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REGISTRATION MANUAL 2017-2018 CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL “A California Gold Ribbon School” International Baccalaureate Diploma Program School ADMINISTRATION Mr. Adam Stites-Hallett Interim Principal Mr. Joey Strycula Vice Principal – Achievement & Intervention Dr. David Olea Vice Principal – Student Services Dr. Michael Gaber Activities Director Mr. Dominic Farrar Athletics Director COUNSELORS Mrs. Pam Heins Mr. Greg Solis Mrs. Christi Velasco Tierney CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL 1430 East Covina Boulevard Covina, California 91724 Telephone: (626) 915-5841 CHARTER OAK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 20240 East Cienega Boulevard Covina, California 91724 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Brian R. Akers Mrs. Jane A. Bock Dr. Don H. Davis Mrs. Jeanette Flores Mr. Joseph M. Probst DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Dr. Mike Hendricks – Superintendent Mrs. Kathleen Wiard – Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Mrs. Debra Black – Assistant Superintendent Educational Services Mrs. Kathy Perkins – Chief Business Officer MISSION STATEMENT The Charter Oak Unified School District, in collaboration with our families and community, provides a balanced, quality educational experience that meets the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of all students. Our focus is providing students with the skills needed to adapt to a changing world, equipping them for college, career and life choices. We offer a rigorous and comprehensive education that meets the individual academic needs of our students and prepares them to be socially responsible adults who make positive contributions to the global community. We embrace individual differences and create safe learning environments in which educational integrity and character are our cornerstones. VISION STATEMENT Charter Oak Unified School District is the leading district in the San Gabriel Valley with outstanding employees that offer exemplary programs and services which attract and retain students and their families. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 COUNSELORS……………………………………………………………………………………...... 1 CHARTER OAK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT…………………………………………………… 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION…………………………………………………………………………… 2 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION………………………………………………………………….. …. 2 MISSION STATEMENT……………………………………………………………………………… 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………………………………………… 3 STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION……………………………………………………….. 4 REGISTRATION INFORMATION………………………………………………………………….. 4 COURSE PREREQUISITE POLICY………………………………………………………………… 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………….. 5 SPECIAL ACADEMIC COURSES (International Baccalaureate Program, Advanced Placement, Advancement Via Individual Determination – AVID, Career Technical education – CTE)................... 6 COLLEGE ENTRANCE INFORMATION (University of California, California State Universities, Independent/Private Colleges, Community/Junior Colleges and Trade and Technical Schools)……… 9 CSU-CU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS………………………………........................................... 10 GENERAL INFORMATION/POLICIES (Senior Lunch Privilege, Repeating Courses, Grading Scale, Weighted Grade Policy, Valedictorian/Salutatorian Criteria, Grading Reports, Program Changes, Course Enrollment Policy, Policy for Granting PE Credit, PE Clothes and Textbook…………............ 12 STUDENT RECOGNITION (Academic Honor Roll, Principal’s Honor Roll, California Scholarship Federation - CSF and National Honor Society – NHS)………………………………………………… 15 SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES……………………………………………….. ………….. 16 CHARTER OAK HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS…………………………………………. 17 FINE ARTS………………………………………...………………………………………………….. 17 BUSINESS EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY COURSES………...………………………………… 20 ENGLISH COURSES…………………………………………………………………………………. 22 WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES………………………………………………………………….. 25 MATHEMATICS COURSES…………………………………………………………………………. 28 PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES……………………………………………………………….. 30 SCIENCE COURSES…………………………………………………………………………………. 32 SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES……………………………………………………………………….. 35 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT CLASSES………………………………………………………………… 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT COURSES……………………………………………... 39 SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS…………………………………………............................. 41 SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION COURSES………………………………………….. 41 EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL OCCUPATION PROGRAM……………………….. 43 3 CHARTER OAK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Charter Oak Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Debra Black Joe Mitchell Assistant Superintendent Director of Child Welfare Educational Services and Attendance Educational Services Educational Services 20240 E Cienega Ave 20240 E Cienega Ave Covina, CA 91724 Covina, CA 91724 (626) 966-8331 x 90568 (626) 966-8331 x 90557 Title IX Coordinator Title V Officer 504 Coordinator REGISTRATION INFORMATION The information in this manual will assist students with selecting courses for next year. The subjects offered and selected will help students prepare for college or vocational goals/pathways. Courses available for students in the 2016-2017 school year will be determined by student course requests during the Spring scheduling cycle. Therefore, it is very important to select carefully with guidance from counselors as well as parents. COURSE PREREQUISITE POLICY Course prerequisites have been identified through analysis of relevant student data and are intended to support student success by identifying skills and competencies necessary for a student to successfully complete a given course of study. Students/parents requesting the waiver of a course prerequisite requirement must first consult with the student’s assigned Counselor. In the case that the student/parent wishes to continue the waiver request, following consultation with the assigned Counselor, the request may be appealed to the Assistant Principal for consideration. 4 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The State of California requires that all students must pass a course of study in Mathematics, while in grades 9-12, that meets or exceeds the California Content Standards for Mathematics 1/Algebra I. At COHS, this consists of Mathematic 1 or completion of the Math 1A and Math 1B sequence for appropriately identified Special Education students. The State of California requires students to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). If a student passes the PFT, they are required to take two years (20 units) of PE for graduation. If a student does not pass the PFT, he/she will be required to complete additional units of PE, until the PFT is passed, in order to meet graduation requirements. In order to receive a Charter Oak High School (COHS) diploma, students must attend COHS the second semester of their senior year. Students transferring from any alternative program must be enrolled the entire second semester of their senior year. A student must complete the following graduation requirements: Charter Oak Unified School District Graduation Requirements 220 Units ● English 40 ● Mathematics 30 ● Social Science 30 ● Physical Education 20 to 40 (Depending on PFT Status) ● Science: (Life and Physical) 20 ● Fine Arts 10 ● Practical Arts 10 ● Elective Credits 40 to 60 ● Technology Literacy* *The technology literacy graduation requirement may be fulfilled by successful completion of the following courses: • Computer Applications • 2 semesters of Business Academy courses • “B” or better from ROMS computer course Students experiencing difficulty in basic skills may be required to enroll in intervention classes, such as Reading Fundamentals, Math Intervention, Study Skills, or similar intervention courses. One year of electives must be taken in both Fine and Practical Arts. These electives meet the COUSD graduation requirements. However, the electives may or may not meet college or university requirements. FINE ARTS PRACTICAL ARTS • Art • Chorus • BETA Courses • Speech • Ceramics • Band • Computer Courses • Yearbook • Dance • Music Appreciation • Technology Courses • Journalism • Drama • World Language • Lab Assistant • Fine Arts-2nd year • Cinema • ROP Courses • World Language-2nd year 5 SPECIAL ACADEMIC COURSES I. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM HONORS/INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE STUDENT PROFILE Students attending Charter Oak have the option of pursing one or more rigorous Honors/International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. A student need not be advanced in all areas to enroll in a specialized Honors or IB course; however, students intending to take IB courses in the junior and senior years should take the pre-IB Honors courses in the freshman and sophomore years. In addition, students should be willing to demonstrate the following characteristics in any course of study selected: ● Be an inquirer ● Be self-motivated ● Be disciplined ● Be organized ● Manage short and long term assignments independently ● Use class time wisely and stay on task ● Participate through reading, writing, speaking, and creative activities ● Desire knowledge and excellence ● Develop an understanding of their culture and other cultures around the world INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Originally