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Oxnard School
District
Middle School Course Catalogue
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Oxnard School District
Board of Trustees
Debra Cordes
Ernest “Mo” Morrison
Denis O’Leary
Veronica Robles-Solis
Monica Madrigal Lopez
Middle School Principals
Brasilia Perez, Chavez K-8 (CHA)
Christine McDaniels, Curren K-8 (CUR)
Carol Flores Beck, Driffill K-8 (DR)
Dr. Richard Caldwell, Frank Intermediate (FRA)
Chantal Anderson-Witherspoon, Fremont Intermediate (FRE)
Greg Brisbine, Haydock Intermediate (HAY)
Dr. Jodi Nocero, Kamala K-8 (KAM)
Sally Wennes, Lemonwood K-8 (LW)
Confidence Johnson, Soria K-8 (SOR)
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Core Subject Courses
English Language Arts - Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
ELA Academy 6
FRA
6ELAC 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject or SINGLE Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS With CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of English Language Arts content.
ELA Academy 7-8
FRA
78ELAC 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS With CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of English Language Arts content.
Language Arts 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, MAR, SOR
LA6 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and analytical-cognitive skills. Course content includes a study of novels; poetry, creative writing and expository writing, integrated with the study and research skills necessary for analysis. Thecurriculumand presentation methods support district standards and state benchmarks.
Language Arts 7 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
LA7 7th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and analytical-cognitive skills. Course content includes a study of novels; poetry, creative writing and expository writing, integrated with the study and research skills necessary for analysis. The curriculum and presentation methods support district standards and state benchmarks.
Language Arts 7 Honors CHA, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, SOR
LA7H 7th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The course prepares students to take future higher level Language Arts courses and emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and analytical-cognitive skills. Course content includes a study of novels; poetry, creative writing and expository writing, integrated with the study and research skills necessary for analysis. The curriculum and presentation
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methods support district standards and state benchmarks.
English Language Arts - Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Language Arts 8 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
LA8 8th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and analytical-cognitive skills. Course content includes a study of novels; poetry, creative writing and expository writing, integrated with the study and research skills necessary for analysis. The curriculum and presentation methods support district standards and state benchmarks.
Language Arts 8 Honors CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, SOR
LA8H 8th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The course prepares students to take future higher level Language Arts courses and emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and analytical-cognitive skills. Course content includes a study of novels; poetry, creative writing and expository writing, integrated with the study and research skills necessary for analysis. The curriculum and presentation methods support district standards and state benchmarks.
Newcomer ELD
FRA
NCELD 7th, 8th Year-Long Multiple Subject with CLAD OR Single Subject With CLAD
This course provides English Language Development instruction and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English. English Language Development is an academic subject of English language instruction appropriate for the students identified level of language proficiency.
Newcomer ELD 6
FRA
NCELD6 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject with CLAD or Single Subject With CLAD
This course provides English Language Development instruction and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English. English Language Development is an academic subject of English language instruction appropriate for the students identified level of language proficiency.
ELD AVID Excel
FRA, HAY
ELDAVID7 7th Year-Long
Single Subject With CLAD
AVID Exel, is a language based course designed to support Long Term English Learners in English Language Development, to help them to reclassify and exit the ELD Program and get
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them ready for college prep classes. The curriculum focuses on language enriched instruction using research-based methods of effective instruction, and provides meaningful and motivational learning opportunities. Students learn AVID strategies that can be used to help them across their other courses.
English Language Arts - Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Language Arts 6 SAI
FRA, FRE
LA06SAI 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Language Arts.
Language Arts 7 SAI
FRA, FRE
LA07SAI 7th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Language Arts.
Language Arts 8 SAI
FRA, FRE
LA08SAI 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Language Arts.
Language Arts 6 Self-contained
FRA, HAY
SE016 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Language Arts Self-Contained
FRA, FRE, HAY
SE01 7th, 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
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Mathematics- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Math 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, MAR, SOR
MA06 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Single Subject MATH
A rigorous grade-level course designed to provide students with a strong mathematical foundation to meet 6th Grade California State Math Standards.
Math 7 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
M7 7th Year-Long Single Subject MATH
Students will not only learn the math standards but will continue to develop higher order thinking skills and build fluency around the 8 mathematical practices.
Math 7 Honors CHA, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, SOR
M7H 7th Year-Long Single Subject MATH
This math course prepares students to take future higher level math courses. Students will not only learn the math standards but will continue to develop higher order thinking skills and build fluency around the 8 mathematical practices.
Math 8 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
M8 8th Year-Long Single Subject MATH
Students will not only learn the math standards but will continue to develop higher order thinking skills and build fluency around the 8 mathematical practices.
Math 8 Honors
M8H 8th Year-Long Single Subject MATH
This math course prepares students to take future higher level math courses. Students will not only learn the math standards but will continue to develop higher order thinking skills
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CHA, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, SOR
and build fluency around the 8 mathematical practices
Newcomer Math A-D
FRA
NCMATH 7th 8th Year-Long Single Subject MATH with CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of Mathematics content.
Newcomer Math A-D 6
FRA
NCMATH6 6th Year-Long Single Subject MATH with CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of Mathematics content.
Mathematics- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Math-Statistics
FRA
STATS78 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject MATH
This course will introduce students to six characteristics of data set. Collections of data, analysis of data, randomness of behavior, probability distributions, sampling distributions and simulations are key topics in this course Students will use graphing calculators to collect, sample, report and analyze data.
Math 6 SAI
FRA, FRE, HAY
MA6SAI 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Mathematics
Math 7 SAI
FRA, FRE
MA07SAI 7th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Mathematics.
Math 8 SAI
FRA, FRE
MASAI08 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderate
This course is designed to provide Specialized Academic Instruction to students with an IEP in the area of Mathematics.
Mathematics6 Self-contained
FRA, FRE, HAY
SE026 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Mathematics Self-Contained
FRA, FRE, HAY
SE02 7th, 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
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Physical Education- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Physical Education-Dance
HAY
P00A 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course is designated as a physical education alternative option. Students spend at least two days per week improving cardiovascular health and strength in alignment with physical education. The dance portion of the class involve introduction to choreography, group dance, and traditional dance steps. Students also will develop their own dance routines once fundamental skills have been introduced. Students will be involved in performances during and after the regular day.
Physical Education-Dance 6
HAY
POOA6 6th Year-Long Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course is designated as a physical education alternative option. Students spend at least two days per week improving cardiovascular health and strength in alignment with physical education. The dance portion of the class involve introduction to choreography, group dance, and traditional dance steps. Students also will develop their own dance routines once fundamental skills have been introduced. Students will be involved in performances during and after the regular day.
Physical Education 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, MAR, SOR
PE06 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course provides students with the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive program consisting of skill development, lead up games, team sports, and physical fitness activities. The students receive instruction in rules, skills, and strategies associated with the different sports as well as learning experiences involving physical conditioning activities. The students will also have opportunities to become involved in life-long physical activities through individual sport units. The program promotes the spirit of cooperation, leadership, fair play, and friendly competition.
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Physical Education CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
P001 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course provides students with the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive program consisting of skill development, lead up games, team sports, and physical fitness activities. The students receive instruction in rules, skills, and strategies associated with the different sports as well as learning experiences involving physical conditioning activities. The students will also have opportunities to become involved in life-long physical activities through individual sport units. The program promotes the spirit of cooperation, leadership, fair play, and friendly competition.
Physical Education- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Adaptive PE 6
FRA
P00A6 6th Year-Long Special Education Adaptive PE
This course is designed to support students who have an IEP needing adaptive PE services.
Adaptive PE FRA
P00A 7th, 8th Year-Long Special Education Adaptive PE
This course is designed to support students who have an IEP needing adaptive PE services.
Science - Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Newcomer Science A-D
FRA
NCSCI 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject SCIENCE with CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of Science content.
Newcomer Science A-D 6
FRA
NCSCI6 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject with CLAD OR Single Subject SCIENCE with CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of Science content.
Science 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM,
Q06 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject OR Single Subject SCIENCE
This course is an inquiry-oriented integrated science course based on the CA NGSS Preferred Integrated Model. It is rooted in student observation of phenomena and utilizes 3-dimensional learning blending the Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cu tting Concepts,
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LW, MAR, SOR
and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students will investigate the overarching theme of interactions between and among organisms and earth's systems, and the effects of those interactions.
Science 7 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
Q07 7th Year-Long Single Subject LIFE SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course is an inquiry-oriented integrated science course based on the CA NGSS Preferred Integrated Model. It is rooted in student observation of phenomena and utilizes 3-dimensional learning blending the Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students will investigate the overarching theme of Earth’s natural processes and human activities cause energy to flow and matter to cycle through Earth’s systems.
Science - Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Science 7 Honors DR, FRA, FRE
Q07H 7th Year-Long Single Subject LIFE SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course prepares students to take future higher level science courses and is an inquiry-oriented integrated science course based on the CA NGSS Preferred Integrated Model. It is rooted in student observation of phenomena and utilizes 3-dimensional learning blending the Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students will investigate the overarching theme of Earth’s natural processes and human activities cause energy to flow and matter to cycle through Earth’s systems.
Science 8 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
Q08 8th Year-Long Single Subject PHYSICAL SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course is an inquiry-oriented integrated science course based on the CA NGSS Preferred Integrated Model. It is rooted in student observation of phenomena and utilizes 3-dimensional learning blending the Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students will investigate the overarching theme of processes that change Earth's systems at different spatial scales today also caused changes in the past.
Science 8 Honors DR, FRA, FRE
Q08H 8th Year-Long Single Subject PHYSICAL SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course prepares students to take future higher level science courses and is an inquiry-oriented integrated science course based on the CA NGSS Preferred Integrated Model. It is rooted in student observation of phenomena and utilizes 3-dimensional learning blending the Science and Engineering Practices, Cross Cutting
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Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas. Students will investigate the overarching theme of processes that change Earth's systems at different spatial scales today also caused changes in the past.
Science 6 Self-contained FRA, FRE, HAY
SE036 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Science Self-contained FRA, FRE, HAY
SE03 7th, 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Social Science- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
DLI Social Science 6
CUR, SOR
DLISS6 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject with BCLAD OR Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE with BCLAD
For Dual Language Students This course is designed for students who have been a part of a Dual Language or Alternative Bilingual Program in order to continue to develop and enhance their level of Spanish Proficiency. The course content is the same as Social Science 6.
DLI Social Science 7
CUR, SOR
DLISS7 7th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE with BCLAD
For Dual Language Students This course is designed for students who have been a part of a Dual Language or Alternative Bilingual Program in order to continue to develop and enhance their level of Spanish Proficiency. The course content is the same as Social Science 7.
DLI Social Science 8
CUR, SOR
DLISS8 8th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE with BCLAD
For Dual Language Students This course is designed for students who have been a part of a Dual Language or Alternative Bilingual Program in order to continue to develop and enhance their level of Spanish Proficiency. The course content is the same as Social Science 8.
Newcomer Social Science A-D 6
FRA
NCSS6 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject with CLAD OR Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE with CLAD
This course uses Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies to increase the comprehensibility of Social Science content.
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Social Science 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, MAR, SOR
S06 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject OR Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course investigates the origins and development of ancient societies of major western and non-western civilizations. Included are the societies of the Near East, Africa, the ancient Hebrew civilization, Greece, Rome, and the classical civilizations of India and China. For each of these societies, emphasis is placed on the major contributions, achievements, and beliefs that have influenced civilizations across the centuries to the present day.
Social Science 7 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
S07 7th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course will introduce students to world Cultures and geography. All units will be taught within a structured format to present the essential element of government, religion, economics, achievement and geography. Students will examine the social, Cultural and technological changes during the period of 500-1789 A.D.
Social Science- Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Social Science 7 Honors DR, FRA, FRE
SO7H 7th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course prepares students to take future higher level social science courses and will introduce students to world Cultures and geography. All units will be taught within a structured format to present the essential element of government, religion, economics, achievement and geography. Students will examine the social, Cultural and technological changes during the period of 500-1789 A.D.
Social Science 8 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
SO8 8th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
In this course students will study United State history from 1600-1920, concentrating on the critical events from the framing of the Constitution to World War I. Students will examine the social, Cultural, political, and technological changes during this time in American history.
Social Science 8 Honors DR, FRA, FRE
SO8H 8th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course prepares students to take future higher level social science courses and will foCURs on United State history from 1600-1920, concentrating on the critical events from the framing of the Constitution to World War I. Students will examine the social, Cultural, political, and technological changes during this time in American history.
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Social Science 6 Self-contained FRA, FRE, HAY
SE046 6th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Social Science Self-Contained FRA, FRE, HAY
SE04 7th, 8th Year-Long Special Education Mild/Moderated
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Special Education-Core
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
SDC MM 6/7/8
NSH678 6th, 7th, 8th
Year-Long Mild/Moderate Special Education
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate. It is a self-contained course where students receive instruction in all core subject areas.
6/7/8 SDC MS CUR, DR, FRA,
HAY
SH678 6th, 7th, 8th
Year-Long Moderate/Severe Special Education
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Moderate/Severe. It is a self-contained course where students receive instruction in all core subject areas.
Elective Courses
Advisory Electives
Course Title
Course #
Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Advisory 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, MAR, SOR
AD06 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course is designed to help strengthen connectedness between adults and students and foster a personalized and supportive school culture. Advisory teachers provide academic and social support students assigned to their class.
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Advisory 7 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
A007 7th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course is designed to help strengthen connectedness between adults and students and foster a personalized and supportive school culture. Advisory teachers provide academic and social support students assigned to their class.
Advisory 8 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
A008 8th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course is designed to help strengthen connectedness between adults and students and foster a personalized and supportive school culture. Advisory teachers provide academic and social support students assigned to their class.
Advisory 7/8
A000 7th, 8th
Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course is designed to help strengthen connectedness between adults and students and foster a personalized and supportive school culture. Advisory teachers provide academic and social support students assigned to their class.
Advisory Self-contained
FRA, FRE
SE05 6th, 7th, 8th
Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course is for students who have an IEP with the designation of Mild/Moderate.
Art Electives
Course Title
Course #
Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Art 06-Tri
HAY, LW
ART06T 6th Trimester Single Subject ART
Students will learn the fundamental of art, concepts of art, how to look at and evaluate art through hands-on activities, discussions, written assignments, class presentation and objective assessments.
Art FRA, HAY, KAM, LW
B08A
7th 8th Year-Long
Single Subject ART
This course includes a study of the principles and elements of design, learning to draw with an emphasis on observation, wet and dry color mediums, sculpture, and crafts using a variety of media and tools. The curriculum employs a mixture of 2- and 3- dimensional projects to explore the visual arts using a hands-0n approach. Art history and art criticism also are a focus in the Art curriculum.
Associated Student Body/Leadership Electives
Course Title
Course #
Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Associated Student Body/ Leadership
B00L 7th, 8th Year-Long
Any Credential based on Student
Leadership engages in specific school and community activities related to spirit and service. These activities offer opportunities for the student to display and exercise skills of leadership, teamwork, networking, self-
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Teaching and CBEST
evaluation, responsibility and accountability. In addition, leadership students learn the basic concepts of accounting and presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on fostering ethics and self-esteem within the class, as well as the school and community.
AVID Electives
Course Title Course
# Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) -6th CUR, FRA, FRE, KAM, LW, SOR
B60D
6th Year-long Any Credential based on Student Teaching and CBEST
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness elective course that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID curriculum accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, and provides meaningful and motivational learning opportunities. Students learn systematic note taking and study techniques that apply to all classes, participate in enrichment field trips, and interact with college tutors in the A.V.I.D. classroom.
Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) -7th CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
B70D
7th Year-long Any Credential based on Student Teaching and CBEST
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness elective course that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID curriculum accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, and provides meaningful and motivational learning opportunities. Students learn systematic note taking and study techniques that apply to all classes, participate in enrichment field trips, and interact with college tutors in the A.V.I.D. classroom.
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AVID - 8th
CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM, LW, SOR
B80D
8th Year-long Same As Above
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness elective course that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID curriculum accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, and provides meaningful and motivational learning opportunities. Students learn systematic note taking and study techniques that apply to all classes, participate in enrichment field trips, and interact with college tutors in the A.V.I.D. classroom.
AVID - 7th , 8th B78D 7th , 8th Year-long Same As Above
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a college readiness elective course that is designed to increase school wide learning and performance. The AVID curriculum accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective instruction, and provides meaningful and motivational learning opportunities. Students learn systematic note taking and study techniques that apply to all classes, participate in enrichment field trips, and interact with college tutors in the A.V.I.D. classroom.
Applied Study Skills Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Applied Study Skills 6
CHA, HAY, LW
APPSKILL06 6th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
Students will receive intensive intervention support to enhance reading skills of comprehension, vocabulary and expository writing to support their course work in the core curriculum and help them move towards grade level literacy. The program directly addresses individual need of students reading two or more years below grade level.
Applied Study Skills
CHA, FRA, SOR
APPSKILL78 7th, 8th Year-Long Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
Students will receive intensive intervention support to enhance reading skills of comprehension, vocabulary and expository writing to support their course work in the core curriculum and help them move towards grade level literacy. The program directly addresses individual need of students reading two or more years below grade level.
Careers Electives
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Course Title
Course #
Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Careers 6 FRA, FRE,
KAM
CAR6T 6th Trimester Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
Careers introduces students to a variety of career fields. Students explore their interests, aptitudes, and skills plus their individual learning styles in order to find possible career matches.
Careers
KAM
CAR78T 7th, 8th Trimester Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
Careers introduces students to a variety of career fields. Students explore their interests, aptitudes, and skills plus their individual learning styles in order to find possible career matches.
Computer Technology Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Computer Technology
FRE
CTECH78T 7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject MATH OR COMPUTER
Students will explore algorithmic thinking in this hands-on coding course. Using an iterative approach to solving problems and testing ideas, students will learn program design, control structures, functions, loops, data structures and algorithms. Students will learn to use computer programming for creativity as well as for solving problems in a fun, project based environment.
Multimedia Application-Tri
SOR
MMAPP-T 7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject BUSINESS or Single Subject COMPUTER
Students will acquire skill and techniques to create and edit animations through the understanding of Computer Concepts. Students will record, process, and edit digital still photography and digital video. Students will learn to use computer hardware, digital editing software, digital photographic equipment and lighting to express creative ideas and problem solve across the curriculum
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Technology 6-Tri
FRE
TECH6T 6th Trimester Single Subject MATH OR COMPUTER
Students will develop technology proficiency in the areas of a) general computer skill, b) file management systems, c) keyboarding, and d) social/ethical issues pertaining to online connectivity.
Language Arts Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
English Language Development 6 CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM,LW, SOR
ELD6 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject with CLAD OR Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS With CLAD
This course is for students who have been identified as English Learners based on current ELPAC scores. It is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and academic purposes. Instruction focuses on communicative and academic skills based on the California ELD Standards.
English Language Development
ELD 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject, ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This course is for students who have been identified as English Learners based on current ELPAC scores. It is designed to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for
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CHA, CUR, DR, FRA, FRE, HAY, KAM,LW, SOR
ARTS with CLAD, Bilingual Cross-Cultural or BCLAD Emphasis or EL authorization
everyday and academic purposes. Instruction focuses on communicative and academic skills based on the California ELD Standards.
Journalism DR, FRA, FRE
BOOJ
Reading Skills 7/8
LW
Readskls 78 7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
This course is designed to provide instruction in basic and developmental reading skills and strategies while emphasizing individual student progress. Course content depends on students’ abilities entering the course and is designed to accelerate student growth in reading ability. Instruction may focus on reading silently or aloud, vocabulary development, comprehension, fluent decoding, reading/writing connections, text-based collaboration, student motivation and self-directed learning.
Speech and Debate 6-Tri
FRE
SPCHDEB06-T
6th Trimester Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Students will learn audience analysis, and become equipped with the tools necessary to speak effectively in a number of formats. In Debate, students will gain confidence through learning the art of argument.
Language Arts Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Theater Arts/Drama
HAY
THAR 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
This course is both the study of dramatic literature, and an exploration of theatre practice. It is an introduction to the acting and theatre production process, with a focus on collaboration.
Spanish DLI 6
CUR, SOR
DLIELA1 6th Year-Long Multiple Subject w/BCLAD or SINGLE Subject
Spanish for Dual Language Students This course is designed for students who have been a part of a Dual Language or Alternative Bilingual Program in order to continue to develop and enhance their level of Spanish Proficiency. Students will benefit from a thorough grammar review while enhancing reading comprehension,
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS With BCLAD
vocabulary development, writing, listening and speaking skills. cultural enrichment utilizing Spanish literature, native speaker media, periodicals will enhance language proficiency. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and will use the Common Core en Español as well as the WIDA Spanish Standards to guide the Curriculum.
Spanish DLI 7
CUR, SOR
DLIELA2 7th Year-Long SINGLE Subject SPANISH
Reading and Composition course provides an opportunity for intensive reading and composition in Spanish. Emphasis is on the use of literary and cultural materials to enhance and expand reading and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate in writing an in-depth understanding of assigned readings. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and will use the Common Core en Español as well as the WIDA Spanish Standards to guide the Curriculum.
Spanish DLI 8
SOR
DLIELA3 8th Year-Long SINGLE Subject SPANISH
Spanish Conversation, Reading, and Composition Extensive oral and written communication based on readings and videos of Hispanic literature and culture. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis and understanding of the structure of literary works with an integration of the CCSS en Español as well as the WIDA Spanish standards. Course conducted in Spanish.
Math Electives
Course Title Course #
Grade
Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Math Concepts through Art
CHA, CUR
MATHART-T 7th, 8th
Trimester Single Subject MATH
Students will explore how math and art work together. They will investigate concepts such as the geometry of perspective to the elaborate structure of some modern sculptures and use mathematical knowledge to design their own artwork. In this course, students will create two- and three-dimensional works that both use and illustrate mathematical principles. Mastery of the underlying mathematical concepts will be central to the course.
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Math Skills 6 – Tri
FRA
MSKILL6-T 6th Trimester Multiple Subject OR Single Subject MATH
This course will provide intervention support to students performing two or more years below grade level. Students will focus on organization and further development of foundational skills.
Math Skills 7/8
LW
MathSkls78 7th, 8th
Trimester Single Subject MATH
This is a course of basic skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, as well as fractions and decimals. The course is designed for low achieving students. To effectively assist students, teachers individualized and/or make use of small group instruction. The teaching techniques emphasize the use of manipulatives and other tools, including technological tools.
Music Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Beginning Winds & Strings
HAY
B303 B303-T
7th, 8th Year-Long Trimester
Single Subject MUSIC
This course is an introductory level class, which is designed for the student with little or no previous musical experience. Basic instruction in note reading, music terminology, and musical performance on selected band instruments.
Advanced Winds & Strings
B304
7th, 8th Year-Long
OR
Single Subject MUSIC
This course introduces “comprehensive musicianship” through music performance of challenging and varied literature. In addition to continued refinement of individual performance
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HAY B304-T
Trimester
skills, greater emphasis is placed on ensemble performance skills. Students will continue to develop their knowledge of music theory, begin to analyze and evaluate music, and use critical thinking skills to make refinements in their performance.
Chorus
HAY
B00C B00C-T
7th, 8th Year-Long
OR Trimester
Single Subject MUSIC
This class is open to students who are interested in learning how to sing. Auditions are not required and no prior experience is necessary. Students will learn basic techniques to improve their voices, note and rhythm reading, performance skills, and self-confidence.
Guitar
HAY
B307 B307-T
7th, 8th Year-Long OR Trimester
Single Subject MUSIC
This class is open to students who would like to learn the basics of guitar -- note reading, chords, and fundamentals of music. Students will be responsible for individual practice and performance during class, in addition to group instruction.
Music Appreciation
HAY
B00M B00MT
7th, 8th Year-Long
OR Trimester
Single Subject MUSIC
This class is a non-performance course that explores the elements and history of music. It encourages students to view music as an ingredient of the student’s own life, and of human life in all CURltures. It uses history as a resource for understanding of how music has fulfilled basic human purposes in other ages and present times.
Music Appreciation 6
CHA, HAY
B06M-T 6th Trimester Single Subject MUSIC
This class is a non-performance course that explores the elements and history of music. It encourages students to view music as an ingredient of the student’s own life, and of human life in all CURltures. It uses history as a resource for understanding of how music has fulfilled basic human purposes in other ages and present times.
Music Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Music Fundamentals
CHA
MUSFUN 7th , 8th Yearlong Single Subject MUSIC
This class is open to students who are interested in learning more about the fundamentals of music in a classroom setting. Students are provided with exploratory hands-on experience and activities related to music through listening, analyzing, composing and improvising music while playing instruments and singing. This course also teaches students about the elements of music such as melody, harmony, notation, texture, style, rhythm
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and form which includes the history of music and the role music plays in different cultures.
Piano
HAY
B306 B306-T
7th, 8th Year-Long
OR Trimester
Single Subject MUSIC
This class is open to students who would like to learn the basics of Piano -- note reading, chords, and fundamentals of music. Students will be responsible for individual practice and performance during class, in addition to group instruction.
Piano 6
HAY
B306T6 6th Trimester Single Subject MUSIC
This course is an introduction to piano and music for those who are at the very beginning stages of learning piano. Students will learn about how to find notes on the keyboard, how to read music, how to play simple rhythms, and how to play simple songs.
Physical Education Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Physical Education Elective
LW
6th, 7th, 8th
Trimester Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A general physical education elective for students in grades six through eight.The focus will be on specific team sports, including the history, rules and skills involved.
Dance Appreciation
HAY
DanceApp
7th, 8th Year-Long
Single Subject PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This course studies dance as a communicative art and focuses on dance and rhythmic expressions through body movement. It includes dance technique, choreography, and production. Students gain an appreciation of dance as an art form and develop self-expression through direct experience. The course includes application of the element of dance, study of historical and contemporary dance from a worldwide perspective, and instruction in the critique process.
Science Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Environmental Science
FRA, KAM
ENV6T 6th Trimester Single Subject LIFE SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course designed to show thematic connections between a variety of science disciplines. It gives students a coherent and realistic picture of the applications of a variety of scientific concepts as they manifest in our environment. The aim of this course to increase students’ knowledge of the environmental challenges of today, while
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continuing to cultivate scientific critical thinking skills.
Environmental Science 7/8
FRA, KAM
ENV78 ENV78T
7TH, 8TH Year-Long OR Trimester
Single Subject LIFE SCIENCE OR INTRODUCTORY GENERAL SCIENCE
This course designed to show thematic connections between a variety of science disciplines. It gives students a coherent and realistic picture of the applications of a variety of scientific concepts as they manifest in our environment. The aim of this course to increase students’ knowledge of the environmental challenges of today, while continuing to cultivate scientific critical thinking skills.
Health
CUR, KAM
BHLT78T 7TH, 8TH Trimester Single Subject HEALTH SCIENCE
This course is designed to promotes learning with regard to health issues that affects immediate and long-term health. Students will gain skills necessary to confront health related issues and make a smooth transition from puberty to adolescence. These classes focus on
making healthy choices and preventive measures to take to stay healthy.
Marine Science
FRA
MSC178 7TH, 8TH Trimester Single Subject SCIENCE GEOLOGY
This course offers students an opportunity to go deeper into science topics related to the environment. Ecology, resource conservation, interdependence of organisms, recycling, alternative energy, and the importance of biodiversity are emphasized with hands on activities. The study of marine habitats, conservation and adaptations is a favorite in the class.
Robotics
DR, FRA
ROB 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject MATH OR SCIENCE
This class will explore the exciting field of robotics. And focuses on applied inquiry, motivated design, communications, technology, scanning, mapping, and more. Students will experience the hands-on program while progressing through activities designed to teach programming, behaviors, systems, control sensors, and feedback. They will also address key technology and science standards.
Science Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Robotics- Tri
LW
ROB6T 6th Trimester Single Subject MATH OR SCIENCE
This instructional program prepares individuals to assemble, program, maintain, and repair robotic devices. It includes instruction in the history and development of robotic devices; the types of robotic devices used in industry and their component makeup.
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Robotics- Tri
LW, SOR
ROB78T 7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject MATH OR SCIENCE
This instructional program prepares individuals to assemble, program, maintain, and repair robotic devices. It includes instruction in the history and development of robotic devices; the types of robotic devices used in industry and their component makeup.
Science Exploration with Robotics-Tri
FRE
SCI-EXRO78T
7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject SCIENCE
Students will explore the environment through the use of robotics. Students will engineer and program robots to engage in creative problem solving and progress through missions based on various environmental challenges. Students will gain understanding of ecological concepts and learn how humans can use technology to further scientific exploration.
STEM 6th grade
MAR, SOR
STEM06 6th Year Single Subject SCIENCE
STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is an elective course that will focus on critical thinking, cooperative group work, design, creation, analysis and problem solving with the use and understanding of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This course will emphasize a deeper understanding of the NGSS through hands on activities.
Technology thru Science
CHA
TECHSCI78 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject SCIENCE
An interchange of science and technology studies. Explores science and technology in modern societies and how different disciplinary perspective contribute to and influence questions, methods and theoretical approaches. It includes an exploration of issues through debate, discussion and kinesthetic project-based learning. Designed to introduce students to key themes and issues in interdisciplinary fields of science and technology studies.
Social Science Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Geography 7/8-Tri
CUR
GEO78T 7th, 8th Trimester Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course stresses the special significance of geography in the development of the human story and provides the opportunity to study the
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everyday lives of people living in vastly different areas of the world.
Geography 7/8 Year
SOR
GEO78 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject SOCIAL SCIENCE
This course stresses the special significance of geography in the development of the human story and provides the opportunity to study the everyday lives of people living in vastly different areas of the world.
Spanish Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Spanish 1A
CUR, DR, FRA, FRE,
SOR
BSP1 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject SPANISH
Emphasis will be place on activities focusing on the essential language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The goal of this course is to develop fluency and comprehension of the Spanish language. Students will gain an appreciation of Hispanic cultures through reading, media, speakers and geography.
Spanish 1B
CUR, DR, FRA, FRE,
SOR
BSP2 7th, 8th Year-Long Single Subject SPANISH
This course is designed to develop fluency and comprehension of the Spanish language. Emphasis will be placed on activities focusing on the essential language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will gain an appreciation of Hispanic cultures through reading, media, speakers and geography.
Study Skills Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
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Study Skills 7/8
LW
SSKILL-T 7th, 8th Trimester Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course provides academic support and guidance to help students achieve success in their academic work. Strategies such as time management, note taking, active listening, research methods and test-taking strategies may be included.
Study Skills 6 CHA, FRA, LW
SSKILL6-T 6th Trimester Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course provides academic support and guidance to help students achieve success in their academic work. Strategies such as time management, note taking, active listening, research methods and test-taking strategies.
Other Electives
Course Title Course
# Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Office Aide CUR, DR, FRA,
HAY
Y130 7th, 8th Year-Long
Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course allows students to work in the office to assist office staff in various duties. Students learn basic office skills. Must have parental consent on file to participate in this course.
Teacher Aide
LW
Y100 7th, 8th Year-Long
Any Multiple Subject OR Any Single Subject
This course allows students to work as cross age tutors to assist in primary grade classrooms under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Students support language arts and math essential skill in both English and Dual Language classrooms. Must have parental consent on file to participate in this course.
Special Education Electives
Course Title Course # Grade Levels
Length of Course
Credential Requirement
Course Description
Directed Studies 6 Y
DR, FRE
DIRSTU6Y 6th Year-Long A course that provides academic support for students who have an IEP. Can include the following content: time management, outlining, note taking, organization, active listening, research methods and test-taking strategies.
Directed Studies 7/8 Y
DR
DISTU78Y 7th, 8th Year-Long A course that provides academic support for students who have an IEP. Can include the following content: time management, outlining, note taking, organization, active listening, research methods and test-taking strategies.