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New Courses for next year!
AP WORLD HISTORY: Modern replacing APEC for Sophomores. In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. The course begins by examining cultures in the Americas, Africa and Asia before Columbus' voyage and ends with the topic of globalization in present times
ETHNIC STUDIES is a two trimester elective that meets the UC A-G "G" elective. This course is designed to further students' development and understanding of how values and perceptions placed on race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture have shaped and continue to influence individuals and society in the United States. The course will be rooted in the four foundational disciplines of ethnic studies: African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Latino Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies. It will also examine other racialized peoples in the United States. The course aims to build self-awareness, and foster active social engagement while encouraging students to be socially and politically conscious, as well as further develop respect, empathy and value for individuals and groups of people locally, nationally, and globally. Watch video about the course here.
ETHNIC LITERATURE - focuses on the foundational disciplines of ethnic studies: African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano Latino Studies, and Native American and Indigenous Studies. Students will engage in discussions, conduct research, synthesize different mediums from poetry to film, and craft analytical essays to understand the social and political systems that have shaped different marginalized groups in America. Students will deepen their understanding of self and others through exploring their own implicit biases. Ethnic Literature is a two trimester English course that fulfills the UC A-G "B" English requirement. Available to Seniors.
INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE Flyer info here. In this course students will learn to understand, ask questions of, and represent data through project-based units. The units will give students opportunities to be data explorers through active engagement, developing their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, and the importance of data in society. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed knowledge and understanding. This course will be submitted to UC to earn “C” Mathematics Credit. course info video here
Sundevil Career & Technical Ed (CTE) Course Options/Pathways
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Computer Science - Core Courses (a typical student) - Engineering - Honors/AP
AVID is Searching for YOU!AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in both high school and college. · Please reach out to Ms. Randle or your counselor for more information. We would love for you to join our AVID family. We are looking for students who are interested in direct instruction on academic skills, opportunities for tutoring in their core academic classes, and are looking for time to research for their future. | Poway Virtual Courses - PVCPVC courses do NOT have live instruction on zoom each day but they do have required weekly assignments that must be completed on time. click here for PVC COURSES Keys to success in this format:
| Taking Courses Outside of PUSDALWAYS SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST! Use Permission form. Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, nor earn you credits If you plan to take a foreign language course outside of PUSD you will also need this form. |
AVID is Searching for YOU!
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is an internationally recognized program designed to prepare students for success in both high school and college. · Please reach out to Ms. Randle or your counselor for more information. We would love for you to join our AVID family. We are looking for students who are interested in direct instruction on academic skills, opportunities for tutoring in their core academic classes, and are looking for time to research for their future.
Poway Virtual Courses - PVC
PVC courses do NOT have live instruction on zoom each day but they do have required weekly assignments that must be completed on time. click here for PVC COURSES
Keys to success in this format:
- You are able to manage your time well, are responsible and organized.
- You are self-motivated and can focus well on your own, without teacher reminders.
- You advocate for yourself when you meet unexpected problems or challenges.
Taking Courses Outside of PUSD
ALWAYS SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST! Use Permission form. Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, nor earn you credits
If you plan to take a foreign language course outside of PUSD you will also need this form.
Repeating a D grade 4 year colleges and universities do not accept "D" grades. In most cases, you will need to repeat any A-G class in which you earned a grade of "D" or "F". If you cannot fit a repeat class into your trimester program, you should see your Counselor to inquire about summer school. | What exactly is a College Elective? Category G, in the A-G requirements, is listed as "College Elective". A College Elective can be a specific class like Psychology or Sociology, or it is a course that exceeds the minimum amount of coursework in a certain subject area. For example, if 3 years of math are required, a 4th year of math can count as the College Elective (G). | ACT or SAT ? In this time of Covid, many colleges and Universities including University of CA and Cal State University systems will not use SAT or ACT scores for admissions decisions. Check each college/university website for their policies. For more info on SAT or ACT Visit College Entrance Exams and You! |
Repeating a D grade
What exactly is a College Elective?
ACT or SAT ?
For more info on SAT or ACT Visit College Entrance Exams and You!
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A-F Counselor - Mrs. Kim Bronson
G-M Counselor - Mr. Husani Whitlock
N-T Counselor - Mrs. Charmaine Ferrer
U-Z, AVID & ELL Counselor - Mr. Victor Baez
Counselor , Career Technical Education - Ms. Kim Tran
Guidance Tech - Mrs. Diana O'Quin
Guidance Tech - Ms. Barb Tomicich