Personnel/Students Nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title IX of the
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BOARD POLICY Personnel/Students Nondiscrimination is in compliance with Title IX of theEducation Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975.
The Woodlake Union High School District Board of Education believes in the inherent worth of every individual and the right of everyone to receive equal opportunities in all educational programs and activities, which are conducted by the school district. It is also our belief that every qualified individual has the right to expect fair and equal treatment as an applicant for employment, as an employee, or as a student. The Woodlake Union High School District shall not unlawfully discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, sex, age, handicaps, or membership in legally constituted organization in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission to, enrollment in, and employment of all applicants, employees and students in all programs and activities managed or operated by the Woodlake Union High School District. The District Superintendent shall continue all necessary actions to ensure that discrimination does not occur in the educational program or activities within the district. COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Graduation Requirements i Recommended College Preparatory Classes ii Sequence of Courses iii-vi Career Pathways vii-xiii Academic Recognition Program xiv-xv Transfer Students xvi College Readiness Resource Mapping xvii
Updated by Carmita Peña Adopted by the Board _12/15/2010_
(Students earn five credits for each one semester class they pass unless otherwise specified.) REQUIRED COURSE WORKENGLISH 40 credits English 9 CP, 9 Accelerated, 9 IET, Core Language Arts or English SS English 10 CP, English 10 Honors, IET, Core Language Arts or English SS English 11 CP, AP English Composition, IET, or English SS English 12, AP English Literature, or English SS MATHEMATICS 30 credits Two years of any math classes plus Algebra 1 are required. Math is required every year until STAR scores are at the proficient level and the CAHSEE is passed. SCIENCE
10 credits Life Science {Biology, Ag. Biology, Life Science, Human Biology}. 10 credits Physical Science (Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Ag Physical Science, Physical Science) SOCIAL STUDIES 10 credits World History 10 credits U.S. History 5 credits American Government 5 credits Economics PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 credits Coed PE (2 semesters of PE must be taken) should be taken in grades 9-11. 10 credits PE Elective (this credit can be earned by participation in 2 sport seasons, Mexican Folk Dance, Dance, Weightlifting, or fall term Tiger Marching Band after completion of 2 terms of regular P.E.) FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10 credits One year of Fine Arts (Music, Drama, Art, or Dance) or Foreign Language. NON-DEPARTMENTAL 5 credits Geography/Health and Wellness 5 credits Keyboarding YOUTH SERVICE LEARNING 5 credits To graduate from Woodlake High School each student has to complete 85 hours of Youth Service Learning (volunteer work) for which they will receive 5 semester credits toward graduation. The number of Youth Service Learning hours required for a student who transfers from another high school will be dealt with on a prorated basis. A student may do all the Youth Service Learning hours in one year, although it is recommended to spread the 85 hours over the four years of high school. The 85 hours may be done in one single project or they may be done from several projects. A student may begin doing Youth Service Learning after 8th grade graduation. Youth Service Learning projects may be done as an individual, with another student or with a group of students. Hours are not done for pay, for family, or on school time. Community Service projects must be approved before starting project(s). Hours must be turned in within two weeks of the projects completion. Hours turned in after the two weeks will be worth half credit. All students must complete all 85 hours by May 1st of their senior year (May 1st deadline will be moved if it falls on a weekend) or they will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. ELECTIVES 55 credits
Students will prepare a portfolio including school work, community service and job readiness information. This portfolio will be graded by members of the community and they will have a one-on-one interview with this same evaluator. Students must pass their Portfolio and Senior Exit Interview with a 70% score to graduate. If students fail to pass their portfolio or the interview portion they will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremony. BASIC SKILLS TESTS All students are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to receive a diploma and participate in the graduation ceremony. Students will take this test the first time in the spring of their sophomore year and may take it two times their junior year and three times their senior year. Seniors who have not passed any portion of the test will be enrolled in an intervention class and have the opportunity to be enrolled in a before or after school tutoring program. ATTENDANCE All students must meet a 94% attendance requirement in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. CST/STAR All students must score Basic (3) or higher on the CST/STAR tests in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. i
JUNIOR SENIOR
College Prep Requirements: All classes must be passed with a grade of “C” or better!
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(All students must pass Algebra 1)
Student is ready for Algebra I but needs to move at a slower pace for greater comprehension. Math scores on grade level or above.
Student who had to work hard to keep a passing grade in Algebra and would benefit from re-taking it. ______________________________________________________________________________
Student took Algebra 1 in 8th grade with a grade of 3 or higher. ______________________________________________________________________________
Student took Algebra 1 in 8th grade and passed with a high 3 or 4. ______________________________________________________________________________
Students are placed in Math based on STAR scores, parent request, teacher recommendation, Woodlake High Math Readiness Test, and CSU Math Readiness Test.
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Possible Sequence of English Courses
*Student will be placed according to CELDT score. ________________________________________________________________________
Student has Reading/Lang. STAR scores less than 6th grade level. Writing Prompt score of 3 or below. ________________________________________________________________________
Student has reading/language STAR score on grade level- prompt score of 3 or better. ________________________________________________________________________
Student score 12+ on STAR and a 4 on the Writing Prompt. ________________________________________________________________________
teacher recommendations and writing prompt scores.
iv Possible Sequence of Science Courses
________________________________________________________________________ Student scores below grade level in Math, taking non college prep Algebra
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Non native Spanish Speakers *Students must be in College Prep English to take Spanish as a freshman. (* Must have department permission to enroll)
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