Otay Ranch High School - Sweetwater Union High School

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O T A Y
R A N C H
H i g h
S c h o o l
COURSE CATALOG
2013-2014
1250 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 591-5000
(619) 591-5010 fax
http://orh.sweetwaterschools.org
Home of the Mustangs
Otay Ranch High School Administrators
Jose Brosz, Principal
Teresa Kramer, Assistant Principal
Dean Nafarrete, Assistant Principal-ASB
Chuck Quillin, Assistant Principal
Esther Wise, Assistant Principal
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Cartmill
Bertha Lopez
John McCann
Pearl Quiñones
Arlie Ricasa
SUPERINTENDENT
Ed Brand, Ed. D
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
"The Sweetwater Union High School District does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin,
ancestry/ethnicity, marital or parental status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other unlawful
consideration." SUHSD Board Policy 0410
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I: REGISTRATION AND POLICIES
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SECTION II: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMS & COLLEGE INFORMATION
High School Graduation Requirements 6
CA High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 7
Honors Diploma Requirements 7
Valedictorian and Salutatorian 7
Academy of Criminology and Justice Program (AOCJ) 8
Biliteracy Diploma 9
Dual Language Program 9
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) 10
College Admissions (CSU/UC) 12
College Entrance Exams (SAT/ACT) 13
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 14
Compact for Success 14
SWC High School Special Program/College Bound Program 14
NCAA College Athletic Eligibility 15
Scholarships 15
Financial Aid 15
SECTION III: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 16
Career & Technical Education (CTE) 16
English 17
English Language Development (ELD) 18
Mathematics 19
Social Science 20
Science 22
Physical Education 24
World Languages 25
Visual and Performing Arts 26
Additional Courses 28
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SECTION I:
REGISTRATION AND POLICIES
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENT
When students enter Otay Ranch High School, they are
assigned a counselor according to an alphabetical
distribution.
If you have a request for a class change that meets one
of the criteria listed above, stop by the counseling office
to speak with your counselor to discuss the request.
PRE-REGISTRATION
NO TEACHER CHANGES – We are unable to
accommodate student or parent requests for certain
teachers or for a teacher change.
Students currently enrolled at Otay Ranch High School or
middle school students zoned for Otay Ranch will “preregister” by selecting the following year’s classes during
the spring semester. Students are urged to choose
carefully because course selections may not be changed
after the master schedule is developed.
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Otay Ranch High School is open to all students who have
completed the eighth grade and who live within the ORH
boundaries. To enroll, please call the school to schedule
an appointment and bring the following documents:
FIVE PERIOD DAY
Seniors who are on-track with meeting their high school
graduation requirements and have passed the CA High
School Exit Exam will be given the option of having a five
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period day either one or both semesters of 12 grade.
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Proof of Residence in our zone (i.e. recent trash,
cable, SDGE, water bill or mortgage statement) dated within the past 60 days.
Record of current immunizations
Withdrawal grades and current transcript from
last school
PREREQUISITES/YEAR-LONG COURSES
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Most of the classes at Otay Ranch High School are yearlong courses. When students enter a year-long course,
they are committed to finishing it. Most of the classes
have pre-requisites. These pre-requisites have been set
up by the district and our departments to help assure
student success in the year-long course.
RESIDENCY
Proof of residency must be provided for every school
year. It is the law! Proof of residence in our zone (i.e.
recent trash, cable, SDGE, water bill or mortgage
statement) must be dated within the past 60 days. Please
notify the registrar within 2 weeks when residency has
changed.
CLASS CHANGE POLICY
Please take extra time and be careful selecting your
courses for next year! Once you have chosen courses,
we create those classes in an attempt to honor your
requests. Once the semester begins, the only changes
made will be for the purpose of balancing classes. No
class changes will be allowed, unless the following
exceptions occur:
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TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts for the class of 2012 and current
students must be ordered by creating an account
through parchment.com. There is a $3 fee for each
transcript. If your son/daughter needs an unofficial copy
of his/her transcript for work/summer programs or
certain scholarships, they may request them from the
registrar’s office and/or counseling secretary as
well. Alumni may come in Monday thru Friday between
3:00-3:30 PM to request transcripts. There is a $3 fee for
ALL alumni requesting transcripts at the school site.
a student fails a required course in the spring
a student passes a pre-registered course in summer
school or adult school
a student has been selected by try-out for a special
program or school activity
a course is canceled due to low pre-registration
numbers
there is a master schedule conflict which is beyond
the student’s control
a teacher determines that a level change is
necessary
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SCHEDULE
PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
Semester schedule (two semesters per year): yearlong
courses are given two grades (fall and spring). Each
semester class is worth 1.0 credit. Students typically
enroll in 6 classes per semester and earn a total of 6.0
credits per semester/12.0 credits per year.
Letter grades of A, B, C, D, or F will be assigned in
academic classes. Grades become part of the permanent
record after semester grades are issued. The
responsibility for determining a student’s grade rests
solely with the classroom teacher. Credit is awarded at
the end of each semester to students who earned a
scholarship grade of A, B, C, or D. No credit is awarded
for F grades.
Progress Reports notifying parents of their student’s
progress in school are issued every 6-weeks. The two
grading reports at the sixth- and twelfth-week mark of
each semester are Progress Reports indicating the level
of achievement of the student at that time. The
scholarship grade issued at the end of each semester
reflects the student’s work for the entire semester. These
semester scholarship grades, along with the credits
earned, citizenship grades, and attendance are posted to
the student’s permanent record at the end of each
semester. Progress Reports are distributed to students
after the close of each reporting period, except for the
final reporting period when semester report cards are
mailed home. Check the current school calendar for
specific dates.
GPA & RANKING
ADULT SCHOOL/SUMMER SCHOOL
GRADES & CREDITS
Students who have failed a course or need to make-up a
D grade for college admissions can retake a course at the
various Adult Schools (and/or Summer School) in the
Sweetwater District. Adult schools do not offer all college
admissions course work, but meets most of the course
work needed for high school graduation. Please contact
your high school counselor for the necessary paperwork
and availability of classes offered through the Adult
School (and/or Summer School – TBD in the spring).
Overall weighted GPA and ranking is based upon a 4.0
scale in all courses grades 9-12. For the purpose of
computing grade point average (GPA), an “A” grade = 4
points, “B” grade = 3 points, “C” grade = 2 points, “D”
grade = 1 point, and “F” grade = 0 point. An additional
point is granted for University of California Certified
Honors and Advanced Placement courses completed
with a “C” or better. This GPA is uncapped.
The “A-G” weighted CSU/UC GPA and ranking is based
upon a 4.0 scale in University of California (UC) approved
college preparatory courses completed in grades 10-12.
An additional point is granted for UC Certified Honors
and Advanced Placement courses completed with a
grade of “C” or better. Students may earn a maximum of
eight semesters of additional points. A maximum of four
semester points may be earned in the 10th grade for the
UC GPA, while a maximum of two semester points may
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be earned in the 10 grade for the CSU GPA. This is a
capped GPA and used for admission to California public
universities.
GRADE LEVEL CLASSIFICATION
Students are expected to make regular progress in their
classes, pass all courses, and earn a high school diploma
in four years. In order to remain on track for graduation,
all students are required to earn the predetermined
credits indicated:
To be a sophomore
To be a junior
To be a senior
minimum of 10 semester credits
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SECTION II:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMS & COLLEGE INFORMATION
SUHSD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Requirements for
Class of 2014 & 2015
Graduation Requirements effective
with the Class of 2016 & beyond
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 44
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 44
Required Courses:
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
8 Semester Units Required: 2 – English 9
2 – English 10
2 – English 11
2 – English 12
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
9 Semester Units Required: 2 – World Geography 9
2 – World Cultures 10
2 – U.S. History 11
1 – Comprehensive Health
1 – U.S. Government 12
1 – Economics 12
MATHEMATICS
6 Semester Units Required: Three years of mathematics
including a passing grade in
Algebra 1 or Extended Algebra
1 and 2
SCIENCE
4 Semester Units Required: 2 – Biological Science
2 – Physical Science
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS OR
WORLD LANGUAGES
2 Semester Units Required: 2 – Any visual/performing arts
or world language courses
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 Semester Units Required: 4 – Physical Education 9-12
and must pass Fitness gram
in 5 out of 6 areas or will
continue taking PE
ELECTIVES
11 Semester Units Required: Any subject or content area in
grades 9-12 beyond courses
listed above
In addition to the course requirements, students must meet
the following competencies:
Required Courses:
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
8 Semester Units Required: 2 – English 9
2 – English 10
2 – English 11
2 – English 12
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
9 Semester Units Required: 2 – World Geography 9
2 – World Cultures 10
2 – U.S. History 11
1 – Comprehensive Health
1 – U.S. Government 12
1 – Economics 12
MATHEMATICS
6 Semester Units Required: Three years of mathematics
including a passing grade in
Algebra 1 or Extended Algebra
1 and 2, Formal Geometry, and
Intermediate Algebra
SCIENCE
4 Semester Units Required: 2 – Biology
2 – Chemistry or Physics
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
2 Semester Units Required: 2 – Any Visual/performing arts
same course
WORLD LANGUAGES
4 Semester Units Required: 4 – World Languages
Must be the same language
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
4 Semester Units Required: 4 – Physical Education 9-12
and must pass Fitness gram
in 5 out of 6 areas or will
continue taking PE
COLLEGE PREP A-G ELECTIVE
2 Semester Units Required: Any A-G subject or content area
in grades 9-12 beyond courses
listed above
ELECTIVES
5 Semester Units Required: Any subject or content area in
grades 9-12 beyond courses
listed above
In addition to the course requirements, students must meet
the following competencies:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
30 Hours Required:
COMMUNITY SERVICE
30 Hours Required:
PASSING THE CALIFORNIA
HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
Approved by and submitted
to the history/social science
teacher for nonpaid service
PASSING THE CALIFORNIA
HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM
(CAHSEE) in both Math & English
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Approved by and submitted
to the history/social science
teacher for nonpaid service
(CAHSEE) in both Math & English
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
In California, all high school students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to earn a high
school diploma. The CAHSEE has two parts: English-language arts (ELA has reading and writing) and mathematics.
By law, each part is aligned with California’s academic content standards adopted by the State Board of Education
(SBE). All students, including English learners and students with disabilities, must first take the CAHSEE in grade ten.
The CAHSEE is administered at the high school during regular school hours. As required by state law, students in
grade ten must take the CAHSEE in March. If they do not pass the test in grade ten, they have more chances to
retake the part(s) not passed. In grade eleven, they can take the test two times. In grade twelve, they have three
times to take the test. For the latest information regarding the CAHSEE, please visit the California Department of
Education’s CAHSEE website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs.
HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Students will have the opportunity to earn a special Honors Diploma Seal when they graduate. The special Honors
Diploma designation provides an additional incentive for students to challenge themselves with rigorous courses
and to reward those students who perform well in challenging classes. To qualify for an Honors Diploma, students
must meet the following criteria by the end of the seventh semester:
Complete seventeen (17) semester units (in grades 9-12) of accelerated, honors, Advanced Placement
courses with a grade of “A” or “B”.
Complete at least two of the seventeen semester units of coursework in the senior year.
Earn a minimum 3.0 overall weighted GPA in scholarship and a 3.0 GPA in citizenship for grades 9-12.
VALEDICTORIAN and SALUTATORIAN
(District Board Policy 5127, Regulation No. 5127.1)
Selection of Valedictorian
The valedictorian of the senior class shall be the student having the highest rank in his/her graduating class
including midyear graduates. The selection process is as follows:
The valedictorian shall be selected on the basis of 42 completed units.
The valedictorian shall be the student who has the highest grade point average (GPA) earned from 42
units based on seven semesters for the courses taken in grades nine through the first semester of grade
twelve using a 4.0 scale and a 5.0 scale of honors, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate
courses approved annually by the University of California (overall weighted). The GPA will be rounded to
the nearest 100th.
If a student has completed more than forty-two units, he/she may eliminate excess elective courses that
are not required for graduation.
If a tie exists, the valedictorian shall be the student who has taken the highest number of honors,
advanced placement, and international baccalaureate courses in which he/she received a grade of “A”.
If a tie still exists, the students shall be recognized as co-valedictorians.
Selection of Salutatorian
The salutatorian of the senior class shall be the student having the second highest rank in his/her graduating class
including midyear graduates. The selection process is the same as the selection process for the valedictorian.
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ACADEMY OF CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE (AOCJ) PROGRAM
Mission Statement
Otay Ranch High School’s Academy of Criminology and Justice Program, in partnership with the Chula Vista Police
Department, is committed to the empowerment of students through high academic, moral and ethical standards
by combining a rigorous A-G (College Prep) program with other Academy requirements. The Academy fosters a
sincere respect for law and order while stimulating interest in careers in law enforcement and justice.
The AOCJ Program is specifically designed to address the interest of students who intend to pursue a career in a
law or justice related field. Through course work in forensic science and criminal and civil law, students will explore
all facets of law enforcement careers. Students will learn the major aspects of American law and legal system as
well as practice the skills of conflict resolution, peer mediation and ethics.
Entrance Requirements
Complete the AOCJ application
Obtain a letter of recommendation from a middle or high school teacher. Turn this letter in with your
application
Submit a suitable writing sample with your application
You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to enter the program. Applicants not meeting this standard will be
considered on an individual basis and upon acceptance into the Academy will be placed on probation.
Diploma Seal Requirements
Successful completion of the program earns a special Academy seal on the diploma. In addition, letters of
recommendation may be provided to students. Students must:
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Participate in the program for a minimum of three years
Complete all A of CJ course requirements
Complete a minimum of 100 hours community service
Consistently participate in the Upper Cadet program both as junior and senior
Complete all UC/CSU A-G and SUHSD requirements
Earn and maintain a 2.5 academic GPA and 3.0 citizenship GPA
Follow the Academy “Code of Conduct”
Diploma Seal Requirements
In order to participate in the Academy of Criminology and Justice Program, students must:
Adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times
Meet all Academy course requirements
Maintain a minimum 2.5 academic GPA and 3.0 citizenship GPA
Maintain a 97% minimum attendance and punctuality rate (ORHS reserves the right to determine
eligibility on a case by case basis following an interview with the student and parents.)
For more information, contact the AOCJ Coordinator (Mr. Almaraz) or your counselor.
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SUHSD BILITERACY DIPLOMA CRITERIA
Students who are proficient in two languages and have completed the required sequence of courses and/or exams
with the required grades and/scores, may earn a high school diploma with “Recognition in Biliteracy.” A student
may earn the SUSHD Biliteracy Diploma if they meet the following conditions: 1) passes an AP language or
literature test in two different languages, earn at least a 2.5 GPA and complete all UC/CSU A-G admissions criteria,
OR 2) completes one year of bilingual instruction in middle/high school in math, science and social science with a
grade of C or better. Must also complete two years of language instruction in a language other than English and
passes an AP Spanish test or AP English test.
DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Otay Ranch High School offers a Dual Language program based on a 50/50 model of instruction in which students
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are enrolled in core classes taught entirely in Spanish. In the 9 grade, students are enrolled in Biology
Accelerated and World Geography Accelerated in Spanish while also taking an AP Spanish Language or Spanish for
Spanish Speakers 5/6 course. In the 10th grade, students take World History Accelerated in Spanish in addition to
AP Spanish Literature or AP Spanish Language. Successful completion of the Dual Language program guarantees
students a Sweetwater District approved Biliteracy Certificate when they graduate from high school. Dual
Language students will also be eligible receive the State of California Seal of Biliteracy upon graduation. For more
information, please contact the Dual Language Coordinator (Mr. Patterson) or your counselor.
CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY REQUIREMENTS
Alternatively, a student may earn the State Seal of Biliteracy if he/she fulfills each of these three requirements:
1. Completes all English-language arts (ELA) requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average
of 2.0 or above in those classes
2. Score at the Proficient or Advanced level on the California Standards Test (CST) English language arts in
grade eleven
3. Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English, demonstrated by passing a foreign language
Advanced Placement examination with a score of three or higher or by successful completion of a fouryear high school course of study in a world language and attainment of an overall grade point average of
3.0 or above in that course of study.
For the latest information regarding the State Seal of Biliteracy, please visit the California Department of
Education’s State Seal of Biliteracy website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp.
For more information, please contact Mr. Patterson or your counselor.
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CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
CSF (California Scholarship Federation) is a scholastic honor society with each semester of membership based on
excellent grades earned the previous semester. If a student receives “mostly” “A” and “B” grades in scholarship,
he/she might qualify for membership, depending on the courses he/she completed. The California Scholarship
Federation (CSF) is a statewide organization honoring outstanding high school students. CSF members who qualify
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and register for four semesters of membership based on semester grades from 10 through 12 grade are
potentially eligible for CSF Life Membership. These students are honored at graduation and receive special
recognition.
CSF LIFE MEMBERSHIP is earned by having four or more semesters of membership, with one earned in the senior
year. Life membership entitles a student to have a CSF Life Certificate, a seal on his/her diploma, a pin, and a stole
to wear at graduation. CSF Life Members graduate in white and sit in the front rows at the graduation ceremony.
To be eligible for CSF, a student must earn ten CSF points on the semester report card. CSF points are granted
based on the following scale:
A = 3 points
B = 1 point
C = 0 points
One additional grade point shall be granted for a grade of “A” or “B” in an Honors or AP class, up to a maximum of
two such points per semester.
Any “D” or “F” grade on the semester report card (even in citizenship) automatically disqualifies the student from
membership for that semester.
The ten CSF points must be earned according to a specific list of courses. In general, the bulk of the points need to
come from academic classes. PE and student aide classes do not count towards CSF membership.
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b.
c.
d.
The first four points must be from List I courses
The first seven points must be from List I and II
The remaining points may come from List I, II, or III
No more than five courses can be used to qualify.
CSF membership is neither automatic nor retroactive. CSF is not a passive organization. A student must take an
active part by applying for membership with the application period which generally begins three weeks after
semester grades are issued, and lasts for ten days (usually in August and January). One objective of CSF is to teach
responsibility, especially in meeting deadlines. Therefore, membership may not be awarded if a student fails to
apply by the deadline date.
CSF Applications are available in the Counseling Center during the application period. Since eligibility for
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membership in CSF begins with the completion of the first semester of 10 grade, 9 graders are not eligible for
membership.
For more information, please contact your CSF Advisor or your counselor.
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CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION (CSF)
SAMPLE LIST OF COURSES
LIST I:
English
English 9, 10, 11, 12
English 9-10 Acc./(AOCJ)
English 11 Honors
AP English Literature
AP English Language
Math
Algebra
AP Calculus AB/BC
AP Statistics
Calculus Concepts
Finite Math
Formal Geometry /Acc.
Intermediate Algebra /Acc.
Math Analysis /Hn
Social Science
Economics /AP
European History /AP
US Government /AP
US History /Hn/AP
World History /Acc./AP
LIST II:
English
ELD 7-8
Math
Extended Algebra
Social Science
Mexican American Studies
Psychology
Social Issues in Film
Sociology
World Geography
World Religions
Science
Earth Science
Life Science
Physical & Earth Science
Other
AP Art History
Science
Biology /Acc./AP
Biology Forensics
Chemistry /Hn/AP
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Physics /Hn/AP
World Languages
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Filipino 1-6
French 1-6
Japanese 1-6
Spanish 1-8
Spanish Speakers 1-6
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LIST III:
Administration of Justice
Algebra Support
AP Art Studio
Art (Beg/Adv)
ASB
AVID
Band
Choir
Comprehensive Health
Computer Art
Dance Choreography Adv.
Digital Media Production
Drama
ELD 1-6
Folklorico
Intro to Media
Mariachi
Math 12
Newspaper
Orchestra
Peer Mediation
Percussion
Photography
Read 180 Support
ROP Bus/Comp App.
ROP Multimedia
ROP Intro to Engineering
ROP Principles of Engineering
ROP Civil Eng. & Architecture
ROP Criminal Justice Careers
Show Choir
SWC Oral Communication
SWC Personal Development 100
Televideo Advanced
Theater Production
Web Design
Word Processing
Yearbook
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS/A-G REQUIREMENTS
The California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) system requires a freshman applicant to
complete a minimum of 15 yearlong courses in grades 9-12 in specific subject categories for admission as a firsttime freshman. These subject area requirements are referred to as the “A-G” requirements. A grade of “C” or
better is required for each course you use to meet any subject requirement. CSU and UC GPA’s are calculated
solely on “A-G” courses taken in grades 10 – 11. Applicants should also be reminded that admission to the
University of California is competitive, and most applicants present more than the minimum requirements when
applying for admission.
California State University (CSU) Entrance
Requirements
University of California (UC) Entrance
Requirements
*Must pass with a minimum grade of “C”
SUBJECT AREA
Semester
Units
Required
“A” HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE – 2 years required.
4
2 semesters of U.S. History or 1 semester
U.S. History and 1 semester U.S. Govt.
2 semesters Social Science
*Must pass with a minimum grade of “C”
SUBJECT AREA
Semester
Units
Required
“A” HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE – 2 years required.
4
2 semesters of U.S. History or 1 semester
U.S. History and 1 semester U.S. Govt.
2 semesters World History & Cultures
“B” ENGLISH – 4 years required.
of college preparatory English composition
and literature
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“B” ENGLISH – 4 years required.
of college preparatory English composition
and literature
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“C” MATHEMATICS – 3 years required.
(4 years recommended) including
Algebra 1,2 (or Ext. Algebra 1 and 2)
Formal Geometry, and
Intermediate Algebra,
or higher mathematics
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“C” MATHEMATICS – 3 years required.
Algebra 1,2 (or Ext. Algebra 1 and 2)
Formal Geometry, and
Intermediate Algebra,
or higher mathematics
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“D” LAB SCIENCE - 2 years required
including
1 biological science
1 physical science
4
“D” LAB SCIENCE - 2 years required.
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
4
“E” LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH – 2 years
of the same language required.
4
“E” LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH – 2 years
of the same language required
(3 years recommended)
4
“F” VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS – 1 year
course required (dance, drama or theater,
music, or visual art)
2
“F” VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS – 1 year
course required (dance, drama or theater,
music, or visual art)
2
“G” COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVE (additional
year chosen from the University of California
"a-g" list)
2
“G” COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVE (additional
year chosen from the University of California
"a-g" list)
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - In addition to the course
requirements:
Complete 11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of
11th grade Recommended
Must meet eligibility index criteria
2.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped)
Take the ACT or the SAT Reasoning Test
High School Graduate
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - In addition to the course
requirements:
Complete 11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of
11th grade
3.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped)
Take the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test
SAT Subject Tests are not required but may be
recommended for competitive majors on some
campuses
High School Graduate
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
In order to apply to most colleges/universities, students will be required to take an entrance exam for college
admissions. Most colleges/universities will accept either the SAT or ACT exams. You will need to check with the
college/university that you anticipate attending to find out which exam(s) are accepted as part of the admissions
process.
TEST DATES
For specific test dates on the ACT and SAT, check online at www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.com or
visit your high school counseling center.
Prepare early in 10th and 11th – PSAT/PLAN-ACT
Many students choose to take the preliminary PRACTICE college tests in their Sophomore and/or Junior Year. The
PSAT or PLAN-ACT provides students an opportunity to see how they might do on the college admission tests. The
PSAT is given in October and the PLAN-ACT is given in November. Students register for the exams at the ASB.
ACT
The ACT exam consists of four parts: English (grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, style, organization), math
(pre-algebra, algebra, intermediate algebra/coordinated geometry, plane geometry, trigonometry), reading
comprehension (selected readings to include history, political science, fine arts, biology, fiction), and science
reasoning (analysis, evaluation, reasoning, interpretations, problem solving). There is also an optional Writing
section, which may be required by some schools (for example the UC’s). The test is approximately three and one
half hours long. Each of the individual parts of the ACT receives a separate score (on a scale of 1-36), and there is
also a composite score. The composite score is the score most often used by colleges and universities. Students
should take the ACT during the spring of their junior year and fall of senior year. Students register for the exam
through www.actstudent.org.
SAT REASONING TEST (SAT I) and SUBJECT TESTS (SAT II)
The SAT is administered by the College Board. There are two tests: SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests. The
SAT Reasoning Test consists of three parts: Verbal, Math, and Writing. The SAT I is a three and one half hour
multiple choice test that measure verbal, mathematical, and writing skills necessary for success in college work.
The SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800 per section. Students should take the SAT Reasoning during the spring of
their junior year and fall of senior year.
For some private universities two SAT Subject Tests are required in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test for
admissions and class level placement. The SAT Subject Tests are one hour multiple choice exams in 20 different
subjects. These tests are designed to measure specific knowledge in a single field. Each SAT Subject test is scored
on a scale of 200-800. You can take up to three on one testing day. Since many competitive universities require at
least two subject tests for admissions, refer to each university’s policy on which SAT Subject tests they will accept.
Effective with the fall 2012 freshman applicants, the University of California (UC) schools will no longer require the
SAT Subject Tests for admission. However, certain Subject Tests may be recommended for competitive majors on
some campuses. Students register for the exam through www.collegeboard.com.
When do you take the SAT Subject Tests? – You should take an SAT Subject Test after any course that corresponds
to the subject matter in which you got an A or a B. For example, after getting an A in A.P. World History, you could
take the World History subject test. It is recommended that you take the subject test in June, right at the
completion of the course, before you forget information over the summer.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program provides a curriculum that allows you to take a college level course while
still in high school. The advantage of taking AP classes in high school that provide more depth in a particular
subject is that some colleges give college credit depending on the score on the AP exam. When you get to college,
you will have an opportunity to take more advanced classes. Check with each specific College/University for
criteria used. Some students take several Advanced Placement classes and accrue a semester or more of college
credit. Students enrolled in AP classes are expected to register for the AP exam offered in early May. See your high
school counselor for class prerequisites and the availability of AP classes offered by your high school.
COMPACT FOR SUCCESS
Compact for Success is an Academic Partnership between the Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) and
San Diego State University (SDSU) providing a guarantee of admission to SDSU upon completion of ALL of the
following benchmarks.
Benchmarks:
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Enroll in SUHSD in the 7 grade and maintain enrollment throughout high school in the SUHSD (beginning
with the class of 2017). This includes students in the Chula Vista, San Ysidro and South Bay school
districts.
Attain a CSU GPA of 3.0 or higher
Complete the A-G course requirements with a C or higher
Take the SAT Reasoning or ACT college admission exam
Satisfy the Entry Level Math placement test (ELM)
Satisfy the English Placement Test (EPT)
Apply in the fall of your senior year
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Students could get a jump start on college credits by taking a Southwestern College course while still in high school
through the High School Special Program and/or College Bound Program.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL PROGRAM
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The High School Special Program allows students fifteen years and older in grades 9 through 12 to concurrently
enroll at Southwestern and earn college credit while in high school. All students must have a minimum grade point
average of 2.5 to enroll at Southwestern College. Classes are taken for college credit ONLY. High school students
are required to pay college fees and purchase textbooks. See your counselor for more information and the
application for enrollment.
Steps to Enroll:
Apply online at: www.swccd.edu (Click Apply Online).
Submit a completed High School Special Program form. Available online by clicking Admissions & Registration
Printable Forms (Principal signature required and GPA verification and signature required by counselor).
COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM
In addition, Southwestern College offers certain college courses on Otay Ranch High School’s campus through the
College Bound Program. Students have the advantage of having their college fees waived and free textbooks as
well as the ability to earn college and high school credit. Enrollment is limited to Seniors only. All students must
have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 to enroll. See your High School Counselor for current course offerings.
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NCAA COLLEGE ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
College-bound student-athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play Division I and II college sports
at www.eligibilitycenter.org. It is the student’s responsibility to understand eligibility requirements, steps and
deadlines. When you register for the ACT or SAT I, list the Eligibility Center as a score report recipient: 9999.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are a form of aid that helps students pay for their education. They do not need to be repaid.
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Review scholarship bulletin monthly (available in the counseling center and online at
orh.sweetwaterschools.org and click on counseling)
Complete and submit applications on time.
Check the internet www.fastweb.com
Visit: www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/
If applying to SDSU, visit: http://sa.sdsu.edu/scholarship
For more information visit: www.finaid.org
FINANCIAL AID
To apply for federal and state grants, loans, or campus aid, seniors must submit a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning January 1 of their senior year. The application is available online and is free. You
will need a PIN (personal identification number and electronic signature) in order to apply online. You may register
for a PIN and submit your FAFSA at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
CALIFORNIA GRANTS
The FAFSA is also the application for California Grants (Cal Grants). The priority deadline to apply for California
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Grants is March 2 of their senior year. The Sweetwater district will submit your Cal Grant GPA electronically on
your behalf.
Beware of financial aid and scholarship scams! You should not pay for the FAFSA
or any scholarship searches.
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SECTION III:
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
gauges, protractors, engineering rulers, computers,
plotters and 3-d printers.
ENGINEERING & DESIGN PROGRAM OF STUDY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ROP CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA):
(Course III)
COURSE NUMBERS: 97264/97265
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
PREREQUISITE: ROP Introduction to Engineering (Course
I) and ROP Principles of Engineering (Course II)
COURSE CONTENT: Civil Engineering and Architecture is
the study of the design and construction of residential
and commercial building projects. The course includes an
introduction to many of the varied factors involved in
building design and construction including building and
systems, structural design, storm water management,
site design, utilities and services, cost estimation, energy
efficiency in the design and construction industry. This
course provides entry-level and upgrade training in civil
engineering and architecture. Employment opportunities
include: drafter and design apprentice. Instruction covers
the following areas: mathematics, reading and
comprehension, drafting, reading and interpretation of
blue prints, project management, sketching, and code
compliance. Students use equipment which includes:
computers, dial calipers, scale rulers, transponders, CAD
software, surveyors levels/transit and plotters.
ROP INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (IED): (Course I)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: This course provides students
exposure to design process, research and analysis,
teamwork, communication methods, global and human
impacts, engineering standards and technical
documentation. Employment possibilities include Civil
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Architecture.
Instruction covers the following areas: Design process,
introduction to technical sketching and drawing,
measurement and statistics, design exercises, dimensions
and tolerances, advance modeling skills, reverse
engineering, visual analysis, functional and structural
analysis, product improvement by design, engineering
ethics and design teams. Students use equipment which
includes: Computers, plotters and printers.
ROP PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE): (Course II)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “G” elective requirement
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
PREREQUISITE: ROP Introduction to Engineering
COURSE CONTENT: Principles of Engineering (POE) is a
high school-level survey course of engineering. The
course exposes students to some of the major concepts
that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering
course of study. Students have an opportunity to
investigate engineering and high tech career. POE gives
students the opportunity to develop skills and
understand if course concepts through activity-, project-,
and problem-based learning. This course provides entry
level engineering training in Civil Engineering and
Engineering Technology. Employment possibilities
include entry level Engineering, design, manufacturing,
computer design, research and development (R&D),
architecture, digital manufacturing, field engineer and
drafter. Instruction covers the following areas:
Engineering principals, engineering technology systems,
math, science, problem solving, and computer aided
design. Students use equipment which includes: Dial
ROP ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (EDD)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
GRADE LEVEL: 12
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Engineering (Course I) or
Principles of Engineering (Course II) or Civil Engineering
and Architecture (Course III)
COURSE CONTENT: In this capstone course, students
work in teams to design and develop an original solution
to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the
engineering design process. Students perform research
to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After
carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and
test their solutions while working closely with industry
professionals who provide mentoring opportunities.
Finally, student teams present and defend their original
solution to an outside panel. This course is appropriate
for 12th grade students.
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PREREQUISITES: CST scores of 150-264, teacher
recommendation, scholarship mark, EOC exam. All
students in English I Intensive will also be concurrently
enrolled in Read 180 Support
COURSE CONTENT: This is an intensive corrective reading
support class designed to help student acquire efficient
reading skills leading to grade level reading.
PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAM OF STUDY COURSE
DESCRIPTION
ROP CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREERS
COURSE NUMBER: 97293/97294
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10, 11, 12
COURSE CONTENT: This course provides entry-level
training in law enforcement careers. Employment
possibilities include criminal justice and law enforcement
at the local, state and federal level. This course is
designed to give students both theory and hands-on
experience in law enforcement occupations. Instruction
covers the following areas: understanding of institutions
and agencies within the administration of justice;
criminal, traffic and juvenile law; judicial proceedings;
substance abuse; and emergency preparedness.
Emphasized throughout the course are the importance of
effective communication and interpersonal skills,
personal and professional development, strong academic
skills, problem-solving, safety, and the use of technology.
Students use equipment which includes: computers,
projectors, digital cameras and camcorders, fax machines,
printers.
ENGLISH 9/ENGLISH 9 ACCELERATED
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “B” English requirement
for admission to the UC/CSU system
recommendation, scholarship mark, EOC exam
COURSE CONTENT: English 9 is a literature-based
language arts course, which integrates the complex
nature of language acquisition, and the multiple
elements of language used in a comprehensive program
of thinking, listening, speaking and reading activities. The
program is meaning-centered and is designed to involve
the varying backgrounds and experiences of students as
a direct aid in comprehension. English 9 Accelerated, a
more rigorous course, is also offered.
ENGLISH 10/ENGLISH 10 ACCELERATED
recommendation, scholarship mark, EOC exam
COURSE CONTENT: The English 10 course, Journey across
Genres, will expand on students’ previous understanding
of the essential elements of literary and expository prose
covered in grades 7, 8, and 9. This course’s balanced
approach to developing critical reading, writing, and
thinking skills is grounded in the rich material found in
both literary and expository prose. Not only pivotal in
achieving proficiency on the California High School Exit
Examination, English 10 is the gateway into the
demanding cognitive and academic skill expectations of
the last two years of high school English/Language Arts
classes. English 10 Accelerated, a more rigorous course,
is also offered.
SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE COURSE
Southwestern College “college bound” courses are
taught to ORH students by Southwestern College
instructors on our campus at ORH. There is no cost to the
student for tuition or books. Students earn both high
school credit and college credit.
SWC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 100 (PD 100)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: 3 units college credit
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: 1 semester elective credit
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PREREQUISITES: 12
grade. GPA 2.5 or above.
Permission from counselor.
COURSE CONTENT: This class applies psychological
principles to success in college, the world of work and life.
Students will assess personality, interests, skills and
values to increase self-understanding and select an
appropriate major and career options. Strategies for
lifelong learning are explored by identifying learning
styles, applying psychological principles of learning,
examining life management techniques, and creative and
critical thinking techniques to promote health and
lifelong learning.
ENGLISH 11/ENGLISH 11 HONORS
COURSE CONTENT: English 11 is a literature-based
language arts course which integrates the complex
nature of language acquisition and the multiple elements
of language used in a comprehensive program of thinking,
listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. English
11 Honors, a more rigorous course, is also offered.
ENGLISH
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE and
COMPOSITION 1 & 2 (GRADE 11)
*Students enrolled in this class are expected to register
for the AP exam offered in early May.
ENGLISH I INTENSIVE
GRADE LEVEL: 9
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RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: A good command of
English grammar, and above grade level competence in
listening, reading, speaking and writing. Grade of “A” or
“B” in previous English course.
COURSE CONTENT: English 12 Advanced Placement
Literature and Composition is a literature-based
Language Arts course which integrates thinking, listening,
speaking, reading and writing activities. The program is
meaning-centered and skill-based and is designed to
develop students who view themselves as readers,
writers, and analytical thinkers.
teacher recommendation, or (c) other appropriate
assessment instruments approved by the district.
COURSE CONTENT: This course provides the student with
experiences necessary for developing basic functional
skills in English language development. Students will
attain mastery of the standards and proficiency of skills—
listening, speaking, reading, and writing— through the
exploration of meaningful topics and text using the
Rhetorical Approach.
ELD 3, 4 (2ND YEAR)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
DISTRICT: This is a one or two-year course, which
satisfies one or two years of English language arts
requirement in grades 9-12 for high school graduation.
PREREQUISITES: Placement in this class is determined as
a result of: (a) successful completion of ELD 1-2, (b)
counselor/teacher recommendation, or (c) other
appropriate assessment instruments approved by the
district.
COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will continue
to develop and enhance integrated skills of listening,
speaking, reading, writing, literature, cognitive, and study
skills through exploration of meaningful topics and text
using the Rhetorical Approach. Students will build upon
the foundation of skills established in ELD Beginning.
ENGLISH 12
COURSE CONTENT: Students at this level will be
expected to engage with more challenging concepts.
Twelfth grade students will analyze how an author’s
philosophical position contributes to the quality of
literary work and apply the Philosophical approach of
literary criticism. Moreover, students will examine the
impact and influence of various forms of mass media.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE (GR. 12)
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: A good command of
English grammar, and above grade level competence in
listening, reading, speaking and writing. Grade of “A” or
“B” in previous English course.
COURSE CONTENT: Advanced Placement Language and
Composition is meaning-centered and skill based and is
designed to develop students who view themselves as
readers, writers, and analytical thinkers. Students
analyze the rhetorical and stylistic techniques used in
literary selections including nonfiction and other prose
from a variety of historical periods, disciplines, and
rhetorical.
ELD 5, 6 (3RD YEAR)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
a result of: (a) successful completion of ELD 3-4, (b)
counselor/teacher recommendation, or (c) other
appropriate assessment instruments approved by the
district.
COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will develop
integrated skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing,
literature, cognitive, and study skills. Students will attain
mastery of the standards and proficiency of skills—
listening, speaking, reading, and writing—through the
exploration of meaningful topics and text using the
Rhetorical Approach.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
DEVELOPMENT (ELD)
ELD 7, 8 (4TH YEAR)
DISTRICT: This is a one year course which satisfies the
Language Arts requirement in grades 9-12.
a result of: (a) LAU assessment, (b) counselor/teacher
recommendation, or (c) other appropriate assessment
instruments approved by the district.
COURSE CONTENT: In this course, students will continue
to develop and enhance integrated skills in listening,
speaking, reading, writing, literature, cognitive, and study
ELD 1, 2 (1ST YEAR)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
a result of: (a) LANGUAGE assessment, (b) counselor/
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skills. Course content will now emphasize a rhetorical
approach to analyzing and viewing both literary and
expository material. Students will attain mastery of the
standards and proficiency of skills- listening, speaking,
reading and writing-through the exploration of
meaningful topics and text using the rhetorical approach.
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Algebra 1, 2 (or all 4
quarters of Extended Algebra) with a minimum grade of
“C” and with teacher recommendation.
COURSE CONTENT: Formal Geometry Accelerated is a
more rigorous course. This is a Formal Geometry course
with an in-depth emphasis on logical thinking and formal
proof. This is the second year of a 3-year college
preparatory math sequence.
MATHEMATICS
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “C” mathematics
requirement for admission to the UC/CSU system
quarters of Extended Algebra) and Formal Geometry 1, 2
with a minimum grade of “C”.
COURSE CONTENT: This course is the second year of
algebra. It complements and expands the mathematical
content and concepts of Algebra 1 and Geometry. The
emphasis is on abstract thinking skills, the function
concept and algebraic solutions. This is the third year of a
3-year college preparatory math sequence.
ALGEBRA 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Math 8 with “C” or better.
COURSE CONTENT: This course is a first year algebra
course. Algebraic skills and concepts are developed and
used in a wide variety of problem solving situations. This
is the first year of a 3-year college preparatory math
sequence.
EXTENDED ALGEBRA 1A & 1B
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Math 8 with a “D” or “F”
or teacher recommendation.
COURSE CONTENT: This is the first year of a two-year
algebra course sequence. This course is designed for
those students not yet ready for a traditional algebra
course. Concepts will develop over time, with an
emphasis on conceptual and symbolic understanding.
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA ACCELERATED 1 & 2
quarters of Extended Algebra) and Formal Geometry 1, 2
with a minimum grade of “C” and with teacher
recommendation.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a more in-depth study of
Intermediate Algebra. This course complements and
expands the mathematical content and concepts of
Algebra 1 and Geometry. The emphasis is on abstract
thinking skills, the function concept and algebraic
solutions. This is the third year of a 3-year college
EXTENDED ALGEBRA 2A & 2B
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Extended
Algebra 1A & 1B.
COURSE CONTENT: This is the second year of a two-year
algebra course sequence. Upon successful completion
(“C” or better) of this course, students will have earned
one year of credit towards their college preparatory
math requirement.
MATH ANALYSIS 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Intermediate Algebra 1, 2
with a minimum grade of “C”.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a pre-calculus course that
combines many of the trigonometric, geometric and
algebraic techniques needed to prepare students for the
study of calculus and other advanced courses. This is the
fourth course in the college preparatory math sequence
and is highly recommended for students planning on
entering a college or university upon graduation.
FORMAL GEOMETRY 1 & 2
quarters of Extended Algebra)
COURSE CONTENT: This course is a formal Geometry
course with an emphasis on logical thinking and formal
proof. This is the second year of a 3-year college
MATH ANALYSIS HONORS 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Intermediate Algebra 1, 2
with a grade of “C” or better and with teacher
recommendation.
FORMAL GEOMETRY ACCELERATED 1 & 2
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COURSE CONTENT: This pre-calculus course covers indepth advanced Algebra and Geometry topics as well as
a significant amount of Trigonometry. This is the fourth
course in the college preparatory math sequence and is
highly recommended for students planning on entering a
college or university upon graduation.
understanding of the concepts of calculus and practical
experience with its methods and applications.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
WORLD GEOGRAPHY 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “A” social science
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in the 9th grade
COURSE CONTENT: This course covers an in-depth study
of Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, and
reading/interpreting knowledge about important
geographic vocabulary terms and concepts. It will also
integrate the five fundamental themes of geography in
the content of each unit. For students in the Dual
Language Program, this course is taught in Spanish.
FINITE MATH
PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory completion of Intermediate
Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or better.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a one year, college
preparatory elective which fulfills the UC a-g requirement
for advanced mathematics. This course will focus on
higher level math topics, such as logic, set theory, and
probability and statistics, as well as reinforcing college
entrance skills, such as those tested on the CSU Entry
Level Math Exam (ELM).
Finite Math is highly
recommended as an alternative to Math Analysis for
seniors who are not planning on pursuing a mathematics
based major at the university.
WORLD HISTORY & CULTURES 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 10th grade
COURSE CONTENT: This course addresses the topic of
world cultures. The emphasis is on the twentieth century
with a brief review of major events prior to 1900.
Students will study the chronology of events, the impact
of those events on the present, and gain a perspective on
the interrelatedness of the contemporary world. World
History & Cultures Accelerated, a more rigorous course,
is also offered.
CALCULUS CONCEPTS 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory completion of Math
Analysis 2 with a grade ‘C” or better.
COURSE CONTENT: Emphasis will be on development of
the underlying concepts of Calculus, approached
graphically, numerically, and analytically.
WORLD HISTORY & CULTURES ACCELERATED 1 & 2
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 9 or 10th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: This course addresses the topic of
world cultures. The emphasis is on the twentieth century
with a brief review of major events prior to 1900.
Students will study the chronology of events, the impact
of those events on the present, and gain a perspective on
the interrelatedness of the contemporary world. World
History & Cultures Accelerated, a more rigorous course,
is also offered. For students in the Dual Language
Program, this course is taught in Spanish.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Intermediate Algebra
with a grade of “C” or better.
COURSE CONTENT: The purpose of the AP course in
statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts
and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing
conclusion from data.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory completion of Math
Analysis with a minimum grade of ‘C” or better. A
thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics
including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and
analytic geometry is recommended.
COURSE CONTENT: This course is comparable to a
college course in calculus and related topics usually
taught the first year in college. Students gain an intuitive
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY 1 & 2
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 10 grade and successful
completion of World Geography or World History &
Cultures Accelerated in Grade 9.
COURSE CONTENT: This rigorous AP World History
course will develop a greater understanding of the
evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction
with different types of human societies. This
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understanding is advanced through a combination of
selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical
skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in
international frameworks and their causes and
consequences, as well as comparisons among major
societies.
the American system at the federal, state, and local
levels. The course examines the scope and limits of rights
and obligations as democratic citizens. Furthermore, this
course is a culmination of the civic literacy strand that
prepares students to vote, to reflect on the
responsibilities of citizenship, and to participate in
community activities.
UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 & 2
UC/CSU/College: Fulfills the “A” social science
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11th grade
COURSE CONTENT: The first semester of this course
addresses the major events and people in the twentieth
century American history from 1900-1939. The second
semester addresses American history from 1940 to the
present. The focus is on the significance of historical
figures and events in terms of their implications to
present day America. United States History Honors, a
more rigorous course, is also offered.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 12 grade. Recommend a
strong background in the social sciences, reading, and
writing.
COURSE CONTENT: This rigorous course provides
students with an analytical perspective on government
and politics in the United States similar to most
introductory courses offered in college. It includes both
the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S.
politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also
requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups,
beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics.
UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS 1 & 2
UC/CSU/College: Fulfills the “A” social science
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11th grade. Grade of “C”
or better in World History course; recommendation by
previous social science teacher
COURSE CONTENT: The first semester of this course
addresses the major events and people in the twentieth
century American history from 1900-1939. The second
semester addresses American history from 1940 to the
present. The focus is on the significance of historical
figures and events in terms of their implications to
present day America.
ECONOMICS
UC/CSU/College: Fulfills the “G” elective requirement for
admission to the UC/CSU system
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in the 12th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: This one semester course primarily
focuses on social science and enriching students’
understanding of the operations and institutions of
economic systems, rather than a course in household or
business management or budgeting. Throughout this
course, measurement concepts and methods should be
introduced; for example, tables, charts, graphs, ratios,
percentages, and index numbers.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY 1 & 2
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11
grade and
satisfactory completion of AP World History or World
History Accelerated with a grade of “C” or better;
recommendation by previous social science teacher.
COURSE CONTENT: This rigorous course is equivalent to
most college introductory United States history courses.
Students learn the analytic skills and factual knowledge
necessary to deal critically with the problems and
materials in United States history, to assess historical
materials, and to weigh the evidence and interpretations
presented in historical scholarship.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICRO/MACRO ECONOMICS
NOTE: Students who take Micro and/or Macro
Economics MUST also take US Government or AP US
Government to fulfill the US Government requirement.
COURSE OFFERED: Fall semester (Micro)
Spring Semester (Macro)
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 12 grade. Recommend a
strong background in the social sciences, reading, and
writing.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a rigorous one/two-semester
college-level course designed to provide students with a
thorough understanding of the principles of economics
that apply to an economic system as a whole. This course
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 12th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a one semester course
designed to help students understand the workings of
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places particular emphasis on the study of national
income and price determination.
psychology as the study of individual behavior. The
course focuses on human development, learning,
motivation and personality. Students also will learn the
contributions and methods of major psychologists such
as Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Ivan Pavlov, Carl
Rogers and B.F. Skinner.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY
UC/CSU/COLLEGE Fulfills the “G” elective requirement
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PREREQUISITES: Recommended for 11 & 12 grade
students.
COURSE CONTENT: This course is designed to provide a
college-level experience and preparation for the AP
Exam. The study of European History since 1450
introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and
social developments that played a fundamental role in
shaping the world in which they live. In addition to
providing a basic narrative of events and movements, the
goals of APEURO are to develop (a) an understanding of
some of the principal themes in modern European
history, (b) an ability to analyze historical evidence and
historical interpretation, and (c) an ability to express
historical understanding in writing.
SOCIOLOGY
PREREQUISITES: Available to 11th & 12th grade students.
COURSE CONTENT: Sociology is a one-semester elective
course designed to provide a bridge to other courses
within the behavioral science field, and to cite the
fundamentals of sociology for students who may wish to
pursue advanced work in the field. The central focus of
sociology is on the nature and scope of group living, the
precipitates of man’s social living, and the
interdependence between various nations, cultures, and
societies.
SOCIAL ISSUES IN FILMS
PREREQUISITES: Available to 11th & 12th grade students;
strong writing skills; mature attitude/audience; parent
approval to watch “R” rated films (Motion Picture
Association of America ratings).
COURSE CONTENT: Social Issues in Films is a one
semester course designed to instruct students to access,
analyze, evaluate and communicate in a variety of forms.
The course addresses American social issues as reported
in the newspaper, through mass media and as
exemplified in films.
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
UC/CSU/College: N/A
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: This one-semester course teaches
students to accept personal responsibility for lifelong
health, to maintain and protect their own health and that
of others, and to practice behaviors that reduce the risk
of becoming involved in potentially dangerous situations.
The emphasis of the course is on the transition from
adolescence to adulthood. This one semester required
course meets the state instructional requirement for
health and family life education. (High School Graduation
Requirement)
WORLD RELIGIONS
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PREREQUISITE: Available to 10 – 12 grade students.
COURSE CONTENT: World Religions is a one-semester
course that focuses on the world’s seven major religions,
introducing them in order from the oldest to the
youngest: Primal Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism
and Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Students will study the history, development and impact
of each religion; read and interpret sacred literature;
analyze the belief systems and practices; and identify
sacred places, events and holy days of each religion.
MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
PREREQUISITE: Available to 11th & 12th grade students.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a one semester course. The
Mexican American Studies course seeks to enhance
understanding of the Mexican and Mexican American
experience, as well as the broader Latino experience. The
focus of this course is on an understanding of the Latino
background. The social, historical, political and cultural
history of Mexico is examined as well as Mexican
immigration into the United States.
PSYCHOLOGY
PREREQUISITES: Available to 11th & 12th grade students.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a one-semester beginning
psychology course, introducing and developing basic
concepts of psychology and a historical perspective on
SCIENCE
BIOLOGY 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “D” laboratory science
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PREREQUISITE: Completion or concurrent enrollment in
Algebra 1, CST score of basic or greater in English and
Math.
COURSE CONTENT: The course includes, but is not
limited to: the characteristics of chemistry of life,
heredity, changes in living things over a period of time,
environmental effects on life, human anatomy and
physiology, and typical ecosystems around the world.
Biology accelerated, a more rigorous course, is also
offered.
PREREQUISITES: Completed or concurrent enrollment in
intermediate algebra.
COURSE CONTENT: This course emphasizes the
understanding of the physical universe using
mathematical tools. The first semester covers classical
mechanics, which includes the study of motion, Newton’s
laws, gravity, and energy. The second semester includes
the study of waves, sound, light, optics, electricity,
magnetism, and nuclear physics.
PHYSICS HONORS 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Grade of “B” or better in Biology and
Chemistry
COURSE CONTENT: This course studies the same topics
as regular physics, but in greater depth, using more
sophisticated mathematical tools, such as advance
algebra and wave functions. The course also uses a
college textbook. This course is for the student who
wishes to pursue science as a career.
CHEMISTRY 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in intermediate algebra or higher math course.
COURSE CONTENT: Chemistry is a rigorous college
preparatory science course which is intended to provide
students with problem solving, critical thinking, and
deduction skills. Students taking chemistry need a sound
basis in algebra, especially the ability to manipulate
algebraic equations and formulas.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Physics 1 & 2 or Physics
Honors, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in
calculus.
COURSE CONTENT: A full year calculus-based physics
course with emphasis on understanding the concepts
and building the skills necessary to use those concepts in
two primary situations: 1) solving complex, multi-step
problems and 2) analyzing actual data in a laboratory
setting. Lecture and problem solving discussions account
for roughly 80% of the time, lab design and hands-on
execution account for the other 20% of our total
instructional time. The course is designed to prepare
students to pass the APC Mechanics physics exam which
can provide college credit and may waive some
introductory physics courses.
CHEMISTRY HONORS 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Grade of “B” or better in Biology and/or
concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Algebra or higher
math course.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will become acquainted
with the skills and concepts necessary to gain an
understanding of the chemical aspects of technology,
society and the world at large. There is an emphasis on
the basic knowledge of problem solving skills. Topics
include, but are not limited to, atomic theory, chemical
equations, organic and inorganic chemistry, chemical
equilibrium relationships and simple nuclear reactions.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY 1 & 2
PREREQUISITE: Must have earned an “A” or “B” in
Biology or Biology Accelerated.
COURSE CONTENT: This course is equivalent to a college
introductory biology course usually taken by biology
majors during their first year in college. Students learn
the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and
analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the
rapidly changing science of biology. Three general areas
to be covered are molecules and cells, genetics and
evolution, and organisms and populations.
BIOLOGY FORENSICS 1 & 2
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GRADE LEVEL: Available to 11 & 12 grade students
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Biology and
Chemistry/Physics or concurrent enrollment in
Chemistry/Physics.
COURSE CONTENT: Biology Forensics is a two-semester
college preparatory course that meets the UC lab science
criteria. It builds upon California Biology Standards in the
areas of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, and human
physiology, the California Chemistry Standards in the
areas of Organic and Biochemistry and the California
Investigation and Experimentation Standards. The course
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will incorporate little lecture, many laboratory activities,
guest speakers, expository reading, and discovery
learning. The course emphasizes critical thinking and a
hands-on approach to problem solving in the forensic
science of Biology. Comprehensive written reports, lab
practical work, and group and independent projects will
be used to evaluate students.
requirements: students enrolled in this course are
required to have passed 5/6 of the Fitness Gram
requirements in High School Course I. Students who do
not pass 5 out of 6 of the Fitness Gram requirements in
High School Course II are required to enroll in “Fitness for
Life”, a course closely aligned to High School Course I
content standards with individual fitness planning to aid
and assist students to pass the Fitness Gram
requirements during the testing windows.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 & 2
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “B” or better in Biology &
Chemistry.
COURSE CONTENT: This is a senior level lab science
course, designed to use analytical and practical
approaches to study the structure and function of the
human body, and thus providing students with skills for
identifying anatomical structures and associated
disorders.
PE DANCE
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 10 -12th grade and shoes
(these will be discussed at the first class meeting).
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District requirements: 10 & 11 grade students enrolled
in this course are required to have passed 5 out of 6 of
the Fitness Gram requirements.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will be exposed to proper
dance technique and terminology. Dancers will learn
various dance styles which may include: jazz, hip-hop,
lyrical jazz, character, modern, ballet and choreography.
Students will develop flexibility, muscle tone, and
cardiovascular fitness.
EARTH SCIENCE 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “G” physical science
elective requirement for admission to the UC/CSU
system
COURSE CONTENT: This course is based on the major
themes of earth science and the California Earth Science
Standards. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of
the course, and will take up a minimum of 40% of the
classroom instructional time.
PE FITNESS FOR LIFE (Grade 10)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 10 grade.
COURSE CONTENT: District requirements: students who
do not pass 5 out of the 6 areas of the Fitness Gram
requirement are required to enroll in this course to aid
and assist students to pass the Fitness Gram
requirements during the testing windows.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PE FITNESS AND CONDITIONING (Grade 11)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will learn the basic
fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and
overall fitness training and conditioning. District
requirements: students who do not pass 5 out of 6 areas
of the Fitness Gram requirement are required to enroll in
this course to aid and assist students to pass the Fitness
Gram requirements during the testing windows.
PE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE l (Grade 9)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 9 grade
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COURSE CONTENT: Physical Education 9 grade course is
designed to give students the opportunity to learn
through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical
Education program in accordance with the Physical
Education Model Content Standards for California Public
Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. District
Requirement: 9th graders pass 5 out of the 6 fitness
components for the Fitness Gram, 2 years of high school
physical education to graduate for students who pass the
fitness gram in grade 9. Continuous enrollment in district
approved physical education courses required each year
until student passes Fitness Gram.
PE INVASION GAMES
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11 or 12th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will learn the basic
fundamentals of game situations through the tactical
games approach including offensive and defensive
strategies. Examples include capture the flag, six way and
regular basketball, team handball, lacrosse, soccer, flag
and regular football.
PE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE ll (Grade 10)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 10 grade
COURSE CONTENT: This course is designed to give
students the opportunity to learn through a
comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education
program in accordance with the California Model
Content Standards for Physical Education. District
PE WEIGHT LIFTING
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in 11 (must have passed
the Fitness Gram in 5 out of 6 areas) or 12th grade.
COURSE CONTENT: PE Weight Lifting is designed to give
students the opportunity to learn weight training
concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal
physical fitness. Students will benefit from
comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory
endurance activities. Students will learn the basic
fundamentals of weight training, strength training,
aerobic training, and overall fitness training and
conditioning.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE 5-6 (3 YEAR)
Filipino 5/6
French 5/6
Japanese 5/6
Spanish 5/6
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5/6
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “E” foreign language
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Foreign
Language 3 and 4, or the ability to speak, read, and write
in the native language.
COURSE CONTENT: Students continue to develop and
enhance integrated skills of listening, reading, speaking,
and writing in a language other than English. Course
content emphasizes the transition from a colloquial to
more formal command of the target language, a high
level of communication proficiency, and appreciation for
culture and social heritage of the target language.
Students wishing to continue study in the same foreign
language should do so in consecutive years.
WORLD LANGUAGES
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Filipino 1/2
French 1/2
Japanese 1/2
Spanish 1/2
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1/2
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE CONTENT: Students learn basic communication
skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in a
language other than English. Course content emphasizes
listening and speaking activities as well as an awareness
of the culture and social convention of the new language.
SPANISH 7/8
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Spanish 5/6, or
the ability to speak, read, and write in the native
language.
COURSE CONTENT: Students continue to develop and
enhance integrated skills of listening, reading, speaking,
and writing in a language other than English. Course
content emphasizes the transition from a colloquial to
more formal command of the target language, a high
level of communication proficiency, and appreciation for
culture and social heritage of the target language.
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Filipino 3/4
French 3/4
Japanese 3/4
Spanish 3/4
Spanish for Spanish Speakers ¾
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of Foreign
Language 1 and 2, or the ability to speak, read simple
literature, and write simple paragraphs in the native
language.
COURSE CONTENT: Students work together to develop
and enhance integrated skills of listening, reading,
speaking, and writing in a language other than English.
Course content emphasizes communicative skills and
appreciation for culture and social conventions of the
new language. Students wishing to continue study in the
same foreign language should do so in consecutive years.
Foreign Language 3, 4 is an appropriate entry-level
course for students who already have some basic reading
and writing native language speaking abilities, but need
to develop more fully their reading and writing skills in
the native language.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: A strong command of Spanish language
grammar and considerable competence in listening,
reading, speaking, and writing.
COURSE CONTENT: If enrolled in class, students are
expected to register for the Advanced Placement
examination in early May. This course is comparable in
content and difficulty to a full year course at the college
level. Students develop their proficiency in Spanish
Language and composition. Use of the language for
active communication is emphasized. Students who show
themselves qualified on the Advanced Placement
Examination may receive advanced placement and/or
credit at many colleges and universities.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LITERATURE 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: A good command of the Spanish
grammar and considerable competence in listening,
reading, speaking, and writing.
COURSE CONTENT: Well-motivated students are
challenged through advanced study of Spanish literature
of moderate and mature content. Students will
formulate and express oral and written critical opinions
and judgments about Spanish novels, plays, and poetry.
Students who show themselves qualified on the
Advanced Placement Examination may receive advanced
placement and/or credit at many colleges and
universities.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: Fulfills the “F” visual/performing art
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Students will examine major forms of
artistic expression from the past and the present from a
variety of cultures. Students will develop an
understanding of architecture, sculpture, painting and
other art forms within historical and cultural contexts.
Students will analyze works of art critically, with
intelligence and sensitivity.
BALLET FOLKLORICO
PREREQUISITES: All students must have proper dance
clothes and shoes (these will be discussed at the first
class meeting).
COURSE CONTENT: Students develop grace, flexibility,
muscle tone, and cardiovascular fitness through creative
expression using a variety of dance forms. Instruction
includes the utilization of advance knowledge of
Folklorico dance movement, vocabulary, choreography
techniques, dance history, anatomy of a dancer, and
injury prevention.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ART BEGINNING 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: The course emphasizes basic skills
and comprehension regarding art fundamentals,
materials, and creative processes of the two dimensional
discipline. The course stresses insights into applying skills
in various painting and drawing media.
BAND CADET 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of one to two
semesters of Beginning Band at either the middle school
or high school level, or by audition with the consent of
the instructor and availability of musical instruments.
COURSE CONTENT: Band is designed to teach individual
and group discipline, instrument care and use, study of
ensemble and/or solo material, skills in ear training and
sight reading, interpretation of the conductor’s band and
baton motions, study of various band works of
appropriate difficulty, proper performance attitudes,
awareness of occupational opportunities, and where
applicable, techniques in marching and maneuvering.
The director as an essential element of evaluation may
require performance for all students enrolled in this class.
The course may be repeated for a max of 12 semesters of
credit.
ADVANCED ART 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Art Beginning 1 & 2
COURSE CONTENT: More emphasis will be placed on
composition, use of media, processes, techniques and
creativity. Individuals will have a better understanding of
the historical and cultural impact of prominent artist
periods, and movements in art.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12 (grade 9 with instructor’s approval)
COURSE CONTENT: (General or Drawing Portfolio)
Students will produce a portfolio of artwork that shows a
fundamental competence and range of understanding in
visual investigation and process of discovery as well as a
serious grounding in visual principles and material
techniques. The student will also exhibit through this
artwork a synthesis of form, technique and content.
BAND CONCERT 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of two semesters
of Beginning Band at either the middle school or high
school level, or by audition with the consent of the
instructor.
COURSE CONTENT: Having successfully achieved an
appropriate skill level, students will continue their study
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of instrumental music and standard performance
practices on woodwind, brass and percussion
instruments. Individual study/home practice as well as
public performances are required as part of the
evaluation process.
jazz or rock music. Students participate in various
performances.
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Media or Teacher
Approval.
COURSE CONTENT: (KORTV) Students will use the tools
and techniques of video production typically
encountered by professionals involved with industrial
video, cable television and broadcast television. Areas of
production include the use of camera, audio equipment,
lighting, set design and direction.
CHOIR, MIXED
PREREQUISITES: Choir 1- none. Choir 2-12 - successful
completion of previous semesters.
COURSE CONTENT: Choir is a performance-oriented
course designed for students who enjoy participation ingroup singing. Musicianship is enhanced through
rehearsal, analysis, and public performance of advanced
choral literature involving a variety of styles. Regular
attendance at all daily and special rehearsals is required
of all choir members. Students will participate in concerts,
workshops, and festivals throughout the year.
DRAMA BEGINNING
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: This Drama 1 course covers the basic
skills of dramatic language and action. Emphasis is placed
on group cooperation, interaction, and the development
of poise and self-confidence in the individual. The
student studies basic terminology, pantomime,
improvisation, theatre games, oral interpretation, stage
movement, and voice and diction in preparation for the
performance of scenes. This elective course fulfills the
fine arts or the semester communication requirement for
graduation.
CHOIR, SHOW
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Choir 1 and 2;
recommend completion of Choir 3 and 4, beginning
dance experience, and/or Drama 1, or consent of the
instructor.
COURSE CONTENT: This one or two hour advanced
performance-oriented course emphasizes the three
major facets of the show choir: singing, dancing, and
acting. Areas of instruction include: intermediate and
advanced solo/ensemble literature, choreographed
movement, microphone technique, costumes and makeup techniques, and showmanship strategies.
DRAMA INTERMEDIATE
PREREQUISITES: Completion of Drama 1
COURSE CONTENT: Students apply the skills learned in
Drama 1 and subsequent levels of Drama 2-8. The course
includes the performance of theatre exercises,
monologues, scenes, and/or one act plays. It introduces
the fundamentals of play direction, plot, and character
analysis. Increased opportunity for group work will be
provided. Development of an understanding and
appreciation of good dramatic literature and of the
fundamentals of dramatic criticism is emphasized. Each
semester of attendance builds on the previous
semester’s activities and individualized non-repetitive
learning experiences.
COMPUTER ART 1 & 2
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Students will produce a portfolio of
artwork that shows a competence and understanding of
the elements and principles of design. The students will
analyze visual structures and functions of art, as well as
develop artistic skills and understanding of technical
applications. Various art tools will include but not be
limited to the computer.
DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY, ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: By audition
COURSE CONTENT: Students develop grace, flexibility,
muscle tone, and cardiovascular fitness through creative
expression using a variety of dance forms. Instruction
includes the utilization of body isolation movements, jazz,
ethnic, and/or modern dance forms with contemporary,
THEATER PRODUCTION
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Drama 1, 2 and audition or
consent of instructor.
COURSE CONTENT: The major emphasis of this class is
the presentation of a full length play and/or one act
and/or scenes, for public performance. Basic skills such
as play analysis, character analysis, voice and body usage,
pantomime, role playing, improvisation, stage vocabulary,
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creative dramatics, and stage techniques may be
incorporated into this course. Also, play production skills
such as directing, costuming, makeup, set design,
properties, publicity, and business management will be
introduced.
PREREQUISITES: Election or appointment to a student
body office and/ or teacher recommendation.
COURSE CONTENT: Students learn and apply the
democratic process, parliamentary procedure, and
Robert’s Rules of order. Students experience a variety of
wholesome service, business, cultural, and social
activities as well as a wide range of co-curricular
experiences, which prepare students for adult
participation in society. Students practice democratic
processes and procedures in a realistic situation while
emphasizing the development of individual abilities, skills
and values, which will carry over into adult citizenship
roles. Students also are an integral part of budgeting &
marketing on campus finances in support of school
athletic & activities programs.
MARIACHI – BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
PREREQUISITE: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Students will learn the history of
Mexican Mariachi music, the vocabulary and
pronunciation of various styles of mariachi music, names
of instruments such as vihuela, guitarron, and the part
each one plays in the performance of various mariachi
styles. Each student will perform on his chosen
instrument: the violin, trumpet, armonia and/or voice in
the various song types including the son, polka, waltz,
ranchera, bolero, cumbia, paso doble, corrido, and
huapango. Instruction will include advanced ensemble
rehearsal and performance techniques. Individual
study/home practice as well as public performances in
the community are expected as part of the evaluation
process.
ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
(AVID)
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10
PREREQUISITES: Recommendation of the AVID teacher
based on grades and standardized test scores. Student
needs to be enrolled in a college preparatory
mathematics and/or Language Arts Course.
COURSE CONTENT: In AVID 1 and 2, students will
sharpen and refine attitudes, skills, and knowledge to
successfully enter and complete an academic program at
the next higher level of education. Students will learn
and apply study skills and learning strategies to improve
performance in the content areas. Note taking, outlining,
writing, speaking, reading, test strategies, and selfawareness are stressed.
ORCHESTRA STRINGS – BEGINNING AND ADVANCED
PREREQUISITE: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Students will be introduced to the
study of instrumental music as they learn standard
performance practices on traditional orchestral string
instruments. Areas of instruction will include instrument
care, techniques and fundamentals of musicianship, tone
production, proper posture, and music literacy (reading
and writing music).
AVID SENIOR SEMINAR
GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12
PREREQUISITES: Satisfactory completion of AVID 1 and 2.
Student needs to be enrolled in at least one rigorous
course of Honors and/or Advanced Placement class.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will culminate their years in
AVID with the activities in the Senior Seminar.
They will be involved in perfecting the skills they have
been practicing in the areas of analytical writing,
preparation for college entrance and placement exams,
college study skills and test taking, note taking, and
research. In general, they will polish skills learned in
previous years of AVID to the degree necessary for
success at a four-year university.
PHOTOGRAPHY - BEGINNING AND ADVANCED 1 & 2
PREREQUISITE: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Students will be given a basic
introduction to the creative and technical world of
photography. Students will receive necessary
information about camera types and functions, different
films, darkroom chemistry, equipment and materials.
Students will receive “hands-on” experiences learning
camera operation, film handling, dark room techniques
and procedures, as tools for creating black and white
photographs.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITE: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: This is an introductory word
processing class for computer keyboarding and
document processing. The first part of the class covers
the mastery of alphabetic, alphanumeric, and symbol
ADDITIONAL COURSES
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB) LEADERSHIP
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
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keyboarding techniques. In the second part of the class,
the students learn to use the features of Microsoft Word
and to process documents while they are continuing to
build their keyboarding capabilities. With completion of
Computer Applications 1 & 2, students are eligible to
complete the Computer Certification Multimedia exam
with the adult school program to gain Microsoft Office
Certification.
develop skills in layout design, copy writing, photography,
and photo cropping. In addition, major emphasis is
placed on gaining computer expertise for both word
processing and page design. Students develop skills to
work cooperatively to meet deadlines.
NEWSPAPER
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITES: Teacher approval and/or successful
completion of beginning journalism (Intro to Media).
COURSE CONTENT: Students will learn how to
successfully produce a high school newspaper. Students
will learn how to write stories for publication. Depending
on their position of the newspaper staff, students will
also learn how to use computer word processing and
page layout skills, computer graphics, proofing, paste-up,
headline writing, cartooning and photography.
COMPUTER ART ADVANCED 1 & 2
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITES: Computer Art 1 & 2
COURSE CONTENT: Students will produce a portfolio of
artwork that shows a competence and understanding of
the elements and principles of design. The students will
analyze visual structures and functions of art, as well as
develop artistic skills and understanding of technical
applications. Various art tools will include but not be
limited to the computer.
PEER MEDIATION
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITE: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: This course provides students with
opportunities to learn more about themselves by helping
others and to develop the skills necessary to become
effective leaders in their school and community. In peer
counseling, verbal interaction is the primary learning
technique supported by other instruction components.
Through individual sharing, discussions, and a variety of
cooperative pursuits, students systematically acquire
more
awareness,
responsibility,
self-confidence,
communication, challenges and leadership skills.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment in
Algebra 1 or instructor permission
COURSE CONTENT: This course is designed to provide
the student with the analytical and logic skills to
understand and apply computational logic and processes
to the understanding and use of basic programming
(using Alice) and the ability to explain the logic behind
basic sequencing of functions in programs such as Excel.
The emphasis in this course is the ability of the student
to understand the logic behind the actions of the
computer, the analytical skills to be able to explain the
logic or the errors in the logic, and the communication
skills to explain the logic to peers and instructors. This
course is rigorous and rich in computational content, and
includes computational and critical thinking and skills,
while engaging students in the creative aspects of the
field.
STUDENT AIDE
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITE: Grades 11-12. Students must have good
attendance, GPA of 3.0 or above, and good citizenship.
COURSE CONTENT: Students will develop and refine
work-related attitudes, skills, and knowledge useful in
many entry-level jobs. Students work cooperatively with
a teacher, a counselor, administrator, clerical staff
member, or other adult supervisor to plan, organize, and
complete assigned duties and tasks related to an
assigned workstation.
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITES: N/A
COURSE CONTENT: Introduction to Media is a year-long
elective course that offers a behind-the-scenes look at
newspapers, magazines, film, radio & television. Media
plays a major role in society and culture. Students will
learn to write for print and broadcast as well as learn to
edit video footage into news packages.
WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding or Introduction to Computer
Applications
COURSE CONTENT: One of the most rapidly growing
career areas in today’s world is in the area of Web
Publishing and Multimedia for Business. In order for
business students to be completely knowledgeable in the
understanding of business practices, it is important for
students to know and understand how to use multimedia
and the internet in order to combine business practices,
the use of technology, and the internet.
JOURNALISM-YEARBOOK
UC/CSU/COLLEGE: N/A
PREREQUISITE: Teacher approval/interview and/or
successful completion of beginning journalism (Intro to
Media), Art, Computer Art, Photography or Web Design.
COURSE CONTENT: Students in this course produces the
school’s annual yearbook. In this course, students
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Otay Ranch High School
1250 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Office: (619)5915000 FAX (619) 591-5010
9TH Grade Registration Form (2013-2014)
(Please Print)
Last Name:
First Name:
MI:
Student ID#
Parent e-mail and Phone:
REQUIRED COURSES: (To be completed by your counselor.)
English
Social Science
Mathematics
Physical Education
91136
English 9
94322
World Geography
92604
Algebra
93576
P.E. High School Course I
91389
English 9 AC
94315
World Geography AC DL
92612
Extended Algebra 1
93579
P.E. Adapted
91459
ELD 1-2 H 1
94399
World History AC
92614
Extended Algebra 2
91460
ELD 1-2 H 2
94451
Administration of Justice
92630
Formal Geometry
91463
ELD 3-4 H 1
94010
Comp Health
92691
Formal Geometry AC
91442
READ 180 Support
91464
ELD 3-4 H 2
98590
World Geography Fund
92644
Intermediate Algebra
91717
English 9 Support
91467
ELD 5-6 H 1
98635
Comp Health Fund
92693
Intermediate Alg. AC
92624
Algebra Support
91468
ELD 5-6 H 2
94332
World Geography BI
92606
Algebra BI
92761
Formal Geometry Support
91471
ELD 7/8 H 1
Science
92616
Extended Alg. 1 BI
92742
Intermediate Alg. Support
91818
English Intensive
92105
Biology
92618
Extended Alg. 2 BI
98626
Study Skills Concepts
98728
READ 180 Fund
92681
Biology AC
92632
Formal Geometry BI
98754
READ 180 Fund Supp.
92106
Biology BI
92646
Intermediate Alg. BI
Support Classes
Rank your choices from 1-5 in order of preference, # 1 being your first choice. Underlined courses have prerequisites.
World Language
Visual / Performing Art
91244
Filipino 1-2
90047
Art Beginning
91246
Filipino 3-4
90051
Art Advanced
th
Electives
95235
AVID 9/10
93188
Computer Applications 1
91248
Filipino 5-6
90311
Band Cadet (+ 7 )
93189
Computer Applications 2
91203
French 1-2
90418
Choir Mixed
92918
Intro to Computer Science
91205
French 3-4
90419
Choir Mixed Advanced
95202
Intro to Media
91207
French 5-6
90174
Computer Art
94437
Peer Mediation Intro
91331
Japanese 1-2
90499
Digital Media Production KORTV
97243
ROP Intro to Engineering 1
91333
Japanese 3-4
90441
Drama Beginning
97244
ROP Intro to Engineering 2
91357
Japanese 5-6
90442
Drama Intermediate
97293
ROP Criminal Justice Career
91224
Spanish 1-2
90189
Folklorico Dance Beginning
97294
ROP Criminal Justice Career
93187
Web Design Development
th
91226
Spanish 3-4
90478
Marching Band (7 period)
91228
Spanish 5-6
90437
Mariachi Music Beginning
91230
Spanish 7-8
90424
Percussion Ensemble (+ 7 )
91256
90434
Strings Orchestra Beginning
91258
90443
Theater Production
91260
91272
AP Spanish Language
th
Deadline to request
revisions:
30
April 29, 2013
Otay Ranch High School
1250 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA 91913
Phone: 619-591-5000 ∙ Fax: 619-591-5010
2013- 2014 BELL SCHEDULES
BLOCK DAY
FULL MENU
PERIOD
START
END
PERIOD
START
END
1
7:30
8:29
BLOCK A
7:30
9:16
2
8:36
9:35
NUTRITION BREAK
9:16
9:26
NUTRITION BREAK
9:35
9:45
3
9:52
10:51
BLOCK B
9:33
11:19
4
10:58
11:58
ELP
11:26
12:10
LUNCH
11:58
12:28
LUNCH
12:17
12:47
5
12:35
1:34
BLOCK C
12:54
2:40
6
1:41
2:40
PRO-HOUR
MINIMUM DAY
PERIOD
START
END
PERIOD
START
END
1
7:30
8:18
1
7:30
8:10
2
8:25
9:13
2
8:17
8:57
NUTRITION BREAK
9:13
9:23
3
9:04
9:44
3
9:30
10:19
4
10:26
11:14
NUTRITION BREAK
9:44
9:54
LUNCH
11:14
11:44
4
10:01
10:41
5
11:51
12:39
5
10:48
11:28
6
12:46
1:35
6
11:35
12:15
PRO-HOUR
1:35
2:40
LUNCH
12:15
12:45
ADVISORY
FINAL EXAM
PERIOD
START
END
PERIOD
START
END
ADVISORY
7:30
7:42
BLOCK A
7:30
9:30
1
7:49
8:45
LUNCH
9:37
10:07
2
8:52
9:48
BLOCK B
10:14
12:14
NUTRITION BREAK
9:48
9:58
3
10:05
11:01
4
11:08
12:04
LUNCH
12:04
12:34
5
12:41
1:37
6
1:44
2:40
ALL SCHEDULES REFLECT DUTY
TIME OF 7:25 TO 2:40
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