PREREQUISITE: 6.0 grade reading level or below or failure to have passed the California High School Exit Exam.
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Kaplan CAHSEE Foundations student workbooks.
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Individual reading books (checked out from the library or the teacher)
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Instructional Level group reading books.
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Nova Net Core English A (CAHSEE Test Prep) Computer Based Electronic Curriculum
Course Description: This course is designed to help students improve their performance in language arts by developing reading comprehension strategies, improving reading and writing fluency, increasing their vocabulary, and improving their spelling.
ENGLISH 9 ACCELERATED A-0313 B-0314
PREREQUISITE: 12th grade reading level, 11th grade language; 4-6 on written prompt; A or B in 8th grade; teacher recommendation.
GRADE LEVEL: 9
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required by recommendation
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell Literature
2. Other: Romeo and Juliet; Fables; Of Mice and Men
Course Description: This course is designed for the advanced student who plans to take Advanced Placement courses and tests during their junior and senior years. Students must maintain a C to remain in the program.
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ENGLISH 10 HONORS A-0327 B-0347
PREREQUISITE: An A or B grade in English 9CP, teacher recommendation, 4-6 prompt score, and 12th grade reading level
GRADE LEVEL 10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required by recommendation
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell Literature
2. Other: To Kill a Mockingbird; Animal Farm.
Course Description: Honors English is a two-term course recommended for self-motivated students with a strong interest in writing, reading, discussion, and analysis of literature. Compositions are literature based with emphasis on content. Other areas of emphasis are critical thinking, listening, oral expression, and vocabulary.
ENGLISH 10 College Prep A-0319 B-0333
PREREQUISITE: Reading level 9+
GRADE LEVEL: 10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell Literature; Grammar and Composition, Course Three
2. Other: To Kill a Mockingbird, Julius Caesar
Course Description: This class is a comprehensive course in English literature and grammar for students who have been academically successful. Concentration of vocabulary building, thinking skills, reading skills, listening and speaking skills and the writing process.
ENGLISH 10 A-0317 B-0332
PREREQUISITE: Reading and Language skills below grade (7-9), teacher recommendation
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell Literature 2. Kill a Mockingbird,
3. Nova Net English 10 (CAHSEE Test Prep) Computer Based Electronic Curriculum.
Course Description: This sophomore level class will continue the development of reading, writing, oral communication, and critical thinking skills.
ENGLISH 11 College Prep A-0323 B-0335
PREREQUISITE: Reading level 10+
GRADE LEVEL: 11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal LittellAmerican Literature
Course Description: This course is designed to help students accelerate in the areas of writing, vocabulary development, reading, critical thinking, and grammar comprehension. Basic study and organization skills, as well as, skills that help students succeed on standardized tests will be practiced. Writing topics will be based on the literature that we have read together.
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AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION A-0343 B-0344
PREREQUISITE: A’s and B’s in advanced English classes, permission from instructor
GRADE LEVEL: 11 AND 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES AP
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: McDougal Littell American Literature; Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison, Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, Angelas Ashes by Frank McCourt, Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya
2. Other: Passages, stories, and poems from pre Civil War literature through the present
Course Description: This is an advanced English course that concentrates on styles analysis and persuasive writing. Students will have extensive writing and vocabulary assignments designed to prepare them for the Advanced Placement examination in May. A score of 3 will earn students three unites of college credit or fulfill the freshman English requirement. Scores of 4 or 5 fulfill the freshmen English requirement. Each university determines the type of credit awarded. This course will receive honors credit.
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE A-0310 B-0329
PREREQUISITE: Grade of "B" or better in Honors 11. Teacher recommendation.
GRADE LEVEL: 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES AP
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: English Writing and Language Skills, Complete Course: McDougal Littell Literature
2. Other: College Study Skills: The Iliad; Outside reading from State Department of Education recommended list.
Course Description: This is a one-year course recommended for self-motivated students with strong interests in reading, discussion, and analysis of literature. The course is a chronological survey of British literature plus other selected material. The course is demanding and requires diligence and dedication. This course will receive honors credit.
SHELTERED ENGLISH College Prep (English SS) A -0311 B- 0312
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell Literature
Course Description: This course is designed to give students transition from Intensive English Training to College Prep English material while increasing vocabulary. The course will include instruction in vocabulary development, thinking skills, speaking, listening, reading skills and the writing process.
ENGLISH 12 College Prep A-0324 B-0336
PREREQUISITE: Reading level 11+
GRADE LEVEL: 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Grammar for Writing McDougal Littell: McDougal Littell British Literature; Grammar & Composition Fourth Course
2. Other: Macbeth, Beowulf, Hamlet; Twenty-Third Psalm; Sonnets; Lord of the Flies, A Separate Peace
Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for college entrance and the world of work. It provides for the study of English literature from 450 A.D. through the 1900s, including prose, poetry, and fiction. It is a course of concurrent reading and writing with the emphasis on expository composition, providing for renewal of grammar and research skills.
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INTENSIVE ENGLISH TRAINING 1A-0384 1B-0385 2A-0381 2B-0387 3A-0380 3B-0382
4A-xxxx 4B-xxxx
PREREQUISITE: Limited to Non-English Proficient (LEP)
GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Hampton-Brown (High Point) Reading Books, Practice Workbooks, Grammar Practice Workbooks.
2. Other materials: TBA by instructor
Course Description: These courses will be taken for one to three periods per day, depending on the student’s proficiency level and schedule. Courses are designed to provide rapid acquisition of English, incorporating listening, reading and writing skills. One year of IET may be substituted for one year of College Prep English for UC or CSU entrance.
BASIC ENGLISH A-1256 B-1257
PREREQUISITE: RSP students
GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Curriculum-based English Books recommended by instructor
2. Other: Supplemental Reading Workbooks, Reading program, and other materials.
Course Description: Resource English is a Special Education program designed for those students in Special Ed. or students who require instruction in basic English Skills. The course is curriculum-based and emphasizes reading skills, survival reading skills, writing, spelling, English grammar and literature. All assignments are individualized to meet the students’ I.E.P. goals, graduation requirements and proficiency testing requirements. This course will help students develop transitional skills into adulthood.
English Skills ABC A-1270 B-1271 C- 1269
PREREQUISITE: SDC Designation
GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Curriculum-based English Books recommended by instructor
2. Other: Supplemental Reading Workbooks, Reading program, and other materials.
Course Description: Resource English is a Special Education program designed for those students in Special Ed. or students who require instruction in basic English skills. The course is curriculum-based and emphasizes reading skills, survival reading skills, writing, spelling, English grammar and literature. All assignments are individualized to meet the students’ I.E.P. goals, graduation requirements and proficiency testing requirements. This course will help students develop transitional skills into adulthood.
BASIC CAHSEE TUTORING A-1260
PREREQUISITE: RSP Students
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: Books and other materials from own classes.
Course Description: This course enables students to receive assistance with homework assignments from their classes and increase skills that will help them pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Weekly subscriptions for reading, "News For You" and "Science World"; National Geographic videos; and educational video games.
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JOURNALISM A-0370 B-0371
PREREQUISITE: English 9 with a “C” or better and permission of the Instructor.
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Journalism.
2. Other: Multiple handouts on: Writing the Feature Story, Writing the News Story, How to Write Effective Sports Stories, How to Write Convincing Editorials, and Creative Interviewing.
Course Description: This is a beginning course in newspaper production. Students will be instructed in the phases of publication, selling ads, gathering information for copy, techniques of successful interviewing, effective lead writing, editing, proofreading, and layout. The paper is published monthly. Students will also be instructed in the use of Adobe PageMaker to produce the paper for printing.
ANNUAL A-0360 B-0361
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor.
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Previous Yearbooks, Jostens’ Guidebooks
Course Description: Each year this class strives to produce a yearbook that is representative of the entire student body and becomes an historical document recording the events of the year. Students should have a genuine interest in journalism, work well with others and be willing to learn how to do layouts, write copy, sell ads, and take photographs.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) 12 Seminar A- 0356 B- 0357
PREREQUISITE: Entry interview and permission of instructor, college-prep courses.
GRADE LEVEL: 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Other: Guest Speakers, AVID study skills curriculum
Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students, who match AVID criteria, for four-year college eligibility. It will: 1. Provide academic instruction and other support to students to prepare them for eligibility to four-year colleges and universities, particularly the University of California and California State University Systems. 2. Give students college level entry skills. 3. Increase the "coping skills" of students. 4. Motivate students to seek a college education. 5. Increase the student's level of career awareness.
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY A-0396
PREREQUISTE: English 11 or the consent of the instructor.
GRADE LEVEL: 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Students may use one trimester of Classical Mythology as a substitute for one trimester of College Prep English 12.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: Yes
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATION MATERIALS:
1. Texts: World Myths and Folk Tales
Course Description: This class focuses on the major gods and goddesses in Greek Mythology and how they enable a student to understand and appreciate the literature, sculpture, and painting in both ancient and modern times. In addition to reading short mythology stories, students will read Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Homer’s The Iliad as well as write two literary analysis essays.
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DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
All courses in this division meet the WUHS Fine Arts graduation requirements
ART I A-0442 B-0443
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Discovering Art History, Brommer, The Visual Experience, Hobbs and Salome
2. Other: Scholastic Art magazines, educational books, posters, and videos
Course Description: This first semester course is an introduction to art theory and application in the areas of drawing, design, painting, and sculpture. Assignments are created to meet each of the 5 content strands of the Visual Art Standards, with projects that focus on the elements of art and the principles of design, as well as various art styles. Besides creative expression, students will also learn historical and cultural information, as well as art criticism. A $10 fee is required.
ART II A-0465 B-0466
PREREQUISITE: Art 1
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Discovering Art History, Brommer, The Visual Experience, Hobbs and Salome
2. Other: Scholastic Art magazines, educational books, posters, and videos, Adobe Creative Suite CS3 (including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator).
Course Description: This second semester introductory art course is a continuation of art theory and application in the areas of photography and computer graphics, with continued support of drawing and painting. Assignments are created to meet each of the 5 content strands of the Visual Art Standards, with projects that focus on the principles of design: balance, contrast, dominance, emphasis, movement, repetition, rhythm, subordination, variation and unity. Students will continue learn historical and cultural information as well as art criticism. A $10 fee is required.
ART III & IV A-0467 B-0468
PREREQUISITE: Art 2
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Discovering Art History, Brommer, The Visual Experience, Hobbs and Salome
2. Other: Scholastic Art magazines, educational books, posters, and videos, Adobe Creative Suite CS3 (Including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator)
Course Description: This third and fourth semester advanced art course will allow students to develop an appreciation of traditional artistic expression as well as an understanding of the role of contemporary media as a verbal and visual means of communication in today’s society. This course is an advanced study in contemporary media and complex artistic concepts, based on the 5 advanced content strands of the Visual Arts Standards. The class enhances the knowledge gained Art 1 and 2, emphasizing the art elements and the principles of design. Students will start to develop a personal style and will continue to develop individual portfolios containing both class and independent projects. Research in art history and criticism will again be an integral part of the course of study. A $10 fee, per semester, is required.
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Proposed New WHS Course: Beginning Band
Course Description: Beginning Band is an instrumental music group designed to teach beginning instrumental music students state standards-based skills and literature. As students encounter familiar songs in the method book, they will learn musical form, aesthetics, and performance skills. Students will be taught music writing skills to parallel the theory and concepts introduced in the course and demonstrate proper care of an instrument, case, and appropriate accessories. Students will be graded on learned conceptual materials, performance skills, and listening exercises. The curriculum for this course will be the Standard of Excellence Band Book I & II, with teacher-created supplementary materials and repertoire. Students are expected to supply disposable items, such as drumsticks, mallets, reeds, and oils. Participation in beginning band is suitable for beginning students and those interested in learning to play a secondary instrument.
HISPANIC CULTURE THROUGH DANCE (MEXICAN FOLK DANCE) A-0850 B-0851
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Other: Recordings/recorder
Course Description: This course teaches students Mexican Folk dances from several different regions of Mexico. Students are taught the basics of ballet and flamenco, which is essential for mastering the different styles of footwork along with its choreography, costuming, hairstyles, and make up appropriate to the region of the dance. Emphasis is on producing a high level of dancers, and to allow the students to learn about the Mexican culture through its dances and music. Course requires considerable time outside of class for rehearsals, behind the scene preparations, and performances. This course meets the P.E. requirement for 1 term after completion of 2 terms of regular P.E
ADVANCED HISPANIC THROUGH DANCE (MEXICAN FOLK DANCE) A-0852 B-0853
PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Other: Recordings/recorder.
Course Description: This course is a class for advanced students of Mexican Folk Dance. Several different regions of Mexican dance will be emphasized: Jalisco, Vera Cruz and Nayarit. Other regions may be taught. Dances taught will contain a higher degree of choreography and footwork. Students will learn costuming, hairstyle, and make-up appropriate to each region taught. Emphasis is to produce a much higher level of dances. This is a performing group. The course may require considerable time outside of class for rehearsals and performances. This course meets the P.E. requirement for 1 term after completion of 2 terms of regular P.E.
TCOVE PROFESSIONAL DANCE A-1310 B-1311
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
PREREQUISITES: Beginning Mexican Folk Dance and Advanced Mexican folk Dance.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
Other: Videos. DVD and recordings of various styles of professional dance.
Course Description: This 180-hour course (Add Lab and community Classroom hours) is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in professional dance. Students will explore a variety of dance forms and improvisational movements while observing, analyzing and critiquing their own works and those of others to monitor growth in dance skills and performances. Students will also examine the role of dance in historical and contemporary culture, and observe dance using an aesthetic perspective.
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