Ventura Unified School District
Ventura Unified School District255 W. Stanley Ave., Suite 100Ventura, CA 93001(805) 641-5000“High School Course Directory”2014-15 School YearBuena High SchoolEl Camino High School at Ventura CollegeFoothill Technology High SchoolPacific Continuation High SchoolVentura High School
Table of ContentsApplied Arts – Industrial Technology.19Applied Arts – Non-Departmental .22English/Language Arts .23English Language Development (ELD)Program . .272English Learner (EL) Program SuccessPathways .283English Learner Development (ELD)Courses .29English and Strategic Reading (ESR) .32English /Language Arts Electives .33Fine Arts – Drama and Music .35Fine Arts – Visual .39Health Science .43History/Social Science .44Mathematics .50Non-Departmental 55IntroductionList of High Schools .Board of Education District Administration .1111How to Use this Guide .2Class Selections .Prerequisites Program Change Policy .Level Changes in a Subject Area andDropping a Class .222Message for Parents .Earning Credit Toward High SchoolGraduation .High School GraduationRequirements .California High School Exit Examination(CAHSEE) .Planning for University/CollegeAdmission .3445Testing Program .State Level .Testing for College .666Career Assessments 7Extracurricular and Co-CurricularActivities/Athletics .7Scholarship Requirements .9Work Experience .Career Education Center (CEC) formerlythe Regional Occupational Program(ROP) .99Physical Education 59Course Descriptions 11Science .61Applied Arts – Agriculture .12World Languages 68Applied Arts – Business .13Ventura High School Pathways 75Applied Arts – Home Economics 17High School Education Plan Worksheet .761
IntroductionThis High School Course Directory is updated each year and distributed to students when they registerfor high school. This directory should provide up-to-date information for parents and students to usein planning a high school program effectively. All courses may not be offered every year at eachhigh school listed. The High School Course Directory contains necessary information relating to allhigh schools in Ventura Unified School District.Buena High School (Bulldogs)5670 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003Telephone: (805) 289-1826Principal: Mike Irvingwww.venturausd.org/buena.htmEl Camino High School at Ventura College (Eagles)61 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003Telephone: (805) 289-7955Principal: Cheryl Burnswww.venturausd.org/elcamino.htmFoothill Technology High School (Dragons)100 Day Road, Ventura, CA 93003Telephone: (805) 289-0023Principal: Joe Bovawww.venturausd.org/foothilltech.htmPacific High School (Sharks)501 College Drive, Ventura, CA 93003Telephone: (805) 289-7950Principal: Barbara Boggiowww.venturausd.org/pacific.htmVentura High School (Cougars)Two North Catalina St., Ventura, CA 93001Telephone: (805) 641-5116Principal: Val Wyattwww.venturausd.org/ventura.htmAs students select courses for the coming year, it is important to understand that the master schedule orcourse offerings are developed based on those selections. Therefore, serious consideration of choicesis a necessity. Developing a plan of study is a combined effort of students, parents, teachers,counselors and administrators; however, the prime responsibility rests with the student andparent(s).Parents and students are encouraged to review this document as part of the course selections process.Counselors will be happy to assist parents and students in interpreting information contained in thisdocument during high school registration.Board of EducationMary Haffner, PresidentDebbie Golden, Vice PresidentJohn Walker, MemberBarbara J. Fitzgerald, MemberVelma Lomax, MemberDistrict AdministrationDr. Trudy Tuttle Arriaga, SuperintendentKathy Asher, Assistant SuperintendentAssistant Superintendent (To be determined)Joseph Richards, Jr., Assistant Superintendent2
How to Use this GuideThis registration guide provides students and parents with information to assist in the student’sprogram choices. Students should discuss course selections with their parents, teachers and counselorbefore registering. Students are encouraged to enroll in courses that challenge them and provide thebest possible preparation for the future in terms of employment and further education.Class SelectionsPlease carefully read this entire registration guide before selecting classes. All students must enroll ina full academic day. Students should select their required classes first, and then list electives,including two (2) alternate elective choices. In the event some electives are filled or an insufficientnumber of students enroll in a class, students will be enrolled in their alternate choice(s) in the orderlisted, if available. Courses are listed by department and program areas. Each course is described bycontent and prerequisites. Students must receive prior approval from their school counselor to take aclass off site, including inter-district community college and on-line classes.PrerequisitesPrerequisites are listed in this Course Directory to help students and parents make the best educationaldecision possible. Students must meet the prerequisites to enroll in certain courses. Both semesters ofa prerequisite for a course must be successfully completed and, if required, the stated grade earned.Program Change PolicyStudent initiated requests for class changes are considered only during the first 10 days (15 days atFoothill Technology High School due to their block schedule) of the semester, are subject to spaceavailability, and are granted for the following specific reasons: (1) Fulfill graduation requirement; (2)Ability level misplacement; (3) Completion in summer school; and (4) Minimum competencypreparation.Level Changes in a Subject AreaLevel changes in a subject area can be made with teacher recommendation, parent and counselorapproval during the first ten weeks of a semester (semester 1 deadline: November 4, 2014; semester2 deadline: April 14, 2015). The administration may, due to increased/decreased enrollment and staffchanges, balance course sections by transferring students from one class and/or teacher to another.Every effort will be made to ensure a smooth transition. Requests for a teacher change will not begranted.Dropping a Class Prior to dropping a class, the parent/guardian, teacher, student, and counselor shallconfer to agree the drop is in the best interest of the student.Semester 1 courses: A student will be allowed to drop a class without penalty of an “F”grade until October 2, 2014 (30th day of S1). With administrative approval, a student whodrops a class with a passing grade from October 3, 2014 (31st day of S1) to November 21, 2014(60th day of S1) will receive a Withdrawal (“W”) on their transcript. A student who drops aclass with an “F” grade from October 3, 2014 (31st day of S1) to November 21, 2014 (60th dayof S1) will receive an “F” on their transcript.Semester 2 courses: A student will be allowed to drop a class without penalty of an “F” gradeuntil March 11, 2015 (30th day of S2). With administrative approval, a student who drops aclass with a passing grade from March 12, 2015 (31st day of S2) to April 30, 2015 (60th day ofS2) will receive a Withdrawal (“W”) on their transcript. A student who drops a class with an“F” grade from March 12, 2015 (31st day of S2) to April 30, 2015 (60th day of S2) will receivean “F” on their transcript.3
Message for ParentsParents are the key element in helping students to be successful in school. This is true both during theschool year and during summer/vacation time. We urge you to:1. Become familiar with using the online student information service (Q ParentConnect).Parents can review assignments, grades and attendance online and communicate concernswith the teacher via email.2. Stress the importance of attending school each day. Please schedule medical appointmentsand family vacations outside of the school day and calendar.3. Set aside a time and place every day for your student to study, read, write, and/or practice.Distractions such as television and electronics should be limited.4. Encourage your student to read the daily newspaper, magazines and/or books.5. Review Progress Reports, Quarter and Semester Report Cards.6. Schedule conferences with teachers early each grading period if you have any concernsregarding your child’s progress.7. If a problem does arise with the homework, call your son/daughter’s teacher as soon aspossible and seek assistance.8. Help your son/daughter study before a test or quiz.9. If you find your son/daughter never seems to have homework, check their agenda. If youfind it lacking entries, this may be the reason. In high school there should be homeworkevery day.10. Encourage your son/daughter to join and participate in their high schools student clubs andorganizations.Earning Credit Toward High School GraduationCredit toward graduation is given for all subjects taken in the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade except thosecourses repeated to raise the academic grade. Math and World Language courses may be taken inmiddle school to satisfy college entrance requirements, but are not counted in the credits towardgraduation. Students enrolled in band, choir, leadership, reading, physical education, athletics, oryearbook may receive credit for each year of successful participation. Students will earn five units ofcredit for each semester course completed with the grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D.” No credit isearned if the student receives a grade of “F.” Credit may also be earned through participation in theCareer Education Center (CEC) formerly Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Work Experience,College Courses, Adult Education, and approved on-line courses. Any courses taken before thecompletion of 8th Grade, does not count towards High School Graduation. All courses are notrepeatable for credit except those specified.4
High School Graduation RequirementsSubject AreaEnglish/Language ArtsMathematicsSocial ScienceGeographyWorld History/CulturesUnited States HistoryAmerican GovernmentEconomicsTotalScienceLife/Biological SciencePhysical ScienceTotalWorld Language or Fine Arts (visual or performing)HealthPhysical EducationApplied 101020105201060230Total Credits RequiredCredits: For each semester course offering that is completed successfully, five (5) credits of required or elective creditsare earned. To obtain credits an ”A”, “B”, “C” or “D” grade is required. For students to be college eligible, a grade of“C” or higher is required. An “F” or a “W” grade receives no credit towards graduation. Special courses may beoffered on a “pass/fail” and credits earned apply toward graduation. Students occasionally desire to repeat a givenacademic course to raise their grades. With approval from the counselor, assistant principal, or principal, a student mayrepeat a course. Both grades will remain on the transcript. The higher of the two grades will be used to compute thestudent’s GPA. Credit, however, will be given for the course only once.Mathematics - All students must complete Math 1 with a passing grade in order to earn a HighSchool Diploma. Any student who has completed Math 1 in seventh or eighth grade and earneda passing grade will have completed the Math 1 High School Graduation requirement; however,high school credits will not be earned.The final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student and his/herparents(s)/guardian(s).Foothill Technology High School requires for graduation 75 hours of community service andcompletion of one year of Education in the Digital Age Course with a passing grade.California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)In addition to the course requirements, each student completing grade 12 shall successfully pass the stateexit examination in English Language Arts and Mathematics as a condition of high school graduation(BP/AR 6146.1). The CAHSEE is given for the first time in the second semester of the 10 th grade, twicein the 11th grade and three times in the 12th grade.5
Planning for University/College AdmissionUC/CSU Minimum Entrance Requirements (“a-g” subject requirements)Subject Requirement: To satisfy the Subject Requirement, students must complete the high schoolcourses listed below with a “C” grade or better. These courses are known as the “a–g” subjects.Students must take 15 yearlong classes to fulfill the requirements – seven of which must be taken in thelast two years of high school. To be acceptable to UC/CSU, the courses must appear on a list certifiedby the high school principal as meeting the “a-g” subject requirements. For more information pleaseaccess the UC website: www.universityofcalifornia.edu or the CSU website: www.calstate.eduSubjectsa. Social Scienceb. Englishc. Mathematicsd. Sciencee. Foreign LanguageUniversity of Californiaa. 2 years of history requiredincluding:- 1 year of U.S. History or½ year of U.S. History and½ year of Americangovernment- 1 year of World Historyb. 4 years of college prep Englishor higherc. 3 years required including:- Algebra 1- Geometry- Algebra 2- Math 1(4 years recommended)d. 2 years required including:- 1 year of a biological science- 1 year of a physical science(3 years recommended)e. 2 years of the same language(3 years recommended)CaliforniaStateUniversitya. (Sameas UC)b. (Sameas UC)c. (Sameas UC)d. (Sameas UC)e. (Sameas UC)f. Visual andPerforming Artf. 1 year of the same course of aVisual & Performing Artf. (Sameas UC)g. Elective Coursesg. 1 year of advanced course workin math, English, science, foreignlanguage, social science, history,visual and performing arts.SAT Reasoning or ACT withwriting. AND SAT Subject Testsmay be required or recommendedby the college you are applying to.A.P. & Honors courses arerecommended.g. (Sameas UC)Required TestingACT ntswill vary ateach privatecollege oruniversityCheck theindividualcollegecataloguesfor specificrequirementsCollege prepsubjects arerecommendedCommunityCollegeNo subjectRequirement18 years old, or a high schoolgraduate; or passed the CaliforniaHigh school Proficiency ExamNo subjectRequirementNo subject Requirement –Completion of Algebra 2 ishighly recommendedNo subjectRequirementUse theUC/CSUrequirementsas a guideUse theUC/CSUrequirementsas a guideNo subjectRequirement(Seeindividualcollegecatalogues orwebsites forrequirements)Matriculation process ofassessment, orientation,counselingNo subjectRequirement**It is recommended that all high school students follow the “a-g” requirements when selecting classes.**The final responsibility for meeting college admission rests with the student and his/her parents(s)/guardian(s).6
Testing ProgramState LevelStudents in the 11th grade participate in the required California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress(CAASPP) Smarter Balanced testing program. Students must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) inEnglish/Language Arts and Mathematics in order to graduate. Students must also complete all District GraduationRequirements to receive a diploma.Testing for CollegeStudents planning to attend college should prepare for required entrance exams. Two preparatory pre-entrance exams arealso available to students. “PLAN” is taken during the sophomore year as a preparation for the ACT. The PSAT-NMSQT,administered in the fall of the junior year, is used to identify National Merit Scholar Finalists and serves as a preparationfor the SAT Reasoning Test. The final stage of pre-college testing involves the actual taking of the ACT and/or SAT in thespring of the junior year. Most four-year colleges require one of these tests for admission and may base scholarshipeligibility on the results. Some colleges require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests (see SAT Subject Testsbelow). These tests are taken at the end of the subject of choice and/or by the end of 11 th grade.GRADE TESTMONTHCONTENTS10thPLANNovember (offered onlyonce during the year)11thPSAT-NMSQTOctober (offered only onceduring the year)11thFebruary-June12thACT, SAT Reasoning andSAT Subject ExamsACT, SAT Reasoning10th-12thSAT Subject TestsThese are high schoollevel tests, reflecting highschool curricula.9th-12thAdvanced Placement(AP)The approximate cost foreach AP Exam isapproximately 86. Feewaivers and/orscholarships areavailable for students ifhe/she applies by theMarch deadline. A formwill be distributed in thestudent’s AP course.Students who receive freeand reduced lunch willbe given priority.October, November,DecemberSAT Subject Tests aregenerally offered 6 times inany given school year.There are 20 Subject Testsacross five general subjectareas: history, mathematics,science, English andforeign languages.NOTE: Students withIEP’s requestingaccommodations mustapply to the College Boardby the published date.May7 Curriculum BasedEnglishMathReadingScientific ReasoningCritical ReadingWritingMathSame formats as the PLAN (ACT) andPSAT (SAT) Same formats as the PLAN (ACT) andPSAT (SAT)Beginning with students applying for the fall2012 term, SAT Subject Tests may be required orrecommended by the college you are applying to.Some colleges require or recommended one ormore SAT Subject Tests as part of theapplication. Many colleges that don’t require orrecommend Subject Tests will still consider themwhen reviewing your application. To find out ifthe colleges or universities that you’re interestedin require or recommend SAT Subject Tests goto the following bject-tests/why-take-the-test- Click why take the SAT Subject Tests- Click how to choose what tests to take- Click college search-American Government-Italian-Biology-French-Calculus - AB, BC-Computer Science-Economics-English - 11th / 12th-Environmental Science-German Language-Physics B-Spanish – Language or Literature-Statistics-Studio Art-U.S. History-AP European History-AP Chemistry
Career AssessmentCareer assessments and interest inventories are integrated into the curriculum. Students are given theopportunity to investigate careers based on their indicated interests, aptitudes and abilities. TheASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is offered to 11th and 12th grade students. Thisis a free, comprehensive assessment that helps students develop a better understanding of their interest,aptitudes and abilities. This test is provided, administered and interpreted by representatives from ourArmed Services. However, it is available to ANY interested student and does not carry any militarycommitment.Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities and AthleticsA very important part of a student’s positive attitude toward high school is due to his/her participationin student activities. All students are encouraged to find an activity or club that is of interest tohim/her. This will help students become involved in the high school environment and assist thestudent in making new friends. Toward meeting this goal, each high school sponsors many cocurricular activities for both boys and girls. Students with an interest in competitive sports areencouraged to participate in tryouts for the sport(s) of their choice. Students at El Camino HighSchool at Ventura College or Foothill Technology High School grades 10 through 12 have theopportunity to participate in athletics at their boundary school (it is the student’s responsibility tocontact the boundary school for tryout schedules). Questions regarding these activities should bedirected to each school’s Athletic Director or the student’s Counselor.
in planning a high school program effectively. All courses may not be offered every year at each high school listed. The High School Course Directory contains necessary information relating to all high schools in Ventura Unified School District. Buena High School (Bulldogs) 5670 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 Telephone: (805) 289-1826
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