CVUSD High School Course Directory
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE DIRECTORY 2020 - 2021 The Conejo Valley Unified School District provides a quality education in an environment where every child matters. CENTURY ACADEMY CONEJO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page School Profiles and Programs Century Academy ......................................................................................................... 1 Conejo Valley High School ........................................................................................... 3 Newbury Park High School .......................................................................................... 4 Newbury Park High School Digital Arts Academy ................................................. 5 Newbury Park High School International Baccalaureate Program ....................... 6 Newbury Park High School Majors Program ........................................................ 8 Newbury Park High School Preventions and Interventions Pyramid………….… 10 Thousand Oaks High School ...................................................................................... 11 Thousand Oaks High School Entrepreneurs Academy (ETHOS) ....................... 12 Thousand Oaks High School Majors Program .................................................... 13 Thousand Oaks High School CTE Flowchart ..................................................... 14 Thousand Oaks High School STREAM Curricular Path………….. ..................... 15 Westlake High School ................................................................................................ 16 The Academy at Westlake High .......................................................................... 17 Westlake High School Career Pathway Program ............................................. 18 High School Information: High School Planning Worksheet ............................................................................... 19 High School Graduation Requirements ...................................................................... 20 Course Level Descriptions ......................................................................................... 21 Math Flow Chart ......................................................................................................... 22 Career Education Center (formerly ROP) ................................................................. 23 Facts about Work Experience Education ................................................................... 24 College Information: Planning for Four Year Colleges and Universities ...................................................... 25 CVUSD Graduation Requirements and Minimum College Admission “A-G” Requirements ............................................. 26 UC Guidelines Regarding D-F Grades ....................................................................... 27 NCAA Eligibility .......................................................................................................... 28 i CVUSD High School Course Descriptions: Career Technical Education ....................................................................................... 30 Conejo Valley High School ................................................................................. 31 Newbury Park High School ................................................................................. 32 Thousand Oaks High School .............................................................................. 42 Westlake High School ......................................................................................... 52 CTE Stand Alone Courses ......................................................................................... 60 English ..................................................................................................................... 64 Health ..................................................................................................................... 69 History/Social Science ................................................................................................ 70 Mathematics ............................................................................................................... 77 Physical Education ..................................................................................................... 83 Science ..................................................................................................................... 85 Visual and Performing Arts ......................................................................................... 95 World Languages ..................................................................................................... 108 Non-Departmental .................................................................................................... 114 Miscellaneous Information: CVUSD Supplemental Counseling Program Grades 7-12 ....................................... 121 Alternatives to a High School Diploma ..................................................................... 123 Co-Curricular Activities ............................................................................................. 124 Course Grade Change Request ............................................................................... 125 Homework Policy ...................................................................................................... 129 Special Interest Areas .............................................................................................. 134 Academic Honesty .............................................................................................. 134 Academic Petition ................................................................................................ 134 Adult Education ................................................................................................... 134 Co-Curricular Participation Grade Point Requirement ........................................ 134 11th and 12th Grade Off-Campus Lunch Policy .................................................... 134 Regional Occupational Program ......................................................................... 134 Summer School ................................................................................................... 134 504 Compliance Notice ............................................................................................ 135 ii WELCOME TO HIGH SCHOOL Welcome! In the history of this district, the staff has developed traditions of excellence in academics. Over the next few years, as you complete your secondary education, you will be excited by the many decisions you will need to make. It is important that you plan carefully for your future and select courses which will meet the requirement of your future plans. Please use the information included in this directory to: Learn about your school and what programs it offers. Learn how to meet and/or exceed CVUSD’s high school graduation requirements. Familiarize yourself with the course levels offered and the math flowchart. Learn what the UC and CSU admissions requirements are and what courses are offered at your school to meet those requirements. Learn about the International Baccalaureate Program, Career Technology Pathways, High School Majors Programs, etc... Planning your academic future can be an overwhelming experience, but your school counselor and administrators are available to help you. Our school site and district office staffs are dedicated to assisting you in fulfilling your academic and developmental needs. We ask in turn that you dedicate yourself to your studies and challenge yourself to become the best that you can be! We hope that you will enjoy your secondary school years and that you make the most of every opportunity to learn and grow to your full potential. Sincerely, BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT Mrs. Jenny Fitzgerald, President Dr. Mark McLaughlin Mr. Bill Gorback, Vice President ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF Mrs. Karen Sylvester, Board Clerk INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES Mrs. Cindy Goldberg, Member Mr. Lou Lichtl Mrs. Lauren Gill, Member DIRECTOR, HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION & Ms. Addie Craig, Student Board Trustee ASSESSMENT Mr. Brian Mercer iii Century Academy School Profile 1025 Old Farm Road, Thousand Oaks CA 91360 TEL (805) 496-0286 FAX (805) 496-5169 www.conejousd.org/centuryacademy College Board Code: 054567 2013 California Distinguished School “A Blended Learning Environment" Martin Manzer; Principal Rachel Guyette; Counselor [email protected] [email protected] Yuliya Eisenberg; Assistant Principal [email protected] Community: Century Academy, an alternative high school of choice, is located in the Conejo Valley. A suburban community, the Conejo Valley is just 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 12 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains. The community consists of Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and Westlake Village and has a population of approximately 132,000. Approximately 21,000 students are enrolled in the Conejo Valley Unified School district with grades K-12. The district consists of seventeen elementary schools, five middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, an online/on ground hybrid college prep school (Century Academy,) one continuation school, and an adult school. Curriculum: Our Mission Statement and SLOs (School wide Learner Outcomes) are: All Century Academy graduates will be Technologically prepared to participate