Taft High School Academic Programming & Scheduling For Fall Courses (classes are annual)

Taft High SchoolTaft High School

Academic Programming & Academic Programming & SchedulingScheduling

For Fall Courses For Fall Courses (classes are annual)(classes are annual)

Academic ProgrammingAcademic Programming

1111thth to 12 to 12thth grade grade need 170 creditsneed 170 credits 1010thth to 11 to 11thth grade grade need 110 creditsneed 110 credits 99thth to 10 to 10thth grade grade need 55 creditsneed 55 credits

To graduate a student needs 230 To graduate a student needs 230 creditscredits

LAUSD Graduation LAUSD Graduation RequirementsRequirements

General OverviewGeneral Overview

Need a minimum of 230 credits.Need a minimum of 230 credits. Class of 2006 & beyond must pass the Class of 2006 & beyond must pass the

California High School Exit Exam (CHSEE).California High School Exit Exam (CHSEE). Must pass all minimum subject Must pass all minimum subject

requirementsrequirements Any ‘D’ should be retaken if application to a Any ‘D’ should be retaken if application to a

4-year college is desired 4-year college is desired (no credit will be earned).(no credit will be earned).

Any Fail (‘F’) Should be made up over Any Fail (‘F’) Should be made up over summer school.summer school.


General Overview General Overview ContinuedContinued

All electives are for the entire year. All electives are for the entire year. • (Do not plan on changing classes at 2nd semester.)(Do not plan on changing classes at 2nd semester.)

Any Class retaken where a ‘D’ was Any Class retaken where a ‘D’ was originally earned will not earn 5 credits originally earned will not earn 5 credits for that class.for that class.

It is the responsibility of It is the responsibility of each studenteach student to to be aware of all graduation requirements be aware of all graduation requirements and their total number of credits.and their total number of credits.


General Overview General Overview ContinuedContinued

12th graders12th graders • Must have a minimum of 200 credits Must have a minimum of 200 credits

on recordon record to be enrolled in 4 periods. to be enrolled in 4 periods.• Must have a minimum of 190 credits Must have a minimum of 190 credits

on recordon record to be enrolled in 5 periods. to be enrolled in 5 periods. • If taking less than 6 periods student If taking less than 6 periods student

must bemust be enrolled in a college class or enrolled in a college class or other class (proof of enrollment will other class (proof of enrollment will be required).be required).

LAUSD Graduation LAUSD Graduation RequirementsRequirementsSocial StudiesSocial Studies

World History A/BWorld History A/B (10th grade)(10th grade) US History A/BUS History A/B (11th (11th

grade)grade) GovernmentGovernment (12th grade)(12th grade) EconomicsEconomics (12th grade)(12th grade)

Students need a minimum of 30 Students need a minimum of 30 credits.credits.


EnglishEnglish

English 9 A/BEnglish 9 A/B or ESL 3/4or ESL 3/4 (9th grade)(9th grade) English 10 A/BEnglish 10 A/B (10th grade)(10th grade) American LiteratureAmerican Literature (11th grade)(11th grade) Contemporary CompositionContemporary Composition (11th grade)(11th grade) Expository CompositionExpository Composition (12th grade)(12th grade) Writer’s SeminarWriter’s Seminar (12th grade)(12th grade) Students need a minimum of 40 credits.Students need a minimum of 40 credits. Alternative courses include AP Literature & AP English Alternative courses include AP Literature & AP English

LanguageLanguage

LAUSD Graduation LAUSD Graduation RequirementsRequirementsMathematicsMathematics

Algebra 1 A/BAlgebra 1 A/B Geometry A/B or Applied Geometry A/B or Applied

Mathematics A/BMathematics A/B

Students need a minimum of 20 credits &Students need a minimum of 20 credits & Students need to complete Geometry A/B or higher.Students need to complete Geometry A/B or higher. 4-Year Colleges require 3+ years of mathematics4-Year Colleges require 3+ years of mathematics


Laboratory ScienceLaboratory Science Life ScienceLife Science

• Biology A/BBiology A/B

Physical Science Physical Science (one year of the following)(one year of the following)

• Advanced Physical Science A/BAdvanced Physical Science A/B• Chemistry A/B Chemistry A/B (needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2)(needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2)

• Physics Physics (needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2)(needs to have taken or be enrolled in Algebra 2)

Students need a minimum of 20 credits &Students need a minimum of 20 credits & Students need to complete Life Science & Physical Science.Students need to complete Life Science & Physical Science.


Visual/Performing ArtsVisual/Performing Arts Visual ArtsVisual Arts

• Drawing A/BDrawing A/B• Cartoon & Cartoon &

AnimationAnimation• Painting A/BPainting A/B• Advertising & Advertising &

Design A/BDesign A/B• Calligraphy A/BCalligraphy A/B• Design Craft A/CDesign Craft A/C• Ceramics A/BCeramics A/B• Art ProductionArt Production

Performing ArtsPerforming Arts• Drama A/BDrama A/B• Play ProductionPlay Production• Band/OrchestraBand/Orchestra• Marching BandMarching Band• Begin. Begin.

InstrumentsInstruments• Dance Dance

ChoreographyChoreography• Vocal EnsembleVocal Ensemble• HarmonyHarmony

• Students need a minimum of 10 credits &

• Students should plan on completing an entire year of the same Visual/Performing Arts Elective.

General ArtsGeneral Arts

• Music HistoryMusic History

• Music TheoryMusic Theory


Applied Technical ArtsApplied Technical Arts Business TechnologyBusiness Technology

• Electric KeyboardingElectric Keyboarding• Word ProcessingWord Processing• Computer Computer

Programming A/BProgramming A/B• Network Management Network Management

A/B A/B• Web DevelopmentWeb Development

Consumer EducationConsumer Education• Graphic Arts 1A/B, Graphic Arts 1A/B,

2A/B2A/B• Fashion Design A/BFashion Design A/B• Foods & NutritionFoods & Nutrition• International FoodsInternational Foods• Independent LivingIndependent Living

• Students need a minimum of 10 credits

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolOther Elective CoursesOther Elective Courses

Introduction to Psychology & SociologyIntroduction to Psychology & Sociology Film Integrated with ArtFilm Integrated with Art Oceanography & Marine BiologyOceanography & Marine Biology JournalismJournalism YearbookYearbook School Newspaper (Journalism 2A)School Newspaper (Journalism 2A) African-American History & LiteratureAfrican-American History & Literature Astronomy & GeologyAstronomy & Geology Leadership (Student Cabinet)Leadership (Student Cabinet) AP European HistoryAP European History


Physical Education - Life Skills - Physical Education - Life Skills - HealthHealth

Students need a minimum of 4 Students need a minimum of 4 semesters (20 credits) of PE can semesters (20 credits) of PE can have more.have more.

Students need to complete Life Students need to complete Life Skills.Skills.

Students need to complete Health.Students need to complete Health.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolForeign LanguageForeign Language

Elective For 4-Year College Program not a high school Elective For 4-Year College Program not a high school requirementrequirement

SpanishSpanish• Spanish 1 A/BSpanish 1 A/B• Spanish 2 A/BSpanish 2 A/B• Spanish 3 A/BSpanish 3 A/B• Spanish for Spanish Spanish for Spanish

Speakers 1 A/BSpeakers 1 A/B• Spanish for Spanish Spanish for Spanish

Speakers 2 A/BSpeakers 2 A/B• AP Spanish Lang. A/BAP Spanish Lang. A/B

FrenchFrench• French 1 A/BFrench 1 A/B• French 2 A/BFrench 2 A/B• French 3 A/BFrench 3 A/B• AP French Lang. AP French Lang.

A/BA/B

• Students need a ‘C’ or better to move to next year.Students need a ‘C’ or better to move to next year.

• 4-Year Colleges require a minimum of 2 years of same 4-Year Colleges require a minimum of 2 years of same foreign language.foreign language.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolWork ExperienceWork Experience

1111th th GradeGrade• Need to have a job with Need to have a job with

pay stubs prior to pay stubs prior to enrollment into Work enrollment into Work Experience.Experience.

• Must have 6 periods at Must have 6 periods at Taft; Taft; cannot leave early.cannot leave early.

• Must work at least 3 Must work at least 3 school days.school days.

• Must have approval from Must have approval from work experience work experience coordinator prior to coordinator prior to enrollment.enrollment.

• Period(s) 7 and/or 8.Period(s) 7 and/or 8.

1212th th GradeGrade• Need to have a job with Need to have a job with

pay stubs prior to pay stubs prior to enrollment into Work enrollment into Work Experience.Experience.

• Must have at least 4 Must have at least 4 periods at Taft.periods at Taft.

• Must work at least 3 Must work at least 3 school days.school days.

• Must have approval from Must have approval from work experience work experience coordinator prior to coordinator prior to enrollment.enrollment.

• It is the responsibility of the student to: maintain one’s job, attend all meetings & complete all assignments.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAcademically Enriched - HonorsAcademically Enriched - Honors

Students must Students must • Attend the AE/Honors class Attend the AE/Honors class

presentation,presentation,• Submit an application, Submit an application, • And be accepted by the AE/Honors And be accepted by the AE/Honors

selection committee to be enrolled in selection committee to be enrolled in such course.such course.

Scheduled dates to follow.Scheduled dates to follow.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAdvanced PlacementAdvanced Placement

AP courses are demanding. Expect to AP courses are demanding. Expect to have extensive reading and writing have extensive reading and writing assignments.assignments.

Students enrolling in an AP class must: Students enrolling in an AP class must: • Attend class presentation, fill out Attend class presentation, fill out

application.application.• And be selected by the selection committee.And be selected by the selection committee.• Must commit to taking the AP test in May.Must commit to taking the AP test in May.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAE, Honors & Advanced Placement AE, Honors & Advanced Placement

Selection ProcessSelection Process

Honors/AP Approval Flow Chart (abbreviated)

Master list is rankedAll students may not

get into the class.

ApprovedMeets 2+ of criteria

MaybeMeets 1 of criteria

Denieddoes not meet criteria

Selection ComitteeReview grades, GPA, Proficiency Levels

Complete & Submit ApplicationApplication goes to teacher

Attend Class Presentation

Honors & AP Meeting Honors & AP Meeting DatesDates

Announcements as to specific dates and locations will be Announcements as to specific dates and locations will be available one week prior to scheduled date in the available one week prior to scheduled date in the

counseling office.counseling office.Dates are for 2004-2005 coursesDates are for 2004-2005 courses

English {April 12 & 13}English {April 12 & 13} Science {April 14 & 15}Science {April 14 & 15} Foreign Language {April 16 & 23}Foreign Language {April 16 & 23} Social Studies {April 19 & 20}Social Studies {April 19 & 20} Mathematics {April 21 & 22}Mathematics {April 21 & 22} Electives {April 23 & 26}Electives {April 23 & 26}

It is the students’ responsibility to attend the It is the students’ responsibility to attend the meeting.meeting.

UC & CSU “A - G” UC & CSU “A - G” RequirementsRequirements

Social StudiesSocial Studies 2 years2 years EnglishEnglish 4 years4 years MathematicsMathematics 3 years3 years Lab ScienceLab Science 2 years2 years Foreign LanguageForeign Language 2 years of same 2 years of same

languagelanguage Visual/Perf. ArtsVisual/Perf. Arts 1 year of same art1 year of same art ElectivesElectives 1 year+ advanced 1 year+ advanced

coursescourses

These are the minimum requirements. It is recommended to take more.

4-Year Universities only recognize grades of ‘C’ or better.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAlternative ProgramsAlternative ProgramsMethods where Extra Credits may be earned

Adult/Night SchoolAdult/Night School• Must have approval of your counselorMust have approval of your counselor

Occupational & Skill CentersOccupational & Skill Centers• Must have approval of your counselorMust have approval of your counselor

ROP ROP {Regional Occupational Program}{Regional Occupational Program} • Must be at least 16 years old.Must be at least 16 years old.• Must have approval of your counselorMust have approval of your counselor• ROP is a Job/Career Skills program.ROP is a Job/Career Skills program.

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAlternative Programs - Alternative Programs - ContinuedContinued

Methods where Extra Credits may be earned

Technical Arts:Technical Arts:• Accounting 1Accounting 1• Accounting 21Accounting 21• Accounting 22Accounting 22• General Drafting 1General Drafting 1• Electronics 58Electronics 58• Business 1Business 1• Business 5Business 5• Business 6Business 6• Art 805 (Intro. Art 805 (Intro.

Photography)Photography)• Theater 300 (stage Theater 300 (stage

craft)craft)

Fine Arts:Fine Arts:• Art 101 Art 101 (Art History)(Art History)• Art 700Art 700 (Sculpture)(Sculpture)• Art 721Art 721 (Jewelry)(Jewelry)• Photography 2Photography 2

General Courses:General Courses:• StatisticsStatistics• Physiology 1Physiology 1• Sociology 1Sociology 1• Health 11Health 11• Personal Development 8 & Personal Development 8 &

2020• American Sign Language 1 & American Sign Language 1 &

2)2)

Junior College Courses

Taft High SchoolTaft High SchoolAlternative Programs - Alternative Programs - ContinuedContinued

Methods where Extra Credits may be earned

To enroll in a Junior College course all To enroll in a Junior College course all students must have the concurrent students must have the concurrent enrollment form signed by the enrollment form signed by the college college counselor counselor prior to enrolling in any college prior to enrolling in any college course.course.

Students are required to submit their Students are required to submit their official (unopened) transcripts to the official (unopened) transcripts to the credit clerk in the counseling office.credit clerk in the counseling office.

Junior College Courses Continued

Summer SchoolSummer School

Any course grade of Fail needs to Any course grade of Fail needs to be made up during summer school.be made up during summer school.

It is the responsibility of the It is the responsibility of the student to enroll in the appropriate student to enroll in the appropriate course(s).course(s).

Summer school applications are Summer school applications are available from students’ individual available from students’ individual counselors.counselors.

Taft High School Taft High School CounselorsCounselors

Ms. MorganMs. Morgan• A - ElizeA - Elize

Mr. SalingerMr. Salinger• Em - LeeEm - Lee

Mr. SheinerMr. Sheiner• Lef - ResLef - Res

Ms. MoskowitzMs. Moskowitz• Ret - ZzzRet - Zzz

Mr. GranberryMr. Granberry• 9th Graders9th Graders

Ms. PasmynMs. Pasmyn• Instructional SupportInstructional Support

Ms. PaulMs. Paul• IHP & STAR AcademyIHP & STAR Academy

Ms. LivingstonMs. Livingston• College CounselorCollege Counselor

Ms. KassemMs. Kassem• ELLELL

Mr. SciarrinoMr. Sciarrino• Head CounselorHead Counselor

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Taft High School Academic Programming & Scheduling For Fall Courses (classes are annual)