Course Description: This course is a continuation of French 3, and expands on previous vocabulary, grammatical structures and concepts. Students will continue to study culture as well as French literature, focusing on reading and writing skills. At this level the students are expected to express themselves entirely in French
Credit for Foreign Language Courses
by Advanced Placement Examination or College Certification
Credit for AP Spanish Language Exam:
A passing score (3 or higher) on the AP Spanish Language Exam is the equivalent of having passed four years (40 credits) of Spanish courses at Woodlake Union High School. Students who pass the test and have not taken all four years of Spanish courses will receive credits and a grade of “P” (pass) for each challenged class from the list below:
Spanish 1A or 1SSA 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 2B or 1SSB 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 2A or 2SSA 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 2B or 2SSB 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 3A 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 3B 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 4AP A 5 credits Grade: P
Spanish 4AP B 5 credits Grade: P
Credits added to the transcript for challenged courses with a grade of “P” will NOT be included in the calculation of the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA).
Students who enroll in the fourth year of Spanish (Spanish 4AP A):
For students who pass both semesters of Spanish 4AP (Spanish Language) before or during the same academic year that they pass the AP Spanish Language Exam, all the “P” grades for courses challenged will be changed to the final grade for Spanish 4AP “A,” and these grades (for challenged courses) will be included in the calculation of the GPA.
Students who enroll in the fifth year of Spanish (Spanish 5AP A):
For students who pass the first semester of Spanish 5AP (Spanish Literature) after passing the AP Spanish Language Exam, all the “P” grades for courses challenged will be changed to the final grade for Spanish 5AP “A,” and these grades will be included in the calculation of the GPA.
Students are responsible for verifying that all credits and grades for challenged courses have been applied to their transcripts.
Credit for Foreign Language by Exam – For Languages not taught at Woodlake Union High School.
Course Credit for AP Language Exams:
A passing score (3 or higher) on any AP Foreign Language Exam is the equivalent of having passed four years (40 credits) of courses in that language at Woodlake Union High School. Students who pass the test and have not taken four years of courses in the exam language will receive credits and a grade of “P” (pass) for each challenged course.
Credits added to the transcript for courses with a grade of “P” will NOT be included in the calculation of the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA).
Credit by Examination through an accredited college program:
Students who speak a language that is not taught at Woodlake Union High School may receive credit by examination if they submit a writing prompt and/or complete an oral examination with a professor of that language at a college or university. The credit given at Woodlake Union High School will be based on the number of credits the student would receive at the institution, according to the professor’s written certification. Three semester units of college credit are the equivalent of 10 high school credits. Such credit will be limited to 12 college units (or 40 high school credits).
Students are responsible for verifying that all credits and/or grades for challenged courses have been applied to their transcripts.
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DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS
BASIC VOCATIONAL MATH A-1231 B-1232
PREREQUISITE: RSP Students
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Mathematics requirement for graduation.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Number-Blocks Consumer Mathematics, Consumer Survival Skills.
2. Other: Cuisenaire rods, squares, cubes (or other multi-base material)
Course Description: Students will build models and discover rules about basic mathematical concepts. This course is designed for the student who is in the Special Education program. The course covers real-life consumer problems, along with the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and percentages.
MATH SKILLS A-1272 B-1273 C-1274
PREREQUISITE: SDC Designation
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Mathematics requirement for graduation.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Number-Blox Consumer Mathematics, Consumer Survival Skills.
2. Other: Cuisenaire rods, squares, cubes (or other multi-base material)
Course Description: Students will build models and discover rules about basic mathematical concepts. This course is designed for the student who is in the Special Education program. The course covers real-life consumer problems, along with the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and percentages. This course will help students develop transitional skills into adulthood.
CORE ALGEBRA FUNDAMENTALS A-0703 B-0704
PREREQUISITE: 6.0 grade math level or below and or failure to have passed the California High School Exit Exam.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Mathematics requirement for graduation.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Accelerated Math Software
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Kaplan CAHSEE Advantage student workbooks.
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Aleks
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Supplementary material provided by the teacher.
Course Description: This course is designed to help students increase their understanding of fundamental mathematics by mastering individual objectives. Students are expected to work on the concepts for which they lack understanding, at an accelerated pace in order to bring them up to grade-level achievement.
ALGEBRA 11 & 12/CAHSEE A-0728 B-0729 C-0727
PREREQUISITE: PRE-ALGEBRA
GRADE LEVEL: 11 & 12 GRADE ONLY
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Mathematics requirement for graduation with the completion of parts B & C with a grade of C or higher.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Algebra I, Prentice Hall
2. Tech Aleks
3. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course Description: This course is designed for seniors who have not taken Algebra, or for those who have found it to be problematic in the past. Algebra for seniors will meet the graduation requirement for High School Algebra. The course will help the students develop logical problem solving strategies and the skills needed to pass the CAHSEE. Topics covered include: integers, equations, order of operations, and coordinate, linear equations, and polynomials.
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Algebra 1 ABC A-0724 B-0725 C-0726
PREREQUISITE: TEST SCORES/GRADES/TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
GRADE LEVEL: 9-11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Mathematics requirement for graduation with the completion of parts B & C with a grade of C or higher.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERISL:
1. Texts: California Algebra I, Prentice Hall
2. Tech: Aleks
3. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course description: This course offers the students a solid foundation in basic algebra concepts. Skills to prepare students to pass the CAHSEE will be implemented throughout the course. This class meets the one year algebra required by the state for a student to earn a diploma. Topics covered include integers, linear equations and inequalities; coordinate graphing, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, and operations with polynomials.
ALGEBRA 1 College Prep (ABC) A-0730 B-0731 C-0732
PREREQUISITE: Test scores/teacher recommendation.
GRADE LEVEL: 9 10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required for College Prep with the completion of parts B & C with a grade of C or higher.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Algebra I, Prentice Hall
2. Tech: Aleks
3. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course Description: This is a college prep course in mathematics designed to complete a solid foundation in basic algebra. The course will help students develop logical problem solving strategies necessary for any future mathematics course. Topics covered include integers, linear equations and inequalities, coordinate graphing, systems of equations, radicals, quadratic equations, and operations with polynomials.
ALGEBRA 1C/ABC 1st A-0755
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
GRADE LEVEL: 9-11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets mathematics requirement for graduation. Required for College Prep.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Algebra I, Prentice Hall
2. Tech: Aleks
3. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course Description: A College Prep course in mathematics designed to complete a solid foundation in basic algebra. Skills to prepare students to pass the CAHSEE will be implemented throughout the semester. The course will help students develop logical problem solving strategies necessary for any future mathematics course. Topics covered include: Number sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics, Data analysis and probability. This is a one semester only refresher course designed for 9th grade students who need further instruction before going on to geometry.
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CAHSEE ALGEBRA 1 A-0708 B-0709
CAHSEE ALGEBRA 1 SPANISH SPEAKING A-0742 B-0743
PREREQUISITE: NONE
GRADE LEVEL: 9-11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets one year of the Mathematics requirements for graduation.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Algebra I, Prentice Hall
2. Tech: Aleks
3. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course Description: A College Prep course in mathematics designed to complete a solid foundation in basic algebra. Skills to prepare students to pass the CAHSEE will be implemented throughout the two years. The course will help students develop logical problem solving strategies necessary for any future mathematics course. Topics covered include: Number sense, Algebra and Functions, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics, Data analysis and probability. This is the same curriculum as Algebra I with an emphasis on the standards covered in the CAHSEE and use of SADIE methods, but spread over four semesters.
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 ABC
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets mathematic requirement for graduation
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: To be determined.
Course Description: This course is designed meet the students’ third year mathematics requirement. Students will work on algebra and geometry standards using applied math concepts from personal finance, business, design, and construction. Technology will be used throughout the course to help students prepare for real-life applications.
GEOMETRY A- 0750 B-0751
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 1 with a grade of "C" or better.
GRADE LEVEL: 9 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required for College Prep.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
1. Texts: California Geometry; Prentice Hall
2. Other: Scientific calculator, construction materials.
Course Description: An elective course designed to satisfy college entrance requirements. The course requires students to think creatively, using special and analytical reasoning. Students will explore many geometric figures, their properties and theorems.
GEOMETRY FUNDAMENTALS
PREREQUISITE: Teacher Recommendation
GRADE LEVEL: 9-11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets mathematic requirement for graduation.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Geometry; Prentice Hall
2. Other: Supplementary materials provided by the teacher
Course Description: This is an elective course for students who would benefit from additional exploration of the main topics covered in the traditional geometry course.
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HONORS GEOMETRY A-0753 B-0754
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 1 with a grade of “B” or Better.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required for College Prep.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Informal Geometry
2. Other: Scientific calculator
Course Description: An elective course for the highly motivated and serious math student. The course will require the use of rigorous deductive reasoning and logic. Students will need to understand the basic structure of mathematics and its applications to geometric figures and theorems.
ALGEBRA 2 A-0741 B-0746
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 1 & Geometry with grades of a "C" or better.
GRADE LEVEL: 10 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required for College Prep.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: California Algebra 2; Prentice Hall
2. Other: Graphing Calculator
Course Description: This course is set up to meet college entrance requirements. It will be a preparatory course for successful students in related fields in science and math.
HONORS ALGEBRA 2 A-0757 B-0758
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Honors Goemetry or Geometry with an A or better.
GRADE LEVEL: 10
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
1. Text: Algebra and Trigonometry, Paul A Foerster, Prentice Hall Classics
Course Description: A rigorous college preparatory course designed to prepare students for the Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus courses needed for math or science careers. This course builds a strong foundation of algebraic principles and skills by reviewing and extending the topics from previous courses. The purpose of the honors course is to offer the challenge of greater depth and faster pace to the most able students. This is achieved through the study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. In addition, discrete topics such as sequences, series, the binomial distribution and combinatorics are considered. Emphasis is placed on the skills of graphing and analyzing functions, problem-solving and relating the material to real-world applications. A strong Algebra I and Geometry background is required with Algebra II topics being covered at a rigorous pace and additional theoretical depth.
PRE-CALCULUS: Algebra 3 Trig A-0761 B-0762
PREREQUISITE: Completed Algebra 2 with a "C" or better.
GRADE LEVEL: 11 12
ELECTIVE: Elective. Meets UC c or f requirements.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Pre-calculus with Limits
2. Other: Graphing capable Calculator.
Course Description: This college prep math course is set up to meet college requirements. Students will learn advanced algebra, such as functions, conic sections, linear-quadratic systems, progressions, series and binomial expansions, trigonometric functions, and their graphs and identities.
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HONORS PRE-CALCULUS A-0759 B-0760
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Honors Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 with an A
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
GRADE LEVEL: 10-11
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Text: Pre-calculus With Limits, Larson, Hostetler, Edwards, Houghton Mifflin
Course Description: A rigorous college preparatory course designed to prepare students for AP Calculus and math, technology or science careers. This course builds a strong foundation of algebraic principles and skills by reviewing and extending the topics from previous courses. The purpose of the honors course is to offer the challenge of greater depth and faster pace to the most able students. This is achieved through the study of traditional topics from trigonometry as well as a strong treatment of functions, limits, and problem solving situations that arise from these activities. Topics covered in this class include the study of functions (polynomial, power, exponential, logarithmic, logistic, rational, irrational, and trigonometric), Limits, conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric equations, complex numbers, and vectors. Emphasis is placed on the skills of graphing and analyzing functions, problem-solving and relating the material to real-world applications. A strong Geometry and Algebra II background is required with Pre-Calculus being covered at a rigorous pace and additional theoretical depth.
AP CALCULUS A-0763 B-0764
PREREQUISITE: Approval of the teacher.
GRADE LEVEL: 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective. Meets UC f requirements.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES AP
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Texts: Calculus Graphical Numerical Algebraic Prentice Hall Inc.
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Other: Graphing capable calculator
Course Description: This course is preparing for college. The course covers the basic theorems and their applications of differential and integral calculus. The AP Calculus test requires a graphing calculator.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & WEB-SITE DESIGN A-1705 B-1706
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
Frequent use of the Internet will be required. Two important consequences result.
1. All participants must have a current and valid Internet Use Agreement.
2. Misuse of the Internet or loss of Internet privileges will be cause for withdrawal/failure from class.
Course Description: This introductory course to programming and the Internet will be taught with a hands on approach. Students will learn in the first term how to plan, build/construct, and maintain an actual web site. The students will learn about the basic technologies and web programming languages involved in the creation of a web site. Students will maintain, revise, and update a web site devoted to the high school. The second term of the course will be devoted to servicing and improving the school web-site developed in the first term and learning a programming language used in the development of web-sites. Students will learn the latest trends in programming, such as event driven programming and object-oriented programming. The first part of the term will focus on learning the programming working environment, basic principles of programming with an emphasis on the effective use of control structures, primitive data types, arrays, functions and the program development process. The second part of the course will focus on developing the students knowledge from the first term to make effective stand alone Windows applications, programs for Excel, Word, and web pages. The course will compliment the student’s mathematics curriculum, giving the student many varied opportunities to apply concepts from algebra.
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TCOVE WEB SITE DESIGN A-1384 B-1385
PREREQUISITE: Junior/Senior and/or 16 years of age. Word Process and Computer Applications.
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level III
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
Frequent use of the Internet will be required. Two important consequences result.
1. All participants must have a current and valid Internet Use Agreement.
2. Misuse of the Internet or loss of Internet privileges will be cause for withdrawal/failure from class.
Course Description: This course is designed to familiarize the student with HTML, the native language of the Web. Once students are comfortable with source code, they will begin a thorough study of the software applications contained in what is the current industry standard: Macromedia Studio MX. Macromedia Studio MX includes the programs of Dreamweaver MX 10, Flash MX 10, Fireworks MX 10 and Freehand MX 10. The course will be concluded with a capstone project in which students will work to develop a website of moderate complexity.
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND DESIGN (CAD)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 1 or concurrent enrollment.
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: Frequent use of the Internet will be required. Two important consequences result:
1. All participants must have a current and valid Internet Use Agreement.
2. Misuse of the Internet or loss of Internet privileges will be cause for withdrawal/failure from class.
Course Description Introductory course to technical drawing and use of technology for design. Introduces students to drafting as a universal language. Students will learn the basics of plan layout and lettering, scale, symbol, perspective, isometric, oblique, orthographic, and sectional views to objects. Students will learn basic mechanical engineering drawing and an introduction to architectural design. Computer aided drafting and design software will be used in the production of all drawings.
STATISTICS A-0768 B-0769
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra 2 with a grade of B.
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Texts: The Basic Practice of Statistics David S. Moore
Course Description This is an introduction to statistical reasoning and methods for the student who is planning to enter into any degree program which involves the decision sciences such as Science, Engineering, Medicine, Business, Education, Government, or Resource Management. Students will work with probability, data collection, descriptive and inferential statistics, and the technological tools used to analyze data. Statistical measures of centrality and dispersion, methods of data collection, methods of determining probability, binomial and normal distributions, hypothesis testing, determining confidence intervals, and modeling data with regression analysis will be studied.
AGRICULTURE MATH (Pre-Algebra) A-0130 B-0131
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9 12
ELECTIVE: Elective. Meets most requirements for
CREDIT: 24 Weeks/2 terms
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
Course Description: Agriculture Math will provide instruction in the following areas:
Basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percents will be used through consumer and business math methods and applications. Knowledge and application of the California Agricultural Education Record Book and agricultural accounting will be specialized topics of this class. All subject matter is taught as it applies to agricultural practices and procedures.
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DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CO-ED PHYSICAL EDUCATION A- 0910 B-0911
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED Meets P.E. Graduation requirements
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Handouts provided by the teacher
2. Other: Physical Education facilities
Course Description: This course will offer fundamentals, practice and application of beginning skills in various individual and team sports, square dancing, aquatics, combative and recreational activities. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a wide variety of leisure time activities for lifetime use. Students with an injury or disability who will be out for more than 4 weeks may be required to take the class over at a later time or move to doctor excused P.E. Each case will be dealt on an individual bases. Six steps for non dresses constitute a failure for the term.
SPORTS TRAINING AND CONDITIONING A-0930
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Basic weight lifting equipment
Course Description: Students will have the opportunity to learn the proper methods of weight lifting and aerobic conditioning workouts. The class will focus on safety, exercise technique, and correct spotting of exercises in the weight room. Students will learn how to document their own strength and conditioning advancements using the Bigger, Faster, Stronger program. The student should be prepared to exercise at moderate to high intensity levels during class. Student evaluation will be based upon participation in weightlifting and aerobic programs, as well as, maintenance of the work-out schedule. While this fulfills P.E. credit, students must be ready to focus on rigorous and systematic classroom work that surpasses what is required in General P.E.
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DIVISION OF SCIENCE
SCIENCE LABORATORY SKILLS
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
ELECTIVE /REQUIRED: Meets WUHS Physical & Life Science requirement
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Holt: Visualizing Life Text
2. Other: Internet Resources, Guest Speakers, Interactive reading guides, Laboratory equipment, Technological resources
Course Description: The science laboratory course will consist of several major themes to be covered throughout the trimester process. Beginning with an in depth study of the scientific method (IE 1a-d, f, n), students will learn the scientific processes behind conducting experiments as well as handling situations where sources of error and data inconsistencies may arise. After students are comfortable with the scientific process they will move on to lab tools and safety where students will be introduced to a laboratory setting. Students will be responsible for learning about the various instruments and tools utilized by scientists, be able to identify and distinguish between said instruments, as well as learn the history of several tools (ie microscope) (IE 1a). After students have become familiar with the lab setting and the proper equipment they will be given a safety test to ensure proper handling of harmful or potentially hazardous material while in a lab situation. I will scaffold this test with support materials and activities which will engage students in an interactive way hoping to solidify the new knowledge base. After the introductory weeks of the scientific method, lab equipment, and safety, students will begin to explore the science lab with a variety of experiments which will enable them to utilize their knowledge of safety and lab equipment while conducting experiments using the scientific method.
PHYSICAL/EARTH SCIENCE A-1080 B-1081
PREREQUISITES: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-10
ELECTIVE /REQUIRED: Meets WUHS Physical Science requirement
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Modern Earth Science.
Course Description: This course will meet graduation requirement for physical science. Students will develop important inquiry/lab skills through lab experiments.
BASIC INTEGRATED PHYSICAL/LIFE SCIENCE A-1220 B-1221
PREREQUISITE: RSP
GRADE LEVEL: 09-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Physical/Earth Science & Life Science requirements for Resource students.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Focus on Earth Science; Project Earth and Project Explore/ Basic Science for living - Physical Science; The Earth and Beyond;
2. Other: Study guides, audio-visual material and teacher-made experiments.
Course Description: This course is designed for students unable to mainstream into the regular science class. The course will be designed to meet the needs of each student. Students must take 4 semesters to meet both the Physical and Life Science Requirements for graduation.
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS A-1073 B-1076
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2 or Geometry Placement
GRADE LEVEL: 11
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Physical Science Graduation Requirement and UC f elective requirement
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Conceptual Physics
2. Other: Lab Materials & Computers
Course Description: This course is designed to clarify the central concepts of Physics by placing primary emphasis on comprehension rather than computation, and to develop mental imagery of these concepts that relate to things and events that are familiar in the everyday environment.
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CHEMISTRY A-1030 B-1032
PREREQUISITE: Biology and Algebra 1, with grade "C" or better, teacher permission.
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Physical Science Graduation Requirement and UC d requirement.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Chemistry
Course Description: The course is designed to present the principles of chemistry through the use of laboratory experiments and investigation and relate it to our society and world. Meets University of CA lab science requirement.
HONORS PHYSICS A-1060 B-1061
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrently with permission of teacher, grade of "C" or better in Chemistry or Advanced Biology.
GRADE LEVEL: 11 - 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective. Meets UC f Science elective requirement.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES H
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Physics 2nd ED, James Walker
Course Description: This course is designed for highly motivated students. It will prepare the student for college level study in science or related fields. The course integrates mathematics and the physical laws of nature by quantitative data collected through experimentation.
LIFE SCIENCE A-1010 B-1011
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets Life Science graduation requirements.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level II
Educational Materials:
1. Texts: Holt: Visualizing Life
2. Other: Video program, Laboratory materials. Access to computers.
Course Description: This course will expose students to different aspects of life; to study life from a physiological and social perspective; and to look at how different forms of life interact and are interrelated.
INTEGRATED SCIENCE A-1009 B-1010
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: NO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
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Text: Modern Earth Science/Biology: An Agricultural Approach
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Other: Study guide, audio-visual materials.
Course Description: This course is designed to expose students to key concepts in both Earth Science and Life Science. Both semesters are oriented towards those students who need to complete credit in science for graduation.
AG BIOLOGY A-0112 B-0115
PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTUVE/REQUIRED: Meets Life Science graduation requirements or elective credit or UC f Science elective.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Biology,
2. Other: Lab Equipment. Access to computers.
Course Description: This course is designed to give the student an understanding of basic biology from an agricultural perspective. The student will gain an understanding of the biology of plants and animals through the study of crops and livestock science. Fee Required.
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BIOLOGY A-1020 B-1024
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 with a grade of "C" or better, or with teacher permission
GRADE LEVEL: 9
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Meets life Science graduation requirements. Meets UC d requirements.
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
1. Texts: Holt: Visualizing Life
2. Other: Access to computer lab equipment.
Course Description: This class will meet the University of California lab science requirement. Topics covered will include: Themes of Biology, Chemistry and Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, Human Biology and Ecology.
AP BIOLOGY A-1021 B-1025
PREREQUISITE: Biology and Chemistry with a grade of "B" or better.
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12 Meets
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective. Meets UC d requirements
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: YES AP
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
1. Texts: Biology, the Unity and Diversity of Life;
2. Other: Lab Equipment. Access to computers.
Course Description: The course is designed to prepare the student for a college level course in biological sciences. Many of the topics covered in Biology will be reviewed in greater detail. Advanced Placement Exam for college credit will be given in May. Fee Required. Some time will be needed outside of regular class time to complete lab activities and to prepare for the AP exam.
HUMAN BIOLOGY A-1014 B-1015
PREREQUISITE: Algebra I, Biology, Chemistry
GRADE LEVEL: 11 & 12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Elective
UC/CSU a-g APPROVED: Approval pending 2006 adoption cycle
CA Scholarship Federation: CSF Level I
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL:
1. Texts: Essentials of Human Anatomy
Course Description: This course presents human biology in a way that connects it directly with health and disease. It starts with the concept of a healthy body and explores the mechanisms that enable it to maintain its integrity. Although you will deal with the physiology of each body system separately, the overall emphasis of the course is on interaction and co-ordination. It will provide you with sufficient background to appreciate how systems can fail and what kinds of medical interventions can be successful. The course is suitable for science students, especially those who have a background in biology. It will also appeal to anyone who is interested in health, or who works in health and social care or other professions allied to medicine.
SCIENCE SKILLS A-1280 B-1281 C-1282
PRERQUISITE: RSP/SDC
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
ELECTIVE/REQUIRED: Required
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
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Texts: General Science
Course Description: This course will expose students to various aspects of life from a physiological and social perspective and look at how different forms of life interact. Key concepts from both physical and life science will be discussed.
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