Algebra I This course covers the topics of operations with integers, problem solving approaches, factoring quadratic equations, the notion of a function, solving systems of equations, probability, and statistics. Students also write, solve, and graph linear, quadratics, exponential, radical, and rational equations.
Algebra II This course expands upon the skills taught in Algebra 1. Students review the structure of the real number system, linear and quadratic functions, operations on polynomials, and systems of equations.They are introduced to logarithms, exponential functions, conic sections, complex numbers, and probability.
Geometry This course covers topics in both plane and solid geometry. Topics include the use of deductive reasoning and the laws of logic to prove geometric relationships, properties of congruent and similar polygons,properties of special triangles; its trigonometric functions, solving problems related to chords, secants, and tangents of acircle, and finding the perimeter, area and volume of geometric figures.
Biology This course is designed to familiarize students with the nature of the living world. Topics will include biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, evolution, embryology, ecology, and human anatomy and physiology. Notebooks, lab activities, research papers and outside-the-classroom projects may be required. Biology is a rigorous college preparatory science class.
Chemistry This course is designed for the college prep student. Subject areas to be studied are those outlined by the California State Content Standards for Chemistry. They include atomic and molecular structure,including bonding; properties of matter, including characteristics of gases, acids, bases and solutions; laws of nature; energy; chemical reactions; and the mathematical understanding of chemical processes. Extensive use of mathematics isused. Labs are required and projects may be included.
Economics Semester Course Students study fundamental economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs, productivity, economic systems, economic institutions, and incentives. The course will include such microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts including market and prices, supply and demand, competition and marketstructure, money, GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade.
Government Semester Course This course is a study of the basic constitutional principles of the UnitedStates government by investigating and exploring the rights and responsibilities of an individual living in the U.S. today.The course also looks at the individual’s role in the political process today. Lessons include the function of political parties, the nomination and election of candidates, executive power, legislative decision-making, and constitutional importance ofthe judiciary.
Health Semester Course Health education is a class exploring general aspects of the health sciences.Students will develop an understanding of basic knowledge and specific skills upon which to build healthy behaviors.Health instruction provides the students with learning experiences to empower them to engage in and value the importanceof healthy lifelong practices. Topics include nutrition, fitness, mental health, comprehensive sex education, CPR, first aid, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
US History U.S. History is a yearlong course, required for all Junior-year students. During First Semester, students will cover review material from 1607 to 1900 including major topics of the colonies, American Revolution, the Constitution, westward expansion, Civil War, Reconstruction, and industrialization. New material of the 20th century will cover the Progressive Era, imperialism, foreign policy, and the U.S. involvement in WWI. Second semester begins with the decade of the 1920s and concludes with present day history. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and writing by analyzing primary and secondary sources. Emphasis will be placed on social justice projects and class discussions through strong public speaking skills and use of technology.
World History This course explores the development of the modern countries in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The course begins with a discussion of the European Enlightenment and progresses through the First World War. Political structures, social movements, and religious influences throughout this period are explored as are technological advancements and progress over time. The second semester will focus on the post-World War I world and proceed through World War II, its major causes, events, and impact being carefully explored. Essential geography content will be introduced within the units, physical geography during the first semester and political geography during the second semester. There will be a cumulative examination/assessment for each semester covering historical and geographical content.
Elective Courses (High School graduation credit / not 'G' electives)
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