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U.S. Government: Crime, Law and the Constitution Honors

Course No: 5463
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: AP/Honors, Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History, and US Cultures & Histories
Criteria for Enrollment: Student must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.
Fulfillments: US Government requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

U.S. Govt: Crime, Law and the Constitution evaluates the origin and application of due process rooted in British law and found in the United States Constitution. The course will analyze issues related to the federal and state criminal justice systems including: policing, arrest, arraignment, trial, sentencing, and incarceration/alternative rehabilitation. At the federal level, students will evaluate the impact of federal laws such as the 1994 Crime Bill and precedents set by Supreme Court cases.  At the  state  level, students will examine key California laws such as the Three Strikes Law.  Case studies will include recent trials, and the coursework will include field trips and guest experts from the Bay Area. Students will participate in a mock trial and produce a research based podcast or documentary related to criminal justice.

The honors curriculum for this course will include more rigorous assessments, as well as more in-depth research for the semester research project.

Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations.

U.S. Government: Race, Gender and Power

Course No: 5457
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History, and US Histories & Cultures
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: US Government requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

U.S. Govt: Race, Gender and Power is a course that explores personhood and its construction in the American political system. Since the drafting of the Constitution, the US political system has restricted access to legal rights and protections of personhood; in particular for women and People of Color. In turn, this creates unique political realities for the Black, Chicanx/Latinx, Asian American, Native American, Feminist and LGBTQ experiences within the US political system. This course will examine the Constitution and the federal and state governments it creates from the perspectives of these communities, as well as how the Constitution, judicial system, media, and political parties have been used by the People to achieve greater access to freedom and equality. In short, this course will examine who exactly has historically been included in the American collective of “We the People”, how this has changed over time, and what this means for our society today.

U.S. Government: Race, Gender and Power Honors

Course No: 5467
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History, and US Histories & Cultures
Criteria for Enrollment: Students must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.
Fulfillments: US Government requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

U.S. Govt: Race, Gender and Power is a course that explores personhood and its construction in the American political system. Since the drafting of the Constitution, the US political system has restricted access to legal rights and protections of personhood; in particular for women and People of Color. In turn, this creates unique political realities for the Black, Chicanx/Latinx, Asian American, Native American, Feminist and LGBTQ experiences within the US political system. This course will examine the Constitution and the federal and state governments it creates from the perspectives of these communities, as well as how the Constitution, judicial system, media, and political parties have been used by the People to achieve greater access to freedom and equality. In short, this course will examine who exactly has historically been included in the American collective of “We the People”, how this has changed over time, and what this means for our society today.

The honors curriculum for this course will include additional componentss to add depth and rigor in assignments, readings and tests, as well as more complex Supreme Court cases.

Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations.

U.S. Government: San Francisco Case Studies

Course No: 5454
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History, and US Cultures & Histories
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: US Government requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

This course will analyze the changing demographics of San Francisco from a Gold Rush town to a blue-collar manufacturing and shipping center to a technology hub, and how those changes impacted the City’s politics. Students will learn about the evolution of the “strong mayor” system of government and the relationship between the executive (Mayor’s Office) and legislative (Board of Supervisors) branches of City government. Students will also examine San Francisco as a case study in federalism by evaluating how the national government (e.g. the Hetch Hetchy water system and the New Deal programs) and the California state government (e.g. the “great freeway revolt”) have shaped the City and County of San Francisco. Furthermore, students will study how San Francisco became a center of the civil rights, free speech, anti-war, and gay rights movements, particularly from the 1960s to the present.

U.S. Government: San Francisco Case Studies Honors

Course No: 5464
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: AP/Honors, Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History, and US Histories & Cultures
Criteria for Enrollment: Student must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.
Fulfillments: US Government requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

This course will analyze the changing demographics of San Francisco from a Gold Rush town to a blue-collar manufacturing and shipping center to a technology hub, and how those changes impacted the City’s politics. Students will learn about the evolution of the “strong mayor” system of government and the relationship between the executive (Mayor’s Office) and legislative (Board of Supervisors) branches of City government. Students will also examine San Francisco as a case study in federalism by evaluating how the national government (e.g. the Hetch Hetchy water system and the New Deal programs) and the California state government (e.g. the “great freeway revolt”) have shaped the City and County of San Francisco. Furthermore, students will study how San Francisco became a center of the civil rights, free speech, anti-war, and gay rights movements, particularly from the 1960s to the present.

The honors curriculum for this course will include additional assignments (e.g. college-level research papers) and participating in outside experiences (e.g. city council meetings).

Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations

United States Histories and Cultures

Course No: 5301
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Core Upper-Division
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: Graduation requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

United States Histories and Cultures examines the social, cultural, political, economic, religious and ideological movements and moments that constitute the American history.  We will focus explicitly on the diversity of the American experience and the development, change, and perpetuation of structures of inequality in the U.S over time. Empowered with this knowledge, students will then analyze what unites us as Americans through our shared historical experiences, events.  Students will examine, critique, and analyze historical narratives, focusing explicitly on tensions between historical events and the stories that have been written about them. This course focuses on building an understanding of knowledge production, critical research and writing skills, and college-level reading and analysis.  Students will leave this course prepared to heed our school’s mission to respond to the challenges of our time by becoming active participants in their civic communities.

United States Histories and Cultures (0) Zero Period

Course No: 5305
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Core Upper-Division
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: Graduation requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

United States Histories and Cultures examines the social, cultural, political, economic, religious and ideological movements and moments that constitute American history.  We will focus explicitly on the diversity of the American experience and the development, change, and perpetuation of structures of inequality in the U.S over time. Empowered with this knowledge, students will then analyze what unites us as Americans through our shared historical experiences, events.  Students will examine, critique, and analyze historical narratives, focusing explicitly on tensions between historical events and the stories that have been written about them. This course focuses on building an understanding of knowledge production, critical research and writing skills, and college-level reading and analysis.  Students will leave this course prepared to heed our school’s mission to respond to the challenges of our time by becoming active participants in their civic communities.

This course meets  3-4 mornings per week for 50 minutes (8:00 am – 8:50 am).  Students who will have morning practice or another morning commitment for the whole year that would prevent them from coming to class at 8:00 am should not take this class, as regular attendance is required.

This class is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day.

United States History and Cultures Honors

Course No: 5302
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11
Course Length: Year
Course Type: AP/Honors, Core Upper-Division
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: Student must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.
Fulfillments: Graduation requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

United States Histories and Cultures examines the social, cultural, political, economic, religious and ideological movements and moments that constitute the American history.  We will focus explicitly on the diversity of the American experience and the development, change, and perpetuation of structures of inequality in the U.S over time.  Empowered with this knowledge, students will then analyze what unites us as Americans through our shared historical experiences and events.  Students will examine, critique, and analyze historical narratives, focusing explicitly on tensions between historical events and the stories that have been written about them. This course focuses on building an understanding of knowledge production, critical research and writing skills, and college-level reading and analysis.  Students will leave this course prepared to heed our school’s mission to respond to the challenges of our time by becoming active participants in their civic communities.

In addition to the assigned coursework, the honors curriculum for this course will include college-level historical analysis, including, but not limited to supplemental textbooks, primary documents, original research, historical fiction assignments, museum visits, and optional preparation for students who wish to take the AP exam.

*Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations

United States History and Cultures Honors (0) Zero Period

Course No: 5306
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11
Course Length: Year
Course Type: AP/Honors, Core Upper-Division
UC/CSU Subject Approval: A
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies, Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: Student must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.
Fulfillments: Graduation requirement

Important Social Science Department Information

 

United States Histories and Cultures examines the social, cultural, political, economic, religious and ideological movements and moments that constitute American history.  We will focus explicitly on the diversity of the American experience and the development, change, and perpetuation of structures of inequality in the U.S over time.  Empowered with this knowledge, students will then analyze what unites us as Americans through our shared historical experiences and events.  Students will examine, critique, and analyze historical narratives, focusing explicitly on tensions between historical events and the stories that have been written about them. This course focuses on building an understanding of knowledge production, critical research and writing skills, and college-level reading and analysis.  Students will leave this course prepared to heed our school’s mission to respond to the challenges of our time by becoming active participants in their civic communities.

In addition to the assigned coursework, the honors curriculum for this course will include college-level historical analysis, including, but not limited to supplemental textbooks, primary documents, original research, historical fiction assignments, and museum visits.

*Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations

This course meets 3-4 mornings per week for 50 minutes (8:00 am – 8:50 am).  Students who will have morning practice or another morning commitment for the whole year that would prevent them from coming to class at 8:00 am should not take this class, as regular attendance is required.

This class is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day.

Wellness 9: General Physical Education/Wellness

Course No: 7100
Subject: PE/Wellness
Grade Level: 9
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Core Lower-Division
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: All students must enroll
Fulfillments: Required for graduation

Important PE/Wellness Department Information

In the spirit of Cura Personalis, this dynamic Wellness course addresses multiple facets of wellness, including: physical, mental, social, spiritual, and sexual.  A complete program where students will be required to move their bodies and engage in concepts associated with healthy living.  Running through the entire course is a focus on mindfulness, including the establishment of a meditation practice.  Students will begin building their physical and wellness footprints while learning essential concepts in the areas of fitness, nutrition, social, and mental health.  A sound body and a sound mind are essential to healthy living.