Green Academy

The career focus of the WHS Green Academy is on post-secondary opportunities promoting the efficient use of energy and water. Our goal is to prepare students to work and/or pursue further studies in careers related to energy efficiency, new energy technologies, and water use/pollution control. There is a clear need for us to manage these natural resources in a manner different from the way we have in the past. Both energy and water have been historically cheap and abundant, and yet we have been ignorant of many of the environmental, social, and health consequences of their overexploitation. There is a clear need for us to manage these natural resources in a manner different from the way we have in the past. The process of working towards energy reduction, increasing energy efficiency, and developing renewable sources, is expected to create many new jobs in the state of California. As a result of water shortage prediction coupled with a growing demand, there is also a clear need to develop and implement practices to improve water use Jobs related to water management and pollution prevention are abundant, and as our communities tighten treatment standards and increase the use of recycled water, employment in this area is expected to grow. Students in the Green Academy will graduate with a greater appreciation for our natural environment and the steps necessary towards creating a more sustainable future.

+ GREEN ENGLISH II, III, IV – P - Grades 10, 11, 12

This course is designed to foster an appreciation and understanding of the English language, and it is aligned with the Common Core Standards at each grade level. Together we further develop and refine the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills that students have acquired in your previous classes, giving ample opportunities to practice and improve

+ GREEN ACADEMY WORLD HISTORY – P - Grade 10

This course is a yearlong course that covers the major ideas and events that shaped the modern world. It traces the rise of democratic ideas from Ancient Greece and Rome, through the Enlightenment, to post-war Europe and the fall of Communism in the Soviet Union. The curriculum explores the causes and consequences of the French and Russian Revolutions, World War I and II, as well as the impact of industry and technology on global politics. Students will develop an awareness of contemporary world issues in their historic geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. The course incorporates content-based material from a variety of sources. As part of the Green Academy, an environmental and conservation focus will be emphasized whenever possible within each time period, with specific emphasis during the Industrial Revolution and post-WWII Era.

+ GREEN UNITED STATES HISTORY – P - Grade 11

The focus of this course is 20th century United States History. Throughout the year, historic events will be used as a vehicle to improve critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The curriculum will be coordinated with the American Literature course to provide students an opportunity to see connections across content areas. As part of the Green Academy goals, an environmental and conservation focus will be emphasized whenever possible within each time period.

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