2017-2018 Student Course Handbook Final2pdf

Physical Education

Freshman must be enrolled in a physical education class for a full year. A total of two years of Physical Educa-
tion is required for graduation. The California Department of Education mandates a freshman fitness test. All
classes will include activities to promote physical fitness.

COURSE TITLE: Freshmen Survey LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 9

DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the development of basic physical education skills, the principles relat-
ed to fitness as well as the fundamental skills of team sports.

COURSE TITLE: Team Sports LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

DESCRIPTION: This course emphasizes the development of basic physical education skills, the principles relat-
ed to fitness and fundamental skills of selective sports. This course includes class competitions and physical
conditioning.

COURSE TITLE: Body Conditioning LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Grade of “B” or better in previous P. E. class

and Instructor Approval GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

DESCRIPTION: This course will provide instruction in all aspects of physical fitness, centering on the analysis
of various movements as well as cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, flexibility, aerobics, and nu-
trition.

COURSE TITLE: Weights and Conditioning LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Grade of “B” or GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

better in previous P. E. class and Instructor Approval

DESCRIPTION: Basic techniques and safety for weightlifting and conditioning are taught in this course. Meth-
ods taught are a combination of strength and bulk, endurance and flexibility and cardiovascular fitness

Science

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Physical Science-CP (IPS) LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Completion or enrollment in algebra 1 GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Physical Science is a laboratory oriented pre-chemistry programmed course.
The IPS program “seeks to give all students a beginning knowledge of physical science and to offer insight
into the means by which scientific knowledge is acquired.” “The IPS course helps students to understand
some of the basic principles of physical science and to acquire useful laboratory skills; it also encourages the
exercise of reasoning skills.” The students will learn from direct laboratory experience with nature. “The
theme of this course is the development of evidence for an atomic model of matter.”

COURSE TITLE: Biology CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Completion of IPS GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Biology is a laboratory science course. The course emphasizes detailed knowledge of the
central concepts, principles, and basic factual material on the following topics: molecular and cellular aspects
of living things, structure and function of plants and animals, genetics, evolution, plant and animal diversity
and principles of classification, ecological relationships, and animal behavior.

COURSE TITLE: Biology H LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting Honors Selection Criteria and/ GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
or IPS with a “B” or better UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Biology H is a rigorous laboratory science course for the qualified student. The course inves-
tigates the same concepts and principles as Biology but the student can expect a challenging experience by
using the scientific method in their investigations.

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COURSE TITLE: Advanced Placement Biology LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria and GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

Biology with a “B” or better. Recommend UC Approved

taking Physiology before AP Biology.

DESCRIPTION: Biology AP is a highly specialized, one-year program for the qualified student of science
whose future includes university attendance. The course is designed to be highly academic and challenging.
Completion of the course prepares the participant with a sufficient background to score well on the Ad-
vanced Placement test in Biology given each May. Thirty to forty percent of the work is devoted to laborato-
ry studies. In-depth concentration occurs on several topics including biomacro-molecules, proteins, lipids,
enzymes, chemical evolution and origin of life, bioenergetics, mitochondria, cell cycle, genetics, taxonomy,
levels of organization, embryology, plant and vertebrate physiology, ecology, and man and the environment.
This course is taught with an evolutionary approach to modern molecular biology. All students who take the
course are expected to take the AP Examination.

COURSE TITLE: Anatomy & Physiology LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in both semesters of GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

Biology and Chemistry recommended UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Anatomy & Physiology is an in-depth study of the anatomy of mammals with an emphasis
on the human being. This course investigates the locations and functions of organ systems. Detailed dissec-
tion of a representative mammal and related laboratory techniques required in college courses are included.

COURSE TITLE: AP Environmental Science LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in both semesters of GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

Biology and Chemistry recommended UC Approved

AP Environmental Science is interdisciplinary, involving the fields of ecology, biology, ocean and atmos-
pheric sciences, climatology, chemistry, geology, physics, toxicology, geography, economics, politics, and eth-
ics, to name a few. This provides the students with a unique experience as they are exposed to multiple per-
spectives for analysis. The goals of the AP Environmental Science course are to understand the interrelation-
ships of the natural world, Identify and analyze environmental problems or challenges (both natural and hu-
man-made), evaluate the risks of these problems, and examine solutions for resolving and/or preventing the
problems.

COURSE TITLE: Anatomy & Physiology Honors LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in both semesters of GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
Biology and Chemistry recommended UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: This rigorous Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology course is aligned to the California
State Standards for Biology/Life Sciences. Standards based instruction is used to emphasize objectives and
assessments so that each student will possess the knowledge and skills to achieve their greatest potential.
Students will practice science processing, decision making, and problem solving skills. Science concepts and
dissection experiences are also integrated into the curriculum through reading, writing, listening, speaking,
and the use of technology. This course will help prepare students for California state exams and will help cre-
ate higher learning experiences.

The goal of the Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology course is to teach the structure and function of the
human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within it. This course includes a detailed look at
the study of the cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lym-
phatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This year long course is aligned to the Cali-
fornia State Standards for Biology/Life Sciences

COURSE TITLE: Chemistry CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Geometry with a “C” or better and GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

Biology with a “C” or better UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is a natural science that deals with the composition, properties, structure, and re-
actions of matter. An emphasis is placed upon laboratory experiences, class discussions, and problem-
solving activities.

COURSE TITLE: Chemistry H LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting Honors Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

and a “B” or better in Geometry UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Chemistry H builds a model of the behavior of matter in the universe by thoroughly examin-
ing the behavior and properties of the atom. The student is taught to examine data with the intent to discov-
er patterns and to derive workable, usually mathematical, approaches to applying the theories arising from
these inferences to the solutions of practical problems. The course is therefore highly math oriented. Prob-
lem-solving techniques are heavily emphasized. The course is laboratory oriented. Each student learns to
relate laboratory investigation to theoretical material. An important part of the course content is to instruct
the student in the writing of concise, analytical interpretations of laboratory work. This course satisfies the
physical science graduation requirement.

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COURSE TITLE: Advanced Placement Chemistry LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria and GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

Chemistry H with a “B” or better UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: AP Chemistry is a course designated to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exami-

nation. This course is an advanced approach to the study of chemistry. It is designed as a second year chemis-

try course. Students who successfully complete Chemistry AP can take the Advanced Placement Examination

with the possibility of college credit depending on the outcome. Lab should comprise forty percent of the

time in this class. All students who take the course are expected to take the AP Examination. This course sat-

isfies the physical science graduation requirement.

COURSE TITLE: Physics LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “B” or better in Algebra II and a GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

“C” or better in Chemistry UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Physics is an in-depth study of the structure of and forces affecting matter and energy.
Mathematical theories of the basis of energy, matter and their interrelationship are used to develop problem-
solving skills. Physics is a college preparatory class that meets the one-year physical science graduation re-
quirement and will satisfy the University of California entrance requirement for laboratory science.

COURSE TITLE: Physics Honors LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “B” or better in Algebra II and a GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

“C” or better in Chemistry UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Honors Physics provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for Advanced Place-
ment Physics. It provides an in-depth study of the structure and forces affecting matter and energy. Mathe-
matical theories of the basis of energy, matter and their interrelationships are used to develop problem solv-
ing skills. Physics Honors is a college preparatory class which meets the 1 year physical science graduation
requirement and will satisfy the University of California entrance requirement for laboratory science.

COURSE TITLE: Physics 1 or 2 LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: AP Physics Course 1: Algebra-Based and AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based, replacing the former
one-year AP Physics B course. The AP Physics 1 and 2 courses focus on the big ideas typically included in the
first and second semesters of an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics sequence and provide stu-
dents with enduring understandings to support future advanced course work in the sciences. Through in-
quiry-based learning, students will develop critical thinking and reasoning skills, as defined by the AP Sci-
ence Practices.

Social Studies

COURSE TITLE: World History CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 10

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: “World History, Culture and Geography: the Modern World - College Preparatory” is a
tenth grade course designed to challenge academically oriented pupils. The course content covers the rela-
tionship of the past to the present from the late eighteenth century to the present. It includes an in-depth
study of different cultures from both the Western and non-Western world, and reflects the influence of geog-
raphy upon culture. Studies include the major problems of the world, the rise of democratic ideas, the indus-
trial revolution, the rise of imperialism and colonialism, World War I and its consequences, totalitarianism,
World War II and its consequences, and nationalism. The curriculum involves studies of selected areas and
problems.

COURSE TITLE: World History H LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting Honors Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 10

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: World History Honors is both quantitatively and qualitatively different than the regular
World History course. It is designed to provide students with a particularly challenging and rigorous level of
instruction. It will develop awareness and basic understanding of history from the Industrial Revolution to
the present. The course will include a review of unresolved problems of the modern world and the develop-
ment of democratic ideas. Emphasis will be given to the historical, cultural, economic and political events
and issues of this historical period and selected regional case studies. The role of geography shaping world
culture and events will be integrated throughout the course.

COURSE TITLE: Advanced Placement World History LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 10

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement World History focuses on the development of major political, econom-
ic, social and intellectual themes and concepts from 1450 to the present with a special emphasis upon the 20th
Century. Historical methodology, cognitive knowledge, and critical thinking skills are emphasized in the
areas of primary source analysis, verbal evaluation, research skills, and essay writing. Summer reading as-
signments are required. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement European History exam
given each May. Students may earn college credit by passing this test. All students who take the course are
expected to take the AP Examination.

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COURSE TITLE: United States History CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 11
UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: “United States History & Geography: Twentieth Century – College Preparatory” is an elev-
enth grade year course designed to challenge academically oriented students. Students will examine major
themes and events in twentieth century American history. Important topics are the expanding role of the fed-
eral government and federal courts; the continuing tension between the individual and the state and between
minority rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate economy; the impact of technology
on American society and culture; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements to-
ward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power.

For college preparatory students the material described herein will be treated in much greater depth than in
the regular history course. Furthermore, students will be expected to engage in activities that require critical
thinking and scholarly research. Where appropriate, cooperative learning activities will be encouraged.

COURSE TITLE: United States History Honors LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting Honors Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 11
UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Honors US History & Geography provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares stu-
dents for college humanities courses. The historical development of American society is the focus of
study that includes political, economic, and social issues. Students also examine different historical
schools of thought for interpretation of many of these issues and are indirectly introduced to histori-
ography, the study of history itself. Expository writing forms the basis of student work, and all such
writing requires precise decision-making by the student.

COURSE TITLE: AP United States History LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 11
UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement US History is a one-year college-level survey course that is both chal-
lenging and demanding. The historical development of American society is the focus of study that includes
political, economic, and social issues. Students also examine different historical schools of thought for inter-
pretation of many of these issues and are indirectly introduced to historiography, the study of history itself.
Expository writing forms the basis of student work, and all such writing requires precise decision-making by
the student. The course, both in content and skill development, prepares the student to attempt the Ad-
vanced Placement US History Examination, for which college credit may be earned. The Advanced Place-
ment US History Examination is not, however, a requirement of the course nor does it relate to the student’s
grading in the course. First semester examines American History through W.W. I (1918). Second semester
examines American History since W.W. II (1919 to present). All students who take the course are expected to
take the AP Examination.

COURSE TITLE: American Government CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: “American Government - College Preparatory” is a twelfth grade semester college prepara-
tory course designed to challenge academically-oriented students to develop responsibilities for assuming
leadership roles as productive citizens. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the American
political and legal systems. Using an historical approach, students will compare and contrast the United
States’ systems with other approaches to government. Students will research and present reports on critical
issues facing our society. They will evaluate and appraise the major social issues such as those concerning
technology, health, human rights, international economy, and the environment. Primary historical sources
and case studies of specific issues will be used to illustrate major points.

COURSE TITLE: AP US Government & Politics LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: AP US Government & Politics will give students an analytical perspective on government
and politics in the United States. This course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.
S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions,
groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U. S. Political reality. The course, both in content and skill develop-
ment, prepares the student to attempt the Advanced Placement US Government & Politics Examination, for
which college credit may be earned. All students who take the course are expected to take the AP Examina-
tion.

COURSE TITLE: Economics CP LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: “Economics – College Preparatory” is a twelfth grade college preparatory course designed to
challenge academically-oriented students to develop responsibilities for assuming leadership roles as produc-
tive citizens. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the major concepts and theories of econom-
ics. They will compare and contrast the American economic system with other systems. Students will re-
search, organize and present reports on critical issues in economic systems. Students will learn several ways
to solve problems, make decisions as they apply to economics. (Such as supply and demand, monetary and
fiscal policies, and exchange rates)

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COURSE TITLE: Economics H LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Completion of US History H GRADE LEVEL: 12

with a “B” or better or Meeting Honors Selection Criteria UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: “Economics – Honors” is a twelfth grade college preparatory course designed to challenge
academically-oriented students to develop responsibilities for assuming leadership roles as productive citi-
zens. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the major concepts and theories of economics.
They will compare and contrast the American economic system with other systems. Students will research,
organize and present reports on critical issues in economic systems. Students will learn several ways to solve
problems, make decisions as they apply to economics. This course in economics is more extensive than the
college-preparatory course.

COURSE TITLE: AP Economics: Macroeconomics LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: This course is for advanced students who want to experience the challenge of economics
with an emphasis on Macroeconomics - the economy as a whole. It is designed to be taught in conjunction
with AP Government. Students who successfully complete AP Economics may take the Advanced Placement
Economics: Macroeconomics Examination with the possibility of college credit depending on the outcome.
All students who take the course are expected to take the AP Examination.

COURSE TITLE: AP Psychology LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Meeting AP Selection Criteria GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: This advanced course is designed to introduce students to the vast and diverse field of psy-
chology. The course is based on the High School Psychology Standards as developed by the American Psy-
chological Association (A.P.A.). This program provides the educational tools necessary to teach students
principles, concepts, and theories that constitute environment by giving students the knowledge to better un-
derstand themselves, their lives, and their communities. Areas of study will include Scientific Method, Biolo-
gy and Behavior, Sensation and Perception, Learning and Memory, Motivation and Emotion, Stress and
Health, Psychological Disorders, Methods of Therapy, and many others. All students who take the course are
expected to take the AP Examination.

COURSE TITLE: American Government H LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Completion of US History H GRADE LEVEL: 12

with a “B” or better or Meeting Honors Selection Criteria UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: American Government - Honors” is a twelfth grade semester college preparatory
course designed to challenge academically-oriented students to develop responsibilities for assuming
leadership roles as productive citizens. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the Amer-
ican political and legal systems. Using an historical approach, students will compare and contrast the
United States’ systems with other approaches to government. Students will research and present re-
ports on critical issues facing our society. They will evaluate and appraise the major social issues such
as those concerning technology, health, human rights, international economy, and the environment.
Primary historical sources and case studies of specific issues will be used to illustrate major points.
This course in government is more extensive than the college-preparatory course.

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APPLIED ARTS

COURSE TITLE: Tech Ed for the 21st Century LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to meet Pomona Unified School District graduation requirements
for technology proficiency. While course content prepares students with foundational technology, skills,
students need to demonstrate proficiency in the basic skills of technology concept, understanding, word pro-
cessing, database and spreadsheet generation, and in using technology as a presentation tool. Eligible stu-
dents may challenge the class through completion of a multiple choice examination covering required con-
cept understanding, successful completion of application performance skills measured on four-point rubrics,
and an exhibition delivered through an electronic presentation.

COURSE TITLE: Graphic Arts I LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

DESCRIPTION: Graphic Arts is the beginning course of visual communications. The entire semester is cen-
tered around digital imaging using the current version of the industry standard software - Photoshop. Stu-
dents are introduced to shapes, levels, tools, channels, scanning, digital camera use, correcting levels of black
& white photos, improving color photos, layer masks and quick masks. Students can use their portfolios to
challenge college courses. This course emphasizes elements of art: line, color, texture, shape, form and space.
Articulation is with Mt. San Antonio College courses in digital imaging and photography.

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AVID

ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

COURSE TITLE: AVID 1 LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Application Process
GRADE LEVEL: 9

DESCRIPTION: The ninth grade Advanced Via Individual Determination course is a one year elective
course for students who are college bound. While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of
study, students learn strategies to enhance success in college preparatory course work. Students work indi-
vidually, as well as in tutor-led, collaborative groups. Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening,
reading, test-taking strategies, and character development are emphasized. In addition, the course includes
activities designed to motivate students to pursue a college education.

COURSE TITLE: AVID 2 LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Application Process
GRADE LEVEL: 10

DESCRIPTION: This is a one year, ten (10) credit elective course for tenth grade students who are college
bound. While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of study, students learn strategies to en-
hance success in college preparatory course work. Students work individually, as well as in tutor-led, collab-
orative groups. Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening, reading, test-taking strategies, and char-
acter development are emphasized. In addition, the course includes activities designed to motivate students
to pursue a college education.

COURSE TITLE: AVID PEER TUTOR LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Application Process
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the teaching profession, to
strengthen their content knowledge, to gain a service learning experience involving the support of their
peers and school, to mentor younger students, and to acquire certification that may extend their association
with AVID tutoring beyond high school. AVID Peer tutors will provide tutorial support to students enrolled
in middle school or high school AVID elective classes. Tutors are trained to apply AVID strategies and mate-
rials with their students, to work with AVID students individually and in cooperative groups, to support
them building a strong learning foundation in all core content areas, and to assist students with meeting the
challenges of rigorous curriculum.

COURSE TITLE: AVID 3 LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Application Process
GRADE LEVEL: 11

DESCRIPTION: This is a one year, ten (10) credit elective course for eleventh grade students who are college
bound. While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of study, students learn strategies to en-
hance success in college preparatory course work. Students work individually, as well as in tutor-led, collabo-
rative groups. Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening, reading, test-taking strategies, and charac-
ter development are emphasized. In addition, the course includes activities designed to motivate students to
pursue a college education.

COURSE TITLE: AVID 4 LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Application Process
GRADE LEVEL: 12

DESCRIPTION: This is a one year, ten (10) credit elective course for twelfth grade students who are college
bound. While concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory course of study, students learn strategies to en-
hance success in college preparatory course work. Students work individually, as well as in tutor-led, collabo-
rative groups. Note taking, outlining, writing, speaking, listening, reading, test-taking strategies, and charac-
ter development are emphasized. In addition, the course includes activities designed to motivate students to
pursue a college education.

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COURSE TITLE: Graphic Arts II LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Graphic Arts I or GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

Teacher Recommendation UC Approved

DESCRIPTION: An advanced course, Graphic Arts II A continues the focus on design and pre-press
production of camera-ready art and desktop publishing and digital imaging, extending it toward
the completion of more complex designs and projects. Students will enhance their marketable skills
in Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, and TypeStyler, and explore digital video, animation and model-
ing software.

COURSE TITLE: Graphic Arts III ** LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Graphic Arts II or GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

Teacher Recommendation

DESCRIPTION: Students become more experienced and proficient with the use of advanced soft-
ware and multimedia programs and do production work for the school community. Students ex-
plore offset and screen printing skills, registering colors and building their portfolios. This course
may be repeated for credit.

COURSE TITLE: Graphic Arts IV LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: “C” or better in Graphic Arts III GRADE LEVEL: 12

or Teacher Recommendation

DESCRIPTION: Students complete the four-year sequence of Graphic Arts. Students continue the
use of advanced software and multimedia programs, as well as production work. Students enter
many contests utilizing their digital imaging, digital video, art, animation, modeling, Internet pub-
lishing and graphic arts skills. Students can specialize in offset, screen printing, or computer graph-
ic arts skills. Articulation with Community College Graphic Arts/Digital Programs 2+2 should be
considered.

COURSE TITLE: Health Education LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

DESCRIPTION: Health Education will involve students in meaningful learning experiences by de-
veloping health literacy, modeling healthy choices and promoting the health of others in home,
work, school and community. It will integrate health into every aspect of their daily living. It will
include knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in the following content areas: Communicable and
Chronic Diseases, Consumer and Community Health, Environmental Health, Family Living, Indi-
vidual Growth and Development, Injury Prevention and Safety, Alcohol, Tobacco and other drugs,
Nutrition and Personal Health. This course follows the California State Health Education Frame-
work

COURSE TITLE: Leadership ** LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

PREREQUISITE: Election to ASB or Class Office GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12

or Instructor Approval

DESCRIPTION: Through planning and administration of the student activities program, this course devel-
ops student leadership skills. Students are responsible for a variety of activities, including rallies, dances,
Homecoming and Spirit Week Activities, student recognition programs and athletic teams support.
Through the administration of these events, students develop communication techniques and strategies,
expand social and personal skills, participate in service learning experiences, gain government experience,
and learn fundamental business principles. Students must complete the ASB application process prior to
registration in the class.

COURSE TITLE: Peer Support Level 1 (Trainee) LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Staff Recommendation, GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

Counselor Approval

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to train students in peer helping communication skills, to introduce
to students the study and communication of teen issues such as they make preparations to provide support
and assistance to peers in need, and to train students to participate as a Freshman Friend, [a mentor for cur-
rent freshman]. Students will need to complete application process. As such, students must be recommend-
ed by teacher, counselor, or administrator.

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COURSE TITLE: Peer Support Level 2 (Peer Helper) LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

PREREQUISITE: Peer Support Level 1, GRADE LEVEL: 10-12

Teacher Recommendation

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to certify students in peer helping communication skills, to deal in
depth with the study and communication of teen issues such that they will be able to provide support and
assistance to peers in, and to train students to participate as a "Peer Helper". Students will develop advanced
communication skills such that they will serve the program as "support group leaders" and "peer group
leaders". Students will need to complete application process. As such, students must be recommended by
teacher, counselor, or administrator. Beginning the second semester of this course, student may earn com-
munity service credits/hours. May be repeated for credit.

COURSE TITLE: Peer Support Level 3 (Peer Educator) ** LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester
PREREQUISITE: Peer Support Level 1, Level 2, Teacher Rec.
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12

DESCRIPTION: The Advanced Peer Support class is designed to utilize peer helping skills in academic, per-
sonal, and social areas. While the student continues to provide individual and group peer support , this
course prepares the student to become a "peer educator". This course is also designed to teach leadership
skills as Level 3 students assume program officer status. Students are given roles as lead facilitators in spe-
cific and special program events [i.e. Red Ribbon Week, Freshman Friend [mentoring], Program community
service]. This course involves an extensive in-depth analysis and synthesis of a particular teen issue. This
course may meet current community service requirements. May be repeated for credit.

COURSE TITLE: Yearbook Production ** LENGTH OF COURSE: Year
PREREQUISITE: Instructor/Counselor Approval GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12

DESCRIPTION: Students will design and produce a school yearbook. They will prepare a dummy; do a
rough draft; crop pictures; design headlines in relation to space and type; prepare, edit, and proofread copy,
prepare pages for special effects; and handle advertising and photography.

Career &Technical Education (Vocational)
Must be 16 years of age to participate.

COURSE TITLE: Work Experience LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

DESCRIPTION: This course enlists the cooperation of schools, community, business and industry in
assisting students to develop and improve their occupational skills, work habits, and attitudes
through direct participation in a work environment and with one-hour classroom related instruc-
tion per week.

COURSE TITLE: Food/Hospitality Services

LENGTH OF COURSE: Year

DESCRIPTION: Students will acquire the knowledge to work in the food service industry through
classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Classroom activities include inventory control, fi-
nancial checks and balances, and local health department regulations for the food service industry.
Students will have the opportunity to explore a micro-business through the operation of a coffee
cart on campus. Students will also have the opportunity to move into an advance level. Additional
community classroom hours may be required. Student can take Pro Serv 1 &2 year one and contin-
ue on if desired to Pro Serv 3 & 4. Articulation agreements are in place and student can potentially
enter cooperation colleges with up to 9 units)

COURSE TITLE: Sports Medicine LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

DESCRIPTION:

The Introduction to Sports Medicine course is two semesters. This course provides an opportunity
for the study and application of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to:
sports medicine related careers, organizational and administrative considerations, prevention of
athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and
management skills, taping and wrapping techniques, first aid/CPR/AED, emergency procedures,
nutrition, sports psychology, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and thera-
peutic exercise.

COURSE TITLE: Advanced Sports Medicine LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester

DESCRIPTION:

This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports med-
icine including but not limited to: prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and imme-
diate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and management skills, advanced taping and wrapping
techniques, first aid/CPR/AED, emergency procedures, sports psychology, advanced human anat-

omy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Students will have the op-
portunity to work with Diamond Ranch High School athletic teams and support the athletic trainer
on the sidelines.

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Hospitality and Food Services Class catering the home foot-
ball game!

Sports Medicine students practicing
taking blood pressure and first aid
techniques.

Expected School Wide Learning Results

An Academically Capable Individual
Consistent with the Common Core State Standards’ emphasis on Communication, Collaboration, Critical Think-
ing and Creativity, Diamond Ranch embraces the following ESLRs, so that our graduates are first-class stu-
dents with a world-class education, capable of pursuing the college and career objectives of their dreams:
An Academically Capable Individual, who

Has developed the skills to read, to write, and to speak for diverse academic disciplines
Utilizes research skills and tools applicable to specific academic disciplines
Employs academic tools (including technology) to learn and to validate learning
An Effective Communicator, who
Understands and analyzes the intended audience
Asks relevant questions
Uses academic language
A Problem Solver, who
Identifies and describes problems
Ascertains appropriate solutions
Experiments and analyzes solutions and results
A Collaborative Worker, who
Maintains shared responsibility in a group setting to reach a
shared goal
Manages personal behavior to accomplish group and class goals
A Responsible Citizen, who
Maintains attendance and punctuality
Exhibits self-discipline
Demonstrates integrity
A Personal Goal Setter, who
Sets goals for academic performance
Uses self-assessment techniques to improve previous levels of academic
performance
Sets post-graduation goals

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“preparing our students to be first-class citizens with a world-class education”