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FUTURE LANCER NIGHT SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

WELCOME CLASS OF 2020

Thousand Oaks High School

WORLD LANGUAGES

DEPARTMENT

Languages Offered

American Sign Language 1, 2, 3

Japanese 1, 2, 3

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2

Four Year Programs

Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4CP, 4AP, 5CP

Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4AP

French 1, 2, 3, 4AP

Language Studies Focus On

Communication

Culture

Content

NEW State Standards

Recently Adopted Textbooks in Target Language

Authentic Language in Authentic Situations

Language and Culture Clubs (and advisors)

ASL Club (Mrs. Dawson)

Ballet Folklórico Club (Mrs. Bass)

Chinese Culture Club (Mr. Loose)

French Club (Ms. Barlow)

International Club (Mrs. Villa)

Latino Connection Club (Mr. Gonzalez)

Japanese Club (Mrs. Benioff)

Spanish Club (Mrs. Ramage)

Language and Culture Clubs (and advisors)

ASL Club (Mrs. Dawson)

French Club (Ms. Barlow)

Spanish Club (Mrs. Ramage)

Ballet Folklórico Club (Mrs. Bass)

Latino Connection Club (Mrs. Bass, Mrs. Martinez, Mr. Gonzalez)

Japanese Club (Mrs. Benioff)

Chinese Culture Club (Mr. Loose)

International Club (Mrs. Villa)

Conversation Club (Mrs. Villa)

Geography Club (Mrs. Villa)

California State Seal of Biliteracy

The California State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English.


Mathematics Department

What Makes Math Great at TOHS

Teachers putting importance on what is caught, not what is taught.

Providing environment for students to discover different methods of problem solving.

Commitment to the success of students at all levels.

Teachers collaborating to expand learning strategies to accommodate all students

Math Course Sequences 1

9th Grade-Algebra I CP

10th Grade-Geometry CP

11th Grade-Algebra II CP

12th Grade-Analysis CP

Geometry may be taken in SUMMER OF 2017

Math Course Sequences 2

9th Grade: Algebra 2H

10th Grade: Analysis H

11/12th Grade: Math 15-Intro. Statistics/Calculus AP

11/12th Grade: Calculus AP/ Math 15-Intro. Statistics

Math Course Sequence 3

9th Grade: Geometry H

10th Grade: Algebra 2H

11th Grade: Analysis H

12th Grade: Calculus AP or

Math 15-Intro. Statistics


ENGLISH

DEPARTMENT

English Department Overview Students will…

Engage a variety of complex texts through active reading, collaboration, and composition.

Use evidence to support well-reasoned and researched arguments.

Develop rich vocabulary for oral and written communication across a variety of subjects and curriculum.

Build knowledge through research and exposure to a variety of nonfiction.

Prepare for a future beyond high school by developing 21st century skills.

Big Three Readings:

To Kill a Mockingbird Romeo and Juliet

Mythology

Top Writing Assignments

Autobiographical Narrative

Response to Literature

Business Letter

Persuasive Composition

Research Report

9th Grade

Students will be enrolled in:

English 9CP: College Preparatory English 9H: Honors (focus=taking 11/12AP)

ELD: English Language Development

9th Grade students will continue developing reading and writing habits with a focus on rigorous interaction with complex texts, vocabulary development, and research.

Big Three Readings:

Lord of the Flies Antigone

Shakespeare Option


Reflective Composition


Research Report

Persuasive Composition

10th Grade

Students will be enrolled in: English 10CP: College Preparatory

English 10H: Honors (focus=taking 11/12AP)


10th Grade students will continue the reading and writing, with an increased focus on nonfiction, using evidence to support argument, and academic vocabulary. Students will take a pre-CAASPP assessment in preparation for 11th grade.

11th Grade


English 11CP: College Preparatory English

English 11AP: English Language and Composition


11th Grade students will continue the reading and writing curriculum, incorporating both nonfiction and fiction. Emphasis on well-reasoned written response to texts.

Big Three Readings:

Huckleberry Finn or The Scarlet Letter The Great Gatsby

The Crucible


Reflective Essay


Documented Critical Essay

Academic Resume

12th Grade


English 12CP: Composition and British Literature

ERWC 12CP: CSU Expository Reading and Writing. Emphasizes “college ready” skills needed for CSU admission.

English 12AP: English Literature and Composition


12th Grade students will continue the reading & writing curriculum, while preparing for the future (college, technical training, military, etc.).

Big Three Readings:

Macbeth or Hamlet Frankenstein

1984


Reflective Essay


Documented Critical Essay

Research Report

Persuasive Compositions

College Essay

English Electives

Journalism Focus on writing/editing/con-current credit with Moorpark

College for community college

Publishes school newspaper The Lancer and website

Writing majors Wednesday Writing Center Open: mornings, lunch, after school

Students can come in to work on creative writing or writing

assignments across the curriculum; they can also get help from

Majors students

We spent a good portion of the fall working with seniors on

college essays

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“The Future is in Science!”

SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT

Science Courses:

Yearlong Courses: Physics CP* Scientific Research* Chemistry CP/H* Marine Science CP* Physiology H* Anatomy and Physiology CP* Biology CP/H* Biology SDAIE Geoscience SDAIE /CP Geoscience CP Space Science & Engineering

(STEM) Sports Medicine CP*

AP Courses:

AP Biology*

AP Physics C Mechanics*

AP Chemistry*

AP Environmental Science*

AP Scientific Research*

*UC/CSU (a-g)

High School Graduation:

Two Semesters (1yr) of

Biology

Two Semesters (1yr) of

Physical Science

Two Semesters (1yr)

of Biology

Two Semesters (1yr)

of a Physical Science

PLUS - 2 years other

science classes

Requirements: Recommended:

Science Options for 9th graders

Biology H

Biology CP

STEM Space Science & Engineering/Computer Programming

Geoscience CP

SDAIE: Geoscience or Biology

Biology CP – 9th Grade

• We are embracing the new NGSS with student-inquiry to drive learning and mastery of our curriculum!

• Students will engage in hands-on activities with new and exciting instruction each day!

• Students are challenged with weekly labs, online activities, projects, and dissections

• Biology CP in Action

• More Fun in Biology

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Biology Honors – 9th Grade

The focus is on a deeper understanding of content and

application of knowledge, not memorization of facts

Weekly use of science inquiry practices for lab investigations

and on-line activities

Students use their critical thinking skills to make claims and to

justify their claims with evidence and reasoning

Honors level students also gain experience with

biotechnology techniques through bacterial transformation

and gel electrophoresis labs

Our goal is to create scientifically literate citizens who can

make informed decisions and be inspired to continue their

study of science

Unit Themes:

● Thinking like a Scientist

● Biochemistry

● Cells and Transport

● Matter and Energy Transfer

● Relationships in Ecosystems

● Information Transfer

● Biotechnology

● Relationships between Structure

and Function

● Inheritance and Variation of

Traits

● Evolution

Space Science & Engineering – 9th Grade

• Physics, Chemistry, and Space

Science integrated in an

engineering environment

• Students build VEX robots and use

their computer programming skills

to program the robots

• Research using live Mars satellite

data and collaboration with NASA

scientists

** Students must also be enrolled in

Computer Programming 1

GeoScience – 9th Grade

Main Topics: • Space Systems

• History of Earth

• Earth’s Systems

• Weather & Climate

• Earth and Human Activity

Within each Unit: • Hands on activities and labs

• Science & Engineering using Models

• Technology

• Disciplinary Core Ideas

• Crosscutting Concepts

Technology Rich Classes

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TOHS Science Department

Science Fair 2016 in progress….

2010-2011 Ventura County

29 students participated -17 awards

2010-2011 CA State

14 students qualified for the State

1 student received honorable mention

2011-2012 Ventura County

40 students participated-24 awards

2011-2012 CA State

14 students participated

1 second place and 1 honorable mention

1 participated in Siemens competition

2012/13 Ventura County

19 students in the Scientific Research class +25 students participated

Won 40% of the awards at the County

1 Honorable mention at the State

1 Qualified for the Intel competition


All 22 students in the Scientific Research class +20 students will participate


Placed first in 8 of the 14 scientific categories.

Awarded 46% of all of Ventura County's Qualifying Awards for the State Fair.

Won a total of 21 awards, including category and special awards.

Placed in 85% of all possible categories (11/13).

Received 60% of all possible types of awards (category + special awards)

TOHS sent 71% more students to the State Fair than its closest competitor.

Why is Science so Important?

• Science affects us all, every day of the

year, from the moment we wake up, all day

long, and through the night.

• The modern world would not be modern at

all

without the understandings and technology

enabled by science.

• Science education teaches children more

than just the basics of geology, biology,

physics and chemistry. Science teaches

children to make observations, collect

information and to use logical thinking to

draw a conclusion. These skills are

important for every part of our lives.


VISUAL AND

PERFORMING ARTS

DEPARTMENT

Teaching Students The Visual & Performing Arts department offers

creative opportunities to all students. District policy, The UC and California State Universities,

and nearly all Colleges and Universities require at least one year of a visual or performing art.

The department believes in challenging each student to explore his or her potential.

Real world assessment vs standardized tests. Arts students create a recognizable product not a score.

Arts students learn to think “out of the box”. We are a motivated, professional staff who are art and

performance practitioners as well as first rate educators.

Fine Art

Computer Graphics

AP/Art History

Art Media (An Entry Level Class)

Ceramics

Drawing/Life Drawing

AP Studio Art - Drawing

Photography

AP Studio Art-Photo

Photography 1/2

Vocal Music

Concert Choir

Chorus

Music Appreciation CP

Instrumental Music

Jazz Ensemble

Concert Band

Wind Ensemble

Marching Band

Orchestra/Strings

Color Guard

Dance

Beginning Dance/Dance

Dance Team

Mass Media

Video Production

MASS MEDIA (T.O.day)

Theatre

Theatre I /CP

Theatre II

Theatre Practicum III

Theatre Practicum IV

Technical Theatre


SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT

Social Science Curriculum

Establish relevance of the past to the present.

Encourage inquisitive minds

Develop Communication: Written and Oral Arguments with a point

Engage students with one another: debates, simulations, and multimedia presentations

Engage students in technology: podcasts, documentaries, stock projects, online learning

Social Science Courses

AP Courses: Human Geography (9)

European History (10)

US History (11)

US Gov’t/Econ H (12)

Psychology (12)

Other Yearlong Courses: World History (10)

US History (11)

SDAIE World History (10)

SDAIE US History (11)

Semester Courses:

Sociology

Psychology

American Political Systems

Economics

Comparative Religions

Philosophy

Social Science Options

9th Grade

AP Human Geography

10th Grade

AP European History

World History

World History Online

11th Grade

AP US History

US History

12th Grade AP Amer. Govt./Econ

(year) or American Political Systems

(semester) Economics (semester) AP Psychology (year) Psychology (semester) Sociology (semester) Comparative Religions

(semester) Philosophy (semester)

Thanks for Coming!

There will be an information session for families who live outside CVUSD boundaries at 8:00 right here in the Cafeteria

The session will last about 15 minutes, leaving plenty of time to attend the Activity and Academic Fair in the Gym

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