WORLD LANGUAGES The World Language Department at College Park High School offers three living languages: French, German, and Spanish. At all levels emphasis is placed on mastery of the four language skills of speaking, understanding, reading and writing as well as comparative cultures study commensurate with the level of language of the student. A language is first and foremost an oral skill that cannot be mastered without daily oral language. Therefore, oral participation is mandatory at all levels and is an integral part of the student’s grade each quarter. Good attendance is a must.INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTS IN WORLD LANGUAGESAdvanced Placement (AP) exams in world languages, with emphasis upon language or literature, are giveneach spring. Students who are successfully completing levels IV or V of a world language are encouraged totake these tests. A passing score on one Advanced Placement test may earn for the student college credit andadvanced standing upon entrance to most colleges and universities. Preparation for the Advanced Placementtests is seen by universities as serving to stimulate high school students to higher achievement.FRENCH I (5050) writing skills to progress on the continuum of developing fluency in French. While using theseGrades: 9-12 (Year) skills in a variety of familiar themes or topics,Prerequisite: None students continue to build confidence and a solidUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective foundation for future language learning. Students(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) communicate within the context of expanded vocabulary and structure. They expand theirLevel I French is a performance-based course in understanding of the nature of language and thewhich student’s use listening, speaking, and writing target culture. In a learning environment thatskills to begin to develop fluency in French. While continues to be supportive of and conducive to theusing these skills in exploring a variety of familiar development of new perspectives, students acquirethemes or topics, students build confidence and a intercultural awareness and experience personal andsolid foundation for future language learning. academic growth through positive personalStudents will communicate within the context of interactions.learned vocabulary and structure. They begin tounderstand the nature of language and recognize FRENCH III (5070)similarities and differences betweentarget culture(s) and American Grades: 10-12 (Year)culture. In a learning environment Prerequisite: French II or consent ofthat is supportive of and conducive to instructorthe development of new perspectives, UC and CSU certified: Foreignstudents may acquire intercultural Language /Elective (Fulfills UC/CSUawareness and experience personal “e” requirement)and academic growth through positivepersonal interactions. Level III French is a performance- based course in which student’sFRENCH II (5060) progress on the continuum of developing fluency in French.Grades: 9-12 (Year) Students participate in activitiesPrerequisite: French I or consent of spanning a variety of themes andinstructor topics. They begin to transition fromUC and CSU certified: Foreign topics of the immediate environment toLanguage /Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU those of more global perspectives.“e” requirement) They communicate with increasing fluency and control of vocabulary andLevel II French is a performance-based course in structure. As they begin the study of literature of thewhich students use listening, speaking, reading and target culture, they expand their intercultural knowledge and awareness. 48
FRENCH IV (AP) (5150) Level I German is a performance-based course in which students use listening, speaking, reading andGrades: 10-12 (Year) writing skills to begin to develop fluency in German.Prerequisite: French III or consent of instructor While using these skills in exploring a variety ofUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective familiar themes or topics, students build confidence(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) and a solid foundation for future language learning. Students will communicate within the context ofLevel IV French is a performance-based course in learned vocabulary and structure. They begin towhich student’s progress on the continuum of understand the nature of language and recognizedeveloping fluency in French, as they pursue their similarities and differences between the target cultureown interests in the language. They become and American culture. In a learning environment thatindependent users of the language as they participate is supportive of and conducive to the development ofin activities spanning a variety of themes and topics. new perspectives, students may acquire interculturalThey transition from topics of the immediate awareness and experience personal and academicenvironment to those of more global perspectives. growth through positive personal interactions.They begin to adapt vocabulary to personal needs.As they continue the study of literature of the target GERMAN II (5290)culture, they further expand their interculturalknowledge and awareness. The students who choose Grades: 9-12 (Year)to pursue the AP French program will develop both Prerequisite: German I or consent of instructorpractical and long-range intellectual benefits. In UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Electiveaddition to the intrinsic benefits, students receiving a (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)score of 3 or higher on the AP French Language Level II German is a performance-based course inExamination may receive credit or placement, or which students use listening, speaking, reading andboth, in advanced courses at the college level. writing skills to progress on the continuum of developing fluency in German. While using theseFRENCH V HONORS (5139) skills in a variety of familiar themes or topics, students continue to build confidence and a solidGrades: 10-12 (Year) foundation for future language learning. StudentsPrerequisite: French IV or consent of instructor communicate within the context of expandedUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective vocabulary and structure. They expand their(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) understanding of the nature of language and the target culture. In a learning environment thatLevel V French is a performance-based course in continues to be supportive of and conducive to thewhich student’s progress on the continuum of development of new perspectives, student acquiredeveloping fluency in French, as they pursue their intercultural awareness and experience personal andown interests in the language. They become academic growth through positive personalindependent users of the language as they participate interactions.in activities spanning a variety of themes and topics.They transition from topics of the immediate GERMAN III (5300)environment to those of more global perspectives.They adapt vocabulary to personal needs. As they Grades: 10-12 (Year)continue the study of literature of the target culture, Prerequisite: German II or consent of instructorthey explore genres, the works of various authors, UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Electiveand further expand their intercultural knowledge and (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)awareness. The students who choose to pursue the Level III German is a performance-based course inAP French program will develop both practical and which students use listening, speaking, reading andlong-range intellectual benefits. In addition to the writing skills to progress on the continuum ofintrinsic benefits, students receiving a score of 3 or developing fluency in German. Students participatehigher on the AP French Language Examination may in activities spanning a variety of themes and topics.receive credit or placement, or both, in advanced They begin to transition from topics of the immediatecourses at the college level. environment to those of more global perspective. They communicate with increasing fluency andGERMAN I (5280) control of vocabulary and structure. As they begin the study of literature of the target culture, theyGrades: 9-12 (Year) expand their intercultural knowledge and awareness.Prerequisite: NoneUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective 49(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)
GERMAN IV (AP) (5380) variety of familiar themes or topics, students build confidence in a solid foundation for future languageGrades: 10-12 (Year) learning. Students will communicate within thePrerequisite: German III or consent of instructor context of learned vocabulary and structure. TheyUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective begin understanding the nature of language and(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) recognize similarities and differences between target culture(s) and American culture. In a learningLevel IV German is a performance-based course in environment that is supportive and conducive to thewhich student’s progress on the continuum of development of new perspectives, students maydeveloping fluency in German, as they pursue their acquire intercultural awareness and experienceown interests in the language. They become personal and academic growth through positiveindependent users of the language as they participate personal interactions.in activities spanning a variety of themes and topics.They transition from topics of the immediate SPANISH II (5710)environment to those of more global perspective.They begin to adapt vocabulary to personal needs. Grades: 9-12 (Year)As they continue the study of literature of the target Prerequisite: Spanish I or consent of instructorcultures, they further expand their intercultural UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Electiveknowledge and awareness. The students who choose (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)to pursue the AP German program will develop bothpractical and long-range intellectual benefits. In Level II Spanish is a performance-based course inaddition to the intrinsic benefits, students receiving a which students use listening, speaking, reading andscore of 3 or higher on the AP German language writing skills to continue to develop fluency inexamination may receive credit or placement, or Spanish. While using these skills in a variety ofboth, in advanced courses at the college level. familiar themes or topics, students continue to build confidence and a solid foundation for future languageGERMAN V (AP) (5381) learning. Students communicate within the context of expanded vocabulary and structure. They expandGrades: 10-12 (Year) their understanding of the nature of language andPrerequisite: German IV(AP) or consent of instructor target culture(s). In a learning environment thatUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective continues to be supportive of and conducive to the(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) development of new perspectives, students acquire intercultural awareness and experience personal andLevel V German is a performance-based course in academic growth through positive personalwhich students progress on the continuum of interactions.developing fluency in German, as they pursue theirown interests in the language. They become SPANISH III (5720)independent users of the language as they participatein activities spanning a variety of themes and topics. Grades: 9-12 (Year)They transition from topics of the immediate Prerequisite: Spanish II or consent of instructorenvironment to those of more global perspective, and UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Electiveadapt vocabulary to personal needs. As they continue (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)the study of literature of the target cultures, theyexplore genres, the works of various authors, and Level III Spanish is a performance-based course infurther expand their intercultural knowledge and which student’s progress on the continuum ofawareness. The course includes continued developing fluency in Spanish. Students participatepreparation for the Advanced Placement German in activities spanning a variety of themes and topics.Language Examination. They begin to transition from topics of the immediate environment to those of more global perspectives.SPANISH I (5700) They communicate with increasing fluency and control of vocabulary and structure. As they beginGrades: 9-12 (Year)Prerequisite: None 50UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)Level I Spanish is a performance-based course inwhich student’s use listening, speaking, reading, andwriting skills to begin to developing fluency inSpanish. While using these skills in exploring a
the study of literature of the target culture, they similarities and differences between cultures andexpand their intercultural knowledge and awareness. appreciate the cultural contributions of Spanish speaking peoples. Successful completion of thisSPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I (5701) course (“C” or better/teacher recommendation) allows students to enroll in any appropriate advancedGrades: 9-12 (Year) level Spanish course.Prerequisite: Oral proficiency in Spanish Espanol Para Hispanohablantes es un curso en elUC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective cual los estudiantes mejoran sus destrezas de(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) lenguaje. Este curso se concentra mas en el desarrollo del leer y del escribir. Los estudiantesSpanish for Spanish Speakers I is a communication desarrollan estas destrezas mientras que exploranbased course in which students improve their una variedad de temas y materias. Empiezan alanguage skills in listening and speaking, and reconocer las semejanzas y deiferencias entre lasconcentrate on developing reading and writing culturas y a apreciar las contribuciones culturales deproficiency. Students expand these skills while los hispanohablantes. Este curso es el alternative alexploring a variety of themes and topics. They begin curso de Espanol I. Prepara a los estudiantes parato recognize similarities and differences between Espanol II o para un nivel mas alto. Las estrategiascultures and to appreciate the cultural contributions de instruccion y el enfasis de objectivos especificiosof Spanish speaking peoples. The course is an se deferencian de los de Espanol I. Mucho delalternative to Spanish I for Spanish Speaking students contenido del intenimiento cultural se base en laand prepares student for Spanish II or higher level experiencia del estudiante.course. The instructional strategies, emphasis andtime spent on specific performance objectives differ SPANISH LANGUAGE (AP) (5840)from Spanish I because of greater emphasis onreading and writing skills. Much of the content for Grades: 10-12 (Year)cultural understanding is based on the students’ own Prerequisite: Spanish III or consent of instructorexperience and questions. UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)Espanol Para Hispanohablantes es un curso en elcual los estudiantes mejoran sus destrezas de Level IV Spanish is a performance-based course inlenguaje. Este curso se concentra mas en el which student’s progress on the continuum ofdesarrollo del leer y del escribir. Los estudiantes developing fluency in Spanish, as they pursue theirdesarrollan estas destrezas mientras que exploran own interests in the language. They becomeuna variedad de temas y materias. Empiezan a independent users of the language as they participatereconocer las semejanzas y deiferencias entre las in activities spanning a variety of themes and topics.culturas y a apreciar las contribuciones culturales de They transition from topics of the immediatelos hispanohablantes. Este curso es el alternative al environment to those of more global perspectives.curso de Espanol I. Prepara a los estudiantes para They begin to adapt vocabulary to personal needs.Espanol II o para un nivel mas alto. Las estrategias As they continue the study of literature of the targetde instruccion y el enfasis de objectivos especificios culture, they further expand their interculturalse deferencian de los de Espanol I. Mucho del knowledge and awareness. The students who choosecontenido del intenimiento cultural se base en la to pursue the AP Spanish program will develop bothexperiencia del estudiante. practical and long-range intellectual benefits. In addition to the intrinsic benefits, students receiving aSPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS II (5702) score of 3 or higher on the AP Spanish Language Examination may receive credit or placement, orGrades: 9-12 (Year) both, in advanced courses at the college level.Prerequisite:Oral proficiency in Spanish, Spanish forSpanish Speakers I and/or teacher recommendation SPANISH HONORS (5841)UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Elective(Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement) Grades: 10-12 (Year)Spanish for Spanish Speakers II is a language arts Prerequisite: Spanish IV or consent of instructorcourse in which students advance their language UC and CSU certified: Foreign Language /Electiveskills in listening and speaking, and continue to (Fulfills UC/CSU “e” requirement)develop their reading and writing proficiency.Students expand these skills while exploring Level V Spanish is a performance-based course inliterature-based themes and topics. They recognize which student’s progress on the continuum of developing fluency in Spanish, as they pursue their 51
own interests in the language. They become and further expand their intercultural knowledge andindependent users of the language as they participate awareness. The students who choose to pursue thein activities spanning a variety of themes and topics. AP Spanish program will develop both practical andThey transition from topics of the immediate long-range intellectual benefits. In addition to theenvironment to those of more global perspectives. intrinsic benefits, students receiving a score of 3 orThey adapt vocabulary to personal needs. As they higher on the AP Spanish Literature Examinationcontinue the study of literature of the target culture, may receive credit or placement, or both, in advancedthey explore genres, the works of various authors, courses at the college level. MISCELLANEOUS(COURSES AT-LARGE)ACADEMIC SUCCESS (900682) thinking/problem solving skills to the content of their other academic courses. Tutorials and study groupsGrades: 9-12 focus on individual students’ needs. OutsidePrerequisite: Students must hold an IEP speakers, college field trips and career exploration helps students see the connection between school andThis course will help students enhance personal their future lives. Each 9th grade cohort group isresponsibility and interpersonal skills while focusing encouraged to remain within AVID throughout theiron academic success. This class addresses themes high school years.such as respect, integrity, goal setting, team building,and organizational skills. The six main components AVID 10 (039202)of this class are: school and workplace literacy,charater education, skills for effective learning, Grades: 10personal well-being, school-to-career exploration, Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on testand service learning. scores and GPA that show a discrepancy between performance and potential. (Application Process)AVID 9 (099202) AVID 10 is a college preparatory elective in whichGrades: 9 students learn that skills to be successful in schoolPrerequisite: Teacher recommendation based on test and college. Students learn to apply study, test taking,scores and GPA that show a discrepancy between time management, writing and criticalperformance and potential. (Application Process) thinking/problem solving skills to the content of their other academic courses. Tutorials and study groupsAVID 9 is a college preparatory elective in which focus on individual students’ needs. Outsidestudents learn that skills to be successful in school speakers, college field trips and career explorationand college. Students learn to apply study, test taking, helps students see the connection between school andtime management, writing and critical 52
their future lives. Each 10th grade cohort group is SPORTS LEADERSHIP (9210)encouraged to remain within AVID throughout theirhigh school years. Grades: 10-12 (Year) This course is an elective. It does not fulfillCOMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE the 2-year Physical Education requirement.ENGINEERING (2261) This course requires instructor’s signature for enrollment.Grades: 9-11 (Year)Prerequisite: “C” or better in Algebra I and Our goal is to build a unified and recognizableconcurrently enrolled in Biology I athletic program to create success in the classroomUC and CSU certified (Fulfills UC/CSU “g” and playing field. This class will focus on goalrequirement) setting, team leadership, team building, community outreach, school branding, facility improvement andComputer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) maintenance, and team management. Students willis a Project Lead-the-Way (PLTW) course were conduct fundraising activities. They will work withstudents work in teams to develop computational the school boosters, administration, the athleticthinking and solve problems. This course covers the director, and coaches. We should work towardCollege Board’s new CS Principles framework. The building and promoting a positive image for ourcourse does not aim to teach mastery of a single Student-Athletes within our community and school.programming language, but aims instead to developcomputational thinking, to generate excitement about SPORTS MEDICINE (ROP) (68500)the field of computing, and to introducecomputational thinking, to generate excitement about Grades: 10-12 (Year)the field of computing, and to introduce Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old.computational tools that foster creativity. The coursealso aims to build students’ awareness of the This course is an elective. It does not fulfilltremendous demand for computer specialists and for the 2-year Physical Education requirement.professionals in all fields who have computationalskills. Each unit focuses on one or more UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSUcomputationally intensive career paths. This student “g” requirement)practice problem solving course aims to engagestudents to consider issues raised by the present and This course is designed to explore human anatomyfuture societal impact of computing. Course work and physiology, and lays the foundation for furtherincludes lessons on algorithms, graphics, graphical study of these sciences. Students learn how systemsuser interfaces, the internet, raining reigning data, of the body function and interact through physicaland intelligent behavior. activity; and develop a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.LEADERSHIP (89210) This knowledge serves as a platform for understanding the physiological response to injuryGrades: 9-12 (Year) and improving performance.Prerequisite: Required for elected or appointedstudent body and class officers. ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE (ROP) (8501)A year course that develops those unique Grades: 11-12 (Year)characteristics, attitudes, and skills which empower a Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old.person to make significant changes in self and tomove a group of people in new and positive This course is an elective. It does not fulfilldirections. the 2-year Physical Education requirement.When a student is enrolled beyond one year, he or This course requires instructor’s signatureshe has been elected or appointed to an office with for enrollment.increased scope and responsibility. In addition torefining the skills learned previously, the student will UC and CSU certified: Elective (Fulfills UC/CSUbe expected to complete more difficult projects, “g” requirement)prepare and provide peer instruction, and doadditional reading, interviewing, and research in the Advanced Sports Medicine provides an excellentareas of leadership and group process opportunity for students to continue exploring their interest in the fields of health science and medicine. This class provides a framework of advanced skills for understanding functional anatomy and kinesiology, building on the concepts of anatomy/physiology learned in Sports Medicine. The lecture/lab format focuses on clinical hands-on applications of theory and knowledge, including evaluation, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation 53
of athletic injuries. Internship opportunities are North and South, Attendance office,, Main Office,available at after-school athletic events, assisting the Career Center, I.M.C., Custodial Services.head athletic trainer or team physician, and workingwith other health care professionals. TEACHER AIDE - TA (9500)TEACHER AIDE (Office Aide) - TA (9500) Grades: 11-12 (Year) at Valley View or Elementary SchoolsGrades: 11-12 (Year) at CPHS Prerequisite: Approval of Valley View supervisingPrerequisite: Instructor permission, administrative personnel and CPHS administration. Electiveapproval and signing of Code of Conduct contract. May be repeated for credit*ElectiveMay be repeated for credit* This program is designed to allow a student to work as an instructional aide under the direct supervisionThis program is designed to allow a student to work of a teacher. Duties involve tutoring individuals oras an instructional aide under the direct supervision small groups of students and assisting teachers withof a teacher. Duties involve tutoring individuals or mechanics of instruction.small groups of students and assisting teachers withthe mechanics of instruction. Office aides work in *No more than 20 units as a teacher/office aide mayvarious service capacities in the school. Placement is be used toward graduation.made for the following locations: Student Services 54
ROP (REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM) STUDENT PROGRAMSWHAT IS ROP?Operated by the Contra Costa County Office of Education, ROP has been the primary source of career training for highschool students in our county for the past 35 years. State credentialed teachers, high tech equipment and a commitment tostudents ensure a positive learning experience. Located on high school campuses, ROP courses are taken as part of astudent’s regular high school schedule. Students advance through 90-540 hours of sequenced curriculum and earn highschool graduation credits and/or college units. Students can earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon successful completion ofthe class.ADVANTAGES OF ROP:Students can use ROP courses to gain employment skills, explore a career field, get a head start on their college major, or“try out” a career choice through internships available in many classes. Many students use their newly acquired skills towork part-time after graduation to help pay college expenses.TO ENROLL: Indicate the course on your schedule for next yearOn campus ROP class: Indicate the course on your schedule for next yearOff campus ROP class: and call the ROP office at (925) 942-3437 ROP CLASSES AT COLLEGE PARK HIGHAdvanced Photography*Advanced Sports Medicine*Art & Animation*Art of Video Production*Biotechnology*Introduction to Law*Sports Medicine**Check with your vice principal to see if this class is a UC/CSU approved course at your school. ROP Off-Campus Classes The following classes are offered in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.Agriculture & Natural Resources 2360Environmental ScienceArts, Media, & Entertainment 4430Computer Graphics Arts 6310Digital Arts Designs for the Web 0770Journalism 7810Radio CommunicationsBuilding Trades & Construction 7980CabinetmakingConstruction TechnologyBusiness & Finance 6010Accounting (Computerized)Education, child Development & Family ServicesCareers in Teaching 6990Developmental Psychology of Children 55
Health, Science & Medical Tech 7300Forensic Science 8550Sports Medicine/Adv.Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation 8370Baking/Patisserie 8270Culinary Careers 9430Hotel CareersInformation Technology 6021Computer Applications 6360Computer ProgrammingManufacturing & Product Dev. 7400Robotics Engineering Tech.Marketing, Sales, & Services 9410Cosmetology/Esthetician/ManicuringTransportationAutomotive Technology 7010For more information and school location: Pick up a ROP brochure at Student Services, your College Career Cents, Call theROP Office 925-942-3437, or visit our website www.cocoschools.org/rop ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMSNecessary Small High Schools (Gateway/ Nueva Vista/ Prospect)Located at several locations in the district, these alternative schools provide consistent instructional supervision andmonitoring for 9-12 grade students who thrive in a small, close environment. For more information, contact the StudentServices Coordinator at the student’s school of residence.Olympic High SchoolOlympic High School is an alternative to the regular high school program providing opportunities to students needing creditsto graduate, a flexible schedule in order to work or more individualized instructional program. The academic classes requiredfor graduation are the same as other high schools in the district.Horizons Center for Independent StudyHorizons Center for Independent Study is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. It is a fully WASC-accredited highschool, staffed with fully accredited teachers. It has a UC/CSU approved college preparatory program. The standards inIndependent Study meet all the requirements for graduation from the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.Horizons Center for Independent Study is a program for students who want to do high school on their own. The heart ofIndependent Study is the student learning at home, teaching him/herself independent of teacher or school.Students meet with their teacher/ case manager once a week for 1-3 hours to discuss their progress. Each week the studenthands in the previous week’s assignments, completed projects, and receives new assignments for the following week.Partnership AcademiesThe Partnership Academies located at four high schools provide a sequence of classes in the sophomore, junior and senioryears designed for students desiring careers in fields that require technical training. Each provides technical training andacademic support for a variety of future careers. For more information see your Student Services Coordinator. 56
Regional Occupation Program (ROP)ROP offers job skill training for careers in business, education, communications, fine arts, medical, engineering, restaurant,hotel, automotive electronics, construction and industrial operations at high school campuses and business locationsthroughout Contra Costa County. Students who are 16 years or older may receive elective credit for ROP as part of theregular high school program. For more information see you Student Services Coordinator or call the ROP office at:942-3436.CrossroadsCrossroads is an alternative school program for pregnant or parenting teens living within the school district. The curriculumis based on the needs and interest of the parent and full school credit is given. Contact your Student Services Coordinator formore information and enrollment procedures, or you may contact the program directly. (689-6852)California High School Proficiency ExaminationStudents who pass the CHSPE will earn the legal equivalent of a high school diploma and may not be required to attend highschool if they have parent approval. Students must be 16 or older or enrolled in the second semester of the 10th grade to takethe exam. See your Student Service Coordinator for an application.GED (General Educational Development Test)The Adult Schools administer the GED. It consists of 5 tests: writing, social studies, literature/arts and math. Students mustbe within 2 months of their 18th birthday. Student receives a certificate that is the equivalent to a high school diploma.Phone 685-7340 57
The table below outlines the courses offered at CPHS, listed alphabetically, along with the grade level at which each course may be taken, its prerequisites, as well as college requirements met by taking the class. Course Course Grades Semester/ Prerequisites UC CSU Page Ref.Academic Literacy Number YearAcademic SuccessAdvanced Art 3 Dimensional 0673 9 Y Teacher recommendation 22Advanced Basketball 900682 9-12 Y Student must have an IEP 52Advanced Communication Media (ROP) 4246 10-12Advanced Film Study Y 3 Dimensional or equivalent XX 39Advanced Sports Medicine (ROP)AIMS II experience with instructorAIMS IIIAlgebra Concepts and Skills approvalAlgebra I 8875 10-12 Y Completion of P E 9 30Algebra IIAlgebra II/Trigonometry 7360 11-12 Y Minimum age 16 and in the 42Art Advanced 0845 11-12 8501 10-12 11th or 12th gradeArt & Design IArt Design II - 3 Dimensional Y Intro to Film, Video Production X X 42Art of Video Production, The (ROP)Art I I or II; or teacher permissionArt II Y Consent of instructor XX 53Art II Drawing & PaintingArt History AP 1302 9-12 Y Recommended concurrent 28AVID 9 1305 9-12 with Intro to Algebra 1056 11-12AVID 10 Y Recommended concurrent 29 with GeometryBiology AP Y Algebra I (recommended for 27Bass Clef Choir students who did not perform well in Algebra) 1310 9-12 Y Assessment test or teacher XX 27 1330 10-12 1340 10-12 recommendation 4120 11-12 Y Successful completion of XX 27 Geometry Y Successful completion of XX 27 Geometry Y Successful completion of Art I X X 38 and II, equivalent courses, or instructor approval. 4157 9-12 Y None XX 39 4200 9-12 Y None XX 40 2905/ 10-12 Y Minimum age 16 and in the XX 43 2906 9-12 11th or 12th grade 4130 Y None XX 38 4140 10-12 Y Successful completion of Art I X X 39 4150 10-12 or equivalent experience with instructor approval. Y Art I and instructor approval XX 38 4156 11-12 Y World History and English II; 40 99202 9 AP contract Y Teacher recommendation 52 based on test scores and GPA; application process 39202 10 Y Teacher recommendation 52 based on test scores and GPA; application process 2044 11-12 Y Biology and Chemistry; XX 31 AP contract 4860 9-12 Y Teacher recommendation XX 45 and/or audition 58
Course Course Grades Semester/ Prerequisites UC CSU PageBiology I Number 9-12 Year None XX Ref.Biotechnology (ROP)Calculus AB (AP) 2110 Y 31Ceramics ICeramics II 2251 11-12 Y 1 year Biology with grade of XX 32Ceramics AdvancedChemistry I \"C\" or better. 1 year ofChemistry I (Honors) Chemistry recommended.Citizen Law 1375 12 Y \"B\" or better in Pre-Calculus ; X X 28Computer Science & Software Engineering 4250 9-12Concert Band AP contractConcert Choir Y None XX 40Creative WritingDance I-Arts 4260 10-12 Y Successful completion of XX 40Dance I (HS) PE 4270 11-12Dance II-Arts 2270 10-12 Ceramics I, or demonstratedDance III-ArtsDrama I 2280 10-12 ability with instructor approvalDrama IIDrama III Y Ceramics I, II or XX 41Earth Science IIEconomics I demonstrated ability withEconomics (Macro)(AP) instructor approval Y Completion of Algebra I with a \"C\" X X 33 or better or concurrent enrollment in Geometry, and current math/science teacher recommendation/test evaluation. Y Completion of Geometry with X X 34 a \"B\" or better, or concurrent enrollment in Alg II/Trig and current math/science teacher recommendation/test evaluation 3690 9-12 Y None 36 2261 9-11 Y “C” or better in Algebra I XX 53 4690 9-12 Y Instrumental Music I or XX 46 equivalent experience with teacher recommendation 4910 9-12 Y Vocal Music I or equivalent XX 45 experience with teacher recommendation 0650 9-12 Y None XX 24 0943 9-12 Y None XX 41 8710 10-12 XX 30 0944 10-12 Y None 41 XX 0945 10-12 Y Dance I or equivalent 41 experience with teacher 0900 9-12 recommendation 42 Y Dance II or equivalent experience with teacher recommendation Y None 0910 9-12 Y Drama I or equivalent XX 42 experience with teacher recommendation 0920 9-12 Y Drama I, or II, or equivalent XX 42 experience with teacher recommendation 2390 11-12 Y One year of any science, XX 34 completion of PCM I/Algebra I with a grade of \"C\" or better 3150 12 S None XX 36 3140 12 S US History completion with a X X 36 grade of \"B\" or better & teacher rec; AP contract 59
Course Course Grades Semester/ Prerequisites UC CSU PageELD Academic Language Number 9-12 Year XX Ref.English Language Development 9-12 Y Placement by ELD/CELDTEnglish Language Development 1 0250 9-12 Assessment 22English Language Development 2 9-12 Y Placement by ELD/CELDTEnglish Language Development 3 0249 9-12 Assessment 22 9-12 Y Placement by ELD/CELDTEnglish Language Development 4 500271 11 Assessment 23English Language and Composition AP Y Placement by ELD/CELDTEnglish I 0272 Assessment 23English II Y Placement by ELD/CELDTEnglish II Pre-Honors 0273 Assessment 23English II/World Perspectives YEnglish III 0274 Y Placement by ELD/CELDT XX 23English III /American Threads 0126 Assessment XX 21 English II; AP contract XX 20English III Honors XX 20 0010 9 Y Eight (8th) grade English XX 20English IV XX 20English Literature AP 0060 10 Y English I XX 21Environmental Science 21Environmental Science AP 0065 10 Y English I; teacher 310060 10 recommendationFrench IFrench II Y English IFrench IIIFrench IV (AP) 0130 11 Y English IIFrench V HonorsGeography 3070 11 Y English II and concurrent XX 21Geometry 0125 11 enrollment in AmericanGerman I 0190 12 Thread US History XX 21German II XX 22German III Y English II and successful 32 completion of application XX 32 procedures; honors contract Y English III 0216 12 Y English III; AP contract 2360 9 Y None 2362 10-12 Y Biology I or concurrently enrolled, completion of 5050 9-12 Algebra I with grade \"B\" or XX 48 5060 9-12 better; AP contract XX 48 5070 10-12 XX 48 5150 10-12 Y None XX 49 5139 10-12 XX 49 3610 9-10 Y French I or consent of XX 37 instructor XX 27 XX 49 Y French II or consent of XX 49 instructor XX 49 Y French III or consent of instructor; AP contract Y French IV or consent of instructor Y None 1320 9-12 Y Successful completion of 5280 9-12 Algebra I Y None 5290 9-12 Y German I or consent of 5300 10-12 instructor Y German II or consent of instructor 60
Course Course Grades Semester/ Prerequisites UC CSU PageGerman IV (AP) Number 10-12 Year XX Ref.German V Honors 10-12 Y German III or consent of XX 50Guitar-Advanced 5380 10-12 instructor; AP contract XX Y German IV (AP) or consent of 50Guitar-Beginning 5381 9-12 instructor; Honors contract XXHuman Body System Y Successful completion of 46Human Rights Education 4770 Guitar—Beginning and/orIntroduction to Film Study S teacher interview or audtion 46Intro to Law (ROP) 4740 NoneJazz Band-Instrumental Music III 2257 10-12 Y Completion of Biology XX 33Journalism IJournalism II 3880 10-12 Y None 37Keyboarding—Beginning PianoLeadership 0840 10-12 Y None XX 42Marine Biology 3692 11-12 Y None XX 37Medical InterventionsMixed Chorus 4700 9-12 Y Instrumental Music I or II, or 47Music Theory AP equivalent experience withOrchestra Instrumental Music II teacher recommendationPersonal FinancePhotography Arts I 0770 9-12 Y None XX 24Photography Arts II 0780 10-12 Y Journalism I XX 24Photography Arts Advanced (ROP) 6750 10-12 Y ROP class. Student must be X X 46Physical Education Grade 9Physics 16 years old to enroll.Physics (Honors) 899210 9-12 Y Required for elected or 53Pre-Calculus appointed student body or class officers; application 2200 11-12 S Biology / and concurrent XX 31 2254 10-12 4890 9-12 enrollment in Zoology 4985 11-12 Y Completion of Biology and 33 Chemistry Y None 45 Y Instrumental Music I or XX 47 equivalent experience with teacher recommendation; AP contract 4980 9-12 Y Instrumental Music I or XX 47 equivalent experience with teacher recommendation 6041 11-12 Y None 29 4420 9-12 7750 10-12 Y None XX 43 7735 11-12 Y Successful completion of XX 44 Photo I or approval of XX 44 instructor 29 8520 9 2720 10-12 Y Successful completion of 2725 10-12 Photography Arts II or approval of instructor Y None Y Completion of Algebra I and XX 34 Geometry Y Completion of Geometry with X X 34 a \"B\" or better and permission of instructor; honors contract 1390 10-12 Y \"B\" or better in Algebra XX 28 II/Trigonometry and teacher recommendation 61
Course Course Grades Semester/ Prerequisites UC CSU PagePre-Calculus (Honors) Number 11-12 Year XX Ref. Y \"B\" or better in Algebra 28Principles of Biomedical Science 1405 9-12 II/Trigonometry and/or XX 11-12 Y Advanced Math Topics and 32Psychology 2255 teacher recommendation; APPsychology AP Y contract 37Sociology 3770 Completion of Biology I orSpanish I concurrent enrollment withSpanish II Biology I with consent ofSpanish III instructorSpanish for Spanish Speakers I NoneSpanish for Spanish Speakers IISpanish Language (AP) 3774 11-12 Y Successful application; AP XX 37Spanish Honors 3870 10-12 contract XX 37Sports LeadershipSports Medicine (ROP) Y NoneStatisticStatistics-AP 5700 9-12 Y None XX 50Symphonic Band-Instrumental Music IIITeacher Aide/ Office Aide 5710 9-12 Y Spanish I or consent of XX 50 instructor XX 50Teacher Aide / Valley View Middle 5720 9-12 XX 51 Y Spanish II or consent of XX 51Team Sports, Level I 5701 9-12 instructor XX 51Treble Choir Vocal Music I XX 51Treble Choir Vocal Music II 5702 9-12 Y Oral proof in Spanish and XX 53 teacher recommendation 5840 10-12 Y Oral proof in Spanish and 5841 11-12 teacher recommendation 9210 9-12 Y Spanish III or consent of 68500 10-12 instructor; AP contract 1520 11-12 1530 11-12 Y Spanish IV or consent of 4720 9-12 instructor Y Consent of Instructor Y Consent of instructor XX 53 Y Algebra II or Algebra II/Trig XX 28 Y Algebra II; AP contract XX 28 Y Instrumental Music II or XX 46 equivalent experience with teacher recommendation 9500 11-12 Y Successful application, 54 Instructor permission, administrative approval, and the signing of Code of Conduct contract 9500 11-12 Y Approval of Valley View 54 supervising personnel and 30 8870 10-12 CPHS administration, plus 4870 9-12 the signing of Code of 4880 9-12 Conduct contract Y Completion of 9th grade PE Y None XX 45 Y Any Vocal Music I or XX 46 equivalent experience with teacher recommendation. 62
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