course fulfills both the History and English requirements through an interdisciplinary approach,Grade: 10 History (Fulfills UC/CSU which emphasizes cultures from the mid-18th century through the 20th centuries. The literature taught inPrerequisite: None the English component reinforces the cultural integrity of the time.UC and CSU certified:“a” requirement) *This class is equivalent to World History.This course offers a study of world civilization with UNITED STATES HISTORY / AMERICANan emphasis on cultures from the mid-18th through THREADS (3080)the 20th centuries. It will also integrate trends fromprevious periods as a way of developing appropriate This course fulfills the junior year U.S. Historyhistorical context. Students will have opportunities requirement and must be taken concurrently withto study significant historical developments and English III / American Threads.events during these periods; students will also Grade: 11 (Year)demonstrate competency in thinking historically, Prerequisite: English IIunderstanding the relationship between the individual UC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSUand community, and in applying the social science “a” requirement)method. This course fulfills both the junior English and U.S.AP WORLD HISTORY (3540) History requirements through an interdisciplinary approach, which emphasizes the multicultural natureGrade: 10 of American society. The course combines these twoPrerequisite: English I completion with a grade of primary disciplines while weaving other elements of“B” or better and teacher recommendation the humanities into the curriculum. Students will(Application Process) gain a holistic sense of the American experience.UC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU“a” requirement) UNITED STATES HISTORY (3530)This course highlights the nature of changes in Grade: 11international frameworks and their causes and Prerequisite: Noneconsequences, as well as comparisons among major UC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU “a”societies. Focused primarily on the last thousand requirement)years of the global experience, the course builds onan understanding of cultural, institutional, and The primary focus of this course will be to exploretechnological precedents that, along with geography, the major events, personalities, social, cultural,has set the human stage. This course offers political, economic and technological changes thatmotivated students the opportunity to immerse have shaped United States history in the 20th century.themselves in the processes that, over time, have The course begins with a selective review ofresulted in the knitting of the world into a American history from the Age of Discovery to thecommunity. Students will be prepared to take the AP Gilded Age, with an emphasis on: the nation’sexam in World History. beginnings, the origins of democratic government, the rise of sectionalism and the industrialWORLD PERSPECTIVES (313490) transformation of the United States. The course continues with an intensive study of the history of theThis course fulfills both the sophomore English and United States in the twentieth century. MajorWorld History requirement and must be taken historical units will include: the Progressive Era,concurrently with World Perspectives English. World War I, the 1920’s, the New Deal and the GreatGrade: 10 Depression, World War II, the Cold War and thePrerequisite: None 1950’s, the 1960’s, the 1970’s, and contemporaryUC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU America. Students will develop a sense of historical“a” requirement) connection and an appreciation of historical time, 35

involving the concepts of the past, present, and in the context of choices among scarce resources.future. Students will expand their historical literacy Further, students will gain understanding of our roleregarding twentieth century United States history. in the global economy, illustrating ourFinally, the course will promote democratic values interdependence. Lastly, students will develop skillsand good citizenship through its examination of the for personal economics.evolution, effectiveness and abuse of democraticinstitutions in America. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (AP) (3262) / ECONOMICS (AP) (3140)AP UNITED STATES HISTORY (3531) Grade: 12 (Year) Taken in conjunctionGrade: 11 (Year) Prerequisite: US History with a grade of “B” orPrerequisite: World History completion with a grade better and teacher recommendation.of “B” or better and teacher recommendation, UC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU “a”UC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU requirement for Government; “g” for Economics)“a” requirement) US GovernmentThe aim of U.S. History AP is to provide students The aim of U.S. Government AP is to providewith a learning experience equivalent to that obtained students with a learning experience equivalent to thatin most college introductory U.S. History courses and obtained in most college introductory U.S.to prepare students for successful completion of the Government and Politics courses and to prepareAP exam. This course will explore the major events, students for successful completion of the A.P. exam.personalities, social, cultural, and technological This course will give students an analyticalchanges that have shaped U.S. history from the 15th perspective on government and politics in the U.S.to the 20th centuries. and familiarize the student with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constituteUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT (3280), U.S. politics.ECONOMICS I (3150) EconomicsGrade: 12 (Year) Taken in conjunction Macroeconomics: The AP course in MacroeconomicsUC and CSU certified: History (Fulfills UC/CSU “a” gives students an understanding of the principles ofrequirement for Government; “g” for Economics) economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course places particular emphasis on theThe Government course will study the basic structure study of national income and price determination,of American government, exploring what the role of and also develops students’ familiarity withgovernment should be under our Constitutional economic and international economics.system. Supporting objectives include historicalpolitical theories essential to the establishment of our Microeconomics: The AP course in Microeconomicssystem of government, supplemented by the social, gives students an understanding of the principles ofeconomic, and religious institutions which influenced economics that apply to the functions of individualit. Further, an objective is to expose students to decision makers, both consumers and producers,participatory government experiences leading to an within the larger economic system. It places primaryinformed electorate, capable of taking responsibility emphasis on the nature and functions of productand leadership in society. markets, and includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greaterThe Economics course will explore the basic efficiency and equity in the economy.principles and operations of the free market economy SOCIAL SCIENCE (ELECTIVES)CITIZEN LAW A/B (3690) This course is an introduction to the American JusticeGrades: 9-12 (Year) System. The course presents basic fundamentals ofPrerequisite: None criminal and civil law. It also addresses trialNot UC/CSU approved. procedures and the major institutions of the justice system. The course emphasizes an understanding of 36

our legal system and an appreciation for its world a better place as they learn how they can affecteffectiveness. Students develop a framework for change through direct action.intelligent decision-making, leadership, andresponsibility as citizens in society. PSYCHOLOGY (3770)INTRO TO LAW (ROP) (3692) Grades: 11-12 (Year)Grades: 11-12 (Year) and age 16 UC and CSU certified: ElectivePrerequisite: None (Fulfills UC/CSU “g”UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU requirement)“g” requirement) The major goal of Psychology is to systematicallyThis course is designed to give the high school study individual behavior and human mentalstudent a working knowledge of the legal system in processes to gain an understanding of the self andthe United States. This course is concerned with others. The course will explore cognitive aspects ofdeveloping an understanding of the role of the law in the mind, or how humans think and feel about theour society and an awareness of one’s rights and world around them. The course will provideresponsibilities under the constitution. Emphasis is opportunities for students to become knowledgeableplaced on having the student participate in numerous about the importance of attitudes, feelings, and valuesclassroom activities to stimulate the legal process. for themselves and others in determining human behavior; the scientific basis of behavior, the processGEOGRAPHY (3610) of human development as a lifelong journey.Grades: 9-10 (Year)Prerequisite: None PSYCHOLOGY (AP) (3774)UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU“g” requirement) Grades: 11-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Social Studies teacher recommendationThis course is the study of (World History or U.S. History teacher)people, places, and the UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSUenvironment through the “g” requirement)application of the five themesof geography. Students will The aim of Psychology AP is to provide studentsinvestigate the with a learning experience equivalent to that obtainedinterconnections between the in most college introductory psychology courses andenvironment and human to prepare students for successful completion of theactivities and develop basic geographic skills. AP exam. The course will introduce students to theStudents will study the physical aspects of our planet systematic and scientific study of the behavior andin order to more fully understand how these elements mental processes of human beings and other animals.impact human society. This course aligns with and Students are exposed to the psychological facts,supports the MDUSD History/Social Science principles, and phenomena associated with each ofstandards and courses of study for World the major sub-fields within psychology. StudentsCivilizations and United States History. also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION (3880)Grades: 10-12 (Year) SOCIOLOGY (3870)Prerequisite: NoneUC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU Grades: 10-12 (Year)“g” requirement) Prerequisite: None UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSUThis course focuses on giving students an “g” requirement)understanding of human rights documents and humanrights issues—such as civil liberties, students’ rights, Sociology is the behavioral science that studiesand genocides. The course includes historical and human society and social behavior. This course willcurrent issues. Students will realize the importance of make students aware of sociological forces that shapebecoming an informed citizen. They will participate the structure of life in the United States and thein projects, readings, debates and other assignments world. The students will examine concepts such asthat empower them to make their community and the family structure, culture, crime, adolescents, aging, and religion. They will also explore concepts relating to social change and world population. 37

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSART I (4130) ART II DRAWING & PAINTING (4150) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Art I and instructor approvalPrerequisite: None UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) This is an advanced drawing and painting class thatArt I is a class that introduces students to the expands students’ knowledge and abilities in theelements of art and principles of design. The history fundamentals and principles of two-dimensional artand criticism of visual arts are presented through the forms. The history and criticism of these forms areuse of projects, lectures, films, and slides. This class presented through the use of projects, lectures, andprovides a basic understanding of how to see, visual materials. This class provides an expanded understanding of how to see, evaluate, and interpretevaluate, and interpret experience through a variety experience through drawing and painting styles andof media. The student will respond to, analyze, and techniques such as perspective, contour, gesture,make judgments about form, content, techniques, and portrait, figure, landscape, non-objective, andpurpose in works of art as evidenced by abstract. The students will respond to, analyze, andcreation/evaluation of portfolios. Basic tools and make judgments about form, content, technique, andtechniques are explained, demonstrated, and purpose in works of art as evidenced by the creationpracticed to promote creative expression through and evaluation of portfolios. Related tools andactive student participation. This course supports techniques are explained, demonstrated, andcross-curricular learning and basic school-to-career practiced to promote creative expression throughawareness. Art I is designed for all students with or active student participation. Work outside of class iswithout previous experience in the visual arts and can required: portfolio or project preparation, reading,prepare students for more advanced classes. writing, or critical viewing where appropriate. This course continues cross-curricular and school to careerART II (4140) awareness.Grades: 10-12 (Year) ART ADVANCED (4120)Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art I orequivalent experience with instructor approval Grades: 11-12 (Year) (Grade 10 students may enrollUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts in Advanced Art with instructor approval)(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) Prerequisite: The successful completion of Art I and Art II, equivalent courses, or instructor approvalArt II is an advanced class that expands students’ UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Artsknowledge and abilities in the fundamentals and (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)principles of two-dimensional art forms. The historyand criticism of these forms are presented through the This is an advanced course of study in art with theuse of projects, lectures, and visual materials. This intent of developing a portfolio of work that exhibitsclass provides an expanded understanding of how to an in-depth understanding of visual relationships,see, evaluate, and interpret experience through aesthetics, and a variety of media. Students willprojects such as pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, develop their own projects with the approval andtempera, oil, collage, pastels, and charcoal. The direction of the instructor. Art of regionalstudents will respond to, analyze, and make civilizations as well as contemporary art will bejudgments about form, content, technique, andpurpose in works of art as evidenced by the creation 38and evaluation of portfolios. Related tools andtechniques are explained, demonstrated and practicedto promote creative expression through active studentparticipation. Work outside of class is required:portfolio or project preparation, reading, writing, orcritical viewing where appropriate. This coursecontinues cross-curricular and school to careerawareness. This class is designed for students withprevious experience in the visual arts who areprepared for an advanced level of art.

explored. Works of art will be examined in terms of UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Artstheir historical precedents and their elements and (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)principles of design. Students will also investigatethe influence of new technology and materials on Art Design II Three Dimensional is a class thatworks of art and experiment with technological introduces students to the fundamentals anddevelopment. This course enhances cross-curricular principles of the visual arts and is open to any studentexperiences and school to career opportunities. in grades 9-12. The history and criticism of visualStudents who repeat this course for credit will arts are presented through the use of projects,demonstrate higher levels of investigation and study lectures, films, videos and slides. This class providesin each repeated year. a basic understanding of how to see, evaluate and interpret experience through a variety of media.ART & DESIGN I (4157) Basic toolsGrades: 9-12 and techniques are explained, demonstrated andPrerequisite: None practiced to promote creative expression throughUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts active student participation. This class is designed(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) for all students with or without previous experience in the visual arts and can prepare students for moreThis course introduces students to the fundamentals advanced art classesand principles of visual arts. This class provides abasic understanding of how to see, evaluate, and ADVANCED ART – THREE DIMENSIONALinterpret experience through a variety of media such (GLASS / SAND) (4246)as wire, glass, wood, leather, plaster, computer Grades: 10-12 (Year)graphics, etc. Basic tools are explained and Prerequisite: Art Design II – Three Dimensional ordemonstrated, and techniques are practiced to equivalent experience withpromote creative expression through active student instructor approvalparticipation. The history and criticism of visual arts UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Artsare presented through the use of projects, films, (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)videos, and slides. Work outside of class is required:portfolio or project preparation, reading, writing, or Advanced Art Design-Three Dimensional is acritical viewing where appropriate. second-year course that expands students’ knowledgeThis class provides a basic understanding of how to and abilities in the fundamentals and principles ofsee, evaluate, and interpret experience through a three-dimensional visual art forms. The history andvariety of media such as wire, glass, wood, leather, criticism of these forms are presented through the useplaster, computer generated ideas, etc. Tools are of projects, lectures, and visual materials. This classexplained and demonstrated, and techniques are provides understanding of how to see, evaluate andpracticed to promote creative expression through interpret experience through a variety of such media.active student participation. This course prepares Related tools and techniques are explained,students for more advanced art classes. demonstrated and practiced to promote creative expression through active student participation.ART DESIGN II-THREE DIMENSIONAL Work outside of class is required: portfolio or project(GLASS / SAND) (4200) preparation. Reading, writing, or critical viewing where appropriate. This class is designed for allGrades: 9-12 (Year)Prerequisite: None 39

students with previous experience in the visual arts CERAMICS I (4250)who are prepared for an advanced level of three-dimensional design. Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: NoneART & DESIGN I (4157) UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)Grades: 9-12Prerequisite: None Ceramics I is a class that introduces students to theUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts fundamentals and principles of the visual arts and is(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) open to any student in grades 9-12. The history and criticism of visual arts are presented through the useThis course introduces students to the fundamentals of projects, lectures, films and slides. This classand principles of visual arts. This class provides a provides a basic understanding of how to see,basic understanding of how to see, evaluate, and evaluate and interpret experience through a variety ofinterpret experience through a variety of media such media. Basic tools and techniques* are explained,as wire, glass, wood, leather, plaster, computer demonstrated and practiced to promote creativegraphics, etc. Basic tools are explained and expression through active student participation. Thisdemonstrated, and techniques are practiced to class is designed for all students with or withoutpromote creative expression through active student previous experience in the visual arts and can prepareparticipation. The history and criticism of visual arts students for more advanced art classes.are presented through the use of projects, films, *techniques include: pinch, coil, slab, wheel,videos, and slides. Work outside of class is required: sculpture, decorating, and glazing works made ofportfolio or project preparation, reading, writing, or clay.critical viewing where appropriate. This class isdesigned for all students with or without previous CERAMICS II (4260)experience in the visual arts and prepares students formore advanced art classes. Grades: 10-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics I,ART HISTORY AP (4156) or demonstrated ability with instructor approvalGrades: 11-12 (Year) UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsPrerequisite: World History and English II (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)The AP Art History course prepares students for the Ceramics II is an advanced class that expandsAP Art History Exam. The course covers art from students’ knowledge and abilities in the fundamentalsthe Paleolithic period through postmodernism and is and principles of three-dimensional visual art forms.designed to provide students with the same material The history and criticism of ceramics are presentedcovered in an introductory college course in art through the use of projects, lectures, and visual artshistory. Students gain knowledge of architecture, materials. This class provides understanding of howsculpture, painting, and other art forms within diverse to see, evaluate and interpret experience throughhistorical and cultural contexts. Students examine projects: wheel throwing, casting, slab, coil,and critically analyze major forms of artistic sculpting, glazing, painting, and firing methods.expression from the past and present from a variety Related tools and techniques are explained,of European and non-European cultures. In this demonstrated and used to promote creativecourse students engage in both visual and historical expression through active student participation.study about art and its contexts. Students develop an Work outside of class is required: projectunderstanding of artworks in their context,considering issues of patronage, gender, politics, 40religion, and ethnicity. Attention is given to theinterpretation of a work of art based upon its intendeduse, audience, and the role of both the artist and workof art in a particular society. Throughout the study ofAP Art History, students examine how and why thework looks the way it does, what it means within itsparticular context, and how and why it has thismeaning.

preparation, reading, writing, or critical viewing Dance II is a class that continues the studies of dancewhere appropriate. This class is designed for all movement and form, which will allow them to createstudents with successful experience in Ceramics I their own dance compositions. Students will studywho are prepared for a more advanced level of different dance styles and forms which will includeceramics. historical and cultural information on dance. This advanced dance class is designed for all students withCERAMICS ADVANCED (4270) previous experience in dance.Grades: 11-12 (Year) DANCE III- ARTS (0945)Prerequisite: Ceramics I, II, or demonstrated abilitywith instructor approval Grades: 10-12 (Year)UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts Prerequisite: Dance II(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeated for creditAdvanced Ceramics is an advanced class thatexpands students’ knowledge and abilities in the Dance III is a class that continues the studies offundamentals and principles of three-dimensional dance movement and form, which will allow them tovisual art forms. Students must demonstrate the create their own dance compositions and danceability to work independently in areas of special producations. Students will study different danceinterest. The history and criticism of ceramics are styles and forms which will include historical andpresented in greater depth through the use of projects, cultural information on dance. This advanced dancelectures, and visual arts materials. This class expands class is designed for all students with previousand deepens understanding of how to see, evaluate experience in dance.and interpret experience through projects: wheelthrowing, casting, slab, pinch, coil, sculpting, Drama Philosophyglazing, decorating, and ceramic firing methods.Specialized tools and techniques are explained, The Dramatics Program at College Park High Schooldemonstrated, and used to promote individual is based on the premise that every student has thecreative expression through active student capacity to create, to communicate, to solve problemsparticipation. Work outside of class is required (e.g., individually and cooperatively. Our drama classesproject preparation, reading, writing, research, critical will develop each student’s dramatic imagination,viewing, and exhibiting). Students will explore problem solving and communicative potentialpossibilities of higher education and/or career through participation in the dramatic process. Thisopportunities in ceramics. This class is designed for includes not only written or literary drama, but alsomotivated students who are prepared for a more such non-literary modes as mime, improvisation,advanced level of ceramics. movement, development of the senses, oral communication, theatre games and such supportiveDANCE I- ARTS (0943) elements as scenery, costumes/makeup, publicity,Grades: 9-12 (Year) props and lights/sound. It will further include otherPrerequisite: None forms of expression such as music, movement, theUC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” visual arts, electronic media (video) and film.requirement) 41Dance I is a class that introduces students to the studyof fundamental forms of movement which will allowthem to create their own dance compositions.Students will study different dance styles and formswhich will include historical and cultural informationon dance. This class is designed for all students withor without previous experience in dance and canprepare students for more advanced dance classes.DANCE II- ARTS (0944)Grades: 10-12 (Year)Prerequisite: Dance IUC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU “f”requirement)

DRAMA I (0900) INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES (0840)Grades: 9-12 (Year) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: NoneUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)Drama I is a beginning class open to students in Film is one of the major collaborative art forms of thegrades 9-12. Students will practice the techniques of 20th century. This course will examine the manyacting and perform scenes. Play production, theatre aspects of this art form, such as the history andhistory, and theatre of other cultures are also aesthetics of film and other moving images. It willintroduced. Students will also develop the ability to examine film in terms of vocabulary, criticism,evaluate the different aspects of theatre. grammar, productionDRAMA II (0910) elements, genre, collaboration,Grade: 9-12 (Year) acting, modes ofPrerequisite: Drama I or equivalent experience with music, historical teacher recommendation context, andUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts career(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) opportunities.Drama II is designed as an intermediate class in ADVANCEDDramatics. To be eligible, the student must have FILMpassed Drama I or have the instructor’s permission. STUDIESThe class places stress on the refinement and (0845)development of the principles learned in Drama I. Grades: 11-12 (Year)DRAMA III (0920) Prerequisite: Introduction to Film Study, Video Production I, II or teacher permissionGrade: 9-12 (Year) UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsPrerequisite: Drama I or II, or equivalent experience (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement or the “G”with teacher recommendation elective requirement)UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts This course is designed for students who have a(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeated serious interest in cinema as major art form of thefor credit 20th and 21st centuries. Students will use the language and tools learned in Introduction to FilmDrama III places stress on the refinement and Study to focus on the work of outstanding directorsdevelopment of the principles learned in Drama I and of the past and present. All of the directors studiedDrama II. Advanced students are expected to have made a significant contribution to theparticipate in all major productions. Senior drama development of film, have a compelling vision andstudents are expected to either act in and/or direct unique style, and have a personal stamp that cutsone-act plays, plus advance scenes from classical and across films, genres, and decades.contemporary theatre. ADVANCED COMMUNICATION MEDIA (ROP) (7360) Grade: 11-12 (Year) Prequisite: Must be 16 years old. UC and CSU approval pending. This is an ROP course. Advanced Communication Media is a college preparatory interdisciplinary approach to multimedia communications, which builds on student proficiency in journalistic writing, photography, video, and design concepts. This class integrates research and writing techniques with artistic creation and 42

expression as outlined in the California Visual and There will be an emphasis on the uses ofPerforming Arts Framework (advanced level). communication (speech, language, and writing) andStudents achieve an advanced understanding and organizational skills. This course includes aesthetics,appreciated of technology used as a tool in artistic cultural aspects, and the history of television andexpression, and they continue to strengthen their video production and is aligned to the Mt. Diabloanalytical reading and expository writing skills as Unified School District Visual and Performing Artswell as their critical thinking skills in this cross- standards.disciplinary approach. Students developcommunication and writing projects centered on VIDEO PRODUCTION II (9102)research. These projects are integrated with Grades: 10-12 (Year)multimedia, Web or documentary video production Prerequisite: Video Production Itechniques. UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)THE ART OF VIDEO PRODUCTION (ROP)(2905/ 2906) This class is designed for all students with or without previous experience in video production and willGrade: 10-12 (Year)Prequisite: Must be 16 years of age prepare students for more advanced classes. ThisUC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU class includes advanced instruction in all aspects of“g” requirement) video/audio production, from techniques for on- camera talent (as a spokesperson, news anchor, andThis is an ROP course. dramatic performer), to script writing, storyboarding, studio operation, directing, producing, linear andStudents compare the mediums of film, television digital editing of video productions. Students willand video, including aesthetics, cultural aspects and develop a portfolio (demo reel) of their work as wellhistory. Students develop skills to produce their own as other projects. The Video II students will workvideos, and take an in-depth look at the nature of with the instructor on refining techniques and onvideo communications, exploring aspects of major video projects. Theme-based projects skillspre=production and post-production, script writing, will support other curricular areas and serve as a linkcamera-work, lighting and sound. Students utilize from school to professional careers. The classskills in directing and editing to produce a variety of stresses the practical use of communication (speech,projects, including school newscasts, documentaries, language, and writing), computer, and organizationaland video productions. skills. This course includes aesthetics, cultural aspects, and the history of television and videoVIDEO PRODUCTION I (9101) production and is aligned to the Mt. Diablo UnifiedGrades: 9-12 (Year) School District Visual and Performing ArtsPrerequisite: None standards.UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) PHOTOGRAPHY ARTS I (4420) Grades: 9-12 (Year)Students will learn the basic aspects of video Prerequisite: Noneproduction, both in front of and behind the camera. UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsThey will study the techniques of video production (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)and create their own theme-based video projects. * In order to gain maximum educational benefit from your photography class, student should have access 43

to a digital camera with manual focusing and photography. In building their portfolio, studentsexposure control, but not required. will be challenged with assignments that replicatePhotography, as a non-verbal language, allows all definitive professional work with the enhancement ofstudents, in a differentiated setting, to increase their critical thinking skills. They will learn how to applyvisual perception and provides a medium for creative elements from the study of photography to other artexpression. The history of photography will be forms, content areas, and careers.evaluated in the context of historical, social, culturaland artistic developments. In producing their own PHOTOGRAPHY ARTS ADVANCED (ROP)work and by studying the photographs of others, all (7735)students will develop a base for making informed Grades: 11-12 (Year)aesthetic judgments. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PhotographyStudents will work with film and digital Arts II or approval of instructorcameras. Digitally they will use simple and DSLR UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Artscamera with film, students will learn to operate (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)digital cameras and light meters while using black * In order to gain maximum educational benefit fromand white film. They will process negatives, create your photography class, student should have accessproof and enlargement prints, and learn the basics of to a digital camera with manual focusing anddesign and lighting theories related to exposure control, but not required.photography. Students will be challenged with Photography, as a non-verbal language, allows allassignments that replicate professional work with the students to increase their visual perception andenhancement of critical thinking skills. They will provides a medium for creative expression. Thelearn how to apply elements from the study of history of photography will be evaluated in thephotography to other art forms, content areas, and context of historical, social, cultural and artisticcareers. developments. Students learn to understand the artistic qualities of the photographic medium whilePHOTOGRAPHY ARTS II (7750) acquiring the techniques for utilizing photography for expressive purposes. Students will become proficientGrades: 10-12 (Year) in operating digital cameras and light meters whilePrerequisite: Successful completion of using black and white film. Instruction includesPhotography Arts I or approval of instructor studio and field techniques, photojournalism, fashionUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts photography, and commercial, portrait, scientific,(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) nature and wildlife, and sports photography. In* In order to gain producing their own works and by studying themaximum educational photographs of others, students will develop a basisbenefit from your for making informal aesthetic judgments.photography class,student should have 44access to a 35mm filmcamera with manualfocusing and exposurecontrol, but not required.Photography, as a non-verbal language, allows allstudents, in a differentiated setting, to increase theirvisual perception and provides a medium for creativeexpression. The history of photography will beevaluated in the context of historical, social, culturaland artistic developments. In producing their ownwork and by studying the photographs of others, allstudents will expand their base for making informedaesthetic judgments as learned in Photography Arts I.Students will work with film and digitalcameras. Digitally they will use simple and DSLRcamera with film, students will learn to operate 35mm cameras and light meters while using black andwhite film. Students will become proficient inoperating 35 mm cameras and light meters whileusing black and white film. They will processnegatives, create proof andenlargement prints and expand their use of the basicsof design and lighting theories related to

Vocal Music CONCERT CHOIR Vocal Music II (4910)The vocal music program at CPHS involves people Grades: 9-12 (Year)from all walks of our campus life. All vocal music Prerequisite: Vocal Music I or equivalent experiencecourses teach basic to advanced singing techniques in with teacher recommendationaddition to music reading, singing in harmony, music UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Artstheory, and group leadership skills. Students with (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeatedlittle or no singing experience have the opportunity to for creditdevelop their singing talents in a supportive group Concert Choir – Vocal Music II is a class open to anyatmosphere that is conducive to forming strong student in grades 9-12 with teacher permission orfriendships. Experienced singers may audition for audition. Students will learn vocal techniques, theadvanced ensembles that compete in regional elements of music to a greater degree of difficultyfestivals and perform a more challenging repertoire. than in Mixed Chorus, and rehearse and performThe choirs put on a popular series of concerts and choral music of different styles, cultures and periods.fundraisers at school and in the Pleasant Hill Performances for school, the community and musicCommunity, performing a diverse selection of festivals are an important part of the class instruction.classical, jazz, Broadway, and popular music. Annualperformance tours to exciting destinations (such as TREBLE CHOIR Vocal Music I (4870)Disneyland, New York, New Orleans, etc.) are anoptional activity for choir students. Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: NONEMIXED CHOIR – Vocal Music I (4890) UC and CSU certified: Fine Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)Grades: 9-12 (Year)Prerequisite: None Treble Choir - Vocal Music I is a class open toUC and CSU certified: Fine Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU students in grades 9-12 who are enthusiastic about“f” requirement) singing and whose voice range is soprano, alto, or unchanged. Students will learn the elements of vocalMixed Choir – Vocal Music I is a course open to techniques and music reading, and sing a widestudents in grades 9-12. Students will learn proper variety of selections representing different styles,vocal techniques and will rehearse and perform cultures, and periods. Performances for school,choral music of different styles, cultures, and periods. community and music festivals are part of the classPerformances for school, community, and music instruction. This course will help a student preparefestivals are an important part of the program. This for level II.class is designed for all students with or withoutprevious experience in music and can prepare TREBLE CHOIR Vocal Music II (4880)students for more advanced classes. Grades: 9-12 (Year)BASS CLEF CHOIR – Vocal Music II (4860) Prerequisite: Vocal Music I or equivalent experience with teacher recommendation (articulation andGrades: 9-12 (Year) audition criteria are attached)Prerequisite: Vocal Music I or equivalent experience UC and CSU certified: Fine Arts (Fulfills UC/CSUwith teacher recommendation and audition. “f” requirement) may be repeated for creditUC and CSU certified: Fine Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU“f” requirement) may be repeated for credit Treble Choir - Vocal Music II is a class open to students in grades 9-12 whose voice range isBass Clef Choir – Vocal Music II is open to students soprano or alto. Students will learn the elements ofin grades 9—12 whose voice range is tenor or bass. vocal techniques and music reading, and singStudents will learn the elements of vocal techniques a wide variety of selections representing differentand music reading, and sing a wide variety of styles, cultures, and periods. Performances forselections representing different styles, cultures, and school, community and at music festivals are anperiods. Performances for school, community and at important part of the class instruction.music festivals are an important part of the class Membership is by audition or teacherinstruction. Membership is by audition or teacher recommendation.recommendation. Performances, as well as outsiderehearsals, are mandatory. 45

Instrumental Music & involves project preparation, written assignments, and exploration of school-to-career possibilities.Theory GUITAR – ADVANCED (4770)CONCERT BAND – INSTRUMENTAL II (4690) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Guitar—Prerequisite: Instrumental Music I or equivalent Beginning and/or teacher interview/audition andexperience with teacher recommendation approvalUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)Concert Band – Instrumental Music II is open to Guitar – Advanced is a course open to students instudents in grades 9-12 by teacher recommendation. grades 10-12. Students will use the skills andStudents will learn proper instrumental techniques knowledge acquired in Guitar Beginning to advanceand rehearse and perform instrumental music of the overall concepts of guitar technique,different styles, cultures, and periods. Performances performance, responsiveness, and discriminiation.for school, the community, and music festivals are an They will address criteria for critically judging theimportant part of the program. This class is designed quality of performances and compositions that derivefor all students with some previous experience in from social and historical influence. Work outside ofinstrumental music and can prepare students for more class involves project preparation, writtenadvanced classes. Marching Band will be a part of assignments, and exploration of school-to-careerthe activity of this band. The music teacher can possibilities.supply additional information regarding this part ofthe program. KEYBOARDING – BEGINNING PIANO (6750)GUITAR – BEGINNING YEAR 1 (4740) Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: NoneGrades: 9-12 (Year) UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsPrerequisite: None (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement)UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) Keyboarding – Beginning Piano is a course open to students in grades 9-12. Students will learn basicGuitar – Beginning is a course open to students in comprehensive skills and applications that relate togrades 9-12. Students will learn basic comprehensive the overall concepts of piano technique, performance,skills and applications that relate to the overall responsiveness, and discrimination. They will addressconcepts of guitar technique, performance, criteria for critically judging the quality ofresponsiveness, and discrimination. They will address performances and compositions that derive fromcriteria for critically judging the quality of social and historical influence. Work outside of classperformances and compositions that derive from involves project preparation, written assignments,social and historical influence. Work outside of class and exploration of school-to-career possibilities. SYMPHONIC BAND – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC III (4720) Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Instrumental Music II or equivalent experience with teacher recommendation UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeated for credit Symphonic Band-Instrumental Music III is an advanced instrumental music class. Students must be able to play their instrument with a high degree of skill, and teacher recommendation is required for enrollment in this class. This band will give a number of performances for the general public and at 46

music festivals. The music teacher can supply ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IIinformation regarding this part of the program. (4980)Membership in this band is by teacherrecommendation. Grades: 9-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Instrumental Music I or equivalentWIND ENSEMBLE MUSIC III (4810) experience with teacher recommendation UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing ArtsGrade: 9-12 (Year) (Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeatedPrerequisite: Instrumental Music I or equivalent for creditexperience with teacher recommendationUC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts Orchestra –(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeated Instrumentalfor credit Music II is a course inWind Ensemble-Instrumental Music III is an orchestral musicadvanced instrumental music class open to any of different stylesstudents in grades 9-12. Students will learn proper and periods.instrumental techniques and rehearse and perform Students mustmusic of an advanced degree of difficulty and of possess somedifferent styles, cultures, and periods. Performances ability to performfor school, the community, and music festivals are an on theirimportant part of the program. Students may enroll instrument. Atonly with the teacher’s permission. The music times, the groupteacher can supply additional information regarding will perform as athis class. full orchestra with the addition of wind and percussion players. AJAZZ BAND – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC III number of concerts will be performed each year for(4700) the general public and at music festivals. This class is open to students who already play a stringGrades: 9-12 (Year) instrument, but with teacher permission, a studentPrerequisite Instrumental Music I or II, or equivalent who wishes to learn to play an instrument, could beexperience with teacher recommendation accepted.UC and CSU certified: Visual and Performing Arts(Fulfills UC/CSU “f” requirement) may be repeated MUSIC THEORY AP (4985)for credit Grade: 11-12 (Year) Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation and must beJazz Band – Instrumental Music III is an advanced able to read music notations.course in jazz. Students must be able to play their UC and CSU approval pendinginstrument with a high degree of skill. The musicwill consist of professional level commercial and jazz This course is designed to provide college-levelmusic. Students will be expected to improvise with music theory and ear training. The ultimate goal ofsome skill and to know and understand the harmonic the AP Music Theory course is to develop thestructure of the music that is played. Students will be student’s ability to recognize, understand andencouraged to write for this ensemble. The jazz band describe the basic materials and processes of music.will perform on many occasions for the general Students will explore the elements of musicpublic at music festivals. Membership in the group is including scales, intervals, chords, melody, harmonyby teacher recommendation to insure that the students and rhythm. This class is based on 18th centuryhave a high level of musical skill and to maintain a common practice and students will compose andbalanced instrumentation. arrange music in this style.* Students enrolled in Jazz Band must beconcurrently enrolled in another band or orchestraclass. 47