High School Middle School
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Subjects
Levels
Modality
Format
NCAA/UC Approvals

Course Name & Number

Modality

Format

English 12

Honors Prerequisite: English 11 with Grade B or Higher

English 12 students achieve mastery of the skills related to listening and speaking, academic research, higher-order reading comprehension, language usage and writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking. Students study classical literature and modern works. Students engage in the cycle of writing, workshopping, and revising required of writers in order to produce polished final works.

314

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

English 9

Honors Prerequisite: English 8 with Grade B or Higher

Students develop foundational skills in speaking, listening and academic research while developing and honing reading comprehension and language usage skills.

311

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Environmental Science (Life Science)

Prerequisite: Geometry, 1 Year Lab Science

This advanced course is dedicated to understanding the interactions between Earth’s natural systems and the demands placed on them by the human population. Students explore natural phenomena and resource cycles, how we use and impact these systems, and potential solutions for the resulting consequences of resource mismanagement and exploitation. No matter where you live, there is plenty to study in your local environment all the way to the entire biosphere.

251

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Ethnic Studies

Understanding cultures beyond our own is essential to appreciating the human experience. In this course, students will explore the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of diverse racial and ethnic groups within the United States. They will examine concepts such as identity, dominant culture, and perspective, including bias, stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice. Students will also study key events that shaped the nation's history to deepen their understanding of the United States' diverse cultures and perspectives.

443

2 Terms

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Executive Skills

Executive Skills is a two-term Personal Development course that supports the development of key executive functioning skills that impact the daily lives of students. This course is individualized based on the unique strengths and areas of growth for the student determined by formal assessment, student and family surveys, and interviews. Based on a review of these points of information, 7-9 of the 11 skills are identified for focused development during the two semesters of this course. Executive Skills empowers students to take control of their experiences through knowledge, strategies, practice, and real-life application.

513

2 Terms

One Level

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Fashion Design

Are you a fashion trend follower? Are you drawn to how designers have pulled together fabrics and colors to create memorable pieces? Do you dream of designing your own line of clothing or accessories? Learn what it takes to get started in the fashion industry, from the careers available to new technology and trends reshaping the industry every day. Start creating!

756

1 Term

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Fiber Arts

Fiber arts is a broad category of creative expression using materials that consist of fibers, including things such as fabric, yarn, and thread. This course is designed to introduce the student to a specific fiber art of their choice, such as embroidery, crochet, quilting, knitting, bead embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, felting, macramé, lace making, latchhook/rug hooking, basketry, and sewing.

748

2 Terms

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Film Studies

Film Studies develops understanding of the impact of film across the world and throughout history. Students become familiar with the basic terminology and elements of film-making and narrative structure to improve their critical thinking, as well as their ability to communicate critical responses to films. In-depth study of several movements in film will broaden the student’s knowledge of the medium’s history and evolution. Students will analyze films and study filmmakers from various cultures and eras.

715

2 Terms

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

Forensic Science

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Fingerprints. Blood spatters. Gunshot residue. If these things intrigue you rather than scare you, then forensic science may be for you. Explore the riveting job of crime scene analysis, and learn the techniques and practices applied during a crime scene investigation, including how clues and data are recorded and preserved. Discover how technology is applied to make discoveries and bring criminals to justice.

225

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

French 1

This course introduces students to the language, culture, and grammar of French and French-speaking countries. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in French.

021

2 Terms

NCAA Approved

UC Approved

Essential

College Prep

Honors

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual
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