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Westmoor High SchoolA California Distinguished School2015 – 2016Course Catalog
Westmoor High SchoolCourse OfferingsWelcome!Our school is created for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for YOU. It is a place toexplore your options for the future, learn new skills, develop your talents, and deepen healthy friendships.The Westmoor staff is here to serve you. Ask them questions, seek their guidance, and use them as yoursounding board. Ask their help as you seek to determine the best path for your future. This documentcontains information about the courses which are available at Westmoor. Some of these are necessary forgraduation; others are offered to you as electives. They may help point to a direction to a future career, orthey may help determine that a particular direction doesn’t interest you. In either case, something valuablehas been learned. In addition to the courses offered at our school, there are a variety of clubs andorganizations to help balance your education. Get involved. Join an activity, a club, or an athletic team.The choices belong to you. Make the best ones you can.My best to you!Allan Reyes,Principal Westmoor High SchoolThis course description publication is designed to help you plan your course selections for next schoolyear. You will find a listing and description of every course and program that is currently planned for nextyear. All new courses offered must be approved by Board of Trustees and all course offerings are subjectto sufficient enrollment. The courses are listed by subject area (e.g., Business, English, Fine Arts, etc.).You will notice that grade levels (9, 10, 11, 12,) and any prerequisites for the courses are also listed.Make sure to study the course descriptions and then discuss your proposed sections with your teachers,parents, and counselors. Schedule changes create significant problems for students. The master scheduleof classes and the assignment of teachers to teach those classes are based on courses students choose inthe spring. Remember to take sufficient time to carefully select your courses because students areexpected to remain in the courses they select for the duration of the course. Thank you and best wishes foryour success at Westmoor.Your Vice Principal of Guidance,Nina WoolseyHello from the Westmoor High School Counseling department. We have five counselors with many yearsof experience that are here to support you academically. Our course catalog is wide and diverse. You willhave the opportunity to learn new subjects while enhancing the ones that you are familiar with. We offermany elective choices, please put effort into choosing your classes. Also keep in mind that if you chooseto repeat a class you will lose credits. There are a few classes that can be repeated and they are noted onpage 5 by the asterisk.Remember:“Success doesn’t come to you- you go to it.” Marva Collins.AND“All our dreams come true- if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt DisneyKindly,The Westmoor Counseling Team
Table of ContentsSample Four year Plans 1CSU/UC “a – g” Certified Course List .2Post-Secondary Opportunities 3Websites of Interest .4Course Offering 2015 – 2016 5Special Education Courses .English .6English Language Development .7Social Science .8Sheltered Courses Mathematics 9Science .10Language Other than English .11Fine Arts .12Physical Education 13Career Technical EducationBusiness & Information Technology . .14Career Technical EducationHome EconomicsCareer Technical EducationIndustrial Arts .16Industrial Arts .15Additional Courses . .17Course Change Procedures .18
Sample Four – Year PlansEnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesLanguage OtherThan English(LOTE)WHS GraduationRequirementsCSU SubjectRequirementsUC SubjectRequirements40 credits4 Years4 Years3 Years3 Years*30/40 credits(4 years recommended)20 credits**2 Years**2 Years**1 year life science1 year physical science1 year life science1 year physical science(3 years recommended)30 credits2 Years2 YearsWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernment/EconomicsWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernmentWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryGovernment2 Years2 Years10 credits\( 3 years recommended)in the same languagein LOTE or Fine ArtsFine Arts1 Year1 Year(visual or performing arts)(visual or performing arts)CareerTechnical (CTE)10 creditsNo RequirementNo RequirementP. E.20 creditsNo RequirementNo RequirementHealth5 creditsNo RequirementNo Requirement1 Year of a college1 Year of a collegepreparatory elective in History,English, Math, LOTE, Scienceor Fine ArtsElectives60 creditsTotal Credits225 Creditspreparatory elective inHistory, English, Math,LOTE, Science or Fine ArtsThe California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is a graduation requirement; all students must earn a passingscore to be eligible for a high school diploma.* Extra year is not required if you pass the CAHSEE Math test before senior year**Life Science Biology or PhysiologyPhysical Science Chemistry or Physics
1Westmoor High SchoolUniversity of California (UC)/California State University (CSU)“a – g” Certified Course List 2014 – 2015a. History/Social ScienceWorld History/Cultures/Geography CPWorld History Enriched CPWorld History Sheltered CPAP European HistoryUS History CPUS History Sheltered CPAP United States HistoryAmerican Government CPAP Government and Politics United Statesb. EnglishEnglish 9 CPEnglish 9 Enriched CPEnglish 9 Sheltered CPEnglish 10 CPEnglish 10 Enriched CPEnglish 10 Sheltered CPEnglish 11CPAP English Language & CompositionEnglish 12 CPFilm as Literature CPELD Grammar CPAP English Literature & Compositionc. MathematicsAlgebra B CPAlgebra 1 CPAlgebra 1 Sheltered CPAlgebra 2 CPGeometry 9 CPGeometry CPTrigonometry Analysis CPStatistics CPAP StatisticsAP Calculus ABd. Laboratory ScienceIntegrated Science 1 CPIntegrated Science 1 Sheltered CPBiology CPForensics Biology CPBiology Sheltered CPAP BiologyChemistry CPAP ChemistryPhysics CPAP Physicse. Language Other Than EnglishFrench 1 CPFrench 2 CPFrench 3 CPSpanish 1 CPSpanish 2 CPSpanish 3 CPAP Spanish Languagef. Visual & Performing ArtsArt 1 CPArt 2 CPCeramics 1 CPCeramics 2 CPDraw & Paint CPPhotography CPSculpture CPAP Studio ArtTheatre Arts CPAdvanced Theatre Arts CPSymphonic Band CPChorus CPg. College Preparatory ElectivesLaw and Public Policy CPPsychology CPEconomics CPAP EconomicsCourses in BOLD denotes “weighted” honors creditA 5B 4C 3Students may earn a maximum of 8 semester honors credits for CSU/UC This course list is updated yearly
Post Secondary OpportunitiesUniversity of California (UC)The UC system serves the top 12.5% of high school graduates in the state of California.There are 9, four-year universities within the system offering a variety of Bachelor of Arts(BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. Master and Doctoral postgraduate programs arealso available. To qualify for admission as a Freshman, students must earn a high schooldiploma. Students must follow a college preparatory pro-gram and must successfullycomplete all “a-g” courses with a “C” grade or better each semester. Students must have ahigh school grade point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the UC system. Thosestudents with GPAs below 3.3 must score proportionately higher on the ACT with Writing orSAT Reasoning exams. (Beginning with the Class of 2012, SAT Subject tests are no longerrequired, but can be recommended for students applying to particular majors.) GPArequirements and subject requirements may vary depending on major and campus selected.California State University (CSU)The CSU system is designed to accommodate the top 1/3 of all high school graduates in thestate. There are 23 CSU campuses throughout the state. The CSU system offers a variety ofBA and BS programs. Master degree programs are also available. To qualify for entrance as aFreshman, students must have a high school diploma. Stu-dents must follow a collegepreparatory program and must successfully complete all “a-g” courses with a grade of “C” orbetter. Students must have a high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher to be eligiblefor the CSU system. Those with GPAs be-tween 2.0 and 3.0 must score proportionatelyhigher on the ACT or SAT Reasoning exams. GPA requirements and subject requirementsmay vary depending on major and campus selected.Private CollegesThere are more than 77 private colleges and universities in California. Entrancerequirements for private colleges are similar to those of the University of California or theCalifornia State University systems. Consult the individual college for specific ad-missionrequirements.Community CollegesOne hundred and twelve college campuses in California are part of the CaliforniaCommunity College system. These campuses offer two-year Associate of Arts (AA) orAssociate of Science (AS) degrees, certificate programs and training in specific trades andtechnical fields, and transfer programs where classes taken at the community college can betransferred to the University of California, California State University, and other colleges anduniversities.Technical & Business SchoolsThese schools offer certificates for training in a variety of vocational occupations. Most of these schools requirea high school diploma or equivalent. Students who take advantage of high school preparation courses cancomplete training in a minimum amount of time.2
Websites of InterestCOLLEGE SEARCHLocal Community CollegesOnline Tutoring HelpKhan Academy – www.khanacademy.orgCanada College – www.canadacollege.eduCity College of San Francisco – www.ccsf.eduFinancial AidCollege of San Mateo – www.collegeofsanmateo.eduCA Student Aid Commission – www.csac.ca.govSkyline College – www.skylinecollege.eduCalifornia UniversitiesCSU – www.csumentor.eduUC – www.universityofcalifornia.eduPrivate – www.aiccumentor.orgComprehensive – www.californiacolleges.eduColleges in the United StatesCollege Board – www.collegeboard.orgPrinceton Review – www.princetonreview.comU.S. News – www.usnews.com (education)Colleges That Change Lives – www.ctcl.orgCatholic Colleges – www.catholiccollegesonline.orgCollege Prowler – www.collegeprowler.comCollege Week Live – www.collegeweeklive.comCSS Profile - https://profileonline.collegeboard.org/Finaid – www.finaid.orgFAFSA – www.fafsa.ed.govSallieMae Loan Information – www.salliemae.comScholarshipsFastWeb – www.fastweb.comCollege Scholarships – www.collegescholarships.comScholarships.com – www.scholarships.comVolunteer OpportunitiesThe Volunteer Center – www.thevolunteercenter.netJobs for YouthEmployment– www.peninsulaworks.org/youth.htmlCOLLEGE TESTINGRegistrationACT – www.actstudent.orgSAT – www.sat.collegeboard.orgACT/SAT Test PrepB Line Test Prep-www.blinetestprep.comEDGE – www.edgeeducational.comGrockit – http:grpclot/comRevolution Prep - www.revolutionprep.comKaplan – www.kaplan.comIvy West – www.college-prep.ivywest.comPrinceton Review - www.princetonreview.comFREE SAT Practice Test & Sample Questions-http://sat.collegeboard.com/practiceFREE ACT Practice Test & Sample tmlCollege AthleticsNational Registry – www.eligibilitycenter.orgVocational ProgramsCalifornia Programs – www.calapprenticeship.orgNational Programs – www.rwm.org/rwmCareer ExplorationCA Career Zone – www.cacareerzone.orgSallie Mae – www.collegeanswer.comU.S. Department of Labor – www.bls.gov/ocoO*NET – www.onetonline.org
4Westmoor High School Course Offerings*class can be repeatedENGLISHSCIENCEPHYSICAL EDUCATION1112 English 9 CP3025 Biology CP2540 PE 101140 Enriched English 9 CP3056 AP Biology2787 PE Athletics1122 English 10 CP3045 Chemistry CP1142 Enriched English 103050 AP Chemistry2597 PE 10 – 12 Emphasis –Walking for Fitness1130 English 11 CP3020 Physical Science1135 English 12 CP3011 Environmental Science CP4505 Accounting CP1218 Film as Literature CP3308 Forensics Biology CP4508 Adv. Accounting1120 AP English –3135 Physics CP4532 Exploring Computer Sciences3137 AP Physics4605 Personal Finance3140 Physiology CP4522 Web DesignWORLD LANGUAGEHOME ECONOMICSSOCIAL SCIENCE4020 French 1 CP5680 Food & Nutrition 11798 World History CP4040 French 2 CP5687 Food & Nutrition 21799 World History Enriched CP4060 French 3 CP5573 Fabric Art 11770 US History CP4080 French 4 CP5565 Fabric Art 21775 AP US History4220 Spanish 1 CP5588 Life Management1531 Gov/Econ4240 Spanish 2 CP1531 Gov/Econ4260 Spanish 3 CPLanguage & Composition1137 AP English –BUSINESS &INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYLiterature & Composition1529 AP Gov & PoliticsINDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY5020 Auto Tech 11569 AP EconomicsVISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS5023 Auto Tech 21802 AP European History6020 Art 1 CP5025 Auto Tech 36030 Art 2 CP5225 Wood Tech 1MATHEMATICS6050 Ceramics 1 CP5228 Wood Tech 22039 Algebra II CP6055 Ceramics 2 CP5230 Wood Tech 32075 Consumer Math6065 Drawing & Painting CP5124 Intro to Tech. & Engineering2008 Math Course 16124 Photography CP2108 Math Course 26135 Sculpture CPOTHER ELECTIVE COURSES2109 Math Course 36211 Theater Arts CP1603 World Geography2117 Trig/Precalculus6213 Adv. Theater Arts CP1655 Law & Public Policy CP2230 Statistics CP*7025 Symphonic Band CP*8230 Peer Resources2235 AP Statistics7121 Vocal Music CP1700 Psychology CP2065 AP Calculus AB7122 Adv. Vocal Music1702 AP Psychology6157 AP Studio ART*1273 Adv. Journalism*8260 Student Government5
SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES8092810681508181English 12EnglishIntroduction to English 1Introduction to English 210303030822183988221801081408156Study SkillsTutorial/ResourceStudy Skills 2Skills for Independent LivingHealthSocial Communication2020203052081218159Introduction to Physical SciIntroduction to Biological Sci10108132810381098173World HistoryEconomicsGovernmentUS History10551082349227811881018164PreAlgebra Standards APreAlgebra Standards BAlgebra Standards 1Algebra Standards 2Mathematics2020101040
ENGLISHGraduation Requirement:40 creditsStudents are expected to be enrolled in an English course for each of their four years at Westmoor High School. AllEnglish courses correlate to the California Language Arts StandardsEnglish 9The ninth-grade level class curriculum focuses on thevarious types of writing, as well as grammar, sentencestructure, and proofreading skills. Students read Romeo& Juliet and other Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology.Other novels, short stories and plays are included.Lessons and assignments are focused on plot, narration,literary elements, vocabulary, and word analysis.Grade Level: 9thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedEnglish 9 EnrichedTailored and paced for the high level ninth grader, thecourse prepares students for higher level Honors andAdvanced Placement classes. Curriculum focuses onvarious types of writing, grammar, sentence structure andproofreading skills. Students read Romeo & Juliet andother Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. Othernovels, short stories and plays are included. Lessons andassignments focus plot, narration, literary elements,vocabulary, and word analysis.Grade Level: 9thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedEnglish 10This tenth-grade level class includes formal studies inessay proficiency, grammar, vocabulary development,and word analysis. Literary elements include criticalthinking instruction. Students read To Kill a Mockingbirdand Of Mice and Men as well as Shakespearean playsand other texts with an emphasis on world literature.Grade Level: 10thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedEnglish 10 EnrichedA rigorous and intensive course curriculum focuses onextensive vocabulary and advanced reading material.Several classic and modern novels are read, reviewed,critiqued, and analyzed. The class requires several essaysand timed-writes in preparation for Advanced PlacementEnglish 11.Grade Level: 10thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedEnglish 11Curriculum involves the study of American Literatureand also includes a Shakespearean play. Students readThe Crucible and Their Eyes Were Watching God, aswell as other stories spanning American History. Lessonsand assignments focus on the “The American Dream” asthe prevailing them in the literature. Students writeformal expository essays, a memoir, poetry and aresearch paper.Grade Level: 11thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedAP English Language & CompositionA college level course in the high school setting,curriculum is rigorous, fast-paced and demanding.Lessons and assignments involve close examination ofliterary terms and elements. Extensive writing is requiredwith a strong emphasis on essay writing includingrhetoric and arguments. Preparation leads to theLanguage & Composition Advanced Placement exam inMay of the school year.Grade Level: 11thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedPrerequisites: “A” or “B” in English 10, teacherrecommendation and entrance examEnglish 12In this senior level course, students are required to writeformal essay in preparation for college level writing andentrance/placement exams. Research papers and speechesare required projects. Students read novels, speeches,short stories and an array of current material. Publicspeaking and presentation skills are developed.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedAP English Literature & CompositionA college level course in the high school setting,curriculum is rigorous and fast-paced, as students engagein the intensive study of English concepts. Possessingcritical analysis skills, knowledge of literary elements,and exemplary writing skills are essential to success.Lessons and assignments lead to the Literature andComposition Advanced Placement Exam in May of theschool year.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedPrerequisites: “A” or “B” in English 11, entrance examand teacher recommendationFilm LiteratureThis course presents film as a distinctive art form with itsown history, social relevance and storytelling techniques.Lessons and writing assignments will focus on filmgenres, film aesthetics, literature analysis, and criticalthinking skill development.Grade Level: 11th - 12th Course is UC/CSU-b approvedPrerequisites: “C” in previous English classes6
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENTThe goal of Westmoor High School’s English Language Development Program (ELD) is to help studentsdevelop proficiency in English as rapidly and as effectively as possible. To help achieve proficiency, EnglishLearner students participate in an instructional program with state adopted materials that are aligned to districtand state standards.1450 ELD 1 OralCurriculum focuses on basic development of English language oral skills including speaking, reading, writing,and listening skills.Grade Level:9th - 12thPrerequisites: ELD assessments1451 ELD 1 GrammarCurriculum focuses on the basic development of English Language grammar skills including vocabulary,writing, grammar, and reading skills.Grade Level:9th - 12thPrerequisites: ELD assessments1460 ELD 2 OralBuilding on the skills learned in ELD Oral I, English Language oral skills are further developed. Lessons andassignments focus on speaking, reading, writing, and listening.Grade Level:9th - 12thPrerequisites: ELD assessments1461 ELD 2 GrammarBuilding on the skills learned in ELD Grammar I, English Language grammar skills are further developed.Lessons and assignments focus on vocabulary, writing, grammar and reading skills.Grade Level:9th - 12thPrerequisites: ELD assessments1453 ELD 3 OralCurriculum focuses on conversation, reading, vocabulary development, grammar, and literary elementanalysis. Writing is required and will include essays, research papers, and creative writing assignments. ELDIII students must concurrently take a grade level English course.Grade Level: 9th - 12thCourse is UC/CSU-b approvedPrerequisites: ELD assessments1470 ELD 3 GrammarBuilding on the skills learned in ELD 2 Grammar, English Language grammar skills are further developed.Lessons and assignments focus on vocabulary, writing, grammar and reading skills.Grade Level:9th - 12thPrerequisites: ELD assessments1116 English 9 ShelteredCurriculum is designed to meets the needs of its EL students before their entry into a mainstream Englishclass. Throughout the year, students will be required to read a variety of informational and literary texts fordifferent purposes, using a range of reading strategies.
SHELTERED COURSESThe goal of Westmoor High School’s English Language Development Program (ELD) is to help students developproficiency in English as rapidly and as effectively as possible. To help achieve proficiency, English Learnerstudents participate in an instructional program with state adopted materials that are aligned to district and statestandards.SOCIAL SCIENCE:1799 World History ShelteredLevel: ELD 2/ ELD 3 or English Sheltered 91768 US History ShelteredLevel: ELD 2/ ELD 3 or English Sheltered 91589 Economics Sheltered/1539 Government ShelteredLevel: ELD 2/ ELD 3 or English Sheltered 9MATH:2120 Math Course 1 Sheltered2121 Math Course 1 Bridge Sheltered2122 Math Course 2 Sheltered2123 Math Course 2 Bridge ShelteredSCIENCE:3191 Integrated Science ShelteredLevel: ELD 2/ ELD 3 or English Sheltered 93979 Biology ShelteredLevel: ELD 2/ ELD 3 or English Sheltered 9CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION:4668 Computer Foundations Sheltered4669 Computer Concepts 2 Sheltered8055 Health Education Sheltered1087 Language Lab
SOCIAL SCIENCEGraduation Requirement:30 creditsRequired Courses: Economics, American Government, U.S. History, and World History, Culture & GeographyAmerican GovernmentIn this senior year course, student will apply knowledgegained in the previous history courses in order to studythe United States government institutions. Students willstudy the rights and responsibilities of being a UnitedStates citizen.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedPsychology see page 17AP Psychology see page 17AP GovernmentThis is a rigorous and academically challengingcollege-level course with extensive writing andresearch. Curriculum prepares students for the APexam.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation, writingsample, GPA analysisEconomicsThis senior year course covers fundamental economicconcepts, financial institutions, graphing, statistics, andeconomic decision making. Lessons and assignmentswill also cover the interplay between economicconcepts and American Culture.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-g approvedAP EconomicsThis is a rigorous and academically challengingcollege-level course with extensive writing andresearch. Curriculum covers fundamental economicconcepts such as financial markets/institutions,graphing, statistics and economic decision making.Students prepare for and take the AP exam in May ofthe school year.Grade Level: 12thCourse is UC/CSU-g approvedPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation, writingsample, GPA analysisLaw & Public PolicyIn this course, students will study the many tion,criminal law, civil law and the effect ofjudicial decisions on our daily lives. Grade Level: 11th 12thCourse is UC/CSU-g approvedU.S. HistoryCurriculum covers the major events and changes inAmerican society during the 20th and early 21stcenturies.Grade Level: 11thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedAP U.S. HistoryThis is rigorous college level course that is designed toprepare students for the AP exam.Grade Level: 11thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation, writingsample, GPA analysisWorld History, Culture & GeographyCourse curriculum examines major turning points in theshaping of the modern world. Students will also studyglobal conflict and cooperation, interdependence, andthe important historical events of the 20th and early21st centuries.Grade Level: 10thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedWorld History, Culture & Geography - Enriched (E)In this accelerated, more in-depth course, curriculumexamines major turning points in the shaping of themodern world. Students will also study global conflictand cooperation, interdependence, and the importanthistorical events of the 20th and 21st centuries.Grade Level: 10thCourse is UC/CSU-a approvedPrerequisites: Teacher recommendation and writingsample8
MATHEMATICSGraduation Requirement:30 creditsPlacement in all math courses is determined based on test scores, grades, teacher recommendation, and otherdepartment assessmentsCourse 1Math Course 1 is an integrated curriculummodeled on the international math pathway and isthe first course in the JUHSD’s three year collegeprep math sequence. It is A-G approved and alignedto meet Common Core content standards andmathematical practices. Math Couse 1 will primarilyfocus on five main topics: Number and Quantity,Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics withprobability. In the Algebra units, instructional timewill focus on (1) Seeing Structure in Expression, (2)Creating Equations, and (3) Reasoning withEquations and Inequalities. In the Functions units,this course will (1) Interpret Functions, (2) BuildFunctions, and (3) Compare and Contrast Linear,Quadratic, and Exponential Models. In theGeometry units, the focus will be on (1) Congruenceand (2) Expressing Geometric Properties withEquations. In the Statistics and Probability units, theconcentration will be on Interpreting Categorical andQuantitative Data.Course 2Math Course 2 is an integrated curriculummodeled on the international math pathway and isthe second course in the JUHSD’s three year collegeprep math sequence. It is A-G approved and alignedto meet Common Core content standards andmathematical practices. Math Couse 2 will primarilyfocus on three main topics: Quadratic functions andequations, Geometry and probability. In thequadratic units, instructional time will focus on (1)Modeling with quadratic functions and 2) solvingquadratic equations. The geometry units will cover(1) coordinate geometry (2) Similarity and (3)geometric modeling. The probability unit will leavestudents with the ability to (1) describe events assubsets of a sample space (2) understand how twoevents A and B are independent, and (3) calculateconditional probabilities.Course 2 BridgeThis course is designed as a bridge betweenCourse 1 and Course 2 to address contentrequirements needed to be successful in Course 2.The outcomes are similar to Course 1 with anemphasis on the underlying skills necessary accessCourse 1 skills and practices. This content mayinclude working with properties of real numbers,solving and graphing linear equations, inequalitiesand systems of linear equations. Identifying andinterpreting linear and non-linear functions. TheGeometry units will focus on basic definitions andrigid motion, tools and construction, geometricrelationships and properties. In the Statistics andProbability units students will represent data withplots on the real number line and understand mean,median, mode and standard deviation. Course 2bridge is not A-G approved.Algebra IIThis course builds upon algebraic conceptscovered in Algebra I. Topics include functions andtheir graphs, quadratic functions, inverse functions,advanced polynomial functions, and conic sections.Students are introduced to rational, radical,exponential, and logarithmic functions; sequencesand series and probability and statistics.Consumer MathThis course focuses on the application ofmathematics for personal and business use. Itincludes skills such as finding and comparing costs,determining discount and sale price, buying oncredit, computing wages and taxes, balancing acheckbook, using metric measures, borrowingmoney, and investing. It also covers fundamentalmath topics such as the order of operations on realnumbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio andproportion, and statistics with probability.Consumer math is not A-G approved.
StatisticsThis course is an introduction to the study ofprobability and statistics with a focus on theanalysis, interpretation and presentation of data.Students will study and understand the relationshipof, and difference between coloration and causality.Mastery of this academic content will providestudents with a solid foundation in statisticalanalysis and facility in processing statisticalinformation.AP StatisticsThe AP course in statistics is designed tointroduce students to the major concepts and toolsfor collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusionsfrom data. The course focuses on four conceptualthemes. (1) Describing patterns and departures frompatterns (2) Sampling and Experimentationincluding planning and conducting a study (3)Anticipating Patterns, including exploring randomphenomena using probability and simulation and (4)Statistical Inference including Estimating populationparameters and testing hypotheses. Students whosuccessfully complete the course and take the APexam may receive credit for a one-semesterintroductory college statistics course.Trig/PrecalculusPrecalculus covers college level Algebra andTrigonometry and is designed to prepare students forthe study of Calculus. It focuses on understanding,solving and graphing trigonometric functions, theirinverses and identities. Algebra topics include workwith exponential and logarithmic functions,sequences and series, vectors, parametric equations,polar coordinates, and the exploration limits.AP Calculus-ABThis course is the equivalent to the firstsemester of a college-level calculus course. Topicsinclude As
“a – g” Certified Course List 2014 – 2015 a. History/Social Science World History/Cultures/Geography CP World History Enriched CP World History Sheltered CP AP European History US History CP US History Sheltered CP AP United States History American Government CP AP Gove
