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Sequoia High School

Course Catalog

2026

1201 Brewster Ave. Redwood City, Ca. 94062

SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL

TABLE OF CONTENTS Counseling Department, School Couseling and College & Career IB Learner Profile IB Mission IB Course Offerings IB Courses Prerequisites/Requirements Navigating through High School and 4-Year Planning, Grades, Credits, Add/Drops A-G Requirements and Graduation Requirements Core Academic Course Offerings Elective Choices Eligibility for 7 Classes Examples of Four Year Educational Plans Athletics & NCAA English Department English Language Development (ELD) Department Math Department Science Department Social Studies Department World Languages Department Physical Education Department Visual and Performing Arts Department Culinary Arts Department Information Technology Department Industrial Arts Department Digital Arts Academy (DAA) Health Careers Academy (HCA) Non-Departmental Courses Special Education Department

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INTRODUCTION The Course Catalog is an annual publication designed to provide students and families with a comprehensive overview of Sequoia’s course offerings, grading scales, graduation requirements, and college admission requirements. Please use this catalog as a reference guide when selecting courses each year.

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT The Sequoia High School Counseling Department encompasses three offices: Counseling, College & Career Center, and International Baccalaureate Programme

School Counseling We are dedicated to serving all students. We strive to establish a personal connection with our students and to address their needs and concerns in the areas of academic development, college/career development, and personal/social development. For more information you may also visit: bit.ly/SequoiaCounseling SUHSD counselors have been streamlining grade level lesson plans with the guidance of Hatching results since the 2022-23 school year. � Ninth Grade Counseling: graduation and A-G requirements, and navigating high school tools (IC, CANVAS, and Naviance) and school/community resources (ie: TRC and Boys and Girls Club). Focuses on mindfulness practices. � Tenth & Eleventh Grade Counseling: college and career exploration, financial aid, and review of A-G and graduation requirements. Focuses on mindfulness practices. � Twelfth Grade Counseling: financial aid planning, post-secondary planning, and review of graduation and A-G requirements. Focuses on mindfulness practices.

College and Career The College and Career Center assists students with post-secondary planning. The College & Career Advisors focus on helping students navigate the college admissions process from 9th to 12th grade. If you have any general questions please contact the College and Career Center or visit the College and Career Center’s website: bit.ly/SHSCCC

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FAQs

PARENT PACK Frequently asked questions about the Diploma Programme What is the Diploma Programme?

The Diploma Programme (DP) is a curriculum framework designed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students in the last two years of high school.

IB students graduating with the IB diploma are able to study at universities all around the world, often with advanced credit. Students report that their involvement with the IB has given them the tools needed to succeed at college. In particular, students comment on their sense of preparedness, self-confidence, research skills and their ability to manage their time. Even more important, they have developed a sense of the world around them and their responsibility to it.

Diploma Programme students study six subjects (three at standard level and three at higher level) over two years and complete three additional requirements: the theory of knowledge (TOK), the extended essay and at least 150 hours of CAS—creativity, activity and service tasks outside of the classroom. In addition to these requirements, students must earn a minimum of 24 points out of a possible 45 points on the final assessments which are externally marked and moderated by the IB, in order to receive an IB diploma.

Creativity, activity, service (CAS) CAS is an experiential learning component of the DP. Students complete a wide variety of extracurricular, community service and athletic options to fulfill this requirement.

Extended essay The extended essay introduces students to the demands and rewards of independent work. Emphasis is placed on doing personal research and communicating ideas effectively in order to write a 4,000-word essay in an area of personal interest.

How do colleges and universities view the Diploma Programme?

The DP is internationally recognized as representing one of the highest standards in university preparatory education.

More than 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have recognition policies on how they weigh it in admissions, advanced standing, college credit and scholarships.

A list of colleges and universities that grant credit, scholarships and/or advanced standing for DP diplomas and certificates is available at www.ibo.org.

Theory of knowledge (TOK) TOK is an interdisciplinary course designed to help students question and understand how they know what they know.

Students study how individuals from various disciplines view the world in order to develop their own ways of thinking.

By stimulating analysis of knowledge across disciplines, TOK seeks to help students make sense of school and the world.

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What kind of student is a good candidate for What’s the difference between the diploma the DP? and certificates?

The DP is a rigorous course of study for motivated students.

That said, prior academic success is less an indicator of ability to earn the diploma than are a student’s determination to do his or her best, willingness to be organized in order to complete the work while leading a full, balanced life, and a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom.

Do DP students have time for anything beyond academics?

Absolutely. Most successful Diploma Programme students lead very full lives. They are often members of athletic teams and involved in a wide range of activities. Time management and organization are key skills the IB develops in students.

Are IB programmes considered “gifted” programmes?

The IB does not control how schools designate their Diploma Programme. In some instances, schools choose to designate the programme as selective enrolment via application or as a magnet programme. In other cases, the programme is open to any student.

Do DP teachers receive special training?

All DP teachers receive professional development in the IB’s approaches to teaching and approaches to learning from certified IB workshop leaders. This is a requirement for IB World Schools implementing the DP.

Does implementing an IB programme mean my child’s school will not teach local or national standards such as the Common Core?

The IB is committed to making sure that students in IB programmes meet and exceed local or national standards.

With the implementation of any IB programme, schools are required to examine their curriculum carefully to ensure that there is alignment with local, state or national standards. More information on the IB and the Common Core is available at www.ibo.org.

Not all students choose to take the full course load leading to a diploma. Instead, some take a few DP courses in areas where they have a particular interest or strength, similar to honours and Advanced Placement classes. Certificates are awarded on a course-by-course basis to students who choose not to do the full programme. Students who satisfactorily complete a DP course earn a certificate and may be eligible for university credit.

How does the IB DP differ from other university-preparatory programs such as Advanced Placement and Cambridge?

The IB DP is a two-year comprehensive curriculum with a culminating set of externally graded final exams. IB, Advanced Placement (AP) and other college-preparatory curriculums like Cambridge are all university preparatory, academically rigorous programmes. There are important differences, however, in the content and exams. The DP is a cohesive and comprehensive programme, not a collection of individual courses as is the case with Advanced Placement. The most important distinguishing factor is the core of the Diploma Programme (CAS, TOK and extended essay).

Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?

A 2012 study by the Consortium for Chicago School Research found that Diploma Programme students who graduated from 12 Chicago public schools were more likely to attend college, attend a selective college and persist in college for 2 years than a matched comparison group. Additional studies on programme impact are available at www.ibo.org/research

How can I learn more about the IB and DP? • • • •

Visit the IB website at www.ibo.org Attend school meetings and events Speak with your school’s DP coordinator Speak with your child’s DP classroom teachers.

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IB learner profile I profile IB learner p arner profile IB lea ile IB learner profi IB learner profile I er profile IB learne PROFILE

IB learner profile The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.

As IB learners we strive to be: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others.

We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—intellectual, physical, and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.

We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.

The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2017 International Baccalaureate® | Baccalauréat International® | Bachillerato Internacional®

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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL IB COURSE OFFERINGS STUDIES IN LANGUAGE & LIT IB English Language & Literature HL IB English Language & Literature SL (DIgital Arts and Health Academy Only) LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES

IB Spanish HL IB Spanish SL (taught over 2 yrs) IB French HL IB French SL

IB History of the Americas HL

SCIENCES

MATHEMATICS

IB Biology HL IB Chemistry SL IB Environmental Systems & Societies SL IB Physics SL

IB Analysis HL IB Applications HL IB Analysis SL IB Applications SL THE ARTS IB Visual Arts HL IB Psychology SL IB Business & Management SL 2nd IB Science SL or HL a 2nd IB World Language SL or HL

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IB COURSES PREREQUISITES IB Course

Grade in which IB Course is taken

Prerequisite Course Required

Grade in which Prerequisite is taken

Art I or Draw/Paint I

9th or 10th

IB Visual Arts

2 year course: 11th and 12th grade

IB Physics*

1 year course: 12thgrade Recommended

IB Biology**

2 year course: 11th and 12th grade

Recommended Chemistry

10th

IB Spanish

2 year course: 11th and 12th grade

Spanish 2/3 ICAP, Spanish III, or Spanish III NS with C- or higher

10th

IB French

2 year course: 11th and 12th grade

French 2/3 ICAP or French III with C- or higher

10th

IB Applications

9th-12th grade

IB Math Apps Prep or higher

8th-11th

IB Analysis

9th-12th grade

IB Math Analysis Prep or higher

8th-11th

IB Environmental Systems

2 year course: 11th and 12th

Recommended Biology AND Chemistry or Physics

9th-11th

IB Business

1 yr course: 11th or 12th

IB Chemistry

11th-12th.

Physics & Concurrently enrolled in IB Math Apps Prep or IB Math Analysis Prep or higher

Recommended Entrepreneurship I or Summer Prep Course at Sequoia Successful completion of chemistry.

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The following information is provided to help you understand the way grades are awarded, credits are granted, and students advance from one grade level to another. Additional information is provided regarding how students are able to meet the graduation and University of California & California State University (UC/CSU) college admission requirements. We also provide sample four year plans so you and your student can view potential academic pathways. Please also take advantage of the grade level Course Planning Worksheets we provide to help your student plan course selections for the following school year on pages 19-23.

GRADUATION CREDIT PROGRESS

Sequoia students should be accumulating an average of 30 credits per semester, and a total of 60 credits per school year. All semester-long courses are awarded 5 credits if a student earns a passing grade (D- or higher).

All quarter courses are awarded 2.5 credits if a student earns a passing grade.

Additionally, UC’s, CSU’s, and most colleges do not accept D’s as passing grades. Students that earn a D in a course may need to repeat the course to meet A-G (UC/CSU requirements).

GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION (GPA)

All semester-long, college-prep and non-college prep courses will receive the following grade point weight: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 F = 0 All semester-long IB honors courses will receive the following grade point weight: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1, F = 0 GPAs are documented on a student’s high school transcript. Please note that each college or university will recalculate the student’s GPA based on institutional admissions practices.

OUT-OF-DISTRICT STUDENTS:

An out-of-district transfer student with an official transcript verification of subject and credit requirements will be placed at the appropriate grade level.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF CLASSES IN WHICH A STUDENT MUST BE ENROLLED

All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to enroll in a minimum of six classes. All seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of five classes. Students desiring to participate in Sequoia’s Athletics program must be enrolled in at least five classes or 22.5 semester credits. Refer to page 24 for more information regarding athletic eligibility.

ADDING OR DROPPING A CLASS

For the deadlines to add or drop classes, please refer to the Counseling Department: bit.ly/SequoiaCounseling

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A-G Requirements and Graduation Requirements

The “A-G” requirements are courses that must be completed with a grade of C- or higher to be eligible to attend a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU).

The following chart explains both the A-G requirements and Sequoia’s graduation requirements.

“A - G”

Subject Area

Years required for A-G

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Social Studies

2

Requirement

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English

4

4 Years/40 credits

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Math

3 (4 years highly recommended)

2 Years/20 credits (Algebra and Geometry minimum)

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Science

2 (3-4 yrs highly recommended)

2 Year/20 credits (including one year of a laboratory science)

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World Language

2 (3 years recommended)

Not required

F

Visual and Performing Arts

1

1 Year/10 credits

G

College Prep Electives

1

60 CREDITS* Elective credits include support & study skills classes.

Career Technical Education

0

1 Year/10 credits

Physical Education

0

2 Years/20 credits

0

7.5 credits

0

2.5 credits

Ethnic Studies Life Skills Total Credits Required

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Years/Credits required for Graduation 3 Years/30 credits Must include: World History U.S. History Government & Economics

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Other Important Information Courses that meet the “A” area requirement for UC and CSU are: World History ICAP, Ethnic Studies US History and Government, IB History HL For both graduation and UC/CSU, students are required to pass both semesters of English every year. English I ICAP, English I Intensive, English II Intensive, English II ICAP, III, IV, ELA III and IB English meet the “B” area requirement. Note that starting 2023-24 English I & II Intensive meet the “B” area requirement.

To meet the “C” area requirement for UC/CSU, students must complete at least Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. Data Science currently meets the 3rd year of math for UC A-G approval, but may not satisfy this requirement for other colleges and universities.

For the UC “D” area, students must complete at least 2 years of Lab Science. For the CSU “D” area, students must complete one year of Biology and one year of Chemistry or Physics. Three years of science preferred.

Two levels/years minimum required to meet area “E” must be in the same language. *Credits earned go towards electives or World Language Level III and above can be used in place of the CTE graduation requirement.

These courses include electives in music, dance, drama, and visual art. For UC/CSU students must take a VPA course(s) in the same discipline.

Any course that meets an A-G requirement in areas A-F and exceeds the minimum requirement can be used for area “G”.

For example, a third year of science or world language can meet the “G” requirement. Please note that some elective courses are not A-G approved and only meet elective requirements for graduation.

CTE is met through designated CTE courses. World Language Level III and above can be used in place of the CTE graduation requirement.

9th grade SHS sports count towards elective credit only Students may use three seasons of SHS sports from 10th-12th grades towards the 2nd year of PE Ethnic Studies is a required course for all students. Ethnic Studies-P (semester 2) meets area “A” of World History.

Life Skills is a required course for all students.

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CORE ACADEMIC COURSE OFFERINGS NOTE: 60 elective credits are required for graduation. Core academic courses beyond the graduation requirements meet elective requirements.

P = Course meets UC/CSU a-g requirements HP = Honors courses that earn an extra grade point for a grade of C- or better & meet UC/CSU a-g requirements Cañada = Community college course

ELD = Courses for English Learners Hlth = Health Careers Academy (HCA) HL = IB Higher Level SL = IB Standard Level * = Support classes that receive elective credits

SOCIAL STUDIES ENGLISH English I-ICAP, II-ICAP, III, IV – P English I, II Support* Academic Literacy* IB English Y1, Y2 – HL – HP IB English Y1, Y2 – HL – HP (Hlth, DAA) IB English – SL – HP (Hlth, DAA) Acad English II ICAP, III, IV (DAA) – P Acad English II ICAP, III Hlth – P Intervention ELA* Intervention ELA Support* English Intensive I-P, II-P English Intensive I, II Support* MATH Algebra I – P Geometry – P Acc Geo/IB Math Analysis Prep – P Explorations in Data Science - P IB Math Analysis Prep – P IB Math Applications Prep – P IB Math Analysis SL – HP IB Math Analysis HL – HP IB Math Applications SL – HP IB Math Applications HL– HP Multivariable Calculus - P (Cañada) Ordinary Differential Equations- P (Cañada) Linear Algebra - P (Cañada)

Life Skills (9th, 1st quarter) World History ICAP – P Acad World History ICAP Hlth – P Acad World History ICAP (DAA) – P US History – P Acad US History (DAA) – P Acad US History Hlth – P American Govt – P Acad Amer Govt (DAA) – P Acad Amer Govt Hlth – P Economics – P Acad Economics (DAA) – P Acad Economics Hlth – P IB Hist of Amer Y1, Y2 – HP SCIENCE Biology – P Biotechnology I-II – P Human Biology – P Human Biology – HCA – P Chemistry – P Acad Chem (DAA or Hlth) - P Physics – P Acad Physics (DAA) - P IB Biology Y1, Y2 – HL – HP IB Environmental Sys Y1, Y2-SL – HP IB Physics SL – HP IB Chemistry SL- HP ETHNIC STUDIES

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WORLD LANGUAGE Spanish I, II, III, IV – P Spanish II/III ICAP – P Spanish I, II, III, IV– NS – P IB Spanish B– SL –Y4, Y5 – HP IB Spanish B– HL –Y4, Y5 – HP French I, II, III, IV – P French II/III ICAP – P IB French B– HL –Y4, Y5 – HP IB French B SL Y4 (by teacher recommendation only) ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) ELA I, II ELA III - P ELD I, II, III* English III - P Academic Literacy* Algebra I EML – P Geometry EML – P Geometry PL - P World History PL - P US History EML – P Amer Govt EML – P Economics EML – P Biology EML – P Chemistry EML - P Biotech 1 & 2 EML-P World History EML-P Life Skills EML Ethnic Studies EML-P

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ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS VPA VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

10 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION -P & -HP= Course meets UC/CSU entrance requirements

MUSIC Advanced Band-P (audition)** Band II-P Choral I-P & II-P (Other levels placed in II) Guitar-P Piano-P Orchestra-P

VISUAL Art I-P Art Studio I-P Digital Photo I-P & II-P IB Visual Arts Y1 - HP & Y2 - HP Ceramics I-P & II-P & III-P Stagecraft I-P (-P & VPA)

PERFORMING Inter. Dance-P (audition)** Dance XL- P (audition)** Drama I, II, III -P

CTE

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION 10 CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION -P & -HP= Course meets UC/CSU entrance requirements

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Journalism I-P, II-P, III-P Adv Digital Photo & Design-P (Photo III) BUILDING, TRADES & CONSTRUCTION CTE Wood I, CTE Wood II HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RECREATION CTE Foods & Nutrition I-P CTE Culinary Arts-P 10th-12th DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY CTE Multimedia II - P 11th CTE Multimedia III - P 12th

-HP= Course meets UC/CSU entrance requirements IB Psychology-HP 11th-12th IB Business & Management-HP 11th-12th PE-2/Weight Train/Conditioning/Dance 10th-12th IB TOK-HP 11th-12th Student Leadership -P 9th Leadership ASB -P 10th-12th & by teacher recommendation only AVID I-P, II-P, III-P, IV-P

[Advancement Via Individual Determination] Wood III 11th-12th Work Experience 11th-12th 36 hrs. =1 credit [10 credits per semester max & not a scheduled class, after hours]

HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY CTE Intro to Health Professions-P 10th CTE Medical Clinical I-P 11th CTE Medical Clinical II-P 12th

BUSINESS

Entrepreneurship - P INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY

Java Programming

Multimedia I-P 10th

WORLD LANGUAGE III & ABOVE

**Students wanting to pursue these classes need to contact teacher for audition dates.

May be used in place of CTE to meet this graduation requirement area.

French ⅔ ICAP and Spanish ⅔ ICAP do not fulfill this area.

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SEQUOIA ATHLETICS Each sport = 3.5 credits Cheerleading = 3.5 credits awarded in the spring only Sports credits may be used toward the P.E. graduation requirement for 10th -12th grades only 9th grade sports remain as elective credit

Learn more about Elective Offerings: bit.ly/shselectives If you need more elective credits and work or do community service, for graduation, contact your assigned counselor

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Advanced Dance XL - P (Audition Required) AVID I, II, III, IV - P

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Advanced Band -P Band II - P Entrepreneurship - P Choral I, II - P Journalism I, II, III - P

· Orchestra - P · Leadership - ASB · Drama I, II, III - P · Student Leadership (9th only) · CTE Wood II · Wood III · Java Programming · Stagecraft I-P · P.E./Dance - 10th grade students pursuing IB Art in 11th & 12th grade · Student Clerk/Technical Assistant · IB Theory of Knowledge-HP (TOK) STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY BE SCHEDULED TO TAKE 7 CLASSES:

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EXAMPLES OF FOUR-YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANS EXAMPLES OF FOUR YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANS

Sequoia High School has a college going culture and no matter where a student begins in the 9th grade, EXAMPLES OF YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANS the counseling department will helpFOUR students have an opportunity to be eligible to apply to a 4-year Sequoia High School has a college going culture and no matter where a student begins in the 9th grade, college upon graduation. Counselors meet with all students during the spring semester for the next the counseling department will helpCounselors students have opportunity to be eligible apply tobya an 4-year college school year’s course selection. will an conduct a classroom lesson, to followed individual upon graduation.

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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) 9 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 11 12 SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2 World History- PL(ELD) US History-LEP Government-Economics-LEP th

9th ELD I & ELA I Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2 Gen Math NEP or Algebra I LEP ELD I & ELA I

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10th ELD II & ELA II World History- PL or EML Algebra I LEP or Geometry ELD II LEP & ELA II

11th ELD III & ELA III US History-EML IB Math Prep ELD III & ELA III

12th English III & Academic Literacy Government-Economics-EML IB Math SL/HL Y1 or Science Literacy English IIIData & Academic

Gen Science I - NEP orEML Biology LEPPL or Chemistry LEP Geometry PL or Geometry Geometry or Geometry Biology ILEP or Algebra EML EML or Algebra I EML

Science-Teacher IB Math Prep Recommendation

Science-Teacher IB Math SL/HL Y1 or Recommendation Data Science

Biotech EML or PE 1/Dance Biology EML CTE/VPA/Elective PE 1/Dance

Biology EML or Chemistry PE/Dance/Elective EML CTE/VPA/Elective PE/Dance/Elective

Science-Teacher Elective Recommendation Elective Elective

Science-Teacher Elective Recommendation Elective Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

Elective

Elective

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SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL INTERVENTION ELA-9TH GRADE 9th

10th

11th

12th

Intervention ELA

English II Intensive

English III

English IV

Intervention ELA Support

English II Intensive Support

Academic Literacy

Elective

Algebra I

Geometry

IB Math Prep

IB Math SL /HL Y1 or Data Science

PE 1/Dance

PE/Dance

Elective

Elective

Biology

Chemistry or Physics

Science

Science

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

World History ICAP

US History

GovernmentEconomics

World Language/Elective

World Language/CTE/VPA/E lective

CTE/VPA/Elective

Summer

9th grade - Intervention ELA or English Intensive 10th grade - English Intensive

SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH INTENSIVE-9TH GRADE 9th

10th

11th

12th

English I Intensive

English II Intensive or English II

English III

English IV

English I Intensive Support

English II Intensive Support or English II Support

Academic Literacy

Elective

Algebra I

Geometry

IB Math Prep

IB Math SL/HL Y1 or Data Science

Biology

Chemistry or Physics

Science

Science

PE 1/Dance

PE/Dance

Elective

Elective

US History

GovernmentEconomics

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies World History ICAP 1-2 World Language/Elective

2

World Language/CTE/VPA/El ective

Summer

9th grade - English Intensive 10th grade - English Intensive

CTE/VPA/Elective

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DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY COLLEGE PREPARATORY 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

DAA World History ICAP

DAA US History

DAA Government-Economics

English I ICAP

DAA English II ICAP

DAA IB English Y1

DAA IB English Y2

Algebra I or Geometry

Geometry or IB Math Prep

IB Math Prep or IB Math SL/HL Y1

IB Math SL/HL Y1 or IB Math HL Y2 or Data Science

Biology

DAA Chemistry

DAA Physics

Chemistry/Physics Human Bio/Biotech/ IB Physics/ IB Chemistry

Elective

Multimedia I

CTE Multimedia II

CTE Multimedia III

PE 1/Dance

World Language Y1

World Language Y2

World Language Y3/ Elective

PE/Dance/Elective

HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY COLLEGE PREPARATORY 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

HCA World History ICAP

HCA US History

HCA Government-Economics

English I ICAP

HCA English II ICAP

HCA IB English HL Y1

HCA IB English HL Y2

Algebra I or Geometry

Geometry or IB Math Prep

IB Math Prep or IB Math SL/HL Y1

IB Math SL/HL Y1 or IB Math HL Y2 or Data Science

Biology

HCA Chemistry

HCA Chemistry/ HCA Human Bio

Chemistry/Physics/Human Bio/Biotech/IB Physics/ IB Chemistry

VPA

CTE Intro to Health Professions

CTE Medical Clinical I

CTE Medical Clinical II

PE1/Dance

World Language Y1

World Language Y2

World Language Y3/Elective

PE/Dance/Elective

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EXAMPLES OF FOUR YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANS CONTINUED COLLEGE PREPARATORY #1 (A-G Requirements) 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

World History ICAP

US History

Government-Economics

English I ICAP

English II ICAP

English III

English IV

English I Support

English II Support

World Language Y3

World Language Y4

Algebra I or Geometry

Geometry or IB Math Prep

Biology

Chemistry/ Physics

Other Science Options

Other Science Options

World Language Y1

World Language Y2

CTE/VPA/Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

PE 1/Dance

PE/Dance/Elective

IB Math Prep or IB Math IB Math SL/HL Y1 or IB Math SL/HL Y1 HL Y2 or Data Science

COLLEGE PREPARATORY #2 (A-G Requirements) 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

World History ICAP

US History

Government-Economics

English I ICAP

English II ICAP

English III

English IV

English I Support

English II Support

World Language Y1 or Y2

World Language Y2 or Y3

Algebra I

Geometry

IB Math Prep

IB Math SL/HL Y1 or Data Science

Biology

Chemistry/ Physics

Other Science Options

Other Science Options

PE 1/Dance

PE/Dance/Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

Study Skills

Study Skills

Study Skills

Study Skills

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COLLEGE PREPARATORY #3 (A-G Requirements) 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

World History ICAP

US History/IB History of the Americas Y1

Gov’t / Econ/IB History of the Americas Y2

English I ICAP

English II ICAP

IB English HL Y1-HP

IB English HL Y2-HP

Algebra I/Geometry

Geometry/IB Math Prep

Biology

Chemistry/ Physics

Other Science Options

Other Science Options

French 1/Spanish 1/Spanish II NS

French ⅔ ICAP/ Span ⅔ ICAP/ Spanish III NS

IB World Language Y4

IB World Language Y5

PE 1/Dance

PE/Dance

CTE/VPA/Elective

CTE/VPA/Elective

IB Math Prep or IB Math SL/HL IB Math SL/HL Y1 or IB Y1 Math HL Y2 or Data Science

COLLEGE PREPARATORY #4 (IB Diploma & A-G Requirements) 9th

10th

11th

12th

Life Skills/Ethnic Studies 1-2

World History ICAP

IB History of the Americas Y1

IB History of the Americas Y2

English I ICAP

English II ICAP

IB English Y1

IB English Y2

Algebra I or Geometry or IB Math Prep

Geometry or IB Math Prep or IB Math SL/HL Y1

Biology

Chemistry/ Physics

Physics/ IB Biology Y1/IB Physics/ IB Env. Systems Y1/ IB Chemistry

IB Biology Y2/IB Physics/ IB Env. Systems Y2/ IB Chemistry

French 1/Spanish 1/ Spanish II NS/ Spanish II/French II

French ⅔ ICAP/ Spanish ⅔ ICAP/ Spanish III NS/ Spanish III/French III

IB World Language Y4

IB World Language Y5

PE 1/Dance

IB Math Prep or IB Math SL/HL Y1 or IB Math HL Y2 IB Math SL/HL Y2 or IB Math HL Y2

Draw-Paint or Art 1 (pre-req IB Visual Arts Y1/IB Business & Management/IB for IB Psychology/VPA Art)/CTE/VPA/Elective/ PE/Dance

IB Visual Arts Y2/ IB Business & Management/IB Psychology/VPA

IB TOK 2nd semester only IB TOK 1st semester only [Including CAS [Including CAS Requirement Requirement & Extended & Extended Essay] Essay]

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ATHLETICS & NCAA We encourage students to explore options when it comes to high school activities, and athletics is one way to do that. If you are planning to play sports at the Division I or II level, you need to register on the NCAA eligibility website starting at the beginning of 11th grade. NCAA requires student athletes to complete a certain number of high school core courses, earn a certain minimum GPA in those courses and earn a minimum score on the SAT/ ACT as well as graduate from high school. For additional information regarding NCAA, please visit NCAA Eligibility Center.

FALL SPORTS

SPRING SPORTS

Cross Country Football Girls Golf Girls Tennis Girls Volleyball Water Polo Sideline Cheer Girls Flag Football

Badminton Baseball Boys Golf Boys Tennis Boys Volleyball Competitive Sport Cheer Lacrosse Softball Swimming Track & Field

WINTER SPORTS

Basketball Soccer Wrestling

SPORTS ELIGIBILITY: • • • • • • •

Must be prepared to commit to at least two-hours of daily practices after school throughout the season Must be cleared by a physician Must be enrolled in at least five classes each semester (22.5 credits each semester) Must be passing a minimum of four 5-credit classes at the end of the previous grading period with an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better (meets California Interscholastic Federation requirements) Cannot fall behind more than 20 credits in the student classification system (i.e., 40 credits = 10th grade or sophomore, 95 credits = 11th grade or junior, and 155 credits = 12th grade or senior) 3.5 credits of a sport played in grades 10-12 may be used to waive 3.5 credits of PE during grades 10-12.

All freshmen are required to take 9th grade PE regardless of sports participation.

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Course Descriptions

by Department

KEY ICAP

International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

SL

IB Y1 Standard Level

HL

IB Y2 Higher Level

Digital Arts Academy

HCA Health Career Academy EML Emerging Multi-Lingual PL Primary Language P Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements HP

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Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements and is considered an honors course.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT UNALIYI

Students must pass four years (40 credits) of English for graduation requirements.

INTERVENTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) & SUPPORT

9 10

Intervention ELA is a double-period class designed for students reading below a 6th grade level who also need support and practice with decoding. Proper placement is confirmed using the Reading Inventory, Phonics Inventory, and CORE Phonics Survey. The course uses Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s System 44 program and 9th/10th grade Common Core ELA standards. It uses a combination of software-based and teacher-led instruction and provides the student with adaptive, individualized learning as well as teacher-mediated direct instruction.

Through a combination of teacher-led and software-based instruction, the System 44 student is guided along a systematic path from phonemic awareness to fluent reading. Students receive English credit for one period and elective credit for the second period of support. One period of this course meets the UC “b” requirement.

ENGLISH I INTENSIVE & SUPPORT

P

9

This double period of English is for students who are reading at least 3 years below grade level as determined by the district placement charts and assessments. This course assists students in the development of powerful reading strategies which they can use to address both academic and real-life text. The curriculum used is READ 180, by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The program includes independent reading, whole group and small group direct instruction, and individualized computer-based learning. Students are exposed to grade-level standards and some grade-level texts. Students receive English credit toward graduation for one period and elective credit for the second period of support. One period of this course meets the UC “b” requirement.

ENGLISH I ICAP PP

ICAP

9

English I ICAP is a rigorous course of study based on the 9th grade Common Core State Standards and intended for students reading at or near grade level. The objectives include the study of written communication, vocabulary, and the development of literary analysis with an emphasis on the study of literature and rhetorical analysis.

This course is designed to introduce the sophisticated analytical writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills necessary for the IB English course taught in the junior and senior years. Sequoia’s mission is to provide all students access to foundational IB skills in order for them to be able to take advantage of IB courses in the upper grades if they choose. One period of this course meets the UC “b” requirement.

ENGLISH I SUPPORT

9

This course is designed for students reading at or above the 6th grade level but not yet at grade level as determined by the district placement charts and assessment. English I Support is a class designed to help students improve their reading comprehension, writing, and language skills through Common Core State Standard aligned units.

The curriculum focuses heavily on building academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing skills vital to success in school and life. This course also provides direct support for English I ICAP course work including preteaching and re-teaching of concepts and additional time to practice the course’s skills. Students receive elective credit for this course.

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ENGLISH II INTENSIVE & SUPPORT

10

P

This double period of English is for students who are reading at least 3 years below grade level as determined by the district placement charts and assessments. This course assists students in the development of powerful reading strategies which they can use to address both academic and real-life text. The curriculum used is READ 180, by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The program includes independent reading, whole group and small group direct instruction, and individualized computer-based learning. Students are exposed to grade-level standards and some grade-level texts. Students receive English credit for one period and elective credit for the second period of support. One period of this course meets the UC “b” requirement.

ENGLISH II SUPPORT

10

This course is designed for students reading at or above the 7th grade level as determined by the district placement charts and assessments. English II Support is a class designed to help students improve their reading, comprehension, writing, and language skills through Common Core State Standard aligned units. The curriculum focuses heavily on building academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing skills vital to success in school and life. This course also provides direct support for English II ICAP course work. Students receive elective credit for this course.

ENGLISH II ICAP

P

ICAP HCA

10

English II ICAP is the second-year preparatory English course offering for the IB English courses taught in the junior and senior years. This course emphasizes a content of global experience while working on logical organization and written communication, analytical writing as required for IB assessments, oral commentary, and presentation. Students enrolled in Acad English II ICAP are in the Digital Arts Academy and students enrolled in Acad English II ICAP Hlth are in the Health Careers Academy. This course meets the UC “b” requirement.

ENGLISH III

P

11

This English course of study is based on the 11th grade Common Core State Standards. The objectives of this course include a focus on critical thinking skills; written and oral communication skills; organization of sentence, paragraph, and composition patterns; vocabulary building; and the study of literature and expository text. This course meets the UC “b” requirement.

IB ENGLISH – Y1 - HL

HP

HCA

Recommendation: Completion of English II-ICAP with a 11 C- or better or completion of English II with teacher approval.

This course of study is based on both the 11th and 12th grade Common Core State Standards and IB objectives.

This is the first year of a two-year course that explores the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience, and shaping the world. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms, and contextual elements all affect meaning. Through the lens of global issues and with a focus on a wide variety of communicative acts - and relationships between them - the course is meant to develop sensitivity to the foundational nature, and pervasive influence, of language in the world at large. This course is in many ways student-directed, prioritizing student choice and agency, and requiring tenacity and independent thought. Students enrolled in IB English Y1 HL Acad Hlth are in the Health Careers Academy. This course meets the UC “b” requirement. Students enrolled in IB Eng Lang & Lit Y1 HL DAA are in the Digital Arts Academy.

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ENGLISH IV

12

P

This course of study is based on the 12th grade Common Core State English standards. English 4 is a dynamic course that focuses on developing critical thinking and communication skills essential for success in college, the workplace, and everyday life. The course comprises four diverse units of study: podcasting and public speaking, dystopian short fiction, a self-directed research paper, and visual literacy: film. Through these units, students will hone their ability to think critically, analyze complex themes, express ideas effectively, and undertake independent research. This course empowers students to be confident communicators, storytellers, and critical thinkers, equipping them with valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom. As a result, students will become informed scholars who are confident, empathetic, and successful in college, career, and life. Students enrolled in Acad English IV DAA are in the Digital Arts Academy. This course meets the UC “b” requirement.

IB ENGLISH – Y2 – HL Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB English Y1.

HP

HCA

12

This course of study is based on both the 11th and 12th grade Common Core Standards and IB objectives. This is the second year of a two-year course. In this course, students study a wide range of literary and non-literary texts in a variety of media. By examining communicative acts across literary form and textual type alongside appropriate secondary readings, students will investigate the nature of language itself and the ways in which it shapes and is influenced by identity and culture. Approaches to study in the course are meant to be wide ranging and can include literary theory, sociolinguistics, media studies and critical discourse analysis among others. The two year course is rooted in 3 “Areas of Exploration”: Intertextuality, Readers, Writers and Texts and Time and Space. Students also engage in close examination of “Global Issues” through a variety of mediums and assessments. This course meets the University of California “b” requirement. Students enrolled in IB Eng Lang & Lit Y2 HL DAA are enrolled in the Digital Arts Academy. Students enrolled in IB Eng Lang & Lit Y2 HL HCA are enrolled in the Health Careers Academy.

IB ENGLISH – SL - HP

HP

HCA

12

IB English - SL is only for students in the Health Careers Academy or Digital Arts Academy. This course of study is based on both the 11th and 12th grade Common Core State Standards and International Baccalaureate Program objectives. In this course, students study a wide range of literary and non-literary texts in a variety of media. By examining communicative acts across literary form and textual type alongside appropriate secondary readings, students will investigate the nature of language itself and the ways in which it shapes and is influenced by identity and culture. Approaches to study in the course are meant to be wide ranging and can include literary theory, sociolinguistics, media studies and critical discourse analysis among others. The two year course is rooted in 3 “Areas of Exploration”: Intertextuality, Readers, Writers and Texts and Time and Space. Students also engage in close examination of “Global Issues” through a variety of mediums and assessments. Students in this course complete three IB assessments over the course of this year, including an individual oral analysis of two texts, and two on-demand IB exam papers at the end of the second semester. Students who submit all IB assessments and receive a composite score of at least a four out of a possible seven are eligible to receive a certificate in IB English, Standard Level, which may be used for college placement purposes. This course is only offered in the Health Careers Academy, and it meets the UC “b” requirement.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD): P

The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) I & ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) I

9 10 11 12

This level is for beginning English learners (EL) as determined by ELPAC. These courses follow the state and district ELD standards for beginning English learners. They prepare the EL student to follow oral directions, to understand common vocabulary and basic academic language, to develop beginning English reading skills and to write complete sentences and paragraphs. ELA I fulfills one year of the Sequoia District’s English graduation requirement. Students receive elective credit for ELD I.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) II & ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) II

9 10 11 12

This level is for early intermediate English learners as determined by ELPAC. These courses follow the state and district ELD standards for early intermediate English learners (EL). The courses prepare the EL student to decode and comprehend high school material, to identify main ideas from class discussion, to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of varied reading genre, to demonstrate basic conversational skills, and the ability to write a short essay. ELA II fulfills one year of the Sequoia District’s English graduation requirement. Students receive elective credit for ELD II.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA) III & ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) III

P

9 10 11 12

This level is for intermediate English learners as determined by ELPAC. These courses follow the state and district ELD standards for intermediate English learners (EL). They prepare the EL student to understand main ideas and details of a variety of topics, to comprehend rigorous high school content, to discuss/describe in increasingly fluent conversation, to write essays, and to demonstrate literary analysis. ELA III-P fulfills one year of the Sequoia District’s English graduation requirement and fulfills one year of the ‘b’ requirement for the University of California and California State University systems. Students receive elective credit for ELD III.

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MATH DEPARTMENT P

The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements

HP

The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements and is considered an honors course.

Students must pass Algebra I and Geometry in order to graduate (minimum).

GEOMETRY PL

P PL

9 10 11 12

In this course geometrical concepts are discovered by and taught to ELD 1 students through guided lessons in Spanish. Common Core Mathematical Standards topics covered include transformations, inductive and deductive reasoning, angles, polygons, congruent triangles, circles, right triangles, similarity, solids, and triangle trigonometry. Pre-Algebra and Algebra topics are also introduced and reviewed to prepare students for higher level math classes.

ALGEBRA I

P

9 10 11 12

EML

Placement based on student’s 8th grade course. First-year college-preparatory mathematics sequence adhering to the Common Core Mathematics Standards. Includes the study and operation of real numbers; solving equations, graphing, factorization, linear functions, quadratic functions, exponential functions, statistics, and real world problem solving. Completion of this course meets the Sequoia District Algebra I graduation requirement. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

GEOMETRY

P

EML

9 10 11 12

Placement determined using student achievement data or math department recommendation. Suggested Prerequisite Geometry is open to 9th-graders who have completed a full-year Algebra 1 course. This course is required by all 4-year colleges. Geometrical concepts are discovered by and taught to students through guided lessons. Common Core Mathematical Standards topics covered include transformations, inductive and deductive reasoning, angles, polygons, congruent triangles, circles, right triangles, similarity, solids, and triangle trigonometry. The UC system requires all students to complete a full year of Geometry to be UC eligible.

ACCELERATED GEOMETRY/IB MATH ANALYSIS PREP

P

9 10

Placement determined using student achievement data or math department recommendation. Suggested Prerequisites: Algebra I with an A– or better and a strong desire to learn mathematics as well as the desire to take Higher Level IB Math). This course is designed to accelerate advanced students to enable them to take IB Math Higher Level Yr 2 and college level math in their junior and/or senior years, and who are planning to pursue a major in math or science. The material is covered at an honors level, and is accelerated so that two courses are taught in one year. The course is excellent preparation for the analysis and synthesis required in advanced math courses. Geometry topics include proofs, triangles, polygons, circles, and coordinate geometry. The IB Analysis Prep portion of the course covers linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, graphing, polynomial functions, rational expressions and equations, trigonometry, imaginary and complex numbers, and series. In addition, topics in probability and statistics covered.

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IB MATH ANALYSIS PREP

SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL

P

9 10 11 12

Placement determined using student achievement data or math department recommendation.

This course is the first in a 2 year sequence that teaches analytic methods of mathematics with an emphasis on Calculus & Trigonometry. Other topics include Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Statistics and Probability. This class covers the topics of a traditional Algebra II/Trig class. It is appropriate for students who plan to go on to study mathematics, physics, engineering, or other subjects with substantial math content. At the end of the 2nd year of this course, students may take the Standard Level (SL) IB exam, or take the Higher Level (HL) IB exam at the end of senior year. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

IB MATH APPLICATIONS PREP

P

10 11 12

Placement determined using student achievement data or math department recommendation.

This course is the first in a 2-year sequence that has an emphasis on statistics, modeling, and use of technology. Other topics over the course of the 2 years include Number & Algebra, Functions, Geometry & Trignonmetry, and basic Calculus.

This class covers the topics of a traditional Algebra II/Trig class. It is appropriate for students who plan to go on to study the social sciences, business, medicine, or other fields with applied statistics. At the end of the 2nd year of this course, students may take the Standard Level (SL) IB exam, or take the Higher Level (HL) IB exam at the end of senior year. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

EXPLORATIONS IN DATA SCIENCE

P

12

Suggested Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with a C- or better.The main goal of the course is to teach students to think critically about and with data. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for High School Statistics and Probability relevant to data science are taught along with the data demands of good citizenship in the 21st century.

Students will learn about data science through project-based units. The units will give students opportunities to ask questions of data, developing their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, and the importance of data in society. This course currently meets the third year of math for the UC “c” requirement, but may not fulfill this requirement for other colleges and universities.

IB MATH ANALYSIS SL/Y1 HL

HP

10 11 12

Prerequisite: completion of IB Analysis Prep with a C- or better This course teaches analytic methods of mathematics with an emphasis on Calculus. Other topics include Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Statistics and Probability. The class is appropriate for students who plan to go on to study mathematics, physics, engineering, or other subjects with substantial math content. At the end of this course, students may take the Standard Level IB exam, or take the Higher Level IB exam at the end of senior year. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

IB MATH APP SL/Y1 HL

HP

10 11 12

Prerequisite: completion of IB Applications Prep with a C- or better This course has an emphasis on statistics, modeling, and use of technology. Other topics include Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus. The class is appropriate for students who plan to go on to study the social sciences, business, medicine, or statistics. At the end of this course, students may take the Standard Level IB exam, or take the Higher Level IB exam at the end of senior year. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

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IB MATH ANALYSIS Y2 HL

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HP

11 12

Prerequisite: completion of IB Mathematics Analysis & Approaches HL Y1 with a C- or better. This course continues the topics from IB Mathematics Analysis & Approaches HL Y1, teaching all of them at a higher level.

There is an emphasis on Calculus, but other topics include Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Statistics and Probability. The class is appropriate for students who plan to go on to study mathematics, physics, engineering, or other subjects with substantial math content. At the end of their senior year, students may take the Higher Level IB exam. This course meets the UC “c” requirement.

IB MATH APP Y2 HL

HP

11 12

Prerequisite: completion of IB Mathematics Applications HL Y1 with a C- or better. This course continues the themes of IB Applications Mathematics Y1/ HL (first year), teaching them at a higher level. There is an emphasis on statistics and the use of technology, but other topics include Numbers and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and Trigonometry, and Calculus. The class is appropriate for students planning to study social sciences, business, medicine, or statistics. At the end of senior year, students may take the IB High Level exam. This course satisfies the UC “c” requirement.

MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS

11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of IB Analysis HL Y2. This is an advanced transferable college level honors course that builds upon IB Math HL Y1 and Y2. Topics include parametric equations, polar coordinates, vector functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus, and second-order differential equations. This course is for students who are planning to major in math or science related fields. This course may run in rotation with Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra. Students do not need to take these courses in any specific sequence.

ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of IB Analysis HL Y2 This is an advanced college level honors course that builds upon IB Analysis HL Y1 and Y2. Topics include first order differential equations, systems of two first order equations, second order linear equations, LaPlace transforms, and nonlinear systems of equations and stability. This course may run in rotation with Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra. Students do not need to take these courses in any specific sequence.

LINEAR ALGEBRA

11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of IB Analysis HL Y2 This one semester course covers applications of vectors and matrices to systems of linear equations, linear transformations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, vector spaces and inner products.

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Students must pass one year of LIFE SCIENCE and one year of CHEMICAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE (20 credits) to meet graduation requirements.

P

All courses listed below meet the UC “d” requirement

HP

The California State Universities require one year of a Physical Science for admissions eligibility.

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BIOLOGY

P

EML

9

In this lab science course, students explore biological concepts that build comprehension around two driving questions: What connections exist between the living and nonliving components of our changing Earth? and How and in what ways do organisms, including humans, depend on and impact the environment? Guided by the Life Sciences Next Generation Science Standards, this course engages students through phenomenon and/ or project-driven units to practice asking questions, develop and use models, collect and analyze data, plan and carry out investigations, and construct explanations as they engage in argumentation from evidence. Throughout the course, students build an understanding of life and how life changes over time in response to a changing environment. Central to this understanding is the study of interactions of living organisms and their environments on both macroscopic and microscopic scales. LIFE SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY

P

HCA EML

10 11 12

Recommended: The ability to solve an unknown variable in an algebraic equation (ie. 5 =7x, solve for x).

A rigorous one-year college preparatory lab course.Chemistry concepts are introduced through explanation, discussion and discovery labs. An emphasis is placed on experimental data analysis, problem solving skills, and qualitative and quantitative observations. Explores the structure and function of matter, as well as the quantification of matter and its changes. The applications of chemistry in daily lives and health science are also an integral part of each unit. PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHYSICS

P

10 11 12

Recommended: The ability to isolate a variable in a three term equation Students must be prepared to work independently and have strong time management habits before they take this course. This course is guided by the NGSS framework and uses the NGSS Science & Engineering Practices to explore the Disciplinary Core Ideas related to Motion, Energy, Waves, & Wave Technologies.This course prepares students for IB Physics or the advanced science course of their choosing. The course follows a logical, sequential development of the basic principles of physics through extensive laboratory-centered experiences that also emphasize analysis and computational skills. There is a strong emphasis on the direct application of physics to daily lives through the study of topics such as energy, waves, circuits, motion, and forces. The California State Universities require one year of a Physical Science for admissions eligibility. PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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UNALIYI IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES

HP

11 12

Recommended: Successful completion of 2 lab-science courses, including completion of Biology with a C or higher AND completion of Chemistry or Physics with a C or higher.

A two-year, college-level science course that provides students with a coherent perspective on the environment. The emphasis is on the scientific details of the local and global environment with fieldwork and hands-on lab experiences. The course is trans-disciplinary and satisfies both IB groups 3 and 4; students will draw on concepts from the natural sciences and apply this scientific understanding to political and social issues. Students will be expected to use what they know to establish positions on public policy, consider diverse environmental perspectives, and develop an appreciation for the international nature of resolving major environmental issues. INTERDISCIPLINARY (can count as LIFE SCIENCE or PHYSICAL SCIENCE).

IB CHEMISTRY

HP

11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Chemistry with a C or higher, and concurrent enrollment in IB Math Apps Prep, IB Math Analysis Prep, or higher.

In IB Chemistry, students build on the concepts they learned in their first year introductory chemistry course. IB Chemistry focuses on complex problem solving, data analysis, and constructing technical explanations of chemical phenomena.

Familiar topics studied in introductory chemistry--the measurement of matter, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, ideal gases, and the mole concept--are covered in greater depth in IB Chemistry. In addition, IB chemists investigate acids and bases, electrochemistry and redox reactions, solution chemistry, organic chemistry, and mass spectrometry. Finally, IB chemists will design their own experiment to collect and analyze data, before reporting out results and implications for future investigations. PHYSICAL SCIENCE

IB PHYSICS

HP

11 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of physics or passing department placement exam, and concurrent enrollment in IB Math Apps Prep/IB Math Analysis Prep or higher.

IB Physics is an introduction to college freshman-level trigonometry-based mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Large emphasis placed on strong experimental design, technique, and analysis.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

IB BIOLOGY

HP

11 12

Recommended: Successful completion of Biology & Chemistry with a grade of C or higher.

This two-year college-level science course is equivalent to coursework science majors would see in their first years of a biology major. This course will require memorization of detailed processes and systems. Students will take this factual content understanding and apply it to different scenarios. Emphasis placed on strong experimental design, lab protocols, and data analysis. If schedule allows, students could concurrently enroll in additional science courses. LIFE SCIENCE.

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HUMAN BIOLOGY

P

HCA

11 12

Recommended: C or higher in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Human Biology is a course that focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The structures and functions of various organ systems are studied. Students will explore a variety of areas including diseases, health and fitness, medicine, and environmental issues that affect the human body by doing lab activities, researching current scientific articles, and working collaboratively in group projects. LIFE SCIENCE.

BIOTECHNOLOGY I & II

P EML

11 12

Recommended: C or higher in Biology, comfortable working independently to complete a rigorous lab procedure Biotechnology 1 & 2 is a one-year laboratory course (first semester: Biotechnology I; second semester: Biotechnology II) designed to give students an introduction to scientific concepts and basic laboratory research techniques currently used in the field of biotechnology. The course starts with a focus on mastering basic standard laboratory operating procedures, extensive record-keeping through a laboratory notebook, communication skills, safety, and proper use of equipment. Over the course of the year students will learn about growing bacteria cells, using a microscope, DNA and protein isolation, and genetic engineering. Through extensive research and laboratory experience, students will also evaluate career opportunities in the field. Objectives for this course align closely with the NGSS and K-12 scientific practices.

ICAP

International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

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SL

IB Y1 Standard Level

HL

IB Y2 Higher Level

Digital Arts Academy HCA

Health Career Academy

EML Emerging Language

PL

Primary Language

P

Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements

HP

Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements and is considered an honors course.

COURSE CATALOG ‘25-’26

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT UNALIYI

P The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements

HP The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements and is considered an honors course.

NOTE: Students must pass three and a half years (35 credits) of Social Studies for graduation requirements.

LIFE SKILLS

9

EML

Life skills is an introductory, quarter-long course that covers mental, emotional, social, personal, and community health, as well as substance abuse. It introduces freshmen to high school, including discussions of high school success skills and goal setting while addressing state- and district-approved Health Education Standards. Using “high school success” as a framework, the course integrates critical academic skills, goal-setting paradigms, and career/college tools. ealth concepts covered such as drug abuse, family communication, suicide, stressors, and disease prevention may have personal applications and bolster decision making skills. 9th grade students in Intervention ELA, English I Intensive, ELD I, or ELD II will take Life Skills in the summer after 8th grade through the Sequoia Compass program or will need to make it up in summer school before their senior year. Life Skills is a graduation requirement for all students.

ETHNIC STUDIES I & II

P EML

9

In this interdisciplinary course, which is still being developed, students will develop the skills to critically examine local, national, and global histories through the lens of race, gender, and class. This course is designed to build a foundation for the rest of students’ high school social studies courses, where these lenses and critical analyses will be further honed and utilized in a variety of historical contexts (e.g. World Studies, U.S. History, Gov’t/Econ, IB History of the Americas, IB World History Topics, etc.) This course is pending approval for the UC “a” requirement.

WORLD HISTORY

P

PL

10

This is a two semester survey course where students will examine contemporary social movements to those of the past.

Students will study movements for change, equality, and justice across the world, as well as an overview of 20th century events. This course meets the UC “a” requirement.

WORLD HISTORY

P

HCA ICAP

PL EML

10

The goal of this course is to prepare all students for the rigorous IB History courses in the 11th and 12th grades. This is a two semester survey course where students will examine contemporary social movements to those of the past. Students will study movements for change, equality, and justice across the world , as well as an overview of 20th century events.

This course meets the UC “a” requirement.

U.S. HISTORY

P

HCA EML

11

The objectives of this course include the study of the development of American political, economic and social institutions from Reconstruction to present; preparation for competency as citizens in a democratic society through understanding of democratic tradition. All 11th grade students are enrolled in U.S. History (if not taking IB History of the Americas) regardless of English placement. U.S. History meets the UC “a” requirement.

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IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS Y1

HP

11

HL

The first year of the IB two-year course that promotes the acquisition and understanding of historical knowledge in breadth and depth, across cultures, including the understanding of history as a discipline, the nature and diversity of its sources, methods and interpretations, and international awareness and understanding. IB History of the Americas meets the UC “a” requirement for U.S. History.

ECONOMICS

P

HCA

EML

12

A one-semester course providing background to existing economic systems; considers current fiscal and monetary policies; examines current national and world economic problems and attempts to make projections for the future. Meets one semester of the UC requirement for “g” elective.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

P

HCA

EML

12

A one-semester course that studies the problems of politics, the legislative process, political parties, voting, state and fed eral constitutions, the Bill of Rights, court and justice systems, and state and local governments; and related matters, such as foreign policy, mass media, public opinion and citizen responsibilities. American Government meets one semester of the UC “a” requirement for U.S. History.

IB HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS Y2 HL

HP PREREQUISITE: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF IB HOA.

12

The second year of the IB two-year course where students study a selection of topics in twentieth century world history.

IB History of the Americas meets the UC “a” requirement.

ICAP

International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

ICAP SL

International College IB Y1 Standard LevelAdvancement Program

HL

IB Y2 Higher Baccalaureate Level International (IB) Program

SL

IB Y1 Standard Level

HL

IB Y2 Higher Level

Digital Arts Academy

HCA Health Career Academy EML Emerging Language Arts Academy PL Digital Primary Language Meets Career University of Ca. A-G requirements Academy HCA P Health Meets University Languageof Ca. A-G requirements and TLHP Target is considered an honors course.

PL Primary Language P Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements HP

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Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements and is considered an honors course.

WORLD LANGUAGES UNALIYI

World Language Level III and above can be used in place of the CTE graduation requirement.

FRENCH I / SPANISH I

9 10 11 12

P

Introductory courses for the acquisition of another language. It includes the skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn appreciation of the culture and heritage of the countries in which the language is spoken. Students who successfully master this level may be recommended to take the corresponding ICAP course. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

9 10 11 12

SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 1

This is an introductory Spanish class designed to meet the needs of students who have arrived to the US recently and are Spanish speakers but require support for continued study in grammar, academic vocabulary, reading and writing. Only ELD / newcomers students can enroll in this course.

FRENCH II / SPANISH II

9 10 11 12

P

Recommended: Completion of French I/Spanish I - P with a C- or better or teacher/department recommendation based on an assessment. Continuation of year I; intensified study in the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing; emphasis on vocabulary enrichment; introduction to literature; appreciation of the culture and heritage of the countries in which the language is spoken; class conducted mostly in the target language. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

FRENCH / SPANISH III

P

9 10 11 12

Recommended: Completion of French II or Spanish II with a C- or better or teacher/department recommendation.

Continuation of year II; refinement of the four basic skills; development of composition skills; additional reading in the literature; appreciation of the culture and heritage of the countries in which the language is spoken; class conducted principally in the target language. This course will also prepare sophomores who wish to pursue IB language to continue to the IB year 4 course in their Junior year. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

P

FRENCH/SPANISH II-III ICAP

10

Prerequisite: Completion of French/Spanish I with a C- or better or by teacher recommendation post-assessment.

This class is designed to bridge the gap for students who entered high school with no previous language experience and who wish to enter the IB Programme. The class focuses on the continuation of the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. It is taught primarily in the target language. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

FRENCH IV / SPANISH IV Prerequisite: Completion of French/Spanish III with a C- or better.

P

10 11 12

Continuation of French III/Spanish III; appreciation of the culture and heritage of the countries in which the language is spoken; class conducted in the target language; emphasis on literature and culture with vocabulary building, composition, and oral competency. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

SPANISH II-NS (FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER)

P

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Ability to write a well-organized paragraph with detail, accuracy, and intermediate vocabulary and comprehend a variety of literary fragments. This course is focused on the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, vocabulary building, composition and grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, accents, and paragraph organization.

Students will study literature in spanish and spanish speaking cultures through selections from novels, myths, short stories, plays, and poetry. Class is conducted in Spanish. Upon successful completion of SNS II, and teacher recommendation, sophomore students can move into IB Spanish B SL/HL year 4. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

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P (FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER)

10 11 12

Recommended: Completion of Spanish for Native Speakers II with a C- or better or teacher recommendation.

In-depth study of literature and composition and further development of literary analysis. Refine grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, accents and compositional organization. Class conducted in Spanish. Upon successful completion of Spanish III NS and teacher recommendation, sophomore students can move into IB Spanish B SL/HL year 4 in the 11th grade. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

SPANISH IV-NS

P

(FOR THE NATIVE SPEAKER)

12

Prerequisite: Spanish III-NS-P with a C- or better.Spanish IV-NS is the next course in sequence after Spanish III-NS. Students will continue to review simple and complex grammatical structures while mastering and perfecting their writing and reading skills through the incorporation of authentic printed materials and some internet sites. The course will be taught in Spanish, so students will be expected to practice their speaking and listening skills through a variety of communicative strategies and units studied. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

IB FRENCH B HL Y4

11

HP

Prerequisite: Completion of French II/III ICAP or French III with a C- or better or teacher recommendation.

Language B is designed for students with previous experience in the target language. The main focus of the course is to give candidates an opportunity to reach a high level of competency in a target language through texts as well as a study of language and culture. Students perform written and oral assessments to demonstrate fluency. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

IB FRENCH B SL Y4

12

HP

Prerequisite: French 2/3 ICAP or teacher recommendation. Registration into the course is solely based on French teacher recommendation. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

IB SPANISH B SL Y4

HP

GRADE 11 ONLY.

11

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III, Spanish II/ III ICAP for Native Speakers III, or Spanish II/III ICAP , with a C- or better or teacher recommendation. Language B is designed for students with previous experience in the target language.

The main focus of the course is to give candidates an opportunity to reach a high level of competency in a target language through texts as well as a study of language and culture. Students perform written and oral assessments to demonstrate fluency. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

IB SPANISH B HL Y4 HP

HP

GRADE 11 ONLY.

11

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III, Spanish II/ III ICAP for Native Speakers III, or Spanish II/III ICAP with a C- or better or teacher recommendation.Language B is designed for students with previous experience in the target language.

The main focus of the course is to give candidates an opportunity to reach a high level of competency in a target language through texts as well as a study of language and culture. Students perform written and oral assessments to demonstrate fluency. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

IB FRENCH /SPANISH B HL Y5

HP

GRADE 12 ONLY.

12

Prerequisite: IB French/Spanish B HL Y4 with a C- or better.

International Baccalaureate course for students preparing to earn an IB certificate in French and fill a requirement toward an IB Diploma. Completion of IB French/Spanish B-Y4 with above average grades or equivalent preparation is required. The objectives of this course are to communicate in complex contexts, express opinion, debate and discuss ideas, gain with high proficiency. This course meets the UC “e” requirement.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All 9th graders are required to take P.E. 1 or P.E. Dance P = the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements. = the course may satisfy the VPA graduation requirement.

*

Students must earn a total of 20 credits of Physical Education to graduate; all PE courses award 2.5 credits at the end of each quarter. Students must pass all 4 quarters in order to earn 10 credits for the entire school year and will be applied towards the P.E. graduation requirement. 3.5 credits of a sport played in grades 10-12 may be used towards PE credits. 9th grade sports only count towards elective credit. After School Sports award 3.5 credits at the end of each season. Cheerleading awards 3.5 credits in the Spring semester only. Due to the pandemic we strongly recommend that students enroll in a PE class at Sequoia in order to fulfill PE graduation requirements.

P.E. 1

9

P.E. 1 is a core course that is structured to align with the California Physical Education Standards. This curriculum will benefit the students and school as a whole by providing an arena of fitness enhancement as well as physical skill development. This course is designed to provide a healthy and caring environment where students: Begin to develop sound strategies for incorporating physical activity into a comprehensive lifetime activity plan Practice responsible personal and social behavior by independently following safety guidelines and class procedures as well as exhibiting an understanding of their responsibility as a positive influence on others Understand the connection between personal wellness and the skills and choices that are a part of the lifelong process of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

P.E. 1 focuses on individual and partner based activities. Each quarter will consist of two or more activities in addition to fitness/wellness activities.

Quarter 1: Dual Activities (badminton, tennis, pickleball, etc.)

Quarter 2: Individual Activities (track & field, dance) Quarter 3: Golf/California State Fitness Testing Quarter 4: Weight Training/Aquatics P.E. 2

10 11 12

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Kinesiology and Physical Education program aligned with the California Content Standards for Physical Education. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective movement. Units of instruction include: introduction to kinesiology and physical education with personal fitness emphasis, fitness concepts and techniques, cardiorespiratory endurance training, nutrition, team activities, aquatics. P.E. 2 focuses on group based activities. NOTE: Other similar units

can be substituted for the list below.

Course Outline:

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P.E. DANCE 1 AND 2

9 10 11 12

P

In addition to the skills outlined in the Physical Education course description, students in PE Dance Course 1 or 2 will also be introduced to various dance styles, engage in choreography and will expand their knowledge about dance as an artistic and cultural form. Students will learn techniques from several theatrical genres, including, but not not limited to, ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop dance. No audition or previous experience required. *P.E. INTERMEDIATE DANCE

*

P

*

P

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: PE-Dance, audition, or outside dance training with teacher recommendation. Intermediate Dance is designed to offer those students who have had some experience in dance the opportunity to enhance their technical skills, learn and create formalized choreography, study theatrical qualities (i.e. costumes, lighting, text, music, etc), and perform dance pieces for school events. Intermediate dance is meant to provide the link between beginning dance and advanced dance, improving previously learned dance styles and techniques, while expanding the students’ knowledge of choreography, performance, and history. This course may be used to meet the UC “f” requirement.

P.E. - DANCE XL

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Prior dance experience and audition.

Advanced level dance class. This class is structured as a class for a professional dance company. Equal emphasis will be given to choreography and performance as to technique, with training in ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop. Students will create and rehearse a number of complete dance works to be performed in various settings throughout the year. Also addressed will be other aspects of dance production, such as: costuming, lighting design, sound engineering, and make-up application. The class will culminate in a full evening production. This course may be used to meet the UC “f” requirement.

P.E. WEIGHT TRAINING

10 11 12

This course includes the conditioning and physical requirements of PE-2 and is designed for those students wishing to further their fitness levels working in a structured program of strength training exercises and aerobic conditioning. Please note that this course may be offered as a 0 period.

P.E. CONDITIONING

10 11 12

This year-long course includes the conditioning and physical requirements of PE-2 along with an emphasis on basic yoga techniques. The yoga activities are designed to introduce students safely to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day- today life.

The aim of this course is to promote vibrant health, reduce stress and to tap into the body’s latent energy reserves.

Yoga, along with other conditioning circuits, will help to achieve the goals of fitness and cardiovascular health.

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Meets the VPA graduation requirement. * F UNALIYI

HP

Me

A-G

P meets University of California A-G (F) requirements

U ets - C

meets University of California A-G (F) requirements and is considered an honors course

ART I

P

*

9 10 11 12

This class is an introductory class created for the non-artist as well as the accomplished artist. This course does NOT focus on drawing. It is a course designed to explore students’ creative abilities with multiple materials. Materials may include but are not limited to clay, paper-maché, wood, plaster, Paris-craft, tempera, acrylic, collage, printmaking, pen and ink, and pastels. In Art I students learn the fundamentals of art theory, design, and color through thematic lessons based on global issues, the natural world, artists and culture, and students’ own life experiences and emotions.

CERAMICS I

P

*

9 10 11 12

This course covers low fire clay construction including pinch, slab, coil and a variety of combinations of hand-building methods. Methods of ornamentation and glazing techniques will be explored. Projects include functional and non-functional ware as well as an introduction to the elements of design and the principles of art.

CERAMICS II

P

*

10 11 12

Prerequisite: Ceramics I, having earned a B or higher and/or teacher recommendation Advanced studies in hand-building and wheel-throwing; elementary chemistry of glazes and kiln-firing techniques. Individual projects are designed to promote artistic development and creativity. Exposure to Art History and contemporary ceramics through research and writing.

CERAMICS III

P

*

11 12

Prerequisite: Ceramics II, having earned a B or higher and/or teacher Recommendation This course offers students who have been through the beginning and intermediate level Ceramics courses a chance to grow as an artist and further explore ceramic techniques. This course encourages and expects a creative and systematic investigation of formal and conceptual issues in 3D design. Students will be expected to solve creative problems using their knowledge of the principles of design. Students will research and apply a range of conceptual approaches as well as show technical competency in a variety of mediums. Class assignments will challenge students to set and achieve creative goals that are personally meaningful to the student artist.

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PHOTOGRAPHY I

*

SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL

P

9 10

11 12

Photography I is an introductory course for students interested in learning the art of taking and developing photos and exploring career paths in photography. Students will learn how to compose, edit, and enhance their own photographs using DSLR cameras and a variety of professional software and equipment, including the Adobe Suite. While the primary focus will be on digital photography, students will also be exposed to a wide array of alternative processes including, cyanotypes, pinhole cameras, photograms, and introductory darkroom techniques. This is a project-based course where students create personally relevant and meaningful imagery on a wide variety of topics. These topics include portraiture, sports photography, composition, macro photography, abstraction, light painting, and documentary photography. Students will be to express and share their unique vision of the world through the medium of photography.

PHOTOGRAPHY II

P

*

10 10 11 12

Prerequisite: C or Better in Photo I. This class is an advanced class for students interested in further explorations in digital photography while as learning classic black and white film photography. Students use a 35mm SLR camera and learn how to compose photographs, develop black and white film, contact print, and make enlargements from their negatives.

Student will also continue to develop their knowledge of digital photography using DSLRs in combination with backdrops, lighting, and other equipment to execute explorations into shutter speed, colored gel portraiture, retouching, product photography, ink drop shoots, levitation, and more! Some shooting assignments are done during class on campus, but most of the projects involve off-campus shooting so students can experience different locations and settings. Students will create a digital portfolio of their work by the end of the year.

ADV DIGITAL PHOTO & DESIGN

CTE

P

11 12

Prerequisite: C or Better in Photo II. Photo III is a yearlong course designed for students who are ready to take their digital and darkroom skills to the next level. Students will explore film photography in depth as well as continue to engage in complex photo shoots both inside and outside the classroom. Projects are largely student driven. Students are expected to study famous photographers, visit museums, and explore gallery shows. Students are encouraged to submit projects for student publications, competitions, art shows, and displays. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to work independently with film and digital cameras as well as scanners, printers, computers, studio lights, studio backdrops, darkroom equipment, and models. Students will compile a digital and physical portfolio that can be used to demonstrate their abilities for college entrance or employment in the field of photography.

DRAWING & PAINTING I

P

*

10 11 12 9 10

This is an introductory course designed as an exploration of art focused on drawing and painting techniques and materials.

Students are introduced to various genres and artists as they plan and create unique works of art. Projects combine newly developing skills with individual expression and creative vision. Class work may include: contour drawing/painting, stilllife drawing/painting, drawing/painting from reference images, imagination and/or from personal experiences. Materials may include: pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen and link, scratch board, acrylic paint and watercolor. This course may be used to meet the UC “f ” requirement.

ART STUDIO I

P

*

10 11 12

Students must have completed one of the prerequisite courses: Art 1 or Drawing and Painting 1, or be approved through art teacher portfolio review. Art Studio I is an advanced course designed for students who have shown a strong passion, commitment, and proficiency in art. This course cultivates higher-level thinking, art criticism and aesthetics.

Students will explore traditional and non-traditional art-making techniques, focusing on enhancing core skills, developing ideas and concepts through thematic lessons, deepening their art knowledge, expanding their use of various media and developing/building a cohesive body/series of work. A sketchbook is an essential tool in this course, serving as a space for weekly homework assignments, including sketching, artist research, gallery visits, and thematic and cultural studies that complement in-class work. Once a quarter for homework, students will visit local museums and galleries to further enrich their learning experience. Additionally, the course includes an exploration of art history, with a focus on understanding and analyzing contemporary art themes through historical examples.

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IB VISUAL ARTS Y-1 & Y-2

UNALIYI

*

HP

11 12

Prerequisite: Art 1 or Drawing and Painting 1 completed at Sequoia (or equivalent for a transferring student by the end of 10th grade. This course is a two year course taken during Junior and Senior Years. It provides students with an opportunity to develop artistic skills and aesthetic awareness as they reflect upon their own artwork and the works of other artists.

This is done through art-making as well as academic research and investigation. Areas of focus are student directed and the instructor serves as a facilitator to student growth.The studio art component: IB Art offers the opportunity for individual creative growth. A wide variety of media and artistic techniques will be explored and documented in a research sketchbook called the Art Journal. In the first year of study, students will begin to build a body of work with emphasis placed on practical production by the student and exploration of a range of creative work in a global context. In the second year, The second year is designed to deepen artistic skills and aesthetic research begun in the previous year. The academic component: IB Art students record in writing the research, investigations and development of their ideas through writing in their art journals about other artists, cultures, and concepts. Additionally, they will create a digital Comparative Study of 3 artists and their works. Students will work toward completing IB assessment tasks to be digitally uploaded to IB for grading and will plan and hang an exhibition of their work which will be on display for the school community in the Spring of their senior year.

DRAMA I

P

*

9 10 11 12

This course is an introduction to acting, playwriting, directing, improv, and technical theatre. Students will study contemporary and diverse theatrical texts, learn basic theatre vocabulary, perform in various comedic and dramatic scenes, work with their peers to bring artistic visions to life, and creatively tell their own stories. They will explore how theatre arts and storytelling inspires empathy and contributes to social justice.

DRAMA II

P

*

10 11 12

UC Approved. Prerequisite: Students must have completed the Drama I course OR been involved with at least two Sequoia Drama productions - in this case, students will also need to receive permission from the teacher. This course is an intermediate-level immersion into acting, playwriting, directing, improv, lighting and sound design, costumes, and performance techniques. It provides second-year students with opportunities to review and build on the skills learned in Drama I, with more responsibility for researching global and multicultural theatre, conducting script and character analysis, applying a wider variety of acting techniques, designing more technical theatre elements, and directing larger performances.

DRAMA III

P

*

10 11 12

PREREQUISITES: Students may enroll if they have taken and passed Drama I and Drama II OR if they have taken and passed Drama I and been involved in at least two Sequoia Drama productions.

The IB Diploma Programme theatre course is a multifaceted theatre-making course of study. It gives students the opportunity to make theatre as creators, designers, directors and performers. It emphasizes the importance of working both individually and collaboratively as part of an ensemble. It offers the opportunity to engage actively in the creative process, transforming ideas into action as inquisitive and productive artists. Students experience the course from contrasting artistic perspectives. They learn to apply research and theory to inform and to contextualize their work. The theatre course encourages students to appreciate that through the processes of researching, creating, preparing, presenting and critically reflecting on theatre— as participants and audience members—they gain a richer understanding of themselves, their community and the world. Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture and promotes international-mindedness. *Students may opt to enroll instead in Drama III, which will be held in conjunction with IB Theatre and have the same objectives, only with slightly modified assessments and project expectations. Drama III is an advanced-level study of acting, playwriting, directing, improv, lighting and sound design, costumes, and performance techniques. Students in either pathway will conduct research on world theatre traditions, create a director’s notebook and production proposal for a play of their choosing, and engage in the collaborative process of devising original theatre works with their peers.

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STAGECRAFT I

P

*

9 10 11 12

This course focuses on the creation of the technical aspects of theatrical production (scenery/set, lighting, sound, and costume), including advanced techniques of design execution. Emphasis is placed upon textual analysis for design, graphic techniques for the communication of design concepts, and communication among members of the production team. Students are expected to participate in the design and execution of departmental productions during the semester, requiring some additional time outside of class. No prior experience in drama or design is required CHORAL I & CHORAL II

P

*

9 10 11 12

Choir is open to all students who are interested in choral/vocal music performance. This course will introduce students to a wide variety of choral/vocal literature from different periods of music history, emphasizing the following vocal/musical skills: breath control, vocal production, intonation, range development, balance, tone production, ear training, rhythm, sight singing and music literacy. Participation in various rehearsals, performances, and activities are part of the course grade. These activities are integral elements that support and extend learning in the classroom.

GUITAR I

P

*

9 10 11 12

This introductory course designed for beginnersgives students the opportunity to develop guitar skills in basic music notation, chords, technique, song accompaniment, and composition. Varying musical styles and music history will be explored.

PIANO I

P

*

9 10 11 12

Piano, taught in the school’s Piano Lab, is a course designed for those with little or no musical experience, and is geared towards learning about music, music theory (particularly as it pertains to chord construction and melodic structure), and the piano through the use of various assignments and software programs. Within this individually-paced curriculum, students will begin with the basics of music notation. As they become familiar with naming notes and their body/ hand position at the piano, work will progress to chords and chord structure and learning/ performing increasingly complex pieces of music.

P.E. INTERMEDIATE DANCE

P

*

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: PE-Dance, audition, or outside dance training with teacher recommendation. Intermediate Dance is designed to offer those students who have had some experience in dance the opportunity to enhance their technical skills, learn and create formalized choreography, study theatrical qualities (i.e. costumes, lighting, text, music, etc), and perform dance pieces for school events. Intermediate dance is meant to provide the link between beginning dance and advanced dance, improving previously learned dance styles and techniques, while expanding the students’ knowledge of choreography, performance, and history.

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P

*

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Prior dance experience and audition.

Advanced level dance class. This class is structured as a class for a professional dance company. Equal emphasis will be given to choreography and performance as to technique, with training in ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip-hop. Students will create and rehearse a number of complete dance works to be performed in various settings throughout the year. Also addressed will be other aspects of dance production, such as: costuming, lighting design, sound engineering, and make-up application. The class will culminate in a full evening production.

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BEGINNING BAND

P

*

9 10 11 12

Beginning Band is a class that focuses on playing band instruments. Students in this class do not need any experience playing instruments.Students will learn proper instrumental technique, with a focus on long-term development. Students will learn warm-up exercises that will help them develop embouchure, tone, fingering, rhythm, and technique. Students will also learn music theory skills that will help them read music, develop their musical ear , and reproduce written and recorded music.

ADVANCED BAND

P

*

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor Advanced Band is open to students with three or more years of experience or with the permission of the instructor. Advanced Band performs at numerous school and community events including football games, rallies, concerts, Redwood City Hometown Holidays, and CMEA. Though Advanced Band’s main focus is performance, the class also exposes students to musicianship, theory, history, and current issues in the world of music.

BAND II

P

*

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: At least two years experience on a wind, brass, or percussion instrument - inclusive of note reading proficiency - or permission of instructor. Intermediate ensemble. Band II performs at numerous school and community events. Though the main focus is performance, the class also exposes students to musicianship, theory, history, and current issues in the world of music. This course may be used to meet the UC “f ” requirement.

BEGINNING ORCHESTRA

P

*

9 10 11 12

Beginning Orchestra class offers students (9-12) an opportunity to learn to play an orchestral instrument. The students and the teacher will collaborate to choose from violin, viola, cello, or double bass for the student to study for the entire year and beyond. Choosing an instrument will be based on the student’s physical characteristics, student temperament, prior musical experience, instrument availability, student interest, and the need for balanced instrumentation within the orchestra. The goal of the class is to give the students the fundamental skills needed to continue their development into the next level in the Sequoia Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to perform music in various concerts, including school performances and adjudicated music festivals.

Members of the Beginning Orchestra are also encouraged to seek private lessons and grow individually through solo performances and auditioned ensembles.

The Beginning Orchestra will learn/ develop: care and maintenance of their instrument, fundamental techniques of tone production, expressive aspects of performance such as dynamics, articulation, phrasing, fundamental rhythms, a better understanding of world cultures, history, and other forms of art through music, music notation and music reading, orchestral literature in a variety of styles and difficulty, and sight-reading skills.

ORCHESTRA

P

*

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Prior experience, audition, and/or teacher recommendation.

Orchestra is open to all violin, viola, cello, and bass players with prior performance experience. Intermediate and advanced level musicianship, theory, and performance practice are taught using performance-oriented string ensemble music as the medium of instruction. Performances during evenings and weekends are required as a part of the course.

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NOTE: + = meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

P = the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements.

FOODS AND NUTRITION

10 11 12

CTE

P

Foods & Nutrition is the first course of a two year sequence. This course is followed by Culinary Arts. Students enrolled in Foods & Nutrition are interested in the culinary and hospitality world, and may be interested in pursuing a career path in foodservice and hospitality or food science, dietetics and nutrition. Topics include: nutrition, food safety and sanitation; facilities and equipment; meal management; food preparation techniques; meal service and etiquette; food and culture; and career exploration in the Foodservice & the Hospitality Industry.

At the end of this course, students will be prepared for entry level positions in foodservice & hospitality.

CULINARY ARTS

CTE

P

10 11 12

Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition - P or teacher recommendation Culinary Arts provides advanced experiences in food production, management, and service. Topics include food service operations, advanced food production and baking, catering and professionalism. Laboratory experiences will be conducted in a commercial food service kitchen with a food- serving and dining area. This course greatly expands on skills gained in Foods and Nutrition.

ICAP

International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

SL

IB Y1 Standard Level

HL

IB Y2 Higher Level

Digital Arts Academy

HCA Health Career Academy EML Emerging Multi-Lingual PL Primary Language P Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements HP

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Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements and is considered an honors course.

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: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements. and is HP considered an Honors course.

CTE meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

P

The Sequoia High School Computer Science Pathway prepares students with the skills necessary for employment in Software and Systems Development. Worldwide, and especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a high demand for skilled professionals in the software and systems development industry. The San Francisco Bay Area employs approximately 382,000 people (or 11.8% of the market’s total employment) in this industry sector alone (source link). This sequence of courses will prepare students to enter into the major employment workforce.

Throughout the year, students explore the career opportunities available to them through field trips to Google, Facebook, Oracle and Microsoft. Students also complete a career research project where they explore the benefits and requirements of a computer science career.

CTE INTRO TO PROG MOBILE APPS

P CTE

9 10 11 12

This course is designed to be an introductory course for any student who wants to explore the process of designing and building apps for mobile devices. It is designed to introduce students to the tools, methods and opportunities in the app development field. Students will use Android software tools to design and create apps for Android devices. Exercises and labs will demonstrate event-driven programming, graphics and drawing, and animation. For the final project, students will use these skills to design an app or game for Android devices to use and share. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

JAVA PROGRAMMING

CTE

9 10 11 12

This course lays the foundation for students with little or no programming experience to learn the Java programming language. The course introduces fundamental programming concepts and terminology in an easy, engaging manner. Throughout the course students will have online access to the class curriculum as well as the programming software used in the class.

Students will: • Learn how to define and animate a story using the Alice 3 development environment.

• Create a game and apply Java programming constructs using the Greenfoot development environment, further enhancing a student’s understanding of Java programming.

• Work with Eclipse to understand data types and operators, literals, variable initialization, scope, rules, casts, and expressions.

• Examine features that relate to methods and classes such as public and private access specifiers, passing objects to a method, returning objects from a method, overloading, recursion static class members, and nested/inner classes • Progress into encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS CTE

Meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

WOOD I

CTE

9 10 11 12

Wood I is a two-semester course in the Industrial Arts Department. Wood I provides instruction in measuring, design, planning, layout, material processing, assembling, and finishing. In the classroom and in the woodworking lab students will develop the ability to work safely and effectively with hand tools, power tools, stationary power tools, and woodworking materials. Students will design and build individual projects using a wood lathe, drill press, compound sliding miter saw, band saw, horizontal & vertical belt sander, disc sander, spindle sander, hand sanders, jointer, planer, and table saw. Students will receive instruction on spindle turning and make a variety of projects on the wood lathe. Wood I emphasizes hands-on learning, practical experience, collaboration with peers, and developing positive work habits.

WOOD II

CTE

10 11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of CTE Wood I or teacher recommendation Wood II is a two-semester course in the Industrial Arts Department. Students will learn advanced woodworking tools and techniques to design and build individual projects of increased size and complexity. Students will learn how to use a circular saw, scroll saw, jigsaw, plunge router, fixed base router, router table, double-wide belt sander, pocket machine, panel saw, line bore, pneumatic nailers, and a variety of woodworking jigs. Students will receive instruction in fabrication and finishing procedures as they pertain to cabinetmaking and furniture manufacturing.

Students will learn bowl turning and spindle turning and make a variety of projects on the wood lathe. Wood II emphasizes developing a student’s ability to design and build a custom project.

WOOD III

11 12

Prerequisite: Completion of CTE Wood II or teacher recommendation Wood III is a two-semester course in the Industrial Arts Department. Students will learn advanced woodworking tools and techniques to design and build individual projects of increased size and complexity. Students will apply the knowledge and techniques acquired in Wood II and receive advanced instruction in design, fabrication, and finishing procedures as they pertain to cabinetmaking and furniture manufacturing. Students will learn advanced bowl turning and spindle turning techniques and make a variety of projects on the wood lathe. Wood III emphasizes developing a student’s ability to design and build custom projects. Students will be introduced to 2D and 3D CAD design and create designs for the Woodshop’s CNC Laser and CNC Router System. Students will learn the fundamentals of CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining, engraving, and cutting and learn how to set up and use a CNC Laser and CNC Router to make woodworking projects. Please note that Wood III does not fulfill the CTE graduation requirement, credits earned will go towards electives.

Digital Filmmaking is the entry level course in the Filmmaking pathway following the Design, Visual and Media Arts Standards in the Arts, Media and Entertainment Sector of the California CTE standards. This class covers conceptual understanding and skills, both technical and theoretical, necessary to create, analyze and appreciate professional level film and video productions. In the digital video medium, this class covers essential genres in film such as documentaries, narrative pieces, corporate advertising, and experimental films. There is a parallel focus on film production, as well as reading, writing and analyzing, to develop a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process. This course meets the UC “f” requirement.

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The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements

HP

The course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements and is considered an honors course.

*

The course may satisfy the VPA graduation requirement.

DIGITAL ARTS ACADEMY COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES MULTIMEDIA I

*

10

P

State of the art computer graphics software is introduced with respect to print, and web graphics. Introduction to typography, graphic layout/design fundamentals, digital design and other computer graphics software applications. Following a VPAs approach, students generate their own creative content for print and/or electronic publication. Students earn 4 units of college credit by passing this course. As part of this course, students will also develop career skill awareness in order to prepare them for career readiness. This course meets the UC “f ” requirement.

CTE MULTIMEDIA II

P

CTE

11

Students build on their knowledge of computer graphics for web and print publication. Using state of the art software, students will create projects that involve still graphics, motion graphics and interactive media. Students will also begin to work audio and video into projects. Students earn 4 units of college credit by passing this course. As part of this course, students will also participate in the Academy Mentor Program, which teaches important career skills to students in order to prepare them for success in the working world. This course meets the UC “f ” requirement.

CTE MULTIMEDIA III

P

CTE

12

Multimedia III is a CTE course that is dual enrolled with GID 35 at Foothill College. A central objective of the course is to have the students develop themselves through the art and technique of video production. The skills learned in this class will include, but are not limited to: video and film concept creation, video and audio editing, production techniques, media analysis, and broadcast production. By producing short film projects, students will learn how to use video production equipment to express their creativity and demonstrate their newly acquired skills. This class also builds on the foundation of graphic design media development and graphic design that has been developed in Multimedia I and II. Students will work both individually and in teams to create a set of marketing materials for a real-world client. In addition to individual student choice on projects, created work will serve the DAA, Sequoia High groups, and the larger Sequoia community.

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HEALTH CAREER ACADEMY (HCA): P

CTE

the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

INTRO TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS

P

CTE HCA

10

Health Professions is a year-long required course for students enrolled in Sequoia’s Health Careers Academy (HCA). This course provides an introduction for students interested in careers in the health care professions by exposing them to the wide variety of jobs in the field along with the educational requirements for each position. Students who achieve competency in this course will not only expand their knowledge in the types of careers in the health field and educational requirements but also develop knowledge and skills required for entry into the health care occupations and meet the needs of the advanced clinical program. Students who successfully coplete the course will earn certification for BLS CPR, and First Aid. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

MEDICAL CLINICAL I

P

CTE HCA

11

Medical Clinical I is a year-long required course for students enrolled in Sequoia’s Health Careers Academy (HCA). Medical Clinical I is the junior year HCA (CTE) elective. In this course students will learn about HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), laws governing health care, develop workplace skills, and understand workplace and personal safety. They will also complete FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training/certification. Students develop a medical vocabulary that includes medical abbreviations and symbols through the study of the principles of word construction and word analysis, with emphasis on spelling, pronunciation, diagnosis, disease process, pathology and their interrelationship with body systems. Students work one-on-one with a mentor to gain professional skills, such as resume writing and interview skills, while exploring careers in the health professions. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

MEDICAL CLINICAL II

P

CTE HCA

12

This course provides advanced instruction and training for students interested in careers in the healthcare professions. Students who achieve competency in this course will develop knowledge and skills in CPR training, immunizations, medical tests, characteristics of a successful health care professional, parameters for phyical history, exam and taking vital signs, OSHA standards for handling bodily fluids, infection control, medical terminology, anatomy and physicology, bloodborne pathogens, administering emergency oxygen, Epi-Pen auto injection, and preparing a professiona portofolio. Successful students will receive certification in BLS CPR (renewal) and First Aid. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

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NON-DEPARTMENTAL COURSES: the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements the course is approved by the University of California to meet the a-g requirements. and is HP considered an Honors course.

CTE meets the Career Technical Education (CTE) requirement for graduation.

P

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

P

CTE

9 10 11 12

This experiential, entrepreneurship-based curriculum is designed to equip 9th-grade students with the skills needed to graduate from high school, and to succeed in college and their careers. The class will guide them through the process of planning, launching and running their own small business. The curriculum is built around a core of six “Spark Skills”: Communication, Collaboration, Innovation, Grit, Problem-Solving, Self-Management. This is a hands-on project-based curriculum that allows a student to think creatively and create their own projects. Each experience in the curriculum is designed to maximize a student’s development of these skills. Along the way, students are taught to apply the skills they learn not only to the running of their businesses but also to their academics, career and life goals. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

AVID

P

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. The mission of the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program is to ensure that first-generation college bound students, and most especially students in the middle capable of completing a rigorous college preparatory path, will succeed in the most rigorous curriculum and increase their enrollment in four-year colleges. To that end, students are tutored in academic subjects, learn time management and note-taking skills, and develop SAT vocabulary and test-taking skills. Particular attention is paid to the enhancement of their writing and reading abilities. AVID students regularly hear guest speakers from colleges and universities, take field trips to visit colleges, and are counseled in course selections to make their college applications as competitive as possible. AVID is a fouryear program and students earn elective credit for this course. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

P

Open to all 9th grade students. This curricular class provides students with the foundational skills for becoming an active student-leader. The course builds a working definition of leadership, and from there teaches both hard and soft skills, including public speaking, time management, positive habits and helps students understand the value of cooperation, creativity and initiative. Students will also explore initial opportunities for involvement in student activities.

9

ASB LEADERSHIP

P

10 11 12

Prerequisite: ASB Adviser appointment. Students will be charged with curating the culture and climate at Sequoia, and promoting the best possible high school experience for their peers. This group will plan and carry out student activities, facilitate outreach to all students and will serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration. First hand leadership experiences will be supplemented with curricular opportunities. Class may be taken multiple times.

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JOURNALISM I, II, & III

P

CTE

9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in most recent English class. This elective course produces and publishes the school newspaper, the Raven Report. Students learn news, sports, feature, and opinion writing, study news ethics and First Amendment rights, develop interviewing skills, and practice photography and design. Journalism I must be taken prior to enrolling in Journalism II/III, which focuses on editor leadership, business skills, and advanced writing and design. Journalism III-P can be repeated for credit. Students receive elective or career technical education (CTE) credit for these courses. These courses have been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

IB PSYCHOLOGY

HP

11 12

This two-semester survey course prepares students for the IB Exam in psychology. It is an elective course that students may take for the certificate achieved in passing the exam, or as one of the six courses required to earn the full IB Diploma program. Reading, writing and research requirements are considered to be on par with a first semester college level psychology course. This course is quickly-paced and students should be highly intrinsically motivated to achieve. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

IB BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT-SL

HP

11 12

IB Business Management is a Standard Level IB survey course that explores the following aspects of business: organization and environment, human resource management, accounts and finance, operations management and business strategy. The course is interactive and will focus on research and existing business systems. An Internal Assessment is required that allows you to explore changes in an existing business model or program. This course has been UC A-G approved as a “g” elective.

IB THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)

HP

11 12

This is an accessible IB course open to all IB CORE students. It is a one year course but taken 11th grade spring & 12th grade fall. TOK is allowed as a 7th class. As an IB class, it offers a weighted GPA point and fulfills the UC/ CSU a-g “g” area requirement. This class is focused on knowledge and has a heavy focus on student-led discussions. This course allows students to: • to reflect on the central question, “How do we know that?”, and to recognize the value of asking that question •to expose students to ambiguity, uncertainty and questions with multiple plausible answers to equip students to effectively navigate and make sense of the world, and help prepare them to encounter novel and complex situations •to encourage students to be more aware of their own perspectives and to reflect critically on their own beliefs and assumptions •to engage students with multiple perspectives, foster open-mindedness and develop intercultural understanding to encourage students to make connections between academic disciplines by exploring underlying •to prompt students to consider the importance of values, responsibilities and ethical concerns relating •the production, acquisition, application and communication of knowledge •to encourage students to form connections between TOK concepts and the world around them

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ACADEMIC LITERACY

11 12

This course pre-teaches and supports the skills and texts taught in English III and U.S. History classes in order to provide students with better access and opportunities for success in these college prep courses. Students receive elective credit for this course. Placement is based on the DORA and Reading Inventory tests. It is for: 1) rising 11th graders who were enrolled in English II Intensive or Intervention ELA as 10th graders and did not exit by the end of 10th grade, and 2) rising 11th or 12th graders exiting ELD III. GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE I, II

11 12

Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old or a junior; employed at acceptable job site; hold a vocational work permit.

Students check-in weekly with the work experience teacher by entering work hours online and must verify work hours through copies of their paycheck stubs. Additionally, students complete one written assignment per month. Students receive one elective credit for every 36 hours worked for a maximum of 360 hours and 10 credits per semester. Credit for the course is based on the number of hours worked and completing written class assignments. Maximum of 40 credits can count toward graduation elective credits. Please note that in order to keep a work permit, students must maintain satisfactory grades and attendance.

9 10 11 12

STUDENT CLERK

Assistance in the school offices or helping individual teachers, performing services such as typing, record-keeping, filing, duplicating, tutoring, etc. Students can also work as “Student Ambassadors” for the IVP office, located at the desk under the mural. Students will direct visitors to locations and offices and answer basic questions about the school. One-two students can serve in this capacity during each class period of the school day. Grade notation: CR or NC. 2.5 credits per semester (half the credits of regular courses) and a maximum of 5 credits per year. Maximum of 20 credits toward graduation.

9 10 11 12

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Students work as assistants to teachers as laboratory and technology aides. Students give instructional support by working directly with other students; help to prepare laboratory, and shop for instructional material setups. Students also can work as technical support aides for the school’s IT department. Technical Assistants earn variable credit up to 5 credits per semester. Maximum of 10 credits per year. Maximum of 20 credits can count toward graduation. Grade notation: CR or NC.

ICAP

International College Advancement Program International Baccalaureate (IB) Program

SL

IB Y1 Standard Level

HL

IB Y2 Higher Level

Digital Arts Academy

HCA Health Career Academy EML Emerging Multi-Lingual PL Primary Language P Meets University of Ca. A-G requirements HP

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SPECIAL EDUCATION Sequoia High School’s Special Education Department has a continuum of service options to support students with disabilities. We serve students with a variety of disabilities that range from mild learning disabilities to severe learning and physical disabilities. Our department consists of three basic supports for students with IEPs: Specialized Academic Instruction (Study Skills), Independent Living Skills (ILS), and Therapeutic Day Class (STARS). The department works closely with the School Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, and the Adaptive Physical Education Program. It is our goal to offer each of our students the very best opportunities available at a comprehensive high school to advance personally, academically, and vocationally.

SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (STUDY SKILLS)

9 10 11 12

Study Skills is a course that only students with Special Education services are eligible to take. The curriculum of a given Study Skills class depends upon the needs of the students within that class, but typically instruction in Study Skills includes fostering students’ organizational skills, assignment and test completion, and time management.

Study Skills is also typically where students build skills corresponding to their individual IEP and post-secondary transition goals, preparing for schooling, career, and independent living after high school. Study Skills can have benefits for students with a broad range of needs, including difficulties with assignment completion, poor performance on tests, and anxiety about performance at school.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (ILS)

9 10 11 12

Students with orthopedic impairments, or disabilities significantly affecting a student’s ability to move, communicate and/or walk; students on the autism spectrum with social, emotional, and academic needs; and students with intellectual disabilities are provided support in the Independent Living Skills program. The program provides a highly structured, highly modified functional academic and life skills curriculum to meet the individual needs of students as outlined on their IEPs. Academic instruction, independence training, social skills, and transition services are integral components of the program.

THERAPEUTIC DAY CLASS (STARS)

9 10 11 12

Students who require a small setting with counseling support to access the curriculum attend classes in the STARS program. The IEP team agrees to the periods and subjects that students in STARS require in this therapeutic setting. STARS stands for Successful Transition Achieved with Responsive Support. Mental Health Case Workers support students by offering counseling services that are determined by the IEP team.

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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE

9 10 11 12

The Speech and Language program at Sequoia High School is designed to help students with language processing, voice, speech articulation or fluency changes. Speech therapy is based on specific assessment results that profile the student’s area of need. Speech service needs are determined by the IEP team.

ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (A.P.E)

9 10 11 12

Coach Jim Bell is our Adapted PE teacher at Sequoia High School. Not all students with an IEP receive Adapted PE. He works with all students who have this service on their IEP. SOCIAL ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION (SAC) LEVEL I, II, & III

9 10 11 12

Students who require assistance in the areas of social thinking and/or social communication can participate in one class period of SAC based on the IEP team decision. The curriculum in this class comes from researchbased concepts about social cognition that have developed over the past thirty-five years. These include Theory of Mind, Executive Function, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Social Emotional Learning. The Social Thinking framework used in SAC class includes teaching specific strategies for initiating communication, listening with your whole body, abstract/inferential thinking, understanding perspective taking, seeing the gestalt/big picture, and humor/human relatedness. The course varies in level based on student need.

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