High intermediate 8 language skills in an abridged course. Extended communication on a range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational texts. Development of multiple-paragraph texts in various genres.
Introduction to computers for intermediate-level ESL students. Overview of English terminology used in computer and digital applications: word processing software, the internet, email, spreadsheets, and digital platforms. ESL reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are developed through a variety of projects and interactive work.
Instruction in hand lettering tools, materials, and techniques. Practice with various lettering styles, creative exercises in lettering design, and examination of contemporary lettering art and artists.
Mathematical concepts and theories in algebra and geometry. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting the ¾«Ñ¡AV High School Diploma requirements in Area E: Mathematics.
A course designed for students to develop reading and critical thinking skills. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting the ¾«Ñ¡AV High School Diploma requirements in Area C: Humanities or English.
This course focuses on the common elements among all faith and the historical development and core beliefs of major religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, Daoism, and Sikism.
Focus on the major turning points that shaped the contemporary world from Post World War One to the global interdependence of today. Topics include the rise of totalitarian governments, the search for stability and peace, and 20th-century cultural trends.
Using the lens of social justice, this class will explore basic concepts and theories for analyzing dynamics of ethnic group experiences, particularly those represented in California, and their relation to colonization, immigration, gender, problems of identity, racism, and social class.
A first course in high school geometry. Topics include point, lines, and planes; classification of angles; triangles and the Pythagorean theorem; classifications of polygons; perimeters and areas of polygons; circumference and area of circles; surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional shapes.
Principal performance preparation and training through participation in a drama presented by the Theatre Arts Department. Students must audition, be cast, rehearse, and perform a principal role in a production in the drama genre in order to receive credit.