An introductory course in physics. Content is taught at a conceptual level using basic math such as ratios, square roots, scientific notation, graph interpretation, slope, and simple scalar and vector algebra. Topics include forces, motion, energy, momentum, work, power, simple machines, waves, electricity, and magnetism.
Using the lens of social justice, this class will explore basic concepts and theories for analyzing dynamics of ethnic group experiences, particularly those represented in California, and their relation to colonization, immigration, gender, problems of identity, racism, and social class.
This course examines the value of the U.S. Constitution as a means to provide laws, rights, and protections for citizens of the United States. Evaluation and review of the key elements of representative form of democracy, including the idea that authority to govern resides with the people.
This course is designed to give students basic skills to deliver speeches that convey clear perspectives and solid reasoning.
A high school level academic reading and writing course with an emphasis on reading expository text and writing essays.
This is a self-paced lab in basic mathematics, which includes whole numbers, fractions, decimals,and percentages. It is an open entry, open exit course.
A second course in high school algebra: radical expressions and rational exponents; introduction to graphing; solving linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of two linear equations, and quadratic equations; and related applications.
A high school English course in which students interpret, analyze, and respond to contemporary American fiction and nonfiction texts.
Advanced course designed to develop student awareness of their own ideological framework and writing style, and strengthen their writing, editing, and critical thinking skills in response to multicultural literature in preparation for college English courses.
A high school history survey of the era between the Great Depression and the present. Fulfills Social Science Core high school credits. Complies with Historical Thinking Standards from the National Center for History and Common Core State Standards.