GUIDANCE INFORMATION

The Guidance Program at Paradise High School is organized to assist students and faculty in the following areas: educational planning, academic achievement, career education, personal concerns, and crisis situations.

GENERAL PROGRAM POLICIES

Graduation Requirements

Paradise High School will issue a diploma certifying high school graduation to each student who meets the District approved course of study (230 credits) and competency requirements. Any identified special education student with an approved individual educational plan will qualify for a diploma by meeting the standards specified in their plan. To receive a diploma, a student must complete eight (8) semesters of high school coursework resulting in 230 credits earned.

High School Exit Exam

Students, will be required to pass the California High School Exit Exam in addition to meeting all other graduation requirements, in order to receive a PHS diploma. This exam, offered multiple times each year, is a comprehensive exam in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. (Special Ed. students should speak with there teachers.)

Required Courses

Courses required for graduation from Paradise High School are established by School Board Policy and follow the Education Code of the State of California. 230 credits are required for graduation. Transfer students must have a high school transcript that verifies the completion of required classes at an accredited institution and must meet PHS credit and course requirements to receive a PHS diploma. Transfer students from private religious schools will be awarded credits based on courses which parallel those offered at PHS.

Class Loads

Ninth through eleventh grade students must be enrolled in at least six classes each semester. Students should successfully complete 60 credits each year to reach the 230 credit requirement for graduation. Seniors with 180 credits or more in the fall and 210 or more in the spring. It is highly recommended that students take the Butte College Assessment test the semester prior to requesting a shortened day schedule. A student may take a maximum of 45 credits.

Class Schedule Changes

Classes at PHS are offered on the basis of student demand as determined by preregistration. Therefore, students should choose their schedules carefully. Signing up for a class helps ensure that it is offered and has room for everyone who wants it. Only academic requests for schedule changes will be accepted. Changes will not be accepted for teacher requests, to be with friends or for a convenience. No changes will be allowed in elective courses unless it is necessary to balance overloaded classes. Academic schedule changes will only be accepted on the third and fourth day of the fall semester and a designated two days for the spring semester. Student request for class changes will not be accepted after this period.

Students must complete a Request for Schedule Change form to initiate a class change.

Only if there are concerns about the suggested change will students be called in to talk with the counselor. To allow counselors time to make schedule changes, no individual appointments will be made during the first two weeks of each semester. Class sizes often determine whether or not a change can be made. Changes will be considered only if space is available. Requests will be considered according to the following priority criteria:

    1st Priority Changes for seniors who need credit to meet requirements, or courses required for entrance to a college or university.

    2nd Priority Changes involving adding a class for an unscheduled period or making up required courses.

    3rd Priority Changes requested by the teacher due to inappropriate placement.

    4th Priority Changes that help to balance overloaded classes.

Academic Penalty Period for Dropping Classes: Students may drop a class up to the fourth week of each semester. An "F" grade will appear on interim report cards, but will not appear on the official transcript.

Transcript and GPA Penalty Period: Classes dropped after the first grading period of the semester will receive an academic grade of "F." The "F" will appear on the semester report card and on the official transcript. This grade will be included in the overall grade point average (GPA).Students dropping after the first grading period will be placed into a study hall with no credits given toward graduation.

Class Credit

Class credit is only awarded and recorded on a student's transcript at the end of a semester upon the successful completion of the course.

Repeating a Course for a Higher Grade

A student may repeat a course in which a below average grade of "F" or "D" was earned. However, credit will not be issued twice for the same course. Credit for the first course will be counted as elective credit. The higher grade will be counted in the GPA. The transcript will show the entire record with the repeated course being designated with an "R."

If a student plans to attend the University of California, the UC system will not allow a grade earned in a repeated course to be counted higher than a "C" from the 10th grade year on. In order to avoid GPA penalties affecting college admissions or scholarships, students must notify the guidance office in writing that they are repeating a course. Also a "C"or higher is necessary for college / university to consider the subject requirement as being met.

Unique Credit

Unique credit is available under special situations. It is related to opportunities for study at colleges, universities, or extended travel during vacation periods. The following guidelines must apply:

1. A student who successfully completes a course or educational travel sponsored by a college or university may request that the grade and/or credit earned be transferred to Paradise High School. This must be approved in advance by the principal. In this situation, credit is issued by the college or university.

2. Paradise High School will only issue credit for unique study situations if approved in advance. Students must submit a study proposal and a request for credit that must be approved by the department chairperson in the subject area involved. In addition to departmental conditions, the student will be required to submit a written summary of their experiences including specific examples of their learning related to PHS curriculum.

3. Unique credit will be counted as elective credit. Only 5 credits may be earned at any one time with a maximum of 10 credits being counted toward graduation.

4. 2+2+2 Program: Currently, the following courses at PHS are articulated in the 2+2+2 program: Advanced Computer Applications, Auto 1, Photography, ROP Auto Body and ROP Environmental Technology, ROP Retail Sales & Service, ROP Computer Assisted Drafting, ROP A+ Computer Repair, ROP Network Technology and Computer Foundations. To receive college credit for a 2+2+2 class a student must be enrolled in the class for a full year and receive an A or B. With proper paperwork filled out at the beginning of the class, this will earn them one semester of college credit.

5. Honors Classes: To better prepare students for the rigor of Advanced Placement classes, Paradise High School offers honors classes in English 9, English 10 and Chemistry. Full course descriptions for each of these courses, as well as their corresponding prerequisites, may be found in this guide under the English and Science headings.

6. Advanced Placement Classes: The College Board offers exams in several college subjects each May. This is a strictly formatted and academically rigorous national testing program. Students are charged $86 per test by the college board. Most colleges and universities will recognize a score of 3 or better (the equivalent of a "B+" grade in a college course) for units at their institution and allow students to waive a requirement for an entry level freshman course such as U.S. History or English. Students are advised to check with the college of their choice to determine what scores are required for credit and what requirements can be met through these exams. AP classes available (depending on student interest) at PHS include Biology, Calculus, English Language, English Literature, Physics, U.S. Government and Politics, and U.S. History. PHS students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the corresponding AP examinations.

Valedictorian

This is a graduation honor bestowed by the faculty of Paradise High School. Standards are set by the faculty and subject to yearly revision. GPA for purposes of determining Valedictorians and class rank will follow the University of California guidelines, limiting honors points to eight semesters. All courses must have been taken for original credit in graded courses from an accredited comprehensive high school or college. The student must have been enrolled at PHS for at least three semesters to be eligible.

Gold Cord Policy

Students may earn the right to wear a Gold Cord at graduation if they are

ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class.

Class Ranking

To determine a student's rank in his/her class, PHS compares the student's academic performance with a theoretical Perfect Academic Score. A student with a Perfect Academic Score has 1) straight A grades beginning in grade 10, and 2) one point for each B grade starting in grade 10, 3) two points for each C grade starting in grade 10, 4) three points for each D grade starting in grade ten. All students with the Perfect Academic Score (or the score closest to it) will rank first in their class; all students with the next highest score will rank second, etc.

Enrollment Policy

It is the policy of the Paradise Unified School District to insure that no student will be excluded from a course/subject because of a physical handicap, marital status, or medical condition. Students transferring in from other schools will be required to have a withdrawal form and a copy of their transcript so that they can be placed in the appropriate classes. Students without these documents will be given enrollment forms and a counselor's appointment will be scheduled within three school days. The Guidance Office will make every reasonable effort to assist the parent/guardian in obtaining the needed information from the previous school.

Paradise Unified School District has, as its main goal, the graduation of every student. To provide each student with the best possible academic setting for their success, a number of alternative programs have been developed. We recognize that a large school setting, such as PHS, may not be the best placement for every student.

Students who are transferring from alternative programs, such as the County Court School, Continuation High Schools, and Opportunity Programs, or who have been placed on Independent Study for disciplinary reasons may be referred to an alternative program within our district for enrollment. Students currently on probation will be required to have a conference with the assistant principal to determine if enrollment at PHS is appropriate. Students who have been expelled from another school district or are currently involved in expulsion proceedings must request a hearing before the Governing Board prior to enrollment in any PUSD school.

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION POLICY

Notice to Parents

College Admission

To Learn more about UC and CSU college entrance requirement

please refer to this website: http://www.CaliforniaColleges.edu

NCAA Clearinghouse

If your student is possibly going to be a Division 1 or II athlete, please refer to the NCAA Clearinghouse website or your school counselor for eligibility information. The Clearinghouse website is eligibilitycenter.org

Equal Access

It is the policy of the Paradise Unified School District to provide equal access and opportunity for all students in the preparation for employment and to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin in every aspect of vocational education. It is also the policy to promote equal vocational education and employment opportunity through a continuing equal access program.

Handicapped Students

Vocational education programs are available for handicapped students. Such programs and related activities will be planned and coordinated in conformity with, and as a part of each handicapped person's individual education plan, as required by the Education For All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. While the maintenance of handicapped students in existing programs is desirable, it is also recognized that, in certain circumstances, specially designed programs offer the most viable educational alternative.

Career Technical Education (Vocational Education)

Paradise High School provides for Career Technical Education and counseling programs and services that address one or more of the following:

1. Self-knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary in

selecting an occupation

2. Knowledge of the world of work

3. Knowledge and skills necessary in planning an

occupational pursuit

4. Career portfolio

Sex Bias, Sex Discrimination, and Sex Stereotyping

Vocational Education programs are designed to overcome sex bias, sex discrimination, and sex stereotyping in all aspects of vocational education programs and activities. No person is denied the opportunity to pursue training in a given field, nor discouraged from doing so because of his or her sex.

INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTAL HONORS

Business

1. Completion of a minimum of four semesters of business courses

2. A minimum 3.5 GPA in business courses.

3. One semester of business courses at Butte College is equal to two semesters at PHS.

English

1. Completion of two years of Honors English and two years of Advanced Placement English, earning a minimum of six A's and one B in seven semesters (not including the spring semester of the senior year).

2. The eighth semester (spring semester of the senior year) grade must be a B or higher.

Fine Arts

1. Individual department awards are determined by the individual instructors within the Fine Arts Department.

1. A minimum 3.85 GPA in all foreign language classes.

2. Four years of the same language.

3. Excellent citizenship and attendance.

4. All language classes must be taken for a letter grade.

5. Students must be enrolled in non-native language classes.

Mathematics

1. Completion of four years of college preparatory math.

2. A minimum of a 4.0 GPA in those four courses.

3. Two possible course sequences are:

a. Algebra I - Geometry - Algebra II - Pre-Calculus

b. Geometry - Algebra II - Pre-Calculus - AP Calculus

4. If a student has completed the first three years of either of these two programs, the student may elect to take the fourth year at Butte College. These students must complete an entire year of math at Butte College, not just a semester.

5. AP Calculus and Calculus at Butte College that is transferable to a four year school will be counted as honors classes and therefore are on a five point GPA scale.

Physical Education

1. Four years of physical education classes with a minimum 4.0 GPA in those courses.

2. Excellent citizenship and attendance.

1. Completion of at least six semesters of college preparatory courses (or their equivalent) with a minimum 3.85 GPA.

2. Students must have no semester grade lower than a B in any science class.

Social Science Honors

1. Completion of the following courses: World History, AP US History, Economics and AP Government.

2. A minimum 3.8 GPA in all social science courses through the first semester of their senior year.

3. A grade of C or higher in AP Government at the end of the 5th grading period of their senior year.

EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVES

FOR STUDENTS

Alternatives

1. Butte Community College

2. California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

3. General Education Diploma (GED)

4. College Connection Program

5. University Connection-Teaching Academy Program

6. Correspondence Courses

7. Home/Hospital Study

8. Independent Study

9. Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

10. Ridgeview High School (Continuation School)

11. Unique Credit

12. Honey Run Academy

13. Home Tech Charter

Prerequisites

Some or all of the following may be required:

• Counselor or administrative approval

• Department chair approval

• School board placement

• Junior or Senior status

• Parental permission

• Special committee approval

Butte College

Credit for concurrent enrollment (taking classes through another institution or program while enrolled at PHS) is limited to courses not offered at PHS or for courses already taken at the high school but completed with a D or F grade. Classes offered by PHS must be taken at PHS for original credit. The sole exception to this rule is if the requested college course will allow the student to take advanced courses at PHS that otherwise would not have fit into their four year plan. Board Policy 614G.11 (a). Colleges are not allowed to concurrently enroll high school students without prior written approval from the high school. Each college unit is worth 3.3 credits. Students taking courses from a college on a semester system will receive the following credits per unit when used for Paradise High School graduation:

1 unit = 3.5 credits 2 units = 6.5 credits

3 units = 10 credits 4 units = 13 credits

California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE)

This state examination is available to students who are sixteen or who are in the second semester of the tenth grade. The examination is offered by the State of California through the Butte County Office of Education. A fee is charged. Students who successfully pass the CHSPE will receive a State Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Secondary Education. PHS diplomas are not issued to students for passing this test. The CHSPE is a certificate, not a diploma. Parent permission is required if the student wishes to withdraw from school after passing the CHSPE. WWW.CHSPE.NET

General Education Diploma (GED)

The General Education Development Test (GED Test) provides the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma; a certificate recognized as a key to employment opportunities, advancement, further education, and financial rewards. PHS diplomas are not issued to students for passing this test. Anyone 18 years of age or older, or within 60 days of his or her 18th birthday may take the GED test. A fee is charged. The GED is given the first Saturday of every month at Academy for Change in Chico. (530) 895-4047

College Connection (Grade 12)

College Connection is a self-contained, alternative high school/college partnership program located on the campus of Butte College. The key goals of the program are to assist students in developing the necessary study-survival skills to successfully transition to college-level work and to provide students with the opportunity to take challenging courses in an enriched learning environment. As a result, many students are able to earn almost a year of college credit while still completing their high school graduation requirements. Selection for the program is competitive and limited to 35 students. However, since a full range of grade point averages are accepted, all interested students should apply. Selection for the program begins each year in February. The Guidance Office has further information.

Correspondence Courses

High school credit will be accepted from an accredited college or university. The amount of credit work must be agreed upon prior to enrollment inthe ocurse. All required courses must be taken at Paradise High School. There is a 20 credit limitation on this option. Advanced administrative approval of these courses is required and there is a financial cost that is incurred by the student.

The University Connection

The University Connection is especially designed for PHS seniors with a good academic record who have an interest in exploring possible careers in education. Classes are held at CSU, Chico and students graduate with 25 or more transferable university units completed.

HomeTech Charter School

HomeTech Charter School is a unique independent study program. It offers kindergarten throught twelfth grade students an alternative learning environment that combines the traditional "Home School" approach with group suport and enrichment activities.

HomeTech Charter School strives to provide a famly atmosphere for students. Groups are small enough to offer both the exceptional and the at-risk student a safe and supportive learning environment. Credentialed teachers meet with students regularly to monitor progress and are readily available to help as the need arises.

Home/Hospital Instruction

Home / Hospital instruction is an alternative program for students who will be absent from school due to a temporary "physical, mental, or emotional" disability. The PUSD program is available to students residing...or hospitalized within our district...who will be absent from school for a period of four (4) weeks or more. The program is administered by HomeTech Charter school.

Honey Run Academy

The Paradise Unified School District Honey Run Academy is an educational program for students who have been expelled from the district, who are currently under a suspended expulsion, or who have accumulated an excessive number of suspendable offenses and school site means have been unsuccessful in correcting the inappropriate behaviors. Admission must be through the Superintendent or the Director of Alternative Education and is based on a recommendation from the principal.

Independent Study Program

Independent Study is a state recognized educational option designed as an alternative

to the classroom format for instruction. Students meet with teachers several times a week for review of current assignments, small group learning labs, one on one instruction and ongoing assessment. Students who choose independent study are eligible to receive a Paradise High School diploma after fulfilling PHS graduation requirements. Students most successful with the independent study option are motivated, independent learners. Counselor and Administrative approval required.

Ridgeview High School

Students may request admission to Ridgeview High School (Continuation High School) through their counselor. Administrative approval from both schools is required.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

ROP provides high quality job training, career counseling and guidance. Classroom instruction is provided by teachers who have trained and worked in the industry they are teaching. Students receive hands-on training through class projects and in internships with area businesses. Classes are offered in 1 or 2 hour blocks and may be scheduled within the regular school day. Students receive high school credits, and in some classes college credits, while preparing for their future. Credits, grades and a Certificate of Proficiency are awarded to students who sucessfully complete an ROP class.

CSF MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

California Scholarship Federation is a statewide organization whose purpose is "to foster high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship on the part of the students of the senior high schools of California." Membership is based on scholarship and citizenship. Beginning their second semester of tenth grade, students who meet the standards and apply during the membership drive period each semester are regular members. Junior high transfers who were Honor members of the California Junior Scholarship Federation, second semester ninth graders, and first semester sophomores who meet the standards and apply during the membership drive are associate members. Associate membership does not count toward the Life/Sealbearer status but active participation is recorded and recognized in all grades. All eligible applicants must fill out a membership application available in the Guidance Office. Regular membership requires the payment of $4 dues each semester of eligibility. Associate members do not pay dues. No late applications or retroactive membership is accepted in accordance with CSF bylaws.

Sealbearer status (Life Membership) is awarded to students having CSF membership in at least four of the last six semesters, one of which must be based on senior grades. Life Sealbearer Members receive a certificate, the Federation chapter seal on their diploma, and an indication of sealbearer status on their permanent academic record and on transcripts. Also awarded are a CSF life membership pin and gold cap tassel to be worn at the graduation ceremony.

High School Graduation Requirements

College Entry Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM

INTERVENTION PROGRAM

General Information:

All students in the state of California must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in order to receive a diploma. This exam will test students in reading, writing, and mathematics, through Algebra I. Beginning in the tenth grade, students will have several opportunities to pass the CAHSEE every year. When one portion of the test has been passed, it does not need to be retaken. Anticipating that some students will have difficulty in passing the CAHSEE, the following intervention program has been established. Depending on a student's California Standards Test (or CAHSEE) test results, one or more of the following classes may be required.

INTERVENTION COURSE OFFERINGS:

Reading Strategies - Common organizational patterns, reading strategies, workplace documents, critical analysis, focus on informational and nonfiction material. Reading independently to increase fluency and comprehension utilizing individual and independent techniques. Targeted instruction utilizing test-taking strategies.

Developmental Reading - Individualized instruction to develop reading skills, comprehension, word attack skills, vocabulary and increase reading rate.

Prescriptive Reading Intervention - Decoding, phonics, prefixes, suffixes, roots, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. These courses do not take the place of the regular English classes.

CAHSEE English Language Intervention-This course will prepare students to successfully pass the English/Language portion of the CAHSEE. After diagnostic assessment,students will focus on areas for improvement through direct instruction, practice and review of key topics included on the CAHSEE. Upon successful completion of each course, students will be awarded five elective credits per semester. 

CAHSEE Math Intervention - This course is designed for students who have not yet passed the California High School Exit Exam Math portion. Topics covered in this course will focus on the content found on the CAHSEE. These units include operations with numbers (including properties and order of operations), basics of the coordinate plane, functions and slope, solving linear equations and inequalities, use of formulas, probability and statistics, geometry, data analysis/interpretation and mathematatical reasoning. In addition, there will be instruction in test-taking strategies. This course will count as elective credit, but not for the two year math requirement for graduation.

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

COMPUTER FOUNDATIONS (Grade 9-12) (1 year) (10 Credits)

This course meets the Computer Literacy graduation requirement.

College credit available through the 2+2+2 program.

This is a beginning computer course designed for new learners as they develop computer skills. Upon completion of this course, the student will gain an advantage of understanding today's technology in their academic, personal and career llives. Students will learn and use correct keyboarding technique to touch type, emphasizing the development of speed and accuracy. Keyboarding skills will be used for letters, reports,, and other materials used in both school and business. Computer applications within the course include using Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentations, desktop publishing, and wweb design. In addition, internet/ information retrieval and the editing of photos and graphics are also introduced. Students will become familiar with computer terminology and equipment.

COMPUTER LITERACY (Grade 9-12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

This course meets the Computer Literacy graduation requirement.

This is a beginning computer course. Using Microsoft Office, students will become familiar with word processing and basic computer operations, including software spreadsheet, database management, presentations, desktop publishing, and web design as well as being introduced to the Internet. The editing of photos and graphics is also introduced. Students will learn file handling and how to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This course meets the Computer Literacy graduation requirement.

College credit available through the 2+2+2 program.

Prerequisite: "C" or better in Computer Literacy or passed the Challenge Test.

Enhance your computer skills and earn college credit while doing it! Advanced Computer Applications takes you to the next level of computer expertise. Become proficient in Internet usage and all aspects of MS Office (Spreadsheets, Database, PowerPoint, and Word). This is the class to prepare you for college, a job, or give you the computer skills needed for daily living.

PHOTOSHOP/WEB DESIGN (10-12) (1 year) (10 Credits)

Would you like your "My Space"and " YOUTUBE" sites to stand out from the rest? Would you like to become more skilled at editing pictures, videos or building web sites? This is the class for you. Whether you are interested in Digital Media as a career path, or just want to have fun with pictures and videos, this is an excellent class to take.

In this course, students will learn a variety of programs within the area of digital media. The first semester will focus on graphic design with Photoshop (to create and edit images), and Imageready (to animate images). The second semester will transition into web design, starting with the basics in HTML and progressing to web based applications such as Dreamweaver and Frontpage (to create Web Sites), and Windows Movie Maker (to create videos).

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

REQUIRED COURSES OFFERED

English 9 or English 10 or English 11 or English 12 or

English 9 Honors English 10 Honors AP English 11 AP English 12

ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED

Public Speaking, CAHSEE English Language Intervention

ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 40 credits successfully completed, consisting of English 9, 10, 11, and 12.

• All students must pass the High School Exit Exam in reading and writing in order to receive a diploma

ENGLISH 9 (Grade 9) (1 Year) (10 Credits) Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 9 is required for all freshmen. Students receive instruction in composition and grammar skills, speech and listening skill, plus a guided study of several literary forms. Independent reading in books from approved lists is expected of all students. Writing instruction will emphasize a variety of short common writing forms such as reports, expository essay, directions, description of a process, etc. Speech will cover short class speeches, small group discussion, and outlining and preparing the speech. Students will sharpen listening skills by developing their abilities to understand and respond appropriately to a wide variety of oral experiences. The study of literature will cover at least one novel, Romeo and Juliet, a modern play, poetry, and many short selections, both fiction and nonfiction.

ENGLISH 10 (Grade 10) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 10 is required for all sophomores. The course objectives will build upon those introduced in English 9. The writing objectives emphasize the essay. Students are expected to demonstrate writing proficiency on the High School Exit Exam, on which a passing grade is required in order to receive a diploma. Students develop new vocabulary, increase proofreading skills, and demonstrate research and documentation skills. The literature objectives include the novels, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Students will also read either Macbeth or Julius Ceasar, and selected readings in world literature from McDougal Littell text. Speech objectives emphasize informative and persuasive oral presentations.

ENGLISH 11 (Grade 11) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 11 is required of all juniors. The course objectives will build upon those introduced in English 9 and 10 with a strong emphasis on American literature and writing skills. The writing objectives will emphasize writing as a process and include pre-writing, writing, revising, editing, and publishing. Student work will begin with personal narrative and will include informative, persuasive, and creative writing. All students will keep a journal. American literature, from the Colonial period to the present, will be studied chronologically. In addition, students will undertake independent reading (and book reporting) based on selections from approved lists.

ENGLISH 12 (Grade 12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 12 is required of all seniors. The course objectives will build upon those introduced in English 9, 10, and 11 with strong emphasis on World Literature, writing skills, the completion of a career portfolio, and a Senior Project. The Senior Project requires the successful completion of an approved project involving at least 15 hours of time, a reflective paper, and a 10 minute presentation made before a panel of adults.

ENGLISH HONORS/AP PROGRAM

Vertical Teaming is a concept introduced by the College Board to increase student enrollment in and improve student success in AP classes. The College Board emphasizes that the single greatest predictor of a student's success in college is the number of AP classes s/he has taken, regardless of passing or not. Vertical teaming of English Honors classes with AP English classes will occur in order to ensure that each year builds on the information and skills needed for the next year and for preparation for college.

ENGLISH 9 HONORS (Grade 9) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 9 Honors is an accelerated class for college preparatory students. Students must successfully complete summer readings and writings prior to the start of class in order to remain enrolled. The class follows the basic English 9 course of study; however, the class covers more literature in depth, demands a higher standard of writing, and a genuine commitment to learning.

ENGLISH 10 HONORS (Grade 10) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

English 10 Honors is an accelerated class for college preparatory students who have demonstrated high achievement in previous English classes. To remain in the program, the student must achieve a "C" average each year. The purpose of the class is to provide language arts enrichment, with emphasis on significant literature and literature-based writing in accordance with the University of California guidelines. Course content and skills are designed to prepare the students for Advanced Placement courses.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP ENGLISH 11)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (Grade 11) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisites: It is recommended that a student have an "A" average in English 10 or a "B" or better average in Honors English, along with a strong recommendation of the teacher, are recommended but not required. The successful completion of summer reading and writing is required by the first day of class. Final admission is based on an application process.

This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Language and Composition exam. Successful passing of the exam can provide three units of college credit in English. Given the rigorus demands of this exam, students will essentially exceed the expectations of 11th grade English-Language Arts Standards for the State of California as they learn college-level skills throughout the year. For this reason, it is expected that students already understand and use Standard English grammar, be avid and enthusiastic readers, and demonstrate grammatical skills and develop stylistic maturity as students hone their writing in a variety of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences. In addition, students will become proficient in the areas of literary analysis, reading and analyzing non-fiction writing and selections from American literature, oral communication through discussion, and critical thinking development. Short readings will be covered in class, but many of the longer texts will be outside assingments requiring time management, close reading, and careful documentation of ideas. All students will be required to pay for and take the AP Language exam given in May.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (Grade 12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisites: It is recommended that a student have an "A" average in English 11 or a "B" or better average in AP English 11 and the recommendation of the teacher; successful completion of the summer reading and writing requirements by the first day of class; and a minimum score of 75% on a test covering the summer readings. Students must have a command of standard English grammar, be avid and enthusiastic readers, and have demonstrated above average writing skills. It is strongly recommended that students score at least in the 75th percentile in language arts on the PSAT and/or over 500 on the SAT. The AP course in English Literature and Composition is a college level course offering students three college semester units of English upon successful completion of the course and passing the nationally standardized AP Test. This class engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Students develop critical standards for interpreting the effects writers create by means of artful manipulation of language. To achieve these goals, students study individual works, their characters, action, structure, and language. Students analyze these and other aspects of literature in their need to derive meaning from their experience of reading. Students consider literary works in their historical context and in relation to their own lives and experiences. Writing will be an integral part of this course, for the AP examination is weighted toward student writing about literature. Writing assignments will focus on the critical analysis of literature and will include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. Emphasis will be placed on helping students develop stylistic maturity in their writing. Each student will be required to pay for and take the AP test, usually given in early May. Students should also understand that this course will require a significant commitment of extra time.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION TO ART (Grade 9-12) (1Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

This class is required to take before entering into an advanced art class.

This beginning art class is a hands on class in which students will have an opportunity to create both two and three-dimensional works of art using a variety of mediums and techniques such as acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolor, pencil drawing, paper collage, pen & ink, and sand painting. Students may purchase a box of tools that they can keep at the conclusion of the course.

ADVANCED DRAWING (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: Introduction to Art - "C" or better

This advanced class will give students a chance to expand their drawing skills and creativity. They will revisit the elements and principles of design along with basic color theory. Various drawing techniques and mediums using pencil, charcoal, pastels and pen & ink will be introduced.

ADVANCED PAINTING AND PRINTMAKING (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: "C" or better in Introduction to Art

This advanced class will introduce students to various painting and printmaking techniques and mediums using acrylics, watercolors, pastels, linoleum, wood, silk-screen, therma-screen and mat board. They will revisit the elements and principles of design along with color theory.

DRAMA & ADVANCED DRAMA (Grades 9/10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Advanced Drama meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: At least one year of Drama and audition (Advanced Drama)

These courses emphasize acting and include study units covering basic training in the use of the senses and emotions, and of the body and voice, pantomime, and improvisation. The second semester of Drama includes an involved study of characterization, acting with a partner, and the presentation of scenes and monologues. The advanced student builds on the basic acting and directing skills learned in Drama. Members of the advanced class work more in small groups to rehearse, polish, and perform scenes and plays. The advanced student works on projects that include monologues, scenes from plays, and full-length productions.

PLAY PRODUCTION (Grades 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This class is a blast of activity from backstage! Specific units include: 1) Set design and construction, 2) Scenery painting, 3) Lighting design and controls, 4) Special effects in lighting, makeup, and faux finishes, 5) Box office and graphic arts. Trips to local theaters enhance this class by offering students back stage education as well as an appreciation of live theater performances.

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

BAND AUXILIARY (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

The Band Auxiliary is an important addition to the PHS Marching Band. The auxiliary learns routines using a variety of equipment, including tall flags, rifles, letter shields, and drill team maneuvers. The auxiliary performs at all parades and competes against auxiliaries from other schools throughout California. Students also perform at football half-time shows and in the winterguard circuit throughout Northern California, incorporating modern dance into their routines. Significant time outside of class is required

MUSIC APPRECIATION (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

This class takes a whirlwind tour of music, from the primitive rhythms of the cavemen to the driving rock and roll of today. No previous music experience is necessary. Class participation is a must, so bring your artistic side everyday.

SURVEY OF MUSIC (FUSION) (Grade 9) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Being accepted into the Fusion program

Survey of Music is a course that will expose students to several different aspects of music.

Included in this class will be how to read and write music using the Sibelius Music program, projects based off of the Sibelius program, short jaunts into the different styles of muscic, and other exciting items, such as how to burn your own music onto a CD.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AND RECORDING (FUSION) (Grade 11) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Being enrolled in the Fusion program during the student's junior year.

Music Technology and Recording will teach students how to record, mix, and burn music, including their own if so desired. Using the Pro Tools mixing software students will learn how to and where to place microphones, how to record to achieve the best sound, and how to mix the music right on the computer.

CHORUS (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Instructor approval. A class in the vocal performance of popular ,classical and lighter music. This course offers opportunities for solos,music reading and some directing by experienced students. Attendance at performances is required.

ADVANCED CHORUS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC / CSU requirement

Prerequisite: Singing in intermediate or high school chorus or by special permission of the teacher. These classes are for those students who have been auditioned and placed by the teacher. Attendance at performances is required

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Photo 1 will concentrate on black and white pictures. Colorization of black and white printing will also be explored. Basic fundamentals of photography printing, developing, camera techniques with emphasis on composition. Students will be required to take picture assignments from a syllabus handout. a combination lecture, textbook, and laboratory class. Students will expand skills in picture taking and explore different techniques in the field of printing. Additionally audiovisual presentation techniques and video production will be explored with emphasis on vocational and current trends in multimedia production. Photo 1 and Advanced Photo will also include color digital photography and exploitory photo shop on mac computers, 35 mm SLR. Cameras will be available for student use on a limited basis.

ADVANCED PHOTO (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: Completion of one full year of photo 1 with "B" grade or better.

Students will print in 8X10 or larger black and white and color digital prints. Assignments will come from advanced curriculum outlines allowing students to pick assignments for weekly deadlines. There are also reading research assignments on photographic technique and photographers as written work research. Advanced students turn in one 8X10 each week.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

FRENCH 1 (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

A beginning course in which the basic sound, speech and grammatical patterns are learned through communication based activities. Good skills in English are helpful. Some aspects of French culture is presented in each lesson.

FRENCH 2 (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: A "C" grade in French 1 or approval of the instructor.

An intermediate course in which conversation is stressed. Basic patterns learned in French 1 are enlarged upon and varied, and personal creativity (both oral and written) is encouraged. Many aspects of the culture are stressed. Practical vocabulary is based on everyday situations.

FRENCH 3 AND 4 (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: A "C" grade in French 2/3, or approval of the instructor.

The goal of this class is the use of the language. This class also studies the history and civilization of France. Literary works (poetry, short stories, plays, and novels) are studied for discussion purposes and for enrichment in French culture. Reading, writing, and creative skits help students toward the goal of fluency. More practical vocabulary is based on every day situations that everyone needs to know when traveling in France.

SPANISH 1 (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: At least a "C" grade in English.

First year Spanish starts your learning of the language in four different ways--hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Good skills in English are important for success. The text provides exercises for drilling, questions to answer, and dialogues. Communication based activities in Spanish put you in a Spanish-speaking situation that makes communication in the language come naturally. The present and the past tense structures are studied.

SPANISH 2 (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: At least a "C" grade in Spanish 1.

Second-year Spanish continues the development of skills commenced in the first year. Reading exercises tell about the customs and history of Spanish-speaking countries. More writing is done. Conversations, reports, and communication based activities are the dominant activity. All main structures of the language are studied in Spanish 2.

SPANISH 3/4 (Grade 11- 12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: At least a "C: grade in Spanish 2/3

This class is conducted completely in Spanish. Verbal expression and comprehension are studied by means of practice and discussion. Emphasis is placed on reading at a more advanced level, with corresponding writing assignments. New grammatical structures and vocabulary will be introduced, with opportunities to practice in a practical setting. All modes of communication--reading, writing, listening, and speaking are used to enhance the students' abilities in Spanish.

CONSUMER AND FAMILY STUDIES

LIFE MANAGEMENT (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Get your life together! Learn how to take charge of your life, relate to others, and communicate with family and friends. Topics will include: weekly virtues, character and leadership building, family relations and communication, family life education and child development, managing your time, energy and money, nutrition and foods, interior design, housing and fashion, consumer education awareness and exploration of careers.

This course involves a wide variety of projects, experiments, reports, demonstrations, discussions, speakers, career research, service-learning projects, reading materials and handouts.

CULINARY ARTS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: At least a "C" grade in Life Management.

This class teaches skills in food preparation and service. Students explore food service and culinary arts industries and are introduced to meal planning, catering, baking artistic food presentation and proffessional food safety, sanitation and preparation. Life Management is a recommended prerequisite.

CHEF PREP & RESTAURANT OCCUPATIONS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts or Teacher Approval

This class is designed for students who love to cook and may be considering a career in the food industry. The emphasis will be on the preparation and presentation of ethnic and specialty foods.

PEER COUNSELING/TEEN ISSUES (Grades 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: A "C" or above in Life Management and approval of the instructor and student's counselor.

This course is designed for students who have a strong interest in helping and supporting others through times of difficulty and those who may be considering a career in the areas of family support services, counseling, or education. The two main elements of the course are an emphasis on personal leadership development and counseling skills, and an in-depth study of the numerous issues that many teens wrestle with related to physical and mental health, peer and family relationships, and pressures of the school and community environment. Students will use learned skills to provide individual peer counseling and will work with the Guidance staff during times of crisis or emergency.

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

(also see ROP courses)

TODAY'S TECHNOLOGY (Grade 9-10) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the basic principles and disciplines which make up the foundations of today's technology and manufacturing industries. Students will rotate during the year between the following four classes:

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Engineering & Architectural design students will learn about the tools and their fundamental use. They will be instructed in sketching, as well as instrument drawings, to include orthographic projects and pictorial drawing

ELECTRONICS

Basic instruction in home electricity and electronics. Students will construct projects demonstrating knowledge of electrical circuits, electronic components, and basic electrical theory.

MANUFACTURING

A beginning course which teaches the fundamentals of working with metal and wood. Students will acquire new knowledge, develop an awareness of their individual interests and abilities, and apply the skills learned in other disciplines. General materials safety and power tool safety instruction will progress as students are guided through a series of projects.

POWER

Exploratory Power Technology will include introductory units in career guidance, alternate energy resources, the internal combustion engine (simplified), mechanics tools and materials, and the maintenance and trouble shooting of gasoline engines. Emphasis will be placed on designing working models and understanding the principles of the internal combustion engine.

ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Students will learn the fundamentals of engineering design. Auto-Cad will be taught since it is the most widely used Computer Aided Drafting program in the world. Students will also learn how to design and draw architectural plans for a building. The student will build a model miniature bridge that they have designed in the fall and in the spring they will build a miniature house that they have designed. UC and CSU considers this class a suggested prerequisite for engineering and architectural majors.

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Engineering & Architectural design with a "B" grade or better, or instructor permission.

A program designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to be able to design and draw single-family residential floor plans and support drawings. Emphasis is placed on design and presentation. Student awareness of good and poor residential planning is stressed. Model building of student-designed projects will be optional. Care and use of drawing equipment and media is also covered.

AUTO TECHNOLOGY (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

(College credit available under the 2+2+2 plan)

In this class, students will be involved in the fundamentals of small gas engines, automobile engines, and the various parts of an automobile. The safety of working in an auto shop and the safe use of machines, hand tools, and test equipment will be stressed. Two days a week, instruction will be lecture and testing; three days a week, students will work on individual projects. A notebook is required in order to take notes, keep technical reports, job sheets, and course objectives. Preventative maintenance and tune-up is a vital part of this course. It will be the student's responsibility to furnish his/her own project. A project is required.

ADVANCED AUTO TECHNOLOGY (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Auto Technology or instructor approval.

In this course, students extend knowledge and skills acquired in Auto Technology, through educational media. Areas covered include specific service and repair, overhaul procedures covering automotive engines, lubrication, cooling, fuel, electrical suspension, steering and braking systems, clutches, standard transmissions, overdrives, automatic transmissions, drive lines, rear axles and differentials, tires, tubes and wheel balancing, exhaust and crankcase emission control systems, and air conditioning. Attention is given to acquisition of skill, judgement, and craftsmanship. Safe work practices are emphasized. A total of two research papers are also required (one at the end of each semester). These may, or may not be required to be given orally. In addition to the above areas of study, diesel/turbo-charging, auto body orientation, and emphasis on career awareness and A.S.E. State Certification are stressed the second of the two periods.

WOOD MANUFACTURING (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Students will learn, in a hands on way, the basics of manufacturing. Students will build several projects throughout the year. Some of these projects will be done using traditional woo working methods and others will be done using a state of the art computer controlled router. This machine can be programmed tomanufacture hundreds of projects in succession. Students will also be able to design and build projects of their choice throughout the school year.

ADVANCED WOOD MANUFACTURING (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Students must have one year of Wood Manufacturing and earned a "C" grade or better during the second semester of the course.

Students should enroll if they have a genuine desire to further their skills and construct quality projects. This course offers advanced students the opportunity to further their skills and explore concepts in advanced applications. Students will be required to complete three assigned projects of their choice

Advanced Wood may be repeated if the student has earned a "B" grade or better during

the second semester of the preceding year. Instruction will cover a wide variety of subjects from basic review to furniture and finishing processes.

This course gives the serious minded student an excellent opportunity to develop avanced manufacturing skills and cabinet making.

WELDING (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

An introduction to welding which will cover general safety, personal and environmental safety, oxyacetylene welding, A/C and D/C arc welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), MIG and TIG. Students will split time between the classroom and laboratory. Each student will fabricate a welding project.

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM

Algebra 1A / 1B Algebra 1

Geometry Algebra 2

AP Calculus Pre-Calculus

Recommendations for 4 Year College Acceptance: 3 years minimum; A grade of "C" or better; CSU and UC require: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. For UC Pre-Calculus is recommended.

PHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must successfully complete two years of math (20 credits).

PROGRAM POLICIES

Course Changes: Regular to College Prep Program

If you pass both semesters of a regular math program and then pass any college program math class, you have completed the minimum requirement.

Example: Grade 9 = Algebra 1, Grade 10 = Geometry - student has completed the math requirement and is not required to take another math course during the junior or senior year unless they choose to do so.

Course Repeats: Unsatisfactory Grades

Students may need to repeat a college prep math course to prepare for the next level. Credit may be earned for the repeat course but will only count as elective credit and will not be applied toward math requirements.

Course Changes within the Math Program

The basis for placement in PHS math courses starts with the recommendation from the intermediate schools. These recommendations are based on an assessment process conducted by intermediate school math teachers. Parents wishing to override these recommendations will be asked to sign a form stating that they realize course changes may not be possible later in the year and that there is some risk that their student may not be ready for the higher level course. Students may initiate class changes only during the first two weeks of school. After that, teachers may only initiate a class drop. Math teachers will conduct frequent assessments of student performance within the first six week grading period to insure alignment between a student's ability and the content demands of the course. Teachers may initiate class changes during the first six weeks of school.

MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CAHSEE MATH INTERVENTION (Grade 10-12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

This course is designed for students who have not yet passed the California High School Exit Exam. Topics covered in this course will focus on the content found on the CAHSEE. This course will count as elective credit, but not towards the two year math requirement for graduation.

ALGEBRA 1 (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Recommendation: If taken in grade 9, at least a "B" grade in 8th grade math.

Algebra 1 is a beginning course in algebra. The basic structure and techniques of algebra are presented to prepare the student with the necessary skills to continue to work in mathematics.

ALGEBRA 1A & 1B (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement (after completion of 1B)

Recommendation: Algebra 1A/1B is the traditional Algebra 1 course presented over four semesters as opposed to two semesters. The course is presented at a slower pace, providing students with additional opportunities to master the concepts presented. The basic structure and techniques of algebra are presented to prepare the student with the necessary skills to continue to work in mathematics. This course is taught in the traditional manner with direct teaching, but at a slower pace.

GEOMETRY FOUNDATIONS (Grades 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or 1B

This course is designed to meet the two year math requirement for students who have completed Algebra, but are not ready to handle the rigors of a traditional Geometry course. Units include coordinate grids, perimeter, graphing and equations, beginning proofs, problem solving and geometry fundamentals, spatial visualization, congruence and triangles, exponents, trigonometry, similarity, polygons and area, circles and solids, geometric probability, and constructions.

GEOMETRY (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: The student has earned at least a "C" grade in Algebra 1 or in Geometry Foundations.

A second-year course in advanced mathematics, considers relating points, lines, surfaces and space, and applies to them processes of logical reasoning. Some topics studied are: line, angle and plane relationships, congruence and trigonometry as applied to geometry.

ALGEBRA 2 (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: The student has earned at least a "C" grade in Geometry and in Algebra 1. Includes the expansion of all concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry and to give the student further practice in the application of mathematics to applied problems and introduce the study of functions, especially exponential logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Other topics include the complex number system, conic sections and polynomials.

PRECALCULUS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: The student has earned at least a "C" grade in Algebra 2 ("B" grade recommended). A unified course of algebra and geometry that will provide the college-bound student with the concepts of analytic geometry necessary to the study of calculus, the properties of functions (trigonometric, polynomial, rational exponential and logarithmic) are treated in detail.

AP CALCULUS (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: The student has earned at least a "B" grade in Precalculus. Topics covered will be those in the Advanced Placement Syllabus of the College Board's AP Calculus. These include elementary functions, differential calculus, integral calculus, sequences and series, and elementary differential equations. This is a college level course and those students who sign up under AP Calculus must take the AP Exam.

AP Calculus counts as an honors course.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (in progress)

A prescribed physical education uniform is required for all physical education classes.

INTRODUCTION TO PE FITNESS CONCEPTS AND ACTIVITIES

Required for all 9th grade students. (Grade 9) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Emphasis is on a physical fitness program which includes learning of fundamental skills in a variety of activities. In each activity, the student is acquainted with the background, fundamentals, rules, and acceptable behavior. This is accomplished through participation in a variety of team and individual sports activities, cooperation, participation, and general attitude toward physical activity are vital factors in the course. All students must successfully complete this course as a graduation requirement.

AEROBICS AND BODY STRENGTHENING

Prerequisite: Pass Intro to PE (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This class combines the principles of aerobic and resistance training to achieve total body fitness. Students will learn the benefits of floor/step aerobics and resistance

exercises, how to assess their individual fitness level, and how to set up their own personal fitness programs.

NET GAMES (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Pass Intro to PE

This course is open to all 10-12 students who wish to learn advanced tactics in volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and badminton. Students will learn advanced skills, rules, and strategies for all phases of these net games. This class will focus on improving each individual's fitness and skill level through competitive game play.

ELEMENTARY P.E. EDUCATION (Grades 11 - 12 ) (1 Year) (10 Credits )

Prerequisite: Must have own transportation to and from elementary sites 2 days per week. Must have excellent attendance.

If you're thinking of becoming a teacher, or you enjoy working with kids, this is the class for you! Elementary P.E. Education offers students an opportunity to not only work on their own personal fitness, but to take the next step and teach elementary students fun and exciting activities that will inspire them to be more physically active. This class will be offered first period. Each student enrolled in this class will meet at PHS three days and then at their assigned elementary school twice a week

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

GENERAL SCIENCE COURSES

The minimum graduation requirement in science is one year of life science and one year of physical science. All students who have not successfully completed Biology in 9th grade must enroll in Biology or Life Science in 10th grade. Physical Science is open to all 11th graders who have passed Life Science and students passing Biology with a grade of "D."

LIFE SCIENCE (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This is an introductory science class meeting minimum graduation requirements. Open to all 10th graders

Life Science addresses basic concepts including biological molecules, cell structures and function, genetics, structure and function of organisms, and populations and ecosystems. This class includes laboratory activities meant to support the process of science and to practice skills in observation, data gathering and interpretation, application of mathematical principles, and evaluation.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

This is an introductory science class meeting minimum graduation requirements. Open to all 11th graders who have passed Life Science and 11th grade students passing Biology with a grade of "D."

Physical Science addresses basic concepts, including the methods of science, motion and forces, the nature and properties of matter, energy transformations and importance, matter cycles, geological cycles and processes, and astronomy. The class includes laboratory activities meant to support the process and to practice skills in observation, data gathering and interpretation, application of mathematical principles, and evaluation.

SCIENCE COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES: For admittance to a UC or a CSU system school (a-g) , two years of laboratory science are required and a third year is recommended.

BIOLOGY (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credit)

Meets an "a-g" UC /CSU requirements)

Prerequisite: Open to all 10th graders, "C" or better in Algebra recommended. Open to 9th graders with "B" or better in Algebra 1 (8th grade) and either recommendation of junior high science teachers or approval of Science Department.

A course designed to teach fundamental biological concepts. Much of the student's time will be spent in laboratory investigation. Areas to be studied will include the steps of scientific methods, use of the metric system in biology, the microscope and its use, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, organic evolution, diversity of life, organismal biology, populations and ecosystems, and the human impact upon them.

CHEMISTRY (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC /CSU requirements)

Prerequisite: Open to all students who have completed Biology with grades of "C" or better.

An introductory course in chemistry designed to meet the needs of the college-bound student. Classroom work and laboratory investigations are utilized in achieving the objectives of the course. Topics include the nature of matter, atomic theory, chemical reactions, status of matter, solutions, the periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular shapes, energy changes associated with chemical and physical changes, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and redox reactions. The course includes an emphasis on using mathematics with a primary objective of developing students' thinking and reasoning skills.

HONORS CHEMISTRY (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC /CSU requirements)

Prerequisite: Approval of the student's application by the Science Department Honors Committee.

Honors Chemistry is faster paced and it goes into more detail than Chemistry. See above description for Chemistry.

The grade in this class is weighted.

PHYSICS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC /CSU requirements)

Prerequisite: Open to all students who have completed Biology with grades of "C" or better.

This is an introductory course designed to meet the needs of the college-bound student. Classroom work and laboratory investigations are utilized in achieving the objectives of the course. The course will involve studying the following: the scientific method, linear motion, circular motion, vectors, forces, Newton's Three Laws, the Universal Law of Gravitation, energy, work, power, waves, light, static electricity (DC), thermodynamics, and relativity. The course emphasizes the use of mathematics with a primary objective of developing students' thinking and reasoning skills.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC /CSU requirements)

Prerequisite: Open to students completing Chemistry or Physics with grades of "C" or better.

This course offers an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human body. Areas of focus include the skeletal and muscular system, digestion and metabolism, circulation and respiration, excretion, the endocrine and immune systems, reproduction, the nervous system, and health and homeostasis in general. This laboratory based course is designed for those considering medically related professions or those with a further interest in organismal biology.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (20 Credits)

Please see course description under ROP offerings on page 12 of this guide.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCIENCE COURSES

AP courses offer an opportunity for students to complete college level work while attending high school. Most colleges and universities award credit to students with satisfactory performance on the Advanced Placement exams. This may also allow college science majors to pursue more advanced classes or qualify as a science requirement for non-science majors. All students enrolled in AP courses are expected to pay for and to take the AP examinations.

AP BIOLOGY (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement.

Prerequisite: Open to students completing Chemistry with grades of "B" or better; open to Physics students and other Chemistry students with teacher approval.

This laboratory course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory Biology course for biology majors. Areas of study include in-depth studies of molecules, cells, heredity, evolution, diversity, organisms, populations and ecology. Students will have the opportunity to develop the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.

AP PHYSICS B (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: Open to Physics students with grades of "C" or better ("B' recommended). Also open to chemistry students with 85% or better or teacher approval.

Classroom work and laboratory investigations are utilized in achieving the objectives of the course.

The course is an in-depth study of the topics of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, sound, and modern physics. It is highly mathematically oriented and designed to prepare students for the Physics B examination and the possibility of credit for a year of college non-calculus based physics.

SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

* indicates required course

* indicates required course

PSYCHOLOGY (Grade 9-12) (Fall Semester only) (5 Credits)

This class is often taken with Sociology as a year long course

Psychology is the study of human mental and emotional development. It studies the individual and his or her behavior. It focuses on how and why people are motivated and learn. We will study personality and psychological disorders along with how your brain and memory work. Activities include learning about yourself. Why study psychology? The reasons include: to learn why people behave as they do; to have a better understanding of how people learn; and to better prepare you for careers that deal with people and their behavior.

SOCIOLOGY (Grade 9-12) (Spring Semester only) (5 Credits)

This class is often taken with Psychology as a year long course

Sociology is the study of human social behavior. It focuses on group behavior. The course first looks at culture and the process by which we are socialized. We will study group behavior, why people conform to society's expectations and why some people deviate from that. Other topics include the sociology of racism, poverty, the family, religion and sports. Why study sociology? The main reasons include: because we interact with people everyday; because we can learn about ourselves by studying others; and because social behavior has an impact on us all. Students interested in careers that deal with people and their behavior will find this course useful and interesting.

WORLD HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY* (Grade 10) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

This course will begin with a brief link-back to events prior to the French Revolution. It will then examine major turning points shaping the modern world from the late 18th century to the present, with an emphasis on the modern world. The course will integrate the study of current world issues and cultures with history and geography.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Semester grade of C- or better in U.S. History, World History, Sociology

or Psychology

If you are interested in law enforcement, becoming a lawyer, or just want to learn more about the law, Introduction to the Law is a course you should consider. This is an elective course for those who wish to learn more about the American legal system. Topics will include the purpose of laws, the criminal justice system, the civil law (law suits) system, constitutional rights, juvenile justice, current law related issues and careers in the law. Class activities will include discussions, guest speakers, reading, research, activities and simulations.

U.S. HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY* (Grade 11) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Students will examine the major turning points in American history. The course will begin with a selective review of U.S. History prior to 1900, but the emphasis will be on 20th century American social, political, and cultural history. U.S. Geography will be integrated with the study of history.

ECONOMICS* (Grade 12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirementEconomics is a course designed to help students understand the principles of economics and of our economic system. Students will study how our finite resources are used to satisfy wants and how goods and services we demand get produced and distributed. Students will compare our system to those of other countries and make reasoned judgements about our economic questions.

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT* (Grade 12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

American Government students will study how the American political processes operate. In addition to becoming familiar with the structure and operation of the political systems of the United States, California, and Paradise area, students will be able to analyze some of the conflicts that confront those systems. In doing so, students will develop the ability to be effective decision makers and responsible citizens.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT U.S. HISTORY (Grade 11) (1 Year) (10 credits)

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement

Prerequisite: An "A" grade in World History and permission of the instructor.

AP U.S. History is a college level course which will prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in U.S. History, as well as meeting the graduation requirements for U.S. History. It will cover the social, political, and economic history of the U.S.A., from discovery through the 1980's. Students will be expected to read, write, research, and analyze historical materials to a much greater degree than in regular courses. All students are expected to take the AP Exam. A score of 3 or higher (out of 5) is awarded 3 units of college credits and meets the U.S. History requirements of nearly all colleges and universities.For GPA purposes, honors points are earned with a "C" or better.

Meets an a-g UC/CSU requirement (Grade 12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Prerequisite: U. S. History with semester grades of "A" or AP U. S. History with semester grades of "B" or above. Recommendation of U.S. History instructor, approval of instructor, commitment to take the AP Government examination.

This is a college level course that examines and analyzes the basic institutions of government; the Congress, Presidency, Courts, and bureaucracy. It will also study the Constitution and philosophical underpinnings of our government and the processes by which people participate and policy is made. Students will be taught how to complete college level reading and writing assignments to prepare them for the AP exam. Honor grade points are given. Nearly all colleges and universities give students scoring "3" or better on the exam credit for their lower division required political science course.

SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

DEVELOPMENTAL READING (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor approval.

This course is designed to develop reading skills (comprehension, word attack skills, vocabulary, and reading rate), increase confidence in oral reading, and develop the sense that reading can be pleasurable. Class size is limited to provide individualized attention. In order to qualify for the program, a student must have scored at or below the 29th percentile on a nationally normed test, or have failed a proficiency test. Interested students should see their counselor.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (Grade 9-12) (Variable Credit)

Prerequisite: Eligibility is determined according to state guidelines.

A small group setting provides non-English and limited English speaking students with help to improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Help is also provided for homework, understanding reading materials, preparing for tests, explanation of test questions, and extra time to complete tests. Support is given for the cultural adjustment of these students as well.

RESOURCE SPECIALIST PROGRAM (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor/parent approval.

This program helps students improve their skills in math, reading, and written language. Students also work intensively on study skills and work habits. Support is given to help students stay on target for graduation. Job skills education and career exploration are also a component of the RS program.

SPECIAL DAY CLASS (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor/parent and special education department approval.

In this program, the core curriculum is taught in a small group setting with the modifications necessary to suit different learning styles. Students work on improving basic skills in math, reading, and written language. Job training is an important part of this program.

NON-DEPARTMENTALIZED COURSES

DRIVER EDUCATION AND HEALTH (Grade 9-12) (1 semester) (5 Credits)

Enrollment with Computer Literacy, Sociology, Psychology as Freshmen is recommended.

The goal of this program is to develop a driver that will drive a lifetime, crash free. A

multi-disciplinary approach is used to develop an attitude that respects life and realizes the importance of every driving decision. Instruction includes major causes of crashes, natural forces, handling emergencies, drugs and alcohol, traffic laws and sharing the road. Additionally, the course continues with the goal of developing attitudes and behaviors that result in positive health choices. The following areas of study are included: nutrition, fitness, diseases and disorders, and family health.

PRESCRIPTIVE READING INTERVENTION (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor approval.

This course is designed to develop reading skills (decoding, comprehension, word attack skills, vocabulary, etc.), increase confidence in oral reading, and develop the sense that reading can be pleasurable. Class size is limited to provide individualized attention. In order to qualify for the program, a student must have scored at or below the 15th percentile on a nationally normed test, or have failed a proficiency test. Interested students should see their counselor.

Health Only (Grade 9-12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Enrollment with Computer Literacy, Sociology, Psychology as Freshmen is recommended

The course continues with the goal of developing attitudes and behaviors that result in positive health choices. The following areas of study are included: nutrituon, fitness, diseases and disorders, and family health.

READING STRATEGIES (Grade 9-12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Prerequisite: Teacher/counselor approval.

This course is designed to develop reading skills (decoding, comprehension, word attack skills, vocabulary, etc.), increase confidence in oral reading, and develop the sense that reading can be pleasurable. Class size is limited to provide individualized attention. In order to qualify for the program, a student must have scored at or below the 50th percentile on a nationally normed test, or have failed a proficiency test. Interested students should see their counselor.

INDIVIDUAL STUDY (Grade 11-12) (1 Semester) (5 Credits)

Occasionally, students need a course which Paradise High School does not offer. Also, sometimes incoming students have been taking a course totally unlike anything offered at Paradise High School. In these cases, a student may be able to enroll in Individual Study. Arrangements are made through a counselor and all work must be supervised by a teacher. The counselor will assist the student in finding a qualified teacher willing to volunteer his/her time to oversee the student's work in individual study.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP CLASS (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Application, (3) teacher recommendations, essay & interview

This class will teach leadership skills as applied to a wide variety of school activities. Students will be involved with planning rallies, dances, social projects, lunchtime activities, and other events, including the day to day projects that help keep the school running. A significant amount of time outside of class will be required (approximately 20 hours per semester). The student does not have to be a class officer to enroll, but all ASB officers must plan to be in this class. This class is limited to 30 students. All students must meet the above criteria.

YEARBOOK (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Formal application, or faculty recommendation and instructor's approval.

Yearbook students plan, create, and market the school's yearbook using journalistic principles of good writing, contemporary graphic design, photojournalism, and current technology in the area of desktop publishing. Computer skills are highly recommended. Students should be motivated, self-starting, and creative problem solving team players who are capable of meeting deadlines on time. Attendance at school sponsored activities and events is often required. Special skills in writing, computers, photography, or design are a bonus. Willingness to learn new skills is a must.

BROADCAST JOURNALISM (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Broadcast Journalism will encourage students to develop technology skills for research, communication, and presentation by learning to use techniques and equipment for studio production and broadcasting of audio, video, and computer generated presentations. Students will explore contemporary media from both a critical viewer and a productive viewpoint. Students will spend considerable time in hands-on production of personal projects, class assignments, and ongoing productions.

FUSION (Grade 9-12) (1 Year each) (30 Credits each year)

Prerequisite: Admission is based on an application process.

Fusion is a new small learning community that is based in two areas: Technology and Music. This program integrates these areas with instruction in core classes such as English, Social Science, and Health from a small group of teachers. As students progress through the program they will be taught how to read and write music, and they apply this knowledge towards a career in the music technology and industry field. Students will learn how to record and produce music, run a business, and even spend time out in the music field by participating in a variety of internships. Teachers in this program will use collaborative instruction techniques with a heavy emphasis on integration of curriculum through the use of technology in learning. Selection is based on an application procedure, however no previous music experience is necessary and all students are encouraged to apply.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (Grade 9-12) (1 Year each) (40 credits each year)

Prerequisite: Admissions based on an application process.

"Going Green" is not only a hot topic in the news but is needed to save our planet. Green technology is an exciting field, as well as being a potential career opportunity in the near future. The "Green" Technology Academy shares a common theme of sustainability, alternative energy, and possible "green" career opportunities and integrates these areas with instruction in core classes such as English and Social Science.This academy provides opportunities for internships, field trips, guest speakers and hands on activities. Becoming a student in this academy will not only meet your graduation requirements but can also put you on a path to community college, California State Universities, and UC schools. Selection is based on an application process, however, no prior corse work is needed to enter this small learning community. All interested students are encouraged to apply.

SCHOOL SERVICE PROGRAM

In this program students work in various assigned areas within the operation of the school. The assignments are non-paid; however, they do have certain benefits, including on-the-job training and experience before a student moves into the regular labor market; providing a source for future recommendations and job references; allowing students to assume more responsibility; and providing an opportunity for students to test their skills and attitudes. Any student in the School Service Program can only take one of these programs during a semester. A maximum of 10 credits is applied toward meeting graduation requirements.

CAMPUS ASSISTANT (Grade 9-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisites: 1) A willingness to work and a positive attitude. 2) Willingness to take direction and learn various related skills. 3) Be reliable in attendance.

Students must have the approval of the job supervisor before an assignment can be made. As a Campus Assistant, students can be assigned to various areas, including cafeteria, kitchen, lunch room, school grounds, or work with the custodial staff working in the school plant. Five credits are granted each semester.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Knowledge of computers and approval of the Librarian.

An on-the-job experience in library operation focusing on technology such as computerized book checkout, computer use of various library software, maintenance of a bulletin board system, and instructing other students on research systems (CD ROM and telecommunications software), training in basic troubleshooting for computers and video operations, general information assistance for other students, and proper shelving of materials. A maximum of 10 credits is allowed toward meeting graduation requirements unless prior approval is granted by the administration.

OFFICE ASSISTANT (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Requirements: Students must qualify for admittance to this program before assignment and placement are determined. The following are suggested qualifications: A student must have an acceptable record of performance at Paradise High School and be regular in attendance.

The Office Assistant class is an on-the-job educational experience. The class emphasizes such skills as typing, filing, sorting, duplicating documents and reports, and acting as a receptionist. Students are placed in on-campus offices offering clerical work experience. Assignments are usually made on a yearly basis, but special arrangements can be made for a semester. Students may earn 5 credits for each successful semester completed. A maximum of 10 credits will be allowed to be applied toward meeting graduation requirements unless prior approval is granted by the administration.

TEACHER ASSISTANT (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (Credit / No Credit)

This assignment is designed to expose students to the teaching profession. Teacher's Assistants will be given varying degrees of classroom responsibility in a wide range of activities relating to the role of a teacher. Five credits will be awarded each semester. Students should have a good background in the subject area they are assisting in. To be assigned as a T.A., the student must make an individual arrangement with a teacher. A maximum of 10 credits will be applied toward meeting PHS graduation requirements unless prior approval is granted by the administration

Experience is the best teacher. ROP can help you get the experience and skills necessary to obtain your first job or prepare you to qualify for a better job while earning high school credits. Most courses include "hands-on" internships in business and industry.

People who complete ROP courses and are college bound are able to examine areas of interest before making long-term commitments. College applicants may receive priority consideration when transcripts show evidence of involvement in a related career program such as ROP, especially in many popular or highly impacted fields of study. Articulation with Butte and Yuba Colleges offer college credit and often advanced placement for completion of many ROP courses. Juniors and seniors receive priority placement in ROP classes that accept sophomores. Students may take ROP courses at any location regardless of their home school

ROP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

A+ COMPUTER REPAIR (ROP) (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (10 credits)

This class is articulated for college credit with Butte College. This class prepares students to pass the industry standard A+ Computer Repair Examination. Students will learn computer terms, components and troubleshooting skills. Instruction includes computer operating system installation and diagnostics and step-by-step instruction on installation, maintenance, optimizing system performance and troubleshooting.

ANIMAL AND VETERINARY CAREERS (Grade 12) (1 Year) (30 Credits)

Prerequisites: Application and Interview (pick up application at the ROP office or your high school counseling office). Articulated for college credit at Yuba College. Students develop skills in animal care and general veterinary clinic procedures. Instruction includes animal behavior, anatomy, sanitation, nutrition, disease, medical terminology and laboratory work. Internships may take place in a veterinary clinic, pet store, grooming parlor, on a ranch, or with an animal trainer. This class meets at the Chico ROP Center from 8:00 to 11:00am.

AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REPAIR (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (20 Credits)

This class is articulated for college credit with Butte College. Students learn troubleshooting, repair and detailing of auto body damage, windshield repair, paint procedures, safety and basic welding. Also covered is basic oxy-acetylene and electric welding, use of air/power tools, cutters and chisels. Many hands on opportunities are available in the shop daily and some students may be placed in internships with local body shops.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (20 Credits)

Students will receive training on construction trades including layout, concrete, framing, drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing and blueprint reading. Classroom, shop and off site experiences allow actual construction job skills to be applied. Green Building practices will be empasized.

CHEF PREP & RESTAURANT OCCUPATIONS (Grades 10-12) (1 Year) (10 Credits)

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts

This class teaches entry-level skills in food preparation and service. Students explore the food service and culinary arts industries and are introduced to meal planning, catering, baking, artistic food presentations and professional food safety, sanitation and preparation. Life Management is a recommended prerequisite.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (Green Academy Students) (1 Year) (20 Credits)

This class is articulated for college credit with Butte College.

Prerequisite: Geometry (can be concurrent), Chemistry (can be concurrent) and 1 year science with a "C" grade or better.

In this hands-on class, students learn to sample and analyze water, air, soil, and hazardous materials to determine if they present a threat to the environment. Apply basic ecological principles to studies of water conservation, pollution and hazardous waste management. Students will learn governmental laws, regulations and environmental issues and real-world experience through job shadows and internship in environmentally related occupation. This class taken w/Green Academy chemistry class. This class meets the UC lab science requirement.

MEDICAL & HOSPITAL CAREERS (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (20 Credits)

This course is designed to train students in basic health facility skills, job preparedness, safety, CPR, nutrition and medical terminology. Students learn entry-level skills in hospital and medical services. On-the-job training may take place in x-ray, emergency room, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical records, cardiology, central supply, environmental services, dietary and other auxiliary medical occupations.

NETWORK TECHNOLOGY (Grade 11-12) (1 Year) (10 credits)

This class is articulated for college credit with Butte College.

Prerequisite: A+ Computer Repair or instructor permission.

This class prepares students to excel within a computer network environment. Students learn how operating systems from Microsoft, Novel and Linux are configured. Diagnostic troubleshooting of operating systems and networking hardware is covered with a hands-on approach. Safety, network terminology and protocols, network standards, routers, router programming and more is covered in this class.

RETAIL SALES & SERVICE (Grade 10-12) (1 Year) (20 credits)

This class is articulated for college credit with Butte College. This course combines classroom and community-based internships to train students for entry-level sales and sales-related jobs. Training includes cash register operation, inventory control, stocking, salesmanship, customer relations, advertising and display, buying, payroll and entrepreneurship.

For more information about ROP course offerings, including classes througout the county, please contact your high school counselor, career center technician, or call the ROP office at 879-7457or visit the ROP website at www.bcoe.org/rop