GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for graduation from high school as adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Union High School District are as follows:

REQUIRED SUBJECTS English 9, 10, 11, 12 Mathematics (must include Algebra 1or higher) Science (Physical & Life Science required) Social Science Including: World History United States History Civics/Economics Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language Healthful Living Physical Education (required for 9th and 10th grades) Electives TOTAL UNITS OF CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 40 Credits (4 years) 30 Credits (3 years) 20 Credits (2 years) 30 Credits (3 years) (10th grade/10 credits/1 year) (11th grade/10 credits/1 year) (12th grade/10 credits/1 year) 10 Credits (1 year) 10 Credits (1 year) 20 Credits (2 years) 70 Credits________ 230 UNITS MINIMUM

MINIMUM PROFICIENCY STANDARDS: All students must demonstrate prescribed levels of proficiency in the basic skills of reading, written expression, and mathematics before graduation by passing the California High School Exit Exam. In accordance with California Education Code, students must pass Algebra 1 or a higher level math class in order to receive a high school diploma. CLASSROOM CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS: 1. If a student receives more than three U grades he/she shall be ineligible for school activities for the quarter following that grading period. There will be no makeup for the U in citizenship. 2. A senior must meet citizenship eligibility requirements in the final two quarters of their senior year in order to participate in graduation ceremonies. Administration reserves the right to deny participation in graduation ceremonies, per board policy, to students with significant discipline concerns. ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY 1. Student must have at least a C Grade Point Average (2.0 GPA) as of the last quarter. 2. Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two U grades) in a grading period. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY OR CLASS OFFICE ELIGIBILITY 1. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA. 2. Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two U grades) in a grading period.

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University of California Subject Requirements A-G

a- History/Social Science - 2 years required

Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures and Geography; and one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and onehalf year of Civics or American Government.

b- English - 4 years required

Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of ninth-grade English or no more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

c- Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended

Three years of college-preparatory mathematics which include the topics covered in Elementary and Advanced Algebra and two- and three-dimensional Geometry. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of these requirements, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.

d- Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended

Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: Biology (which includes Anatomy, Physiology, Marine Biology, etc.), Chemistry and Physics. The final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement. Not more than one year of ninth-grade laboratory science can be used to meet this requirement.

e- Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended

Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in a language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

f- Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) - 1 year required

Two semesters of approved arts courses from a single VPA discipline: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music or Visual Art.

g- College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required

One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts (non-introductory level courses), History, Social Science, English, Advanced Mathematics, Laboratory Science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

HEALTHFUL LIVING Open to Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None Healthful Living is a general health class based on the philosophy that both prevention and rehabilitation are important to lifelong wellness. The course offers enriching experiences for the pupil to recognize the extensive techniques available to deal with teenage experiences such as low self-esteem, stress, peer pressure, substance use and abuse, teenage sexuality, and decision-making leading to constructive life goals. Additional health subjects, such as character development, nutrition and eating disorders, diseases, personal relationships, human reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, and child abuse, are taught with the emphasis on the practical aspects of adjusting healthfully to life experiences. Students are encouraged to discuss the various healthful living topics with their families.

PSYCHOLOGY Open to Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements The primary objective of this course is to give the students a broad overview of the behavior of organisms, of which man is but one. Students are encouraged to read extensively in one or more areas of interest. Emphasis is on group discussions, panel discussions, research projects, and classroom activities.

PSYCHOLOGY AP Open to Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Meets UC/CSU requirements The purpose of the Advanced Placement course in Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental process of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principals, and phenomena associated with each of the major sub-field within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
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PROJECT LEAD THE WAY ENGINEERING PATHWAY

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN Open to Grades 9-12 Prerequisites: Requires concurrent enrollment in college preparatory math course (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or higher) Meets UC/CSU requirements This project base course teaches problem-solving skills using a design development process. Students learn to make visual representations of their product solutions by hand and using Autodesk Inventor, a solid modeling computer software. Students keep a portfolio of their work and at the completion of each project present their final design to the class. Most projects end at the design stage, but some will actually be built in class. Students are also introduced to engineering related careers.

CONTEMPORARY STUDY OF BUSINESS Year-long course: 10 Elective Credits This class is offered Online Only This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business. The emphasis of the course is on how business changes to remain competitive in an ever changing global society. Major topics include business communications, the basic economic question and decision-making by consumers, economic systems, marketing goods and services, finance, and human resources. (Course number 04134)

Principles of Engineering (POE) #12557 This course provides a significant theoretical and practical introduction to the field of Engineering. Students will start with definitions and types of engineering. Additional subject areas will include the design process, engineering systems, thermodynamics, hydraulics and electrical theory. In the course of doing a number of projects, students will then progress through statics and strength of materials, materials testing, nondestructive inspection and testing, liability and ethics, and concluding with, introduction to dynamics, and trajectory motion. Economics of Business

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH 9 Required class for 9th graders Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements At the beginning level of high school English, students, through the study of literature, develop skills in higher order reading comprehension, language usage and writing, literacy analysis, critical thinking, speaking and listening, and academic research. The difference between English 9 and subsequent English courses lies in the length, complexity, sophistication and range of course materials.

ENGLISH 9 HONORS Replaces English 9 Prerequisites: Recommendation of current English/Language Arts Teacher and Summer Reading Assignment is required. Meets UC/CSU requirements While this course covers the same content standards as required in English 9, it is designed for students who seek academic rigor and higher level analysis, critical thinking and synthesis of the text. The units of study are project based or theme based, with an emphasis on essay development and format. Students should request a letter of recommendation from their 8th grade Language Arts teacher before the end of April.

ENGLISH 10 Required class for 10th graders Prerequisite: English 9 Meets UC/CSU requirements At the second level of high school English, students, through the study of literature, develop skills in higher order reading, comprehension, language usage and writing, literary analysis, critical thinking, speaking and listening, and academic research. The difference between English 10 and subsequent English courses lies in the length, complexity, sophistication and range of course materials.

ENGLISH 10 HONORS Replaces English 10 Prerequisites: English 9 Honors or teacher/guidance counselor placement, ability to read above grade level and a grade of A or B in English 9. Summer reading/assignment will be required. Meets UC/CSU requirements At the second level of high school English, students, through the study of literature, develop skills in higher order reading, comprehension, language usage and writing, literary analysis, critical thinking, speaking and listening, and academic research. The difference between English 10 Honors and subsequent English courses lies in the length, complexity, sophistication and range of course materials.

ENGLISH 11 Open to Grade 11 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements In English 11, students continue to develop and refine essential skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Through the study of core works of American fiction, nonfiction, public documents and technical texts, students will develop proficiency in reading for a variety of purposes. By interpreting and creating texts in response to the literature, students will come to understand, participate in, and contribute to a common literary and cultural heritage. Students will learn to analyze texts from the literature and the real-life world (such as newspapers, journals, and essays) and cogently express applications to their own lives through writing and speaking. By applying and generating technical texts, students will develop competencies that will prepare them for life in the workplace. Additionally, they will exercise and refine their abilities to speak to different audiences for a variety of purposes. The difference between English 11 and subsequent courses lies in the length, complexity, sophistication, and range of source materials.

LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION AP (ENGLISH 11 AP) Open to grade: 11 Prerequisite: Recommendation of current English/Language Arts Teacher and Summer Reading Assignment is required. Meets UC/CSU requirements The English Language and Composition course is organized according to the requirements and descriptions of the current AP English Course Description and is open to students in grade 11 who wish to undertake a rigorous and challenging study of the elements of language and how they relate to rhetorical analysis and advanced essay writing. Students will become skilled readers of a variety of prose, primarily non-fiction, from a wide variety of periods, disciplines, and genres. Through close reading students
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will learn to identify values and assumptions that underpin the authors use of various rhetorical figures and devices of exposition. While a solid basis in English grammar is assumed, students will delve into elements of English language, as well as rhetoric and logic to become better writers. Students are expected to complete a summer assignment in preparation for this course. Standards for this class are set by the College Board, based off the freshmen composition course in college.

LITERATURE & COMPOSITION AP (ENGLISH 12 AP) Open to grade: 12 Prerequisite: Recommendation of current English/Language Arts Teacher and Summer Reading Assignment is required. Meets UC/CSU requirements Through a study of English and Continental literature from the 16th century to the present, the student will refine skills of literary analysis and criticism, writing, speaking, listening, academic research and close reading for meaning and significance. Students will read extensively from a wide variety of literary works, some of which are taught in college-level English courses. Regular in-depth discussion, analysis and interpretation of challenging works will lead the student to an enriched understanding of our common cultural heritage with peoples of the world. This course is also designed to prepare the student to achieve success on the Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature and Composition administered by the College Board.

EXPOSITORY/ READING and WRITING PROGRAM Open to grade: 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements The major purpose of this course is to prepare students for the literacy demands of college and the world of work. Through a sequence of fourteen rigorous instructional modules, students in this year long, rhetoric-based course develop advanced proficiencies in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing. The cornerstone of the coursethe assignment templatepresents a process for helping students read, comprehend, and respond to non-fiction and literary texts. Modules also provide instruction in research methods and documentation conventions. Students will be expected to increase their awareness of the rhetorical strategies employed by authors, and to apply those strategies in their own writing. They will read closely to examine the relationship between an authors argument or theme and his or her audience and purpose, to analyze the impact of structural and rhetorical strategies, and to examine the social, political, and philosophical assumptions that underlie the text.

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN JOURNALISM Open to Grade: 10-12 This course will introduce students to the exciting and challenging world of Modern Journalism. Students will learn the rudiments of news writing, editing, and layout and design. They will also learn the responsibilities of news writers to society, including discussions of law and ethics. Students will analyze and discuss online newspapers and blogs with the goal of creating and maintaining a professional-looking news site for the school. This course requires a commitment beyond the classroom. Students are requested to attend after school meetings during the course of the year and participate in fundraising and the selling of advertising. Students are expected to be self-starters, responsible, and possess excellent writing skills as the course is writing intensive with strict deadlines. The rewards will be well worth the labor as students will be able to pride themselves on establishing a professional publication for Knight High School.

LITERACY SUPPORT I Open to grade: 9 A course designed to address the academic needs of students who score far below and below basic on the California State Standards test. Read 180, a reading intervention program, is used to diagnose, monitor and assess student progress throughout the school year.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) English credit is given for Beginning and Early Intermediate ELD. Elective credit only is earned in Intermediate ELD and the students in Intermediate ELD will be concurrently enrolled in the appropriate English class. EL is a course for students whose primary language is not English and whose English skills are below level 4 (fluent) on the Language Assessment Survey. EL addresses student needs in self-esteem, adjusting to American culture, and in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Standard American English.

BEGINNING ELD: Through language experience and other natural approach activities, students will experience instructional activities that integrate language and culture. Students will participate in basic conversations, and will generate simple sentences and short paragraphs.

EARLY INTERMEDIATE ELD: The students will acquire skills needed for conversing and writing in English. Students will write a paragraph demonstrating knowledge of Standard English grammar, punctuation, and tense. Through a study of literature and the core curriculum, students will increase comprehension skills.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

MANDARIN 1 Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements MANDARIN 2 Open to Grades: 10-12 Prerequisites: Recommend a grade of C or better in Mandarin 1 or Teacher approval. Meets UC/CSU requirements MANDARIN 3 Open to Grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: Recommend a grade of C or better in Mandarin 2 or Teacher approval. Meets UC/CSU requirements

SPANISH 1 Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements This course introduces the student to basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Students will also learn about a variety of spanish speaking cultures. This course is not for Spanish speakers. This course fulfills one year of the 2 year UC or CSU Foreign Language requirement.

SPANISH 2 Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites: Recommend a grade of C or better in Spanish 1 or teacher approval. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course expands on the basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in Spanish 1. Students will gain a deeper understanding of Spanish speaking cultures with increased detail. This course is not for Spanish speakers. This course fulfills the second year of the UC or CSU Foreign Language requirement.

SPANISH 2 HONORS Replaces Spanish 1 and 2 for Spanish Speakers Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites: Should be fluent in Spanish, students must be able to converse in Spanish. Teacher/guidance counselor approval, and placement based on test scores. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course is designed to expand and build upon existing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Students will review grammar, read and write extensively, give oral presentations, and participate in debates. This course is for Spanish speakers based on assessment or teacher recommendation.

SPANISH 3 Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites: Recommend a grade of C or better in Spanish 2 or teacher approval. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course expands on the intermediate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills covered in Spanish 2. Students will continue to advance in their understanding of a variety of Spanish speaking cultures. This course is not for Spanish speakers.

Bienvenidos

SPANISH LANGUAGE AP Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisites: Recommend a grade of C or better in Spanish 3, Spanish 2 Honors or teacher approval also, willingness to take the Spanish Language AP exam. There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course prepares students for the AP Test. Students develop skills in higher order reading, comprehension, language usage, writing, critical thinking, formal and informal communication through a variety of rigorous activities.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
The AVHS math department only offers math courses that are accepted for university admittance, along with support classes to help students successfully complete those courses. Remember, successful completion of Algebra 1 or a higher-level math course is required to earn a diploma. The KHS math department believes that students must have a firm grasp of Algebra before they begin their study of Geometry, so most students will take Algebra 1 and 2 before they enroll in Geometry. ALGEBRA 1 Open to Grades: 912 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements This gateway math course is based on the California Algebra 1 Standards. Algebra 1 is the foundation for all math courses. Successful completion of this course allows a student to proceed to Geometry or Algebra 2, which are the prerequisites for Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Freshman who either do not pass both semesters of Algebra 1, or pass both semesters with Ds, will have to repeat the course their sophomore year, and will also be enrolled in a CAHSEE Prep class. Students learn how to solve (and graph) equations and systems of equations. Students use the quadratic formula and factoring to solve real life problems. Students also learn how to use all of the four math operations to solve problems with rational expressions. Algebraic properties are introduced throughout the course.

CAHSEE SUPPORT Open to Grades: 1012 Elective credit, unless concurrently taking Algebra 1 for no credit. Prerequisite for sophomores: Currently enrolled in Algebra 1 Prerequisite for juniors and seniors: Have not passed the math portion of the CAHSEE. This course covers the CAHSEE Math Standards. (Sophomores will also receive support in working with the Algebra 1 Standards.) Students will use the Revolution website and/or written assignments to review those standards. They will also do many of the released CAHSEE items and other questions provided by supplemental materials to prepare for the CAHSEE.

ALGEBRA 2 Open to Grades: 912 Meets UC/CSU requirements Prerequisites: Grade 9 Completed an Algebra 1 program that covered systems of equations, radicals, exponents and solving quadratic equations, with a minimum grade of B, and have their 8th grade teachers recommendation.
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Grade 10 Obtained a grade of C or higher in an Algebra 1 course. (Students who passed Algebra 1 with grades of less than C in either semester of Algebra 1 will be placed in an Algebra 2 course with smaller class sizes.) Teacher recommendation for grades 1112.

KHS offers two ways of completing Algebra 2. Both courses cover the same standards, and both take the same district tests.

Algebra 2 in a small class environment. Students who receive one C and one D in Algebra 1 are placed in an Algebra 2 class limited to approximately 25 students. Regular Algebra 2

This math course is based on the California Algebra 2 Standards. Algebra 2 provides the math foundation for Geometry and Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus. Students learn how to solve (and graph) systems of equations. Students use the quadratic formula and factoring to solve real life problems. Students also learn how to solve logarithmic and exponential functions, as well as use complex numbers and the binomial theorem. Probability and Statistics are also introduced. . GEOMETRY Open to Grades: 912 Meets UC/CSU requirements Prerequisites: Grade 9 Completed an Algebra 1 program that covered systems of equations, radicals, exponents and solving quadratic equations, with a minimum grade of B. (Most freshmen meeting these prerequisites will be placed in Algebra 2.) Grade 10 Obtained a grade of C or higher in an Algebra 1 course. (Most sophomores meeting this prerequisite will be placed in Algebra 2.) Grades 11 and 12 successful completion of Algebra 1 and 2. This math course is based on the California Geometry Standards. It provides the formal development for students who take advanced math courses. Students will use their Algebraic skills to work with fundamental geometric concepts; such as logical proof, properties of points, lines, planes, angles, circles, triangles and polygons. Students will also learn how to determine the geometric measurements of perimeter, area and volume.

GEOMETRY/ TRIGONOMETRY Open to Grades: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisites: Grade of A or B in Algebra 2 and teacher / counselor recommendation. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course covers all of the essential topics of Geometry and Trigonometry / PreCalculus in an advanced and accelerated manner. This course continues the development of mathematics introduced in Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Geometric
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concepts are introduced early and receive attention for much of the year. A heavy emphasis is placed on trigonometry: trigonometric functions, their inverses, and graphs, along with applications. Practice in the fundamental skills of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is provided while additional topics are introduced and practiced. Problem solving is an important part of this course. This course covers the essential California Geometry and all of the California Trigonometry Standards. Students receiving grades of C or higher may be recommended for Calculus AB--AP.

TRIGONOMETRY/ PRECALCULUS Open to Grades: 11, 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in all semesters of Geometry and Algebra 2 or teacher / counselor recommendation. Trigonometry topics include periodic functions, circular functions, graphs, identities, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and analytic geometry. Pre-Calculus topics include linear and quadratic functions, polynomial functions, exponents, and logarithms, vectors and determinants, sequences and series, and matrices. This course covers all of the California Mathematics Academic Standards (1998) for Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Math Analysis and Linear Algebra. Students receiving grades of C or higher may be recommended for Calculus AB, AP

INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Passing grade in Algebra 1 and teacher/ counselor recommendation. Meets UC/CSU requirements Introduction to Probability and Statistics is an introductory course to the tools of statistics. This basic course in statistics is to introduce students to statistical ideas and their impact on everyday life and future fields of study. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Producing Data, Organizing Data, Chance and Inference.

CALCULUS AB-AP Open to Grades: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Completion of Geometry/ Trig with a C or better or teacher/counselor recommendation and a willingness to take the Calculus AP exam. There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements AP Calculus is an advanced placement course available to students who have successfully completed trigonometry. This course introduces students to both differential and integral calculus. This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus Test. Students who successfully complete this course and examination may receive credit for a one-semester course in introductory college calculus.
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CALCULUS BC-AP Open to Grade: 12 Prerequisites: Completion of Calculus AB-AP with a C or better or teacher/ counselor recommendation and a willingness to take the Calculus AP exam. There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements AP Calculus is an advanced placement course available to students who have successfully completed the first year of Calculus. This course continues the study of both differential and integral calculus. This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus Test. Students who successfully complete this course and examination may receive credit for a one-semester course in college calculus.

SENIOR MATHEMATICS ACCELERATION AND PREPARATION Open to Grade: 12

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1 Open to Grade: 9 Prerequisite: None This required class provides training in the basic motor skills used in various sports as well as intensive physical fitness training. Students will prepare for, and perform, state mandated physical fitness testing. Activity units may include basketball, cardiovascular fitness/movement skills, flag football, handball, soccer, volleyball, and fitness for life. NOTE: Students grade is based on dressing out and participation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 Open to Grade: 10 Prerequisite: None This required class provides opportunities to study the advanced skills and strategies of specific sports while continuing to improve individual fitness. Activity units may include weight lifting, flag football, volleyball, softball, soccer, dance, and basketball. Students are required to pass two years of Physical Education for graduation.

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P.E. 3 WEIGHT TRAINING Open to Grades: 11, 12 The Physical Education Weight Training is for students who wish to demonstrate knowledge and competency in motor skills, movement patterns and strategies needed to perform a variety of physical activities. This class focuses on achieving a level of physical fitness for health and performance while demonstrating knowledge of fitness concepts, principles, and strategies. Additionally, students will study and be able to demonstrate knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activity.

PE 3 DANCE Open to Grades: 10-12 Dance is an elective course designed for students who have successfully completed PE 1 and PE 2. This course is designed to meet content area 3D of the 2009 California PE Standards Framework. In this course students will learn about different types of dance and develop an appreciation of dance as a lifelong physical activity. As part of class instruction, students will learn and practice various components of dance including: alignment, balance, agility, and strength. These components will be addressed within the context of various styles of dance and different dance techniques. Students will explore and engage in a variety of dance techniques including ballet, jazz, folk, modern, and tap. In addition to learning and practicing different styles of dance, students will also study both the historical and artistic forms of the different types of dance. Students will also gain an understanding of the history of dance. Students will also learn the skills required to prepare for a dance performance.

P.E. ATHLETICS Open to Varsity Athletes only with coaches approval PE athletics requires the signature of the Head Coach. You must be a Varsity Athlete who will participate in conditioning and skill development with your Coach. It should be noted that your Coach must have a sixth period prep and have made a commitment to working with you on their prep year round.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

BIOLOGY Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements Biology is a general Life Science course with a Lab. It covers the structure and function of cells, genetics, ecology, some physiology and evolution. This course meets the D (Lab Science) requirement for admission to UC/CSU schools. It is recommended that students take Biology before Anatomy/Physiology or Marine Biology.

CHEMISTRY Open to Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Algebra I with a C or better or teacher/guidance counselor approval. Recommend completion of or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II. Meets UC/CSU requirements Chemistry is a college preparatory physical science course meeting the requirements of the University of California. Theoretical, quantitative, and laboratory approaches are used so the student may understand the basic concepts of chemistry. Students will need a calculator for homework.

PHYSICS Open to Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II Meets UC/CSU requirements Physics is a lab science course surveying motion and forces, energy and momentum, heat and thermodynamics, waves and optics, and electronic and magnetic phenomena. The course is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of individuals. It is a rigorous course for the college bound individual pursuing a career in math, science or engineering. It may also be useful for students intending to attend a trade or technical school, or pursuing a career in a technical field after graduation.

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Open to grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: C or better in Biology; Successful completion of Chemistry recommended. Meets UC/CSU requirements Anatomy and Physiology is an advanced science course which is designed for the more motivated student of biology. The student should be capable of performing in an independent as well as small-group laboratory setting. The fields of inquiry will be: the scientific method, growth, development, genetics, and the anatomy and physiology of the nine systems of the human body.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP Open to Grades: 11-12 Prerequisites: B or better in Biology (Chemistry recommended) or with teacher/ counselor recommendation; also, willingness to take AP exam. *There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements The A.P. Environmental Science course is interdisciplinary and embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. There are several unifying themes that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science. The following themes provide a foundation for the structure of the AP Environmental Science course: (1) Science is a process, (2) Energy conversions underlie all ecological processes, (3) The Earth itself is one interconnected system, (4) humans alter natural systems, (5) Environmental problems have a cultural and social context, and (6) human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, discussions, research projects, probes, in-class assignments, homework, hands on labs and fieldwork are all methods of instruction.

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE FLORICULTURE The Art and History of Floral Design provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media including tempera, pencil, flowers, tile, and a variety of papers. Students are also introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections, relations, and application to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical and cultural, formal and casual, ceremonial and traditional, including an understanding that floral designs are affected by society, culture, history, politics, and economic influence. Various assignments based on abstract two and three dimensional designs, historical culture and theory, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral art works using design vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for more complex works such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression through wedding consultations.
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RECOMMENDED SCIENCE MODEL GRADUATION or COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4-year COLLEGE for SCIENCE MAJORS

4-year COLLEGE

FRESHMAN YEAR

Biology or Earth Science

Earth Science

Biology

Biology

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Biology or Chemistry

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

JUNIOR YEAR

No science required

Chemistry

Physics

Physics and Science Elective

SENIOR YEAR

No science required

Science Elective

Science Elective

2 Science Electives

SCIENCE ELECTIVES: Marine Biology, Physics, Forensic Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology*, AP Chemistry*, AP Environmental Science
*college level course, have the opportunity to acquire college credit based on AP Test results

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

WORLD HISTORY Open to Grade: 10 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements Students in grade ten study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. Students will trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. Students will extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives.

WORLD HISTORY AP Open to Grade: 10 Prerequisite: Minimum of B in current English class and willingness to take the AP World History exam. There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements AP World History is a two-semester course that surveys World History from 8000 BC to the present. It meets the California State Social Studies requirement for World History. The course is made up of college level curriculum that will prepare students to take the AP World History examination in May and the chance to earn college credit if a passing score is achieved. Students wishing to take the test for credit will need to pay a fee. 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 comparisons among major societies. The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence. The course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional, and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human stage. Periodization, explicitly discussed, forms an organizing principle for dealing with change and continuity throughout the course. Specific themes provide further organization to the course, along with the consistent attention to contacts among societies that form the core of world history as a field of study.

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US HISTORY Open to grade: 11 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements Students in grade eleven study the major turning points in American history in the twentieth century. Following a review of the nation's beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the tenth grade study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society, the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. They learn that the United States has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are not accidents, but the results of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic to citizens of other countries. Students understand that our rights under the U.S. Constitution are a precious inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for their preservation and protection.

US HISTORY AP Open to grade: 11 Prerequisite: Recommendation of World History Teacher, and willingness to take the US History AP exam. There is a fee for the AP exam. Meets UC/CSU requirements The AP program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full-year introductory college courses. Students should learn to assess historical materials- their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability, and their importance- and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An AP United States History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in an essay format.

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US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS AP Open to Grade: 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements AP US Government and Politics is a college level course that provides students an opportunity to earn college credit through an AP exam giving in May. The AP Government & Politics: United States course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The goals of this course are for students to understand and comprehend important facts, concepts, and theories pertaining to our countries democratic political system. Students will be able to understand typical patterns of political processes and behavior and their consequences. Students will also be able to analyze and interpret basic data relevant to U.S. government. Students should be able to use such data to understand the changes in spending, voting behaviors, interest groups, roles in government, social programs & economic policymaking in our countrys 200 plus year history. The course covers Constitutional Underpinnings, Separation of Powers, Federalism, Political Beliefs, Political Parties, Interest Groups, Mass Media, Branches of Government, Public Policy, Civil Rights, Civil Liberties, and many other topics in line with the A.P. Test. The course will also require readings from sources other than the textbook, such as the Federalist Papers and document readers (these will be provided to the students). There will also be many court cases covered in this class, for example: United States v. Lopez, Miranda v. Arizona, and Roe v. Wade. This course will also include some sort of individual and/or class community service project.

CIVICS Open to Grade: 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements This is a semester class to be preceded or followed by Economics. Students in grade twelve pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. They compare systems of government in the world today and analyze the history and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the current state of the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches of government. An emphasis is placed on analyzing the relationship among federal, state, and local governments, with particular attention paid to important historical documents such as the Federalist Papers. These standards represent the culmination of civic literacy as students prepare to vote, participate in community activities, and assume the responsibilities of citizenship.

ECONOMICS Open to Grade: 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements This is a semester class to be preceded or followed by Civics.

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In addition to studying and understand the United States system of Government in grade twelve, students will also develop a thorough understanding of the principles of economics. Students will understand fundamental economic concepts, the principals of micro- and macro-economics, as well as economic applications to both consumers and producers within the economic system. There will be a study of the nature and functions of product markets, the role of government policy in the economy, national income and price-level determination, the concepts of supply and demand, inflation, and debt. These economic principals will be interpreted in both the public and private sector. Many of these concepts will be studied in a historical context.

FINE ARTS
VISUAL IMAGERY 1 (Photography 1) Open to Grade: 11, 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements Must have instructors permission if not 11 or 12 grade This class is also offered Online This course is an integration of communication skills and artistic proficiencies using photography as a focus. This course covers Production techniques, aesthetics in Photography and develops production skills through hands-on experience with cameras, studio lighting, film, imaging software Digital and conventional darkroom equipment. This course explores the uses of photography as a fine art and as communication, emphasizing fine art and documentary photography and the social and historical significance of images. There is a $25.00 lab fee for materials for the year. PHOTO 2

MULTIMEDIA CONTEMPORARY DESIGN I Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Meets UC/CSU requirements This course will introduce students to digital design. Focus will be placed on introducing the student to art, design, and the technologies of this new media. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to create fashion, room and car illustrations for their portfolios Animation in 2-D format and its application in current industries will be an integral part of the class. Introduction to 3-D format background and character development will be incorporated, as well. In addition, other forms of multimedia will be explored including film analysis and rudimentary shot techniques using video cameras and digital photography. This integrated curriculum forms a solid groundwork from which students may build upon in Multimedia Contemporary Design II and is the first
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sequence of classes in the Interactive Media Technology Pathway. This multimedia class has been structured to reflect the California Career Technical Education Standards, the California Challenge Standards for Visual Arts, and the National Education Technology Standards.

MULTIMEDIA CONTEMPORARY DESIGN II Open to Grades: 10-12 Prerequisites: Multimedia contemporary Design I or permission of teacher Meets UC/CSU requirements This is the second year course for Multimedia Contemporary Design I. Learn advanced 2-D animation. Explore the world of 3-D computer animation, including time and space in the digital 3-D environment, animation concepts and techniques in 3-D computer space. Learn how to make the background and characters for the games you want to create. Build interactive programs for simulation, training, education, and entertainment. Create animated advertisement for the Internet. Learn to produce graphic designs for all types of industries including fashion, room design, and product design. We also learn the impact of photography and advance photography manipulation. This multimedia class has been structured to reflect the California Career Technical Education Standards, the California Challenge Standards for Visual Arts, and the National Education Technology Standards.

3D MEDIA DESIGN 1 and 2 (VIDEO GAME DESIGN) (1 year course, 2 period class with 0,1 or 2, 3 period options) Open to Grades: 10-12 This course is offered through the ROP program. Prerequisite: Multimedia 1 or permission of Mrs. Garmon. Meets UC/CSU Fine Arts requirement and Art requirement for our school This course provides instruction in the principles and elements of 3 Dimensional Modeling and Animation for the video games and movie Industries. Topics include elements of art, introduction of 3D concepts and space, modeling basics, graphics programs, surfacing basics, animation techniques, and programming. A reasonable familiarity with computers and a background in high school level mathematics are all that is assumed. No prior game or graphics programming experience are necessary. This course is an appropriate starting point for students who seek a professional career as a game developer or would like to learn how to create simulation programs for all industries. Video Game Design\ 3D Media is the capstone class for the Game Design career pathway in the Digital Design and Engineering Academy at KHS. This class has been structured to reflect the California Career Technical Education Standards and the California Visual and Performing Arts Visual Art standards

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YEARBOOK 1 Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Must submit an application, be ready for an interview and get permission from Mrs. Armstrong. Yearbook members are responsible for accurately covering the major school events and functions. They must also create a publication that the student body can cherish for a lifetime. This course is an elective that requires a commitment. Students are requested to attend after school meetings during the course of the year. The course involves layout design, writing, and editing, computer/graphic design using InDesign and PhotoShop CS2. The course emphasizes responsible work habits while allowing the young journalist the opportunity to learn and grow through this hands-on process. Students learn more than yearbook fundamentals. They learn: time management, become self-starters, delegate responsibility, demonstrate knowledge, share resources, and motivate co-workers. Students are expected to sell advertising and participate in fundraising.

CONCERT BAND Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Meets UC/CSU requirements Little or no previous instrumental band experience required. Members are required to participate in performances.

SYMPHONIC BAND Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Band director approval. Members are required to participate in all Performances. Meets UC/CSU requirements Advanced instrumental wind and brass students will develop their sight-reading skills, instrument technique, and musicality. Students are required to participate in all performances, including concerts and adjudicated festivals. Because of the high caliber of music performed, there are some after-school rehearsals.

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PERCUSSION

Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Band director approval. Members are required to participate in all performances. Students will learn music theory, reading, and performance techniques necessary to perform percussion ensemble music. Instruments studied in this class are mallet instruments, bass drum, snare drum, timpani, steel drum and a variety of other percussion equipment. Students are required to participate in all performances

MUSIC APPRECIATION Open to Grades: 9-12 UC A-G Certification: Meets UC/CSU requirements One Year Course This class is an academic elective class that exposes students to the general fundamentals of music, melody, harmony, rhythm, etc., and allows students to develop an aesthetic appreciation of music as an art form.

SHOW CORP (Color Guard) Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instructor approval through audition Meets UC/CSU requirements Students will learn techniques and routines for tall flags, rifles, and sabers. Students will perform with the marching band at performances and compete in parades. Students are required to participate in all performances. There is a fee for this group. 1st semester Show corps may be used for 5.0 credits of P.E. OR Elective Credit.

OTHER
AVID 1, 2, and 3 ELECTIVE Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Entrance is by application only. Students in Avid 2 & 3 must agree to take one Advanced Placement (A.P.) or Honors course. The AVID elective courses at all grade levels are designed to prepare, in an academic context, students for entrance into four year colleges, with emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT), college study skills and test taking, note taking, and research. The course features college students who support student learning primarily in small groups.
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AVID IV Open only to seniors who have been enrolled in AVID previously. Prerequisite: An interview and completion of application are required and students must agree to take at least one AP class during their senior year. Students will be screened to verify that they are on track to meet all a-g requirements before graduation. AVID IV is a one-year interdisciplinary course for AVID seniors. The course is designed for those students who elect to take a course that prepares them for the rigor required for college work. Students are required to apply to four-year colleges, to apply for scholarships and to enroll in at least one AP class during their senior year. Students will engage in higher levels of WICR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration and Reading) strategies experienced in prior years of AVID. Students will create and complete a culminating portfolio in lieu of a final examination in May. During the entire school year, students will engage in collaborative groups with college tutors to enhance critical thinking skills needed for college.

ASB / STUDENT GOVERNMENT Open to Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: Must be elected or appointed to office. Student Government is a course for the student leadership at Antelope Valley High School. During this class, students conduct the business of the Associated Student Body (ASB) including approving club and class activities, planning school wide events and supporting the overall vision and mission of the school. The student leadership may also be called on to interact with other schools both inside and outside of the District and with the community at large as representatives of Knight High School. Enrollment in this class is limited to those students elected to class or school wide office or students appointed to a leadership post. WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Prerequisite: At least 16 years old, junior or senior status and a legitimate, paid job. Credits: 5 credits per quarter, 40 maximum. Work Experience Education is an elective class which combines paid employment with classroom instruction. Students attend their own jobs during the week, and also attend a class 9 hours per quarter. Students may elect to have a shortened day (4x4) with parental approval. Students will develop work habits, attitudes, self-confidence, job skills, and a personal portfolio which can be used to locate, secure, and retain employment in the community. Students must have an approved, legally paid job while enrolled in this elective. A grade and course credit is earned by successful completion of the course requirements: attending class, submitting paycheck stubs, and completing class assignments.

NAVAL SCIENCE 1
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Open to Grades: 9 Prerequisite: None The focus of the United States Navy Junior ROTC 1 or Naval Science 1 is organized into two broad areas of knowledge: The Cadet Field Manual and Introduction to the Navy Junior ROTC. These areas of study introduce students to the History and background of the Navys NROTC program, its Mission, Goals and Policies, a review of the overall four year curriculum, the benefits of joining the Navy JROTC program and issues dealing with career planning. Among the major disciplines developed in the Introduction to Navy JROTC are the development of an understanding of Leadership, Motivation, Attitudes, Citizenship, SelfDiscipline, Self-Reliance, Planning Ahead, Organizing, Directing, Staffing, Controlling, Obeying Laws, recognizing and abiding by the edicts and directives of constituted authority and the Role of Government. Additionally, Navy ROTC develops an in-depth knowledge of the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the National Defense Organization, which includes all branches of the Federal Government, including military services, national services and federal service industries. Navy JROTC 1 introduces the mission of Naval ships and vessels, ship terminology and the different types of Navy ships, Naval aircraft, Naval Squadrons and Naval Aircraft Roles and Missions. NAVAL SCIENCE 2 Open to grades: 10, 11. Prerequisite: Naval Science 1. The focus of the United States Navy Junior ROTC 2 or Naval Science 2 is organized into two broad areas of knowledge: Maritime History, which includes a detailed development of sea power in each chapter, and the impact sea power had on the nations, from both a World and U.S. History aspect. Nautical Sciences curriculum develops an in-depth understanding of various sciences used continuously in Naval, Coast Guard, Marine, Merchant Marine, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) industries. The course of study, developed at the US Naval Institute, and used at the US Naval and Merchant Marine Academies, as well as at the UC and CSU Navy ROTC programs, include in-depth studies and assignments in Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy and physical sciences. NAVAL SCIENCE 3 Open to grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Navy ROTC 1, 2 The focus of the United States Navy Junior ROTC 3 or Naval Science 3 is organized into two broad areas of knowledge: 1. Advanced Naval Knowledge, and 2. Advanced Naval Skills The first area, Naval Knowledge, revolves around introducing Navy Junior ROTC students to the present modern day Naval presence required to protect and support the Nations capabilities to implement its interests by using ocean areas for political, economic and military activities in peace and war in order to attain national objectives. This course provides students with the opportunity to discover and understand naval power, ocean science, ocean industry and ocean commerce on a larger basis. It lays foundations for merchant marine operations, oceanography, ocean engineering, marine research and technology and our nations naval power projection.
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The second broad area of study revolves around Advanced Naval Skill Naval Ship construction, maintenance protection, organization, operation, navigation, national and international rules to follow with other ships present (called Rules of the Road) advanced topics in navigation, both marine and aeronautical, naval weapons and advanced topics on Naval aircraft. NAVAL SCIENCE 4 Open to grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: 2 years of previous Junior ROTC Naval Science 4 is an elective intended for those students who have at least two years of previous JROTC education from any branch of the service, including the Navy. The overall focus is on Leadership Development and covers a wide array of topics including the following: Group Dynamics Human Motivation Personnel Management Positive Leadership Techniques Responsibilities and Qualities of Leadership Understanding the Chain of Command The Essence of giving and receiving direction, Orders and Guidance Personnel inspection Giving and receiving effective, constructive criticism Moral and Ethical obligations of Leaders Responsibility, Authority and Accountability Effective Oral and Written Communications Understanding the audience Public Speaking Setting the example and the pace Leadership presentation

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE)

Career Technical Education (CTE) programs including Regional Occupational Program (ROP) courses provide students with the opportunity to explore their career interests while they prepare themselves for postsecondary educational options including private schools, community colleges, and 4-year colleges and universities. CTE and ROP elective classes are taught using project-based learning and hands-on activities that make the academic concepts relevant to the real world while putting the theoretical content into practice. Many classes provide college credit through articulation with courses at Antelope Valley College, and many meet the UC systems A-G requirement. Classes are offered at the high school campuses, with the exception of Fire Technology. Online classes are also available this school year.

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For more information please speak with your school counselor and your schools ROP Counselor.

ADDITIONAL COURSES AVAILABLE at OTHER CAMPUSES:

ROP offers additional courses that students can take if they meet eligibility requirements and have their counselor approval. Students must provide their own transportation. Please see your ROP Counselor for more information.

Health Science and Medical Technology

HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY Through application process only 6th/7th periods only Located at Palmdale High School

Medical Clinical 1 (taken concurrently with Medical Science 1) ROP, One-Year Course, 10 Credits Open to Grades: 11 and 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements These classes require a Health Careers Academy application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers in the health care professions. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills required for entry into the health care occupations and meet the needs of the advanced clinical program. After initial required medical subjects, students will spend two days per week in clinical sites developing clinical skills. Successful students will receive a certificate listing the proficiencies which they have completed during the course. Topics of study include structure and function of major body systems, vital signs as health indicators, weights and measures, nutrition, and patient observation
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and reporting, and will be prepared for entry-level employment. The course provides certification for BLS CPR, Advanced First Aid, and phlebotomy certification, and will be prepared for entry-level employment.

DENTAL ASSISTING ROP, One-Year Course, 20 Credits Double-Period Internship Course Located at Antelope Valley High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers related to the dental profession. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills in basic dental office skills, anatomy, physiology, dental materials and preventative dental care. Students successfully completing this class could enter a dental radiography component and/or a certified dental assistant program and will be prepared for entry-level employment. Entry-level positions include dental assistant. EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Students must meet eligibility criteria Located at Palmdale High School ROP, One-Year Course, 10 Credits Open to Grades: 12 only This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. EMTs provide emergency medical and trauma care in the pre-hospital and emergency room setting. The course curriculum was developed by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration and is a Los Angeles County approved Emergency Medical Technician course. This course is a combination of theory lecture and discussion, and skills lab. Students will also complete clinical rotations with local ambulance companies or at a local hospital. Successful completion makes student eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMT exam.

BODY SYSTEMS AND DISORDERS Year-long course: 10 Elective Credits Meets UC/CSU Requirements This class is offered Online Only This course focuses on human anatomy and physiology, normal function of body systems, associated pathologies, and medical interventions. Emphasis is on
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providing students with a thorough understanding of body systems and their interrelationships. The course includes advanced medical terminology as applied to diseases, disorders, medical interventions and body systems. As part of instruction, this course reinforces skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mathematics and requires their application in workplace situations. Integrated throughout the course are foundation standards, which include communication, ethics, interpersonal/team skills, critical thinking and problem solving, safety, technology, and other essential skills. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate personal qualities, including responsibility, self-confidence, and self-management.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE One-Year Course, 10 Credits This class is offered Online Only This course is designed to provide the student with a basic overview of the health care field. The basic entry level information that is covered will give the student a solid foundation for whatever particular health career they choose to pursue. Modules of instruction include: Medical Assisting, Emergency Medicine, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Computers in health care, Careers in health care, Medical Terminology, Medical Math, and Writing Skills.

Public Services FIRE TECHNOLOGY Through application process only Located at North County Training Center in Palmdale ROP, Year-long Course, 10 Credits Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. The Fire Technology courses provide instruction in both the basic and advanced techniques of fire fighting, including the various levels of fire service administration, knowledge of fire service apparatus, knowledge of fire service equipment, the ability to use extinguishing agents, understanding of fire protection systems and equipment, understanding of fire behavior, types of building construction related to fire services, proper use of personal protective equipment, proper use of ropes and knots, proper use of tools, proper use of hoses, nozzles, and fittings, the proper use of ladders, proper use of search and rescue techniques, ventilation related to fire service, correct tactics and strategy for fire fighting, property conservation and salvage methods, proper handling of hazardous materials, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. Students need to obtain their CPR Certification and meet certification requirements for use of AED. Education, Family Development, and Child Services
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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION ROP, One-Year Course, 20 credits Double-Period Internship Course Located at Palmdale High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 Meets UC/CSU requirements This class is also available Online This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. This course is a year-long, academically-focused course designed to introduce students to the theory behind learning and teaching, preparatory to internships and possible employment as paraprofessionals in elementary and/or secondary classrooms and/or special education programs. Students will study the history of education in the United States, sociological factors influencing educational systems, the psychology of teaching and learning, the psychology of classroom management, curriculum design and educational standards, assessment and evaluation in education, education policy and politics, and use of technology in education. In a co-requisite practicum/internship course, students will receive training in the fundamentals of education with an emphasis being placed on teaching as an instructional aide, applying the theories learned in Introduction to Education. It also trains for instructional aide and peer tutor/technician positions. At the end of the course, students may be certified as an instructional aide, which will enable them to immediately enter the job market or continue education in a college level teacher training program. The course also helps prepare students for entry into university or post-graduate teacher training classes.

Fine Arts STAGECRAFT DESIGN ROP, One-Year Course, 20 Credits Double-Period Internship Course Located at Lancaster High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. This course provides instruction and training for students interested in careers related to stagecraft design and production. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills in theater and set architecture, design elements, stage management, lighting design, costume design, make-up application, and participation in local production(s), and will be prepared for entry-level employment. Transportation
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AUTO GENERAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN ROP, One-Year Course, 20 Credits Double-Period Internship Course Located at Palmdale High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. ROP Automotive General Service Technician is designed to develop students interested in a career in the automotive industry. This course will cover safety, the use of tools and equipment, and the use of reference material. Students will complete basic practices in four ASE content areas including: A4 Suspension and Steering, A5 Brakes, A6 Electrical and Electronics, and A8 Engine Performance. This course includes a jobshadowing component performed at local automotive dealerships.

Building Trades and Construction

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Year-long course: 10 Elective Credits This class is offered Online Only Learn 3 dimensional modeling and design. Computer-aided drafting and design covers the development of drafting skills to the use of computers in industry to create designs and drawings. Continue your career pathway by taking classes in PHS FAST Academy. (Course number 05164)

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ROP, One-Year Course, 20 Credits Double-Period Course Located at Palmdale High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. Building Construction Technology provides instruction and training for students interested in the construction Industry trades. Students will have knowledge and skills in Computerized Aided Design, Planning, Estimating, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Exterior and Interior finishes, and workforce preparation. Students will be prepared for entry-level employment positions.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ROP, One-Year Course, 20 credits Double-period Internship Course Located at Lancaster High School This class is also offered Online Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites. International Business is a course that will analyze issues of international trade, and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond its borders. IB is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of international business and global trade. Students will develop knowledge in the cultural, social, political, legal and economic factors and conditions that interact to create the international business environment. Concepts covered include: economic systems, resources, industries, technology, balance of payments and foreign exchange. Cultural and social factors such as language, education, religion, values and customs, and social relationships will be examined as related to conducting business in a global economy. Furthermore, studies will include foreign government structures, political stability and government policies toward business. It will enable students to understand fundamental economic and business ownership concepts and terms, microeconomics and macroeconomics and their relationship to small business, key elements involved in owning a business and the implementation of marketing and business plans, economic systems, international relations and the global economy, measurement of economic performance, management of human resources, the importance of the international economy, methods of growth in the U.S. economy, and will enable students to develop critical thinking and economic decision-making skills. The course focuses not only on the historical and the present economic markets, but asks students to forecast the effects that policy prescriptions will take in the future. Through the study of economic topics, students will develop critical thinking skills necessary to apply economic policies to the real world, to analyze past and current problems, and those of tomorrow. Students will research economic issues that exist in their community as well as worldwide. LAW AND ORDER AND PUBLIC POLICY ROP, One-Year Course, 20 Credits Double-Period Internship Course Located at Highland High School Open to Grades: 11 and 12 This class requires a Cross Enrollment application. Students attending a class at a school site other than their school of attendance must provide their own transportation to all classes and internship sites.
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This course provides instruction and training for students interested in law and law enforcement related careers. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills in physical and professional traits in law enforcement, purpose of a criminal investigation, oral and written communication skills, arrest procedures, Penal and Vehicle Codes, and will be prepared for entry-level employment. Students will learn to develop their leadership traits through team building and group exercises. Students will participate in ride-alongs with the LA County Sheriff's department and job shadowing. Guest speakers from law enforcement fields are an essential part of the course.

ONLINE COURSES
The following classes are offered online during the 2010-2011 school year. They are one year long and are worth 10 elective credits. Students will meet on campus three times during the school year, and must provide their own transportation. To enroll in an online class, please speak with your school site counselor and your sites ROP Counselor.

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN Learn 3 dimensional modeling and design. Continue your career pathway by taking classes in PHS FAST Academy. (Course number 05164)

CONTEMPORARY STUDY OF BUSINESS This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business. The emphasis of the course is on how business changes to remain competitive in an ever changing global society. Major topics include business communications, the basic economic question and decision-making by consumers, economic systems, marketing goods and services, finance, and human resources. (Course number 04134) DDE ACADEMY Engineering Design and Development (EDD) In this capstone course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel. This course is appropriate for 12th grade students.
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This course would be offered online (ROP supported), but meeting in person once a week. It would only be available to academy students.

DENTAL OFFICE This course provides introductory instruction and training for students interested in careers related to the dental profession. From here you can take the Dental Assisting course at AVHS and get an actual internship working in a real dentists office! (Course number 19718)

INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION Students taking this class will learn about the history, psychology, and theory behind learning and teaching, as well as preparation for internships. Once you take this class, you will be ready to take the Introduction to Education Practicum class at HHS, LnHS, LHS, or PHS where you get to intern at a real elementary or middle school! This class also fulfills the UC a-g g requirement. (19695)

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY The Medical Terminology Online Course: Terms for Practice, is designed to facilitate learning and comprehension of the basics of medical terminology in relation to each system of the body. This online course combines an interactive study experience, as well as learning at your own pace. Students will learn to use proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. (One-semester class, 5 credits) (Course number 19971)

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