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Course Descriptions - Electives
FRENCH I
College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Freshmen must have grades of B’s or better both semesters in
8th grade English This course is designed to introduce students to the basic disciplines, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, of the French language. Foundational vocabulary and grammatical structures are incorporated with cultural and historical aspects of France and other French speaking countries in order to develop simple conversation and comprehension skills. FRENCH II College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: French I with grades of C’s or better or Administrator
approval. This course is designed to increase the students’ proficiency of the French language by building upon the basic principles acquired from the previous year of study. All disciplines, including, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, are extended by the introduction of new vocabulary and grammatical structures. FRENCH III HONORS Honors College Prep Grades
11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: French II with grades of A’s in
both semesters or Administrator approval. This course, conducted primarily in French, is designed to increase French proficiency by intensely reviewing the vocabulary and grammatical structures acquired in French I and II at an accelerated pace. Instruction emphasizes the students’ development of fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in order to transition from acquisition to application of the French language. A chronological study of French history and an in-depth analysis of selected literary works by French authors are incorporated throughout the year. AP FRENCH Advanced Placement College Prep Grade 12 Full Year Prerequisite: French III Honors with grades of
B’s or better in both semesters or Administrator approval. Students are required to pass the
summer assignment. This course is intended for qualified students and is equivalent to an entry-level college course. Teacher and students at this level speak French only. This course is designed to improve the students’ fluency of the French language. All disciplines, including reading, writing, listening and speaking, are integrated into this class to reinforce the students’ ability to express and comprehend French. Grammar is intensely reviewed in the context of contemporary and traditional French culture. In addition, students will continue to develop their abilities to analyze and evaluate selected literary works by French authors. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May. Those who receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 may be eligible to receive college credit. SPANISH I College Prep Grades 9-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Freshmen must have grades of B’s or better both semesters in
8th grade English This course is designed as an introductory and entry course in foreign language. It will introduce the student to the culture, language, and the people of Spanish-speaking countries. This course will focus on developing the initial listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to becoming proficient in the language. SPANISH II College Prep Grades 10-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Spanish I with grades of C’s or better both semesters or
Administrator approval. This course, taught in both English and Spanish, will help the student attain proficiency in the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing. The student will learn the language within the context of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its culture. SPANISH III College Prep Grades 11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Spanish II with grades of C’s or better both semesters or
Administrator approval This course is conducted in English and Spanish and emphasizes the review of grammatical concepts. Stress is placed on speaking and listening skills and conversational fluency. A study of Spanish America’s civilization and culture is also emphasized through the use of selected representative literary works by Latin American authors. SPANISH III HONORS Honors College Prep Grades
11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Spanish II with grades of A’s both semesters or
Administrator approval This course is conducted primarily in Spanish and emphasizes the review of grammatical concepts learned in the first two years; only more complex sentences are used and analyzed. Stress is placed on speaking and listening skills and conversational fluency. A study of Spanish America’s civilization and culture is also emphasized through the use of selected representative literary works by Latin American authors. This course prepares the student for AP Spanish. AP SPANISH Advanced Placement College Prep Grade 12 Full Year Prerequisite: Spanish III Honors with grades of B’s or better both
semesters or Administrator approval.
Students are required to pass the summer assignment. ACADEMIC DECATHALON (OCAD) Elective Grades
9-12 Fall Semester Prerequisite: Application and teacher recommendation This class prepares the CCHS Academic Decathlon Team for local, state and national competition. The students study a wide variety of academic disciplines: history, government, economics, geography, literature, physics, biology, chemistry, and fine art. Students are required to have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Can be taken more than once for credit. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY (ASB)/ STUDENT GOVERNMENT Elective Grades
9-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Application and Interview This extra-curricular course allows students an opportunity to participate in the governing branch of the school. Students learn delegation, time management, and financial skills through planning, organizing, and implementing events and fundraisers. May be taken more than once for credit. ATHLETIC TRAINING Elective Grades
9-12 One Semester This course is designed for students interested in applicable sports medicine. Areas to be covered include injury observation, taping, and working with athletes of Calvary sports teams. Can be taken more than once for credit. CAMPUS SERVICE Elective Grades
10-12 One Semester This course requires Administrator approval An on-campus work-experience program that allows students assist teachers in the classroom or learn general office skills. DRIVER’S EDUCATION No
credit Grades 9-12 Six Weeks Age requirements: Student must be age 15 by
November 1 for fall semester, age 15 by April 1 for spring semester. Only 2
absences allowed to meet required time. This 6-week course is designed to meet the classroom instruction required by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles. Upon completion of this segment, along with the successful completion of the DMV exam, a student of the appropriate age may receive a provisional driving permit. This course is offered 4 sessions per school year, alternately 0 period and 8th period. It is not counted as one of the required periods. GIRLS’ DISCIPLESHIP Elective Grades 9-12 One
Semester This course is designed to equip high school girls to face the challenges of everyday life in our secular society. This class will include topics relating specifically to their individual needs: developing a consistent devotional life, learning to hear God’s voice through intimacy with Him, establishing godly friendships and relationships, and encouraging purity in all facets of life. Girls will participate in small groups, field trips, service projects and retreats. Can be taken more than once for credit. HEALTH Elective Grade 9 Spring Semester All students are required to complete one
semester of Health to fulfill state graduation requirements. This course will
be assigned in the spring semester of freshmen year. This course is designed to aid students in their knowledge of first aid, CPR techniques, and health practices. Instruction is also given in social interaction, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, socially transmitted diseases, and other items dealing with health. Students work on both individual and group projects. LIFE SKILLS Elective Grades 10-12 One Semester BASED ON ENROLLMENT As a refreshing 21st century approach to stages of life, this course prepares students for roles present and future such as living on their own, college life, job skills and relationships with friends, parents, spouses, raising children, in-laws, and caregivers. Students will do various practical assignments, listen to speakers, and visit numerous nearby locations. SAT PREP Elective Grades
10-12 One Semester Prerequisite: Completion of geometry Students will become familiar with the format of the test and the concepts, so that they will know what to expect on test day. They will thoroughly review these concepts and develop test-taking strategies, which will help them think their way through problems similar to those that appear on the SAT Reasoning test. Students will take many full length tests to put those strategies into practice. SCORE Elective Grades 10-12 One Semester BASED ON ENROLLMENT This course is an academic support program designed for students who are capable, but need extra support to accomplish the regular college prep curriculum work. Using the SCORE model which has been recognized by the US Department of Education, we teach and reinforce study skills and learning techniques. The purpose of the Score class is to empower students to function at a satisfactory level of content mastery in all of their classes. SPEECH Elective Grades
9-12 Spring
Semester BASED ON ENROLLMENT This class is an introductory course designed to give students experience in public communication. Students are taught to select a topic, research, prepare an outline, and deliver both informative and persuasive speeches. Students will also be given opportunities to use the skills they are taught to analyze other’s speeches and further increase their understanding and appreciation for public communication. STUDY HALL No credit Grades 9-12 One
Semester A non-credit class that provides an opportunity for students to complete daily homework assignments, Study Hall requires the student to be working or reading at all times during the class period. STUDY SKILLS Elective Grade 9 Fall Semester This required Freshmen course is designed to equip students with tools to be successful throughout their academic journey. Students will learn the art of organization, character strengths that God wants us to apply to education, test taking procedures, communication skills, memory techniques, vocabulary building and classroom manners. WRITER’S WORKSHOP (SUMMER SCHOOL ONLY) Elective Grades 10-12 3 Weeks This class is specifically for students entering Advanced Placement courses, for the first time, with an emphasis on written communication. This fast-paced course is designed to promote analytical thinking. Students will look closely at various types of literature and historical documents while using literary criticism to understand, prove, and apply authorial intent. They will learn to develop solid writing skills in a wide range of areas such as research, persuasion, and short essays. An emphasis on writing will help the students learn to write a correct five-paragraph essay. Students will also write a five page expository paper, timed essay writing, as well as a few creative writing projects. YEARBOOK Elective Grades 9-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Application and instructor approval required |
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