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english english 9 meets 9th grade english requirement prerequisite none required 9 this is a comprehensive course structured to develop the full range of english skills reading writing speaking and listening emphasis will be placed on standard english and on practical skills this course will meet the needs of an on-grade level high school student and it will meet college admissions requirements this is a uc approved course for english english 9 honors meets 9th grade english requirement 9 prerequisite reading and writing skills above grade level based on the following criteria 1 score on the writing assessment administered by the yosemite high school english department must earn a minimum of 4 on the scoring rubric 2 advanced score on 7th grade cst 3 8th grade teacher recommendation 4 b minimum for 1st semester of 8th grade language arts this course is designed to develop student writing and reading skills necessary for success in both high school and college students will learn how to organize and write paragraphs and essays that coherently support a thesis students will also compose various other types of writing fiction and autobiography for example course assignments will include lessons in sentence structure writing mechanics and punctuation students will read various genres of literature and learn the terminology necessary to analyze and discuss literature vocabulary enhancement exercises and cultural literacy lessons will be an ongoing part of the course this course is designed to challenge the top english students this is a uc approved course for english english 10 meets 10th grade english requirement prerequisite none required 10 this is a comprehensive course designed to develop the full range of english skills reading writing speaking and listening a dual emphasis will be placed on practical real world skills and college preparation students will be introduced to the different forms of literature various essay forms and research projects critical thinking skills will be developed and college prep vocabulary will be stressed this course is designed to meet college admission and is a uc approved course for english 1[close]
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english 10 honors meets 10th grade english requirement 10 prerequisite successful completion of english 9 honors with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous english instructor this course is designed for the strongly committed college-bound student the students will be involved in progressively advanced sentence paragraph and essay writing vocabulary development will be emphasized at this level students will read selected literature which will require them to analyze and interpret students will increase their knowledge and understanding of literary terms which will help them in their study of classic literature emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills and analytical writing skills this course is designed to challenge top english students and to prepare them for the ib english exam in grades 11 and 12 this is a uc approved course for english english 11 meets 11th grade english requirement prerequisite none required 11 this is a comprehensive course designed to develop the full range of english skills reading writing spelling and listening a dual emphasis will be placed on practical real world skills and college preparation students will be introduced to the study of american literature critical thinking skills will be developed this course is designed to meet college admission requirements and is a uc approved course for english english ib hl1 11 prerequisite successful completion of english 10 honors with grade of b or better or recommendation from previous english instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only english ib hl 1 is a junior level one-year course emphasizing the study of written language and literary analysis students in this course will study literature from all sections of the world as the first year of a two-year higher level ib program emphasis in the eleventh grade program is on written expression literature studied is part of the two-year reading list for the higher level ib language program in their senior year students will continue preparation for the higher level language exam in order to be placed in this course the student must be recommended by his/her previous english instructor and have achieved a b or better in the previous english course the instructor s evaluation of the student will be based upon a variety of criteria including english grade writing ability oral abilities attitude toward academic study attendance and behavior students enrolling in this course will be expected to take the ib higher level exam during their senior year this is a uc approved course for english this course will require the completion of a summer reading assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses 2[close]
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english 12 meets 12th grade english requirement prerequisite none required 12 this is a comprehensive course designed to develop the full range of english skills reading writing speaking and listening a dual emphasis will be placed on practical real world skills and college preparation students will read a variety of classic short stories and plays and they will use critical thinking skills in writing about the literature this course is designed to meet college admission requirements students will prepare to take placement tests and they will write resumes college and personal essays and research papers this is a uc approved course for english english ib hl2 prerequisite successful completion of english ib hl1 with grade of b or better all ib and ap courses are full year courses only 12 world literature is a senior level one-year course emphasizing literary analysis students in this course will study world literature with an emphasis on the art of the novel poetry and shakespearean drama the twelfth grade course is the second year of preparation for the ib higher level language exam students in this course will also be encouraged to take the ap literature composition exam in order to be placed in this course the student must be recommended by his/her previous english instructor after completing the junior level ib course and complete in full the summer assignment between the junior and senior years the instructor s evaluation of the student will be based upon a variety of criteria including english grade writing ability oral abilities attitude toward academic study attendance and behavior students enrolling in this course will be expected to take the ib higher level exam this is a uc approved course for english this course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses cahsee language lab 10-11-12 pre-requisite counselor recommendation this course is being provided for students who have not passed the high school exit exam the course will cover skills needed in reading comprehension language mechanics and test taking students will engage in a variety of activities that promote the needed skills for attacking what they are reading they will be involved in group discussions and whole class projects to enhance their language skills 3[close]
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yearbook elective course only 9-10-11-12 prerequisite strong writing graphic art organizational or photographic skills required and approval of instructor is necessary an application and writing sample must be submitted to the instructor for approval 9th grade students must be enrolled in english 9 honors this is a year-long yearbook production course students will be responsible for all aspects of yearbook publication students will work under the leadership of student editors in the following areas writing photography advertising sales page design budgeting and deadline requirements students will have the opportunity to attend yearbook workshops compete in regional and national contests work with representatives of yearbook publishing companies learn word processing and desktop publishing and practice various marketing techniques students may participate in yearbook production for additional years and may apply for editor positions as they gain additional skills and experience rop journalism and publishing careers elective course only 10-11-12 prerequisite strong writing skills good organizational skills ability to work without supervision ability to work as part of a team ability to meet deadlines and to take direction from your peers through this course students will demonstrate their skills in the art of writing and production of an online newspaper all forms of writing and layout design will be covered to produce the student run newspaper students will gather and organize information for effective writing and work with peers to meet deadlines fine arts theatre arts 1 prerequisite interest in performing arts 9-10-11-12 this course is designed to provide training in theatre arts the art of acting is the primary course of study students will learn and perfect skills such as voice and diction improvisation movement characterization monologue and scene work students will also be involved with all other aspects of theatre directing lighting staging costuming theme and blocking students will be evaluated on their ability to use these skills in performances on stage which will include many individual performances and scenes with other students as well as the production of a one-act play this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts 4[close]
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stagecraft/production prerequisite none required 9-10-11-12 this is a comprehensive course in the art of stagecraft and theatre arts production each student will receive training and exposure in all aspects of theatre behind the scenes students will design plan construct evaluate and record in the areas of carpentry lighting sound costuming make-up and properties students will keep a portfolio in which they will record their planning progress and reflection on each project once the students have a cursory knowledge of the many arts of stagecraft they will choose two areas for in-depth study and work in relation to an actual production during the second semester two new in-depth projects will give each student a wide range of exposure each preliminary unit will be guided by the instructor giving each student a chance to try their hand at the skill evaluation of each technique will be oral by instructor and class theatre arts 2 10-11-12 prerequisite successful completion of theatre arts 1 with a grade of b or better or teacher recommendation this course is designed to further enhance the theatre arts skills of the students who were successful in theatre arts 1 and expose students to classical and contemporary drama emphasis will be placed on major projects in the areas of improvisation monologues scene development and complete productions a process called wip work in progress will help students explore the depths of realistic characterization demanded by modern theatre this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts advanced theatre arts 11-12 prerequisite successful completion of theatre arts 2 and audition with instructor this course is designed to provide drama students with a forum to challenge and perform their advanced skills in theatre arts most students at this level will be involved in production work and competitive drama any advanced theatre arts work will include monologue and scene work in both the contemporary and classical arenas this class will also incorporate a literature component and exploration of drama theory and theorist this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts 5[close]
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rop theatre production 2 period class 11-12 prerequisite successful completion of theatre arts 1 with a grade of c or better or teacher recommendation in rop theatre production students will learn about all aspects of theater production and will focus on one or two areas of interest specific areas include stagecraft lighting costumes sound and design all areas will focus on new technology students will crew for shows and some will be employed as technicians for outside events in our venue this course gives students practical skills training art 1 prerequisite none required 9-10-11-12 this one-year course has been developed to introduce students to the basic ideas and skills of fine art every unit of study will include discussion and study of relevant historical information artists cultural backgrounds styles philosophies and historical events relating to the unit at hand craftsmanship will be heavily stressed and practiced as well as an emphasis on the importance of presentation critical art analysis of other artists work as well as their own will be practiced in class and on tests to help students artistic perception develop students will begin to understand what entails good composition and how to better use their information to enhance further personal work the course will include units on painting and painting styles drawing composition three-dimensional design photography color theory collage and animation students will be evaluated on their daily efforts class projects tests extra credit discussion and critiquing participation submission of art into fine arts shows school display cabinets and involvement and writings on artistic events they have attended during the year outside of the contained classroom this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts 6[close]
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art 2 10-11-12 prerequisite successful completion of art 1 or teacher recommendation based on student s art background this one-year course has been designed to continue on with more advanced drawing and painting techniques human anatomy mature illustrative composition and color manipulation extending a smooth transition from art 1 class knowledge this class will explore these art elements and principles as it is applied to two and threedimensional design assignments this class will also be working with beginning and intermediate sculpture design in the areas of ceramics jewelry design conceptual art and world folk arts an emphasis will be placed on illustrative composition originality extensive variety of media cultural awareness development of high quality craftsmanship and personal interpretation each unit will start with historical background and philosophies of the particular art style or the artist that is to be studied students will continue to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills laying solid groundwork for conscience aesthetic valuing judgments students will be keeping a sketchbook and begin mounting matting and photographing their work for a professional portfolio that can be used for ap art studio or future job application requirements this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts art 3 11-12 prerequisite successful completion of art 1 and art 2 with a grade of b or better art 3 is designed for the art student who is serious about reaching for their potential in the visual arts this course encourages creative as well as systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues revolving around the principles of design there is an emphasis on making art as an ongoing process involving the student in informed and critical decision-making the student works from direct observation while developing original thinking they make a commitment to an extended personal exploration of voice and medium in their work the student engages in written reports and oral presentations studio art prerequisite successful completion of art 2 or teacher recommendation 11-12 this is a course for the serious art student who wishes to progress on to a.p studio art studio art students will begin work on a portfolio that will be submitted to the advanced placement college board upon completion of their 4th year as an art student in ap studio art in studio art students begin their development of the quality and breadth sections of the portfolio students who enroll in this course and go on to ap studio art will be expected to produce a minimum of 50 works of art in a variety of media techniques and subject matter under the guidance of the 7[close]
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teacher emphasis is placed on drawing from observation the application of design elements and principles the keeping of an art journal/notebook and a sketchbook the documentation of artwork recognition of art history and its role in the development of visual ideas and application of the critique process in written and verbal form is basic students are expected to work both in school and at home throughout the school year all assignments are to be turned in on time and complete sketchbooks are to be carried and used on a daily basis sketchbooks will be checked intermittently as part of the studio grade field trips to museums galleries and other cultural venues are considered part of the curriculum this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts ap studio art drawing 12 prerequisite successful completion studio art with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous art instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only ap studio art drawing designed for students who have expressed an interest in completing the ap drawing portfolio meets the ap requirements of investigating all three components quality breadth and concentration students develop mastery in concept composition and execution in all three components as their portfolio develops in the concentration section the student develops a coherent plan for investigating a compelling visual concept in mark making the student is exposed to a wide variety of drawing materials techniques and approaches to drawing issues to enhance their versatility in selecting the best solutions to their visual problems students will maintain their development as a studio artist through goal setting journal/sketchbook documentation gallery/museum visitations and research on contemporary artists as well as old masters teacher/student progress reviews classroom critiques and extra-district ap studio drawing collaborative critiques along with displays of work are on going scheduled field trips for these activities are required students are expected to develop their own personal imagery images based on other artists work must move beyond duplication to illustrate an original idea students must put in an additional 2 hours of studio time beyond class time to meet the minimum college level requirements students enrolled in this course will be expected to take the ap exam this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts the course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses 8[close]
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concert choir prerequisite none required 9-10-11-12 concert choir is a select choir which performs at major school functions and other concert sites the choir focuses on traditional styles of choral music each student will learn basic music theory basic singing techniques and common performance knowledge this choir may participate in festivals and competitions students who join this ensemble will be expected to take part in concerts and special rehearsals which may be necessary this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts chamber singers prerequisite audition 9-10-11-12 chamber singers is a highly specialized group dedicated to the art of fine choral music this group is centered around mastering advanced vocal techniques as well as performance of advanced musical styles the ensemble performs in festivals and competitions numerous community and school performances require additional time commitment from members of this active group membership is limited this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts beginning percussion prerequisite none required 9-10-11-12 beginning percussion will provide new musicians with the opportunity to practice and perform musical pieces written specifically for beginning percussion ensembles students are taught the fundamentals of music performance including posture dynamics tempo and balance performances include in-class testing recording and an end-of-the-year concert this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts 9[close]
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advanced percussion prerequisite audition 9-10-11-12 advanced percussion will provide students with the opportunity to practice and perform musical pieces written specifically for percussion ensembles in a variety of performance settings these settings may include but are not limited to school assemblies winter and spring concerts festival performances and athletic events a further purpose of the course is to make sure students understand the fundamentals of music theory major and minor scales key signatures intervals as well as basics of ear training with an emphasis on rhythmic dictation finally students need to understand the fundamentals of music performance including posture dynamics intonation tempo articulation and balance this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts concert band prerequisite audition 9-10-11-12 concert band will provide students with the opportunity to practice and perform easy level music grade ii in a variety of performance settings these settings may include but are not limited to school assemblies winter and spring concerts festival performances and athletic events a further purpose of the course is to make sure that students understand the fundamentals of music theory major and minor scales key signatures intervals as well as the basics of ear training both melodic and chordal dictation and recognition students also need to understand basic eras of music baroque classical romantic 20th century and the historical context that produced them finally students need to understand the fundamentals of music performance including posture dynamics intonation tempo articulation balance blend and phrasing this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts wind ensemble prerequisite audition 9-10-11-12 wind ensemble will provide students with the opportunity to practice and perform a higher level of music in a variety of performance settings these settings may include but are not limited to school assemblies winter and spring concerts festival performances and athletic events a further purpose of the course is to make sure students understand the fundamentals of music theory major and minor scales key signatures intervals as well as the basics of ear training both melodic and chordal dictation and recognition students also need to understand basic eras of music baroque classical romantic 20th century and the historical context that produced them students need to understand the fundamentals of music performance including posture dynamics intonation tempo articulation balance blend and phrasing this is a uc approved course for visual and performing arts 10[close]
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foreign language french 1 prerequisite successful completion of previous year s english 9-10-11-12 this course is designed to introduce the student to the french language this is a conversation-based course emphasizing communication skills including reading writing listening pronunciation vocabulary and speaking emphasis is placed on daily use of the spoken language beginning with very short and structured conversations and building to more advanced conversations students will also be exposed to the culture of the french-speaking world an exit exam and/or project will be required this is a uc approved course for foreign language french 2 9-10-11-12 prerequisite successful completion of french 1 or teacher recommendation this is a college preparatory course designed for students who have passed with a c or better on the level 1 exit exam or have the consent of the instructor the course will continue the improvement of level 1 skills and will introduce new and more complex grammar there will be an emphasis on developing vocabulary pronunciation reading writing listening and speaking skills short stories and writing will be included and students will continue to study french culture an exit exam and/or project will be required this is a uc approved course for foreign language french 3 10-11-12 prerequisite successful completion of french 2 or teacher recommendation this is a college prep class designed for those who have passed level 2 with a c or better on the exit exam or who have the consent of the instructor the goals are to develop the ability to communicate orally and in writing to learn to comprehend brief oral and written texts that are not modified for the language learner and to participate in oral interaction on a variety of topics at the same time we continue to develop more complex grammar structure and pronunciation an exit exam and/or project will be required this is a uc approved course for foreign language 11[close]
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french ib hl1 11-12 prerequisite successful completion of french 3 with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous french instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only the purpose of this program is to develop the students power of expression in french expand their knowledge of francophone cultures and develop recognition of a range of viewpoints different from their own this course will focus on groups leisure and change in the world around us level 4 students will prepare for the standard level ib exam and perhaps the higher level three major areas of study will be addressed throughout the school year language development grammar vocabulary oral comprehension reading comprehension written expression and oral expression literature and civilization and culture students enrolled in this course will take the ib exam this is a uc approved course for foreign language this course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses french ib hl2 12 prerequisite successful completion of french ib hl1 with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous french instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only the purpose of this program is to develop the students powers of expression in french expand their knowledge of francophone cultures and develop a range of viewpoints different from their own this course will prepare students for the higher level ib french exam three major areas of study will be addressed throughout the school year language development grammar vocabulary oral comprehension reading comprehension written expression and oral expression literature civilization and culture students enrolled in this course will take the ib exam this is a uc approved course for foreign language this course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses spanish 1 prerequisite successful completion of previous year s english 9-10-11-12 this course is designed to introduce the student to the spanish language the course will emphasize reading writing and listening skills pronunciation vocabulary and conversation emphasis is placed on daily use of the spoken language beginning with very short and structured conversations and building to more advanced conversations students will also be exposed to the culture of the spanish-speaking world an exit exam will be given this is a uc approved course for foreign language 12[close]
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spanish 2 prerequisite successful completion of spanish 1 9-10-11-12 this is a college preparatory course and is designed for students who have passed with a c or better on the level 1 exit exam the course will continue the improvement of level 1 skills and will introduce new and more complex grammar there will be a continued emphasis on vocabulary pronunciation reading writing listening and speaking but at a higher level short stories and writing will be included an exit exam will be given this is a uc approved course for foreign language spanish 3 prerequisite successful completion of spanish 2 10-11-12 this course is a more in-depth study of the language readings will be more complete and more advanced than at previous levels while all areas studied in levels 1 and 2 will be covered emphasis will be given to reading writing literature and discussion topics this is a uc approved course for foreign language spanish ib hl1 11-12 prerequisite successful completion of spanish 3 with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous spanish instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only this course is an advanced study of literature and composition it is based upon thematic units and will perfect all skills learned previously level 4 should prepare students for the standard ib exam the course will focus on groups leisure and change in the world around us students enrolled in this course will be expected to take the ib exam in either their junior or senior year this is a uc approved course for foreign language this course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses 13[close]
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spanish ib hl2 12 prerequisite successful completion of spanish ib hl1 with a grade of b or better or recommendation of previous spanish instructor all ib and ap courses are full year courses only the purpose of this program is to develop students powers of expression in spanish expand their knowledge of spanish speaking culture and develop a range of viewpoints different from their own this course will prepare students for the higher level ib spanish exam three major areas of study will be addressed throughout the school year language development grammar vocabulary oral comprehension reading comprehension written expression and oral expression literature civilization and culture students enrolled in spanish ib hl2 are expected to perform at a much higher level than in the ib hl1 level they write longer essays and study more literary concepts students enrolled in this course will be expected to take the ib exam this is a uc approved course for foreign language this course will require the completion of a summer assignment only grades of a or b are weighted in ib/ap courses 14[close]
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