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Half Moon Bay High School

Student Planning Guide

2012-2013

Cover Art by: Daniel Welch


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H al f Moon Bay H igh Sch oo l20 12-13 Cou r se Offer in gs

Quick Reference- Course Numbers

AgricultureAgriculture/EnvironmentalScience0613

*AgriculturalBiology0616

*AgricultureBusinessManagement 0608

*AgriculturePractices 0611

*AgricultureGov&Economics0615

ArtArtI0550

*ArtII0552

*ArtIII0556

*ArtIV0558

*APArtHistory0573

*APStudio

Art:

Drawing (0569)

2D (0560)

3D (0561)

SculptureI0564

*SculptureII0567

EnglishEnglishI 0107

*EnglishIAdvanced0106

EnglishII0122

*EnglishII Advanced0121

EnglishIII0132

*AP

English

Language

&

Comp

0148

EnglishIV0142

*APEnglishLiterature&Compo0147

ELD*ELDI0869/0857/0858

*ELDII0853/0855/0854

*ELDIII0861/0864

*ELDStrategicAcademicSupport0845

*AdvELDStrategicAcademicSupport

0884

EnglishISDAIE0108

EnglishIISDAIE0126

AlgebraReadinessSDAIE0301

*AlgebraI

SDAIE

0324

*GeometrySDAIE0334

EarthScienceSDAIE0426

BiologySDAIE0431

FreshmanStudiesSDAIE0205

WorldHistorySDAIE0211

UnitedStatesHistorySDAIE0222

AmericanGov/EconomicsSDAIE0231

IndustrialArtsGeneralShop0652

SmallGasEngines0656

*AdvancedSmallGasEngines0657

BeginningWoodworking0660

*AdvancedWoodworking0663

BeginningMetalworking0658

*AdvancedMetalworking0664

*IndependentStudyIndustrialArts0666

Mathematics*AlgebraReadiness0310

*AlgebraI0320

*Geometry0330

*AdvancedGeometry0335

*AlgebraII0340

*AdvancedAlgebra

II

0345

*PreCalculus0359

*AdvancedPre Calculus 0363

*CollegePrepMath 0350

*APStatistics0362

*APCalculusAB0360

*APCalculusBC 0364

MusicInstrumentalMusic:ConcertBand0583

*InstrumentalMusic:MarchingBand0579

*JazzEnsemble0577

Chorus 0580

*Chorale0582

*MusicAppreciation

0578

PhysicalEducationCoreP.E.Program:

Grade9 (0813)

Grade10 (0814)

CoreP.E. ZeroPeriod(EarlyBird):

Grade9 (0811)

Grade10 (0812)

*ElectiveP.E.0803

*IndependentStudyP.E. 0815

Publications

Journalism&

Literary

Journal

(0190)

*Yearbook0182

ScienceEarthScience0425

Biology0430

*Chemistry0440

*Physics0450

*MarineEcology0412

*APEnvironmentalScience 0438

*APBiology0432

*APPhysicsB 0456

SocialScienceFreshmanSocialStudies0204

WorldHistory0212

*APWorldHistory0215

UnitedStatesHistory0220

*APUnitedStatesHistory0221

AmericanGovernment/Economics0230

*APGovernment/Economics0234

Technology*IntroductiontoMassMedia0641

*Animation1 0642

*WebDesign&Animation0647

WorldLanguagesSpanishI0500

*SpanishII0510

*SpanishIII 0515

*APSpanishIV0528

*APSpanishV0529

SpanishforSpanish SpeakersI0490

*SpanishforSpanishSpeakersII0492

FrenchI0530

*FrenchII0535

*FrenchIII0540

*APFrenchIV0545

Resource/SpecialEducation*BasicIndependentStudy 0754

*BasicEnglish0752

*BasicWorldHistory0772

*BasicUnitedStatesHistory0704

*BasicAmericanGov/Economics0753

SpecialProgramsEnglishPrepCAHSEE0154

MathPrepCAHSEE0315

*Leadership0820

*AventaOnline 0835

*StudentAides:

TeachersAide

1999

OfficeAide0910

CounselingAide 1998

RepoDepoPrintAide0905

LibraryAide0002

*Indicatesteachersignaturerequired

NewcoursesareinBOLD


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GRADUATION REQUIR EMEN TS

The Course of Study at Half Moon Bay High School (Cabrillo Unified School District Board Policy No.527) requires all pupils in grades 9-12 to successfully complete 230 credits including the following:

1) Forty (40) semester credits (4 years) of English and demonstrated proficiency in reading and writingas determined by the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)*.

2) Thirty (30) semester credits (3 years) of mathematics and demonstrated proficiency in arithmetic asdetermined by the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)*. Of the thirty (30) credits, ten (10)must be for Algebra I or higher. Please note that all colleges/universities recommend 4 years.

3) Forty (40) semester credits (4 years) of social studies, to include 10 credits (one year) ofGeography/Technology/State Requirements, 10 credits (one year) of World History, 10 credits (one

year) of U.S. History, 5 credits (one semester) of American Government or Agricultural AmericanGovernment and 5 credits (one semester) of Economics or Agricultural Economics.

4) Twenty (20) semester credits (2 years) of science including one year of a life science and one year of aphysical science. The life sciences are Biology, AP Biology, Agricultural and Environmental Science,

Agricultural Biology and Marine Ecology. The physical sciences are Agricultural/Environmental

Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics.

5) Twenty (20) semester credits (2 years) of physical education (completed in the 9th and 10th grades).6) Ten (10) semester credits (1 year) of fine arts. World language, music or art may be used to satisfy

this requirement. Please note however, that colleges and universities require both avisual/performing art and 2-3 years of a foreign language.

7) Seventy (70) semester credits of electives all courses not fulfilling the above categories are countedas electives.

Please note: A maximum of thirty (30) semester credits of Service Credits may be applied towardgraduation requirements. Service Credits include: teacher aide, office aide, library aide andRepo-Depo assistant.

Service credits count towards high school electives only. Students earn credit, but will not receiveacademic grades. Service Credits will not be considered in determining grade point average.Credit is given on a pass/fail/variable credit/no credit basis.

* The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is administered to each student beginning in thespring of sophomore year. Students have a total of six (6) opportunities to take and pass both sections(English and Mathematics) of the exam throughout the four years of high school.

Credits are earned at a rate off ive (5) pe r s em es t e r for each class passed, andt en (10 ) pe r yea r for each year-long class passed.

Fewer credits may be earned for classes identified as

va r i a b l e cr ed i t courses.

Please use t he Four-Year Plann ing Sheet

on the following page to assist in course selection.


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Hal f Moon Bay H igh Schoo lLewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 650 712-7200Cabrillo Unified School District w w w .c ab r i l lo .k 1 2 . ca .u s / h m b h s

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Grade9Freshman Grade10Sophomore Grade11Junior Grade12Senior

Geography

English:_______________

Physical Education

Math:________________

Other: ________________

Other:___ _____________

Early Bird/ Extr a Class:

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World History

English:____________

Physical Education

Math:_________________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________


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U.S. History

English:______________

Math:________________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________

Early Bird/ Extra Class:

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Government/Economics

English:_______________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________

Other:_________________


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CreditRecovery

Summer School/Online 1

1) __________________________

2) __________________________


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Adult Ed Program (Pass/Fail only)

1) _____________________________ 2) _____________________________

HalfMoon

Bay

High

School

Graduation

Requirements

CS /U UC

A-

G

College

Prep

Requirements

__ 4 years English

ies/Social Studies__ 1 year Freshman Stud

ry__ 1 year World Histo

__ 1 year U.S. History

onomics or Ag Gov/Econ__ 1 year American Government/Ec

__ 2 years Physical Education (PE)

__ 3 years Math (must include Algebra I)

__ 1 year Fine Arts (Art, Music, World Languages)

m., Physics)__ 1 year Physical Science (Earth Science, Chem., Ag Che

e Science (Ag/Env Science, Biology, Ag Bio)__ 1 year Lif

__ Elective(70 credits anything not being counted under another category)

__A -History/SocialScience 2yearsrequiredye r of Wor History and 1 year of U.S. History1 a ld

__B -English 4yearsrequiredye rs of collegep p English (may include 1 year of AG approved ELD)4 a re

__C -Mathematics 3yearsrequired,4recommendedgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre Calc, AP Calc, AP StatAl

__D - LaboratoryScience 2yearsrequired,3recommendedology, Chemistry, Physics, Ag Bio, Ag, Chemistry, AP BiologyBi

__E -LanguageOtherthanEnglish 2yearsrequired,3recommendeMust be the same language. Middle school courses can fulfill part of

is equirement.th r

__F -VisualandPerformingArts 1yearrequiredyearlong arts course from a single d music or visual art.1 iscipline:

__GCollegePreparatoryElectives 1yearrequirede, Spanish III, Art II, AP Bioexamples: Pre Calc, Earth Scienc logy

For more information, visit our school web site:

/hmbhswww.cabrillo.k12.ca.us

For information aboutCaliforniaCommunityColleges go to:

www.cccco.edu or www.CaliforniaColleges.edu

For more information aboutCaliforniaStateUniversitiesgo to:

www.csumentor.edu

For more information about the UniversityofCaliforniago to:

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/
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GENERAL INFORM ATION

N u m b e r o f Co u r s e s a n d C r e d i tThe normal/expected course load for students at Half Moon Bay High School is six (6) courses persemester. Senior students who need 50 or less credits at the start of senior year, may take five (5) courses.

Clas s At t end an ce Regular class attendance is required. Missing class, even due to illness, will affect achievement and/orgrades for students. Excessive absences will endanger the student's success.

Students should clear absences through the Attendance Office within 24 hours of the absence. Studentsare encouraged to have their parents clear the absence the day of absence by calling the Attendance Officeat 712-7200 ext. 5020; otherwise, a note signed by the parent or guardian should accompany the studentto the Attendance Office upon the students return.

Students shall be allowed to make up work they have missed because of excused absences (in a timelymanner). Teachers are not required to allow students to receive credit for work missed due to truancy orother unexcused absences. Per policy created by the Academic Council, no students will beallowed to test outside of the final exam dates unless the absence is excused. Please plan accordingly.

A senior student must have a school attendance record of 85 percent (85%) actual attendance of the

periods in which the student is enrolled for the current school year. Both excused and unexcusedabsences will be counted. Absences due to school-sponsored trips and/or school activities are not countedas absences toward the 85% attendance requirement. Excessive tardies may impact this percentage.

Schedu l e Chan gesStudents must select courses carefully. Students are expected to remain in their selected classesthroughout the year. Only under exceptional circumstances will courses be changed after scheduling.

In the event that a class is dropped after the first two weeks of the semester, it will result in a grade of W/F(withdrawal/fail) for the semester, and can count as a O (zero) in GPA calculations. Deadlines to avoid agrade of W/F are ten school days from the first date of the semester.

Var i ab l e Cr ed i t

Some service learning (such as student aides) positions offer variable credit. Students can earn from to5 credits for each semester. It is the responsibility of the student and parents to keep track of creditsearned in order to meet graduation requirements.

G r a d i n g Letter grades A through F (and Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit) are used at Half Moon Bay High School.Plus and minus are not used in grade point calculations. A student who receives an "Incomplete" markhas four weeks from the end of the quarter to make up the incomplete work. Unless make-up work iscompleted at the end of week four, the "Incomplete" grade becomes a "Fail" or F for the course. Studentsmust communicate with their teachers in a timely manner regarding make-up/incomplete work.

H o n o r Co d e

Half Moon Bay High School's Honor Code is based on the premise that honesty, hard work, and diligentstudy brings about academic success and a sense of accomplishment. Cheating or academic dishonesty is

a serious violation of school rules and the honor code. The following procedures address students whom:

Receive or provide information during a test Receive or provide information on tests given during an earlier period Gain unauthorized access to test materials Use unauthorized material on tests Use ideas or written material from other sources, students, or professional writers without

acknowledging the source in their own writing

Use or copy another student's work when not authorized by the teacher or by the originatingstudent

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The above list is not meant to be all-inclusive, and teachers will apply this policy as outlined in the courserules. The teacher's professional judgment will determine whether the cheating has occurred. Dependingon the nature of the infraction and the previous record of the student, the teacher may follow one or moreof the following procedures:

1st Offense: Immediate zero/F; Referral to AP; parent notification; 2 detentions assigned

2nd Offense: Immediate zero/F; Referral to AP; mandatory meeting with parents; SaturdaySchool and loss of participation in school activities/athletic participation for at least one week

3rd Offense: Immediate zero/F; Referral to AP; mandatory meeting with parents; automaticsuspension and return to school pending a student contract

Valedic tor ianThe Valedictorian of Half Moon Bay High School is determined by the following criterions:

1. Total number of courses taken.2. The number of AP/Honors courses taken during the school year weights the GPA.

Weighted GPA = GPA + .2 X (each AP and/or Honors course)3. Only courses that are taken at HMBHS which are designated AP/Honors on our master

schedule will be weighted for GPA calculation.4. A student, who has transferred to Half Moon Bay High School, will receive credit for

AP/Honors courses as verified by their transcript.5. Courses taken at a community college or local university can count toward your GPA, but

will not count toward your weighted GPA to determine the valedictorian.6. If necessary, pluses and minuses will be calculated to break a tie as will 3rd quarter and

final progress grades.

Dup l ica t e Cr ed i t

Students sometimes repeat a course for the purpose of improving a grade (please note thatcolleges/universities have individual policies regarding this practice). Ordinarily, no additional credit will

be earned. However, the following departments may offer some courses for duplicate credit with thepermission of the teacher and counselor:

Agriculture, Art, ELD, Industrial Arts, Music, Physical Education, TechnologyIn addition, the following courses may be repeated for additional credits:

Yearbook, Leadership, & all Aide positions (Teacher, Library , Office, and Repo-Depo)o 30 credits max in Aide positions can count towards graduation. Pass/Fail grading.

Repea t o f Cour s e s - Gr ade P o l icyA student may elect to repeat a course. The rules regulating a repeat course are:

1. Permanent record should reflect an accurate record of all student work.2. The course title and grade will be recorded each time the course is attempted.3. When a course is repeated, the credits will be given only once.4. The highest grade is retained and included in the GPA calculation regardless of when

taken (refer to individual colleges/universities for their policies).

H MBH S Tra n scr ip t Pol icy: College Boar d (AP/ SAT) an d ACT Scores

All scores received by HMBHS from 3rd party agencies such as the College Board and ACT will be postedto a student's transcript. If the student would prefer for none of the scores to be posted, the student and

guardian will submit in writing this request to the registrar; forms are available in the counseling office.There is not a "score choice" option for posting select outside agency test scores on the transcript, all willbe posted unless a written request is made to remove all scores; selection of highest scores not permitted.

Cali fo r n i a H i gh Schoo l P r o f ic iency Exam i na t i on - ( CH SPE) Persons who are sixteen (16) years old or older may elect to take the California High School ProficiencyExamination. Persons who are younger than sixteen (16) may take the test if they have completed a yearof enrollment in the 10th grade or will complete a year of enrollment in the 10th grade at the end of thesemester in which the test date falls. The College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) will administerthe examination and there is a charge for the examination. Upon receipt of the CHSPE certificate ofexemption, the student is eligible, with guardian approval to exit high school and apply for entrance intothe community college system. For more information and registration, go to http://www.chespe.net
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W i t h d r a w a l s Students transferring to another school must bring the school secretary a written statement from theirparents or legal guardian stating the reason for withdrawal. He/she must check out with each teacher, thelibrarian and the school secretary. Books and materials must be returned (or paid for) to the school.

T e xt b o o k s a n d E q u i p m e n t

It is the responsibility of the student to maintain and return all textbooks and equipment. Students willbe assessed for the cost to replace all lost/damaged items.

Co m m u n i ty Co ll eg e s - Co n c u r r e n t E n r o ll m e n t P r o g r a m The Concurrent Enrollment Program of the San Mateo Community College District allows high schoolstudents to take advanced scholastic or vocational work. With consent from their high school counselor,students may take college courses concurrently at a community college. Please note: Due to budgetconstraints, space for high school students at CSM, Skyline, and Caada continues to be limited. Pleasesee your counselor and go to smccd.edu/collegeconnection for more information.

P o s t G r a d u a t io n O p t i o n s As you examine your interests, abilities, and goals, you will have a better idea of what you would like to doin the future. Before you make a final decision, it is important to know the different options that areavailable and what you must do to achieve your goals. These will be discussed in detail throughout highschool in the Personal Learning Plan (PLP) Counseling Program. The major categories are:

1) Entry Level JobsTaking high school courses which relate to your interests would help to qualify you for entry-level jobs.Taking Regional Occupation Program (ROP) classes in high school can provide you with training.

2) Community College - Vocational SchoolVocational training at a community college or technical school, will enable you to develop the knowledge& skills to give you job security and allow for advancement in your work. Admission to a communitycollege requires that you complete a high school program of study, OR pass the high school proficiencyexamination, OR be 18 years of age and able to profit from a college studies. An Associate of Arts (AA) or

Associate of Science (AS) degree is awarded in many two year vocational technical programs. A one yearcertificate program is also available in certain fields.

3) Community College Transfer

A student planning to transfer to a four-year college or university can complete their first two years ofstudy at a community college. It is important that you consult with your college advisor/transfercounselor in order to arrange a program/contract which will meet the requirements to transfer to thecollege or university of your choice. For more information on transferring, go to www.assist.org.Students p lanning this academ ic path ar e urged to comp lete four years of m ath in high school in

addition to four y ears of English (required). This w ill better prepar e them t o take the required

placem ent t est s and a llow them to begin ta king t ra nsferable level cou rses . Please note that because ofbudget cuts and a high demand for Community College courses, it is unlikely that students will be able tocomplete all transfer requirements in two years.

4) Four-Year UniversityVisitwww.californiacolleges.edu for info on all Colleges/Universities in California.

Uni ve r s i t y o f Ca l if o r n i a ( UC) En t r a nce Requ i r em en t s :www.universityofcalifornia.edu

The Univ. of Californias A through G plan is the means by which high school graduates meet minimumcollege and university entrance requirements. All courses must be UC approved For HMBHSs UCCourse List visitwww.doorways.ucop.edu/list. See course descriptions and planning worksheet (p. 3).

a) Social Science (US History/World History) 2 yearsb) English 4 yearsc) Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3-4 yearsd) Laboratory Science 2-3 yearse) World Language (same language) 2-3 years
http://www.californiacolleges.edu/http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/http://www.doorways.ucop.edu/listhttp://www.doorways.ucop.edu/listhttp://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/http://www.californiacolleges.edu/


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f) Visual or Performing Arts 1 yearg) College Preparatory Electives 1 year

At Half Moon Bay High School, the G Electives may be met with American Government/Economics,Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Earth Science, Marine Ecology, Physics, AP Biology, French III,

AP French IV, Spanish III, and AP Spanish IV/V or one year of advanced fine arts, band or music.

Other college prep electives may be taken at a community college if they are transferable to a university.

Academic Requirements: While the UC uses a 14-point comprehensive review, they use grades and testscores to determine initial eligibility. In calculating an applicant's grade point average for admission, theUC will use the grades earned in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grades. Eligibility is based uponan "Eligibility Index" which is a combination of the grade point average and the college entranceexamination scores. A grade of C- or better is required in all of the "A through G" courses includingthose taken in freshman year.

The grades earned AP and Honors level courses may earn extra grade points (or a weighted gpa) whenapplying to a university. See your high school counselor for limitations. It is highly encouraged thatstudents set goals that include at least one of these courses in their 4 year plan.

Examination Requirement - Applicants for college freshman status must submit the following test scores:

1.

One aptitude or achievement exam, either the SAT I (Scholastic Aptitude Test),aka SAT Reasoning, or the ACT (American College Test) with writing.

2. For UCs, taking two (2) SAT II, subject matter tests is recommended but nolonger required for the class of 2012 and beyond.

Register for the SAT atwww.collegeboard.comRegister for the ACT atwww.actstudent.org

Cali fo r n i a S t a t e Un i ve r s i t y ( CSU) En t r an ce Requ i r em en t s :

www.csumentor.edu

It is recommended that students follow the UC A-G preparatory program in high school in order toqualify for the California State Universities. Eligibility is based on an Eligibility Index which is a

combination of grade point average and college entrance examination scores. Course Requirements arealmost identical to those of the University of California.

Academic Requirements: The scholarship requirements for the CSU are the same as that for theUniversity of California. Grades of C- or better are needed in all of the required courses. There are a fewspecial rules regarding the validation of lower grades see your counselor for specifics.

Examination Requirement An aptitude or achievement exam is required, and it may be either the SAT I(SAT Reasoning) or the ACT.

Pr i va t e an d Ou t o f St a t e Un i ve r s i t i e swww.aiccumentor.org (for Private/Independent Colleges and Universities)

It is generally recommended that students follow the UC/CSU A-G preparatory program in high schoolin order to qualify for private and out of state universities. It is in the students best interest to researcheach individual university to determine additional or alternate requirements; for example, while the UCsno longer require SAT Subject Tests, many private and out of state universities have maintained thisrequirement.

For more information aboutHalf Moon Bay High School,we encourage you to explore

www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/hmbhs
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H MBH S COURSES The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activitiesare an integral part of this program; students areexpected to participate in a number of these activities.During the second semester, in addition to class projectsstudents are required to conduct a Supervised

Agriculture Experience (SAE) project, which they willdesign and work on outside of class time.

2012-2013

AGRICULTURE

Ag r ic u lt u r e B u s in e s s M a n a g e m e n t ( 0 6 0 8 )

Year long course 10 creditsAgr i cu l t u r e / En v ir on m en t a l Sc ience ( 06 13) Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12 Year long course 10 credits Prerequisites: Grades eligible: 9,10 (11, 12 w/Ag teacher approval)

C-or higher in another Ag course Prerequisites: None Graduation requirement: Elective credit Graduation requirement: Physical Science ( No t e :

form er ly Li fe Sc ien ce) *UC/CSU A-G requirement: G (Elective)*Pending a pprov al *UC/CSU A-G requirement: G (Elective)

*Pending a pprova lThis course is designed for students interested inunderstanding the operations and institutions ofeconomic systems as applied to our nations largest

industry, agriculture. The course provides entry-leveltraining in agribusiness management. Instruction covers

basic economic principles, supply and demand,equilibrium price, record keeping, operation ofcooperatives, budgeting, cash flow, planning andanalysis, purchasing, marketing and relevant laws andregulations relating to agribusiness. Students will alsoplan and present an agribusiness with respect to labor,equipment, financing, marketing, and generalmanagement decisions. Students will use computers andsoftware featuring powerpoints, spreadsheets, journals,accounting and record keeping in their training. Throughthis, students will practice presentation, speaking,

writing, and communication skills that are essential inbusiness. Students will continue to develop their criticalthinking and leadership abilities.

This Agriculture science course is the first in a four yearsequence of Agriculture courses; it is open to all students

interested in the fields of agriculture science and/orrelated businesses. Emphasis is placed on naturalresources and the earth science principles involved inagricultural production. Students will also be introducedto California agriculture, the diversity of agriculturalcareers and opportunities, record keeping, criticalthinking, and leadership development.

The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activitiesare an integral part of this program; students areexpected to participate in a number of these activities.During the second semester, in addition to class projects,students are required to conduct a Supervised


Agr icul tu ra l Bio logy (0 616) The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activitiesare an integral part of this program; students areexpected to participate in a number of these activities.During the second semester, in addition to class projectsstudents are required to conduct a Supervised


Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

C- or higher in Algebra I OR C- or higher inAg/Env Science

Graduation requirement: Life Science UC/CSU A-G requirement: D (Laboratory Science)

Agr icul tu r e Pr ac t i ces (0 611)

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This class will improve the students scientific knowledgeand expose the student to biological science and itsinfluence on the agriculture industry. Students willinvestigate the genetics of plant life and animals, howthose genetics have changed, and how those changeshave affected the agriculture industry. Students willinvestigate the cell and how it influences the entireorganism. The class will have an in-depth study of the

vertebrate and invertebrate and the functions that theyplay in everyday life. Ecology and the role of organismson the environment, the conservation of naturalresources and alternative renewable resources will also

be investigated.

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 11, 12 Prerequisites:

C- or higher in another Ag course Graduation requirement: Elective credit *UC/CSU A-G requirement: G (Elective)

*Pending a pprova l

This course is designed to develop understanding andexecution of basic seasonal farm operations. Students

will learn to use common farm machinery andequipment, as well as perform soil tillage, cropcultivation, irrigation, and crop harvesting; students will


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learn to manage greenhouse production, on a small andlarge scale; students will also practice the principles ofmarket and breeding livestock, including care, feeding,and handling. This class will involve a collaboration withlocal farms, greenhouse operations, and educationalorganizations and is recommended for students with aneed in agricultural experience for satisfactory progresstoward occupational objectives. Students will berequired to keep time and financial record of theirpractice and submit it for FFA proficiency awards.

Students will continue to develop their critical thinkingand leadership abilities.

The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activitiesare an integral part of this program; students areexpected to participate in a number of these activities.During the second semester, in addition to class projects,students are required to conduct a Supervised


Agr icul tur e Gov. & Econ om ics (0 615)

Year long course 10 credits Grades Eligible: 12

Prerequisites: C- or higher in an Ag course Ag teacher approval

Graduation requirement: American Gov/Econ UC/CSU A-G requirement: A (History) for one

semester and G (Elective), for one semester

One semester will focus on the basic structure andoperations of the federal government with a focus on itsaffect on agriculture. Contemporary issues will be

studied as they develop. The second semester willinvestigate the economics and business practices of theagriculture industry. Students will also learn aboutrecord keeping and leadership skills will be developed.

The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activitiesare an integral part of this program; students areexpected to participate in a number of these activities.During the second semester, in addition to class projectsstudents are required to conduct a Supervised

Agriculture Experience (SAE) project related to thebotanical world, which they will need to design and workon outside of class time.

H alf Moon Bay High Scho ol Agr icu l tu r e Cour se Of fe r ings by YearFreshm en Sophom ores Jun iors Seniors

Ag/E n v Science

Ag Biolo gy

Ag/ En v Science

Ag Biology

Ag B u s in e s s M a n a g e m e n t

Ag Biolo gy

Ag B u s in e s s M a n a g e m e n t

Ag Prac t i ces

*Ag/En v Scien ce (*w ith Ag

teacher approval)

Ag E co n / G o ve r n m e n t

Ag Biology

Ag B u s in e s s M a n a g e m e n

Ag Pra c t i ces

*Ag/ En v Scien ce (*w ith Ateacher approval)

AR T

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Ar t I ( 0550 )


None $45 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Fine Art UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)

Art I is an introductory course for the beginning artstudent. This comprehensive course covers a wide

variety of experiences ranging from drawing andpainting to ceramics, printmaking and art history. Thecourse also provides students with an appreciation andunderstanding of art. Basic design concepts are includedin all activities. Mastery of drawing

and painting skills are stressed. The year is divided asfollows:1st Semester: drawing in pencil, pen and ink, colortheory and painting.2nd Semester: ceramics and sculpture, design andcomposition, printmaking, portrait drawing.

Ar t I I ( 0552)

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Current art teacher approval C or higher in Art I Department approval

Students must submit a portfolio for reviewby the Art II teacher.

$50 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Fine Arts UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)


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Art II continues the study of art on a more advancedlevel, with a greater emphasis on skill acquisition, self-expression, and problem solving. Written tests, arthistory, outside writing, and weekly sketches outside ofclass are required.1st semester: working from observation is stressed morein Art II and includes perspective, drawing, painting,design, charcoal and colored pencil. Studies includelandscape and still life, as well as expressive and

personal work.2nd semester: painting in watercolor, graphic design andpastel arts.

Ar t I I I ( 0556)


Current art teacher approval C or higher in Art II Department approval

Students must submit a portfolio for reviewby the Art III teacher.

$55 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Fine Art UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)

Art III continues where Art II ends. The emphasis of theprogram is preparation for an advanced placementportfolio. While the curriculum offers more freedom toexplore individual interests, the focus is on working fromobservation. Specifically integrated are the elements ofart and the principles of design. A sketchbook and/oraltered book is required with visits to museums,galleries, or art lectures as part of student study. Arthistory is used as a means of understanding styles,techniques, and major artists and their importance inthe world.

1st Semester: Continued figure drawing, working fromobservation, still life, drawing on site, and compositionthroughout the semester are key. Charcoal, cut paper,ink, embossing, and paint are just a few of the mediumsused.2nd Semester: Emphasis is on graphics and acrylicpainting, and working from observation.

Art IV (0 558)


Current art teacher approval C or higher in Art III Department approval

Students must submit a portfolio for reviewby the Art IV teacher.


Performing Arts)

Art IV students accept a more self-directed challenge.Students follow the same assignments as the AP class

without the pressure of the portfolio submittal.

AP Ar t H is tory (0 573)


Current English teacher approval AP Art History teacher approval B or higher in current English course

Graduation requirement: Fine Arts *UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)*Pending a pprova l

Advanced Placement Art History is designed tointroduce students to painting, sculpture, andarchitecture that compose the history of Western art, as

well as a brief overview of some of the key components oart beyond the European tradition.

The curriculum is aligned with the College Board coursedescription and with the information in most collegesurvey texts. In order to be successful in this course andon the AP Art History exam, students will need todemonstrate a high degree of commitment to academic

work and possess academic skills that meet collegestandards. In order to chronologically cover art from theprehistoric times through the present day, the course ispaced very quickly.

An interest in history is encouraged and no priorexperience in studio art is required. All students will beexpected to take the AP Art History exam in May and if aqualifying score is earned, college placement and/orcredit may be awarded.

AP S t ud i o Ar t & Dr aw i ng

D r a w i n g ( 0 5 6 9 )2 - Des i gn ( 0560)

3-Des ign (0561)

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 12 Prerequisites:

Current art teacher approval B or higher in Art III Breadth portfolio submission


Performing Arts)

Advanced Placement Art is a college level course in thevisual arts. Students who successfully complete therequirements can request credit from the college oruniversity they will attend. Credit may be awarded oncethe AP Portfolio has been submitted and reviewed by the

AP College Board.


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Portfolios are the top priority with 24-28 piecescompleted by the submission date in May of each year.Emphasis is placed on direct observation, application ofelements and principles, and the development of a bodyof work called concentration, that is based on studentchoice. Commitment to 10 hours of work per week isunderstood. Mandatory summer assignments are duethe first day of class in order to remain in the program.

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S cu l p t u r e I ( 0 5 6 4 )


None $45 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Fine Arts UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)

Sculpture I is an introductory course that presents avariety of sculpture materials and methods. Projectsrange from ceramics, to paper mache constructions, topuppet and wire projects. The focus of the course is to

support each students artistic voice while teachingspecific material handling techniques.

The goal of the class is primarily to instill in each studentthe confidence, desire, and material handling ability toexpress their beliefs, voice their understanding, andrelate their ideals in sculptural materials.

Scu lp t u r e I I ( 0567)


Current sculpture teacher approval Departmental approval

C or higher in Sculpture I $ 50 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Fine Arts UC/CSU A-G requirement: F (Visual and

Performing Arts)

Sculpture II is an advanced art course for students whowould like to continue their artistic development.Students will be asked to build upon and refine skillslearned in Sculpture I while developing new ways toexpress themselves. In addition to the creation ofsculpture, students will develop writing and criticalthinking skills through individual and class wide

critiques. Students will develop drawing skills throughthe development of a sketchbook, and students willinvestigate art history through PowerPoint slide shows,readings, occasional DVD film clips & museum visits.

This course will begin with an in-depth sequence ofceramic lessons including but not limited to slumpmolding, hand buildings, and various decorativetechniques. During the first semester, students will learnabout single side mold making. Students will beintroduced to stone carving, and they will begin to

develop a personal vocabulary of sculptural symbols touse as a basis for conceptual based projects that areintroduced the second semester.

ENGLISH

En gli sh I (0 10 7)

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 9 (normally), 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: None

Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)Students will carefully evaluate poetry, novels, plays,non-fiction, and short stories. Also, they will gain andutilize technology skills in conjunction with thecurriculum. The focus of this course is building studentsskills as critical thinkers, readers and writers.Ultimately, students will be provided with a foundationof English skills preparing them for further high school

and post secondary studies. This course will preparestudents for the CAHSEE.

Eng l is h I Advanced ( 0106)


Current English teacher approval 4 or 5 score on the current English CST Grades: A or B in advanced English or an A in

college prep English Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)The advanced strand is for students who like the extrachallenge and/or who are interested in enrolling in

Advanced English II during the 10th grade year. Whilecovering the same coursework as the English I class, it

will require additional coursework that is more rigorousand demanding. Students will be expected to perform agreater volume of work, move at a faster pace, and toengage in more analytical thinking.

En gli sh I I (0 122)L it e r a t u r e / W o r l d L it e r a t u r e

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 10 (normally), 11, 12 Prerequisites:

None Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)This course is designed to introduce students to worldliterature. The emphasis will be on classical literatureand other texts that correspond to World History andCivilization curriculum in the Social StudiesDepartment. An emphasis will be placed on expository

writing, vocabulary building, grammar, and public


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speaking. This course will continue to prepare studentsfor the CAHSEE.

En gli sh I I - Advanced (0 121)

L it e r a t u r e / W o r l d L it e r a t u r e Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 10 Prerequisites:

Departmental approval based on: Grades: A or B in advanced English or an A

in college prep English 4 or 5 score on the current CST Passing score on second quarter

departmental benchmark writingassessment

Current teacher recommendation Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)This course is for students who would like the extrachallenge and/or who are interested in enrolling in APEnglish Language and Composition during the 11th grade

year. While covering the same curriculum as the English

II class, it will require additional coursework that ismore rigorous and demanding. Students will beexpected to perform a greater volume of work, move at afaster pace, and to engage in more analytical thinking.

En gli sh I I I (0 132)

Un i t ed S t a t e s Li t e r a t u r e

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 11 (normally), 12 Prerequisites:

None Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)This course is designed to introduce students to culturaland literary developments in United States from the pre-colonial period through the twentieth-century. This willinvolve the study of major developments in poetry, shortstories, plays, and novels. Continued emphasis will beplaced upon composition, vocabulary development,public speaking, and research skills. This course will

begin to prepare students for the SAT.

AP Eng l is h Langua ge an d Com p os i t ion ( 0148)


Departmental approval based on: Grades: A or B in Adv. English II or an A in

college prep English

4 or 5 score on current CST Passing score on second quarter


Current teacher recommendation Graduation requirement English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)

This course requires students to practice writing andrevising prose that informs and persuades effectively,

based on a study of classical and modern rhetoricalprinciples. Students will read a wide variety of prosestyles from many disciplines and historical periods tocultivate a strong understanding of audience andpurpose. Students will read primary and secondarysources carefully, learn to synthesize material from thesetexts in their own compositions, and to cite sources usingconventions recommended by professional organizations

such as the Modern Language Association (MLA) andthe University of Chicago Press (The Chicago Man ual ofStyle). This course is designed to prepare students forthe AP English Language and Composition exam and toprovide a college level academic experience.

En gli sh IV (0 142)

W o r ld L it e r a t u r e a n d C o m p o s it io n Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 12 Prerequisites:

None Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)Students will study socio-political themes in literaturefrom British and multi-cultural sources, with anemphasis on the 20th century. There will be continuedinstruction in expository composition and publicspeaking, as well as further preparation for post-secondary education planning (SAT, personalstatements, etc.). The students will complete a SeniorExit Project. This course will prepare students whointend to go on to a 2 or 4 year college.

AP Eng l is h L it e r a t u r e an d Com pos i t i on ( 0147)


Departmental approval based on: Grades: A or B in AP English or an A in

college prep English

4 or 5 score on current CST Passing score on second quarter


Current teacher recommendation Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)This course is intended for students who want to bechallenged by literature and who plan to attend a four-

year university. This course will include close readingand in-depth analysis of major world literature, bothclassical and modern. Emphasis is placed on analytical

writing as well as participation in class discussions.Time will be spent preparing for college entrancerequirements (SAT, personal statements, etc.) and the

Advanced Placement test. Students who earn a passinggrade on the Advanced Placement exam will be eligiblefor college credit


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ELDE n g li s h L a n g u a g e D e ve lo p m e n t

ELD classes are open to students classified as EnglishLanguage Learners (ELL), as defined by the StateDepartment of Education.

E LD I ( 0 8 6 9 / 0 8 5 7/ 0 8 5 8 )

Year long course 30 credits (3 periods) Grades eligible: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Current teacher recommendation Departmental approval

Identified ELL; placement determined byCELDT and placement test

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Graduation requirement: English (10 credits) ANDElective (20 credits)

UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis class is open to non-English speaking students andto those with very limited English proficiency. Thecourse begins with basic communication and languagesurvival skills. It then progresses to focus on English,grammar, reading, and writing. Upon completion of thiscourse, students should have a command of survivalEnglish language skills, the most important verb tenses,grammar basics and simple reading and writing ability.

E LD I I ( 0 8 5 3 / 0 8 5 5 / 0 8 5 4 )



Identified ELL; placement determined byCELDT


UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis class is open to ELL students who have successfullycompleted ELD I and/or who have assessed to haveintermediate proficiency as determined by the CELDTand/or other test. In this class, students will continuetheir study of English language communication skills.There is a focus on reading and writing as well asgrammar and oral language development. Uponcompletion of this course, students will have command

of spoken English as well as many of the skills they needto read and write.

E LD I I I ( 0 8 6 1/ 0 8 6 4 )



Identified ELL, placement determined byCELDT


UC/CSU systems will accept one year of ELD IIItoward the B requirement (English)

This class continues to develop conversational andwritten English skills. It emphasizes vocabularydevelopment and comprehension through reading and

writing. Students will examine and produce manydifferent types of written expressions. They will also

study more advanced grammatical structures. Uponcompletion of this course, students should have many ofthe reading and writing skills they need to be successfulin their mainstream classes.

ELD - S t r a t eg i c Academ i c Supp or t ( 08 45)

Variable credit course 5 per semester Grades eligible: 9 Prerequisites:

Identified ELL Placement determined by CST & CAHSEE scores

and academic grades Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis course is designed to support 9th grade EnglishLearners in preparing for the CAHSEE (California HighSchool Exit Exam) by providing them with explicit

vocabulary instruction. Emphasis will be placed onhigh-incidence academic words that are vital toimproving academic performance. Support will also begiven to students for their content area courses andstudents will be guided in ways to improve study skillssuch as note taking and organization.

ELD Advan ced S t r a t eg i c Academ i c Supp or t( 0 8 8 4 )

Variable credit course 5 per semester Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Identified ELL Placement determined by CST & CAHSEE scores

and academic grades Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis course is designed to support 10- 12th grade EnglishLearners in preparing for the CAHSEE (California HighSchool Exit Exam) by providing them with explicit

vocabulary instruction. Emphasis will be placed on

high-incidence academic words that are vital toimproving academic performance. Support will also begiven to students for their content area courses andstudents will be guided in ways to improve study skillssuch as note taking and organization.

The fo l lowin g SDAIE cour ses a r e ava i lab le to

s t ud en t s c l a s s if ied a s En g li s h Language Lea r n e r s

( ELL) , a s de fi ned by t he S t a t e Depa r t m en t o f

E d u c a t i o n .


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SDAIE stands for Specially-Designed Academic-Instruction in English. SDAIE classes are taught usingspecial techniques and strategies designed to assist non-native English speakers in both language-acquisition andsubject-matter without altering the content standards.

En gli sh I - SDAIE (0 10 8)


Identified ELL Placement determined by CELDT or other

standardized exam Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)Taught using SDAIE strategies, students will carefullyevaluate poetry, novels, plays, non-fiction, and shortstories. Also, they will gain and utilize technology skillsin conjunction with the curriculum. The focus of thiscourse is building students skills as critical thinkers,readers and writers. Ultimately, students will beprovided with a foundation of English skills preparing

them for further high school and post secondary studies.This course will prepare students for the CAHSEE.

En gli sh I I - SDAIE (0 126)



standardized exam Graduation requirement: English UC/CSU A-G requirement: B (English)Taught using SDAIE strategies, this course is designed tointroduce students to world literature. The emphasis

will be on classical literature and other texts thatcorrespond to World History and Civilization curriculumin the Social Studies Department. An emphasis will beplaced on expository writing, vocabulary building,

rammar, and public speaking. This course will continueo prepare students for the CAHSEE.

gtAl gebr a Read i ne s s - SDAI E _ _ ( 030 1)


Identified ELL Placement determined by CELDT or otherstandardized exam

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneTaught using SDAIE strategies, this year-long course isdesigned to prepare students for their first year of

Algebra. Areas of emphasis will include a review of thefundamental operations of arithmetic and basic conceptsof rational numbers in both fractional and decimal form.In addition, students will learn to solve first-degree

equations, perform operations on polynomials, graphirst-degree equations, and apply these skills to problemolving.

fsAlgebr a I - SDAIE (0 324)



standardized exam Current math teacher approval C- or higher in Algebra Readiness

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)Taught using SDAIE strategies, this course emphasizesalgebraic language, structure, concepts and skills. Majortopics include algebraic properties and the real numbersystem, functions and their graphs, linear equations andinequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalitiespolynomials and factoring, quadratic functions, andrational expressions and equations.

Geom e t r y - SDAI E ( 0334 ) Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:


standardized exam Current math teacher approval C- or higher in Algebra I.

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement C (Mathematics)Taught using SDAIE strategies, this is a primary coursein plane Euclidian geometry. The purpose is to developgeometric skills and concepts and the ability to constructformal logical arguments and proofs in a geometricsetting. Topics include reasoning and proof,perpendicular and parallel lines, congruent and similartriangles, properties of quadrilaterals, area of polygonsand circles, volume and surface area of space figures,transformations, right triangles and trigonometry. Time

will be spent showing the connections between algebraand geometry. The students will work withconstructions and geometrical software to help themdevelop geometric intuition.

Ear t h Sci ence SDAI E ( 04 26) Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:


standardized exam At least concurrent enrollment in Algebra I

Graduation requirement: Physical Science UC/CSU A-G requirement: G (College prep elective)


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Taught using SDAIE strategies, this course is designedprimarily for freshmen and sophomore students who

wish to take a science course and improve their scienceskills in preparation for more advanced sciencecoursework. This course is also appropriate for olderstudents who need to complete their graduationrequirement for Physical Science credit. This courseincludes topics in Astronomy, Cosmology, Geology,Paleontology, Natural Resources, Oceanography,Meteorology and Climate. Upon successful completion

of this course, students will gain a deeper understandingand appreciation of the physical world in which they live.

Students will participate in laboratory experiments andactivities in which they ask questions, develophypotheses, collect data and draw conclusions. They willalso construct and analyze models of naturalphenomena. Other activities include learning how totake notes from lectures, keeping a notebook andparticipation in class discussions.

Biology - SDAIE (0 43 1)



standardized exam C- or better in Earth Science At least concurrent enrollment in Geometry

Graduation requirement: Life Science UC/CSU A-G requirement: D (Laboratory Science)Taught using SDAIE strategies, Biology - SDAIE employsan inquiry approach to learning. Students are expectedto seek answers by hypothesizing, experimenting,collecting data, drawing conclusions, and suggestingfurther questions. Other activities require attendance inlectures, keeping a notebook participation in discussionand labs.Some of the topics we will study are: history of biology,methods of biology, basic cell structures and functions,plant and animal physiology and anatomy, evolution,genetics/biotechnology, classifications of organisms andthe relationship of an organism to its environment.

Fr es h m an Soc ia l S t ud i e s SDAI E ( 0 205)S t a te R e q u i r e m e n t s a n d W o r l d St u d i e s

F r e s h m a n S ta t e R e q u ir e m e n t s

One semester course 5 credits

Grades eligible: 9 (normally), 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites: Identified ELL Placement determined by CELDT or other

standardized exam Graduation requirement: 1 semester of Freshman Social

Studies UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneIn this first semester orientation course ofFreshman Social Studies taught using SDAIE

strategies, students will develop academic skillsneeded throughout high school and beyond,including organization, note taking, homeworkhabits, test-taking skills, and reflective andacademic writing techniques. The course also willemphasize computer research and presentationskills. Students will receive state-mandatedinstruction in the following areas: Alcohol,Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention and HumanSexuality. In addition students will explore the

topics of bullying (including cyber-bullying),violence prevention, diversity and tolerance.Media Literacy techniques will be used to analyzeand present work on these issues. DriverEducation (written only) will take place at the endof the semester. However, students may only gettheir Provisional Permit after they turn 15

years old, have completed and passed this sectionof the class and register to take Driver Training(not offered at HMBHS). This course fulfills onesemester of the two semester graduationrequirements for 9th grade Social Studies.

W o r ld S t u d i e sOne semester course 5 credits Grades eligible: 9 (normally), 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:


standardized exam Graduation requirement: 1 semester of Freshman So

Studies UC/CSU A-G requirement: A (History) One

semester

In this second semester of Freshman Social Studiestaught using SDAIE strategies, World Studies continuesthe development of the academic and computer researchand presentation skills begun in the first. This course isdesigned to provide a foundation in the fundamentalsneeded for success in 10th grade Modern World History,and is aligned to Grade 10 Content Standards. Thecourse integrates the study of world geography andhistory beginning with Classical Europe, with anemphasis on democracy and the rule of law, and theirconnection to the development of the US constitution.Geographic regions covered also include Africa, Asia andthe Middle East, concentrating on imperialism, the riseof new nations, and modern conflicts and issues.This course fulfills one semester of the two semester

graduation requirements for 9th grade Social Studies.

W or l d H i s to r y - SDAI E _ _ _ _ _ _ ( 0211)



standardized exam Graduation requirement: World History UC/CSU A-G requirement: A (History)


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Taught using SDAIE strategies, World History - SDAIEis a required one-year course that examines the rise ofdemocratic ideals in western civilization and thensurveys the major trends and turning points in 19th and20th century world history. Major units in the courseinclude: the Enlightenment, Nationalism, Imperialism,the Industrial Revolution, World War I, World War IIand the Cold War. Students will further develop theiracademic abilities including the following: good study

habits, research and writing skills, and the ability tomake connections between ideas and actions.

Uni t ed S t a t e s H i s t o r y - SDAI E ( 0222 )



standardized exam Graduation requirement: U.S. History UC/CSU A-G requirement: A (History)Taught using SDAIE strategies, United States History -SDAIE is a required one-year course that begins with a

brief review of early American history and proceeds tothe post-Civil War era and the 20th century. Major units

will address: the frontier and western settlement,immigration and industrialization, the Progressive Era,Imperialism and WWI, the 1920s and the GreatDepression, World War II, the Cold War, the civil rightsmovement, and social change in the post-Vietnam Warera. Students are expected to produce clear and effective

writing in a variety of forms, facility with projectpresentations, and demonstrate research skills,including reading comprehension, communication, andlistening skills.

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Am e r i ca n G o ve r n m e n t / E c o n o m ic s

SDAIE (02 31)



standardized exam Graduation requirement: American Gov/Econ UC/CSU A-G requirement: A (History), for one

semester and G (College prep elective) for onesemester

Taught using SDAIE strategies, one semester will focuson the basic structure of and operation of our federalgovernment, as well as an awareness of contemporaryissues as they develop. The other semester deals witheconomics and will explore the following areas: 1) anunderstanding of the role of the economist, 2) anunderstanding of the structure and function of the

American economic system, and 3) an appreciation ofhow economic principles apply to individuals in asociety. This course may include additional economics

curricula approved by the Social Studies Department.Community Service Learning has been included in thecurriculum. An alternative assignment will be given toany student who desires this instead of service. Form ore info about Com m unity Service, please see pg 33.

IN DUSTR IAL ARTS

Industrial Arts is a part of general education, and, assuch, the program has been organized with the entirestudent body in mind. The curriculum isdesigned tohelp all students by providing them with a varied

background in the use of tools, machines, and materialsin the five areas of woodworking, metalworking, smallgas engines, technical drawing, and welding. Thesecourses are comprehensive and provide a pre-vocational

background for those students who are consideringentering the trades or related fields.

1. Students who have taken Adv.Woodworking andMetalworking may take it again for credit or theymay take independent study.

2. Independent study classes must haveinstructors approval.

G e n e r a l S h o p ( 0 6 5 2 ) Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

None $4o material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneIn this course, students are introduced to three areas ofindustrial arts: technical drawing (9-12 weeks), basic

woodworking (9-12 weeks), and basic metalworking (9-12 weeks). The drawing section teaches the proper

methods of dimensioning and requires making three-view drawings. Woodworking emphasizes the properuse of hand tools and some of the basic machineoperations. The metalworking segment teaches thestudent basic hand tool and machine operations.

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None $4o material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis course is designed to study the fundamentalprinciples and theory of operation of small gas engines(4 cycle, 2 cycle, and rotary) and alternate sources ofpower. Special emphasis will be given to lubrication,fuel, carburetion, and exhaust systems. Practical

experience in disassembly, rebuilding, testing, trouble-shooting, maintenance, and ordering of parts willconstitute a major part of the program. A unit ofalternate power sources, present and future, will begiven along with these practical experiences.

Advanced Sm a l l Gas Eng i nes ( 06 57)

Year long course 10 credits May be taken 3 times for repeat credit

Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Current industrial arts teacher approval C- or higher in Small Gas Engines

$4o material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: None Students eligible to receive credit for the Skyline

College Automotive program

Advanced Small Gas Engines is an opportunity forstudents to apply the knowledge and expertise gained inother industrial arts classes toward the solution ofpractical problems which closely reflect everyday lifeexperiences. The format for this course will beequivalent to that of a small business engaged in generalrepair and maintenance in the areas of small gas enginesand metalworking (welding). Students will developmarketable skills equivalent to on-the-job training.Upon the completion of this course, students will have a

basic understanding in activities related to running asmall business: advertising, record keeping, customerrelations, estimating, ordering and stocking parts andmaterials and general hands on experience. In addition,students who complete a task sheet and receive a gradeof a B or higher in this course will earn 4.5 units ofcollege credit toward the Skyline College AutomotiveProgram. The credit will be given upon the completionof 6 additional units from Skyline College, College of SanMateo, or Canada College.

B e gi n n i n g W o o d w o r k in g ( 0 6 6 0 ) Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisites:

General Shop advised $45 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis course is divided into nine week segments whichmay overlap. The first nine weeks are very structured;

students learn safety procedures for all of the equipmentand are given instruction in all the basic operations thatcan be performed on the woodworking machinery andon the power tools. During this segment students must

work on required projects that are designed to bringthem into contact with specific operations, experiences,and problems.

The course content for the remainder of the year isdetermined by the individual student in conference with

the teacher. It is mandatory for students to make aontract with the teacher every nine weeks and commithemselves to the completion of projects.

ctAd v a n c e d W o o d w o r k i n g ( 0 6 6 3 )

Year long course 10 credits May be taken twice for repeat credit

Grades eligible: 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Current industrial arts teacher approval C- or higher in Beginning Woodworking

$45 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis class is an opportunity for students to apply theknowledge and expertise gained in other industrial artsclasses toward the solution of practical problems whichclosely reflect everyday life experiences. The format forthis course will be the equivalent of a company thatproduces guitars for profit. Students will developmarketable skills equivalent to on-the-job training.

Advanced Woodworking is a course that is designed togive students a new perspective on woodworking. In thiscourse students are introduced the art of acoustic guitarmaking. Woodworking skills will be required to completethe building of a guitar from a kit. Equipment safety will

be emphasized while learning the use of each piece ofequipment. Structural principles, materialcharacteristics, physics and geometry along withHistorical and aesthetic precedents will be covered .Inthe first half of this class students will be required tofinish a selection of guitar related projects. During thesecond half of this class students will be required tofinish a completed guitar in order to receive a grade. Thisclass will be divided into nine week segments which mayoverlap.

Beg inn i ng M e t a l wor k i ng ( 06 58)


General Shop advised $4o material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneBeginning Metalworking is a course that is divided intonine-week segments that may or may not overlap. Thefirst nine weeks are very structured. Students learn the


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safety for all the equipment and hand tools. Next,instruction is given on the basic operations that can beperformed on the metalworking machinery and powertools. The emphasis then switches to welding. For therest of the nine-week period, and usually well into thesecond nine weeks, students learn the basics of arc andgas welding. For the rest of the semester, students must

work on required projects that are designed to bringthem into contact with specific operations, problems,and experiences.

The individual student, in conjunction with the teacher,determines the course for the second semester. It ismandatory that the students commit to explore areas ofpersonal interest and challenge their skill level. By theend of the year, students will have a basic understandingof gas welding, arc welding, forging, sheet metal,

wrought iron and bench work.

Advanced M e t a l wor k i ng ( 06 64) Year long course 10 credits

May be taken twice for repeat credit Grades eligible: 11, 12 Prerequisites: Current industrial arts teacher approval

C- or higher in Beginning Metalworking

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$4o material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneThis course is also divided into nine week segments thatmay or may not overlap. The course content for eachnine week period is determined by the individual studentin conjunction with the teacher. It is mandatory forstudents to make a contract every nine weeks in whichthey commit themselves to explore and study certainareas of personal preference. There are no requiredprojects; however, students are expected to design andconstruct challenging projects which will tax theirabilities and require that they use a variety of machineoperations. It is also expected that these projects willinvolve a more diverse application of the materials usedin the shop and will provide an opportunity for advancedproblem solving through the use of technical andmechanical knowledge gained in previous classes.

I n d e p e n d e n t S t u d y I n d u s t r i a l Ar t s ( 0 6 6 6 )

Year long course - 10 credits Grades eligible: 11, 12 Prerequisites:

Departmental approval Industrial Arts teacher approval

'B' or higher in an Adv. Industrial Arts course. $45 material donation is requested Graduation requirement: Elective UC/CSU A-G requirement: NoneIndependent Study is a course that students take tofurther their shop experience. Student should be able to

work independently with occasional instructor input andadvice. There are no required projects for students to

complete. Projects will be approved by the instructorand should be challenging for students. In additionstudents will be required to finish all projects started toget a passing grade.

MATHEMATICS

Parents and students should understand the purpose of

each offering in mathematics and choose a courseaccording to ability, needs, and future plans. CSTs andgrades in previous classes will be used to help determineplacement.To obtain maximum benefits from the high schoolprogram, the high school counselors in conjunction withthe current math teacher, will help parents and studentsinterpret test scores and will recommend properplacement of students. M a t h c o u r s e s t a k e n i nAv en t a c a n n o t b e u s e d f o r e n t r a n c e in t o a n yadvan ced leve l m a t h cou r s e s ( P r e Ca lcu l us / AP

St a t i s ti cs an d a bove . )

Please refer to the following chart for Half Moon Bay High SchoolsMathematics Curricular Pathways.Referring to this chart will be helpful in integrating math courses andrequirements into your four-year plan.

H M B H S M a t h e m a t ic s Cu r r i cu l a r P a t h w a y s F r es h m e n S o p h o m o r e s J u n i o r s S e n i o r s

1 Algebra 1 (Advanced)Geometry

(Advanced)Algebra II

(Advanced)

Pre-calculusand/or

AP Statistics,or CollegePrep Math

2 (Advanced)

Geometry

(Advanced)

Algebra II

(Advanced)

Pre-calculusand/or

AP Statistics

AP Calculus

AB and/orAP Statistics

3 (Advanced)Algebra II*Geometrycompletedin 8th grade

(Advanced)Pre-calculusand/or

AP Statistics

AP CalculusAB and/or

AP Statistics

AP CalculusBC and/orAP Statistics

4 AlgebraReadiness

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2

Half Moon Bay High Schools current graduation requirement is threeyears of mathematics; however, we recommend that you take four

years of math.

Al gebr a Read i ne s s ( 0310 )


Qualifying score on Algebra ReadinessPlacement Test

CST General Math score of 1 or 2 Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: None


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This year-long course is designed to prepare students fortheir first year of Algebra. Areas of emphasis will includea review of the fundamental operations of arithmetic and

basic concepts of rational numbers in both fractional anddecimal form. In addition, students will learn to solvefirst-degree equations, perform operations onpolynomials, graph first-degree equations, and applythese skills to problem solving.

Al gebr a I ( 0320 )


Current math teacher approval C- or higher in Algebra Readiness Qualifying score on Algebra Placement Test CST General Math score of 3 or higher

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)This course emphasizes algebraic language, structure,concepts and skills. Major topics include algebraicproperties and the real number system, functions and

their graphs, linear equations and inequalities, systemsof linear equations and inequalities, polynomials andfactoring, quadratic functions, and rational expressionsand equations.

G e o m e t r y ( 0 3 3 0 )


Current math teacher approval C- or higher in Algebra I. CST Algebra I score of 3 or higher

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)This is a primary course in plane Euclidian geometry.The purpose is to develop geometric skills and conceptsand the ability to construct formal logical arguments andproofs in a geometric setting. Topics include reasoningand proof, perpendicular and parallel lines, congruentand similar triangles, properties of quadrilaterals, area ofpolygons and circles, volume and surface area of spacefigures, transformations, right triangles andtrigonometry. Time will be spent showing theconnections between algebra and geometry. Thestudents will work with constructions and geometricalsoftware to help them develop geometric intuition.

Advanced Geom e t r y ( 0335)


Current math teacher approval Departmental approval

A in Algebra I CST Algebra I score of 4 or 5

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)

Students develop logical reasoning skills and creativeproblem solving skills while discovering the fundamentalconcepts of Euclidean Geometry using technology andhands-on investigation. In addition to the topics listedin Geometry (0330), students will explore tessellationsand non-Euclidean geometry.

Al geb r a I I ( 034 0 )


Current math teacher approval C- or higher in Geometry CST Geometry score of 3 or higher

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)This course expands on the mathematical content of

Algebra I and Geometry. Many new concepts andtechniques are introduced that will be basic to moreadvanced math courses. Topics include: absolute value,complex numbers, quadratic, polynomial and rationalexpressions and functions, exponential and logarithmic

functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences andseries, and probability and statistics. A TI-83/84 plusgraphing calculator will be used in the class.

Advanced Al geb r a I I __ ( 034 5)


Current math teacher approval CST Algebra I score of 4 or 5 C- or higher in (Adv) Geometry

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)This course continues the students study of advancedalgebraic concepts including functions, polynomials,rational expressions, systems of functions andinequalities, matrices. Major topics include absolute

value, complex numbers, quadratic expressions andfunctions, arithmetic and geometric series andsequences, and probability and statistics. Students willalso be introduced to conic sections and varioustrigonometry topics including the unit circle. Students

will be expected to describe and translate amonggraphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbalrepresentations of relations and use thoserepresentations to solve problems. Emphasis is placed

on practical applications and modeling. Appropriatetechnology, from graphing calculators to applicationsoftware, will be used regularly for instruction andassessment. A TI-83/84 plus graphing calculator will beused in the class.

P r e - Ca l cu l u s _ _ _ _ _ ( 0 3 5 9 )


Current math teacher approval


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C or higher in Algebra II (not Aventa) CST Algebra II score of 3 or higher

Graduation requirement: Math UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)This course prepares students for further study inmathematics and science. The students will develop a

better understanding of mathematics as well as a solidfoundation for calculus. The emphasis of this course ison the development and understanding of functions,

trigonometry, parametric equations, polar coordinates,matrices, sequences and series, binomial theorem,mathematical induction and statistics.

Ad v a n c e d P r e - Ca l cu l u s _ _ _ _ _ ( 0 3 6 3 )


Current math teacher approval C or higher in (Adv)Algebra II (Not Aventa) CST Algebra II score of 4 or 5

Graduation requirement: Math *UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)

*Pending ap proval

Advanced Pre-calculus is a course that prepares studentsfor further study in mathematics and science. Thestudents will develop a better understanding ofmathematics as well as a solid foundation for calculus.The emphasis of this course is on the development andunderstanding of functions, trigonometry, parametricequations, polar coordinates, matrices, sequences andseries, binomial theorem, mathematical induction, andtatistics. A TI 83/84 plus graphing calculator will besed in the class.

suCo ll eg e P r e p M a t h _ _ _ _ _ ( 0 3 5 0 )


Current math teacher approval Completed Algebra II (Aventa OK) CST Algebra II score of 3 or higher

Graduation requirement: Math *UC/CSU A-G requirement: C (Mathematics)

*Pending ap proval

College Prep Math is designed to prepare you for Pre-Calculus and for success in taking college mathematicsentrance exams. We will cover topics from Algebra 1,

Geometry, Algebra 2, and many other topics fromMathematics. We will also review the entire blueprint forthe Cal State UniversityEn tr y Lev el Mat h Test . Thecourse will feature the administration of the College ofSan Mateo Math Entrance Exam, which will counttowards admission (should you choose to go there). A TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator will be used in the class.

AP S t a ti st ic s _ _ _ _ _ _ ( 0 3 6 2 )

Year long course 10 credits Grades eligible: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisites: Current math teacher approval C or higher in Algebra II (Not Aventa) CST Algebra II score of 3 or higher


Advanced Placement Statistics is a one year course thatintroduces students to the major concepts and tools forcollecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from

data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptualthemes: (1) Exploring Data: describing patterns anddepartures from patterns. (2) Sampling andExperimentation: planning and conducting a study. (3)

Anticipating Patterns: exploring random phenomenausing probability and simulation. (4) StatisticalInference: estimating population parameters and testinghypotheses. This course covers the material usuallyfound in an introductory college level statistics course.

At the end of the courses students are highly encouragedto take the Advanced Placement exam in statistics.

AP Ca l cu l u s AB _ _ _ _ _ ( 0 3 6 0 )


Current math teacher approval C or higher in Pre-Calculus CST Summative Math score of 3 or higher


AP Calculus parallels a college level course and includesthe following topics: (1) elementary functions, limits,and continuity; (2) differentiation of algebraic andtranscendental functions; (3) applications to motion,natural growth, graphing, extreme, and related rates; (4)the definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculusand techniques of integration; (5) applications to area,

volume, and arc length; and (6) sequences, series, andelementary differential equations. College credit isavailable upon passing scores on the advancedplacement test.

AP Calculu s BC (0 364 )


Current math teacher approval Completion of AP Calculus AB Score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam Graduat

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