Milken Program of Studies 2013-2014 by Roger Fuller

Introduction

I NTRODUCTION

H OW TO READ A COURSE DESCRIPTION

About the Program of Studies - This program of studies is designed to list the courses available for all students at Milken Community High School for academic year of 2013-2014. Student and parents should consult this booklet for any questions on courses. The information explained here is available for download from Apple IBooks store. It is also available as a PDF downloadable by going to the school’s web site at www.MilkenSchool.org Finally, the information is also available on the school’s website as an interactive data base located at http://wildcat.mchschool.org/ database/course_list.php?op=allDepts&section=US. The Process and the Conversations - It is important for student, parents, and advisors, assistant principals, and college counselors to engage in good academic advising. This process will begin in December and students have unique opportunities to engage several people in a conversation about their pathway to academic and personal success. This program of studies is designed to be a guide toward good academic planning. Key Dates and Timelines - Students and parents should begin to review course offerings in mid-December, carefully reading through this Program of Studies. Students should reflect on strengths, challenges and passions as they consider what courses to request for the 2013-2014 school year. Classroom teachers, advisors, assistant principals and college counselors are all available for consultation about student choices. Here is a general timeline for this process: December-January - Academic Advising January 23rd-February 1st - Students submit 2013-2014 course requests via NetClassroom February - Departmental Faculty review and respond to student requests for restricted courses March!

- Parents receive notification of approved student course requests

Course Number Grades Semester or Year Length

Asterisks indicates Signature Program

Title

Description of Course

Drawing I *! (AR0901)! Grades 9-12!

Fall!

This introductory course instills a strong foundation of techniques, terms, and materials upon which students build their further art studies. Exploring the fundamentals for drawing, students learn to use diverse media including: pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink and mixed media. Students study “seeing” and learn drawing skills necessary to develop rendering expertise and observational abilities. Lines, shape, forms, shades, values, composition, and design are all explored within still lifes, portraiture, landscapes, and abstract subjects. This course is recommended for students interested in Architectural Design, Fine Arts Studio, and AP Studio Art. Prerequisite: None.

April-May - The Master Schedule of all classes and individual student schedules are created June - Step Up Day

Course Prerequisites 2

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS ART .............................................................................................. pg. 5 ENGLISH ..................................................................................... pg. 14 FOREIGN LANGUAGE ................................................................ pg. 28 HEALTH........................................................................................ pg. 36 HEBREW....................................................................................... pg. 40 JEWISH STUDIES........................................................................ pg. 48 MEDIA ARTS................................................................................. pg. 59 MATHEMATICS............................................................................ pg. 64 PERFORMING ARTS................................................................... pg. 71 PHYSICAL EDUCATION............................................................... pg. 78 SCIENCE...................................................................................... pg. 83 SOCIAL SCIENCES...................................................................... pg. 92 TIFERET ISRAEL FELLOWSHIP................................................ pg. 100 DIPLOMA OF DISTINCTION...................................................... pg. 104

Art

Milken Community High School Program of Studies

Art

The Visual Arts Department nurtures and cultivates unique qualities of each student in order to discover their creative abilities. Students are exposed to a new way of artistic thinking through a visual world of expression and interpretation. Students learn visual communication skills in an inspiring environment, under the guidance of teachers and artists. A wide variety of media are explored as students learn self-discipline, critical thinking, and decision making. Art history, culture, and Judaic imagery are woven into the curriculum. The students perceptions of the world are challenged and enriched as they explore their identity through the creative process. Our students showcase their work in venues ranging from individual solo shows to exhibitions on Milken’s campuses and on university campuses throughout Los Angeles. Participation in regional and national contests offers diverse experiences and exposure for the student artists. In addition to fostering their skills, the students also participate in art-related community service projects, serving local as well as global communities. 5

Drawing I! (AR0901)!

Grades 9-12! !

Painting I ! Fall!

This introductory course instills a strong foundation of techniques, terms, and materials upon which students build their further art studies. Exploring the fundamentals for drawing, students learn to use diverse media including: pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink and mixed media. Students study how to “see” and learn drawing skills necessary to develop rendering expertise and observational abilities. Lines, shape, forms, shades, values, composition, and design are all explored within still lifes, portraiture, landscapes, and abstract subjects. This course is recommended for students interested in Architectural Design, Fine Arts Studio, and AP Studio Art. Prerequisite: None.

(AR0903)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

The course introduces the discipline of painting to the student. The student will be introduced to basic color theory, perspective and composition. Various painting techniques will be introduced to the student. A variety of materials are used including acrylics, and mixed media. Students will gain the ability to analyze and respond to various works, including their own. Through critiques, students will display the ability to aesthetically value and appreciate works of art, as well as understand the relationship between art, culture and history. The works of historical and contemporary artists are studied with each project. Students take time to visit museums and galleries and take part in class discussions describing artworks they see. The subject areas explored will be landscape, observational still life and abstraction. This course gradually shifts from formal techniques to experimental and individual expression. Prerequisite: None.

Drawing II! (AR0902)!

Grades 9-12! Spring!

This course expands on techniques and principles taught in Drawing I while challenging the student to explore their creative abilities even further by focusing on combining basic drawing skills and individual expression. Interpretation using the figure, still life, landscape, and abstraction will also be explored. Students will learn about traditional and contemporary medium. Self-discipline and experimentation is encouraged as students work throughout the semester independently in sketchbooks. Museum or gallery trips are included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing I. This class is required for Architectural Design, Fine Arts Studio, and AP Studio Art.

Painting II! (AR0904)!

Grades 9-12! Spring!

The course introduces the discipline of painting to the student. The student will be introduced to basic color theory, perspective and composition. Various painting techniques will be introduced to the student. A variety of materials are used including acrylics, and mixed media. Students will gain the ability to analyze and respond to various works, including their own. Through critiques, students will display the ability to aesthetically value and appreciate works of art, as well as understand the relationship between art, culture and history. The works of historical and contemporary artists are studied with each project. Students take time to visit museums and galleries and take part in class discussions describing artworks they see. Expanding on the lessons taught in Painting I, Painting II facilitates the study of visual experience by continuing to teach the use of form, color, composition and space. The subject areas explored will be landscape, observational still life and abstraction. This course gradually shifts from formal techniques to experimental and individual expression.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Painting I.

Ceramics I ! (AR0905)!

Grades 9-12! Year!

In this ceramics course, the students will learn sculpting techniques and three- dimensional design using clay. The course will also include two-dimensional drawing prior to creation of the form. The students will learn to use the principles of art and design to develop three-dimensional art pieces. They will learn proper treatment of greenware and preparation for final firing. The students will learn application procedures and techniques for successful under-glazing and glazing. The students will study the role of historic and contemporary ceramics learning to analyze and describe art pieces. The students will study and explore the decorative ceremonial objects created by Jewish artisans. Students will participate in class discussions, relating their self-reflections and the views of other artists. Students will research the internet and the library, building their understanding of three-dimensional design. They will prepare an essay detailing the ceramicist of their choice. Students will form opinions and values by participating in class critiques and discussions, learning to analyze and describe art pieces. Students will develop ceramic art pieces reflecting individual style.! Prerequisite: None.

Yearbook! (AR0911)!

Grades 9-12! Year!

In this class, the students learn the fundamentals of producing a professional publication. Skills such as computer competency in Photoshop and In Design are used to create the layout of the pages. Research, writing and proofing skills are used to create the publication. Developing photography skills enables the students to capture special moments of student life, sporting events and academics. Organizational abilities and teamwork help the students to meet deadlines. Learning about obtaining ads and distributing the yearbook are additional tools that contribute to the successful production of the yearbook. The students learn valuable skills that can be used throughout their lives. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics I.!

Graphic Arts I *! (AR0915)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Ceramics II! (AR0906)!

Grades 9-12! Year!

In this ceramics course, the students will learn sculpting techniques and three- dimensional design using clay. The course will also include two-dimensional drawing prior to creation of the form. The students will learn to use the principles of art and design to develop three-dimensional art pieces. They will learn proper treatment of greenware and preparation for final firing. The students will learn application procedures and techniques for successful underglazing and glazing. The students will study the role of historic and contemporary ceramics learning to analyze and describe art pieces. The students will study and explore the decorative ceremonial objects created by Jewish artisans. Students will participate in class discussions, relating their self-reflections and the views of other artists. Students will research the internet and the library, building their understanding of three-dimensional design. They will prepare an essay detailing the ceramicist of their choice. Students will form opinions and values by participating in class critiques and discussions, learning to analyze and describe art pieces. Students will develop ceramic art pieces reflecting individual style. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Ceramics I.

Graphic Arts II *! (AR0916)!

Grades 9-12! Spring!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Design Arts *! (AR0917)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Sculpture I!

Architectural Design I *

(AR1003)!

(AR1005)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

This course introduces students to basic sculpture techniques and concepts as they learn to use positive and negative space, mass and volume to create threedimensional artworks in a variety of materials. Basic techniques such as model building, metal work; plaster and carving will be explored. The work of historical and contemporary sculptors is introduced with each project. The course will also include 2dimensional basic drawing and concept development skills.! Prerequisite: None.

(AR1004)!

Year!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Architectural Design II * (AR1005)!

Sculpture II!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Grades 9-12! Spring!

This course is a second semester sculpture class that explores advanced technical and aesthetic three-dimensional design through the primary medium of wood, metal, stone, clay and plaster. The student will participate in a wide range of experiences using additive and subtractive sculptural techniques, designed to build artistic and creative confidence. Students will create original three-dimensional works of art, increasing complexity as their skill increases. Advanced concepts in sculpture will be explored in the areas of realistic observational figure study, abstract figurative stone carving, mold making for bas-relief sculpture, and wood / metal integration to produce mixed media sculptures. The course will also include 2-dimensional basic drawing and concept development skills. A research/sketchbook journal is an important element of the class. This journal will serve as a roadmap to develop the path of the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. The studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth, development and focus throughout the course will be recorded in these workbooks. The student will identify art movements and styles through historical research, cultural investigation, and field trips in order to help them develop their projects. Through individual and group critiques, students will continue to fine-tune their ability to evaluate artwork. Students will be encouraged to increase their ability to communicate ideas in a forum where a dialogue based on aesthetics is respected and encouraged. This class will meet the VPA requirement for entrance to the UC and CSU system.!Prerequisite: Successful completion of Sculpture I.

Fashion Design *! (AR1006)!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Fine Arts Studio! (AR1007)!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

This unique studio course is designed to give the advanced art student technical and perceptual tools to increase their interest and depth in Drawing and Painting. The students will continue to improve observation skills and explore a variety of materials, increasing their understanding of the human form and will participate in critiques and self reflection. Each student works one-on-one with the teacher. The students expand their knowledge of techniques and application of materials and refine their ability to describe and analyze works of art. A sketchbook will serve as an excellent resource and journal reflecting course content. Presentations of historic, cultural and religious references will be studied and discussed. Students will develop a final portfolio comprising their own body of artwork throughout the year. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing I & II, or Painting I & II

3-D Studio - Advanced Architecture and Design! *

S IGNATURE P ROGRAMS

(AR1010)!

A RCHITECTURE AND D ESIGN I NSTITUTE

Grades 11-12!

Year!

See end of chapter for Signature Art Program course descriptions.

Advanced Placement Studio Art! (AR1105)!

Grade 11-12! Year!

A.P. Studio Art is an advanced visual arts class intended for students with exceptional interest and abilities in art. This student should be committed and motivated to pursue serious study in the arts. The A.P. Drawing Portfolio is worked on throughout the year, and all students are expected to submit this portfolio to the College Board for evaluation at the end of the year. The portfolio is divided into three sections, which are designed to assess different aspects of student performance. The sections require the student to demonstrate quality, breadth, and in-depth engagement in the process of making art.â&#x20AC;¨ â&#x20AC;¨ Students are encouraged to find a variety of solutions to visual problems, rather than being guided to preconceived outcomes. Emphasis is placed on drawing from observation, the application of color and design principles, and the development of a portfolio of work. ! Successful completion of Drawing I & II, Painting I. Permission of Department Chair and successful portfolio review.

Graphic Arts I! (AR0915)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

In this introductory course, students will learn the fundamental principles of graphic design and apply these design elements to computer-generated artwork using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Through the study of historic and contemporary examples of graphic design, students will develop an understanding of the link between visual imagery and message and use this knowledge to visually communicate their own unique viewpoints. This class will teach students to analytically deconstruct their perceived environment in order to create meaningful graphic representations using the fundamental principles of design. The students will complete projects that focus on personal identity. Students are encouraged to make observations and seek inspiration from their daily lives through documentation in a working portfolio.

Graphic Arts II! (AR0916)!

Grades 9-12! Spring!

Second semester students will refine their skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and learn basic skills in Adobe InDesign. In addition to the opportunity for creative expression, students will begin to understand the implications of their designs as it relates to social responsibility, the art world and the future. The projects will focus on students interpretation of current societal issues. The students will present their final projects in a creative printed portfolio. Students are encouraged to make observations and seek inspiration from their daily lives through documentation in a working portfolio.

Design Arts! (AR0917)!

Grades 9-12! Fall!

Design I & II is intended for the student interested in fashion, product and architectural design. This course introduces the students to the elements of art and principles of design using line, tones, one and two-point perspective, object, portrait, figure and environmental drawing. Using a variety of materials, including charcoal, graphite, pastel, colored pencils, markers, water media and paints; students will explore representational and expressive projects. Conceptual development includes threedimensional objects using a variety of materials with the additional exploration and use of recycled and reusable materials. Historic and contemporary design concepts are studied. Class critiques and discussions are an integral part of the course. An ongoing sketchbook/journal is used for conceptual drawings. This course satisfies the prerequisite for Architectural Design, Fashion Design and Fine Arts Studio.!None

Grades 10-12!

3-D Studio - Advanced Architecture and Design ! (AR1010)! Year!

Architectural Design (AR1005)!

Fashion Design will introduce the student to figure drawing skills and techniques, fashion history and design. They will learn proportions and scale in drawing the human figure. They will study and apply the elements of art and principles of design to two- and three-dimensional projects and conceptual designs. The study of contemporary and historical fashion design is an integral part of this course. A sketchbook journal will be an ongoing assignment with periodic written research assignments. Critiques and discussions are an important element of the class. All students will develop a portfolio that will include class assignments and independent projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing I & II or Design Arts

Year!

This is a yearlong architectural design foundation course. Students will learn architecture and design through the examination, study and application of the elements of art and principles of design. Students will research and study historic and contemporary architects and structures. Students will learn effective design skills, awareness of the environment and the use of green and sustainable building materials and practices. Traditional architectural drafting skills and instruments will be used. Students will apply drawing skills and design concepts to two- and three-dimensional projects. All students will create floor, elevation and roof plans using architectural scale, templates, triangles and t-square and construct a scaled model. The sacredness of shelter and exploration into sacred spaces within public and private structures will be examined. Individual, peer and group critiques and field experiences included. A sketchbook/ journal and written assignments are included to support curriculum. An in-class final oral presentation is required at the end of the year following display at the Annual Student Art Show.! Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing i & II or Design Arts

Grades 11-12!

This course offers the students a rigorous creative environment to share their passion as individual designers and part of a collective design team and provides the necessary technical and perceptual tools to increase competency in architecture and design. Group, peer and individual critiques and self-reflection are integral for design development. The students apply fundamental design elements and principles to create a necessary, real-time, commercial or residential structure. Through the study and research of ecosystems and our environment, all structures will include sustainable, recycled or reused building materials. All plans are created using traditional architectural instruments and materials. Google Sketchup and Google Earth will be used for design and site selection. A sketchbook/journal is required with written assignments to supplement lessons. Research and study of historic, cultural and religious structures is included. Field experiences included. Final assessment is an oral presentation and display at the Annual Student Art Show. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Architectural Design and Portfolio Review

Fashion Design! (AR1013)!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

S UMMER S CHOOL O PTIONS

Sculpture (SS)! (AR1415)!

Drawing (SS)! (AR1402)!

Grades 07-08!

Summer!

his introductory course provides a strong foundation of skills necessary for all studio art courses. The students will learn techniques, visual language and use of a variety of materials. The students will learn observational skills while exploring the fundamentals of drawing. The students will incorporate the study of line, shape, form, color, values, texture and spatial relationships, in order to complete drawing compositions. They will explore still life, portraitures, landscapes and abstract subjects. Historic and contemporary artists will be introduced. Individual and class critiques are an important element of this course. Prerequisite: None

(AR1402)!

Grades 09-12!

Summer!

This introductory course provides a strong foundation of skills necessary for all studio art courses. The students will learn techniques, visual language and use of a variety of materials. The students will learn observational skills while exploring the fundamentals of drawing. The students will incorporate the study of line, shape, form, color, values, texture and spatial relationships, in order to complete drawing compositions. They will explore still life, portraitures, landscapes and abstract subjects. Historic and contemporary artists will be introduced. Individual and class critiques are an important element of this course. This course fulfills Drawing 1 for high school students. In order to fulfill UC requirements, a student must enroll in Drawing 2, which is offered during the school year. Prerequisite: None.

Summer!

This course introduces students to basic sculpture techniques and concepts. They will learn the principles of design and elements of art necessary to create threedimensional artworks. The students will learn basic concept development drawings in order to create three-dimensional objects. The students will explore a variety of materials. Basic techniques in building, wire and metal work, plaster and carving are explored. Historic and contemporary artists will be introduced. Individual and class critiques are an important element of this course. Prerequisite: None.

Sculpture I (SS)! (AR1415)!

Drawing I (SS)!

Grades 07-08!

Grades 09-12!

Summer!

English

Milken Community High School Program of Studies

English

The English Department aims to help students become Independent readers who are able to analyze, synthesize, and critique sophisticated literature and complex concepts in their writing and speech. We encourage students to think critically, identify problems and evolve creative and appropriate solutions. Students are taken through the entire writing process in order to recognize and produce finished, coherent, and unified analyses and arguments. We encourage our students to become self-motivated workers who understand and value the process of inquiry, reading, and writing as intrinsically valuable. Therefore it is essential that our students strive to communicate clear viewpoints, and understand and respect the fundamental merits of opposing perspectives.Â

English 09 - Genre Survey of Literature

Journalism

(EN0901)! 9!

(EN0904)! 9-12! Year

Year

English 9 focuses on analytical reading and writing while simultaneously familiarizing students with a variety of rhetorical modes and literary genres. Within this framework, students explore various themes within each literary work and genre. Works include Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies, Night, a selection of works from Shakespeare, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar, as well as selections from poetry and Vocabulary for the College Bound. Students spend significant time writing about the literature they read, and substantial class time is devoted to practicing and honing the essay-writing process. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8

Honors English 09 - Genre Survey of Literature (EN0902)! 9!

Year

English 9 focuses on analytical reading and writing while simultaneously familiarizing students with a variety of rhetorical modes and literary genres. Within this framework, students explore various themes within each literary work and genre. Works include Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies, Night, a selection of works from Shakespeare, such as A Midsummer Nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream and Julius Caesar, as well as selections from poetry and Vocabulary for the College Bound. Students spend significant time writing about the literature they read, and substantial class time is devoted to practicing and honing the essay-writing process. Students in the honors level work at a different pace and with more intensity in their academic writing and literary analysis. Prerequisite: Department approval.

The Journalism course at Milken is more than an academic elective class. It requires a commitment to becoming a vital part of a school newsroom team. As members of The Roar staff, students have the responsibility of reporting the news of the Milken community to its members and uphold the highest standards of young journalists. Being serious about this time-consuming, yet rewarding commitment is the first essential step to being a member of this class. Students learn the skills to produce a comprehensive newspaper, news features, editorial commentary, sports stories, reviews, photography and display ads. Most critically, students continue to develop their capacities to write clearly, as they assume the responsibilities for all aspects of reporting, editing and designing a major online publication that is updated almost daily. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Speech and Debate (EN0905)! 9-12! Fall and Spring This elective will allow students to express their thoughts and opinions on issues that are important to both high school students and the world in which we live. Students will learn public speaking skills and argumentative writing skills which will help them in life as well as in school. Current issues will be explored and then be presented in a variety of different types of debates. Understanding different perspectives is essential for this elective. This course will also teach you the basics of the four events in which the Milken Debate Team competes in their inter-school tournaments. Prerequisite: None

Literary Magazine * (EN0906)! 9-12! Year See end of chapter for Signature English Program course descriptions.

English 10 - Introduction to World Classics (EN1001)! 10!

Antigone, Macbeth, A Doll’s House, selections from Romantic, Victorian and Israeli poetry, and Vocabulary for the College Bound. Students in English 10 Honors may also read additional texts such as Beowulf, Paradise Lost, and Equus. Particular attention is paid to the development of increasingly sophisticated writing skills with a focused awareness of purpose and audience. Students explore the process of writing, including prewriting, free writing, and multiple revisions, as a series of generative activities leading to final, polished products. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9 and department approval.

Year

English 10 presents students with a thematic as well as a chronological overview of some of the world’s literary classics. Students trace the development of Western Theater from classical Greece to the early 20th century, and integrate language skills, composition techniques, and practice in critical thinking through an analysis of these canonized works. Students read selections from Greek Mythology, The Odyssey, Poetics, Oedipus Rex, Antigone, Macbeth, A Doll’s House, selections from Romantic, Victorian and Israeli poetry, and Vocabulary for the College Bound. Students in English 10 Honors may also read additional texts such as Beowulf, Paradise Lost, and Equus. Particular attention is paid to the development of increasingly sophisticated writing skills with a focused awareness of purpose and audience. Students explore the process of writing, including prewriting, freewriting, and multiple revisions, as a series of generative activities leading to final, polished products. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9.

The Study of Fiction * (EN1103)!

11-12 !Fall

See end of chapter for Signature English Program course descriptions.

Honors - The Study of Fiction * (EN1104)!

11-12! Fall

See end of chapter for Signature English Program course descriptions.

Honors English 10 (EN1002)! 10!

Year

Women's Voices - Readings from the Female Perspective (EN1125)!

11-12 !Fall

History has shown us that many of the same voices dismissed by Nathaniel Hawthorne as a mob of scribbling women have given rise to revolutionary changes in both the form and content of literature. Along the way, women authors have also raised and revised the collective consciousness of the West and now increasingly the gender-conservative of the East. This course will the trace the emergence and effect of women’s literary voices in literary thought and form through the novels, short stories, essays and poetry. Students in this course should expect to read, question, analyze, synthesize the materials under study. (Strand 2 - This course is linked to Modern Non-Fiction.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Honors Women's Voices in American Literature (EN1126)!

11- 12 !

Spring

History has shown us that many of the same voices dismissed by Nathaniel Hawthorne as a "d-d mob of scribbling women" have given rise to revolutionary changes in both the form and content of literature. Along the way, women authors have also raised and revised the collective consciousness of the West and now increasingly the gender- conservative East. This course will trace the emergence and effect of women's literary voices in literary thought and form through the novels, short stories, essays and poetry of American, South American, European, Asian and Middle Eastern writers. Students in this course should expect to read, question, analyze, synthesize, discuss, write, and above all, think about the legacy of this "scribbling mob." Students who elect to take the honors component of the course will develop an individualized learning plan which will require significant additional reading, writing, and a presentation to the class. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

African American Literature - Readings from a Marginalized Voice (EN1127)!

11- 12 !

Fall

African American Literature explores the experience or, rather, samples the multitude of experiences of being black in America, as expressed through a wide range of literary voices. The course begins with the horrors of slavery as described by former slaves, with an emphasis on the special problems of sexual coercion and abuse inflicted on women. After Abolition, the collapse of Reconstruction, and the migration to the North, the legacy of slavery (“America’s original sin”) continues to resonate in various ways: economically, psychologically, etc. As our exploration moves into the twentieth century ó through the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights struggle, Black Power, and beyond we hear voices of hope and despair, isolation and solidarity. At every point along the way, we see the special role of the family and of spirituality, especially the Christian church, in the lives of African Americans. The genres we read will include memoir, novels, drama, and poetry, and we will listen extensively to such predominantly black musical forms as spirituals, blues, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. (Strand 2 - This course is linked to Modern NonFiction.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 10.

Honors African American Literature - Readings from a Marginalized Voice (EN1128)!

11-12! Spring

Afican American Literature explores the experience ó or, rather, samples the multitude of experiences of being black in America, as expressed through a wide range of literary voices. The course begins with the horrors of slavery as described by former slaves, with an emphasis on the special problems of sexual coercion and abuse inflicted on women. After Abolition, the collapse of Reconstruction, and the migration to the North, the legacy of slavery (American’s original sin) continues to resonate in various ways: economically, psychologically, etc. As our exploration moves into the twentieth century through the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights struggle, Black Power, and beyond we hear voices of hope and despair, isolation and solidarity. At every point along the way, we see the special role of the family and of spirituality,

especially the Christian church, in the lives of African Americans. The genres we read will include memoir, novels, drama, and poetry, and we will listen extensively to such predominantly black musical forms as spirituals, blues, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop. Prerequisite: Instructor Approval.

British Literature - England, Empire, and Embarrassment (EN1131)!

11-12 !Fall

This course will examine the principle literary and cultural aspects of 20th century British literature . In particular, we will examine the role of the hero, and how its conception changes as the century progresses. We will also focus on the structure and formulations of plot to analyze how these notions evolve from their more traditional forms. Class discussions and writings include indepth explorations of morality, self-identity, and one's adherence or lack thereof to religious and political structures. Readings include poems, short stories, novels, and graphic novels. Scholarly articles are included for the Honors section. Texts include A Clockwork Orange, Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories, The Sandman: Season of Mists, and The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats. (Strand 1 - This course is linked to Modern PostModern City.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

Honors British Literature - England, Empire, and Embarrassment (EN1132)!

11-12 !Fall

British Short Stories, The Sandman: Season of Mists, and The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats (Strand 1 - This course is linked to Modern PostModern City.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

Modern European and American Theater - Physical, Spiritual, and Developmental Paralysis in Modern and Contemporary Drama (EN1133)!

11-12 !Spring

In this course students will explore the recurring theme of paralysis as expressed by modern dramatic literature and theatre culture from the 1800’s to the present day. Together we will explore the social, political, and cultural genesis of varied incarnations and representations of paralytics in Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler”, Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot”, Wilder’s “Our Town”, Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”, O’Neil’s “A long Day’s Journey into Night”, Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and David Mamet’s “Oleanna.” (Strand 3 - This course is linked to Comparative Literature or Shakespeare.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 10.

Honors Modern European and American Theater (EN1134)!

11-12!Spring

In this course students will explore the recurring theme of paralysis as expressed by modern dramatic literature and theatre culture from the 1800’s to the present day. Together we will explore the†social, political, and cultural genesis of varied incarnations and representations of paralytics in Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler”, Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, Wilder’s “Our Town”, Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”, O’Neil’s “A long Day’s Journey into Night”, Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, and David Mamet’s “Oleanna.” (Strand 3 - This course is linked to Comparative Literature or Shakespeare.) Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Shakespeare - The Roman Tragedies of Depravity, Mayhem, and Cannibalism

Comparative Literature - Explorations of the Self and Identity in World Literature

(EN1139)!

(EN1141)!

11-12!Fall

We will focus on three plays, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, and Titus Andronicus. situated in the classical world, but we will also examine extensively aspects of Shakespearian verse from his sonnets and other seminal plays. (Strand 3 - This course is linked to Modern American and European Theater.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Honors Shakespeare - The Roman Tragedies of Depravity, Mayhem, and Cannibalism (EN1140)!

11-12!Fall

This course will explore narratives of identity in modern works of literature from many different cultures. The 17th century philosopher Descartes famously said I think; therefore, I am and thus initiated our modern concept of self-identity. After Freud, Westerners perhaps altered Descartes famous statement to more accurately match the reigning sentiment I feel; therefore, I am. How do we post-moderns define identity today? To answer this complex question, we will immerse ourselves in narratives of identity written by authors from Eastern Europe, North Africa and the British Caribbean. All of our novels except one were written in languages other than English. All of our authors shared complex, “outsider” identities that could be defined as cross-cultural or hybrid identities. Because such status complicated an easy sense of selfhood, we will see that our authors were particularly well situated to provide an unusually rich and deeply critical exploration of the modern concept of identity. Because Modernist writers of the 20th century were particularly preoccupied with writing narratives that explored the contours and possibilities of identity, it is a representation of this literature and aesthetic theory that will be our focus this semester. The Swallows of Kabul, Therese Raquin, The Art of the Tale: An International Anthology of Short Stories, and Postcolonial Poetry in English. (Strand 3 - This course is linked to Modern American and European Theater.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

Honors Comparative Literature - Explorations of the Self and Identity in World Literature (EN1142)!

11-12!Fall

This course will explore narratives of identity in modern works of literature from many different cultures. The 17th century philosopher Descartes famously said ìI think; therefore, I am and thus initiated our modern concept of self-identity. After Freud, Westerners perhaps altered Descartes famous

statement to more accurately match the reigning sentiment I feel; therefore, I am.î How do we post-moderns define identity today? To answer this complex question, we will immerse ourselves in narratives of identity written by authors from Eastern Europe, North Africa and the British Caribbean. All of our novels except one were written in languages other than English. All of our authors shared complex, “outsider” identities that could be defined as cross-cultural or hybrid identities. Because such status complicated an easy sense of selfhood, we will see that our authors were particularly well situated to provide an unusually rich and deeply critical exploration of the modern concept of identity. Because Modernist writers of the 20th century were particularly preoccupied with writing narratives that explored the contours and possibilities of identity, it is a representation of this literature and aesthetic theory that will be our focus this semester. The Swallows of Kabul, Therese Raquin, The Art of the Tale: An International Anthology of Short Stories, and Postcolonial Poetry in English. (Strand 3 - This course is linked to Modern American and European Theater. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

Honors Modern Non-Fiction - Memoir and Finding the Voice Within (EN1148)!

11-12!Spring

This course will provide students with opportunities to scrutinize a collection of autobiographical coming-of-age stories. Through close reading and analysis of these non-fiction texts, students will evaluate varied voices and perspectives of childhood, and use these perspectives to examine and reflect upon their own personal journeys and stories. While literary analysis is one of the cornerstones of this course, students also will be expected to examine their own memories as stories and will maintain a journal through the duration of the semester. Students will experiment with discovering their own voices as storytellers and will be inspired to produce a memoir-type personal essay by the course’s end. Texts will include: The Glass Castle, Perspepolis, The Story of a Childhood, Angela’s Ashes, Traveling Mercies, Thoughts on Faith and other selections. Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Modern Non-Fiction - Memoir and Finding the Voice Within (EN1147)!

11-12!Spring

American Literature - Mapping American Literary and Cultural History (EN1149)!

11-12!Fall

What cultural contributions has America bequeathed the globe? What original and lasting ideas distinguish American literary and cultural history? This course will investigate the central currents of American cultural history through selected literature of its major authors. Our goal will be to “map” American cultural and literary history across contiguous United States, paying attention to literature in both its historical and regional particularity. Starting with the preEnlightenment Eastern and Southern United States, we will make our way across the country to our ultimate destination: the postmodern Western United States, which we will evaluate as either the end or simply the beginning of the

American empire as global innovator and leader. This course will focus primarily on literary texts, but will pay close attention to other cultural texts such as film, video, music and even digital domains. (Strand 1 - This course is linked to Modern Post-Modern City.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 10.

Honors American Literature - Mapping American Literacy and Cultural History (EN1150)!

11-12!Fall

philosophical tension that both Judaism and the American experience share is, on the one hand, developing a sense of who we are as individuals and, on the other, understanding the responsibilities, commonalities, histories, and narratives we share as a community. This course studies these concepts and tensions through the integration of three disciplines (literature, Jewish ethics and history). The central claim of the seminar is that by bringing these courses together, both thematically and experientially, students can enhance and deepen their understandings of both their role as American citizens and as members of the Jewish people, understandings and connections which could not be made otherwise. Students read selections from Studies in Classic American Literature, Great Short Works of H. Melville by Melville, Chopin’s The Awakening, Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Collection of Poetry by Emma Lazarus, The Book of Daniel by E.L. Doctorow, West, Novels and Other Works, selections from the Norton Anthology of American Literature, and selections from The Handbook to Literature. Students enrolled in this program are expected to take the AP Literature Exam in May. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

Study of Poetry * (EN1153)!

11-12!Spring

See end of chapter for Signature English Program course descriptions.

Honors American Studies English - From Boston to Hollywood - From Calvin to Schiller - A Dark Journey

Honors Study of Poetry *

(EN1151)!

See end of chapter for Signature English Program course descriptions.

11!

Year

(EN1154)!

11-12!Spring

How do we define ourselves as Americans and as Jews? Which part of our identity comes first or takes precedence? How are these two world views alike? How are they in conflict with one another? In Jonathan Sarna’s words, how do we negotiate our way in the American maze? One central

Modern/Post-Modern City - Los Angeles Under the Microscope (EN1155)!

11-12!Spring

This course examines various representations in literature of the city of Los Angeles. Students explore how, in changing times, the character of the city is presented as a utopian or dystopian space, a place of pleasure, excitement, opportunity, alienation, or danger. The course furthermore introduces and explores notions of 'modernity' and 'post-modernity'. The course focuses on poetry, drama and prose from authors both native to Los Angeles, and commenting thereon from outside. Contextual illustrations are provided from films, from the silent era to the present, and by references to art history, architecture and critical theory. Texts for this course includeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, Red Wine, The Day of the Locust, Waiting for Godot, Slouching Towards Bethlehem, and City of Quartz: Excavating the Future. (Strand 1 - This course is linked to American Literature or to British Literature.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

Honors Modern/Post Modern City - Los Angeles Under the Microscope (EN1156)!

Advanced Placement Literature - Radical Rebellion against the Human Condition (EN1201)! 12!

Year

Through the coupling of these two courses, Milken seeks to create a new type of learning which is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually demanding -- a dynamic experience of integration and interaction. Using the philosophies learned in Jewish Thought as a framework, AP Lit explores how these concepts play out in major literary works alongside issues central to the study of literature, issues of Identity, Conformity, Rebellion, and Existentialist philosophy, while always being mindful of the ways in which Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality inform the literature we read. The class is college preparatory not only in its degree of rigor but also in the way it prepares students to participate in a sophisticated multicultural conversation both in oral and written expression. Texts include Prometheus Bound, As a Driven Leaf, Jane Eyre, The Return of the Native, Metamorphosis, King Lear, The Counterlife, The Plague, selections of poetry and short stories. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11.

11-12!Spring

Senior Literary Seminar (EN1202)! 12!

Spring

This course will examine, through the lenses of a broad array of literary and cinematic selections, critical advancements and/or innovations in the areas of commerce, law, science/ technology, and religious practices. From these perspectives our second semester senior students will examine the questions of progress, change, resistance, and apocalyptic prophecies. Essentially the thesis of the course is that our world changes radically on the rails of societal innovation and institutions; our understanding of, embrace of, and ambivalence towards such innovations in the mundane pursuit of living provide the core of our literary engagement with and as being human. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11

S IGNATURE P ROGRAM C REATIVE W RITING The Study of Fiction (EN1103)!

11-12 !

Fall

Through an intensely focused study of a variety of works of short fiction, this course provides students with opportunities to sharpen their skills in close reading and in analyzing, synthesizing, and critiquing the ideas and forms of the short story genre. The exposure to a variety of narrative voices contributes to increased student empathy for opposing perspectives and hones student abilities to frame their responses with sensitive and constructive objectivity. Additionally, through a variety of experiential and creative writing activities, students are given the opportunity to discover, refine, and revise their own writing voices. Students will also practice their analytical skills and use literary terminology in a supportive and professional-level workshop setting. This course is an integral component of the larger Creative Writing program, and will require students to attend a Writes of Passage meeting, the Sunday WordPlay event, and to submit their own original work to a variety of literary markets. (Strand 4 - This course is linked to The Study of Poetry.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

Honors - The Study of Fiction

Study of Poetry

(EN1104)!

(EN1153)!

11-12! Fall

11-12!Spring

Through an intensely focused study of a variety of poems, this course provides students with opportunities to sharpen their skills in close reading and in analyzing, synthesizing, and critiquing the ideas and emphases of the poetic form. The exposure to a variety of poetic approaches contributes to increased student empathy for opposing perspectives and hones student abilities to frame their responses with sensitive and constructive objectivity. Additionally, through a variety of experiential and creative writing activities, the students are given the opportunity to discover, refine, and revise their own poetic voices. Students will also practice their analytical skills and use poetic terminology in a supportive and professional-level workshop setting. This course is an integral component of the larger Creative Writing program, and will require students to attend a Writes of Passage meeting, the Sunday WordPlay event, and to submit their own original work to a variety of literary markets. (Strand 4 - This course is linked to Study of Fiction.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

This course is also designed to provide the fiction writer an opportunity to study the art and craft of narrative writing within a supportive environment. Students will be expected to (1) test a variety of invention approaches (primarily character driven, but also language, theme, and plot generated); (2) generate original fiction; and (3) read, analyze, and comment objectively on the work of their peers and of published writers. Our focus will be on analyzing and generating short fiction, but we will also touch upon those aspects of poetry and drama (i.e. language, dialogue, and structure) that inform and strengthen fiction. In addition, the habit and vocabulary of analysis, as required in this course, will augment student appreciation of literature in general. (Strand 4 - This course is linked to The Study of Poetry Honors.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

Honors Study of Poetry

Literary Magazine

(EN1154)!

(EN0906)! 9-12! Year

11-12!Spring

The literary magazine program offers students a hands-on publication experience that includes developing skills in use of Adobe's Creative Suite: Indesign and Photoshop. Students in the class solicit material for publication, decide the theme and chapters for the book and combine student artwork with fiction and poetry. The staff becomes a close-knit team as they learn editing, copy-editing, and publication skills. The result is an impressive publication that showcases the visual and written work of the creative writers in our school. Required: Commitment to two Sunday layout sessions that are accompanied with festive food and music. Prerequisite: None

S UMMER S CHOOL O PTIONS

The Essay (SS) (EN1403)! 9-12! Summer

Writing Workshop (SS) (EN1401)! 7-8!

Summer

Writing Workshop is designed to improve and strengthen writing skills of middle school students in both expository and creative writing. In expository writing, particular emphasis will be paid to writing clear topic sentences, using supportive examples, and explaining the evidence. In creative writing, students will address the use of figurative language, sentence structure, and word choice. The goal of the course is to sharpen the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to craft focused, developed paragraphs that utilize rich vocabulary and a variety of writing techniques. Prerequisite: None

This course addresses the concepts and skills inherent in various rhetorical forms: description, analysis, argumentation, and persuasion. Students will focus upon understanding style, and writing coherent analysis of non-fiction. The course will be writing intensive and will serve to prepare students for the English seminars presented during the academic year. The course will represent one semester credit, but will not supplant the necessity to take an English course during all semesters enrolled at Milken. Prerequisite: None

Reading Workshop (SS) (EN1402)!

7-8!

Summer

Reading Workshop is a student-friendly course designed to equip participants with strategies to be successful readers in middle school and beyond. Students will read young adult novels and practice skills, such as annotating, questioning, clarifying, and metacognitive thinking. As students continue through the course, they will also implement essential organizational and study strategies. Prerequisite: None

Foreign Language

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Foreign Languages

The Foreign Language Department offers college preparatory curriculum in the acquisition of Chinese, Latin, Spanish and French from beginning to the highest levels.Â In addition to our Chinese, Latin, Spanish and French classes, students may take an online independent studies course to pursue their passion in a variety of languages including Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Turkish. Drawing on our Jewish heritage, language students learn the historical and social roles of Jews within the culture and society of the language studied. Students at Milken may enroll in language courses in Grades 8-12.Â Close to one-third of students in those grades enroll in a language.

Chinese I

Honors Chinese III

(CH0801)! 8-12! Year

(CH1001)! 10-12!Year

Chinese I is the first level in a communication-based curriculum that integrates, into all phases of instruction, the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through the use of conversational and written activities, audio activities, DVDs and video tapes, the Internet, songs, games, and projects, students learn to communicate meaningfully with peers from the Chinese-speaking world. Through thematically-based units, grammar and phonetics are integrated into all daily activities and assignments. Students learn to systematically recognize and write Chinese characters. Students also learn about the diverse aspects of Chinese culture. In addition the world language department helps students become competent, resourceful and ethical users of technology by means of various projects throughout the year. Prerequisite: None

Chinese III Honors is a continuation of Chinese II and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese. Students learn new vocabulary relating to daily activities, celebrations, outdoor activities, the arts and health. Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within grammatical structures. Class activities and supportive resource video and audio material strengthen the students understanding of the culture of the Chinese speaking world. In addition students work on various projects using technology. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese 2

Chinese II

Honors /AP - Chinese IV (CH1101)! 10-12!!

(CH0901)! 9-12! Year Chinese II is a continuation of Chinese I and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese. Students learn new vocabulary relating to real world situations in the home, in school, in their community, in the marketplace, and in leisure activities. Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within grammatical structures. Students continue to learn, recognize and write Chinese characters. Students also learn about the diverse aspects of Chinese culture. In addition, the world language department helps students become competent, resourceful and ethical users of technology by means of various projects throughout the year. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese I.

Year

This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture examination. Through thematic units, vocabulary and grammar are systematically reviewed. The students practice skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing using computers to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Listening and reading comprehension training uses materials from internet and printed sources. Writing and speaking focuses on communicative formulae, such as story narration or recapitulation, personal letter or e-mail exchange, conversation on daily topics, and cultural presentations. Chinese cultural events and values are incorporated, and the comparisons between Chinese and Jewish cultures are promoted. The class is rigorous and challenging and proceeds at a fast pace, both in terms of in-class instruction and home work. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese III

French I (FR0801)!

8-10! !

Year

Latin I (LA0801)!

8-12! Year

French 1 is the first level in a communication-based curriculum that integrates, into all phases of instruction, the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through the use of conversational and written activities, audio activities, videos, the Internet, songs, games, and projects, students learn to communicate meaningfully (Standard 1). Through thematically-based units, grammar and vocabulary are integrated into all daily activities and assignments (Standard 2). Students complete the present tense of regular and several irregular verbs as well as the passé composè (present perfect) (Standard 3). Students also learn about the diverse aspects of Francophone culture (Standards 4 and 5). In addition, the foreign language department helps students become competent, resourceful and ethical users of technology by means of various projects throughout the year (Standard 6). Prerequisite: None

Latin I is designed to teach students methods for comprehending Latin passages through daily practice in reading, translation, and the study of Latin grammar fundamentals and vocabulary. Frequent study of Latin derivations and cognates will help develop English vocabulary skills in preparation for the SATs. Latin will also strengthen each student’s understanding of English and other languages’ grammar.

French II

Latin II

(FR0901)!

9-10! Year

French 2 is a continuation of French 1 and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French (standard 1). Students learn new vocabulary relating to real world situations in the home, in school, in their community, in the marketplace, and in leisure activities (standard 2). Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within the grammatical structures of the present tense, the passé composè, the imperfect, and the future tense (standard 2). Class activities and supportive resource video and audio material strengthen the students’ understanding of the many cultures of the Francophone world (standard 3). In addition, the foreign language department helps students become competent, resourceful and ethical users of technology by means of various projects throughout the year. Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I

Through Latin, students will discover the debt that Western Civilization owes to Greco-Roman culture, thus strengthening and enriching their understanding of science and the humanities. Daily life and culture will be explored as students make their way through the chapter stories which center on the story of Latina through its long history. Legend, mythology, and history focus on the founding of Rome and the ruling periods of the Monarchy and early Republic. Prerequisite: None.

(LA0901)!

9-12! Year

Latin II is designed to teach students methods for comprehending challenging Latin passages through daily practice in reading, translation, and the study of Latin grammar fundamentals and vocabulary. Students will study the complexities of Latin word order, noun declensions, verbal conjugations, and they will develop a facility with translation and analysis of complex sentences. Daily life and culture will be explored as students make their way through the chapter stories which center on Roman Egypt and Britain. In addition, we will study the history and legends surrounding Alexander the Great and the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin I.

Honors Latin III

Honors Latin IV

(LA1001)!

(LA1102)!

10-12!Year

Latin III H is designed to teach students methods for comprehending increasingly challenging Latin passages through daily practice in reading, translation, and the study of Latin grammar fundamentals and vocabulary. Students will study the complexities of Latin word order, noun declensions, verbal conjugations, and they will develop a facility with translation and analysis of complex sentences. Daily life and culture will be explored as students make their way through the chapter stories which center on the politics and emperors of Rome during the Flavian dynasty. In addition, we will study the dramatic interactions between the Roman and Jewish people during the 1st and 2nd century C.E. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin II.

11-12!Year

This course is an intensive study of original Latin texts. After a comprehensive review of beginning and intermediate Latin, advanced grammatical concepts will be taught with an emphasis on understanding these concepts in context. Topics on Roman history, geography, cultural comparisons, mythology and classroom conversational Latin will be interwoven throughout the course. Students will read, understand, and interpret original Latin texts developing oral, auditory and writing skills as part of the language learning process. Emphasis will be placed on reading Latin aloud with proper pronunciation and intonation. Students will finish the objectives of Unit IV of the Cambridge Latin Course series and then will study un-adapted selections from Roman authors such as Catullus and Ovid. Students will gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among practices, products, and perspectives of the Greco-Roman culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin III.

AP Latin (LA1101)!

11-12!Year

AP Latin will cover the syllabus of the Advanced Placement Curriculum and prepare students for the AP Latin-Virgil exam, which is given in May of each year. In order to prepare for the test, students will read selections from six books of the Aeneid in Latin, and the rest of the work in English. Not only will students focus on rending precise and literal translations of the Latin text into English, but they will also focus on interpreting the text, analyzing critical statements about the text, and comparing and contrasting different aspects of form, structure, and content of the text. The class will also provide students with the cultural, political, and social context necessary to appreciate Virgil and his timeless masterpiece. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin III and department approval.

Spanish I (SP0801)!

8-12! Year

Spanish 1 is the first level in a communication-based curriculum that integrates, into all phases of instruction, the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Through the use of conversational and written activities, audio activities, DVDs and video tapes, the Internet, songs, games, and projects, students learn to communicate meaningfully with peers from the Spanish-speaking world (Standard 1). Through thematically-based units, grammar and phonetics are integrated into all daily activities and assignments (Standard 2). Students complete the present tense of regular and several irregular verbs, and begin learning the past tense (Standard 2). Students also learn about the diverse aspects of Hispanic culture (Standard 3). Prerequisite: None.

Spanish II

Honors Spanish III

(SP0901)!

(SP1002)!

8-12! Year

Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish 1 and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish (standard 1). Students learn new vocabulary relating to real world situations in the home, in school, in their community, in the marketplace, and in leisure activities (standard 2). Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within the grammatical structures of the complete present tenses, the complete past tenses, and the perfect tenses (standard 2). Class activities and supportive resource video and audio material strengthen the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of the many cultures of the Spanish speaking world (standard 3). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I or department approval.

11-10!Year

This course is specifically designed for students with an interest in a level of proficiency in a proven talent for Spanish language studies. Emphasis is placed on the development of speaking, writing, listening and reading skills. Students are expected to develop significantly greater levels of skills than those in the Spanish III class by learning more vocabulary, speaking at a more sophisticated level, and writing more frequently. Additionally, they learn to use the preterit vs. the imperfect, subjunctive, commands, and pronouns as direct and indirect objects. Through writing, students develop the skill of organizing an essay. Through current event presentations, students learn authentic vocabulary to communicate with Spanish speaking people in a casual conversation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II and department approval.

Spanish III (SP1001)!

9-12! Year

Spanish 3 is a continuation of Spanish 2 and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish (standard 1). Students learn new vocabulary relating to daily activities, celebrations, outdoor activities, the arts and health (standard 2). Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within the grammatical structures of the complete past tenses, the perfect tenses, the future tense and the subjunctive mood (standard 2). Class activities and supportive resource video and audio material strengthen the students understanding of the many cultures of the Spanish speaking world (standard 3). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II or department approval.

Spanish III Exchange (SP1003)!

10-12!Year

Spanish 3 is a continuation of Spanish 2 and as such it serves to review and refresh student skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. Students learn new vocabulary relating to daily activities, celebrations, outdoor activities, fine arts and health. Students will apply newly learned vocabulary to form new concepts within the grammatical structures of the complete past tenses the perfect tenses, the future tense and the subjunctive. Class activities and supportive resource video and audio material strengthen the students understanding of the many cultures of the Spanish speaking world. In addition students work on a technology project in collaboration with a Jewish High School in Mexico City and participate in an exchange program. The technology project inspires students to learn about life values and culture in Mexico and the United States. Students in Los Angeles will work with students in Mexico to complete three different stages of the project, which culminate in a class presentation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II and the written and oral proficiency exams, departmental approval.

Spanish IV

Advanced Placement Spanish

(SP1101)!

(SP1201)!

10-12!Year

This course is literature-based and includes an advanced oral comprehension component. Students read and interpret excerpts from Spanish literature and contemporary, real-life situations. Students continue to expand on written and oral skills. They complete the subjunctive tenses and all remaining advanced grammatical structures including compound tenses. Students are assigned essays and journal entries in order to polish their writing skills. This course also includes many knowledge-based projects, where the student will be asked to synthesize and incorporate concepts mastered up to this level. In addition, the language department helps students become competent, resourceful and ethical users of technology by means of various projects throughout the year. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III or department approval.

11-12!Year

The AP Spanish Language course should help prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes Interpersonal [interactive communication], Interpretive [receptive communication], and Presentational [productive communication]), and the five goal areas outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities). The course is meant to be comparable to fifth and sixth semester (or the equivalent) college and university courses that focus on speaking and writing in the target language at an advanced level. Students in this class will take the College Board Examination in May. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish IV Honors or department approval.

Honors Spanish IV (SP1102)!

10-12!Year

This course is literature-based and includes an advanced oral comprehension component. Students read and interpret excerpts from Spanish literature and contemporary, real-life situations. Students continue to expand on written and oral skills. Students will expand their knowledge of the Hispanic world and history. They complete the subjunctive tenses and all remaining advanced grammatical structures including compound tenses. Students write 250-word essays every week in order to polish their writing skills. This course also includes many knowledge-based projects, where the student will be asked to synthesize and incorporate concepts mastered up to this level. Through current event presentations, students learn authentic vocabulary to communicate with Spanish speaking people in a casual conversation. They will also write and comment on a Spanish blog to be evaluated by their peers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III Honors and department approval.

S UMMER S CHOOL O PTIONS Spanish I (SS) (SP1401)!

7-10! Summer

This course covers the curriculum for Spanish 1. Students will have the opportunity to acquire proficiency in the present tense and be able to express their thoughts orally and in writing about common every day themes, including family, friends, school, occupations, clothing, shopping, food, travel, transportation, sports, and entertainment. Upon successful completion of the course, students will advance to Spanish 2 in the fall. Prerequisite: None.

Health

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Health

The Health courses were developed by health educators and are overseen by the director of Student Support Services. These courses are based on the principle of Betzelem Elohim (to be made in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s image) and have two goals: For students to become aware of the ways they can pursue wellness in their lives; and for students to develop the skills necessary to make healthy and responsible choices.

Health - Introduction to Health

Health - Men's Health

(HH0901)! 9-10! Fall and Spring

(HH0903)! 9-10! Spring

Students will fulfill their graduation requirement of health education with this course. This program was developed by health educators and is overseen by the Director of Student Services. It is based on the value of Betzelem Elohim (made in God's image) and has two goals:

This "boys-only" class will explore many of the same topics as the Introduction to Health class, but with a focus on the unique life experiences of men and boys. Special attention will be paid to the health issues that impact teenage boys and young men: stereotypes, relationships and sexuality, bullying and violence, nutrition, body image and steroids, and substance abuse prevention. Students will gain a greater understanding of how gender impacts identity, their self concept, and how they are perceived in society. Students will hear from several guest speakers about the role that gender plays in their pursuit of wellness. Prerequisite: None

! -That students will become aware of the ways they can pursue wellness ! their lives !

-That students will develop the skills to be able to do so

Throughout the course, the ongoing question will be from a general and Jewish perspective, what does it mean to be a healthy person? Prerequisite: None

Health - Substance Abuse in America (HH0904)! 10-12!Fall and Spring

Health - Women's Health (HH0902)! 9-10! Fall and Spring This “girls only” class will explore definitions of personal wellness, but with a focus on the unique life experience of women and girls. Special attention will be paid to the health issues that impact teenage girls and young women: peer and intimate relationships, nutrition, body image and eating disorders; violence against women, sexuality and substance abuse prevention. The students will gain a greater understanding of how gender impacts identity, self concept, and how women are perceived in society. Students will also have the opportunity to explore global women’s health issues.

Prerequisite: None

This upper division health elective is a semester class. Depictions of the glorified use of drugs are widespread in our society. In this class, the use of both legal and illegal substances will be examined and its impact on both individuals and the community. From the use of wine for religious ritual to the misuse of over-thecounter drugs for the self-treatment of minor aches and pains to the abuse of prescription and illegal substances, drugs influence behavior and impact physical and emotional health. This course will give students the opportunity to build on what they have learned in their foundations level health class about the physiological and psychological effects of drug use, misuse and abuse. Addiction, treatment and recovery will also be explored. Students will examine Media’s influence on what we believe to be true about drugs and alcohol and how they are marketed to us. Through the use of texts students will reflect on a Jewish response to drug use, misuse and abuse. Prerequisite: None

S UMMER S CHOOL O PTIONS Health - Introduction to Health (SS) (HH1401)! 9-10! Summer Students will fulfill their graduation requirement of health education with this course. This program was developed by health educators and is overseen by the Director of Student Services. It is based on the value of Betzelem Elohim (made in God's image) and has two goals: ! -That students will become aware of the ways they can pursue wellness ! their lives !

-That students will develop the skills to be able to do so

Throughout the course, the ongoing question will be from a general and Jewish perspective, what does it mean to be a healthy person? This summer course fulfills the Health requirement at Milken Community High School. Prerequisite: None

Hebrew

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Hebrew

The Hebrew Department is driven by the belief that mastery of Hebrew will promote students' understanding of their history, culture and tradition, excite them about lifelong Jewish learning, foster a sense of belonging to the Jewish people, and cultivate strong ties with Medinat Yisrael (the State of Israel) and Am Yisrael (the Jewish people). The goals of the Middle and Upper School Hebrew Department are in accordance to Milken Community High School standards. Our Department seeks to graduate students who are clear and effective communicators; creative and practical problem solvers; critical thinkers who are able to use resources and information to form new ideas; integrated and informed thinkers who use both religious and secular materials; and young adults who are self-directed and life long learners.

Hebrew Ulpan US (HE0900)! 9-12! Year This course is designed for students in the Upper School as well as in the Middle School with no background or minimal background in modern conversational Hebrew. It includes students who attended non-Jewish day schools and Hebrew school and for students who have been recommended to enroll in this course based on their placement test scores. In this course students will learn to read and write in print and in cursive, basic Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, and how to carry on simple conversations in Modern Hebrew. Prerequisite: None

Hebrew Basic 1 (HE0901)! 9-12! Year This Hebrew course is designed to give students a basic knowledge in all Hebrew language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). In this course, students will study units 1-10 in the Hebrew textbook ALPHA NETA written by Neta curriculum writers.This course will emphasize acquisition of practical vocabulary and comprehension of various grammatical structures. In this course students will also focus on the following skills: writing (paragraph on a personal topic up to 5-6 sentences; memo, assertion of opinion.), reading (paragraph of information or description - 8 sentences, paragraph of folk tale 8 sentences.), speaking (a short dialog about daily life or customs - 8 sentences per speaker.), and listening (comprehending a short dialog about daily life - 12 sentences.). Prerequisite: Department approval.

(agreement of nouns and adjectives; agreement of nouns and verbs; expression of cause with 'ki', and more.).( In this course students will also focus on the following skills: writing (paragraph on a personal topic up to 5-6 sentences; memo, assertion of opinion.), reading (paragraph of information or description - 8 sentences, paragraph of folk tale 10-12 sentences.), speaking (a short dialog about daily life or customs - 10 sentences per speaker.), and listening (comprehending a short dialog about daily life - 16 sentences.) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Basic 1.

Hebrew Basic Seminar I (HE0903)! 11-12!Year This course is designed for student who may benefit from a slower-paced curriculum in their native language. This course combines the history of the Jewish People and Israel in English and basic Modern Hebrew vocabulary and simple Hebrew conversations. Students in this course will be able to take active part in selecting most of the topics of study according to their own interests. Topics should be related to Jewish and Israeli history, Modern Israel, philosophy, art, media, literature, current events, etc. Topic exploration may include various media resources, such as: movies, documentaries, Websites, YouTube, songs and guest speakers. Students will have the option to conduct a self-inquiry or a group research on their topic of interest. Teacher will also provide excerpts from various texts. Prerequisite: Hebrew Basic II and department approval

Hebrew Basic 2 HE0902)!

9-12! Year

This course will emphasize acquisition of practical vocabulary and comprehension of basic grammatical structures, such as: Morphology (forming masculine and feminine singular and plurals in nouns, adjectives, and verbs in present tense; infinitives and present and past tenses, and more.), syntax

Hebrew Basic Seminar II (HE0904)! 11-12!Year This course is designed for students who may benefit from a slower-paced curriculum in their native language. This course combines the history of the Jewish People and Israel in English. Students will learn Modern Hebrew

vocabulary and simple Hebrew conversations. Students in this course will be able to take active part in selecting most of the topics of study according to their own interests. Topics should be related to Jewish and Israeli history, Modern Israel, philosophy, art, media, literature, current events, etc. Topic exploration may include various media resources, such as: movies, documentaries, Websites, YouTube, songs and guest speakers. Students will have the option to conduct a self-inquiry or a group research on their topic of interest. Teacher will also provide excerpts from various texts. Prerequisite: Hebrew Basic Seminar I and department approval

Hebrew 3 (HE0913)! 9-12! Year This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of schooling and dreams. Each theme is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew 2.

Hebrew 1 (HE0911)!

9-12! Year

This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of shapes, colors and symbols (Tzura Vateva) and weather and mood (Mimezeg Avir l'mazav Ruach) . Each theme is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Basic 2, or Hebrew Basic 2y

Hebrew 4 (HE0914)! 9-12! Year This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of books (Sipur Mehasfarim). Each theme is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew 3.

Hebrew 2

Honors Hebrew 1

(HE0912)! 9-12! Year

(HE0921)! 9-12! Year

This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of events and places of the past (Shamor V'zachor), and friendships (Kishrey Ksharim). Each theme is studied from the philosophical, social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew 1.

This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of shapes, colors and symbols (Tzura Vateva), weather and mood (Mimezeg Avir l'mazav Ruach), and events and places of the past (Shamor V'zachor). Each of the themes is studied from the philosophical, social, religious, and psychological perspectives.

Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Department approval.

Honors Hebrew 2 (HE0922)! 9-12! Year This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of schooling (Lilmod U'Lelamed), dreams (Hayinu k'cholmim), and time (Lokchim T'azman). Each of the themes is studied from the philosophical, social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 1.

Honors Hebrew 3 (HE0923)! 9-12! Year This course is on the high-beginners level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of time, books, and names. Each of the themes is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 3.

Honors Hebrew 4 (HE0924)! 9-12! Year This course is on the intermediate level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of sports, disguises, and traveling. Each of these themes is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 3.

Honors Hebrew 5 (HE0925)! 9-12! Year This course is on the intermediate level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of computers, water and the environment, and housing and shelter.

Each of the three themes is studied from the social, religious, and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 4

Honors Hebrew 6 (HE0926)! 9-12! Year This course is on the advanced level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates three themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of highly complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of human freedom (L' hiyot Chofshi), and immigration (Lech Lecha), ceremonies and celebrations (Tamid Ner).

Each of the three themes is studied in depth from the philosophical, religious, legal (halacha), social and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 5.

Honors Hebrew 7 (HE0927)! 9-12! Year

This course is on the advanced level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of highly complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of food (Al Halechem V'lo Levado) Lights, Camera Family! (Seret Mishpachti) and Jewish identity.

Hebrew Basic 2y (HE0972)! 9-12! Year In this course students will also focus on the following skills: Writing (paragraph on a personal topic up to 5-6 sentences; memo, assertion of opinion.), Reading (paragraph of information or description - 8 sentences, paragraph of folk tale - 10-12 sentences.), Speaking (a short dialog about daily life or customs - 10 sentences per speaker.), and Listening (comprehending a short dialog about daily life - 16 sentences.). This course will emphasize acquisition of practical vocabulary and comprehension of basic grammatical structures, such as: Morphology (forming masculine and feminine singular and plurals in nouns, adjectives, and verbs in present tense; Infinitives and Present and Past Tenses, and more.), Syntax (agreement of nouns and adjectives; agreement of nouns and verbs; expression of cause with 'ki', and more.) Prerequisite: Department approval.

Each of the themes is studied in depth from the philosophical, religious, legal (halacha), social and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 6.

Honors Hebrew 8 (HE0928)! 9-12! Year This course is on the advanced level of the NETA curriculum. It incorporates two themes designed to increase student proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Hebrew in the context of highly complex ideas, issues and topics in the areas of food (Al Halechem V' lo Levado) and famlly (Seret Mishpachti). Each of the themes is studied in depth from the philosophical, religious, legal (halacha), social and psychological perspectives. Through the content and communicative abilities described above, students will expand their overall vocabulary, syntax and grammar according to the table of contents of the textbook. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Hebrew Honors 7

Hebrew Literature (HE0930)! 9-12! Year This course is designed so that the graduate of all levels of the NETA curriculum will be able to study selected subjects, such as: Jewish and Israeli History, philosophy, art, media, and Literature in Hebrew. The student will explore contemporary Hebrew poetry and prose, fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on social and historical issues, and on enriching and expanding the student's understanding through literature and discussion of the collective Jewish experience within the realities of modern Israel. The course is designed to increase the fluency and complexity of the student's comprehension and expression, as well as generate in the student a greater appreciation of Hebrew language, literature, and culture. Prerequisite: Department approval.

S UMMER S CHOOL O FFERINGS Hebrew Ulpan MS (SS) (HE1400)! 7-8!

Year

This course is designed for students with no background or minimal background in modern conversational Hebrew. It includes students who attended non-Jewish day schools and Hebrew school and for students who have been recommended to enroll in this course based on their placement test scores. In this course students will learn to read and write in print and in cursive, basic Hebrew vocabulary, grammar, and how to carry on simple conversations in Modern Hebrew. Prerequisite: Department approval

Jewish Studies

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Jewish Studies

Mission Statement: In supporting the mission and philosophy of the school, the Jewish Studies Program seeks to develop in our students three classical pillars, which can be represented as head (‫דעת‬/da’at), heart (‫לב‬/lev), and hands (‫צדק‬/tzedek). Put simply, our goal is to enable our students to learn Judaism, love Judaism, and practice Judaism. Within these inter-related realms, our aims are threefold: 1.) HEAD (‫)ראש‬: Nurture life long Jewish learners with a sensitive and sophisticated capacity to learn a broad range of Jewish sources. 2.) HEART (‫)לב‬: Cultivate love and joy for Jewish learning and living, a commitment to God wrestling, a devotion to Jewish pluralism, and a deep connection to Israel and the Jewish people. 3.) HANDS (‫)ידים‬: Foster active students who can interpret, integrate, and apply Jewish learning, values, and practices in order to refine the soul, renew the Jewish People, and repair God’s world.

Halachah and Aggadah - Building Sacred Community (JS0901)!

Year

This class is a highly participatory, rigorous study of the development of Jewish law. Students enter the centuries-old conversation about the ethics, rules, and reasons for living within a community. In and outside of class, well develop text-study skills and use traditional texts as a lens through which to look at our lives today. The class explores the following topics: The foundations and development of Jewish Law and Lore, Parents and Children, the Value of Life, Ethical Speech and Community Life, Kashrut, and Jewish views on technology. Texts are studied primarily in English. For each unit, we begin with the roots in Torah, continue through Rabbinic writings of the Mishnah, Talmud, and Codes, and apply each topic to contemporary life. We will engage in a variety of learning activities to discover different ways to question, interpret, and understand Jewish law. We will build new skills in reading, translating, analyzing and applying Jewish texts while considering what they mean to our personal lives, our families and our community. Each unit of study provides an opportunity to push the boundaries of our minds, explore the depths of our hearts, and use the strength of our hands as we discover our role in this world. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8.

Honors Halachah and Aggadah - Building Sacred Community (JS0902)!

Year

This class is a highly participatory, rigorous study of the development of Jewish law. Students enter the centuries-old conversation about the ethics, rules, and reasons for living within a community. In and outside of class, well develop text-study skills and use traditional texts as a lens through which to look at our lives today. The class explores the following topics: The foundations and development of Jewish Law and Lore, Parents and Children, the Value of Life, Ethical Speech and Community Life, Shabbat, Kashrut, and Jewish views on technology. For each unit, we begin with the roots in Torah, continue through Rabbinic writings of the Mishnah, Talmud, and Codes, and apply each topic to contemporary life. We will engage in a variety of learning activities to discover different ways to question, interpret, and understand Jewish law. We will build new skills in reading, translating, analyzing and applying Jewish texts while considering what they mean to our personal lives, our families and our community. Each unit of study provides an opportunity to push the boundaries of our minds, explore the depths of our hearts, and use the strength of our hands as we discover our role in this world. In addition to the above course description, students in honors sections engage in a higher level of critical thinking and study texts primarily in Hebrew. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8

Beit Midrash Fellowship * (JS0903)!

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Jewish Studies Program course descriptions.

Chumash with Commentaries - The Moral and Spiritual Quest of the Jew (JS1001)!

10!

Year

The course is built upon the following narrative arc. After briefly exploring the universal foundations of humanity and human nature (Genesis 1-11), we examine in great depth the family origins and development of the Jewish people emphasizing Lech Lecha, Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, and JacobĂs God-wrestling. In the Book of Exodus, we move from Egypt to Sinai, exploring the dual challenge of building sacred community and building a model nation. We continue to explore the tension between the ideal and the real (Sinai and the Golden Calf) through units on the Holiness Code (Leviticus) and murmuring and rebellion and conclude at the edge of entering the land. In navigating the above journey, we focus on the following dimensions: human nature; particularism and universalism; the relationship between the individual, the family, the community, God, and Israel; freedom, slavery, and the role of law. Within thematic study, the emphasis is on developing textual skills by analyzing a large variety of traditional and modern commentaries, including the classic commentators of Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra and others, while deepening student appreciation of the issues and language of biblical text. Students will explore the worldview of the Rabbis, both medieval and modern. In addition, the class investigates various art forms as textual interpretation (for example, film, literature, poetry, music, visual art, theater and dance). Students will learn how to create their own commentary based on close readings of the text. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9.

we will investigate various art forms (poetry, music, visual art, film, theater and literature) as an aide to deepening our understanding of the traditional text. At the culmination of the course, students will independently research, write and deliver a dvar Torah and study and analyze a new section of Torah with multiple traditional commentaries to teach their classmates. Honors sections study texts primarily in Hebrew, developing skills in text analysis by translating and analyzing key passages with emphasis on Rashi.Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

High Honors Beit Midrash - Talmud/Biblical Commentary/ Social Action Leadership II * (JS1003)!

10!

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Jewish Studies Program course descriptions.

Honors Chumash with Commentaries - The Moral and Spiritual Quest of the Jew (JS1002)!

10!

Year

This course is devoted to the close textual study of selected sections of Chumash ith commentators. Our focus will be on selections from Bereshit (Genesis) and Shemot (Exodus). We will explore issues of identity, gender relationships, parent-child relationships, leadership and theology, as well as the beginnings of Jewish peoplehood. Our emphasis will be on developing skills in text analysis by translating and analyzing key passages of traditional and modern commentaries, with emphasis on Rashi, deepening our appreciation of the issues and language of Biblical text and exploring the world view of medieval and modern scholars. Throughout the course,

Honors American Studies - Jewish Law and Ethics Foundations of Jewish Law - Ethics and Practice - (Option A - Bioethics) (JS1101)!

11!

Year

In the first semester, we will focus on approaches to Jewish law (denominations), justice and sexuality and intimacy. In the second semester, we will learn topics of Jewish bioethics (abortion, end of life issues). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

Foundations of Jewish Law - Ethics and Practice - (Option B - Social Ethics) (JS1102)!

11!

Year

In the first semester, we will focus on approaches to Jewish law (denominations), justice and sexuality and intimacy. In the second semester, we will learn topics of Jewish social ethics (war and peace, ethical kashrut). Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Foundations of Jewish Law - Ethics and Practice - (Option C - Political Ethics) (JS1104)!

11!

Year

In the first semester, we will focus on approaches to Jewish law (denominations), justice and sexuality and intimacy. In the second semester, we will learn about ethical and legal dilemmas in Israel and America. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

(JS1151)!

11!

Year

American Studies addresses questions such as: What does it mean to be an American? What does it mean to be Jewish in America? What are the values that define us as Americans? Which part of our identity comes first or takes precedence? Our intention is to use the lenses of Jewish Law and Ethics, literature and history to illuminate these questions and attempt to answer them in ways that enrich our understanding of our American and Jewish identity. We will be guided in our inquiry by enduring themes in the American experience like: Law and Authority, the Individual and the Community, Nature versus Civilization, and Social Change and Progress. While the course will be highly challenging from an intellectual perspective, the integrated experience will also engage students in questions of personal identity and civic responsibility. Through integrated oral presentations, written assessments, experiential learning, and group study experiences, students will learn to bring together these three classes under one umbrella of intellectual and spiritual engagement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

High Honors American Studies - Beit Midrash - American Experience * (JS1152)!

11!

Year

While engaging in the course's exploration of American and Jewish identities and integration of three academic areas, this course will emphasize growing independence in studying classical Jewish texts. Students in the Beit Midrash American Experience (HH) section develop text skills and analytical thinking skills necessary for in-depth study of Rabbinic literature in the original languages. Students will grow in their capacities to use Talmudic dictionaries and reference works, to identify word roots, to master the fundamentals of Aramaic grammar, to acquire technical terminology, and the ability to analyze, outline, and map a Talmudic sugya. Prerequisite: Completion of Beit Midrash grade 10 program or permission of the instructor.

Beit Midrash Responsa Seminar * (JS1105)!

11!

which explore the future of Judaism as they learn to define it. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11.

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Jewish Studies Program course descriptions.

Honors Introduction to Jewish Thought (JS1202)!

High Honors Foundations of Jewish Law - Ethics and Practice II (JS1103)!

11!

Year

High Honors requires the greatest level of student independence in translating, analyzing, and debating classical Rabbinic texts. Students will engage in a variety of exercises both to build text study skills and to apply classical ideas to contemporary ethical challenges. High Honors students will spend part of the Spring semester in Bet Midrash study, independently researching an ethical topic of their choosing. The research culminates in a written teshuvah (Rabbinic responsum) and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and departmental approval.

12!

Year

The first half of this course focuses on classical issues in Jewish thought such as covenant, God, TĂshuvah (turning or growth), Human Nature, the Problem of Evil, and Responses to Suffering. Each topic is explored through classical (Biblical, Rabbinic, and Medieval) and modern sources; comparisons are made to existentialism and to Christianity. The second half of the course focuses on modern thinkers such as Buber, Rosenzweig, Soloveitchik, Kaplan, Borowitz, Heschel, Adler, Plaskow, and Hartman. Students develop personal philosophies of Judaism, plans for promoting Jewish renewal and lead sessions through independently developed lessons integrating textual analysis and contemporary application. Students also engage in extensive journal writing, research projects and multimedia presentations which explore the future of Judaism. In addition to the above course description, students in honors sections are expected to engage the material at a higher level of Hebrew, critical thinking, and independent research. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11.

High Honors Introduction to Jewish Thought Introduction to Jewish Thought (JS1201)!

12!

Year

(JS1203)!

12!

Year

In this integrated senior seminar, students engage as an interpretive community in a new type of learning which is both intellectually rigorous and spiritually demanding. The course takes its thematic direction from the scope and sequence of the Jewish Thought curriculum exploring such areas, as Repentence (Tshuva), The Jewish Story or Narrative (Midrash), Covenant (Brit), Theodicy/The Nature of Evil, and Death and Mourning. In dialogue with these themes is an historical, aesthetic and cultural study of literature. A third dimension consists of sources from intellectual history, general philosophy, cultural anthropology, hermeneutics, and literary theory which provide context for the overall discussion. The second semester is framed by the challenges of Emancipation and Modernity, focusing on sources of Jewish renewal, the relationship between freedom and commitment, the individual and community, and the challenges of building an

integrated Jewish self. In connection and confrontation with literature, we will examine Modern Jewish thinkers in the West (Buber, Rosenzweig, Kaplan, Heschel, Soloveitchik, Jewish Feminists), Zionist thinkers in the East and the possibility of integration and synthesis. The class emphasizes critical thinking, synthesis and application, as well as advanced essay writing skills with unified writing standards. Students are required to take the AP Literature and Composition exam in May and are also prepared for the AP Language and Composition exam if they so choose. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11 and department approval.

S IGNATURE P ROGRAM B EIT M IDRASH F ELLOWSHIP Signature Program - Beit Midrash Fellowship * (JS0903 and JS0904)!

Year

The Beit Midrash Fellowship program is built upon intensive Jewish learning, social action leadership, community building, and celebration. The Rabbinics course (A Days) is the first of a two year high-level sequence which is designed to help students develop text skills for independent learning of classical Jewish texts and their commentaries (Torah and commentaries, Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, Codes). After an introductory unit on building a Beit Midrash, students study the art of criticism, relationships between parents and children, self-preservation versus responsibility to others, and issues of social justice. On B Days, students study classical and modern Biblical commentaries, developing text-study skills, mastering the art of reading commentaries and making meaningful personal connections to the text. Narratives studies will focus mostly on text from Genesis, exploring issues of personal and Jewish identity, gender relationships, parent-child relationships, justice and communal responsibility. Three times per year, students engage in two-week seminars on social action learning and leadership. Please note: this course meets during A and B days, and students will receive 20 credits for the course. Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous Jewish Studies teacher

Beit Midrash - Senior Project Workshop * (JS1204)!

12!

Fall

See end of chapter for Signature Jewish Studies Program course descriptions.

High Honors Beit Midrash - Talmud/Biblical Commentary/ Social Action Leadership II (JS1003 and JS1004)!

10!

Year

goal of the Talmud course is to acculturate the students to the world of traditional Talmud study ‫( בחברותא‬pair work). Students will learn the text skills and analytical thinking skills necessary for in-depth Talmud study, including use of dictionaries and reference works, identification of word roots, the fundamentals of Aramaic grammar, the acquisition of technical terminology, facility in utilizing Rashi's commentary, and the ability to analyze, outline, and map a Talmudic ‫סוגיא‬. Students will master a significant body of Talmud, on topics chosen to teach not only Jewish values, but to help them gain insight into the rabbinic mind and the rabbinic process. On B Days, students study classical and modern Biblical commentaries, developing text-study skills, mastering the art of reading commentaries, making meaningful personal connections to the text. Narratives studied will focus most on texts from Exodus, exploring the rich and multi-layered narrative of the beginnings of Jewish peoplehood, the persecution and enslavement of the Israelites, rebellion against injustices, and Moshe's leadership model. Three times per year, students engage in two week seminars on social action learning and leadership. Please note: this course meets during A and B days, and students will receive 20 credits for the course. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Jewish Studies Department

High Honors American Studies - Beit Midrash - American Experience * (JS1152)!

11!

Year

Beit Midrash - Senior Project Workshop * Beit Midrash Responsa Seminar * (JS1105)!

11!

Year

Complementing their 11th grade Jewish law course, students will delve deeply into the methodology of Responsa (Jewish legal decision-making). We will learn with leading rabbinic scholars from multiple denominations who will present contemporary cases and their approaches to them. Students will be responsible for learning texts in order to prepare for sessions with guest scholars. Course will meet during Oneg Shabbat and lunchtime once a week, and will require some outside Hevruta preparation. Thie seminar prepares students to lead original, integrated text-based presentations (Responsa) on burning contemporary issues in their senior year. Prerequisite: Prior Beit Midrash Fellowship participation or approval by teachers. Prerequisite: Recommendation by Jewish Studies Department.

(JS1204)!

12!

Fall

In this workshop seminar, Beit Midrash students will prepare final projects on burning personal and social spiritual and ethical issues of their choice. The course will combine group seminar time and guided independent study. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11 Beit Midrash.

S PRITUAL P RACTICE AT M ILKEN C OMMUNITY H IGH S CHOOL Spiritual practice for 9th,10th and 11th grade has four essential goals: Pluralism — Students will participate in, appreciate, and celebrate a variety of Jewish spiritual practices; Engagement with Tradition —Students will develop a variety of tools to engage themselves (and others) with the Siddur and other Jewish spiritual literature; Understanding —Students will learn and engage with important Jewish spiritual themes (such as theology, relationship with Israel, Middot, and spiritual health); and Community— Students will experience the importance of both contributing to and taking from joyous, engaging and meaningful community prayer. With these goals in mind, students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade rotate through four Spiritual Practice activities. In these grades, all students will participate in all activities – one activity per academic quarter. Section 1 is Minyan Shira (singing prayers in a festive, musical, learning service). Section 2 is Spiritual Exploration (examining our spiritual selves through the lens of songs, poetry, images, the prayer book and journaling). Section 3 is Innovative Spirituality through Meditation and Yoga; Section 4 is unique to each grade level (9th: Pluralism Lab; 10th: Israel Lab;11th: Theology Lab). In the 12th grade, Spiritual Practice serves as a culmination of learning as well as a preparation for the years to come. In the first quarter of the year, students work with a mentor on researching and writing their Senior Sermons. For the rest of the year, students will remain in the same groupings, and engage in student-led spiritual practice of their choice.

SP - Ninth Grade Spiritual Practice ! Grade 9!

Year!

Each ninth grade student at Milken Community High School engages in a spiritual practice rotation which includes a different topic for each quarter. MINYAN SHIRA:(JS0958) We will be singing prayers in a festive, musical, communal service, led collaboratively by faculty and students. Student instrumental participation warmly welcomed SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION: (JS0960) What do you need to create a real spiritual practice? We will explore the necessary elements for creating and holding a spiritual practice. All you need to bring is your curiosity and willingness to engage in your spiritual nature. INNOVATION: (JS0961) Yoga (half the sessions): students will have the opportunity to experience yoga as an alternative spiritual practice, combining breath with movement to bring them to a spiritual connection. Students will be able to make a connection between the postures of yoga and the themes of morning tÌfillah. Meditation (half the sessions): through meditation practices, students will learn to cultivate mindfulness -- the ability to pay attention to what is happening both inside ourselves and around us -- and reduce stress. The goals of our practice will be to develop the ability to live more deeply and compassionately. PLURALISM LAB: JS0959) In this learning and discovery workshop, students will be exploring a wide spectrum of Jewish approaches to ritual life. Through focus on case studies, we will discuss topics including Tallit, Tefillin, Kippot, womenís roles, Shabbat and Kashrut. Prerequisite: None

SP -Tenth Grade Spiritual Practice! Grade 10 !

10! Year!

Year

Each tenth grade student at Milken Community High School engages in a spiritual practice rotation which includes a different topic for each quarter.

SP - Eleventh Grade Spiritual Practice! Grade 11!

Year!

Each eleventh grade student at Milken Community High School engages in a spiritual practice rotation which includes a different topic for each quarter.

MINYAN SHIRA: (JS1019) We will be singing prayers in a festive, musical, communal service, led collaboratively by faculty and students. Student instrumental participation warmly welcomed!

MINYAN SHIRA: (JS1119) We will be singing prayers in a festive, musical, communal service, led collaboratively by faculty and students. Student instrumental participation warmly welcomed!

SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION: (JS1021) What do you need to create a real spiritual practice? We will explore the necessary elements for creating and holding a spiritual practice. All you need to bring is your curiosity and willingness to engage in your spiritual nature.

SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION: (JS1121) What do you need to create a real spiritual practice? We will explore the necessary elements for creating and holding a spiritual practice. All you need to bring is your curiosity and willingness to engage in your spiritual nature.

INNOVATION: (JS1022) Through meditation practices, students will learn to cultivate mindfulness -- the ability to pay attention to what is happening both inside ourselves and around us -- and reduce stress. The goals of our practice will be to develop the ability to live more deeply and compassionately.

INNOVATION:(JS1122) Yoga (half the sessions): students will have the opportunity to experience yoga as an alternative spiritual practice, combining breath with movement to bring them to a spiritual connection. Students will be able to make a connection between the postures of yoga and the themes of morning tĂ&#x152;fillah.

ISRAEL LAB: (JS1020) We will actively explore personal spiritual connections to Eretz Yisrael and the State of Israel through various lenses (sacred places, sacred objects) and media (music, visual arts, etc.). Prerequisite: None

MEDITATION: (half the sessions): through meditation practices, students will learn to cultivate mindfulness -- the ability to pay attention to what is happening both inside ourselves and around us -- and reduce stress. The goals of our practice will be to develop the ability to live more deeply and compassionately. THEOLOGY LAB: (JS1120) Are you spiritual but not necessarily religious? Do you wrestle with the questions of the scientific view of the world vs a belief in GodĂ&#x152;s existence? In this group, we will challenge Judaism to explain why we should consider Judaism necessary for our personal understanding of spirituality. Our sessions will involve lively discussion, text study, and class activities to help us look for spirituality, question religion, and judge whether Judaism can answer our needs. Prerequisite: None

SP - Twelfth Grade Spiritual Practice! (JS1230)!

12!

Year!

In the 12th grade, Spiritual Practice serves as a culmination of learning as well as a preparation for the years to come. In the first quarter of the year, students work with a mentor on researching and writing their Senior Sermons. For the rest of the year, students will remain in the same groupings, and engage in student-led spiritual practice of their choice. Prerequisite: None

Media Arts

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Media Arts

The Media Arts Program offers a wide range of media and technology-based courses enabling students to become competent story tellers and creative users of digital technologies. Students stay current of the present and future directions in the field of computer & mobile devices, digital media, and technology while integrating these technologies into all facets of the school curriculum. The focus is to build a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use, understanding, and analysis of traditional and new media technologies.

Media Arts students have opportunities to assume leadership roles in technology within our school community as well as prepare themselves for the changing workplaces in the future.

Interactive Media Design I

TV Studio II!

(MS0901)!

(MS0906)!

9-12! !

Fall!

his course will serve as an introduction to the main concepts in Website design and production. Through project based learning, students will explore existing websites in order to develop an understanding of web design issues. Students will gain experience in project planning, teamwork, graphics tools, editing tools, and web design software. The course will focus on learning how to create a functioning, professional, real-world website for a non-profit. This course meets the UC Art Requirement. Prerequisites: None.

Interactive Media Design II! (MS0902)!

9-12! !

Spring!

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students ton elements of media and visual literacy, and to further develop television production skills. â&#x20AC; Course content includes an overview of television and the television team; an orientation to writing for television; the history of mass communications with an emphasis on radio and television history; and the use of basic television equipment with special emphasis on developing a visual awareness for the video medium. Students will work individually and in production teams to produce several short projects. In addition, students crew the live Wildcat Weekly newscast. Students who successfully complete TV Studio 1 and 2 earn UC Art Credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of TV Studio I or instructor approval

Spring

This course will expand on the web design skills developed in the first course. Students will use Adobe Dreamweaver to design an interactive website and will learn how to host and maintain active web files. They will continue project work in creating and maintaining a website for a charity, non-profit or Service Learning organization. This class meets the UC Art requirement. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Interactive Media Design I

TV Studio I! (MS0905)!

9-12 ! !

9-12 ! Fall!

This course teaches the basics of digital television production. Students learn the language of production and how to use digital video cameras and computer editing to tell visually interesting stories. Students spend time deconstructing popular television and films, to gain a general understanding of television production. In addition to crewing the live Wildcat Weekly newscast, students will produce short original video projects and will be required and encouraged to videotape events around the Milken campuses for use in projects and Wildcat Weekly newscasts. Students who successfully complete TV Studio 1 and 2 earn UC Art Credit. Prerequisites: None.

Advanced TV Studio! (MS0907)!

10-12 !

Fall and Spring!

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to continue learning elements of media and visual literacy, and to further develop television production skills, with a greater understanding of the production team as they work on a single project for the entire semester. Students will produce either a ten-minute documentary or ten-minute narrative film. A history of mass communications with a special emphasis on radio and television history will also be explored. Prerequisites: Successful completion of TV Studio II or permission of the instructor

Milken Video News! (MS0908)!

9-12! !

Year!

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for students to develop introductory skills in television production while producing a weekly newsmagazine live broadcast as well as a monthly news magazine show. Course content includes an understanding of the news production team; an introduction to television news writing; and an appreciation of the responsibilities that come with producing

responsible news content. Students work in rotating teams writing and producing a five to eight minute newscast, elements of which come from class members and school wide submissions. The newscasts are shown on Milken's Cable Channel throughout the school day. Prerequisites: Successful completion of TV Studio I

Game Design and Programming I (MS0914)!

Photography I! (MS0912)!

9-12 ! !

Fall!

This course provides the student with an introduction to digital photography and imaging. â&#x20AC; Students first learn how to take the best possible pictures using manual settings on their digital camera. In the second half of the course, students learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Photographic concepts, techniques and procedures, as they relate to digital technology will be covered. Students will learn to composite, create layers, select operating areas, and make adjustments, with an emphasis on blending all changes in a realistic and natural way. Students who successfully complete Photography 1 & 2 earn University of California (UC) Art Credit. Prerequisites: None

9-12! !

Fall!

This course serves as an introduction to computer game design using a visual programming language. It places an emphasis on developing problem solving strategies necessary to create excellent games and to troubleshoot and debug when designing games. Students will use the Game Maker game design application to create fun video games. Students also gain experience in the use of scanners, image editing software, and sound editing software, in designing their final game project. Prerequisites: None

Game Design and Programming II (MS0915)!

9-12! Spring!

Students will create an immersive 3d Game world using the Unity 3d game design application. The basics of the Javascript language will be learned, in order to add player control and interactivity to their game design. Students will culminate the course with a final project consisting of a fully-functioning 3D game. Prerequisites: Successful completion of An Introduction to Computer Science and Game Design

Photography II! (MS0913)!

9-12 ! Spring!

S UMMER S CHOOL O FFERINGS Photography (SS)! MS1401!

9-12 ! Summer!

This course provides the student with an introduction to digital photography and imaging. Students first learn how to take the best possible pictures using manual settings on their digital camera. In the second half of the course, students learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Photographic concepts, techniques and procedures, as they relate to digital technology will be covered. Students will learn to composite, create layers, select operating areas, and make adjustments, with an emphasis on blending all changes in a realistic and natural way. Prerequisites: None

Mathematics

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of the students and courses that appropriately challenge the student population. The ability to examine, analyze, simplify, prove, and write solutions in a clear, concise and organized manner is a requirement for all students. Appropriate use of technology in the form of computer software and graphing calculators is an important feature of our teaching as we seek to encourage students to use other modalities to encourage critical thinking. Mathematical thinking and reasoning skills, including making conjectures and developing sound deductive arguments, are important because they serve as a basis for developing new insights and promoting further study. Our goal is to foster an ongoing interest in the study of mathematics and the skills it engenders, with as much consideration as possible for the different learning styles and needs of the individual student.

Algebra I MA0901!

Grade 9!

Year!

Algebra 1 is the foundation for all subsequent mathematics courses. This course is most important for its grounding in a complete understanding of linear and quadratic functions. Topics include relations and functions, probability, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, rational and irrational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, right triangle trigonometry, algebraic applications in geometry, logic and statistics. Students write math journals to explain a mathematical algorithm or concept. The curriculum emphasizes connections within mathematics and to other disciplines, develops concepts through real-world applications, and encourages independent and cooperative learning. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or equivalent course

and similarity, special right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, circles, polygonal areas, surface area and volume of solids, coordinate geometry, loci, coordinate transformations and topics in non-Euclidean geometry. Students use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Students see the power of deductive proof in establishing the validity of general results from given conditions. In addition to two column direct proofs, students also produce logical arguments by engaging in paragraph and flowchart proofs. Students write math journals to explain a mathematical algorithm or concept. Topics are presented in greater depth and concentrates on problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 and departmental approval.

Algebra II! MA1101!

Geometry! MA1001!

Grades 09-10!

Year!

Students explore the undefined terms (points, lines, planes) and learn the theorems, postulates and corollaries associated with Euclidean two and three dimensional geometry. Topics include triangle congruency, properties of quadrilaterals, proportion and similarity, special right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, circles, polygonal areas, surface area and volume of solids and coordinate geometry. Students use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. Students see the power of deductive proof in establishing the validity of general results from given conditions. In addition to two column direct proofs, students also produce logical arguments by engaging in paragraph and flowchart proofs. Students write math journals to explain a mathematical algorithm or concept. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.

Honors Geometry ! MA1002!

Grades 9-10! Year!

Grades 9-11! Year!

Students begin the course with an overview of the algebraic concepts learned in Algebra 1, but from a more mature perspective emphasizing applications of linear and quadratic functions. Topics include linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial and radical expressions, complex numbers, parabolas, circles, exponential and logarithmic functions, polynomial functions and rational expressions. Graphing calculator skills are developed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 & Geometry.

Honors Algebra II! MA1102!

Grades 9-11! Year!

Students will study linear and quadratic functions, relations, polynomials, radical expressions and equations, conics, rational expressions, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions. Additional topics include linear programming, matrices and determinants, trigonometric functions, graphs and proving identities. The topics studied are presented in greater depth and concentrates on problemsolving skills and critical thinking. Graphing calculator skills are developed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1 & Geometry and departmental approval.

Pre-Calculus! MA1104!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

Students explore topics such as linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational functions from a theoretical perspective. The trigonometry unit includes analyzing the unit circle, graphs of trigonometric functions, inverse, using identities and solving equations. Other topics include polar coordinates, complex numbers, real-life applications of conics, logarithms, linear programming, sequences and series. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2.

inverses, using identities and solving equations. Other topics include harmonic motion, vectors, and trigonometric form of complex numbers. Although technology is employed throughout, we strive to balance algebraic skill development with use of technology as an aid to learning and problem-solving. Class activities include team problem solving, cooperative learning activities, and student lead presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II.

Calculus! MA1200!

Honors Pre-Calculus! MA1105!

Grades 10 -12!

Year!

Students continue their study of trigonometric functions with an emphasis on proving identities and applying trigonometry to real-life situations. Students engage in formal direct and indirect proofs of theorems and trigonometric identities. Other topics include systems of linear and quadratic equations, polar coordinates, complex numbers, sequences and series. Students will have the opportunity to solve word problem applications of conics and logarithms. Topics are presented in greater depth and concentrates on problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Since the honors course prepares students for entry into Advanced Placement Calculus, students are introduced to differential calculus, including derivatives of functions, the chain rule, using derivatives in graphing, concavity and the second derivative, and applied maxima and minima. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 and departmental approval.

Pre-Calculus - Trigonometry and Functions! MA1106!

Grades 11-12!

Year!

Students begin the course with an overview of the real number system, systems of equations and inequalities, integer and rational number exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and complex numbers. Students do an in-depth study of logarithms, polynomial functions, matrices and determinants. The trigonometry curriculum includes an analysis of the unit circle, graphs of trigonometric functions,

Grades 11-12!

Year!

Students will begin the year with an overview of Pre-Calculus topics, including polynomial factoring, rational, functions, polynomial functions and systems of equations. Students will also review the major concepts of logarithms, exponentials, and the trigonometric functions. This course focuses on strengthening mathematical skills and abilities and developing techniques for applying limits, the derivative, and integration to a variety of problems. Each topic focuses on mastering the skill and applying it to new situations. This course is presented in a less theoretical approach than an Honors Calculus course and is a good introduction to college calculus. Class activities include team problem solving, cooperative learning activities, and student lead presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II

Advanced Placement Calculus AB! MA1201!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam administered in May. Students will study the meaning of the derivative in terms of rate of change and local linear approximation. The definite integral both as a limit of Reimage sums and as a net accumulation of a rate of change will also be studied. Modeling problem situations with functions, differential equations or integrals is emphasized. Representing differential equations with slope fields, solving separable differential equations analytically, and solving differential equations using numerical methods. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and departmental approval.

Advanced Placement Calculus BC! MA1202!

Grades 10-12!

Year!

This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam administered in May. This course covers all topics in Advanced Placement AB as well as polynomial approximations and series. Students will interpret convergence and divergence of series using technology. They will represent functions with series and find the Lagrange error bound for Taylor Polynomials.! Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and departmental approval.

Honors Calculus ! MA1203!

Grade 11-12! Year!

This course takes an intuitive approach to calculus and focuses on the application of methods to real-world problems. This course gives an early introduction to logarithms, exponentials, and the trigonometric functions. Wherever practical, concepts are developed from graphical, numerical, and algebraic perspectives. Topics include the derivative of a function, computation and applications of derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, an introduction to differential equations, and the applications and methods of integration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and departmental approval.

Statistics! MA1205!

Grades 11-12!

experimental design, experimental simulations, and confidence intervals. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and departmental approval.

Advanced Placement Statistics! MA1207!

Grades 11-12!

Year!

This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Statistics exam administered in May. Students will first explore the topic of data analysis, including the study of normal distributions, scatterplots, correlation, least-squares regressions , modeling non-linear relationships and relations in categorical data. Students will have the opportunity to design samples and experiments and as well as simulate experiments. The study of probability will include randomness, binomial and geometric distributions and sampling distributions. The course concludes with the study of inference for distributions, proportions, tables-chi-square procedures and regression. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Calculus and departmental approval.

Multivariable Calculus! MA1210!

Grades 11-12!

Year!

Students will study the differentiation of functions of two and three variables and multiple integration. Topics will include higher order partial derivatives, gradients, conservative vector fields, maxima and minima, the calculation of double integrals and triple integrals in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB or BC, teacher recommendation and Mathematics Department Head approval.

Year!

This course is designed to teach students the foundation of algebraically based statistics. Examples and exercises use real data and give enough background to allow students to consider the meaning of their calculations. The three main goals of this class is to emphasize statistical thinking, present more data and concepts with less theory and fewer recipes, and to foster active learning. Students will select and use appropriate statistical methods to analyze data, develop and evaluate inferences and predictions that are based on data, and apply basic concepts of probability. Topics will include means, standard deviation, normal distributions, discrete functions, continuous functions, sampling distributions, sampling means,

S UMMER S CHOOL O PTIONS

course fulfills one year of the math requirement at Milken Community High School. Prerequisite: None

Geometry (SS)! Algebra I (SS)! MA1401! Grades 08-10! Summer! This course includes all topics from Algebra I, but presents each in greater depth and concentrates on problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Topics include relations and functions, probability, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, rational and irrational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, right triangle trigonometry, algebraic applications in geometry, logic, and statistics. The curriculum emphasizes connections within mathematics and to other disciplines, develops concepts through real-world applications, and encourages independent and cooperative learning. This course fulfills one year of the math requirement at Milken Community High School. Prerequisite: None

MA1403!

Grades 9-10! Summer!

This course enables students to relate and apply geometric concepts to algebra, statistics, data analysis, probability and discrete mathematics. Topics include direct and indirect proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, angles, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, connecting proportion and similarity, right triangle trigonometry, circles, area of polygons, volumes of solids and coordinate geometry. This course fulfills one year of the math requirement at Milken Community High School. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and department approval.

Geometry (SS)!

Middle School Math Fundamentals (SS)!

MA1403!

MA1404!

Grades 9-10! Summer!

Grades 7!

Summer!

This course reviews the important arithmetic skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions through problem-solving and critical thinking activities. Topics include number theory, measurement, estimation, geometry, ratio, proportions, percents, probability, statistics and integers. The curriculum emphasizes connections within mathematics and to other disciplines, develops concepts through real-world applications. This is an enrichment course, not for credit. Prerequisite: None.

SAT I - Math and English (SS)! Algebra I (SS)!

MA1409!

Grades 9-12! Summer!

MA1401! Grades 08-10! Summer! This course includes all topics from Algebra I, but presents each in greater depth and concentrates on problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Topics include relations and functions, probability, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, rational and irrational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, right triangle trigonometry, algebraic applications in geometry, logic, and statistics. The curriculum emphasizes connections within mathematics and to other disciplines, develops concepts through real-world applications, and encourages independent and cooperative learning. This

This course prepares students for the new SAT I (math only). Topics include Algebra I, II, and functions. It also covers geometry, statistics, probability and data analysis. All the topics will be taught by using master keys to do math in a very short and simple way to achieve optimum scores on the new SAT I math test. Students who enroll in this class will receive a free Dynamics on DVD (first ever DVD for new SAT math) with accompanying workbook that will include enough practice problems to score the maximum possible on the test.

The SAT Verbal preparation course is designed to help students become familiar and confident with the complete format of the verbal section of the SAT, including the new expository essay component. In the first part of the course, students will learn how to select the appropriate vocabulary words for sentence completions. In addition, they will learn to identify a multitude of sentence errors, practice reading comprehension and editing of sentence errors in context (improving paragraphs). In the second half of the course, students will learn skills to write appropriate expository essays for the SAT in a timely and fluid fashion. Prerequisite: None.

Algebra I Review (SS)! MA1410!

Grades 9-10! Summer!

This course is designed to provide students with the basic principles covered in firstyear high school algebra, from fundamental operations to systems of equations, radicals, and rational expressions. This is a valuable review for students entering Intermediate Algebra or Algebra 2. Students who need a refresher course prior to Geometry will also benefit from this course. The course is for enrichment, not for credit.

Performing Arts

Milken Community High School Program of Studies

Performing Arts

The Performing Arts Department at Milken awakens, nurtures, develops, and celebrates the musical, physical, and dramatic artistic expression in each student. Within an atmosphere of the ethical and spiritual values of Judaism, students create honest and meaningful work, while pushing the limits of their own physical, mental, and emotional capabilities through music, dance, acting, and technical theatre. The School is also dedicated to sharing our artistic expressions for various community, social and charitable events. " •To clearly and accurately express non-verbal communication through movement, musical performance, acting or designing through an artistic medium. (Standard 1) " •To consistently accomplish artistic goals as determined by directors, teachers and peers. (Standard 2) " •To develop informed, creative, insightful dialogue when confronted with any artistic expression, which maintains an artistically respectful tone. (Standard 3) " •To challenge one's self and peers to discuss and argue artistic thoughts and interpretations in light of historical, religious and secular research and knowledge. (Standard 4) " •To demonstrate an intrinsically motivated and passionately involved expression of art. (Standard 5)

Acting I ! (PA0901)!

Advanced Theatre Projects - Fall! 9-12! !

Fall!

(PA0903)!

10-12! Fall!

Acting I is a fun, challenging course that provides an opportunity for students to study basic acting. How do you step into another personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shoes: their circumstances, beliefs, bodies, and dreams? The course will introduce you to games and exercises, essential acting skills and role preparation, and include performances of monologues and scenes. Acting I is also a wonderful way to gain confidence in speaking and performing before others. Acting I is a prerequisite for all other acting classes. Prerequisite: none

Advanced Theatre Projects is an intensive course that allows experienced and motivated students to gain advanced skills in acting and/or directing, as well as work on special projects and performances for the public. Training will include advanced work in script analysis, dramaturgical research, rehearsal technique, vocal skills, psychological & physical theatre, scenes, monologues, auditioning, short plays and short films. We will also attend performances at local theaters. Prerequisite: Basic Acting, Involvement in theater program, Instructor Permission

Acting II !

Advanced Theatre Projects - Spring!

(PA0902)!

9-12! Spring!

Acting II is an opportunity for students who have completed Acting I to apply their skills toward deepening their skills, especially preparing a role for performance. The class is an open environment where actors can freely examine the dynamics of rehearsal. Prerequisite: Acting I or permission of the instructor Rehearsal techniques will include: !

1. Auditioning

2. Text analysis

3. Character research

4. Blocking: physical relationships and notation

5. Rehearsal relationships, communication and responsibilities

6. Character choices and experimentation

7. Motivation & action

8. Special situations

9. Technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals & performance!

(PA0904)!

10-12! Spring!

Voice I! (PA0920)!

9-12! Fall!

Voice I is a course about discovery. Students will explore the voice from a physical standpoint, understanding the parts that make up the singing system. Students will learn techniques for good, healthy vocal production. Students will sing solo and small ensemble works in order to practice the techniques they are learning. Students will track their progress by recording their voice daily and by video recording 4 times each semester.!Prerequisite: None

Voice II! (PA0921)!

Sound Design for Stage and Theater! 9-12! Spring!

Voice II is a continuation about how the voice works and how proper technique informs good musical choices. Students will continue learning techniques for good, healthy vocal production. Students will concentrate on solos and duets, while improving live performance techniques and strategies to overcome stage fright. Students will track their progress by recording their voice daily and by video recording 4 times each semester. Students will have a live performance at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Voice I or permission of the instructor.

(PA0905)!

9-12! Fall and Spring!

Students in this class will explore the steps and process of sound design, and then use this knowledge to design and execute the sound design of our stage productions. Skills in sound recording and editing will be developed as well as understanding the historical and stylistic elements of music and sound effects. Prerequisite: None!

Vocal Repertoire! (PA0925)!

10-12! Fall and Spring!

This class is for the serious singer who would like to build vocal repertoire. Songs learned in this class will be appropriate for auditions into music schools, for scholarship considerations, and competitions. Students learn a minimum of four songs per semester, two of which must be in a foreign language other than Hebrew. Students will develop historical and theoretical understanding of the songs they prepare and will develop a deep understanding of the emotional impact their songs should make in a performance setting. Two performances per semester are required and will be determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: Previous private or concentrated vocal study and permission of the instructor.

Technical Theatre I! (PA0906)!

9-12! !

Fall!

Students in this class will learn the arts of stagecraft, set design, set construction, sound and light operation, and show production. Students will attend an instructional period during free periods, but will spend after school time to earn hourly credit for their work on the class projects. Prerequisite: None

Kol Echad - Jewish A Cappella ! (PA0932)!

9-12! Year!

Kol Echad is Milken's Premier Vocal Ensemble. This class celebrates Jewish vocal music through high-quality, meaningful performances. Students in Kol Echad learn a wide variety of music and serve as ambassadors and leaders in and around Milken's communities. Students sing challenging, 4-8 part music and are expected to be partindependent. Students also develop basic sight reading and music theory skills. Students are expected to be all-around mensches, as they are a high-profile group! Kol Echad sings primarily a cappella music, but is sometimes accompanied. This group emulates other collegiate a cappella groups like Pizmon, Shir Appeal and Tizmoret. Prerequisite: Audition or permission of the instruct

Technical Theatre II! (PA0907)!

9-12! !

Spring!

Advanced Technical Theatre!

Dance II!

(PA0908)!

(PA0911)!

9-12! !

Fall and Spring!

Students in this class continue to develop design, construction, and scenic display skills while learning more functions of theatrics including lighting, sound and stage managing. Students in this class are expected to help instruct and guide students in Tech Theatre I and II. Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I and/or II or permission of the instructor

Screenwriting! (PA0909)!

9-12! Spring!

Dance II is a second semester introductory course to different genres of dance. Students will develop skills and a basic understanding and appreciation of cultural dance as an art form. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of proper dance terminology, technique, etiquette, composition, body alignment, body placement, and choreography, including a small introduction of small group dances and performances. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Advanced Dance!

9-12! Fall and Spring! (PA0912)!

Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, including: idea generation, the elimination of writer's block, story structure, plotting, screenplay format, specialized writing skills, the process of writing the first draft, evaluation skills, and creative rewriting techniques. This is an enjoyable writer's boot camp building specific techniques and culminating in the creation of shorter pieces. Prerequisite: None

10-12! Fall and Spring!

This advanced class will continue to develop physical awareness and proficiency in various dance forms. The class will introduce dance as a world art form and emphasize the principles, practices and vocabulary of each genre studied. Students will study dance styles ranging from fosse to crumping. Since dance is both artistic and athletic, dance classes will be dedicated to developing both technique and creativity. Dancers will finish the semester with their own individual choreography pieces. Prerequisite: Dance I & II or permission of the instructor

Dance I! (PA0910)!

9-12! Fall!

This class serves as an introduction to dance and helps students create an emotional, spiritual and physical connection to dance. Students will study the fundamentals of ballet, jazz and hip hop and develop basic knowledge of stretching, technique and dance vocabulary. Emphasis will be placed on body alignment, body placement, presentation and precision. This class serves as the precursor to Dance II and Advanced Dance. Since dance is both artistic and athletic, dance classes will be dedicated to developing both technique and creativity. Students will perform their work at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: None

Intermediate Band - Brass and Woodwinds! (PA0913)!

9-12 ! Year!

Students in this class will develop ensemble skills with brass and woodwind instruments. Students will develop skills specific to their movement into Jazz Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble. Each student must audition with the instructor prior to enrolling and must agree to continue private study with a teacher outside of school. Prerequisite: Private instrument instruction and permission of the instructor.

Jazz Lab Combo! (PA0914)!

9-12! Year!

Students study Jazz from the focus of improvisation and "jamming." Students are challenged in improvisation techniques, including free jazz, be-bop and modal harmonies and are encouraged to write and arrange their own compositions.! Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Jazz Ensemble! (PA0915)!

(PA0917)!

9-12! Spring!

Israeli Dance is an introduction to the basics of dance movement set in a particular cultural context. Students will learn how to participate in a variety of expressive movements and understand their significance as part and parcel and their own distinct cultural and religious heritage. They will also have a clear and deep understanding of the various dances' significance, interpretative meaning, and their own relationship to the heritage of Israeli dance. Prerequisite: Israeli Dance I or permission of the instructor

9-12! Year!

This class focuses on ensemble playing in a larger format jazz band. Students learn the technical and interpretive skills needed to play and perform in a jazz context. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Israeli Dance I! (PA0916)!

Israeli Dance II!

9-12! Fall!

Advanced Israeli Dance! (PA1002)!

9-12! Fall and Spring!

Advanced Israeli dance begins with the contemporary scene in Israeli dance and teaches students the more advanced, complex arrangements and their origins. Students progress from mastering a vernacular of the dances to being communicators and teachers and future choreographers in Israeli dance sessions in the United States and around the world. Students also learn complex contemporary dances from other cultures (i.e. Greek, Turkish, Latin American) and see how their framework and steps originate from Israel.! Permission of the instructor

C LASSICAL & I NSTRUMENTAL M USIC P ROGRAM

LAYO - Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (MU0907)!

Introduction to Music Theory (MU0927)!

9-12! Year

Year 2012-2013 focuses on composition and film music. Fall semester projects include writing for solo instruments and small groups, listening and analyzing music, and introducing electronic music and beginning skills to work with Â sampled sounds, sequencers and other music applications. The final fall semester assignment is an original composition for two or more instruments. Spring semester introduces concepts and skills of film music. Projects include analyzing some of the great film scores, exercises to gain skill in electronic music, and setting short quicktime video clips to original music. The final spring semester assignment will be to score a short film or scene, either from a Milken student film project or to an existing television or film excerpt.

Grades 7-12! !

Year

Widely regarded as one of the finest youth orchestras in the city, the Los Angeles Youth Orchestra is based at Milken Community High School. It offers the experience of playing in a full symphony orchestra coached by some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest musicians. Auditions are open to students all over Los Angeles having two or more years of private instrumental study.

Students must be able to read and right music in at least one clef. However, no prior music composition experience is necessary to enroll in the class. While the course is ideally a year long experience, with the second semester building on skills learned in the first semester, students may choose to enroll in either fall or spring semesters separately.

Chamber Ensemble (MU0910)!

Grades 7-12! Year

Open to students with experience playing classical instruments, the Chamber Ensemble has won the Gold Award from the Heritage Festival for its musicality and ambitious repertoire. The ensemble performs classical, Jewish,and popular music in an environment that encourages personal instrumental development as well as ensemble technique. Performances include lunch concerts,winter and spring evening concerts, and high school graduation.

Physical Education

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Physical Education

Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough. The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life. Physical Education is a sequential educational program. It is based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful. Students are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.

Alternative Physical Education I

Physical Education -Double Period!

(PE1101)!

(PE0924)!

11-12! !

Fall !

The Alternate Physical Education program will be offered on Tuesdays throughout the school year from 3:00-5:30 pm. Each marking period a different activity will be offered. Listed below are the activities/marking period. This program will earn a standard semester credit For the first semester in the fall, the following activities will be offered. Prerequisite: None !

Quarter 1 - Hiking -

Quarter 2 - Bowling

9-12! Year

Physical fitness is one of the goals of the educational process at Milken. The physical development of Milken students is specifically, but not soley, the mission of the Physical Education Department. The faculty and coaching staff of the department strive to help each student recognize and develop his/her capabilities to his/her fullest potential, whether in a Physical Education Class, dance, sport elective, or athletic team. In addition to teaching the particular skills and strategies for various sports, the department endeavors to help students develop self-esteem, cooperation, good sportsmanship, and a desire for lifetime fitness. To this end, the members of the department nurture within the students an appreciation of physical activity and personal fitness as a part of their life styles and as a means to good health, relaxation, recreation and enjoyment.! Prerequisite: None

Alternative Physical Education II

Yoga, Self-Defense and Fitness Training!

(PE1102)!

(PE0904)!

11-12! !

Spring

9-12! !

Spring!

The Alternate Physical Education program will be offered on Tuesdays throughout the school year from 3:00-5:30 plm. Each marking period a different activity will be offered.

This course will provide a brief overview of yoga, self-defense, and fitness training. The students will engage in a variety of activities to improve physical fitness and stamina while also exploring individual interest areas.! None

Listed below are the activities/marking period. This program will earn a standard semester credit For the first semester in the fall, the following activities will be offered. Prerequisite: None

PE - Weight Training!

Quarter 3 - Golf

(PE0906)!

Quarter 4 - Biking

Students are given basic introductions to the relevant principles of physiology to begin a weight training program. Students are exposed to free weights and machines. Students are asked to chart their progress and will be tested on their major muscle groups and fitness principles at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: None.

9-12! Fall and Spring!

Advanced Weight Training!

PE - Multi Sport!

(PE0907)!

(PE0922)!

9-12! Fall and Spring!

An advanced activity class designed for the dedicated and self-motivated student. Individualized weight training programs will be designed for each member of the class based on his/her particular needs for conditioning. The class will include: weight training, running, circuits, stretching, plyometrics, and isometrics. Students who enroll in this class must be committed to working hard. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

9-12! !

Fall and Spring!

The major emphasis of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to learn basic skills in a variety of sports sot that he/she may choose a sport such as basketball, volleyball, or badminton as a means of lifelong recreation and exercise. Prerequisite: None

PE - Lifeguarding! PE - Swimming!

(PE0927)!

(PE0918)!

This course covers Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid and Oxygen Supplement, and Blood Pathogens. The new Lifeguard course offers two different certifications. One for shallow and deep water and the other is for shallow water only. The Shallow Water Lifeguard certification can be issued to individuals who are not strong swimmers, but can swim 50 yards instead of the new requirement of swimming 300 yards continuously for deep-water guards. Individuals, who are not strong swimmers, but have no fear of the water can still be a Lifeguard at pools that do not have deepwater. If the student is unable to pass the more strenuous deep-water requirement at the time they originally take the training, but is successful in all other areas of training, they will receive a shallow water Lifeguarding certification. If at anytime they gain the ability to pass the more strenuous swim requirements they may upgrade to the deep water Lifeguarding at no additional cost. We utilize the newest training aids for all our training programs. Prerequisite: None

9-12! Fall and Spring!

The swimmers practice vertical balance with positive buoyancy, improving breath control and expanding their subconscious awareness of water movement. Students begin to develop a greater ability to utilize core body strength in association with their arms and stroke. The swimmer will work on putting all the pieces together for freestyle and backstroke which entails perfecting arms, breathing and stroke timing. Skills to assist in developing butterfly and breaststroke are implemented in this program, including body dolphin and somersaults. The student is also improving skills in negative buoyancy, which leads to better underwater swimming in starts and turns. Prerequisite: None.

9-12! Spring!

PE - Water Polo! (PE0920)!

9-12! Fall and Spring!

The focus of this course is to introduce the basic skills, techniques and strategies in the sport of water polo. Some emphasis will be placed on basic swim skills and conditioning as it is a necessary component in water polo. Prerequisite: None.

Interscholastic Athletics! (PE0950)!

9-12! Year!

Participation in CIF interscholastic athletics is determined by try-outs at the beginning of each season. Interscholastic sports provide advanced competition for girls and boys who demonstrate above average abilities and skills, and the willingness to compete. Baseball, swimming, tennis, golf, boys' volleyball, tackle football, and boys' and girls' track are all spring teams. Students who have made these athletic teams will be placed in team electives. Cross country, boys' water polo, girls' volleyball and girls' tennis are all teams offered in the fall. Dance team, girls' water polo, boys' and girls' basketball and boys' girls' soccer are teams offered in the winter. Students who have made these teams will be placed in team electives. ! Prerequisite: Successful completion of the tryout process for each sport.

Science

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Science

Department Philosophy Milken Community High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Science Department presents a college preparatory program that fosters curiosity and skepticism. Our faculty encourage students to grapple with scientific principles to become more scientifically literate individuals. To that end, students are taught to ask difficult questions, to navigate conflicting sources of information, and to make informed decisions in a global context. All of our students engage in these ideals through the three general science courses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; biology, chemistry and physics. Beyond these three courses, students may select to study each course in more depth through our Advanced Placement Program, or students can take electives like human anatomy and physiology, culinary chemistry or environmental science. There are also opportunities to conduct primary research through our nationally recognized Science Research Program. In this program, students select highly specialized topics of study, read current research in the field and conduct research at the university level. 83

Department Goals The Science Department at MCHS graduates students who: 1) predict, observe, analyze and evaluate the scientific phenomena in the lab. 2) work collaboratively with peers, as well as independently to solve complex problems. 3) demonstrate the ability to think creatively and problem-solve critically. 4) are responsible, informed and contributing members of a larger global society. 5) extend their learning beyond the four walls of our classrooms.

Biology (SC0905)!

Robotics II - Grades 9-12 - Virtual Robotics *! 9-12! Year

This is a modern biology course that examines biology at many levels, from the microscopic, sub cellular level to interactions between different species and the environment. Students will examine biochemistry, cells, organisms, genetics, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology, and cellular processes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8.

(SC0923)!

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

Chemistry (SC1003)!

Honors Biology SC0906)!

9-12! Year

This is a rigorous and fast-paced course with increased scope, depth of material, and independent work. The outline includes library research and detailed laboratory work, inclusion of math and biostatistics, and outside reading. Topics include biochemistry, energy, diversity, genetics, anatomy and physiology, and ecology. Laboratory and scientific writing component included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8.

9-12! Spring!

10-12! Year

The basic theme of Chemistry is the recognition of the properties of matter in relation to the chemical structure of matter. To that end, students are first presented an introduction to the language of chemistry, followed by a study of the structure of atoms and chemical bonding. Topics include stoichiometry, gases, acids and bases, liquids, solids, and an introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry. Laboratory experiments are an integral part of the course. Students will learn to safely perform experiments in the laboratory, and to quantitatively analyze and interpret experimental data. Prerequisite: Completion of or current enrollment in Algebra I

Honors Chemistry Advanced Topics in Computer Science *!

(SC1004)!

(SC0921)!

This is an accelerated-paced course that will explore the traditional topics of chemistry (stoichiometry, gases, bonding) in depth. Additional topics include periodicity, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. You will develop a strong conceptual understanding of chemistry and enhance your problem-solving skills through the application of acquired information and laboratory experience. Chemistry is a science that builds upon itself. This course is designed to introduce a topic, then enhance your knowledge, and lastly, allow you to use that information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.

9-12! Year!

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

Robotics I - Grades 9-12 Competition * (SC0922)!

10-12! Year

9-12! Fall

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

Anatomy and Sport Medicine

Human Anatomy and Physiology

(SC1005)!

(SC1022)!

10-12! Year

Sports medicine is a 2nd year biology course that focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. In addition, this course will cover the many systems of the body (circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, etc.), how these systems interact with each other, and how these systems can be affected through injury in sports. Laboratories will provide hands on experience relating to anatomy and how physiological statuses can be measured and monitored. Sports injuries and treatments will be addressed. Ten hours of internship with Milken Athletics is also required. Students will become certified in First Aid and CPR during the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry

Environmental Science (SC1015)!

10-12! Year

This course explores topics needed to understand the environmental challenges of our expanding global society. Students will examine the sources, consequences and potential solutions for both natural- and human-created environmental problems. The course will integrate aspects of biology, chemistry, earth science and government policy. Specific topics will include preserving biodiversity, human population growth, extinction, global warming, energy usage, soil and air pollution, the use of genetically modified organisms, and sustainability. These topics will be explored through class discussions, in-class laboratory work, case studies and student projects. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry

10-12! Year

In this course students study the structure and function of the human body. Following introductory material, students study the body in depth, one system at a time. Systems studied include, but are not limited to, the muscular system, the skeletal system, the digestive system, and the circulatory system. There is a focus on wellness and what happens in a variety of common disease states. Laboratory included. Student should expect to dissect mammalian samples as part of the laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology or Biology Honors, Chemistry or Chemistry Honors

Advanced Placement Biology (SC1101)!

10-12! Year

Students gain a strong analytical and conceptual framework in this intensive, collegelevel course. Quantitative and qualitative skills are incorporated. Students cover a wide breadth and depth of material spanning the entire realm of biology. This includes molecular and cellular biology, bioenergetics, genetics, evolution, plant and animal physiology, population and community biology, and ecology. The Advanced Placement Biology exam administered in May is mandatory. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology or Honors Biology; Chemistry or Honors Chemistry,

Science Research I *

Advanced Placement Chemistry

(SC1020)!

(SC1102)!

10!

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

10-12! Year

The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. It is a full-year introduction to chemical phenomena, with emphasis on problems and methods in chemistry. For some students, this course enables them to undertake, in their first year, secondyear work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. For other students, the AP Chemistry course fulfills the laboratory science requirement and frees time for other courses in college. Consider thoughtfully, the reasons for taking AP Chem. Colleges

vary greatly on what scores they will accept, whether or not they will give credit for laboratory experiences, and whether or not you will be placed in a upper level course. You are required to take the national AP Chemistry examination in May.

Advanced Placement Physics B

College courses differ significantly from high school courses in the laboratory experience that they offer and expect. I will provide you with a laboratory experience that will match that experience to the best of my ability. To do so, you will be required to keep a laboratory notebook, you will have lab activities in class, but you will also have a lab outside of class approximately once each month. You will also be assigned a different lab partner for the labs that will be done in pairs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II ( or concurrent); department approval; strongly recommend Chemistry

Students will learn the concepts and principles of physics and their application to problem solving. The mathematics used will be advanced algebra and trigonometry. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, kinematics, rotational dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, sound, light and nuclear physics. The Advanced Placement Physics B exam, administered in May is mandatory. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PreCalculus Honors or concurrent enrollment, Completion of Physics or Honors Physics

10-12! Year

Concepts and principles in Newtonian mechanics, translation and rotational motion, energy interactions, oscillation phenomena, optics, magnetism, heat, light, sound and electricity are studied in great detail. Application of these concepts to physical problems is a large part of the course. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II (or concurrent)

(SC1120)!

Honors Physics 10-12! Year

Physics is concerned with the basic principles of the universe. Chemistry, geology, astronomy, and all other physical sciences derive their foundations from physics. Physics strives to understand complex concepts using simple equations and fundamental theories. Quite simply, physics is the study of matter, interaction, and change. Students enrolled in physics should have a good working knowledge of algebra and geometry. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II Honors.

11!

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

Advanced Placement Physics C (SC1201)!

(SC1104)!

10-12! Year

Science Research II *

Physics (SC1103)!

(SC1105)!

11-12! Year

This course focuses on mechanics. Topics such as linear motion, projectile motion, vectors, forces. work and energy, systems of particles, collisions, rotational motion, oscillations, gravity, fluids, and waves will be studied in detail using calculus. The Advanced Placement Physics C exam, administered in May, is mandatory. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Calculus BC or concurrent, AP Physics B, department approval.

Science Research III * (SC1220)!

12!

Year

See end of chapter for Signature Science Program course descriptions.

Science Research II (SC1120)!

11!

Year

S IGNATURE P ROGRAM T HE M ITCHELL A CADEMY OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY - MAST Science Research I (SC1020)!

10!

Students are encouraged to work in conjunction with research scientists and professionals within their field of research thereby achieving independent research in mathematics, life sciences, physical sciences, psychology or the social sciences. The students are required to use telecommunications to obtain the services of PUBMED and/or similar online research tools. They will use email and maintain a portfolio of their research. Assessment is accomplished by alternatives means. All students are required to enter local, regional, national, and international scientific competitions. Students will produce a publishable product. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Science Research I

Year

The Science Research Course enables students to practice authentic and original scientific research in an independent manner. (Both class time and non-class time commitment is required) This three-year program affords students the opportunity to participate in the community of scientific research and scholarship as part of their high school experience. Students are encouraged to work in conjunction with research scientists and professionals within their field of research thereby achieving independent research in mathematics, life sciences, physical sciences, psychology or social sciences. All students are required to enter local, regional, national, and international scientific competitions and create research papers and poster boards. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9.

Science Research III (SC1220)!

12!

Year

The Science Research Course enables students to practice authentic and original scientific research in an independent manner. (Both class time and non-class time commitment is required) This three-year program affords students the opportunity to participate in the community of scientific research and scholarship as part of their high school experience. Students are encouraged to work in conjunction with research scientists and professionals within their field of research thereby achieving independent research in mathematics, life sciences, physical sciences, psychology or the social sciences. The students are required to use telecommunications to obtain the services of PUBMED and/or similar online research tools. They will use email and maintain a portfolio of their research.

Assessment is accomplished by alternatives means. All students are required to enter local, regional, national, and international scientific competitions. Students will produce a publishable product. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Science Research II.

Advanced Topics in Computer Science! (SC0921)!

Robotics II - Grades 9-12 - Virtual Robotics! (SC0926)!

9-12! Spring!

Students work as a team to build a full size robot to compete in the national First USA robotics competition. Team organization, spirit, attire, and PR are handled by students as part of the competition.!

9-12! Year!

This advanced course focuses on the core theoretical underpinnings of problemsolving: search and sort. Working through case studies, students will be exposed to a variety of algorithms for tackling these and related challenges. Students will develop analytical tools for constructing estimates of algorithm efficiency and behavior. The culmination of this course will be a major student-designed project, addressing a specific real-world problem and demonstrating each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete fluency in program design, implementation and analysis. Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science and Computer Application Design and Programming or by permission of the department. Students are expected to have significant experience in program design and implementation. Prerequisites: None

Robotics I - Grades 9-12 Competition! (SC0925)!

9-12! Fall!

Robotics is designed as an interactive physical and technical course where students learn to create and control robotic devices through a technological interface. Students will participate in the construction of small robotic instruments and the programming of those instruments through a computer interface. Students create an exhibition of their work for others. Prerequisites: None

S UMMER S CHOOL O FFERINGS

Biology (SS) (SC1403)!

Biology (SS) (SC1404)!

9-12! Year

9-11! Summer

This is a modern biology course that examines biology at many levels, from the microscopic, sub cellular level to interaction between different species and the environment. Students will examine biochemistry, cells, organisms, genetics, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology, and cellular processes. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Chemistry

Physics (SS) (SC1401)!

10-12! Summer

Concepts and principles in Newtonian mechanics, transnational and rotational motion, energy interactions, oscillatory phenomena, optics, magnetism, heat, light, sound, and electricity are studied in great detail. This course fulfills one year of science requirement at Milken Community High School. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra

Chemistry (SS) (SC1402)!

9-11! Summer

The basic theme of this course is the recognition of the properties of matter consequential to the chemical structure of matter. To that end, students are first presented an introduction to the language of chemistry, followed by a study of the structure of atoms and chemical bonding. Other topics include stoichiometry, gases, acid-bases, liquids, solids, and an introduction to nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Students observe some basic chemical processes in the laboratory. Based on the qualitative and quantitative data obtained, some basic calculations and interpretations are required. This course fulfills one year of science requirement at Milken Community High School. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I

Social Sciences

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Social Sciences

On the foundation of the highest academic standards, the Social Sciences Department develops active and productive American and global citizens. The courses and programs foster the development of each student's American and Jewish identity, enhance their abstract thinking skills and sense of critical discernment, deepen their ability to understand and articulate complex pointsof-view, and prepare them to take on their appropriate roles as American and Jewish leaders within a liberal democracy.

Modern World/Jewish History I

Mock Trial

(SS0901)!

(SS0903)!

Year

This course begins a two year sequence in World and Jewish history covering the political, social, economic, cultural, intellectual and religious history of the Western and non-Western world. In grade 9, we focus on two concepts: the fundamental beliefs and core stories of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and the development of the modern West in the Renaissances, Reformations and revolutions from 1300 through 1800. Integrated into this is a special emphasis on the Jewish experience as it changes and adapts to the modern world. Emphasis is on causes and effects of historical events and on major trends in history. Basic skills in geography, research, and writing are also emphasized. Students learn to use both primary and secondary source materials. Current events are an integral part of the curriculum. Modern World/Jewish History I Honors covers the same content as Modern World/Jewish History I but with increased depth and breadth. Research and writing skills are stressed. Outside reading is required, as is the ability to think critically and analytically. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8

Honors Modern World/ Jewish History I (SS0902)!

Year

This course begins a two year sequence in World and Jewish history covering the political, social, economic, cultural, intellectual and religious history of the Western and non-Western world. In grade 9, we focus on two concepts: the fundamental beliefs and core stories of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and the development of the modern West in the Renaissances, Reformations and revolutions from 1300 through 1800. Integrated into this is a special emphasis on the Jewish experience as it changes and adapts to the modern world. Basic skills in geography, research, and writing are also emphasized. Students learn to use both primary and secondary source materials. Current events are an integral part of the curriculum. Modern World/Jewish History I Honors covers the same content as Modern World/Jewish History I but with increased depth and breadth. Advanced reading, research and writing skills are required and higher level critical thinking and analysis is expected. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8 and departmental permission.

9-12! Fall

Mock Trial is an elective, which prepares students to participate in the Mock Trial competition run by the Constitutional Rights Foundation each year. Students learn the basics of trial law, develop their public speaking skills and learn to think on their feet. In addition to class time, students are expected to participate in the competition which occurs after school hours. Prerequisite: None

Model United Nations (SS0904)!

9-12! Fall and Spring

Model United Nations is a class designed to prepare students to compete in model United Nations competitions with other schools. Students will focus on in-depth research, resolution writing and presentation skills. In addition students will learn the basics of parliamentary procedure and debating. Students will be expected to participate in at least one Model United Nations competition during the year where they will compete with their peers. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 8

Modern World/Jewish History II (SS1001)!

10!

Year

This course covers the political, social, cultural, economic and religious history of the Western and non-We stern world from the Industrial Revolution to the present. The focus is on causes and effects of historical events and on major trends in history. Basic skills in geography, research, and writing are also emphasized. Jewish history is integrated throughout including a unit on modern day Israel. Students learn to use primary and secondary source materials. Modern World/Jewish History II covers the same content as the Modern World/Jewish History Honors course. Outside reading is required of the students as well as demonstration of skill in critical thinking and analysis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9

Honors Modern World/Jewish History II

Advanced Placement World History

(SS1002)!

(SS1006)!

10!

Year

This course covers the political, social, cultural, economic and religious history of the Western and non-Western world from the Industrial Revolution to the present. The focus is on causes and effects of historical events and on major trends in history. Basic skills in geography, research, and writing are also emphasized. Jewish history is integrated throughout including a unit on modern day Israel. Students learn to use primary and secondary source materials. Modern World/Jewish History II Honors covers the same content as the Modern World/Jewish History course. Outside reading is required of the students as well as demonstration of skill in critical thinking and analysis. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 9 and departmental permission.

10-12! !

Year

The purpose of the AP World History course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparison among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence. Focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience, the course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography set the human stage prior to 1000 CE. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms the organizing principle for dealing with change and continuity from that point to the present. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 09 and departmental permission.

Art History I (SS1003)!

10-12! Fall

This course serves as introduction to Western art from prehistory to the present. Emphasis is placed on the effect both patronage and history have on each historical period. The course is taught at a college level with the same text as that used on University of California campuses. Prerequisite: None

Art History II (SS1008)!

10-12! Spring

Race, Class & Gender (SS1005)!

Fall and Spring

This course will allow for the study of a range of topics within the content areas of Race, Class and Gender. Its emphasis is on Race, Class and Gender across time and space, not just during a specific moment in time or in an individual location. These areas of focus will primarily be chosen by you, the learner and facilitated or guided by the teacher and will culminate with a creative project independently researched and created by the student. Prerequisite: None

United States History (SS1101)!

11!

Year

This United States History class presents an integrated survey of the historical development of the United States with an emphasis on the 20th century. A thematic approach gives students a broad view of the development of democracy in the United States and of the growing role of the United States in world affairs. This course is chronological in sequence with recurring themes, events, and concepts such as reaction and revolt, reform movements, national character, nationalism, and the many causes and consequences of American political, economic, and social

change. History content is enhanced by oral presentations, research papers, and required outside readings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

democracy in the United States and of the growing role of the United States in world affairs. History content is enhanced by oral presentations, research papers, and required outside readings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10 and department approval.

Advanced Placement United States History (SS1103)!

11!

Year

This course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to pass the Advanced Placement examination in United States History. The class prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students will learn to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship and to present their own informed judgments clearly and persuasively in essay format. The class begins with the period of initial European settlement and concludes with recent events. Prerequisite: Written application and departmental permission.

WISE Internship/Project (SS1205)!

12!

Spring

WISE (Wise Individualized Senior Experience) is a structured way to allow students to explore an area of interest either through an independent research project or an internship in the community. Students have two mentors: one from the Milken Community High School faculty and one in the community with whom they regularly collaborate, whether through research opportunities or an on-site project/internship with the community contact person. Students keep a journal of their experience and meet weekly with their MCHS mentor. The semester culminates in a presentation before peers, faculty, and evaluators. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11, written application, program approval.

Advanced Placement Art History (SS1105)!

11-12! Year

This course is a university-level course in Art History that prepares the student for tAdvanced Placement Art History exam. Its content includes an in-depth exploration of Western art and Non-Western art from pre-history to the present, with an emphasis on the historical, social and political forces that shaped each art movement. Prerequisite: Written application and departmental permission.

Honors American Studies - United States History (SS1151)!

11!

Year

Advanced Placement American Government and Politics (SS1206)!

11-12! Year

This course is designed to help students prepare for the Advanced Placement Examination in American Government and Politics administered in May. This is a college-level course designed to give students a critical perspective of government and politics in the United States. The course involves the study of general concepts and facts about the form of government of the United States that is used to interpret its politics and policies. It also develops a familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the political reality of the United States. The major focus of the exam, and therefore of this course, is politics, rather than the fundamental ideas behind our system of government. Current events are a major focus of the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10.

American Studies is part of the integrated Grade 11 program which combines the study of American History with the study of American Literature and Jewish Law. The history component presents an integrated survey of the political, social, intellectual, and economic development of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the present. A thematic approach gives students a broad view of the development of

Advanced Placement Microeconomics SS1208)!

12-11! Year

Advanced Placement Microeconomics is a two-semester college level course that will introduce students to basic micro economic principles and apply them to today's complex society. Students will explore economic decision-making and how these decisions shape society and affect firms, industries and individuals. Each student will be expected to analyze and interpret data, solve complex problems, and analyze primary and secondary source material. This course will also strive to teach essential research and discussion skills in each student. Our ultimate goal is to develop an economic way of thinking in our students and generate a sense of enthusiasm for the field of Economics. The Milken mission and the school's core academic standards will provide a guide to what we do in this class.. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 11

opportunity to analyze current issues in our nation's economy and in the global market place and engage in communal problem solving. This course includes aspects of behavioral economics which incorporates psychology into the field of economics. Ethical issues such as the concept of fairness will also be addressed throughout the course. This course is not a prerequisite for Advanced Placement Economics and is open to 11th and 12th graders. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Government (SS1216)!

11-12! Fall

The purpose of this course is to describe, analyze, and explain the American system of government so that students may participate intelligently in that process as American citizens. In addition to reading primary and secondary source material describing the American democratic system, its origins, and basic principles, students have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process through letter writing and involvement with a political party or issue. The course covers government at the federal, state, and local levels. Research skills and current events are emphasized. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Advanced Placement Psychology (SS1211)!

11-12! Year

This course, equivalent to a college-level introductory Psychology course, prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Exam administered in May. Students are introduced to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings. Students are exposed to psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major fields within psychology. Prerequisite: Written application and department approval.

Economics in a Changing World (SS1215)!

11-12! Fall

This course studies the American free enterprise system and considers the student's role as a citizen, producer and consumer. Through problem-based learning activities students explore basic micro and macro economic concepts. Students have an

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Israel Studies - Visions of a Jewish Homeland (SS1109)!

Introduction to Israel Studies The Israel Program examines the complexities and richness of Israel today through a set of multidisciplinary, one-semester courses that provide students the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular aspect of Israeli history, culture or society. Replacing the current Israel Seminar, the program allows students to fulfill their Israel requirement at any time during the 11th-12th grades. Courses will not only rigorously engage students academically but will also ask them to explore their understanding of and relationship with Israel personally.

11-12! Spring

Exploring the many understandings of Zionism, this course will juxtapose the ways Jews have imagined both the land and the state of Israel with the realities they encountered settling the land and founding the state. With a focus on 20th and 21st century history, students will look at Israeli society as it has developed to see how these visions play out in the realities of building a modern state. Students complete the semester able to articulate a sophisticated understanding of how this interplay of vision and reality is reflected in Israeli society and politics today. Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9

Israel Studies - Voice in Israel Israel Studies - Israel and Its Neighbors (SS1107)!

11-12! Fall

This course focuses on the complex issues that confront Israel today by exploring current and historical relationships between Israelis and Palestinians. Students will utilize a social science perspective to explore significant political, social and cultural realities that complicate Israeli-Palestinian relations. This course will use a variety of sources from multiple perspectives to help students understand the nature of the conflict and potential for peace between the Israeli government and its citizens and the Palestinians of the West Bank and Gaza. Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9.

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This course explores the broad tapestry of sub-groups that makes up Israel today and will include the voices of women, immigrants, and minorities as well as secular and religious points of view. Students will learn the experience of each group, its unique cultural contributions and expressions, its concerns and aspirations and its place within the political system of Israel today. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Grade 10

Israel Studies - Israel, Art, and Architecture (SS1111)!

Israel Studies - Israeli Literature and Film (SS1108)!

11-12! Fall

This course delves into the variety of viewpoints found in Israeli fiction, poetry, and film to deepen students’ understanding of Israel past and present. Students will ask what each work shows about the period in which it was written; what aspects of Israeli society the author or film maker represents; how the work helps them understand Israel today; and finally, how the work impacts their personal experience of and/or relationship with Israel. Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9.

11-12! Spring

11-12! Fall

This course explores Israel through a range of topics and questions that surface from an art history perspective. Israel lies at the heart of a peculiarly vital region for this discipline, since its archeological sites reach well beyond the dawn of history. The approach is more thematic than chronological but will range from art and architecture of the First Millennium C.E to the modern Israeli experience. Student will engage in these topics through researching, dissecting and analyzing images in a “lecture/lab” setting and developing their own presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9

Israel Studies - Ancient Israel and its Mediterranean Context (SS1112)!

11-12! Spring

This course places the ancient state of Israel and the Jewish people in their historical and geographical context. Starting with the complex relationship between prophets and kings, this course will trace the history of the ancient and medieval Jewish people, covering the Maccabean uprising, the destruction of the temple, the Bar Kochba Revolt and the Crusades, while illustrating how these important moments in Jewish history fit into the larger political background of the Ancient Mediterranean. Prerequisite: Successful completion of grade 9.

S UMMER S CHOOL O FFERINGS Modern World and Jewish History I (SS) (SS1401)!

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United States History (SS) (SS1403)!

10-11! Summer

Tiferet Israel Fellowship

Milken Community High School Program of Studies 2013-2014

Israel Programs

The Tiferet Israel Fellowship is a life-changing three-year program unique to Milken Community High School and designed to create ambassadors for the State of Israel as well as future leaders in the American Jewish community. Tiferet offers our Fellows the opportunity of a lifetime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to make Israel their campus for an entire semester followed by a two-year educational experience in leadership development during Grades 11 and 12. Mission Statement Tiferet Israel Fellowship fosters an unprecedented blend of academic rigor, emotional warmth, and traditional and experiential practices to fuse a love of Israel, appreciation for the Hebrew language and deep understanding of Israel's rich history. The program fosters the development of its Fellows into individuals who are passionate about Israel and who have the skills needed to lead Jewish students on college campuses as ambassadors for Israel. During the program, Fellows sharpen social skills, enhance independence, and practice Tikkun Olam (Social Action). This program affords Fellows the opportunity to develop a sense of Jewish identity and pride and to become Zionists in a global world.

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Why Tiferet? The Jews of the Second Aliyah to the land of Israel sang, "We have come to this land to build and be built," seeing their own work in building the land of Israel as a way of transforming themselves.

In that spirit, over the course of a three year fellowship, Tiferet Israel Fellows explore how living and learning in Israel helps them build their own identities, and in turn become leaders in the continued building of the State of Israel. Please note - Acceptance into the Tiferet Israel program is based on a student’s application in grade 9.

Grade 11 - Exciting Opportunities for Advocacy and Ambassadorship Training

In their junior year, Tiferet Fellows explore the relationship of the American Jewish community to Israel. Through the AIPAC High School Summit, AIPAC Policy Conference, and Milken’s own Israel Ambassador Workshop, Fellows are able to develop their own voice in relation to Israel by honing their public speaking and leadership skills and participating in avenues of advocacy of their choice.

There are three major events that occur in grade 11 for our Tiferet Fellows:

AIPAC High School Student Summit An exciting opportunity for grade 11 students, Milken sends a delegation to attend the AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) High School Student Summit in Washington, D.C. each year. The dates of the summit for the 2011-2012 school year are November 6 – 8, 2011.

Grade 10: Living and Learning in Israel

Tiferet Fellows start their program by studying in Israel for one semester of their sophomore year. In partnership with the Alexander Muss High School in Hod HaSharon, Tiferet offers Fellows not only a comprehensive college preparatory and Jewish Studies program but also the opportunity to experience Israel in a personal and profound way on tiyulim (guided trips). Fellows will visit an archeological dig, meet with Israelis leaders, explore the land, and engage in study and discussion inside and outside the classroom.

The AIPAC Student Summit will bring together 400 students from select Jewish Day Schools, synagogue youth groups, and teen leadership organizations nationwide that are committed to supporting the US-Israel relationship through involvement in the American political process. Students will gain an understanding of the United States political arena as it relates to Israel. AIPAC Policy Conference Each year, Milken sends a delegation of grade 11 students on a once in a lifetime trip to attend the AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. The dates of the conference for the 2011-2012 school year are March 4-6, 2012.

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The annual AIPAC Policy Conference is the largest gathering of the proIsrael movement. Thousands of participants come from all 50 states to take part in three of the most important days affecting Israel’s future. Student attendees will attend workshops and participate in advocacy. For more information, please see the AIPAC Policy Conference website at http:// www.aipac.org/pc.

hand in hand with March of the Living International to ensure a smooth transition between March of the Living and the grade 12 seminar for our Fellows who elect to participate in both programs.

Grade 12 - Israel Studies Tiferet Fellows will participate in an Israel Ambassador Workshop to hone their communication skills and Grade 12: Tiferet Fellows Return to Israel! Tiferet Fellows return to Israel in their senior year for a once-in-a-lifetime, ten-day seminar with completely new programs, activities and surprises. Fellows will meet important Israeli political leaders and explore in greater depth the land that many have come to call their second home. While in Israel, our grade 12 Fellows will have the opportunity to: Select two areas of study to focus on: High Tech/Science Archaeology Culture (Art, Fashion, Theatre, Music) Political The Great Outdoor Adventure Study at the Shalom Hartman Institute Engage in Volunteer Work Attend Sporting, Theatrical and Musical Events Visit an exciting army base

The dates of the Tiferet Grade 12 Seminar in Israel for the 2011-2012 school year are April 30 – May 9, 2012, directly following March of the Living in Israel. We work

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Diploma of Distinction

A D IPLOMA P ROGRAM FOR M ILKEN C OMMUNITY H IGH S CHOOL

Introduction And Overview Milken Community High School’s mission statement reads, “ On the foundation of the highest academic standards and Jewish ethical and spiritual values, Milken Community High School of Stephen S. Wise Temple develops students with sharp minds, generous hearts, and kind souls. We value each member of our pluralistic community while we foster a deep connection to Israel, a lifelong dedication to the Jewish people, and a passionate commitment to the service of humanity and the perfection of God's world. ” While we seek to implement this mission by establishing strong academic standards and well articulated ethical and spiritual values, we can also create systems and programs which foster the development of authentic, original, and excellent student achievement in a variety of fields. The Scholars Diploma project consists of two levels of differentiated diplomas for Milken graduates. Diplomas of Merit recognize academic excellence in many areas, while Diplomas of Distinction recognize academic achievement and excellence in specific, yet interdisciplinary areas.

Eligibility & Mentors All students at Milken are eligible for a differentiated diploma. Nonetheless, any student who wishes to be considered for a differentiated diploma needs to plan in advance and be aware of the criteria of each type of diploma.

Processes And Procedures In January of the senior year, students who are interested in graduating with a Diploma of Distinction will meet with the principal to declare their intentions. Each student who wishes to graduate with a Diploma of Distinction will form a learning plan to include his/her advisor and a mentor. The plan will include statements of the people, processes, and product intended - and all plans will include the ideas of a formal scholarly paper, a presentation, and a social action project. As the student completes the plan, the principal will write to the student’s choice of colleges, notifying the institution of the student’s intention to create a special and unique learning plan. Learning plans must meet the requirements of the intended area and they must include more than one discipline area of study. All learning plans are therefore interdisciplinary by nature and use the student portfolio as a place to showcase the work. The student will work on completing the learning plan during the months of February, March, and April. The student will record and report regularly to his mentor and advisor, working to create a learning portfolio which matches the plan and the portfolio of the project. In May, each student will complete a formal presentation of learning before a panel. The student, mentor, and advisor will invite those people who are best judged to serve in an evaluative capacity. The presentation should cover the material learned and should be approximately 45-60 minutes in duration. When the student completes the presentation, the principal will notify intended colleges of the completion; if the student fails to complete the project, the principal will notify colleges of the failure to complete the work of the Diploma of Distinction by the Memorial Day.

As a student enters the Senior year of Milken, he/she must find a program mentor who will oversee the design and implementation of the diploma program. The student will work with this mentor in an effort to coordinate and plan ahead for the student’s academic program. The mentor is often the student's advisor, however, it may be another person determined in part by the topic or interest under research.

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Some Deadlines For Working February 1-10 !

Submission of Proposals

February 10-20!

Approval of Proposals

March 15-20! !

First Draft of Scholarly Paper

Diplomas Of Distinction Introduction - A Diploma of Distinction represents the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mastery of a particular field of study and the excellence in pursuing that field through the practice of becoming a professional in the field. The Diploma of Distinction represents the combination of several disciplines, and the creation of unique scholarship. The student who earns a diploma of distinction has made study and learning and the demonstration of that study and learning a clear focus of his/her academic program. The student is always a reflection of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and an example to others.

I NTERNATIONAL S TUDIES April 1-15!

Final Draft of Scholarly Paper

April 15-30!

Work on the presentation

May 1-15!

Completion of Paper, Project, and Presentation

Description - A student who receives a Diploma of Distinction is one who spends most of his or her high school career with a main focus on languages, cultures and international interactions through a number learning experiences. This student will not focus on only one language throughout his or her high school career, but will also focus on multiple different languages. The criteria for this diploma are as follows: The student must take the equivalency of 8 years of a language (Hebrew included) The student must study a language abroad in a foreign country for more than 6 weeks.(continual cultural experience) The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must take a leadership role in an extra-curricular activity regarding languages (inside or outside of school) The student must show a love for learning in all languages The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio

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S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Description - â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Science is] the desire to know causes.â&#x20AC;? Students who wish to earn the Diploma of Distinction in Science and Technology must have the desire and passion to engage in science not only through offered courses at Milken, but also go above and beyond through extra curricular activities. The school is looking for zealous students who will be the future of tomorrow's scientific endeavors. The criteria for this diploma are as follows: The student must have enrolled in the equivalency of 5 years of Science courses. The student must be enrolled in Mitchell Academy of Science and Technology or participate in one of the program offerings of the Academy.

The student must have completed High Honors Jew Law and AP literature in Senior year. The student must take advanced Hebrew and Judaic Studies courses throughout his or her high school career. The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio.

T HE A RTS , H UMANITIES , OR D ESIGN

The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must engage in scientific activities that are outside of the classroom. The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio.

Description - A student who receives a Diploma of Distinction in the Arts, Humanities or Design will be a student who shows a dedication to visual arts, or performing arts, or literature, or history, or aesthetics. This student must demonstrate excellence in any one or any combination of these areas and will seek to create examples of creative work in the fields. The criteria for this diploma are as follows: The student must have taken 4 years of any arts or humanities elective. The student must participate in 2 or more after school exhibitions.

H EBREW AND J UDAIC S TUDIES Description - A student who receives a Diploma of Distinction in Hebrew and Judaic Studies must present a love for the Hebrew language, the Jewish religion, and the Jewish state. This student must surround him or herself with Judaism and Zionism in his or her everyday life, and must not be afraid to lead others in these endeavors. The criteria for this diploma are as follows: The student must show devotion to Israel and leadership in supporting the state of Israel through extra curricular activities, which might include AIPAC, or other activities. The student must have participated in the Tiferet Israel Fellowship or its equivalency through summer programs.

The student must be involved in the extra-curricular life of the school by showing two years of work in at least one activity such as theater, journalism, yearbook, the Art Honor Society. The student must pursue some internship program in the field of choice. The student must complete a project independently either creating a club or hosting an event. The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio

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L EADERSHIP OR C OMMUNITY D EVELOPMENT

C IVIC E NGAGEMENT AND P UBLIC S PEAKING

Description - A student who receives a Diploma of Distinction in the area of Leadership or Community Development will manifest the qualities of dedication to others, the service of humanity through social involvement, and the ability to lead others in the pursuit of perfecting Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. The criteria for this diploma are as follows:

Description - A student who receives a Diploma of Distinction in the area of Civic Engagement and Public Speaking will manifest the qualities of involvement in the civic life of the school or community, as well as being engaged in that civic life through courses and extra-curricular involvements.

The student must be part of two of the leadership opportunities at Milken, whether through established Milken student leadership programs such as student government or through the development and leadership of a school activity or club.

Curricular Requirements - The student must complete all three of the following courses and earn a grade of B or above in each. These courses must be completed before the end of junior year. Enrollment in this program will require advanced planning, so the student is advised to plan early with his/her advisor. Mock Trial (fall semester elective)

The student must obtain two letters of recommendation from teachers, administrators, or community persons involved in community leadership activities.

Model UN (fall/spring semester elective) Speech and Debate (fall/spring semester elective)

The student must exhibit leadership qualities outside of school by an involvement in community service, or involvement in a service or temple organization. The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio.

Extracurricular Requirements - The student must complete the following extracurricular requirements in order to be eligible for the Diploma of Distinction in Civic Engagement & Public Speaking. These activities require a substantial commitment on the part of the student. Evidence of advanced level of preparation and participation must be submitted to the program leader. Model UN - Participation in at least two conferences including at least one each in the junior and senior years. Milken generally attends three conference per year, usually during the spring semester. Mock Trial - Participation in at least two mock trial competitions. Competitions are only held once a year, spanning two days towards the end of the first semester. Speech and Debate = Participation in at least three major debate events including at least one each in the junior and senior years. Debates are held multiple times throughout the year, both on and off Milkenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. Note - Participation in other civic engagement and/or public speaking events must be pre-approved by the program leader in order to count in the above categories. Completion of the Tiferet program counts as one event in the category of the student's choice.

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Internship Requirement - As a capstone to the completion of the Civic Engagement and Public Speaking Diploma, the student must demonstrate a sustained commitment to the core topics by participating in the following: WISE Internship - Working with a WISE Mentor teacher, students will complete the requirements of the WISE internship program. The student must earn passing grades in all classes, and must earn satisfactory in works habits and conduct in all classes. The student must prepare an exhibition during the second semester of the senior year which seeks to demonstrate the learning by combining the work of three or more disciplines and the presentation of a digital portfolio.

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