High School Course Catalog

To better support your student in their four year journey to high school graduation, we are excited to offer a new course planning feature within Infinite Campus. With the support of  counselors, the four year plan can be updated to reflect your student’s advancement and expanding interests. You and your student will have viewing rights to this information throughout their high school academic career. 

This year counselors will begin creating four year plans for students which will then be converted into course requests. Additionally, families have access to a supplemental catalog, which includes detailed descriptions of course offerings. Our goal is to provide you and your student with a clear picture of the courses required for graduation and the wide array of options available to fulfill those requirements.

Before winter break, students will have met with their counselor to select courses for the next academic year. Please find time soon to sit with your student and review course offerings to ensure their schedule for next year meets your expectations and aligns with your student’s goals and interests.   

If you have any questions about your student and their schedule, please contact your school site counselor directly.

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Career Technical Education

Course Name: Adv. Engineering and Energy
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: R
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: RHS – ECD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: ECD & ET
Course Description: Advanced Engineering and Energy is a year-long rigorous and engaging Career Technical Education (CTE) Engineering course with an overarching focus on robotics, transportation, and green energy. Utilizing a combination of traditional and project-based instructional methods, students engage in the extensive iterative engineering design process that begins to prepare them for careers in technology, transportation, engineering, or renewable energy research.

Course Name: Adv. Robotics, Engineering & Energy
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: SES
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: SES
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Robotics, Engineering & Energy
Course Description: Advanced Robotics, Engineering and Energy is a year-long rigorous and engaging Career Technical Education (CTE) Engineering course with an overarching focus on robotics, transportation, and green energy. Utilizing a combination of traditional and project-based instructional methods, students engage in the extensive iterative engineering design process that begins to prepare them for careers in technology, transportation, engineering, or renewable energy research.

Course Name: Advanced Computer Science
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Exploring Computer Science
Course Description: Advanced Computer Science provides students with the fundamental knowledge of computer programming for solving applied problems. The topics include programming constructs, data types, variables, expressions, operators, selection statements, repetition, flowcharts for algorithm development, functions, and arrays. Considerable attention is devoted to program design, task decomposition, testing, debugging, and software reuse. Through problem-based and project-based learning, students develop critical thinking, problem solving, computational thinking, effective communication, and collaboration skills. The emphasis of the course is on algorithm development and computer programming for solving applied problems in science, technology, engineering, and math. This course is articulated with Sacramento City College course CISP 301.

Course Name: Advanced Product Innovation and Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: JFK – MaD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Modern Methods of Manufacturing
Course Description: Advanced Product Design and Innovation is an additional Capstone course for a Manufacturing and Design pathway. The course integrates concepts and skills from the Manufacturing and Product Development Sector with applications in mathematics, English, science, social science, and art. This course provides the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and technical skills through a hands-on curriculum that meets pre-apprenticeship requirements for the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.

Course Name: Anatomy & Medical Terminology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: HJHS – Health & Med Sci Acad
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Biology & Community Health
Course Description: Anatomy and Medical Terminology is a college preparatory laboratory science course integrating Next Generation Life Science Standards with the Patient Care Health Pathway standards. This course is designed to teach students medical terminology with anatomical systems as a basis. Students learn to describe the organs and functions of the different systems using appropriate medical terminology. Students investigate the various pathologies of each system and explore the diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and medications relevant to each system. Learning is enhanced using laboratory experiments, research, case studies, and dissections.

Course Name: Computer Graphics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: HJHS – VisCommArts
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Art I
Course Description: Computer Graphics is the first course of a two-course commercial art pathway. This concentrator course is designed to develop technical skills for students interested in publishing and/or fine art. Students utilize computer software to gain experience in desktop publishing, photo manipulation, art layout, color enhancing, and multimedia technology.

Course Name: Construction Technology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: R
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: RHS – ECD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Engineering Construction Design
Course Description: The Construction Technology class serves as the concentrator course on the construction side of ECD at Rosemont High School. The course teaches students the basics of the industry from building design through demolition. Students build walls, wire circuits, pour concrete, and learn how to estimate materials. Carpentry is emphasized.

Course Name: Culinary II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: AL, JFK, R
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: JFK – Culinary, RHS – Culinary, Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Culinary Techniques
Course Description: Intermediate Food Service and Hospitality is a second-year concentrator CTE course that teaches students about specific ingredients and the proper application of cooking techniques (learned in the prior course) to those ingredients. Ingredient related issues regarding nutrition, production, sourcing, storage, seasonality, cost, menu planning and ethics are researched through current articles and discussed in class. This course also emphasizes safety, sanitation, work ethic, culinary math, and proper knife skills. Workplace skills are developed in terms of work ethic, professionalism, physical actions, and sensory abilities of a professional.

Course Name: Culinary III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: AL, JFK, R
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: JFK – Culinary, RHS – Culinary
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Culinary II
Course Description: Culinary III is a CTE capstone class in a Food Service and Hospitality pathway focused on teaching the fundamentals of running a successful hospitality operation,                exploring postsecondary options to continue their education, and local career options. Students do public cooking demonstrations, work in a restaurant, café /bakery environment to learn technical skills, oral communication skills, customer service skills, marketing, problem solving, management, business and leadership skills utilized in a professional hospitality environment.

Course Name: Culinary Techniques
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: AL, JFK, R
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: JFK – Culinary, RHS – Culinary, Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Introduction to Food Service and Hospitality is an introductory Career Technical Education course that combines hands-on lab work, reading, writing, math, history, and science to teach students the foundational concepts behind being a professional in the food service and hospitality industry. Students learn the language of cooking as well as the associated tools, proper physical actions, and sensory queues associated with cooking techniques commonly utilized in a commercial kitchen. Career exploration includes food handler training and learning the basic history of Hospitality; students learn the expectations of the industry and that working in food service can be a different lifestyle than many other jobs. Work-ethic characteristics including safety, teamwork, a willingness to learn and improve, problem solving under pressure, and self-motivation are expected throughout the course.

Course Name: Drafting & Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: SES
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: SES
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design (CAD) is an introductory course for students interested in developing primary skills in Engineered Drafting and Design. The course provides students with a practical and theoretical perspective of the visualization techniques used by contemporary and historical product designers and engineers.

Course Name: Engineering Construction Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: R
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: RHS – ECD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Introduction to Engineering, Construction, and Design (ECD) is a full year course that teaches and explores engineering, construction, and design concepts through a series of projects to encourage students to consider careers in Engineering, Construction, and Design fields. Students are introduced to the design process and industry standards while developing their problem-solving skills, professionalism, career exploration, and necessary skills needed in ECD and STEM related fields.

Course Name: Engineering Technology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: R
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: RHS – ECD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Engineering Construction Design
Course Description: Engineering Technology is a project-based, college-preparatory course that engages students in activities such as coding animations, building and programming micro-controlling systems, 3D solid modeling, and robotics. In addition to learning more about engineering and engineering technology, students also apply concepts of math, science, social science, and English content to various projects and assignments.

Course Name: Entrepreneurship
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: HJ, AL
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: HJHS – CBA, Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Intermediate Marketing and Service
Course Description: Entrepreneurship provides students with an understanding of the critical role played by entrepreneurs in the national and global economy. Students learn not only the skills necessary to become entrepreneurs, but also the attitudes, characteristics, and techniques found in successful entrepreneurs that students will need to succeed. Building on concepts that were introduced in Principles of Finance, the Entrepreneurship curriculum approaches student learning experientially by encouraging students to evaluate, develop, and work with the business ideas they already have or those formed during the course.

Course Name: Exploring Computer Science
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Exploring Computer Science focuses on the creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary, and problem-solving nature of computers. Through an inquiry-based approach, students gain foundational computer science knowledge while delving into real world computing problems that are culturally relevant and address social and ethical issues. Students will engage in several in-depth projects to demonstrate real-world application of computing. This course is articulated with Sacramento City College course CISC 310.

Course Name: Foundations of Legal Practice
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-11
Campuses Available: CKM, LB
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: CKM – LPPA, LBHS – Law & Social Justice
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Law
Course Description: Foundations of Legal Practice cover sthe structure of the American court system, the role and function of the law in American society, and fundamental concepts in American justice. Students explore topics in statutory and constitutional interpretation and examine the judicial decision-making process. Students learn how to identify and analyze legal issues, prepare legal documents, and present arguments in court. They also explore various legal careers and examine issues related to professional conduct and responsibility.

Course Name: Health Care Essentials
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: HJ, AAB
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Anatomy & Medical Terminology
Course Description: Health Care Essentials is a college preparatory laboratory science course with Next Generation Science Standards integrated with the Patient Care Health Pathway standards. This course is designed to enhance student understanding of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics within the context of caring for patients. Students investigate the many ways disease can affect the body and the community and propose plans for prevention. Students earn how to obtain relevant health information from patients, conduct a physical exam, and then diagnose an illness and course of treatment. Students develop hands-on skills and behaviors that will prepare them for future coursework and careers in health care.

Course Name: Intermediate Marketing and Service
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: HJ, AL
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: HJHS – CBA, Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
Course Description: Intermediate Marketing and Service prepares students for success in post-secondary marketing and service majors and for careers in marketing, customer service, and sales. The course includes hands-on learning as well as knowledge and skills development in the concept of service as a critical component of business. The course also introduces students to the objectives, strategies, and tools that are important to marketing.

Course Name: Introduction to Law
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: CKM, LB
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: CKM – LPPA, LBHS – Law & Social Justice, AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Introduction to Law provides students with a historical and legal structure for understanding the judiciary system. Students learn the philosophy of law, criminal and juvenile law, civil law, and family and individual rights.

Course Name: Law and Equity II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: HJHS – Law Academy, JFK- Crim Justice, CKM - CJA
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Law and Equity I
Course Description: Law and Equity II is a second-year course in a Law Academy program of study that introduces students into what elements and actions constitute a crime. The course is designed to help students expand an understanding of our American Justice system through connections local law enforcement have with students’ everyday lives. The applications throughout the course allow students to see the connection of American, state, and local justice system and how they show up in current events in our nation.

Course Name: Law and Equity III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: JFK- Crim Justice, HJHS – Law Academy, CKM - CJA
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Law and Equity II
Course Description: Law and Equity III is a third-year course in a Law Academy program of study that delves deeper into specific aspects of the law. The course is designed to help students expand an understanding of our American Justice system through connections of federal, state, and local public services have with students’ everyday lives. The applications throughout the course allow students to see the connection of American justice system and the current events in our nation.

Course Name: Law and Equity IV
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: CKM – CJA, HJHS – Law Academy, JFK- Crim Justice
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Law and Equity III
Course Description: Law and Equity IV emphasizes writing and the elements of crime through field investigation and report writing of crimes. Scenarios training and role-playing will be used extensively. Workshops help students compete successfully for job testing in the law enforcement field.

Course Name: Media I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: LB, R
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Digital/Titan Media, RHS – Media
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The Introduction to Multimedia Production course prepares students for majors and careers in media, communications, photography, photojournalism, filmmaking, and video production as well as aspects of advertising and marketing. Students compile an online portfolio that showcases their writing, photography, podcasts, videos, and other multimedia projects.

Course Name: Media II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB, R
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Digital/Titan Media, RHS – Media
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Media I
Course Description: Intermediate Multimedia Production provides opportunities for students interested in college majors and careers in video, broadcast, and film production to apply art and design principles in a multimedia context. They become competent in industry software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and Final Cut Pro. They build a portfolio of their work that includes representative projects, essays, and demonstrations of mastery.

Course Name: Media III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB, R
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Digital/Titan Media, RHS – Media
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Media II
Course Description: Multimedia and Film/Video Production involves advanced study in media arts with an emphasis on design and representation through film/video, television broadcasting, and other digital media. The course is structured around completion of digital media arts applications that synthesize and demonstrate learning from the course of study. Emphasis is placed on the theories and elements of art and the principles of design, and their use and application in digital mediums to inform, persuade and entertain.

Course Name: Medical Science II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Human Biology – Medical Science I
Course Description: Medical Science II builds on the 9th grade Biology/Medical Science course including topics such as drug awareness, addiction and abuse including treatment options, and human growth and development. Students increase their awareness about personal injury. Additionally, students examine what diseases and injuries are prevalent in various countries and the behavioral, economic, and environmental factors and current solutions being implemented globally to resolve them.

Course Name: Medical Science III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Medical Science II
Course Description: Medical Science III focuses nutrition, sexual health, injury prevention and safety, personal and community health, and emotional and social health.

Course Name: Modern Methods of Manufacturing
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: JFK – MaD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Principles of Manufacturing Engineering
Course Description: Modern Methods of Manufacturing is a capstone course in a Manufacturing and Product Development CTE Pathway. Students use multiple personally machined parts from the current and prior years to inspect and evaluate during new units of instruction. Students create a portfolio of their complete body of work, documented with manufactured parts, written reports, CAD drawings and a presentation where the student must showcase and defend knowledge gained after three years of pathway instruction.

Course Name: Multicraft Core Curriculum & Building Scaled Structures
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Building Trades Acad
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Energy Efficiency & Infrastructure of the Future
Course Description: Multicraft Core Curriculum & Building Scaled Structures integrates skills and concepts from the Building and Construction Trades with applied mathematics and English. As a natural progression, students apply the craft skills required to design and build a variety of scaled structures that meet current code requirements. This course provides students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and technical skills through a hands-on curriculum that meets pre- apprenticeship requirements for the National Building Trades Council.

Course Name: PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: W
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: West – PLTW
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: PLTW Principles of Engineering
Course Description: Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is a high school level specialization course in the PLTW Engineering Program. Students are introduced to important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects, and document their work using 3D architectural design software.

Course Name: PLTW Engineering Design & Development
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: W
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: West – PLTW
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture
Course Description: Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is a Project Lead the Way project-based course. It is a cumulative, capstone, senior project, lab science course that encompasses college-prep math, science, English courses, and PLTW engineering courses. Independent research projects are the heart of EDD; selected by the students and are original electromechanical designs created to solve specific real-world problems of interest and concern. This process requires students to integrate the skills and knowledge they have learned in previous and current courses in all the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines.

Course Name: PLTW Intro to Engineering & Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: W
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: West – PLTW
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PLTW Intro to Engineering & Design uses 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. Students engage in the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation.

Course Name: PLTW Principles of Engineering
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-11
Campuses Available: W
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: West – PLTW
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: PLTW Intro to Engineering & Design
Course Description: In PLTW Principles of Engineering, through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation.

Course Name: Principles of Business Marketing and Finance
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: HJ, AL
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: HJHS – CBA, Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance is an introductory course in which students advance their knowledge and skills related to professional business and marketing. Students learn about concepts such as professional ethics, globalization and its effects on the economy, supply and demand, and how businesses operate.

Course Name: Principles of Law
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, LB
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: CKM – LPPA, LBHS – Law & Social Justice
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Legal Practice
Course Description: Principles of Law exams the substantive areas of law essential to maintaining the political, social, and economic structure of the American society. Students develop a variety of civic engagement skills that are interconnected with workforce development skills including the ability to work effectively in diverse groups, oral communication, creative thinking, public problem solving, and advocacy.

Course Name: Principles of Manufacturing Engineering
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Building Trades Acad
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Study of Infrastructure & Craftsmanship Const.
Course Description: Energy Efficiency and Infrastucture of the Future examines the landscape of the building and design industry which is ever changing with new regulations and methods of constructing structures that will ultimately lessen the impact of humans on the environment. Sustainability and eco-design are the optimal way of life desired by all societies around the globe. This course identifes ways to conserve resources in construction; select alternative tools and tool maintenance for use in green building; identify alternative practices and methods that take natural resources into account; recycle reduce or dispose of construction materials.

Course Name: Principles of Manufacturing Engineering
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: JFK – MaD
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Principles of Manufacturing Engineering introduces the manufacturing process and the engineering behind product development. Students gain technical proficiency in the setup, programming, and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on the Haas control system. Students learn foundational skills necessary for manufacturing majors and careers such as machine shop safety, applied mathematics, precision measurements, calculation of feeds and speeds, and print reading. Students then setup and operate the machine to produce the finished part from raw material, using the program code they developed.

Course Name: Robotics, Engineering & Energy
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: SES
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: SES
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Drafting & Design
Course Description: Robotics, Engineering & Energy introduces robot mechanisms, dynamics, and intelligent controls. Topics include planar and spatial kinematics, and motion planning; mechanism design for manipulators and mobile robots, multi-rigid-body dynamics, 3D graphic simulation; control design, actuators, and sensors; wireless networking, task modeling, product design documentation to industry standards, human-machine interface, and embedded software. Weekly laboratories provide experience with servo drives, real-time control, and embedded software. Through scaffolded projects, students design and build working components of robotic systems that are then integrated in a robotic device for the group term project.

Course Name: Senior Seminar Health & Medical Services
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: HJHS – Health & Med Sci Acad
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Health Care Essentials
Course Description: Senior Seminar Health & Medical Services has students design and implement their interests, knowledge, and skills that they have gained throughout their time in the pathway to apply their learning to a research project, developing a portfolio of work for their senior defense, and to complete 80 hours of internship experience. Students develop goals for career and education to extend well after high school including development of resumes, completing of college and scholarship applications, and practice with interviews. Throughout this experience, students work with industry professionals getting valuable feedback about their work and their professional skills to be better prepared and successful in the health career pathway after high school.

Course Name: Study of Infrastructure & Craftsmanship Construction
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Building Trades Acad
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The Study of Infrastructure & Craftsman Construction is the second course designed to continue the teaching of basic skills for the construction trades through a course rich in connections to construction projects that will generate interest in the math and increase students’ likelihood of success. The course covers basic construction math, measurement and scale, blueprint reading, safety, and procedural use of hand and power tools. Students acquire these skills using technology and real-world problem solving. Integrated throughout the course are foundation standards, which include communication, ethics, interpersonal/team skills, critical thinking, and other employment skills.

Course Name: Urban Agriculture I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Intro
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Urban Ag
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Urban Agriculter I is the first in a three-course urban agriculture sequence and is designed as an introductory exploration of Agriculture, Food, and the modern food system with a focus on sustainability and the environment. The course takes advantage of the year-round growing season in the central valley of California to engage students in scientific inquiry, observation, and reflection related to the fundamentals of agriculture, our food system, and its relevance in the urban environment. They acquire a solid foundation in the concepts, applications, and skills they will need to be successful in majors and careers in agriculture and natural resource management. In addition, students grapple with the critical question of how we balance feeding an ever-growing global population while simultaneously protecting the earth’s natural resources that we all rely on such as air and clean water.

Course Name: Urban Agriculture II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Urban Ag
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Urban Agriculture I
Course Description: Urban Agriculture II utilizes hands-on learning to provide an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles and practices of Horticulture. Students focus on sustainable and regenerative food production models and explore the advantages and disadvantages of their application in urban environments.

Course Name: Urban Agriculture III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: LBHS – Urban Ag
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Urban Agriculture II
Course Description: Urban Agriculture III studies environmental and farm management, food system economics, business development, and entrepreneurship. Students work collaboartively to put this new knowledge to the test as they apply their previous years of lessons and farm experience to manage the maintenance, production, and marketing operations of a farm. Successful farm management requires teamwork, observational, diagnostic, decision making, and leadership skills. These skills enable students to optimize farm production, create new products, and explore new markets for their student grown produce.

Course Name: Visual Communications & Graphic Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education: Capstone
Pathway Academies: HJHS – VisCommArts
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Computer Graphics
Course Description: Visual Communications & Graphic Design is in the commercial art pathway. Students prepare a portfolio of original artwork that will be used for securing an entry level position in the graphic design field or for acceptance and scholarships to postsecondary art school. Instruction consists of an in-depth study of advanced principles of design concepts using graphic design, digital imaging, multi-media presentations, logo design, printmaking, 3D product package design, and color theory projects. Students will be encouraged to seek internships and obtain freelance work within the community.

Course Name: Web Design & Programming
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education: Concentrator
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Exploring Computer Sciencce
Course Description: The course is designed to delve into multimedia design, internet technology-focused web development, and mobile platform and device programming. Throughout the college preparatory course, students will master designing, coding, and developing mobile applications.

English Language Development

Course Name: ELD Support
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Support is for students who qualify for a newcomer program. This course focuses on the development of English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through social interactions and content- based instruction. The purpose of this course is to move students toward grade-level English courses. Students may repeat this course for credit.

Course Name: English Language Development I (ELD)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English Language Development (ELD) I focuses on the development of English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through social interactions and content-based instruction. The purpose of this course is to move students toward grade-level English courses.

Course Name: English Language Development II (ELD)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English Language Development (ELD) II is for English learners identified as an newcomer who have successfully displayed mastery of the content in ELD I. Students focus on improving their English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through social interactions and content-based instruction. The purpose of this course is to move students toward grade-level English courses.

Electives

Course Name: Academic Reading and Writing
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The Academic Reading and Writing course develops reading and writing skills necessary for academic success . Students learn effective strategies for understanding and analyzing text at the word, phrase, sentence, and text level. The course explicitely teaches the writing process and the format, content, and organization of academic writing in English.

Course Name: AP Research
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JFK- PACE AP Capstone
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AP Seminar
Course Description: AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper and a presentation with an oral defense.

Course Name: ASB Student Government
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ASB Student Government is a project-based course aimed at increasing students’ leadership capabilities. Through the planning and execution of numerous events for the school, students discover how to best effect change in their communities. Students read extensively about the nature of leadership and its different styles. Additionally, students frequently write- critically, reflectively, persuasively- and speak about the real-world issues that arise from the planning of events.

Course Name: Careers with Children
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: AL
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Early Childhood Development
Course Description: Careers with Children is a Capstone course that is designed to provide students with a deeper interaction with the philosophies, theories, and practices of learning and teaching. Students learn through classroom projects, presentations, research, observations, films, extensive reading and writing, and class discussions as well as through early childhood-related internships. The early childhood education internships allow students to use theory as the tool for real-world experience. In addition to preparing students for college majors and careers, this course prepares students for professional certification in Early Childhood Education.

Course Name: Early Childhood Development
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: AL
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: Am Legion
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Early Childhood is designed to provide students with an introduction with the philosophies, theories, and practices of early childhood learning and teaching. Students acquire the conceptual knowledge and skills needed to become an early childhood and education professional. They practice leadership and communication skills with staff members and families, explore careers and majors in early childhood and education, and set long and short-term goals.

Course Name: Foundations of Success I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: College and Career Foundations of Success is designed to help students learn and practice valuable skills that help them to be career and college ready. Students demonstrate their understanding of career paths through a variety of assessments, projects, job simulations, speeches, research assignments, online portfolio, and a research paper. Students identify their academic interests, skills,  and values; research employers and industries; gain experience with public speaking and interview skills,;familiarize themselves with college and job search tools; strengthen writing skills; learn goal setting; solidify research techniques; and write a research paper.

Course Name: Foundations of Success II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: College and Career Foundations of Success is designed to help students learn and practice valuable skills that help them to be career and college ready. Students demonstrate their understanding of career paths through a variety of assessments, projects, job simulations, speeches, research assignments, online portfolio, and a research paper. Students identify their academic interests, skills,  and values; research employers and industries; gain experience with public speaking and interview skills,;familiarize themselves with college and job search tools; strengthen writing skills; learn goal setting; solidify research techniques; and write a research paper.

Course Name: Foundations of Success III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: NT
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: College and Career Foundations of Success is designed to help students learn and practice valuable skills that help them to be career and college ready. Students demonstrate their understanding of career paths through a variety of assessments, projects, job simulations, speeches, research assignments, online portfolio, and a research paper. Students identify their academic interests, skills,  and values; research employers and industries; gain experience with public speaking and interview skills,;familiarize themselves with college and job search tools; strengthen writing skills; learn goal setting; solidify research techniques; and write a research paper.

Course Name: HISP World Politics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: World Politics exposes students to international perspectives related to art, literature, history, culture, and politics. This is an honors level course designed for students interested in an intensive study of world affairs, political philosophies of international systems, the interaction of those systems, and how the global community addresses the most pressing issues of our time. Students gain an understanding of the modern world through the study of issues within the following strands: human migration and impact on global politics, population patterns, global conflict and crisis management, globalization, and ecological securing and preservation for the global commons.

Course Name: Humanities: Critical Thinking
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite: Humanities: Writing Skills
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: Critical thinking teaches students how to critically evaluate what they observe, experience, or read and how to formulate a logical argument. This course is an introduction to the skills of critical thinking and formal logic. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of arguments, informal fallacies, definition, language analysis, and the functions of the television media.

Course Name: IB Diploma Core Seminar
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA, LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Diploma Core Seminar is a required course for students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme. Seminar supports students to meet the requirements of the IB Diploma program - writing and submitting their Extended Essay, completing their Creativity, Activity & Service reqirements and preparing for IB exams.

Course Name: IB Theory of Knowledge
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA, LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diplomma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Theory of Knowledge is a required course for students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme. (ToK) allows students to distinguish between valid and invalid claims, to discover issues which may help or hinder, to think critically about issues of global, local, or personal importance, and to develop as rational and ethical citizens in a global community. ToK encourages an interest in the diversity of ways of thinking and ways of living of individuals and communities, and an awareness of personal and ideological assumptions, including participants’ own.

Course Name: Men’s Leadership Academy
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Men’s Leadership Academy encourages students to engage in meaningful conversations and activities around race, culture, class, and gender. This course serves as a critical component of the MLA program and is supplemented with academic retreats, life/career coaching, technical skills training, opportunities for civic engagement, and educational field trips: college/university tours, job shadowing and more. The program supports students in their personal development, academic achievement, and college planning and preparation.

Course Name: Publications: Media & Yearbook
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Publications: Media and Yearbook requires students to experience and hone many skills: critical thinking, critical writing, analytical reading, anthropology, oral communication, as well as the art and artifice of photography and graphic design. The goal of the course is to enhance student appreciation of the value and power of various media as they have shaped society in the past and continue to affect the present and the future. Students may repeat this course for credit.

Course Name: Women’s Leadership Academy
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Women’s Leadership Academy encourages students to engage in meaningful conversations and activities around race, culture, class, and gender. This course serves as a critical component of the WLA program and is supplemented with academic retreats, life/career coaching, technical skills training, opportunities for civic engagement, and educational field trips: college/university tours, job shadowing and more. The program supports students in their personal development, academic achievement, and college planning and preparation.

English

Course Name: AP English Language & Composition
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: HJ, JFK, R, SES, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Additionally, they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts—including images as forms of text—from a range of disciplines and historical periods.

Course Name: AP English Literature & Composition
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.

Course Name: AP Seminar for English 10
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JFK- PACE AP Capstone
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Seminar engages students in cross curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing varied sources of texts across genres and writing styles. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team.

Course Name: Applied Medical English
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Applied Medical English is a year-long college and career preparatory English course which integrates both the Common Core standards for ELA and the Career Technical Education (CTE) standards for the Health Science and Medical Technology industry sector. Applied Medical English 9 is focused on the unifying theme of Public Health and related issues.

Course Name: Chicano/Latino Literature Studies
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Chicano/Latino Literature Studies introduces students to a broad spectrum of Latina/o-Chicana/o literature through an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on the analysis of novels, ethnographies, short fiction, poetry, short readings, and cinematic works though written and oral expression. Through close engagement with our readings, students explore the socio-political contexts that have produced racial, cultural, and class inequalities for Latinas/os in the United States.

Course Name: Creative Writing
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, AAB, CCS
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Creative Writing is for the enthusiastic writer. Activities are geared to develop vivid and concrete descriptions as well as imagination and experimentation in writing. Major assignments may include writing short stories, a short play, many types of poems, and a variety of exercises to stretch the imagination.

Course Name: ELD Expository Reading & Writing
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) is a designated English Language Development program that complies with  the California ELA/ELD Framework and ELD Standards at the Expanding proficiency level. This course supports ELs to develop discourse practices, grammatical structures, language syntax, and vocabulary necessary to participate in academic tasks across all content areas.

Course Name: English 10
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 10 addresses the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, language, listening, and speaking in an integrated approach to English language arts, emphasizing higher order thinking skills. This class studies various informational and literary texts as well as develops communication skills pertaining to adult life, both personal and professional.

Course Name: English 10 Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, LB, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 10 Honors enhances critical reading and analytical writing skills, preparing students for AP and IB coursework. Grounded in California State Standards, the course focuses on reading, writing, language, oral communication, listening, and research. Students engage in on-demand and revised writing, with an emphasis on thematic structure, sentence variety, and voice. Collaborative tasks and varied assessments ensure readiness for state standards and advanced courses.

Course Name: English 11
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 11 addresses the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, language, listening, and speaking in an integrated approach to English language arts, emphasizing higher order thinking skills. This class will study various informational and literary texts, including American literature.

Course Name: English 11 Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 11 Honors ia an integrated approach to English language arts, with a focus on analysis, synthesis, evaluation, application, and academic comparisons of literary and informational texts. It is designed to prepare students for future advanced course work through the lens of themes, characters, and issues in American literature.

Course Name: English 12
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 12 focuses on complex essay development while targeting the college and career readiness descriptors in the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, language, listening, and speaking in an integrated approach to English language arts. This class uses various informational and literary texts, including the study of World Literature, as an extension of the skills attained in grades 9-11.

Course Name: English 9
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English 9 addresses the Common Core State Standards in reading, writing, language, listening, and speaking in an integrated approach to English language arts, emphasizing higher order thinking skills. This class uses various informational and literary texts to develop communication skills pertaining to adult life, both personal and professional.

Course Name: English IB HL 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB, UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB English Literature provides students with extensive experience/training in the study, interpretation, and analysis of literary works. Through a variety of English and translated texts, students gain an appreciation of the similarities and differences among texts from different ages/cultures. Oral presentation, formal academic writing, and critical analysis skills are developed. Students gain an appreciation of structure, technique, and style to become effective communicators; learn to see relationships between texts and other media; think critically; and understand, appreciate, and construct their own meaning from a diverse selection of texts.

Course Name: English IB HL 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB, UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IB English HL I
Course Description: IB English Literature provides students with extensive experience/training in the study, interpretation, and analysis of literary works. Students gain an appreciation of structure, technique, and style to become effective communicators; learn to see relationships between texts and other media; think critically; and understand, appreciate, and construct their own meaning from a diverse selection of texts. At higher levels, a greater number of texts are studied with more emphasis on literary features and their effects.

Course Name: English Language Development III (ELD)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: English Language Development (ELD) III is a two-semester, yearlong course for English Learners whose English Language Proficiency is at the emerging/ expanding level (Level 2) as measured by the ELPAC and who have successfully displayed mastery of the content in ELD II. Course content focuses on the English/ Language Arts (ELA) and ELD standards with the intent of successfully moving students into grade-level English classes.

Course Name: Expository Reading & Writing Course (ERWC)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The Expository Reading and Writing course of study is closely aligned to the seven criteria of the UC English requirement. The goal of the Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) is to prepare college-bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Through a sequence of eight to ten rigorous instructional modules aligned to the CCSS for ELA/Literacy, students in this year-long, rhetoric-based course will develop advanced proficiency in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing.

Course Name: Expository Reading and Writing Law
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: The Expository Reading and Writing course of study is closely aligned to the seven criteria of the UC English requirement. The goal of the Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) is to prepare college-bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Through a sequence of eight to ten rigorous instructional modules aligned to the CCSS for ELA/Literacy, students in this year-long, rhetoric-based course will develop advanced proficiency in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing.

Course Name: Humanities: American Literature Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: American Literature Honors begins and ends with the questions, “What is an American?” and “What is the American Dream?” In their search for answers, students explore the interrelationships among American art, music, drama, dance, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, religious beliefs, pop culture, political movements, and intellectual history.

Course Name: Humanities: Literature & Composition
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: Literature & Composition emphasizes the traditional concept of read, reflect, and write. What is different, however, is the content of the readings and the approach to this content. Students examine the cultural and psychic origins of myth in Greece and subsequent cultures. Major thematic units include “The Hero’s Quest” and the “Loss of Innocence/Coming of Age.” Other areas covered include epic and lyric poetry, Elizabethan theater, art and music, fiction and expository prose, and philosophical writings such as the thesis assertion, the topic sentence, and structures of argument.

Course Name: Humanities: World Literature Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite: Humanities: Comp Wld Cultures (H)
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: World Literature Honors is taught in conjunction with and is complementary to HISP World Cultures Honors. Students study the common source of the three major monotheistic religions of the West; sense the conformity and discipline of the East, while recognizing its great diversity; read indigenous Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and Latin American novels; hear the lyric poetry of Latin American poets; and compare the traditions of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America to those of the West.

Course Name: Humanities: Writing Skills
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite: Humanities: Critical Thinking
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: Writing Skills focuses on writing as communication. Writing is also a means of clarifying and discovering what we think. In this course, students write daily and examine the writing style of other writers. Working alone and in groups, students explore a wide variety of techniques to generate ideas and subjects for writing.

Course Name: Journalism Newspaper
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Journalism Newspaper offers real-world experience in conjunction with the responsibility of producing a newspaper. Students gather information, write and edit news stories and columns, and obtain photographs for publication of the school newspaper. They are responsible for newspaper design and layout using modern professional publishing software, computers, and cameras.

Course Name: Medical English 10
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Medical English 10 presents a study of multicultural literature and focuses on medical components within the works read. With emphasis on major authors and literary trends, all forms of literature are covered, including poetry, prose, and drama. Discussion and written assignments stress insight into the works and the correlation of history, culture, literature, and other fine arts. Emphasis is placed on critical analytic reading skills; participation with in-depth, constructive class discussion; and critical, evaluative writing.

Course Name: Medical English 11
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Medical English 11 analyzes the scope of the Patient Care pathway within the Health Science and Medical Technology Standards while mastering the English Language Arts Content Standards for 11th grade. The course focuses on the essential and foundational skills of communication, vocabulary development, and analytical reading and writing. Students read a variety of texts as they are challenged to grasp complex topics and extend their thinking to draw and defend conclusions. Upon completion of this course, students will acquire the skills necessary to examine and make informed decisions for themselves as well as their community pertaining to wellness, preventative care, and mental health.

Course Name: MYP Language & Literature 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Languge & Literature 4 meets the requirements for 9th grade English. It is part of a year-long course sequence within the MYP language and literature course structure. The course involves studying a variety of texts, writing styles, and techniques, and analyzing how they relate to context, audience, purpose, and linguistic and literary devices.

Course Name: MYP Language & Literature 5
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Languge & Literature 5 meets the requirements for 10th grade English. It is part of a year-long course sequence within the MYP language and literature course structure. helps students develop linguistic, analytical, and communicative skills. Students learn to use language for thought, creativity, and self-expression, and to engage with texts from different cultures and historical periods.

Course Name: PACE English 9
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: B
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: PACE History 9
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PACE English incorporates content standards, curriculum, and opportunities for advanced work. These uniquely designed English and history courses emphaisze California history, government, and literature through writing across the content areas.

Course Name: Speech – Forensics – Debate
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Speech/ Debate/ Forensics focuses on competitve speaking using the CA ELA Standards on argumentation and persuasion. Students apply their research, reading, writing, collaboration, and public speaking skills to engage in various events and activities.

History / Social Science

Course Name: American Government
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: American Government analyzes the evolution, structure, and operation of various levels of the United States political and economic system. The Constitution is studied for its meaning and application in today’s world to include civil and political rights. Emphasis will be placed upon critical reading, discussion, essay examinations, theme papers, and related study habits.

Course Name: AP African American Studies
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary moment. Given the interdisciplinary character of African American Studies, students in the course will develop skills across multiple fields, with an emphasis on developing historical, literary, visual, and data analysis skills

Course Name: AP Macroeconomics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Course Name: AP Microeconomics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Course Name: AP Psychology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study. Students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

Course Name: AP U.S. Government and Politics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP U.S. Govt. and Politics provides a nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts. They engage in skills that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, develop evidence-based arguments, and complete a political science research or applied civics project.

Course Name: AP U.S. History
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK, R, SES, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP U.S. History investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians. The course provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

Course Name: AP World History: Modern
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP World History: Modern investigates significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: humans and the environment; cultural developments and interactions; governance; economic systems; social interactions and organization; and technology and innovation.

Course Name: ELD American Government
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD American Government applies interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills with content to explore the fundamental principles of American democracy, the rights and responsibilities of an American citizen, and how the United States government works.

Course Name: ELD Ethnic Studies
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Ethnic Studies cultivates understanding necessary for social, political, and educational engagement, while developing academic literacy skills. Students analyze the intersectionality between ethnicity, culture, nationality, gender, and sexuality through concepts of indigeneity, otherness, generational differences, social justice movements, and economics.

Course Name: ELD Geography
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Geography focuses on language and literacy development around a central question: How do the Earth’s systems operate independently and in relationship to one another, and what has this meant for humans over time? Students engage in geographic inquiry that includes the study of the human presence on the earth, the nature of the environment, and both the impact of humans on the environment and the impact of the environment on humans.

Course Name: ELD Modern Economics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Modern Economics focuses on language and literacy development using content to explore the fundamental principles of economics through the lens of scarcity, investment, growth, employment, competition, protection, entrepreneurship, and markets.

Course Name: ELD U.S. History
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD US History focuses on the 11th grade US History and ELD standards. This course emphasizes an understanding of American citizenship and government through oral language development, reading, and writing tasks to help students develop awareness on how English works in both spoken and written language.

Course Name: Ethnic Studies
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Ethnic Studies uses a comparative and historical perspective to examine the languages, values, and voices of diverse groups within the United States. Students investigate the practice of naming and being named; the intersection between ethnicity, culture, nationality, race and genter; and the historic, economic, and personal consequences of oppression and resistance. Students also learn how the social construction of identity is created, contested, and altered by historic and economic proceses.

Course Name: Geography
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Geography examines geographic regions and relates that knowledge to events in today’s rapidly changing world. Contemporary issues confronting the world today, such as world trade, problems of developing nations, urbanization, pollution, and conservation of resources are addressed. Students develop basic geography skills including map reading and place name identification along with the interpretation of charts and diagrams. As students gain a global perspective of geography, they become increasingly aware of their role as a global citizen.

Course Name: History of the Americas IB HL I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB, UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diplomma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB History HL 1 is the first course in a two-year, required sequence for students seeking an IB Diploma. Key objectives are the critical study of the discipline of history and its specific methodologies as related to the selection, analysis, and interpretation of historical data. This course requires students to develop an appreciation of divergent approaches adopted by historians in conducting historical research, the conflicting outcomes they reach, and the forces which shape their scholarship. Students will work with a wide variety of source materials and assess the interrelationship between diverse political ideologies and cultures.

Course Name: History of the Americas IB HL II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB, UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diplomma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB History HL 2 is the second course in a two-year, required sequence for students seeking an IB Diploma. Key objectives are the critical study of the discipline of history and its specific methodologies as related to the selection, analysis, and interpretation of historical data. This course requires students to develop an appreciation of divergent approaches adopted by historians in conducting historical research, the conflicting outcomes they reach, and the forces which shape their scholarship. Students work with a wide variety of source materials and assess the interrelationship between diverse political ideologies and cultures.

Course Name: Honors World History
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Honors World History is traditionally the first college preparatory social science course students take in high school. World History focuses on the understanding of ourselves and the world around us in relation to history. World History in the real world is constantly changing and interpretation of events is critical in being a citizen in a democracy. World History will be taught from multiple perspectives, integrating the importance of religion, government, culture, economics, creative expression, and technology.

Course Name: Humanities: Comparative World Cultures Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite: Humanities:World Lit Honors
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: Comparative World Cultures is a one-year, honors college preparatory course offered in the second year of the Humanities and International Studies Program. The course centers on four geographic areas loosely grouped as Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. Comparative World Cultures is taught in conjunctions with Humanities: World Literature which emphasizes the literature, art, music, poetry, drama, philosophy, and religions of the areas.

Course Name: Humanities: US & Comparative World Govt.
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: US & Comparative World Government offers an intensive study of US government; a comparative study of other government systems and their underlying political philosophies; and the interaction of those systems in an international setting. Students gain an understanding of the philosophical groundwork of the various forms of government of nations around the world; how those ideas have been translated into constitutions; and how those countries coexist in a time of rapid technological change.

Course Name: Humanities: US History Honors
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: US History Honors combines present and past, beginning with the eras of Jefferson and Jackson and work their way into the 20th century. Students are introduced to the most recent books on the subjects at hand, encouraged to accomplish a variety of group projects, challenged to take a stance of inquiry, and look at U.S. history from a humanities perspective.

Course Name: Humanities: World Civilizations
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – HISP
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Humanities: World Civilization is a one-year course offered in the Humanities and International Studies Program that together with Humanities: Comparative World Cultures gives students a concentrated program in the history, geography, and culture of world civilizations.

Course Name: Modern Economics
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Modern Economics introduces students to the economic problems of institutions of the nation and world. They learn how to make reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers, and members of civic groups. Economic theories and practices are studied with an emphasis on critical reading, discussion, essay writing, research, and related study habits.

Course Name: MYP Individuals & Societies 4
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Individuals & Societies 4 meets the requirements for Geography. It is part of a year-long course sequence within the MYP individuals and societies course structure. It incorporates content traditionally studied under humanities and social sciences, encouraging learners to respect and understand the world around them and equipping them with the necessary skills to inquire into historical, geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural factors that affect individuals, societies and environments.

Course Name: MYP Individuals & Societies 5
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Individuals & Societies 5 meets the requirements for World History. It is part of the MYP individuals and societies course structure in preparation for IB HL courses. The course encourages learners to respect and understand the world around them and equips them with the necessary skills to inquire into historical, geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural factors that affect individuals, societies and environments. The study of individuals and societies helps students to critically appreciate the diversity of human culture, attitudes and beliefs.

Course Name: PACE History 9
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JFK- PACE AP Capstone
Co-Requisite: PACE English 9
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PACE History 9 is an interdisciplinary introduction to social science and provides the foundation for the later study of World and United States History, Economics, and United States Government. This course blends in contemporary global issues and develops skills tneeded in subsequent social studies classes, such as mapping, analyzing social change over time, and comparing and contrasting diverse cultures.

Course Name: Psychology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Psychology enables students to develop a better understanding of their own behavior and learn how their actions relate to the behavior of others. Units covered include an introduction to Psychology, learning principles and applications, memory and thought, adolescence and adulthood, and personality theories.

Course Name: U.S. History
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: U.S. History surveys 20th Century United States history and geography. Following a review of the nation’s beginnings, students examine major turning points in American history in the twentieth century, with an emphasis on how the past designs the present. The following themes are emphasized: the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts; the continuing tension between minority rights and majority power; the impact of technology on American society; cultural change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements towards equal rights for marginalized groups; and the role of the United States as a major world power. Students will also examine American culture including religion, literature, art, drama, architecture, education, and the mass media.

Course Name: U.S. History: Public Health
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: U.S. History: Public Health examines the history of wartime medicine and public health in America. Students make connections between the evolution of medicine and the development of American thought and government, which are brought into sharp relief by events such as the Enlightenment, the Civil War, and the Great Depression.

Course Name: World History
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: A
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: World History provides students with a greater understanding of world civilizations and cultures. This course emphasizes the study of European culture and its significance to the intellectual, political, and social development of the United States. The study of nonwestern cultures is included to enable the students to perceive the world as an interdependent community.

JROTC

Course Name: Air Force JROTC 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Air Force JROTC 1 emphasizes the Air Force heritage and traditions, the development of flight, applied flight sciences, and space exploration. Through project-based learning and hands on highly engaging activities, students enrolled in AFJROTC 1 engage in an overview of ancient civilizations and the earliest interest in flight, then progress to development of flight through time to modern day. The primary emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation and the development, modernization, and transformation of today’s Air Force.

Course Name: Air Force JROTC 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-11
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AFJROTC 1
Course Description: Air Force JROTC 2 is intended for 2nd year cadets. During the course, cadets’ study how airplanes fly, how weather conditions affect flight, the effects of flight and the human body, and principals of navigation. The course is designed to complement materials taught in math, physics, and other science- related courses.

Course Name: Air Force JROTC 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: GO
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AFJROTC 2
Course Description: Air Fource JROTC 3 is intended for 3rd year cadets. They study life skills and career opportunities which provides an essential component of leadership. To help students increase their potential for success through education, they learn how to select a school that is right for them; how to apply for admission to a vocational or technical school, community college, or college/university; and how to succeed in these learning environments. Finally, students consider important elements of life skills for all Americans such as civic responsibilities like volunteering, registering to vote, jury duty, and draft registration.

Course Name: Air Force JROTC 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: GO
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AFJROTC 3
Course Description: Principles of Management focuses on the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) mission to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community. This course places emphasis on management principles and provide them with the necessary skills and qualities needed to put into practice what they have learned during their time in AFJROTC.

Course Name: Marine Corps JROTC 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description:

Course Name: Marine Corps JROTC 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: MC JROTC1
Course Description:

Course Name: Marine Corps JROTC 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: GO
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: MC JROTC2
Course Description: The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (MCJROTC) program is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, personal responsibility, and service to the United States. It prepares high school students for leadership roles, while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Emphasis is placed on character development as well as, public service and career exploration. The program is designed to promote graduation from high school, and to promote college and career readiness through instruction and rewarding opportunities that benefit the student, the community, and the nation.

Course Name: Marine Corps JROTC 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: GO
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: MCJROTC 3
Course Description: The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (MCJROTC) program is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, personal responsibility, and service to the United States. It prepares high school students for leadership roles, while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as American citizens. Emphasis is placed on character development as well as, public service and career exploration. The program is designed to promote graduation from high school, and to promote college and career readiness through instruction and rewarding opportunities that benefit the student, the community, and the nation.

Course Name: NAVAL DRILL 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Naval Science Drill 1 focuses on physical education, health promotion, and physical fitness activities including development of the whole person via education in wellness, fitness, nutrition and first aid plus activities in individual and dual sports. Students learn skills, knowledge, and physical abilities needed to establish and sustain physical activity as a key component of their lifestyle. Simultaneously, students are introduced to elements of American citizenship, leadership, and the US Navy organization.

Course Name: NAVAL DRILL 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description:

Course Name: Navy JROTC 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: NJROTC 2
Course Description: Navy JROTC 3 further develops leadership skills through various classroom and organizational roles. Students develop an understanding of national security, naval operations, and political structure of the United States. The content includes: career planning, the importance of sound financial planning, and college and career opportunities. In addition, students learn the importance of understanding world events and how they affect our future.

Course Name: Navy JROTC 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: G
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: JROTC
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: NJROTC 3
Course Description: Navy JROTC 4 builds on leadership qualities through unit leadership opportunities and leadership by example. Students investigate what leadership is and how to maximize leadership abilities. Career and college opportunities are researched and explored. Content includes: leadership and ethics, positive leadership techniques, leading by example, and the basics of effective communications. Students are expected to undertake a leadership role within the overall NJROTC organization as well as teach and lead in areas of close order drill and uniform inspections.

Mathematics

Course Name: Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Financial Algebra is a mathematical modeling course that is algebra-based, applications-oriented, and technology-dependent. The course addresses college preparatory mathematics topics from Advanced Algebra, Statistics, Probability, Pre-calculus, and Calculus under seven financial umbrellas: Banking, Investing, Credit, Employment and Income Taxes, Automobile Ownership, Independent Living, and Retirement Planning and Household Budgeting. The course allows students to experience the interrelatedness of mathematical topics, find patterns, make conjectures, and extrapolate from known situations to unknown situations.

Course Name: AP Calculus AB
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK, R, SES, W, GWC
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM3; IM3+ Plus, or AP Precalculus
Course Description: AP Calculus AB is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. AP Calculus focuses on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provides experience with methods and applications. The course requires students to use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions. The course features a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Teachers and students  regularly use technology to reinforce relationships among functions, confirm written work, implement experimentation, and assist in interpreting results.

Course Name: AP Calculus BC
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AP Calculus AB
Course Description: AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent of a second semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. AP Calculus focuses on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provides experience with methods and applications. The course requires students to use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions. The course features a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Teachers and students regularly use technology to reinforce relationships among functions, confirm written work, implement experimentation, and assist in interpreting results.

Course Name: AP Computer Science A
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM1
Course Description: AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

Course Name: AP Pre-Calculus
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, GWC, HJ, JFK, R, SES, W, UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM3 or IM3+
Course Description: AP Precalculus is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college precalculus course. AP Precalculus provides students with an understanding of the concepts of college algebra, trigonometry, and additional topics that prepare students for further college-level mathematics courses. This course explores a variety of function types and their applications: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polar, parametric, vector-valued, implicitly defined, and linear transformation functions using matrices.

Course Name: AP Statistics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM3 or IM3+
Course Description: AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics.

Course Name: Data Science Math
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Data Science Math is a 4th year math course in which students will learn to understand, ask questions, and represent data through project-based units. The units will give students opportunities to be data explorers through active engagement, developing their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, and the importance of data in society. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed knowledge and understanding.

Course Name: Integrated Math 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Mathematics 1 formalizes and extends the mathematics learned in the middle grades and explore the relationships between the standards from the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Mathematics 1 focuses on six critical areas: (1) extend understanding of numerical manipulation to algebraic manipulation; (2) synthesize understanding of function; (3) deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships; (4) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend; (5) establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions; and (6) apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane.

Course Name: Integrated Math 1 (ELD)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD (English Language Development) Integrated Math 1 is designed for newcomer students in grades 9-12 who have been in the country for fewer than three years and score Novice or 1/ low 2 ELPAC level. In ELD Integrated Mathematics I, English learners learn and apply interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills through the meaningful use of language.

Course Name: Integrated Math 1 Support
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: Integrated Math 1
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Integrated Math 1 Support typically occurs in parallel to the core math course. This course covers foundational topics such as basic skills with whole numbers and rational numbers, algebraic reasoning, and other topics that are foundational to the core Math course.

Course Name: Integrated Math 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Integrated Math 1
Course Description: Integrated Math 2 teaches the following conceptual categories: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The focus of Math 2 is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, and comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Math 1. In addition, students are introduced to complex numbers and explore the link between probability and data.

Course Name: Integrated Math 2 (ELD)
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD (English Language Development) Integrated Math 2 is designed for newcomer students in grades 9-12 who have been in the country for fewer than three years and score Novice or 1/ low 2 ELPAC level. The purpose of the ELD Integrated Mathematics 2 course is for English learners to learn and apply interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills through the meaningful use of language.

Course Name: Integrated Math 2 Plus
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Integrated Math 1 + Placement Criteria met
Course Description: Integrated Math 2 Plus is recommended for students who are interested in taking four years of math in high school who have shown success in previous math courses and who are prepared to learn higher-level math concepts from Pre-Calculus that will begin preparing them for Calculus. The course is comprised of standards selected from the high school conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability, with the addition of 14 additional –“plus” standards from Pre-Calculus.

Course Name: Integrated Math 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Integrated Math 2
Course Description: Integrated Math 3 integrates and applies the mathematics that students have learned from their earlier courses. This course is comprised of standards selected from the high school conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability.

Course Name: Integrated Math 3 Plus
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Integrated Math 2 Plus
Course Description: Integrated Math 3 Plus integrates and applies the mathematics that students have learned from their earlier courses. This course is comprised of standards selected from the high school conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. Intregrated Math 3 Plus is recommended for students who are interested in taking four years of math in high school, who have shown success in Math 2 Plus, and who want to continue learning higher-level math concepts that will prepare them to take AP Calculus the following year.

Course Name: Math Applications & Interpretations SL
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA, LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Math Applications & Interpretations SL recognizes the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world. It emphasizes the meaning of mathematics in context by focusing on topics that are often used as applications or in mathematical modeling. This course includes topics such as calculus and statistics. Students are encouraged to solve real-world problems, construct, and communicate this mathematically and interpret the conclusions or generalizations.

Course Name: Math Applications & Interpretations SL Prep
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: UIA, LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Math Applications and Interpretation IB SL1/Preparation is an introductory level course designed to prepare students for success in Math Applications and Interpretations SL. It focuses on the foundational concepts and skills needed, particularly emphasizing real-world applications of mathematics through statistics, probability, and modeling techniques.

Course Name: MYP Math 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Math 4 meets the requirements of Integrated Math 1 within the framework for MYP mathematics. It covers four branches of mathematical study: numerical and abstract reasoning, thinking with models, spatial reasoning, and reasoning with data. The MYP mathematics courses promote both inquiry and application, helping students develop problem-solving techniques that transcend the discipline and are useful in the world outside school. Students should see authentic examples of how mathematics is useful and relevant to their lives and be encouraged to apply it to new situations.

Course Name: MYP Math 5
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Math 5 meets the requirements of Integrated Math 2 within the framework for MYP mathematics. It covers four branches of mathematical study: numerical and abstract reasoning, thinking with models, spatial reasoning, and reasoning with data. The MYP mathematics courses promote both inquiry and application, helping students to develop problem-solving techniques that transcend the discipline and are useful in the world outside school. Students should see authentic examples of how mathematics is useful and relevant to their lives and be encouraged to apply it to new situations.

Course Name: QRAT Senior Year Math
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: C
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: QRAT Senior Year Math enables students to continue to persevere through problem solving and develop quantitative reasoning skills necessary for success in college-level courses. Polynomial and rational functions, as well as basic calculus concepts, advance the students mathematical content knowledge through a quantitative reasoning lens. Through a facilitative teaching approach, the lessons and tasks provide students with opportunities to solve challenging problems in which they gather, analyze, and evaluate information, work effectively in groups to make decisions using critical reasoning skills, as well as opportunities to communicate concisely through written and oral language.

Course Name: TQR Senior Year Math
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: GC
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM1-3
Course Description: TQR Senior Year math is designed to revisit previous math concepts, such as functions, inequalities, and exponents to provide opportunities for students to develop a greater perspective of the underlying structures of mathematics and how to connect mathematical topics. This enables students to continue to persevere through problem solving and begin to develop their quantitative reasoning skills for success in college-level courses or the workplace… Through a facilitative teaching approach, the lessons and tasks provide students with opportunities to solve challenging problems in which they gather, analyze, and evaluate information, work effectively in groups to make decisions using critical reasoning skills, as well as opportunities to communicate concisely through written and oral language.

Physical Education

Course Name: Body Mechanics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: M
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Body Mechanics teaches the history of martial arts, traditions, and their current role in mixed martial arts (MMA). Through specialized training, martial arts training (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), and real- life self-defense tactics, the student develops an increase in muscular strength, muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance, balance, and flexibility. The goal of the class is to increase self-confidence, spatial awareness, quick response problem solving skills, and a desire to stay healthy for a lifetime.

Course Name: Criminal Justice Academy PE
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – CJA
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Criminal Justice Academy PE is designed for students in the Criminal Justice academy. They engage in activities to enhance their personal fitness to prepare them for a physically demanding field of work. Activities are instilled with teaching the students pride, professionalism, respect, and teamwork.

Course Name: Freshman/Sophomore PE
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Freshman/Sophomore PE is designed to provide large group instruction in team sports and some individual exercises. The program covers a variety of basic sport-related skills. These skills include aerobics, individual sports, fitness work, recreational activities, and team sports. Cooperation, cultural awareness, sportsmanship, respect for self, others and equipment, problem solving, and team work are emphasized throughout the year. In addition, every student is expected to improve upon their physical fitness level by way of daily run and active participation in all activities. A district-wide fitness test will be administered to all students during the spring semester.

Course Name: PE Athletics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Athletics is for students enrolled in an inter-scholastic athletic program to earn 5 units of PE credit with a pass or fail grade from the teacher of record during a semester. Students may not concurrently enroll in Directed Studies, Athletics, or any other physical education course.

Course Name: PE Basketball
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Basketball gives students the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental and advanced skills and strategies of team activities, as well as fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for achieving and maintaining optimal physical fitness. Students benefit from comprehensive team activities and cardiorespiratory activities. Students learn fundamentals and advanced techniques of team activities, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Students are empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in team activities, aerobic fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime.

Course Name: PE Beginning Dance
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Beginning Dance is designed for the non-dancer as an introduction to the elements and principles of dance. Each student participates in constructing and performing basic creative choreography in cooperative learning groups and direct instruction. Students explore the cultural heritage, historical importance, and modern-day application of dance in our society while increasing personal health and endurance.

Course Name: PE Dance
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Dance incorporates an introduction to various styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Country, Modern Dance, and Improvisational Dance. Students have the opportunity to excel through dance routines that include choreography.

Course Name: PE Football
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Football is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental and advanced skills and strategies of team activities, as well as fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for achieving and maintaining optimal physical fitness. Students benefit from comprehensive team activities and cardiorespiratory activities. Students learn fundamentals and advanced techniques of team activities, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning.

Course Name: PE Net Sports
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Net Sports is designed to give students the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental and advanced skills and strategies of various net sports, as well as fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for achieving and maintaining optimal physical fitness. Students benefit from comprehensive net sports activities and cardiorespiratory activities. Students learn fundamentals and advanced techniques of various net sports, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning.

Course Name: PE Non-Traditional Sports
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: NT, M
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: None
Pre-Requisite: Freshman PE
Course Description: Non-Traditional Sports focuses on movement activities that build a strong foundation for life-long health. The emphasis of the course is personal fitness, nutrition, and wellness through aerobic, individual, dual, and strength training activities.

Course Name: PE Recreation
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: PE Recreation is designed to have students participate in a variety of movement activities as well as build a foundation of knowledge for life-long health. The emphasis of the class is on personal fitness, nutrition, and wellness through aerobic, individual, dual, and strength training activities.

Course Name: PE Weight Training
Course Term:
UC/CSU A-G:
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to:
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description:

Course Name: PE Year 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description:

Course Name: PE Year 5
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description:

Course Name: Yoga
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: none
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Yoga is designed to introduce students to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day-to-day life.

Science

Course Name: AP Biology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Biology:The Living Earth or Molecular Biology: The Living Earth and Physics: The Living Earth or Chemistry: The Living Earth
Course Description: AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.

Course Name: AP Chemistry
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: IM3 or greater
Pre-Requisite: Chemistry & Biology
Course Description: AP Chemistry provides students with a college-level foundation in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.

Course Name: AP Computer Science Principles
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: JFK, CKM, SES
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IM 1
Course Description: AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course, students design and evaluate solutions and apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems work, explore their potential impacts, and how they contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

Course Name: AP Environmental Science
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, R, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Biology; Physical Science; IM 1
Course Description: AP Environmental Science is the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science, through which students engage with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them.

Course Name: AP Physics 1: Algebra Based
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: IM 3 or greater
Pre-Requisite: IM2
Course Description: AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum, simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion.

Course Name: AP Physics 2: Algebra Based
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: AP Physics 1: Algebra Based
Course Description: AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore these topics: thermodynamics; electrical force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.

Course Name: AP Physics C: Mechanics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite: Calculus AB or greater
Pre-Requisite: IM3
Course Description: AP Physics C: Mechanics is a calculus-based, college-level physics course. It covers kinematics; Newton’s laws of motion; work, energy, and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; oscillations; and gravitation.

Course Name: Biology: The Living Earth
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Biology: The Living Earth studies the biological concepts of ecosystems, genetics, evolution, and cells to organisms. Standards of Earth and space science, such as Earth’s history and global climate change, deepen student understanding of the concepts.

Course Name: Biotech
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Biotech focuses on pathogenic/non-pathogenic microorganisms with an emphasis upon techniques used in modern laboratories. This course is oriented toward students with an interest in a medical or dental career. Students are prepared for general workplace skills in addition to specific skills for a microbiology laboratory.

Course Name: Chemistry IB SL – Prep Course
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Chemistry SL Prep is an 11th grade class designed to prepare IB Diploma program students for success in IB Chemistry SL. By studying chemistry, students become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other. Teachers provide students with opportunities to develop manipulative skills, design investigations, collect data, analyze results and evaluate and communicate their findings.

Course Name: Chemistry IB SL I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Chemistry SL focuses on identifying patterns that help to explain matter at the microscopic level, allowing matter’s behavior to be predicted and controlled at a macroscopic level. The course emphasizes the development of representative models and explanatory theories, both of which rely heavily on creative but rational thinking. Students examine scientific knowledge claims in a real-world context which fostering interest and curiosity. They develop understandings, skills, and techniques which can be applied across their studies and beyond.

Course Name: Chemistry in the Earth System
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Chemistry in the Earth System is a lab-based course that explores chemical and earth science concepts that build comprehension using rigorous investigations. Integrating the Earth and space science helps deepen students’ understanding of how chemical processes help drive the Earth.

Course Name: ELD Biology: The Living Earth
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: ELD Biology: The Living Earth teaches interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills through the meaningful use of language, using the California English Language Development Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. This course focuses on language and literacy development through the lens of the science and engineering practices.

Course Name: ELD Chemistry in the Earth System
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
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Course Description: ELD Chemistry in the Earth System applies interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills through the meaningful use of language, using the California English Language Development Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. This course focuses on language and literacy development through the lens of the science and engineering practices.

Course Name: ELD Physics in the Universe
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: ELD Newcommer
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Course Description: ELD Physics in the Universe applies interdisciplinary academic and literacy skills through the meaningful use of language, using the California English Language Development Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. This course focuses on language and literacy development through the lens of the science and engineering practices.

Course Name: Environmental Science: Farm to Fork
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: RHS – Culinary
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Course Description: Environmental Science: Farm to Fork connects choices about natural resource use and the impacts of these choices from the local to global levels. Students examine and apply the physical science of growing, treating, and harvesting food and the impact of those processes on human health and the environment. Using an ecosystems approach to food production, students engage in readings, labs, and field studies on topics of food distribution, food chains, links between nutritional needs, and sustainable land use practices.

Course Name: Environmental Systems & Societies IB SL I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
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Course Description: Environmental Systems & Societies IB SL I aims to provide students with a coherent perspective of the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies; one that enables them to adopt an informed personal response to the wide range of pressing environmental issues that they will inevitably come to face. Students examine their own relationship with their environment and the significance of develop a sound understanding of the interrelationships between environmental systems and societies, rather than a purely journalistic appreciation of environmental issues. Students evaluate the scientific, ethical, and socio-political aspects of issues.

Course Name: Forensic Science
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
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Course Description: Forensic Science provides students both theory and hands-on experience in the skills and knowledge required of a forensic crime scene investigator. Students are introducted to crime scene investigation using crime scene photography, diagrams, and physical evidence in solve crimes. Students learn to dust and lift fingerprints; roll a 10-print fingerprint card; perform a gunshot residue test; collect and process various types of evidence; and use of forensic light source technology in crime scene investigations. This course emphasizes effective communication and interpersonal skills, professional development, strong academic skills, problem solving, safety, and the use of technology.

Course Name: Human Anatomy/Physiology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
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Course Description: Human Anatomy/Physiology is a comprehensive survey of the structure, function, and organization of the human body. Topics of study include an in-depth study of the human organ systems related to support, movement, integration, regulation, maintenance, reproduction, and development of the human body. Disease prevention and health are emphasized themes.

Course Name: IB Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
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Course Description: IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science SL explores the science underpinning physical performance and application of those principles. It incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition. The course offers a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century, and the international dimension and ethics related to both the individual and global context.

Course Name: Medical Biology
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
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Course Description: Medical Biology is an introductory course covering biological concepts important for a general understanding and background for the health professions. Emphasis is on the scientific method and basic processes common to all forms of life. Topics will include ecology, evolution, cell’s structure and function, genetics, DNA processes, and key anatomy/physiology concepts.

Course Name: Medical Chemistry
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
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Course Description: Medical Chemistry is a first year course, in lieu of general chemistry, that covers the California State Standards in Chemistry that include atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, redox, gas laws, acids, bases, solutions, equilibrium, nuclear, and organic chemistry. Chemical reactions are at the core of all living systems and understanding these processes and how they occur are the focal points of this class. Students who enroll are invested in a medical or scientific career.

Course Name: Molecular Biology: The Living Earth
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK
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Course Description: Molecular Biology: The Living Earth studies the biological concepts of ecosystems, genetics, evolution, and cells to organisms with a special learning emphasis on molecular models and understandings. Standards of Earth and space science such as Earth’s history and global climate change will also be used to deepen student understanding of the concepts that are being learned.

Course Name: MYP Science 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: UIA
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Course Description: Middle Years Program (MYP) Science 4 studies the biological concepts of ecosystems, genetics, evolution, and cells to organisms. Standards of Earth and space science, such as Earth’s history and global climate change, deepen student understanding of the concepts. All learning is designed to support student readiness for the IB Diploma Program.

Course Name: MYP Science 5
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-10
Campuses Available: UIA
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Course Description: Middle Years Program (MYP) Science 5  integrates earth science into Physics. It is aimed at building a solid foundation in physical science; integrating an intensive laboratory component that consists of both classroom labs and practical field studies; and building student competency in science practices and cross cutting concepts.  Students progressively grow in their physics knowledge and use this collective understanding to explore and design an efficient means of producing renewable energy. The course id designed to suport student sucess in the IB Diploma Program.

Course Name: Physics IB SL
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
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Course Description: IB Physics SL seeks to explain the universe itself, from the very smallest particles to the vast distances between galaxies. This course raises the issue of the impact of physics on society; the moral and ethical dilemmas; and the social, economic, and environmental implications of the work of physicists. By studying physics, students become aware of how scientists work and communicate with each other.

Course Name: Physics in the Universe
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: D
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
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Course Description: Physics in the Universe is a college preparatory laboratory and math-based science class that prepares students to be successful in college level lab science courses. The course integrates earth science into Physics. It is aimed at building a solid foundation in physical science; integrating an intensive laboratory component that consists of both classroom labs and practical field studies; and building student competency in science practices and cross cutting concepts.  Students progressively grow in their physics knowledge and use this collective understanding to explore and design an efficient means of producing renewable energy.

VAPA

Course Name: 21st Century Yearbook
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: 21st Century Yearbook Design and Publication is a yearlong project-based course designed to have students create a student publication. Students use creativity and the artistic process of creating layouts and designs to put together and publish the yearbook. Students prove their awareness of their target audience while maintaining integrity of their design and written work. They edit work for content, design, originality, and ethics. They collaborate to effectively create and deliver a finished product under time and fiscal restraints.

Course Name: 3D Art 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: 3D Art 1 teaches the fundamentals of sculpture and jewelry design in tandem with the principles and elements of art. Students explore a variety of materials including leather, wood, glass, soapstone, plaster, clay, metal, and plastic.

Course Name: Advanced Art 3/4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Advanced Art 3 is an advanced level course that involves further exploration in art concepts, media, and ideas. The course focuses on drawing and painting.

Course Name: Advanced Ceramics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
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Pre-Requisite: Ceramics
Course Description: Advanced Ceramics provides students with advanced instruction in clay and pottery-making with emphasis on hand-built techniques, wheel throwing techniques, designs, and decoration of clay. Advanced Ceramics is designed to build upon the skills and techniques students learned in the Ceramics Art 1 course by engaging students in projects that are technically more difficult and creatively more challenging. Emphasis will also be placed on advanced clay structure, making glazes and kilns, and firing techniques. Raku and primitive pottery methods will also be explored.

Course Name: Advanced Guitar
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
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Pre-Requisite: Beginning Guitar or Audition
Course Description: Advanced Guitar focuses on using major, minor, pentatonic, and blues scales for improvisation based on the key and genre of the song. Emphasis is on small ensemble playing and recording solos to pre-recorded backing tracks. Students learn how major, minor, 7th, and minor 7th chords are formed and several ways to play each chord. Students learn Travis picking, classical, and other fingerpicking styles. Students are required to perform in both informal (in-class jams) and formal (Music Showcase performance) settings.

Course Name: AP 2D Art and Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, GWC, HJ, JFK, R, W
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Course Description: AP 2-D Art and Design develops skills using materials and processes such as graphic design, photography, collage, printmaking, fashion illustration, and others. At the conclusion of the course, students submit a portfolio demonstrating their ability to practice, experiment, and revise their work while communicating ideas about art and design.

Course Name: AP 3D Art and Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, GWC, JFK, R, W
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Course Description: AP 3-D Art and Design has students create art in different disciplines such as sculpture, architectural rendering, metal work, ceramics, and others. At the end of the course, students submit a portfolio demonstrating their knowledge of art skills using three-dimensional materials.

Course Name: AP Art
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
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Course Description: AP Art is available at school sites where there are only enough AP Art students to fill one or two class sections, and those students may be supported in submitting either Drawing, 2-D or 3-D  Art portfolios.

Course Name: AP Drawing
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, GWC, JFK, W
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Course Description: AP Drawing teaches students to experiment with a variety of materials and processes as they develop drawing skills. At the end of the course, students submit a portfolio that demonstrates the different drawing abilities taught in the course, which include mark-making, line, surface, space, light and shade, and composition.

Course Name: AP Music Theory
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: W
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Course Description: AP Music Theory  teaches students to recognize, understand, describe, and produce the basic elements and processes of performed and notated music. Course content extends from the fundamentals of pitch, rhythm, timbre, and expression to concepts of harmonic function, phrase relationships, and tonicization. Students develop musicianship skills through melodic and harmonic dictation, sight singing, and error detection exercises. Writing exercises further emphasize the foundational harmonic and voice leading procedures of Western art music.

Course Name: Architectural Design
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
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Course Description: Architectual Design teaches principles and elements of design through engaging students in technical drafting, sketching, and computer graphics. Students explore design in engineering, industrial, computer-based, and architectural fields and analyze the aesthetic and artistic views of design. Students develop a portfolio to share the work produced in this course.

Course Name: Art 1/2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
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Course Description: Art 1 is designed for students interested in art, architecture, engineering, and teaching. Basic skills in composition, color theory, illustration, design, figure drawing, painting and perspective are introduced. Historical and cultural aspects are explored.

Course Name: Art Spectrum
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM
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Course Description: Art Spectrum is an introductory level course that covers a variety of two and three-dimensional art experiences, emphasizing technical and expressive skills, as well as the academic language of art. There is an in-depth exploration of the elements of art and the principles of design and the fundamental concepts used to understand the visual arts.

Course Name: Band I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Band I is a performance-centered course for students who play a band instruments: woodwind, brass, or percussion. Students learn, enhance, and develop skills in reading music, sense of rhythm, marching techniques, style, and showmanship.

Course Name: Band II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
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Pre-Requisite: Band I
Course Description: Band II is a performance-centered course for students who play a band instruments: woodwind, brass, or percussion. Students learn, enhance, and develop skills in reading music, sense of rhythm, marching techniques, style, and showmanship.

Course Name: Beginning Guitar
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Beginning Guitar provides students with tools and knowledge necessary for an introductory proficiency in guitar. Students learn note reading, chords, basic composition, and scales. Guitar history and literature broaden students’ understanding of music and how music relates to their everyday life.

Course Name: Camera Composition
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Camera Composition teaches students the specific technical skills to use the camera and darkroom equipment effectively. In addition, they will learn about, discuss, and respond to the work of outstanding photographers from varied historical periods, cultures, and styles. Students plan and organize their own original photographs and evaluate them in a portfolio.

Course Name: Ceramics
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Ceramics gives students an opportunity to develop skills in ceramics production. They learn the physical properties of clay and increase their understanding of the possibilities and limitations of forming techniques. Students improve their skills in creating personal expressions in clay as they learn to glaze and decorate their artwork.

Course Name: Concert Choir
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Concert Choir has students lsing and perform a variety of music from many historical periods and cultures, individually and together with other mixed voices. This course emphasizes proper vocal production technique, music theory, and performance skills for music of different styles including classical, pop, musicals, rock, etc. 

Course Name: Dance II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
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Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: Dance II provides students with an intermediate level experience in the creative process of dance choreography. Students will participate in group choreography projects utilizing the creative process of dance as well as historical and social contribution. Students develop intermediate dance skills of the various dance styles including ballet and modern dance, jazz and tap dance, social and cultural dance, contemporary and hip-hop dance. Students will gain a deeper connection to dance as an art form and develop intermediate skills necessary to pursue a variety of careers in dance. Students will be introduced to production elements such as staging, lighting and sound, and company organization and management in professional dance careers.

Course Name: Digital Music
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM, LB
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Course Description: Digital Music utilizes a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to listen to, create, and perform music. Students use MIDI keyboards (pianos) or other instruments to compose their own music and may present their compositions publicly. Students explore their creative potential while broadening their knowledge and understanding of music.

Course Name: Film Studies
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Film Studies focuses on analyzing film and video as media that are both art and communication. Students are taught to read the moving image: analyze its narrative structure, genre conventions, thematic content and subtexts, technical and artistic techniques, and commercial and artistic purposes. The emphasis is on the methods used by film and video-makers to convey meaning.

Course Name: Graphic Illustration
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Graphic Illustration fosters an appreciation and understanding of art as communication. Students are introduced to historical and contemporary lettering, illustration, and artistic styles. Students explore the elements of art, principles of design, illustration, lettering, cartooning, type, hand lettering, layout, and illustration. Students apply their knowledge of these and other aesthetic principles to develop their own artistic skills, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.

Course Name: Honors Concert Band
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Pre-Requisite: Band II
Course Description: Band III is a performance-centered course for students who play a band instruments: woodwind, brass, or percussion. Students learn, enhance, and develop skills in reading music, sense of rhythm, marching techniques, style, and showmanship.

Course Name: Honors Dance III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
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Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: Honors Dance III  is the most advanced dance course designed for high school juniors, or seniors who have successfully completed two full years of Dance I and Dance II. Students will continue their technical and artistic training in a variety of styles that include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and World dance. Students will continue to explore and create original composition and choreography in depth through dance compositions, in addition to performing for school-wide and local community events. A dance analysis and fundamentals component runs concurrent with each dance unit that includes dance history, study of individual dance artists, unique contributors, cultural dimensions, and critical assessment. Students develop their teaching skills through a dance pedagogy unit, which they can apply during student-led classes and in future teaching positions. Students study anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principles, injury prevention and nutrition. Students will participate in the annual Dance Concert in the Spring.

Course Name: Honors Orchestra III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: Honors Orchestra provides a music school/conservatory style of experience for music students in a traditional orchestra ensemble who are interested in pursuing music studies after their high school education.  Rigorous performance expectations include preparing and performing standard concert orchestra literature at the grade 4 level or higher and performing a forty-five (45) minute solo recital. In addition, a strong and practical understanding of music theory is expected and demonstrated through a culminating composition project for a mixed chamber ensemble or full orchestra.  Sight-singing, ear-training, and score study are also central components of the course that are explored and assessed regularly.

Course Name: Honors Theater III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: This is an advanced level acting class; it is modeled after college level courses. In this class students will begin to deepen their connection to characters and their performance skills by exploring the work of influential directors such as Konstantin Stanislavsky, Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg (Method Acting), Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, and Anne Bogart – to name a few. We will also work on defining what it means to be “in the moment” and what makes a believable and truthful performance through the rehearsal of monologues, two person scenes, improvisations, group scenes, and One Acts. In a theater class, students are the art that is being viewed. Therefore, students need to be prepared that this is a practical class and they should expect to be actively participating as an essential component of this class.

Course Name: Jazz Ensemble
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Jazz Ensemble provides an opportunity to rehearse and perform standard jazz music styles including swing, jazz, rock, bossa nova, salsa, reggae, and ballad. Learning objectives of this course include tonal balance, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, improvisation, sight-reading, and historical context. Due to many public performances, members of this class must demonstrate responsibility and good public relations.  An audition may be required.

Course Name: Marching Band
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Marching Band is for students playing brass, wind, and percussion instruments. This is a performing band, which plays music at a high technical level. Students function both as a marching band and as a concert band. Objectives include the continuing development of correct playing habits, tonal balance, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, sight-reading, and marching skills. Additonally, students are trained in marching skills through full group rehearsal and individual practice.

Course Name: Media, Animation & Design I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: Media, Animation, & Design Studies I (MADS) encompasses many artistic, digital disciplines ranging from video, computer, and interactive media arts. This introductory course will focus on providing opportunities to explore these different approaches to communicate student ideas and to share their work on a screen or even through physical means such as a 3D print. Whether for pure artistic expression, entertainment, or commercial work, students will find many avenues to display their passions, and talents.

Course Name: Media, Animation & Design II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: CKM – VAPA
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Course Description: Students in Media, Animation, & Design II (MADS II) will receive a hands-on approach to learning, creating, and presenting video, game, graphic, and animated works for both commercial and artistic purposes. Students will gain practical knowledge and experience in crafting digital art that will be displayed across the school’s campus TVs, social media, and through their own website portfolio. Having completed this course students will have a strong understanding of the many aspects of Media, Animation, and Design, along with its wide potential for both aesthetic and communication uses.

Course Name: Modern Band
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits:
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: LB
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Course Description: Modern Band provides beginning to advanced instruction of skills necessary to play guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals. This course engages in a variety of contemporary musical styles including, but not limited to, R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, and Hip Hop. Students create their own bands, cover existing songs, compose original songs and lyrics, and develop skills in preparation for performances throughout the year.

Course Name: Music Appreciation
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
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Course Description: Music Appreciation surveys various styles of music. It is a study of the musical elements, instrumentation, form, and the unique sounds that make music what it is today. Historical periods explored include Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century. Students also investigate Jazz, rock, and other contemporary forms of music. The class will include listening, analyzing, and understanding music.

Course Name: MYP Visual Arts 4
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: UIA
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Course Description: MYP Visual Arts 4 is a required course for International Baccalaureate MYP. Students will engage in creating, performing and presenting artwork, and have opportunities to function as artists and to develop as learners. Students learn to use the arts to convey feelings, experiences and ideas about the world, and in doing so they acquire and develop techniques and creative skills. They learn the value of reflection and evaluation as a means of developing their ideas, their skills and their work.

Course Name: MYP Visual Arts 5
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Visual Arts 5 is a required course for International Baccalaureate MYP. Students will engage in creating, performing and presenting artwork, and have opportunities to function as artists and to develop as learners. Students learn to use the arts to convey feelings, experiences and ideas about the world, and in doing so they acquire and develop techniques and creative skills. They learn the value of reflection and evaluation as a means of developing their ideas, their skills and their work.

Course Name: Orchestra I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Orchestra I is for students learning violin, viola, cello, and bass. In the Orchestra progression of courses, the major emphasis is rehearsing and performing appropriate level orchestral literature spanning different musical periods. Objectives include the development of correct playing habits, tonal balance, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, sight-reading, theoretical and historical context. These objectives are met through sectional and group rehearsal, in addition to individual practice, melody, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads. Students practice constructing melodies and writing in four parts.

Course Name: Orchestra II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Orchestra I
Course Description: Orchestra II is for students to continue learning violin, viola, cello, and bass. In this Orchestra progression of courses, the major emphasis is rehearsing and performing appropriate level orchestral literature spanning different musical periods. Objectives include the continuing development of correct playing habits, tonal balance, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, sight-reading, theoretical and historical context. These objectives are met through sectional and group rehearsal, in addition to individual practice, melody, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads. Students practice constructing melodies and writing in four parts.

Course Name: Orchestra III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Orchestra II
Course Description: Orchestra III is for students contrinuing to learning violin, viola, cello, and bass. In this Orchestra progression of courses, the major emphasis is rehearsing and performing appropriate level orchestral literature spanning different musical periods. Objectives include the continuing development of correct playing habits, tonal balance, intonation, rhythm, phrasing, sight-reading, theoretical and historical context. These objectives are met through sectional and group rehearsal, in addition to individual practice, melody, scales, key signatures, intervals and triads. Students practice constructing melodies and writing in four parts.

Course Name: Piano Lab
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Piano Lab has students learn the fundamentals of piano/keyboard playing and reading music in a variety of styles. This course is open to beginning through advanced students.

Course Name: Theater I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Theater I focuses on oral interpretation, preparing a role, staging and presenting a scene, and a performing a one-act play.

Course Name: Theater II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Theater I
Course Description: Theater II has students develop their acting, directing, and designing skills through scenes, monologues, improvisation, and a final production.

Course Name: Theater III
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Theater II
Course Description: Theater III builds on prior theatre courses on topics including, but not limited to: scene study and analysis including relevant acting theories; playwriting, directing, production design, and implementation; classical theatre including Shakespeare; dramaturgy, musical theatre, voice, movement, and theatre history. The course culminates in a capstone public performance where students work as leaders within an ensemble to write, cast, direct, design, act, tech, and manage the production utilizing skills acquired and refined throughout the year.

Course Name: Visual Arts IB HL I
Course Term: Sem (5)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Visual Arts HL I is the first course in a two-year sequence that moves students towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students engage in, experiment with, and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media.

Course Name: Visual Arts IB HL II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: F
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Visual Arts IB HL I
Course Description: IB Visual Arts HL II is the second course in a two-year sequence that moves students towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students engage in, experiment with, and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media.

World Language

Course Name: AP Chinese Language & Culture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Chinese Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate-level college course in Chinese. Students cultivate their understanding of Chinese language and culture by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.​​​​​​

Course Name: AP French Language & Culture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, JFK, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP French Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in French. Students cultivate their understanding of French language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.​​​​​​

Course Name: AP German Language & Culture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP German Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in German. Students cultivate their understanding of German language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.

Course Name: AP Spanish Language & Culture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK, W
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.

Course Name: AP Spanish Literature & Culture
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 10-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: AP Spanish Literature is equivalent to a college level introductory survey course of literature written in Spanish. Students continue to develop their interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills in Spanish language as well as critical reading and analytical writing as they explore short stories, novels, plays, essays, and poetry from Spain, Latin America, and U.S. Hispanic authors along with other non-required texts.

Course Name: Chinese Mandarin 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Chinese Mandarin 1 focuses on cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students will meet the expectations of the communicative functions within the context of familiar vocabulary and structures.

Course Name: Chinese Mandarin 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: HJ
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Chinese Mandarin 1
Course Description: Chinese Mandarin 2 continues to develop students’ cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives.

Course Name: Chinese Mandarin 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Chinese Mandarin 2
Course Description: Chinese Mandarin 3 uses students’ strong foundation in Mandarin to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of Chinese history, culture, and literature.

Course Name: French 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM, W, JFK, LB, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: French 1 introduces basic communication skills in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is given to the development of listening comprehension and speaking, as well as exploring the various aspects of French culture.

Course Name: French 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM, HJ, JFK, W, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: French 1
Course Description: French 2 is a continuation of French I with an emphasis in oral communication skills through the study of French culture. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives.

Course Name: French 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: French 2
Course Description: French 3 uses students’ strong foundation in the language to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of French history, culture, and literature.

Course Name: German 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: German 1 introduces basic communication skills in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is given to the development of listening comprehension and speaking, as well as exploring the various aspects of German culture.

Course Name: German 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: German 1
Course Description: German 2 is a continuation of German I with an emphasis in oral communication skills through the study of German culture. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives.

Course Name: German 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: CKM
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: German 2
Course Description: German 3 uses students’ strong foundation in the language to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of German history, culture, and literature.

Course Name: Hmong 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Hmong1 introduces basic communication skills in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is given to the development of listening comprehension and speaking, as well as exploring the various aspects of Hmong culture.

Course Name: Hmong 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Hmong 1
Course Description: Hmong 2 2 is a continuation of Hmong 1 with an emphasis in oral communication skills through the study of Hmong culture. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives.

Course Name: Hmong 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Hmong 2
Course Description: Hmong 3 uses students’ strong foundation in the language to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of Hmong history, culture, and literature.

Course Name: Hmong 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Hmong 3
Course Description: Hmong 4 builds students’ cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students demonstrate proficiency by using appropriate register, speech, and langauge conventions in communicating about general topics and literary selections.

Course Name: IB MYP Spanish 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Spanish 3 is a required course in the International Baccalaureate MYP course sequence. The ability to communicate in more than one language is essential to the concept of an international education that promotes intercultural understanding, and it is central to the IB’s mission. The study of additional languages in the MYP provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, behaving and viewing the world.

Course Name: IB MYP Spanish 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 10
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: MYP Spanish 4 is a required course in the International Baccalaureate MYP course sequence. The ability to communicate in more than one language is essential to the concept of an international education that promotes intercultural understanding, and it is central to the IB’s mission. The study of additional languages in the MYP provides students with the opportunity to develop insights into the features, processes and craft of language and the concept of culture, and to realize that there are diverse ways of living, behaving and viewing the world.

Course Name: IB Spanish HL 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Spanish Honors Level Year 1 teaches students to communicate in the target language through the study of language, themes, and texts. In doing so, they develop conceptual understandings of how language works. Communication is evidenced through receptive, productive, and interactive skills across a range of contexts and purposes that are appropriate to the level of the course.

Course Name: IB Spanish HL 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 12
Campuses Available: LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IB Spanish HL 1
Course Description: IB Spanish Honors Level Year 2 continues advanced studies of the Spanish language from IB Spanish HL I and is intended for students who have a previous background of 4 to 6 years in the language and focuses more on learning to communicate in the language in written and spoken form. Students study a variety of topics such as the environment, famous people, current and historical events, immigration, music, art, cuisine, fashion, film, etc. to develop their skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, and cultural interaction.

Course Name: IB Spanish SL
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: Yes
Grade Level Open to: 11
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: IB Spanish SL Prep
Course Description: IB Spanish SL 1 teaches students to communicate in the target language through the study of language, themes, and texts. In doing so, they develop conceptual understandings of how language works. Communication is evidenced through receptive, productive, and interactive skills across a range of contexts and purposes that are appropriate to the level of the course.

Course Name: IB Spanish SL Prep
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 11-12
Campuses Available: UIA
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: IB Diploma
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: IB Spanish SL Prep is designed to prepare students to communicate in the target language through the study of language, themes, and texts. In doing so, they develop conceptual understandings of how language works. Communication is evidenced through receptive, productive, and interactive skills across a range of contexts and purposes that are appropriate to the level of the course.

Course Name: Japanese 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Japanese 1 introduces basic communication skills in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is given to the development of listening comprehension and speaking, as well as exploring the various aspects of Japanese culture.

Course Name: Japanese 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Japanese 1
Course Description: Japanese 2 is a continuation of Japanese I with an emphasis in oral communication skills through the study of Japanese culture. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives.

Course Name: Japanese 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Japanese 2
Course Description: Japanese 3 uses students’ strong foundation in the language to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of Japanese history, culture, and literature.

Course Name: Japanese 4
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available:
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Japanese 3
Course Description: Japanese 4 builds students’ cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students demonstrate proficiency by using appropriate register, speech, and langauge conventions in communicating about general topics and literary selections.

Course Name: Native Speakers Spanish 3 for Health Careers
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: AAB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies: AAB Health Professions
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Course Description: Native Speakers (NS) Spanish 3 for Health Careers is a year-long course that integrates the content of Spanish for Native Speakers and critical aspects of health care and health science relevant to the Latino/x communities living in the United States. In this course students study the cultural elements of Latin America and Spain by analyzing literary works, traditions, and history of Spanish speaking countries. This course allows the students to use advanced level Spanish in the medical field. The course informs students about cultural competency and how it affects the outcomes in health care.

Course Name: Spanish 1
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Spanish 1 introduces basic communication skills in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is given to the development of listening comprehension and speaking through the introduction to the culture of Spain, Latin America, and United States.

Course Name: Spanish 2
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: All
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Spanish 1
Course Description: Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish I that emphasizes listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.  Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages and narratives. Cultures of Spanish-speaking areas around the world are reviewed and studied.

Course Name: Spanish 3
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: GWC, CKM, JFK, W, CCS, LB
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Spanish 2
Course Description: Spanish 3 uses students’ strong foundation in the language to expand their language in listening, writing, and reading through the study of historical events, culture, and literature.

Course Name: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK, CKM, LB, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite:
Course Description: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I is designed to meet the special needs of native speakers of Spanish. The course emphasizes the development of writing, reading, grammar, syntax, vocabulary enrichment, and improvement of oral communication skills.

Course Name: Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Course Term: Yr (10)
UC/CSU A-G: E
Honors Credits: No
Grade Level Open to: 9-12
Campuses Available: JFK, CKM, LB, R
Career Technical Education:
Pathway Academies:
Co-Requisite:
Pre-Requisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
Course Description: Spanish for Spanish Speakers II is the second in a sequence of classes designed to meet the special needs of native speakers of Spanish. The course emphasizes the development of writing, reading, grammar, syntax, vocabulary enrichment, and improvements of oral communication skills with added rigor.