James Logan High School

Intellect - Interconnectedness - Integrity

Course Catalog 2013-2014

James Logan James Logan High School (JLHS/Logan) is the largest high school in

Northern California, serving over 4,000 students - representing 61

countries, and 47 languages. The diversity of the student population is

both a strength of Logan and an area of focus. To meet the many

different needs of the student population, a multitude of different

courses is offered, including 6 different languages, a fully developed

visual and performing arts program, academic & career pathways, and

academies - each with its own focus. Beyond academics, Logan works

to serve its students with over 100 clubs, 14 different sports, an inter-

nationally recognized forensics program, as well as band and color

guard programs. After two years of working with community groups,

local churches and parents, in fall of 2011, Institute of Community

Leaders (ICL) opened its doors. A school-within-a-school, it now serves

over 360 9th and 10th graders with a focus on 4 year college prepara-

tion, community leadership and service, and will grow to serve over

700 students in the future.

About

School-wide Learning Outcomes

Contacts Principal Amy McNamara Address 1800 H Street Union City, CA 94587 Phone: 510-471-2520 Fax: 510-471-0514 http://loganweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us House 1 510-471-2520 ext. 60114 Attendance: ext. 60141 House 2 510-471-2520 ext. 60115 Attendance: ext. 60142 House 3 510-471-2520 ext. 60116 Attendance: ext. 60143

Intellect While at James Logan High School, students will be able to explore, develop, and master skills and knowledge over time. Students will demonstrate:

· Curiosity · Mastery · Continuous Learning Interconnectedness

While at James Logan High School, students will develop an understanding of themselves and an openness to Logan’s diverse cultures, thereby enriching and strengthening society Students will demonstrate:

· Cultural Understanding · Global Knowledge · Social Responsibility

Integrity While at James Logan High School, students will be supported in being honest, respectful to all, and will be given opportunities to demonstrate personal responsibility. Students will demonstrate:

· Honesty · Respect · Personal responsibility

The 3 I’s represent key characteristics of a Logan student and explain how students will contribute to their larger com-munity. These outcomes also identify key activities, student work and school resources that support this development. These 3 I’s will be used to help us focus our efforts and resources in helping move our school forward.

Contents Foreword 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Credits Required 2 Community Service 2 Alternative Paths to Diploma 2 Grade Point Average (GPA) 2 CAHSEE 3 Typical 4-year Course Sequence 3 Types of GPA 3 College Entrance Requirements 4 The “a - g” requirements 4 UC Requirements 5 Cal State Requirements 5 CSU Eligibility Index 6 California Community Colleges 6 Student Athletes & NCAA Requirements 7 Academic Pathways at Logan Institute of Community Leaders (ICL) 8 The PUENTE Program 8 Science Technology Engineering Math Pathway 9 Marketing & Management 9 Electronic Media Production 9 UC/CSU “a - g” Courses at Logan 10 Advanced Placement & Honors 11 Academic Information 12 Grading & Classroom Management Policy 12 Class Change / Withdrawal Policy 12 Concurrent Enrollment 12 Repeating Courses 12 Mission Valley ROP 12 Short-term Independent Study 13 Recognition Programs 13 Graduation Honors 13 Career Technical Education (CTE) & ROP 14 English Language Arts 21 Ethnic Studies 26 Foreign Language 28 History / Social Science 32 Mathematics 38 Physical Education 42 Science 43 Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) 47 Other / Non-Departmental 55 Guidelines for Choosing a Course 56 Online Registration 57 Index of Courses 57

Dear Students: you have in your hands a docu-ment that represents the collective knowledge of your award-winning school, James Logan High. The knowledge represented here is both vast and deep, and the most exciting part is that it’s all available to you! There’s something for everyone, and we hope you take advantage of as much of our offerings as possible. This catalog is designed to help you in several ways. First, it provides an overview of graduation and college entrance requirements. Second, it can guide you in making choices about classes to take while in high school. Third, and more im-portantly, it will help you discuss with your family and your counselor the direction you wish to go after graduating from high school. Setting high standards for yourself in high school will provide you with the most options after high school. Keep this in mind as you plan your high school program. All students are encouraged to take advanced mathematics and science courses. Employment trends indicate that people entering the job mar-ket in the next few years will need a high level of proficiency in mathematics and science. Your counselor will work with you to continue your mathematics and science education throughout high school (And note: the State of California now requires that every student take and pass Algebra to graduate.) This catalog has all the information you’ll need to select your required courses and electives. But of course your counselor is a great resource, and will be able to answer your questions, fine tune your selections, and help create a plan to meet your individual needs. So take advantage of everything James Logan offers, and enjoy the experience. Have fun and good luck! James Logan High School Counseling Department

Foreword

Catalog Online Access the course catalog on the Logan website

http://loganweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us/catalog

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Required Department Credits Required Typical (but not required) Course Sequence

English Language Arts (ELA) 40 credits

English 1 - Grade 9 English 2 - Grade 10 American Literature - Grade 11 Expository Reading & Writing - Grade 12

Social Science 30 credits World Studies - Grade 10 United States History - Grade 11 American Political Systems / Economics - Grade 12

Life Science 10 credits Biology

Physical Science 10 credits Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, Physics

Mathematics 20 credits Algebra 1 Geometry

Physical Education 20 credits Physical Education - Grade 9 Physical Education Grade 10 - 12

Fine Arts: Either VAPA (OR) Foreign Language

10 credits Language course / VAPA

Ethnic Studies 5 credits Usually taken in Grade 9, before or after Life Skills

Electives (no more than 40 non-departmental credits may be earned)

75 credits Any credits exceeding the required amount from the above cate-gories as well as non-departmental credits

TOTAL: 220 CREDITS

Graduation Requirements

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The information below represents the minimum requirements to earn a diploma. Note that most college-bound students and athletes take additional courses in science, math, ethnic studies, visual and performing arts, and foreign languages to meet col-lege entrance requirements. In addition to the academic requirements described below, the following are also required for graduation with a diploma:

An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 Successful passage of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) 20 Hours of Community Service All students must take Life Skills in grade nine

In order to graduate, each student must complete at least 20 hours of community service. The approved list of community service is in a handout found in the Career Center in Colt Court. If students choose to do community service that is not on the list, the activity must be approved PRIOR TO BEGIN-NING THE ACTUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE. Students may fulfill the community service requirement through projects that are available in the elective courses listed below. These projects focus on some aspects of the course content and must be completed outside of the regular school day. Courses that offer projects that may meet community service graduation requirement: Band Sectionals Marching Band Auxiliary Concert Choir Show Choir Jazz Ensemble Electronic Media Production Jazz Singers Marketing & Management I, II Ecology Peers in Action

Community Service Alternative Paths to a

Diploma Conley Caraballo High School (CCHS) Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 1.0+ GPA, must be at least 16 years old to apply and attempted the CAHSEE exam. Visit cchweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us for more info.

Decoto School for Independent Study (IS) Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 2.0+ GPA, must be strong independent learner Visit sites.google.com/site/cabelloindependentstudy for more info.

New Haven Adult School Graduation Requirements: 190 credits, 1.0+ GPA, must be at least 18 years to apply. Visit adsweb.nhusd.k12.ca.us for more info.

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

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Typical 4-year Logan Course Sequence

Grade Point Average is calculated using student’s semester grades, as following: A = 4.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: A = 5.0) B = 3.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: B = 4.0) C = 2.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: C = 3.0) D = 1.0 (Honors/AP Weighted GPA: D = 1.0) F = 0.0

Logan transcripts list four types of GPAs used for different purposes: Overall GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 9 to 12. It is not weighted. This GPA is used to determine eligibility for graduation and athletic eligibility.

Weighted GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 9 to 12, with extra grade points given for honors and AP courses. This GPA is used to calculate honor rolls. UC / CSU A-G Weighted GPA: calculated using grades in only “a - g” courses during grades 10 to 12. This GPA is used to determine college eligibility, and graduation honors at JLHS. It is often called “college GPA.” State GPA: calculated using grades earned in all courses from grade 10 to 12, except PE and non academic courses (such as Teacher Assistant). It is not weighted. This GPA is used to determine eligibility for Cal grants.

The course sequence below depicts a typical student. It is based on a student taking six courses each semester. Note that this is NOT the required sequences of courses at Logan. Many students elect to take additional/different courses depending on career/college aspirations.

Grade 9 / Freshman Year 1. English 1 2. Math (Algebra 1 or Higher) 3. Biology 4. PE 5. Ethnic Studies / Life Skills 6. Elective

Grade 10 / Sophomore Year 1. English 2 2. Math (Geometry or Higher) 3. Chemistry 4. World Studies 5. PE 6. Elective

Grade 11 / Junior Year 1. American Literature 2. U.S. History 3. Elective 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

Grade 12 / Senior Year 1. Expository Reading & Writing 2. APS / Economics 3. Elective 4. Elective 5. Elective 6. Elective

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) California public school students are required by state law to pass the California High School Exit Examination, as well as satisfy all other state and local requirements, in order to re-ceive a high school diploma. The CAHSEE is comprised of two sections - English Language Arts and Math (ELA and Math section tests are given on separate days). All students, including English Language Learners and stu-dents with disabilities, must first take the CAHSEE in the grade ten. Students who do not pass the exam in grade 10 will have additional opportunities in grades 11 and 12 to retake the part(s) not passed. It is important to remember that a student must satisfy all graduation requirements and pass the California High School Exit Exam in order to receive a diploma. (Students with IEPs may receive exemptions.)

Students in Grade 10 will take the CAHSEE once during the spring of 2013-14. Students in Grade 11 who have not yet passed CAHSEE will 3 opportunities to take the test, and students in grade 12 will have up to 5 opportunities to take the test. Testing dates are listed below. (Please note that tests listed below may not all be administered at Logan.) October 1 & 2, 2013 November 5 & 6, 2013 February 4 & 5, 2014 March 18 & 19, 2014 May 13 & 14, 2014 July 22 & 23, 2014

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College Entrance Requirements

The University of California’s freshmen admission requirements represent a good measure of admission requirements for most colleges and universities. The “a - g” requirements created by the UC system indicate that a student must complete the high school courses listed below. Students must take 15 units of high school courses to fulfill the Subject Requirement - seven units of which must be taken in the last two years of high school. (A unit is equal to an academic year or two semesters of study.) Note that some colleges and universities, especially private and out-of-state, may have different entrance requirements.

(a): History/Social Science 2 years required - Two years of history/social science includ-ing one year of world history, cultures, and geography; and or one year U.S. history or one half year U.S. history and one half year of civics or American government.

(b): English 4 years required - Four years of college preparatory English that include the reading of classic and modern literature and frequent and regular writing. No more than one year of ELD-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

(c): Mathematics 3 years required, 4 years recommended - Three years of col-lege-prep math that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two and three-dimensional geom-etry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill this requirement, as may math courses taken in the 7th / 8th grade that Logan accepts as equivalent courses. (Note: be-ginning with the class entering in Fall Quarter 2015, these 3 years of mathematics must include one year-long course in geometry.)

(d): Laboratory Science 2 years required, 3 years recommended - Fundamental knowledge in at least two foundational subjects: biology, chemistry, and physics. Advanced laboratory science courses that have biology, chemistry, or physics as prerequisites and

offer substantial new material may be used to fulfill this re-quirement. The last two years of an approved three-year in-tegrated science program that provides rigorous coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects may be used to fulfill this requirement.

(e): Language other than English 2 years required, 3 years recommended - Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should empha-size speaking and understanding and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition, and culture. Courses in languages other English taken in 7th/8th grade may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if Logan accepts them as equivalent courses.

(f): Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) 1 year required - A single year-long approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.

(g): College Preparatory Electives 1 year required - One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following: visual and performing arts (non-introductory-level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, labor-atory science, and a language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

The chart below compares Logan’s graduation requirements to entrance requirements at most colleges and universities.

Requirement Logan Colleges / Universities

English 4 years 4 years

Math 2 years 3 years (4 recommended)

Science 1 year Life / 1 year Physical 2 years (3 recommended)

Social Science 3 years 2 years (World His, US His, Government)

VAPA / Foreign Lang 1 year 1 year VAPA + 2 years Foreign Lang (3 years recommended)

Physical Education 2 years N/A

Electives 75 credits 1 year of college prep elective

Life Skills Grade 9 N/A

Ethnic Studies 5 credits N/A

Grade Point Average Overall of 2.0 Varies by university. (Note: No Ds. Only A, B, or C grades.)

The “a - g” Requirements

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UC Requirements See details: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

Grade Point Average If a student's UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA is 3.5 or higher, the student has met the minimum requirement for admission to the University. If a student's GPA is below 3.5 and above 2.77, the student must achieve the necessary college en-trance test score indicated in the Eligibility Index on the next page to meet the minimum admission requirement. The University calculates the "a - g" GPA by assigning point values to the grades students earn, totaling the points, and dividing the total by the number of "A-G" course units. Points are as-signed as follows: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, D=1 point, and F=0 points. Only the grades students earn in the "A-G" subjects taken in grades 10 and 11 are used to cal-culate the GPA. The University assigns extra points for up to four units of certified honors level and advanced placement courses tak-en in the last three years of high school: A = 5 points, B = 4 points, and C = 3 points. Grades of D earned in honors courses are not assigned extra points. No more than two units of certified honors level courses taken in grade 10 are assigned extra points. Grade 9 courses will not be included in the GPA calculation,

however grade 9 courses can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if the student earns a grade of C or better.

Examination Requirement The UC System allows students to submit either their SAT Reasoning Test ® scores of their ACT Plus Writing ® scores. Students must take their entrance exams by December of their Senior year - preferably earlier. For more information, visit the websites below:

ACT: www.actstudent.org SAT: sat.collegeboard.org

Eligibility in Local Context (ELC) Students who rank in the top 9% of their graduating class based on their UC/CSU Weighted GPA (GPA of 3.0+ and com-pletion of at least 11 “a – g” courses prior to starting their senior year) are eligible for admission to the UC through the ELC program - a partnership set up between the UC System and California high schools. This early evaluation and admis-sion occurs during the summer leading to the students’ sen-ior year. To remain eligible, students must fulfill all general admission requirements. Logan students who are identified for this program have their transcripts evaluated over summer after their junior year. They are then notified in August and September of their sen-ior year in order to meet the November application dead-lines. For more information, please see your counselor.

Cal State Requirements See details: www.csumentor.edu

The California State University (CSU) system represents 23 campuses across the state. Admission offices consider 3 main factors in determining eligibility: 1. Graduation from high school. 2. Completion/grades in “a - g” courses 3. Scores on SAT / ACT exams.

Because of the number of students who apply, several cam-puses have higher standards (supplementary admission crite-ria) for all applicants, or for particular majors. Many CSU cam-puses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and community

colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For more

details, please see a counselor or visit the CSU Mentor website. Students are encouraged to create an account on the CSU Mentor website - it offers free

help on the CSU system, information on campuses and financial aide.

Grade Point Average The CSU uses a calculation called an eligibility index (see next page for complete chart) that combines student’s high school GPA with the score earned on either the SAT or ACT tests. It is useful to take either an SAT or ACT test as the score may also indicate if a student does not need to take English and math placement tests after being admitted and before enrolling at the CSU.

High School Courses Students applying for CSU are required to complete the “a - g” course sequence. The CSU requires a minimum 15-unit pattern of courses for admission as a first-time freshman. Each unit is equal to a year of study in a subject area. A grade of C or better is required for each course used to meet any subject requirement.

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CSU Eligibility Index Table

GPA ACT

Score SAT

Score GPA

ACT Score

SAT Score

GPA ACT

Score SAT

Score

3.0 and above qualifies for any score

2.99 10 510 2.66 17 780 2.33 23 1040

2.98 10 520 2.65 17 780 2.32 23 1050

2.97 10 530 2.64 17 790 2.31 24 1060

2.96 11 540 2.63 17 800 2.30 24 1060

2.95 11 540 2.62 17 810 2.29 24 1070

2.94 11 550 2.61 18 820 2.28 24 1080

2.93 11 560 2.60 18 820 2.27 24 1090

2.92 11 570 2.59 18 830 2.26 25 1100

2.91 12 580 2.58 18 840 2.25 25 1100

2.90 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.24 25 1110

2.89 12 590 2.56 19 860 2.23 25 1120

2.88 12 600 2.55 19 860 2.22 25 1130

2.87 12 610 2.54 19 870 2.21 26 1140

2.86 13 620 2.53 19 880 2.20 26 1140

2.85 13 620 2.52 19 890 2.19 26 1150

2.84 13 630 2.51 20 900 2.18 26 1160

2.83 13 640 2.50 20 900 2.17 26 1170

2.82 13 650 2.49 20 910 2.16 27 1180

2.81 14 660 2.48 20 920 2.15 27 1180

2.80 14 660 2.47 20 930 2.14 27 1190

2.79 14 670 2.46 21 940 2.13 27 1200

2.78 14 680 2.45 21 940 2.12 27 1210

2.77 14 690 2.44 21 950 2.11 28 1220

2.76 15 700 2.43 21 960 2.10 28 1220

2.75 15 700 2.42 21 970 2.09 28 1230

2.74 15 710 2.41 22 980 2.08 28 1240

2.73 15 720 2.40 22 980 2.07 28 1250

2.72 15 730 2.39 22 990 2.06 29 1260

2.71 16 740 2.38 22 1000 2.05 29 1260

2.70 16 740 2.37 22 1010 2.04 29 1270

2.69 16 750 2.36 23 1020 2.03 29 1280

2.68 16 760 2.35 23 1020 2.02 29 1290

2.67 16 770 2.34 23 1030 2.01 30 1300

2.00 30 1300

GPA of below 2.0 does not qualify for regular admission

California Community

Colleges

See details: home.cccapply.org

The California Community Colleges system consists of over 100 colleges, with a large number of additional cam-pus centers and classrooms throughout the state. Each college offers a diverse array of educational programs, with specializations that reflect the unique character of the local region.

Admissions Requirements California community colleges are required to admit any California resident possessing a high school diploma or equivalent; or any person over the age of 18 who, in the judgment of the board, is capable of profiting from the instruction offered. Many students attend community colleges with a plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. After com-pleting two years of regular lower-division course work, students may apply to enter the university of their choice as juniors. Students who do not plan to transfer may pur-sue an AA degree or a certificate in a vocational program.

Chabot College Information Degree/Certificate Programs Chabot College offers an Associate of Arts Degree to more than 40 technical fields and more than 50 "transfer majors." Some students can qualify for a transfer agree-ment to a four-year college or university after completion of 60 units. For more information, please see a counselor or visit the Chabot College website - www.chabotcollege.edu.

Ohlone College Information Early Registration Program - Ohlone Community College Every senior at James Logan is encouraged to participate in the Ohlone College Early Registration Program. The program starts in February with an information session along with step-by-step instruction on filling out the ap-plication. Every senior fills out an application, and then in March to takes the Math and English placement tests. Students are then encouraged to take part in a field trip to Ohlone College where the students are given addition-al information regarding the different programs, schedul-ing, and discussion of test results. Each student is then scheduled for an individual appointment with a counselor and is able to sign up for classes as early as May. For more information, please see a counselor or visit the Ohlone College website - www.ohlone.edu.

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Student Athletes & NCAA Requirements

See details: www.eligibilitycenter.org

The NCAA Student-athletes must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or II sports in college. Athletes playing in Division III do not have to register. NCAA Eligibility Center The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies whether prospective col-lege athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. It does this by reviewing the student-athlete's academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules. NCAA Divisions I, II, and III The NCAA is the governing body of many intercollegiate sports. Each college regulated by the NCAA has established rules on eligibility, recruiting and financial aid, and falls into one of the three membership divisions (Divisions I, II and III). Divisions are based on college size and the scope of their athletic programs and scholarships. Registration with NCAA The NCAA recommends that student-athletes register at the beginning of their junior year in high school, but many stu-dents register after their junior year. There is no registration deadline, but students must be cleared by the Eligibility Cen-ter before they receive athletic scholarships or compete at a Division I or II institution. Students must register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center. They will have to enter personal information, answer ques-tions about their course work and sports participation out-side of high school and pay a registration fee. Students who have received a waiver for the SAT or ACT are eligible for a waiver of the registration fee. The student's counselor must submit confirmation of the student's test fee waiver. Records Required by the Eligibility Center Students should arrange to have their high school send in a transcript as soon as they have completed at least six semes-ters of high school. The transcript must be mailed directly from the high school. Students must also arrange to have their SAT or ACT test scores reported directly by the testing company to the Eligibility Center. Students can arrange this when they register for the tests. Students are responsible for sending in students' final transcripts and proof of gradu-ation at the end of their senior year. NOTE: more students fail to qualify to play NCAA sports be-cause of lack of appropriate course work than for low test scores. It is very important to complete the approved core courses and earn appropriate grades in them.

Coursework Requirements To play sports at an NCAA Division I or II institution, the stu-dent must: Complete a certain number of high school core courses (defined below). Earn a certain minimum grade point average in these core courses. Earn a certain minimum score on the SAT or ACT. Graduate from high school. Below is an overview of the basic NCAA eligibility criteria. Students are encouraged to visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website for detailed information.

Students must earn a minimum required GPA in core courses and a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches this GPA on a sliding scale, which can be found on the NCAA Eligibility Center website. Remedial courses, or those taught at a slower pace or that cover less content are not admissible. And not all classes that meet high school graduation requirements meet NCAA course work requirements. Meeting NCAA admission requirements does not guarantee admission into college - it simply determines whether stu-dents may participate in athletics during their freshman year. Students must follow each member college's admission poli-cies and apply directly to that college.

Division I (16 core courses)

Division II (16 core courses)

4 years of English 3 years of English

3 years of math (Alg 1 or higher)

2 years of math (Alg 1 or higher)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science)

2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science)

1 extra year of English, math, or science

3 extra year of English, math, or science

2 years of social science 2 years of social science

4 years of additional core course (from any category above, or in a foreign lan-guage, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy)

4 years of additional core course (from any category above, or in a foreign lan-guage, nondoctrinal religion, or philosophy)

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Academic Pathways at Logan James Logan offers a rich array of courses for all students. There is something for everyone! In addition to the mainstream program, Logan offers specialized programs that allow students to focus their attention on particular academic pathways. Be-low is information on these programs. Please see your counselor for further details.

The PUENTE Program Institute of Community

Leaders (ICL)

The Institute of Community Leaders is a four-year college preparatory program. Students start in grade 9. It ensures that you are taking all the necessary courses to be eligible for a four-year college/university right from high school, and the curriculum is designed to ensure you have the skills to be successful there. The program also has a series of supports built-in to make sure that you are not left behind. In other words, it is for students who want college-ready curriculum with plen-ty of support. The teachers in this program work hard to get to know you - your interests, your needs and your abilities. This program is designed to challenge you, push you, and sometimes pull you through high school! Visit us on Logan's website for more information.

Rigor Get college-ready academic skills and knowledge

Honors preparation and advanced level course work in English, Math and Science.

Course Sequence designed to meet the college entrance REC-OMMENDATIONS— not just the requirements (A-G Require-ments).

Grade-level teaching teams that have established and aligned teaching methods; skills are taught in the same way in each class.

ICL teachers are trained in nationally recognized professional development programs—Reading Apprenticeship, Facing Histo-ry, and College Board AP Seminars.

Support Have all the resources you’ll have to rise to that challenge

Block Scheduling. Classes are taught in two-hour blocks so that teachers have time to work with and provide feedback to stu-dents individually and in small groups each day.

Advisory. Each student has a teacher who acts as their advisor while in the program. Bi-monthly advisory classes provide op-portunities for self-assessment, goal-setting and learning about college entrance requirements.

MARS. Mandatory Academic Review Sessions are after school tutoring sessions and homework sessions for students who need help finishing their homework. It is mandatory if you are not completing homework.

Note that ICL has a prescribed course sequence that allows for very few substitutions. Athletes and Forensics team members ARE ABLE TO ENROLL IN ICL. However, if you are a part of other programs at Logan that requires you to take a class during the school day, you will not be able to enroll in ICL - your other classes just won't fit. For example programs such as Band, Choir, Color Guard, Special Day Classes, ELL, Puente all require students to take certain classes in the school day that do not fit into ICL's block schedul-ing. However, after school programs such as Upward Bound work perfectly.

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Application in grade 8 PUENTE's mission is to increase the number of educationally underrepresented students who enroll in four-year col-leges and universities, earn degrees, and return to their com-munities as leaders and mentors to future generations. The program supports students by : Providing academically rigorous 9th and 10th

grade college preparatory English classes that incorporate Mexican-American/Latino and other multicultural literature, taught at both grade levels by the same PUENTE-trained teacher.

Students work closely with a PUENTE coun-selor to prepare and adhere to an academic plan focused on college readiness.

Students also take part in structured leader-ship activities that allow them to experience the value of life-long community service firsthand.

Students enroll in a semester-long seminar course in their 11th and 12th grade.

PUENTE is open to all students. The application and interview process takes place in the third quarter of 8th grade year. Students are identified for the program by the end of the year. Selected students represent a range of effort and perfor-mance levels and are usually the first in their family to attend college. Parents are expected to attend meetings, orien-tations, and workshops provided by PUENTE. They must also continuously monitor student progress and achievement to gain acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. Parents are also asked to volunteer as chaperones or to assist with fundraising. PUENTE students are expected to maintain good academic standing to remain in the program.

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Science Technology Engineering Math

(STEM) Pathway

Electronic Media Production Marketing & Management Grades 11, 12, Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Interest in electronic media. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) Academy combines video and multimedia production with core Language Arts and Social Science curriculum. Students integrate their academic work with projects that will prepare them for a career or further education in the exciting fields of video and computer technology. Students learn industry-based applications such as Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Dream-weaver, GarageBand, and PowerPoint to create web sites, digital art, animation, audio and digital video projects. In their senior year, EMP students produce Logan Live, the daily news program. Using the tools of Multimedia and Video Production, stu-dents integrate their academic work into career-directed projects that help prepare them for entry-level positions and post-secondary education in the growing fields of Multi-media Production. The close-knit family environment encourages teamwork while showcasing and improving students' individual skills. Students who successfully complete the program meet the Logan Fine Arts graduation requirement, the UC/CSU "f" requirement, and receive four units of college credit. Com-munity service credit is also available. Interested students should see an EMP teacher for more information. Students take the following courses in the EMP cohort: Grade 11: Amer Lit, US History, EMP I (one semester each of

TV Production and Multimedia) Grade 12: ERWC, APS/Econ, EMP II (one semester each of

TV Production and Adv Multimedia)

Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Strong interest in business, 2.50 G.P.A., Good Attendance, Teacher Recommendation. Virtual Enterprise / Marketing And Management (M&M) Academy provides appropriate academic support to encour-age and prepare students for the corporate and business community, by offering academic courses (language arts, history/economics, technology, mathematics) that integrate business topics related to marketing and management. Stu-dents operate several real and virtual enterprises on campus while learning and improving their skills in the areas of sales, management, finance, accounting, office management, en-trepreneurship and computer technology. It also provides opportunities for M&M Academy students to participate in trade show and business competitions at the local, state, national and international levels. A Virtual Enterprise is a simulated business that is set up and run by students to prepare them for working in a real busi-ness environment. The program allows students to experi-ence all facets of being an employee in an actual business. Students are involved in every aspect of running a business, including human resources, accounting, product develop-ment, production, distribution, marketing and sales, and

trading with other practice firms (VEs) around the world. This simulation enables students to un-derstand how employees, workgroup teams, and departments interact with each other and

work together to achieve the goal of the company. In addition, the simulation con-

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Students take the following courses in the M&M cohort: Grade 10: Introduction to Business Grade 11: Small Business Management, Amer Lit, US History Grade 12: Marketing & Management, English, APS/Econ

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Strong math background Logan, in conjunction with Mission Valley ROP, is offering a new STEM pathway! Students will take exciting, yet challeng-ing, engineering courses developed with industry standards by Project Lead the Way. The PLTW Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of courses, which follows a proven hands-on, real-world

problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout PTE, students learn and ap-ply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficien-cy and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. They

discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products? Students use the same

industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar. They explore aerodynamics, astronautics and space life sciences. Hel-

lo, NASA. It’s STEM education and it’s at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. The program is de-signed to prepare students to pursue a post-secondary education and careers in STEM-related fields. Students will take the following course sequence: Grade 9: Introduction to Engineering

Design (IED) & Algebra 2 Grade 10: Principles of Engineering (POE)

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African American History African American Issues AP Computer Science AP Economics Asian American Studies Creative Writing Economics Ethnic Women Studies ** Filipino Heritage Studies Forensic Science 1

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Advanced Placement and Honors JLHS supports any student who wants to accept the challenges of an advanced class. However, the opportunity to be in ad-vanced placement or honors classes carries with it certain as-sumptions about the skills and maturity of students who will be doing advanced or college level work. It is hoped that students are primarily motivated by an appreciation for the subject and secondarily by GPA or the AP exam. Students are expected:

To be independent learners, willing to read, learn, ask questions, pursue outside reading and research, integrate and discuss material from diverse sources.

To spend, on average, approximately five hours per week for each AP class.

To attend class, take tests, and turn in assignments on time.

To accept that enrollment in an AP course does not guar-antee an A or B grade.

To gracefully accept assignments, suggestions, and coach-ing from the teacher.

Students who enroll in an advanced placement course or hon-ors course and their parent/guardian must agree to to the following (and sign a written contract): 1. I recognize that I have to demonstrate independence and

responsibility. I must meet the highest standards of perfor-mance in any honors or advanced placement course. Hon-ors classes typically require 1-1/2 times as much home-work as non-honors college preparatory classes. Each ad-vanced placement course may require as much as five hours of homework weekly.

2. I know that I cannot transfer from my AP or honors class into the equivalent college preparatory course after the progress report without penalty. A drop after the official DROP date is reflected as a Withdrawal Fail (WF) on the official transcript. I also understand there may not be space available for me in a college prep class and I may have to delay a required class because of my drop.

3. I realize that by enrolling in an advanced placement course, I am expected to take the corresponding advanced placement exam in May. Funding for this examination is available for those students with demonstrated financial need.

4. I understand that JLHS does not recommend that students take more than 2 AP classes per year.

5. I agree to uphold James Logan High School’s academic integrity policy. I understand that I may be dropped from any honors or advanced placement class with a failing grade pursuant to a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy if I plagiarize, cheat, or submit work other than that which I personally have done.

6. I understand that a California State University and Univer-sity of California approved honors or advanced placement class receives an extra GPA point on the weighted GPA for JLHS. An extra point is not calculated on the un-weighted GPA for official transcripts.

Algebra 2 Honors Anatomy & Physio Honors AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Chinese Language AP Computer Science AP Economics AP English Lang & Comp. AP English Lit & Comp. AP French Language AP Physics B AP Spanish Language

AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics AP Studio Art Portfolio AP U.S. Gov & Politics AP U.S. History AP World History Biology Honors Chinese 4 Honors College Math Honors English 1 (H) English 2 (H) French 3 Honors Punjabi 4 Honors Spanish 3 Honors

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Thu, May 8 English Lit & Comp Japanese Lang & Culture

Fri, May 9 English Lang & Comp Statistics

Mon, May 12 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics (12:00) Physics C: Elec & Mag (2:00)

Tue, May 13 US Gov & Politics Human Geography French Lang & Culture

Wed, May 14 US History German Lang & Culture

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Thu, May 15 Macroeconomics World History

Microeconomics Italian Lang & Culture

Fri, May 16 Comparative Gov & Pol Spanish Lit & Culture

James Logan is committed to making AP tests available to all students. Each AP test costs $89. College Board offers a reduced price of $55 to all eligible students. In order to be eligible, students must be on the Free/Reduced Lunch program. Please make sure you apply/renew your status with Logan this year, even if you plan on never eating the school food! Save your “acceptance letter” as it will be needed for registration. Logan will make all efforts to cov-er fees for any students with financial hardships. Please see your AP teacher, or your House Principal about fee reductions and fee waivers. See schedule below for AP tests in 2014:

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Every effort will be made to assure that students are enrolled in the classes they request. However, it must be understood that the issues listed below may affect the development of a master schedule. As these concerns are addressed, staff al-terations and/or reductions may necessitate schedule chang-es for individual students. These changes will be kept to a minimum, but students and parents must recognize that the possibility for some course changes will exist.

James Logan HS /NHUSD / California budgets may not be finalized until the summer months.

Staffing needs, credentialing, retirements, or other fac-tors may not be resolved until a later date.

Student requests (or lack of requests) for courses may result in changes in course offerings.

Grading & Classroom Management Policy Students will receive a course syllabus stating the teacher’s grading policy by the end of the second week of each semes-ter. The grading policy for each course will explain the basis for grading and will state what percent of your total grade the following areas will comprise: classwork and homework, participation, projects, tests, quizzes, and the final. The teacher will also define classroom behavior expectations and consequences and distribute this information within the first ten days of class.

Class Change / Withdrawal Policy A student may withdraw or request a change from a course within the first ten school days of a semester without aca-demic penalty, and without the course being listed on the student’s transcript. After ten days, but before deficiency notices are issued, a student may withdraw from a course with a “WF” grade (“withdrawal with failure”); in such cases, the course is listed on the student’s transcript and a “WF” will be listed next to the course. Moreover, the student will receive no partial withdrawal credit for time spent in the course. The student should enroll in another course and is eligible to receive partial credit for that course in accordance with the “credit by date” listing. The student as well as par-ent(s)/guardian(s) must sign a Withdrawal Policy Form if a student withdraws from a course after the first three weeks of a semester. The Withdrawal Policy Form must be signed by the student’s counselor and House Principal. A student may not withdraw from a course after the first deficiency notices are issued except with administrator approval.

Concurrent Enrollment Students may be able to take courses from community col-leges on a concurrent enrollment basis. The courses are tak-en during hours outside the regular school day. Availability for classes may be limited to high school students. Please check with a counselor before signing up. Credits earned via concurrent enrollment do not earn high school credit, but may allow students to advance to the next level. Courses completed through concurrent enrollment are listed on the

student’s transcript under the comments section.

Summer School During summer, students have the opportunity of taking up to 2 one-semester long courses at JLHS to repeat courses in which they earned a grade of ’D’ or ’F’. A limited curriculum is available, mostly in core academic areas. Priority is given to students who may graduate at the end of summer. It is strongly recommended that any student who fails a class or loses credit during the school year attend summer school to make up the deficiency. There are various summer school programs available in schools outside of the district or private programs (Ex: BYU). Students wishing to enroll in such programs should check with their counselor ahead of time to be certain that the pro-gram is acceptable and will yield credit.

Repeating Courses Students may need to repeat a course for purposes of meeting college eligibility requirements or to meet the ’C’ prerequisite for advancing to the next level of a class. Upon completion of the repeated course, both the initial grade and the repeated grade will appear on the transcript. The credit earned in the initial course, will be removed as credit is only granted only once. Courses can be repeated in summer school or during the school year. In deciding to repeat a course during the regular year, the loss of credit must be considered so as to not be deficient for graduation. The Uni-versity of California only allows for repeating a course if the initial grade was ’D’ or ’F’. If the earned grade was ’C’ or higher, the repeated grade will not be used in calculating GPA for eligibility.

Mission Valley Regional Occupation Pro-

gram (ROP) James Logan High School offers students an opportunity to participate in courses offered by ROP. Students assigned to

classes at the Mission Valley Regional Occupa-tional Program (Fremont) are expected

to follow all ROP rules and conduct themselves in a manner which will bring credit to James Logan High School. The ROP bus leaves Logan twice per day: once in the morning for morning ROP students and once late in the morning for after-noon classes. Students who miss their bus transportation are required to provide their own transportation to the ROP cam-pus. All Logan students will have a pass which permits them to leave the Logan campus for their ROP classes.

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Short Term Independent Study Short Term Independent Study is for students who will be absent at least 5, and up to 20 school days. California State Educational Code is very specific regarding the rules and reg-ulations for Short Term Independent Study. Failure to com-plete any of the steps listed below will result in a failure to earn academic and/or attendance credit. Students who go on Short Term Independent Study but do not turn in assign-ments and paperwork on time will be marked truant for the duration of their absence. In order to go on Short Term Inde-pendent Study: 1. Make an appointment to with your guidance counselor

at least 10 school days before your absence. At that meeting your counselor will give you all of the paper-work required, and go over the process.

2. Have your family fill out the "Master Agreement" con-tract.

3. Have each of your teachers (ALL OF THEM) fill out a "Student Work Assignment" sheet (will be given to you at your counselor meeting). Also get all your independ-ent study assignments, along with any other needed resources, from each teacher.

4. Turn in your completed "Master Agreement" contract and each "Student Work Assignment" sheet to your counselor at least 5 school days before your absence.

5. Complete all assignments during the course of your ab-sence.

6. On the first day back from your absence, turn in all as-signments and return all other materials to each teacher.

7. On or before your 5th school day back, collect a sample of graded work from each teacher and have each one complete and sign the "Student Work Assignment" for their class.

8. On or before your 5th school day back, turn in EACH of your completed "Student Work Assignment" sheets and a sample of graded work, plus your "Master Agreement" contract to your House Secretary.

Although school staff is here to assist, completing the paper-work and collecting graded samples of work from each teach-er is the responsibility of the student and his/her family. Cali-fornia State Educational Code prohibits schools from giving students attendance credit if any of the steps listed above are missing or incomplete. Students who miss a step, or miss even one of the deadlines above will be marked as truant for their absence.

Recognition Programs Students at James Logan receive many honors for academic achievement, athletic achievement, leadership, school ser-vice, and good attendance. During the year, hundreds of students receive recognition in a variety of ways. Athletes may earn block letters in varsity and junior varsity sports. Scholars may earn academic certificates for making the Hon-or Roll (3.0 GPA or higher). In addition to these school-wide recognition activities, many individual groups such as the band, Leadership, Theatre Arts, and various clubs and athletic teams honor their own mem-

bers at programs throughout the year. Honor Rolls James Logan High School places a high priority on academic achievement. Recognition for students who achieve to their fullest potential is the goal of our academic honors program. The following academic achievement recognition programs are offered at James Logan:

Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with straight A’s will be given a certificate and have their name published on the Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Principal’s Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with a GPA of 3.75 - 3.99 will be given a certificate and have their name published on the Princi-pal’s Honor Roll. Honor Roll: Each semester all students enrolled in at least 20 credits with a GPA of 3.0 - 3.74 will be given a certificate and have their names published on the Honor Roll.

Graduation Honors The Seoane-James Memorial Award is the most prestigious honor a student can receive at James Logan. Students must be nominated, then submit an application and be inter-viewed by the principal. The award is presented by the su-perintendent at graduation to the outstanding male and fe-male seniors for academic achievement, involvement in school activities, and community service. Each year, many seniors receive recognition for academic achievement at our Honors Convocation. Aside from the numerous scholarships and grants, each department (Language Arts, Career Tech, Math, Science, etc.) recognizes top students. Other graduation awards include:

Valedictorian: The student with the highest UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year will be chosen as the valedictorian for the class. Salutatorian: In instances of only one valedictorian, the student with the second highest UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year will be chosen salutatorian. Principal’s Award: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 4.0 or above will be honored. Summa Cum Laude: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 4.0 or above will graduate with the Sum-ma Cum Laude (highest honors) distinction. Magna Cum Laude: Graduating seniors with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 3.5 - 3.99 will graduate with the Magna Cum Laude (high honors) distinction. Cum Laude: Students with an overall UC/CSU A-G Weighted GPA from grade 10 to third quarter of senior year of 3.0 - 3.49 will graduate with the Cum laude (honors) distinction.

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Department Summary 2-D Animation f Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1, 2 * 9 Automotive Technology 1

Automotive Technology 2 9 Basic Car Care Biotechnology 1, 2 * 9 d Careers in Education 1, 2* 9 Computer Animation 1, 2 * 9 Computer Graphic Design 1, 2 * 9 Construction Technology 1, 2 * 9 Culinary Arts 1 Culinary Arts 2 9

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Digital Sound Design 1, 2 * 9 Digital Video Arts Production 1, 2 f

Electronic Media Production 1, 2 Fire Technology 1, 2 * 9 Forensic Science 1/Interdisciplinary Forensic Sciences * 9 g Forensic Science 2/Forensic Biology * 9 g

Game Design/Interactive Media Arts * 9 pending “f” credit approval Introduction to Athletic Training Introduction to Computer Information Processing Introduction to Culinary Arts and Hospitality Introduction to Business Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) Keyboard for Communication (Sheltered) Law Enforcement/Homeland Security Marketing & Management 1, 2: Virtual Enterprise (CS) Medical Assisting * 9 Medical and Health Careers Medical Occupations 9

Multimedia Workshop Nursing Assistant (CS) * 9 Personal Business Management Pharmacy Clerk 1, 2 * 9 Principles of Engineering g Sports Therapy 1, 2 * 9 Survival

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* Course offered at Mission Valley ROP Center (busing provided);

see catalog for alternate locations, if any. All off-campus classes meet for two periods.

9 Course meets for 2 periods and is worth 20 credits per year.

d Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘d’ laboratory science

college entrance requirement. f Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘f’ fine arts college

entrance requirement. g Course meets the CSU and the UC subject ‘g’ elective college

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Course Descriptions: 2-D ANIMATION (L8152) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Students learn the creative process for producing two-dimensional digital animations. Students write short stories, draw sketches and storyboards: develop original characters, backgrounds and objects on two-dimensional software, to finally produce short animations. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING 1 (L8213) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students will learn to identify and utilize materials and tools efficiently. Instruction includes light body work and metal inert gas (MIG) welding with an emphasis on original equip-ment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, as well as custom painting. Students successfully completing the first year may enroll in a second year for more advanced instruction. This course may not be repeated for credit. AUTO BODY PAINTING AND REFINISHING 2 (L8213X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Auto Body Painting and Refinishing 1 Second-year students will receive advanced training in body work, MIG welding, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, and custom painting. This course may not be re-peated for credit. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8112) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None The purpose of the Automotive Technology program is to help the student develop the skills and related technical knowledge of automotive services necessary to meet job entry requirements with a strong base for growth and contin-ued education within the industry. Auto Tech 1 is an over-view of the typical skills that make up the auto service indus-try. Students will gain knowledge and experience in such are-as as: safety and preventive maintenance, engine principles and specifications, lubricating systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, emissions control systems, trans-missions and drive lines, braking systems, suspension sys-tems and job seeking skills. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8110) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: Automotive Technology 1 Auto Tech II is open to students who have successfully com-pleted Auto Tech I and is a second year of auto tech. Stu-dents gain advanced skills in a variety of areas and can then choose to concentrate in an area of specialization. All stu-dents who complete Auto Tech 2 will have job entry level skills in several auto service occupations. This course may not be repeated for credit. BASIC CAR CARE (L8111) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None This one-semester course provides pre-entry level training in automotive service/maintenance and is designed to be the first course for students entering transportation technology career pathways. This course may not be repeated for credit. BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 (L8246) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 (Ohlone College Credit) Meets CSU and UC ’d’ lab science college entrance require-ment Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont This course is designed to teach students basic principles and techniques that are used in the biotech industry. This lab-intensive course prepares students for jobs in the field, and incorporates hands-on work into the course curriculum by teaching students how to use different instruments like pi-pettors, pH meters, microscopes, autoclave, and spectropho-tometers used in the field of biotechnology. This course may not be repeated for credit. BIOTECHNOLOGY 2 (L8246X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 (Ohlone Col-lege Credit) Meets CSU and UC ’d’ lab science college entrance require-ment Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Biotechnology 1 This lab-intensive course emphasizes applications and the use of Biotech instruments such as balances, pipettes, pH meters, microscopes, autoclave, and spectrophotometers. Students will learn industry approved techniques like Chro-matography, ELISA, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Yeast Fermen-tation and biofuel production from algae. Independent Re-search Project, Biotech company tours and seminars will take place throughout the course. This course may not be repeat-ed for credit. CAREERS IN EDUCATION 1 (L8260) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 (Ohlone, Chabot, Mission College Credit) Prerequisite: Proof of current TB Test Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Internship required.

This course is designed for students interested in working with children as a profession, as well as gaining knowledge of child growth and development. Students work with children at various sites such as preschools, day care centers, elemen-tary schools, and schools for children with special needs. (Students must provide their own transportation to and from their on-the-job training sites.) Students will develop skills in leadership, supervision of children, equipment operations, and curriculum development. This course may not be re-peated for credit. CAREERS IN EDUCATION 2 (L8260X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 (Ohlone, Chabot, Mission College Credit) Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Internship required. Prerequisite: Careers in Education 1, Proof of current TB Test This course has advanced projects that further develop skills in observation of children and programs; communicating with children, staff, and parents; planning age-appropriate curriculum; and understanding the history, philosophies, and legal aspects of child care. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER ANIMATION 1 (L8252) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course create animation in 2D and 3D for web, TV and film. They will also create visual effects for vid-eo, movies, and TV, collaborate with animators, videogra-phers and sound designers and learn how real productions come together. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, and Light-wave 3D programs will be used. A lab donation may be re-quested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER ANIMATION 2 (L8252X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Computer Animation 1 This course provides hands-on training with the ability to identify and use the appropriate animation applications to meet production specifications and timelines. Software ap-plications using Adobe After Effects, Flash, Lightwave 3D, 3DS Max, Maya and Mudbox will be utilized for video and anima-tion projects. Students will work on individual and team mul-timedia projects and will complete this class with a digital portfolio highlighting their technical skills and creative abili-ties. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 (L8250) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Mission College Credit – Level 1 Students in this course learn how to create posters, original print, 2D & 3D animation, real time animation, retouch & manipulate photographs, game graphics, all created with cutting edge tools such as Adobe Photoshop CS$, Illustrator, 3DS Max, Unreal engine, large format printing, scanning, and

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more. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN 2 (L8250X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Computer Graphic Design 1 Students in this course will learn advanced techniques in de-sign as well as tools such as real time graphics and animation, simulation and digital sculpting. Students will have a year-end project that showcases their talent in the specialist area of their choosing while developing a professional portfolio. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8230) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will train for entry-level employment in residential and commercial construction: training and hands-on projects in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, power tool use and safety. Students will be introduced to “green” construction including roofing/solar systems installation, and energy efficient building materials. This course may not be repeated for credit. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8230X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Prerequisite: Construction Technology 1 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Second year students will receive advanced training in the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and solar technology fields. This course may not be repeated for credit. CULINARY ARTS 1 (L8130) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan This competency-based course is geared toward accredita-tions set by the California Restaurant Association and Ameri-can Culinary Federation to prepare students for entry and mid-level positions in the restaurant baking and food services industry. Included in the course are Serve-Safe sanitation, basic culinary, knife skills, fundamentals of cooking which include basic cooking techniques, meat classification by ani-mal type, grilling, soups, appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres, Garde-Manager skills, pantry skills, and plate presentation. This course may not be repeated for credit. CULINARY ARTS 2 (L8131) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1 Location: ROP at Logan Students continue to focus on sanitation, safety, and knife skills. Students gain advanced skills in preparing stocks, soups, sauces and main entree courses, nutrition, costing out recipes and menu and other culinary math skills, menu de-sign and regional cooking. This course may not be repeated for credit.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (L6141) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Students in this course will learn Adobe Photoshop; hands-on, digital photography essentials, lighting, set design, studio configuration, lighting, field issues, camera operation, soft-ware interfaces, color management. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL SOUND DESIGN 1 (L8255) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will learn microphones, synthesizers, audio mixers and sound systems. Create music sound effects, sound effects for video, animation and CDs using Degidesing Pro Tools, Cakewalk Sonar and Adobe Sound-booth. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL SOUND DESIGN 2 (L8255X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Digital Sound Design 1 Students in this course will get hands-on training with the ability to identify and use recording applications, micro-phones, MIDI devices, audio mixers, effects processors, in-dustry standard cables and connectors. Students will work on individual and team multimedia projects and will com-plete this class with a digital portfolio highlighting their tech-nical skills and creative abilities. A lab donation may be requested. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS Production 1 (L8258) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Students in this course will learn video production including camera work, editing, DVD authoring and the production process of short fiction, documentary, commercial and “live TV.” Students will analyze film scenes and sequences, devel-op production management skills. (Recommend prior class in fine arts, computer applications or digital graphics.) Lab do-nation. This course may not be repeated for credit. DIGITAL VIDEO ARTS Production 2 (L8258X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Digital Video Arts 1 Students in this course will learn video production including camera work, editing, DVD authoring and the production process of short fiction, documentary, commercial and “live TV.” Students will film scenes and sequences, develop pro-duction management skills. (Recommend prior class in fine arts, computer applications or digital graphics.) Lab dona-tion. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 1 (EMP 1) (L6310) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 11 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Does NOT meet the ‘g’ requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Participation in the Electronic Media Production Academy. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) academy integrates the design and analysis of multimedia and video projects with core Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. This one-year class is designed to provide first-year EMP students with basic experience in multimedia in a hands-on, project-intensive environment. Students learn to create and inter-pret digital art and to use technical skills to communicate complex ideas related to their academic work. The course will introduce students to a variety of software such as Pho-toshop, Dreamweaver and Flash to create presentations on a computer that incorporate text, sounds, still photos, color graphics and animations. In addition, students will incorpo-rate all of these skills to create individual and group projects relating to their course work in U.S. History and American Literature. Exposure to industry-standard multimedia tools on the Macintosh will help EMP students to move easily from Logan to the workplace or to additional multimedia studies. The class must be taken in conjunction with junior American Literature and US History. This course may not be repeated for credit. ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION 2 (EMP 2) (L6320) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grade 12 Meets CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college en-trance requirement. Does NOT meet the ‘g’ requirement. Location: ROP at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Electronic Media Production 1 and/or teacher approval and participation in the EMP Academy. The Electronic Media Production (EMP) academy integrates the design and analysis of multimedia and video projects with core Language Arts and Social Studies curriculum. This one-year advanced class is designed to provide second-year EMP students with opportunities to expand their artistic vision and skills. Students will continue to create and interpret digi-tal art and to use technical skills to communicate complex ideas. Students will participate in critiques of their own work, as well as the work of their peers and of professional artists. Students will continue to work with various multime-dia programs and will work to publish their efforts on the Internet. Students will create individual and group projects relating to their course work in World Literature, American Political Systems, Economics, and Video Production. Students will be given opportunities to explore other areas of interest in the digital arena. Exposure to industry-standard multime-dia tools on the Macintosh will help EMP students to move easily from Logan to the workplace or to additional multime-dia studies. The class must be taken in conjunction with as-sociated senior English, senior Social Science, and Video Pro-duction classes. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Note: Students enrolling in the EMP Academy are “cored” in the following classes: Grade 11: American Literature US History EMP I (one semester each of TV Production Basic and TV Pro-duction & Multimedia) Grade 12: Expository Reading and Writing APS/Economics

EMP II (one semester each of TV Production and Advanced Multimedia) FIRE TECHNOLOGY 1 (L8280) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Introductory course for careers in fire service: firefighting tactics, strategies, ladder operations fire safety, hose and nozzle operations, tools, equipment, and fire prevention. CPR and EMS First Responder certification available. This course may not be repeated for credit. FIRE TECHNOLOGY 2 (L8281) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Fire Technology 1 In this second year course, students will have opportunities to work independently, leadership training, class presenta-tions, community events involvement, and peer mentoring. Inventory control and set up of equipment, operate fire en-gines, assist in events, and field trips to Fremont Fire Training Center are included in the class. This course may not be re-peated for credit. FORENSIC SCIENCE 1/Interdisciplinary Forensic Science (L8248) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Meets CSU and UC ’g’ elective college entrance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont See also Logan FORENSIC SCIENCE in Science section. This course has hands-on experience in applied sciences: Bi-ology, Chemistry, and Physics. Labs include: casing footwear impressions, dusting for fingerprints, identifying unknown substances, creating DNA profiles, crime scene to legal pro-ceedings. This course may not be repeated for credit. FORENSIC SCIENCE 2/Forensic Biology (L8248X) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grade 12 Meets CSU and UC ’g’ elective college entrance requirement. Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: Forensic Science 1 Students in this second year course will do analysis of soil, water, and serology (blood typing, stains, and patterns), toxi-cological studies of poisons and narcotics with extensive field work on trace evidence, identification and collection. Chemi-cal processing of latent prints, electrophoresis and PCR pro-duction of DNA. This course may not be repeated for credit.

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GAME DESIGN/INTERACTIVE MEDIA ARTS (L8256) 20 Credits, One Year, Two Periods, Grades 11, 12 Pending CSU and UC ’f’ Visual and Performing Arts college entrance requirement. Limited Seats- application required Location: Mission Valley ROP Center in Fremont Prerequisite: 2 years Computer Graphics, Animation, or Computer Programming with “B” or better and/or instructor approval. Learn to create 3D interactive games, simulation, and mobile applications using 3DS Max, Unreal 3, and Pho-toshop. Students will develop skills in level design, modeling, digital scripting, character design, programming, animation and scripting. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING (L7330) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Passing grade in Biology, 9th grade PE, and 10th grade PE (or equivalent). This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting career of sports medicine. Topics include fitness, physical therapy, athletic training, anatomy, physiology, the musculo-skeletal system, first aid, CPR, nutrition and injury preven-tion, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. An intern-ship or practicum is required, in which student interns will assist the Logan Athletic Trainer in the preparation of ath-letes and various sports teams. This course counts towards PE credit. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (L8175) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction to business, and is designed to teach knowledge and skills related to all business occupa-tions, as well as to explore the different career possibilities in business. This course, along with the companion class “Personal Business Management,” forms the entry level courses for the Management & Marketing Academy (M&M Academy), known as “Virtual Enterprise.” Students will learn basic job skills including successful communication, working with others, time management, leadership, job application, and interview skills. Career choices, interests, abilities, and goals will be explored by individual students, as well as basic computer applications. Homework will be assigned regularly. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER INFORMATION PROCESSING (L8155) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: None This course is for students to learn the use of an integrated computer software program such as Microsoft Office on the computer that is used in the business world. Student will gain skills on the computer using word process, data base management, spreadsheet, and graphics. Additional topics such as current software, Internet and related topics will be investigated. Using computer to complete high school and

college assignments, personal documents such as letters and job-related projects and reports will be studied. This is a lab class requiring daily use of inputting on the keyboard so hav-ing some prior keyboarding instruction or knowledge is im-portant. Homework will be assigned. This course will help prepare you for the advanced computer classes. Some com-munity service hours may be earned if related projects are completed. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY (L8135) 5 Credits, One Semester, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: ROP at Logan Prerequisite: None Introductory semester course for Culinary Arts. Students will explore careers in several related industries including hospi-tality, culinary arts, travel, tourism, recreation, and leisure industries. This course may not be repeated for credit. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN (PLTW) (L8122) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 This course is designed for those students interested in Engi-neering as a career. The course provides hands-on instruc-tion in a variety of related technologies. Scientific principals, mathematical concepts, and communication skills are experi-enced and learned through an activity oriented approach. Robotics, electronics, fluid systems, mechanical mechanisms and computer design technologies will be explored. Using a team approach, students will research, design and build pro-jects for practical application as well as possible competitive events. Students will combine interdisciplinary skills to pro-duce a final product using design systems. Projects will in-clude team design of an engineering problem, a production plan, engineering drawing, cost estimate, and a technical report. This course introduces the student to the world of engineering and technology by learning about the fields of engineering and experiencing three-dimensional thinking while problem solving. The fields of engineering, CAD, me-chanics, computer technology, electronics and robotics have been chosen for their implication in the economics of the Silicon Valley. This course may not be repeated for credit. KEYBOARDING FOR COMMUNICATION (L8158) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Prerequisite: Recommendation of teacher. This is a sheltered introductory computer class designed for Beginning and Early Intermediate English Learners. Students will participate in drills, timed writings, and formatting docu-ments. Students learn the touch method of keyboarding, basic word processing skills and commands on computers. Students will learn the use of various computer controls and how to key and format personal and business letters and reports will be included. Since the emphasis in this course is on input, concentration will be on the development of accu-racy and speed. The second semester students will learn to format letters, reports, and learn how to type assignments

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using computers. Students will also keyboard journal assign-ments, writing assignments using correct word usage, gram-mar and punctuation and work for other classes. Students are encouraged to practice keyboarding outside the class a minimum of one hour per week. This course may not be re-peated for credit. LAW ENFORCEMENT/HOMELAND SECURITY (L8191) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Ohlone, Mission College Credit Prerequisite: None In this course students will learn legal vocabulary, search and seizure, laws of arrest, judicial systems, specialized police practices and improved written and oral communication. Explore careers within the criminal justice system and job search procedures; field trips to local courts and law enforce-ment agencies. This course may not be repeated for credit. MARKETING & MANAGEMENT 1/VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE (L8181) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 11 Location: Career Technology at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Participation in the Marketing and Manage-ment Academy This course simulates a business modeled on the successful Virtual Enterprise International program taught in high schools and colleges throughout the world. It is designed to give students experience in a real business environment. Students determine the nature of their business, products and services, management and structure, and learn the daily operation of a business under the guidance of the instructor with the support of real business partners. Students conduct business transactions with other high school and college Vir-tual Enterprise companies from California, the United States and throughout the world. Learn market research, advertis-ing, buying and selling products and services, accounting, paying wages, taxes and monthly business and personal ex-penses along with negotiating loans with a central bank. Par-ticipation in local state, national, and international business competitions is also part of the Academy. This course may not be repeated for credit. MARKETING & MANAGEMENT 2/VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE (L8182) 10 Credits, One Year, One Period, Grades 12 Location: Career Technology at Logan Community Service Credit Available Prerequisite: Marketing and Management 1 and participa-tion in the Marketing and Management Academy This course simulates a business modeled on the successful Virtual Enterprise International program taught in high schools and colleges throughout the world. It is designed to give students experience in a real business environment. Students determine the nature of their business, products and services, management and structure, and learn the daily operation of a business under the guidance of the instructor with the support of real business partners. Students conduct

business transactions with other high school and college Vir-tual Enterprise companies from California, the United States and throughout the world. Learn market research, adv