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 * Independence High School**  **2017-2018**



Course Catalog **Independence High School** 20 S Marengo Street Alhambra, CA 91801

**STAFF**

**Principal’s Office** **626-943-6681** Phuong Nguyen Principal Glenna Castro Office Manager

**Guidance Office:** **626-943-6681**

Art Pangilian - Psychologist Lucy Tran - Counselor

**Attendance Office:** Monique Juarez **626-943-6681**

**Campus Security** Luis **626-943-6681**

**Home School Coordinator** Noemi Rattray **626-943-6689**

**Nurse** Rebecca Barker **626-943-6681**

**Registrar** Debbie Rea **626-943-6681**

**Classified Support** Soraya Venegas **626-943-6690**

**Testing Coordinator** tbd **626-943-6691**

**Custodian** TBA **626-943-6681**

**Teachers**

Roz Collier - Century High School Campus **626-943-6681** New Faculty TBA- Century High School Campus **626-943-6691** Jesse Palacios - Century High School Campus **626-943-6691** Martin Ulloa - Century High School Campus **626-943-6690**

**ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT**

The mission of the Alhambra Unified School District is to ensure the educational success of ALL students by having a comprehensive educational program where students can learn and become productive members of society.

**INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT**

The mission of Independence High School is that ALL students are respected and supported as they work toward academic success and personal achievement. (Revised 10/11/10)

**Expected Schoolwide Learning Results**

Vision: Independence High School is a flexible, supportive and challenging educational environment that encourages students from diverse backgrounds to strive for academic improvement and to become responsible citizens. All students are given the opportunity to succeed.


 * Independence High School Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLERs)**

1.1 Demonstrate a sense of community based on respect for individuals difference. 1.2 Exhibit a strong working ethic through good attendance, punctuality, cooperation, and productivity. 1.3 Respond to health related activities such as visits to the nurse, CPR classes, and nutrition awareness. 1.4 Participate in a self-directed physical education class. 1.5 Discuss healthy life practices with teachers, the counselor and the nurse.
 * Learn and practice healthy choices.**

2.1 Improve reading, language arts, and mathematic skills. 2.2 Create intellectual, artistic, and practical products using various media presentations. 2.3 Solve problems creatively. 2.4 Accept challenges and strive for excellence.
 * Achieve academic competency through traditional and technological instruction.**

3.1 Exhibit knowledge of current academic progress relative to graduation. 3.2 Show awareness of individual unique abilities and interests. 3.3 Investigate career and educational options. 3.4 Develop job readiness skills. 3.5 Define post-secondary goals for education and training.
 * Develop academic and personal skills for post-secondary success.**

a. Exhibit a strong work-ethic: attendance punctuality, cooperation, productivity b. Work well independently as well as with others c. Understand and participate in a democratic society d. Practice healthy lifestyle choice

GENERAL INFORMATION

**__Registration__** Students are given the opportunity during the beginning of each semester to select courses. It is important that courses be selected in cooperation with the student's parent, along with high school graduation requirements and career objectives in mind. Course selection represents a commitment on the part of the student that he or she will satisfactorily complete all classes.

**__Units of Credit__** Five units of credit will be earned for each semester course completed with a passing grade. Students receive partial credits at semester when they do not finish the course and will complete the course during the next semester.


 * Grade Classification || Credits ||
 * Freshman (9th grade) || 0-49 credits ||
 * Sophomore (10th grade) || 50-99 credits ||
 * Junior (11th grade) || 100-159 credits ||
 * Senior (12th grade) || 160 + credits ||

**__Off-Campus Courses__** Students who wish to take classes outside of Independence High School must have permission from the Principal. Courses taken at a college are granted college, not high school credit, and do not appear on the student’s high school transcript. Independence and East Los Angeles College have a program for concurrent enrollment at ELAC. An Outreach Counselor from ELAC is available to students as needed.

**__Schedule Changes__** Each teacher when requested by students handles changes. As students complete classes, teachers assign classes needed.

**__Attendance__** All persons under 18 years of age who have not graduated from high school are required by state law to attend school. Students are required to attend a minimum of one hour per week and submit a minimum of 20 hours each week as determined by the teacher. Attendance is tracked based on the minimal amount of work assigned by each teacher. Students are expected to attend weekly by meeting with their teacher at a scheduled time and place. Regular attendance is one of the greatest contributing factors to success in school. Absences should be avoided whenever possible. **__State Proficiency Certificate__** Legislation now provides that persons 16 years old and over may be exempted from compulsory school attendance if they have demonstrated satisfactory proficiency on the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE). Students who pass this examination will receive a "Certificate of Proficiency" and are allowed to end secondary schooling with written parental consent.

Students who terminate their high school courses will not be permitted to go through graduation ceremonies. Students who elect to continue their education, even though they have received a "Certificate of Proficiency," may take part in Independence High School graduation ceremonies, assuming the regular graduation requirements have been met.

Sexual Harassment Policy : http://www.alhambra.k12.ca.us/handbook/10-12DistrictHB_Revised2.pdf

**Alhambra School District** **High School Graduation Requirements** Course/Subject Students are required to complete Algebra I and Geometry. || Life/Biological (10) (SC-L) Physical/Earth (10) (SC-P) || World History (10) U.S. History (10) American Government (5) Economics (5) ||
 * Class of 2011 ||
 * English (EN) || 40 credits ||
 * Math (M) || 30 credits
 * Science (SC) || 20 credits
 * Social Science (SS) || 30 credits
 * Physical Education (PE) || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4pt; text-align: center;">20 credits ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 9pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4pt;">Fine Arts or Foreign Language (FA) || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4pt; text-align: center;">10 credits ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 9pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4pt;">Electives (10th, 11th,12th) || 70 credits ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 9pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3pt;">Elective Courses (9th) || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3pt; text-align: center;">60 credits ||
 * 9th graders 2010 || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 4pt; text-align: center;"> 210 credits ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 9pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;">TOTAL || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: center;">210 credits ||

**__GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS__**__:__ The School District Board requires that all students participating in the graduation ceremony must first have completed all requirements for graduation. Students will earn a Certificate of Completion if they have not passed the California High School Exit Exam.

All California public school students must take and pass the High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. A passing score is 350 in Math and English.

Students in grade 10 are required to take the exam. Students will have opportunities each year to retake part(s) of the exam not passed and will be offered special instruction as needed. Students will enroll in CAHSEE Math and English classes as part of their instructional plan. Juniors will take the exam twice and Seniors three times during the year.

**GUIDANCE PROGRAM AND SERVICES** The teachers at Independence High School are serving as guidance counselors and are committed to implementing a comprehensive guidance program in educational counseling, career planning, and personal counseling. Each student and parent can expect the following services:

Education Counseling
<span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Registration, appropriate scheduling, programming, and remediation as needed (school initiated) <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Specific testing, program interpretation and parent conferencing (school initiated) <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Special grade checks and progress report by parent request <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø College information night for students and parents (District sponsored at the comprehensive high schools) <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Information about student's progress toward graduation, credit deficiencies and subject area credit status for students and parents (school initiated) <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Post secondary information <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Planning and financial aid information <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Post secondary testing information, PSAT, ACT, SAT (student/school responsibility) <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Scholarship information

Career Planning
<span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Assistance in the student's search for a career and/or vocational direction <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Career Center: ROP, work and volunteer experience <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 8pt; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;">Ø

Personal Counseling
Ø Counseling assistance, crisis intervention, and referral information for special needs of parents and students. School, district and community programs will be evaluated to identify the best program (school and/or parent initiated).

Ø Gap Counselors may provide counseling as needed. Ø Please note: <span style="margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.5in;"> Ø Teachers refer students to the Gap counseling program, and appointments are set up by the Gap Counselors. Also, students are referred to the Nurse and Principal when necessary.

COURSE, REPORT CARD AND TRANSCRIPT CODES:


 * Grading Scale: || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">A || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Excellent ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">B || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Above Average ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">C || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Average ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">D || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Below Average ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">F || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Failed, no credit ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">I || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Incomplete ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">NM || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=No mark, no credit ||
 * || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">P || <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">=Passing ||


 * ==== Course Code: ==== |||| <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">AP |||| =Advanced Placement ||   ||
 * |||| <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">H |||| =Honors ||   ||
 * |||| <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">SDAIE |||| =Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English ||   ||
 * |||||||||| SDAIE content classes are designed for intermediate or advanced level limited English proficient students. Through course content and hands on activities, students engage in vocabulary development and further enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. ||
 * |||||||||| SDAIE content classes are designed for intermediate or advanced level limited English proficient students. Through course content and hands on activities, students engage in vocabulary development and further enhance their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. ||
 * ==== Grade Point Average (GPA): ==== ||  ||
 * |||| 1) Each letter grade is given point values based on number of credits awarded or attempted. (SEE CHART BELOW) ||
 * |||| 2) GPA= Total of grade points divided by total of credit given/attempted ||

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">Each Semester ||
 * ==== Letter Grade ==== || = Points = || <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;">Class Credit Earned
 * || A || 20 || 5.0 ||
 * || B || 15 || 5.0 ||
 * || C || 10 || 5.0 ||
 * || D || 5 || 5.0 ||
 * || F || 0 || 0 ||

Honors and Advanced Placement Courses
The following Honors courses are considered subject area foundation work and do not receive weighted credit: 9th and 10th grade Honors English, Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, Honors World History, Honors Biology, and Honors Economics.

The Alhambra School District offers weighted credit for Advanced Placement (AP) and 11th and 12th grade Honors (H) courses, which have been approved by the University of California (UC) for an additional grade point credit.

UC grants special “honors” designation and an extra grade point credit only to honors courses designated for 11th and 12th graders who have already completed foundation work in a subject area. [Tenth grade students who have the necessary preparation to complete UC designated honors courses (i.e. those designed for 11th and 12th graders) will receive UC honors credit; however, they will not receive credit for more than two classes completed in the tenth grade.]

**Independence High School does not offer Honors or Advanced Placement courses at this time.**

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

In California, post-high school education is divided into four sub-divisions, three of which are publicly supported: (1) the California Community Colleges; (2) the California State University system; (3) the University of California; and (4) the privately supported independent California colleges and universities.

**1. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES** [] Examples in our area include East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Trade Tech, and Pasadena City College.

**The Community College provides:** Ø General education for all students Ø A two-year Associate of Arts Degree Ø College academic program for students planning to transfer to a four- year college Ø Occupational-technical education for people seeking employment Ø Life-long education for residents of the community

**Admission Requirements:** Any high school graduate, the recipient of a //Certificate of Proficiency//, or adult 18 years of age or older may attend the community college. Community colleges require an English and math examination for placement.

The last semester of the senior year of high school is the appropriate application period for most community colleges (usually beginning April 1).

**2. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (CSU//)//** [] State Universities and Colleges provide instruction through the master's degree. The State University System admits the upper one third of the California high school graduates. The CSU include: Bakersfield, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Fullerton, Hayward, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Monterey Bay, and Maritime Academy. Students are encouraged to visit CSU Mentor, which is an electronic outreach, pre-admission, admission, and financial aid program available to students via the internet. It is available, free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

**CSU Admission Requirements**

<span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 63pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -27pt;"> Ø Have or will have graduated from high school <span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 63pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -27pt;"> Ø Meet the **__eligibility index__** (a combination of grade point average and test scores) <span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 63pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -27pt;"> Ø For admission to either California State University or the University of California students must complete a minimum of 15 units (one unit equals a one year course) of college preparatory courses. This list of courses is referred to as “**a-g”** courses. <span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 63pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -27pt;"> Ø Higher admission requirements may be required for impacted programs.

**Eligibility Index** [] Students with grade point averages of 3.00 or above may establish eligibility for admission without submitting test scores. However, applicants are encouraged to take the SAT I or ACT since test scores may be included among the supplementary criteria used to determine admission to impacted campuses and programs. // Students with grade point averages of 3.00 or above may establish eligibility for admission without submitting test scores. However, applicants are encouraged to take the SAT I or ACT since test scores may be included among the supplementary criteria used to determine admission to impacted campuses and programs. // **3. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA** (UC) []

Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Diego, and San Francisco (graduate studies only)

The University of California provides instruction through the doctoral degree at nine campuses throughout the university system. All of the campuses adhere to the same admissions guidelines and high academic standards; yet, each one has its own distinct character. Among the campuses, there are five medical schools, three law schools, and a school of veterinary medicine, as well as professional schools of business administration, education, engineering, oceanography, and many others. Over 350 major academic areas of study can be found within the university system. The University of California admits the top twelve and a half percent of California high school graduates.

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; margin-left: 0.45in; text-indent: -13.5pt;">**Admission Requirements** There are four paths to satisfy the University’s minimum admission requirements for freshman students:

<span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.75in;"> Ø Eligibility in the statewide context <span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.75in;"> Ø Eligibility in the local context <span style="margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: -0.75in;"> Ø Eligibility by examination alone **a. Eligibility in the Statewide Context:** [] <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Eligibility in the Statewide Context is the pathway by which most students attain UC eligibility. To be eligible in the statewide context, students must satisfy the Subject, Scholarship and Examination Requirements described on the following pages.

<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">**Subject Requirement** <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">To satisfy this requirement, students must complete the high school courses listed. This sequence of courses is also known as the “a-g” Subject Requirements. See page 16. <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Students must take 15 units of high school courses to fulfill the “a-g” Subject Requirement, and at least seven of the 15 units must be taken in the last two years of high school. (A unit is equal to an academic year, or two semesters of study.) Courses taken to satisfy the Subject Requirement (“a-g” courses) must appear on the official **University of California Certified Course List** of the school the student attended, for the year the student took the course.

<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">**Scholarship Requirement** <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">The Scholarship Requirement defines the grade point average (GPA) you must earn in the "a-g" subjects and the test scores you must achieve to be eligible for admission to UC. The University uses an Eligibility Index — a combination of GPA and test scores — to determine if you meet this requirement. **Beginning with fall 2007 applicants, the minimum GPA is 3.0 for California residents, 3.4 for nonresidents.** <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin-bottom: 2pt; margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">The UC Academic Senate’s Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) has recommended that, pending future research on the predictive validity of the different exams (the SAT1 Critical Reading and the SAT 11 Subject Tests) the three components of the SAT 1 and the two additional SAT 11 Subject Tests be weighted equally in the eligibility index. UC will use a concordance table to equate the new SAT 1 with the ACT Assessment plus the new ACT Writing Test.

**b. Eligibility in the Local Context** Under the Eligibility and the Local Context (ELC) pathway, the top four percent of students at each participating California high school are designated UC eligible. The severity of state budget cuts and the lack of state funding for enrollment growth may prevent the University from guaranteeing admission to all UC-eligible students, including ELC students. To be considered for ELC, students must complete 11 specific units of the “a-g” Subject Requirements by the end of the junior year. With the assistance of each participating high school, the University will identify the top four percent of students on the basis of GPA in the required coursework. The 11 units include: 1 unit of history/ social science, 3 units of English, 3 units of mathematics, 1 unit of laboratory science, 1 unit of language other than English, and 2 units chosen from among the other subject requirements. The University will notify ELC students of their status at the beginning of their senior year. Students designated UC-eligible through ELC must submit the University’s undergraduate application during the November filing period and complete remaining eligibility requirements- including the subject and Examination Requirements- to enroll. More information can be found at []

**c. Eligibility by Examination Alone** __ [] __ A student who does not meet the Subject and Scholarship Requirements may be able to qualify for admission to the University by examination. You may qualify for admission to the University by earning high scores on the ACT Assessment plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Test, and two SAT Subject Tests. To qualify this way, you must achieve a minimum UC Score Total—calculated according to the instructions below—of 410 (425 for nonresidents). In addition, you must earn a minimum UC Score of 63 on each component of the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test and on each SAT Subject Test. You may not use an SAT Subject Test to meet these requirements if you have completed a transferable college course in that subject with a grade of C or better. To learn more about how to calculate convert your test scores to a UC test score please visit the website listed below. You will find the conversion instructions and chart under #3. “Eligibility by examination alone.”

**//For more information on the three paths to UC eligibility for freshmen please visit the website below://** **//[]//**

**4. CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES :  **  [] Examples in our area include University of Southern California, Occidental College, and Loyola Marymount University. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities consists of more than 70 institutions. The link above is a guide that provides an interactive college search.

**Admission Requirements** For admission to most four-year independent colleges or universities, the student must meet certain subject, scholastic, and testing requirements. Among the private colleges, most admissions and subject requirements are similar to those of the Universities of California. A student should check with individual colleges to determine their specific requirements.

**NEW UC ADMISSIONS TESTING REQUIRMENTS AS OF 2006** Effective for students entering UC as freshmen in fall 2006, each applicant must submit scores on an approved core test of mathematics, language arts and writing. Taking either of the following can satisfy this requirement: • the ACT Assessment plus the new ACT Writing Test, http://www.act.student.org, or • the new SAT I (critical reading, mathematics and writing), http://www.collegeboard.org.

In addition, all applicants must complete two SAT II Subject Tests in two different subject areas: history/ social science, English literature, mathematics, laboratory science or language other than English.

** __SAT II Requirements for UC__ ** Freshman applicants must submit scores on two SAT II Subject Tests in two different subject areas of the student’s choice: history/social science, English literature, mathematics, laboratory science or language other than English.

Completion of the SAT II Writing (with essay) and SAT II Math Level IC will not meet the fall 2006 requirement. Applicants may, however, submit a SAT II Math Level IIC score to fulfill the requirement.

The following SAT II Subject Tests can also be used to fulfill this requirement: Literature, U.S. History, World History, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, French Reading, French Reading with Listening, German Reading, German Reading with Listening, Spanish Reading, Spanish Reading with Listening, Modern Hebrew Reading, Italian Reading, Latin Reading with Listening, Japanese Reading with Listening, Korean Reading with Listening, and Chinese Reading with Listening.

**__Frequently asked questions:__** **Can a student take the SAT II Writing Test in combination with the ACT Assessment to fulfill the core examination requirement?** No. UC will not accept the SAT II Writing Test as a substitution for the ACT Writing Test for fall 2006 applicants. College Board provides a limited number of fee waivers for the SAT 1 and SAT 11. Guidance Counselors have this information.

**Can a student meet UC’s requirement by taking two SAT II tests in one discipline area — for example, the United States and World History tests or the Chemistry and Biology tests?** No. The examination requirement calls for the completion of two SAT II tests in two different subject areas.

**Are specific SAT II tests required for admission to certain campuses or majors?** Students are urged to take relevant SAT II Subject Tests immediately upon completion of associated courses, particularly if the subject area is related to an intended major. Specific SAT II Subject Tests may be preferred for admission to certain majors. Students are urged to check campus websites for the latest testing information.

** __UC Information__ ** How will the new tests be weighted in UC’s eligibility index? The UC Academic Senate’s Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) has recommended that, pending future research on the predictive validity of the different exams, the three components of the new SAT I and the two additional SAT II Subject Tests be weighted equally in the eligibility index. UC will use a concordance table to equate the new SAT I with the ACT Assessment plus the new ACT Writing Test. A new eligibility index is anticipated in spring 2005 for students entering in fall 2006.

**If a student takes the ACT or SAT more than once, will the University use the highest score?** Yes. The University uses the highest scores from a single testing administration.

**If a student takes more than two SAT II Subject Tests, will the University use the best two scores?** Yes, provided that these scores represent two different subject areas.

**What about students applying to UC for fall 2006 who are also applying to other colleges that may accept old SAT and ACT scores?** These students should inquire about the testing policies for the schools they’re interested in, then decide whether taking the old tests makes sense. However, UC will accept only the new tests.

**Will UC see the SAT I essay? How will campuses use the writing score?** UC has no plans to view the essays, only to use the SAT I scores.

** __General SAT Information__ ** ** How long does the SAT test take? ** The total testing time for the SAT I will be 3 hours and 45 minutes: 60 minutes for the writing section and 70 minutes each for the critical reading and mathematics sections. Each SAT II test will still be one hour in length.

**What will the SAT cost? Will there be fee waivers?** The test fee will be $43.00. Disadvantaged students can apply for fee waivers to cover test fees when they register. See your counselor for information about fee waivers. For more information about test fees visit the College Board website at: []

**What do the SAT scores look like?** The SAT has three scores, each on the scale of 200–800. Scores will include writing (W 200– 800), mathematics (M 200–800) and critical reading (CR 200–800).

**What will students be asked to write about in the essay?** Students will be asked to take a position on an issue and support it persuasively with examples from their studies and experiences. The topic will be an open-ended question that can be answered successfully in many different ways. Students won’t have to have any prior knowledge about the topic to write an effective essay. **PSAT INFORMATION** ** Independence High School usually enrolls 10th graders in classes after the PSAT test is offered at the comprehensive high school. ** It is not provided to our students but more information on the PSATs is available at [|www.collegeboard.org]

** __ACT Information__ [|www.act.student.org] ** Frequently Asked Questions about the ACT Assessment

**What is the ACT Assessment?** The ACT Assessment, or “A-C-T” as it is called, is a national college admission examination that consists of tests in: English, mathematics, reading, and science. Beginning with the February 2005 national test date, an optional writing test will also be available.

**How long does the test take?** The ACT includes 215 multiple-choice questions that take 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete, with an overall administration time of just more than 4 hours. It is broken down as follows: English: 45 minutes; Math: 60 minutes; Reading: 35 minutes; Science: 35 minutes. The optional Writing Test takes an additional 30 minutes.

**Why should students take the ACT?** The ACT tests are universally accepted for college admission. Virtually all colleges and universities in the U.S., including all of the Ivy League school accept the ACT. The ACT is curriculum based. The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test. Instead, the questions are directly related to what you have learned in high school courses. The ACT provides test takers with a unique interest inventory that gives valuable information for career and educational planning and a student profile section that provides a comprehensive profile of a student’s work in high school and future plans.

**Why is the ACT Writing Test optional?** Students should decide whether to take the ACT Writing Test based on the admission policies of the postsecondary institutions in which they are interested.

**How Much Does the ACT/ACT Writing Test cost?** The ACT Assessment fee for 2007-2008 is $30. The fee for the ACT Assessment with the Writing Test is $44.50. Fee waivers are available on a limited basis. A fee waiver can be used only once. For more information regarding fees please visit []

**How can student prepare for the ACT?** Students are strongly encouraged to take the PLAN in the 10th grade. The PLAN is a curriculum-based test that assesses students in 4 core areas of their studies: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Also included is a career interest inventory, a score report and booklet that help you understand what your plan results mean and information about using them. See your counselor for details.

UC and CSU College Preparatory Subject Requirements
To satisfy the CSU, UC and most private universities //Subject Requirement// for admission, prospective freshmen must complete a series of high school courses known as the "a-g" requirements. The "a-g" requirements include 15 units of high school courses, 7 units of which must be taken in the last two years of high school. (A unit is equal to one academic year, or two semesters of study.)

**Educational Opportunity Program** CSU, UC and Community Colleges provide support services to educationally disadvantaged and low-income students through the EOP program. This is available to students who meet the regular admission requirements. The program provides special assistance to some applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements but who can demonstrate the ability and potential to succeed at the university. EOP applications are part of the UC/CSU application.

**AB 540, CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 540** [] This is a California law that allows undocumented students who meet specified requirements to pay in-state fees (tuition) for California’s public colleges and universities, including the CSU, UC and Community Colleges.

**“A-G” Subject Requirements**

**“a-g” Subject Requirements** **UC and CSU college preparatory course requirements**


 * **a. History/Social Sciences** |||| **2 years required** ||
 * Two years of history/social science, including one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government; and one year of world history, cultures and geography. ||
 * **b. English** |||||||||||| **4 years required** ||
 * Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of ninth grade English can be used to meet this requirement. ||
 * **c. Mathematics** |||||||||| **3 years required, 4 years recommended** ||
 * Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that the high school accepts as equivalent to its own courses. ||
 * **d. Laboratory Science** |||||||| **2 years required, 3 years recommended** ||
 * Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology (which includes anatomy, physiology, marine biology, aquatic biology, etc.), chemistry and physics. Laboratory courses in earth/space science. ||
 * **e. Language Other than English** |||||| **2 years required, 3 years recommended** ||
 * Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading and composition. Courses in language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grade may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if the high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses . ||
 * **f. Visual and Performing Arts** || **1 year required** ||
 * One year of coursework in visual and performing arts (dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts). ||
 * **g. College Preparatory Elective** |||||||||||| **1 year required** ||
 * One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in a-f above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language use for the “e” requirement or two years of another language.) ||
 * Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading and composition. Courses in language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grade may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if the high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses . ||
 * **f. Visual and Performing Arts** || **1 year required** ||
 * One year of coursework in visual and performing arts (dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts). ||
 * **g. College Preparatory Elective** |||||||||||| **1 year required** ||
 * One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in a-f above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language use for the “e” requirement or two years of another language.) ||
 * **g. College Preparatory Elective** |||||||||||| **1 year required** ||
 * One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in a-f above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language use for the “e” requirement or two years of another language.) ||

** District and Independence High School "a-g" Course List **
Courses taken to satisfy the "a-g" requirements must appear on the school's official University of California certified course list. The course list is updates several times a year. Check online at: **// [|www.ucop.edu/doorways/list] //**  for an updated list Not all District courses are currently offered at Independence High School. ** a- HISTORY ** American Government Economics United States History 1/2 World History 1/2

English 1/2 English 3/4 American Literature 5/6 World Literature 7/8
 * b- ENGLISH **

**c- MATHEMATICS** (* may only be used for the 'c' requirement) Algebra I 1/2, Algebra II 1/2 Geometry 1/2 Trig./Pre-Calculus 1/2 Elementary Algebra 1/2, 3/4 (elective only)
 * Inf. Geometry 1/2

Biology 1/2 Physics 1/2
 * d- LABORATORY SCIENCE **

No courses offered at IHS
 * e - LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH **

(* may only be used for the 'f' requirement) Drawing & Painting 1/2*, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Design Intro 1/2 **g-** **ELECTIVE COURSES** All advanced courses listed under a-f, in addition to the following: Creative Writing Earth Science ½ Journalism Environmental Science
 * f- VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS **

**Course Descriptions** Department lists Independence High School courses. To the right of each course title is an abbreviation for the graduation requirement met by that course. The graduation requirements subject areas and their abbreviations are listed in the table below:

English (EN) Elective Courses (EL) Fine Arts or Foreign Language (FA) <span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;">Math (M) Science (SC) • Life/Biological (SC-L) • Physical/Earth (SC-P) Social Science (SS) || **BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION** Completion of a sequence of these courses will prepare students for entry-level jobs, advanced training in a career choice, and assist them in handling personal transactions.
 * Physical Education (PE)
 * Courses approved by California State Universities (CSU) and the University of California (UC) as college preparatory classes, (“a-g” subject areas courses) are labeled **CSU, UC** with the letter(s) (“a-g”) representing the subject area(s) met: History/Social Studies: **“a”,** English **“b”** Mathematics **“c”,** Science **“d”,** Foreign Language **“e”,** Visual and Performing Arts **“f”,** Elective **“g”)** ||

__Computer Literacy/Applications 1/2__ – BE35 Elective
**//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** **//Entry Level: Semester entry permitted//** In this course, students will learn how the computer works and how it is utilized to assist in solving problems in business and our daily lives. The course includes both lecture and computer laboratory activities consisting of keyboarding, spreadsheets, word processing, database and graphics applications and an introduction to the Internet. Software will include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. This course is recommended for students interested in Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, and Marketing Career sequence.

__Computer Keyboarding/App. 1/2__ Elective
**//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** **//Length of course: Semester//** This is an introductory keyboarding course for SDAIE students emphasizing proper techniques, inputting data, and producing documents using a word processing program. This course is recommended for college preparation as well as vocational and personal use. Emphasis is given to database management, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and an Introduction to the Internet.

**__Computer Web Design ½ BE50__ Elective**

**//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills//** **//Entry Level: Semester entry permitted//** The Web Design course is designed to introduce the elements of basic graphic design and creative and technical methods to prepare students for additional training in the field of art and design. This training may include, but is not limited to, design analysis (critiquing), color theory, the use of technology for the execution of artistic ideas, web architecture, the development of personal creativity, technological and design history, and techniques in the use of trade tools (including HTML coding, software, and hardware). **__Business Technology__** __**BE20**__ **Elective** Grade Level Option: 9 and 10 //Prerequisite: None// This is a comprehensive course designed to introduce students to the world of business and work through simulations, interactive activities, and teamwork. Students will develop a basic awareness of economic concepts to help prepare them for the world of business and the economy. Leadership, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and computational skills are emphasized. Students have opportunities to learn and practice basic life skills needed to succeed in today’s society. Students also explore career options through researching, writing, reporting and interviewing activities. This course is a foundation class for all business education courses and is valuable to all students interested in pursuing business as a career.

**ENGLISH** Independence High School’s core English courses are aligned with California State Standards. Four years (40 credits) of English are required for students to demonstrate competence in listening and speaking skills, academic research, advanced reading comprehension, language usage and writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking. English forms the basis of nearly all-academic disciplines. The ability to read, analyze, and draw conclusions from written language is necessary for students to succeed in their studies in other disciplines.

**__English 1/2__ - EN03** **EN** CSU/UC-b **//Grade Level Option: 9//** **//Prerequisite: None//** Students study the short story, drama, poetry, non-fiction, and the novel. Study of these forms provides the basis for student writing in a variety of modes, which reflect the California State Standards in the language arts. In addition, students respond to literature through speaking and listening activities. Students study vocabulary, conventions of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

**__English 3/4__ – EN15** **EN** CSU, UC-b **//Grade Level Option: 10//**

**__American Literature 5/6__ – EN32** **EN** CSU, UC-b **//Grade Level Option: 11//** **//Prerequisite: None//** Students study American poetry, non-fiction, drama, the short story and the novel with a particular emphasis on the American experience and how writers observe various aspects of that experience. Study of these forms provides the basis for student writing in a variety of modes, which reflect the California State Standards in the language arts. Students study vocabulary, conventions of grammar and punctuation, and writing style.

**//__World Literature 7/8__//** **//– EN77//** **//EN//** //CSU, UC-b// **//Grade Level Option: 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** Students study world literature—poetry, non-fiction, Shakespearean drama, the short story, and the novel—with a particular emphasis on social and cultural comparison and universal literary themes. Study of these forms provides the basis for student writing in a variety of modes, which reflect the California State Standards in the language arts. Students study advanced vocabulary, writing style, critical reading, and composition skills.

**Elective Courses:** **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, and 12//** **//Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation//** This course introduces students to the field of journalism in theory and practice, including the technical, production, and business aspects. The fundamentals of basic journalism and publishing are learned, refined, and used in this activity-oriented setting. Students learn the place of newspapers in our society, survey career opportunities in journalism, and learn the basic skills necessary for writing and producing a newspaper.
 * Journalism 1/2 - EN95 Elective **
 * CSU, UC-g **

**//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Introduction to Publications 1/2//** Students learn about newspaper production through publication of the school paper. the course offers instruction and practice in copy writing and editing; proofreading; writing of features stories, editorials, and human interest stories; critical reviews of plays, books, and motion pictures; headline writing; page makeup; and business management, including advertising.
 * Journalism 3-8 – EN96 Elective **
 * CSU, UC-g **

** Yearbook 1-8 - EN98 Elective **
**//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** The school's yearbook is designed, prepared for publication, and sold by the students. Students must be responsible, meet deadlines, develop consistent work habits, and work effectively with others. Theme layout, picture schedules, sales promotions, financial accounting, copy writing, art design, photography, and record maintenance are stressed.

**Child Development** EL, CSU, UC In this course students study the developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence, including the principle theories of development and their application. It is a course that is relevant to all students whatever their goals. Students will gain a better understanding of the child and the tremendous responsibility adults have when working with children from infancy through school age.
 * Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12 **

Entry Level: Semester entry permitted if Foods taken in Introduction to Consumer Family Food preparation labs cover a wide range of foods and cooking techniques. Consumer issues, good nutrition, career application, and entertaining are also included. Job entry-level skills for the food industry are developed.
 * Foods 1/2 **
 * Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12 **

** World Languages ** **Spanish 1/2** FA, EL, CSU, UC This course is designed to develop basic communication skills for the beginning student. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills through the use of meaningful input. Students are allowed to progress naturally through the developmental stages: comprehension, early production, and speech emergence. Reading, writing, and cultural awareness are introduced as well.
 * Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12 **

**MATHEMATICS**

Independence High School’s Mathematics courses are aligned with California State Standards. Students are required to earn 30 credits of mathematics in order to graduate. Required courses include: Algebra I or its two year equivalent (Elementary Algebra 1/2 __and__ Elementary Algebra 3/4) and Geometry. **__Elementary Algebra 1/2__ - MC01** **M** (CSU, UC-c) **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** This course is the first year in the four-year college preparatory math sequence. Its primary emphasis is on the study of first year algebra and its applications to other mathematical strands, such as geometry, statistics, probability, and trigonometry. Real world applications are infused throughout the course.

//This course **and**// //the completion of Elementary Algebra 3/4 meet the “c”, Mathematics, entrance requirement for one year of mathematics in the University of California and California State University systems//

**__Elementary Algebra 3/4,__– MC15** **M** (CSU, UC-c) **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra 1/2//** This course is the second year in the Elementary Algebra math sequence. Its primary emphasis is on the study of first year algebra and its applications to other mathematical strands, such as geometry, statistics, probability, and trigonometry. Real world applications are infused throughout the course.

//Completion of Elementary Algebra 1/2 and 3/4 meet the “c”, Mathematics, entrance requirement for one year of mathematics in the University of California and California State University systems.//

**//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Criteria is under review//** Students selected for this course receive additional support in basic skills through a diagnostic and prescriptive approach. Flexible small group instruction will provide practice and instruction in basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students are concurrently enrolled in Elementary Algebra.

**__Algebra I 1/2,__ MC47A/B** CSU, UC-c **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Qualifying score on pre-test;//** **//Elementary Algebra I 1/2//** This course is designed for students who have mastered arithmetic. Students study operations with monomials, rational polynomial phrases, exponents and roots, solutions to equation, and graphs of linear and quadratic equations. Real world and technology applications are infused throughout the course.

**//Algebra 1B1//** **//Grade Level Option//** **//: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Qualifying score on pre-test;//** **//Elementary Algebra I 1/2//** This course is designed for students who have mastered arithmetic but have not completed Algebra 1 requirement. Students study operations with monomials, rational polynomial phrases, exponents and roots, solutions to equation, and graphs of linear and quadratic equations. Real world and technology applications are infused throughout the course.

**__Informal Geometry 1/2__– MC64A/B** **M** C SU, UC-c **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Algebra I 1/2 or Elementary Algebra 3/4//** The course of study includes applications to the real world, congruence, similarity, circles, transformational geometry, right triangle trigonometry, area, volume, and locus. All geometric topics are covered in this course with less emphasis placed on two column proofs.

**__Geometry 1/2__ MC72A/B M** CSU, UC-c **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 1/2 or Elementary Algebra 3/4//** The course of study includes the development of deductive and inductive reasoning, applications to the real world, congruence, similarity, circles, transformational geometry, right triangle trigonometry, area, volume, and locus.

**__Algebra II 1/2__ – MC86A/B M** CSU, UC-c **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Grade of "C" in Geometry 1/2//** This course in intermediate algebra provides the study of linear and quadratic functions, complex numbers, factor and remainder theorem, zeros of functions, systems of equations including Cramer's rule, logarithmic and exponential functions, factors, matrices, probability, sequences, series and statistics.

**__Algebra IB1/2__ - MC50A/B** **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** This course is designed for students who have mastered arithmetic but have not met the Algebra 1 requirement. Students study operations with monomials, rational polynomial phrases, exponents and roots, solutions to equation, and graphs of linear and quadratic equations. Real world and technology applications are infused throughout the course.

**__Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus 1/2__ – MC88A/B M** CSU, UC-c/g **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in Algebra II//** This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who has completed Algebra II and desires to broaden his or her mathematical background. It covers trigonometric functions and identities, the unit circle, trigonometric equations, inverse equations, triangle solutions, limits, sequences and series, and polar coordinates. Grade Level: 9th Prerequisite: None Integrated Math 1 is the first course of a three course sequence including Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, and Integrated Math 3. This course satisfies the California Common Core Standards for Integrated Math 1 and is intended for all ninth graders. Integrated Math 1 builds and strengthens students’ conceptual knowledge of functions, linear functions, equations, inequalities, sequences, basic exponential functions, systems of linear equations, systems of linear inequalities, one variable descriptive statistics, correlation and residuals, analyzing categorical data, mathematical modeling, and both coordinate and transformational geometries. Prerequisite: Integrated Math I Integrated Math 2 is the second course of a three course sequence (Integrated Math 1, 2, 3). This course satisfies the California Common Core Standards for Integrated Math 2 and is intended for tenth graders. Math 2 introduces quadratic functions, comparing them to linear and exponential models from Math 1. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem from Math 1 to represent circles and parabolas. Students explore the complex number system during their exploration of quadratic equations. Students extend their statistical work from Math 1 by exploring probability models and prediction. Finally, students use similar triangles and right triangle trigonometry to solve real-world problems. Students also construct formal proofs and build up a series of crucial geometry theorems. Grade Level: 11th Prerequisite: Integrated Math I and II Integrated Math 3 is the third course of a three course integrated math sequence. For the Mathematics III course, instructional time will focus on the following critical areas: extend the laws of exponents to rational exponents; apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data; expand understanding of functions to include polynomial, logarithmic, rational, and radical functions; expand trigonometry to include general triangles, radian measure, trigonometric functions whose domain is all real numbers; and consolidate functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems.
 * __ Integrated Math I 1/2 __**__ MC74A/B __//Math, (CSU, UC “c”//
 * __ Integrated Math II 1/2 ____ MC75A/B __**//Math, (CSU, UC “c”)//
 * Grade Level: 10th **
 * __ Integrated Math III 1/2 ____ MC76A/B __//Math, (CSU, UC “c”)//**

**SCIENCE** Independence High School’s science courses are aligned with California State Standards and designed to meet the needs of all students. To meet graduation requirements each student must earn 10 credits in a life/biological science course, 10 credits in a physical/earth science course, and 5 credits in Health and Safety. Check college catalogs for science classes that satisfy specific entrance requirements.

** LIFE SCIENCE COURSES ** **__Biology 1/2,__ SC04** **S-P** CSU, UC-d/g **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: none//** In this course, students study living organisms, their structure, function, and human impact on the environment. Lab activities are an integral part of the course; involve both individual, and team study of biological concepts.

** Physical Science ** **__Earth Science - SC25A/B__ S Elective** This course satisfies the district and state physical science requirement. Basically, the course in the earth-space sciences consists of study of the earth, including its structure the many environment on the earth and the environment of space.

**__Physics 1/2__ – SC36** **S-P** CSU, UC-d/g **//Grade Level Option: 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: none//** Through mathematics and laboratory experiments, students explore motion, energy, electricity, optics and modern physics.

**__Environmental Science 1/2__** **SC-L/P** CSU, UC **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 1/2//** Designed as a laboratory class, this course explores the inter-relationships between the various living and non-living systems on Earth. Topics include air and water pollution, endangered species, recycling, toxic waste, human impact on natural resources, energy use, and land-use planning. Emphasis will be placed on analysis and problem solving in relation to environmental concerns.

Students study properties of matter and changes that take place in these substances as they interact. Problem solving is emphasized in this laboratory-oriented course that requires written lab reports. Extensive laboratory experiments with written lab reports are included as students study the properties of matter and its changes as they interact.
 * Chemistry 1/2 **
 * SC-P, EL, CSU, UC **

** SOCIAL SCIENCES ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Independence High School’s Social Studies courses are aligned with California State Standards in all required courses. Three years of social science is required for graduation, including one year of World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World, one year of United States History and Geography: Continuity and Change in the 20th Independence, one semester of Principles of American Democracy, and one semester of Economics.

**__World History: ½__ SS02** **SS** CSU, UC-a **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">In this course, students examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, from the late eighteenth Independence to the present. The year begins with an introduction to current world issues and then continues with a focus on the expansion of the West and the growing interdependence of people and cultures throughout the world. Research projects are required and tests include essays.

**__United States History__** **__½__ SS18** **SS** CSU/UC-a **//Grade Level Option: 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">In this course, students examine major turning points in American history in the twentieth Independence. After a brief review, certain themes should be emphasized: the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts; the continuing tension between the individual and the state and between minority rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate economy; the impact of the technology on American society and culture; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as major world power. Essay exams, oral reports, and research papers are required. ** __American Government__ SS35S SS  ** //CSU/UC-a// **//Grade Level Option: 12//** **//Prerequisite: None//** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">In this course, students apply knowledge gained in previous years of study to pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. In addition, they draw on their studies of American history and of other societies to compare different systems of government in the world today. This course should be viewed as the culmination of the civic literacy strand that prepares students to vote, to reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship, and to participate in community activities. This course is taken back to back with Economics. Research papers and essay exams are required

** __Economics__ SS77 SS  ** //CSU/UC-g// **//Grade Level Option: 12//** **//Length of course: Semester//** **//Prerequisite: None//** In this one-semester course, students deepen their understanding of the economic problems and institutions of the nation and world in which they live. They learn to make decisions on economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers, and members of civic groups. Students add to the economic understandings they acquired in previous grades and apply tools (such as graphs, statistics, and equations) learned in other subject fields to better understand and appreciate the complexity of our economic system. This course is taken back to back with American Government/Civics.

Prerequisite: None This elective course in the area of Social Science uses a college text. The class provides a comprehensive study of Psychology with practical applications in the areas of learning, motivation, development, personality, abnormal psychology, intelligence, social psychology, biology, perception and sleep and dreams.
 * Psychology 1/2 EL, CSU, UC **
 * Grade Level Option: 11, 12 **

**VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS** Independence High School is currently reviewing curricular offerings to assure alignment with the California State Standards. This will have an effect on the various levels of classes offered. Art courses are currently aligned with National Art Standards. Since the beginning of time, artist throughout the world have expressed their ideas, emotions, and beliefs and have recorded historical events through visual and performing arts, such as painting, sketching, sculpture, movement, music, dramatics and theater. Additionally, designated courses meet the University of California and California State University one-year entrance requirement for visual and performing arts.

**ART PROGRAM** The goal of the Art program is to develop the skills and techniques necessary to judge and understand the basic nature of art and to enable the student to see, understand, and interpret their environment in a new and creative way. The student will learn to identify and appreciate the contributions of various cultures and artists of the past and present as well as develop the skills and techniques necessary to communicate and express themselves artistically.

**__Drawing and Painting 1/2__ FA, Elective** CSU, UC **//Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12//** Students study and engage in a variety of drawing and painting methods and techniques utilizing a variety of media. Emphasis will be placed on learning and implementing the language of art and design (elements of art). Students will create and exhibit an art portfolio.

**__Drawing and Painting 3/4, 5/6, 7/8__ FA, Elective** CSU, UC **//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting 1/2//** In these courses students continue to develop drawing and painting skills while closely studying specific design principles. Students work independently on long-term assignments to develop a personal portfolio.

**Photography 1/2** FA, EL, CSU, UC In this course students will learn the theory of photography in general and black and white photography in particular, as well as the history and development of this art form. They will develop the vocabulary and basic skills for producing their own photographic prints and for assessing and appreciating artistic expression in photography. The students will learn the relationship of photography to other art forms and to careers in this field.
 * Grade Level Option: 9, 10, 11, 12 **

The Career Education Center provides a variety of services, programs and classes designed to assist and to encourage all students in the career decision making process by helping them to become more aware about themselves, career options, post secondary training and education, and through knowledge and skills acquisition that will enhance the transition to the world of work. All of the courses in this department with the exception of Teacher/Office Aide may be applied toward the Practical /Vocational Arts graduation.
 * CAREER EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE **

**//Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age, have a social security card, and a valid Work Permit if under 18 years old. Students must have regular part-time employment, covered by Workman’s Comp. Insurance//** **//Length of Course : Semester//** In this Pass/Fail, variable credit course, students combine paid part-time employment and related classroom instruction of at least one period per week. The course is designed to assist students in acquiring desirable work habits and attitudes, as well as specific job skills, through their classroom and job experience.
 * __ Career Technical __ __Education__ - WC31 Elective **

__Teacher’s Assistant__ – WC11 Elective
**//Grade Level Option: 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite GPA 2.0 or above and “On Track” toward meeting requirements for graduation.//** Students will be assigned to work with a teacher before or after school during “0, 5th or 6th period. Their duties are to assist the teacher by performing a variety of clerical, tutorial and supportive roles. ** Physical Education ** Grade Level Option: 9 This course is required of all ninth-grade students (except for those enrolled in Marching Band) and is designed to promote physiological, psychological, and sociological growth, awareness, and development in each individual. This is accomplished through a wide variety of individual and team activities and participation in California Physical Performance Tests. Areas of instruction include individual activities and team sports, and individual physical fitness. Fitness for Life, a classroom experience, includes 18 chapters of textbook work followed by lab activities. Fitness for Life is a major component of the P.E. curriculum. In addition students will also study health related issues including: nutrition, communicable diseases, sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS, substance abuse, sex education, family life issues and first aid. Physical Education 3-8 PE Grade Level Option: 10, 11, 12
 * Physical Education 1/2 PE **

This course is designed to develop fitness and knowledge of movement skills through individual and team activities. Students participate in activities that increase strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory endurance as well as focusing on cognitive, social and emotional well-being. Continued use of the Fitness for Life curriculum reinforces the concepts presented in Physical Education 1/2 and offer practical applications for developing lifetime fitness programs.
 * Prerequisite: Physical Education 1/2 **

** REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) ** You may take any of the classes listed below and obtain both job training and credits. Most of the programs are offered after school or on Saturdays, but some are during the regular school day. Some classes are held at other schools sites but are open to IHS students.

**__Web Page Design – HTML__ WR95** **Elective** **//Prerequisite: 11th and 12th grade, or16 years of age, or 10th grader enrolled in a Pathway, Beginning MS Office//** **//Length of Course: Semester//** This course is an UC approved class designed to train students in computer graphics design, communication design and web page design using Adobe CS3. Students will learn the basics of website design models used in personal, commercial and governmental websites and will design web pages and websites utilizing a variety of techniques and software.

**__Emergency Medical Technician – WR69__** **Elective** **//Grade Level Option: 11, 12//** **//Prerequisite: MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD, TB test required, Completion of Responder//** **//Length of Course: Semester/Year//** This course trains students s ambulance attendants, emergency room attendants, first aid attendants or as part of an entry-level class for firefighter positions. This course aligns with the National DOT Curriculum of EMT and meets state and local requirements for course approval. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for National Registry Testing and state certification. Testing and certification fees are the responsibility of the applicant. This course includes classroom instruction, lab and required unpaid community site.
 * HEALTH OCCUPATIONS **

**//Prerequisite: 11th and 12th grade, or 16 years of age, or 10th grader enrolled in the Hospitality, Recreation or Tourism Pathway//** **//Length of Course: Semester/Year//** This course offers students valuable preparation in the classroom with subjects such as: job safety, customer service, resume writing, job search skills, along with other related material that will help them merge into the working world. Sanitation and proper food handling are taught and ServSafe certification is part of the curriculum. In addition to classroom instruction, students will be placed in unpaid internships along with students who are employed in the field.
 * __Food Services Management CC/CVE__** – WR28 Elective

This course trains students in the fundamental skills of marketing and demonstrate strategies used to sell products in a competitive market. Students evaluate the growth areas for future job opportunities and explore the role of technology in sales, customer support, inventory control, marketing math, merchandising techniques, store operation, and entrepreneurship. This course combines classroom instruction with unpaid or paid on the job training experiences.
 * __Retail Marketing__** CC/CVE

This competency based course prepares students for entry level position as helpers for the technicians who install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation and air conditioning apparatus and equipment. This course prepares students for the HVAC apprenticeship entrance exams.
 * __Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning__** (HVAC)