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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.

Yearbook Design and Publication A/B

Course No: 9420, 9421
Subject: College Preparatory Electives
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: G
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: Strong interest in graphic design, photography, desktop publishing. Admission is by application, and enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

The Ignatian is the yearbook of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, published annually and distributed to all students and staff.  Yearbook Design and Publication is a challenging course in which the primary objective is for students to create and produce a yearbook that documents the unique history of a school year.  This course provides students the opportunity to develop and improve leadership and collaboration skills, compassionately tackle social justice issues and the nuances of equity and inclusion, strengthen their analytical and problem solving skills, enhance communication skills, work with advanced technology, and take on tremendous responsibility while working under multiple hard deadlines. Yearbook students learn and practice the fundamentals of theme development, journalistic writing, photojournalism, graphic design, and distribution management.  Yearbook students act as ambassadors to all members of the school community, working together to ensure that each of the diverse and unique voices at St. Ignatius is represented in a thoughtful, creative, and original way in the yearbook.  Yearbook students will instruct, schedule, and supervise staff members working in each section of the yearbook (Academics, Arts, Athletics, Clubs, Freshman, Junior, Photography, Senior, Sophomore, Spirituality, Student Life, Writing).  Yearbook students will be required to attend regular meetings, as well as to photograph events outside of school.

*This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day, 8th period ONLY

    • First Year Taken:  YEARBOOK DESIGN AND PUBLICATION A (9420)
    • Second Year Taken:  YEARBOOK DESIGN AND PUBLICATION B (9421) – This course will  NOT be included in the SI GPA calculation.