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CANYON OAKS HIGH

MOUNTAIN PARK

SCHOOLS

Student Handbook

2016 - 2017

Fully Accredited by the Schools Commission of

the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Canyon Oaks High School/Mountain Park School Student Handbook 2017

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Canyon Oaks High School & Mountain Park Schools

2016-2017 Student Handbook

930 Royal Oaks Drive & 950 S. Mountain Avenue

Monrovia, CA 91016 PH: 626 471-3000 FAX: 626 471-3033

Cohs.schoolloop.com & mountainpark.schoolloop.com Cohs.monroviaschools.net & mtpark.monroviaschools.net

Administration

Flint Fertig ...................... Director of Alternative Programs and Adult Education/Principal Calvin McKendrick. ................................................................................ Assistant Principal John Russell ............................................................................................ Assistant Principal

Certificated Staff

Daniel Chacon ............................................................................................................. Drama Anna DeNeui .............................................................................................. Science/Spanish David Duisberg ......................................................................................................... English Jason Edward ................................................................................................................ Math Daniel Holman ............................................................................................... Social Science Matt Johnson ......................................................................................................... PE/Health Rhonda Luna ......................................................................................................... Counselor Diana Moraga ............................................................................................................... SPED Tom Rosenstein ......................................................................................................... .CP&G Sharon Socha ................................................................................... Independent Study K-8 Alan Widdows .......................................................................................................... Science Lori Zanteson ............................................................................................................ English

Classified Staff

Jordyn Johns ............................................................................................... .Counselor Tech Luisa Sanchez ........................................................................................... Clerical Assistant Erinn Burns ............................................................................................ Campus Supervisor Claude Mallory ..................................................................................................... Custodian

Monrovia Unified School District Administration

Dr. Katherine Thorossian, Superintendent Dr. Sue Kaiser, Deputy Superintendent,

Dr. Darvin Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

Charles Poovakan , Chief Technology Officer Connie Wu, Chief Business Officer

Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education

Bryan Wong, Board President Terrence Williams, Board Vice President

Rob Hammond, Board Clerk Ed Gilliland, Board Member Chris Rich, Board Member


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CANYON OAKS HIGH & MOUNTAIN PARK SCHOOLS

Canyon Oaks High School and Mountain Park School welcome you to the home of the Mountain Lions and the Mountain Lion Pride! We have true pride in our sense of family and in what we do! We are proud of our institutions and are excited to have you join our culture of successful academic and social practices. We invite you to share our enthusiasm for student learning and success in a safe, challenging, career pathway-rich environment. Our school is known for its positive climate, high academic expectations, and the strong partnerships that exist between school, home, community and industry. Developing innate talents, awakening a life-long passion for learning, and fostering responsible citizenship are our top priorities. Canyon Oaks High School and Mountain Park School are designed to provide an atmosphere where students, with a wide-range of needs and educational abilities, can excel in a non-traditional setting. Providing a safe and caring learning environment is a high priority for our staff and stakeholders. Students are given an opportunity to achieve success, discover and take part in career pathways, earn credits toward a high school diploma, and develop feelings of self-worth and responsibility. We celebrate the multicultural experiences of our students and the wonderful diversity of our community. As we embark on a new school year, we will be fully engaged in the accreditation process at Canyon Oaks and Mountain Park. During this time, we will rely heavily on the input and support of each and every stakeholder in the school and community as we reflect on and improve our practices. Since our last accreditation, our staff has continuously been involved in a self-study process that has made the WASC experience and understanding of the linkage between our Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and academic standards, a familiar process. Make it a great year Graduation Nation. Remember, “Enter to learn. Go forth to earn!” Sincerely, Mr. Flint Fertig Director of Alternative Programs


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MISSION STATEMENT

As an alternative to traditional schools, Canyon Oaks High and

Mountain Park Schools seek to provide a safe, challenging environment

where students awaken a passion for learning, develop innate talents

and acquire critical thinking and effective communication skills to

become productive, responsible, and tolerant members of our diverse

society.

SCHOOL VISION

Enter to learn. Go forth to earn.

COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR ALL STUDENTS

CPAS VISION STATEMENT

A career pathway for all students and a clear path to get there.


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Table of Contents

MISSION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................4 SCHOOL VISION ...............................................................................................................4 CPAS VISION STATEMENT ............................................................................................4 DAILY SCHEDULE ...........................................................................................................6 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ...............................................................................7 POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS AND INTERVENTIONS (PBIS) ............................8 STANDARDS OF STUDENT DRESS ...............................................................................9 PROHIBITED CONTRABAND ITEMS ..........................................................................12 ATTENDANCE POLICY .................................................................................................14 TEXTBOOK POLICY .......................................................................................................14 GRADE REPORTS ...........................................................................................................14 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................15 SMARTER BALANCE ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM (SBAC) .................................16 COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING .................................................................................17 COLLEGE GOING CULTURE ........................................................................................19 UC/CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................21 COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TRADE SCHOOLS ....................................................22 COMPASS .........................................................................................................................23 FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES ......................................................................................23 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT .............................................................................................23 TUTORIAL PROGRAM ...................................................................................................24 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL CODE VIOLATIONS ..................25 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/READING .....................................................................29 MATHEMATICS ..............................................................................................................30 SCIENCE ...........................................................................................................................31 HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ...............................................................................32 FOREIGN LANGUAGES .................................................................................................33 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS .............................................................................34 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ................................................................................................35 ELECTIVES ......................................................................................................................35 CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION ............................................................................36


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DAILY SCHEDULE

Breakfast 7:40am – 7:55am

Period 1 8:00am – 9:10am

Period 2 9:13am – 10:23am

Period 3 10:26am – 11:36am

Lunch 11:36am – 11:53am

Period 4 Mt. Park Appointments

11:56am – 1:06pm 8:00am-2:00pm

Twilight (High intervention)

12:00pm-3:00pm

Compass (Tuesdays only) Detention (Thursdays only)

SBAC Enrichment (Spring term only)

1:06pm-2:00pm

1:06pm -2:00pm

1:09pm -2:10pm


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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Self-Directed Learners Who: ● Access and use resources for academic, career and/or personal

purposes. ● Set priorities and organize time and resources effectively. ● Use a variety of tools to demonstrate technological literacy.

Creative and Critical Thinkers Who: ● Question, analyze and evaluate information and ideas. ● Use imagination to generate ideas and projects. ● Recognize problems and devise and implement plans of action.

Outstanding Collaborators Who: ● Participate cooperatively as team members and contribute to group efforts. ● Demonstrate leadership abilities, organizational skills and negotiation skills.

Responsible Citizens Who: ● Exhibit good study/work habits, including regular attendance and punctuality. ● Exhibit good manners and demonstrate respect for individual differences and

human diversity. ● Demonstrate understanding of political and economic systems and the role they

play globally.

Effective Communicators Who:

● Convey ideas through oral communication, writing, artistic expression, technology, and numbers.

● Read and evaluate a broad variety of materials. ● Exhibit skills in negotiation, conflict resolution and compromise.


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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS AND INTERVENTIONS (PBIS)

COHS/MP began formal implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Systems (PBIS) in 2014. Incentives such as good attendance lunch, Student of the Month, Teacher of the Month, valedictorian(s) and other achievement-based recognition boost morale. Our campus culture creates a feeling of increased self-worth and self-discipline while encouraging students to do their very best. On a monthly basis, we provide a special lunch to students with perfect attendance and those who achieve a 3.0 GPA or above during the semester. Detention is used as an accountability mechanism for those who choose to be tardy or absent for three or more days in a week. Those with chronic absenteeism will be assigned detention as a means to catch up on make up work. Per California Education Code 48260 A, parents/guardians are required to insure their students arrives on time to school everyday. If you need to excuse a tardy or absence, please call (626) 471-3000. COHS/MPS staff plans and coordinate additional incentive activities including trips with the District and MHS to conferences tailored to celebrate students’ heritage and ethnicity such as the Adelante Young Men Conference at Pasadena City College, Adelante Mujer Latina at PCC and the Youth Leadership Conference for African-American Young Men at the University of La Verne. The drama and science classes also participate in multiple field trips during the year as a result of continued positive relationships with the Pasadena Playhouse and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. Remember Mountain Lions, your road to success starts here and continues with you on your life-long journey to success as you learn to incorporate these three actions into your daily life:

BE PREPARED

BE POSITIVE

BE PRODUCTIVE


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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS/POLICIES

At Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools, we strive to provide a positive and safe environment where our students are able to pursue their dreams, and goals now and in their futures. In order to provide a positive and safe environment, we do have high expectations of our students; as a result we have established clear standards and conduct expectations for all our students.

STANDARDS OF STUDENT DRESS

Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools has established dress guidelines consistent with Monrovia Unified School District policy 5132 that sets standards conducive to a positive learning environment and a well-disciplined campus. While on campus or at any school sponsored event, students shall be groomed in a manner which reflects good judgment and decency; and which does not distract or interfere with the educational environment. Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools also strives to keep the school and students free from the threat of harmful influence of any groups that advocate substance abuse, violence, racism, sexism or any other form of disruptive behavior. Student’s parents and guardians are responsible to see that their students are properly attired. Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools has in place the following standards relative to the dress and appearance of our students.

1. No custom hats, caps, hair nets bandanas, du-rags or any other head gear of any kind are to be worn or brought on campus. Sport hats can be brought on campus, but may not be worn in the classroom.

2. Shoes must be worn at all times. Unsafe shoes and bare feet are not allowed. 3. Clothing, shoes, shoestrings, jewelry, emblems, badges, symbols, signs or any other items

which may be considered gang or tagging related, or which depicts or makes reference to drugs, alcohol, sex, violence or any obscenity may not be worn.

4. Clothing that is inappropriate in size shall not be worn. All pants and shoes must be hemmed and fit at the waist. No pants or shorts may be worn below the waist. Pants that drag on the ground may not be worn.

5. Belt are to fit waist size, and may not have buckles with insignias or initials. 6. Shorts are not to be worn with socks that meet at the hem. 7. Sleeveless ribbed undershirts or muscle shirts 8. Shirt with only the top one or two buttons fastened may not be worn. 9. Spikes, chains and other dangerous objects may not be worn or carried. 10. All clothing shall be within the bounds of decency and good taste. Clothing deemed to be

distractive will not be allowed 11. No bare midriffs, low cut, backless or revealing tops. No strapless or spaghetti strap tops.

Straps must be at least one (1) inch in width. 12. Dresses, skirts, or shorts length must be mid thigh and within the bounds of decency and

good taste. 13. No see-through or fish net type blouses or shirts may be worn.


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CÓDIGO DE VESTUARIO PARA LOS ALUMNOS

Canyon Oaks High y Mountain Park Schools ha establecido un código de vestuario que consiste con la póliza #5132 del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Monrovia la cual establece la reglas que promuevan un ambiente de enseñanza seguro y disciplinado. Mientras los alumnos estén en la escuela, o en cualquier otro evento patrocinado por la escuela, ellos deben vestir en una manera que refleje buena conducta y decencia y que no sea distractiva o que interfiera con el ambiente educativo. Canyon Oaks High y Mountain Park Schools tambien desea mantener a nuestra escuela y nuestros alumnos libres de cualquier peligro o influencias malignas de grupos que practican el abuso de substancias, violencia, o comportamiento destructivo. Los padres de familia son responsables que sus hijos asistan a la escuela vestidos apropiadamente. Canyon Oaks High y Mountain Park Schools ha establecido las siguientes guías relacionadas con el vestuario y la apariencia de los alumnos.

1. No se permiten sombreros, gorras, mayas, cachuchas, bandanas, ni cualquier otra clase de accesorio para la cabeza. No se permite usarlos ni traerlos a la escuela. Las gorras de béisbol aprobadas por Canyon High School pueden ser usadas dentro de la escuela pero fuera de los salones.

2. Los alumnos deben usar zapatos, todo el tiempo. Zapatos inseguros, sandalias sin

talones, y el caminar /andar descalzos no son permitidos.

3. Cualquier ropa, zapatos, cintas, joyas, emblemas, escudos, insignias, símbolos, u otra prenda que podría ser considerada estar en relación con pandillas, o que representen o hagan referencia a drogas, alcohol, sexo, violencia, o cualquier obscenidad no pueden ser vestidas/usadas.

4. Cualquier ropa que no sea del tamaño apropiado no puede ser vestida. Todos los

pantalones, chores, y las faldas deben estar ajustados en la cintura. Ningún pantalón, shorts, o ninguna falda pueden ser vestidos debajo de la cintura. No se permite vestir pantalones que se arrastran en el suelo.

5. Los cintos deben ser apropiados al tamaño de la cintura, y no pueden tener hebillas

con insignias, símbolos, o iniciales.

6. No se permite vestir shorts con los calcetines estirados hasta llegar al ruedo/la bastilla.

7. No se permite vestir camisetas sin mangas, camisetas de ropa interior, o camisas sin

músculos.

8. No se permite vestir camisas con solo uno o dos botones abotonados en la parte superior.


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9. No se permite vestir o cargar cadenas, picos o cualquier otro objeto que pueda ser

peligroso.

10. Toda la ropa tiene que estar dentro de los límites de decencia y buen gusto. Ne se permitirá ninguna prenda que cause distracción.

a. No se permite andar/llevar el estómago descubierto. No se permiten blusas

con escote grande, o que no cubran la espalda. No se permiten blusas sin tirantes o con tirantes que sean muy delgados. Los tirantes deben ser por lo menos de una (1) pulgada de anchura.

b. Los vestidos, las faldas, y los shorts deben llegar hasta el medio del muslo y deben estar dentro de los límites de decencia y buen gusto.

c. No se permiten camisas o blusas de maya o que sean transparentes.


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PROHIBITED CONTRABAND ITEMS

The following items are considered contraband items on the Canyon Oaks High School/Mountain Park School campus. Items will be confiscated and held for parent/guardian pick-up. No items will be returned to the student. ITEMS NOT TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL INCLUDE:

1. Drug paraphernalia (pipes, rolling papers, etc.) 2. Intoxicants – any drug, medication or alcohol. 3. Matches/lighters/cigarettes/tobacco products. 4. Gang paraphernalia (colors/bandanas/arm bands/belts/belt buckles/head bands, etc.) 5. Any item that could result in endangering others or creating a disturbance on campus

including fireworks, raw eggs, water balloons, water guns, etc. 6. Pepper sprays and laser pointers. 7. Chains, studs, spikes. 8. Pornographic material. 9. Pictures/clothing/jewelry promoting drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sex, gang or any

inappropriate behavior. 10. Clubs, sticks, knives (any items that can be construed as a weapon.) 11. Needles and India ink. 12. Gambling paraphernalia including dice, cards, etc. 13. All bandanas, non-approved hats, wave caps, beanies, du-rags, etc.

NOTE: Electronic devices such as cellular phones may be carried and used before school, at lunch, or after school. These devices must be put away during class time (unless teacher indicates otherwise) and must always be put away in the halls during passing period. It is highly discouraged to bring any IPod or other MP3 player to school. The school is not responsible for any lost or damaged electronic device. Any electronic device that is seen or used during instructional time without permission may be confiscated, and after multiple offenses, will only be returned to a parent or guardian. *Parents/Guardians must pick up confiscated items. **Illegal items will not be returned and may be turned over to the local law enforcement officials. ***Discipline procedures will be enforced for all contraband items. Discipline may include parent conference, detention, suspension and/or expulsion. Certain offenses may be punishable by arrest.


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ARTÍCULOS DE CONTRABANDO

Los siguientes artículos son considerados de contrabando en el plantel de Canyon Oaks High School y Mountain Park School. Estos artículos serán confiscados y solamente devueltos a los padres/tutores. No se le regresará ningún artículo a los alumnos. ARTÍCULOS QUE NO DEBEN SER TRAÍDOS A LA ESCUELA INCLUYEN:

1. Accesorios usados para consumir drogas, pipas, papel para enrollar, etc. 2. Productos intoxicantes: Cualquier droga, medicina, o alcohol. 3. Fosforos/cerillos, encendedores, cigarros, o cualquier producto de tabaco. 4. Artículos conocidos que representan o son usados por alguna pandilla: colores,

bandanas, panos, cintos, hebillas, vendas en las cabeza o en los brazos, etc. 5. Cualquier artículo que podría causar que alguien esté en peligro, o que pudiera

causar desorden en la escuela incluyendo fuegos artificiales (cohetes), huevos crudos, vejigas con agua, pistolas de agua, etc.

6. Esprayadora de pimienta, indicadores de láser, etc. 7. Cadenas, pernos, picos, etc. 8. Material pornográfico. 9. Fotos, ropa o joyas que promuevan el uso de drogas, tabaco, alcohol, sexo,

pandillas, o cualquier comportamiento inapropiado. 10. Palos, garrotes, ramas, etc. cualquier artículo que pueda ser usado como una arma. 11. Agujas, y tintas usadas para hacer tatuajes 12. Accesorios para juegos de apuestas: dados, barajas, tarjetas, etc. 13. Bandanas, gorras, cachuchas, sombreros, etc

NOTA: Aparatos electrónicos de comunicación, tales como los teléfonos celulares, pueden ser traídos y usados antes y despues de la hora de clases, durante los recesos y a la hora de almuerzo. Estos aparatos DEBEN ESTAR APAGADOS Y GUARDADOS DURANTE LAS HORAS DE CLASE (a menos que el/la maestro/a lo indique) y deben estar guardados siempre cuando pasan por los pasillos. Se recomienda que los aparatos tal como los IPODS o MP3 no se traigan a la escuela. Cualquier aparato electrónico que se mire durante la clase o se esté usando durante la hora de clase se puede confiscar y serán regresados solamente a los padres. *Cualquier artículo que haya sido confiscado tendrá que ser recogido por los padres/tutores. **Artículos ilegales NO SERÁN regresados y podrían ser entregados al policía. ***Los procesos de disciplina serán reforzados para todos los artículos de contrabando. Las consecuencias disciplinarias podrían incluir una conferencia con los padres, detención, suspensión, y/o expulsión. Algunas ofensas podrían ser castigadas con un arresto.


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ATTENDANCE, TEXTBOOK AND GRADE REPORTS

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance at Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools is essential to a student’s success. Students must be especially aware of their absences and tardies. An excessive number of absences and tardies will result in the students and parent(s) or guardian(s) having a SART (School Attendance Review Team) conference. If the SART contract is broken with continued absences or tardies, the student and family will be referred for a SARB (School Attendance Review Board) hearing at Monrovia Police Department. A referral to the Los Angeles County District Attorney can result from a SARB hearing. In the event that a student must be removed from a class due to poor attendance, an administrative drop will be reflected on a student’s permanent record as an “F”.

TEXTBOOK POLICY Students are responsible for the use and care of textbooks. If books are lost or damaged, the student will be charged for the lost or damaged book. Any outstanding charges on a student’s record will result in the student’s records being held until the charges are paid in full.

GRADE REPORTS

Each student at Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools receives a progress report 4 times a year and grade reports (including grades and credits) are issued four times a year. These reports are mailed to the address provided on the beginning of the year registration paperwork. Student and parent/guardians can also access current grade information anytime during the school year by utilizing SchoolLoop, Google Drive, and Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs).


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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to graduate from Canyon Oaks High and Mountain Park Schools every student must meet a standard of proficiency as set by the Monrovia Unified School District. Students must earn a minimum of 220 credits to graduate; including subject required courses.

English 40 credits

▪ 10 credits of English I ▪ 10 credits of English II ▪ 10 credits of English III ▪ 10 credits of English IV

Social Science 35 credits

▪ 5 credits of Geography ▪ 10 credits of World History ▪ 10 credits of U.S. History ▪ 5 credits of Government ▪ 5 credits of Economics

Science 20 credits

▪ 10 credits Physical Science ▪ 10 credits Life Science

Mathematics 20 credits

▪ 10 credits of Algebra I ▪ 10 credits of another Math

Physical Education 20 credits Health 5 credits Visual Performing Arts 10 credits Electives 70 credits


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SMARTER BALANCE ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM (SBAC)

The Smarter Balanced assessment system is a key part of implementing the Common Core State Standards and preparing all students for success in college and careers. These new assessments provide an academic check-up and are designed to give teachers better information to help students succeed. Smarter Balanced assessments replace existing CST tests in English and math. Administered online, they offer significant improvements over tests of the past by including writing at every grade, expanded accessibility features to meet the needs of all students, and performance tasks that ask students to demonstrate an array of research, writing, and problem solving skills.

In January of 2016, the Document Based Question (DBQ) Project was implemented in an effort to improve the instructional writing practices in our programs. It serves not only to improve writing instruction through scaffolding and document analysis, but ultimately facilitates greater student achievement on state assessments. SBAC results in 2016 proved to expedite the advancement of students toward higher levels of writing proficiency and graduation.

2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580

COHS ELA Average COHS Math Average

COHS SBAC Average over Two Years

2015 2016


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COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING

SAT: The SAT test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. The test consists of three parts, math, critical reading, and writing. The total score ranges from 600 to 2400, with each test having a possible score of 800. The test is typically taken by high school students in grades eleven and twelve and students have the option of retaking the test for a higher score. Students can register online at http://sat.collegeboard.org/home or can pick up registration materials from their counselor. Fee waivers may be available to qualifying students, please see your counselor for additional details. 2016-2017 SAT Testing Dates:

Test Dates Test U.S. Registration Deadlines (Expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S.A.)

Regular Late (a fee applies)

October 1, 2016

SAT & Subject Tests

September 1, 2016 September 2 - 20, 2016

November 5, 2016

SAT & Subject Tests

October 7, 2016 October 8 - 25, 2016

December 3, 2016

SAT & Subject Tests

November 3, 2016

November 4 - 22, 2016

January 21, 2017

SAT & Subject Tests

December 21, 2016 December 22, 2016 - January 10, 2017

March 11, 2017

SAT only February 10, 2017 February 11 - 28, 2017

May 6, 2017

SAT & Subject Tests

April 7, 2017 April 8 - 25, 2017

June 3, 2017

SAT & Subject Tests

May 9, 2017 May 10 - 24, 2017


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PSAT: The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) testing is an optional test that can help to prepare students for the SAT and potentially open up opportunities after high school by assessing academic skills and through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (a cosponsor of the test). The PSAT is offered at COHS each year and early registration is necessary. Please see your counselor for additional details. The 2016 – 2017 PSAT test date is Wednesday, November 2th. ACT: The ACT is a test used for college admissions. It is similar to the SAT test and is often times taken by students in place of the SAT. It is comprised of four multiple-choice tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science. There is also an optional writing assessment. Each subject test receives a score between 1 and 36, and from those scores a composite score is taken, which is the average score taken from all four tests. The highest composite score possible is a 36. ACT Testing Dates:

Test Date Registration Deadline

(Late Fee Required)

September 10, 2016

August 5, 2016 August 6 - 19, 2016

October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016

September 17 - 30, 2016

December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016

November 5 – 18, 2016

February 11, 2017 January 13, 2017 January 14 - 20, 2017

April 8, 2017* March 3, 2017 March 4-17, 2017

June 10, 2017 May 5, 2017 May 6-19, 2017

*No SAT subject tests.


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COLLEGE GOING CULTURE

Compass has been the primary program to assist COHS/MPS students with transitions to postsecondary options for over seven years. Compass meets every Tuesday after school for an hour. During this time, admin, counselors and faculty assist students in exploring career opportunities, analyzing four-year college options, completing college applications, writing college essays, filling out FAFSA forms (for financial aid) and general assisting in all areas of the college app process. Numerous college admissions directors come to Compass and speak to Canyon and Mountain students. The Compass program created the college-bound culture on campus and has flourished ever since its existence. Before 2010, zero students were accepted into four-year universities. After 2010, we had 27 admitted. Below are college acceptance rates for combined graduation classes for both schools.

College Acceptance Rates for COHS/MPS Students to Four Year Universities

Grad. Class Year

Accepted Directly to

4-year Univ.

Total COHS/MPS

Grads

% of Class Accepted

2009 0 51 0% 2010 27 84 32% 2011 25 79 32% 2012 17 85 20% 2013 22 64 34% 2014 15 71 21% 2015 14 43 33% 2016 10 68 15%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

% of COHS/MPS Graduating Class Accepted Directly to Four-‐Year

University


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FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES WHO HAVE ACCEPTED COHS/MP GRADUATES

COHS/MPS graduates have been accepted into some of the most prestigious public and private universities in the country. How many alternative programs in the state of California can say the same? Below are several universities and colleges who have accepted our students:

Public Universities Private Universities and Colleges

University of California Berkeley University of Southern California

University of California Santa Cruz Columbia University

University of California Riverside Reed College

University of California Irvine Grinnell College

Cal Poly Pomona St. John’s University

Cal State Fullerton Pace University

Cal State Humboldt Hofstra University

Cal State Long Beach BYU Idaho

Cal State Los Angeles University of the Pacific

Cal State Monterrey Bay Hawaii Pacific University

Cal State Northridge Mt. Sierra College

Cal State San Bernardino

Cal State San Marcos

Northern Arizona University

San Francisco State University

Stephen F. Austin University

University of Massachusetts


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UC/CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) require students to take the following number of years of the required high school subjects to be eligible for admissions.

SUBJECT REQUIRED NUMBER OF YEARS UC/CSU

English 4 years Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years U.S. History, World History 2 years Laboratory Science (Biology Chemistry, Physics) 2 years Foreign Language (same language) 2 years Visual & Performing Arts 1 year College Preparatory Electives (approved electives)

1 year


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COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TRADE SCHOOLS

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

www.cccco.edu

There many community colleges located in Southern California. Some of the local community colleges in our area are as follows:

Chaffey College Citrus College

Mt. San Antonio College Pasadena City College

Rio Hondo Community College

Citrus College is on campus many times throughout the school year. Contact your counselors to find out the next time they will be here for information and application workshops. Subject Requirements: A community college is a two-year college providing training which leads to semi-professional and trade careers, as well as transfer programs to four-year colleges/universities. High School course work should include some prep classes.

Admissions Requirements: To be admitted, the person must be a high school graduate or at least eighteen (18) years of age. Student must take Placement and Aptitude Tests. *Some community colleges may allow you to enroll in community college classes while you are a local high school student. The admission requirements for students who are still in high school vary from college to college. See your school counselor for more information.

TRADE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

There are many trade and technical schools located locally and throughout Southern California. Admissions Requirements: The admissions requirements for trade and technical schools vary. Most schools require a high school diploma or equivalent. For additional information on post secondary education and training options, please visit your school counselor.


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FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES AND STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

COMPASS

All students receive appropriate academic support and intervention to help ensure school, college, and career success through the Compass program. Students come to the media center every Tuesday afternoon after school to receive the help and mentoring they need to qualify and prepare for life in college. Assistance with choosing a college and the application is provided not only during Compass, but on a one-to-one basis throughout the school year.

FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES

When you have made the decision to continue your education and achieve your post secondary goals, you have some possible options and resources.

● Federal or California Grants

o Free Application for Federal Student Aid (800) 4-FED-AID www.fafsa.ed.gov o California Student Aid Commission – Sponsored by the State of California, Cal

Grants are a great way to get money for college. www.calgrants.org ● Scholarships

o Various scholarship opportunities, information available at www.fastweb.com ● Loans ● Work Study Programs

Ask your school counselor for more information on financial aid resources that may be available.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

If you have chosen to work while you are in school, and you have discussed it with your family; be sure that you are in a safe environment. There are rules, regulations, and protections set forth by the state that you need to be aware of while working as a minor.

The California Education Code and California Labor Code have protections and regulations for employed minors under the age of 18 years old; this includes minors employed by their parents or guardians.

1. You must have a work permit, obtained from your counselor. (Must be completed when you have been offered a position).

2. You must be attending high school full time (except for summer vacation), and cannot be truant.

3. Work permits are renewed annually at the start of school or when a student obtains a new job.

4. All employed minors must be covered by Workers’ Compensation, including minors employed by businesses operating from a private residence.

5. It is illegal for your employer to fire or punish you for reporting a workplace problem.


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TUTORIAL PROGRAM

Canyon Oaks High School offers a tutorial program for students to get additional instruction and assignments from teachers. Tutorials can be worked on both at home and in Room 8. The counseling staff can schedule students into tutorial periods to give them the opportunity to get additional assistance on their scheduled classes and/or recover credit they did not receive in the regular class time. Students utilizing Tutorial for credit or grade recovery must be in good standing in their current assigned classes before additional recovery work will be assigned. Please see your counselor for additional information.


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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL CODE VIOLATIONS

California Education Code 48900 First Offense Second Offense Repeated Infractions a. Attempting to Cause Harm: Fighting – (blows were struck) -Causing serious injury (P.C.243) -Assault by two or more people on one -Assault or threat on school staff -Threatened to cause harm

Possible 1-5 day suspension Police report Possible 4-5 day suspension Possible rec. for expulsion Police report/citation

Possible 1-5 day suspension Police Report Possible 5 day suspension Recommended expulsion

Possible recommendation for expulsion Possible 5 day suspension Recommended expulsion

b. Possession, Use of a Weapon/Dangerous Object: Knife, locking, switch, or 2.5 inch blade, dagger, dirk, sharp or blunt device/tool Brandish or use of a dangerous tool or Blade. Possession of a BB, pellet, zip, cap, actual or look-alike firearm or other object that could be used dangerously Possession or use of explosive devices (i.e. fireworks, ammo, chemicals, bombs) Use of Matches or a lighter Possession of the same If damage resulted

Possible 3-5 day suspension Possible rec. for expulsion Police report Same as above Same as above Possible 5 day suspension

5 days suspension Possible Expulsion Extension on Suspension Same as above Same as above Same as above

Same as 2nd Offense Same as 2nd Offense Same as 2nd Offense Same as 2nd Offense

c. Possessed/Use/Alcoholic Beverage or Intoxicant: Alcohol Intoxicants such as narcotics and chemicals

Possible 3-5 day suspension

Possible 5 days suspension Possible rec. expulsion

Possible 5 days suspension Recommended expulsion

d. Furnished or Sold an Alcoholic Beverage or Intoxicant: Alcohol Intoxicants such as narcotics & chemicals

Possible 3-5 day suspension Possible rec. expulsion Extension of suspension

Possible 5 day suspension Recommended expulsion Extension of suspension

Same as 2nd Offense

e. Committed Robbery or Extortion Possible 1-5 day suspension Police report

Possible 1-5 days suspension Recommend expulsion

Possible 5 days suspension Recommend expulsion

f. Damage to Property (such as Restrict Activity Same as 1st Possible 1-5 day


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graffiti, deliberate destruction, etc)

Before/After School Detention Possible 1-3 day suspension Financial restitution if applicable

Offense

suspension Restitution if applicable Possible recommendation for expulsion

g. Theft of Private or School Property (including sale of lunch tickets)

Possible 1-5 day suspension Police Report Possible Restitution

Possible 1-5 suspension Possible rec. for expulsion Restitution if applicable

Same as 2nd Offense

h. Possession/Use/Tobacco Products Possible 1-2 day suspension Enrollment in Awareness Class

Possible 1-3 day suspension Enrollment in Awareness Class

Possible 5 day suspension Enrollment in Awareness Class

i. Obscene Act/Profanity/Vulgarity Exposing private body parts Use of foul language or gesture outside classroom Use of foul language or gesture in class setting Use of foul language or gesture to an adult

Possible 1-5 day suspension (possible sexual harassment charges) Possible In-house 1 period Possible 1 day suspension Possible 1-5 day suspension

Possible 1-5 day suspension (possible sexual harassment charges) Possible In-house all day Possible 1-3 day suspension 1-5 day suspension/ Possible class change

Possible 1-5 suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion Same as above Same as above Same as above

j. Drug Paraphernalia Rolling Papers Pipes and other devices


Same as 1st Offense Contact police if selling

Possible 1-5 day suspension Contact police if selling Possible rec. for expulsion

k. Disruption, Disrespect, and Defiance of Authority 4th act in the same class that day Extreme acts of defiance/disruption (including possession of marker, paint, etc) Contributing to campus disorder

Possible detention and/or In house suspension Parent Contact Possible 1-5 day suspension Possible 1-5 day suspension

Parent Contact Possible 5 day Suspension Possible inv. transfer Possible expulsion

Possible 1-5 day suspension Possible rec. for expulsion Same as above Same as above


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l. Received Stolen Property Taking the possessions of another person on campus (i.e. personal belongings/supplies, etc.)

Restrict Activity Possible in house 1 period Possible 1 day suspension

Possible 1-3 day suspension or in house

Possible 1-5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion

m. Possessed an Imitation Firearm

Possible 5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion

5 day suspension Recommended expulsion

Same as 2nd Offense

n. Sexual (Harassment) Verbal threat of sexual assault and /or physical attempt which is not carried out

Possible 1-5 day suspension Police report

5 day suspension Recommended expulsion Police Report

Same as 2nd Offense

o. Harassment of a Student Witness Written, verbal, or physical threat


Same as 1st Offense

Possible 1-5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion

q. Hazing Initiation or pre-initiation into a pupil organization, likely to cause serious bodily injury or personal degradation

Possible 5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion

5 day suspension Recommend expulsion

Same as 2nd Offense

r. Bullying Aggressive behavior (i.e. swearing, shouting, intimidation, spreading rumors, humiliation, intimidating phone calls, emails, notes, etc.)


Possible 5 day suspension

5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion

t. Aiding in infliction or intimidation of physical harm of another student Includes intimidation of physical harm


Same as 1st offense

5 day suspension Possible recommendation for expulsion


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Canyon Oaks and Mountain Park Schools operate on a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Model under which we believe all students want to learn both content and behavior. Teachers utilize a behavior intervention log in their classrooms to document when students have difficulties maintaining expectations. Rather than immediately making a referral to administrative staff for suspension, expulsion, behavior contract, etc., teachers have a more hands-on approach that involves teaching behavioral expectations prior to utilizing other means of discipline. The rewards of appropriate student behavior can include, Perfect Attendance Barbeques, Class Recognition, and Cougar Bucks (to be used in Mountain Lion Snack Shack).

Incident No. ____ Incident Date_______________ Intervention Date______________

Behavior

cell phone disrupting class foul language incessant talking off task grooming dress code excessive tardies other ___________________

Brief description: _______________ _____________________________

_____________________________

Intervention

moved seat / changed environment conference w/ stu outside of class phone/email parent parent conference w/ counselor parent conference w/ admin behavior modification behavior contract other ___________________

Intervention notes: _____________ _____________________________

Monitor Progress

Days after intervention ______

Observations _______________

__________________________

Days after intervention ______

Observations _______________

__________________________


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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/READING

The objectives of the English Language Arts/Reading program is to develop each student’s ability to use and interpret the English language skillfully and effectively through the mastery of the Common Core State Standards. In order to accomplish standards mastery, students need to read and interact with grade-level appropriate literature and expository texts, write regularly across different modalities, practice formal and informal speaking, and develop critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in college, post-secondary institutions, and life. Emphasis toward mastery of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Reading is achieved through alignment of curriculum and instruction in all courses. English I This course utilizes a standards-based English Language Arts curriculum that actively engages all students in reading, writing, formal and informal oral speaking, and listening skills. Students read grade-level appropriate literature and other texts that provide students the opportunity to think critically and to express their ideas in a wide range of activities, projects, and assessments that measure student’s growth throughout the year. The adopted text and core literature provide students the opportunity to respond critically though writing and oral presentations. Reading and grammar skills are embedded into the curriculum and aligned to grade-level standards. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: English 9 credit Grade level: 9 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements. English II This course continues the study of literature with a focus of World Literature and other expository texts as a means of meeting the Common Core State Standards content standards beginning in English I. Students continue to develop communication, writing, and reading skills aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to critique, analyze and respond to a variety of literary works and genres. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: English 10 credit Grade level: 10 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements. English III The junior year focuses on American literature and continues alignment with the Common Core State Standards. Students are challenged to experiment with a variety of oral and written formats to express their ideas as well as evaluate literature. Curriculum and instruction is organized around the developing the student’s awareness of critical analysis and evaluation through discovering the literary history of America. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: English 11 credit Grade level: 11 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements. Expository Reading Writing & Composition Grade 12 (ERWC) The senior year is a required fourth year of study that completes the cycle of the Common Core State Standards. Course work in language conventions, writing strategies, vocabulary development, sophisticated reading comprehension, and literary responses are woven together through a broad spectrum of world literature classics and themes. Public communication and presentation are coupled with career objectives and skills including academic inventory, resume writing, and interview processes. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: English 12 credit Grade level: 12 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements.


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MATHEMATICS

Students who intend to pursue careers in math or teaching, engineering, science and other allied subjects are advised to take at least three years of math including Integrated I, Integrated II and Geometry, www.cde.ca.gov. Integrated Math I This course is designed to use mathematics to grasp and solve unfamiliar problems, find patterns, make and test conjectures, try multiple representations (e.g., symbolic, geometric, graphical) and approaches (e.g., deduction, mathematical induction, linking to known results), analyze simple examples, make abstractions and generalizations, and verify that solutions are correct, approximate or reasonable, as appropriate. Course length: One Term Meets Graduation Requirements: Math Credit Grade level: 9 – 12 Meets CSU /UC A-G requirements Integrated Math II This course is designed to combine some of the intermediate principles of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Probability. Topics include Quadratic Functions, Similarity and Congruence, Circles, Basic Trigonometric Functions and Probability. The Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices will be addressed throughout the course. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Math credit. Grade level: 9 – 12 Meets CSU /UC A-G requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Integrated Math I Geometry This course covers the basic language and logic of geometry including points, lines, planes, angles, proofs, triangles, quadrilaterals, congruence, similarity, right triangles, circles, area, volume, and constructions. Also introduced is some basic coordinate geometry and trigonometry. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Math credit. Grade level: 9 – 12 Meets CSU /UC A-G requirements. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Integrated Math I Math Analysis This course is designed to prepare students for a first course in college calculus. The major goal is to develop the basic understanding and manipulative skills that are essential for beginning college mathematics. This course covers the State Standards for Math Analysis and Trigonometry. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Math Credit Grade Level: 11th – 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geometry and Integrated Math II.


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SCIENCE

The science department offers a comprehensive curriculum that compliments the Common Core State Standards and is transitioning to the Next Generation Science Standards. Successful completion of two semesters of science in EACH of the life and physical areas is required for high school graduation. IMPORTANT: Laboratory work is a part of all science courses and students will be expected to participate in all laboratory exercises. Failure to participate due to refusal or attendance may result in a lower grade in the course. Students who intend to pursue careers in science in preparation for teaching, engineering, medicine, and other allied subjects are advised to take at least two courses that meet the California State University/UC A-G lab science requirements. Earth Science Earth Science is a comprehensive college preparatory science elective designed to prepare the student for more advanced science courses by teaching them about the earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans and weather as well as the universe to which it belongs. Students will develop critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, and experimental procedure skills necessary for performance in upper level and college science courses. Provides the student with a broad-based background and appreciation of their ever-changing planet and its place in the universe. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Physical Science credit Grade level: 9 – 12 Meets CSU/UC Elective ‘F’ credit. Biology This course emphasizes a greater awareness of the living world through lecture and laboratory investigations in the studies of cells, evolution, ecology diversity in plants and animals, heredity, and human anatomy and physiology. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Life Science credit Grade level: 10 – 12 Meets CSU /UC A-G lab science requirements. Chemistry This course is focused on increasing the student’s awareness of chemistry and how it influences the structure of matter. The class is taught through a combination of lecture, laboratory and activities to include properties of solids, liquids and gases, trend of periodic table, bonding and the nature of atomic structures. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Physical Science Credit Grade Level: 10th – 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements.


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HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

Geography This course is designed to teach students the basic concepts in global geography. These concepts include: physical and cultural characteristics of various regions of the world; interactions of people and their environments and effects of human alteration of the physical environment. Course length: One Semester Meets Graduation requirements: Social Science credit Grade level: 9 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements World History This course is designed to prepare students for college. It includes a social, political, economic, and cultural survey of humanity from 1500 AD to the present. The student will be encouraged to develop an understanding of humanity’s ties to the past and how they influence present and future life, and to broaden cultural horizons. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Social Science credit Grade level: 10 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements United States History This course is designed to begin with the present cultural heritage and trace these back to their origin in the past. Using a concept approach, emphasis will be placed on the political, social, economic, and judicial development of our nation with particular attention to the 20th century. The heritage study will include art, music, entertainment and the changes in the American scene as viewed by everyday Americans of the past. This course is required of all students for graduation. Course length: One Term Meets Graduation requirements: Social Science credit Grade level: 11 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements Constitutional Principles and Government of the United States (C.P.& G.) This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the institutions of American government. They will analyze the life and changing interpretations of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the current state of the three branches of government. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the federal, state and local governments. These standards represent the culmination of literacy as students prepare to enter the political world as participants, rather than observers. Course length: One Semester Meets graduation requirements: Social Science credit Grade level: 12 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements Economics This course is designed to introduce students to basic economic concepts, comparative economic systems, elements of economic systems, elemental economic growth and change, and consumer skills. Course length: One Semester Meets graduation requirements: Social Science credit Grade level: 12 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements


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FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Spanish I This introductory course is open to all students who wish to learn a modern language. It is intended to introduce and develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Primary emphasis is on basic communication and the practical aspect of learning the language. Cultural awareness is introduced. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Elective Credit Grade Level: 9th– 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements Spanish II This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish I with a grade of at least a C. It is intended to increase students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language. A continued emphasis on communicative ability will provide the basis for improvement in students’ fluency. Students’ familiarity with target language cultures will be expanded. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Elective Credit Grade Level: 9th– 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I with a grade of at least C. Spanish III This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish II with a grade of at least a C. It is intended to increase students’ ability to communicate in the target language. A review of basic language structures is supplemented with narrative materials to enhance development of students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to increase understanding of the target language cultures. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Elective Credit Grade Level: 10th – 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish II with a grade of at least C. Spanish IV This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish III with a grade of at least a C. It is intended to increase students’ ability to communicate in the target language. A review of advanced language structures is supplemented with narrative materials to enhance development of students’ proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as to increase understanding of the target language cultures. Course Length: One term Meets Graduation Requirement: Elective Credit Grade Level: 11th – 12th Meets CSU/UC A-G Requirements Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish III with a grade of at least C.


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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Drawing I/II This course is designed to provide introductory exposure to the disciplines of elementary drawing techniques involving line, value shading, perspective, and composition, employing the media of pencil, ink, oil pastel, charcoal, and chalk. Each student will be exposed to exercises involving the subjects of human form, still life, and landscape within the context of major historic art movements. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Fine Arts Grade level: 9 – 12 Meets CSU/UC A-G requirements Video Production I, II The Video and Television Production class focuses on the job of producing recorded videos in a studio setting. Students acquire the knowledge to prepare for the Adobe Certified Associate exam in Adobe Premiere Pro and the skills to prepare for a career in the television industry. Students learn camera operations, TV utility work, lighting, directing, editing, ENG, studio maintenance and many other skills. Course length: One Term/Two Terms Meets graduation requirements: Elective credit Grade level: 11 – 12 (16 years or older) Drama I, II The focus of this class is for students to develop acting and performance technique and gain a better understanding of pursuing a career in the performing arts. Students will learn the importance of movement, voice, and expression through theatrical exploration. Contemporary and classical scripts will be used to broaden the students’ knowledge of theatrical vocabulary, characterization, and the relevance of theatre today. In addition, students will create and produce their own storytelling material. Course length: One Term/Two Terms Meets graduation requirements: Elective credit Grade level: 11 – 12 (16 years or older)


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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education The P.E. course is a continuation of instruction initiated in Physical Education in grades 6-8. An emphasis will be on lifetime fitness, health and nutrition. The students will develop a personalized plan by assessing personal needs, interests, abilities, and opportunities in the area of fitness and by selecting activities that will contribute to the achievement of personal fitness goals. The students will also focus on team, individual and dual sports. The State Physical Fitness Test will be given to all 9th grade students. Course Length: One Term Meets Graduation Requirement: PE Credit Grade Level: 9th – 12th

ELECTIVES Creative Writing This course gives students a basic understanding in the elements of creative writing. Some elements include short story, poetry, non-fiction and fable writing. Each of the ten units is designed to give students a chance to both learn and practice one of the creative writing elements. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirement: Elective credit Grade level: 9 – 12 History Through Film Class will include films about historical events starting with early American History through modern World History. Students will analyze the trends in history connecting the events of the past with their impact upon the present and the future through watching films about historical events of our past. Course length: Two Terms Meets graduation requirement: Elective credit Grade level: 9 – 12


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CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

CTE courses offered on high school and community sites are geared toward teaching students entry-level job skills with an emphasis on “hands-on” experience and on-the-job training. Juniors and seniors are eligible, since the skills learned should lead to employment after graduation from high school. Students earn high school credit based on the total hours spent in the course. CTE classes are available to students in the 11th or 12th grade or any students 16 years old or older. All classes meet the following graduation requirements, unless otherwise listed: Elective or Vocational credit (if taken for one year). Introduction to Nursing This course is offered through the Monrovia Community Adult School. The MCAS Introduction to Nursing Program consists of courses designed to train for entry-level positions in the nursing field or assist with the desire to further education in the nursing field. Includes both classroom lecture and work in the on site skills lab. Course length: One Term/Two Terms Meets graduation requirements: Elective credit Grade level: 11 – 12 (16 years or older) Construction This course is offered through the Monrovia Community Adult School. The MCAS Construction Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of construction and for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications. Students learn the basic concepts of plan reading, rough systems, finish systems ad safety, as well as opportunities for networking with contractors and industry experts, job walks and site visits. Assignments will include hands-on projects, reading assignments, oral presentations and tests. Course length: One Term Meets graduation requirements: Elective credit Grade level: 11 – 12 (16 years or older) Automobile Technology This course is offered through the Monrovia Community Adult School. The MCAS Automotive Technology Program offers five, three-week courses to prepare students to pass National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) pre-certification exams. For the first semester, MCAS offers preparation for ASE exams A1, A5, A6, A7, and A8. Those certifications include engine systems, automatic transmission, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical and HVAC. Classes are taught by an ASE certified master technician. Course length: One Term/Two Terms Meets graduation requirements: Elective credit Grade level: 11 – 12 (16 years or older)

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