Information Technology Department

UNALIYI

NON-DEPARTMENTAL COURSES: NOTE: P = the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements HP = the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements. and is considered an Honors course. + = meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

BUILD – P - Grades 9, 10 This experiential, entrepreneurship-based curriculum is designed to equip 9th-grade students with the skills needed to graduate from high school, and to succeed in college and their careers. BUILD will guide them through the process of planning, launching and running their own small business. The curriculum is built around a core of BUILD’s six “Spark Skills”: Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, Grit, Problem-Solving, Self-Management. This is a hands-on projectbased curriculum that allows a student to think creatively and create their own projects. Each experience in the curriculum is designed to maximize a student’s development of these skills Along the way, students are taught to apply the skills they learn not only to the running of their businesses but also to their academics, career and life goals. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

AVID – P - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program The mission of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is to ensure that firstgeneration college bound students, and most especially students in the middle capable of completing a rigorous college preparatory path, will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum and increase their enrollment in four-year colleges. To that end, students are tutored in academic subjects, learn time management and note-taking skills, and develop SAT vocabulary and test-taking skills. Particular attention is paid to the enhancement of their writing and reading abilities. AVID students regularly hear guest speakers from colleges and universities, take field trips to visit colleges, and are counseled in course selections to make their college applications as competitive as possible. AVID is a four-year program and students earn elective credit for this course. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

+JOURNALISM I – P, II – P, III – P - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in most recent English class. This elective course produces and publishes the school newspaper, the Raven Report. Students learn news, sports, feature, and opinion writing, study news ethics and First Amendment rights, develop interviewing skills, and practice photography and design. Journalism I must be taken prior to enrolling in Journalism II/III, which focuses on editor leadership, business skills, and advanced writing and design. Journalism III-P can be repeated for credit. Students receive elective or career technical education (CTE) credit for these courses. These courses have been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP - Grade 9 Open to all 9th grade students. This curricular class provides students with the foundational skills for becoming an active student-leader. The course builds a working definition of leadership, and from there teaches both hard and soft skills, including public speaking, time management, positive habits and helps students understand the value of cooperation, creativity and initiative. Students will also explore initial opportunities for involvement in student activities.

ASB LEADERSHIP – P - Grades 10, 11, 12 Grades 10-12. Prerequisite: ASB Adviser appointment. Students will be charged with curating the culture and climate at Sequoia, and promoting the best possible high school experience for their peers. This group will plan and carry out student activities, facilitate outreach to all students and will serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration. First hand leadership experiences will be supplemented with curricular opportunities. Class may be taken multiple times.

SPORTS LEADERSHIP – P Grades 10, 11, 12 The aim of this class is to teach students valuable leadership skills, specifically, in the varied field of athletics, and to give them a unique learning experience during their high school journey. Students will learn how to promote sports at Sequoia and increase school spirit. They will also learn valuable organizational skills while helping with website maintenance, writing and submitting game summaries to the media. The course will include units exploring various areas of athletics, including sports psychology, sports writing, sports management, and coaching. They will learn from community professionals in the field and will be expected to work closely with our Athletic Director, coaches, our athletic trainer, Journalism, and Yearbook teachers. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.