“To and Through” College and Career Readiness 2019-2020 ...€¦ · Rigorous UC/CSU “a-g”...

“To and Through” College and Career Readiness

2019-2020 Course Catalog

Equity Through Excellence

-Go Grizzlies-

Table of Contents Jefferson High School Academic Course Planning…………... 2

Sample Four-Year Plans ……………………………………….. 3

CSU/UC “a-g” Certified Course List ……………………………. 4

Post Secondary Opportunities ……….………………………... 6

Course Offerings 2019-2020 ……………………………………. 7

NCAA Freshman Eligibility Standards …………….………… 10

Scheduling Procedures …………...……………………………….. 11

Websites of Interest ………………………………………………… 13

English ……………………………………………………………….. 14

Mathematics …….………………………………………………….. 18

Science ……………..………………………………………………… 21

Physical Education ……………………...………………………… 23

Languages Other Than English ..……………………………..… 26

Visual and Performing Arts ……………………………….…….. 29

Career Technical Education ……………………………………. 34

Social Science …………….………………………………………… 39

Special Education ………………………………………………….. 43

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Jefferson High School Academic Course Planning To graduate from Jefferson High School, students must:

- Pass specific subject requirements - see Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) Graduation Requirements below

- Earn a minimum of 225 credits

To best prepare for Community Colleges and to meet eligibility for CSU/UC and 4-year colleges and universities, students must satisfy the following requirements: Complete 15 year long “a-g” high school courses with a letter grade of C or better — at

least 11 of them prior to your last year of high school. - Maintain a competitive college preparatory GPA (approximately 3.8 for UC; 3.0 for CSU) - Earn a qualifying score on the SAT with Essay or ACT with writing exam - Students intending to major in mathematics or science should strongly consider taking SAT Subject Tests (Mathematics Level II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) in their chosen content area to be competitive for admission to UC.

Students seeking admission to private and out-of-state colleges should follow a similar course pattern as required by CSU/UC. Additional coursework may be required. Consult college of choice for specific admission requirements. a-g admission requirements UC a-g admission requirements CSU

“a-g” Subject JUHSD Graduation Requirements CSU/UC Entrance Requirements

a. History/Social

Science

3 years

World History (10th), US History (11th),

Government/Economics (12th)

2 years

World History

US History or

½ yr. US History & ½ yr.

Government

b. English 4 years (students must be enrolled in English

each semester of attendance)

4 years

c. Mathematics 3 years

(1 year must be Math Course 1)

3 years (4 recommended)

Math Course 1

Math Course 2

Math Course 3

d. Laboratory Science 2 years

(1 year of Biological Science & 1 year of

Physical Science)


(1 year of CP Biological Science & 1

year of CP Physical Science)

(See “a-g” Certified Course List)

e. Language other than

English (LOTE) 1 year of Language other than English (LOTE)

OR


Must be 2 years of the same

language

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f. Visual and

Performing Arts

1 year of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) 1 year

g. Electives 60 credits 1 year college preparatory elective

(See “a-g” Certified Course List)

Health Education 1 semester N/A

Physical Education 2 years N/A

Career Tech. Ed 1 year N/A

Sample Four Year Plans CHOOSE A GOAL--MAKE A PLAN--ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS-To and Through! The following education plans are typical for each of the goals listed below. Students are encouraged to modify the plans to develop a challenging course of study to meet their specific academic goals. Remember that these are only SAMPLE plans. Californiacolleges.edu has a-g four year plans as a working document for your use. "a-g" four year plan Community College/Career & Technical Education 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1. English 9 CP 2. Math Course 1 CP 3. Health/Elective 4. Biology CP 5. PE 6. Elective

1. English 10 CP 2. World History CP 3. Math Course 2 CP 4. Chemistry CP 5. PE 6. Elective

1. English 11 CP 2. US History CP 3. Math Course 3 CP 4. Visual/Performing Arts CP 5. Elective 6. Elective

1. ERWC CP or Film Literature CP 2. Government/Economics CP 3. Math (4 yrs. recommended) 4. Career Technical Education 5. Elective 6. Elective

Minimum UC/CSU “a-g” Plan 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1. English 9 CP or 9E CP 2. Health/Elective 3. Math Course 1 CP 4. Biology CP 5. PE 6. LOTE CP

1. English 10 CP or 10E CP 2. World History CP 3. Math Course 2 CP 4. Chemistry CP 5. PE 6. LOTE CP

1. English 11 CP 2. US History CP 3. Math Course 3 CP 4. Visual/Performing Arts CP 5. CP Elective 6. CP Elective

1. ERWC CP or Film Lit CP 2. Government/Economics CP 3. Trig/Precalculus CP 4. Career Technical Education 5. CP Elective 6. CP Elective

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Rigorous UC/CSU “a-g” Plan

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

1. English 9E CP 2. Health/Elective 3. Math Course 2 CP 4. Biology CP 5. PE 6. LOTE CP

1. English 10E CP 2. World History CP 3. Math Course 3 CP 4. Chemistry CP 5. PE 6. LOTE CP

1. AP English Language 2. AP US History 3. Trig/Precalculus CP 4. CP or AP Lab Science 5. Visual/Performing Arts 6. LOTE CP

1. AP English Literature 2. AP Government/Econ CP 3. AP Calculus AB 4. CP or AP Lab Science 5. Career Technical Education 6. CP Elective

AP= Advanced Placement, CP= College Preparatory LOTE=Language other than English

Jefferson High School University of California (UC)/California State University (CSU)

“a-g” Certified Course List 2018-2020

a. History/Social Science World History/Cultures/Geography CP US History CP American Government CP AP World History AP US History AP Government and Politics United States

b. English

ELA Integrated ELD Bridging CP English 9 CP English 9 Enriched CP English 10 CP English 10 Enriched CP English 11 CP CSU Expository Reading and Writing CP Film as Literature CP ELD Grammar 3 CP AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition

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c. Mathematics Math Course 1 CP Math Course 2 CP Math Course 3 CP Statistics CP Trig/Precalculus CP AP Calculus AB

d. Laboratory Science

Biology CP Chemistry CP Physics CP Physiology CP AP Biology

e. Language Other Than English

French 1 CP French 2 CP French 3 CP Spanish 1 CP Spanish 2 CP Spanish 3 CP Spanish 4 CP Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 CP Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 CP Tagolog dual enrollment AP Spanish Language and Culture

f. Visual & Performing Arts Art 1 CP Art 2 CP Ceramics 1 CP Ceramics 2 CP Dance 1 CP Dance 2 CP Digital Art 1 CP Digital Art 2 CP Drawing & Painting CP Guitar 1 CP Guitar 2 CP Music 1 Concert Band CP (level 1) Music 2 Symphonic Band CP (level 2) Theater Arts 1 CP

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Theater Arts 2 CP AP Studio Art: Drawing AP Studio Art: 2D Design AP Studio Art: 3D Design

g. College Preparatory Electives

Controversial Issues in American Society CP Introduction to Robotics CP Digital Electronics CP Economics CP Psychology CP

Courses in BOLD denotes “weighted” honors credit A=5 B=4 C=3 Students may earn a maximum

if a semester honors credit for CSU/UC. This course list is updated yearly.

Post Secondary Opportunities University of California (UC) The UC system serves the top 12.5% of high school graduates in the state of California. There are 9, four-year universities within the system offering a variety of Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. Master and Doctoral postgraduate programs are also available. To qualify for admission as a Freshman, students must earn a high school diploma. Students must follow a college preparatory program and must successfully complete all “a-g” courses with a “C” grade or better each semester. Students must have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the UC system. GPA requirements and subject requirements may vary depending on major and campus selected. California State University (CSU) The CSU system is designed to accommodate the top 1/3 of all high school graduates in the state. There are 23 CSU campuses throughout the state. The CSU system offers a variety of BA and BS programs. Master degree programs are also available. To qualify for entrance as a Freshman, students must have a high school diploma. Students must follow a college preparatory program and must successfully complete all “a-g” courses with a grade of “C” or better. Students must have a high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher to be eligible for the CSU system. GPA requirements and subject requirements may vary depending on major and campus selected. Private Colleges There are 83 private colleges and universities in California. Entrance requirements for private colleges are similar to those of the University of California or the California State University systems. Consult the individual college for specific admission requirements.

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Community Colleges One hundred and fifteen college campuses in California are part of the California Community College system. These campuses offer two-year Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees, certificate programs and training in specific trades and technical fields, and transfer programs where classes taken at the community college can be transferred to the University of California, California State University, and other colleges and universities. Technical, Trade, and Business Schools These schools offer certificates for training in a variety of vocational occupations. Most of these schools require a high school diploma or equivalent. Students who take advantage of high school preparation courses can complete training in a minimum amount of time. Apprenticeship Programs Apprenticeship programs combine classroom instruction with on-the-job training. Generally, to be eligible for an apprenticeship, students must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED certificate and be able to perform the work of the trade

2019-2020 Tentative Course Offerings ENGLISH 21000/21001 English 9 CP 21002/21003 English 9 Enriched CP 21004/21005 English 10 CP 21006/21007 English 10 Enriched CP 21008/21009 English 11 CP 21024/21025 Expository Reading/Writing CP 21026/21027 Film as Literature CP 21100/21101 ELD 1 21102/21103 ELA 1 21104/21105 Foundations in ELD 21106/21107 ELD 2 21108/21109 ELA 2 21110/2111 ELD 3 21112/21113 ELA 3 CP 21114/21115 English 9 EL CP 21218/21219 Academic Language Development 1 21220/21220 Academic Language Development 2 21900/21901 AP English Language & Composition (11) 21902/21903 AP English Literature & Composition (12) SOCIAL SCIENCE 20000 World Geography 20001/20002 World History, Culture & Geography CP 20005/20006 World History EL CP 20007/20008 US History CP 20009/20010 US History EL CP

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20011 American Government CP 20012 American Government EL CP 20013 Economics CP 20014 Economics EL CP 20100/20101 Psychology CP 20110/20111 Peer Assistance 20112 Leadership 20113/20114 Controversial Issues in American Society 20908/20909 AP World History (10) 20902/20903 AP United States History (11) 20904 AP Government & Politics (12) MATH 22000/22001 Math Course 1 CP 22002/22003 Math Course 2 CP 22004/22005 Math Course 3 CP 22006/22007 Math Course 1 EL CP 22008/22009 Math Course 2 EL CP 22010/22011 Math Course 2 Bridge 22012/22013 Math Course 3 Bridge 22014/22015 Math Course 1 Bridge EL 22016/22017 Math Course 2 Bridge EL 22100/22101 Statistics CP 22102/22103 Trig/Precalculus CP 22902/22903 AP Calculus AB PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH 27000/27001 PE 9 27002/27003 PE 10 27004/27005 PE 10 (Emphasis—Athletics) 27006/27007 PE 10 (Emphasis—Fit & Well) 27008/27009 PE 10 (Emphasis—Dance) 27010/27011 PE 11-12 27014/27015 Fit & Well for Life 27016/27017 BFS Conditioning 27018/27019 Athletics 27200 Health 27205 Health EL SCIENCE 23100/23101 Biology CP 23102/23103 Biology EL CP 23004/23005 Chemistry CP 23006/23007 Physics CP 23104/23105 Physiology CP 23902/23903 AP Biology LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH 24000/24001 French 1 CP 24002/24003 French 2 CP

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24004/24005 French 3 CP 24100/24101 Spanish 1 CP 24102/24103 Spanish 2 CP 24104/24105 Spanish 3 CP 24106/24107 Spanish 4 CP 24108/24109 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 CP 24110/24111 Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 CP 24900/24901 AP Spanish Language 28410/28411 Tagalog CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION 26104A/26105B Food & Nutrition 1 26108/26109 Culinary Arts 2 26200/26201 Auto Tech 1 26202/26203 Auto Tech 2 26204/26205 Ind. Study Advanced Automotive Technology 26208/26209 Wood Tech 1 26210/26211 Wood Tech 2 26212/26213 Ind. Study Advanced Wood Technology 26220/26221 Digital Art 1 CP 26228/26229 Digital Art 2 CP 26218/26219 Engineering 1: Intro Robotics CP 26226/26227 Engineering 2: Digital Electronics 26018/26019 Independent Study CTE ENGR400 Intro to STEM/Linux VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 25000/25001 Art 1 CP 25002/25003 Art 2 CP 25006/25007 Ceramics 1 CP 25008/25009 Ceramics 2 CP 25100/25101 Theater Arts 1 CP 25102/25103 Theater Arts 2 CP 25200/25201 Music 1 Concert Band CP (level 1) 25202/25203 Music 2 Symphonic Band CP (level 2) 25208/25209 Guitar 1 CP 25210/25211 Guitar 2 CP 25216/25217 Dance 1 CP 25218/25219 Dance 2 CP 26220/26221 Digital Art 1 CP 26228/26229 Digital Art 2 CP 25222 Music Exploration 25232 Art 25300/25301 Independent Studies VAPA 25900/25901 AP Studio Art: Drawing 25902/25903 AP Studio Art: 2-D Design 25904/25905 AP Studio Art: 3-D Design NON DEPARTMENTAL 20108/20109 Leadership: Student Government

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28004/28005 Office Assistant 28006/28007 Library Assistant 28002/28003 Counselor Assistant 28000/28001 Teacher Assistant SPECIAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA TRACK 29000/29001 Language Arts Seminar 1 29002/29003 Language Arts Seminar 2 29004/29005 Language Arts Seminar 3 29010/29011 Math Course 1 29022/29023 World History 29024/29025 US History 29026/29027 American Government/Economics 29030/29031 Life Science 29032/29033 Physical Science

CERTIFICATE TRACK 29200/29201 Introduction to English 1 29202/29203 Introduction to English 2 29206/29207 Pre-Algebra 1 29208/29209 Pre-Algebra 2 29212/29213 Intro to World History 29214/29215 Intro to United States History 29216/29217 Intro to Government/ Economics 29218/29219 Introduction to Biological Science 29220/29221 Introduction to Physical Science 29222 Health 29223/29224 Study Skills 29225/29226 Tutorial 29229/29230 Social Communication

STUDENT ATHLETES

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Freshman-Eligibility Standards

DIVISION I

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1 year of additional English, math, or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) Complete 10 core courses, including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester (senior year). Once you begin your seventh semester, you may not repeat or replace any of those 10 courses to improve your core-course GPA. GPA- Earn at least a 2.3 GPA in your core courses. Test Scores- Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division I sliding scale. Refer to: ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/test-scores

DIVISION II 16 Core-Course Rule 3 years English 2 years of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural science/physical science (1 year of lab science) 3 years of additional English, math, or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy)

GPA- Earn at least a 2.2 GPA in your core courses.

Test Scores- Earn the ACT/SAT score matching your core-course GPA on the Division II full

qualifier sliding scale. Refer to: ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/test-scores

When registering for the SAT or ACT, use the Eligibility Center code of 9999 to make sure the score is reported to the Eligibility Center

Jefferson High School Counseling Department Scheduling Procedures

Class Changes The Counseling Department will make class changes based on the following reasons: obvious scheduling errors, summer coursework, inappropriate placement, incomplete prerequisites, or administrative directive.

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Student/Parent initiated class changes must be completed during the first three weeks of the semester. After the first three weeks of the semester, if a student/parent has a concern about a class/teacher, the counselor or administrator will recommend the following procedure:

1. At the first sign of difficulty, the student will contact the teacher. This will make the teacher aware of the student’s concerns or frustrations and will facilitate getting additional help from the teacher. 2. If the student feels he/she has tried the suggestions of the teacher and continues to struggle, a parent conference should be scheduled. Appointments can be scheduled directly with the teacher by phone or email for a parent/teacher/ student conference. Counselor/parent/teacher/student conferences can also be scheduled by contacting the student’s counselor.

3. If both student and teacher have tried to improve the student’s progress in the class, the parent can appeal for administrative action with the Vice Principal of Guidance. The Vice Principal of Guidance will then meet with the parent, student, teacher, and counselor to determine if there is anything else that can be done to resolve the conflict in class.

4. If the Vice Principal of Guidance determines that a class change is appropriate, the student will be allowed to transfer to a different class.

This process is designed with the intent of placing responsibility with the student. We hope that the parent and teacher conference will improve communication and create a more positive learning environment for all students. Advanced Placement Commitment All students who choose to enroll in an AP course must meet with the AP teacher to fully understand the requirements of the course and to obtain the required summer work. Students in AP classes are expected to remain in the classes for the entire year. Additionally students are strongly encouraged to take the AP exam in May. In the rare incidence that a student needs to drop an AP class, the student must receive administration approval. Regina Biagni Jasmine Genove Shannon Paras Last Names, Last Names, Last Names,A-Florentino Flores-Ocampo Ochoa-Zometa (650) 550-7789 (650) 550-7788 (650) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Websites of Interest Online Tutoring Help Khan Academy– khanacademy.org Financial Aid FAFSA- fafsa.ed.gov WEBGRANTS-https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/ CSS Profile-cssprofile.collegeboard.org Finaid- finaid.org California Student Aid Commission- csac.ca.gov SallieMae Loan Information-salliemae.com Educators for Fair Consideration– e4fc.org

Scholarships FastWeb- fastweb.com College Scholarships-collegescholarships.com Scholarships.com-scholarships.com Volunteer Opportunities The Volunteer Center-thevolunteercenter.net Employment Jobs for Youth-jobsforyouth.org

COLLEGE SEARCH Local Community Colleges City College of San Francisco- ccsf.edu College of San Mateo- collegeofsanmateo.edu Skyline College- skylinecollege.edu Canada College-canadacollege.edu California Community Colleges- cccco.edu California Universities CSU- calstate.edu UC- universityofcalifornia.edu Public - assist.org Private- aiccu.edu Discover. Plan. Launch-californiacolleges.edu Colleges in the United States College Board-collegeboard.org Princeton Review- princetonreview.com Colleges That Change Lives- ctcl.org CatholicColleges-catholiccollegesonline.org College Prowler-collegeprowler.com College Week Live-collegeweeklive.com

COLLEGE TESTING Registration ACT- actstudent.org/start SAT-https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register ACT/SAT Test Prep FREE SAT Practice-khanacademy.org/sat FREE ACT Practice -actstudent.org/testprep/ Revolution Prep-revolutionprep.com Kaplan- kaplan.com Princeton Review- princetonreview.com COLLEGE ATHLETICS National Registry– web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3 VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS California Programs- calapprenticeship.org COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING California Colleges- californiacolleges.edu CA Career Zone- cacareerzone.org U.S. Department of Labor-https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Career Pathways - whodouwant2b.com

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https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/

https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

http://www.finaid.org/

http://www.csac.ca.gov/

https://www.salliemae.com/

https://www.immigrationlawhelp.org/organization.441828-Educators_for_Fair_Consideration_E4FC

https://www.fastweb.com/

https://www.collegescholarships.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.thevolunteercenter.net/

https://jobsforyouth.org/

https://www.ccsf.edu/

https://www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/

https://www.skylinecollege.edu/

https://canadacollege.edu/

https://www.cccco.edu/

https://www2.calstate.edu/

https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

http://assist.org/

https://www.aiccu.edu/

https://californiacolleges.edu/

https://www.collegeboard.org/

https://www.princetonreview.com/

https://ctcl.org/

http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/

https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges/

https://www.collegeweeklive.com/

http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation.html

https://www.revolutionprep.com/

https://kaplan.com/

https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3

http://www.calapprenticeship.org/

https://californiacolleges.edu/

https://www.cacareerzone.org/

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

http://whodouwant2b.com/

2019-2020 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ENGLISH Academic Language Development I

Prerequisites: CELDT Scores

Grades: 9 Credits: 5 credits per semester

Meets CSU/UC Requirements: No

ALD I prepares students for a successful academic experience in high school, particularly by developing skills needed to participate in an English classroom. This includes students strengthening their reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills. Additionally, students will review reading, note-taking, and discussion strategies that they can apply to any classroom that will make them more confident learners. Academic Language Development II



Meets CSU/UC Requirements: No

ALD II continues refining the use of academic language both written and oral and developing skills needed to participate in an English classroom. Students practice the reading, note-taking, and discussion strategies more in depth so that they can apply to any classroom that will make them more confident learners. Controversial Issues in American Society CP (ALD III)


Grades: 11-12 Credits: 5 credits per semester

Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “g”

From Affirmative Action to physician-assisted suicide, abortion to mandatory military service, “Controversial Issues in American Society” will engage students in the study, discussion and debate of contentious topics in the United States today. In grappling with these moral questions, students will dig in to the research on these issues, apply concepts of political philosophy, evaluate conflicting source material and arguments and attempt to answer the question, “what is the right this to do?”

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ENGLISH 9 CP

Prerequisites: None


Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “b”

This course will empower students with the knowledge and skill to analyze, evaluate, and elaborate on what they read and discuss. Students will work with a variety of texts and genres including novels, plays, and essays. Students will develop skills in the use of expository, analytical, and creative writing. ENGLISH 9 ENRICHED CP

Prerequisites:



The purpose of English 9 Enriched is to prepare students for the demands they will meet in AP English. The enriched curriculum is embedded within the English 9 coursework. The purpose of the enriched coursework is to deepen the development of the student’s ability to read, write, speak, question, and think. ENGLISH 10 CP

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Sophomore English is the study of other cultures and people through literature. The purpose of this course is to develop students’ ability to read, write, speak, question, and think effectively. The materials, activities, and requirements of this course will help prepare for college requirements. The literature and activities of this course will deal with many themes, such as courage, love, hate, war, friendships, coming of age, racism, and cultural differences. Students will read, analyze, write about and discuss short stories, poetry, plays, essays and novels. ENGLISH 10 ENRICHED CP

Prerequisites:



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The goal of English 10 Enriched is to prepare students for the academic challenges they will face in AP Language and Composition. Some of these challenges include: weekly vocabulary tests, several essays, Socratic seminars, debates, group projects, presentation and extensive reading. The chosen literature focuses on themes that students will encounter while studying World History in addition to those that they are expected to recognize and understand in an AP class. With the purpose of building critical thinking and self-discipline, students will be required to complete a significant amount of reading on their own. The course requires hard work, self-motivation and responsibility. In return, students will receive academic and life skills that will be invaluable in terms of their academic career and beyond. Summer work is a requirement of this course. ENGLISH 11 CP

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This course focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills as well as critical thinking and cooperative

learning. It is designed to parallel what students learn in their United States History courses by introducing them to

American literature from colonial times to the present. The materials and assignments presented are intended to

immerse students in the selected works to prepare them for a successful high school career and beyond. The various

assignments and assessments are designed to help students move into, through and beyond the chosen literature to

gain a better understanding of the works as well as make connections to their own lives. The selected pieces focus

on the importance of reading and understanding the literature written by Americans of different races, gender and

religion. The themes are built around the central questions of American identity—freedom, equality, diversity,

opportunity, the allure of the “American Dream,” and the tension between material success and democracy.

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION

Prerequisites:



This college-level course is designed to engage students in becoming skilled readers in prose written in a variety of time periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both will make students aware of the writer’s purposes, audience expectations, subjects, and argumentative styles at a professional level. The intense concentration on language use should enhance the students’ sophistication and ability to analyze and compose mature, stylistic prose. Students may earn college credit by successfully passing this course and the AP College Board Exam. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course.

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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Prerequisites:



Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a senior English class for students interested in reading and analyzing literature in-depth. This class is ideal for college bound seniors. During the school year, student should expect a minimum of one hour of homework each day. Student will read novels, plays and poetry from the 16th to the 21st century. Writing assignments will vary from short in-class writing to formal essays. This class will sharpen students’ interpretive skills as well as prepare them for college level work. Due to the intellectual rigor of the course, students must be prepared to work hard and participate in all aspects of the class. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course. EXPOSITORY READING/WRITING CP

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ERWC is based on a course developed by the California State University system to help high school students develop the high-level literacies they need to succeed in college and beyond. Students explore contemporary issues through a variety of expository texts and practice literacy activities to strengthen reading and writing skills. FILM AS LITERATURE CP

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Film as Literature is a senior level college preparation English course, where film is used as the major text. Novels, short stories, poems, and articles are still analyzed and used to gain a greater understanding of the ideas and vocabulary used within the film. We will analyze the ways in which filmmakers create meaning and resonance followed by a close analysis of the ways in which authors do the same within literature. This yearlong course will be divided into thematic units. The thematic unit will be the arena in which the students will engage with both technical and stylistic choices of the storytellers. Students will demonstrate their understanding and critical thinking skills through written response, discussion, and major culminating projects.

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MATHEMATICS MATH COURSE 1 CP

Prerequisites:

Grades: Credits: 5 credits per semester

Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “c”

Math Course 1 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the first course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence. Math Course 1 will primarily focus on five main topics: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics with probability. MATH COURSE 2 CP

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Math Course 2 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the second course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence. Math Course 2 will primarily focus on three main topics: Quadratic functions and equations, Geometry and probability. MATH COURSE 2 Bridge

Prerequisites:


DOES NOT fulfill math requirement for CSU/UC system

This course is designed as a bridge between Course 1 and Course 2 to address content requirements needed to be successful in Course 2. The outcomes are similar to Course 1 with an emphasis on the underlying skills necessary access Course 1 skills and practices. MATH COURSE 1 Bridge EL

Prerequisites:

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Grades: EL 9-10 Credits: 5 credits per semester


This course is intended for English Language Learners (ELL) and provides additional support to students in foundational concepts. Topics will include arithmetic with real #’s, number sense, and introductory concepts of Math Course 1. MATH COURSE 2 Bridge (SHELTERED)

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This course is intended for English Language Learners (ELL). The curriculum mirrors that of the Math Course 2 Bridge or the Math Course 3 Bridge, with the teacher providing verbal and written scaffolding for language support. STATISTICS CP

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This course is an introduction to the study of probability and statistics with a focus on the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. Students will study and understand the relationship of, and difference between coloration and causality. Mastery of this academic content will provide students with a solid foundation in statistical analysis and facility in processing statistical information. MATH COURSE 3 CP

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Math Course 3 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the third course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence.is A-G approved and aligned to meet Common Core content standards and mathematical practices.

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Topics covered include exponential and trigonometric functions, probability and statistics etc. Students will continue to work with the 8 mathematical practices. Math Course 1 EL CP Math Course 2 EL CP Math Course 3 EL CP

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This course is intended for English Language Learners (ELL). The curriculum mirrors that of the Math Course 1 or Math Course 2 or Math Course 3 with the teacher providing verbal and written scaffolding for language support. MATH COURSE 3 BRIDGE

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The course is designed to address content requirements needed to be successful in Course 3. MATH COURSE 3 BRIDGE SHELTERED

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This course is intended for English Language Learners (ELL) and provides additional support to students in foundational concepts. This course is designed as a bridge between Course 2 and Course 3 to address content requirements needed to be successful in Course 3. TRIGONOMETRY/PRECALCULUS CP

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Precalculus covers college level Algebra and Trigonometry and is designed to prepare students for the study of Calculus. It focuses on understanding, solving and graphing trigonometric functions, their inverses and identities. Algebra topics include work with exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and the exploration limits. AP CALCULUS AB

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This course is the equivalent to the first semester of a college-level calculus course. Topics include Asymptotic and unbounded behavior, continuity as a property of functions, The derivative at a point and as a function, second derivatives with applications, properties of definite integrals with applications to modeling physical, biological, or economic situations, techniques of anti-differentiation including applications and numerical approximations to definite integrals and finally the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students who successfully complete the course and take the AP exam may receive credit for the first semester of college calculus.

SCIENCE BIOLOGY CP - NGSS - NEW

Prerequisites: none

Grade: 9 Credits: 5 credits per semester

Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “d”

is a college-preparatory course covering the Next Generation Science Standards for the Living Earth. We will use an inquiry-based method to explore Ecology, Cells, Genetics and Evolution. CHEMISTRY CP

Prerequisites: passing grade in biology

Grades:10 & 11 Credits: 5 credits per semester


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is a college-preparatory course designed for students who have successfully completed Biology. This course is based on the Next Generation Science Standards for Chemistry in the Earth System which will include the study of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, conservation of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws and nuclear chemistry. PHYSICS CP

Prerequisites: passing grades in biology and chemistry

Grades:11 & 12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


Physics is a college-preparatory course designed for students who have completed Biology and Chemistry. This course is based on the California Science Content Standards which will include the study of motion, forces, momentum, energy, heat, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism. PHYSIOLOGY CP


Grades: 11 & 12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


Physiology is a college-preparatory course designed for students who have successfully completed Biology and Chemistry with a C or higher. It meets the CSU/UC A-G requirement. This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the human body. An emphasis on structure, function and homeostasis is kept throughout the course as we study cells, tissues and each body system. AP BIOLOGY


Grades: 11 & 12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


AP Biology is a college-preparatory course that is designed to give students the opportunity to complete college level studies in Biology while still in high school. Successful completion and scoring on the AP Exam may earn a student college credit. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

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Meets CSU/UC Requirements: No Graduation Requirement

Physical Education 9 includes motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility. The motor skill activities for 9th grade include aquatics, rhythm & dance, individual and dual sports, gymnastics and tumbling, team sports, and combatives. Fitness concepts include dynamic health and mechanics of body movement. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10

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Physical Education 10 includes motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility. The motor skill activities for 10th grade include aquatics, rhythm & dance, team sports, and combatives. Fitness concepts include dynamic health and mechanics of body movement. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 WITH AN EMPHASIS IN FIT & WELL FOR LIFE

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Only students who demonstrated proficient knowledge of and competency in motor skills, movement patterns and strategies in team sports, combatives, and aquatics during the 9th grade course have the option to select PE 10 with an emphasis in Fit and Well. Physical Education 10 with an Emphasis in Fit & Well for Life includes motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility. The motor skill activities for this 10th grade course include aquatics, rhythm & dance, team sports, and combatives. Fitness concepts will be emphasized in this course and include dynamic health and mechanics of body movement.will learn strategies for setting goals and reaching them, while learning how to positively change behavior for higher quality of life, increased metabolism and energy, and weight management.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 WITH AN EMPHASIS IN DANCE

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Physical Education 10 with an Emphasis in Rhythm & Dance includes motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ATHLETICS

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Only students who demonstrated proficient knowledge of and competency in motor skills, movement patterns and strategies in team sports, combatives, and aquatics during the 9th grade course have the option to select PE 10 with an emphasis in Athletics. Physical Education 10 with an Emphasis in Athletics includes motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility. The motor skill activities for this 10th grade course include aquatics, rhythm & dance, team sports, and combatives. Fitness concepts will be emphasized and include dynamic health and mechanics of body movement. BFS (Bigger, faster, stronger), TRX (suspension training) methods, weight training, and cardiorespiratory activities will be introduced. Students will develop a personal workout plan catered to their sport activities. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11-12

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Physical Education 11-12 mirrors the curriculum of the 9th and 10th grade courses. This is a course for juniors and seniors that need to make up P.E. credits toward graduation, who wish to take the course as an elective, or who need to improve their California Physical Fitness test scores. Improving fitness levels, goal setting, and lifestyle will all be emphasized in this course.

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FIT & WELL FOR LIFE

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The Fit & Well for Life curriculum is a continuation in the development of motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility as it relates to a high level of lifelong daily fitness.Students will participate in individual, dual, team, fitness, aquatics, gymnastics/tumbling, rhythms, and combatives activities such as Tae Bo, yoga, soccer, jogging, walking, cardio-machines, strength and weight training, and interval and circuit training. Students will learn strategies for setting and reaching goals, while learning how to positively change behavior for higher quality of life, increased metabolism and energy, and weight management. ATHLETICS

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The Athletics Physical Education curriculum is a continuation in the development of motor skills, fitness concepts, and personal & social responsibility as it relates to participating in competitive sports.Students are expected to participate daily and work towards personal goals for improvement. BSF (Bigger, faster, stronger) and TRX (suspension training) methods of training will be introduced. Weight training and cardiorespiratory activities will be emphasized as well. Students will develop a personal workout plan catered to their sport activities. HEALTH EDUCATION

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Health Education combines scientifically accurate, real-world health content with the skills necessary to achieve optimum health and wellness. These skills include analyzing health influences, accessing valid health information, interpersonal communication, decision making, goal setting, practicing health enhancing behaviors, and health promotion. The curriculum draws content from the State of California Content Standards in these topics: Nutrition

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& Physical Activity; Growth, Development, & Sexual Health; Injury Prevention & Safety; Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs; Mental, Emotional & Social Health; Personal & Community Health.

Language other than English FRENCH 1 CP

Prerequisites:


Meets CSU/UC requirement “e”

This is a beginning language course. It is designed to give students a successful start in French by giving insights into the importance of learning French in the United States and in the world. Students will be introduced to the culture of French speaking countries and to the basics of the language. Course assignments include a variety of activities, such as creating dialogues, videos and cultural projects. Evaluation is based on daily participation, projects, weekly quizzes, homework & classwork completion, and organization of materials. FRENCH 2 CP

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This is an intermediate language course. It is designed to give students a more detailed knowledge of the French language and culture. Course assignments include a variety of assignments such as cooking, creating dialogues, videos, presentations, and cultural projects. Evaluation is based on participation, weekly quizzes and unit tests, homework & classwork completion, and organization of materials. FRENCH 3 CP

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This is an intermediate language course. It helps the students acquire a higher level—according to “Standard for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century”—in using the larger language to fulfill social, personal, and cultural purposes. Students will interact with each other to exchange information, express ideas, and learn more about the larger culture in order to foster greater understanding and appreciation of diversity. SPANISH 1 CP

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This is a beginning language course. It is designed to give students a successful start in Spanish by giving insight into the importance of learning Spanish in the United States and in the world. Students will be introduced to the culture of Spanish speaking countries and the language. Course assignments include a variety of activities such as creating dialogues, poems and cultural projects in Spanish. Evaluation is based on daily participation, projects, weekly quizzes, homework completion and organization of materials. SPANISH 2 CP

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This is an intermediate language course. It is designed to give students more detailed knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. Course assignments include a variety of assignments such as cooking videos, watching video series, creating dialogues and poems, reading minibooks, and cultural projects. Evaluation is based in daily participation, projects, weekly quizzes, homework completion and organization of notes. SPANISH 3 CP

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This course is designed to expand the student’s vocabulary as well as providing further practice in academic reading and writing in Spanish. Special emphasis is placed on grammar practice and reinforcement of concepts introduced in Spanish 2. This course provides the student an opportunity to take a third year of an advanced language course (favored by the CSU/UC system) or as a bridge to continuing on to AP Spanish.

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SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS CP

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Spanish for Spanish Speakers is designed specifically for speakers of Spanish who already have some degree of language proficiency. The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish by providing them the opportunity to listen, speak, read, and write in a variety of contexts and for a variety audiences, Spanish for Spanish Speakers will allow students to explore the cultures of the Hispanic World including their own. It will also provide students with the opportunity to read and write in Spanish for academic purposes. SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 3-4 CP

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Spanish for Spanish Speakers is designed specifically for speakers of Spanish who already have some degree of language proficiency. The purpose of this course is to enable students whose heritage language is Spanish to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish by providing them the opportunity to listen, speak, read, and write in a variety of contexts and for a variety audiences. Spanish for Spanish Speakers will allow students to explore the cultures of the Hispanic World including their own. It will also provide students with the opportunity to read and write in Spanish for academic purposes. AP SPANISH LANGUAGE

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May receive college credit based on AP exam score. Meets CSU/UC requirement “e”

The AP Spanish Language course helps prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes; interactive, receptive and productive, and the five goal areas outlined in the “Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century” (Communications, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.) This course is meant to be comparable to fifth and sixth (or equivalent) level college and university courses that focus on speaking, reading, and writing in the target language at advanced levels. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course.

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING AP STUDIO ART: 2D AP STUDIO ART 3D

Prerequisites: n/a


Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “f”

The AP Studio Art is an advanced course to the visual arts that focuses on the development of college level portfolios. This course is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art. Students will submit a portfolio to the College Board consisting of 24 individual pieces of art. In class, students will conceptualize, research, create and critique artwork. Students are expected to have a strong background in at least one visual art form. ART 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



Art 1 is an introductory course to visual arts. Students learn about art from prehistoric to contemporary times and create 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art projects with a variety of media.This course teaches students how to conceptualize, create and critique art.Students will understand the historical contributions and cultural variety of visual; and also connect and apply what is learned in the visual arts to other art forms, subject areas and careers in the art field. ART 2 CP

Prerequisites: Art 1



Art 2 is an intermediate course to visual arts. Students learn about art the elements and principles of design and create 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional art projects with a variety of media.This course teaches students how to conceptualize, create and critique art while building upon skills and knowledge learned in Art 1.Students will

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understand the historical contributions and cultural variety of visual; and also connect and apply what is learned in the visual arts to other art forms, subject areas and careers in the art field. CERAMICS 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



Introductory class of the basics of ceramic arts. Students will create slabs, sculptures, and reliefs among other projects. CERAMICS 2 CP

Prerequisites: Ceramics 1



Second year students are presumed to have multiple clay-making skills. Students meet with the teacher to set up projects using a set construction method that interests them. A series of projects are arranged for semester work. Special attention is given to detail work, glazing and thematic pieces. The potter’s wheel is made available for an introduction to wheel throwing of pottery. Advanced glazing techniques are used. DANCE 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



This is an introductory dance course. It emphasizes creative movement as a form of communication, and self-expression as a unique way of learning about oneself and others on an intermediate level. Dancers will gain knowledge about the connection of dance, fitness and personal health. Course assignments include intermediate jazz and modern dance choreographies, world dance routines, group projects and presentations, written tests and performances outside the classroom. Evaluation is based on participation, effort, performance, cooperation and creativity, as well as ability and individual projects. DANCE 2 CP

Prerequisites: Dance 1

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This is an intermediate dance course. It emphasizes creative movement as a form of communication, and self-expression as a unique way of learning about oneself and others on an intermediate level. Dancers will gain deeper knowledge about the connection of dance, fitness and personal health. Course assignments include intermediate jazz and modern dance choreographies, world dance routines, group projects and presentations, written tests and performances outside the classroom. Evaluation is based on participation, effort, performance, cooperation and creativity, as well as ability and individual projects. DIGITAL ART 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a


Meets CSU/UC Requirements: Area “f” and “CTE”

Digital Art 1 is a course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on photo manipulation and graphic design. DIGITAL ART 2 CP

Prerequisites: Digital Art 1



Digital Art 2 is an advanced course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on video production, from pre to post production. DRAWING & PAINTING CP

Prerequisites: n/a



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Drawing & Painting is designed to offer experiences in drawing and painting techniques. Study of the elements and principles of design and the cultural and historical aspects of art are incorporated in a variety of projects. Personal expression, critique, and career awareness are also stressed. GUITAR 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



This is an elective course offering beginning instruction for the guitar. You will learn open chords, power chords, moveable chords, accompaniment techniques and a variety of playing techniques and styles including both the pickstyle and fingerstyle approaches to the guitar. The course also includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performance, listening, composing, improvising, analyzing, and learning how to read standard music notation and tablature. This course complies with the National Standards for Music Education. GUITAR 2 CP

Prerequisites: Guitar 1



This is an elective course offering beginning instruction for the guitar. You will learn open chords, power chords, moveable chords, accompaniment techniques and a variety of playing techniques and styles including both the pickstyle and fingerstyle approaches to the guitar. The course also includes music fundamentals, theory, songs, performance, listening, composing, improvising, analyzing, and learning how to read standard music notation and tablature. This course complies with the National Standards for Music Education. MUSIC 1 CP (CONCERT BAND)

Prerequisites: n/a



This course involves a number of experiences with playing in an ensemble. Activities include marching and pep bands, concert bands, solo/ensemble, field show performances, and parade/band reviews. This course complies with the National Standards for Music Education. Please note that public performances are a requirement of this course. A limited number of school instruments are available and no previous band experience is needed. 30 minutes of outside dedicated practice time daily is required.

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MUSIC 2 CP (SYMPHONIC BAND)

Prerequisites: MUSIC 1 (Concert Band)



Symphonic Band is an advanced course in music with an emphasis in wind and percussion instruments. Students must be able to play their instruments with a high degree of skill, and teacher recommendation is required for enrollment in this class. The elements and principles of music are initiated in a series of experiences which explore aesthetic perception, creative expression, heritage (historical and cultural), aesthetic valuing, theory, analysis, form and design. The development of performance skill will emphasize individual technical development, ensemble precision, and the study of standard band literature. Special emphasis will be placed on public performance. THEATRE ARTS 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



This performing art course is intended for first year drama students and based on improvisational exercises, intended to teach students the basic elements of theater performance (a theory is created by Viola Spolin). Students will use improvisation to gain confidence for performance-based assessments. Performances include monologue work from scripts and writing your own performance, scene study, the one person show and elements of public speaking. Make-up, sound, lighting, set design, and play production are also included in the course. Students use a variety of media, continue to develop specific artistic skills and create on original artwork. This course focuses on creating portfolio quality photographs that can be used for college and career interviews. Students will continue to develop artistic perception; participate in creating visual art; understand the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of visual arts; learn aesthetic valuing; and also connect and apply with is learned in the visual arts to other art forms and subject areas to careers in the photography field. THEATER ARTS 2 CP

Prerequisites: Theater Arts 1



Students will collaborate with teacher to assist in teaching first-year students while further developing their performing skills. All advanced students will demonstrate, mentor and encourage first-year students with their

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performance assessments as well as performing more challenging performance-based assignments for an enriched learning experience. MUSIC EXPLORATION

Prerequisites: n/a


Meets CSU/UC Requirements: n/a

This half year/semester class offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the art of instrumental music through the practice and performance of percussion/drum instruments that include: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Mallets like Xylophone ,and acoustic/electric piano. As well as Song Flute/Recorder . A 4rd instrument of your choice such as Guitar is available.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AUTO TECH 1

Prerequisites: n/a


Auto Tech 1 is an automotive course for all students with or without any previous knowledge of automotive technology. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the modern automobile, its role in American society, and the economic and historical factors involved in its development. Emphasis is on safety, hand tools, measurement and the basic knowledge of construction and function of the components of the car and on the more common malfunctions and their repair. Students will get a “hands on” experience throughout the year. This course is designed to acquaint all students with all levels of ability .It fulfills the high school graduation requirement for Career Technical Education. It also introduces students to the tech prep program which leads to 4.5 units of college credit articulated with Auto 710 at Skyline College. AUTO TECH ⅔

Prerequisites: n/a


This course is designed to further the study of the modern automobile, its role in American society, and the economic and historical factors involved in its development. This class is designed for the more serious automotive student. This class builds upon the knowledge presented in Auto Tech 1. Emphasis is on the more complex study of construction and function of the components of the car and malfunctions and their repair. Students will get a “hands on” experience throughout the year. This course is designed to give the student a chance to further develop skills and

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knowledge about the function and repair of the automobile. It fulfills the high school graduation requirement for Career Technical Education. It also gives further study in the tech prep program which leads to 4.5 units of college credit articulated with Auto 710 at Skyline College. EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE Students will identify and discuss the software and hardware components of a computer system. They will learn how to think algorithmically, design, implement, and debug computer solutions to small scale problems. They will learn the breadth of the field of computer science. CULINARY I: FOODS & NUTRITION This course is a Level I Culinary class within the Food Science, Food Service and Hospitality Career Pathway. Students will master classic preparation techniques for a variety of dishes, while learning the importance of making educated decisions regarding nutrition. First semester course content includes: career readiness, food safety and sanitation, kitchen equipment, knife skills, recipe reading, and food science/nutrition. Second semester includes: dietary guidelines, meal planning, grocery budgeting, baking basics, and U.S. and world food supply and exploration. Concepts culminate in weekly cooking labs during which students prepare a variety of balanced meals including healthy proteins, whole grains, healthy oils, vegetables, and fruits. DIGITAL ART 1 CP

Prerequisites: n/a



Digital Art 1 is a course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on photo manipulation and graphic design. DIGITAL ART 2 CP

Prerequisites: Digital Art 1



Digital Art 2 is an advanced course that explores the role and influence of new technologies on the basic concepts, principles, and elements of contemporary digital media. Students understand the key technological skills required to design, edit, and produce artwork for electronic and printed presentation. Students explore digital art across various

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industry sectors and content areas through hands-on project based assignments that nurture talents and skills. This class focuses on video production, from pre to post production. ENGINEERING 1: INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS CP

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Robotics is an intro course that will explore relationships between the field of mathematics, science, especially physics, and technology. The class is designed to introduce students to basic concepts, or advanced, depending upon their levels of expertise, in robotics. The class will give students the opportunity to work in groups of maximum three students in lab experiments. In these experiments, students will work together in building and testing a basic (or complex) Tetrix-based mobile robot. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the historical development of robotics as a field. In addition, students will learn about programming using Java, and the importance of integrating different robotics sensors, and how these affect the control and mobility of their robots. ENGINEERING 2: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY CP

Prerequisites: Engineering 1: Intro to Rob.



COMPUTER 680SA: THE ART OF CODING:iOS APP DEVELOPMENT WITH SWIFT

Prerequisites: none



DUAL ENROLLMENT WITH SKYLINE Introduction to computer hardware and the programming commands to control them. Topics include: hardware, operating systems, and the software development life cycle which includes design, development, documentation, the importance of review, principles of testing and maintenance, algorithm development, procedural, structural and event-driven programming: data types, variables, expressions, selection and repetition structures, functions passing by value and reference, recursion, all about arrays, file I/O, exception handling, and classes. Students will use the swift programming language and Apple’s xCode development environment to design and test basic object-oriented, event driven iOS apps for deployment on an iPhone or iPad. This course engages students in basic computer science concepts and skills necessary to move into and excel in computer science and engineering courses. Transfer Credit to CSU

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CULINARY ARTS II: FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY

Prerequisites: Culinary Arts I - Foods and Nutrition



This course is a Level II Culinary class within the Food Science, Food Service and Hospitality Career Pathway. Course content is guided by hospitality industry standards as well a more advanced culinary concepts and techniques pertaining to the front and the back of the house – a high level of professionalism is expected. Emphasized food preparation concepts include: safety and sanitation, dry vs. moist cooking techniques, seasonings and flavorings, stocks, sauces, soups and appetizers, desserts, proteins, and vegetables. Service concepts include: proper dining etiquette and table service. Students also help plant and maintain the classroom herb and vegetable garden. This class will prepare students to work in the foodservice industry as well as many other customer service related job fields. Concepts culminate in weekly cooking labs during which students prepare a variety of dishes. TECH 1

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Wood Tech 1 is an introductory course in hand tool and machine woodworking. Students are acquainted with procedures and methods of machine and hand tool woodworking by means of required projects. Safety, the use of woodworking machines, hand tools, design and construction techniques, joinery, associated wood products (i.e., glue, fasteners, etc.) and finishing techniques will be stressed. Students will construct a variety of assigned projects to aid in the achievement of a high level of understanding of woodworking skills, to explore career pathways, and skills that will assist them in becoming lifelong learners. Math, science, and reading/writing skills will be developed and refined throughout the course. The Wood Tech 1 program introduces students to possible career pathways along with leisure time activities through the use of hands on experiences in the construction and woodworking areas. This course gives each student an opportunity to make a more meaningful decision as to where their career interests may lay and the requirements they will have to satisfy to become successful in the construction and woodworking industry. Students will develop their problem solving skills with the instructor using the “Student-as-Worker, Teacher-as-Coach” approach to learning. WOOD TECH 2

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The fundamentals of cabinet making, joinery and mass-production techniques will be studied and applied. Furniture making is fine-tuned. Safety, tools and equipment and joinery will be studied and practiced. Individual project design and building make up a portion of class activities. Further career planning will be done by individual students to include schools beyond graduation. The forming of a small business, mass-production, career planning and marketing concepts is a significant part of the Wood Technology curriculum. Personal projects must be paid for by student.

NON-DEPARTMENTAL

AB 1012 prohibits any student in grades 9-12 to be enrolled “to any course period without educational content”.

Additionally, AB 1012 prohibits students from taking a “course in which a pupil has previously completed and

earned a grade determined by the school district to be sufficient to satisfy the requirements and prerequisites for

admission to the California public institutions of postsecondary education.”

In order for a pupil to be enrolled in a class without educational content, the student, parent/guardian or educational

rights holder and site administration must all consent to this decision. The site administration must also determine

that by there is an educational benefit for the student to be assigned to this class. This includes late start/early

dismissal, teaching assistant, office/librarian, counseling aide positions and repeating a course.

OFFICE EXPERIENCE

Prerequisites: Counselor Approval AB1012 Form


PASS/FAIL Grade Only

In the Clerical Offices, the following skills are developed: telephone communication techniques, filing, assisting students and parents at the counter and occasional practice with office machines. This experience is extremely valuable for students interested in working in a business environment. TEACHER’S ASSISTANT/COUNSELING AIDE




This course is available in all disciplines and can be repeated for credit. Specific responsibilities are outlined by the individual teacher/counselor

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LIBRARY SKILLS/LIBRARY AIDE




The Jefferson High School Library Media Center’s mission is to empower students and staff by fostering diverse opportunities for all to access materials and information that support and enhance their educational, personal, and career goals. Library Skills/Library Aide students are active partners in this mission. The purpose of the Library Skills/Library Aide course is to provide pre-vocational training for students interested in a Library and Information Science career path, or any future job requiring research and information literacy skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. The challenges of this course include: Learning the Dewey Decimal classification system, inventory and shelf reading procedures, basic library management database skills, information research and technology skills—including the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) system, Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets, Web 2.0 tools, and updating and maintaining the Library Media Center’s Google site. Students will emerge from this course better-prepared for both academic and professional achievement.

SOCIAL SCIENCE WORLD HISTORY, CULTURES & GEOGRAPHY CP


Meets CSU/UC requirement “a”

The focus of this course is modern history. Major emphasis of study will be placed on the rise of democratic ideals in the western world, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, World War I, the rise of totalitarianism, World War II, and the post-World War II world. In these areas of study, students will analyze causes, consequences, and their impact on today’s world. WORLD HISTORY, CULTURES & GEOGRAPHY (SHELTERED) CP

Grades: ELL 10-12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


This course is designed for English Language Learners and its curriculum mirrors that of the regular World History, Cultures, and Geography course. US HISTORY CP



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The content of this course emphasizes a chronological study of American History focusing on the relationship of past to present with the primary emphasis on the history of America in the 20th century. While history is the key social science discipline in this course, the concepts of geography, economics, sociology and government are also stressed. PEER HELPERS

Prerequisites: Teacher Approval


The Peer Helpers curriculum is designed to teach students the skills necessary to help other students who are struggling with challenging issues in their lives. Students will become proficient in conflict mediation, peer listening, peer education and mentoring. There will also be education on such issues as anger management, drug/alcohol issues, grief/loss and child abuse. Upon completion of learned skills, the students will demonstrate their competencies by working with students within our school community. WORLD GEOGRAPHY



Students will challenged to be inquisitive, solve problems and think critically. They will practice the skills necessary to be confident in researching, using evidence to demonstrate knowledge and while practicing project based learning. Topics included are: map skills, the seven continents (specifics determined by class vote), human and physical geography, cultures and diversity and issues/solutions involving geography concepts around the world today. UNITED STATES HISTORY (SHELTERED) CP

Grades: ELL 11-12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


This course is designed for English Language Learners and its curriculum mirrors that of the regular United States History course. AP UNITED STATES HISTORY

Prerequisites: “B” or above in World History


May receive college credit based on AP exam score. Meets CSU/UC requirement “a”

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AP History is a chronological survey course covering the period from Colonial America to contemporary America. The AP program is designed to provide the student with the analytical skills and factual knowledge to deal critically with the problems and issues in U.S. History. The course prepares students for college courses by making demands equivalent to those made by a full year introductory college course. Students will learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance, and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT CP



Students inquire into the decision-making processes that exist in America’s governmental institutions on the federal, state and local levels. Emphasis is placed on the process of decision-making in such institutions as the presidency, the Congress, the court system and the bureaucracy. This is a semester course taken in conjunction with Economics CP. GOVERNMENT (SHELTERED) CP

Grades: ELL 12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


This course is designed for English Language Learners and its curriculum mirrors that of the regular American Government course. AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

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This course involves general concepts of the U.S. Constitution. Emphasis is given to the relationship of the citizen to the structure and function of the American constitutional system. It also involves familiarity with the various institutions, groups, and beliefs that constitute U.S. politics. The course prepares students for the AP exam and students are strongly encouraged to take the exam. Summer work may be a requirement of this course. ECONOMICS CP


Meets CSU/UC requirement “g”

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Economics is the study of how human beings make decisions regarding use of resources. Emphasis will be on applied economics, including use of money, banking, supply and demand, and the organization of businesses and corporations. The course will also place an emphasis on comparative economic systems. This is a semester course taken in conjunction with American Government CP. ECONOMICS (SHELTERED) CP

Grades: ELL 12 Credits: 5 credits per semester


This course is designed for English Language Learners and its curriculum mirrors that of the regular Economics course. PSYCHOLOGY CP



Psychology is the study of human behavior. This UC-approved college prep elective will cover topics such as the biological basis of behavior, perception, altered states of consciousness, learning, memory, social psychology and how we interact with others, personality, stress management, psychological disorders and abnormal psychology and treatment and therapy. AP World History

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AP World History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university world history course. In AP World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; making historical comparisons; utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time; and developing historical arguments. The course provides five themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and development and transformation of social structures.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Jefferson High School’s Special Education Department serves students with mild / moderate learning needs, as identified through assessment. Students participate in a course of study, typically leading to a high school diploma, that includes one or more periods of specialized academic instruction to address specific skill and content deficits. These courses are offered on all of our campuses and are taught by a credentialed Educational Specialist. Class size is limited and emphasis is placed on essential standards and providing students with the individualized supports specified through their IEP to allow them to access core instruction. The majority of students in this program also take one period of Study Skills, a class designed to teach the organizational, study, and learning techniques to be successful in the high school setting. Students in this program typically take one or more courses in the general education setting, depending on learning strengths and interests. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSES LANGUAGE ARTS SEMINAR 1

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

In this course we are using the district mandated Edge Curriculum. EDGE is a core reading intervention program designed for students reading below grade level. It prepares students for success on exit exams and moves them to graduation. The emphasis is on enabling oral and academic English Language Development. It focuses on vocabulary and reading strategies. Students are placed in different levels based on initial scores for the placement test. Fundamental Level is based on reading scores for Grades 1-3. LANGUAGE ARTS SEMINAR 2

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

In this course we are using the district mandated Edge Curriculum. EDGE is a core reading intervention program designed for students reading below grade level. It prepares students for success on exit exams and moves them to graduation. Level A is the next level after the basic Fundamentals Levels. Students are placed in different levels based on initial scores for the placement test. Level A is based on reading scores for grades 3-5. LANGUAGE ARTS SEMINAR 3

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

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In this course we are using the district mandated Edge Curriculum. EDGE is a core reading intervention program designed for students reading below grade level. It prepares students for success on exit exams and moves them to graduation. Level B is the next level after Level A. Students are placed in different levels based on initial scores for the placement test. Level B is based on reading scores for grades 6-8. MATHEMATICS


Based on IEP

This course focuses on fundamental math skills necessary for independent living. Emphasis will be given to everyday calculations, standards of measurement, and currency knowledge presented in context of real world scenarios. This course is provided for Special Education students who have grade equivalent scores of less than 3rd grade. MATH COURSE 1 BRIDGE

Grades 9-12

Based on IEP

This course covers the common core math standards for pre-algebra. The students work towards mastery of the fundamentals of the four arithmetic operations using whole numbers, positive and negative decimals and integers, percentages and fractions, as well as foster mathematical understanding. This course is provided for Special Education students who have grade equivalent scores of Grades 3-6. MATH COURSE 1

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

Supported Math Course 1 is designated for special education students with an IEP, and struggle with Mathematics. Students are exposed to concepts that are aligned with the common core math standards, and each lesson emphasizes one or more of the 8 mathematical practices; make sense of problems and persevere in solving them, reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others, model with mathematics, use appropriate tools strategically, attend to precision, look for and make use of structure, and look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. WORLD HISTORY

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

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This course covers the California Content Standards for high school World History. This course focuses on a fundamental understanding of World History. Students are presented with a chronological approach to the major themes of world history from prehistory to modern times. This course utilizes the PACEMAKER World History text which is written at a fourth grade reading level. UNITED STATES HISTORY

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

This course covers the California Content Standards for High School United States History. This course covers the fundamental principles from the rise of Industrialization to the development of federal civil rights and voting rights. This course utilizes the PACEMAKER United States History text which is written at about a fourth grade reading level. This course is designed for Special Education students only. GOVERNMENT

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

This course covers the California Content Standards for 12th grade government. This course will cover the fundamental principles and moral values of American Democracy, the rights and obligations of democratic citizens, the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of the United States Government, landmark U.S. Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution and its amendments, the varying levels of responsibilities in the varying levels of government, and the different political systems across time. This course will provide a basic knowledge of American Government and Democracy. ECONOMICS

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

This course covers the California Content Standards for 12th grade economics. This course will cover common economic terms, concepts, and economic reasoning, the elements of America’s market economy in a global setting, and the influence of the federal government on the American economy. This course will provide a basic knowledge of the principles of economics. STUDY SKILLS


Based on IEP

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In this course, students are introduced to basic college and career skills; including executive functioning skills such as planning, note taking, study techniques, and self-advocacy. By completing an application investigating student understanding of their learning styles and learning differences, students are better able to seek help and resources for success. Students are also given time to work on homework, receive assistance, and study for their core classes. TUTORIAL


Based on IEP

Tutorial class prepares students for transitioning out of high school into higher education or the workforce, as well as provides time to work on homework and study for curriculum classes. Tutorial class also explores career interests and that training/ education required and preferred, as well as opportunities and resources for post-secondary education and various job skills. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

This course is an integrated science program that covers a variety of topics designed to prepare students for more comprehensive studies in the many branches of scientific discovery. Topics include: scientific method and inquiry, weathering and soil, erosion and deposition, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, atmosphere, weather, climate, ecosystems, living, energy, and material resources. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

This course is an integrated science program that covers a variety of topics designed to prepare students for more comprehensive studies in the many branches of scientific discovery. Topics include: scientific method and inquiry, properties of light, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, viruses and bacteria, structure and function of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates, bones and muscles, circulation and respiration, the nervous system, and the endocrine system and reproduction. HEALTH

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

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This course is designed to inform students to make healthy choices and develop skills for healthy living. The topics which will be covered include: Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Endocrine, Circulatory, Immune, and Respiratory Systems; Disease and Disorders; Safety and Injury Prevention; Nutrition and Fitness; Mental and Emotional Health; Drug and Medicines;. Growth, Development, and Sex Ed; Healthy Relationships; and Personal Hygiene. SOCIAL COMMUNICATION

Grades: 9-12

Based on IEP

Students work with curriculum that focuses on predicting the intentions and actions of others, understanding non-verbal cues, body language, social rules, learning perspective taking and being able to clearly share feelings and intentions with others. This is a class that will be focusing on social thinking and social communication, as well as leadership skills to further address the following areas: Self–Awareness, Emotions/Coping Strategies, Non Verbal Cues/ Body Language, Social Language Concepts, Initiating and Maintaining Conversational Exchanges, Expected and Unexpected Behaviors in the Community, and more.

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