Mt. SAC High School Referral

Economics (BSHS ECON) - Five credit course

General economic principles and practices including: scarcity and choice, opportunity and trade-offs, economic systems, institutions and incentives, markets and prices, supply and demand, competition, income distribution, monetary policy, international economics, and government roles. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Describe common economic terms, concepts, and reasoning.
    • Define the economic principles of supply and demand, entrepreneurship, profit, price controls, property rights, and domestic and international competition.
    • Explain the economic principles of America’s market economy in a global setting and their influence on the location and distribution of agricultural production, industry, transportation, and retail.
    • Examine the influence of the federal government including fiscal and monetary policies on American economy.
    • Interpret the elements of the United States labor market in a global setting.
    • Analyze the behavior of the United States economy using the relationships between nominal and real data, unemployment rates, wages, inflation and deflation rates, and interest rates.
    • Evaluate how the United States economy affects and is affected by, international trade, economics, mobility of capital and labor, and territorial sovereignty.
    • Analyze differing viewpoints and explanations of historical and current events
       

Government/Civics (BSHS CIV) - Five credit course

Growth of democracy, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, civil liberties, civil rights, civic participation and comparative government. Assessment of global perspectives, constitutional interpretations, political processes, public policy, free enterprise and cultural pluralism. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Describe the fundamental principles and values of American democracy as expressed in the Constitution and other essential documents of American democracy.
    • Explain how the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the federal and state governments.
    • Analyze and debate positions on the extent, limits, and relationships of rights and obligations (legal and economic) of citizens.
    • Describe and debate the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights.
    • Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by amendments.
    • Describe and evaluate United States Supreme Court interpretations of the Constitution and its amendments.
    • Evaluate political parties, nomination processes, polls, campaign and advertising, funding, processes and voter turnout regarding campaigns for national, state, and local elective offices.
    • Analyze and compare the conflicts and resolutions, responsibilities, powers, policies, lawmaking, and organization and jurisdiction of the national, state, tribal and local governments.
    • Analyze and debate the influence of the media on American political life.
    • Analyze the origins, characteristics, and development of different political systems, emphasizing the advances and obstacles of political democracy.
       

US History (BSHS USH)

History, politics, economics, religion, and culture in United States history from its beginning to contemporary times. Significant events and people that comprise American history. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Examine and describe the rise of democratic ideas based on the Founding Fathers, original documents,the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the Industrial Revolution as a foundation for America’s government.
    • Analyze the effect of industrialization, migration and immigration, the Americanization movement, racism, corporate mergers, economic developments, the Populists, and the Progressives as they apply to the formation of modern America.
    • Analyze the moral, social, and political impacts of religion on the founding of America.
    • Describe the rise of the United States to a world power in the twentieth century focusing on major policies, expansions, Spanish-American War, and both World Wars.
    • Analyze the major political, social, economic, technological, and cultural developments from the 1920s.
    • Analyze the economic trends, crises, and changes that occurred prior to the Great Depression and influenced current policies.
    • Analyze the effects and controversies arising from the New Deal.
    • Analyze America’s participation in World War II, war strategies, and foreign policy and discuss the consequences of the events.
    • Analyze the United States economic influence and social transformation after World War II focusing on jobs, immigration, presidential terms, powers, environment, technology, and popular culture
    • Assess the United States foreign policy since World War II and its' effect on domestic policy.
    • Analyze the development of federal civil rights and voting rights by examining key events, laws and policies, court cases and advocates.
    • Analyze the major social problems and domestic policy issues in contemporary American society, focusing on population shifts, education, civil rights, economics, environment, health care, poverty, and the role of women.
    • Evaluate differing viewpoints and explanations of historical and current events.
       

World History (BSHS WHS)

World history from prehistory to the modern era. Major turning points that shaped the modern world, focusing on the late 18th century through the present, including causes and courses of the two world wars. Rise of democratic ideas and the historical roots of current world issues pertaining to international relations, historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Relate moral and ethical principles in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, as well as in Judaism and in Christianity, to the development of Western political thought.
    • Compare and contrast the major revolutions of England, the United States and France, and their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.
    • Analyze the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England, France, Germany, Japan, and the United States.
    • Apply patterns of global change in the era of New Imperialism to specific geographic regions.
      Analyze the causes, course, and effects of World War I.
    • Discuss the effects World War I had on the rise of totalitarian governments, the role of peace treaties, international economy, population movement, the geographical and political borders of Europe, and the Middle East, literature, art and intellectual life.
    • Apply concepts of nationalism in the contemporary world to specific geographic regions.
    • Analyze the causes and consequences of World War II.
    • Differentiate the international developments in post-World War II Europe
    • Describe the emergence of a global society based on advances in technology, science, art and communication, and the influence of politics and popular culture.
    • Evaluate differing viewpoints and explanations of historical and current events.

English 1 (BSHS ENG1)

Foundations and analysis of literature using a variety of genres and themes. Writing, editing, and critical thinking skills including vocabulary, concept development, grammar, and writing mechanics. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Use appropriate language and literary devices to analyze the selected piece of literature.
      Identify the literal and figurative meanings of words, distinguishing between their denotative and connotative meanings.
    • Analyze organizational patterns and structural features using textual evidence and inferences drawn from the text.
    • Analyze the themes and central idea over the course of a text.
    • Analyze literature from various historically and culturally significant perspectives focusing on purposes, themes, character interactions and traits, and genres.
    • Construct essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument using a thesis, precise language, suitable research methods, supporting evidence, appropriate conventions, and revision techniques.
    • Use multiple rhetorical strategies when developing informative and explanatory compositions.
    • Write and speak with a command of standard English conventions: clauses, phrases, punctuation, paragraph and sentence construction, tenses, diction, syntax, and manuscript requirements.
    • Construct and present information, findings, and supporting evidence using digital media in a style that is appropriate to purpose and audience
    • Gather information from the Internet and texts to integrate information into an essay or presentation.
       

English 2 (BSHS ENG2)

Advanced foundations of literature using a variety of genres and themes. Improves skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, mechanics of writing, and oral presentations. Supports progress toward to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Use general academic and literary devices to analyze and critique literature.
    • Analyze and critique the organizational patterns, structural features, arguments in any given text, demonstrating comprehension of a variety of reading materials.
    • Analyze literary works from various perspectives, focusing on purposes, characteristics, and themes.
    • Analyze the theme and central idea and how they are developed over the course of a text.
    • Compose research papers, essays, and narrative analyses demonstrating understanding of information.
    • Write and speak with command of Standard English conventions: punctuation, paragraph and sentence construction.
    • Compose and create organized, focused, and coherent oral presentations using various methods of media.
       

English 3 (BSHS ENG3)

American literature using an American historical approach. Includes social, political, and intellectual trends connected with the following time periods: Pre-Colonial Era, the American Revolution, the New England Renaissance, Slavery and the Civil War, the Frontier Era, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Modern Era. Development of writing and critical thinking skills. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Analyze and critique the features, organizational patterns, arguments, positions advanced and rhetorical devices of public documents, informational materials, and grade-appropriate texts.
    • Analyze arguments, positions, and rhetorical devices of grade-appropriate texts in American literature.
    • Analyze philosophical elements of American texts (non-fiction).
    • Write clear and coherent essays appropriate to the task.
    • Use the Internet and various other media to conduct research and write essays.
    • Deliver multimedia presentations and oral responses to American literature.
    • Write and speak with a command of Standard English conventions, focusing on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
       

English 4 (BSHS ENG4)

British literature using the historical approach. Includes social, political, and intellectual trends connected with the following time periods: Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, English Renaissance, Renaissance drama, the early 17th century, the Restoration and the 18th century, the Romantic Era, the Victorian Age, and contemporary British poetry and prose. Development of writing, critical thinking, and the use of literary tools. Supports progress toward to a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Plan and deliver an argument that provides claims, counter-claims, and evidence to support both.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of various British authors' perspectives, assumptions, and beliefs.
    • Evaluate British literature from different time periods, focusing on literary techniques.
    • Analyze philosophical elements of British texts (non-fiction).
    • Write and speak with a command of standard English conventions, focusing on grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Algebra 1 (BSHS ALG1)

Key components of first year high school algebra. Use of symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols as applied to solving, graphing equations, functions and inequalities. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Perform arithmetic operations using integers, polynomials, real, rational, and irrational numbers.
    • Evaluate expressions by applying the rules of exponents extending it to rational exponents.
    • Simplify expressions to solve linear equations, systems of equations, and inequalities with one or more variables.
    • Find the slope of a line, the x- and y- intercepts, and derive linear equations using the point-slope formula.
    • Solve multi-step word problems, involving linear equations, inequalities, and polynomials.
    • Solve algebraic problems dealing with practical applications and real world solutions.
    • Perform number operations on algebraic fractions, simplify algebraic fractions, and solve fractional equations.
    • Apply basic factoring techniques to polynomials in order to simplify expressions and solve equations.
    • Given a relation, identify the domain and range and determine if a relation or graph is a function.
    • Interpret and analyze functions.
    • Solve quadratic equations by completing the square or by factoring.
    • Graph linear equations, the region defined by linear inequalities, and quadratic functions.
    • Summarize, represent, and interpret data.
       

Algebra 2 (BSHS ALG2)

Components of second year algebra. Expands on basic algebra and geometry concepts, including solutions of quadratic equations and functions, equations and inequalities, fractional exponents and exponential functions, polynomials, real numbers, rational and irrational expressions, logarithmic functions, computations, permutations and probabilities, statistics, series and sequences, the complex number system, and trigonometric functions. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Solve linear equations, systems of equations, and inequalities by substitution, graphing, or matrices.
    • Perform number operations on and factor polynomials using a variety of methods.
    • Apply arithmetic and graphic properties of real and complex numbers to number operations.
    • Evaluate rational and irrational expressions.
    • Solve and graph quadratic equations using a variety of methods.
    • Graph quadratic functions and determine the maxima, minima, and zeros of functions.
    • Solve problems by using the laws of fractional exponents and exponential functions.
    • Apply the definitions and properties of logarithms to translate and simplify expressions.
    • Apply fundamental counting principles to compute combinations, permutations, and probability
    • Interpret and analyze data using a box-whisker plot, mean, and standard deviation.
    • Find the sums of arithmetic series and sequences, and finite and infinite geometric series.
    • Apply unit circle to trigonometric functions, prove trigonometric identities, and graph all trigonometric functions.
       

Geometry (BSHS GEOM)

Geometric applications and connections. Definitions, constructions, theorems, proofs, area, volume, and geometric relationships. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Define basic geometric terms and provide examples of their applications.
    • Write geometric proofs using theorems, postulates, definitions, and algebraic properties.
    • Apply definitions and theorems of triangles to prove congruency, similarity, and inequality.
    • Solve problems relating to special right triangles using angle and side relationships.
    • Use formulas to solve problems involving perimeter, circumference, volume and area of various geometric figures.
    • Prove and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
    • Perform basic geometric construction.
    • Solve problems by identifying the measures line segments and interior and exterior angles.
    • Apply the properties of supplemental, complementary, and vertical angles to prove the relationship between angles.
    • Solve problems using theorems relating to coordinate geometry.
    • Apply basic trigonometric functions, trigonometric laws, and ratios to solve for unknown measures among angles and triangles.
    • Complete proofs and solve problems regarding relationships among chords, arcs, secants, tangents, inscribed angles, and inscribed and circumscribed polygons of circles.
    • Transform polygons in the coordinate plane by translating, rotating, and reflecting.
       

Integrated Math 1 (BSHS INM1)

Algebraic, geometric, and statistical applications and connections. Equations, inequalities, and functions. Definitions, constructions, theorems, proofs, similarity, transforming and congruence of geometric figures. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Create, solve, and reason with equations and inequalities.
    • Apply function notation and represent functions using tables, equations, and graphs.
    • Solve and explain systems of equations and inequalities by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
    • Simplify radicals, solve exponential equations, and compare linear and exponential functions.
    • Organize, interpret, and analyze data in displays such as frequency tables, histograms, scatter plots, and box and whisker plots.
    • Explore and perform translations, reflections, and rotations of geometric figures with emphasis on the rigid motion and congruence.
    • Find perimeter and area of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, rhombuses, and kites by applying formulas.
    • Measure segments, angles, and perform geometric constructions.
    • Examine inductive and deductive reasoning.
    • Write geometric and coordinate proofs using theorems, postulates, definitions, and algebraic properties.
    • Apply postulates and theorems to lines and angles in a plane.
    • Prove congruency using definitions and theorems of triangles.
    • Classify special parallelograms by applying the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines and coordinate geometry.
       

Integrated Math 2 (BSHS INM2)

Algebraic, geometric, and statistical applications and connections. Equations, inequalities, and functions. Definitions, constructions, theorems, proofs, similarity, transforming and congruence of geometric figures. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Prove triangles similar and examine similarity in right triangles.
    • Define trigonometric ratios and solve problems involving right triangles.
    • Find arc lengths and areas of sectors of circles.
    • Calculate the surface area and volume for prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones.
    • Apply the properties of exponents to rational exponents and radicals.
    • Add, subtract, multiply, and factor polynomials.
    • Graph and explore quadratic functions.
    • Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
    • Simplify expressions and solve equations using complex numbers.
    • Compute probabilities of compound, independent, dependent, and conditional events.
    • Apply independence and conditional probability to interpret data.
    • Graph exponential, radical, and piecewise functions.
    • Calculate the sum of arithmetic, geometric, and infinite geometric series.

Biology (BSHS BIO)

Basic life science. Includes diversity of life from a microscopic to a macroscopic scale, relationship between structure and function, chemistry in life processes, cells as the basis of all life, interdependence in nature, information and heredity, evolutionary theories, and homeostasis. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Explain the structure, function, and monomer of the four categories of biomolecules.
    • Categorize cells as prokaryotic, eukaryotic, animal, or plant and explain the structure and function of each cell and its components.
    • Compare the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration using the overall chemical reaction, the transfer of energy, cellular components, and metabolic process.
    • Compare the process and purpose of mitosis and meiosis.
    • Relate the structure and function of the major body systems to the maintenance of homeostasis.
    • Apply the laws of segregation independent assortment to determine probable genotypic and phenotypic outcomes using a variety of genetic crosses.
    • Outline the steps of replication, transcription, and translation in the process of making proteins.
    • Describe how and when genetic engineering is used in modern science.
    • Describe the role that adaptations, natural selection, and isolation play in determining the differential survival of groups of organisms and speciation
    • Explain the impact of biodiversity, energy transformation, abiotic cycles, and fluctuations in population size on an ecosystem.
    • Perform experiments using appropriate tools, technology, collaboration, and the scientific method.
    • Summarize careers in the field of biology.
       

Chemistry (BSHS CHEM)

Nature of matter and its transformations, chemical bonds and stoichiometry, properties of gases, acids and bases, and organic and inorganic compounds. Chemical systems such as solutions, reactions, and nuclear processes. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Use an atomic model to describe the structure of the atom, the location and characteristics of subatomic particles, and the location of valence electrons.
    • Describe the early and modern periodic table based on classification of elements, electron configuration, and periodic trends.
    • Differentiate between ionic and covalent compounds using chemical formulas, chemical names and Lewis dot structures.
    • Calculate stoichiometric quantities from balanced chemical equations using units of moles, mass, particles, and volumes of gases at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP).
    • Describe the behavior and properties of gases using the kinetic molecular theory.
    • Calculate quantities of pressure, volume, temperature and numbers of moles using the combined gas law and the ideal gas law.
    • Describe the formation of solutions at the molecular level and the effects of changing factors of temperature, pressure and surface area and determine solute concentration.
    • Describe and calculate the flow of heat within a chemical system and during phase change.
    • Describe the rate of a reaction and the effects of changing concentration, temperature, and pressure.
    • Apply Le Châtelier’s principle to predict the effect of changes in concentration, temperature, and pressure to a chemical equilibrium.
    • Compare and classify the properties of compounds as acids, bases and/or salts.
    • Classify organic compounds using nomenclature and models.
    • Compare the structure and function of the four main categories of biomolecules.
    • Explain the structure of the nucleus and the process of radioactive decay, fission, and fusion.
       

Earth Science (BSHS EASC)

Fundamentals of earth and space science, Earth's place in the universe, Earth's systems, and Earth and human activity. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Develop a model illustrating the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear as a source of energy.
    • Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory, the formation of elements from stars, and Earth's formation and early history.
    • Predict the motion of orbiting objects in the solar system.
    • Explain the ages of crustal rocks using plate tectonics.
    • Illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate to form land features.
    • Explain the claim that one change to Earth's surface can cause changes to other Earth systems.
    • Develop a model describing the cycling of matter by thermal convection.
    • Describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth's systems results in changes in climate.
    • Explain the properties of water and its effect on Earth materials and surface processes.
    • Describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
    • Construct an argument about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth's systems and life on Earth.
    • Illustrate the relationship between natural resources, the sustainability of the human population, global climate change, and biodiversity.
    • Evaluate a solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
    • Analyze geoscience data to make forecast of the current rate of climate change and its impact.

Art and Creative Expression (BSHS ART1)

Artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context of art, aesthetic valuing, art forms, relationships, applications, and original productions through design and drawing using a variety of media, careers in art and design. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Apply media, techniques, and processes to works of art.
    • Identify and apply the principles and elements of art.
    • Analyze materials used by a given artist and describe the artist’s influences.
    • Analyze and describe how the composition of a work of art is affected by a particular principle of art.
    • Prepare a portfolio of original art work that displays creative expression and technical skills.
    • Create artwork using a variety of art forms and techniques.
    • Explain how time, space, and cultural influences are present in selected works of art.
    • Describe the similarities and differences in art created in selected cultures and time periods.
    • Describe how personal beliefs, taste, cultural traditions, and current social settings influence the interpretation of meaning in a work of art.
    • Formulate and support a position regarding the aesthetic value of a specific work of art.
    • Examine careers in the field of art and design.

Health (BSHS HLTH) - Five credit course

Health issues, healthy choices and behavior, social and mental health, and how health issues impact the community and environment. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Analyze the role of the individual responsibility for making healthy choices that relate to personal health and behavior.
    • Explain how mental health is a result of emotional management and personal character.
    • Explain ways to develop healthy relationships with others through healthy communication skills.
    • Appraise the importance of nutrients in a diet and the role of nutrition on overall health.
    • Create a healthy eating style.
    • Categorize types of exercises that promote improvement of fitness and lead to the establishment of a fitness goal.
    • Define life cycles and analyze how life stages impact personal health.
    • Analyze the health risks of substance abuse and the negative effects to body and brain.
    • Identify the causes, effects, and prevention of communicable diseases.
    • Describe non-communicable diseases and related risk factors.
    • Apply safety precautions that promote prevention of injury and harmful situations.
      Investigate career paths in the health occupations field.
       

Psychology (BSHS PSY)

Methods, facts, and theories of the behavior and processes of human beings. Theories and characteristics of the history of psychology, research and statistics, child and adult development, sensations, perceptions, cognition, stress, learning, memory, motivation, behavior, personality, abnormal behavior, individuality versus group identity and behavior, and therapy. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Define psychology as a discipline and identify its goals as a science.
    • Identify research, statistical strategies, and the role of scientific methods.
    • Analyze the methods and issues in the life span development of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age.
    • Explain the interaction of environmental and biological factors in development and the role of the brain in behavior.
    • Categorize the concepts from the following domains: sensation and perception, memory, learning, motivation, and emotion.
    • Examine the goals and purposes of personality theories.
    • Examine sources of, reactions to, and strategies for dealing with stress.
    • Describe symptoms and causes of major categories of psychological disorders. 9.Use technology to research the competencies required for entry in a college program, professional school, or workforce in the field of Psychology.
       

Sociology (BSHS SOC)

Theories, characteristics, and implications of culture, socialization, society, groups, deviations and control, social stratification, race, gender, age, family, education, politics, religion, sports, and change. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent.

Measurable Objectives

• • • Describe the historical context in which sociological thinking developed and identify key differences in perspectives and theories.
    • Distinguish and evaluate research methods.
    • Analyze how culture influences society.
    • Analyze the basic social structures and role of socialization.
    • Summarize types of groups, the types of interactions and their relationship to formal organizations.
    • Describe deviance and develop a logical argument for punishment or rehabilitation.
    • Summarize stratification and describe the relationship between stratification and social class.
    • Analyze the causes and effects of racial, ethnic, gender, and age discrimination in society.
    • Analyze how the basic social institutions meet societal needs
    • Describe the processes that lead to change within society and the world.
    • Research the competencies required for entry in a college program, professional school, or workforce in the field of Sociology.