2023-2024 Curriculum Guide

Academy of Our Lady of Peace 2023 - 2024 Curriculum Guide

Introduction: Welcome Letter 2

Mission Statement & ISO’s 3

Course Registration Policies & Timeline 4

Schedule Changes 4

Graduation Requirements 5

Graduation Requirements by Subject & Grade 5 College Planning 6

UC and CSU Entrance Requirements 6

Academic Refreshment or Renewal Policy 6 Honors and Advanced Placement Courses 7

Online Course Information 7 Zero Block Information 7 G Block Information 8 Pass/Fail Credit 8 Course Fee Information 8 Christian Service Learning Requirement 8 BYOD Specifications 9

Ebooks/Textbooks 9

2022-2023 Course Registration Process & Forms 9-10 2022-2023 Course Listing 11-12 2022-2023 Course Descriptions 13

Dear OLP Parents and Students:

Welcome to the Curriculum Guide for the 2023-2024 school year at the Academy of Our Lady of Peace. This guide was created to support our mission and meet the diverse needs of our students as they face the challenges of our rapidly changing world With the help of our wonderful teaching faculty, we continue to offer in-depth course options within a dynamic classroom environment to foster curiosity, innovative thinking, collaborative learning, and problem solving We seek to cultivate a growth mindset and teach students the value of leading healthy, balanced and fulfilled lives. Our goal is to provide all students with both the academic and social emotional skills necessary for success at the collegiate level and in their future careers.

In keeping with our mission, and as part of our vision to prepare and nurture the whole child, we are pleased to offer a wide range of courses to support the multitude of interests of our young women. In order to meet the varied interests, extracurricular preferences, and needs of our students, we will continue providing the option for students to take G block, Zero period and/or Online courses through the Pilot Academy We understand that pursuing one ’ s passions is essential to developing and nurturing the life-long learner that resides in every girl who steps foot on our campus Thus, we are continually evaluating our curriculum to ensure that our courses tap into the passions of our diverse and thriving student body Furthermore, many universities and colleges are offering online courses to increase student access and provide more options for their students. In offering online courses at the high school level, we hope to promote the benefits of a self-motivated, independent learner, while expanding access and options to our own students.

Our curriculum, rooted in the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet, is centered on educating our girls to become women of heart, women of faith, women of courage, and women of excellence who will become positive forces within their community, church, and nation Furthermore, education research indicates that students who are able to spend some time pursuing their passions are more intrinsically motivated and more successful in their academics overall. We want students to be inspired and challenged to grow, while we support them in their learning adventure.

We invite you to partner with us by carefully and thoughtfully reviewing this material so that you may make selections that promise a successful year ahead. All of our course options are available for review in this guide and also in the student group on Schoology. Additionally, the remaining pages of this guide will highlight our school’s graduation requirements, curricular options for G block, Zero block, and online courses, and academic advising services We strongly encourage students to select courses that not only fulfill requirements but also match their passions

Students will have opportunities to learn about the course request process through a presentation by their class counselors at their class meeting on Friday, January 13th, 2023. In addition, counselors will be pushing into classes to assist with the enrollment process Students will have the opportunity to sign up for individual meetings with a counselor beginning mid January Finally, parents are invited to join us for Course Advisement Night on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 6 pm to learn more about the OLP Curriculum and meet with individual department chairs Parents are always welcome to contact their daughter’s counselor, if they wish to discuss academic planning in greater detail.

Sincerely, Sar Os Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Mission Statement

Founded and rooted in the Gospel values of the Catholic church and the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace empowers young women in an innovative learning environment that honors the individual while fostering community, and develops faith-filled leaders dedicated to the “love of God and the dear neighbor without distinction”

Integral Student Outcomes (ISOs)

A woman of faith who…

● maintains a relationship with “God and the dear neighbor without distinction”

● understands and values Catholic teachings

● applies Gospel values through her actions and choices

● encourages and serves as a model to others in fostering the mission of Jesus in our world

A woman of heart who…

● actively works to foster solidarity, unity, and sisterhood in a spirit of joy

● recognizes and values the diversity of society

● acts as a responsible member of the global community to promote justice and peace

● strives for unity and reconciliation through compassion for others

A woman of courage who…

● takes initiative in response to challenges

● advocates for social justice embodying Catholic Social Teaching

● perseveres through challenges and adversity

● chooses integrity regardless of personal consequences

A woman of excellence who…

● seeks collaboratively to solve problems through critical thinking and creative solutions

● seeks opportunities to be challenged and takes risks in the active pursuit of learning

● communicates ideas and perspectives effectively and articulately through appropriate mediums

● adapts to emerging technology responsibly

Course Registration Policies and Timeline

It is important that both students and parents carefully read the course descriptions and prerequisites. These can be found at the end of this document. Students should discuss course choices with both their parents and counselor. Many courses have written prerequisites and students are expected to evaluate their eligibility for courses based on those requirements. Students will be required to take the courses for which they pre-register unless the student does not meet published prerequisites, the class is canceled, or an irresolvable conflict in scheduling exists.

Beginning January 16th, students will learn about the next courses and pathways available to them for the upcoming school year. Students will also receive a Course Selection Worksheet to bring home and discuss with their parents. On this sheet, students will select their first, second and third choice options. Both parents and students will sign this sheet prior to the final registration process. These signatures acknowledge that any course selected on this worksheet may be added to the students’ schedule and does not make the student eligible for course corrections at a future date.

Students are invited to meet with their counselors during January 16th- February 3rd to address any questions, concerns, etc as it relates to their 2023-2024 course selections. Registration will being on February 6th; all forms must be completed and signed in order for students to register.

From February 6th-February 10th, students will register for the selected courses online, in PowerSchool. If a student misses their registration date or needs to complete their Course Selection Worksheet with parent signature, they have until February 17th to schedule a make-up registration appointment with their assigned Counselor or their assigned AP

Schedule Change Policies

Developing a class schedule for a student incorporates the student’s wishes, as indicated on her schedule request form, and the ability of the school to meet those requests and those of other students. If an irresolvable schedule conflict exists, courses may be substituted without student notification. Therefore, it is required that second and third alternate choices be selected with the same care as your first choices.

After the registration period in Spring, course changes will not be considered.

Course corrections will be considered for the following circumstances only:

● To correct an error (course not selected on Course Selection Worksheet or a change is needed for graduation requirements)

● To change a course, if prerequisite not met

● To change PE course due to medical necessity

Examples of unacceptable corrections:

● To change AP / Honors / College Prep course level

● To change elective course offering

Students will receive their schedules in June and will have an opportunity to request a meeting with a counselor, if needed. All requests for changes must be finalized by the first three calendar days of instruction of each semester. Any student who requests dropping a course after the first three days of instruction and until the end of the first quarter will receive a “W” (withdrawal) on her transcript

Students are not eligible to withdraw from a course after the quarter.

Similarly, students may wish to change their second semester course selections. The window for changing second semester schedules opens the last week of Semester 1 and the same policies apply. Corrections made after this timeframe until the third quarter will also result in a “W” (withdrawal) on her transcript. Students are not eligible to withdraw from a course after the third quarter

Students are provided with many opportunities to plan their schedules carefully. Therefore, students are expected to make a commitment to each course for its duration. Changing one course in a student’s schedule most likely requires a change to the entire schedule.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the Academy of Our Lady of Peace, a student must be enrolled on campus in a minimum of 6 courses each of the 8 semesters and complete a four-year program of studies earning a minimum of 240 units (1 semester = 5 units).

Theology 40 units English 40 units Mathematics 30 units Science 20 units Social Studies 30 units

Visual & Performing Arts 10 units World Languages 20 units Speech & Debate 5 units Health and Fitness 20 units * Electives 25 units

Athletic/Independent PE Waiver: Some students may qualify to receive physical education credit outside of the OLP Health & Fitness course offerings. Please refer to the requirements listed in the Independent PE course description.

Graduation Requirements by Subject and Grade

Freshman

English English 1 OR English 1 Honors

Sophomores Juniors Seniors

World Literature OR World Literature Honors

American Literature OR American Literature Honors OR AP English Language & Composition

1 Semester of Speech and Debate Required

Mathematics 3 years required Health & Fitness 2 years required (1.5 PE +.5 Health)

Elective Options

Theology Christian Morality AND Scripture I The Living Church AND Scripture II Social Justice AND Elective Elective Options

Science Biology OR Biology Honors (taken 9th or 10th)

Chemistry OR Chemistry Honors (taken 10th or 11th)

Social Studies World History OR AP World History US History OR AP US History

Visual & Performing Arts

World Languages

Government OR AP US Government AND Economics OR Economics Honors

One year required

Two years of the same language required

College Planning

A balance of courses prepares students for a more diversified future and opens doors to various fields. For reference, listed below are the minimum high school courses required for eligibility to the University of California and California State University systems. Many UC and CSU schools with competitive admissions standards encourage students to exceed the minimum requirements. Please note that a student must achieve a “C” or better in all college preparatory subjects to meet most college requirements.

UC and CSU Entrance Requirements

English (Subject Area “B”) 4 years Mathematics (Subject Area “C”) 3 years (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) Social Sciences (Subject Area “A”) 2 years Laboratory Science (Subject Area “D”) 2 years (UC requires two of the following: Biology, Chemistry or Physics. CSU requires: One year of a life science and one year of a physical science.)

Language other than English (Subject Area “E”) 2 years (2 years of same World Language including American Sign Language) Visual and Performing Arts (Subject Area “F”) 1 year

Elective Courses (Subject Area “G”) 1 year

Selected from English, Advanced Mathematics, Social Studies, Laboratory Science, World Language, or Visual and Performing Arts. OLP’s minimum standards for graduation fulfill the Area “G” requirement

Academic Refreshment or Renewal Policy

It is the expectation that all students will satisfactorily pass every course with a grade of C or higher. In the instance where a student earns an F grade, the course must be repeated. Specifically, students earning D or F grades in a UC/CSU A-G courses must repeat or validate the course prior to senior year to maintain college eligibility. Similarly, any student earning an F grade must also repeat the course to maintain eligibility for high school graduation. Students who earn a semester D or F grade are encouraged to repeat such classes during the summer immediately following the school year in which the failure occurred. It is critical that students choose UC approved courses when repeating classes. There will be an indication of a student’s refreshed coursework and grade on her transcript If you need assistance finding a course off-site, your daughter’s counselors are able to assist you. Please review the Student Handbook section on Academic Policies for updated policies and procedures.

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses

All courses at OLP are college preparatory in nature and, therefore, prepare students for the rigor of higher education. Some courses, however, are provided to allow students with a passion in particular disciplines to proceed at an accelerated pace and to actively participate in courses involving higher level thinking skills. OLP offers a wide variety of both Honors and Advanced Placement courses. Honors and Advanced Placement courses do carry an added 1.0 grade point as reflected on the student's OLP academic transcript. Please note that American Literature Honors carries an added .5 grade point

The Advanced Placement Program at OLP offers a college/university level curriculum for high school students, coordinated by the College Board. An AP course at OLP will assess students by college/university level standards. It is expected that college/university level projects and activities that span a wide range of intellectual tasks will be assigned to the students.

The Advanced Placement Program is established at the national level and administers national proficiency tests at the end of the second semester in May Students enrolling in AP classes study a college-level curriculum using prescribed college texts, and have the option to take the AP exam at the close of the course. Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Exam in May. Please note that the AP exam does have an additional test fee not included in tuition.

Students and parents are encouraged to discuss co-curricular activities, outside-of-school work responsibilities, and additional in-school activities that will also require the student's time. The learning expectations of AP students at OLP will be reviewed at the annual Course Advisement Night

Note: Students should consider their time commitments, academic capabilities, extra-curricular commitments, and well-being when requesting advanced courses. It is highly encouraged that students

focus requests to no more than three advanced courses (AP/Advanced/Honor) per semester to achieve balance

Honors Courses

English English I Honors

World Literature Honors American Literature Honors Speech and Debate Honors

Math Algebra II Honors Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus Honors Science Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Genetics Honors

World Languages Spanish III Honors French III Honors Spanish Native Speakers Honors ASL III Honors ASL IV Honors

Social Studies Economics Honors

Visual and Performing Arts

Advanced Dance Honors

Advanced Choral Ensemble Advanced Instrumental Ensemble

ONLINE COURSE INFORMATION:

Advanced Placement Courses

Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A English

AP English Language & Composition AP English Literature & Composition

Math

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC AP Statistics Science

AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics I AP Physics C: Mechanics

Social Studies

AP U S Government & Politics

AP U S History AP Psychology AP World History

World Languages

AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature AP French Language

Visual and Performing Arts

AP Music Theory AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2D, 3D) AP Art History

Interdepartmental AP Seminar AP Research

OLP offers a limited number of online courses designed to allow students to strengthen their academic preparation for college. The Pilot Online Academy courses mirror the same high quality academic structures and use the same curriculum as their traditional classroom counterparts, but offer a convenient and flexible format.

These classes can be used to satisfy OLP academic graduation requirements and college entrance requirements while adding flexibility to the student’s schedule and providing a supportive online experience. Please be aware that the rigor of an online course will match that of an OLP on-campus course. Students who are signing up to take online courses will be held to the policies and standards as relayed in the OLP Student/Parent Handbook.

Online students must be self-starters. Participating in online coursework requires maturity and motivation to work independently. Online courses require students to use their time wisely, be organized, be self-directed, and be willing to try new modes of communication and learning. Although online learning is commonly used in high schools, colleges, and work environments, it is challenging and requires certain individual characteristics in order to experience success. A Parental Consent Form is required prior to enrolling in the course because students will be held to the same withdraw (W) policy as the traditional in-classroom course offerings. Online course work is recorded as part of a student’s transcript

ZERO BLOCK INFORMATION:

As students and parents begin preliminary course selection planning, it is important to consider a “zero block”. The primary purpose of zero block is to offer students greater access to broader course selections. More specifically, zero block frees up space in a student’s schedule by giving her an additional period in her academic rotation in order to take more electives in a subject of interest or to move more quickly into advanced courses. Zero block meets from 6:45 am –7:35 am (Mon. – Thurs.) and therefore necessitates a firm commitment on the part of participating students.

G BLOCK INFORMATION:

During G Block, students can choose to take an academic course. Those who don’t select an academic course will be placed in a quiet study hall. The study hall class is designed to give students a place to work in a quiet atmosphere during the school day. Students are required to come to the study hall with work to be completed. Study Hall is a non credit bearing course; no letter grade or credit will be given.

G Block Zero Block Online Courses

*Courses run based on interest/enrollment

Computer Science/STEM

AP Computer Science Principles

Robotics

English Speech & Debate I Speech & Debate II Honors

Women’s Literature Seminar

Interdisciplinary Leadership

Physical Education Health Theology

Christian Morality Comparative Cultures

Scripture: Old Testament Social Justice

Social Studies Economics Government

Visual & Performing Arts

Art 1 & 2 Art Digital Photography 1 & 2 Drama 1 & 2

Introduction to Dance Video Production III & IV

World Languages Spanish II Study Hall

Visual & Performing Arts Video Productions I & II

Social Studies Economics US Governments

Health & Fitness Health

Course Fee Information

Students can enroll in up to 7 courses per semester with no additional fees. Students who choose to enroll in an 8th course will be charged a $450 fee per semester. Additionally, any student who requests dropping an 8th course after March 17, 2023 will still be charged a $450 fee per semester course in the 2023-2024 billing cycle (no refunds will be issued). We staff these courses according to enrollment prior to April 1, 2023.

Christian Service Philosophy

Serving our Dear Neighbor is the heart of the CSJ mission and, therefore, also the heart of OLP's mission. We are called to be loving disciples, serving our neighbors with kindness and compassion. As a member of the OLP community, each student is encouraged to engage in Christian service, striving to bring about justice and love in our community, as Jesus modeled for us.

Service at OLP is grounded in the understanding that every person is created with innate worth and dignity. Through our service opportunities, students at OLP live the CSJ call to be women of heart, women of faith, and women of courage. OLP offers a wide variety of local service opportunities through OLP Clubs and Campus Ministry, mixed with annual educational justice immersions focusing on a wide range of social justice issues, both domestic and international.

We do not require mandatory service hours as part of OLP graduation requirements. This philosophy encourages and celebrates the thriving culture of service that has flourished at OLP. We firmly believe that students are motivated to serve others through an authentic spirit of compassion and a desire to engage with our dear neighbors, both locally and globally

BYOD Specifications

OLP strives to develop mastery of 21st-century skills in each student to ensure that she becomes an engaged agent of change in our global society Technology plays a critical role in the way we collaborate and communicate in that same world. With respect to OLP’s mission and the economic diversity of our families, OLP is not mandating the specific device

each student uses, but rather, has adopted a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy that outlines minimum specifications for whatever device a family chooses. This policy and practice will guide the use of interactive instruction and learning that will connect our students more meaningfully to the world outside.

Ebooks/Textbooks

The school prioritizes offering an ebook option whenever possible in order to ease the burden of costs for textbooks, shipping issues, and stock issues. Most rental dates for e-books are six months or one year. Please be cognizant of rental periods before purchasing an ebook rental. The finalized book list will be published on the school’s website in June under the Academics tab. OLP is not liable for refunds on ebook purchases that are rented prior to the time period allotted for the course.

Students may have the option to buy a paper textbook through any vendor. We suggest you use the vendor that offers the best deal in the best interest of your family. For further questions, contact the School Librarian.

2023-2024 Course Registration Process and Forms

Course Registration Process

Registration is a multi-step process. Students will first attend workshops and/or class meetings to learn about updates in the 2023-2024 course options. In conjunction with this meeting,, students will receive their corresponding Course Selection Form on Tuesday January 17th in Block A. Parents will also have an opportunity to learn about the updated curriculum options through a Course Advisement virtual presentation evening on January 26th, 2023 at 6:00 pm

Following these meetings, students and parents are asked to carefully review the curriculum options and to record the student’s first and alternate choice courses on the Course Selection Form. This document will need to be signed by a parent and will be given to the student’s counselor. Students will need to complete the course registration process on PowerSchool during the week of February 6th, with the support and guidance of Counselors

When choosing courses, please review the 4-year plan, transcript and course descriptions at wwwaolp org, paying careful attention to the stated prerequisites. Students will be required to take the courses for which they pre-register unless the student does not meet published prerequisites, the class is canceled, or an irresolvable conflict in scheduling exists. Students who do not choose courses during the specified time will have their courses selected by their counselor.

Counselors:

Jacquie Wilson

jwilson2@aolp org (619) 725-9134

Jill Hicke jhicke@aolp.org (619) 725-9106

Anita Heveron aheveron@aolp org (619) 725-9133

Hannah Cognetti hcognetti@aolp org (619) 725-9144

Arielle Lugn alugn@aolp org (619) 725-9163

Last Names: A-D Grades: 9-12

Last Names: E-K Grades: 9-12

Last Names: L-P Grades: 9-12

Last Names: Q-Z Grades: 9-12

Sisters and Scholars Grades 9-12

360/361 Calculus 1

630/631 AP Studio Art 2D 500/501 Spanish I 206w Economics (online) 632/633 AP Studio Art 3D 502/503 Spanish II 208w U. S. Government (online) 634/635 AP Studio Art: Drawing 502g/503g Spanish II (G block) 800w Health (online) 636/637 AP Music Theory 504/505 Spanish III 638/639 Art Dig Photo I/II 506/507 Spanish IV 638g/639g Art Dig Photo I/II (G block) 508/509 AP Spanish Lang & Cult G Block 643/644 Music Theory 510/511 AP Spanish Lit & Cult 42g/43g Study Hall 650 /651 Multimedia Design I (Yearbook) 512/513 French I 45g/46g Leadership: Student Gov’t 652/653 Adv Video Production 514/515 French II 118g Speech & Debate I 652g/653g Adv Video Production (G Block) 528/529 Span III Hon 119g Speech & Debate II Hon 654/655 Concert Choir I/II 530/531 AP French Lang & Cult 206g Economics 656/657 Adv Choral Ensemble 536/537 Spanish III Native Speaker H 208g US Gov’t 658/659 Technical Theatre I/II 538/539 Amer. Sign Lang I 227g Herstory: Wmn Amer History 662/663 Dance III/IV 540/541 French III Honors 502g/503g Spanish II 664/665 Adv Dance Hons 542/543 Amer. Sign Lang II 600g/601g Art I/II 666/667 Instrumental Ensemble 548/549 Amer Sign Lang IV Hons 612g/613g Drama I/II 668/669 Video Prod 3/4 546/547 Amer. Sign Lang III Hons. 638g/639g Art Dig Photo I/II 668g/669g Video Prod 3/4(G block) 652g/653g Adv Video Production (G Block) 676/677 Drama V/VI 668g/669g Video Prod 3/4

ENGLISH

Overview

Course Requirement Next Course

English 1 Passing World Literature A World Literature Honors English 1 Honors Passing World Literature B or higher World Literature or World Literature Honors

World Literature Passing American Literature A American Literature Honors

World Literature Honors B or higher American Literature American Literature Honors A

American Literature Passing

American Literature American Literature Honors orAPEnglish Language

British Literature (1 year) or Dystopian Literature & Examining Holocaust Lit. A

American Literature Honors Passing

B or higher

APEnglish Language Passing

British Literature (1 year) Dystopian Literature & Examining Holocaust Lit. orAPLiterature and Composition

British Literature (1 year) or Dystopian Literature & Examining Holocaust Lit.

British Literature (1 year) Dystopian Literature & Examining Holocaust Lit. orAPLiterature and Composition

British Literature (1 year) or Dystopian Literature & Examining Holocaust Lit. B or higher APLiterature and Composition

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

PlacementExam

EnglishIisayear-long,collegepreparatorycoursecenteredontheinquiry-basedprocessesofreading, writing,speaking,andlistening.Theunitsintegratenonfiction,fiction,poetry,drama,andshortstories withoveralllearningobjectivesrootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia.This coursepromotessophisticationandanalyticalinterpretationinthestudyofliteratureandinthe developmentofcreativeandacademicwritingskillsinthissubject EnglishIalsoreviewsandenhances thedevelopmentofstudyskills,researchtechniques,criticalthinking,andvocabulary

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grade9

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement.

ENGLISHIHONORS

Coursenumber: 129/130

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework (eachnight)

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

PlacementExam

EnglishIHonorsisayear-longcoursecenteredontheinquiry-basedprocessesofreading,writing,and criticalthinking Theunitsintegratenonfiction,fiction,poetry,drama,andshortstorywiththeoverall learningobjectives Thiscoursepromotessophisticationandanalyticalinterpretationinthestudyof literatureandinthedevelopmentofwritingskills.EnglishIHonorsalsoreviewsandenhancesthe developmentofstudyskills,higher-orderthinking,researchtechniquesandvocabulary.Learning objectivesarerootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units

Grade9

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement.

WORLDLITERATURE

Coursenumber: 104/105

LevelofDifficulty

CourseDescription:

WorldLiteratureisayear-longclassfulfillingthetenthgradeEnglishrequirementcenteringonglobal literatureanditsculturallyspecificthemes,characters,motifs,andideas NobelPrizewinningauthorand poet,AlexanderSolzhenitsyn,believesthatliteraturebearswitnessandthatworldliteratureis“theone greatheartthatbeatsforthecaresandmisfortunesofourworld,eventhougheachcornerseesand experiencestheminadifferentway”Students’studyandacademicdiscourseiscomplimentedbyan investigationofartisticandhistoricalaccomplishmentsthatcontributetodifferentworldcultures. Throughouttheyear,studentsarecalledtorememberthat they are the heroines whostrivetobe“allof whichwomaniscapable”intheirownlifejourneys.

InWorldLiterature,variousOLPthemesareusedtoinspireanexplorationbeyondtheschool’s communityasliterarytextsfromthosewhohavegonebeforeusareread,observed,andanalyzedsothat ourstudentsmightbecomebetterleadersforthefuture.Finally,asstudentsexplorestoriesfromaround theworld,theywillbeinvitedtoconsiderpeaceinthecontextofsocialjusticeandCatholicsocial teaching,astheyrelatetodiversecultures,ethnicities,andreligions.Learningobjectivesarerootedinthe CommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia SupplementalInformation:

WORLDLITERATUREHONORS

❏ Moderate

❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes

❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofEnglishIHonorswitha“B” OREnglishIwithan“A”forboth semesters.

WorldLiteratureHonorsisayear-longEnglishcoursethatoffersstudentsampleexperiencesinreading, writing,andcriticalthinkingaboutliteraturefromtheearliestwrittenstorytothepresentday Students willread,analyze,andwriteaboutnonfiction,fiction,poetry,anddramafromadiversityofworld culturesandtimeperiods Thecoursealsohelpsstudentstorefinetheirstudyskills,higherorderthinking, essaywriting,vocabulary,creativereflection,andresearchskills,whilebroadeningtheirworldviews StudentswillleaveWorldLiteratureHonorsastruestudentsofliterature,readingonthelines,between thelines,andbeyondthelines.LearningobjectivesarerootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestate ofCalifornia.Studentsshouldexpecttospendeighttotenhoursperweekinpreparationforthisclass.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grade10

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement.

AMERICANLITERATURE

Coursenumber: 108/109

LevelofDifficulty

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(eachnight)

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

Prerequisites

None

AmericanLiteratureisayear-longcourserequiredofalleleventh-gradestudents.Thecourseexplores someofthetraditions,innovations,andcomplexitiesofwritingintheAmericas Studentswillreadvaried selectionsfromAmericanauthorsinordertogaininsightintotheheritageofourcountry’sliterature StudentswillexplorethenuancesofwritingthroughoutthedifferenterasinAmericanhistory,focusing ontheattitudesthatshapedthewritingofthetime Emphasisisgiventoreadingcomprehensionand analysisoftheseworksindiscussion,projects,essays,andexams Studentswillusecriticalthinking skills,asmodeledbytheirteacher,andwillapplythemtoassignmentsindependentlyandin cooperative-learninggroups Studentswillbechallengedtodeveloptheirskillsthroughclassdiscussion, writingassignments,creativeprojects,oralpresentations,andwritingworkshops Thewritingfocusis designedtopreparestudentsforcollege-levelwritingrequirements Learningobjectivesarerootedinthe CommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia Thisisacollegepreparatorycourse

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units

Grade11

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement

AMERICANLITERATUREHONORS

Coursenumber: 136/137

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework (eachnight)

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofWorldLiteratureHonorswitha “B”ORWorldLiteraturewithan“A”forboth semesters.

AmericanLiteratureHonorsisayear-longcoursetaughtatanhonorslevelthatoffersstudentsan opportunityforin-depthanalysisofAmericanLiteratureatanacceleratedpace.Theconceptand philosophyofindependentthoughtisroutinelyexaminedandexploredthrougharigorouscurriculumof traditionalandmoderntexts,andreflectiveandanalyticalwritingopportunities.Studentswillexplorethe nuancesofwritingthroughoutthedifferenterasinAmericanhistory,focusingontheattitudesthatshaped thewritingofthetime.Itisassumedthatstudentswhoenrollinthiscoursehavestrongreading comprehensionskillsanddemonstratecompetencyinwrittenliteraryanalysis.Studentswillalsobe introducedtoliterarycriticism.Thisclassshouldbeconsideredasanintroductiontocollege-level thinking,reading,andwriting.LearningobjectivesarerootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestate ofCalifornia.

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units Grade11

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement

Thiscoursewillcarrya 5honorspointratherthan1pt

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTENGLISHLANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITION

Coursenumber: 133/134

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (eachnight)

❏ 30minutes

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofWorldLiteratureHonorswith a“B”ORWorldLiteraturewithan“A”for bothsemesters.

CourseDescription:

Advanced Placement English Language and Composition includes works from American Literature in chronological order, but the majority of the course focuses on works of nonfiction in a variety of rhetorical contexts. This is a “college course [that] provides students with opportunities to write about a variety of subjects from a variety of disciplines and to demonstrate an awareness of audience and purpose.” The course’s emphasis on expository, analytical, argumentative, researched, and personal writing will help students develop their skills in a variety of contexts Additionally,studentswilllearnto synthesize various sources in their own writing and analyze graphics, political cartoons, and advertisementsasvisualtexts The demands of the course are comparable to those of a first-year college-level English course; the expectation is that students are willing to work independently and to make a commitment to the challenging workload It is importanttorememberthatthegoalofthisclassisnotjusttopreparestudents for the AP exam in May, but also to nurture habits of mind and an appreciation for language that ultimatelyleadtoamatureacademicperspective

English course; the expectation is that students are willing to work independently and to make a commitment to the challenging workload.Itisimportanttorememberthatthegoalofthisclassisnotjust to prepare students for the AP exam in May, but also to nurture habits of mind and an appreciation for languageandliteraturethatultimatelyleadtoamatureacademicperspective.

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement.

BRITISHLITERATURE

Coursenumber: 112/113

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

***ThiscourseisofferedonarotatingbasisandwillbeavailableforregistrationduringEVEN graduationyears(ex:2024,2026,2028,etc.).

CourseDescription:

BritishLiteratureisayear-longcoursethatexploresthecontext,traditions,innovations,andcomplexities ofwritinginGreatBritain.StudentswillreadvariedselectionsinchronologicalorderfromBritish authorsinordertogaininsightintotheBritishcontributiontoliteratureontheworldstage.Studentswill explorethenuancesofwritingthroughoutthedifferenterasofBritishliterature,focusingontheattitudes thatshapedthewritingofthetime Emphasisisgiventoreadingcomprehensionandanalysisofthese worksindiscussion,projects,essays,andexams Studentswillcontinuetodeveloptheirskillsinliterary criticism Thisclassshouldbeconsideredanintroductiontocollege-levelthinking,reading,andwriting LearningobjectivesarerootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia

SupplementalInformation:

Fullyear;10Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheEnglishgraduationrequirement

DYSTOPIANLITERATURE

Coursenumber: 144

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

✓ Moderate

Difficult

VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

***ThiscourseisofferedonarotatingbasisandwillbeavailableforregistrationduringEVEN graduationyears(ex:2024,2026,2028,etc.).

CourseDescription:

DystopianLiteratureisasemester-longcoursethatsatisfiesonesemesterofthestandard12thgrade Englishcourserequirement.Inanefforttocultivatealong-lastingpassionforreadingandtofurther developcriticalthinking,thisone-semestercourseprovidesstudentswiththeopportunitytoengagewitha vastspectrumofauthors,sources,literarymovements,andgenres Studentswillbeencouragedtobecome morethanpassivelearners Instead,theywilldialoguewithliterarytheoriesandperspectives,and ultimatelydeveloptheirownuniqueanalyticallensesandwritingvoices Studentswillthinkdeeplyabout literatureinanarrayofgroupingsandcontexts:classdiscussions,think-pair-shares,informaldebates, smallandlargegroupactivities,multimediaassistedpresentations,andproblem-basedprojects Individuallyandwithinthesegroups,studentswilldemonstratetheiracquiredknowledgeusing innovativeeducationaltechnologies Throughencounterswithcanonicalandcontemporarytexts,students willdeveloptheskillstodecipherthedialoguebetweenhistoricalandpresent-dayauthors Further,by addressingsomeofthesocialjusticequeriesofthelatetwentiethandearlytwenty-firstcenturies,the courseasksstudentstoengagethoughtfullyandfaithfullywiththecomplexitiesfacingourworld LearningobjectivesarerootedintheCommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia

reflectiveandanalyticalwritingopportunities.Studentsusecriticalthinkingskills,asmodeledbytheir teacher,andwillapplythemtoassignmentsindependentlyandincooperative-learninggroups.Students arechallengedtodeveloptheirskillsthroughclassdiscussions,writingassignments,creativeprojects, oralpresentations,andtheuseofcollegelevelwritingrequirements Learningobjectivesarerootedinthe CommonCorestandardsforthestateofCalifornia

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:English“B”Requirement

SatisfiesonesemesteroftheEnglishgraduationrequirement

SPEECH&DEBATEI

Coursenumber: 118:GBlock118g

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

CourseDescription: SpeechandDebateisaone-semesterrequiredpublicspeakingcourseforOLPstudents.Thiscourseis specificallydesignedtoprovidestudentswiththeopportunitytodevelopessentialintrapersonaland interpersonalcommunicationskillsthatwillbeoflifelongvaluetotheminavarietyofsettings. Furthermore,thiscoursepromotesgrowthinareasincluding:readingcomprehension,analysis,critical thinking,interpretation,researchskills,thewritingprocess,andmostimportantly,presentationskills.This coursealsointegratestheuseoftechnology,allowingstudentstostrengthentheir21stcenturylearning skills.Componentsofcompetitivespeakingareincludedinthecourse.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

SPEECH&DEBATEIIHONORS

Coursenumber: 119:GBlock119g

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

CompletionofSpeechandDebateI with“B”orbetter.

SpeechandDebateIIHonorsisaone-semesterelectivecoursethatbuildsontheskillspracticedin SpeechandDebateIandintroducesstudentstomoreadvancedtechniquesinareassuchasspeech analysis,speechproduction(bothpreparedandimpromptu),andformalargumentation(variousformsof debate) Studentscontinuetopracticeresearchskills,organizationalstrategies,criticallisteningand thinking,andtheabilitytopresentideasonvalue,fact,andpolicyissueswithconfidence

SupplementalInformation: Semester;5Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatory“G”Requirement

❏ Difficult

❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Yogawillfocusonbuildingstrength,flexibility,andendurance Studentswillalsolearnmindfulness, breathingexercises,concentrationtechniques,andstress-reducingtechniques Primaryprinciplesbeyond thephysicalpracticeincludechakrasinYogaIandthe8limbpathofyogainYogaII

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

ThiscoursefulfillsonesemesterofHealthandFitnessgraduationrequirement.

STRENGTHANDCONDITIONINGI(FallSemester)

CourseNumber:821

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

None

StrengthandConditioningIisforalllevelsofathleticability Thiscourseisdesignedtofamiliarize studentswiththeprinciplesofstrengthandconditioningtraining Safe,properliftingtechniquesand conditioningmethodswillbetaught Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgenecessarytotracktheir resistancetrainingprogressandwillexperiencequalityworkoutsessionsinclass Testsand measurementsoffitness,strength,conditioning,andprogresswillbeameansofassessmentand evaluation.StrengthandConditioningIisencouragedfortheathleteswhosemaincompetitiveseasonis fromJanuarythroughMay.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

ThiscoursefulfillsonesemesterofHealthandFitnessgraduationrequirement.

STRENGTHANDCONDITIONINGII(SpringSemester)

CourseNumber:822

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

NA

StrengthandConditioningIIisforalllevelsofathleticability Thiscourseisdesignedtofamiliarize studentswiththeprinciplesofstrengthandconditioningtraining Safe,properliftingtechniquesand conditioningmethodswillbetaught Studentswilldeveloptheknowledgenecessarytotracktheir resistancetrainingprogressandwillexperiencequalityworkoutsessionsinclass Testsand measurementsoffitness,strength,conditioning,andprogresswillbeameansofassessmentand evaluation StrengthandConditioningIIisencouragedfortheathleteswhosemaincompetitiveseasonis fromAugustthroughDecember

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12 ThiscoursefulfillsonesemesterofHealthandFitnessgraduationrequirement.

HEALTH

CourseNumber:800;GBlock800g;Online800w

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

Thiscourseisanintroductiontohealthandwellnessandwillcoveremotionalhealth,stressmanagement, weightmanagement&dieting,nutrition,substanceabuse,alcohol,tobacco,drugs,sexuallytransmitted diseasesandAIDS.Avarietyofprofessionalguestspeakersareinvitedtosupplementcoursecontent.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

Note:SatisfiesHealthgraduationrequirement.

INDEPENDENTPHYSICALEDUCATION(ISPE)

CourseNumber:813

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting) Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

ApprovalbyHealthandFitness DepartmentChairandAssistant PrincipalofInstruction;mustbe pre-approvedthroughapplication processoneacademicyearpriorto enrollinginthecourse

MustpassFitnessGramFreshmen yearinordertouseISPEforHealth andFitnesscredit(2024andlater)

CourseDescription:

ThisindependentstudyprovidesstudentsanopportunitytoreceivecreditoutsideoftheOLPHealthand Fitnesscourseofferings.QualifyingactivitiesforthisIndependentPEstudyinclude:participatingonan OLPsportsteamforoneseasoningrades10,11,and/or12, andparticipatingonasportsteamor individualsportnotofferedatOLPwithaminimumofsixhoursofactiveparticipationperweekforthe durationofasemesteringrades10,11,and/or12.Transcriptrecordswillreflectapassorfailgrade.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades10-12

ThiscoursefulfillsonesemesterofHealthandFitnessgraduationrequirement

Comment:Thiscoursecanberepeatedfor10totalunitsofHealthandFitnesscredit

RETROPEI/II

CourseNumber:801/802

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

CourseDescription:

RetroPEisatraditionalstylephysicaleducationcoursethatcombinesphysicalactivitytocreatehealthy lifelonghabits.Thiscourseisgearedtowardthestudentwhoenjoysactivitythroughparticipationina varietyofsportsandfitnessactivities.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

ThiscoursefulfillsonesemesterofHealthandFitnessgraduationrequirement.

Interdepartmental

APSeminar

Coursenumber: 960g/961g

LevelofDifficulty

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

None

CourseDescription:

APSeminarisafoundationalcoursethatengagesstudentsincrosscurricularconversationsthatexplore thecomplexitiesofacademicandreal-worldtopicsandissuesbyanalyzingdivergentperspectives.Using aninquiryframework,studentspracticereadingandanalyzingarticles,researchstudies,andfoundational, literary,andphilosophicaltexts;listeningtoandviewingspeeches,broadcasts,andpersonalaccounts;and experiencingartisticworksandperformances Studentslearntosynthesizeinformationfrommultiple sources,developtheirownperspectivesinwrittenessays,anddesignanddeliveroralandvisual presentations,bothindividuallyandaspartofateam Ultimately,thecourseaimstoequipstudentswith thepowertoanalyzeandevaluateinformationwithaccuracyandprecisioninordertocraftand communicateevidence-basedarguments

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units Grades10-11 UC/CSUApproved:Electivearea“G”requirement

APResearch

Coursenumber: 960/961

LevelofDifficulty

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight)

Prerequisites

None

CourseDescription:

(Note:APSeminarisaprerequisiteforAPResearch.CompletingAPSeminarandallitsrequired assessmentcomponentsisnecessaryforstudentstodeveloptheskillstobesuccessfulinAPResearch.)

APResearch,thesecondcourseintheAPCapstoneexperience,allowsstudentstodeeplyexplorean academictopic,problem,issue,orideaofindividualinterest Studentsdesign,plan,andimplementa yearlonginvestigationtoaddressaresearchquestion Throughthisinquiry,theyfurthertheskillsthey acquiredintheAPSeminarcoursebylearningresearchmethodology,employingethicalresearch practices,andaccessing,analyzing,andsynthesizinginformation Studentsreflectontheirskill development,documenttheirprocesses,andcuratetheartifactsoftheirscholarlyworkthroughaprocess andreflectionportfolio Thecourseculminatesinanacademicpaperof4,000–5,000words(accompanied byaperformance,exhibit,orproductwhereapplicable)andapresentationwithanoraldefense

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved:Electivearea“G”requirement-Pending

LEADERSHIP

Coursenumber: 45g/46g

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

None

Leadershipisaproject-basedcourseaimedatincreasingstudents'leadershipcapabilities Throughthe planningandexecutionofnumerouseventsfortheschool,studentswilldiscoverhowtocultivatechange withintheircommunity Studentswillreadextensivelyaboutthenatureofleadershipanditsdifferent styles Additionally,studentswillfrequentlywritecritically,reflectivelyandpersuasively,andspeak abouttherealworldissuesthatarisefromplanningevents Leadershiphastwogoals:toincreasethe positiveschoolculturethroughacademicandsocialevents,andtohelpstudentsenrolledintheclass becomemoreeffectiveleaders Thiscourseearnsalettergradelikeanyothercourse

Note: This course may be repeated

SupplementalInformation:

Full-year;10Units Grades10-12

STUDENTINTERNSHIP-MarComm

Coursenumber: 953

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription–VideoProductionIntern:

None

The class will be a hands-on project-based course for any lover of video production The Video Production Intern is responsible for assisting the OLPMarketing and Communications team in creating a visual representation of the events, activities and initiatives that regularly take place within OLP This internship could be used for classroom credit as determined by your college or university internship guidelines

Key Responsibilities:

● Assist OLPMarketing and Communications in capturing and editing content that portrays OLPevents, activities and initiatives to a variety of our constituents.

● Responsible for the safe transfer and storage of all footage

● Ensure equipment is charged and properly stored before and after every shoot

● Operate and maintain proper levels and calibration of cameras, recorders and other production equipment

● Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to execute concepts through to completion

● Maintain accurate records, logs, and transcribe production activities

This project will give students exposure to artistic conceptualization, creative thinking, and branding The class will be taught primarily through onsite exercises

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades11and12

Studentsmustcompleteanapplicationprocessandbeapprovedforthecourse. Therearelimitedspaces available.

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

PlacementTest

Anintroductorycoursedesignedforfreshmenstudentswhorequirefurtherdevelopmentoftheskills necessarytobesuccessfulinastandardAlgebraIcourse Thecoursecontentincludesoperationsand propertiesofrealnumbers,variables,simplificationofalgebraicexpressions,orderofoperations,ratio andproportions,problemsolving,solutionsoflinearequationsandinequalities,andbasiclineargraphing BeginningAlgebrafulfillsoneyearoftheAcademyofOurLadyofPeacemathematicsrequirement

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grade9

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAAMathrequirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement

ALGEBRA1

Coursenumber: 302/303 LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachclass meeting) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

PlacementTestforFreshman

CompletionofBeginningAlgebra witha“C”orbetter

Thestudyoftherealnumbersystem,basicsymbollanguage,techniquesofproblem-solving,rationaland irrationalexpressions,polynomials,factoring,inequalities,functions,absolutevalue,linearandquadratic equations,systemsoflinearequations,andgraphinglinesandparabolas.Studentswhocompletethis courseandGeometrywillbepreparedforAlgebra2

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-10

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement

GEOMETRY

Coursenumber: 310/311

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

PlacementTestforFreshmen.Completion ofAlgebra1witha“C”orbetterboth semesters.

Thiscourseintroducesthetheorems,postulates,anddefinitionsusedinthestudyofgeometricfiguresina planeincludinglines,polygons,andcircles Thetopicsoftrigonometry,area,surfacearea,andvolume arealsocovered Algebraapplications,suchassolvingequationsandfactoringpolynomials,are interwovenintothecurriculum,aswellasmechanicalconstructionskillsusingthecompassand protractor StudentswhocompleteAlgebra1andthiscoursewillbepreparedforAlgebra2

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades9-11 UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

GEOMETRYHONORS

Coursenumber: 336/337

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

PlacementTestforFreshmen

CompletionofAlgebra1withan"A"both semesters

Thisacceleratedcoursecoversadeductivesystemofmathematicsthatisintroducedthroughtheuseof definitions,postulates,andtheoremsusedinthestudyofgeometricfiguresinaplaneincludinglines, polygons,andcircles Thetopicsoftrigonometry,area,surfacearea,volumeandtrigonometryare includedinthecourseworkatagreaterdepththanCollegePreparatoryGeometry Algebraapplications, suchassolvingequationsandfactoringpolynomials,areinterwovenintothecurriculum,aswellas mechanicalconstructionskillsusingthecompassandprotractor StudentswhocompleteAlgebra1and thiscoursewillbepreparedforAlgebra2Honors

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-11

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

ALGEBRA2

Coursenumber: 344/345

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate

Difficult

VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CompletionofGeometrywitha"C"orbetter bothsemesters.

Acourseinmathematicsdesignedtofulfillthethird-yearmathematicsrequirement Anin-depthstudyof numbersystems,exponents,andradicals,polynomials,factoring,rationalandirrationalexpressions, inequalities,complexnumbers,systemsofequations,probability,statistics,andmakinginferences As newmaterialisbeingintroduced,areviewofelementaryalgebraisincorporated.Studentswhocomplete thiscoursewillbepreparedforPrecalculus.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

ALGEBRA2HONORS

Coursenumber: 346/347

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

CompletionofGeometrywithan"A"bothsemesters ORcompletionofGeometryHonorswitha"B"or betterbothsemesters

CourseDescription:

Anacceleratedcourseinmathematicsdesignedtofulfillthethird-yearmathematicsrequirement. An in-depthstudyofalgebraicproblem-solvingusingequationsandfunctions,exponents,radicals, polynomials,factoring,rationalandirrationalexpressions,inequalities,complexnumbers,systemsof equations,logarithmicfunctions,sequences,series,andtrigonometricfunctions.Studentswhocomplete thiscoursewillbepreparedforPrecalculusHonors

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement

PRECALCULUS

Coursenumber: 342/343

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofAlgebra2witha"C"orbetter bothsemesters.

Thiscoursecoversdiscretemathematics,functionsandgraphs,polynomial,power,andrationalfunctions, exponential,logistic,andlogarithmicfunctions,trigonometricfunctions,analytictrigonometry, applicationsoftrigonometry,systemsandmatrices,analyticgeometryintwoandthreedimensions,and statisticsandprobability. StudentswhocompletethiscoursewillbepreparedforCalculus.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

PRECALCULUSHONORS

Coursenumber: 320/321

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofAlgebra2withan"A"both semestersorcompletionofAlgebra2Honors witha"B"orbetterbothsemesters.

Thisacceleratedcoursecoversdiscretemathematics,functionsandgraphs,polynomial,power,and rationalfunctions,exponential,logistic,andlogarithmicfunctions,trigonometricfunctions,analytic trigonometry,applicationsoftrigonometry,systemsandmatrices,analyticgeometryintwoandthree dimensions,statisticsandprobability,andanintroductiontocalculusatagreaterdepththanCollege PreparatoryPrecalculus StudentswhocompletethiscoursewillbepreparedforAPCalculusAB

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofAlgebra2withan"A"both semestersorcompletionofAlgebra2Honors witha"B"orbetterbothsemesters

CourseDescription:

InAPPrecalculus,studentsexploreeverydaysituationsusingmathematicaltoolsandlenses.Through regularpractice,studentsbuilddeepmasteryofmodelingandfunctions,andtheyexaminescenarios throughmultiplerepresentations.Theywilllearnhowtoobserve,explore,andbuildmathematical meaningfromdynamicsystems,animportantpracticeforthrivinginanever-changingworld.

APPrecalculuspreparesstudentsforotherhigher-levelmathematicsandsciencecourses.Theframework delineatescontentandskillscommontocollegeprecalculuscoursesthatarefoundationalforcareersin mathematics,physics,biology,healthscience,socialscience,anddatascience

Throughoutthiscourse,studentsdevelopandhonesymbolicmanipulationskillsneededforfuture mathematicscourses Theyalsosolveequationsandmanipulateexpressionsforthemanyfunctiontypes throughoutthecourse Studentsalsolearnthatfunctionsandtheircompositions,inverses,and transformationsareunderstoodthroughgraphical,numerical,verbal,andanalyticalrepresentations, whichrevealdifferentattributesofthefunctionsandareusefulforsolvingproblemsinmathematicaland

appliedcontexts.Inturn,theskillslearnedinthiscoursearewidelyapplicableinavarietyoffuture coursesthatinvolvequantitativereasoning.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

PendingUC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTSTATISTICS

Coursenumber: 350/351

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(eachclass meeting)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofAlgebra2witha gradeof“B”orbetter

StudentslearnthefourmajorthemesoutlinedbytheCollegeBoardforAPStatistics:exploratorydata analysis,planningastudy,anticipatingpatternsandstatisticalinference.Motivatedmathstudentsmay takethiscourseconcurrentlywithPre-CalculusorAPCalculus.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

CALCULUS1

Coursenumber: 360/361

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofPre-Calcwithan"C"orbetter bothsemesters.

orcompletionofPre-CalcHonorswitha"C" orbetterbothsemesters.

CourseDescription:

CalculusIisanintroductiontodifferentialandintegralcalculusandatransitioncoursetoupper-division mathematicsandcomputersciencecourses.Studentswillextendtheirexperiencewithfunctionsasthey studythefundamentalconceptsofcalculus:limitingbehaviors,differencequotientsandthederivative, Riemannsumsandthedefiniteintegral,antiderivativesandindefiniteintegrals,andtheFundamental TheoremofCalculus.Studentsreviewandextendtheirknowledgeoftrigonometryandbasicanalytic geometry Importantobjectivesofthecalculussequencearetodevelopandstrengthenthestudents’ problem-solvingskillsandtoteachthemtoread,write,speak,andthinkinthelanguageofmathematics Inparticular,studentslearnhowtoapplythetoolsofcalculustoavarietyofproblemsituations Calculus opensdoorstohighermathematics,science,andtechnology SupplementalInformation:

Coursenumber: 330/331

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (eachclassmeeting) Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

Completionof APCalculusA/Bwithagradeof“B”or betterbothsemesters.

CompletionofSummerCoursework.

CourseDescription:

ThiscoursecontinuesthestudyofcalculusbeguninAPCalculusA/Bandincludesaquickreviewofall thetopicsofAPCalculusA/B Thecoursethenprogressesthroughthestudyofmoreadvancedtopicsin calculus,includingseries,parametric,andpolarapplicationsinpreparationfortheAPexam APCalculus B/Crequiresstudentstobeindependentlearnerswithastrongmathbackgroundpreparingtomajorin mathematics,science,orengineeringatthecollegelevel APCalculusB/Cisextremelyrigorousand fast-paced.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved:Mathematics“C”requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheMathematicsgraduationrequirement.

FullYear:10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

BIOLOGYHONORS

Coursenumber: 404/405

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate

Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Highschoolplacementexamfor freshmen.

Cumulativegpaof3.5orbetterfor allotherstudents

CourseDescription:

BiologyHonorsisalab-orientedcoursedesignedtobeanintroductiontothescienceoflife.Through lecturesandlabexperiences,thefollowingtopicsareexplored:biochemistry,evolution,genetics,ecology, cellsandanoverviewofallbiologicalsystems,withanemphasisonthebiochemicalprocesses.This courserequiresmorecriticalthinkingskillsandindependentworkwithingroups.Thisclasswillprepare studentsfortheSATIIexaminmolecularbiology.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTBIOLOGY

Coursenumber: 406/407

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate

Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

30minutes

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

Completionof:

Biologyhonorswitha“B”or betterORBiologywithan“A”

Chemistryhonorswitha“B”or betterORChemistrywithan“A”

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket.

CourseDescription:

Thisisasecond-levelbiologycoursethatutilizescollegetextandselectedlabsspecifiedbytheAP program.Thepaceofthecourseisacceleratedsothatthestudentwillcompleteallthenecessarycontent tosuccessfullytaketheAPtestinMay. APbiology isanadvancedbiologycoursethatuseschemistryand chemicalprinciplestodescribebiologicalphenomena.APBiologyisthestudyof Biochemistry, andwill builduponmaterialmasteredinpreviousBiologyandChemistryclasses.Thiscourseutilizescollegetext andselectedlabsspecifiedbytheAPprogram Thepaceofthecourseisacceleratedsothatthestudent willcompleteallthenecessarycontenttosuccessfullytaketheAPtestinMay Studentsinterestedin health,medicine,orabiologicalsciencedegreeincollegeareencouragedtotakethiscourse,ifthey qualify

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratoryScience“D”requirement

CHEMISTRY

Coursenumber: 410/411

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

CompletionofAlgebraIand Biology

CourseDescription:

Thisisthebeginninglevel,generalchemistrycourse.Duringthecourseoftheyear,studyincludesthe basiclawsofchemistryandtheiruses.Thisincludesatomicstructure,nuclearchemistry,chemical reactions,solutions,andsomecoverageoforganicandbasicbiochemistry.Hands-onlabworkisa necessarycomponenttoin-classdiscussion.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

CHEMISTRYHONORS

Coursenumber: 412/413

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

(perclassmeeting)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Completionof:

1) Biologyhonorswitha“B”orbetterOR Biologywithan“A”AND

2) AlgebraIwitha“B”orbetter

ChemistryHonorsisdesignedforthestudentwhowishestobeginarigorousin-depthstudyofthe physicalsciences ThiscourseisthefirstinthesequenceleadingtoAPBiologyand/orAPChemistry Subjectareascoveredincludeatomictheory,quantummechanics,periodicity,chemicalbonding, stoichiometry,theGasLaws,solutions,acidsandbases,andequilibrium.Hands-onlabworkisa necessarypartnertoin-classdiscussion.Astrongbackgroundinsolvingalgebraicequationsisrequired. StudentswillsolvecomplexproblemsusingmathskillslearnedinAlgebraI.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTCHEMISTRY

Coursenumber: 414/415

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

Completionof:

1) ChemistryHonorswitha gradeof"B"orbetterORChemistry withan“A”AND

CourseDescription:

APChemistryisdesignedtobetheequivalentofthegeneralchemistrycourseusuallytakenduringthe firstyearofcollege Theimportanceofthetheoreticalaspectsofchemistrywillbeemphasized Topics willcoverthein-depthstudyofthestructureofmatter,kinetictheoryofgasses,chemicalequilibrium, chemicalkinetics,andthebasicsofthermodynamics Therewillbecoverageofdescriptivefactslinking thefactualstudywiththepracticalissuesofchemistry Laboratoryexperienceswillbeextensiveandwill requirewriting,observationalandquantitativeskillwork Additionalout-of-classtime,co-curricularand afterschooltimemayberequiredforcompletionofthelabcomponent Criticalanalysisoftheset-ups andresultsisparamount.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ANATOMYANDPHYSIOLOGY

Coursenumber: 408/409

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofBiologyand ChemistrywithaBorbetter.

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseisarigoroussecond-yearbiologyclassforstudentsinterestedinhumanbiology,medicine andhealth-relatedprofessions.Studentswillexplorethestructureandfunctionofalltheorgansystemsof thehumanbodyandhowtheydynamicallyworktogethertosustainlife,includingadiscussionof chemicalprocessesandcellularunderpinningsofphysiology.Diseasesanddisorderswillbestudiedfor eachsystem.Participationindissectionsisrequiredforcompletionofthiscourse.Extensivereading andstudyarerequired.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

PHYSICS

Coursenumber: 416/417

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting) Prerequisites

30minutes

Completionof:

Difficult

VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

Thisisalaboratorycoursethatfocusesonhands-on,real-worldexamplestodescribethephysicalworld. Whilemathandastudent'sabilitytoperformcriticalanalysesofproblemsinvolvingphysicalphenomena

isrequired,conceptualunderstandingisattheheartofthiscourse.Thecourseistaughtthrougha combinationoflabactivities,lecture/discussion,demonstrationsandguidedproblemsolving.The laboratoryexperimentsemphasizehands-onexplorationsofthefundamentalconceptsandlawsthat governtheuniverse Thecoursefocusesonmechanics Topicsincludekinematics,forces,momentum, circularmotion,gravity,energy,andwaves

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPHYSICSI

Coursenumber: 436/437

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

Completionof: 1) BiologyorChemistrywithan“A”or BiologyHonorsorChemistryHonors witha“B”orbetterAND 2) AlgebraIIAND 3) CompletionofSummerPrepWork Packet

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseisdesignedasanalgebra-based,introductorycollege-levelcoursethatexplorestopicslimited toNewtonianmechanicswhichincludeskinematics,dynamics,circularmotion,gravity,momentum, energy,andsimpleharmonicmotion.Studentswilldevelopscientificcriticalthinkingandreasoningskills usinginquiry-basedinvestigations.Thisclassrequiresabackgroundintrigonometry,sostudentswillbe requiredtocompleteasummerpreparatoryworkpacket.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPHYSICSCMECHANICS

Coursenumber: 442/443

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

Completionof: 1) BiologyorChemistrywithan“A”or BiologyHonorsorChemistryHonors witha“B”orbetterAND 2) Takenorconcurrentlyenrolledin Calculus 3) CompletionofSummerPrepWork Packet

CourseDescription:

APPhysicsC:Mechanicsisacalculus-based,college-levelphysicscourse,especiallyappropriatefor studentsplanningtospecializeormajorinoneofthephysicalsciencesorengineering Studentscultivate theirunderstandingofphysicsthroughclassroomstudyandactivitiesaswellashands-onlaboratorywork astheyexploreconceptslikechange,forceinteractions,fields,andconservation

SupplementalInformation:

Completionof: 1) BiologyandChemistrywithaBor higherbothsemesters

CourseDescription:

Thiscoursefocusesoncurrentdevelopmentsandapplicationsinthefieldofgeneticsfromahuman perspective Topicsinclude:molecularandcellularbiology,DNA,genefunction,geneticengineering, evolution,inheritancepatterns,chromosomes,chromosomalbehaviorandabnormalities,genetic disorders,microbialgenetics,biotechnology,geneticsofcancer,anddevelopmentalbiology Associated labworkincludesshort-and-longtermexperimentsandproblemsthataredesignedtoreinforcethe conceptslearnedinclass Labactivitiesmayinclude:Mendelianinheritanceexperimentsandproblems, DNAanalysis,pedigreeanalysis,karyotyping,bloodwork,fingerprinting,humantraitstudies,statistics, electrophoresis,recombinantDNA,alongwithvariouscasestudies

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApprovalPending: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE

Coursenumber: 434/435

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate

Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofBiologyandChemistryAND CumulativeGPAof3.2orbetter. CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket.

Thiscourseisdesignedtobetheequivalentofageneralenvironmentalsciencecoursetakenduringthe firstyearsofcollege ThisisalabcoursethatwillbeutilizingselectedlabsspecifiedbytheAPCollege Board,aswellasfieldstudiesandyear-longprojects Studywillincludeunderstandingthe interrelationshipsofthenaturalworld,identifyingandanalyzingenvironmentalproblems,evaluatingthe relativerisksassociatedwiththeseproblems,andexaminingalternativesolutionsforresolvingor preventingthem Independentreviewofspecifictopicscoveredinchemistryandbiologyisrequired The paceofthecourseisacceleratedsothatthestudentwillcompleteallnecessarycontenttosuccessfully taketheAPtestinMay.Studentswillberequiredtocompleteasummerpreparatoryworkpacket.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

MARINESCIENCE

Coursenumber: 430/431

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

❏

Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofbothChemistryand Biology.

Only one semester of Biology or Chemistry with a grade less than a B.

Successful completion of a higher level elective

CourseDescription:

Thiscoursecoversthephysicalandbiologicalstudyofouroceansandtheirinhabitants Thefirst semesterwillconcentrateonthephysicalstudyoftheworld'soceans Studywillincludetheevolutionof theearthandtheearth'soceans,platetectonics,bathymetryandcompositionoftheseafloor,physicaland chemicalpropertiesofseawateratmosphereandcirculation,currents,waves,tides,coastalzones,and environmentalconcernsregardingtheworld'soceans Thesecondsemesterwillconcentrateonthestudy ofmarinelife Includedinthecourseofstudyisanemphasisonthecellularorganizationofsealife, marineorganisms,theecologicalrelationshipsthatexistinthevariousmarinehabitats,marineresources, thehumanimpactonmarineenvironments,andthesignificancelifeintheseatohumansurvival Both semesterswillincorporatelabsintheclassroomaswellashands-onexperiencesthroughfieldtripsand locallyavailableresources.Dissectionswillbeincluded.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved: LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

Social

comparison,contextualization,argumentation,andinterpretation.Currenteventswillbediscussedineach unittouncovercurrentissuesortopicsintheregionwithinthecontextofhistory.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:History/SocialScience“A”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTWORLDHISTORY

CourseNumber:223/224

Prerequisites

CourseDescription:

APWorldHistoryisacollege-levelcoursethatanalyzesglobalpatternsofhistoricaldevelopmentand exchangefromroughly1200C.E.tothepresent.Usingprimaryandsecondarysources,APWorldHistory studentstrackhistoricalchangeandcontinuitywithinandacrosssixperiodsofstudy,payingclose attentiontounifyingcoursethemesandaccompanyinglearningobjectives.Greatemphasisisplacedon thehoningofhistoricalthinkingskills,suchaschronologicalreasoning,comparison,contextualization, argumentation,andinterpretation.ThecourseculminateswiththenationalAPWorldHistory examination.Studentsearnaweightedgradeforthisclassand,ifsuccessfulonthenationalexamination, couldreceivecollegecreditattheirpreferreduniversity.

Atypicalunitconsistsoflectures,structureddiscussionsoftheassignedreadings,primarysource analysis,cooperativegroupwork,classdebates,essayskilldevelopment,short-answerskilldevelopment, mapexercises,criticalthinkingactivities,anddataanalysis Eachunitcloseswithanassessment consistingofstimulus-basedmultiple-choicequestions,short-answerquestions,adocument-based question,and/oralongessaytargetingaspecifichistoricalthinkingskill Thiscourserequires approximatelyfourtosixhoursofpreparationoutsideofclassperweek

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units

Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:History/SocialScience“A”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement

UNITEDSTATESHISTORY

CourseNumber:202/203

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofWorldHistoryorAP WorldHistory

UnitedStatesHistoryisafull-yearcourseforjuniors Inthiscourse,studentswillacquireknowledgeof Americanhistoryfromthecolonialperiodtopresent-day,withmajoremphasisonthedevelopmentof Americanidealsandinstitutions.Studentswilluseprimarysourcedocumentsandotherresourcesto supplementthetextastheystudythesocial,cultural,intellectual,economic,political,anddiplomatic historyofourcountry.Currenteventswillbediscussedfrequentlytoenablestudentstomakeinformed decisionsasresponsiblecitizens.Thegeographyoftheplacesstudiedwillbestressedaswell.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grade11

UC/CSUApproved:History/SocialScience“A”requirement SatisfiesoneyearofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTUNITEDSTATESHISTORY

CourseNumber:215/216

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ❏ Difficult ✓ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CompletionofWorldHistorywitha“B”or APWorldHistorywitha“C.”

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket.

aweightedgradeforthisclassand,ifsuccessfulonthenationalexamination,couldreceivecollegecredit attheirpreferreduniversity.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grade11

UC/CSUApproved:History/SocialScience“A”requirement SatisfiesoneyearofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement

PSYCHOLOGY

CourseNumber:211

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

None

Psychologyisthesystematicstudyofindividualhumanbehaviorandexperience Thisone-semester courseintroducesstudentstothecontent,terminology,methodology,andapplicationofthediscipline. Thecourseprovidesstudentswithopportunitiestostudyeverydayhumanbehavior,includingsuchtopics asapproachandresearchmethods,learning,development,personality,aswellassocialandabnormal psychology.Thecoursestressestheapplicationofacademiccontenttothestudents’lives.Studentsare expectedtodeliverpresentationspertainingtopsychology.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTPSYCHOLOGY

CourseNumber:219/220

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (eachnight)

30minutes

30-60minutes ✓ 60-90minutes

CumulativeGPAof3.0orbetter. CompletionofBiologywitha“B”orconcurrent enrollmentinBiology.

IfthestudenthastakenPsychology,theymusthave earneda“B”orbetter.

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket

CourseDescription:

APPsychologyisacollege-levelcoursethatintroducesstudentstothescientificstudyofhumanbehavior andcognition Whileconsideringthepsychologistsandstudiesthathaveshapedthefield,students exploreandapplypsychologicaltheories,keyconcepts,andphenomenaassociatedwithsuchtopicsasthe biologicalbasesofbehavior,sensationandperception,learningandcognition,motivation,developmental psychology,testingandindividualdifferences,treatmentofabnormalbehavior,andsocialpsychology Throughoutthecourse,studentsemploypsychologicalresearchmethods,includingethicalconsiderations, astheyusethescientificmethod,analyzebias,evaluateclaimsandevidence,andeffectively communicateideas PreparationforthenationallyadministeredAPexamwillbegiven Thiscourse requiresapproximatelyfourtosixhoursofpreparationperweekoutsideofclass

UNITEDSTATESGOVERNMENT

CourseNumber:208;Online208w;GBlock208g LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

CompletionofUS Historyor APUS History

CourseDescription:

UnitedStatesGovernmentisarequired,one-semestercoursedesignedtoacquaintsenior-levelstudents withtheorigins,concepts,organizations,andpoliciesoftheAmericangovernmentandpoliticalsystem. Duringthiscourse,studentsanalyzetheformationandcomponentsoftheUnitedStatesConstitution, identifyAmerica’smajorpoliticalpartiesandtheircorebeliefs,understandtheelectoralprocessinthe UnitedStates,analyzetheorganizationandpurposeofthethreebranchesofgovernment,explore America’spoliticalculture,andexaminethetraitsandbeliefsofAmericanvoters.Studentspayparticular attentiontotheirowngovernment,withtheprimarygoalsofpromotinganunderstandingofthepolitical system,cultivatinganappreciationofthesystem’sdiversityandcontinuity,andencouraginginvolvement inalllevelsofgovernment Toincreasestudentcomprehensionandunderscorethecourse’srelevance, studentsreadandanalyzeprimaryandsecondarysourcedocumentsrelatedtothetopicsunderstudy

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:History/SocialScience“A”requirement

SatisfiesonesemesterofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTUNITEDSTATESGOVERNMENT&POLITICS

CourseNumber:217

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites ❏ Moderate

CompletionofU.S.Historywitha“B”orAP U.S.Historywitha“C.”

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket.

CourseDescription:

APUnitedStatesGovernmentandPoliticsisaone-semester,college-levelcoursethatincludesboththe studyofgeneralconceptsusedtointerpretUS governmentandpoliticsandtheanalysisofspecific examples.Italsorequiresfamiliaritywiththevariousinstitutions,groups,beliefs,andideasthatmakeup theAmericanpoliticalreality.Studentssuccessfullycompletingthiscoursewillbeableto:describeand compareimportantfacts,concepts,andtheoriespertainingtoU.S.governmentandpolitics;explain typicalpatternsofpoliticalprocessesandbehaviorandtheirconsequences;interpretbasicdatarelevantto U.S.governmentandpolitics(includingquantitativedata);and,criticallyanalyzerelevanttheoriesand concepts,applythemappropriately,anddeveloptheirconnectionsacrossthecurriculum.Tohelpstudents meettheseobjectives,thecoursewillcoverthefollowingtopics:constitutionalunderpinningsofthe UnitedStatesgovernment;politicalbeliefsandbehaviors;politicalparties,interestgroups,andmass media;institutionsofnationalgovernment;publicpolicy;andcivilrightsandcivilliberties.Students preparetotaketheAPU.S.GovernmentandPoliticsExaminationandpossiblyreceivecollegecourse credit.Thiscourseisrigorous,fast-paced,andrequiresextensivereading.

❏ VeryDifficult ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

Thiscoursewillprovideanoverviewofthetheoriesandprinciplesofeconomics Microeconomics, macroeconomicsandinternationaleconomicswillbecovered.Aspectsofconsumereconomics,including personalfinance,willbecovered.Consumer-relatedeconomicsareincludedviateacherpresentationand studentdiscussions.Studentsareintroducedtovariousrealia,simulations,andtechnologiesthatallowfor real-timestudiesofeconomics-relatedissues.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

SatisfiesonesemesterofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.

ECONOMICSHONORS

CourseNumber:207

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

CompletionofUSHistorywitha“B”orAPUS Historywitha“C”.

Thiscoursewillprovideanoverviewofthetheoriesandprinciplesofeconomics Thetopicscovered includemicroeconomics,macroeconomics,internationaleconomics,consumereconomics,andpersonal finance Consumer-relatedeconomicsaretaughtviateacherpresentationsandstudentdiscussions

Studentsareintroducedtovariousrealia,simulations,andtechnologiesthatallowforreal-timestudiesof economics-relatedissues Studentsareresponsibleforthepreparationofpositionpaperspertainingto economics

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grade12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

SatisfiesonesemesterofSocialStudiesgraduationrequirement.

TRENDINGTOPICS

CourseNumber:228

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

✓ Moderate

30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

Agradeof“C”orhigherineither WorldHistoryorAPWorldHistory

CourseDescription:

Thepurposeofthiscourseistoengagestudentsinaconsistentandcriticalconsumptionofmedia Most ofthecoursewillbecenteredonthenewsmediabyhelpingstudentscreateadailynewspractice, exploringthetopicsthataredominatingthenewsorpublicawareness,andunderstandingtheroleofbias inthenewsmedia Additionally,thiscoursewillevaluatevariousmediumsofexpressingopinions includingpoliticalcartoons,editorials,televisionsshows,advertisements,andmore Specifically,how variouspopulationsarerepresentedinthemediawillbeevaluatedalongwiththepositiveandnegative effectsofsuchrepresentation.Eachclassperiodwillbeginwithasharing/discussionofcurrenteventsand studentspopulatingthe“CurrentEvents”boardintheclassroom.Overall,thiscoursewillprovide studentswiththetoolsnecessarytocriticallyconsumemedia,understandcurrentissues,anddevelopa consistentnewspracticetocarrywiththemintothefuture.

SupplementalInformation:

1Semester 11thand12thgrades UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

HERSTORY:WOMENINAMERICANHISTORY

CourseNumber:227g

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

Inthiscourse,studentsexplorethehistoryofwomenintheUnitedStatesfromthecolonialperiodtothe present Placinggenderatthecenterofhistoricalanalysis,studentsexaminethecultural,economic,and politicaldevelopmentsthatshapedthelivesofwomeninAmerica Studentsfocusonthecommon

experiencesofwomen,aswellasdifferencesbasedonrace,class,region,religion,andothersocial factors.Tomovewomen’svoicesfromthemarginstothecenter,asmuchaspossible,studentsreadworks writtenbywomen,aboutwomen.Additionally,studentsexploretheconstraintsthatwomenconfrontedin theirdemandforfullcitizenshipandevaluatethestrategiesactivistspioneeredforchallengingthose constraints.

SupplementalInformation: Semester;5Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

In 2015 the Academy of Our Lady of Peace created the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) certification to acknowledge students for their achievements and involvement in STEM related activities. Students completing the requirements to earn a STEM certificate will receive special recognition at their commencement ceremony, as well as a seal of completion on their graduation diploma. In addition, documentation of STEM completion will be noted on their transcript. If you’re interested in signing up for the STEM Certificate, carefully review the requirements below and complete the form. STEM

ADVANCEDPLACEMENT COMPUTERSCIENCEPRINCIPLES

CourseDescription:

APComputerSciencePrinciplesisdesignedtointroducestudentstothecentralideasofcomputer science,toinstillideasandpracticesofcomputationalthinking,andtohavestudentsengageinactivities thatshowhowcomputingchangestheworld.Thecourseisrigorousandrichincomputationalcontent, includescomputationalandcriticalthinkingskills,andengagesstudentsinthecreativeaspectsofthe field.Thisintellectuallyrichandengagingcourseemphasizesthreekeythemesthathelpstudentsbuilda solidunderstandingandfacilitywithcomputingandcomputationalthinking:(1)afocusonthecreative natureofcomputing,(2)theuseoftechnologyasameansforsolvingcomputationalproblemsand exploringcreativeendeavors,and(3)afocusonpeopleandsociety,notjustonmachinesandsystems Throughbothitscontentandpedagogy,thiscourseaimstoappealtoabroadaudience

❏ Moderate

✓ Difficult

❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofAlgebra2with agradeof“B”or better.

CompletionofSummerPrepWorkPacket.

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data(datastructures),approachestoprocessingdata (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and designusingJavalanguage These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities Studentsarestronglyencouragedtotake theAPExaminMay

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryMathematics“C”requirementRequirement

ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAArequirement

INTRODUCTIONTOBIOTECHNOLOGY*

CourseNumber:440/441

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight)

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

CompletionofBiologyorHonors BiologyANDChemistryorHonors Chemistrywitha“B”orbetter.

Thiscoursecombinesacademicandtechnicaltrainingtopreparestudentsforcareersinthebiotechnology industry.Thefocusofbiotechnologyisonthemasteryoffundamentallaboratoryoperatingprocedures. Studentswilllearnsteriletechnique,bacterialcellculture,DNAandproteinisolation,antibody techniques,andelectrophoresis.Recordkeeping,safety,andproperuseofequipmentarestressed throughoutthecourse.Additionally,thiscoursewilltaskstudentswithidentifyingarelevantbiological problemthatcanbewhollyorpartiallyaddressedwiththeirskills.Students’projectworkmayinvolve partneringwithalocalbiotechnologycompany,university,and/orgraduateprogram.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved:LaboratorySciencearea“D”requirement

Theology

Overview of Course Sequence and Prerequisites

Grade 9 Grade 11

Christian Morality

Scripture: OldTestament Social Justice (required)

Choose 1: Comparative Cultures Liturgical Planning Peace Studies (prerequisite: Social Justice) Pauline Studies Women in the Church

Grade 10 Grade 12

Choose 2: Comparative Cultures Liturgical Planning Liturgical Leaders (prerequisite: Liturgical Planning) Peace Studies Pauline Studies Women in the Church Discipleship (Fall) Catholic Charities (Spring) Note: Discipleship & Catholic Charities requireApplication and Interview Process

Scripture: NewTestament Living Church

CHRISTIANMORALITY

CourseDescription:

ThiscoursefocusesonfoundationalconceptsinthestudyofChristianmorality,including:God’splanfor humanity,thevisionofanewlifeinChristbasedintheBeatitudes,understandingthemeaningsofeach oftheTenCommandments,andtheroleoftheChurchinhelpingstudentstobeimitatorsofJesus. Studentswillstudytheimportanceofinformingtheirconscienceandwilllearnaprocessofmakingmoral decisionsthatreflecttheirvalues.Aprimaryquestionposedthroughoutthecourseis:“Whatkindof personamIbecoming?”ThiscourseoffersaChristiananswertothisquestion,lookingatthevirtuesof

Jesusandhowtheycanbeincorporatedintoone’sownlifechoicesinrespondingtoGod’slovethrougha lifeofholiness.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade9

SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

SCRIPTUREI:OLDTESTAMENT

Coursenumber:713;GBlock713g

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

Thiscourseisthefirstoftworequiredscripturecourses Itisanoverviewofthebooksandpeopleofthe OldTestamentwithanemphasisontheTorah,Prophets,andWritings Studentswilldevelopknowledge andskillsnecessaryforusingtheCatholicStudyBible,correctlyidentifyingbiblicalgenresand recognizingvarioustypesofreligioustruth.FocusingontheOldTestament,studentswillexplorethe “prophetictradition,”thecovenantjourneyoftheIsraelites,andgaintheunderstandingofGodasaGod ofinfiniteloveandmercy.WhatGodrequiresofusis“todojusticeandlovegoodness,andwalkhumbly withourGod”(Micah6:8).

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade9

UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement

ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAArequirement. Required;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

SCRIPTUREII:NEWTESTAMENT

Coursenumber: 714

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate

❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

CourseDescription:

ThiscoursefocusesonthequestionJesusposedtohisdisciples,“WhodoyousaythatIam?”Students willusehistorical,literaryandtheologicalmethodstoexploretheGospelsandotherwritingsoftheEarly Churchtoformulatetheiranswertothisquestion.Assuch,thecourseisdesignedtohelpthestudent exploretheNewTestamentfromanon-literal,historical-criticalperspective.Specialattentiontothe practicalmeaningoflivingtheGospelmessagewillalsobeaddressed,inparticularJesus’calltobuild theKingdomofGod

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade10

UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement

Required;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement

LIVINGCHURCH

Coursenumber: 715

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate

30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

None

ThiscourseleadsstudentstowardadeeperunderstandingoftheChurchasthemeanstoencounteringthe livingJesus.Thecourseexplorestheorigin,thehumandivineelements,andtheongoingmissionofthe Church.StudentsreflectontheirroleintheChurchandChrist’sinvitationtoactivelyparticipateinand contributetothelifeoftheChurch.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade10

Required;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

SOCIALJUSTICE

Coursenumber: 716;GBlock716g

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

ThepurposeofthiscourseistointroducestudentstoCatholicsocialteachingthroughanalysisof contemporarysocialinjusticeissuesandthoseindividualswhoarecommittedtoeffectingpositive change Throughouthistory,ChristianshavestruggledtoliveaccordingtotheradicalteachingsofJesus Christ Forthelasthundredyears,thesocialteachingsoftheCatholicChurchhavereflectedChrist’scall topeace,equality,andjustice,withthedevelopmentofdoctrinerespondingtoissuesofpovertyand wealth,economics,warandpeace,abortion,capitalpunishment,climatechangeandlaborrights,toname afew Thiscourseaimstoenhancestudents’knowledgeofthemostimportantissueshumanitywillface intheirlifetimeandpreparethemwiththeskillsrequiredtoliveouttheirfaithbybecomingeffective change-makersinthe21st century

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade11 UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAArequirement. Required;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

COMPARATIVECULTURES:RELIGIONSOFTHEWORLD

Coursenumber: 708;Gblock708g

LevelofDifficulty

CourseDescription:

ThiscourseallowsstudentstogrowdeeperintheirownChristianfaithbycomparingittoothermajor worldreligionsthroughavarietyofexperiences,includingprojects,selectedreadings,andfilm Selectionsfromthefollowingworldreligionswillbestudied:Hinduism,Buddhism,Islam,Judaism, Jainism,Sikhism,Taoism,Shintoism,andothers Inaddition,studentswillexplorehumankind’ssearch forarelationshipwiththedivine,andhowtheserelationshipshaveaffectedtheworldcommunityandthe presentchallengesthattheglobalcommunityfaces

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement

Electivecourseoption; SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement

LITURGICALLEADERS

Coursenumber: 709

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

SuccessfulcompletionofLiturgical Planning,awrittenapplication,and aninterviewprocess.

CourseDescription:

ThissemesterlongelectivecourseisdedicatedtotheserviceoftheOLPschoolcommunitybyproviding uptofiveseniorstudentspersemesterwhohavealreadycompletedLiturgicalPlanningwiththe opportunitytoleadtheirclassmatesinplanningandparticipatinginschoolwideliturgies,prayerservices, andothercelebrationsoffaith.StudentswillreviewwhattheylearnedpreviouslyinLiturgicalPlanning, learnaboutdifferenttypesandstylesofleadership,includingChrist-centeredservantleadership,and teachandmentorthestudentswhoaretakingLiturgicalPlanningforthefirsttime.ThroughtheBodyand BloodofJesusChrist,God’slovingPresencecomestousinasacred,unique,andtransformativemanner intheEucharist.ThecoursewillinvitetheLiturgicalLeaderstoconsiderhowtheycansharewhatthey havegainedandlearnedfromtheirencounterswithGodwiththeirclassmates,othersinourcommunity, andbeyond.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade12

Electivecourseoption; SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement

LITURGICALPLANNING

Coursenumber: 707

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Writtenapplication

CourseDescription:

Thissemester-longelectivecourseisdedicatedtotheserviceoftheOLPschoolcommunitythrough planningandhelpingtoleadliturgiesandprayerservices.Studentswilllearnaboutthescripturaland theologicalfoundationsoftheCatholicMass,thehistoryoftheMass,andthecalltogoforthintoour worldasaEucharisticpeople Additionally,studentswilllearnaboutthespecificpartsoftheMass, prayerfulapproachestoservingasalector,extraordinaryministerofholyCommunion,oraltarserver, andthemanydetailsthatgointoplanningaliturgy,includingchoosingatheme,selectingreadingswhen appropriate,selectingsongs,andsettingtheenvironmentofthephysicalspacewhereMasswillbe celebrated EachstudentisrequiredtoattendoneTuesdaymorning7:00amMassduringthesemester Or astudentcanfulfillthatrequirementbyattendingadifferenttypeofMasswithapprovalfromtheteacher ThroughtheBodyandBloodofJesusChrist,God’slovingPresencecomestousinasacred,unique,and transformativemannerintheEucharist Thecoursewillexplorehowwecanshareourspecialencounter withGodwithothersinourcommunityandbeyond All students who would like to take Liturgical Planning will need to complete a written application on which their acceptance into the class will be based Upto5studentspersemesterwhohavealready completedLiturgicalPlanningmaytakethe courseasecondtimeasseniorsaftersuccessfullycompletinganapplicationandinterviewprocess.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grades11-12

Electivecourseoption; SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

PEACESTUDIES

Coursenumber:

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

Completionof SocialJustice

GuidedbyPopePaulVI’sfamousdeclaration,“Ifyouwantpeace,workforjustice,”thiscourseprovides studentstheopportunitytothinkcriticallyaboutpeacemakingbybuildingonconceptsandprinciples learnedintheprerequisiteSocialJusticecourse Studentswillfocusonwar,violence,andmilitarism; immigrationandborderissues;genderandpeacemaking;careforGod’screation;andinspiringexamples ofpeacemakers ThroughthestudyandexaminationofthevastbodyofofficialCatholicsocial documents,includingpapalencyclicals,constitutions,andpastoralstatements,thiscoursemirrorsOLP’s missionto“helpstudentsbecomeactiveparticipantsinbuildingChrist’sKingdomofjustice,loveand peace”Thiscourseaimstoinspirestudentstopromotepeace,advocateforjustice,andprovideserviceto othersbypreparingstudentstobeactiveparticipantsin21st centurysocietyworkingtowardpeace.

SupplementalInformation: Semester:5Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAArequirement.

Electivecourseoption;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement

PAULINESTUDIES

Coursenumber: 719:GBlock719g

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

CourseDescription:

Completionof: ScriptureI&ScriptureII

“Coming to grips with Christianity means coming to grips with Paul ”-LukeTimothyJohnson SecondonlytoJesus,noonepersonfactorsintotheNewTestamentmoreprominentlythantheApostle Paul Studentswillexploretheconversion,missionarytravelsandtheologyofSt PaulofTarsus,aswell asthedevelopmentoftheearlyChurch.StudentswillalsoexploreGreco-Romanletterwritingstylesand ancientdebateskillsinordertounderstandthestructureandtheologicalmakeupofPaul’swork.After, studentswillengageinacarefulreadingandthoughtfulcriticalinvestigationandanalysisofseveralof theLettersofSt.Paul.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved: Electivearea“G”requirement ThiscoursedoesnotmeettheNCAArequirement.

Electivecourseoption; SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement

Textbook/ClassResources:

Anselm Academic Study Bible:NewAmericanBible,Catholic Edition. ISBN:9781599821245

*StudentsneedtohaveaprintcopyoftheBible.

WOMENINTHECHURCH

Coursenumber: 705

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Completionof: ScriptureI&ScriptureII

Womenhavealwaysplayedavibrant,meaningful,andactiveroleinourChurch.Thiscourse allowsstudentstoexplorewomen’scontributionstotheChurchthroughouthistoryandtoday StudentswillhavetheopportunitytostudyScripturethroughafeministlensaswellasdebunk commonmisconceptionsabouthistoricalwomenintheChristiantradition.Studentswillexplore boththespiritualityandleadershiproleofwomenoftheCatholicfaith,aswellasotherfaith traditions,inanattempttomakeconnectionsbetweenthewomenwhohavecomebeforeusand astudent’sownself-esteem,personalspiritualgrowth,andopportunitiestoserveinherChurch todayandinthefuture.

SupplementalInformation: Semester:5Units Grades11-12

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

Writtenapplicationandpersonal interview,passingcompletionof SocialJustice(Grade11)

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade12

Electivecourseoption;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

DISCIPLESHIP:CAMPUSMINISTRYPRACTICUM

Coursenumber: 722 LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

StudentsexplorethemeaningofDiscipleshipthroughtheteachingsoftheRomanCatholicChurchand personalreflectionontheirownfaithjourney,whileactivelylivingthecalltobeDisciplesbyplanning andleadingretreats,workshopsandotherschool-wideevents.Thisexperientialcourseinvolveslearning andpracticinggroupfacilitationskills,interpersonalskills,valuesassessment,andrequiresstudentsto participateinactivitiesbeyondtheclassroom(i.e.retreats,trainings,conferences).Enrollmentinthe courseissubjecttoawrittenapplication,personalinterviewandteacherapprovalpriortocourse registration.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester:5Units Grade12

Electivecourseoption;SatisfiesonesemesteroftheTheologyDepartmentgraduationrequirement.

VAPA

Overview of Course Sequence and Prerequisites

Dance Music Theater VisualArts

Introductionto Dance ConcertChoirI/II DramaI/II VideoProduction I/II ArtI/II

DanceI/II AdvancedChoral Ensemble DramaIII/IV VideoProduction III/IV PaintingI/II

DanceIII/IV Instrumental Ensemble DramaV/VI AdvancedVideo Production Hand-building CeramicsI/II

AdvancedDance Honors Advanced Instrumental Ensemble

Technical Theatre Digital Storytelling

MusicTheory Digital PhotographyI/II

APMusicTheory Multimedia Design

APStudioArt:2-D Design

APStudioArt:3-D Design

APStudioArt: Drawing Journalism

CourseDescription:

IntroductiontoDanceisacourseintendedforstudentswhohaveaninterestindanceandwishtolearnmore abouttheartform,aswellasstudentswhoalreadyenjoydanceandwanttofurtherdeveloptheirskills. No previousdanceexperienceisrequiredforthiscourse.

Inthiscourse,studentswilllearnthebeginningskillsofdanceinavarietyofgenres,includingballet,jazz, lyrical,andhiphop Studentswilllearnthefundamentalsofdancetechniqueandincorporatethemina sequenceofmovementcombinations Thiscoursewillalsofocusonflexibility,stamina,agility,coordination, spatialandbodilyawareness,andmusicality,allwhilebuildingself-confidenceandapersonaloutletof expressionthroughmovement Thechoreographicprocess,dancehistory,dancevocabulary,andtheelementsof dance(body,action,space,time,andenergy)willalsobeexplored Alllessonsandcourseworkareanchoredin theNationalCoreArtsStandardsforDance,whichincludeCreating,Performing,Connecting,andResponding

Publicperformanceisrequiredforthesecondsemesterofthiscourse

DANCEIANDII

NationalCoreArtsStandardsforDance,whichincludeCreating,Performing,Connecting,and Responding.

Publicperformancesarerequiredforthiscourse

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement

Satisfies1yearofVPA or HealthandFitnessOLPGraduationrequirement

DANCEIIIandIV CourseNumber:662/663

DanceIII/IVisanAdvancedleveldancecourseintendedforstudentswhohavesuccessfullyprogressedthroughthe levelsofIntroductiontoDanceandDanceI/II,showingmaturityandgrowthintheirtechnique,artistry,creative ability,choreography,classetiquette,anddanceanalysis.Dancerswhodemonstrateamasteryofskillsandprevious experienceintheseareasmayalsoauditiontobeplaceddirectlyintothiscourse.Allstudents mustbeapprovedby theinstructorpriortoenrolling.

Inthiscourse,studentswillcontinuetoadvancetheirdancetechniqueandlearncomplexmovementcombinationsin avarietyofdancegenres.Dancerswillfocusonrefiningtheirperformancequality,artistry,andexecutionofthe elementsofdanceinperformanceandchoreography,allwhilebuildingself-confidenceandapersonalvoicethrough movement.Alargeportionofthisclasswillfocusonchoreographingoriginalworks,includingabodypositivityunit andprojectinthesecondsemester AreasofconcentrationareanchoredintheNationalCoreArtsStandardsfor Dance,whichincludeCreating,Performing,Connecting,andResponding.

Publicperformancesarerequiredforthiscourse,wherestudentswillshowcasetheirtalentswithahighlevelof professionalismandrefinement.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement

Satisfies1yearofVPA or HealthandFitnessOLPGraduationrequirement

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

AdvancedDanceHonorsisthemostadvanceddancecoursedesignedforhighschoolsophomores,juniors,or seniorswhohavesuccessfullycompletedonefullyearofDanceIII/IVwithan“A”or“B”grade, and who haveshownmaturityandgrowthintheirtechnique,artistry,creativeability,choreography,classetiquette,and danceanalysis.Thiscourseisintendedforthosewhoshowpromisetocontinuedancing,performing,or creatingintheartsbeyondhighschool.Allstudents mustbeapprovedbytheinstructorpriortoenrolling. Inthiscourse,studentswillcontinuetoadvanceandrefinetheirdancetechniqueandlearncomplexmovement combinationsinavarietyofdancegenres.Dancerswillfocusonrefiningtheirperformancequality,artistry, andexecutionoftheelementsofdanceinperformanceandchoreography,allwhilebuildingself-confidence andapersonalvoicethroughmovement.Alargeportionofthisclasswillfocusonindividualandgroup choreographyprojectsstemmingfromavarietyofprompts.Areasofconcentrationareanchoredinthe NationalCoreArtsStandardsforDance,whichincludeCreating,Performing,Connecting,andResponding.

CourseDescription:

Thecourseisanentry-levelchoir,andprovidesopportunitytoparticipateinavocalperformance ensemble.Thereisnoauditionorexperiencenecessary.Studentswilllearnbasicvocalandchoral techniques,musichistory,sight-singingskillsandmusictheory.Inaddition,studentswilllearnhistorical, culturalandsocietalcontextsforchoralmusicandcomposersofchoralmusic.Studentswillbeexpected tocritiquetheirownperformanceandthatofothers.Virtualand/orpublicperformancesorprojectsare required Studentsmayalsoparticipateintheliturgicalchoiratschoolliturgies,virtuallyand/orinperson

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement ADVANCEDCHORALENSEMBLE

CourseNumber:656/657

ChoirI/IIorotherpreviouschoral experienceANDauditionwith instructor

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseprovidesanopportunityforstudentstodevelopadvancedandrefinedvocalandchoral techniques.Thestudyandperformanceofadvancedliteratureincludingmusicfromothercultureswillbe thefocusofthiscourse.Publicperformanceandcompetitionisrequired.Studentsmayalsobeexpected toparticipateintheliturgicalchoiratschoolliturgies.Skillintheoryandsightsingingisexpectedand furtherstudyofmusichistorywillbeemphasized.Practiceandperformanceoutsideofclassarerequired. Admissionbyauditionatthebeginningofthesemester.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

Notes: Vocallessonsareencouraged,Coursemayberepeated

SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement

CourseNumber:666/667

LevelofDifficulty

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Teacherrecommendationorteacher approval.Previousmusical experience.

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavepreviouslytakenlessonsatanylevelontheirinstrument,aswellas thosewhohavedevelopedproficiencyontheirinstrument Allinstrumentsarewelcome Studentsexplore and performintermediateandadvancedmusicfromavarietyofmusicalstylesandperiodswithan emphasisongroupimprovisationandcreatingoriginalcompositionsandarrangementstailoredtothe instrumentationinclass Studentsbuildupontheirskillsintechnicalproficiency,aestheticvaluing, individualcharacterandteambuilding.Studentsareprovidedanarenawheretheycangrowinboththeir performanceandtheunderstandingofhistorical,stylistic,cultural,andcrosscurricularrelationships. Studentsmustpossessbasicknowledgeoftheirinstrumentandreadingmusic.Studentsarerequiredto supplytheirowninstrumentsandparticipateinschoolperformances,masses,communityevents,and festivalseithervirtuallyand/orinperson.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement

ADVANCEDINSTRUMENTALENSEMBLE

CourseNumber:684-685

LevelofDifficulty

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight)

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

Teacherrecommendationorteacher approval.Previousmusical experience

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseisforstudentswhohavepreviouslytakenlessonsatanylevelontheirinstrument,aswellas thosewhohavedevelopedproficiencyontheirinstrument.Allinstrumentsarewelcome.Studentsexplore and performintermediateandadvancedmusicfromavarietyofmusicalstylesandperiodswithan

emphasisongroupimprovisationandcreatingoriginalcompositionsandarrangementstailoredtothe instrumentationinclass.Studentsbuildupontheirskillsintechnicalproficiency,aestheticvaluing, individualcharacterandteambuilding Studentsareprovidedanarenawheretheycangrowinboththeir performanceandtheunderstandingofhistorical,stylistic,cultural,andcrosscurricularrelationships Studentsmustpossessbasicknowledgeoftheirinstrumentandreadingmusic Studentsarerequiredto supplytheirowninstrumentsandparticipateinschoolperformances,masses,communityevents,and festivals

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement

MUSICTHEORY

CourseNumber:643/644

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

None

Thiscourseisageneralintroductiontothe“mechanics”ofmusic.Itincludesabasicoverviewofgeneral musicalprinciplessuchaskeyandtimesignatures,scales,basicchordstructure,progressions,sight singing,notationandcomposition,andsongwriting.Studentswilllearntoenjoymusicmorefullyby gaininganunderstandingofhowmusicisconstructed.Havinggainedthisknowledge,thestudentswillbe preparedtocomposemusicthroughmelody,harmony,andchordprogressions.Anemphasiswillbe placedoneartrainingandlisteningtoavarietyofmusicalgenres.Studentswhocompletethiscourse successfullywillbequalifiedtotakeAPMusicTheorythefollowingyear Nopriortheoryexperienceis required,butpreviousmusicexperiencewithlessonsonaninstrumentorvoiceispreferred

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTMUSICTHEORY

CourseNumber:636/637

LevelofDifficulty

CompletionofMusicTheoryOR Assessmentandapprovalby instructortoverifyskills.

CourseDescription:

Theultimategoalofthiscourseistodevelopastudent’sabilitytorecognize,understandanddescribethe basicmaterialsandprocessesofmusicthatareheardorpresentedinamusicalcomposition Studentswill furtherdevelopskillsintroducedinthepreviousMusicTheorycourse Buildingonthisfoundation,the secondsemesterincludesmorecreativetasks,suchastheharmonizationofamelodybyselecting appropriatechords,composingamusicalbasslinetoprovidetwo-voicecounterpoint,orothertasksin musicalcomposition.WhilethegoalsoftheclassincludepassingtheAPMusicExam,theprimarygoal istoenrichthestudent’sknowledgeofandappreciationofmusic. SupplementalInformation: FullYear;10units

DRAMAIANDII

CourseNumber:612/613;GBlock612g/613g

DramaIIbuildsonskillslearnedinDramaI.Studentswilldomoreadvancedworkinacting,directing, andcostuming/scenedesign.Theywillexplorethehistoryoftheater,aswellasexploringlocaltheater. Advancedstudentswillhaveanopportunitytodirectotherstudentsinperformance. SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”Requirement

Satisfies1yearofOLPVPAgraduationrequirement

DRAMAIII/IV

CourseNumber:619/620

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult

VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofDramaIandIIor Instructorapproval

Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswithsignificantexperienceintheatre,andpromotesdepthof engagementandlifelongappreciationfortheatrethroughabroadspectrumofteacher-assignedand self-directedstudyandperformance.Studentsregularlyreflectonaestheticsandissuesrelatedtoand addressedthroughtheatre.Studentswillassembleaportfoliothatshowcasesasignificantbodyofwork representingpersonalvisionandartisticgrowthovertime;masteryoftheatreskillsandtechniquesinone ormoreareas;andevidenceofsignificantoralandwrittenanalyticalandproblem-solvingskillsbasedon theirstructural,historical,andculturalknowledge.

Studentsmaybegiventheopportunitytoauditionforthisclassifdeemedappropriatebytheteacher,evenif theyhavenotpreviouslytakenDramaIandII.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”Requirement

Satisfies1yearofOLPVPAgraduationrequirement

DRAMAV/VI

CourseNumber:676/677

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight)

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofDramaIIIandIV

CourseDescription:

ThisisanadvancedcoursethatfocusesonDirectingandProducing,especiallyworkingwithactorsand thedesignteam,marketing,workflow,budgetingandotheraspectsofpre-productionandproduction It issuggestedthatstudentshavesignificantexperienceworkingondepartmentalshowsorhaveparticipated inproductionsoutsideofschoolbutitisnotrequired Thegoalofthiscourseistogivestudentsthe opportunitytodirectandproduceoriginalandexistingproductionsinvariousstyles Productionsmaybe filmedorperformedlive(orboth)dependingonthecircumstancesandthescriptsselected Timewillbe spenthelpingstudentstodeveloptheirportfolioforapplicationtocollegeaswellasenteringworkinto competitions Theatrehistory,designtheory,and actual problemsolvingarealsocoretothiscourse SupplementalInformation:

CourseNumber:600/601;GBlock600g/601g

LevelofDifficulty

✓ Moderate

❏ Difficult

❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

✓ 30minutes

❏ 30-60minutes

❏ 60-90minutes

None.

CourseDescription:

Thisisabasicfoundationcoursetoteachstudentstousetheelementsofart(line,color,shape,texture, space)andprinciplesofdesign(movement,unity,contrast,emphasis,pattern,variety)intechnically proficientandintuitivewaysacrossavarietyofmedia Coursestudioactivitywillbeaugmentedbyslide lecture,videoandcritiquediscussionwithfaculty Eachstudentisrequiredtodoworkoutsideofclass, includingsketchbookdrawings,fromdirectobservationaswellascompleteprojectsforeachofthe variousunitsthroughouttheyeartosuccessfullydemonstrateapplicationsoftheconceptsandtechniques learnedinclass.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;5Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement SatisfiesonesemesteroftheVisual&PerformingArtrequirement.

PAINTINGIandII

CourseNumber:602/603

LevelofDifficulty

Moderate Difficult VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

30minutes 30-60minutes 60-90minutes

None

Thisyear-longintensivestudyinpaintingprovidesstudentstheopportunityto,throughexperimentation andguidedprojects,gainathoroughunderstandingoftheworkingcharacteristicsofawiderangeof paintingmediumsincludinggouache,watercolor,acrylic,andinks.Studentswillalsopracticethe fundamentalsofdesignandcolortheoryaswellasbecomefamiliarwithseveralartstylesandmovements throughcompletingaseriesofpaintingprojects.Paintingswillbedonefromstilllife,observation, photography,visualresearchandimagination.Studentspurchasetheirownpaints,brushes,palettesand sketchbooks.Specialartpapers,canvasesandboardswillbeprovided.Eachstudentisrequiredtodo visualresearchandsketchbookexercisesbothinsideandoutsideofclass.

SupplementalInformation:

Semester;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement

Satisfies1fullyearofVPArequirement

JOURNALISM

Coursenumber: 150/151

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (eachnight)

✓ Moderate

❏ Difficult

❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

MustbeastrongEnglishstudent.Moststudents willhaveearnedan“A”intheircollege preparatoryEnglishcoursesora“B”orbetterin Honors/APEnglishcourses.

Instructorapprovalrequired

CourseDescription:

Studentswilllearnthejournalisticprocess.Topicswillincludeethics,firstamendmentrights, researching,interviewing,structureandtypesofnewsarticles(news,sports,entertainment,editorials, features),copyediting,AssociatedPressStyleconvention,layoutdesign,productionanddistribution processes.Leadershipopportunitiesexistwithinthiscourseaspageeditorsandeditor-in-chief.Students inleadershippositionsstudyjournalism,performspecialassignments,areassignedtoasectionofthe newspaperandworkontermprojects.Thereisconsiderableflexibilityinjobtasksandpositionsmay requirestudentstoworkoncampusoutsideofinstructionalhours.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:CollegePreparatoryElective“G”Requirement

NotNCAAapproved

SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisual&PerformingArtrequirement.

MULTI-MEDIADESIGN(YEARBOOK)

CourseNumber:650/651

LevelofDifficulty

✓ Moderate

❏ Difficult

❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None.

CourseDescription:

Thisisafull-yearcoursethatintroducesstudentstothebasicsofphotojournalism.Thecoursewillcover variousaspectsofphotojournalism,includinghistorical,ethical,legalandartisticissues.Theemphasis willbeondigitalphotographyandjournalisticwritingintherecordingandretellingofstudentsports, social,andschoolactivitiesandexperiences.Therewillbeamixoffieldassignments,writing,class discussions,andlectures.Thisclasswillcoveradvancedtopicsinphotographyandgraphicdesign.The endresultisVillaMontemar:theschoolyearbook Studentsprovidetheirowndigitalcamera(minimum of16megapixels)andaflashdriveorportableexternalharddrive Coursewillfamiliarizestudentswith cameras,computers,andsoftwareprogramsusedingraphicdesign(InDesignandPhotoshop)

DIGITALPHOTOGRAPHYI&II

CourseDescription:

Bytheendofthiscourse,studentswillbeabletofullyoperatethemanualsettingsoftheirDSLRcamera totakeartisticanddynamicphotos Theywillexplorethefundamentalsofphotographyandcomposition toelevatetheirphotosfromsnapshotstoart Aspectsofstudywillinclude:composition,elementsof photography,shutterspeed,aperture,abstraction,useofcolor,mood,exposurecontrol,useofoff-camera flash,longexposure,portraiture,andmanymoresubjects Throughinteractivelectures,projectsand critiques,studentswillexpandtheirunderstandingofphotographytopracticallyimprovetheirabilitiesas artists Studentswillcreateaphysicalphotographyjournaltodocumenttheirgrowthintheclass,aswell ascreateaphotographywebsitetodisplaytheirprojectsalongwithartiststatements Theywillexplorea creativeapproachtophotographywhilelearninghowtoshootpowerfulimageswithknowledgeand thought.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement Satisfies1yearofOLPVPAgraduationrequirement.

HANDBUILDINGCERAMICSIandII

CourseNumber:608/609

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

None

Theceramicsportionofthisclassteacheshand-buildingtechniques(pinch,coil,andslabmethods) Studentsaretaughtthepropercareandstorageofclayandthewedgingoftheclay Studentsareexpected tocommittolearningandpracticingthenuancedmethodsofworkingwithclayandrefinetheir techniquestocreatecreativeandqualityprojects Studentswillalsolearnandexperimentwithvarious decorativeprocessesapplicabletothebisqueware(rawpottery) Eachstudentisrequiredtodowork outsideofclassintheirsketchbooksaswellasrelatedtovisualresearchandconceptualdevelopment

The3-DArtportionoftheclasswillfurtherbuildontheceramictechniques,focusingonadvancingan understandingofdevelopinganartobjectin3dimensionalspace,whetherexpressive,sculpturalor functional.Methodsofcreatingbeyondworkingwithclaywillbeintroducedasapplicable.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement Satisfies1yearsemesterofVPArequirement.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENT2DART&DESIGN

CourseNumber:630/631

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites ❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

ArtIandIIwithagradeof“A”

CourseDescription:

Thisfullacademicyearcourseenablescommittedartstudentstocreateaportfolioofhighquality artworksthatexplore2DArtandDesign Thecourseisrigorousandchallenging,andisdesignedtobe equivalenttoafirstyearcollegelevelartcourse Studentsareexpectedtodeveloptechnicaland conceptualmasteryintheirideasandartisticskills,alongwithatheoreticalandpracticalunderstandingof

thevisualarts,throughstudioworkandresearch.Duringthecoursestudentsselectmediaandsubject matterthatbestcommunicatetheirideasandstrengths.TheAPArtPortfolioconsistsoftwosections: SustainedInvestigationandSelectedWorks TheSustainedInvestigationincludesaminimumof15 worksofartanddesign,submitteddigitally,alongwithwrittenresponsesthatdocumentinvestigation throughpractice,experimentationandrevision Studentsalsosubmit5physicalworksofartandwritten responsesidentifyingthematerials,processesandideasused TheCollegeBoardprogramprovidesthe onlynationalstandardforperformanceinthevisualartsthatallowsstudentsatthepre-collegelevelto earncollegecreditand/oradvancedplacement

CourseDescription:

Thisfullacademicyearcourseenablescommittedartstudentstocreateaportfolioofhighquality artworksthatexplore3DArtandDesign.Thecourseisrigorousandchallenging,andisdesignedtobe equivalenttoafirstyearcollegelevelartcourse.Studentsareexpectedtodeveloptechnicaland conceptualmasteryintheirideasandartisticskills,alongwithatheoreticalandpracticalunderstandingof thevisualarts,throughstudioworkandresearch Duringthecoursestudentsselectmediaandsubject matterthatbestcommunicatetheirideasandstrengths TheAPArtPortfolioconsistsoftwosections: SustainedInvestigationandSelectedWorks TheSustainedInvestigationincludesaminimumof15 worksofartanddesign,submitteddigitally,alongwithwrittenresponsesthatdocumentinvestigation throughpractice,experimentationandrevision Studentsalsosubmit10imagesof5SelectedWorksofart withwrittenresponsesidentifyingthematerials,processesandideasused TheCollegeBoardprogram providestheonlynationalstandardforperformanceinthevisualartsthatallowsstudentsatthe pre-collegeleveltoearncollegecreditand/oradvancedplacement

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:Visual&PerformingArts“F”requirement

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTDRAWING

CourseNumber:634/635 LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(eachnight) Prerequisites

CourseDescription:

Thisfullacademicyearcourseenablescommittedartstudentstocreateaportfolioofhighquality artworksthatexploreDrawingandrelatedtechniques Thecourseisrigorousandchallenging,andis designedtobeequivalenttoafirstyearcollegelevelartcourse Studentsareexpectedtodevelop technicalandconceptualmasteryintheirideasandartisticskills,alongwithatheoreticalandpractical understandingofthevisualarts,throughstudioworkandresearch.Duringthecoursestudentsselect mediaandsubjectmatterthatbestcommunicatetheirideasandstrengths.TheAPArtPortfolioconsists oftwosections:SustainedInvestigationandSelectedWorks.TheSustainedInvestigationincludesa minimumof15worksofart,submitteddigitally,alongwithwrittenresponsesthatdocument investigationthroughpractice,experimentationandrevision.Studentsalsosubmit5physicalworksofart andwrittenresponsesidentifyingthematerials,processesandideasused.TheCollegeBoardprogram providestheonlynationalstandardforperformanceinthevisualartsthatallowsstudentsatthe pre-collegeleveltoearncollegecreditand/oradvancedplacement.

CourseDescription:

VideoProductionisahands-on,project-basedcourseintendedtogivestudentsanintroductiontothe variousaspectsofvideoproduction.Studentswilllearnthebasicsofvideoproductionsuchasstory development,storyboarding,filming,lighting,audioandpost-production.Studentswillalsodevelopa bi-monthlylivebroadcastfocusedonschooleventswithhighlightsoncommunity,localandnational news.Studentswillcollectandeditfootagetoincludeinschoolproductionsandlivebroadcasts.Students willworkingroupsthatwillspecializeindifferentaspectsofproductionandbroadcast Thisclassis limitedto20students

VideoProductionIIisacontinuationofVideoProductionI Inthissecondcourse,studentswillbe challengedtoproduceaseriesofprojectsrangingfromPublicServiceAnnouncementstoShortFilms Studentswillbuildupontheskillstheylearnedinthefirstsemestertoproducemorepolishedprojects Wewilladdelementstoenhancetheaestheticsofvideosproducedthroughstrongerpre-production Studentswillcontinuetoparticipateintheweekly,morningnewsbroadcastsaswellasdevelopand producesegmentsforthebroadcast Thisclasswillmeet80minutesperweekforthefullyearalongwith someindependentstudytime Itislimitedto20students SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units Grades9-12 UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement Satisfies1yearofOLPVPAgraduationrequirement.

VIDEOPRODUCTIONIIIANDIV

CourseNumber:668/669;GBlock668g/669g

VideoProductionIIorInstructor’s approval

CourseDescription:

Thiscourseprovidesmoreadvancedtraininginvideoproduction Studentswilllearnadvancedcamera operations,aestheticproductionlighting,advancedaudiofiltersandaudioediting.Theywillgaina greaterunderstandingandmasteryofnon-lineareditingequipmentforstudioandfieldproduction. Studentswilldevelop,createandwriteoriginalstoryboards,shootslistsandvideoscripts.Studentswill workaloneandinteamstofacilitatethemanyphasesofthecreativeprocess,collaborationandteam building.Additionalwork-timewillberequiredduringco-curriculareventsinordertocompleteprojects.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheVisualandPerformingArtrequirement

ADVANCEDVIDEOPRODUCTION

CourseNumber:652/653;GBlock652g/653g

VideoProductionIVand Instructor’sapproval

CourseDescription:

AdvancedVideoProductionisaproject-based,year–longcourse Studentslearnmoreadvanced compositionandwilllearntointegratenarrative,audioandvisualelementsintoaseriesofproduction assignments.ThepurposeofAdvancedVideoProductionistodevelopadeeperunderstandingofhow thismediumcanbothreflectandaffectculturalvalues,awareness,andvisualliteracy,andtodraw studentsintoadeeperartisticinvolvementwiththeprocessofcreatingvideos,understandingandutilizing thetechnicalknowledge,skills,tools,andconceptswithinthecontextofaestheticandartform,aswellas toserveastheschool’sin-houseproductioncompany.Studentsinthiscoursetypicallyserveasleadersof thebroadcastcomponentoftheclassasexecutiveproducers.Whilethisclassmeetsdaily Monday-Thursday,additionalwork-timewillberequiredaswellassomebefore/afterschoolmeetingsin ordertocompleteprojects.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades11-12

UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

Satisfies1yearofOLPVPAgraduationrequirement

VAPAPRACTICUM(DepartmentChairapprovalonly)

CourseNumber:678/679

CourseDescription:

Visual&PerformingArtsindependentStudyisofferedtoprovideindividualstudentswiththe opportunitytofurtherexplorespecialtalentsorinterestsinthearts.Studentswillworkwiththeclassroom teachertosetpersonallearninggoalsandtodeterminethetypeofprojectorlearningexperiencethey wouldliketopursue.StudentsmayhavetheoptionoftakinganIndependentStudyintandemwitha regularlyscheduledclass,butwillhaveleadershipopportunities,specialprojectsandcoachinginthe classtobedeterminedbasedontheindividual'sinterestsandabilities.Independentstudyisdesignedto supplementastudent’seducationalpathwayandpassioninthearts.Instructorapprovalisrequiredin ordertoenrollinindependentstudy

DIGITALSTORYTELLING

CourseDescription:

Asdigitalandsocialmediabecomemorevisuallyoriented,havingtheexpertiseandunderstandingof howtoengageaudiencesthroughmultimediabecomesmoreimportant Whetheryouareanemerging photographer,artist,videographer,orgraphicdesigner,beingskilledincommunicatingmessages, emotions,narratives,stories,andothertypesofinformationthatreachesviewersandlistenersatadeep andlastingleveliscriticalintoday'ssociety Inthiscourse,youwillusephotography,video,andother visualandaudiorepresentationsasthemediumtogaintheskillstocreatepowerful,meaningful,and enticingstories Youwilllearnthefundamentalsofjournalism,includinginterviewing,reporting,and creatinganarrative.Inaddition,youwillgainanunderstandingoftrendssuchasphotojournalism,media mashups,andpersonalbranding.Furthermore,youwillgaintechnicalskillsforthedevelopmentand disseminationofcontentfordigitalproduction,includingphotography,videoproduction,audiorecording, andvisualizations.Thiscourseexploresnewwaysoftellingstoriesviasocialmedia,podcasting,and otherdigitalplatforms.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10units

Grades11-12

Pending:UC/CSUApproved: VisualandPerformingArts“F”requirement

Textbook/ClassResources: None

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

StudentsareintroducedtothebasicknowledgeofAmericanSignLanguage(ASL)andtheDeafculture Studentsdevelopbasicskillsinvocabularyandgrammartomeetcommunicationneeds Emphasisis placedonacquisitionofbothcomprehensionandexpressiveskillsviasigninginfrontoftheirclass,with apartner,inasmallgroupandlargegroupparticipation AttendinganASLeventismandatoryforthis class

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:5Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEII

CourseNumber:542/543

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting) Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofASLIwitha“C”or betterbothsemesters

CourseDescription:

ASLIIstudentscontinuetodevelopvocabulary,grammar,andsigningskillsinordertomeet communicationneeds ThereislittletonoverbalcommunicationatlevelII Studentscontinuetofurther exploreDeafcommunityandculturethroughdiscussions,research,projects,andtechnology Class participationisessentialforsuccessinthiscourse AttendingASLeventsismandatoryforthisclass

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:5Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEIIIHONORS

CourseNumber:546/547

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofASLIIwitha“B”or betterbothsemesters.

ASLIIIhonorsstudents continuetodevelopvocabulary,grammar,andsigningskillswithinlinguistic parameters ThereisnoverbalcommunicationatlevelIII StudentscontinuetofurtherexploreDeaf communityandculturethroughdiscussions,research,projects,andtechnology Classparticipationis essentialforsuccessinthiscourse AttendingASLeventsismandatoryforthisclass

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12 UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

AMERICANSIGNLANGUAGEIVHONORS

CourseNumber:548/549

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

❏ 30minutes ✓ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofASLIIIwithanAor better orASLIIIHrswitha“B”orbetter bothsemesters.

AmericanSignLanguage4Honorsisdesignedtohavethestudentbecomemorecomfortablecommunicating inASLwithintheDeafcommunityandbeingmoreinvolvedwithmembersoftheDeafcommunity.ASL4 buildsonpreviousASLclassesandputsstudentsinmore“realworld”situationswithtopicssuchastelling stories,sharingfacts,explainingrules,andpersonallifedecisions.Studentswillbeworkingmoreonthinking fromanASLperspectiveinsteadofEnglishfirst,inmoreinformalandformalsettings.Inhonors,studentswill alsobeworkingonbeginningvoiceinterpretingandsigninterpreting.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear:10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

FRENCHI

CourseNumber:512/513

LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

None

ThiscourseprovidesanintroductiontotheFrenchlanguage,history,geographyandculture.Special emphasisisplacedonvocabularybuilding,pronunciationandgrammar.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

FRENCHII

CourseNumber:514/515

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

CompletionofFrenchIwitha“C” orbetterbothsemesters

ThiscourseisacontinuationofFrenchlanguage,history,geography,andculture Stressisplacedon advancedgrammarconcepts,aural-oralcomprehensionandwriting

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

FRENCHIIIHONORS

CourseNumber:540/541

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

CompletionofFrenchIIwitha“B”orbetter bothsemesters.

Thiscourseprovidesanin-depthviewofFrenchlanguageandcultures.Developingcommunication continuesinvarioustensesandstructuresonawidevarietyoftopicssuchaspersonalhistory,health,and socialissues,andfutureplans. Studentsareexpectedtoperformatahigherlevelofindependenceto completemorechallengingandin-depthperformancetasks.Thecurriculumisalsoenrichedwith literatureandhistorywhentimeallows.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTFRENCHLANGUAGE

CourseNumber:530/531

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

60-90minutes

Prerequisites

CompletionofFrenchIIIHonorswithan“A” bothsemesters

APFrenchLanguagestudentspracticeperfectingtheirlistening,speaking,readingandwritingskillsin preparationfortheAPexam StudentswhotakeAPFrenchareexpectedtohaveagoodcommandof Frenchgrammarandvocabularyandhavecompetenceinlistening,reading,speaking,andwriting

Studentsstudyvocabulary,grammar,andculturalaspectsofthelanguage,and thenapplywhattheyhave learnedinextensivewrittenandspokenexercises.Theequivalentofacollege-levelcourse,APFrench LanguagepreparesstudentsfortheAPexamandforfurtherstudyof Frenchlanguage,cultureor literature StudentswhoareenrolledinAPFrenchareexpectedtotaketheAPFrenchLanguageExamin May

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

SPANISHI

CourseNumber:500/501

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

None

CourseDescription: Thiscourseisdesignedtotrainstudentsintheskillsofunderstanding,reading,writingandspeaking Spanish.Correctuseofbasiclanguagestructuresistaughtanddeveloped.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

SPANISHII

CourseNumber:502/503;GBlock502g/503g

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

✓ Moderate ❏ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Placementexamforfreshmanandinterview

CompletionofSpanishIwitha“C”orbetter bothsemesters.

CourseDescription:

Thefourbasiclanguageskillscontinuetobeemphasizedthroughvocabularybuilding,historical-cultural readingselections,conversationstimuliandthestudyofgrammaressentials.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

SPANISHIII

CourseNumber:504/505

LevelofDifficulty

❏ Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

EstimatedHomework

(perclassmeeting)

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Prerequisites

Placementexamandinterviewforfreshman

CompletionofSpanishIIwitha“C”orbetter bothsemesters

Studentswillcontinuetheirstudyofgrammaticalformsofthelanguageaswellasincreasetheir understandingofSpanish-speakingcountriesandculture. Specialemphasiswillbeplacedonthe continuedimprovementofpronunciationandconversation.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

SPANISHIIIHONORS

CourseNumber:528/529

LevelofDifficulty

Prerequisites ❏

Moderate ✓ Difficult ❏ VeryDifficult

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

Placementexamandinterviewforfreshman.

CompletionofSpanishIIwitha“B”orbetter bothsemesters.

CourseDescription:

ThiscoursebuildsontheskillsacquiredinSpanishIandIIthroughanin-depthstudyofSpanishandits complexgrammarstructures.Studentswillincreasetheirproficiencybyexperiencingauthenticmaterials andimmersingthemselvesinthelanguage,itscultureandcivilization.Thiscoursewillofferstudentsa vitalsteptowardspreparingforcollege-levelSpanishcourses.Speakingandpronunciationwillbea priorityinthiscourse

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

SPANISHIIIFORNATIVESPEAKERSHONORS

CourseNumber:536/537

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework(perclass meeting)

Prerequisites

Moderate ✓ Difficult

VeryDifficult

CourseDescription:

✓ 30minutes ❏ 30-60minutes ❏ 60-90minutes

PlacementExam

ThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofSpanish-speakingstudentsofvaryingabilities.Thisisan advancedcoursethatprovidesin-depthandintensivestudyoftheSpanishLanguagethroughpracticeof morecomplexstructuresandmoreextensivevocabulary.ItprovidesnativeSpanish-speakingstudents withafoundationinSpanishreading,writing,andgrammar.Thecourseisdesignedtomovestudents fluentinconversationbeyondelementarySpanishinordertopreparethemforhigherlevelsofSpanish. Studentsqualifyforthecourseviaacombinedwrittenassessmentandoralinterview.Uponcompletionof thiscourse,studentsmaymoveintoSpanishIVorAPSpanishLanguageifprerequisitesaremet.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement

SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement

SPANISHIV

CourseNumber:506/507

LevelofDifficulty

EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

Prerequisites

CompletionofSpanishIIIwitha“B”orbetter bothsemesters OR SpanishIIIHonorswitha“C”orbetterboth semesters OR SpanishIIINativesHonorswitha“C”orbetter bothsemesters

SpanishIIIHonorswitha“B”orbetterboth semestersOR

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades10-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.

ADVANCEDPLACEMENTSPANISHLITERATURE

CourseNumber:510/511 LevelofDifficulty EstimatedHomework (perclassmeeting)

30minutes

30-60minutes

60-90minutes

CourseDescription:

Prerequisites

CompletionofSpanishIVORAPSpanish Languagewitha“B”orbetterbothsemesters.

Thiscourseisintendedtobetheequivalentofathird-yearcollegeIntroductiontoLatinAmericaand/or PeninsularLiteraturecourse TheintentistoofferthestudentapanoramicviewofHispanicworksof literaturewhileidentifyingintrinsicdifferencesandvariationsineach.Studentswillreadliterarytextsof manygenresinSpanishandwillbeexpectedtocriticallyanalyzetheformandcontentoftheseworks. Specialattentionwillbepaidtopoeticinterpretationandterminology.StudentswhoareenrolledinAP SpanishLiteratureareexpectedtotaketheAPSpanishLiteratureExaminMay.

SupplementalInformation:

FullYear;10Units Grades9-12

UC/CSUApproved:LanguageOtherThanEnglish“E”Requirement SatisfiesoneyearoftheWorldLanguagegraduationrequirement.