S   S001            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1R              5

A required one‑semester course designed for 9th grade students whose reading skills indicate a need for activities designed to accommodate a variety of learning styles to develop social science skills. The course emphasizes regional geography with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people.  Students review the geography of Anglo America, and engage in in‑depth study of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills, including use and interpretation of maps.  Place name recognition is stressed.

S   S002            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1A              5

A required one‑semester course designed for 9th grade students who do not plan to attend a four‑year college.  The course emphasizes regional geography, with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people.  Students review the geography of Anglo America and engage in in‑depth study of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills including use and interpretation of maps.  Place name recognition and the ability to make practical application of geographical facts and principles are stressed.

S   S003            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1C              5

A required one‑semester course designed for 9th grade students who plan to enter a four‑year college upon graduation.  The course emphasizes regional geography, with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people.  Students review the geography of Anglo America and engage in in‑depth study of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills including use and interpretation of maps.  Place name recognition and the ability to make practical application of geographical facts and principles to real situations are stressed. Students are expected to do extended reading beyond the textbook and to pursue in‑depth studies. This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S004            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1H              5

S   S006            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 2H              5

A required course designed for the honors level student.  The course emphasizes regional geography, with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people. Students review the geography of Anglo America and engage an in-depth study of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills including use and interpretation of maps.  Place name recognition and the ability to apply geography facts and principles to real situations is stressed.  Students are expected to conduct extensive research in geography and to analyze and evaluate abstract concepts.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S005            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1, BILINGUAL             5

A required one‑semester course designed for the limited‑English‑proficient student.  The course emphasizes regional geography, with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people.  Students review the geography of Anglo America and engage an in‑depth study of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills including use and interpretation of maps.  Place name recognition and the ability to make practical application of geographical facts and principles are stressed.  Both English and the studentsπ primary language are used for instruction.

S   S007            INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY CONCEPTS 1, SHELTERED 5

Equivalent to Introduction to Geography Concepts 1A-2A, with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language. (See S002).

S   S047            AP HUMAN GEORGRAPHY 1                          5

S   S048            AP HUMAN GEORGRAPHY 2                          5

This course introduces the student to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earthπs surface.  Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organizations and its environmental consequences.  They also learn about the methods and tools used by geographers in their science and practice.  This course meets the UC "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S053            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1R                    5

S   S054            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2R                    5

A two‑semester course with instruction of U.S. History in the 20th century designed for the 11th grade student with reading problems.  It is a study of the people, times, events, and contributions found in American traditions that have enabled our country to achieve greatness.  The course makes liberal use of audiovisual materials, brief readings, and short‑term assignments in helping the students of limited ability to better understand and appreciate the history of this country's problems and achievements.  In the process of their study, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills such as hypothesis formation, data gathering, and analytical questioning.  It is the intent of this course to follow, as closely as possible, the Master Curriculum Standards.

S   S063            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1A                    5

S   S064            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2A                   5

A two‑semester course with instruction of U.S. History in the 20th century designed for the 11th grade, non-college student.  It is a study of the people, times, events, and contributions found in American traditions that have enabled our country to achieve greatness.  The students develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles and forces that have shaped the history of their country's problems and achievements.  The students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills such as hypothesis formation, data gathering, and analytical questioning.  It is the intent to follow, as closely as possible, the Master Curriculum Standards.

S   S073            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1C                    5

S   S074            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2C                    5

A two‑semester course with instruction of U.S. History in the 20th century designed for the 11th grade student in the college preparatory program.  Knowledge and critical thinking skills outlined in the 1A‑2A level are similar to those required for this course.  Students are expected to do outside reading in addition to textbook assignments and be able to pursue in‑depth research.  It is the intent to follow, as closely as possible, the Master Curriculum Standards.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S075            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1H                    5

S   S076            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2H                    5

A two‑semester course with instruction of U.S. History in the 20th century designed for the academically talented 11th grade student.  Knowledge and critical thinking skills are similar to those outlined in the "A" and "C" levels.  In addition, students are also expected to pursue specialized areas of study designed to give them depth and perspective and to enhance their understanding, appreciation, and sense of responsibility to the values of the American way of life.  The course utilizes varied textual and resource materials exposing the students to many different interpretations and hypotheses of American history.  It is the intent to follow, as closely as possible, the Master Curriculum Standards.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S077            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1, BILINGUAL                   5

S   S078            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2, BILINGUAL                   5

Equivalent to U.S. History and Geography 1A‑2A, with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language (see S063‑S064).

S   S079            PREPARATORY COURSE FOR A.P. HISTORY                    5

This preparatory course for AP American History will have the students study for the purpose of acquiring the skills and knowledge of Early America necessary to pass the Advanced Placement Test.  This course is designed to provide students with the analytical and interpretive skills, as well as the factual knowledge to deal critically with the problems and materials in U.S. History.  The demands upon students will be equivalent to those made in preparation for a college level course. This course is an elective course and does not meet the graduation requirement for U.S. History. This course meets the University of California ≥A≤ and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S086            ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY 1              5

S   S087            ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN HISTORY 2              5

A two‑semester course in U.S. History designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college‑level course while attending high school.  The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S088            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 1, SHELTERED              5

S   S089            U.S. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 2, SHELTERED              5

Equivalent to U.S. History and Geography 1A-2A, with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language (see S063-S064).

S   S095            HONORS/A.P. PREP                   5

This one-semester course is intended for students who would not normally choose an AP or Honors class in Social Science.  The curriculum is focused on the tools necessary to succeed in advanced classes.  The skills emphasized will include an introduction to primary and secondary document analysis, document outlining, note taking, prompt analysis, thesis writing, essay writing, and time management.  In addition, students will work on their reading speed, reading comprehension, and vocabulary.

S   S096            HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS IB H1                       5

S   S097            HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS IB H2                       5

This course is designed as an honors level course under the guidelines and rubric of the International Baccalaureate curriculum.  It is a two-semester course meant for students enrolled in the IB diploma and certificate programs.  The course meets the California State requirements for United States history at the honors level, but includes Canada, Central and South American history form the colonial period to the present.  Political, economic, social, religious and cultural themes will be examined via primary source documents, lectures, class discussions, several required texts and a variety of articles from educational journal.  The course will examine the invasion process, and the societies that resulted from the collision of two old worlds and their evolution to present day interactions.  Students will acquire and understand a historical knowledge of the Americas, develop and appreciation and understanding of history as a discipline, and will grow to appreciate people living in diverse places and different times. This course is currently being submitted to the University of California for approval to meet the ≥A≤ requirement.  Prerequisite:  Priority given to IB diploma and certificate students, remaining space available for all students.

S   S098            THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE 1(TOK)                        5

S   S099            THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE 2(TOK)                        5

This Honors level course is the capstone of the International Baccalaureate program and is an interdisciplinary requirement intended to stimulate critical reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and outside the classroom.  The course challenges students to question the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideology biases, to develop the ability to analyze evidence that is expressed in rational argument.  It is a key element in encouraging them to appreciate other cultural perspectives. This course is currently being submitted to the University of California for approval to meet the ≥A≤ requirement.

S   S140            PSYCHOLOGY 1C                          5

S   S141            PSYCHOLOGY 2C                          5

This course is an elective class designed for juniors and seniors.  This course will enable students to achieve a full understanding of the working of the brain and nervous systems along with the interesting subjects of cerebral laterality, intelligence, memory, personality development, human behavior, sleep, dreams, stress, and various psychological disorders.  It will emphasize and use the techniques of human observation, surveys, research papers, experimentation, and lively group discussions.  Careers in psychology psychiatry, and psychoanalysis will also be emphasized. This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement. Perquisite:  Counselor approval.

S   S145            PSYCHOLOGY 1H                          5

S   S146            PSYCGOLOGY 2H                          5

This course is designed for 12th grade students who are academically talented as revealed by test scores, achievement, and teacher evaluation.  It is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior, with students being introduced to the facts, principles, and concepts that are basic to an understanding of their own behavior and the behavior of others.  This course has two basic thrusts: an entirely practical approach through a study of transnational analysis, and a survey of the traditional development of psychology as a discipline including the results of recent research in the field.  This course is similar in approach to Psychology 1C except the pace is more rapid and more material is covered.  In addition, the student is expected to read widely from varied sources and interpretations, and complete an individual or group project that involves a scientific study of some aspect of human behavior.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S150            SOCIOLOGY 1A                               5

A semester course designed for the non‑college 10th-12th-grade student to provide an introduction to the nature and scope of sociology, including a systematic treatment of group life, social institutions, social processes, social change, and social control.  Students will study the development and use of concepts that are applied to sociological analysis.  The student will develop critical thinking and communicative skills such as hypothesis formation, data gathering, and analytical questioning.

S   S160            SOCIOLOGY 1C                               5

A semester course designed for the 10^th - 12^th grade student in the college preparatory program.  The basic course description, knowledge, and critical thinking skills are similar to those outlined for 1A. Special research projects and outside reading in addition to the textbook assignments will be required. This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S161            SOCIOLOGY 2C                               5

A continuation of Sociology 1C (S160) designed for 10th‑12 grade students in the college preparatory program.  Students will investigate how socialization is related to major societal problems, especially the problems involved in group life, social institutions, and social change.  The student will complete a project involving collecting information about a particular social unit or institution and use one or more social science methodologies to verify, data analyze, and present the project.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.  Prerequisite: Sociology 1C (S160) or consent of the instructor

S   S163            SOCIOLOGY 1H                               5

S   S164            SOCIOLOGY 2H                               5

A two‑semester course designed to investigate the socialization of human beings in all aspects of society.  Designed for the academically talented student, this course will provide an introduction to the nature and scope of sociology, including a systematic treatment of group life, social institutions, social process, social change, and social control.  Students will be required to do an in‑depth research project in one of the areas of social problems.  Research will be both academic and involve participation in community life.  Prerequisite:  Consent of the instructor.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S165            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1R                      5

A semester course designed for the non collegiate 11th and 12th grade students who have reading problems as revealed by test scores, achievement and teacher evaluations.  It examines the origin, development, structure and operations of all levels of government in the United States.  This course contrasts democratic and totalitarian systems, examines the constitutional foundations and focuses attention upon the three branches of government at both federal and state levels.  Emphasis on current events and their relationship to government is stressed.  This course would provide remediation for the civic and economic literacy requirement.

S   S170            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1A                      5

A semester course designed for the non‑college, 11th and 12th grade student that examines origin, development, structure, and operations of all levels of government in the United States.  Included in this course will be an intensive examination of the primary institutions of government and a critical analysis of changing aspects of traditional relationships among the institutions of executive, legislative and judicial at all levels.  Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and communicative skills such as hypothesis formation, data gathering, and analytical questioning in dealing with the subject matter of the course.

S   S171            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1, BILINGUAL                     5

S   S172            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1, SHELTERED                5

Equivalent to American Government 1A with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language (see S170).

S   S180            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1C                      5

A semester course designed for the 11th and 12th grade college preparatory student following the basic description, knowledge, and critical thinking skills similar to that of 1A.  The student will be expected to pursue in‑depth research and read more widely and diversely than is required of the non‑college student.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S185            AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1H                    5

      A semester course designed for 11th and 12th grade students who are academically talented.  It combines a study of American political, economic, and social institutions with a comparison of democratic and totalitarian institutions found in today's world.  The course concentrates on American national, state, and local governments and analyzes other democratic and totalitarian political systems.  A depth of concentration in one of the various areas of the course is expected, as is outside reading and in-depth research.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S187            ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN GOVERNMENT 1            5

This is an in-depth course of study involving the various institutions peculiar to the American political system and its history with an interpretation of specific governmental case studies.  The focus will be on civil liberties and civil rights, policy processes, political parties and interest groups, various political beliefs and the constitutional background of our government and political being.  Students must be able to successfully complete daily work, unit tests, the above case studies and investigations, and research term papers leading to the Advanced Placement test.  Writing on a daily basis will be stressed in order to prepare students for not only the essay sections of the AP test but for successful completion of future social science college work.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S188            ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT & POLITICS            5

This AP course will give students a basic understanding of the world's diverse political structures and practices.  This course will have the students study both specific countries and general concepts used to interpret the key political relationships found in all national politics.  There are five countries that form the core of the course.  Great Britain, France, Russia, and China are included because they are commonly covered in college comparative politics courses and provide different types of political systems.  The fifth nation will include a developing nation.  This selection of a developing nation will allow the student to examine the political implications of different levels of economic development. This nation will be one of the following: India, Mexico, or Nigeria.  Requirements for the course will be daily work, unit tests, case studies, investigations, and research term papers leading to the AP test.  Writing on a daily basis will be stressed in order to prepare students not only for the essay sections of the AP test, but for successful completion of future social science, college work.  This course meets the University of California AA@ and AF@ requirements.

S   S200            POLITICAL SCIENCE 1C                      5

A semester course designed for the 11th or 12th grade students in the college preparatory program. The course uses the basic description, knowledge and critical thinking skills listed in Political Science 1A.  The student will be expected to pursue in‑depth research and develop a project that focuses on some aspect of the course.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.  Prerequisite:  American Government.

S   S201            CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY                    5

A one-semester class for seniors focusing on theories and concepts related to the present and future of Public Safety, including an overview of careers that falls under the Public Safety umbrella.  By examining different strategies of community-based problem solving utilized by Public Safety personnel, students will be exposed to how these theories and concepts can be applied and understand the underlying issues so that they will be better prepared to learn field strategies in applied courses they will eventually take.  This course will take a comprehensive and in-depth approach to studying the problems associated with social change and the maintenance of social order.   Models of problem solving, community needs and expectations, and partnerships with Public Safety agencies and communities will be closely and critically examine.  Students will have the opportunity to explore and debate issues objectively before they are exposed to them in the line of duty.

S   S203            INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1                     5

S   S204            INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2                     5

This course includes history and philosophy underlying the administration of criminal justice in America, the Constitutional underpinnings of the criminal justice system in America. Concepts, types, and origins of the law, of typology and causative theory relating to crime and criminal behavior, or personal and corporate role expectations and ethics; the component parts of the justice system and their interrelationships and efforts toward professionalism; and various perspectives relating to punishment, rehabilitation, and education.

S   S205            ECONOMICS 1R                              5

A semester course designed for the non‑college 11th and 12th grade students who have reading problems as revealed by test scores, achievement and teacher evaluations.  The course will include allocation of resources, distribution of income, money and banking, forms of business, as well as practical applications to consumer economics.  The course will be taught with a view for developing the student critical thinking and communication skills, data gathering and questioning.  This course would provide remediation for the civic and economic literacy requirement.

S   S210            ECONOMICS 1A                              5

A semester course designed for the non‑college 11th or 12th grade students with a special emphasis on consumer economics.  The student will be encouraged to develop critical thinking and communication skills such as hypothesis formation, data gathering, and analytical questioning as he or she studies principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of public policy.

S   S211            ECONOMICS 1A, BILINGUAL                          5

S   S212            ECONOMICS 1A, SHELTERED                     5

Equivalent to Economics 1A with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language (see S210).

S   S215            ADVANCED PLACEMENT ECONOMICS                        5

This is an intense, comprehensive course of study to enrich the student's understanding of the operations and institutions of economic systems.  The course may include either microeconomics or macroeconomics.  This course will encompass the basic economic concepts, the nature and function of product markets, the factor markets, the efficiency, equity, and role of government, the measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, economic growth, and international economics.  This course is designed to stimulate thinking on economic issues and to develop analytical and writing skills necessary to successfully complete the advanced placement test for economics.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S220            ECONOMICS 1C                              5

A semester course designed for the 11th or 12th grade college preparatory student in which the principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of public policy are examined.  The student will be encouraged to develop critical thinking and communication skills through study.  The course will include allocation of resources, distribution of income, money and banking, economics, as well as practical applications to consumer economics.  The student will be expected to explore various conflicting theories of economic thought.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S221            ECONOMICS 1H                              5

A semester course designed for the academically talented student in which the principles of economic analysis, economic institutions, and issues of public policy are examined.  The student will be encouraged to develop critical thinking and communication skills through study.  The course will include allocation of resources, distribution of income, money and banking, economics, as well as practical applications to consumer economics.  In addition, students will be expected to explore various conflicting theories of economic thought, national and international issues, measurement concepts, and methods of analysis.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S222            CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS 1C                 5

A one‑semester course designed for the 12th grade college preparatory student, in which state of the art media technology and materials designed to make world problems better understood are used. The multimedia approach is designed to bring the wealth of available information into the classroom while it is still current and topical.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of critical thinking and communication skills through study.  The instructor will stress hypothesis formation, analytical questioning, and data gathering throughout the course.  Prerequisite:  Successful completion of two years of social science.

S   S223            CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS 1H                 5

A one‑semester course designed for the 12th grade honors student in which world problems become better understood through the use of various media with an emphasis on print journalism.  Students will explore the cause and effect of world problems with an emphasis on reading, writing, and a research project.  The use of historical knowledge and current events to predict the future of world problems will be an important part of the class.  The development of critical thinking and oral as well as written communication skills will be stressed as well as hypothesis formation, analytical questioning, and data gathering.  Prerequisite:  Successful completion of two years of social science.

S   S227            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 1R                    5

S   S228            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 2R                    5

A required two‑semester survey course designed to provide an introduction to world history and physical and cultural geography.  This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who is deficient in basic reading skills.  This course satisfies district and state graduation requirements for two semesters of instruction in world history, culture, and geography.

S   S233            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 1A                    5

S   S234            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 2A                    5

A required two‑semester survey course designed to provide an introduction to world history and physical and cultural geography.  This course is designed to meet the needs of the student whose reading skills are in the average range and who does not anticipate pursuing post secondary education in a four‑year college setting.  This course satisfies district and state graduation requirements for two semesters of instruction in world history, culture, and geography.

S   S243            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 1C                    5

S   S244            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 2C                    5

A required two‑semester survey course designed to provide an introduction to world history and physical and cultural geography.  This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who expects to pursue a post secondary education in a four‑year college setting.  This course satisfies district and state graduation requirements for two semesters of instruction in world history, culture, and geography.  This course meets the University of California "An" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S245            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY, SHELTERED        5

S   S246            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY, SHELTERED        5

This course is equivalent to World History Culture, and Geography 1A-2A, with instruction provided through English and student's primary language (see S233-S234).

S   S253            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 1H                    5

S   S254            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 2H                    5

A required two‑semester survey course designed to provide an introduction to world history and physical and cultural geography.  This course is designed for the academically talented student and assumes a high level of entry‑level performance in reading and writing skills.  This course satisfies district and state requirements for two semesters of instruction in world history, culture, and geography.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S255            ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY 1            5

S   S256            ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY 2            5

A two‑semester course designed to provide the capable student with the opportunity to take part in a college‑level course while attending high school.  The curriculum is consistent with the Advanced Placement Course Description published by the College Board.  This course meets the UC "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S257            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 1, BILINGUAL       5

S   S258            WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE, AND GEOGRAPHY 2, BILINGUAL       5

A required two‑semester survey course designed to provide an introduction to world history and physical and cultural geography.  This course is designed to meet the needs of the limited‑English‑proficient student.  The student receives instruction in English and in the student's primary language.  This course satisfies district and state graduation requirements for two semesters of instruction in world history, culture, and geography.

S   S262            AP WORLD HISTORY 1                   5

S   S263            AP WORLD HISTORY 2                   5

This course is will develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies.  This understanding is advanced through a combination of selective factual knowledge and appropriate analytical skills. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies.  The course emphasizes relevant factual knowledge deployed in conjunction with leading interpretive issues and types of historical evidence.  Focused primarily on the past thousand years of the global experience. This course meets the UC "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S264            HEALTH                        5

This course satisfies the Life Management Skills and First Aid graduation requirements.  The class is designed to assist the student in understanding and clarifying their personal values and their relationships with other people, and to develop an awareness of their role as an individual, spouse, and citizen.  Students will demonstrate competencies in the area of family studies and career planning.  Students will utilize critical thinking skills to develop decision-making strategies, coping skills, improve self-esteem, communication techniques, and personal goal setting actions.  The eight subject areas to be covered include Human Relations, Communications, Career, Relationships, Reproductive Health, Parenting and Family Relations, Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior, and Crisis Management.

S   S265            LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS (Formerly Career and Family Studies)                5

This one‑semester course includes instruction related to designated district and California State guideline concepts.  Students will demonstrate competencies in the areas of family studies, career planning, and consumer education.  Included will be direct instruction in such crisis prevention and intervention topics as: stress management, chemical dependency, physical and emotional abuse, eating disorders, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and family planning.  An overview of the life cycle is provided, emphasizing responsibility to self and society integration. Students will utilize critical thinking skills to develop decision-making strategies, improve self‑esteem, communication techniques, and personal goal setting actions.  This course is required for graduation and although offered to students in grades 9 through 12, it is designed for students at the 10th grade level.

S   S266            LIFE MANAGEMENT SKILLS, SHELTERED                 5

Equivalent to Life Management Skills, with instruction provided through English and student's primary language (see S265).

S   S268            LIFE MANAGEMENT/GEOGRAPHY/STUDY SKILLS 1C                5

S269            LIFE MANAGEMENT/GEOGRAPHY/STUDY SKILLS 2C        5

This one-year course includes instruction in family studies, geography, and study skills.  Students will demonstrate competencies in these areas.  Included in the family studies part of the class will be direct instruction in such crisis-prevention and intervention topics as stress management, chemical dependency, physical and emotional abuse, eating disorders, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, and family planning.  An overview of the life cycle is provided emphasizing responsibility to self and society integration.  Students will utilize critical thinking skills to develop decision-making strategies, improve self-esteem, communication techniques, and personal goal-setting actions. The geography part of the class will emphasize regional geography, with attention to the influence of physical features of the region on the lives of the people.  Students review the geography of Anglo America and engage in in-depth studies of three selected geographic regions.  Students develop basic social science skills, including the use and interpretation of maps.

S   S276            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 1R                 5

S   S277            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 2R                 5

This course offers students a two‑hour reading, writing, and social science block class within Humanities 1.  This course is specifically designed for the student achieving several grades below grade placement.

S   S280            AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 1C                         5

S   S281            AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 2C                         5

This is a multi‑period combination of U.S. History and American Literature.  The material covered in these classes is essentially the material covered in U.S. History and English 5‑6 courses.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S282            AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 1H                         5

S   S283            AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 2H                         5

This is a multi‑period combination of U.S. History and American Literature.  The material covered in these classes is essentially the material covered in U.S. History and English 5‑6 courses.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S285            SOPHOMORE HUMANITIES 1C                    5

S   S286            SOPHOMORE HUMANITIES 2C                    5

This is a course designed for college preparatory 10th grade students.  It combines World History and World Literature.  It uses a thematic approach to study the ideas that have intrigued man from the beginning of time.  The theme range from "The Nature of Man" to "The Role of the Leader in History and the Arts.≤  The student will be required to use extensive oral participation, expository writing, and use of research techniques.  As an interdisciplinary course, it also entails art, music, philosophy, architecture, and religion.  This course is highly recommended for the student who plans to attend a four‑year college or university.  This is a two‑period course that combines English and social science and five (5) credits will be awarded for successful completion in each of the two subject areas.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.  Prerequisite:  Recommendation of English and geography instructors.

S   S287            SOPHOMORE HUMANITIES 1H                    5

S   S288            SOPHOMORE HUMANITIES 2H                    5

This is a course designed for 10th grade honors students.  It combines World History and World Literature.  It uses a thematic approach to study the ideas that have intrigued man from the beginning of time.  The theme range from "The Nature of Man" to "The Role of the Leader in History and the Arts" Students are required to use extensive oral participation, expository writing, and use of research techniques.  As an interdisciplinary course, it also entails art, music, philosophy, architecture, and religion.  This course is highly recommended for the student who plans to attend a four‑year college or university.  This is a two‑period course that combines English and social science and five (5) credits will be awarded for successful completion in each of the two subject areas.  This course meets the University of California "A & G" requirement.   Prerequisite:  Recommendation of English and geography instructors.

S   S290            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 1C                 5

S   S291            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 2C                 5

This is a college preparatory course for 9th grade students.  It combines English and social studies so that teachers and students can work together to examine selected topics of importance. Communication skills such as language, composition, spelling, reading, and library/study skills will be emphasized.  Students will be introduced to different forms of literature such as narrative poetry, the short story, and essays.  Students are also introduced to social science skills that combine concepts and practical application.  Emphasis in all areas of learning is placed on subject matter and development of study skills through the problem‑solving approach to learning as recommended by the Social Science Framework.  This course meets the University of California "A & G" requirement.

S   S292            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 1H                 5

S   S293            HUMANITIES 1/GEOGRAPHY 2H                 5

This is an honors level introductory course for ninth grade students.  It combines English and social studies so that teachers and students can work together to examine selected topics of importance.  Communication skills such as language, composition, spelling, reading and library/study skills will be emphasized.  Students will be introduced to different forms of literature such as narrative poetry, the short story, and essays.  Students are also introduced to social science skills that combine concepts and practical application.  Emphasis in all areas of learning is placed on subject matter fundamentals and development of study skills through the problem‑solving approach to learning.  This course meets the University of California ≥G≤ requirement.

S   S294            HUMANITIES 2/HISTORY 1C                            5

S   S295            HUMANITIES 2/HISTORY 2C                           5

This is a course designed for college preparatory 10th grade students.  It combines World Literature and World History so that teachers and students can work together to examine selected topics of importance.  Students will examine the great literature of the world.  The course will explore novels and/or essays and/or poetry and/or drama of the works of the great artists.   In addition, the course studies the development of civilizations and their contributions to the contemporary world.  An emphasis is placed on creative research concerning great ideas, great contributions and the significance of historical settings in which these forces interact.

S   S296            HUMANITIES 2/HISTORY 1H                           5

S   S297            HUMANITIES 2/HISTORY 2H                           5

This is a course designed for honors level 10th grade students.  It combines World Literature and World History so that teachers and students can work together to examine selected topics of importance.  Students will examine the great literature of the world.  The course will explore novels and/or essays and/or poetry and/or drama of the works of the great artists.  In addition, the course studies the development of civilizations and their contributions to the contemporary world.  An emphasis is placed on creative research concerning great ideas, great contributions and the significance of historical settings in which these forces interact. This course meets the University of California AA@ and AF@ requirements.

S   S298            ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 1               5

S   S299            ADVANCED PLACEMENT AMERICAN STUDIES/HISTORY 2               5

This is a multi‑period combination of U.S. History and American Literature.  The material covered in this course is essentially the material covered in U.S. History and English 5/6 courses.  In addition, students will prepare for both Advanced Placement English Composition and the Advanced Placement U.S. History examinations.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S315            STUDENT GOVERNMENT                    5

This one-semester course provides students the opportunity to learn leadership principles and techniques useful in carrying out their duties as officers in their schoolπs student government organization.  Through the development of activities that promote school loyalty and spirit, student leaders learn how governmental policies evolve.  Techniques of democratic, problem solving are learned through participation.  Students must meet the requirements set forth by their school before service student government.  Students may be removed if they fail to maintain these standards.  The course may be repeated for credit up to eight (8) times.

S   S390            ANTHROPOLOGY 1A                              5

S   S410            ANTHROPOLOGY 1C                              5

This course is an examination of cultural patterns and institutions around the world as well as evidences of human physical development over millions of years in order to understand our humanness and how much all cultures have in common.  Students will analyze similarities in human behavior throughout selected cultures in order to understand the different methods used to satisfy common needs.  This course aims at anthropological methods of analysis and thinking about human life.

S   S470            THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION 1H              5

S   S471            THE RISE OF CIVILIZATION 2H              5

A two‑semester elective course designed to give students a strong background in the development of the civilizations that led to our modern world.  The scope of the class is set to augment the required New World History, Culture, and Geography course.  This course covers the time from early man to the 18th century.  The development of civilization in the west, including Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, etc., will take most of the class time, but additional units covering the cultures of India, China, Japan, Meso‑America, and Africa will also be covered.  This course will have no text but will work from unit term sheets that will be covered by class lectures by the teacher.  Each unit will include follow‑up slide presentations and occasional videotape materials.  This course is offered to students in grades 10‑12 as a GATE class at the honors level, and also to very advanced 9th grade students.  This course does not meet the world history requirement for graduation; however, it does meet the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S480            WORLD STUDIES/HISTORY 1C             5

S   S481            WORLD STUDIES/HISTORY 2C             5

This course is designed for the 10th grade student.  It is a two‑period, team‑taught course which combines English 3C‑4C (communication skills, creative and expository writings, research and study of world literature) and world history, culture, and geography (pre‑French Revolution, French Revolution, Napoleon, 19th Century, Colonialism, 20th Century).  Both English and Social Science activities will emphasize primary reading, critical thinking, and knowledge application as described in the State Frameworks for English and Social Science.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S482            WORLD STUDIES/HISTORY 1H             5

S   S483            WORLD STUDIES/HISTORY 2H             5

This course is designed for the 10th grade student.  It is a two‑period, team‑taught course designed for the academically talented, highly motivated student.  This course combines English 3H‑4H (communication skills, creative and expository writing, research, studies of world literature) and world history, culture, and geography (pre‑French Revolution, French Revolution, Napoleon, 19th Century, Colonialism, 20th Century).  Both English and social science activities will emphasize primary reading, critical thinking, and knowledge application as described in the State Frameworks for English and Social Science.  Major philosophical ideas will be studied; research will entail in‑depth studies.  This course meets the University of California "A" and ≥G≤ requirements.

S   S840            SPECIAL STUDY/SOCIAL SCIENCE               2.5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.  Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 2.5 credits.

S   S841            SPECIAL STUDY/SOCIAL SCIENCE                      5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.  The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).

S   S850            TRANSFER COURSE                              5

This course is will give credit to a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District.  The subject matter field has been identified; however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book.  Elective credit has been granted.

S   S851            TRANSFER COURSE                              5

This is a second semester transfer course.  In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.

S   S860            AP PSYCHOLOGY 1                     5

S   S861            AP PSYCHOLOGY 2                     5

This is a two-semester course intended primarily for 11^th & 12^th grade students who are seeking to challenge the AP exam.  It will focus on the historical and environmental development of psychology, the four major schools of thought, application of theoretical approaches and the responsible and ethnical practices within the field.

S   S865            IB PSYCHOLOGY 1                        5

S   S865            IB PSYCHOLOGY 2                        5

This is a two-semester course intended primarily for 11^th & 12^th grade students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Certificate Program, but also open to those wanting to take the AP exam.  It will focus on the historical and environmental development of psychology, the four major schools of thought, application of theoretical approaches and the responsible and ethnical practices within the field.

S   S870            GLOBAL STUDIES/GEOGRAPHY 1C                    5

S   S871            GLOBAL STUDIES/GEOGRAPHY 2C                    5

This two-semester, ninth-grade course is a two-period course that may or may not be team-taught.  This course combines literature, geography, and culture and focuses on cultures around the world.  The course curriculum meets the English and geography content standards.

S   S872            GLOBAL STUDIES/GEOGRAPHY 1H                    5

S   S873            GLOBAL STUDIES/GEOGRAPHY 2H                    5

This two-semester, ninth-grade course is also a two-period course that may or may not be team-taught.  This course is designed for the academically talented and highly motivated student who wants a more in-depth study of global literature and perspectives.  This course includes expanded reading requirements to enhance enrichment opportunities and language arts and social science growth.

S            S880               INTEGRATED GEOGRAPHY & TECHNOLOGY-GEOGRAPHY 1C               2.5

S            S885               INTEGRATED GEOGRAPHY & TECHNOLOGY-GOEGRAPHY 2C               2.5

This is a one-year course focusing on our worldπs major cultures and physical characteristics with an emphasis on how people use and are affected by their environment.  In addition to map skills, physical geography, and demographics, this course emphasizes locational geography from selected regions of the world and beyond.  Basic study skills will be infused through out all units.  Life Management Skills will include goal setting, articulate speaking, active listening skills, relationships, family relations and human relations. These topics will be approached through a comparative anthropological and sociological approach in the culture unit of geography.  This course, taken in conjunction with C880-C885, (Integrated Technology &Geography-Technology 1-2) will meet the GUHSD Graduation Requiremenst for Geography, Technology and Life Management Skills.

S            S890               INTEGRATED GEOGRAPHY & TECHNOLOGY-TECHNOLOGY 1H    2.5

S          S895               INTEGRATED GEOGRAPHY & TECHNOLOGY-TECHNOLOGY 2H    2.5

This is a required course designed for the honors level student which focuses on our worldπs major cultures and physical characteristics with an emphasis on how people use and are affected by their environment.  In addition to map skills, physical geography, and demographics, this course emphasizes locational geography from selected regions of the world and beyond.  Basic study skills will be infused through out all units.  Life Management Skills will include goal setting, articulate speaking, active listening skills, relationships, family relations and human relations.  These topics will be approached through a comparative anthropological and sociological approach in the culture unit of geography.  This course, taken in conjunction with C880-C885, (Integrated Technology &Geography-Technology 1-2) will meet the GUHSD Graduation Requirements for Geography, Technology and Life Management Skills.