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Course Selection Guide2011-2012

Monta Vista High School21840 McClellan Road Cupertino, CA 95014

(408) 366-7600

www.mvhs.fuhsd.org


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2011-2012 MVHS Course Selection Guide 2

TABLE OF CONTENTSFUHSDNON-DISCRIMINATIONINFORMATION.........................................................................................................3COLLEGEADMISSIONS........................................................................................................................................................5

COMMUNITY COLLEGE....................................................................................................................................................................... 5PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES &COLLEGES............................................................................................................................................ 5CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES ................................................................................................................................................. 6

CSUSUBJECTREQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................................................................6THECSUELIGIBILITYINDEX:...............................................................................................................................................................6CSUELIGIBILITYINDEXTABLE.............................................................................................................................................................7

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA............................................................................................................................................................ 8UCSUBJECTREQUIREMENTS FORADMISSION................................................................................................................................8

COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY FORSTUDENT ATHLETES ...... 9COLLEGEADMISSIONTESTING.....................................................................................................................................10

ACT ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10NEW SAT(FORMERLY SATI) ............................................................................................................................................................ 10ACT TO SATSCORE CONVERSION TABLE ........................................................................................................................................ 12SATII:SUBJECT TESTS........................................................................................................................................................................ 13PSAT:PRELIMINARY SAT .............................................................................................................................................................. 13TOEFL:TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................... 13ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS .................................................................................................................................................. 14

COURSEDESCRIPTIONSBYDEPARTMENT...............................................................................................................15ART ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16BUSINESS .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18ENGLISH ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19

The English Foundation Program..................................................................................................................................................19The English Selective Program........................................................................................................................................................19The Interdisciplinary Program.........................................................................................................................................................21English Language Development Program*................................................................................................................................22

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

MATHEMATICS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 24The Math Electives Program............................................................................................................................................................26

MUSIC .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27NON-DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES................................................................................................................................................ 29PHYSICAL EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Specialized Physical Education Courses.....................................................................................................................................31SCIENCE................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32SOCIAL SCIENCES/HISTORY............................................................................................................................................................ 34

The Interdisciplinary Program.........................................................................................................................................................35THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS ............................................................................................................................................... 36WORLD LANGUAGES......................................................................................................................................................................... 37REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 39

GUIDANCE&PLANNING...................................................................................................................................................42GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.... 43

EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS AND SPECIAL SERVICES....... 44


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COLLEGE ADMISSIONSCOMMUNITY COLLEGEAdmission to community college requires one of the following: graduating from high school, passing either theGeneral Educational Development (GED) Exam or California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE),being at least 18 years of age. At the community college, students can complete the first two years of college andtransfer as juniors to 4-year universities, provided they have successfully completed appropriate course work.Students can also earn AA degrees and certificates in specific vocational areas that will assist them in entering anoccupation. Local community college contact information is listed below:

De Anza College Evergreen Valley College Foothill College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. 3095 Yerba Buena Road 12345 El Monte Road

Cupertino, CA 95014 San Jose, CA 95135 Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Counseling: (408) 864-5400 Counseling: (408) 270-6474 Career Center: (650) 949-7229

www.deanza.fhda.edu www.evc.edu www.foothill.fhda.edu

Mission College San Jose City College West Valley College

3000 Mission College Blvd. 2100 Moorpark Avenue 14000 Fruitvale Avenue

Santa Clara, CA 95054 San Jose, CA 95128 Saratoga, CA 95070

Counseling: (408) 855-5030 Counseling: (408) 288-3750 Counseling: (408) 741-2009

www.missioncollege.org www.sjcc.edu www.westvalley.edu

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES &COLLEGESThere are hundreds of private (independent) universities and colleges across the country. Students will find greatvariety among these schools as each offers a unique educational environment. A students individual needs andcareer plans will determine which private university he or she would be best suited for. While most privateuniversities are relatively small in size, they also differ from public universities in educational emphasis:religious, nonsectarian, community service, career focus, and liberal arts. For additional information on privateuniversities in California, we recommend visiting http://www.aiccu.edu.

How Do Private Universities Make Admissions Decisions?Private universities vary in terms of selectivity with some having highly selective admission standards and others

having a relatively open admissions program. Listed below are key factors involved in admissions decisions: High School Courses A strong program of college preparatory courses is recommended beginning as

a freshman and continuing through the senior year.Grades and Class Rank Private universities look carefully at the grades in academic subjects as wellas the number of Honors and AP (Advanced Placement) courses the student took throughout highschool. The Fremont Union High School District does not rank students. Private universities utilizeGPAs to infer ranking.

College Entrance Exams The SAT and/or ACT are used by most private universities. Some of themore competitive institutions also require the SAT I. We recommend students take these tests duringthe junior or senior year. Information regarding test dates and registration may be found on eachcampus in the high schools Career Center and on the web (www.collegeboard.org, www.act.org/aap)

Letters of Recommendation Private universities require letters of recommendation from teachers,

counselors, administrators, or community members. Extra Curricular Activities Activities in and out of school clubs, athletics, music, art, drama,

journalism, band, cheerleading, yearbook, alumni ties, and community service may also be used inmaking admissions decisions.

Your Essays or Personal Statements Short essays are required. Special Talents and Achievements Excelling in subject areas or activities and possessing leadership

skills are also determining factors in private university admissions. Cultural or Ethnic Diversity Most private universities prefer a sampling of students from across the

nation and abroad. Cultural and ethnic diversity are still considered factors in admissions. Interview Some private universities require or recommend an interview.


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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIESThe twenty-three campuses of the California State Universities are located in Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico,Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Fullerton, Hayward, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, inVallejo, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose,San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, and Stanislaus.

The California State University selects applicants from the top one-third of Californias high school graduates.

Admission is based initially on the students grade point average and the score on the ACT or SAT. The GPA isbased on college prep courses for sophomore and junior years.

To be eligible for admission to the system, but not necessarily to a specific school or program, students with agiven GPA must present a minimum corresponding ACT composite or SAT total score (see chart below). Thehigher the GPA, the lower the test scores may be. Students with a 3.00 or higher GPA are eligible with any scoreon the entrance examination. For additional information about CSU, we recommend visiting

http://www.csumentor.edu.

CSUSUBJECT REQUIREMENTSArea Subject Years

a. History and Social Science (including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S.history and 1 semester of civics or American governmentAND 1 year of social science)

2

b. English (4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature) 4

c.Math (4 years is recommended) including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, or highermathematics (take one each year)

3

d. Laboratory Science (including 1 biological science and 1 physical science) 2

e.Language Other than English (2 years of the same language; American Sign Languageis applicable)

2

f. Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art) 1

g.College Preparatory Elective (additional year chosen from the University of California"A-G" list)

1

THE CSUELIGIBILITY INDEX:The CSU Eligibility Index Table shows the combination of test scores and grade point averages required to meetminimum eligibility requirements. The CSU does not use the SAT Writing section or the ACT Writing score tocalculate the CSU Eligibility Index.

You can calculate your eligibility index by multiplying your grade point average by 800 and adding yourcombined score on the SAT, using the combined scores earned on the critical reading and math sections. TheCSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes. You may use the best score earned in individualtest dates. Or, if you took the ACT, multiply your grade point average by 200 and add ten times the ACTcomposite score. The ACT composite score can be calculated using the best scores earned in individual test dates.

ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score.

If you apply for admission before you graduate from high school, you should compute your GPA using gradesearned in a-g courses completed after the 9th grade. Do not include grades you expect to earn in courses during theremainder of 12th grade.

California high school graduates need a minimum eligibility index of 2900 using the SAT combined score forcritical reading and math sections or 694 using the ACT.


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CSUELIGIBILITY INDEX TABLEEligibility Index Table for Residents of California or Graduates of California High Schools

GPAACTScore

SATScore GPA

ACTScore

SATScore GPA

ACTScore

SATScore

3.0 and above qualifies for any score.

2.99 10 510 2.66 17 780 2.33 23 1040

2.98 10 520 2.65 17 780 2.32 23 1050

2.97 10 530 2.64 17 790 2.31 24 1060

2.96 11 540 2.63 17 800 2.30 24 1060

2.95 11 540 2.62 17 800 2.29 24 1070

2.94 11 550 2.61 18 820 2.28 24 1080

2.93 11 560 2.60 18 820 2.27 24 1090

2.92 11 570 2.59 18 830 2.26 25 1100

2.91 12 580 2.58 18 840 2.25 25 1100

2.90 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.24 25 1110

2.89 12 590 2.56 18 860 2.23 25 1120

2.88 12 600 2.55 19 860 2.22 25 1130

2.87 12 610 2.54 19 870 2.21 26 1140

2.86 13 620 2.53 19 880 2.20 26 1140

2.85 13 620 2.52 19 890 2.19 26 1150

2.84 13 630 2.51 20 900 2.18 26 1160

2.83 13 640 2.50 20 900 2.17 26 1170

2.82 13 650 2.49 20 910 2.16 27 1180

2.81 14 660 2.48 20 920 2.15 27 1180

2.80 14 660 2.47 20 930 2.14 27 1190

2.79 14 670 2.46 21 940 2.13 27 1200

2.78 14 680 2.45 21 940 2.12 27 1210

2.77 14 690 2.44 21 950 2.11 28 1220

2.76 15 700 2.43 21 960 2.10 28 1220

2.75 15 700 2.42 21 970 2.09 28 1230

2.74 15 710 2.41 22 980 2.08 28 1240

2.73 15 720 2.40 22 980 2.07 28 1250

2.72 15 730 2.39 22 990 2.06 29 1260

2.71 16 740 2.38 22 1000 2.05 29 1260

2.70 16 740 2.37 22 1010 2.04 29 1270

2.69 16 750 2.36 23 1020 2.03 29 1280

2.68 16 760 2.35 23 1020 2.02 29 1290

2.67 16 770 2.34 23 1030 2.01 30 1300

2.00 30 1300

Below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission.

For admissions purposes, the CSU uses only the SAT scores for mathematics and critical reading.


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COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENT ATHLETESStudents who plan to compete in collegiate athletics must go through a separate eligibility process in addition tothe college application process. There are two main bodies for collegiate athletics, the NCAA and the NAIA;these are two separate organizations with different eligibility criteria and processes. Student athletes are highlyencouraged to contact the colleges athletics department for information and guidance specific to their sport andprogram. Students begin the process of applying for athletic eligibility during their junior year.

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA)The NCAA currently has separate eligibility criteria for Division I and Division II programs, but this will changein August 2013. Eligibility is based on completion of certain course requirements, grade point average, and thescore on the ACT or SAT. Only core courses are used to calculate grade point average. Students must certify theiramateurism as part of the eligibility process. For more information about NCAA eligibility, including a list ofcourses approved for your high school, visit the NCAA eligibility websitehttp://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA_EMS.html#.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)Beginning in the Fall 2011, student athletes planning to compete in NAIA athletics must complete the NAIAeligibility process. Eligibility is based on grade point average, high school standing, and the score on the ACT orSAT. Students must be considered amateur athletes. For more information about NAIA eligibility and to registeronline, visit the NAIA eligibility centerhttp://www.playnaia.org/index.php .

An entering freshman must:

Be a graduate of an accredited high school; Meet two of the three following requirements:

o Test score: achieve a minimum of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT (combined score of criticalreading and math only)

o High School GPA: achieve a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scaleo Class rank: graduate in the top half of your high school class


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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTINGThe ACT and the new SAT (formerly SAT I) Reasoning Tests are college entrance tests. Both are accepted bymost colleges and universities. Use the comparison chart to determine which test best fits the students testingpreference. It is not necessary to take both tests, although students may choose to do so. Information listed belowis for the purpose of giving a general overview. For the most current information regarding any test dates, fees

and registration information please check with your high schools Career Center or on the websites listed.

ACTWEBSITE: http://www.actstudent.org/The ACT is a multiple choice test designed to measure classroom achievement in four broad content areas, as wellas the ability to reason, and the application of problem-solving skills. The test takes approximately three hoursand covers English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. The Writing Test, which is optional,measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. The score is based on the number of correct answers givenwith no penalty for wrong guesses. Subscores for English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning, aswell as a composite score, may be returned to the high school for distribution to the student or sent directly to thestudents home. This test is accepted by most colleges and universities nationwide.

COST: (2010-2011) ACT (No Writing) $33.00 if application is postmarked by the regular deadline

ACT Plus Writing $48.00 if application is postmarked by the regular deadline

Late Fee $21.00 in addition to either of the above options

Standby Fee $41.00 - This is in addition to the two fees listed above.

NEW SAT(FORMERLY SATI)WEBSITE: www.collegeboard.comThe SAT Reasoning Test contains both multiple-choice and essay portions. It is a test designed to measureacademic aptitude in critical reading mathematics and writing. The Critical Reading section includes reading

comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading items. Analogies have beeneliminated. The Mathematics section contains numbers and operations, algebra and functions, geometry,statistics, probability, and data analysis items. Quantitative comparison questions have been eliminated. TheWriting section includes multiple-choice questions on grammar, usage, and word choice. In addition, studentsmust complete a short written essay.COST: (2010-2011) SAT Reasoning Test $47.00 if application is postmarked by the regular deadline

Late Fee $24.00 if application is postmarked by the late deadline

Standby Fee $41.00 if no application is mailed and the student walks in on thetests day for the test. This is in addition to the two fees listedabove. Bring a completed application together with a check ormoney order made out to the College Board.


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ACT/SATCOMPARISON CHART

TEST NAME ACT SAT

TEST FEE $33 (2010-2011) $47 (2010-2011)

TESTING TIME(overall)

Approximately 3 hours Approximately 3.5 hours

TEST PURPOSE Designed to measure classroomachievement in four broad content areas, aswell as the ability to reason and theapplication of problem- solving skills

Designed to measure critical reading andreasoning skills, numerical reasoningskills, and writing skills.

TEST CONTENT English Critical Reasoning

punctuation reading comprehension

grammar sentence completion

sentence structure critical reading in the humanities,

Mathematics Mathematics

arithmetic & algebraic operations arithmetic & algebra

geometry other topics (logic, etc.)intermediate algebra Includes 5 questions requiring students

to produce answersnumber & numeration concepts

other topics (trig, logic, etc.)

Reading

social science/sciences

arts/literature

Science Reasoning

biology

chemistry

physics

physical science

Writing (optional, additional $15) Writing (required)

student written essay multiple-choice questions on grammar,using, and word choice; student-writtenessay

SCORES REPORTED English Writing

Mathematics Mathematics

Reading Critical Reading

Science reasoning

SCORES RELEASED Scores are released to students, the highschool and colleges/universities listed by

the student

Scores are released to students, the highschool and colleges/universities listed by

the student

METHOD OF SCORING Scores based on number of rightanswersno penalty for guessing. Writingscored combined with English, with sub-score also reported.

Lose a fraction of a point for eachincorrect answerpenalty for guessing.Writing scored separately.


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ACT TO SATSCORE CONVERSION TABLE

Source: ACT website (http://www.act.org)


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SATII:SUBJECT TESTSWEBSITE: www.collegeboard.comThe SAT II consists of one-hour multiple-choice tests in specific subject areas. Some colleges, including allcampuses in the UC system, require these tests for admission. Unlike the SAT, which measures more generalabilities, Subject Tests measure students knowledge of a particular subject and their ability to apply thatknowledge. Because of this, students should try to take an SAT II subject test as soon as possible after completingthe last course in a specific subject.

Tests offered include:

English

Literature

History

United States History

World History

Mathematics

Mathematics Level 1

Mathematics Level 2

Science

Biology E/M

Chemistry

Physics

Languages

Chinese with Listening

French

French with Listening

German

German with Listening

Spanish

Spanish with Listening

Modern Hebrew

Italian

Latin

Japanese with Listening

Korean with Listening

Some colleges require a specific combination of SAT II: Subject Tests; some colleges/universities allow studentsto choose their own. Students are encouraged to check individual college admission requirements before decidingwhich tests to take.

COST: (2010-2011)Basic registration fee $21.00 if application is postmarked by the regular deadline(per registration)

Language Tests w/Listening add $21.00

All other Subject Tests add $10.00

Late Fee $24.00 if application is postmarked by the late deadline

Standby Fee $41.00 if no application is mailed and the student walks in on theday for the test. This is in addition to the two fees listed above.Bring a completed application together with a check or moneyorder made out to the College Board.

PSAT:PRELIMINARY SATWEBSITE: www.collegeboard.comThe Preliminary SAT is given once a year, in October. This test, usually taken in the Junior year, is used todetermine the winners of National Merit Scholarships and is an excellent practice experience for the SAT. Whenspace permits, students are encouraged to take the PSAT as sophomores for practice on these college preparationexams.

COST: (2010-2011) $25.00

TOEFL:TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGEWEBSITE: www.toefl.orgThe TOEFL is used to evaluate English proficiency of students whose native language is not English. This testdoes not replace the ACT or SAT or SAT II. UC and CSU systems require the TOEFL if 2 years of high schoolwere in a country where the language of instruction was not English.COST: (2010-2011) $170


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ARTThe visual arts are part of the basics. They communicate forcefully and directly. Students who learn the symbolic structureof the visual arts can respond to and symbolize their experiences in ways that are not dependent on the coding and decoding ofverbal language. These skills are especially important in the American culture where information is transmitted both visuallyand verbally. Experiences in the visual arts lead to the formation of enduring attitudes, values, and satisfyingaccomplishments.

The University of California requires one year of Visual/Performing Arts. Courses with the f notation for the UCrequirement have been approved as meeting UC entrance requirements. The California State University System (CSU) alsorequires one year of a Visual/Performing Art course for admission to their system. All courses approved by UC are alsoapproved by CSU as meeting the Visual/Performing Arts admissions requirement.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:Art is an elective underFine Arts. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selective elective areas (Fine Arts,World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in an art course (Fine Arts) he/shewould still need 10 credits from either World Languages or Applied Academics to satisfy the graduation requirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:f. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) 1 year required.

A student must earn 10 credits and a grade of C or higher in a single, yearlong approved VPA course.

Art 1Units: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: None. This is an introductory course that provides the student anopportunity to explore the elements of design such as line, shape, color, form,value and texture through the use of various media including drawing, paintingprinting making and collage. Basic visual literacy and visual communicationskills will be instructed. A basic survey of art history will be covered.


Recommended: C or better in Art 1. This is an intermediary art course. Furtherrefinement of drawing and painting skills will be the primary focus, but various artmaking practices and new media may be introduced such as pastel painting,colored pencil, mixed media, scratchboard, and mask painting. Visual literacy andvisual communication skills will be further developed. Historical andcontemporary topics will be evident in student work and /or through classdiscussion.


Recommended: C or better in Art 2. This is an advanced level course focusedaround a specialized area of art and / or around the exploration of a variety ofmedia and techniques. In addition, Students will be directed in developing theirown creative voice and work for a portfolio. Advanced visual literacy and visualcommunication skills will be further developed. Historical and contemporarytopics will be evident in student work and /or through class discussion.

Art 4Units: 10Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: pending

Recommended: C or better in Art 3. This is an advanced course that is focusedon creative problem solving and visual communication. Students in this coursewill explore and refine a field(s) of concentration such as drawing or painting orappropriate media and work in depth toward the development of a portfolio thatmay be used for entrance into an art school or for career oriented purposes.

Students who enroll should be capable of self-direction and independent study.Historical and contemporary topics will be evident in student work and/or throughclass discussion. This course is designed to provide opportunities for students tobuild their art-making skill sets through hands-on practice, critiques and the studyof the history and purpose of visual art.


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BUSINESSBusiness Education is a comprehensive Applied Academic Program that includes offerings in computer technology, marketingeducation, international business and specialized courses for personal use and college preparation. The Business EducationProgram emphasizes computer-based instructional strategies and supports and applies the academic areas of economics,language arts and mathematics.

The nature of the workplace is in a constant state of change and evolution, and the courses taught in the Business EducationProgram are designed to bring the world of school and work closer together by imparting broad conceptual and social skills, aswell as practical and specific skills.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:Business is an elective underApplied Academics. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selective elective areas(Fine Arts, World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in a business course(Applied Academics) he/she would still need 10 credits from either World Languages or Fine Arts to satisfy the graduationrequirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:g. College Prep Elective 1 year required.There is not a Business requirement, however some business courses can satisfy the g College Prep Elective requirement if

a student earns 10 credits and a grade of C or higher in a single, yearlong approved business course.

International BusinessUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: Principles of Business. International Business provides anintroduction to economic, cultural, and political factors that influence business.The course includes fundamentals of import/export business, business structures,business plans, trade relations, financial transactions, legal agreements, and globalentrepreneurship.

LawUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: None. The goal of this class is to provide students with the legalskills necessary for them to survive in today's world. The course providesknowledge of how to protect one's rights while observing the rights of others.Included are topics such as the nature and kinds of law, legal rights andresponsibilities, contracts, crimes, torts, law for the minor, ethics, landlord and

tenant relationships, real and personal property, bailments, and businessorganizations.

Money and BankingUnits: 10Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: Principles of Business and International Business. Money andBanking is a one-year, two semester elective course focusing on the study ofmarkets and their supporting financial infrastructure. This course provides aframework for studying the role of money in our emerging global economy andthe institutional characteristics of underlying banking systems and financialmarkets. The development of markets and financial intermediaries is consideredwithin the context of the commercial, economic and financial history of theUnited States. Students will explore the history of trade from the autarky andmercantilism practiced by colonial powers through current internationalarrangements supporting global interdependence and economic integration. Thiscourse will also consider the macroeconomic issues of monetary policy as

executed by the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank.

Principles of BusinessUnits: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. Principles of Business is a one-year, two semester coursefocusing on the study of Economics, Finance, Commerce and Entrepreneurship. Itis intended as the basic or introductory course for those students seeking toestablish a foundation for upper division courses in Business and other SocialSciences. Upon successful completion of this course many students plan onpursuing undergraduate studies in Accounting, Business Administration,Economics, Finance, Marketing or Pre-Law.


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American Literature andWriting

Units: 10Grades: 11UC/CSU Requirement: b

Recommended: None. This course provides rigorous and challenging experiencesfor the student in the areas of critical reading, critical thinking, effectivediscussion, note-taking, essay test-taking, expository writing and research. Thecore of the curriculum is a chronological or thematic study of American literature,its literary periods and major writers. Outside reading focuses on broaderphilosophical ideas, encouraging wider reading including classics by Americanauthors.

American Literature andWriting Honors


Recommended: None. This course is designed for students who enjoy beingchallenged in literature and writing classes and who are prepared to accept theresponsibilities of that challenge. Like the American Literature course, the core ofthe honors course is a chronological or thematic study of American literature, itsliterary periods and its major writers; however, the honors course will includemore extensive reading, writing (both timed and process essay) and analyticalthinking. Furthermore, students in the honors program are expected to investsignificantly more academic energy into the course and to work moreindependently than students taking American Literature and Writing.

British Literature andWriting

Units: 10

Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: b

Recommended: None. British Literature includes the study of the literature of theAnglo-Saxon period, the Medieval and Elizabethan periods, and the Jacobean andPuritan ages, a sweep that entails Britains dramatic literature and history from449 to 1660. Also covered is literature written from 1660 to today, including the

Restoration and Eighteenth Century, the Romantic Age, the Victorian Age and theTwentieth Century.

Contemporary Literatureand Writing


Recommended: None. This course enables students to read and analyze literaturerelevant to ideas and problems of people today. Themes central to the humansituation are discussed and debated, and students write expository essays. Thiscourse also delves into contemporary thought and applies those values to theliterature through formal papers, discussions and projects.

HumanitiesUnits: 10Grades: 12UC/CSU Requirement: b

Recommended: None. Students learn the relationship between literature, music,fine arts, history, and philosophy. The course increases awareness andunderstanding of various levels of meaning in different branches of thehumanities. Students routinely read, write, present projects, and debate

information.

Mythology/Folklore andWriting


Recommended: None. This course is an introduction to mythology and folkloreof a country or group of people. Students analyze the relationship between mythsand various cultures in order to highlight universal themes in mythology, discussthe significance of literary devices from classical and contemporary literature, andbuild vocabulary from words in the literature. Extensive expository and analyticalactivities, writing and speaking experiences are integrated.

AP English Literature andComposition


Recommended: None. This Advanced Placement English course in Literature andComposition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis ofliterature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen theirunderstanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning andpleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a works structure, styleand themes, as well as smaller-scale elements, such as the use of figurativelanguage, imagery, symbolism and tone. The course includes intensive study ofrepresentative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on selectionsthat do not yield all of their pleasures of thought and feeling the first time through.Students will read deliberately and thoroughly, taking time to understand a workscomplexity in order to absorb its richness of meaning and to analyze how thatmeaning is embodied in literary form.


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The Interdisciplinary Program

World StudiesUnits: 20Grades: 10UC/CSU Requirement: a (10 units)

b (10 units)

Recommended: None. World Studies is an integrated class, designed forsophomore students, which incorporates World History and a foundation levelEnglish course into a two-period block class. World History from the FrenchRevolution to the present day is the context in which the class operates. It usesappropriate literature from the major continents and civilizations of the world to

integrate into the study of world history. A major emphasis is placed on writing,including essays, term papers, and short theses. A determined effort is made toinsure that diverse cultural perspectives are incorporated in all units of study.

American StudiesUnits: 20Grades: 11UC/CSU Requirement: a (10 units)

b (10 units)

Recommended: None. This combined US History/American Literature andWriting course is a team-taught, two-period, yearlong study of the events, ideasand cultural movements that have shaped Americans and the United States in thetwentieth century. The key question students address and the course explores indepth is, What does it mean to be an American in the twenty-first century?Students read a wide variety of literature, including traditional forms (fiction,nonfiction, drama and poetry) as well as historical documents and critical essays.The two instructors, one English and the other social studies, will guide studentsthrough a variety of learning activities with an emphasis on team learning throughcollaboration and cooperation.

The English Electives Program (fulfills general elective credit)

JournalismUnits: 10Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: Successful completion of Writing for Publication and/or teacherrecommendation. An elective class for students who produce the studentnewspaper, assuming full responsibility for its development, production andmarketing while meeting similar challenges to those experienced by theprofessional field. The curriculum also provides an opportunity to create apersonal reading program representing the research focused on societal forces,trends and issues.

Oral Composition 1, 2, 3, 4

Units: 10Grades: 9 12UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. Oral composition provides a literature-based curriculumintegrating composition, both oral and written, as well as literary analysis. The

course is unique because it is the only advanced class in the curriculum thatprovides direct instruction in public and interpersonal speaking and listening, aswell as emphasis on oral expression, listening, and critical thinking in relation toboth classic and contemporary literature. Students are expected to be self-directedand to apply their skills outside the classroom in a variety of contexts such asforensic competition and community service activities.

Writing for PublicationUnits: 10Grades: 911UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Students have completed or are concurrently enrolled in freshmanand/or sophomore English. Teacher recommendations are preferred. An Englishelective class for discerning students who wish to further develop advancedwriting techniques, effective research-based and communication skills and toexplore literature in both traditional and journalistic writing formats in addition tocontemporary media resources and cross-curricular studies. The curriculum alsoprovides instruction in photojournalism, principles of publication design, layout,graphics, marketing strategies, and technology, including desktop publishing andart programs as part of the total production process.


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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYIndustrial Technology offers you an opportunity to take courses that combine critical thinking skills and problem solving withmechanical and other hands-on technical experiences. The knowledge and skills attained in these classes assist you inachieving career goals, whether it be an entry-level job after high school, technical training at a community college, or a four-year college professional degree.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:Industrial Technology is an elective underApplied Academics. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selectiveelective areas (Fine Arts, World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in anindustrial technology course (Applied Academics) he/she would still need 10 credits from either World Languages or FineArts to satisfy the graduation requirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:There is not an Industrial Technology requirement.

Architectural DraftingUnits: 10Grades: 1012

UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Drafting at high school level. This course includes a developmentof architectural lettering, the study of construction principles and architecturaldetails for both frame and masonry construction, the planning of a house and the

preparation of a complete set of working drawings for a residence. Variouslectures are given on construction, terms, heating, plumbing and new materials inthe industry. When space is available, a scale model of the students design isconstructed. Strategies include computer assisted drafting.

DraftingUnits: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. This course is designed to cover all basic fundamentals ofdrafting: lettering, use of instruments, orthographic projection, sectional views,auxiliary views, simple revolutions and pictorial drawing. Sheet metal layout andarchitectural drafting are introduced. Methodologies used include computerassisted drafting.

Electronics 1Units: 10Grades: 912

UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. This course provides the student with exploratoryexperiences in the field of electronics and electricity. Emphasis is on basicelectronic circuits, the use of hand tools and the application of test equipment toelectronic testing. Students learn to make minor electrical repairs, to layoutcircuits and to read schematic diagrams.

Electronics 2Units: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Electronics 1 and Algebra 1. This is a laboratory course in whicha student develops theoretical knowledge and applies it to electronic circuitry.Fundamental theory and principles are explored through the use of various signalgenerators and test equipment. The student will study various semiconductors,power supplies and several types of amplifiers.

Woodworking 1Units: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. A beginning machine woodworking course in whichprojects of a problem-solving nature are produced. Many basic areas of study areundertaken, such as the use of tools (hand and power), safety, wood industry,forestry, designing, finishing and other related information.

Woodworking 2Units: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Wood 1. An advanced level of machine woodworking in which

the student develops a design and builds furniture of a problem-solving nature.Some jigs are constructed and used in the completion of the project. Students learnin detail the many areas of study in woodworking through research on theirproject. More individual freedom is given students in the use of all equipment andselection of projects.


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GeometryUnits: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: C or better in Algebra 1, Algebra 1B or Algebra I with AlgebraWorkshop or completion of Algebra 1B. The key content, which follows the statestandards for Geometry, includes a formal development of geometric skills andconcepts. This course introduces plane and solid geometry. They will developthe ability to construct formal logical arguments and proofs in a geometric setting.Students will build their reasoning skills through studying the following topics:properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, compass constructions,transformations, volume, area, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, coordinate

geometry, and an introduction to basic trigonometric functions. Geometry meetsthe graduation requirement. This course covers all state standards and prepares astudent for Algebra 2

Math AnalysisUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: B or better in Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation. Thiscourse is recommended for those students planning to take Calculus. Topicscovered include trigonometric functions of ratios of lengths of sides of triangles,circular functions, graphical characteristics of trigonometric functions, solution ofright triangles, radian and degree measure, trigonometric identities, laws of sinesand cosines, solution of oblique triangles, reinforcement of function concept,inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, polar coordinates and vectorsand their graphs, trigonometric form of complex numbers, de Moivre's Theorem,coordinate geometry, conic sections, rational functions and their graphs,elementary functions and their inverses, introduction to linear algebra, parametric

equations and their graphs, lines and planes in space, three-dimensional coordinategeometry and vectors in space.

Pre-Calculus HonorsUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: B or better in Algebra 2/Trigonometry or Math Analysis. Thiscourse is recommended for those students planning to take Calculus. Thecurriculum includes an in-depth algebraic and graphical analysis of differentfamilies of functions and their inverses, including polynomial, exponential,logarithmic, rational and trigonometric functions. Rectangular, polar, andparametric forms of an equation will be taught in addition to vectors and theirgraphs. Further study of topics introduced in earlier courses includes matrices anddeterminants, coordinate geometry, conic sections, series and sequences, binomialexpansion, properties of radical expressions, complex numbers, de MoivresTheorem, limits (epsilon-delta), and an introduction to calculus.

AP Calculus ABUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: B or better in Math Analysis or C or better in Pre-CalculusHonors with teacher recommendation. This course covers the content of twoquarters of a college calculus curriculum, focusing on differentiation withapplications and integration with applications. Techniques of integration,indeterminate forms for limits are also covered. Throughout the course, anemphasis is placed on symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations, as well ason clear communication of mathematical thinking. Students successfullycompleting this course are prepared to take the Calculus AB AP Exam. Agraphing calculator will be necessary for this course.

AP Calculus BCUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: B or better in Pre-Calculus H with teacher recommendation. Thiscourse covers the content of three quarters (or two semesters) of a college calculuscurriculum, focusing on differentiation with applications and integration withapplications. Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms for limits, and Taylorseries are also covered, as well as application of calculus techniques to parametric

and polar representations. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed onsymbolic, graphical, and numeric representations, as well as on clearcommunication of mathematical thinking. Students successfully completing thiscourse are prepared to take the Calculus BC AP Exam. A graphing calculator willbe necessary for this course.


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AP StatisticsUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: c

Recommended: C or better in Algebra 2 with teacher recommendation. TheAdvanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board offers a course andexamination in statistics to high school students who wish to complete studiesequivalent to a one semester, introductory, noncalculus-based college course instatistics. Like the college course, the purpose of the AP course in statistics is tointroduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, anddrawing conclusions from data. The course is built around four main topics:exploring data, planning a study, probability as it relates to distribution of data,and inferential reasoning. With the possible exception of probability, most of thematerial in this course has not been a part of the traditional secondarymathematics curriculum. This course is an excellent option for interested studentswho have successfully completed a second year course in algebra.

The Math Electives Program (fulfills general elective credit)

Computer ProgrammingJAVA

Units: 10Grades: 912

UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: Algebra 1 and previous computer use or teacher recommendation.The course is designed to introduce the student to the study and writing ofcomputer programs, with an emphasis on understanding and solving problems.Analytical thinking skills and logic are emphasized. The JAVA language is usedwith an emphasis on programming for the Internet, so structured as well as object-

oriented methods of programming are studied. Elementary study of digitalcomputer hardware is included. This course is recommended for the college-bound student planning on a business, math, or science major or for the studentpreparing for an AP Computer Science course.

AP Computer Science AUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: C or better in Algebra 2, or teacher recommendation. Studentswill learn the language JAVA and use this language to create structured programs.Programming methodology, algorithms and data structures will be taught.


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MUSICMusic plays an essential role in the education of all students. Music is a unique language

for expression Music is intellectually stimulating and challenging Music is part of

every culture, and its place in each culture is significant.

from Californias Visual and Performing Arts FrameworkMusic is basic in the learning experience for all students in the elementary and secondary schools of California. A balancedand comprehensive education program requires that music be included as a discrete discipline in the visual and performingarts curriculum. California is rich in cultural diversity with a population that represents all regions of the world. Strong musiceducation programs contribute significantly to the development of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of this societyin which we live. Effective music instruction is organized to respond to this need and must meet this challenge.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:Music is an elective underFine Arts. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selective elective areas (Fine Arts,World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in a music course (Fine Arts) he/shewould still need 10 credits from either World Languages or Applied Academics to satisfy the graduation requirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:f. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) 1 year required.A student must earn 10 credits and a grade of C or higher in a single, yearlong approved VPA course.

A ChoirUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition or approval of instructor. The students will experience alarge mixed choir that provides the opportunity to perform large choral works.This choir performs for local school and community events.

B ChoirUnits: 10Grades: 9UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: None. This choir is a beginning vocal group. It contains the basicintroduction of the first year of high school vocal music. The techniques of vocalproduction and sight singing are explored. This choir performs for local schooland community events.

Chamber OrchestraUnits: 10Grades: 1012

UC/CSU Requirement: f

Audition required. This course is offered to advanced level students who willstudy and perform string/orchestral literature for continuing individual techniquedevelopment on his/her instrument. Advanced/professional level music will bestudied and performed from all historical periods of music.

Concert BandUnits: 10Grades: 9UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Approval of instructor. Refinement of tone and a more advancedunderstanding of basic performance techniques are stressed. Alternate and trillfingering are studied. The intonation, balance and blend required in ensembleplaying are developed. Transposition and elementary music theory as related toband work are introduced; terms concerning tempo, dynamics and expression areemphasized through the reading of many compositions of different styles andfrom different periods in music history.

Jazz EnsembleUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition. This is a small, instrumental musical group ofapproximately 12 to 24 students who perform a variety of jazz styles. The musicperformed covers different styles including Swing, Rock and Latin. The groupperforms at a variety of concerts.

AP Music TheoryUnits: 10Grades: 11-12UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Ability to read music. This course is modeled after first-yearcollege theory courses and is for those who want to expand their musical horizonsor consider further study in music. Eighteenth century harmony and analysis arestudied along with arrangement, orchestration and musicianship.

OrchestraUnits: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition or approval of instructor. The course content involvesthe study and performance of ensemble and orchestra literature, intermediate andadvanced string technique and musicianship.


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Small Mixed VocalEnsembles

Units: 10Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition. This is a small musical group of students who performon occasions when a larger group would be excessive. The music performedcovers different styles from Renaissance to contemporary.

Symphonic BandUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition or approval of instructor. This is a continuation ofConcert Band work, with more detail in individual techniques and skills. Itprovides continued study of band literature, with stress on a larger and morechallenging repertoire. The symphonic band performs concerts.

Wind EnsembleUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: f

Recommended: Audition or approval of instructor. This select group of about 50is formed by audition only. It is for the serious, advanced musician only, andperforms more difficult high school and some college-level music. The windensemble performs concerts.


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NON-DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVESThe Fremont Union High School District offers a selection of Non-Departmental elective courses that are not connected toany of the other departments listed in this guide. These courses offer students opportunities and/or supports that are notsubject-specific. Some of these courses require that students meet specific criteria or must be selected to enable enrollment.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:Non-departmental elective courses may be applied to the 60 credits needed in the Elective area.

UC ELIGIBILITY:g. College Prep Elective 1 year required.There is not a non-departmental elective requirement, however the AVID in the senior year course can satisfy the g CollegePrep Elective requirement if a student earns 10 credits and a grade of C or higher.

AVID (Advancement ViaIndividual Determination)

Units: 10Grades: 9-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Required: Enrollment in this course is by application/selection only. The AVIDcourse is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop their study skills,enhance their organizational techniques, and refine their academic preparation forcollege. The focus of skill building will be in the areas of expository writing,note-taking, oral communication, and collaborative inquiry. This class is designedfor capable and determined students whose academic success in rigorous courses

may not reflect their ability. An application and selection process is required forenrollment.

AVID (Advancement ViaIndividual Determination)Junior/Senior Seminar

Units: 10Grades: 11-12UC/CSU Requirement: g

(senior year only)

Required: Enrollment in this class is by application/selection only. Students musthave been enrolled in AVID elective at least one year prior to this class. Corequisite: Enrollment in at least one Honors or Advanced Placement course or in acollege transferable course accepted by the UC/CSU.

The AVID Junior/Senior Seminar is a two-year interdisciplinary course for AVIDjuniors and seniors. It is organized around the theme of Leadership as a Catalystfor Change in Society. Students study, in depth, exceptional leaders incontemporary society and examine the effect that these individuals have onculture, politics, education, history, science and the arts. Additionally, this course

is emphasizes rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborative discussionstrategies, tutorial, inquiry, study groups, preparation for college entrance andplacement exams, college study skills and test taking strategies.

LeadershipUnits: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Required: Students must hold some type of office through elections or interviews.Leadership is a How To course where traditional and nontraditional studentleaders and potential student leaders will develop skills that will be utilized inplanning and presenting schoolwide activities and programs. Communityinvolvement will be expected via activities in the elementary schools such asconflict resolution, peer tutoring, performances, or presentations, as well asattendance at local government meetings and assistance with communityprograms such as food drives and multicultural activities. Other examples ofactivities may include but are not limited to: rallies, lunch-time activities, dances,student and staff recognition, homecoming, Students will be active participants in

planning and presenting the course and their work will be assessed through actualpresentations and portfolio development. This course is open to all students and isrepeatable.


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AVID Tutor, BilingualTutor, School ServiceTutor

Units: 010Grades: 1112UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Permission of supervising teacher/staff and completion of tutortraining workshop if offered. This course is designed to provide an opportunity forstudents to give school service by tutoring special needs students during aregularly scheduled class or students in the regular program who only needacademic assistance. Students are also expected to give time to tutoring outside ofthe regularly scheduled class. Students have the opportunity to learn aboutdifferent learning styles, to value diversity, to give service and to explore teachingas a career.

Food Services Assistant,Lab Assistant, MediaAssistant, Student Clerk,Teacher Assistant

Units: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: Approval of staff member student will work for. Students enrolledin these courses will work with teachers and clerical staff and receive worksimulation experiences.

Students may earn a maximum of 20 credits in these classes during their 4 yearsof high school

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONOur goal is to prepare our students for life in our society. Our objectives are to give the students information and basic skillsthey will need for survival and longevity. We expect our students to go away with an understanding of and a positive attitudetowards physical fitness and wellness. Our two years of required Physical Education (PE) are divided into two programsPE9 core and PE 10 electives. The unit activities are instruction oriented and of two typessurvival and carry-over life timeactivities. The survival activities are designed to give our students the knowledge and skills needed to have a healthy life. Inthe carry-over activities, we are attempting to expose our students to a variety of experiences, some of which they mightpursue for a lifetime.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:There is a two-year requirement

UC ELIGIBILITY:

There is not a Physical Education requirement.

PE 9Units: 10Grades: 9UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: None. A basic course required of all freshmen, which includesinstruction in beginning and intermediate skills, basic rules, history and etiquettein a variety of sports. To complete the program, a student must complete theobjectives of an activity in each of the following areas: Individualan activity inwhich the student performs without the need of another person; Dualan activityin which a student competes against another student; Teaman activity in whicha group of students compete against another group of students; Rhythmicanactivity in which movement is coordinated with music or a rhythmic beat;Aquatican activity which covers the basic skills of swimming; Wellnessfundamentals of good health practices are incorporated in activities.

PE ElectiveUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: PE 9. The elective program is designed to allow individual choicein the selection of physical education activities. Emphasis is on the continueddevelopment of basic skills and carry-over activities.

PE Weight TrainingUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Recommended: PE 9. This course is designed for those students interested indeveloping body strength for advanced sports skills. Students will engage inweightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility exercises. Students willutilize both free weights and weight machines.


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SOCIAL SCIENCES/HISTORYIn the history/social sciences, students learn how their lives have been and will continue to be affected by domestic andinternational politics, demographics, economic flux, technological change, and social change. The study of continuity andchange in human events is the main focus of the history/social science curriculum. Students will understand and appreciatehow ideas, events, and individuals have intersected to produce change over time as well as to recognize the conditions andforces that maintain continuity within human societies.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:There is a three-year requirement for graduation that includes World History, United States History, andEconomics/Government.

UC ELIGIBILITY:a. History/Social Science 2 year required.A student must earn 20 credits and a grade of C or higher in approved history/social science courses. While Economics isneeded for meeting high school graduation requirement for Social Sciences, for UC Eligibility, it is included in the grequirement.

EconomicsUnits: 5Grades: 12UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: None. The course covers economic principles such as production,

supply and demand, profits, distribution of goods, competition, money andbanking, government monetary and fiscal policies, credit insurance, securitiesmarket and comparative economic systems.

AP Microeconomics;AP Macroeconomics

Units: 5Grades: 12UC/CSU Requirement: g

Recommended: Students should have earned a B or better in their previoushistory class and have strong writing skills. The purpose of the AdvancedPlacement course in Economics is to give students a thorough and advancedunderstanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions ofindividual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the largermixed market economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature andfunctions of decision making by households and firms.

United States GovernmentUnits: 5Grades: 12UC/CSU Requirement: a

Recommended: None. The goals of this course are to give an understanding of

democratic processes and an awareness of the values and social framework thatsupport them. Major units in the course are federal government, state government,political parties and elections and selected issues of government in the UnitedStates.

AP United StatesGovernment

Units: 5Grades: 12UC/CSU Requirement: a

Recommended: Students should have earned a B or better in their previoushistory class and have strong writing skills. The advanced placement course ingovernment parallels an introductory college course in political science. Thecourse is designed to give students a thorough understanding of and criticalperspective on the system of US government politics, policy and practices.Instruction emphasizes understanding course content by way of in-depth researchand analysis. Furthermore, students will apply their understanding of the subjectmatter to both historical and current political events and analyze their impact onAmerican society. AP US Government and Politics is a tightly structured, highly

demanding, fast-paced college-level course in which students study a yearsamount of curriculum in only one semester. Students will be required to read thecollege-level textbook and supplemental readings. Expository writing will berequired. Ideally, this course is really for those students who are specificallyinterested in government and politics.


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WORLD LANGUAGESIn an ever-changing and interconnected world, students need to develop cross-cultural understanding and communicationskills in order to enhance their ability to compete in a global economy. The primary goal of the World Languages Departmentis to provide students the opportunity to develop proficiency in a language other than English. World Language courses arealigned to the California Content Standards for World Languages and to the American Council for the Teaching of ForeignLanguages (ACTFL) standards.

Students will develop communicative competence in the target language, both in spoken and written form. Classroominstruction is conducted primarily in the target language, with an emphasis on real-world applications so students developtheir ability to interact with speakers of the target language. Diverse learning styles are taken into consideration whendeveloping class activities. Students will build their understanding of the structure of the target language by drawingcomparisons to their own languages, which in turn will enhance their awareness of their own language structure. Throughtheir study of the language, students will learn the cultural heritage of other lands and become acquainted with customs andthoughts of other people.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:World Languages is a selective elective area. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selective elective areas (FineArts, World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in a world language course,he/she would still need 10 credits from either Fine Arts or Applied Academics to satisfy the graduation requirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:e. Language Other than English 2 years required, 3 years recommended.A student must earn 20 credits and a grade of C or higher in the same language other than English.

Chinese, French,Japanese, Spanish 1

Units: 10Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: e

Recommended: None. Students will learn to address elements of daily life inboth oral and written form, gain a new perspective on the world as they areintroduced to other cultures and traditions, and learn the fundamentalgrammatical structures of the language to convey meaning. Class activities willallow students to become proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking thetarget language for real-world language use.

Note: This course will be offered if interest and availability allows.



Recommended: C or better in Level 1 or the recommendation of an instructor.The primary goal continues to be the development of communicativecompetence. Students will use the target language to reinforce and expand theirknowledge and to acquire new information about the target language and culture.They continue to build their language skills through more advanced reading,writing, speaking, and listening activities.



Units: 10

Grades: 912UC/CSU Requirement: e

Recommended: C or better in Level 2, or the recommendation of an instructor.Students will learn more advanced vocabulary and grammar, and will improve

communicative competence in the target language. More formal writing skillsbegin to be developed. Cultural study promotes a deeper understanding of the

people who speak the language. They will begin to develop the ability tounderstand the language spoken at the pace of a native speaker. The course willbe conducted primarily in the target language.



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Chinese, French,Japanese, Spanish 4Honors


Recommended: C or better in Level 3, or the recommendation of an instructor.The course includes advanced grammar and vocabulary. The goal will continueto be communicative competence, with an emphasis on understanding and usingmore complex and precise language. The students read and respond to a varietyof texts in the target language to reinforce and expand their language skills.There is a focus on writing well-structured responses to a variety of prompts. Thestudy of culture continues to be an integral part of the course. Level 4 Honors isconducted entirely in the target language.


AP Chinese or JapaneseLanguage and Culture;

AP French or SpanishLanguage


Recommended: C or better in Level 4 Honors, or the recommendation of aninstructor. The Advanced Placement course aims to develop overall fluency in thelanguage. Students will continue to expand and refine their skills with collegelevel coursework. The course prepares students to demonstrate their advancedlevel of proficiency across three communicative modes: interpersonal (interactivecommunication), interpretive (receptive communication) and presentational(productive communication). Students will hone their ability to respond towritten material, both fiction and non-fiction. One of the goals of the course is toprepare students for the AP Language Exam. A student may receive collegecredit by earning a passing grade on this national exam.



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REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMThe Regional Occupational Program (ROP) provides students with an opportunity to explore and/or develop a career. Coursesoffered provide career/technical skills training and/or on-the-job training with work-based learning. Generally, most studentsin ROP classes are 11th or 12th graders, but classes are accessible to 9th and 10th graders on a space-available basis. ROPcourses may not be available every year and sometimes, new courses that arent on this list are added. Many of these coursesare offered on other school campuses, but are open to students if scheduling permits. Course locations are noted when

possible.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:ROP courses are electives underApplied Academics. A student must earn 10 credits in two out of three selective electiveareas (Fine Arts, World Languages and Applied Academics). For example, if a student earns 10 credits in a ROP course(Applied Academics) he/she would still need 10 credits from either World Languages or Fine Arts to satisfy the graduationrequirement.

UC ELIGIBILITY:g. College Prep Elective 1 year required.There is not a ROP requirement; however, certain ROP courses can satisfy the g College Prep Elective requirement if astudent earns 10 credits and a grade of C or higher in a single, yearlong approved ROP course. See individual coursedescriptions for specific information about UC/CSU eligibility.

Administration of JusticeUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Homestead

This course will help the students acquire the basic knowledge of the lawenforcement profession. This program is an articulated, feeder program tocommunity college police science programs. In the course of one year, thestudents will gain a thorough knowledge of the role of the police in society,including crime evidence, laws of arrest, and overall protection objectives.Successful completion of this training will provide you with a good backgroundfor acceptance into police training program offered at community colleges.

Advanced MultimediaTechnologies

Units: 10

Grades: 11-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Monta Vista

This course is designed to provide students with advanced skills in a wide varietyof multimedia applications in use in todays internet, video, digital, and publishingindustries. Emphasis will be placed on career preparation skills associated withprinted and electronic media such as web pages, magazine and newspaper

advertisements, composite photography, video editing, 3D rendering, and businesspresentations.

Advanced VisualCommunications/StudioArt

Units: 10Grades: 11-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Lynbrook

Students will focus on building their personal portfolio and gain entrepreneurialskills required to become a successful artist. Advanced Visual Communicationscoordinates 2-D and 3-D studio work and cultural studies together with anemphasis on careers in the art field. Selected cultures of Meso-American, Italian,German, French, Middle Eastern and Asian art will be introduced and studentswill produce projects that relate to each unique culture to be included in theirportfolio. Language and cultural studies will be taught on a daily basis so as toappreciate historical and cultural differences. The art elements and principles ofdesign composition serve as a foundation for each unit covered and attention willbe given to visual studio work. Students will gain knowledge and an appreciation

for various art forms and entrepreneurship skills that will lead to a successfulcareer in the visual communications field.

Athletic Training/SportsMedicine

Units: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Fremont

This program is designed to educate student in the field of Sports Medicine andother allied health professions. The field of Sports Medicine will be explored,including care and prevention of injuries, protective taping and wrappingtechniques, stretching methods, overall wellness, and basic anatomy andphysiology. Additional hours outside the classroom to further enhance theirlearning, and give their instructor another method of evaluating student progress


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Digital Design: AnimationUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: fLocation: Fremont

Digital Design: Video and Animation is comprehensive program which combinesthe fundamentals of design with the art of filmmaking. Students will study thehistory and art of filmmaking and animation. The impact of film and television onsociety will also be examined. By the end of the course, students will be able towork individually or within a team to compose a treatment, script and storyboardleading to the production of a video and animation project. A portfolio will begenerated that can be used to demonstrate their abilities for college entrance oremployment in the visual arts field.

Engineering TechnologyUnits: 10Grades: 11-12UC/CSU Requirement: gLocation: Fremont; Lynbrook;Monta Vista

This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of technologies used inengineering such as robotics, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics and CAD/CAM.Student teams will progress through an articulated modular instructional system.Scientific principles, math concepts and communication skills are taught throughan activity-oriented approach. Students will combine interdisciplinary skills toproduce a product-using computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems.

Multimedia DesignUnits: 10Grades: 1012UC/CSU Requirement: fLocation: Cupertino, Homestead

Recommended: None. This course focuses on the historical, theoretical, andcultural issues as related to the mass media and the Internet. In addition totheoretical and historical work, students will heighten their ability to criticallyanalyze and create multimedia. Students will evaluate (verbally and in writing),design, create and present multimedia projects. Concepts and skills developedthroughout the course are revisited and reinforced with each unit of instruction.

Stagecraft TechnologyUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Fremont; Homestead,Monta Vista

An instructional program that emphasizes the techniques and processes involvedin stage management, prop construction, lighting, the setup and operation of soundsystems, and the operation of projection equipment. The program develops basicconstruction techniques for stage property and scenery; affords practice in stagecrew work, which includes the erection and striking of scenery; and provides anoverview of related occupations in radio and television.

Technical WritingUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Cupertino; Fremont;Homestead

This course is an expansion of office computing, incorporating the use of acomputer-based system and software with graphic capabilities to producepublication materials. Students will integrate typeset text and graphics on thepage using accepted writing, publication and presentation techniques. This courseis designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the newspaper-publishing field. Students will produce desktop-published camera/copy ready

masters for reproduction.

TV/Film/VideoUnits: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Fremont; Homestead

This course will prepare the student to work in the audio-video production andmultimedia industry by producing streamed audio and video on the Internet usingdigital and advanced animation production techniques. Work-based learning andspecial projects will provide experience with multi-camera coverage, post-production, and animation support services, and a range of industry applications.

Video GameProgramming

Units: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/A

Location: Fremont

This course gives a basic entry-level overview of the skills required to design andbuild a video game from start to finish. Progressing from designing documents tostoryboards, character design and 3D modeling, and finally integrating the 3Dmodels into a game engine.

Web Design/MultimediaTechnology

Units: 10Grades: 10-12UC/CSU Requirement: N/ALocation: Fremont

This course is designed to teach students the basic skills used in web page design.The class will focus on web page planning, basic design, layout and construction(effective and ineffective), set-up and maintenance of a web site, HTML,DHTML, JavaScript and various other web page and image creation tools.


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GUIDANCE &PLANNINGThe purpose of the Guidance Program is to assist students with their academic planning so they graduate on schedule.Through thoughtful planning of their academic program along with career development activities we help students develop adirection for their life, beyond the attainment of a high school diploma. The majority of guidance services are deliveredthrough group presentations in the classroom. Certificated Guidance Counselors, Assistant Principals, and the College andCareer Liaisons conduct these presentations. The Guidance team is available to students and their families for individual

appointments. We recommend the use of software and other printed resources for career and college planning which areavailable in the Career Center and other locations at their school of attendance.

Orientation Ninth GradeThe emphasis for the freshman year is on establishing a Good Beginning. Classroompresentations by guidance staff, peers and other speakers introduce students to manyfacets of high school. Freshmen learn to access a wide range of personal, academic andsocial options and are acquainted with course selections compatible with career paths.

Exploration Tenth GradeA world of choices opens to sophomore students as they begin choosing the academicand career paths to pursue after high school. Curriculum choices become a major focusfor sophomores as they reflect on their progress and future goals. Alternative ways to

earn credit or diplomas and options to obtain specialized training are introduced at thislevel.

Decision-Making Eleventh GradeAs students enter the junior year, they begin making more definitive decisions about posthigh school plans. Guidance activities include more specific information about collegeand other educational alternatives. Career Center speakers and evening workshops offerstudents and parents information about careers, colleges and financial aid.

Transitions Twelfth GradeThe senior year is a time for students to look to the future and make one of the mostsignificant transitions of their lives. Information presented includes 4-year colleges,community college transfer and career programs, trade and technical schools, militaryprograms, apprenticeship programs and entry-level jobs.

Graduation From HighSchool

A semester class is worth 5 units; a year class (two semesters) is worth 10 units. Moststudents earn 30 units each semester.

Failed classes (grade of F) earn no units. Required classes that are failed must berepeated until they are passed. Classes in which a student earns a D grade will counttowards graduation requirements, but they will not count for college eligibility.

Courses that are repeated earn units only once, unless otherwise noted in the coursedescription. Example: A student earns a D in Algebra 1 and then repeats the course thenext year earning a B. The D grade will remain on the permanent record but will earn nounits. The B grade will earn 5 units. The higher grade will be used to calculate the totalGPA. A minimum grade of C is required for college eligibility.

College eligibility may be met in selected courses with the end of course grade even if

the first semester grade is lower than a C. Consult your Guidance Counselor or AssistantPrincipal for specific course listings.

The 9-12 Academic Grade Point Average (GPA) includes all grades in all academiccourses for the full four years of high school. The 1012 Academic GPA is used foreligibility for college.

A student must earn the minimum units (220) and meet the requirements of theCalifornia High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to receive a diploma. No studentwill receive a diploma or participate in the graduation ceremonies who does not meetthese minimum requirements.


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GraduationRequirements

One year of work in one course earns 10 units. A minimum of 220 semester units arerequired for graduation in the following areas:

English 40 units

Social Studies 30 units

Mathematics (Algebra & Geometry) 20 units

Physical Education 20 units

Science (1 yr. Life, 1 yr. Physical) 20 units

Electives 70 units

(Additional credits taken in any department meet this requirement)

plus 10 units in two of the following three areas:

World Languages Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish

Applied Arts Business, Computer Programming, Industrial Technology,Living Skills, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Wo

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