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Band 1A

Course No: 6538
Subject: Performing Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Criteria for Enrollment: Admission is by audition only, and depends on the instrumental requirements of the ensemble. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

Important Arts Department Information

Important Arts Department Information

Course Description:

The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles.  The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion.  Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading.  The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.

This course is offered during 0 period. (8:00-8:45 am, Tue, Thu during fall semester ONLY) Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:

    • 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
  • Fall/Winter & Spring Concerts

First Semester Taken:  Band A (6538)

Second Semester Taken:  Band B (6539)

Subsequent Semesters Taken:  Band C (9818)

Band 1B

Course No: 6539
Subject: Performing Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Criteria for Enrollment: Admission is by audition only, and depends on the instrumental requirements of the ensemble. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

Important Arts Department Information

Important Arts Department Information

Band 1A/1B/C

Course Description:

The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles.  The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion.  Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading.  The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.

This course is offered during 0 period. Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:

    • 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
  • Fall/Winter and Spring Concerts

First Semester Taken:  Band A (6538)

Second Semester Taken:  Band B (6539)

Subsequent Semesters Taken:  Band C (9818)

Band C

Course No: 9818
Subject: Performing Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Criteria for Enrollment: Admission is by audition only, and depends on the instrumental requirements of the ensemble. Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

Important Arts Department Information

Important Arts Department Information

Course Description:

The Band performs in two different stylistic configurations: Concert Band, which focuses on traditional classical and contemporary concert repertoire, and Pep Band, which plays a variety of popular musical styles.  The class is open to students who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion.  Students will study fundamental musical concepts, including tone production, instrument technique, intonation, ensemble awareness, and sight reading.  The Band performs in the annual Winter Concerts, Spring Pops Concerts, and Performing Arts Assembly, as well as home football games, pep rallies, and other occasional school events.

This course is offered during 0 period. (8:00-8:45 am, Tue, Thu during fall semester ONLY) Meets 2 mornings per week, plus:

    • 8 home football & volleyball games (and playoffs, if applicable) for the FALL semester
  • Fall/Winter & Spring Concerts

First Semester Taken:  Band A (6538)

Second Semester Taken:  Band B (6539)

Subsequent Semesters Taken:  Band C (9818)

Behavioral Neuroscience

Course No: 5432
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: G
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: None

Important Social Science Department Information

Behavioral Neuroscience is the scientific study of the relationship between biology and behavior. Students will investigate how our brain structures and chemistry affect our vulnerability to addiction, our capacity to feel emotions, our susceptibility to sleep disorders, and our resiliency in terms of mental health, among other topics. As students explore the amazing intricacies of the machine that is their body, they’ll ultimately gain an appreciation of our shared humanity.

Behavioral Neuroscience Honors

Course No: 5442
Subject: Social Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: AP/Honors, Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: G
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Modern World History
Criteria for Enrollment: Student must apply to enroll. To be accepted, students must have demonstrated a history of academic achievement.

Important Social Science Department Information

Behavioral Neuroscience is the scientific study of the relationship between biology and behavior. Students will investigate how our brain structures and chemistry affect our vulnerability to addiction, our capacity to feel emotions, our susceptibility to sleep disorders, and our resiliency in terms of mental health, among other topics. As students explore the amazing intricacies of the machine that is their body, they’ll ultimately gain an appreciation of our shared humanity.

The honors curriculum for this course will necessitate college-level psychological analysis as well as practical applications or experiences of authentic psychology research in action.

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

Biology

Course No: 3010
Subject: Science
Grade Level: 9, 10
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: D
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: None
Fulfillments: One of two years of science; UC approved laboratory science course

Important Science Department Information

Biology (Life Science) is the scientific study of life and living organisms. This course aims to develop students into scientifically literate citizens who have mastered the critical thinking skills that will allow them to make informed decisions in a world increasingly impacted by scientific discovery. This course also aims to develop in students an appreciation for the natural world and our role in its stewardship. Units of study in this course include evolutionary biology, genetics, heredity, cell structure and function, human reproduction, and ecology.

Biology Honors

Course No: 3012
Subject: Science
Grade Level: 9, 10
Course Length: Year
Course Type: AP/Honors
UC/CSU Subject Approval: D
Prerequisite: None
Criteria for Enrollment: HSPT score and GPA upon admission, and Approval of Assistant Principal for Academics
Fulfillments: Elective meeting graduation requirement of two years of science

Important Science Department Information

Honors Biology is designed to challenge and engage students with a strong interest in the life sciences. This course covers a wide range of topics within biology, focusing on advanced concepts, critical thinking, problem solving, and hands-on laboratory experiences. Students will delve into the intricacies of the natural world, from the molecular level to ecosystems, and explore the relationship between living organisms and their environment.

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

Calculus

Course No: 2410
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 12
Course Length: Year
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: C
Prerequisite: Precalculus Accelerated or Precalculus Honors
Criteria for Enrollment: Approval of Department Chair, based on teacher recommendation, satisfactory national test scores, past performance in Math, especially Precalculus

Important Mathematics Department Information

This course is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a college major with a strong emphasis in mathematics.  In the first part of the course, the elementary properties of functions and their inverses are reviewed, as well as specific types of functions (exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric).  Subsequently, the student is introduced to the concepts of limits and continuity; differentiation and its applications to problems of extrema and related rates of change; anti-differentiation  and its application to the solution of differential equations; definite integrals and their application to finding areas, volumes, and length of curves.  A Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator is required.

Chamber Singers 1A

Course No: 6546
Subject: Performing Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: Audition and co-enrollment in Mixed Chorus A, B, or C
Criteria for Enrollment: Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

Important Arts Department Information

This course is a mixed singing ensemble intended for singers of advanced ability and specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre.  Students will read music notation in treble and bass clefs, demonstrate understanding of more complex notation, demonstrate knowledge of terminology pertinent to the performance of choral music, demonstrate and understand correct singing technique, and demonstrate appropriate rehearsal discipline and performance skills.  Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.  Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, performances and choral festivals.  The class generally meets before school in the morning.

First Semester Taken:  Chamber Singers A (6546)

Second Semester Taken:  Chamber Singers B (6547)

Subsequent Semesters Taken: Chamber Singers C (9863)

This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day. Meets 2-3 mornings per week, plus performances.

Chamber Singers 1B

Course No: 6547
Subject: Performing Arts
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Length: Semester
Course Type: Elective
UC/CSU Subject Approval: F
Prerequisite: Audition and co-enrollment in Mixed Chorus A, B, or C
Criteria for Enrollment: Enrollment is via roster submitted by instructor. Students should not list this course on their Schedule Request Forms.

Important Arts Department Information

This course is a mixed singing ensemble intended for singers of advanced ability and specializes in performance of challenging literature of diverse genre.  Students will read music notation in treble and bass clefs, demonstrate understanding of more complex notation, demonstrate knowledge of terminology pertinent to the performance of choral music, demonstrate and understand correct singing technique, and demonstrate appropriate rehearsal discipline and performance skills.  Students will be expected to spend additional hours beyond the regular class time.  Students are expected to attend all rehearsals, performances and choral festivals.  The class generally meets before school in the morning.

First Semester Taken:  Chamber Singers A (6546)

Second Semester Taken:  Chamber Singers B (6547)

Subsequent Semesters Taken: Chamber Singers C (9863)

This course is offered outside of the 9:00 am – 2:45 pm school day. Meets 2-3 mornings per week, plus performances.