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English Department Four Year Course List Four years of English are required for graduation, as follows: 9th Grade English 9 or English 9 Honors 10th Grade English 10 World Literature or English 10 Honors World Literature 11th Grade English 11 American Literature or English 11 Modern American Lit or

AP Language and Composition Mythology, Fantasy and Supernatural Literature (elective) Designing the American Dream (2 periods) 12th Grade (choice of the following) Film as Literature British and Modern World Literature ERWC - Expository Reading and Writing Course Mythology, Fantasy and Supernatural Literature Futures AP Literature and Composition ELD English ELD Beginning ELD Language Workshop

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Course Offerings All courses marked in the course Title (UC/CSU), meet the requirements for acceptance to the University of California. All courses meet the grade-level standards set forth in the Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools (1999). The ninth and tenth grade courses specifically address the content standards that students need to master in order to pass the California High School Exit Exam that is required for a California High School Diploma beginning in 2006. Title: English 9: Freshman English (UC/CSU) Offered: Full year Description: Students read and respond to historically and culturally significant works of literature, analyzing in depth the structural features and literary devices of various genres, especially fiction and drama. Students also write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument, using clear, precise language. Essays include narrative, response to literature, exposition, persuasion, business letter, and technical documentation. Students develop research skills and write a research paper using MLA format. Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions, and write using generally accepted manuscript form. They also do extensive work in vocabulary and independent reading. Title: English 9H: Honors Freshman English (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: NUSD Honors/AP Placement Criteria Offered: Full year Description: This course covers in greater depth the same material as English 9 and requires significant additional reading, writing, and speaking. Enrollment is required the previous spring, for students are given a rigorous summer reading and writing assignment that is due the first day of school. A consistently high standard of academic achievement is required. Title: English 10: World Literature (UC/CSU) Offered: Full year Description: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant literature that complements their study of world history in the sophomore year. Themes explored include the rise of democratic ideals, the rise of imperialism and colonialism, the Industrial Revolution, and twentieth century world cultures. In addition, students research a controversial issue and prepare and deliver a speech to their class. Throughout the year, students continue to develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Title: English 10H: Honors World Literature (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: NUSD Honors/AP Placement Criteria Offered: Full year Description: This course covers in greater depth the same material as English 10 and requires significant additional reading, writing, and speaking. Enrollment is required the previous spring, for students are given a rigorous summer reading and writing assignment that is due the first day of school. A consistently high standard of academic achievement is required. Title: English 11: American Literature (UC/CSU) Offered: Full year Description: Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant literature that complements their study of American history in the junior year. In the fall semester, the focus is on the pre-Colonial and Colonial experience, the young republic, and the nineteenth century. In the second quarter, students begin research on a cross-curricular project in conjunction with U. S. History, and in the third quarter they write a research paper on that topic. In the spring semester the focus is also on the study of twentieth century American literature. Throughout the year, students read independently and study vocabulary and English conventions as they prepare for the PSAT and SAT tests. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking continue to be important elements of student work. Title: AP English Language and Composition (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of English Honor’s Requirements Eligible: Grades 11 Offered: Full year

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Description: This course is for juniors who plan to take the AP test in Language and Composition in the Spring. It follows the curriculum of the College Board and focuses on the rhetorical and stylistic analysis of expository prose by genre: autobiography, biography, history, literary criticism, journalism, politics, and science and nature. Enrollment is required the previous spring, for students are given a rigorous summer reading and writing assignment that is due the first day of school. A consistently high standard of academic achievement is required. Title: British and Modern World Literature (UC/CSU) Eligible: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: This course develops the student’s skills in reading, thinking, writing, listening, and speaking through in-depth study of British and modern world literature in a variety of genres and through researching informational materials. It is based on the California standards for twelfth grade Language Arts as set forth in the Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools (1999). Title: Film as Literature (UC/CSU) Eligible: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Cinematic literacy is long overdue in education. Students enrolled in this course study film both as an art form and as a form of communication. They are taught to “read” a film, analyzing its narrative structure, genre conventions, subtext, technical and artistic factors, and purpose. In addition, students examine how films often reflect the times and conditions in which they are made, and conversely, how motion pictures sometimes help shape attitudes and values in society. This course will enhance the analytical and critical thinking skills of students. Title: Futures (UC/CSU) Eligible: 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The objective of this course is to help students come to terms with the future—to help them cope more effectively with personal and social change by deepening an understanding of how people respond to change. History studies the past to shed light on the present. This course turns the time mirror around, convinced that a coherent image of the future can also shower the student with invaluable insights into today. This course develops the student’s skills in reading, thinking, writing, listening, and speaking through in-depth study of the future in a variety of genres and through researching informational materials. It is based on the California standards for twelfth grade Language Arts as set forth in the Reading/Language Arts Framework for California Public Schools (1999). Title: Mythology, Fantasy, and Supernatural Literature (UC/CSU) Eligible: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This course will examine the mythological roots of fantasy and supernatural literature. Students will apply themes in world mythology to modern works of fantasy and the supernatural. Classic literature, the Gothic horror story, and the modern fantasy series will be covered through a variety of media: drama, poetry, novels, and their film adaptations. Students will learn about the characteristics of these genres, do in-depth analyses of them, and write their own versions of fantasy tales in a variety of genres and media such as the short story, poetry, and video. This course develops the student’s skills in reading, thinking, writing, listening, and speaking through in-depth study of literature in a variety of genres and through researching informational materials. Title: Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) (UC/CSU) Eligible: Grades 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The goal of the Expository Reading and Writing Course is to prepare college-bound seniors for the literacy demands of higher education. Through a sequence of fourteen rigorous instructional modules, students in this yearlong, rhetoric-based course develop advanced proficiencies in expository, analytical, and argumentative reading and writing. The cornerstone of the course—the assignment template—presents a process for helping students read, comprehend, and respond to non-fiction and literary texts. Modules also provide instruction in research methods and documentation conventions. Students will be expected to

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increase their awareness of the rhetorical strategies employed by authors, and to apply those strategies in their own writing. They will read closely to examine the relationship between an author’s argument or theme and his or her audience and purpose, to analyze the impact of structural and rhetorical strategies, and to examine the social, political, and philosophical assumptions that underlie the text. By the end of the course, students will be expected to use this process independently when reading unfamiliar texts and writing in response to them. Title: AP Literature and Composition (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of English Honor’s Requirements Eligible: Grades 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This course is for seniors who plan to take the AP test in Literature and Composition in the spring. It follows the curriculum of the College Board and focuses on rhetorical and stylistic analysis of British literature. Units are based around historical periods from the Anglo-Saxons to the modern era. Offerings are very diverse including poetry, epic, plays, and novels. Enrollment is required the previous spring, as students must complete a rigorous summer reading and writing assignment. A consistently high standard of academic achievement is required.

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) Title: Beginning English as a Second Language Offered: Full Year Description: This course emphasizes building reading and writing skills in English. Students learn reading strategies for decoding, vocabulary building, comprehension and fluency by working in leveled groups, taking notes during class lectures and during classmates’ oral reports and by following oral instructions. Independent reading and reading journals are an essential part of this course. Students also learn to write by starting with simple sentences and progressing to paragraphs. Dictionary work and sentences are included for vocabulary building. Since the course is broken into different levels, students often take this course for two years. Students learn speaking skills through class participation, pronunciation and reading drills, oral reports and presentations. Title: English Language Workshop Offered: Full Year Description: This course requires significant additional reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students learn reading strategies that apply to fiction and nonfiction. There is an emphasis on vocabulary building and reading comprehension. Students learn to apply higher thinking skills to the works they read. They will continue to work on writing and grammar and will be taught the hierarchy of a paragraph and an essay.

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Foreign Language Department Course List

In order to offer courses there needs to be a minimum number of student sign ups

Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4 Honors Spanish 5 AP Spanish 6 AP Spanish for Spanish Speakers Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 (Pending School Board and U.C. Approval) French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4 French 5 AP Latin 1 Latin 2 Latin 3 Honors Latin 4 Latin 5 AP

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Introduction to the Emphasis in World and Classical Languages Program Novato High School is proud to offer foreign language students a special program to recognize, honor, and challenge those students with a strong interest in languages. Participation in the “Emphasis in World and Classical Languages Program” has several requirements and benefits for students. Emphasis in World and Classic Languages- Special Recognition Students strongly interested in languages and linguistics may choose to participate in the “Emphasis in World and Classic Languages Program” in tandem with their regular course-load. Students completing all requirements receive a special notation on their transcripts and on their diplomas as having graduated with an Emphasis in World and Classic Languages. In order to receive the “Emphasis in World and Classic Languages” recognition, the student must complete the three parts of the program: academic, experiential, and development of a culminating written thesis or project. The Requirements Academic - Students in this Emphasis are required to complete an advanced level of French, Spanish or Latin, and an intermediate level of a second language, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA in their language classes. Students will attend two events during their time in the NHS Foreign Language Department that relate to the language being studied and complete a 1–2 page written reflection of each event. Experiential - Students must experience at least twenty hours of language studies outside the classroom. These hours may be fulfilled by community service in a French or Spanish speaking community, immersion in another culture by studies or community service abroad, Latin studies in another approved venue (such as Stanford’s or UC Berkeley’s summer immersion programs), or full participation in NHS’s language clubs. Thesis or Project - In their senior year, students will create a portfolio including a reflective thesis or present a project that unifies the student’s linguistic development. This must be designed in coordination with faculty and turned in by May 15.

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The Benefits of the “Emphasis in World and Classic Languages Program” Students who are particularly interested in linguistics, of course, benefit by exposing themselves to a more intense level and breadth of study in this area. Colleges and universities are immediately notified of a student’s participation in a rigorous academic specialty by virtue of the Emphasis being listed as part of the transcript. And lastly, the NHS or NHS/MSA diploma will be a unique honor.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Course Offerings Title: Spanish 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Spanish 1 is the first year of a two to four year program (up to level 6) that is designed for students with little or no exposure to foreign language. The class will use a strategy based on storytelling, which makes language comprehensible to the student and is designed to follow the process we all used to learn our first language as children. Speaking and writing will develop naturally as part of the learning process. Awareness and appreciation of the language and culture are an important part of the coursework Students will learn basic vocabulary and begin to acquire mastery of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The fundamentals of morphology, syntax, pronunciation, and spelling are taught. Title: French 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: B or better in 8th grade English with teacher recommendation for grades 10 - 12 Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Year 1 is the beginning course of a 2 to 5 year program. Students will learn basic vocabulary and about the target culture. Students begin to acquire mastery of the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; and are taught specific techniques to facilitate acquisition of a second language. The fundamentals of morphology, syntax, pronunciation, and spelling are taught. In addition to language, students will develop an appreciation for, and understanding of, the French speaking worlds. Title: French/Spanish 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: For high school – Completion of year 1 language with a grade of “C” or for middle school

students- B or better. Students are expected to function in listening, speaking, reading, and writing at a proficient level.

Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Year 2 begins with a review of Year 1. New vocabulary and an intermediate grammatical structure will be introduced. Idiomatic use of the language is emphasized in writing and speaking. Several tenses are introduced to enable students to communicate about past, present, and future activities. Stress is also placed on language comprehension. Title: French/Spanish 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Year 2 with a grade of “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Year 3 begins with a review of years 1 and 2. Advanced/intermediate vocabulary, grammar, syntax and idioms will be taught. An emphasis is placed on oral, auditory, and writing skills at an advanced/intermediate level. Reading materials focus on the culture of the language. An increasingly sophisticated knowledge of the literature and histories of these cultures will be developed. Title: French 4/Spanish 4 Honors (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Year 3 with a grade of “C+” or better Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year

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Description: French IV/Spanish 4 Honors is designed for the college-preparatory students who have successfully completed Spanish 3 and wish to further their French/Spanish studies. The course emphasizes conversational and grammatical skills at an advanced level. Students focus on the verbal and auditory aspects in a range of settings and situations for a variety of purposes. Cultural literacy and appreciation of French/Spanish and French/Spanish speaking culture is incorporated into the course work by sampling French/Spanish fiction, literary works of art, recordings, French/Spanish language television, films, newspapers, magazines, creative writing, reading for information and pleasure, and discussion. Particular attention to the teaching of language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) is instructed through the study of advanced oral and written texts. The course is instructed exclusively in French/Spanish. Translation, reading, writing, and vocabulary are at an advanced level. Extensive work in grammar and content, pronunciation, idioms, structure and analysis is the objective. The testing and assessment combines grammar and content, structure, and student performance. Students will prepare for the SATII and the AP exams (optional). Sample full-length practice tests and review questions, plus an in-depth review of French/Spanish grammar and vocabulary are used to test the extent of the student’s knowledge. Additionally, a final exam will evaluate the level of language performance and will determine student success for that academic year. This is a rigorous French/Spanish class that is designed for the advanced student who plans to prepare for French/Spanish AP and college-level work. Title: French/Spanish 5 AP - Language (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Year 4 with a grade of “B” or better, entrance test, teacher recommendation, cumulative test

score results Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 or by special placement following Spanish/French 3 Offered: Full Year Description: This course furthers the knowledge and use of the language at an advanced level and will be taught exclusively in the target language. Students will be expected to converse more fluently using advanced grammatical structures, vocabulary and idioms. The class will focus on developing advanced level listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The focus French/Spanish 5AP includes simulations and practice activities that are similar to the AP test. This includes a detailed in-depth immersion in sophisticated grammar and conversational modes representing all the key structural elements of the language. This course is intended to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam in May. Title: Spanish 6 AP – Literature (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Year 5 with a grade of “B” or better, entrance test, teacher recommendation, cumulative test

score results Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 or by special placement following Spanish/French 5 AP Offered: Full Year Description: This course furthers the knowledge and use of the language at an advanced level and will be taught exclusively in Spanish. Students will be expected to analyze and comprehend advanced Spanish literature and develop reading and writing skills through the study of literature from recognized Hispanic authors. Spanish 6AP includes simulations and practice activities that are similar to the AP test. This includes a detailed in-depth immersion in sophisticated literature and essay writing representing all the key structural elements of the language. This course is intended to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam in May.

Title: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 Prerequisite: Spanish is spoken at home Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Offered: Full Year Description: This course is designed for students who are native speakers of Spanish. In addition to the emphasis on the study of the Spanish language, the course gives students knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture. Students will learn to distinguish and value the difference between colloquial and academic language. They will perfect their writing as well as their speaking ability in Spanish. Students will also explore literary works by Hispanic authors. Title: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 (This course is pending UC/CSU approval) Prerequisite: Pass Spanish for Spanish Speakers with a grade of C or higher or formal education in Spanish in

native country

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Eligibility: Grades 10-12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is designed for native Spanish speakers who have received a formal education in Spanish or who have completed the Spanish for Spanish speakers level 1 class and plan to eventually take Spanish 4 honors or Spanish AP. This course is centered around an advanced study of the Spanish language and literature, with some focus on Hispanic culture. The main emphasis is on formal writing skills and literary analysis. Students will read excerpts from formal Spanish literature and write reflective short essays based on the readings. Students will learn to correctly use complex sentence structures, incorporate advanced grammar skills, understand complex rules for using accent marks, and will obtain a concrete understanding of the Subjunctive tense. Additionally, students will give oral presentations and refine speaking skills. Title: Latin 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: “C” or better in English Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Latin 1 introduces the student to the fundamentals of the Latin language: pronunciation, grammar, syntax, vocabulary (including root words) and reading. Emphasis is placed equally on teaching English construction and derivatives. Reading content centers on the life, geography, culture, and history of classical Rome. Title: Latin 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Latin 1 with a grade of “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Latin 2 includes a review of Latin 1 and the completion of basic vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idioms. Comparison of the structure of Latin and English is continued. Translations of plays and literary works are part of this course. Title: Latin 3 Honors (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Latin 2 with a grade of “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Latin 3 reviews grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Readings include writers from the classical, medieval and Renaissance periods, with an emphasis on reading selections from Julius Caesar’s “De Bello Gallico, and Ovid’s “Metamophoses.” Essays following the basic rules of classical rhetoric are assigned, as well as reports. Title: Latin 4 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Latin 3 with a grade of “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Latin 4 reviews grammar, syntax and vocabulary; it begins the advanced constructions and vocabulary necessary for reading Virgil and other major Latin poets. A large portion of the year is spent reading the Aeneid and selected poetry. Essays and the study of roots, suffixes and prefixes are further developed. Title: Latin 5 Advanced Placement (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Latin 3 with a grade of “A” and/or high score on the National Latin Exam Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Latin 5 reviews grammar, syntax and vocabulary; it begins the advanced constructions and vocabulary necessary for reading Virgil and other major Latin poets. A large portion of the year is spent reading the Aeneid and selected poetry. Essays and the study of roots, suffixes and prefixes are further developed. This more rigorous course will prepare students for the advanced placement exam should they decide to take it.

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Math Department Course List Algebra 1A Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Statistics Statistics AP Pre-Calculus Calculus AP

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Course Offerings Title: Algebra Academy Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a “D” or lower, below basic proficiency by exam Eligibility: Grades 9,10, 11,12 Offered: Full year Description: Students will receive additional support for Algebra 1 curriculum and must be co-enrolled in Algebra 1. This course provides an additional focus on California Standards for Algebra, test preparation and organizational skills needed to be successful in math. Intervention strategies will focus on concept development and guided practice targeting skill mastery. Important note: Algebra Academy does not count towards completion of the 2 year math requirement. Students do receive general elective credit for successfully completing the class. Title: Algebra I (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols are central in algebra. Through the study of algebra, a student develops an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics and the sciences. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem-solving situations. This course is the foundation for the rest or our math offerings. The topics covered in this course include:

• Evaluating Expressions • Integers and Rational Numbers • Equations • Inequalities • Exponents and Polynomials • Polynomials and Factoring • Graphs and Linear Equations • Systems of Equations • Inequalities and Absolute Value • Rational Expressions • Radical Expressions • Relations and Functions • Quadratic Equations

Title: Algebra 1A Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Only Eligibility: Grade 9 Offered: Full year Description: Students will learn the skills to solve linear equations with polynomials and be prepared for success in Algebra. Title: Geometry (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 9,10,11,12 Offered: Full year Description: This course is designed to teach the student the basic properties of polygons and circles, including area and perimeter/circumference. Surface area and volume of geometric solids are included. This course also includes the writing of deductive proofs in a geometric setting, and solving a variety of geometric application problems. Title: Algebra 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Geometry with a “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 10,11,12 Offered: Full year Description: The second year course in algebra reviews the ideas and concepts taught in Algebra 1 and subsequently begins a serious investigation of advanced algebraic concepts including quadratic equations, systems of equations, complex numbers, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants, probability and statistics, and trigonometric functions. Title: Statistics (UC/CSU)

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Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 11,12 Offered: Full year Description: This introductory course in Statistics is designed to acquaint the student with the basic ideas and language of statistics, hypotheses testing, and providing students with the facility to process statistical information. Its emphasis is on concepts rather than an in-depth coverage of traditional statistical methods. Topics include: descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, elementary probability, binomial and normal distributions, and estimation and test of hypotheses. This course does not prepare students to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement Exam in Statistics. Title: Statistics AP Advanced Placement (UC/SCU) Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a “C” or better; Juniors may enroll concurrently with Pre-Calculus Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: The Advanced Placement course in Statistics is designed to introduce students to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. A college level course in that covers the topics delineated in the advanced placement course description booklet for the Statistics AP (Advanced Placement) examination. Students will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination. It is highly recommended that students have a graphing calculator such as the TI 83 Plus, TI 84 Plus or TI 89. (Calculators are available on loan). Title: Pre-Calculus (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a “C” or better Eligibility: Grades 11,12 Offered: Full year Description: Students in this course are preparing for the world of calculus. In order to become a student of calculus, pupils must understand coordinate geometry, graphing techniques, and trigonometric functions. Students must be able to use functions such as exponential, logarithmic, rational, and polynomial. They must understand sequences and series, vectors, limits, parametric and polar equations and be ready for an introduction to differential calculus. It is highly recommended that students have a graphing calculator such as the TI 83 Plus, TI 84 Plus, or TI 89. (Calculators are available from the math department on loan) Title: Calculus Advanced Placement (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Pre-calculus with a “B” or better (“C” with recommendation) Eligibility: Grades 12 Offered: Full year Description: A college level course in differential and integral calculus that covers the topics delineated in the advanced placement course description booklet for the Calculus AP (Advanced Placement) examination. Students will be expected to take the Advanced Placement examination. It is highly recommended that students have a TI 89 graphing calculator. (Calculators are available on loan).

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Physical Education Course List

Health Dance / PE Physical Education 1 Swimming and Exercise Physical Education 2 Advanced Movement & Physical Education

Sport Specific Athletic Conditioning (Elective) PE COURSE CONTENT A. Course goals and/or major student outcomes

• The student will participate in the life-long fitness activity program • The student will know all aspects of fitness and physical education • The student will participate in aquatic cardio-vascular activities • The student will have knowledge of the systems of the human body and how they relate to

exercise and a healthy life style B. Course Objectives-specific student learning objectives:

Objectives Standards The student will learn a lifetime plan for physical fitness Page 44 State frameworks

The student will be able to plan and analyze a healthy diet Page 44 State frameworks

The student will understand human physiology and anatomy as it relates to exercise and diet

Pages 45, 46, 47

The student will understand the basic concepts of physical education and aquatics

Pages 4 to 7 State frameworks

The student will identify the different aspects of fitness; cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, nutrition.

Pages 4 to 7 State frameworks

Students will be able to meet national standards and state standards for physical fitness testing.

Pages 4 to 7 State frameworks

The goals of P.E. at Novato High provide direction to develop curriculum, which meets the needs of students at all, levels. The physically educated student will learn: 1) to efficiently perform the motor skills of daily living and recreational activities 2) to develop and maintain sound physiological functions through vigorous activity 3) to increase the awareness of the physical self 4) to enhance aesthetic appreciation through expressive and creative activities 5) to compete and cooperate with others in the achievement of goals The quantitative parameters of physical education are set forth in Senate Bill 813, Statutes of 1983, wherein all students are required to take P.E., with high school students required to take P.E. in the 9th grade and one year beyond. Novato High School’s P.E. program will emphasize the following elements: 1) a focus on student learning and achievement

2) a broad-based, sequential, coordinated curriculum directly related to objectives for students

3) the use of regular assessments to guide instruction, to change curriculum, to develop goals and to plan for professional growth 4) maximum use of learning time 5) periodic homework

6) a safe and orderly environment 7) teacher-directed instruction, which includes the introductions of new concepts and skills,

with teaching strategies, adapted to meet the needs of the students 8) high standards and high expectations for student achievement

9) administrative leadership to provide resources which enable department teachers This class is also offered during summer school for the first-time student. Students can only take one semester per year in the summer.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Course Offerings

• Health Title: Health Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 9 Offered: Fall or Spring Semester Description: This is a one semester course designed to empower students with the knowledge necessary to make decisions to enhance the quality of their lives and their relationships with family and others. An emphasis will be placed on helping students learn about healthy living and avoidance of behaviors that place them at risk.

• Physical Education Title: Physical Education 1, 2 Eligibility: Physical Education 1, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Physical Education 2, Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Novato High School’s P.E. program is concerned with the education of the whole person through physical activity. It affects the growth, productivity, and the lifestyle of the individual. Regular and proper exercise strengthens the body, reduces risk of disease, and contributes to mental well-being. P.E. provides a unique contribution to the development of the total person including the exhilaration, joy and sheer fun that can come from successful performance. Such feelings result in physiological, psychological, and sociological changes in the participant. Efficient, effective movement in a healthy body fosters a positive self-image in learners of all ages. The importance of being physically educated in our high-tech society cannot be overstated. Students of today need to be prepared to maintain a lifestyle that allows them to meet the demands of daily living. Title: Dance / PE Prerequisite: none Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Description: A dance-based physical education course that includes strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular training as well as an overview of anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principals, injury prevention and nutrition. Dance styles studied include jazz, swing, hip-hop, line dancing, Latin, modern, contemporary and a world dance unit at the end of the year. Principals of ballet are included to develop alignment, balance and body awareness. Students will also learn about dance composition and create their own dances. This is a non-competitive class with all ages and abilities welcome. Fitness testing for state requirements will be implemented. Title: Swimming & Exercise Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: A physical education course that is similar to a regular course but your regular aerobic exercise will be in the swimming pool. You will learn all of the swimming techniques and strokes. You will also learn different water activities, games, and sports. There will be weight room training and fitness training for all of the required state fitness exams. Life-long goals of fitness and sports will be discussed. Title: Advanced Movement & Physical Education Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: A 10th grade physical education course that is based on improving athletic performance while meeting the physical education standards aligned to the California frameworks. This class was

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created to help athletes perform and train for their extracurricular sports. For a good portion of this class students will be working to improve their strength levels, jumping ability, sprinting, agility and cardiovascular fitness. Title: Sport Specific Athletic Conditioning Prerequisite: Completion of a course equivalent to PE 1 and participation in high school athletics Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Physical Education Sport Specific Athletic Conditioning is an elective class that addresses self-image, personal and social skills through strength-training, plyo-conditioning and fitness. (No PE credit given for this class)

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Course List & Diagram

Special Note For the 2014 – 2015 school year, Novato High School Science Department is discussing the possibility of adding: AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science. If you are interested in signing up for these classes when they become available, please tell your counselor.

Freshman may take Biology with an “A” or better in 8th grade science, a “B” or better in

Algebra 1 or 1A, and a recommendation from the 8th grade science teacher. Example of Science Course Pathways: Students can choose various Science course pathways based on their academic goals and personal interests. UC/CSU recommends minimum three years of science, though four or even five courses are recommended.

Grade Level

Basic Comprehensive Advanced Comprehensive

Biological Emphasis

Physical Emphasis

9th Earth Science

Biology Biology Biology Biology

10th Biology Chemistry or Physics

Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

11th Chemistry Physics or Chemistry

AP Biology or AP Physics

AP Biology Physics

12th Physiology AP Physics or AP Biology & Physiology

Physiology AP Physics

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Course Offerings

Title: Earth Science (UC/CSU – G Elective) Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1A or Algebra 1 Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: This course is based on the Science Content Standards for California Public Schools. Earth Science will cover the topics of Astronomy, Earth’s Dynamic Processes, Atmospheric Science, Biogeochemical Cycles, Energy Systems, Climatology, and California Geology. The pedagogy of the class will emphasize investigations, field study work, presentation of data, class discussions, research publications, and case studies while utilizing technology. The curriculum is highly lab based, which allows students to develop scientific and critical thinking skills by focusing on questioning, experimentation, data analysis, research and presentation skills. This class is designed to fulfill a year of elective science requirement for the UC system. A physical science. Title: Biology (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1A or Algebra 1. For incoming 9th graders, “A” in 8th grade

science required and a “B” or better in Algebra 1 or Algebra 1A. Eligibility: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year (NHS) Description: Biology is a required laboratory science course designed to cover the state content standards for biological science. Topics that will be covered are cell biology, ecology, genetics, evolution and human physiology. The curriculum includes the dissection of animal specimens to support the physiology unit and the use of elementary algebraic mathematics. This class fulfills both graduation and university entrance requirements in laboratory science. A biological science. Title: AP Biology (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: GPA of 3.3 or Better in Biology and Chemistry or consent of instructor.

(See AP placement criteria) Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Introductory college level course in Biology with emphasis on laboratory investigation. Seminars and field trips are also a part of this course. This course fulfills University of California lab science requirement. Students who pass the advanced placement test may qualify for college credit and/or placement. A biological science. Title: Chemistry (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra 1 with a grade of “C” or better and concurrent enrollment in

Geometry Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Chemistry is a college preparatory physical science laboratory course studying both academic concepts and their application to everyday object and life. The class covers the themes of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, conservation of matter, stoichiometry (a branch of chemistry), gases and their properties, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, organics, biochemical and nuclear processes. These themes will be linked to everyday life through engaging laboratory activities. A physical science. Title: Honors Chemistry (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Special Placement/Testing, B or better in Biology, C or better in Geometry. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Honors chemistry is an accelerated version of chemistry, which closely follows the first semester of chemistry at a University of California school. A physical science.

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Title: Physics (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry and Biology with a C or better. Eligibility: Grade 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: A mathematical treatment of the relationship between matter and energy. The student must understand the fundamental principles of science. This course is accepted as a laboratory science for college and university admissions. This is a physical science course. Title: AP Physics (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of Chemistry or Physics and Algebra 2 with a C or better Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: A rigorous college level course designed to prepare students for the Physics B Advanced Placement exam in May. The class follows AP curriculum and uses a college text. This is a physical science course. Title: Physiology (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better, consent of instructor, or concurrent

enrollment in chemistry Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 (10 with concurrent enrollment in chemistry) Offered: Full Year Description: A laboratory science which fulfills California college and university entrance requirements in science. Physiology is a detailed study of the functions and structures of the human body. It is concerned with the gross structure, mechanics, and biochemistry of the body systems. Dissection of animal specimens is an essential part of this course. All human systems, with emphasis on sickness and diseases, will be discussed. This course will greatly prepare the student for future education in the medical sciences, as well as employment in the medical professions. Physiology is a biological science. Two New Science Classes Being Discussed for the 2014 -2015 School Year are: Title: AP Chemistry (UC/CSU) If you are interested in signing up for these classes when they become available, please tell your counselor Title: AP Environmental Science (UC/CSU) If you are interested in signing up for these classes when they become available, please tell your counselor

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SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Course List

Three and a half years of Social Studies are required for graduation as follows: 9th Grade Geography (one Semester) 10th Grade Modern World History

Honors World History AP European History

11th Grade U.S. History or AP U.S. History Psychology- (Elective)

12th Grade Economics (one semester) or AP Microeconomics (one semester) and American Government (one semester) or AP U.S. Government and Politics (one semester) Psychology- (Elective)

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Course List Title: Geography Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 9 Offered: Fall and Spring Semester Description: This course examines the physical and political features of our world and investigates cultural and current issues challenging various geopolitical regions. Title: Modern World History (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 10 Offered: Full year Description: This course examines social, political and economic events that have shaped the modern world. Units of study include the rise of democratic ideas, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism, the world wars, post World War II struggles for democracy, global interdependence, and a survey of unresolved problems of the modern world. Title: Honors World History Prerequisite: NUSD guidelines for AP/Honors courses Eligibility: Grade 10 Offered: Fall and Spring Semester Description: This course is a rigorous one-year survey class of world history examining social, political and economic events that have shaped the modern world. Units of study include the rise of democratic ideas, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Nationalism, Imperialism, the world wars, post World War II struggles for democracy, global interdependence, and a survey of unresolved problems of the modern world. In addition to studying these topics, students learn various thinking, reading, and writing skills such as applying he historical inquiry method, determined the point of view and bias in primary and secondary sources, and understanding the political spectrum. Knowledge and application of the research process is emphasized through writing assignments, research papers, and oral presentations. The course curriculum, assessments, and encouragement of analytical and critical thinking skills prepare students for higher level physical science courses and testing. Title: AP European History Prerequisite: NUSD guidelines for AP/Honors courses Eligibility: Grade 10 Offered: Fall and Spring Semester

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Description: AP European History introduces students to the role that European history since 1450 has played in shaping the world in which they live. The course will include: intellectual and cultural history, political and diplomatic history, and social and economic history. The course is the equivalent of an introductory college course in World/European History. Title: U.S. History (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 11 Offered: Full year Description: This course will focus on U.S. History during the 20th Century. The first semester will review U.S. History from exploration through the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. The latter half of the year will focus on in-depth study of the following: The Jazz Age, The Great Depression, World War II, The Cold War, Hemispheric Relations in the Postwar Era, The Civil Rights Movement in the Postwar Era, American Society in the Postwar Era, and the United States in Recent Times. Title: AP U.S. History (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: NUSD guidelines for AP/Honors courses Eligibility: Grade 11 Offered: Full year Description: Description should read: This rigorous course will following he Advanced Placement U.S. History outline. Students taking the course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination in May. This course requires successfully demonstrating advanced skills in reading, writing and analysis or historical content. This is college level survey course of American History from colonization through the 20th Century. Title: Economics (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Fall Semester and Spring Semester Description: This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of micro and macro, economics. Concepts studied are supply, demand, market price, entrepreneurialism, money and financial institutions, capitalism and other economic systems. Title: AP Microeconomics (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: NUSD guidelines for AP/Honors courses Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Fall Semester and Spring Semester Description: An AP course in Microeconomics is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops your familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Title: American Government (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Fall Semester and Spring Semester Description: This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the three branches of one government, as well as their application at the federal, state and local level, with an in-depth understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the political process. Students develop the necessary skills to be educated voters. Title: AP U.S. Government & Politics (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: NUSD guidelines for AP/Honors courses Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Fall Semester and Spring Semester Descriptions: Description should read: The AP Government & Politics course provides an analytical perspective on government politics in the United States. This course involves both he study of general

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concepts used to interpret politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. AP U.S. Government & Politics is the equivalent of an entry-level college course.

SOCIAL STUDIES - ELECTIVES Title: Psychology Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing with parental approval. Eligibility: Grade 11-12 Offered: Full Year Description: This elective course includes the study of human behavior including personality, dreams, Freud, major psychologists, abnormal behavior, abuse, prejudice, and discrimination. Students are expected to actively engage in class activities and discussion. The class explores emotions, stress, perceiving, sensation and different conceptions of intelligence. The students make oral and visual presentations and participate in a class field trip.

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MARIN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Course List Art Musical Theater Foundation Art Musical Theater 1 Painting and Drawing 1 Musical Theater 2 Painting and Drawing 2 Musical Theater 3 Painting and Drawing 3 Musical Theater 4 Honors Advanced Art AP Studio Art 2D Technical Theater Sculpture Technical Theater 1 MSA Sculpture and Ceramics 1 Technical Theater 2 MSA Sculpture and Ceramics 2 MSA Sculpture and Ceramics 3 Video and Film A.P. Studio Art – 3-D Design Video and Film 1 Video and Film 2 Digital Art Video and Film 3 MSA Digital Art and Design 1 Video and Film 4 MSA Digital Art and Design 2 Broadcast Television 1-Pending Board Approval MSA Digital Art and Design 3 Broadcast Television 2-Pending Board Approval MSA Digital Art and Design 4 Vocal Music Photography Concert Choir Photography 1 Advanced Choir Photography 2 Concert Choir Advanced Jazz Choir Creative Writing Creative Writing 1 Instrumental Music Creative Writing 2 Jazz Band 1 (Most Advanced) Creative Writing 3 Jazz Band 2 Creative Writing 4 Jazz Band 3 Concert Band 2 (Advanced) Dance Concert Band 1 Dance PE Chamber Music Dance 1 String Ensemble Dance 2 Contemporary Music Dance 3 Dance 4 Dance 4 Honors-Pending Board Approval Drama/Musical Theater Drama 1 Drama 2 Drama 3 Drama 4 Honors

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MARIN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Course Offerings Marin School of the Arts is a regional magnet school, meaning that students can apply for admission from within Novato Unified School District or from any school in the Bay Area. MSA is modeled along the lines of an arts college and is designed with the purpose of creating a school where students can excel in any of the eight arts areas that are offered. By bringing students together from around the Bay Area, we can offer specialized arts programs and classes that other schools cannot. Located at Novato High School, MSA is a place where talented and motivated arts students can work and study in a creative, collaborative environment with a variety of opportunities for personal growth and career development. Graduates who successfully complete the program will be prepared to enter post secondary education or begin careers in the arts as independent, creative, critical thinkers, decision makers, and problem solvers.

• MSA FINE ARTS Title: Foundation Art (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Acceptance to MSA Art through Portfolio Review/Audition Eligibility: Grades 9, 10 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Title: Foundation Art (MSA Visual Arts) This course is for beginning MSA Visual Art, Digital Art, and Photography students and students. This course teaches the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. This course also teaches color theory, perspective, beginning drawing and painting techniques, beginning 3D design, and mixed media projects. Students will develop creative strategies and effective studio practices and behavior. Students will explore art and themes from various cultures, art history, and contemporary artists. Title: Painting/Drawing 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: N): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Foundation Art, or Art & Design with a

grade of “C” or better, or by permission of instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: The painting and drawing course facilitates the study of the visual experience by teaching the use of line, form, color, composition and space through a variety of mediums. Course assignments are designed to meet the AP criteria. Students will participate in critiques and analysis of their own work. Students will develop a portfolio of work, and they will learn to professionally care for and display their work. Title: Painting/Drawing 2 & 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Painting/Drawing 1 & 2 with a grade of “C” or

better, or by permission of instructor Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: A continuation of Painting and Drawing 1. These classes may be repeated for credit. The courses will emphasize an exit portfolio with the same requirements as an AP portfolio. Seniors may opt to complete an independent project or series of work during their last semester.

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Title: Advanced Art (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Painting/Drawing 1 & 2 with a grade of “C” and with consent of instructor Eligibility: 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This course is designed for the advanced art student who is developing works of art for a strong proficient portfolio and presentations. The body of work will explore both technical skills as well as conceptual development. Students will learn and apply postmodern principles in art such as the use of layering, juxtaposition and appropriation. Students will apply prior knowledge of the elements and principles of art in studio projects. Students will also meet together in a seminar to create an artistic community for the advanced art student as well as provide support for the studio production experience through discussion, critique, workshop experiences, and guest speaker presentations.

Title: A.P. Studio Art (MSA Visual Arts) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Completion of Painting/Drawing 1 & 2 and instructor approval Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: 2-D AP Studio Art is a rigorous course for the highly motivated student who is seriously committed to building a large body of quality work. Students will be expected to complete work both during and outside of class, as well during the summer before starting the course. Students will be required to submit a professional AP portfolio that consists of the following sections: Quality (5 actual works), Breadth (12 images), and Concentration (12 images). Students will also learn how to write an artist statement.

• MSA SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS Title: MSA Sculpture & Ceramics 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Art & Design is highly recommended but not required. Eligibility: Grades 9, 10,11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: In this 3-dimensional art class students express themselves individually and in relationship to the world at large, using a variety of materials. Ceramic techniques such as throwing on the potter’s wheel, hand building, coil and slab construction, modeling and glazing will be covered. In other media, armatures, additive and subtractive methods of construction, carving and forming are utilized. Students become familiar with the art elements and principles of design as they relate to 3-dimensional artwork. Cultural and historical perspectives are investigated as students develop their aesthetic, perceptive, analytic and interpretive skills via art critiques and discussions. Students contribute to the artist community at MSA by learning how to set up 3-D art shows, contributing community service hours within the art department and being encouraged to enter various visual art contests or shows. Students are encouraged to take advantage of visiting artist lectures, and to attend field trips. Title: MSA Sculpture & Ceramics 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Sculpture & Ceramics 1 with a “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This course builds on the foundations of 3-dimensional art covered in Sculpture & Ceramics 1. Students refine their technical and expressive abilities through clay and a variety of other sculptural methods and media. Stronger emphasis will be on gaining mastery of the potter’s wheel. Projects are student centered, requiring students to conceptualize, plan and create larger and more complex works of art. The use and understanding of art elements and principles of design will deepen through analysis

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of contemporary 3-D art, guided reflections and critiques. Projects are designed to help fulfill the rigorous requirements of the AP Studio Art – 3-D Design Portfolio. Students contribute to the artist community at MSA by learning how to set up 3-D art shows, contributing community service hours within the art department and being encouraged to enter various visual art contests or shows. Students are encouraged to take advantage of visiting artist lectures, and to attend field trips. Title: MSA Sculpture & Ceramics 3 (UC/CSU) Pending Board Approval Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Sculpture & Ceramics 2 with a “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This advanced, 3-D studio course continues to build upon the skills acquired and refined in level 2 Sculpture & Ceramics. Students explore 3-dimensional concepts while creating a body of work that demonstrates mastery of 3-D design, techniques and media use. Emphasis will be on refining their personal expressive style. Projects are student centered, requiring them to conceptualize, plan and create more complex works of art than at previous levels. Sketchbooks are required to facilitate this growth. Through written analysis of contemporary art, guided reflections and critiques, students deepen their understanding of the art elements and principles of design and their ability to communicate effectively about art. Projects are designed to help fulfill the rigorous requirements of the AP Studio Art – 3-D Design Portfolio. Students contribute to the artist community at MSA by learning how to set up 3-D art shows, contributing community service hours within the art department and being encouraged to enter various visual art contests or shows. Students are encouraged to take advantage of visiting artist lectures, and to attend field trips. Title: A.P. Studio Art – 3-D Design Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: A.P. 3-D Art Teacher approval, and a strong understanding of the elements and

principles of design as they relate to 3-D artwork. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: AP Studio 3-D Design is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art; the program demands an earnest commitment. Students will be required to do a significant amount of work in class and independently, as well as systematic investigation into the formal and conceptual issues in 3-D design. This class is for students who plan to submit an AP Portfolio that includes the following three sections for 3-D artwork: Quality – 5 works that demonstrate mastery of three-dimensional design in concept, composition and execution. Concentration – a body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in 3-D design, which shows conceptual growth. Breadth – 8 different works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches to 3-D Design in different media.

• MSA DIGITAL ARTS Title: MSA Digital Art and Design 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This is a standards-based, studio art and design course incorporating the elements of art and principles of design. Students use digital tools including PhotoShop and Painter, scanners and digital cameras to complete assignments and present projects. The class meets in a fully equipped multi media lab. Curriculum is tied to real world applications and career options in art related technology. Students complete portfolios to be used in seeking employment or for college admission. Title: MSA Digital Art and Design 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: MSA Digital Art & Design 1

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Eligibility: Grades 10-12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This is an advanced, standards-based, studio art and design course that builds on the skills acquired in Digital Art & Design 1. Students refine their image-making and technical abilities using digital tools including Photoshop, Painter, scanners, cameras and tablets to complete and present projects. During the second semester, students work with the instructor to design an individualized curriculum incorporating photographic and art making processes with emphasis on completing a professional quality portfolio to be used for college application or seeking employment. This class meets in a fully equipped multi media lab.

Title: MSA Digital Art and Design 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: MSA Digital Art & Design 1 & 2 Eligibility: Grades 10-12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This is an Advanced Placement, Standards-based studio digital art & design course that builds on the skills acquired in Digital Art & Design 1 and Digital Art & Design 2. Using digital tools and software, students work in a digital darkroom and studio setting to complete projects. Students will work with the instructor to design an individualized curriculum, incorporating photographic and art making projects with emphasis on developing a professional-quality portfolio to be used for advanced college placement or entering the workplace. This class meets in a fully equipped multi-media lab/digital darkroom and is approved to fulfill the Advanced UC Visual Arts requirement. Title: MSA Digital Art & Design 4 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: MSA Digital Art & Design 1, 2 & 3 and permission of instructor. Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This is an advanced, standards-based, studio digital art & design course. Students build on skills acquired in Digital Art & Design I, II and III to become expert using digital tools and multimedia software. Projects are completed in a digital darkroom studio setting. The focus is on student-driven, individualized curricula incorporating photography and art projects within each student’s area of concentration with the goal of becoming skilled artists and designers. Emphasis is on developing a professional quality portfolio for advanced college placement or entering the workplace. This class meets in a fully equipped multi-media lab/digital darkroom and is approved to fulfill the Advanced U.C. Visual Arts Requirement.

• MSA PHOTOGRAPHY Title: MSA Photography 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: None Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Equipment: Manual/Semi-automatic 35MM camera Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Photography I is an introductory class, which deals primarily with black and white photography. This course will familiarize students with equipment, material, methods, process and the esthetics of photography. Students will learn guidelines for composition can include elements and principles of art. As a visual arts class creativity, innovation and experimentation will be emphasized as well as technical skills. Title: MSA Photography 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Photo 1 with grade of “C” or higher

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Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Equipment: Manual/Semi-automatic 35MM camera or DSLR camera Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Advanced students work independently and in groups. Assignments vary between photo as a fine art and photo as a commercial art. Students will use a wide variety of photographic papers and dark room techniques. An example is a photo essay consisting of a minimum of 12 images put in an interactive PDF format that is burned to a CD. Another approach may be to compile work in book form; this is an excellent format for portfolios.

• CREATIVE WRITING Title: Creative Writing 1 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The course will explore various methods and genres of creative writing, with a subtle emphasis on School to Career. It will include the basic structures of sentence building, essay, paragraph, short story, drama, and poetry-with a healthy infusion of vocabulary. Students will develop creativity in writing and show appreciation for the arts; learn to communicate effectively through writing; demonstrate a working knowledge of writing conventions; and garner confidence in presenting their work. There is a performance aspect to the program. Students write poetry, short stories, plays and monologues that are presented to the class by each student at least bi-weekly. Students present and stage their works at monthly public performances, poetry readings and demonstrations. Title: Creative Writing 2 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1 or Audition Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The course will continue exploring various genres of writing, including creative non-fiction stories and memoirs, the elements of drama, journalism and poetry. It will include new vocabulary each week. There is a strong performance component with the Creative Writing 2 program. Students will explore various ways of communicating through writing and in some cases, performing at school-wide showcases. Students will produce a monthly newsletter and a year-end book of their work. Students will improve their vocabularies and demonstrate a good knowledge of writing convention. Students write poetry, short stories, plays and monologues that are presented to the class by each student at least bi-weekly. Students present and stage their works at monthly public performances, poetry readings and demonstrations. Title: Creative Writing 3 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Creative Writing 2 or Audition Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Creative Writing 3 will continue exploring various genres of writing, including creative non-fiction stories and memoirs, the elements of drama, journalism, poetry. It will include new advanced vocabulary each week. There is a strong performance component with the Creative Writing 3 program. Students will explore various ways of communicating through writing and in some cases, performing at school-wide showcases. Students will produce a monthly newsletter and a year-end book of their work. Students will improve their vocabularies and demonstrate a good knowledge of writing convention. Students write poetry, short stories, plays and monologues that are presented to the class by each student at least bi-weekly. Students present and stage their works at monthly public performances, poetry readings and demonstrations.

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Title: Creative Writing 4 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Creative Writing 3 or Audition Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Year four brings more latitude; internships, student-driven projects and individual writing assignments with class input during Open Forum, leadership roles on the monthly newsletter, vocabulary lists with weekly tests. Students read more varieties of works, and student portfolios are continually updated throughout the year. Daily journal entries are required. More intricate and complex genres are explored, with a final project as a result. Other class work will be done with the group – poetry, vignettes, short story, and dialogue. Guest lecturers and field trips are still a viable facet of the course.

DANCE Course Offerings

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Title: Marin School of the Arts Dance 1 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Dance 1 is a beginning dance course, designed for students who have successfully auditioned to enter the program. MSA dance students study a variety of dance styles including jazz, swing, hip hop, tap, modern, contemporary and world dance, developing dance technique while gaining perspective on the vast scope of the world of dance. Weekly ballet classes offer training in alignment and classical technique. The creative personality and individual style of each dancer is developed through improvisation and choreography workshops. Student knowledge of historical context, individual contributions, cultural dimensions, critical assessment, notation and other theoretical aspects of dance is broadened using teacher presentation, video, field trips and student research. Students also learn about anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principals, injury prevention and nutrition. Performance and choreographic opportunities include one major concert and many smaller shows per year, including collaborations with other MSA art focus areas. Students may fulfill their Physical Education requirement by taking 2 years of MSA Dance. This course has been approved by the UC as a VPA course. Title: Marin School of the Arts Dance 2

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Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Students must complete Dance 1 and/or pass an audition to be admitted into the class. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Dance 2 is for second year MSA Dance students who have successfully completed Dance 1 or dancers who have auditioned into the program. Dance 2 students remain in the Beginning / Intermediate section unless they are selected to move up into the Intermediate / Advanced section through a placement audition. Dance 2 follows the framework outlined in the Dance 1 description. Dance 2 students will be expected to exhibit more accomplished dance technique and the ability to learn and perform intermediate choreography in a variety of styles. Second year students will create more sophisticated choreography, and will make artistic decisions relating to costuming, lighting and music selections. Students will continue their studies of dance history and important contributors and will exhibit greater ability in their research work and presentations. Students will also learn about world culture through dance as well as the influences of different cultures in American dance. This aspect of the class requires students to do homework, write papers and make presentations. Sophomores and juniors will actively research and share college, university and career possibilities. Students may fulfill their Physical Education requirement by taking 2 years of MSA Dance. This course has been approved by the UC as a VPA course. Title: Marin School of the Arts Dance 3 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Students must complete Dance 2 and/or pass an audition to be admitted into the class. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: Description: Dance 3 is a course designed for 3rd year MSA Dance students and other intermediate/advanced dancers. Most Dance 3 students will be placed in the intermediate/advanced dancers section of MSA Dance. As in Dance 1 and 2, students study jazz and vernacular dances during fall semester, modern and composition in the winter and world dance in the spring. All technique classes (including weekly ballet classes for the whole year) work at a faster pace and expect more proficiency at the Dance 3 level. Musical theater dance is added to the jazz curriculum, and student choreography becomes more varied and sophisticated in this class. A dance analysis component runs concurrently with each dance unit and includes dance history, individual contributors, cultural dimensions, critical assessment, dance notation and music theory, each layered upon the framework introduced in previous years. In the second semester, students will be expected to teach a dance class that includes a warm up, technique work and a dance combination. Students in the intermediate/advanced dancers section have increased opportunities to attend professional dance events, and study with guest choreographers. Knowledge gained from previous PE units is applied to real life situations. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to teach dance in an after school program at a local elementary school. Besides the spring concert, performance opportunities include monthly showcases, collaborations with the school music and art programs, and various community and statewide festivals and events. Technique classes follow customary dance class and rehearsal forms. In addition, instructional methods include teacher presentation, guest instructors, video, group projects, field trips and student research. This course has been approved by the UC as a VPA course. Title: Marin School of the Arts Dance 4 Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Students must complete Dance 3 and/or pass an audition to be admitted into the class. Eligibility: Grades 12 Offered: Full year

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Description: Dance 4 is an advanced dance course designed for high school seniors who have successfully completed Dance 1, 2 & 3. Students dance in a wide variety of styles. Rigorous weekly ballet classes refine and develop students’ physical alignment, classical technique and dance vocabulary. Jazz, Modern, Tap, Popular, Contemporary, and World Dance are studied in the form of instructional units or sub-units throughout the year. Dance 4 students choreograph at least one piece for performances given throughout the year. The class has instructional integrated units that include dance history, study of individual dance artists, dance traditions from other cultures, dance notation and theory. Dance 4 students study anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principles, injury prevention and nutrition as it pertains to movement and dance. Dance 4 students have the opportunity to participate in a teaching internship available at a local elementary school. Dance 4 students have a number of performance opportunities including in class performances, monthly school-wide shows, showcases and collaborations with other arts departments including music, musical theater and art. Students are required to perform at community and statewide events and “The Spring Dance Extravaganza” which is the annual exhibition of all dance students. Classes combine both traditional dance rehearsals, classroom teaching and group work. This course has been approved by the NUSD board and is pending UC approval as a VPA course. Title: Marin School of the Arts Dance 4 Honors (Pending Board Approval) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition and Teacher Approval Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Dance 4 Honors is the most advanced dance course designed for high school seniors who are continuing their dance study after successfully completing Dance 1, 2 & 3. Students dance in a wide variety of styles. Rigorous weekly ballet classes refine and develop students’ physical alignment, classical technique and dance vocabulary. Jazz, Modern, Tap, Popular, Contemporary, and World Dance are studied in the form of instructional units or sub-units throughout the year. Student original composition and choreography is explored in depth with the use of several texts as a reference, resource and guide. An advanced choreography unit gives students the opportunity to choreograph for the final culminating project; the Spring Dance Extravaganza. A dance analysis and fundamentals component runs concurrently with each dance unit that includes dance history, study of individual dance artists, unique contributors, cultural dimensions, critical assessment, dance notation and music theory. Dance 4 Honors students continue their study of anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principles, injury prevention and nutrition. In the fourth year, emphasis is placed on developing teaching skills and techniques through a dance teaching internship available at a local elementary school. Advanced dance students learn to work with economically disadvantaged elementary school students who have had a limited exposure to dance and dance training. Dance 4 Honors students organize, plan and develop instructional units that they teach weekly. These classes are supervised and critiqued by the Dance teacher. Fourth year students perform in monthly showcases, collaborations with the school music, musical theater and art programs, various community and statewide events and “The Spring Dance Extravaganza” which is the annual exhibition of all dance students. Classes are a combination of both traditional dance rehearsals, classroom teaching and group work. This course has been approved by the NUSD board and is pending UC approval as a VPA course.

• THEATER ARTS AND MUSICAL THEATER Title: Marin School of the Arts Drama 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is for students of all levels of acting ability. Students in Drama 1 are introduced to the basic elements of drama, including acting, voice, movement (dance/mime/spatial awareness), directing, writing theater arts, theater history, and critical appreciation. The periods of theater history covered in Drama 1 are Greek and medieval. Students will perform, for assessment, various pieces and will be graded on practical work, as well as drama theory and theater history.

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Title: Marin School of the Arts Drama 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Drama 1 or Drama 2 Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: In Drama 2, students build upon their acting, voice, and movement skills learned in Drama 1. The periods of theater history studied are Italian Renaissance (Commedia Del’ Arte) and Elizabethan. Practical work includes acting with masks, mime, improvisation, Shakespearean scenes and monologues and performing original work. Voice work and phonetic theory will be expanded to incorporate mastering accents. Video production and acting for television will be introduced. Title: Marin School of the Arts Drama 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Drama 3 Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This is an advanced drama class for junior and senior students who have completed Drama 2. In Drama 3, students continue to hone and develop their acting, voice and movement skills they acquired in Drama 1 and 2, but also choose two areas of advanced specialization. Each semester an area of specialization is chosen by each student out of the following options: Acting, Directing, Movement and Mime, Design, Video Production, Scriptwriting. Students will complete a large assignment in their area of specialization, which will be viewed by the public. Students will develop skills in acting, voice, movement (dance/mime/spatial awareness), directing, production, technical theatre, writing, theater arts, theater history and critical appreciation, through practical instruction, creative invention and discovery, in-dept study of texts and theatre history, and through researching informational materials. Students will complete major individual projects for public performance each semester. Students hone their skills in practical classes and performance projects and extend their theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, research papers, and in-depth study of texts and key periods of theatre history. This course meets all the current California Department of Education Content Standards for Theatre, Grades Nine through Twelve-Advanced.

Title: Marin School of the Arts Drama 4 Honors (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Drama 3 Eligibility: Grades 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: This is an advanced drama class for senior students who have completed Drama 3. In Drama 4 Honors, students continue to hone and develop their acting, voice and movement skills they acquired in their previous three years. Drama 4 Honors students also choose one area of advanced specialization for the year out of the following options: Acting, Directing, Movement and Mime, Design, Video Production, Scriptwriting. Students will design and complete a large assignment in their area of specialization, which will be viewed by the public.

Students gain real world theatrical experience through internships with theatre companies in the North Bay area. Students hone their skills in practical classes and performance projects and extend their theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, research papers, and in-depth study of texts film/video, electronic media, and theatre history. This course meets all the current California Department of Education Content Standards for Theatre, Grades Nine through Twelve-Advanced.

Title: Marin School of the Arts Musical Theater 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: Musical Theater 1 is a rigorous performance class. The goal of the class is to provide students with a foundation of training in singing, dance and acting combined with a historical and cultural perspective. The course offers students with the unique combination of talents necessary to

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become musical theater practitioner the opportunity to develop and fine-tune their skills. Although the course focuses on practice and performance, there is a theoretical and historical aspect of the class in which students do reading, research, analysis and writing. The Musical Theater course meets all the state standards for Theatre Arts. Title: Marin School of the Arts Musical Theater 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Musical Theater 1 Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: Musical Theater 2 is a rigorous performance class for students who have passed an advanced audition or have successfully completed Musical Theater 1. Musical Theater 2 continues the goal of providing students who have an interest and aptitude for Musical Theater with a strong foundation upon which to develop and hone the skills necessary to become a practicing Musical Theater performer. Musical Theater 2 students develop and refine all the skills required of a musical theater practitioner, including: acting, singing, and dancing. Students study the theories and history associated with musical theater traditions, with focused emphasis on the creative processes and social conditions that influenced the development of musical theater. Musical Theater 2 students will continue to hone their music, dance, and acting theory skills. Students will continue to do a variety of skill based activities that include major and informal performances, solos, group projects, analytical studies, historical research and advanced training in dance, singing and acting. The Musical Theater course meets all the state standards for Theatre Arts. Title: Marin School of the Arts Musical Theater 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Musical Theater 2 Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Musical Theater 3 is a rigorous performance class, which continues the goal of providing students who have a specific interest in and aptitude for Musical Theater with a strong foundation upon which to master the skills necessary to be a practicing Musical Theater performer. In Musical Theater 3 students continue to hone and develop the skills they acquired in acting, singing, and dancing from Musical Theater 1 & 2, as well as directing, and designing projects, production, technical theater, theater arts, theater history and critical appreciation. Students continue to study the theories and history associated with musical theater traditions, with focused emphasis on the creative processes and social conditions which precipitated the theories and history being studied. Critical discussions in both verbal and written form continue to be an important component of the course. Students will study, in depth, important plays and time periods, which have helped to shape our musical theater tradition. In Musical Theater 3 an area of specialization is chosen by each student, each semester, out of the following options: acting; directing; movement and mime; design; scriptwriting. Students will complete a large assignment in their area of specialization, which will be viewed by the public. The specialist work is in addition to the regular course work. The Musical Theater 3 course meets all the state standards for Theatre Art. Title: Marin School of the Arts Musical Theater 4 Honors (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Musical Theater 3 Eligibility: Grades 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Musical Theater 4 Honors is an advanced class for senior students who have completed Musical Theater 3. In Musical Theater 4 Honors, students continue to hone and develop the acting, voice and movement skills they acquired in their previous three years of Musical Theater. Honors students also choose one area of advanced specialization for the year from the following options: Acting, Directing, Movement and Mime, Design, Video Production or Scriptwriting. Students will design and complete a large assignment in their area of specialization that will be viewed by the public.

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Students gain real world theatrical experience through internships with theater companies in the North Bay area. Students hone their skills in practical classes and performance projects and extend the theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, research papers, and in-depth study of texts, film/video, electronic media, and theater history. This course meets all the current Ca. Dept. of Education Content Standards for Theater, Grades 9-12 Advanced. Honors students complete a summer play-reading assignment and pass a Musical Theater 4 Honors Exam. Each Honors student will also produce and direct a one-act (or longer) play during the school year.

• TECHNICAL THEATER Title: Technical Theater 1 Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: Students will build sets in the Wood Shop classroom, learn how to operate and set up theater lights. Students will learn sound set up mixing and engineering using microphones and the mixing board. Students will work in the theater during rehearsals and productions doing sound and lighting. Students will learn specialized theatre vocabulary and explore set design, lighting design, costume design, make-up and properties. Students will learn practical applications for all of the above by working on in-school productions.

Course Goals:

1. Students will develop an understanding of the elements of design.

2. Students will learn the connection between the script and the elements of designing the set, the lighting, the costumes, make up and properties.

3. Students will explore the difficulties of connecting the design elements with the practical considerations of play production through problem solving and learning to work well under pressure.

Students will learn specialized vocabulary and explore set design, lighting design, sound, costume design, hair and make-up. Students will learn practical applications of all of the above by working on in-school productions. They will learn career opportunities in this field Title: Technical Theater 2 Prerequisite: Technical Theater 1 with a grade of a B, safety sign off, and teacher approval (behavior will be taken into account as well as initiative). Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Students in this course will continue to develop stagecraft techniques introduced in Technical Theater 1. This includes constructing sets, hanging and focusing lighting instruments, light board operation, sound cue production and operation, prop and costume gathering and storage, and house management for school productions. Students at this level will become crew chiefs for props, costumes (depending on production), sound (depending on production), hair /make-up and house management. They will mentor Tech 1 students. Students at this level will continue to study theater history but with an emphasis on the history of set design. Student will continue to problem solve and work well under pressure as a team.

• FILM & VIDEO Title: Marin School of the Arts Film and Video 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Marin School of the Arts Film/Video 1 introduces students to the history, genre, and techniques of film and video. Students learn the specialized vocabulary of this field, use it to analyze the film/digital medium, and to express themselves concisely when writing about the subject. They will translate their visions into industry standard outlines, treatments, and scripts. The course is dedicated to the principle of learning how to tell a story with pictures. Students analyze classic films and screenplays

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that make up the historical body of the film industry. Students create a portfolio of video based student projects that provide practical understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the motion picture and video fields. In addition, students express original ideas using the video format through the completion of a variety of projects to include: short autobiographical documentaries, public service announcements, live studio shows, and longer format documentaries dealing with a historical or social commentary. Title: Marin School of the Arts Film and Video 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This course builds on knowledge of the history and process of the creation of moving pictures covered in MSA Film and Video 1. Students will review the specialized vocabulary of this field and use it to analyze film and digital media in order to develop projects that use the lexicon of the film production industry. Students will develop ideas individually and in small groups that will culminate in the production of an outline, treatment and script. They will complete a video project based on this script. In addition, students will complete a wide variety of programs that will include a 10-minute dramatic piece, public service announcements, commercials, animation, live studio shows, and longer news-magazine format documentaries dealing with a historical or social commentary. Title: Marin School of the Arts Film and Video 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This advanced course covers the historical development of cinema as an artistic and social force, and furthers student knowledge and experience with the aesthetic elements of the cinema, terminology governing film production, and experience with critical inquiry of the medium. The objective is to raise the awareness of students with regard to the development and complexities of cinema, enabling them to read film as trained and informed viewers. From this base students can grasp a deeper understanding of film, the technicalities of film and video production, and the proper in-depth study of cinema. Along with historical and cultural study of film students create a portfolio of short and medium works in video completing a wide variety of exercises and projects that demonstrate mastery of editing, sound recording, lighting, screen writing and knowledge of professional video software like “Final Cut Pro.” Title: Marin School of the Arts Film and Video 4 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: MSA Video and Film 3 Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Marin School of the Arts Film and Video 4 is the final year of the four-year video sequence through MSA. Students will work on longer independent projects (over one half hour) using the most sophisticated equipment we have available. Students will learn how to write, film, direct, edit, produce and light complex film and video projects. Students will analyze major film and video works. Students will complete a senior video project in collaboration with the teacher. Students will serve as mentors and participate in other student film projects. Students will be recommended for internships in local businesses that use videographers and filmmakers. Title: Broadcast Television 1 Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Technical and Visual Communications Department Prerequisite: MSA Film and Video 1 and 2 or Video 1, 2 and 3, or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is an advanced video production class emphasizing television studio work. It is to be taken after completion of NHS Video I, II, and III or MSA Film/Video I and II. The students in this

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class will produce broadcast announcements and programs for NHS and the Novato Public Access station. The Broadcast Television Curriculum enables students to learn the technical skills necessary to work in the television field or to enter a post-secondary program in Communication Arts. Students engage in developing storytelling techniques, capturing and editing video and audio, and finalizing content for DVD, web, or broadcast. Title: Broadcast Television 2 Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Technical and Visual Communications Department Prerequisite: MSA Film and Video 1 and 2 or Video 1, 2 and 3, or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is the second, more advanced video production class emphasizing television studio work. It is to be taken after completion of NHS Video I, II, and III and Broadcast TV I or MSA Film/Video I and II and Broadcast TV I. The students in this class will produce broadcast announcements and programs for NHS and the Novato Public Access station. The students will function as Studio Managers. Students will continue to build the technical skills necessary to work in the television field and will spend some time during the year as an intern at a digital video studio facility.

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• VOCAL MUSIC Title: Concert Choir (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Audition or Consent of Instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: The Concert Choir is an SATB ensemble of between 30 and 70 members and performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on concert music. Students will work toward the development of healthy vocal technique, as well as acquire music theory and sight-singing skills. Concert Choir performs in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside of regular class time. Title: Advanced Choir (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition Only Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Advanced Choir is a Treble Choir (SSA) in the vocal department. The class is made up of a select group of between 24 and 35 singers that performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on advanced concert music including singing in several languages. Students will work toward the development of healthy vocal technique, as well as acquire music theory and sight-singing skills. Advanced Choir is a performance intensive class and participates in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside on regular class time. Title: Concert Choir Advanced (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Audition or Consent of Instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: The Advanced Concert Choir is an SATB ensemble of between 30 and 70 members and performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on challenging concert music. Students will work develop healthy vocal technique, as well as study music theory and sight-singing and artistic interpretation. The Advanced Concert Choir performs in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. Students are required to perform at all regular concerts and be available to participate in activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside of regular class time. Title: Jazz Choir (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year (NHS) Description: This is a select ensemble averaging between 8-16 students for musicians of advanced skill level. This group performs music from the jazz, pop, and gospel traditions and strongly emphasizes the development of healthy vocal technique, jazz improvisation, music theory, and sight singing. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside the regular class time. The group performs at many festivals each year.

• INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Title: Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band I (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band I has approximately 18 to 28 members. The band is made up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, bass, guitar and piano. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of jazz covering swing, bebop, Latin, blues, ballad, fusion, and popular music.

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Students in the class will be playing music that is appropriate for an advanced high school or intermediate college band. Students will be working on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, articulations, phrasing and style characteristics. The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band performs extensively in the community and at many festivals. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons and to practice outside of class. MSA Jazz Band I is the most advanced Jazz Band in the school. Students are expected to practice at home. Title: Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band II (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band II has approximately 18 to 28 members. The band is made up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, bass, guitar and piano. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of jazz covering swing, bebop, Latin, blues, ballad, fusion, and popular music. Students in the class will be playing music that is appropriate for an advanced high school or intermediate college band. Students will be working on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, articulations, phrasing and style characteristics. The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band performs at many festivals. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons and to practice outside of class. MSA Jazz Band II is the second most advanced Jazz Band in the school. Students are expected to practice at home. Title: Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band III (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band III has approximately 18 to 28 members. The band is made up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, bass, guitar and piano. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of jazz covering swing, bebop, Latin, blues, ballad, fusion, and popular music. Students in the class will be playing music that is appropriate for a high school. Students will be working on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, articulations, phrasing, scales and style characteristics. The Marin School of the Arts Jazz Band at several festivals each year. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are strongly encouraged to take private lessons and to practice outside of class. MSA Jazz Band III is the second most advanced Jazz Band in the school. Students are expected to practice at home. Title: Marin School of the Arts Concert Band 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Marin School of the Arts Concert Band 2 is the most advanced concert band with between 40 and 60 members. The band is made up of flutes, clarinets, oboes, English horns, bassoons, bass clarinets, alto saxes, tenor saxes, baritone saxes, French horns, trumpets, trombones, baritone horns, euphoniums, tubas, string basses, tympani, and percussion. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music covering different styles and periods from Baroque to Modern. Students in the class will be playing music that is appropriate for an advanced high school or intermediate college band. Students will be working on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, articulations, phrasing and style characteristics. Members of Marin School of the Arts Concert Band II will perform in the community and at festivals. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are required to take private lessons and to practice outside of class.

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Title: Marin School of the Arts Concert Band 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Marin School of the Arts Concert Band I is the intermediate concert band with between 28 and 50 members. The band is made up of flutes, clarinets, oboes, English horns, bassoons, bass clarinets, alto saxes, tenor saxes, baritone saxes, French horns, trumpets, trombones, baritone horns, euphoniums, tubas, string basses, tympani, and percussion. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music covering different styles and periods from Baroque to Modern. Students in the class will be playing music that is appropriate for high school and advanced high school. Students will be working on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, articulations, phrasing and style characteristics. Members of Marin School of the Arts Concert Band II will perform in the community and at festivals. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are required to take private lessons and to practice outside of class. Title: Marin School of the Arts Chamber Music (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Chamber Music exposes students in the Marin School of the Arts who play clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, bassoon, flute, piccolo, horn, and strings to the rich tradition of Western Classical Chamber Music. Students form into many small ensembles in combinations consisting of same instrument groupings (i.e. flute or clarinet duet, trio, quartet, etc.) and different instrument groupings (i.e. woodwind quintet, woodwind trio, flute/clarinet duet, violin/flute duet, etc.). These ensembles learn, rehearse, and perform a wide variety of music spanning a huge range of music history, from Baroque to Classical to Modern. Music from numerous other cultures will also be studied and performed. Students perform frequently at Marin School of the Arts Soiree concerts held every other month and at Chamber Music Recital Nights. They also participate in the CMEA Solo and Ensemble festival each year. Performing chamber music provides the students with an intensely valuable educational activity. Each part is played by one player only and, as a result, the degree of proficiency required on each part is much higher than in a band situation where there may be anywhere from two to four other players on a single musical part. The music performed is of a very high quality level and can be quite challenging to the musicians. Additionally, as part of the Chamber Music class, there are a limited number of Contemporary Music students playing in from one to two “Rock Bands.” Students in these two bands are generally advanced players. Students in these bands perform a wide variety of music including original compositions and arrangements. Students perform at the four “Rock Band Concerts” given at school throughout the year and at community events.

Title: Marin School of the Arts String Ensemble Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Students who sign up for the string class enroll in Concert Band 2. The string group meets at the same time as band but separately in another room. The Marin School of the Arts String Ensemble is made up of violins, violas, cellos, basses, and piano. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of music covering different styles and periods from Baroque to Modern. Students in the class play music that is appropriate for their skill level. Students work on a variety of skills that include intonation, accuracy of rhythm, bowings, articulations, phrasing and style characteristics. Students are required to take private lessons and to practice outside of class.

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Title: Marin School of the Arts Contemporary Music Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: All students must pass an audition to be admitted to the program Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Contemporary Music Classes at Marin School of the Arts are designed to give students the opportunity to study and perform contemporary popular music. This music includes all styles of “Rock” and “Folk” music, “R&B” and can include world fusion music, “Hip-Hop,” “Rap” or other popular forms of music. The class is primarily comprised of students who play guitar, bass, keyboards and drums and vocalists but can include other instruments as well such as hand drums, saxophones, mandolin, strings, winds and brass. Students in the class form bands that rotate players during the year. Students perform a wide range of music from “50’s” to contemporary music. Students learn to compose and arrange the music they perform. Each year, the student’s make a CD of their music. Students record each other’s bands using a 16-track digital recording studio. Students, learn sound engineering including how to record, mix and add after effects to the CD they produce. *In addition to performing ensembles, all students in the Marin School of the Arts will take classes in Music Theory, Music History, and Ear Training. Performance Groups:

• Students will be participating in multiple groups. • Students will participate in Chamber Music of many different configurations. • All students who play a wind, brass or percussion instrument will be in Concert Band. • Piano students will be eligible to play with the Jazz Band, Choirs, or Chamber Music.

All students will have a regular program of music theory, ear training, composition, and music history.

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NHS VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Course List Art Sculpture Art Design Sculpture and Ceramics 1 Drawing and Painting 1 Sculpture and Ceramics 2 Drawing and Painting 2 Sculpture and Ceramics 3 Drawing and Painting 3 A.P. Studio Art – 3-D Design Digital Art and Design Photography Digital Art and Design 1 Photography 1 Digital Art and Design 2 Photography 2 Digital Art and Design 3 Drama Dance Drama 1 Dance PE Drama 2 Drama 3 Vocal Music Drama 4 Honors Concert Choir Technical Theater 1 Advanced Choir Technical Theater 2 Concert Choir Advanced Jazz Choir Instrumental Music Jazz Band 3 Symphonic Band 1

NHS VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Course Offerings (Please see the Technology & Communications Department for additional elective courses.)

• NHS VISUAL ARTS

Title: Art Design (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This course is for both beginning students and students who may have taken art previously at any grade level. This course teaches the Elements and Principles of Art and Design. This course also teaches color theory, perspective, beginning drawing and painting techniques, beginning 3D design, and mixed media projects. Students will develop creative strategies and effective studio practices and behavior. Students will explore art and themes from various cultures, art history, and contemporary artists. Title: Drawing and Painting 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of Art & Design or Foundation Art with a grade of “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: The Drawing and Painting course facilitates the study of the visual experience by teaching the use of line, form, color, composition and space through a variety of mediums. Course assignments are designed to meet the AP criteria. Title: Drawing and Painting 2 & 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Completion of Drawing and Painting 1 or 2 with a grade of “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: A continuation of Drawing and Painting 1 & 2. Drawing and Painting 3 students will emphasize an exit portfolio with the same requirements as an AP portfolio. Drawing and Painting 3

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students will outline their individual body of work and timeline in this less structured class.) Seniors may opt to complete an independent project or series of work during their last semester.

• NHS SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS Title: Sculpture & Ceramics 1 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Art & Design is highly recommended but not required. Eligibility: Grades 9, 10,11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: In this 3-dimensional art class students express themselves individually and in relationship to the world at large, using a variety of materials. Ceramic techniques such as throwing on the potter’s wheel, hand building, coil and slab construction, modeling and glazing will be covered. In other media, armatures, additive and subtractive methods of construction, carving and forming are utilized. Students become familiar with the art elements and principles of design as they relate to 3-dimensional artwork. Cultural and historical perspectives are investigated as students develop their aesthetic, perceptive, analytic and interpretive skills via art critiques and discussions. Title: Sculpture & Ceramics 2 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Sculpture & Ceramics 1 with a “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This course builds on the foundations of 3-dimensional art covered in Sculpture & Ceramics 1. Students refine their technical and expressive abilities through clay and a variety of other sculptural methods and media. Stronger emphasis will be on gaining mastery of the potter’s wheel. Projects are student centered, requiring students to conceptualize, plan and create larger and more complex works of art. The use and understanding of art elements and principles of design will deepen through analysis of contemporary 3-D art, guided reflections and critiques. Projects are designed to help fulfill the rigorous requirements of the AP Studio Art – 3-D Design Portfolio. Title: Sculpture & Ceramics 3 (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Sculpture & Ceramics 2 with a “C” or better. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: This advanced, 3-D studio course continues to build upon the skills acquired and refined in level 2 Sculpture & Ceramics. Students explore 3-dimensional concepts while creating a body of work that demonstrates mastery of 3-D design, techniques and media use. Emphasis will be on refining their personal expressive style. Projects are student centered, requiring them to conceptualize, plan and create more complex works of art than at previous levels. Sketchbooks are required to facilitate this growth. Through written analysis of contemporary art, guided reflections and critiques, students deepen their understanding of the art elements and principles of design and their ability to communicate effectively about art. Projects are designed to help fulfill the rigorous requirements of the AP Studio Art – 3-D Design Portfolio. Title: A.P. Studio Art – 3-D Design Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: A.P. 3-D Art Teacher approval, and a strong understanding of the elements and

principles of design as they relate to 3-D artwork. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: AP Studio 3-D Design is for highly motivated students who are seriously interested in the study of art; the program demands an earnest commitment. Students will be required to do a significant

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amount of work in class and independently, as well as systematic investigation into the formal and conceptual issues in 3-D design. This class is for students who plan to submit an AP Portfolio that includes the following three sections for 3-D artwork: Quality – 5 works that demonstrate mastery of three-dimensional design in concept, composition and execution. Concentration – a body of work investigating a strong underlying visual idea in 3-D design, which shows conceptual growth. Breadth – 8 different works that demonstrate a variety of concepts and approaches to 3-D Design in different media.

• NHS DIGITAL ARTS Title: Digital Art and Design 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Equipment: Digital camera suggested, but not required Description: In this standards-based art and photography course, students will incorporate photography and photo manipulation into their art projects. The class meets in a multimedia lab equipped with 35 computers running Adobe CS3, scanners, photo-quality printers, and projectors. Students will use digital tools and Photoshop to complete assignments and assemble a portfolio that can be used to seek employment or for college admission. This is the initial course on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Basic UC Visual Art requirement. Title: Digital Art and Design 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: grade “C” or better in Digital Art & Design I and access to a digital camera Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Equipment: Digital camera Description: In this advanced, standards-based art and photography course, students will refine and build on the image making and technical skills acquired in Digital Art & Design 1 to develop as artists. Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and tablets, students will complete more complex assignments to create portfolios with artistic vision that can be used to seek employment or for college admission. This is the second level course on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Advanced UC Visual Art requirement. Title: Digital Art and Design 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: grade “B” or better in Digital Art & Design 2 and access to a digital camera Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Equipment: Digital camera Description: In this advanced, standards-based art and photography course, students expand on the foundation of the work begun in Digital Art & Design 1 and 2 and continue their development as artists. Students work with the instructor to develop individualized curriculum incorporating their specialization areas in photography, art, and mixed media, and artistic vision with emphasis on creating their professional portfolio as they prepare for employment or college admission. This is the third level on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Advanced UC Visual Art requirement.

• NHS PHOTOGRAPHY Title: Photography 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Equipment: Manual/Semi-Automatic 35 mm camera Description: Photography 1 is an introductory class, which deals primarily with black and white photography. This course will familiarize students with equipment, material, methods, process and the

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esthetics of photography. Students will learn guidelines for composition can include elements and principles of art. As a visual arts class creativity, innovation and experimentation will be emphasized as well as technical skills. Title: Photography 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Photography 1 with grade of “C” or higher Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Equipment: Manual/Semi-automatic 35MM camera Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Advanced students work independently and in groups. Assignments vary between photo as a fine art and photo as a commercial art. Students will also use a wide variety of photographic papers and dark room techniques. An example of one project is a photo essay consisting of 12 images put in the form of a calendar. Another approach may be to compile work in book form; this is an excellent format for portfolios.

• NHS DANCE Title: Dance / PE Prerequisite: none Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: A dance-based physical education course that includes strength, flexibility and cardio-vascular training as well as an overview of anatomy, kinesiology, movement and fitness principals, injury prevention and nutrition. Dance styles studied include jazz, swing, hip-hop, line dancing, Latin, modern, contemporary and a world dance unit at the end of the year. Principals of ballet are included to develop alignment, balance and body awareness. Students will also learn about dance composition and create their own dances. This is a non-competitive class with all ages and abilities welcome. Fitness testing for state requirements will be implemented.

• NHS DRAMA Title: Drama 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is for students of all levels of acting ability. Students in Drama 1 are introduced to the basic elements of drama, including acting, voice, movement (dance/mime/spatial awareness), directing, writing theater arts, theater history, and critical appreciation. The periods of theater history covered in Drama 1 are Greek and medieval. Students will perform, for assessment, various pieces and will be graded on practical work, as well as drama theory and theater history. Title: Drama 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Drama 1 Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: In Drama 2, students build upon their acting, voice, and movement skills learned in Drama 1. The periods of theater history studied are Italian Renaissance (Commedia Del’ Arte) and Elizabethan. Practical work includes acting with masks, mime, improvisation, Shakespearean scenes and monologues and performing original work. Voice work and phonetic theory will be expanded to incorporate mastering accents. Video production and acting for television will be introduced. Title: Drama 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Drama 2 Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This is an advanced drama class for junior and senior students who have completed Drama 2. In Drama 3, students continue to hone and develop their acting, voice and movement skills they acquired in Drama 1 and 2, but also choose two areas of advanced specialization. Each semester an

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area of specialization is chosen by each student out of the following options: Acting, Directing, Movement and Mime, Design, Video Production, Scriptwriting. Students will complete a large assignment in their area of specialization, which will be viewed by the public. Title: Drama 4 Honors (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Drama 3 Eligibility: Grade 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: This is an advanced drama class for senior students who have completed Drama 3. In Drama 4, students continue to hone and develop their acting, voice and movement skills they acquired in their previous three years. Drama 4 students also choose one area of advanced specialization for the year out of the following options: Acting, Directing, Movement and Mime, Design, Video Production, Scriptwriting. Students will design and complete a large assignment in their area of specialization, which will be viewed by the public.

Students gain real world theatrical experience through internships with theatre companies in the North Bay area. Students hone their skills in practical classes and performance projects and extend their theoretical knowledge through lectures, discussions, research papers, and in-depth study of texts film/video, electronic media, and theatre history. This course meets all the current California Department of Education Content Standards for Theatre, Grades Nine through Twelve-Advanced.

• NHS VOCAL MUSIC Title: Concert Choir (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Audition or Consent of Instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: The Concert Choir is an SATB ensemble of between 30 and 70 members and performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on concert music. Students will work toward the development of healthy vocal technique, as well as acquire music theory and sight-singing skills. Concert Choir performs in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside of regular class time. Title: Advanced Choir (UC/CSU) Department: Fine/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition Only Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Advanced Choir is a Treble Choir (SSA) in the vocal department. The class is made up of a select group of between 24 and 35 singers that performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on advanced concert music including singing in several languages. Students will work toward the development of healthy vocal technique, as well as acquire music theory and sight-singing skills. Advanced Choir is a performance intensive class and participates in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside on regular class time. Title: Concert Choir Advanced (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Audition or Consent of Instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Description: The Advanced Concert Choir is an SATB ensemble of between 30 and 70 members and performs music of all styles, with an emphasis on challenging concert music. Students will work develop healthy vocal technique, as well as study music theory and sight-singing and artistic interpretation. The Advanced Concert Choir performs in several concerts, festivals, and private functions throughout the year. Students are required to perform at all regular concerts and be available to participate in activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside of regular class time.

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Title: Jazz Choir (UC/CSU) Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts Prerequisite: Audition or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year (NHS) Description: This is a select ensemble averaging between 8-16 students for musicians of advanced skill level. This group performs music from the jazz, pop, and gospel traditions and strongly emphasizes the development of healthy vocal technique, jazz improvisation, music theory, and sight singing. The student is obligated to several activities, performances, and possible extra rehearsals outside the regular class time. The group performs at many festivals each year.

• NHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Title: Jazz Band III (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Students must have played an instrument for at least one year Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Novato High School Jazz Band is an award-winning group. The band is made up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, drums, bass, guitar and piano. The band performs many different styles of jazz with an emphasis on proper phrasing, intonation, articulations, sight-reading techniques and improvisation. The Jazz Band performs in the community and at many festivals. Students are expected to make time available for performances and festivals. Students are expected to practice outside of class. Title: Symphonic Band 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Students must have played an instrument for at least one year Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Novato High School Symphonic Band is a large performing ensemble for music students of all skill levels. The band is made up of flutes, clarinets, oboes, English horns, bassoons, clarinets, alto saxes, tenor saxes, baritone saxes, French horns, trumpets, trombones, baritone horns/euphoniums, tubas, string basses, electric basses, percussion, and drums. The band performs at all concerts and festivals and in the pep band at home football games. Students perform a wide range of band literature appropriate to the level of the group. Students will explore many different styles of music with an emphasis on understanding rhythms, music fundamentals, proper phrasing, intonation, articulations and dynamics. Students are expected to practice outside of class.

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TECHNOLOGY & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS Course List Multimedia 1 Digital Art and Design 1 Multimedia 2 Digital Art and Design 2 Multimedia 3 Digital Art and Design 3

Yearbook Architectural Design 1 Introduction to Video Production Architectural Design 2 Advanced Video Production Technical Theater 1 Video 3 Broadcasting and Web Publishing Technical Theater 2 Broadcast Television 1 Broadcast Television 2

TECHNOLOGY & VISUAL Communications Department Course Sequence 1

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TECHNOLOGY & VISUAL Communications Department Course Sequence 2

TECHNOLOGY & VISUAL Communications Department Course Offerings

• MULTIMEDIA Title: Multimedia 1 (UC/CSU) Fine Arts Credit Prerequisite: “C” or better in Information Technology in a Global Society 1 and/or Teacher

Recommendation Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Multimedia 1 is a rigorous, college prep course where students will learn professional level image editing using Photoshop, web designing using Dreamweaver and digital animation using Flash. They will acquire the confidence and knowledge for all these areas through fun, engaging student-centered activities. Each unit requires students to demonstrate their mastery by synthesizing what they have learned into a creative culminating project. Students will create a digital portfolio to represent

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their best work that will include self-evaluations. Multimedia 1 is the introductory course of a Media Design and Art pathway at NHS. This course meets in a state-of–the art computer lab that also provides camcorders, digital video tapes, DVD’s, professional lighting and audio equipment. Title: Multimedia 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: “B” or better in Multimedia I and/or Teacher Recommendation Articulation: Completion of Multimedia II with a “B” or better earns credit for College of Marin & Santa Rosa JC’s towards college degree. Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Multimedia 2 is a rigorous, college prep course where student will build on the knowledge they acquired in Multimedia 1 with imaging editing, web design/development and digital animation. Skill development in vector graphics editing using Illustrator and graphic production using Indesign will be introduced at this level. This course is for those students who are self-directed and motivated to learn in this area of technology. Students will be required to create four major digital products, one involving working with a client. Industry standards and ethics will be taught and applied. Multimedia 2 is the concentration level course of a Media Design and Art pathway at NHS. This course meets in a state-of–the art classroom and is taught on either the PC or Mac platform. Digital drawing tablets and cameras are also provided. Title: Multimedia 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: “B” or better in Multimedia 1 & 2 Internships/Certification: In conjunction with the school to career offices at the County & NUSD students have opportunities for outside work experience and Industry Certification. Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Multimedia 3 is a rigorous, college prep course that is a capstone course of a Media Design and Art pathway at NHS. Students with good work habits and attitudes, use industry standard software as they gain mastery of image editing, Flash animation, web design and digital drawing. Multimedia 2 students will create original 3D animation, develop Flash game code and design and publish web sites. In a work-based learning environment students will plan, design, develop, revise and present their work in both a classroom and client based business relationship. Through hands-on experiences students will master advance skills to become life-long learners to succeed in the rapidly changing work force and technically demanding higher education setting.

• VIDEO Title: Video 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: In this course students will use, analyze, and create video media. This is the introductory course of the Media Design and Arts & Production and Managerial Arts Pathways and will provide an environment for creative expression through visual media project development. The curriculum is presented with direct teaching of the techniques of film planning, filming and editing. Students develop skills through teacher guided and facilitated activities. Students develop mastery through project-based leaning. This course is for students interested in pursuing higher education and careers such as web publishing, broadcasting, photography, script writing and other media arts careers. This course meets in a state-of–the art computer lab that also provides camcorders, digital videotapes, DVD’s, professional lighting and audio equipment. Title: Video 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Intro. To Video Production or MSA Film 1 and/or Teacher recommendation Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year

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Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: In this project-based course, self-directed and motivated students will use, analyze and create video media. This is the advanced concentration level of the Media Design and Arts & Production and Managerial Arts Pathways and will provide an environment for creative expression through visual media. Student will build on the specialized vocabulary of the film and television industry and use it to express themselves clearly and concisely in their writing about film. Students will develop ideas individually or within a group, composing script/screenplays, and complete video projects based on their script. Students will study the impact of film and television on society. The curriculum is designed to teach students who completed Video 1, the skills of film planning, filming and editing in order to develop student projects. Each student will be expected to present a production they directed and digitally edited in a public forum. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing higher education and careers such as web publishing, broadcasting, photography, script writer and other media arts careers. This course meets in a state-of–the art computer lab that also provides camcorders, digital videotapes, DVD’s, professional lighting and audio equipment. Title: Video 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: completion of Video 1 & 2 with a “C’ or better or MSA Film 1&2 Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A voluntary donation is appreciated Description: Video 3 is the capstone course of the Media Design and Art pathway at NHS. Students with appropriate work habits and positive attitude, use industry standard software and develop a mastery of video filming, editing, and production management. Students in Video 3 will produce videos for web publishing, broadcast and other authentic presentations. Students will create video projects for organizations while developing production management skills and building client relationships as part of a work-based learning project. Students will work as part of a broadcast team producing news packages for broadcast and learning the various roles of broadcasting such as News Anchors, Director, Script Editors, Teleprompter Operator, Audio Engineer, Animation Effects Designer and more. Students will plan design, develop, revise and present their work in both a classroom and client based business relationship. Through hands-on experiences students will master advance skills to become life-long learners, to succeed in the rapidly changing work force and learn technically demanding skills in a current higher education setting. Title: Broadcast Television 1 Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Technical and Visual Communications Department Prerequisite: MSA Film and Video 1 and 2 or Video 1, 2 and 3, or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is an advanced video production class emphasizing television studio work. It is to be taken after completion of NHS Video I, II, and III or MSA Film/Video I and II. The students in this class will produce broadcast announcements and programs for NHS and the Novato Public Access station. The Broadcast Television Curriculum enables students to learn the technical skills necessary to work in the television field or to enter a post-secondary program in Communication Arts. Students engage in developing storytelling techniques, capturing and editing video and audio, and finalizing content for DVD, web, or broadcast. Title: Broadcast Television 2 Department: Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Technical and Visual Communications Department Prerequisite: MSA Film and Video 1 and 2 or Video 1, 2 and 3, or consent of instructor Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This class is the second, more advanced video production class emphasizing television studio work. It is to be taken after completion of NHS Video I, II, and III and Broadcast TV I or MSA Film/Video I and II and Broadcast TV I. The students in this class will produce broadcast announcements and programs for NHS and the Novato Public Access station. The students will function as Studio Managers. Students will continue to build the technical skills necessary to work in the television field and will spend some time during the year as an intern at a digital video studio facility.

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• YEARBOOK

Title: Yearbook Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: In this invitation-only, upper division class, students are part of a staff that works together to write, design, and produce the Novato High yearbook. Students have opportunities to become proficient in InDesign, Excel and Photoshop, as they lay out, interview, photograph, sell advertizing and edit a high quality yearbook. This course is open to students who are highly motivated and results oriented and willing to work independently and in small teams. We encourage students who have strong writing skills, enjoy photography, have good organizational skills, or a desire to learn to edit with InDesign to apply. Applications are available from your counselor

• Digital Art Title: Digital Art and Design 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full year Fee: A $25 voluntary donation per year is requested Equipment: Digital camera suggested, but not required Description: : In this standards-based art and photography course, students will incorporate photography and photo manipulation into their art projects. The class meets in a multimedia lab equipped with 35 computers running Adobe CS3, scanners, photo-quality printers, and projectors. Students will use digital tools and Photoshop to complete assignments and assemble a portfolio that can be used to seek employment or for college admission. This is the initial course on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Basic UC Visual Art requirement. Title: Digital Art and Design 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: grade “C” or better in Digital Art & Design I and access to a digital camera Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A $25 voluntary donation per year is requested Equipment: Digital camera Description: In this advanced, standards-based art and photography course, students will refine and build on the image making and technical skills acquired in Digital Art & Design 1 to develop as artists. Using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and tablets, students will complete more complex assignments to create portfolios with artistic vision that can be used to seek employment or for college admission. This is the second level course on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Advanced UC Visual Art requirement. Title: Digital Art and Design 3 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: grade “B” or better in Digital Art & Design 2 and access to a digital camera Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Fee: A $25 voluntary donation per year is requested Equipment: Digital camera Description: In this advanced, standards-based art and photography course, students expand on the foundation of the work begun in Digital Art & Design 1 and 2 and continue their development as artists. Students work with the instructor to develop individualized curriculum incorporating their specialization areas in photography, art, and mixed media, and artistic vision with emphasis on creating their professional portfolio as they prepare for employment or college admission. This is the third level on the Art, Design, and Photography Technical Pathway and fulfills the Advanced UC Visual Art requirement.

• ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Title: Architectural Design 1 Prerequisite: None

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Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Architectural Design 1 is a beginning study of architectural design and drafting with emphasis on architectural design. The course includes all aspects of residential planning necessary to complete an entire set of working drawings for a house. This course is applicable to careers in architecture, interior decorating, landscaping, all areas of construction, and general interest Title: Architectural Design 2 Prerequisite: Architectural Design 1 Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Architectural Design 2 is designed for students to continue their systemic instruction and skill development in the field of architectural design incorporating artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural understanding, aesthetic valuing, and connecting, relating and applying what is learned in other disciplines and to careers. Students will continue their study of texts and complete advanced projects in the built environment which are conceptualized, designed, drawn and modeled using the universal design principles including line, forms, balance, rhythm, emphasis/focus, proportion, unity, transition, variety/opposition & color. Students will continue to study historical styles from architecture as well as other works of art and forms from nature. Students will complete a substantial written research paper and oral presentation about the life and work of a well-known architect. Students will prepare a complete set of architectural drawings and models. Title: Technical Theater 1 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year

Description: Students will build sets in the Wood Shop classroom, learn how to operate and set up theater lights. Students will learn sound set up mixing and engineering using microphones and the mixing board. Students will work in the theater during rehearsals and productions doing sound and lighting. Students will learn specialized theatre vocabulary and explore set design, lighting design, costume design, make-up and properties. Students will learn practical applications for all of the above by working on in-school productions.

Course Goals:

4. Students will develop an understanding of the elements of design.

5. Students will learn the connection between the script and the elements of designing the set, the lighting, the costumes, make up and properties.

6. Students will explore the difficulties of connecting the design elements with the practical considerations of play production through problem solving and learning to work well under pressure.

Students will learn specialized vocabulary and explore set design, lighting design, sound, costume design, hair and make-up. Students will learn practical applications of all of the above by working on in-school productions. They will learn career opportunities in this field Title: Technical Theater 2 (UC/CSU) Prerequisite: Technical theater 1 with a grade of a B, safety sign off, and teacher approval (behavior

will be taken into account as well as initiative). Eligibility: Grades 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Students in this course will continue to develop stagecraft techniques introduced in Technical Theater 1. This includes constructing sets, hanging and focusing lighting instruments, light board operation, sound cue production and operation, prop and costume gathering and storage, and house management for school productions. Students at this level will become crew chiefs for props, costumes (depending on production), sound (depending on production), hair /make-up and house management. They will mentor Tech 1 students. Students at this level will continue to study theater history but with an emphasis on the history of set design. Student will continue to problem solve and work well under pressure as a team.

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Specialized Programs Course List AVID AVID 1 AVID 2 AVID 3 AVID Senior Seminar AVID Tutoring OTHER Internship/Workplace Learning Leadership Student Assistant AFJROTC- Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Aerospace Science 1 Aerospace Science 2 Aerospace Science 3 Aerospace Science 4 Drill and Ceremony Class

Specialized Programs Course Descriptions • AVID

Title: AVID Prerequisite: Middle School AVID and/or interview and application process Co-requisite: Enrollment in rigorous A-G college preparatory courses Eligibility: Grades 9-12 Offered: Four Years Description: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is offered as an elective course that prepares students for entrance into four-year colleges. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, study skills and test taking, note taking, and research. AVID meets five hours per week. Students receive two hours of instruction per week in college entry skills, two hours per week in tutor-led study groups, and one hour per week in motivational activities and academic survival skills. In AVID, students participate in activities that incorporate strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, and reading to support their academic growth. We will be working on test preparation. Preparation includes instruction in math and English language concepts frequently seen on college entrance tests, as well as practice on “mock” SAT® and ACT exams. In the ninth grade students are encouraged to take the PSAT® or the PLAN (Preliminary American College Test). AVID students learn skills such as time management, note taking, textbook reading, library research, and maintaining the AVID binder. Students are expected to maintain an organized binder, including an assignment calendar, class and textbook notes, assignments, and homework, which is graded regularly. On tutorial days, AVID students’ work with trained "avid" tutors. Tutors assist students in small groups with academic questions that students bring to tutorial. Students are required to take notes during tutorial and use class and textbook notes to inform their discussions during tutorial. Tutors help students with the process of learning through inquiry, rather that giving students the answers to their questions. Students learn the value of working with others in tutorial. In AVID, students also participate in motivational activities including college and career research, college and career outreach speakers, field trips to colleges and businesses and other educational opportunities in their communities, and service learning experiences. These activities provide students with the resources they need to learn about many positive opportunities available to them in the community that will impact their future.

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• INTERNSHIP/WORKPLACE LEARNING

Title: Internship/Workplace Learning Prerequisite: None Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The Internship/Workplace Learning course is intended to give students the opportunity to link academic work, career interests, and real world workplace experience by:

1. Integrating work-based and school-based learning 2. Providing students with broad instruction in all aspects of the industries they are preparing to

enter 3. Integrating occupation and academic learning 4. Linking secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities

The course may be repeated for up to a total of 20 elective credits. Students repeating the course will be expected to meet increasingly higher evaluation standards on the learning outcomes and may not repeat identical projects although they may continue in the same work placement.

• LEADERSHIP Title: Leadership Class Prerequisite: Election and interview process Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: The purpose of this class is to serve students who want to develop their leadership skills and to provide a vehicle for the organization and implementation of all student activities. This class is mandatory for all ASB and class officers. Other students interested in this class will be admitted by “appointment” through the interview process.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT Title: Student Assistant Prerequisite: Individual teacher’s recommendation (typing ability highly desirable) Eligibility: Grades 11, 12 Offered: Fall Semester and Spring Semester Description: A program by which a student works as an assistant to a teacher/ administrator/ counselor (includes: Administration, Attendance, Counseling Offices and the Library). The work can be varied to provide the student with additional learning in a department through close association with a teacher. The student will be assigned to a specific certificated staff person during a specified period in the school day. Students will receive Pass/Fail unless clear objectives have been submitted by the teacher for Principal approval. 20 UNITS MAXIMUM

AEROSPACE SCIENCE (AS) - AFJROTC Program Objective. The objective of the program is to educate high school students in leadership, followership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, citizenship, self-discipline, service oriented career fields, fitness, and aviation fundamentals. The program is grounded in the values of integrity, excellence in all we do, and living a drug-free and healthy life. The curriculum consists of 40% aerospace science, 40% leadership, and 20% fitness and health studies. JROTC separate the upper-class cadets (AS 3 / AS 4) from the lower-class cadets (AS 1 / AS 2). Upper-class cadets are taught AS 3 / AS 4 and lower-class cadets are taught AS 1 / AS 2. The curriculum alternates between AS 1 and AS 2 curriculum as well as AS 3 and AS 4 curriculum each school year to ensure cadets do not receive redundant study material (i.e. JROTC will instruct AS 1 and AS 3 during the 2008-2009 school year). Program Description. The curriculum includes courses in leadership and aviation academic studies, character education, life skills education, fitness program, leadership opportunities, team-building experiences, intramural sports competition, and field trips. Our students learn about leadership in the classroom but have the opportunity to lead teams to accomplish JROTC staff duties, various community

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service projects or school projects. Cadets perform much of their job responsibility during scheduled class time. JROTC Standards. Cadets will be held to a higher standard and must portray a positive image of the JROTC program especially while in uniform. There is no military commitment by enrolling in JROTC and AS 1 students must earn the right to wear a uniform within the first year. AS 2 students must wear the JROTC uniform at least one day per week and all students must wear the JROTC uniform to participate in certain JROTC events. All students will be given a JROTC t-shirt to wear to designated events. Summer Leadership School (SLS). JROTC offers a two-week equivalent summer elective course. Students learn about leadership and problem solving, exploring service oriented career fields, and living a fit life (E2C). The curriculum will minimize classroom lectures but stress student experiential learning by participating in various competitive events. The students will be divided into two teams and will compete in problem solving, dodgeball, volleyball, E2C 5 x standard exercises, drill, mountain climbing (rock wall), and academics. Title: Aerospace Science 1 (AS 1) Prerequisite: Age 14, 8th grade graduate Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: An aerospace history and leadership course designed to acquaint the student with the history of aviation and the role of the USAF in world events. Air Force customs and courtesies, citizenship, and basic drill skills are included. The primary objective is to build better and more productive citizens, while increasing individual self-confidence and self-discipline. Emphasis is also placed on developing sound study habits and improving basic communication skills. Community service is also encouraged. Title: Aerospace Science 2 (AS 2) Prerequisite: Age 14, 8th grade graduate Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: An Aerospace science course designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, the principles of flight, navigation, weather and the propulsion systems used in modern aerospace vehicles. Basic leadership skills, patriotism, and responsibilities of American citizenship are included. Title: Aerospace Science 3 (AS 3) Prerequisite: Aerospace 1 and 2 or permission of instructor Eligibility: 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: This course examines basic leadership management, global and cultural studies, and fitness. Written and oral communication skills are emphasized. Management skills are enhanced when students hold leadership positions in the cadet corps. Field trips to aviation-related agencies are included. Title: Aerospace Science 4 (AS 4) Prerequisite: Aerospace 1 and 2 or permission of instructor Eligibility: Grade 11, 12 Offered: Full Year Description: Advanced study of leadership, management, global and cultural studies, and fitness. The senior cadets are the leadership cadre and manage the cadet corps. Students plan and direct all cadet activities, school projects, and community service events. Written and oral communication skills are emphasized. Field trips to aviation-related agencies are included. Title: Drill and Ceremony Class Prerequisite: Age 14, 8th grade graduate and enrolled in JROTC course (AS 1-4). Eligibility: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Offered: Full year Description: The objective of this course is to educate high school students in military precision marching and military ceremonial procedures and traditions. Cadets apply their skills in leadership, followership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, fitness and self-discipline to perform as a member of either the armed rifle team, unarmed drill team, or color guard team. Cadets practice during the school day and perform drill routines supporting school functions, community events, and military ceremonies.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Course List Students may enroll in the following courses offered by Marin County Office of Education. ROP CLASSES NOT OFFERED ON THE NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS Radio Broadcasting Business Office Technology Automotive Technology Computerized Accounting/Bookkeeping Construction Technology Culinary Occupations ROP CLASSES OFFERED ON THE NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS Multimedia - see (Technology and Visual Communications Department) Video Production – see (Technology and Visual Communications Department)

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) ROP AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES RADIO BROADCASTING In this course students learn the complete scope of the history, physics, organization and actual involvement of the operation of a radio station. Students also work, on a daily basis, with outside radio music and entertainment industry contacts thus; they learn to communicate correctly and effectively in a real-world business atmosphere. The course is divided into two sections: Radio Broadcasting (1st year) and Radio Management (2nd and 3rd year). Advanced students involved in Radio Management classes take on radio management roles such as Program Director, Promotions Director, Engineer, etc. Every day students have particular duties expected of them to keep the station running smoothly. Second year students learn advanced skills and get the chance to work one-on-one with industry professionals. KSRH is a working radio station located at San Rafael High School. BUSINESS OFFICE TECHNOLOGY This program offers job training in a variety of basic office skills, including the use of technology in the modern office environment. Instruction and coursework is offered at two levels. Level I offers training in basic entry level business and computer skills, while Level II offers more advanced and specialized training. Level II coursework includes Introduction to Windows and file management, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher; Internet, E-mail, WordPerfect, bookkeeping and more. A detailed brochure of this program is available from the ROP at 472-2545 or 499-5860. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY This class prepares students for jobs in the automobile industry, in related fields, or for repairing their own vehicles. Students learn about auto maintenance, tune-ups, electrical diagnostics, cooling systems, brake systems, exhaust systems and much more. High School students receive elective credits while taking this advanced training course that includes shop procedures, entrepreneurship and employability skills. This class articulates with the Auto Technology program at College of Marin.

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COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING This course is an introduction to bookkeeping, accounting, and computerized accounting systems. Emphasis is placed on knowing accounting systems as it relates to careers, accounting terminology, understanding accounting concepts, principles and practices and applying accounting procedures. Students learn how to prepare and process financial data for computerized accounting systems, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory, payroll, purchasing and electronic spreadsheets. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY This course covers foundation, flooring, framing, plumbing, electrical, sheet rock, windows, doors, cabinetry, roofing, blueprint reading and use of hand tools. The students learn by observing demonstrations from the volunteer master craftsmen and participation in construction projects, as well as summer internship placements in the community. A sample of projects would include: Constructing small and large sheds, fence construction, gazebo construction and other projects. CULINARY OCCUPATIONS This course will have emphasis on the importance of good nutrition through meal planning and food preparation. Learning to work as a team, students will learn to make soups, sauces, salads and entrees. This class will participate in catering events both in house and within the community.

ROP CLASSES AT NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL

The Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is a statewide, recognized program where technical skill classes are taught in a variety of industry areas. These classes are taught on many of the Marin County high school campuses. High school credit may be earned upon successful course completion of an ROP class. Job search workshops are included in each program and job assistance in provided. Students must be 16 years old by the end of the school year to be eligible for enrollment in ROP courses. Some classes offer credit with the College of Marin through articulation agreements between the college and the ROP. Descriptions of these courses are available in both the Counseling Office and College & Career Center. To enroll see your counselor or telephone the ROP office at 499-5860. The ROP website address is: http://mcoeweb.marin.k12.ca.us/rop/ MULTIMEDIA This course teaches students to combine text, graphics, sound, video animation and virtual reality. For example, the graphics multimedia element includes drawings and photographs; the animation element includes 2-D as well as 3-D. Often, a combination of two or more multimedia elements such as sound narration with video clip provides a better result than using them alone. Some projects would include: PowerPoint presentations, making a Web Page, newsletters, resumes and business applications. The software used in this project-based course would include, PhotoShop, Painter, Audio Editor, Director and other programs. VIDEO 1 This is the introductory course of the Media Design and Arts & Production and Managerial Arts Pathways and will provide an environment for creative expression through visual media project development. The curriculum is presented with direct teaching of the techniques of film planning, filming and editing. Students develop skills through teacher guided and facilitated activities. Students develop mastery through project-based leaning. This course is for students interested in pursuing higher education and careers such as web publishing, broadcasting, photography, script writing and other media arts careers. This course meets in a state-of–the art computer lab that also provides camcorders, digital videotapes, DVD’s, professional lighting and audio equipment.

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Alternative Credit Opportunities COLLEGE COURSES: Students in the district with highly specialized needs and interests may avail themselves of the opportunity to earn credit toward graduation for successful completion of courses taken in a community college, state university, state college, or accredited private college. Any interested student must make a written application to his/her counselor. Such credit may be granted only under the following conditions.

1. The student must make a written application and receive approval for credit from the current high school and community college prior to enrolling in the course.

2. The course must be in a subject included in the district’s areas of study (Ed. Code 51220): English, Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Physical Education, Science, Mathematics, Visual and Performing Arts, Applied Arts, Vocational-Technical, and Automobile Driver Training.

3. Student may enroll not enroll in a college course for high school credit if a similar course is offered during the current year at the student’s high school, except under unusual circumstances as determined by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Education.

4. The credit is allowed toward high school graduation at the rate of five semester credits for three units earned in college.

5. The student must assume responsibility for having the college transcript sent to the high school, and following all necessary procedures.

Credits earned in college during concurrent enrollment in high school shall not exceed nine units (transferable as 15 high school credits) during a student’s high school career.