This course is designed for the student who is interested in aerospace but is not interested in Civil Air Patrol This course will focus on Introduction to Flight, Aircraft Systems and Airports, and Air Environment. Throughout the course students will participate in hands-on projects and group assignments connected with aviation and the history of flight. 

This is the second course in the aerospace series for students not interested in Civil Air Patrol. This course will focus on Rockets, Space Environment, and Spacecraft. Throughout the course students will participate in hands-on projects, group assignments, and presentations. 

 

This course is designed to acquaint students with the historical development of flight and the military’s role. There are three components to the course Leadership Education, Drill and Ceremonies, and Extreme Excellence.

Leadership Education I: “Citizenship, Character, and Tradition” - an essential part of this course – will focus on discipline, respect, and student attitude. Students will learn individual self-control, time management skills, and develop study habits. Additionally, they will learn the appropriate wear of the Civil Air Patrol uniform by wearing the uniform weekly, military customs and courtesies, and basic drill movements. Drill and Ceremonies: this component covers the aspects of drill that allow students to learn basic drill movements

The Extreme Excellence (E2C) - Wellness Program is designed to help students develop an individualized wellness-training program. The goal is to give cadets the opportunity to put into practice the wellness concepts learned in Leadership Education. This consists of various exercises and other activities such as team sports.

 

The emphasis is on building keyboarding skills using the touch-typing method of typing and learning Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook). Students will demonstrate knowledge of software through daily class assignments. In addition, students will learn how to manage the Windows platform, get a comprehensive understanding of computer terminology, and learn the basics of web design.

 

Beginning Art is a semester course. Students explore basic techniques in both two dimensional and three dimensional projects. They learn to appreciate different styles and gain an appreciation for a variety of artists from various historical periods and cultures. Lessons are in accordance with California Standards for Visual Art. Homework is assigned occasionally and museum visits are encouraged. Some examples of the areas of study include cartooning, basic drawing and painting techniques, printmaking, collage, and sculpture utilizing clay and wire.

 

After successful completion of Beginning Art or with the permission of the Art teacher, students are eligible for this more accelerated general art class. As in Beginning Art there will be both two and three dimensional projects. Students are expected to show an increased level of production and ability in their work. In addition to classroom assignments, all students maintain an individual sketch journal that is regular homework with guidance and teacher feedback. This course is designed in alliance with the California State Standards for Visual Art which encompasses technique, historical significance, cultural heritage and career connections.

 

English 7 is a heterogeneous, literature-based program aligned with the state content standards. The course emphasizes the development of the following skills: acquisition of vocabulary words and etymology, improvement of reading comprehension, response to and analysis of literature, development of formal writing skills including essay structure and development of speaking and listening strategies. Special emphasis is placed on reading and writing topics that address aviation, engineering, or science fiction. Students are expected to complete daily assignments in class as well as regularly turn in homework and nightly reading assignments. Students must provide an English notebook, paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, and organizational divider tabs. 

 

 

English 8 is a heterogeneous, literature-based program aligned with the state content standards. The course emphasizes the development of the following skills: acquisition of vocabulary words and etymology, improvement of reading comprehension, response to and analysis of literature, development of formal writing skills including essay structure and development of speaking and listening strategies. Special emphasis is placed on reading and writing topics that address aviation, engineering, or science fiction.

Students are expected to complete daily assignments in class as well as regularly turn in homework and nightly reading assignments. Students must provide an English notebook, paper, pens, pencils, highlighters, and organizational divider tabs. 

 

 

This course is designed to support students who are low-performing in English 7 and English 8. This course provides supplemental instruction aligned concurrently with the units of instruction in English 7 and English 8.

 

This course is designed primarily for 7^th and 8^th grades, this course focuses on foundational skills and concepts necessary for success in Algebra I. Areas of emphasis will be number sense and algebra and functions. Students will use properties of rational numbers and exponents; manipulate numbers (including fractions and decimals) and equations, and graph proportional relationships. This course is followed by Algebra I or Algebra I with support.

 

Algebra 1 is a two-semester course, devoted to the acquisition and reinforcement of algebraic, graphical and technological skills. The student will develop the understanding of the real number system and of simplifying and evaluating mathematical expressions. Determining the solutions to equations and inequalities and the development of graphing are all used in the context of applications to real world situations. The steps leading to solutions of linear and quadratic equations and of inequalities are geared to problem solving while graphing on the coordinate system will aid in the basic understanding of functions. Students will also perform the four basic operations on polynomial, rational and radical expressions. There will be constant emphasis on arithmetic skills and their applications to real world problems. A graphing calculator or scientific calculator is recommended.

 

This course is designed to support students who are struggling in their math class. This course provides individualized instruction through the use of Renaissance Learning Accelerated Math and may be repeated until the student has a grasp of the concepts. 

 

The content of this course articulates the knowledge, skills and confidence students need to maintain meaningful physical activity throughout their lifetime.  The course sequence provides a blueprint for delivering the content in a manner that equips students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity during adulthood.  The adult lifestyle demands that individuals initiate and monitor their own participation in physical activity.  Family responsibilities, career demands, and individual choices influence physical activity patterns.  Students will have the ability to set challenging, obtainable, specific, and timely goals that will help them manage their time efficiently.

 

Life Science is a year-long class for 7th graders covering the California State Standards including inquiry oriented learning of the following subjects: cell biology, genetics, evolution, earth science, structure and function in living systems, physical science, and Investigation and Experimentation.

 

Physical Science is a year-long class for 8^th graders covering the California State Standards including inquiry oriented learning of the following subjects: motion, forces, structure of matter, earth in the solar system, reactions, chemistry of living systems, periodic table, density and buoyancy, Investigation and Experimentation. It reviews basic concepts in light, mechanics, electricity and chemistry while introducing such topics as lenses, energy transformations, conservation of energy, entropy, heat of vaporization, properties of solutions, solubility, fractional distillation and chromatography.

This course focuses on the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years A. D. 500-1789. Students study the history and geography of great civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times. They examine the growing economic interaction among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. Finally, students assess the political forces let loose by the Enlightenment, particularly the rise of democratic ideas, and they learn about the continuing influence of these ideas in the world today. In addition, various topics of aviation/aerospace will be covered where appropriate.

 

This course focuses on the study the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the Constitution up to World War I, with an emphasis on America's role in the war. After reviewing the development of America's democratic institutions, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences. They learn about the challenges facing the new nation, with an emphasis on the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War. They make connections between the rise of industrialization and contemporary social and economic conditions. In addition, various topics of aviation/aerospace will be covered where appropriate.