2010-2011 Milpitas High School Course Catalog

MilpitasHighSchoolCourseCatalog
TableofContents T b o C n e t a l o t n
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2 AcademicPolicies ................................................................................................................. 3 AlternativeEducationalPrograms ....................................................................................... 4 GraduationRequirements .................................................................................................... 6 Scholarships&FinancialAid................................................................................................ 7 PracticeFourYearPlan ....................................................................................................... 9 CaliforniaHigherEducationOpportunities........................................................................ 10 CollegeGuidanceSection .................................................................................................. 13 CollegeEntranceExaminations......................................................................................... 15 TestingPrograms ................................................................................................................ 17 UniversityofCaliforniaInformation.................................................................................... 15 UCAGCoursesOfferedAtMilpitasHighSchool ........................................................... 19 HowtoReadtheCourseSelectionGuide ........................................................................ 34 Academies ........................................................................................................................... 34 ArtsVisual,Fine&Performing......................................................................................... 38 Business............................................................................................................................... 42 English.................................................................................................................................. 43 Program forEnglishLearners ............................................................................................ 44 ForeignLanguage ............................................................................................................... 45 HomeEconomics ................................................................................................................ 48 IndustrialTechnology.......................................................................................................... 49 Mathematics......................................................................................................................... 51 NonDepartmental ............................................................................................................... 53 PhysicalEducation .............................................................................................................. 55 Science................................................................................................................................. 55 SocialStudies ...................................................................................................................... 57 SpecialEducation................................................................................................................ 60 CentralCountyOccupationalCenter(CCOC).................................................................. 61
Introduction
Thiscoursedescriptioncatalogwasdevelopedby theMilpitasHighSchoolstafftohelpyou,our studentsandourparents,tobetterunderstandour educationalprogramandtomakeintelligentcourse choices. Weareproudtoofferthiscurriculumtoyou. Pleaseconsiderthecoursedescriptionsandrelated informationcarefullycontainedinthiscatalog. Rememberthateducationalgrowthandpersonal developmentwillresultafteraprocessofinformed decisionmaking.
however,suchrepeatedclassesDONOTearn additionalcreditstowardgraduationfrom MilpitasHighSchool. 3. HomeworkisrequiredbyBoardpolicy andshouldbemonitoredbyparents. ParentsarepartnerswiththeMilpitasHigh Schoolstaff.Weencourageyouto maintainongoingcontactwithteachers andcounselors.Weareanxioustowork togetherwithyouinplanningyour student'sfouryeareducationalprogram. 4. SchoolLoop SchoolLoopisacommunicationresource thatallowsyoutoviewyourstudents gradesandassignmentsforhisorher classesonline.Thismaybeaccessedby goingtothehighschoolwebsiteat mhs.musd.org.Onceontheschools website,clickontheregistertab,fillinthe requestedinformationandsubmit.The schoolwillverifyyouraccountand, once approved,youwillhaveaccesstoyour student'sgradesaswellasdirectcontact withyourstudent'steachers.Keepin mind,notallteachersmaybeusingthis systemandifnot,youmayemailthe appropriateteacherinstead.Thisisagreat toolthatwillhelpyoustay connectedwith yourstudent'sacademicprogress.We encourageallparentstoregisterandtake advantageofthiswonderfulresource.
ParentsasPartnersinPlanning
1. Parentsmustapproveallstudentschedules. MilpitasHighSchool'sgraduation requirementsareamongthemostrigorousin thestate. PLEASE PLANCAREFULLY withyourstudent. a. Studentsareexpectedtocomplete BOTH semestersofayearlongclass. b. Freshmen,sophomores,andjuniorsare requiredtoenrollinaminimumofsix(6) courses. c. SeniorsnotinvolvedintheCentralCounty OccupationalCenterProgramarerequiredto enrollinaminimumoffive(5)coursesduring thefirstsemester.Secondsemester,theymay electtotakefourclassesprovidedthatenough creditshavebeenearned. d. MilpitasHighSchoolallowsamaximum ofsixtyfive(65)creditstowardgraduation fromothereducationalsources.Examplesof othereducationalsourcesincludeAdult Educationclasses(amaximumof20credits maybeearnedthroughAdultEducation), communitycollegeclasses,andsummerschool coursestakenthroughanotherschooldistrict. e. Amaximumof twenty (20)creditsof teacheraideorofficeassistanceservicescan receiveelectivecredittowardsgraduation. 2. Coursefailureinallrequired areas(Math, English,SocialStudies,Science,FineArts,and PE)mustberepeated. TheUCandCSUsystemswillNOTacceptD gradestosatisfycourseentrancerequirements. ClassesmayberepeatedtoraiseaD grade
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ScheduleChangeRequests
1. Schedulechangescreatesignificantproblems forstudents.Themasterscheduleofclasses andtheassignmentofteacherstoteachthose classesarebasedoncoursesstudentschosein thespringtherefore,changesaremadefor academicmisplacementorcomputererror ONLY. 2. Nochangerequestswillbehonoredafterthe initialsixweeksofeachsemesterexceptfor levelschangesi.e. HonorsChemistryto GeneralChemistry,GeometryAtoGeometry. Thesechangeswillbeconsideredforstudents th receivingaDorF until the9 weekofthe th semester.Afterthe9 week,noadditional changeswillbemade.
3. Studentswhodropacourseaftersixweeks willreceiveagradeof WF (withdrawfail),and areplacedinStudyHall. 4. Seepage 5fortheAPcoursechangepolicy.
AcademicPolicies
GRADEREPORTS
th th Twoprogressreportsareissuedatthe6 and12 th weekofschool.Areportcardisissuedatthe18 weekofschool. Allprogressreportsandreport th cardsaremailedhome. Afterthe18 week,final gradeswillbeplacedonastudentstranscript.
Teacherchangerequests
Studentrequestswill notbeconsidereduntil the rd endof the lastdayofthe 3 weekofschool.All th th changeshavetooccurbetweenthe 4 and6 week ofschool.Atthattimenochangewillbeinitiated untilthefollowingstepshavebeenfollowedin progressiveorderasstatedbelow. Anystudentthathasmorethan70%intheclassfor whichtherequestisbeingmadewillnotbe consideredforachange.Animmediatechangecan occurifastudenthashadpriorhistorywitha teacherthatisunfavorable,i.e.failinggradeor behavioralissues. STEPS 1. Thestudentmeetswiththeteachertodiscuss problemareas.Thisshouldbedoneassoonas possible.Tutoringorextrahelpshouldbe arranged.Itisthestudentsresponsibilityto arrangeforameeting. 2. Aparentmakescontactwiththeteacherand discussesstepsthatneedtooccurinorderfor theirchildtobesuccessfulinthatclass. Reasonableeffortshouldbemadebythe studenttomeetexpectationsofthisdiscussion. 3. Aparentmakescontactwiththegradelevel counselortodiscusstheirstudentprogress. Theparentshouldbepreparedtodiscusssteps thathavebeentakeninordertohelptheirchild meetclassexpectations. 4. Aphonecontactandawrittenformalrequest aresubmittedtotheAssociatePrincipal. 5. Ameetingshouldbearrangedwiththe AssociatePrincipal,parentandstudent.The parentshouldbereadytobringcopiesof studentworktopresenttotheAssociate Principal. UnresolvedissueswiththeAssociatePrincipalcan bereferredtothePrincipal.
WITHDRAWALFAILURE(WF) Astudent/parentmayinitiatedroppingaclass withoutpenaltyuntiltheendofthe6th weekof eachsemester.Afterthatdate,withdrawalwill resultinaWFgradeonthestudentstranscript thatwillbecomputedintheiroverallGPAasanF grade. WITHDRAWALORNOGRADEFOR ATTENDANCE Inanyclasswhereastudenthasaccumulated7cuts he/shewillreceiveaWF,withdrawalfailure.A studentwillreceiveanNG,no grade,fortardies st (15for1 period,10forperiods26)andhaving notattendedSaturdaySchool.
INCOMPLETEGRADE(INC) Asemesterincomplete(INC)grademaybeissued byateacher,withadministrativeapproval,whena studenthasnotcompletedthecourserequirements dueto anextendedabsenceorextenuating circumstances. Thestudentwillhave20daysafterthe beginningof6weekstocompletetherequired workandreceiveapassinggrade.An incompletegradenotresolvedbythattimewill bechangedtoanF. HONORSLEVELCLASS TheUniversityofCaliforniaandtheCalifornia StateUniversitymaygrantcreditforallCollege BoardAdvancedPlacementTestsonwhicha studentscores3orhigher.Thecreditmaybe subjectcredit,graduationcredit,orcredittoward generaleducationorbreadthrequirements,as determinedbyevaluatorsateachcampus. Honorssectionsofotherselectedclassesare offeredattheschoollevelthatenrichesthecourse ofstudyoftheregularcourse.
AdvancedPlacement
AdvancedPlacementclassesareofferedat MilpitasHighSchool. TheAdvancedPlacement(AP)programisa cooperativeendeavorthathelpsablehighschool studentscompletecollegelevelcoursesand permitscollegestoevaluate,acknowledge,and encouragethataccomplishmentthroughthe grantingofappropriatecreditand/orplacement. TheAPProgramisnationalinscopeitspolicies aredeterminedbyrepresentativesoftheCollege Boardmemberinstitutionsandagenciesthroughout thecountry(publicandprivatesecondaryschools, colleges,anduniversities)andareimplementedby theCollegeBoard.EnrollmentsinAPclassesat MHSaredonethroughtheprocessofopen enrollment. AdvancedPlacementexamsareofferedeach spring.StudentssuccessfulinAPcoursesgenerally haveadequatepreparationforthesethreehour long,comprehensiveexams.Eachexamis administeredonceayearduringthesecondand thirdweeksinMay.Studentsarerequiredtotake thisexam.Mostcollegesawardcreditsand/or advancedplacementfordemonstratedsubjectarea proficiency.Collegeentrancewithsophomore standingisavailablethroughtheAPprogramat cooperatingcolleges.Additionalinformationabout theAPProgramisavailableinthecounselors officeorat www.collegeboard.com StudentschoosingtotakeanAPExaminationare subjecttoatestfeethatischargedbytheCollege Board APAGREEMENTFORM AllstudentsenrollingintheAPProgramwillbe requiredtoreadandsigntheAPAgreementForm. MilpitasHighSchoolCounselingDepartmentwill keepthisformonfileandwillrefertoitforany issuesthatarisepertainingtothelisteditemsbelow. Itshouldbeyourunderstandingthatwewillhold youtothatwhichyouhaveagreedto. Agreement1 AstudentthatisenrolledinanyAP classmusttaketheexamgivenbytheCollege BoardAPProgramforthatsubject.APfeesshould bepaidimmediately. Agreement2 Studentscanchangeaclassrequest th onaschedulingcarduntilJune30 ofthe precedingschoolyear.Oncetheschoolyearhas begun,nostudentwillbepermittedtodropanyAP class.Exceptionstothisagreementarestatedin Agreement3.
Agreement3 IfastudenthasaCorhigherfora firstsemestergradeinanyAPclass,theymust remaininthatclassuntiltheendoftheschoolyear. AstudentwithaDorFgradeattheendofthefirst 3weekscanbeplacedinanalternativeclass. This th canoccuruntilthe9 weekofschool.Nochanges forDorFstudentswilloccurafter9weeks. Agreement4 Studentswillbeallowedtosignup th foramaximumof3APclasses.A4 APclass maybelistedonastudentsschedulecardasan alternate.Ifspaceisavailable,studentsmaybe th placedina4 APclass. Agreement5 Studentsaretounderstandthatthe APProgramisarigorousacademicexperience. Theyshouldbeacutelyawareoftheirownprogress andshouldtakeappropriatestepstoseekhelpwhen necessary.Theyshouldalsotakeintoaccountthe recommendationoftheirteacherastowhetherthey shouldcontinuewiththeirenrollmentinanAP nd classfor2 semester.
Thefollowingstepsmustbetaken th beforeJune30 2010inordertobe enrolledinanAPClass

1. Fillout anAPAgreement/APTeacherContact Form.Studentswillbegiventheseformsin theirEnglishclassstartingon1/20/2010. Studentscanalsoacquiretheseformsonlineat www.mhs.musd.org. 2. NostudentwillbeenrolledinanAPcourse untiltheappropriatesignaturesaresecuredon theAPAgreement/APTeacherContactForm. 3. StudentswillbeallowedtoenrollinanAP CourseiftheyturnintheAPAgreement/AP TeacherContactFormatthesametimeastheir schedulingcard. 4. AllAPAgreement/APTeacherContactForms shouldbeturnedinwithaschedulingcard duringcounselorpickupdays. 5. FailuretoturninanAPAgreement/AP TeacherContactFormsby3/1/2010willresult inthestudentnotbeingenrolledinanAPclass.
AlternativeEducational Programs
MilpitasUnifiedSchoolDistrictoffersavarietyof alternativeeducationalprograms.Eachprogram providesspecializedopportunitiesthatleadtohigh schoolgraduation,diplomaequivalencytesting, continuingeducationalopportunitiesand/or vocational/careertraining.Eachprogramissetup onavoluntarybasisallowingthestudenttoself selectaccordingtoperceivedneeds.Placementto eachprogramiswithparentpermissionandthrough eithertheschoolcounselorortheAssistant Principalinchargeofeachprogram. CalaverasHills HighSchool CalaverasHillsHighSchoolisasmallhighschool locatedattheSamuelAyerEducationalPark.With amaximumenrollmentof200students,Calaveras HillsHighSchoolprovidesstudentswhohavenot experiencedsuccessinatraditionalhighschool settingwithanenvironmentwheretheyreceive closemonitoring,supportandencouragementwhile workingtowardtheirdiplomas.Anysophomore, juniororseniorbetween16and18yearsofage, whoisbehindingraduationcredits,maybeeligible toattendCalaverasHillsHighSchool.Contact StephanieCeminsky,AssistantPrincipal(408) 635 2800ext. 4124 MilpitasCommunityDaySchool(MCDS) TheMilpitasCommunityDayschoolhas an enrollmentofapproximately 20students.The programprovideseducationalopportunitiesfor, primarily,7ththrough10thgradestudents,with smallclasssize,individualizedcounselingwith therapyandalocationthatprohibitscutting. Studentsarenormallyplacedatthissitethrougha districtlevelreferralprocesssuchasaschool attendancereviewboard(SARB),recommendation forexpulsion,orprobationreferrals.Placementis involuntary.ContactyourgradelevelCounseloror Pincipalformoreinformation. IndependentStudy IndependentStudyisanalternative learning experiencedesignedfortheselfdisciplined,self motivatedstudent.Studentsshouldexpectthe following: toworkontheirown toscheduleatleast20hoursperweekof homework,and
toorallydemonstrateathorough comprehensionofeachsubject Progresswillbeevaluatedonaweeklybasis. Studentsmustbecommittedtoattendweekly scheduledappointments.Creditwillonlybe assignedforcompletionofworkandcompliance withallofthestatedcriteria.Inordertoremainin Independent Study,studentsmustmaintaina"C" averageorbetter. TosignupforIndependentStudy,studentsmust officiallyregisteratMilpitasHighSchoolandthen makeanappointmentwiththeAssistantPrincipal, StephanieCeminsky at(408)6352800ext4124 Parentsmustaccompanythestudentduringthe counselingappointment. TheIndependentStudyProgramisnotdesignedto meetcollegeentrancerequirements.Itisdesigned tomeetMilpitasUnifiedSchoolDistrictgraduation requirementsonly. CaliforniaHighSchoolProficiency Examination(CHSPE) Youcanearnthelegalequivalentofahighschool diplomabyprovingyourproficiencyinbasicskills throughthe CaliforniaHighSchoolProficiency Examination. Contactyourguidancecounselorfor moreinformation. Note: PassingCHSPEdoesnotexemptyou fromattendingschoolunlessyouare16orover andhaveverifiedparentalpermissiontoleave early.Astudentmustbeconcurrentlyenrolledin highschoolwhileawaitingthetestresults. GEDTesting Studentsage18andolderandwhodonothavea highschooldiplomaareeligibletoobtainaGeneral EducationDevelopment(GED)certificateby earningapassingscoreontheGEDTest. Instructionandcounselingareavailablethrough AdultEducation.Call(408) 6352692. AdultEducation TheMilpitasUnifiedAdultEducationProgram, locatedattheSamuelAyerEducationalPark,offers alimitednumberofrequiredclassesforgraduation purposestoMilpitasHighSchoolstudentsona spaceavailablebasis.Thiscomputerassisted programrequiresmandatoryattendancewitha minimumof54hoursofworkinadditiontofull completionofthecourserequirements.This programisopentojuniorsandseniorsonly. 5
Note: Itismandatorythatstudentsbeenrolledin (6)classesatMilpitasHighSchoolinorderto qualifyforconcurrentenrollmentwiththeAdult EducationProgram. Amaximumof65creditsfromalloutsidesources, withalimitof20creditsfromAdultEducation, maybeappliedtoyourMilpitasHighSchool diploma.Thisprogram,withaclassroominstructor andinstructionalaidegivingassistance,isavailable afterschoolandeveningstoMilpitasHighSchool studentswhoarelackingcreditsforgraduation.A studentwilltypicallycompleteaminimumofsix hoursaweek.Contactyourcounselorformore information.
FineArts(VisualorPerforming) TwosemestersofVisual/PerformingArts(one yearcourse), Electives Thirteensemestersfromanyofthefollowing disciplines: ForeignLanguage VisualandPerformingArts Science Math SocialStudies English/LanguageArts Business IndustrialArts NonDepartmental HomeEconomics PE
Graduation Requirements
English/LanguageArts EightsemestersofEnglish. Astudentmust passtheCaliforniaHighSchoolExitExam (CAHSEE)toreceiveadiplomaintheStateof California.
OtherGraduationRequirements
UnitRequirements Completionof220unitsofworkatfiveunits persubjectpersemesterwithgradeofDor better Havingnooutstandingobligationsorfeesfrom MUSDoranyschoolfromwhichthey transferred.
Mathematics Sixsemesters ofMathematicstoinclude: Algebra1orIntegratedMath1and2 AstudentmustpasstheCaliforniaHighSchool ExitExam(CAHSEE)toreceiveadiplomain TheStateofCalifornia.
CommunityServiceRequirements AllstudentsatMilpitasHighSchoolmust complete20hoursofCommunityServiceinorder tograduate. Studentsresponsibilities: Getapprovalofservice(byMr.Ribovich)on theAgencyPlacementForm. DocumentserviceontheMHSCommunity ServiceTimeCard. TurnincompletedformstoMr.RibovichinP 9. Alistofcurrentserviceopportunitiesisavailablein P9.QuestionsregardingCommunityService shouldbedirectedtoMr.Ribovichat408.6352800 ext4040 or jribovic@musd.org.
Sciences Foursemesters ofScience SocialScience/History SevensemestersofSocialSciencetoinclude: OnesemesterofCulturalHistoryorHistory elective TwosemestersofWorldHistory TwosemestersofUnitedStatesHistory andduring thesenioryear,onesemesterofAmerican Government andonesemesterofEconomics. PhysicalEducation Foursemesters ofPhysicalEducation
StandardsofProficiency
CAHSEE Astudentmustpass theCaliforniaHigh SchoolExitExam(CAHSEE)toreceivea diplomaintheStateofCalifornia. TheCAHSEEassessesrequiredcompetencies forhighschoolgraduationin English/LanguageArtsandmathematics. Studentswillhavemanyopportunitiestotake the testbeginninginthespringofgrade10. AnystudentwhohasnotpassedtheCAHSEE bytheirsenioryearwillbeplacedonan individuallearningplanthatmustbesignedby aparent,counselor,studentandprincipal. PARENTNOTIFICATIONAND CONFERENCE(S) ParentswillreceivewrittennoticeoftheCAHSEE testresultseverytimetheirstudentstakeatest. Conferenceswillbeheldperiodicallyto communicatestudentprogressanddetermineif interventionisnecessary.Tutoringserviceswillbe offeredforbothmathandEnglish.
Earnagradepointaverageofatleast2.0 Pleaseseewebsite(www.ncaa.org)for requirementsonSAT&ACTtestscores. DifferentrequirementsapplyforDivisionI& DivisionII Successfullycompleteatleast16academic corecoursesforDivisionIand14academic corecoursesforDivisionII

CoreCourses English Mathematics Science SocialScience/History English/Math/Science Additionalcore: English,Math,Science Philosophy NondoctrinalReligion DivisionI 4years 3 years 2years 2years 1year 4 years Division II 3years 2years 2years 2years 2years 3years
*Pleasebeawarethattheserequirementsare subjecttochange.Checkwithyourstudentscoach &counselororvisittheNCAAwebsiteat www.ncaa.org
NCAAEligibility
TheNCAAInitialEligibilityClearinghousemust certifystudentsplanningtoenrollincollegeasa freshmanandwantingtoparticipateinDivisionIor DivisionIIathletics.TheClearinghouseensures consistentinterpretationofNCAAinitialeligibility requirementsforallprospectivestudentathletesat allmemberinstitutions. Studentsshouldstartthisprocessinthespringof theirjunioryearofhighschool.Applicationsare availableinthecounselorsofficeoronline.Itis thestudentsresponsibilitytomakesurethe Clearinghousehasthefollowingdocumentsit needstocertify: Acompletedandsignedstudentreleaseformand fee anofficialtranscriptmaileddirectlyfromevery highschoolattended ACTorSATscores(Studentsmusthavetheir scoressentdirectlytotheNCAA Clearinghouse.) TobecertifiedbytheNCAAClearinghouseyou must: Graduatefromhighschool
Scholarships& FinancialAid
Duringrecentyears,educationcostshaverisen steadily.Asaresult,studentsandtheirfamilies mustcarefullyweighthemonetaryinvestmentofan educationandalsothoroughlyinvestigatepossible sourcesoffinancialassistance. Theprimarygoaloffinancialaidistomakestudent accesstoeducational/trainingopportunitiesby removingfinancialbarriers,whichwouldexclude financiallyneedy,butotherwiseeligible,students fromspecificschoolsandprograms. Althoughcertainscholarshipsareawardedsolely onthebasisofacademicexcellence,high competitivetestscores,andothernonneedfactors, theexpressionfinancialaidnormallyassumesthe existenceofsomedegreeoffinancialneed. Thesimpleneeddefinitionorequation:
(Education costs)
resources) =
(Family
Need
Ingeneral,ifstudentsareuncertainregardingtheir abilitytomeetanexpectededucationalbudget,they shouldsubmittheFreeApplicationforFederal StudentAid(FAFSA)andapplytothecollegeof theirchoiceforfinancialaid. Studentsshouldalsoapplydirectlyforany scholarshipssponsoredbyindividuals, organizationsandinstitutionsforwhichtheymight qualify. Foradditionalsourcesoffinancialassistancevisit theCareerCenteroncampusandreviewthe scholarshipfiles.
PracticeFourYearPlan
ThefollowingFourYearPlanisintendedasapracticeguide forallstudents. Name___________________________ PostgraduationGoal_____________________
CareerPathInterest____________________________________
MILPITASHIGHSCHOOLFOURYEARPLAN
Subject Grade9 Grade10 Grade11 Grade12
English (40)
Mathematics (30)
Science (20)
PhysicalEducation (20)
SocialStudies (35)
FineArts (10)
Electives (65)
FourYearHighSchoolGraduationPlan
Thefouryearhighschoolplanallowsstudentstocarefullyplantheirhighschoolcurriculumbasedontheircareer andpostsecondarygoals/interests.Thefouryearhighschoolplanshouldinclude:
1. Careerarea(s)thatinterestthestudent 2.Possibleoccupation(s) 3.Postsecondaryeducationplans 4yearcollege(CSU/UC) 2yearcollege(CommunityColleges postsecondaryvocationalprograms apprenticeshipprograms occupationalskilltraininginthemilitary onthejobtraining 4.Possiblepostsecondaryeducationcampuses(universityorcollegename) 5. Coursesthestudentwilltakeeachsemester(relatedtothestudent'sinterest and/oreducational goals). 6.Grades 7.Semesterandcumulativecredits
Bydesign,thefouryearhighschoolcourseplanisflexibleinnatureandshouldbeupdatedeachyearasthe student'sinterestsandplanschange. OneofthefocusesofMilpitasHighSchoolistoensurethatallstudentstakeclassesthatwillbenefitthemlaterin life.Studentsareencouragedtotakeclassesthatwillgivethememploymentskillsandincreaseacademicabilities. Bytakingsuchcoursesatthehighschoollevel,studentswillbepreparedtogodirectlytocollegeaswellashave employmentskillssothatthestudentcanhelpcreatehis/herowncollegefund.
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CaliforniaHigherEducationOpportunities
CommunityCollege Information NUMBEROF: Approximately107statewide SCHOOLEXAMPLES: MissionCollege OhloneCollege WestValleyCollege SanJoseCityCollege DeAnzaCollege LENGTH: Twoyears COURSEWORK: Careerandjobentrymajors Transfercreditstofouryeareducational institutions DEGREESORCERTIFICATES: VocationalCertificates AssociateofArts(AA)andAssociateof Science(AS) COST(TuitionandBooks): Dependsontheindividualcollege CaliforniaStateUniversity Information NUMBER: 23statewide(top1/3ofgraduates) SCHOOLEXAMPLES: CSUFresno CSUBakersfield CSUStanislaus CalPoly SanJoseState CalStateHayward LENGTH: FouryearswithGraduatePrograms COURSEWORK: Preprofessionaltraining Variousmajors DEGREESORCERTIFICATES: BachelorofArts(BA),BachelorofScience(BS) Variousmastersdegrees,Teachingcredentials COST(TuitionandBooks): About$15,000peryear. 11 AdmissionRequirements CORESUBJECTREQUIREMENTS: SeeUCcoresubjectrequirements GRADEPOINTAVERAGE(GPA): Studentsshouldmaintainatleastagradepoint averageofCorbetter. GPAiscombinedwithSATIscorestodetermine eligibility EDUCATIONALBACKGROUD: Highschooldiploma AvalidCAHighSchoolProficiencyExam Certificateandmeetthecoresubjectrequirements ASSESSMENTS: AmericanCollegeTest(ACT) ScholasticAssessmentTest(SATI:Reasoning) AdmissionRequirements CORESUBJECTREQUIREMENTS: Therearenosubjectrequirements. GRADEPOINTAVERAGE(GPA): ThereisnominimumGPArequirement EDUCATIONALBACKGROUD: Youmustbeatleast18yearsoldorahighschool graduate ASSESSMENTS: PlacementtestsforEnglishandmathematics
UniversityofCalifornia Information NUMBEROF: 9statewide,acceptingthetop12.5%ofthe graduates SCHOOLEXAMPLES: Berkeley Riverside Davis SanDiego Irvine SantaBarbara LosAngeles SantaCruz Merced LENGTH: FouryearswithGraduateandProfessional Programs COURSEWORK: Preprofessionaltraining Variousmajors DEGREES: BachelorofArts(BA)andBachelorofScience (BS) Variousmastersanddoctoraldegrees Someuniversitiesofferteachingcredentials COST(TuitionandBooks): About$22,150peryear. AdmissionRequirements CORESUBJECTREQUIREMENTS: History(a) 2yearstoincludeUSHistory/GovernmentSocialScience andWorldHistory English(b) 4yearsofcollegepreparatory Mathematics(c) 3yearsthroughAlgebra2,4yearsrecommended Science(d) 2yearsoflabsciencetoincludeBiology,3years recommended ForeignLanguage(e) 2yearsofthesamelanguage,3yearsrecommended VisualPerformingArts(f)1yearofcollegepreparatory Electives(g)1yearfromoneof theaboveareas GRADEPOINTAVERAGE(GPA): Studentsshouldmaintainatleastagradepointaverageof Corbetter GPAiscombinedwithtestscorestodetermineeligibility EDUCATIONALBACKGROUD: GraduatefromhighschoolorholdavalidCaliforniaHigh SchoolProficiencyExaminationCertificateandmeetthe coresubjectrequirements
Information NUMBEROF: Approximately112statewide SCHOOLEXAMPLES: UniversityofSouthernCalifornia(USC) Pepperdine UniversityofthePacific(UOP) Stanford ClaremontColleges SantaClaraUniversity LENGTH:Four+years
ASSESSMENTS: AmericanCollegeTest(ACT) (SATI:Reasoning) (SATII:SubjectTestinMath,Englishcomposition,&one ofyourchoices.) PrivateCollegeandUniversities AdmissionRequirements DEGREES: AtleastaBA/BS,butmayofferuptoadoctorate Admissionrequirementsvarybycollegeoruniversity. UsuallystudentswhohavemetorexceededtheUCcore subjectrequirementsandassessmentrequirementswill meetrequirementsforaprivatecollege/university.
COURSEWORK: Curriculum,programs,andprofessionalprogramsvary accordingtothesizeofspecialtyofthe college/university COST(TuitionandBooks): About$5,000 29,000peryear
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CollegeGuidanceSection
Minimumvs.CompetitiveCollegeEntranceRequirements **SpecialNote Studentsapplyingtopopularcollegecampusesand/orprograms shouldexpecttogobeyondtheminimumeligibilitystandardssincetheywillhaveto competewithotherwellqualifiedapplicants. CommunityColleges Whomtocontact EVERGREENVALLEYCOLLEGE 3095YerbaBuenaRoad SanJose,CA95135 CareerCenter (408)2706470 MISSIONCOLLEGE 3000MissionCollegeBlvd. SantaClara,CA95054 CareerCenter (408)9882200ext.1605 WESTVALLEYCOLLEGE 14000FruitvaleAvenue Saratoga,CA95070 CareerCenter (408)8672200 13
DEANZACOLLEGE 21250StevensCreekBlvd Cupertino,CA95014 CareerCenter (408)8645678 GAVILANCOLLEGE 5055SantaTeresaBlvd. Gilroy,CA95020 CareerCenter (408)8484818 SANJOSECITYCOLLEGE 2100MoorparkAvenue SanJose,CA95128 CareerCenter (408)2982181ext.3939
FOOTHILLCOLLEGE 12345ElMonteRoad LosAltosHills,CA94022 CareerCenter (650)9497229 OHLONECOLLEGE 43600MissionBlvd. Fremont,CA94536 CareerCenter (510)6596110
CommunityCollegeTransferAgreements
WestValleyCommunityCollege:
UniversityofCalifornia: UCDavis UCIrvine UCMerced UCRiverside UCSantaBarbara UCSantaCruz UCSanDiego PrivateUniversities: SantaClaraUniversity BethanyUniversity CaliforniaStateUniversities: CSUEastBay CSUMontereyBay SanJoseState SanJoseStateUniversity CSUMontereyBay CSUHayward SantaClaraUniversity
DeAnzaCollege: CSUs:
EastBay MontereyBay SJSU UCs: Irvine Davis Merced Riverside SanDiego SantaBarbara SantaCruz Independent/Private/OutofState: KetteringUniversity TheNationalHispanicUniversity SantaClaraUniversity UniversityofthePacific NotreDamedeNamur UniversityofSanFrancisco EvergreenValleyCollege: CSUEastBay CSUMONTEREYBAY HAWAIIPACIFICUNIVERSITY INDIANAUNIVERSITY MENLOCOLLEGE NATIONALHISPANICUNIVERSITY NOTREDAMEdeNAMUR UNIVERSTIY SANJOSESTATEUNIVERSITY SANTACLARAUNIVERSITY SONOMASTATEUNIVERSITY UCDAVIS UCIRVINE UCRIVERSIDE UCSANTABARBARA UCSANTACRUZ UNIVERSITYOFSANFRANCISCO
SanJoseCityCollege:
CSUEastBay CSUMontereyBay SanJosStateUniversity SantaClaraUniversity UCDavis UCSantaBarbara UCIrvine UCRiverside UCSantaCruz. UCDavis UCIrvine UCMerced UCRiverside UCSanDiego Newfor20092010! UCSantaBarbara UCSantaCruz CSUEastBay CSUMontereyBay SanJoseStateUniversity SantaClaraUniversity UCDavis UCSantaCruz UCSantaBarbara UCRiverside
OhloneCollege:
MissionCollege:
*Thesearesubjectto change,pleasecontactthespecificCommunityCollegetomake surethattheCollege/Universitythatyou areplanningontransferringtostillhasaGuaranteedTransferAgreement.Colleges/Universitiescanbeaddedatanytime. PleaseseethecurrentwebsitefortheCommunityCollegetoseeifadditionshavebeenmade.
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CollegeEntrance Examinations
The ACT and SAT arecollegeentrancetests.Both testsareacceptedbymostcollegesanduniversities. Itisnotnecessarytotakebothtests.Information regardingtestingdatesandregistrationinformation maybefoundintheMilpitasHighSchoolCareer Centerorwithyourgradelevelcounselor.
SATSubjectTests Cost $20.00 $29.00pertest

SubjectTestsareonehour,mostlymultiplechoice teststhatmeasurehowmuchstudentsknowabouta particularacademicsubjectandhowwelltheycan applythatknowledge.They areofferedin22 subjects.Manycollegesanduniversitiesrequiretwo subjectareatestsforadmission.Pleasecheckwith thecollegesyouareapplyingtoforspecific requirements.
ACT Cost $31.00 nowriting $45.00pluswriting

www.act.org TheAmericanCollegeTestisdesignedtomeasure classroomachievementinfourbroadcontentareas, theabilitytoreason,andtheapplicationofproblem solvingskills.Theoveralltestscoreisbasedonthe numberofcorrectanswersgivenwithnopenaltyfor guesses.Thebasictesttakesapproximatelythree hoursandcoversEnglishusage,Mathematics, Sciencereasoning,andReading.ACTisaddinga 30minuteWritingtestasanoptionalcomponentto theACTAssessmentbeginninginFebruary2005 forstudentstestingwithintheUnitedStateswhoare applyingtocollegefortheFallof2006orlater. SomecollegeswillrequiretheWritingTestothers willnot.Mostcollegeswillacceptscoresfromthe WritingTesteveniftheydonotrequireit.You shoulddecidewhethertotaketheWritingTest basedontherequirementsoftheinstitutionsto whichyouareapplying.
PSAT Cost $20.00

PlanyournextstepstocollegeandtakethePSAT (PreliminarySAT/NationalMeritScholarship QualifyingTest.) ThePSATtestisapracticetestwhichprovides feedbacktostudentsontheirskilllevelpriorto takingtheSAT.Studentswillreceiveascorereport andtestbookletfromwhichtheycanstudy.Juniors areeligiblefortheNationalMeritScholarship,but thetestisopenforregistrationtosophomoresand freshmenstudents. ThetestwillbeheldthethirdSaturdayinOctober onayearlybasis.Registrationwillopentostudents threeweekspriortothetestday.
AdvancedPlacement Cost $86.00

TheAdvancedPlacement(AP)Programisa programofcollegelevelcoursesandexamsfor secondaryschoolstudents.Over90percentof collegesgivecreditand/oradvancedplacement statustostudentswhoscoreintheupperrangeofthe test. Theexaminationisscoredonafivepointscale:5 (extremelywellqualified)to1(norecommendation). Eachthreehourtestisadministeredannuallyduring themonthofMay.AnAPGradeReportissentin earlyJulytoeachstudent'shomeaddress,high school,andtothestudent'scollegeifrequested.The APexamfeeiscollectedpriortoastudentenrolling inthecourse. ThefollowingAPexamsareadministeredby MilpitasHighSchool: Biology PhysicsB PhysicsC Chemistry English USHistory 15
SATReasoningTest Cost $45.00

www.collegeboard.com TheSATisathreehourtestthatmeasuresverbal andmathematicalreasoningskillsstudentshave developedovertimeandskillstheyneedtobe successfulincollege.Manycollegesand universitiesusetheSATasoneindicatoramong othersincludingclassrank,highschoolGPA, extracurricularactivities,personalessay,andteacher recommendationsofastudentsreadinesstodo collegelevelwork.TheSATReasoningtestwill changebeginninginMarch2006.ThenewSAT willimprovethealignmentofthetestwithcurrent curriculumandinstitutionalpracticesinhighschool andcollege.Byincludingathirdmeasureofskills writing,thenewSATwillhelpcollegesmakebetter admissionsandplacementdecisions.Inthatway, thenewSATwillreinforcetheimportanceof writingthroughout astudentseducation.
MilpitasHighSchoolCourseCatalog StudioArt CalculusAB CalculusBC SpanishLanguage EnvironmentalScience AmericanGovernment WorldHistory The TestofEnglishasaForeignLanguageisused toevaluateEnglishproficiencyofstudentswhose nativelanguageisnotEnglish.
PrivateCollegesandUniversities
Admissionrequirementsvaryatprivate (independent)collegesanduniversities.Check catalogs,websites,write,orcalladmissionsoffices forspecificrequirements.
TOEFL Cost Approximately$140.00
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TestingPrograms
Thereareanumberofteststhathighschoolstudentstakeduringthecourseoftheirhighschoolyears.Sometests aremandatedbytheStateofCaliforniaorbytheMilpitasUnifiedSchoolDistrictaspartofthegraduation requirements.Othertestingmaybeoptionaldependinguponthestudent'sinterestsandeducationalgoals.
RequiredTests CAHSEE
Why State/MUSD Graduation Requirements State/Federal Requirements
Grade 10 1112 yettopass 10
WhenGiven March Nov,Feb,May
Physical Fitness(PF)
AprilMay
OtherTestingPrograms RequiredTests CST Why StateAssessment Grade 911 WhenGiven May
OptionalTests PreliminaryScholastic AssessmentTest (PSAT) ScholasticAssessment Test (SAT) AmericanCollegeTest (ACT) AdvancedPlacementTest ASVAB
Why PracticeTest and ScholasticCompetition CollegeAdmission
Grade
WhenGiven ThirdSaturdayinOctober
911 1012 Oct.,Nov.,Dec.,Jan., April,May,andJune
CollegeAdmission
1012
Oct.,Dec.,Feb.,Apriland June May OctoberandFebruary
CollegeCredit VocationInterest Information
1012 1112
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Universityof CaliforniaInformation
ThetencampusesoftheUniversityofCaliforniaare locatedinBerkeley,Davis,Irvine, LosAngeles, Riverside,SanDiego,SantaBarbara,SantaCruz, Merced,andSanFrancisco.TheSanFrancisco campusprovidesgraduateprogramsinthehealth professionsonly.
points.AfterastudentisselectedintotheUC system,eachUCschoolwilldetermineentranceto theirparticularinstitution. AllstudentsintheStateofCalifornianotmeeting theinitial4%guaranteedadmissionwillbegrouped togetherforconsiderationforanyotheropenslots intotheUCsystem. Admissioneligibilityisbasedonthestudent'sgrade pointaverageinaspecificsequenceofhighschool coursesreferredtoas theAGsubjects andascore ontheAmericanCollegeTest(ACT)orScholastic AssessmentTest(SATI).TheUniversityalsouses scoresfromthreeSATIIsubjecttests.The UniversityofCaliforniausesthehighestverbaland mathscoresontheSATIfromasinglesittingand thehighestSATIIscoresiftestsaretakenmorethan once.The AGGPAisbasedonsubjectscompleted th th inthe10 and11 grades. Astudentisrequiredtocomplete 15AGsubjectsas describedbelow.Atleastelevenoftherequired unitsmustbetakeninthefirstthreeyearsofhigh school.Ifstudentstakemorecoursesthanthe minimumrequiredinanAGsubject, theUniversity willuseonlythehighestgradesearnedincomputing theGPA.
EligibilityintheLocalContext
Underthisprocess,UCwillguaranteeadmissionto 4%ofthegraduatingseniorsasidentifiedintheir junioryear. Identificationofthetop10%ofeachschoolwillbe baseduponanunweightedGradePointAverage ona4.0scaleonly. Eachschoolisrequiredtosubmitthetranscriptsof the top10%ofthejuniorclasswhohavemetthe eligibilityrequirementswithaminimumof11units. Thelistmustinclude:1unitofhistory/social science3unitsofEnglish3unitsofmathematics1 unitoflaboratoryscience,1unitoflanguageother thanEnglishand2unitschosenbythestudentfrom amongothersubjectrequirements. UCwillselectthetop4%fromtheidentified10% fromeachschoolbasedontheirgradesandrigorof coursestakentodate. UCwillnotifythesestudentsinSeptemberthatthey havebeenselectedforadmissiontotheUCsystem andawaittheirapplicationsinNovember.The classestheytakeintheirsenioryearwillalsobe weighedastowhichUCschoolstheyareapproved toattend. Thegradesintheninthgradewillnotbeincludedin theGradePointAveragecalculation. TransferableCommunityCollegecourseswillbe awardedanextragradepointintheGPAcalculation iftakeninthetenthoreleventhgradeyearonly. Studentsmustsubmittheirapplicationfrom November130. OnefullyearofVisualandPerformingArtsinthe samesubjectwillberequiredforallstudentsinthe Classof2006andthereafter. UCselectioncommitteeusesfourHonors/Advanced Placementclassestakeninthesophomoreorjunior yearforconsiderationinreceivingbonusGPA
UniversityofCaliforniaAGSubject Requirements
A. HistoryTwoyearsrequired. OneyearofU.S. HistoryoronesemesterofU.S.History,one semesterofCivicsorAmericanGovernment, andoneyearofWorldHistory. B. EnglishFouryearsofcollegepreparatory Englishrequired.Onlytwosemestersof Englishtakeninthe9thgradecanbeusedto meetthisrequirement. C. MathematicsAlgebraI, Geometry and AlgebraII arerequired.Mathcoursestakenin the7thand 8thgradesmaybeusedto fulfill partofthisrequirementifthehighschool acceptsthemasequivalenttoitsowncourses. D. LaboratoryScienceTwoyearsrequired.One th ofthesecoursesmaybecompletedinthe9 Grade. E. ForeignLanguageCompletionofleveltwoof aforeignlanguageoritsequivalentisrequired.
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F. CollegePrepElectivesCoursestomeetthis requirementmustbechosenfromatleasttwoof thefollowingareas:History,English,Advanced Mathematics,LaboratoryScience,Foreign Language,SocialScience,VisualorPerforming Arts. G. Visual/PerformingArtsOneyearlong classfrompreapprovedclassesbeginning withtheclassof2006.
(E) ForeignLanguage ChineseI,II&III FrenchI,II&III SpanishI,II&III SpanishIforHeritageSpeakers SpanishIIforHeritageSpeakers APSpanishLanguage (F)Visual/PerformingArts APStudioArt ArchitecturalDesign ArtExploration Ceramics CeramicsStudio DigitalArt Drawing Painting PaintingStudio Photography Band(Jazz,MarchingorConcert) Orchestra TheaterArts TheaterWorkshop Dance IntermediateDance Choir (G)ElectiveCourses: History Allcourseslistedunder(A)plus: PsychologyI PsychologyII Sociology Economics WesternPhilosophy FacingHistory&Ourselves AncientHistory&Archeology English Allcourseslistedunder(B)plus: Journalism OralComposition CreativeWriting LaboratoryScience Ecology AdvancedMathematics Allcoursesbeyond AlgebraII Interdisciplinary ExploringEngineering&Technology
UCAGCourses OfferedAtMilpitas HighSchool

(A) History USHistory APUSHistory WorldHistory APWorldHistory AmericanGovernment APAmericanGovernment AncientHistoryandArchaeology (B) English EnglishI/IA EnglishII/IIA EnglishIII EnglishIV APEnglish HonorsEnglish (C)Math AlgebraI Geometry,GeometryA AlgebraII AlgebraII/Trigonometry Precalculus HonorsPrecalculus APCalculusAB APCalculusBC APStatistics (D) LaboratoryScience Biology APBiology Chemistry Honorschemistry APChemistry Physics APPhysics AnatomyandPhysiology
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TheACADEMYPROGRAMSofMilpitasHighSchool
Thefollowingacademiesareofferedtostudentsintheirsophomoreyear.Allacademiesareathreeyearcommitmentwith atechnicalorcareerfocus.Applicationsareavailableinthecounselingoffice.Completedapplicationscanbesubmittedto thecounselingoffice. ParticipationisnotinterchangeablefromoneAcademytoanother. Allcoursesmeetgraduationrequirements. AcademicclassesmeetCSUandUCrequirements. Allacademieswillincludeindustryandcollegeopportunities,fieldtrips,guestspeakers,visitationsoffcampus, mentors,integratedcurriculumamongclasses,andsummerinternshipopportunities. DIGITALBUSINESSACADEMY PossibleCareers FoodandBeverageServiceandManagement LodgingandAccommodationManagement EventsandMeetingPlanning TravelAgentandTourWholesaler TourGuide Convention/RecreationParks Fairs/Festivals/TradeShowPlanner Benefits Businessinformation Industryandcollegetours Collegecreditclasses Eventsandmixeractivities Awardsnight Softwarecertification Graduationhonors ENGINEERING&TECHNOLOGYACADEMY Program English,Science,History,andTechnologyclasses Communication(oral,visual,written),team building&problemsolving. ComputerAidedDesign(CAD) IntroductiontoEngineeringModules:Electronics, ComputerArchitecture,Robotics,Mechanics, Aerodynamics,CivilandStructuralDesign, SemiconductorManufacturingTechnology SeniorPortfolioandPartnerships PossibleCareers Engineer,variousspecialties EngineeringTechnician Engineeringsupportpersonnel Teaching Management Fabricator Assembler Benefits Industryinformation&mentors Industryandcollegetours Educational&socialevents Awardsnight Graduationhonors Collegecreditclasses 20
Program
English,Math,History,andclassesin ComputerApplications(PCandMAC). MicrosoftOffice includesWord,Excel,PowerPoint, andAccess, Publisher,FrontPage,HTML. Graphicsapplicationsinclude Photoshop, Illustrator,Painter,PageMaker,GoLive, Webdesign, SeniorPortfolio
PossibleCareers ManagementInformationSystems ComputerProgrammer WebDesign/GraphicDesign PublicRelations/Marketing Finance Healthcare HumanResources Teaching/Training Management Benefits Softwarecertification Scholarshipopportunities Collegecreditclasses Industryandcollegetoursandinformation Eventsandsocialactivities Awardsnights Graduationhonors CommunityService CareerPortfolio TRAVELandTOURISMACADEMY Program English,Math,History,andTravel&Tourism relatedclasses ComputerReservationsSystem(airline,hotel& carrental) Intro.ToHospitality,TravelandTourism AcademyCuisine TravelDestinations Sales&Marketing
Arts&Communication
Education/CareerPath
SOMEPOSSIBLEJOBTITLES Professional FourorMoreYears OfCollege
Advertiser Animator Architect ArtHistorian ArtRestorian ArtsCritic Attorney Author Composer Designer Film/Book/MagazineEditor FilmDirector FreelanceWriter GraphicArtist Journalist MarketingAnalyst Museumcurator Musician Newscaster NewspaperReporter Photojournalist PublicRelationsSpecialist RecreationAdministrator SoundTechnician Teacher TechnicalWriter TheatreManager Translator ************ Actor/Actress Choreographer ComputerAidedDesigner CourtReporter DesktopPublisher FashionDesigner FilmDubber InteriorDesigner Paralegal Photographer Printer RecordingEngineer SetDesigner StageManager StandUpComic ******** DiskJockey,RadioAnnouncer ElectronicEquipmentOperator EventsCoordinator FloralDesigner/Gardener MerchandiseDisplayer Model MuseumDocent PhotographerAssistant Receptionist SalesClerk Secretary StageTechnician
Areyoucreative?Areyouartistic?Doyou enjoyentertaining,informing,challenging, and/orinspiringothers?Written,visualand performingartsareallpossibleoptionsof studywithinthispath.
SemiProfessional Community College OrTechnicalSchool
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshould giveyouaclearpictureofthekindsofmajors available.Someofthesemajorsareofferedat boththeuniversityandcommunitycollege levels.Experienceisstillvitalforallcareers inthispath. Visual Written Architecture CreativeWriting ArtHistory English CommercialArt ForeignLanguage Communications Journalism EnvironmentalDesign LiberalArts FilmMaking Linguistics FineArts Literature GraphicDesign TechnicalWriting IndustrialDesign Photography Photojournalism TelevisionProduction TextileDesign Performing Acting Communication Dance Drama Film/Video MusicPerformance PublicRelations Radio/Television Speech TheaterArts
EntryLevel HighSchoolDiploma
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RecommendedCourses Visual ArtExploration Ceramics Drafting DramaticLiterature Jewelry Photography Yearbook WrittenAdvanced Composition DigitalBus.Academy Drawing ForeignLanguage Journalism IntrotoComp.App.
Interest&Abilities DoYou Workonprojectsuntilyougetthemright? Startprojectsonyourown? Meetdeadlines? Useyourimaginationtofindnewwaysto doorsaysomething? Liketoworkindependentlyaswellas workcloselywithotherpeople? Havetheabilitytovisualizeafinal product? Enjoycommunicatingwithothersand influencingtheopinionsofpeoplethrough wordsorart?
Performing MarchingBand ConcertBand JazzBand OralComposition Theater TheaterWorkshop
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyoutheopportunityto demonstratethatyouareresponsible,capable, andmotivatedwillbeimportanttoyouwhen applyingforcollegeadmission,technical training,scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltimejob. SchoolActivities AcademicDecathlon Club ArtClub ArtShow Band/Choir BusinessExperienceDay StudentGovernment DramaClub
ForeignLanguage LiterarySociety SchoolNewspaper SchoolPlay
CCOCClassesOffered (VocationalSchool) ComputerOperations GraphicDesign InteriorDesign MedicalSecretary WordProcessing
Yearbook
CommunityActivities ArtShows Community/ChurchChoir EssayContests SpeechContests
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Business,Marketing& InformationSystems
SOMEPOSSIBLEJOB TITLES Professional FourorMoreYears OfCollege
Accountant AdvertisingDirector BankManager BusinessManager ComputerProgrammer ComputerSystemsAnalyst Controller FinancialPlanner/Investment Broker HotelManager HumanResourceManager ManagementConsultant PublicRelationsManager PurchasingAgent SalesManager Teacher ************ AdministrativeAssistant ClaimsAgent ComputerTechnician CourtReporter FoodServicesManager HotelManager InsuranceUnderwriter LegalTranscriber OfficeManager Paralegal ProductionPlanner RealEstateAgent SalesRepresentative ******** BankTeller Bookkeeper Cashier ComputerOperator CustomerServiceRepresentative DeportmentSupervisor FileClerk HumanResourcesClerk ManagerTrainee Payrollclerk Receptionist RetailSalesperson SalesAgent Secretary ShippingClerk TravelAgent Typist
Businesscareersincludeawidevarietyofoccupationsand professionsfromentrylevelclericalandsecretarialjobsto highleveladministrativeandmanagerialpositions. Someof thesejobsinvolvemakingdecisionsandsupervisingthe activitiesofemployees,whileotherjobsprovidesupport servicesandassistancetoexecutives,administratorsand managers.Tobesuccessful,smallbusinessowners generallyneedawiderangeofbusinessskills,financial resourcesorbacking,businessexperience,andawillingness toworklonghoursandtakerisks.
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshouldgiveyou aclearpictureofthekindsofmajorsavailable.Some ofthesemajorsareofferedatboththeuniversityand communitycollegelevels.Experienceisstillvitalfor allcareersinthispath. Accounting Advertising Banking BusinessAdministration BusinessComputerTelecommunications Communication ComputerInformationSystems Economics Finance Hotel/RestaurantManagement HumanResourcesManagement IndustrialRelations Insurance InternationalBusiness ManufacturingManagement Marketing Operations&FacilitiesManagement Production,Operations,&Systems Management PublicRelations RealEstate Taxation
SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool
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RecommendedCourses DoYou Accounting AdvancedComposition BusinessMath DigitalBusinessAcademy Economics ForeignLanguage IntroductiontoHospitality AdvancedHospitality Journalism IntrotoComputerApps. OralComposition WorkExperience
Interest&Abilities
Finditeasytomeetandtalkwithnew acquaintances? Consideryourselforganized,efficientand comfortabledoingdetailworkwithwords andnumbers? Enjoycompetitionandworkinghardto achieveagoal? Thinklogicallyandmakedecisions? Enjoyplanninganddirectingtheactivities ofothers? Feelthatyouareambitiousand achievementoriented?
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyouthe opportunitytodemonstratethatyouare responsible,capable,andmotivatedwill beimportanttoyouwhenapplyingfor collegeadmission,technicaltraining, scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltimejob. CCOCClassesOffered (VocationalSchool) ComputerAccounting&Banking ComputerAdministrativeAssistant ComputerApplications DataEntry MacintoshBusinessCommunications MedicalOfficeCareers MicrocomputersInBusiness OfficeAssistant SchoolActivities ActiveClubMember/Officer StudentBodyorClassOfficer AthleticTeamMember/Captain AcademicDecathlon BusinessExperienceDay
CommunityActivities Volunteerand/orPaidJob SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember YouthOrganizationMember

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Engineering&IndustrialTechnology

Aeronautical/AerospaceEngineer Architect BiochemicalEngineer BiomedicalEngineer ChemicalEngineer Civil/EnvironmentalEngineer ComputerEngineer ElectricalEngineer IndustrialEngineer MechanicalEngineer PetroleumEngineer SystemsEngineer Teacher ************ AerospaceEngineeringTech. AircraftMechanic AutomotiveTechnician/Mechanic BuildingInspector Cabinetmaker CASTechnician,/DraftingPerson Carpenter ChemicalEngineeringTechnician CivilEngineeringTechnician DentalLabTechnician ElectricalEngineeringTechnician Electrician Environmental andHazardous MaterialsTechnician GeneralContractor HeatingandAirConditioning Mechanic HeavyEquipmentOperator LicensedSmogTechnician ManufacturingTechnician MechanicalEngineeringTech. Plumber PrecisionMachinist SheetMetalWorker Surveyor Tool&DieMaker Welder ******** AutoTechnician AssistantRoofer BicycleMechanic CarpenterApprentice ConstructionLaborer Drafter ElectricalRepairPerson ElectronicAssembler ElectronicEquipmentInstaller MachineOperator/Technician MachineShop/Assistant MechanicsAssistant Painter Printer
Peopleintheengineeringandindustrial technologycareerinterestareadesign,construct and/orrepairairplanes,roads,electricalpower systems,automobiles,tunnels,computers,dams, harbors,steelmills,trains,sewagetreatment systems,industrialmachinery.
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshould giveyouaclearpictureofthekindsofmajors available.Someofthesemajorsareofferedat boththeuniversityandcommunitycollege levels.Experienceisstillvitalforallcareers inthispath. AeronauticalEngineering AerospaceEngineering AgricultureEngineering AppliedMechanics AppliedPhysics Architecture BiochemicalEngineering ChemicalEngineering CivilEngineering ComputerScience ElectricalEngineering EnvironmentalDesign EnvironmentalEngineering IndustrialEngineering MaterialsEngineering Oceanography Robotics SanitationEngineering Surveying Waste&PollutionEngineering
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RecommendedCourses
AutomotiveTechnology Biology Chemistry DigitalBusinessAcademy DraftingTechnology English IntegratedMathI&II Math1 Math2 Math3 OralComposition Physics
Interest&Abilities DoYou Liketoanalyzeandsolveproblemslogicallyand creatively? Liketoseetheresultsofyourwork? Havetheabilitytoworkaccuratelyand precisely? Feelcomfortableworkingwithmachinesand equipment? Enjoyworkingwithyourhandstobuildorrepair things? Havetheabilitytovisualizetheprojectasit willbewhencomplete,evenbeforebeginning? Haveanaptitudeinmath? Workwellonateamandenjoyworkingwith colleaguesworkingtowardaspecificgoal?
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyoutheopportunity todemonstratethatyouareresponsible, capable,andmotivatedwillbeimportanttoyou whenapplyingforcollegeadmission,technical training,scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltime job. CCOCClassesOffered (VocationalSchool) AirConditioning AutomotiveTechnology ComputerAidedDrafting ConstructionTechnology Digital&ComputerMaintenance ElectricalMaintenanceTechnician Electronics/Robotics ElectronicsServicing MetalsTechnology PrecisionMachining SchoolActivities ActiveClubMember/Officer StudentBodyor ClassOfficer AthleticTeamMember/Captain AcademicDecathlon BusinessExperienceDay
CommunityActivities Volunteerand/orPaidJob SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember YouthOrganizationMember

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EnvironmentalManagement NaturalResources&Agriculture

AgriculturalAdvisor/Inspector AgriculturalEngineer AgriculturalResearchScientist AnimalNutritionist Archeologist Biologist Botanist ConservationScientist Ecologist EnvironmentalConsultant/Law EnvironmentalEngineer Farm/RanchManager FireManager Fish&GameWarden FisheriesBiologist Forest/ParkRanger GeneticEngineer Geologist MarineBiologist Physicist Soil/WaterManager Teacher UrbanPlanner Veterinarian WasteManagementEngineer WaterResourceManager WildlifeManagerZoologist ************ AnimalCaretaker Biotechnician Exterminator Florist ForestryTechnician GroundsMaintenanceSuper. HazardousWasteSpecialist LandUsePlanningTechnician LandscapeContractor OrnamentalHorticulture PackStationManager PestControlAdvisor SoilTechnologist WatershedManagement Technologist ******** AnimalCaretaker DogGroomer FarmMachineOperator FieldWorker FishHatcheryWorker FloralDesigner FlowerGrower Gardener Irrigator KennelWorker NurseryWorker TreePruner VeterinarianAssistant WasteRecyclingWorker
EnvironmentalManagement.Natural ResourceandAgriculturearetheprimary industriesofNorthernCalifornia.Farming andsupportingcompaniesemploylarge numbersofworkersinthearea.Natural resourcesincludingtimber,fish,wildlifeand openlands,provideadditionalcareer opportunities.Peoplewithinthiscareerarea manageourparks,forests,watercollection systems,andsanctuaries.Ifyouwantto workoutdoorscaringforthelandandthelife itnourishes,thisisacareerpathyoumight explore.
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshouldgive youaclearpictureofthekindsofmajorsavailable. Someofthesemajorsareofferedatboththe universityandcommunitycollegelevels. Experienceisstillvitalforallcareersinthispath. AgricultureEngineering Geology AgricultureScience Landscape Horticulture AgricultureEconomics MarineBiology AgricultureEducation NaturalResourceMgt. Agronomy NurseryBus. /Production AnimalScience OrnamentalHorticulture Biology Parks&RecreationMgt. Botany SoilConservationTech. CropScience SolarEnergyStudies DairyScience Solids&HazardousWaste Ecology TimberManagement EnergyTechnology Viticulture Biology/Conser. EnvironmentalEngineer WasteManagement Fish&Wildlife WaterResourceMgt. FoodScience Wildlife Forestry Zoology
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RecommendedCourses Accounting AdvancedMathClasses AdvancedPlacementSciences Anatomy&Physiology AutomotiveTechnology Biology BusinessMath Chemistry DraftingTechnology IntegratedMath IntrotoComp.App. LifeScience Physics
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyoutheopportunity todemonstratethatyouareresponsible, capable,andmotivatedwillbeimportanttoyou whenapplyingforcollegeadmission,technical training,scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltime job. SchoolActivities ActiveClubMember/Officer AthleticTeamMember/Captain BusinessExperienceDay MHSRecyclingProject StudentBodyorClassOfficer CommunityActivities CommunityGardener CountyFairProject CreekCleanup 4HClub HabitatforHumanity NativeAnimalRescue ReligiousOrganization SierraClub SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember Trailbuilding Interest&Abilities DoYou Valuetheearthanditsnaturalresources? Haveafascinationforthecomplexitiesof nature? Enjoyworkingoutdoorswithplantsand animals? Havetheabilityandinteresttoworkbothalone andwithothers? Receivesatisfactionfromwatchingthings grow? Havegoodobservationalskillsthathelpyou solveproblems?
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Home,Health&Recreation
SOMEPOSSIBLEJOBTITLES Professional FourorMoreYears OfCollege
Chiropractor Counselor Dentist Dietician HotelGeneralManager Pharmacist PhysicalTherapist Physician Psychologist RecreationalTherapist RegisteredNurse SocialWorker SportsManager Teacher ************ AthleticTrainer/Coach Caterer/Chef DentalAssistant DentalHygienist EEG/EKGTechnician EmergencyMedical Technician LicensedVocationalNurse MedicalInsuranceTechnician MedicalLabTechnician MedicalSecretary Paramedic PhysicianAssistant PsychiatricTechnician RecreationLeader ResearchLabAssistant RespiratoryTechnician TravelAgent UltraSound/XRayTechnician ******** CampCounselor Concierge Fitness/AerobicsInstructor HomeHealthAide HospitalOrderly HotelFrontDeskClerk InstructionalAide OpticianApprentice PlaygroundLeader ProfessionalAthlete RecreationProgramWorker ShortOrderCook
TheHome,Health,andRecreationcareerclusters areamongthelargestinoureconomy.Home careersfocusuponimprovingthequalityof individualandfamiliesbyhelpingpeopleimprove theireverydaylifeskills.Peopleinhealthcare helpothersachievephysical,mentalandemotional wellbeing.Thoseworkinginrecreationhelp peoplerefreshthemselvesthroughexercise, entertainment,playandtheuseofleisuretime.
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshould giveyouaclearpictureofthekindsofmajors available.Someofthesemajorsareofferedat boththeuniversityandcommunitycollege levels.Experienceisstillvitalforallcareers inthispath. Biology ChildDevelopment Clothing/Textiles Dentistry Dietetics/Nutrition EarlyChildhoodEducation HospitalityManagement HotelManagement InteriorDesign MedicalTechnology NaturalResources Nursing Parks&RecreationManagement PhysicalEducation PhysicalTherapy Physiology Psychology PublicHealth Recreation 29
RecommendedCourses AdvancedMathClass AdvancedHospitality ChildDevelopment Drama FacingHistory FoodsI Band IntroductiontoHospitality MarketingattheMall PhysicalEducation Physics Psychology 4YearsofScience Sociology VisualArtsClasses WorkExperience
Interest&Abilities DoYou Havethedesiretohelppeopleleadhealthy lives? Valueahealthybodyforyourselfand others? Wanttohelppeoplerelaxandrefresh themselves? Liketocareforpeople? Havetheabilitytoworkpatientlywith people?
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyoutheopportunityto demonstratethatyouareresponsible,capable,and motivatedwillbeimportanttoyouwhenapplying forcollegeadmission,technicaltraining, scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltimejob. SchoolActivities AcademicDecathlon BusinessExperienceDay CaliforniaScholarshipFederation FHAChapter PeerHelpers StudentGovernment TeamSports CommunityActivities Hobbies HospitalVolunteer RedCrossVolunteer SpecialOlympics TradeShowVolunteer Tutoring VolunteerWork
CCOCClassesOffered(VocationalSchool) ChildDevelopment FoodServices DentalAssisting HealthOccupations Nursing Assistant
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Social,Human&PublicService
CityPlanner/Manager Counselor FBIAgent FuneralDirector Judge HotelGeneralManager LawEnforcementOfficer Lawyer Librarian OccupationalTherapist Priest/Minister/Rabbi Psychologist RegisteredNurse SocialWorker SpeechPathologist Teacher Translator ************ Beautician/Barber BusDriver Chef CommunityOutreachWorker Firefighter FlightAttendant FlightInstructor LegalAssistant LibraryTechnician Paralegal Paramedic PoliceOfficer ResidentialCounselor SocialWorkerAssistant ******** DayCareAssistant InstructionalAide LibraryClerk Lifeguard MilitaryServicePersonnel PlaygroundLeader Receptionist SecurityGuard ShortOrderCook SocialWelfareTrainee Waiter/Waitress
Peoplewhoworktoinform,represent,protector govern,aswellasthosewhoprovideservices concerningpeoplesneeds,tastes,andgeneral welfareareamongthemany thatchosethis educationalpath.Ifyouenjoyhelpingpeoplelive richer,safer,happierlives,thisisagoodpathfor youtoexplore
TypicalCollegeMajors Althoughthisisnotacompletelist,itshouldgive youaclearpictureofthekindsofmajorsavailable. Someofthesemajorsareofferedatboththe universityandcommunitycollegelevels. Experienceisstillvitalforallcareersinthispath. BehavioralSciences BusinessAdministration ChildDevelopment Communications Criminology Economics ElementaryEducation English FineArts ForeignStudies History InternationalRelations LiberalArts LibraryScience Philosophy PoliticalScience Psychology PublicAdministration Recreation SocialSciences SocialWork Sociology Theology UrbanStudies
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RecommendedCourses AllSocialStudiesClasses ChildDevelopment Usethisspaceforquestionsyouwishtoaskyour FacingHistoryandOurselves counselor ForeignLanguage regardingyourcollegeplans. HomeEconomics HospitalityManagement Journalism IntrotoComp.App. LeadershipClass NJROTC Psychology Sociology Yearbook 4YearsofScience Sociology VisualArtsClasses WorkExperience
RelatedActivities Anyactivitythatcangiveyoutheopportunity todemonstratethatyouareresponsible, capable,andmotivatedwillbeimportanttoyou whenapplyingforcollegeadmission,technical training,scholarshipsandthatfirstfulltime job. SchoolActivities ActiveClubMember/Officer StudentBodyorClassOfficer AthleticTeamMember/Captain AcademicDecathlon BusinessExperienceDay JackEmeryDrive CheerorSongLeader MockTrials/Speech&Debate BloodDrive Drama Interact/SOS/LionsClub NJROTC PeerTutoring CommunityActivities Volunteerand/orPaidJob SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember ChurchOrganizationMember
Interest&Abilities DoYou Getalongwellwithallkindsofpeople? Haveasincereconcernforpeoplesneedsand problems? Liketohelpothers? CCOCClassesOffered (VocationalSchool) ChildDevelopment Cosmetology FoodServices DentalAssisting HealthOccupations NursingAssistant Workcalmlyandpatiently,evenunderstressful situations? Enjoylearningabouthowindividuals,groups andsocietiesinteract? Listencarefully,speakand/orwriteclearly,plan and/ordirecteffectively?
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20102011 CourseDescriptions
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HowtoReadtheCourse SelectionGuide
Course $ TitleofCourse FeeforClass
Academies
WhatisanAcademy?
ThethreepartnershipacademiesatMilpitasHighSchool include DigitalBusinessAcademy Engineering&TechnologyAcademy
GradeLevel 912 Length F/S/YR Course# [M] SemesterorYearLong CourseofferedFall/Spring/Year IndividualCourseNumber CourseReceivesMathCredit
AcademyofTravel&Tourism Academiesarethreeyearsmallerlearningcommunitieswith acareerortechnicalfocusinpartnershipwithindustry. Studentsentertheacademyinthesophomoreyearand completethe curriculuminthreeyears.Ifspaceisavailable, juniorsmaybeabletoenrollaftercompletingtheinterview process.Thereareapproximatelysixtystudentspergrade levelineachoftheacademies. Studentsarefocusedontheacademycareer/technicalpath throughspecificcurriculum,industryandcollegetours, guestspeakers,aoneyearcareermentorshipwithabusiness th th partnerin11 grade,summerinternshipsbetween11 and th 12 grades,studentrecognition/motivationalactivitiesand scholarship opportunities.Allacademicclassesmeet collegeentrancerequirements.Manyacademycoursesearn concurrentcollegeunits. Eachacademyhasateamoffourtosixteacherswho integrateclasssubjectsandprojectsaswellasprovide relevantbusinessexperiences.Studentstakeablockoffour academyclassestogether(English,SocialStudies,Mathor Scienceandtheacademytechnicalclass).Twoelective classes,selectedbythestudent,completethesixperiodday. Interestedstudentsmustcomplete anapplication,be interviewedandobtainparentpermissiontoenrollinoneof theacademies.ParentInformationNightandstudent interviewswillbeconductedinspring.
{UC} CourseApprovedbyUniversityofCalifornia (CSU) CourseApprovedbyCaliforniaStateUniversity
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CourseReceivesCommunityCollegeCredit(2+2) EXAMPLES ArtExploration #6351 $ (UC)(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None
DigitalBusinessAcademy AmericanGovernment #1801 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites: SeniorStanding

#4951(sophomores)#4961(juniors)#4971(seniors) Grade level:1012 Length:3years th StudentsbegintheAcademyinthe10 grade.Ifspaceis available,juniorsmaybeabletoenrollaftercompletingthe interviewprocess. Prerequisites:Studentapplication,interviewandparent permissionarerequired. ParentInformationNightand studentinterviewswillbeconductedinthespring. Keyboardingknowledgeisstronglyrecommended. Description: TheDigitalBusinessAcademyisathreeyear programinpartnershipwithlocalbusinessandindustry 34
designedforstudentsingrades1012.Studentsenrollas sophomoresandremainintheprogramuntilcompletionof theirsenioryear. TheDigitalBusinessAcademyisdesignedasaschool withinaschoolconceptwithateamoffiveteachersand approximatelysixty studentspergradelevel.Theteamof teachersincludes:English,Math,SocialStudies, TechnologyandDigitalArt.Studentstaketheblockoffour AcademyclassesfromtheAcademyteachersandcomplete thesixperioddaywith2electives.Thecurriculumis designedtoincludeintegratedactivitiesandspecialprojects. Therewillbeotherplannedactivitiessuchasguestspeakers, fieldtrips,outings,etc.,toenhanceandvarylearning experiencesandtofostergroupandinterpersonalrelations. Studentsparticipateinaoneyearcareermentorshipwitha th businesspartnerinthe11 grade. Studentsarealsoeligible toparticipateinbusinessinternshipprogramsduringthe summerwherecomputerskillswillbeapplied.All academicclassesmeetCSUandUCentrancerequirements.
MicrosoftOfficeXP(Word,Excel,Access,andPower Point), andMicrosoftPublisher2002.The Internetwillbe usedasalearningtoolwithMicrosoftExplorerand FrontPage2002.Successfulcompletionofthissecondyear courseofstudyqualifiesstudentsforcollegecreditatSan JoseCityCollege,EvergreenCommunityCollege,and MissionCollege. SeniorswillenrollinComputerLabIII,theDigitalArt Coursewhichexpandtheirknowledgeandexperienceto includetheMacintoshplatformandgraphicsprograms.The classwillfocusondesktoppublishing,graphicdesign principles,digitalinputdevices,presentationskills,portfolio presentations,andcareerdevelopment.Studentswill developskillsusingavarietyofgraphicprogramsonthe Macintoshcomputer.Thesoftwareprogramsinclude Super Paint,Illustrator,PhotoShop,PageMaker,Painter,PageMill, andPowerPoint.TheStudentswillalsoworkwithascanner, digitaltablet,anddigitalcameraincompletingprojects.A Portfolioofcompletedworkisrequiredattheendofthe year.Successfulcompletionofthiscoursequalifiesstudents foradditionalcollegecredit atSanJoseCityCollege, EvergreenCommunityCollege,andMissionCollege.
TheAcademyisaprogramwhichwilldirectlyassist studentstodothefollowing: (1)Graduate fromhighschoolinachallengingacademic andtechnicalcourseofstudy (2)Complete asuccessfulbusinessortechnologyrelated workexperience (3)Qualify forcollegeentranceuponsuccessfulcompletion oftheprogram (4)Obtaincollegecreditforsuccessfulcompletionofhigh schooltechnologycourses SophomoreswillenrollinComputerLabI,aoneyear courseofstudy.ComputerLabIisdesignedtointroduce thestudentstotheoperatingsystemforthecomputer,to providekeyboardskilldevelopment.Studentswillfocuson wordprocessinganddesktoppublishingwithanintroduction topresentationsoftware,spreadsheetand database managementandotherappropriatecomputerapplications. Thesoftwareapplicationsusedare:MicrosoftWindowsXP, MicrosoftOfficeXP,andMicrosoftPublisher2002.The internetwillbeusedasalearningtoolwithMicrosoft ExplorerastheBrowser. JuniorswillenrollinComputerLabII,aoneyearcourseof studydesignedtoexpandthestudentsuseofcomputersand toimprovekeyboardingskills.Opportunitiesareprovided utilizingpresentationskillsandsoftwareforthe developmentofdecisionmakingskillsandtoreviewand improvelanguageskills.Wordprocessing,desktop publishing,spreadsheetanddatabasefundamentalsare expandedupon.StudentswillalsolearnHTMLbasicsand webdesignbasics.Studentsparticipateincareer development(mentorprogram,completearesume,practice interviewing,prepareforsummerworkexperience.)The softwareapplicationsusedare:MicrosoftWindowsXP,
BusinessComputerInformationSystems
#4951 Gradelevel:10 Length:1year Description: SophomoreswillenrollinComputerLabI,a oneyearcourseofstudy.ComputerLabIisdesignedto introducethestudentstotheoperatingsystemforthe computerandtoprovidekeyboardskilldevelopment. Studentswillfocusonwordprocessinganddesktop publishingwithanintroductiontopresentationsoftware, spreadsheetanddatabasemanagementandotherappropriate computerapplications.Softwareapplicationsusedinclude: MicrosoftWindowsXP,MicrosoftOffice2007,and MicrosoftPublisher2007.TheInternetwillbeusedasa learningtoolwithMicrosoftExplorerastheBrowser. This coursehasbeenapprovedtomeetUC/CSUFineArts credit.
BusinessImage&MultimediaManagement
#4961 Gradelevel:11 Length:1year Description:JuniorswillenrollinComputerLabII,aone yearcourseofstudydesignedtoexpandthestudentsuseof computersandtoimprove keyboardingskills.Opportunities areprovidedutilizingpresentationskillsandsoftwareforthe developmentofdecisionmakingskillsandtoreviewand improvelanguageskills.Wordprocessing,desktop publishing,spreadsheetanddatabasefundamentals are expandedupon.StudentswillalsolearnHTMLbasicsand webdesignbasics.Studentsparticipateincareer development(mentorprogram,completearesume,practice interviewing,prepareforsummerworkexperience.)The 35
softwareapplicationsusedare: MicrosoftWindowsXP, MicrosoftOffice2007(Word,Excel,Access,and PowerPoint),andMovieMaker.TheInternetwillbeused asalearningtoolwithMicrosoftExplorerandFrontPage 2003andDreamweaver8. Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedto meetUC/CSUFineArtscredit. Successfulcompletionofthissecondyearcourseofstudy qualifiesstudentsforcollegecreditatSanJoseCityCollege, EvergreenCommunityCollege,andMissionCollege.
Studentsalsoparticipateinaoneyearmentorshipwitha th businesspartnerinthe11 gradeandasummerworkintern th programinthesummerbeforethe12 grade.ThisAcademy isdesignedforbothstudentsinterestedintheentrylevel technicianfield(2yearsofcommunitycollegeortrade school),aswellasthoseplanningtobeengineers(4yearsof college).
IntroductiontoEngineeringandTechnology
#5401 GradeLevel:10 Length:1Year Description:Thisisthefirstyearinthethreeyearsofthe th Academyforthe10 gradelevel.Thiscourseisdivided intotwosemesters.Duringthefirstsemester,studentswill investigatethefollowing:ThehistoryofEngineering& Technology,majorengineering&technologyfieldsandthe Engineeringprocess.Theywillalsodevelopworkplace skills,suchascommunication,teambuilding,problem solvingandMicrosoftOffice.Thesecondsemester, studentshaveanopportunitytodevelopabasic understandingofthefieldofcomputeraideddrafting(Auto CADandRhino)throughavarietyofexploratoryactivities.
DigitalArt
#4971 Gradelevel:12 Length:1year Description:SeniorswillenrollinComputerLabIII,the DigitalArtCourse thatwillexpandtheirknowledgeand experiencetoincludetheMacintoshplatformandgraphics programs.Theclasswillfocusondesktoppublishing, graphicdesignprinciples,digitalinputdevices,presentation skills,portfoliopresentations,andcareerdevelopment. Studentswilldevelopskillsusingavarietyofgraphic programsontheMacintoshcomputer.Thesoftware programsinclude,Illustrator,PhotoShop,PageMaker, Painter,Flash,andGoLive.Thestudentswillalsowork withascanner,digital tablet,anddigitalcamerain completingprojects.APortfolioofcompletedworkis requiredattheendoftheyear.Successfulcompletionof thiscoursequalifiesstudentsforadditionalcollegecreditat SanJoseCityCollege,EvergreenCommunityCollege,and MissionCollege.Thiscoursehasbeenapprovedtomeet UC/CSUFineArtscredit.
ExploringEngineeringandTechnology
#5411 (UC)(CSU) Grade:11 Length:1Year Description:Thisisthesecondyearinthethreeyearsof th theAcademyforthe11 gradelevel.Exploring EngineeringandTechnologyisayearlongcoursewhere technologicalsystemsareanalyzedandmanipulatedusing interactingpresentations,simulationsandhandsonactivities. Technologicalproblemsolving,careersandsocial/economic impactsoftechnologyarethecorethemeofthefollowing modules:Robotics,ComputerAidedDesign,AC/DC ElectricalSystems,GraphicsDesign,StructuralEngineering, Pneumatics,ElectricalControls,ComputerControls, ThermalSystems,MechanicalSystems,Plastics,Material Measurement,MachineTools,CNCMachinesand ComputerAidedManufacturing.
EngineeringandTechnologyAcademy
GradeLevel:1012 Length:3years Prerequisites:Studentapplication,Interviewandparent permissionarerequired.ParentInformationNightand studentinterviewswillbeconductedinspring.Student th beginstheAcademyinthe10 grade.Ifspaceisavailable, juniorsmaybeabletoenrollaftercompletingtheinterview process. Description:TheEngineeringandTechnologyAcademyis athreeyearprograminpartnershipwithlocalbusinessand industrydesignedforstudentsingrades1012.Students enrollassophomoresandremainintheprogramuntil completionoftheirsenioryear.Itisathreeyearprogram withafocusonengineeringandtechnology.Theteamof teachersincludesanEnglish,Science(biology,chemistry andphysics),SocialStudiesandEngineering/Technology teacher.StudentstaketheblockofAcademyclassesfrom theAcademyteachersandtwoadditionalsubjectsoutsideof theAcademy,tocompleteafullschedule.Thecurriculumis designedtoincludeintegratedactivitiesandspecialprojects. Therewillbeotherplannedactivitiessuchasguestspeakers, collegeandindustrytourstoenhanceandvarylearning experiencesandtofostergroupandinterpersonalrelations.
Engineering&TechnologyFocus
#5421 (UC)Pending GradeLevel:12 Length:1year Description:Thisisthethirdyearinthethreeyearsofthe th Academyforthe12 gradelevel.Engineeringand TechnologyFocusisayearlongcoursethatcontinuesthe 11thgradecurriculumatthenextlevelofinvestigationanda fewnewmodulesareadded,suchas,ComputerAided Manufacturing,Materials,CivilStructuresandApplied ThermalScience.ASeniorProject,wherestudentsidentify anengineeringproblem,designanengineeringsolution 36
using3Dsoftwareandbuildaprototypeusinga3Dprinter, isrequired.
ofequipment,quantityfoodtechniques,customerservice, andcareersinfoodservicewillalsobeexplored.
AcademyofTravel&Tourism
#5941(sophomores)#5951(juniors)#5961(senior) GradeLevel:1012 Length:3years Prerequisite:Studentapplication,interviewandparent permissionarerequired.ParentInformationNightand studentinterviewswillbeconductedintheSpringsemester. Description:TheTravel&TourismAcademyisathree yearsequencebeginninginthesophomoreyear.Itis designedasaschoolwithinaschoolconceptemphasizing careersandskillsintheTravel&Tourismindustry.Students willexperienceaprogram consistingofAcademyclassesin ablockschedulewithateamofteachersincludingEnglish, SocialStudies,Math,andTravel&Tourism. Theprogramfeatureshospitality,travelandtourismoriented coursesincluding: IntroductiontoHospitality,Travel&Tourism FoodService Sales&Marketing ComputerApplicationsusingtheSABRETravel Reservationsprogram Hospitality,Tourism&Recreation Mentoringandshadowingexperienceswithindustry professionalsareofferedinthejunioryear Summerbeforethesenioryear,apaidinternshipwith oneofourindustrypartners. Theclassroommaybeanindustrytourtoanairport,theme park,convention&tradeshow,hotel,restaurant,travel agency,oracruiseship.Studentswillhavetrainingin currentcomputertravelreservationssystemandrelated softwareinastateoftheartcomputerlab.Studentswill havetheopportunitytohearguestspeakers,participatein specialevents,tourindustryaswellasplanandtakesenior trip somewhereintheworld. Studentsreceive2unitsofcollegecreditatMission CollegewithaBgradeorbetterfromtheIntroduction toHospitality,Travel&Tourismcourseand3unitsof creditforHospitalityMarketingCourse.
IntroductiontoHospitality,Traveland Tourism
#5941 Gradelevel:10 Length:1semester Description:TheIntroductiontoHospitality,Travel& Tourismcourseisdesignedtopresentstudentswithan overviewoftheindustrywithallofitssegments.A special focuswillbetheexplorationofappropriatecareerpaths. Studentswillstudyvarioussegmentsoftheindustry including,restaurants,hotels,travel,transportation,and attractions.Guestspeakerlectures,industrytours,and audiovisualmaterialswillbethehighlightsofthiscourse. ThiscourseisarticulatedwithMissionCollege,andtwo unitsofcollegecreditforMissionCollegewillbeissued uponcompletionofthecoursewithagrade ofBorbetter.
HospitalityMarketing
#5951 Gradelevel:11 Length:1 year Prerequisite:None Description:Marketingisasemestercourseintroducing studentstotheprinciplesandpracticesinretailhospitality andtravelindustry,merchandising,andmarketing.It emphasizesmarketingprinciples, advertising,operations, selling,humanrelations,communications,customerservice, internationalmarketing,andbusinessmanagement. StudentsarealsointroducedtoMicrosoftOfficefor WindowsandtheSabresystem.Theclasswillfocuson ExcelandPowerPointskills,andstudentswilllearnthe SabreReservationsSystemdevelopedbyAmericanAirlines forair,hotel,car,railandcruisereservations.Studentsalso participateincareerdevelopmentbypreparingaresume,a businessletter,andlearninginterviewskills.Guestspeaker lectures,industrytours,andspecialconferenceandtrade showattendanceisfeatured. *HospitalityMarketingisarticulatedwithMissionCollege and3unitsofcollegecreditwillbeissueduponcompletion ofthecourse withaBorbetter.
Hospitality&FoodService
#5971 $25 Gradelevel:10 Length:1semester Prerequisite:None Description:Hospitality&FoodService isasemester course,whichintroducesstudentstosomeofthebasicskills necessaryforacareerintherestaurant/hospitalityindustry. Studentswilllearnsafetyandsanitation,menuplanningand theprinciplesofcookery,throughthestudy,preparation,and servingoffood. Foodandmealmanagement,useandcare
Hospitality,Tourism&Recreation
#5761 Gradelevel:12 Length:1year Prerequisite:HospitalityMarketing Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudents withentrylevel,industryspecificskillsrequiredfor employmentinvarioustravel,tour, eventplanning,sports andentertainment occupations.Studentswillunderstand occupationalfunctionsrelatedtoresearching,selecting,and bookingclienttravelaccommodations,transportationand 37
tours. Studentswilllearntoplanandparticipatein successfulevents.Inthiscoursestudentswillalsostudy occupationsinthesportsandentertainmentindustries. Highlightsofthecourseincludeindustrytours,guest speakers,aseniorportfolio,andadomesticorinternational tripduringFebruarybreak.
thinkingskills.Creativeandartisticexpressionwillbe demonstratedinstudentprojectsinclassandathome. Homeworkintheformofshortessayandreadingisa requirementforUC/CSUapproval.
Drawing
ArtsVisual,Fine& Performing
AllcoursesmeettheFineArtsgraduationrequirementfor MilpitasHighSchool.AllcoursesexceptJewelrymeetthe CaliforniaStateUniversity(CSU)Artsrequirement.CSU andUCrequire thatstudentscompletecourseswithinthe sameacademicyearandwithinthesamediscipline.
VisualArtEssentialCourses
ArtExploration
#6351 $20peryear(UC)(CSU)(MeetsFineArtcollege entrancerequirement) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description: Thisisanentrylevelcoursedesignedto introducestudentstoavarietyofmulticulturalartsand standardartmakingpractices.Studentswillgainknowledge ofthecommonthemesexpressedintheelementsand principlesofart.Beginningtechniquesindrawing, printmaking,painting,sculpture,lightmetals,textiles,and usingmixedmediaareexplored.Homeworkintheformof shortessayandreadingisarequirementforUC/CSU approval.
#6271 $20peryear(UC)(CSU)(MeetsFineArtcollege entrancerequirement) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:Studentswilldevelopintroductoryand intermediateskillsindrawing.Technicalprowesswith pencil,ink,crayon,charcoal,pastel,andcoloredpencilare explored.Projectswillfocusonbuildingtechnicalskillsand thenextendintothedevelopmentofcreativesolutionsand processes.Majorprojectswillhaveacritiqueand emphasizethedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingsolutionsand selfassessment.Thiscourseisgroundedinthehistorical components,theelementsandprinciplesofart,and developmentsofdrawingasanartform. Thecourseis structuredtoboostconfidenceinthestudentscapabilities andhelptodeveloplifelonginterestandcuriosityaboutart andtheworldtheylivein.Homework,research,andwriting areanintegralpartofthecourseasarequirementfor UC/CSUapproval.Pleasenotethatthisisnotageneralart class,butaclassthatspecifically focusesondrawing.
Painting
#6371 $25peryear(UC)(CSU)(MeetsFineArtcollege entrancerequirement) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Drawing/ArtExploration Description:Paintinggivesstudentstheopportunityto developartisticexpressionandaestheticvalue.Painting techniques,drawingcomposition,andproblemsolvingwill beemphasized.Masterartistsandartmovementswillbe studiedforreference toprojectsinpainting.Culturaland contemporaryissueswillbediscussedforreferencetoa projectinclass.Studentswillberequiredtocritiqueartwork inverbalandwrittenform.Studentswillbeexpectedto createabodyofworkthatdemonstratesoriginality,attention tocraftsmanshippersonalstyleandthemedevelopment. Fortheartcareerstudent,opportunitiesareavailabletovisit artschoolsandbuildontheirportfoliocollection. Homeworkintheformofshortessayandorreadingisa requirementforUC/CSUapproval.
Ceramics
#6261 $60peryear/$30 persemester(UC)(CSU) (MeetsFineArtcollegeentrancerequirement) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:Thisceramicscoursewillteachstudentsthe skillsandtechniquesnecessarytotransformclayintoa functionalandaestheticartform.Studentswillcritique verballyandcommunicatepersonalexpressionthrough projectssuchas:acomprehensivenotebook,ceramic techniques,sculpting,wheelthrowing,glazing,slab,coil, andpinchconstruction.Theartelementsandprinciplesof designare emphasizedthroughouttheconstructionand glazingprocess.Studentswillstrengthentheiracademic skillsbytakingnotesduringlectures,videopresentations, andresearchinginformationfrombooksandtheinternet. Hence,theywillincreasetheirreadingcomprehension, writingskills,subjectmatterknowledge,andcritical
ProductionandGraphicDesign
#6281 $20persemester Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester(repeatable) Prerequisites:None Description: Thisisanintroductorycoursetographic designandthecreativeprocess.Thestudentswilllearn 38
aboutdesignprinciples,basicdrawingskills,traditionaland computeraidedlayoutandvisualliteracy.Design componentsofthecourseinvolvedesigningbrochures newsletters,productmockups,selfpromotionalwork, photomanipulationandretouching.Thisclasswillinclude traditionalpasteupaswellaselectroniclayoutanddesign. Thefollowingprogramswillbeused:AdobeInDesign, PhotoShop,andMicrosoftOffice. Pleasenote:This classmeetspartoftherequirementforaMHSdiploma. However,thisclassdoesNOTfulfilltheVisualand PerformingArtsrequirementfortheCSU/UCsystems.
MacromediaFlash,AdobeInDesign,andotherassorted professionalgraphicsprogramsarecovered.Classworkwill includephotomanipulation,drawing,painting,desktop publishingandwebsiteconstruction.Studentswillusea scanner,digitaltabletandcamera.Attheendoftheclassa portfolioofcompletedworkiscompleted. ThiscoursemeetstheUC/CSUVisualandPerformingArts requirement.
ArchitecturalDesign
#5151 (UC)(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:none Description:ArchitecturalDesignIisdesignedtoenable studentstoexpresstheircreativityinhomedesign.The coursewillexposestudentstohousedesign,construction methods,andconsumerknowledgenecessaryforthefuture homeowner.Thestudentswillutilizethefundamentalsof homedesigntodevelopacompletesetofworkingdrawings anddesignasinglefamilydwelling.Thiscoursemeetsthe UC/CSUVisualandPerformingArtsrequirement. (AutoCAD,SolidBuilder,and3DHome).
Photography
#6451 $50peryear/$25persemester(UC)(CSU)(Meets FineArtcollegeentrancerequirement) Gradelevel:1012 Length: 1year Prerequisites:None Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtointroducestudents toblackandwhitephotographytoprovideopportunityfor artisticexpression.Thiscoursewillprovidetheopportunity toextendtheirknowledgeandskillsinthefieldof photography.Cameratechniques,photographiccomposition, andproblemsolvingwillbeemphasized.Master photographersandtheirtraditionaltechniqueswillbe studiedandcomparedtothecontemporaryapplicationof digitalphotographyandcomputertechniques.Culturaland contemporaryissueswillbediscussedforreferencetoa projectinclass.Studentswillberequiredtocritiqueartwork verballyandinwrittenform.Studentswillbeexpectedto createabodyofworkthatdemonstratesoriginality, craftsmanship,personalstyleandthemedevelopment.
PerformingArtCourses
Choir
#7341 ${UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendationorpriorchoir enrollment Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswitha seriousinterestinmusicalperformance.All levelsofvoice students,beginningadvanced,arewelcome.Classicaland contemporarychoralmusicwillbestudiedandperformedin concertsandatothereventsthroughouttheschoolyear. Studentswillalsostudymusictheoryinanongoingbasis throughouttheyearasitappliestothemusicbeing performed.Acommitmentbeyondtheregularschooldayis required.
Jewelry
#6121 $25persemester Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforthestudentwho wishestolearnthreedimensionaldesignthrough metalsmithingandotherjewelrymakingtechniques. Studentswilluseplastic,wood,andmetal(brass,copper)to createjewelryprojects.Traditionalfabrication,soldering andcoldconnectionareexplored. Pleasenote: Thisclass meetsthefineartsrequirementforaMHSdiploma. However,thisclassdoesNOTfulfilltheVisualand PerformingArtsrequirementfortheCSU/UCsystems.
JazzBand
#7341 ${UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendation,auditionand concurrentenrollmentinBandorOrchestra.Exceptionsmay bemadetotheprerequisitesatthedirectorsdiscretionin ordertofillanyemptyspotsintheBandonlyafterstudents inanothermusicclasshavebeengiventheopportunitytobe enrolledintheclass. Description:JazzBandisanadvancedensemble specializinginjazzliterature,technique,andtheory.The groupisaperformingorganizationwithmanyopportunities topracticeacquiredskillswithperformancesatfestivals, 39
DigitalArt
#6421 $20peryear(UC)(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:Semesteror1year Prerequisites:Drawing,ArtExplorationwithagrade ofB orbetter.Priorcomputerexperiencerecommended. Description:Thiscoursewillexplorethecomputerasa creativemedium.Studentswilldevelopskillsusinga varietyofgraphicsprogramsonaMacintoshcomputer. SoftwareprogramssuchasAdobeIllustrator,PhotoShop,
competitions,concerts,andcommunityevents.TheJazz Bandpracticesdailyduringzeroperiod:7:00AM.A commitmentbeyondtheregularschooldayisrequired. Studentsprovidetheirownuniformslacks,dressshirt, andtie.Wegenerallycarpooltocompetitionsandhave noassociatedtransportationcosts.Extratripsand overnightstaysareadditional.
Tuba,andalimitednumberofPercussionist.(Students shouldprovidetheirowninstrument.Alimitednumberof instrumentsareavailableforrentfromthemusic department.) Approx.cost:$2040fortransportationto12 competitions.Extratripsandovernightstaysare additional.
Marching//ConcertBand
#7311$ {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendation(RoomD4) Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswitha seriousinterestinmusicalperformance.Classicaland contemporaryconcertbandandmarchingbandliterature willbestudiedandperformedinconcerts,atfootballgames, andatothereventsthroughouttheschoolyear.Studentswill alsostudymusichistoryandtheoryinanongoingbasis throughouttheyearasitappliestothemusicbeing performed.Instrumentationinthebandwillonly include: Flute,Clarinet,Saxophone,Oboe,Bassoon,Trumpet, FrenchHorn,Trombone,Baritone,Tuba,andPercussion, (Studentsshouldprovidetheirowninstrument.Alimited numberofinstrumentsareavailableforrentfromthemusic department.)Acommitmentbeyondtheregularschoolday isrequiredforperformancesandrehearsals,including eveningsandweekends. Thereis$70UniformCleaningFeeforMarchingBand. Thereareothercostsassociatedwiththebandandthe boosters,butthisisthemainclassexpense.Eachstudent usuallycontributesabout$250tohelpwiththeoperating costsofdoingmarchingband.Wehavemany fundraisersthestudentscandotohelpoffsetthesecosts. About$150ofthismoneyistaxdeductibletotheparents throughtheboosters.Additionaltripsalwayscostthe studentsmore.Somestudentscannotaffordtopaythis andtheboostersabsorbthedifferencewithdonations andfundraising.However,allstudentsareexpectedto volunteerduringfundraiserstohelpreducecostswhen theycannotaffordsomething.Extratripsandovernight staysareadditional.
TheaterArts
#7441 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:Thisyearlongcoursefor9th12thgrade studentsservesasanintroductiontoacting,voice, movement,stagecraft,theatrehistory,anddramaticliterature. Throughimprovisation,mime,puppetryarts,playwriting, sceneandmonologuestudy,directing,andintegrated theatre historystudentswilldevelopanunderstandingoftheatreas aperformingartwitharichliteraryandculturalheritage.
AdvancedTheaterWorkshop
#7361 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:TheaterArtsorTeacherrecommendation Description:Thisyearlongcourseisfor10th12thgrade studentswhohaveaseriousinterestintheatreandwishto continuetheirstudyofdrama.Studentswillcontinueto honetheiractingskillsbyusingadvancedactingtechniques. Studentswillfurtherexploretheatrehistorybydelvinginto thedevelopmentoftechnicalstagecraftsuchascostumes, scenery,lighting,andmakeup.Scenesandmonologues performedinclasswillbefromrecognizedclassics representingvariousperiodsintheatrehistory.
BeginningDance
#6381 ${UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:DanceIwillview,discuss,learn,andperform varioustypesofdance.Thecourseconcentrationwill includeunitsonfundamentaltap,modern,jazz,ballet,hip hop,hula,countrylineandminorunitsonothercultural danceforms.Thematerialcoveredwillalsoinclude choreographyandahistoryofdance.Anadditionalaspect ofthiscoursewillbephysicalconditioning,improved coordination,andselfesteem. Twopairofdanceshoes willberequired.Estimatedcost$40$50.Thecourse willconcludewitharecital.Estimatedcostumecost:$35.
Orchestra
#7251 ${UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendation(RoomD4) and abilitytoplayaninstrument Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswitha seriousinterestinmusicalperformance.Classicaland contemporaryorchestra literaturewillbestudiedand performedthroughouttheschoolyear.Studentswillalso studymusichistoryandtheoryinanongoingbasis throughouttheyearasitappliestothemusicbeing performed.Instrumentationintheorchestrawill only include:Violin,Viola,Cello,StringBass,Flute,Clarinet, Oboe,Bassoon,Trumpet,FrenchHorn,Trombone,Baritone,
IntermediateDance
#6481 $(UC)(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:BeginningDanceorbyauditiononly 40
Description:BeginningIntermediateDanceisdesignedfor studentswithpreviousdanceexperience.Studentswillview, discuss,learn,andperformtap,modern,jazz,ballet,hiphop, hula,countryline,ballroom,andminorunitsonother culturaldanceforms.Theclasscontentwillrequirestudent choreographyandstudentteaching.Anadditionalaspectof thiscoursewillbephysicalconditioning,improvedskills, andselfesteem.Thecoursewillconcludewitharecital. Estimatedcostumecost:$40.
Studio&AdvancedPlacementVisual ArtCourses
Thesecoursesaredesignedfortheseriousadvancedart studenttofurthertheirtechniquesandpossiblypreparetheir portfolioforuniversitylevelreview.Theclassesare generallyrepeatableforcredit. Teacherapprovalis requiredforallclasses.
Prerequisite:Photographyorinstructorapproval Description:Thiscourseisdesignedfortheadvanced photographystudent.Thiscourseisdesignedtostudyblack andwhitephotographyindepth.Thiscoursewillprovide theopportunitytoextendtheirknowledgeandskillsinthe fieldofphotography.Cameratechniques,photographic composition,andproblemsolvingwillbeemphasized. Masterphotographersandtheirtraditionaltechniqueswillbe studiedandcomparedtothecontemporaryapplicationof digitalphotographyandcomputertechniques.Culturaland contemporaryissueswillbediscussedforreferencetoa projectinclass.Studentswillberequiredtocritiqueartwork verballyandinwriting.Studentswillbeexpectedtocreate abodyofworkthatdemonstratesoriginality,craftsmanship, personalstyleandthemedevelopment.Fortheartcareer students,opportunitiesareavailabletobuildportfolio collections.
CeramicsStudio
#6141 $30persemester{UC}(CSU) (Repeatablefor credit) Grade level:1012 Length:1semester Prerequisite:Ceramics Description:Thiscourseisdesignedfortheadvanced Ceramicsstudenttodeveloptheirexpertiseinclay constructionanddesign.UsingtheRakumethodthe studentswillcreateunique,functional,andsculptural projects.Varioustechniquesareexplored,suchaswheel throwing,slabfabrication,coilconstruction,andglazing.
SpecialTopics
#6191 $20peryear(Repeatableforcredit) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1semester Prerequisite:AvailableyearlongartclassorInstructor approval Description: Thiscourseisdesignedfortheadvanced multidisciplinedartstudent.Assignmentsareconstructed torefinetechnicalskillinavarietyofartmediumsand/or preparationforuniversitylevelportfoliopreparation. Studentswillberequiredtocritiqueartworkinverbaland writtenform. Studentswillbeexpectedtocreateabodyof workthatclearlydemonstratesimagination,attentionto qualitycraftsmanship,personalvoiceandhigherleveltheme development. Reading,studyingandwrittenresearchon majorartmovements,techniquesandtheoriesareexplored.
VideoProduction
#6401 (Electivecredit) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:Interview/Teacherpermission Description:TheVideoProductionclassisdesignedto providestudentswithhandsonexperienceinthevarious phasesofvideoproduction.Thisincludesworkinboth ElectronicFieldProduction(EFP)andStudioTV Production.Inaddition,studentswillgainexperienceand knowledgeinallphasesofproductionbeginningwithscript writingandconcludingwithdigitalediting.
DrawingStudio
#6061 $20peryear{UC}(CSU)(Repeatableforcredit) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1semester Prerequisite:DrawingorInstructorapproval Description: Thiscourseisdesignedfortheadvanced drawingstudent.Assignmentsareconstructedtorefine technicalskillandpreparationforuniversitylevelportfolio review.Studentswillberequiredtocritiqueartworkin verbalandwrittenform. Studentswillbeexpectedtocreate abody ofworkthatclearlydemonstratesimagination, attentiontoqualitycraftsmanship,personalvoiceandhigher levelthemedevelopment. Reading,studyingresearchon majorartmovements,techniquesandtheoriesareexplored. Thereisnopaintinginthiscourse.
Yearbook
#6101 (FineArtcredit) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:Applicationandadvisorapproval Description:ThisclasscreatesandmarketsThe Saga, the MilpitasHighSchoolYearbook.Staffmemberslearn techniquesandterminologyofpagedesign, interviewing, copywritingskills,editing,photography,business managementandmarketing.The staffmembersuse Adobe InDesignandPhotoShoptocreateandcompletelayouts. ThiscoursemeetstheFineArtsrequirementfortheMHS diploma. 41
PhotographyStudio
#6321 $25persemester(Repeatableforcredit) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1semester
Business
ComputerizedAccounting(AccountingI)
#4641 [M] Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:Thishandsoncomputerizedcoursewill preparestudentsforaccountingcareerinterestsorcollege accountingcoursesbyacquaintingstudentswiththe elementsofcompletingtheaccountingcycle.Principlesand proceduresforsoleproprietorships,partnerships,and corporationswillbepresentedincludingindepthstudyof assets,liabilities,andequity.Debitsandcreditsprovidethe basisfordoubleentryaccountingutilizingcomputerized accountingprograms.Thiscourseprovidesstudentswitha careerfocusedoptionforobtainingmathcreditsneededfor highschoolgraduation.Mathcreditawardedafter completingMathIorequivalent.
participateincareerdevelopmentbypreparingaresume,a businessletter,andlearninginterviewskills.Guestspeaker lectures,industrytours,andspecialconferenceandtrade showattendanceisfeatured. *HospitalityMarketingisarticulatedwithMissionCollege and3unitsofcollegecreditwillbeissueduponcompletion ofthecoursewithaBorbetter.
PersonalFinance
#4721 Gradelevel:12 Length:1semester Prerequisite:None Description:Thiscoursepresentsessentialknowledgeand skilltomakeinformeddecisionsaboutrealworldfinancial issues.Thecoursecontentisdesignedtohelpthe learners makewisespending,saving,andcreditdecisionsandto makeeffectiveuseofincometoachieveshorttermand longtermpersonalfinancialsuccess.Understandingand managingpersonalfinancesiskeytoonesfuturefinancial success. CertificatesofAchievement. Acertificateofproficiencyandaletterofcommendationare availableuponrequestforissuancetothosestudentswho completeintroductiontoComputerApplicationsand HospitalityMarketing.Inaddition,acertificateanda commendationletterareavailableforComputerized Accounting.AgradeofCorbetterinthecourseslisted aboveisrequiredtobeeligible.
IntroductiontoComputerApplications
#4931 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisites:None Description:Thiscourseprovidesstudentswith developmentofbasickeyboardingskillsusingthetouch systemusingnewcomputersandsoftware.Studentswill thenlearnintroductorywordprocessingskillsinpreparing personalandbusinessletters,reports,tablesandmemos. Studentswillalsobeintroducedtospreadsheetand presentationapplications.Softwareutilizedforthiscourse includesMicrosoftWindowsXP,MicrosoftWord2007, Excel2007,andPowerPoint2007. Thiscourseprovidesthe basicsforthelifelonglearningskillneededasan informationprocessor.
BusinessOwnershipandManagement (Entrepreneurship)
#4891 Grade level:912 Length:1year Prerequisite:None Description: Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoare interestedinmanagingandorowningabusiness.Students willhavetheopportunitytocreateabusinessplanoftheir ownastheylearntheprinciplesofbusinessmanagement.
HospitalityMarketing
#5951 Gradelevel:11 Length:1semester Prerequisite:MemberofAcademyofTravel&Tourism Description:Marketingisasemestercourseintroducing studentstotheprinciplesandpracticesinretailhospitality andtravelindustry,merchandising,andmarketing.It emphasizesmarketingprinciples,advertising,operations, selling,humanrelations,communications,customerservice, internationalmarketing,andbusinessmanagement. StudentsarealsointroducedtoMicrosoftOfficefor WindowsandtheSabresystem.Theclasswillfocuson ExcelandPowerPointskills, andstudentswilllearnthe SabreReservationsSystemdevelopedbyAmericanAirlines forair,hotel,car,railandcruisereservations.Studentsalso
BusinessMultimediaandWebPages
#4941 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisites:None Description:Thisisaonesemesterelectivecareerpathways exploratorycourse.Excellentintroductorycoursefor collegeboundstudentstoresearch,prepare,anddeliver professional,highimpact,dynamic presentationsutilizing multimediaandwebdesignsoftware.MSFrontPageis presentedtolearnhowtocreateprofessionalwebsites.
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English
EnglishI
#1011 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:9 Length:1year Prerequisites:None th Description: EnglishIisacoreEnglishcoursefor9 grade studentswhoareperformingatgradelevel.Studentswill read,discuss,andwriteanalysesofvarioustypesof literature(novel,shortstory,drama,poetry,andessay). Composition,vocabulary,grammar, usage,andoral expressionareemphasized.
skillsnecessaryforsuccessincollege. Studentsare expected toreadandcomprehendindependently. Studentswilldeveloptheirwritingskillsthroughjournals, essays,andotherwritingmodes.Studentswillread,discuss, andwriteanalysesofvarioustypesofworldliterature(novel, drama,nonfiction,shortstory,andpoetry).Composition, vocabulary,grammar,usage,andoralexpressionare importantelementsofthecurriculum.
EnglishIII
#1221 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:11 Length:1year Prerequisites:None th Description:ThiscoreEnglishcoursefor11 grade studentsexaminesliteraturefromearlyNativeAmericansto thepresent.Studentswillread,discuss,andwriteanalyses ofAmericanliteraturewhileexploringthemesandAmerican philosophy.Reviewofwritingskills,includingusageand grammar,andacontinuingvocabularystudyarepartofthe curriculum.Studentswillwriteanhistoricalinvestigation reportwithaformalWorksCitedpage.
EnglishIA
#1001 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:9 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendationandstudent application Description:EnglishIAisanacceleratedcollege preparatorycourseforabovegradelevelstudentswhoare highlymotivatedandselfdirectedlearners. Studentsare expectedtoreadandcomprehendindependently. Studentswillread,discuss,andwriteanalysesofvarious typesofliterature(novel,shortstory,drama,poetry,and essay). Composition,vocabulary,grammar,usage,andoral expressionarealsoemphasized.
HonorsEnglishIII
#1331 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:11 Length:1year Prerequisites:ApprovedHonorsapplication Description:HonorsEnglishIIIisarigorousclassfor collegeboundjuniors.Studentswillstudytheliterary, historical,andphilosophictraditionsofAmerica.Theclass involvesdiscussion,criticalthinking,andwrittenanalysesof poetry,drama, shortstories,thenovel,andtheessay. Studentswillwriteanhistoricalinvestigationreportwitha formalWorksCitedpage. Thereisamandatorysummer readingassignment.
EnglishII
#1041 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:10 Length:1year Prerequisites:None th Description:EnglishIIisthecoreEnglishcoursefor10 gradestudentswhoareperformingatgradelevel.Students willdeveloptheirwritingskillsthroughjournals,essays,and otherwritingmodes.Studentswillread,discuss,andwrite analysesofvarioustypesofworldliterature(novel,drama, nonfiction,shortstory,andpoetry).Vocabulary,grammar, usage,andoralexpressionareimportantelementsofthe curriculum.
EnglishIV
#411101{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1year Prerequisites:None th Description:InthiscoreEnglishclassfor12 graders, studentswillreadandrespondtohistoricallyandculturally significantworksofBritishliteraturefromtheAngloSaxon periodtothepresent.Studentswillexpandcriticalreading skills throughtheanalysisofworksrepresentingavarietyof literarygenres,includingpoetry,drama,shortstories,novels, andessays.Studentswilldeveloptheirwritingskills throughthedrafting,editing,andrewritingofnarrative, interpretive,andreflectiveessays.
EnglishIIA
#1031 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:10 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendationandstudent application Description:EnglishIIAisthesecondcourseinthe sequenceforabovegradelevel,collegeboundstudentswho arehighlymotivatedandselfdirectedlearners.Thiscourse willpreparestudentsinthewriting,reading,andanalytical
AdvancedPlacementEnglish
#1341 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1year 43
Prerequisites:APapplication,essay,andteacher recommendation Description:APEnglishisa RIGOROUSCOLLEGE LEVELCOURSEdesignedtoprepare studentsforthe AdvancedPlacementTestgiveneveryspring.Students passingthisnationallyadministeredtestcanstartcollege withasmanyas10creditunitsinEnglish.Theclass involvesclosereadingandanalysisofpoetry,drama,fiction, andthe essayontheadvancedlevel.Thereisaspecial emphasisontherefinementofcriticalthinkingandwriting skills.
UCapprovedelective.Theclassoffersstudentsthe opportunitytodevelopselfconfidence,poise,andtheability tostandupandspeakontheirfeet.Thiscoursehasthe potentialtomakeaveryrealdifferenceinyourlife.
ProgramforEnglish Learners
TheProgramforEnglishLearnersservesstudentsfrom variedlanguagebackgroundsandculturalexperiences. EnglishLearnersareplacedinappropriateclassesbasedon bothlanguageabilityandacademicability.Theyareableto accessthecorecurriculumthroughSDAIEcourseofferings inEnglish,SocialStudies,Math,andScience.Theymay alsobeplacedinmainstreamclasseswithcertifiedteachers usingSDAIEstrategiesanddifferentiatedinstruction.EL studentsmayalsoparticipateinspecialprograms,suchasan Academies,AVID,andJROTC.ELstudentsareableto simultaneouslycompletegraduationrequirementsandAG requirementswhileparticipatingintheProgramforEnglish Learners.
Journalism
#1171 ElectiveCreditOnly {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:Teacherrecommendation Description:ThisclassproducestheMilpitasHighSchool studentnewspaper, TheUnion.Thestaffhascomplete controlofandresponsibilityforwritingandproducingthe paper.Atthecoreofthispracticalexperiencewillbeanin depthstudyofsomefamouswritersandtheirjournalistic writings.Studentswillnotonlybecomejournalists themselves,theywillstudyjournalism'shistoricalevolution, itsgreatpractitioners,anditsmajormovements.During productionweeks,studentsarerequiredtoremainafter schoolforasetnumberofhours.Obviously,participation accountsforthesuccessorfailureofthepaper,andso,class participationalsoaccountsforalargepartofthefinalgrade. (ClassreceivesUCapprovedelectivecreditonly). Thiscourse meetstheFineArtsRequirementfortheMHS diploma.
ELDANonEnglishSpeakers
#417601,#411041 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswho score below446ontheCaliforniaELDTest.Theblockoftwo periodsfocusesonwholelanguagedevelopmentwithan emphasisonlistening,comprehension,beginningoral production,Englishdecoding,vocabulary,andreading comprehension.Thiscoursemaybe repeatedforelective credit.DoesnotreceiveEnglishcredit. 10ElectiveCredits
English9/Reading180
#417681/#4176791 Gradelevel:9 Length:1year Prerequisites:PlacementbasedonStudentReading Inventory,CSTEnglishLanguageArtsscore,andteacher recommendation Description:Thiscourse,whichistaughtinatwoperiod block,isdesignedtohelpstudentsreadingbelowgradelevel. Thecoursefeatureswholeandsmallgroupinstruction, utilizationofREAD180softwareinacomputerlabsetting, andguidedandindependentreading.Activereading modelingandpractice,vocabularybuilding,and composition/essaywritingstrategiesareimportantpartsof thecurriculum.Assessmentofstudentprogressisongoing.
ELDB BeginningSpeakers
#417611,#411051 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Description: Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoscore inbetween447487ontheCaliforniaELDTestorhave passedELDA.Theblockoftwoperiodsfocusesonwhole languagedevelopmentwithanemphasisonlistening, comprehension,oralproduction,Englishdecoding, vocabulary,andreadingcomprehension.Thiscoursemay berepeatedforcredit. 5EnglishCreditsand5ElectiveCredits
OralComposition
#411181 ElectiveCredit {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisites:none Description:OralCompositionisacoursewhichteaches introductiontospeech,publicspeaking,anddebate.Itisa
ELDCEarlyIntermediateSpeakers
#417621,#411061 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester 44
Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoscore inbetween488500ontheCaliforniaELDTestorhave passedELDB. Theblockoftwoperiodsfocusonwhole languagedevelopmentwithanemphasisonacceleratingthe developmentof Basic Englishskillsinreading,writing, vocabulary,andreadingcomprehension.Thiscoursemay berepeatedforcredit. 5EnglishCreditsand5ElectiveCredits
Math IntrotoMath AlgebraI Geometry
ForeignLanguage
ChineseI
#4311{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:RecommendedGPAof2.5andabove. Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentwhohas lesspreviousMandarinChinesebackground.Itisconducted inaconversationorientedsetting.Wewillpractice,discuss, andexchangeinformationtogetherinasimulatedChinese speakingenvironment.Studentswillacquirethebasic communicativeskillswhichareessentialincontemporary Chinesespeakingcommunities.(Courseisconducted mainlyinEnglish.)
ELDDIntermediateSpeakers
#417631,#411071 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoscore inbetween501528ontheCaliforniaELDTestorhave passedELDC.The blockoftwoperiodsfocusesonwhole languagedevelopmentwithanemphasisonLanguageArts. Studentswillstudynovels,shortstories,andpoetry. Studentswillwritepolishedparagraphs.Thiscoursemaybe repeatedforcredit. 5EnglishCreditsand5 ElectiveCredits
ELDEEarlyAdvancedSpeakers
#417641,#411081 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Description:Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoscore inbetween529545ontheCaliforniaELDTestorhave passedELDD.Theblockoftwoperiodsfocusesonwhole languagedevelopmentwithanemphasisonLanguageArts. Studentswillstudynovels,shortstories,andpoetry.They willlearnthewritingprocessandwritefocusedpolished essays.Thiscoursemayberepeatedforcredit. 5EnglishCreditsand5ElectiveCredits
ChineseII
#4321{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:ChineseI,orthefirstyearofhighschool Chinese,orplacementtestgivenbyMilpitasHighSchool. Description:ThiscourseisthecontinuationofChineseI.It isdesignedforstudentswithsomepreviousfundamental knowledgeofMandarinChinese.Theclassisconductedin aconversationorientedsetting.Wewillcontinuetopractice, experience,andreviewthedailydialoguesspokenina Chinesespeakingenvironment.Studentswillalsobe involvedinthedesignofsimilartopicsandconversationfor practicepurpose.Theyareexpectedtofullyparticipatein thediscussionsessionsbyusingMandarinChinese.(Course isconductedlessinEnglish.)
SpeciallyDesignedAcademicInstructionin English(SDAIE)CourseOfferings.(Pleasesee coursedescriptionsineachdepartment respectively)

English EnglishI&Connections EnglishII&Connections EnglishIII& Connections EnglishIV&Connections English9&Read180 SocialStudies CulturalHistory WorldHistory U.S.History AmericanGovernment Economics Science LifeScience Biology
ChineseIII
#4331{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisite:Chinese II,orplacementtestgivenbyteacher. Description:Inthiscourse,studentswillengagein conversations,provideandobtaininformation,andexchange opinionsonvarioustopicsincludingcurrentevents.Students willunderstandandinterpretwrittenandspokenChineseon avarietyoftopicsincludingcurrentandhistoricalevents. StudentswilldemonstrateanunderstandingofChinese culture.Theywilldemonstratetheirabilitytoexpress themselvesinChineseusingmuchmorecomplexsentence structuresandincreasingvocabularyappropriatetothethird 45
year.Studentswillworktowardfluencythrough conversation,discussion,andoralpresentations. RequiredTexts ChineseLink,Level2,Part1,Textbook(publishedby PrenticeHall) ChineseLink,Level2,Part1,Workbook EnglishChinese,ChineseEnglishDictionary
oncontemporaryFranceandliterature.Forthefirsttime, studentswillreadoriginalworksofliterature.Students mustparticipateinconversationsandotheroral presentations.Studentswillcontinuetohaveopportunities toseefilms,singsongs,usetheinternet,andtomake videotapes.Studentswillbeencouragedtoparticipatein bothclassandextracurricularactivitiessuchasfilms,field trips,andcelebrationsofFrenchholidaysespeciallythose activitiesthatareconductedinFrench.
FrenchI
#4201 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisite:MinimumGPAof2.5 Description:Uponsatisfactorycompletionofthiscourse, thestudentwillbeabletospeak,read,andwriteusingthe presenttenseandthe immediatefuture.Usingvideos,films, songs,andtheinternetyouwillhavelearnedproperword orderandothergrammaticalstructuresand haveabasic vocabulary.Withinthelimitsofvocabularyandstructures studied,thestudentwillcomprehendspokenFrenchand havelearnedproperpronunciationofFrenchsounds.The studentwillalsolearnaboutFranceandFrenchspeaking cultures. Studentswillbeencouragedtoparticipateinbothclassand extracurricularactivitiessuchasfilms,fieldtrips, andcelebrationsofFrenchholidaysespeciallythose activitiesthatareconductedinFrench.
AdvancedPlacementFrenchLanguage
#4291 $86 forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:11 12 Length:1year Prerequisite:Completionof FrenchIIIwithBorbetter Description:AdvancedPlacementFrenchLanguagecovers theequivalentofathirdyearcollegecourseinadvanced Frenchcompositionandconversation.Itstresses communicationskillsorallyandinwriting.Thiscourse emphasizestheuseofFrenchinavarietyofsettingsranging frominformalconversationstoacademicorintellectual discussionsand hasthefollowingobjectives: thereinforcementofgrammaticalstructuresandthe acquisitionofvocabularytoallowaccurateandfluent communicationofideas. theabilitytoconveyamessageinFrenchtoavarietyof audiences. theabilitytocomprehend formalandinformalspoken French. theabilitytoreadandwriteaccuratelyandfluentlyin French. Theabilitytousehigherthinkingskillssuchas synthesisandcriticalanalysisinFrench. StudentslearnabouttheFrenchworldanditsdiversity. History,Geography,Literature,Economicsandcurrent eventsarestudiedusingavarietyofsupports,whichinclude onlinenewspaperarticlesandvideoclips.Extensive traininginthepreparationofformalessayandoral presentation,whichrequireunderstandingthedifferences andsimilaritiesofthreeormoresources,isanintegralpart oftheAdvancedPlacementFrenchLanguagecourse. StudentsarerequiredtotaketheAdvancedPlacement ExaminationinFrenchLanguage,administeredinMay.
FrenchII
#4211 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisite:CompletionofFrenchIwithagradeof"C"or betterorTeacherrecommendation Description:Thisisthesecondlevelofcollegepreparatory French.Throughcontinuedexperiencesinspeaking,videos, films,songsand theinternetandfurtherstudyofvocabulary andgrammar,studentswilllearntounderstandand formulateinspokenandwrittenformincreasinglycomplex sentences.Thestudyofculture,history,andliteratureof Frenchspeakingpeoplescontinuestobe anintegralpartof theprogram.Studentswillbeencouragedtoparticipatein bothclassandextracurricularactivitiessuchasfilms,field trips,andcelebrationsofFrenchholidaysespeciallythose activitiesthatareconductedinFrench.
SpanishI FrenchIII
#4221 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:CompletionofFrenchIIwithagradeofCor betterorTeacherrecommendation Description:Thiscoursewillincludeareviewand continuationofvocabularyandgrammarwithemphasis #4101 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:RecommendedGPAof2.5orabove.Itis th imperativethatstudentsreadat9 gradelevelorhigher. Description:SpanishIisacollegepreparatoryclasswhich willrequiredailyhomework, activeparticipationinclass andregularattendance.Itisdesignedtopresentstudents withabasicunderstandingoftheSpanishlanguageaswell asthevariedHispaniccultures.Thecourseincludesan 46
introductionofvocabularyandgrammaticalconcepts aswell asculturesoftheSpanishSpeakingnationsoftheworld. Therefore,studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinboth classandextracurricularactivitiessuchasfilms,and celebrationsofHispanicholidays.
activities. Quizzes,homework,chaptertests,projects,and oralactivitieswilldeterminestudentsgrades.Studentsare expectedtoparticipateinclasseveryday.Dailyhomework isrequired.
AdvancedPlacementSpanishLanguage SpanishII
#4111 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:completionofSpanishIwithagradeof"C"or better.We alsorequire aCorbetteronthefinalexam Description:Inthiscollegepreparatoryclass,emphasisis giventothestudent'sabilitytospeak,read,and write Spanish.Thecoursealsoincludesastudyoftheculturesof theSpanishspeakingnationsoftheworld.Studentsare encouragedtoparticipateinbothclassandextracurricular activitiessuchasfilms,music,andcelebrationsofHispanic holidays.Classparticipation,quizzes,homework,chapter tests,finalexams,andoralpresentationswilldetermine studentsgrades.Studentsareexpectedtoparticipateorally inclasseveryday. Dailyhomeworkisrequired. #4181 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:11 12 Length:1year Prerequisite:CompletionofSpanishIIIorSpanishfor HeritageSpeakersIIwithBorbetter. Description:AdvancedPlacementSpanishLanguagecovers theequivalentofathirdyearcollegecourseinadvanced Spanishcompositionandconversation.Itstresses communicationskillsorallyandinwriting. Thiscourse emphasizestheuseofSpanishinavarietyofsettings rangingfrominformalconversationstoacademicor intellectualdiscussionsand hasthefollowingobjectives: the reinforcementofgrammaticalstructuresandthe acquisitionofvocabularytoallowaccurateandfluent communicationofideas. the abilitytoconveyamessageinSpanishtoavariety ofaudiences. theabilityto comprehendformalandinformalspoken Spanish. theabilityto readandwriteaccuratelyandfluentlyin Spanish. Theabilitytousehigherthinkingskillssuchas synthesisandcriticalanalysisinSpanish. StudentslearnabouttheHispanicworldanditsdiversity. History,Geography,Literature,Economicsandcurrent eventsarestudiedusingavarietyofsupports,whichinclude onlinenewspaperarticlesandvideoclips.Extensive traininginthepreparationofformalessayandoral presentation,whichrequireunderstandingthedifferences andsimilaritiesofthreeormoresources,isanintegralpart ofthe AdvancedPlacementSpanishLanguagecourse. Studentsarerequiredtotake theAdvancedPlacement ExaminationinSpanishLanguage, administeredinMay.
Spanishfor SpanishSpeakersII
#4341 Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisite:NativeorheritagefluentSpanishspeaker and/orcompletionofSpanishforSpanishSpeakers. Description: DesignedforfluentspeakersofSpanishwho havenotreceivedformalinstructioninthelanguageand thereforeneedtoimprovetheirknowledgeandcommandof formallinguisticfeatures.Studentswillimproveliteracy andspeakingskills.Inthisclass,thestudentwillfurther studygrammarconcepts,andwillbeexposedtoSpanishand LatinAmericanLiterature.CulturalaspectsoftheSpanish speakingworldwillalsobeexplored.Writingassignments forthiscoursewillcontinuetofocusonadvancedparagraph structureandthefiveparagraphessay.Thedifferences betweeninformalandacademiclanguage,expressedboth orallyandinwrittenform,willbedemonstratedthroughout theyear.Thiscoursewillfurtherpreparestudentsforthe AdvancePlacementcourse.
SpanishIII
#4121 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:CompletionofSpanishIIwithagradeof"C" orbetter.WealsorecommendaCorbetteronthefinal exam Description:BytheendofSpanishIII, mostverbtenses and requiredgrammaticalconceptswillbestudiedandreviewed thoroughly.Writing,listeningandspeakingskillswillbe themainfocus.Hispanicliteraturewillbeintroduced. Studentswillbeencouragedtoparticipateincultural 47
HomeEconomics
TheseareexamplesofcareersinthefieldofHomeEconomicsorganizedbythelevelsofacademicpreparationrequiredforinitial entry: HighSchool,Colleges,or Training ClothingandTextiles RetailClerk SelfEmployedDesigner DryCleaner Alterationist Research Specialized/TradeSchoolorCommunity Colleges Seamstress/Tailor FabricDesigner FashionBuyer FashionDesigner Merchandising FashionProduction InteriorDecoration StoreManagement DepartmentStoreManager FashionWriter FabricDesigner Chef/Baker RestaurantManager HospitalityManagement FlightAttendant FoodTechnology DieteticServiceSupervisor Caterer PreschoolAide PreschoolTeacher CampDirector SocialServiceSpecialist LifeMgt.Certificate
CSUSystem FashionBuyer FashionDesign InteriorDesign Teacher Textile
FoodsandNutrition FastFoodServer Waitress/Waiter CakeDecorator FoodProcessing Developer Cook ChildDevelopment&Family ChildCareAide ClassroomAide Babysitter Toys/Clothing Consultant CampCounselor
Dietician FoodChemist ExecutiveChef RecipeResearch Teacher
Pediatrician PreschoolOwner Counselor InstitutionalMgt. Management Teacher Psychologist Nurse
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FashionDesign1A
#5601 $15(Studentsarealsoresponsibleforthecost ofprojects.) Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisites:None Description:FashionDesignisanintroductoryclassfor thosestudentsinterestedinthefashionworld.Itisoffered tothestudentwholikestodresswell,improvetheir wardrobe,gainsatisfactionfromaspecificskill,andbeable towearfashionablegarmentswhilespendinglessmoney. Thecourseisdesignedtoteachwhyweweartheclotheswe do,briefhistoryoffashion,elementsandprinciplesof designrelatingtofashion,andhowtouseapatternand sewingmachine.Thecourseisdesignedforthebeginning studenttolearnbasicsewingtechniquesaswellasthe experiencedseamstresswhoneedsandwantstimeto improvetheirskills.Eachstudentwillcompleteavarietyof projectsduringthesemesterdependingupontheirskilllevel. Studentswillalsobecompletingaportfoliooffashion designs.
nutrition,familylivingandparenting,childdevelopment, textilesandsewing,andconsumereducation.Thisexciting classwillprovideyouwithmanytoolstomaketheroadto adulthoodeasier.
Foodsl
#5741 $25 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:None Description:Thisisabeginningfoodsandnutritionclass. Studentscookandeatmouthwateringrecipessuchas cinnamonrolls,pizza,pastas,simpledinners,piesand pastries,etc.Thefocusisonbasicconceptsoffood preparation,useandcareofequipmentandappliances,food buying,andnutrition.Studentsselectrecipes,plantheir mealproject,cookandevaluateweekly.Thisisavery handsonclass,andcreativityisencouraged.
InternationalCuisine
#415711 $25 Gradelevel:912 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:FoodsI Description:Expandyourhorizonsbytravelingtheworldin thiscourse,learningaboutdifferentculturesandcuisine. LearntopreparefoodsfromAsia,thePacificIslands, Europe,LatinAmericatheMiddleEast,Africa,and Americanregionalfoods.Ifyouhaveacuisinethatinterests you,wellstudyit.Studentsfromallethnicbackgroundsare encouragedtosignupforthisclass. .
FashionDesign1B
#5611 $15(Studentsarealsoresponsibleforthecost ofprojects.) Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisites:CompletionofFashionDesign1Aandconsent ofinstructor. Description:FashionDesign1Bisaonesemestercourse offering thestudenttheopportunitytoextendtheskills learnedinFashionDesign1A.Eachstudentwillcompletea varietyofprojectsthatwillimprovetheirskilllevel.
FashionStudio
#5631 $15(Studentsarealsoresponsibleforthecost ofprojects.) Gradelevel:1012 Length:semester/year Prerequisites:FashionDesign1A&1Bandconsentof instructor. Description:Thiscourseallowstheadvancedfashion studenttoworkonindividualprojectstorefinetechnical skillsanddemonstratecreativityindesignand embellishments.
IndustrialTechnology
TheIndustrialTechnologyProgramisacomprehensive actionbasededucationforstudents.TheIndustrial Technologycurriculumframeworkincorporatestraditional, general,andindustrialeducation,technicaleducation,and industrialartseducation.Atthesecondarylevel,courses havebeendevelopedintoareasofspecialization,which incorporatethecommoneducationcore.Thespecific clustersincludeConstruction,Technology,Manufacturing Technology,VisualCommunicationsTechnology,Drafting, andManufacturingTechnology.Theseareasof specializationmovestudentsthroughapaththatrelates directlytotheircareer,personalandsocialgoals.The IndustrialTechnologyProgramisidealforstudentswhose careergoalsincludeemploymentimmediatelyafterleaving highschoolandwhowanttolearntheskillsandconcepts requiredforanoccupationorhigherlearning.
LifeManagement
#5781 GradeLevel:912 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:None Description:Getyourlifetogether!Seizetheopportunity tolearnreallifelessons,relatedtofamilyandfriends,and facethefuturewithconfidenceandsecurity.Beprepared st forlivinginthe21 centuryandlearnaboutearninga livingincareersrelatedtoseveralofCaliforniaskey industries.Learncriticalskillsandknowledgeinfoodand
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IndustrialTechnologyProgramModel (SuggestedSequenceofCoursesforMilpitasUnifiedSchoolDistrictStudent) VisualCommunicationTechnology ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIA ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIB ArchitecturalDesignI SpecialTopics AcademyofEngineering Technology IntroEngineering&Technology ExploringEngineering&Technology Engineering&TechnologyFocus
ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIA(Visual CommunicationTechnology)
#5101 + Gradelevel:912 Length:1semester Prerequisite:None Description:ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIA isan introductorycoursethatisdesignedtoofferthestudentan opportunitytodevelopabasicunderstandingofthedrafting field(constructionengineering)throughavarietyof exploratoryactivitiesandanoverviewofcollegeandcareer opportunitiesutilizingcomputerdraftingtechniques (AutoCAD).Thiscoursequalifiesfor2+2+2credit, meaninghighschoolcreditinthiscoursecanbetransferred tocommunitycollegeoruniversitycredittoequalentry levelcoursecredit.(AutoCAD,andRhino)
Design/DraftingIAstudents.Thiscoursequalifiesfor 2+2+2credit,meaninghighschoolcreditinthiscoursecan betransferredtocommunitycollegeoruniversityforequal entrylevelcoursecredit.
ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingII(Visual CommunicationTechnology)
#5121 Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIAorIBwith agrade of"C"orbetterand/orapprovalofinstructor Description:ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIIis designedforthosestudentswhoareinterestedinfurther developingtheirdraftingskillsforfuturecareer,collegeor personalsatisfaction,Opportunityisgivenforthestudentto makeprojectsofhis/herownchoosing.(AutoCADand Rhino)
ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIB(Visual CommunicationTechnology)
#5112 + Gradelevel:912 Length:Springsemesteronly Prerequisite:Completionof ComputerAided Design/DraftingIB withagradeof"B"orbetterand/or consentofinstructor Description:ComputerAidedDesign/DraftingIBisaone semestercourseofferingthestudenttheopportunityto extendtheskillslearnedinComputerAidedDesign/Drafting IA,includingdevelopingskillswithAutoCAD.Students willdevelopskillsbyhelpingtutorComputerAided
SpecialTopicsinDrafting
#5191 Gradelevel:1112 Length:semester/year Prerequisites: ComputerAidedDesign/Drafting1and/or teacherapproval. Description:Thiscourseallowsthestudenttoworkon individualprojects,explorespecificcollegeorcareer opportunities,andtoparticipateinaspecialinternship projectswhenavailable.
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Mathematics
Itisverydifficulttooutlineaprecisemathsequencefor everystudentsincethemathsequencewilldependuponthe largenumberofavailablemathcoursesandthefollowing threeinfluentialvariables:studentcareerplans,studentmath ability,andteacherrecommendation.Studentsareurgedto seekhelpfrommembersofthemathstaffbeforeattempting
toselectnextyear'scourses.TheMilpitasHighSchool Mathematicsdepartmentstronglyrecommendsthatstudents withagradeof"D"inaparticularcourserepeatthatcourse beforeprogressingwiththemathcontinuumof courses. Coursesrepeatedtoimprovea"D"grade donotearn additionalrequiredmathunits.Studentsorparentsdesiring furtherguidanceshouldcontacttheirpresentteacher, counselor,orcalltheMathematicsDepartmentChairman, Mr.BobMacartney,ateither(408) 6352800ext.4093
Thefollowingsuggestedmathsequencesmightbehelpful.Eachrecommendedgroupingisbased onplansaftergraduationfromMilpitasHighSchool.EntryLevelWorkForceorCommunityCollege th th th th 9 10 11 ` 12 AlgebraI GeometryI ConsumerMath AlgebraII GeometryI Elective
Elective FourYearCollegeorUniversity NonSpecificMajor Algebra I GeometryI AlgebraII FourYearCollegeorUniversityScientificorEngineeringMajor AlgebraII AlgebraII/Trig Precalculus HonorsPrecalculus Precalculus
GeometryI GeometryA
APCalculusAB APCalculusBC
IntroductiontoMath:BeginningELDLevel
#412071 Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:NonEnglishspeakingstudentswhoscoreat LevelAorscorebelow2.0ontheStanfordDiagnostic ReadingTestorLimitedE glsh sp akngst de tswih En li h pe ki gsud nt it ngis s ea in tu enswth litl kn wl dg ofba icmah. itle no le ge fb si at . lttek owed eo ascm th Descriptions:Thisclassconsistsofamixtureofstudents. Somehave mathknowledgeintheirownnativelanguages andsomedonot.However,bythecompletionofthecourse, thesestudentswillbeabletoperformbasicarithmeticin Englishandfollowdirectionstosolvesimplewordproblems. ThiscourseisdesignedtohelpnonEnglishspeaking studentsdeveloptheEnglishand mathskillstheyneedto succeedinSDAIE mathclasses.Comprehensionisassisted bytheuseofconcreteobjectsandnumericalsymbolsas studentslearntodecipherthelanguageofmathematical explanationsandwordproblems.
th Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionof8 gradeMathor PreAlgebrateacherrecommendationorcounselor placement. Description:AlgebraIisafirstcourseinthecollege preparatorymathematicssequenceatMilpitasHighSchool. Thecourseistaughtusingatraditionalapproach.Itis intendedforthosestudentswhoselearningstylerequiresa greatdealofstructure.Topicscoveredincludeallofthe CaliforniaContentStandardsforAlgebraI.Special emphasisisgiventosubjectsneededforsuccessonthe CaliforniaHighSchoolExitExaminationinMathematics (CAHSEE).
GeometryI
#2261 [M]{UC}(CSU)Pending Gradelevel: 912 Length:1year Prerequisites: th Forincoming9 graders:Agradeof aBorhigherin AlgebraIoragradeofCandProficientorAdvancedon theAlgebraICST. th th Forincoming10 12 :AgradeofCorbetterinAlgebraI, teacherrecommendation, orcounselorplacement Description:GeometryI,taughtwithatraditionalapproach, isacontinuationofthecollegepreparatorysequence.It dealswiththeapplicationofalgebraicconceptstothestudy ofangles,circles,polygons,planesandotherdifferent geometricrelationships.Moreover,theprocessesusedinthe 51
AlgebraI
#412281 [M]{UC}(CSU)Pending Gradelevel:912 Length:1year
studyofgeometrywillhelptosharpenstudentskillsinthe areaoforderlyandlogicalapproachestoproblemsolving. Agoodknowledgeofgeometryisnecessaryinordertodo wellontheSAT.
AlgebraII
#2221 Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:Avg.gradeofaCorbetterinAlgebraI Description:Thiscoursewillincludeareviewofthemost importantconceptsofAlgebraI,butwithagreaterdegreeof abstractionandmoredifficultexercises.Theconceptofa functionandfunctionalnotationareintroduced.Thecourse includesastudyofthepropertiesofelementaryfunctions: linear,quadraticexponentialandlogarithmic.Quadratic relationsareappliedtoconicsections.Elementary trigonometricfunctionsandidentitiesarestudied.Discrete mathematicsisintroducedincludingsequences,series,and applicationstoprobability.Astrongworkingbackgroundin thisclassisessentialforcontinuingstudyinhigher mathematics.
#2351 [M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:AlgebraII withagradeof"C"orbetter. Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtobetakenafter AlgebraII.Topicswillincludetrigonometricfunctions treatedascircularfunctions,trigonometricidentitiesand equations,inversefunctions,propertiesofvectors,complex numbersandanalyticgeometry.Analyticgeometrytopics willincludelinesandvectorsintheplaneandinspace, conicsections,transformationofcoordinates,surfacesin space,matrixesanddeterminants.
HonorsPrecalculus
#2341 [M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:AlgebraII/Trig.withagradeofBorbetter ANDteacherrecommendation Description:HonorsPrecalculusconsistsofasound introductiontoCalculus.Mostofthebasicideasof advancedmathematicsandcalculusareconsidered. Mathematicalinductionsequences,limits,vectors, polynomials,functionsandotherfundamentalmathematical conceptsareexploredinconsiderabledepth.Allthetopics prerequisiteforacourseincomplexnumbersaretreatedin muchdetail.Aconcentratedeffortismadetoshowthe unityandstructureoftherealnumbersystem.Theproblems inthecoursearedesignedtoencourageindependentand creativethinkinginmathematics.
GeometryA
#2251 [M]{UC}(CSU) (Appliedfor) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:teacher recommendation Description:Thiscourseisanacceleratedgeometrycourse designedforthosestudentswhoplantopursueanappliedor theoreticalsciencescourseofstudyincollege. Applicationsofalgebraicconceptstothestudyofangles, circles,polygons,planes,andothervariousgeometric relationshipswillbestudied.Anemphasisupondeveloping studentskillsbyapplyingorderlyandlogicalapproachesto problemsolvingisincluded.Platonicsolidsandfractalsare includedasspecialprojects.
AdvancedPlacementCalculusAB
#2321 $[M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:PrecalculuswithagradeofCorbetterand ateacherrecommendation. Description:APCalculusABisa RIGOROUS COLLEGELEVELCOURSE that willpreparestudentsto taketheAPCalculusABexaminMay.Thecourseconsists ofanintroduction,reviewofinequalities,absolutevalue, andanalyticgeometryaswellasathoroughstudyofthe followingtopics:limitsofalgebraicfunctionsandcontinuity ofalgebraicfunctions,thederivativeanddifferentiationof algebraicfunctions,applicationsofthederivative,the definiteintegral,applicationsofthedefiniteintegral, logarithmicandexponentialfunctions,trigonometric functions,techniquesofintegrationandapproximate integration.
AlgebraII/Trigonometry
#2211 [M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:Gradesof aBorbetterinGeometry Aoran AorbetterinGeometryIand Teacherrecommendation Description:AlloftheconceptscoveredinAlgebra I, GeometryI(orGeometryA)and AlgebraII willbe expandeduponandpresentedwithastrongemphasisonthe underlyingstructure mathematics. Inaddition studentswill study conceptsof quadraticfunctions, logarithmicfunctions,circularfunctions,andtrigonometry. Thiscoursemovesatarapidpaceandcoverstwochapters ontheuseofrigorousmathematical proof.
AdvancedPlacementCalculusBC
#2331 $86forTest[M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:HonorsPrecalculusandateacher recommendation. 52
Precalculus
Description:ABCalculusBCisaRIGOROUS COLLEGELEVELCOURSE,whichwillprepare studentstotaketheAPCalculusBCexaminMay.This courseconsistsofareviewoflimitsusingtheepsilondelta approachthatwillleadtothederivativeanditsapplications. Integrationanditsapplications,techniquesofintegration, indeterminateforms,polarcurves,vectorcalculus,series, parametricequations,andelementarydifferentialequations areamongthemajortopicscoveredinthiscourse.
usefultoanystudentandespeciallytothosewhopreferto learnmathbyusingpracticaleverydaylifesituations.
NonDepartmental
NavalScience1
#2701 Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:NavalScienceIisthefirstyearofthefour yearNavalJuniorOfficerReservesTrainingCorps (NJROTC)program.Itincludesinstructioninthefollowing: Vocabulary TheNJROTCProgram IntroductiontoLeadership Citizenship NavyandPeople IntroductiontoTimeandPhoneticAlphabet PhysicalFitness MilitaryDrill MilitaryCourtesies Classesmeetfivedaysaweekwithonedayofmilitarydrill andonedayofphysicalfitness.Otheractivitiesinclude fieldtripstomilitarybases,orientationflights,and shipboardcruises,NJROTCBootCamp,ColorGuard, MarchingUnit,DrillTeamwithArms, participationin parades,anddrillmeets. StudentsmustweartheNJROTCuniformduring theschool dayonceaweekandmaintainmilitarystandardsof groomingandhairstyletoreceivecreditforthecourse. NavalScienceIreceivessocialstudiescreditforthefirst semestertowardgraduationrequirements.
APStatistics
#2361 $86 forTest [M]{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:PreCalculus Description:AdvancedPlacementStatisticsisacollege levelcourse,whichuponconclusionstudentsparticipatein theAPExamtoearncollegecredit.Itisanactivitybased courseinwhichstudentsactivelyconstructtheirown understandingoftheconceptsandtechniquesofstatistics. TopicsincludeExploringandAnalyzingData,Planning, Designing,andConductingaStudy,AnticipatingPatterns, StatisticalInferencewithApplications,MeanandVariance, NormaldistributionandRegression,andTestingof SignificanceforMeansandProportions.
CAHSEEMath
#2491 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:None th th Description:ThisCourseisstrictlyfor11 and12 grade studentsthathavenotpassedthemathsectionofthe CaliforniaHighSchoolExitExam.Studentsreviewskills foundontheCAHSEE,takeregularpracticeexamsand attendCAHSEElabsessiontobuildMathproficiency.
ConsumerMath
#2431 [M] Grade level:1112 Length:1year(maybetakenoneorbothsemesters) Prerequisite: Algebra IwithfinalgradeofCorbetter Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtoofferthestudenta practicalapproachtobasicmathconceptsbyusingcommon consumerproblems.Itsatisfiesoneyearofthemathematics graduationrequirement.Thiscourseisstructuredsothe studentwillstrengthenthebasicmathskillsnecessaryin everydayconsumerism.Topicscoveredmayinclude: computingsalaryanddeductions,makingchange,estimating monthlybillsforgroceries,entertainment,utility, transportation,medicalexpensesandinsurance.Simple measuringsuchasdoublingarecipeorcomputingclothing sizesandcarpetingcostswillbeincluded.Unitprice comparison,usingfinancialinstitutions,computingcosts andmileagefortravelswillbecovered.Thiscoursewillbe
NavalScienceII
#2801 Grade level:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:NavalScienceIandteacherrecommendation Description:NavalScienceIIisthesecondyearofthe NJROTCprogram.Itincludesinstructioninthefollowing: Vocabulary MaritimeHistory NauticalSciences MilitaryDrillandPhysicalFitness
Classes,activities,NJROTCuniformandgrooming requirementsarethesameasNavalScienceI.
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NavalScienceIII2781andNavalScienceIV
#2791 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:NavalScienceI&II Description:NavalScienceIIIandIVarethethirdand fourthyearsoftheNJROTCprogram.Theyaretaughtas onecourseandincludeinstructioninthefollowing: SeaPowerandNationalSecurity NavalOperationsandSupportFunctions ShipBoardOrganization andWatchStanding BasicSeamanship MarineNavigation MilitaryJustice InternationalLawandtheSea NavalWeaponsandAircraft SelectedReadingsinLeadership PhysicalFitnessandMilitaryDrill
clericalduties.Studentsmayneedtooperatedittomachines ormimeographmachines.Theskilloftypingisoftena prerequisiteforteacherassistant.Fifteen(15) units ONLY maybeappliedtowardgraduation. Willreceiveonlyapass orfailasagrade.Thiscoursewillnotbeusedwhen calculatingGPA.
AVID(AdvancementviaIndividual Determination)
#87841,87861,87871,87881 Gradelevel:9 I2 Length:oneto fouryears Prerequisite:CounselorRecommendation,teacherinterview, andaminimum2.5GPA Description:AVIDisacollegepreparatoryprogram dedicatedtohelpingstudentswhoshowfouryearcollege potential,butdesireasupportprogramtoensuretheir qualificationforandenrollmentinauniversity.AVID curriculumfocusesonstudyskills,includingCornellnote taking,readingcomprehensionstrategies,andSAT preparation.Inclasstutorialsareconductedtwiceaweek, withpeertutorscoordinatingsmall,collaborativestudy groups.Guestspeakershighlightingcollegeandcareer possibilitiesareanintegralpartoftheprogram.Studentsare th th acceptedintotheprogramas9 or10 gradersthroughan interview/screeningprocessandareexpectedto continuein theprogramforthreetofouryears.Toapply,contactthe currentAVIDteachers(Ms.TanyaSalazar,Ms.Monica Rivera,andMs.KarenTruesdell).
Classes,activitiesandtheNJROTCuniformrequirements arethesameasforNavalScienceIandII. NavalScienceIIIandIVreceiveelectivecredittoward graduationrequirement.
OfficeAssistant
#8311 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:OfficeSecretaryapproval&approved contract Description:Officeassistantshipsareavailableinthe Bookroom,GuidanceOffice,Principal'sOffice,Registrar's Office,Library,AttendanceOffice,andCareerCenter.The tasksastudentwillbeexpectedtodoincluderunning machinesforcopyingorreproducingmaterials,typing,hand carryingitems,andamyriadofothertasks.Anystudent interestedinapositionshouldtalkwiththesecretaryin chargeoftheoffice.Asinthecaseofteacherassistants, studentsmustsecureapositionthroughastaff memberat MilpitasHighSchool.Fifteen(15)units ONLYmaybe appliedtowardgraduation. Willreceiveonlyapassorfail asagrade.Thiscoursewillnotbeusedwhencalculating GPA.
AVIDPeerTutor
#8011 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisite:CounselorRecommendation Description:Thiscourseisopentoresponsible11thand 12thgraderswhohavethecapabilitytotutorsmall, collaborativegroupsofstudentsinmath,science,English,or aforeignlanguage.Toapply,contactthecurrentAVID teachersortheheadcounselor.
PeerAdvisory
#8391 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisite:CounselororAdministratorrecommendation th th Description:Thiscourseisgivento11 and12 graders th whowillprovidestructuredsupporttoasmallgroupof9 gradestudents.Toapply,contactgradelevelcounselor.
TeacherAssistant
#8301 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisite:Teacherapprovalandanapprovedcontract. Description:ThepositionofaTeacherAssistantcarriesa multiplenumberofresponsibilitiesandopportunitiesfor eachstudent.Manyteachersrequireastudentto periodicallytutorstudents whoarehavingdifficultywitha particularsubjectorconcepthowever,mosttasksare
StudentLeadership
#1901 Gradelevel:1112 Length:1semesterF/S 54
Prerequisite:TeacherorCounselorrecommendation Description:Thiscourseisdesignedtodevelopthe necessaryskillsforsuccessinthe areaofstudentleadership andpersonalgrowth.Theselessonswillbedirectly transferabletoadultlife.Thisonesemestercoursewill providethestudentwithfiveelectivecreditstoward graduation.(Maximumof3semesters.)StudentLeadership studentswilltakeanactivepartintheplanning,production, andpromotionofthecocurricularprogramofMilpitasHigh School.Majorcurricularareasinclude: InterpersonalCommunicationSkills GroupDynamics ProblemSolvingThroughTheUseofCreative ThinkingSkills TechniquesandStrategiesInvolvedintheProduction andPromotionofahighschoolactivityprogram. Gradingisbasedprimarilyonclassparticipation.However, themeasurementofcognitivelearningandattendancewill alsobefactorsthatsignificantlyaffectthestudents'grades. Studentswillberequiredtomaintainaclassfile.Therewill benorequiredtext.
PhysicalEducation1012
#2501 Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:PE9 Description:Theelectiveprogramisbasedontheselection ofunitsbyanelectivesystemofchoice.Eachunitissix(6) weeksinlength.Selectionofunitsisbaseduponclass standing,seniorsfirst,juniorssecond,andsophomoresthird. Ourelectiveprogramoffersawidevarietyofstimulating lifetimeactivitiesandfitnessdevelopment.Checkthe courseindexforspecificclassesandtheirscheduledtimes. TherearePEuniformrequirements.
Science
SuggestedPathwaysthroughScience
HighSchoolGraduation/CommunityCollegeObjective Freshman: IntegratedScience Sophomore: OneyearofLifeScienceorBiology CaliforniaStateUniversityScienceRequirements(CSU) One yearwithlaboratory:biology,chemistry,physics,or otheracceptablelaboratoryscience. Recommendedatleast2years. UniversityofCaliforniaScienceRequirements(UC) 2yearsrequired,3recommended Twoyearsoflaboratoryscienceprovidingfundamental knowledgeinatleasttwoofthesethreeareas:biology, chemistry,physicsLaboratorycoursesinearth/space sciencesareacceptableiftheyhaveasprerequisitesor providebasicknowledgeinbiology,chemistry,orphysics. {UC}or(CSU),CollegeUniversityObjective Freshman:Biology Sophomore:Chemistry Junior:Physics,Anatomy&Physiology,APBiology,AP Chemistry Senior:(Sciencecoursesareoptional)APPhysics,Anatomy &Physiology,APBiology,APChemistry
PhysicalEducation
PhysicalEducationisarequiredclassforallfreshmenand sophomores,andisanelectiveclassforalljuniorsand seniors.Allhighschoolstudentsmustearntwenty(20) creditsorfour(4)semestersofcreditinordertograduate.A maximumof40PEunitswillcounttowardthe220units requiredforgraduation. ThereareP.E.uniformrequirements! RequiredMHSPhysicalEducationshirts($12)aresoldat theschoolbankonly.Navyblueshorts($13)maybe purchasedattheschoolbank.Locks($5)areavailablefrom PEdepartment.Studentmaypurchaseblueshorts,white socksandathleticshoesfromanoutsidevendor.ThePE shirt,navyblueshorts,whitesocks,andathleticshoesareall partoftheuniformandarerequired.
PhysicalEducation9
#2541 Gradelevel:9 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:The9thgradeprogramisarequiredcore programinwhichstudentstakesix(6) activitiespersemesterfortwosemestersinthree(3)week blocks.Thissequencewillpreparestudents fortheelectiveprogramprovidedingrades1012.Thereare PEuniformrequirements. AcceleratedCollege/University (Thinkingofmajoringinscienceincollege) Freshman:Biology Sophomore:Chemistry Junior: Physics,AnatomyandPhysiology,APBiology,AP EnvironmentalScience,APChemistry Senior:(Sciencecoursesareoptional)APPhysics,Anatomy &Physiology,APBiology,APChemistry
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LifeScience
#3021 GradeLevel: 912 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:LifeScienceisforstudentsinavarietyof categories:Studentswithlearningdisabilitiesneedinga teacherworkingcloselywiththeirresource teacherinorder tomeetuniquelearningstylesstudentswhowanttosatisfy thehighschoolgraduationrequirementsinscienceinthe simplestwaypossible,studentsintentongoingtoajunior college,butnotmajoringinscienceandstudentsdesiring a preBiologyclassbeforeventuringintoacollegeprep class.
Description:Chemistryisaoneyearlaboratoryscience coursedesignedforcollegepreparatorystudents.The courseexaminesthenatureofchemistry,thestructureof matter,interactionsofmatter,stoichiometry,statesofmatter, andchemicalequilibrium.Studentswilldevelopan understandingofchemicalprinciples,andtheirapplications withanemphasisonproblemsolving,bothintheoryandin practice,communication,collaboration,andcriticalthinking skills.
Physics
#3701 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1Year Prerequisites:AlgebraI(gradeofCorbetter),Geometry (gradeofCorbetter), and currentlyenrolledinalgebraII, CPMIII,orequivalent(orhigher). Description:Physicsisaoneyearlaboratorysciencecourse designedforcollegepreparatorystudents.Thecoursewill providestudiesinthefollowing:motionanditscauses, conservationlaws,periodicmotion,thermodynamicsand heattheory,electricity,magnetism,electromagnetic radiation,lightandoptics.Thelaboratorysectionofthe courseisdesignedtodevelopinvestigativeskill,problem solving,independentandcreativethinkingaswellas effectivereportwriting. NOTE: Biology,Chemistry,andPhysicsareconsidered COREsciencecoursesbycollegeanduniversitysystems. Collegeadmissionsofficersandcounselorsstrongly recommendthatallenteringcollegefreshmenhave completedtheCORE curriculumtherefore,students shouldcompletethiscoursesequencebeforeenrollingin AdvancedPlacementcourseand/orscienceelectives.
Biology
#3101 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:CPMMathI(Algebra1)withagradeofC orbetterstronglyrecommendedorconcurrentenrollment. Description:Biologyisacollegepreparatorylaboratory scienceclassdevotedtothestudyoflivingthings.Major themescoveredbythecourseincludetheinterrelationships oflivingthingswitheachotherandtheirenvironment, structureandfunctionalrelationshipsinlivingthings,theuse ofenergybylivingthings,systemsandinteractions,and changeovertime.Unitsincludelife,cells,genetics,plants, animals,simpleorganisms,evolutionandecology.Problem solving,communication,collaboration,andcriticalthinking skillswillbeemphasized.
Ecology
#3211 Elective credit{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:BiologywithaCorbetter Description:Ecologyisaoneyearcoursedesignedto exploretheconnectionsbetweenlifeandtheenvironment. Courseemphasisisonlocaloutdooractivitiesandstudies, beginningwithexplorationoflifeonourowncampusand increasinginscaleasthecourseprogresses.Ecologyis designedtoencouragefieldstudies,thereforeincludesa largeamountofreading,research,projectplanning,andtime management.ThecourseisrecommendedforBiology studentswhowanttoexplorelargesystemconceptsthatwill beincreasinglyimportantthroughouttheirlives.
AnatomyandPhysiology
#3201 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:BiologywithGradeof "C"orbetter. Chemistryconcurrentenrollmentisstrongly recommendation Description:Thehumanbodyismuchmorethanthesumof itsparts.Itisanexciting,integrated,functioningorganism withcountlessmovingpartsthatworktogethertoperform countlessspecializedtaskswithmarvelousprecision.This classis rigorous anddesignedtodevelopandenhance awarenessandappreciationofthehumanbody.Itis recommendedforthoseinterestedinpursuingacareerinthe medicalfieldsuchasparamedics,nursing,technicians, medicalanddentalassistants,doctors,dentists,veterinarians, andthosecuriousaboutconstruction,functionand maintenanceofahealthymindandbody.
Chemistry
#3601 {UC}(CSU) Grade level:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:CompletionofBiologyandCPMMathI (AlgebraI)withagradeofCorbetter.
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HonorsChemistry
#3671 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisites:BiologyANDAlgebraIwithagradeofB orbetterandanapprovedapplicationwithscienceandmath teacherrecommendations. Description:HonorsChemistryisaoneyearlaboratory scienceclassdesignedforcollegepreparatorystudentswith aninterestinmajoringinscienceorengineering.Students whochooseHonorsChemistrywillbeselectingamore rigorousoptionthatisanexcellentprerequisitefor AdvancedPlacementChemistryandGeneralChemistryat theuniversitylevel.HonorsChemistryisalsoanexcellent preparationfortheSATIIsubjectareatestinChemistry. HonorsChemistrydiffersfromChemistryinthatadditional topicsareincludedandmanytopicsaretreatedingreater depthandsophisticationwithmoreapplicationof mathematics.
#3711 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1Year Prerequisites:PhysicsANDAlgebraIIorCPMIIIwitha gradeofBorbetterandanapprovedAPapplication. Description:APPhysicsisaoneyearCOLLEGE laboratorysciencedesignedforcollegepreparatorystudents. Thiscourseisafastpaced,intensivestudyofhowthe universeworksusingboththeoreticalandpracticalmethods. Studentswillalsoattemptthe AdvancedPlacementExam, PhysicsB inMay. Mostuniversitiesandcollegeswillacceptapassinggradeon thisexamascreditforabasicnonmajorphysicsclass. Moreimportantly,inundertakingthiscourseandpassingthe APexam,youaredemonstrating(totheUniverse)thatyou arereadyandwillingtoundertakeacollegeoruniversity program. Inregularphysicsstudentshavedevelopedcomprehension, applicationandanalyticalskillsthroughtheuseofbasic physicalprinciples.InAPPhysicsstudentswillhonetheir analyticalskillsandlearntosynthesizeandevaluateusing thosesameprinciples(plusafewmore!). Thelaboratorysectionofthecourseisdesignedtocontinue developinginvestigativeskill,buildingonskillsacquiredin ChemistryandPhysics.Studentswillalsolearntosetup yourownexperiments[suchas: buildingyourowncapacitor andtestingit(shocking)insteadofsimplytestingastore boughtone].
AdvancedPlacementBiology
#3111 $86 forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:CompletionofBiologyandChemistrywitha gradeofBorbetter Description:APBiologyisa RIGOROUSCOLLEGE LEVEL laboratoryandlecturesciencecourse offeredto preparestudentsforadvancedstudyinscience.InMay,the AdvancedPlacementExamwillbegiventodetermineifthe studentisqualifiedtoearncollegecreditand/orbypassthe generalBiologycourse,whicharerequiredatmostmajor universities.Studentswilllearnthefollowing:thefacts principlesandprocessesofBiology,themeansbywhich biologicalinformationiscollected,howitisinterpreted, howoneformulateshypothesesfromavailabledatainorder to makefurtherpredictions,andthatscienceisahuman endeavorwithsocialconsequences.
SocialStudies
ImportantNote: Duetoconstraintswithclasssizesandtextbooks,if studentsfail requiredSocialStudiescourses, itispossible thattheymayonlyberepeatedinSummerSchoolorAdult Educationclasses
AdvancedPlacementChemistry
#3621 ${UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:CompletionofBiologyandChemistrywith gradesofBorbetteranapprovedAPChemistry application. Description:APChemistryisaRIGOROUSCOLLGE LEVELCOURSE intendedaspreparationofstudentswho wishtotaketheAdvancedPlacementExaminationinMay. Itmayenablestudentstoearncollegecreditspriorto entranceandpermitplacementinamoreadvanced chemistryclass.
CulturalHistory
#1561 Gradelevel:910 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisite:None Description:Thiscoursewillgivestudentsaccesstotheir personal,culturalandethnicbackgrounds,aswellastothe backgroundsofotherMHSstudents.Studentswillreceive historicalbackgroundconcerningsixglobalregionsinorder tounderstandcurrentgeopolitical/culturalworldissues.The politicalemphasis/focusineachunitwillbedeterminedby existingissuesatthegivenmoment(studentswillhavedaily 57
AdvancedPlacementPhysics
newspapersandperiodicalsintheclassroomtoaidinthe understandingoftheseevents). Researchskillswillbetaught,withanemphasisonwriting andsubsequentoralpresentationskills.Studentswill presentresearchprojectstotheclass theentireclasswill thereforebenefitfromexposuretopersonalandpeerhistory andculture.
Description:This requiredcourse isasurveyofthe political,socialandculturalhistoryoftheUnitedStateswith anemphasisonthetwentiethcentury.Aneffortwillbe madetounderstandtherootsoftheAmericancharacterand oursocial/politicalinstitutions.Majorunitscoveredwillbe: Imperialism ProgressiveEra WorldWarI The1920s DepressionandTheNewDeal WorldWarII ColdWar CivilRights ContemporaryAmerica
WorldHistory
#1601{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:10 Length:1year Prerequisite:None Description:Thecontentofthis course focusesonthe majorturningpointsintheshapingofthemodernworld, focusingontheeighteenthcenturytothepresent.The ancientworld(LegacyoftheAncientWorld)servesasa preface.Variousperspectivesareincluded:historical, geographical,political,economic,andcultural. Thefollowingunitswillbestudiedduringtheyear: Unit1 The WorldBeforeModernTimes Unit2A EraofEuropeanImperialism Unit3 The TwentiethCentury Unit4 TowardaGlobalCivilization Studentswillbepresentedwithdifferingperspectiveson issuesandeventsinordertodevelopcriticalthinkingskills ofaninformedcitizeninthecontemporaryworld.
APU.S.History
#1721 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1year Prerequisites:None Description:AdvancedPlacementU.S.Historyisa RIGOROUSCOLLEGELEVELCOURSE,whichcovers theearlycolonialperiodtothepresent.The richcourse material,classroomdiscussions,anddemandingassignments willhelpstudentsdevelopthecontentmasteryandcritical thinking skillsexpectedofcollegestudents. Studentswill berequiredtotakeessay andmultiplechoice examinations, anddeveloporal skillsintheareasofdiscussionanddebate. APhelpsstudentsdevelopbetterstudyhabits,improvetheir writingskills,andsharpentheirproblemsolvingabilities skillsvitaltotheirsuccesslaterincollege.APprovidesyou theopportunitytoearncreditoradvancedplacementfor collegeandstandoutintheadmissionprocess.
APWorldHistory
#1681 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) GradeLevel:1012 Length:1year Prerequisite:RecommendationofCulturalHistoryteacher. Description:AdvancedPlacementWorldHistoryisa RIGOROUSCOLLEGELEVELCOURSE,whichwill studytheworldfrom1789tothepresent.Emphasiswillbe placedonanalyzing,comparing,anddebatingmajorissues andconflictsthathaveoccurredthroughouttheworld. Studentswillberequiredtotakeessayexaminations,write researchpapers,anddoorganizedresearchwhiledeveloping oralskillsintheareasofdiscussionanddebate.Students willtaketheAdvancedPlacementExaminationinMay. Basedupontheexaminationscore,studentsmayearnupto 10collegecredits.Thiscoursemaybetakeninlieuofthe requiredWorldHistorycourse.
AmericanGovernment
#1801 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:CompletionofU.S.History Description:Thisrequiredcoursecoversthestudyof Americangovernment.It includes acarefullookatthe executive,judicialandlegislativeunitsthatmakeupthis uniquesystem.Landmark SupremeCourtcaseswillbe analyzed. Frequentreferenceswillbemadetomaterialfrom U.S.History,particularlyasitrelatestothefoundationsof theAmericanpoliticaltradition.
APU.S.GovernmentandPolitics
#1671 $86forTest{UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1semester(Fall) Prerequisites:RecommendationofUSorAPU.S.History teacher. Description:AdvancedPlacementU.S.Government& PoliticsisaRIGOROUSCOLLEGELEVELCOURSE 58
U.S.History
#1701 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:11 Length:1year Prerequisites:None
whichcoverstheConstitutionalUnderpinningsofU.S. GovernmentPoliticalBeliefs&BehaviorsofIndividuals Politicalparties,InterestgroupsandMassMediathe3 BranchesofGovernment&theBureaucracyPublicPolicy andCivilRightsandCivilLiberties.Studentswillbe requiredto closely followGovernmentcurrentevents. Studentswillberequiredtotakeessayexaminations,write researchpapers,doorganizedresearchanddeveloporal skillsthroughclassdiscussionanddebate.Studentswill taketheAdvancedPlacementexaminMay.Baseduponthe examinationscore,studentsmaybeabletostartcollegewith asmanyasfivecredits.Thiscoursemaybetakeninlieuof the requiredAmericangovernmentcourse.
Description:Thiscourseexaminesthebig questionsoflife: Whatisthenatureofreality?Whatisthemeaningoflife? Howdoweknowthatalloflifeisnotjustadreamoran illusion?Whatisthepurposeofgovernment?Whatis justice?Whatdoesitmeantobeanethicalhumanbeing? Arewe free?PhilosophersfromancientGreeceuntilnow havetakenonthesequestions,andtheiranswershave sparkedcenturiesofdebateanddialogueaswellas hundredsofmorequestions!Thiscourseexploresthe historyofthisdebate,commonlyknownaswestern philosophicalthought.
PsychologyI Economics
#1541 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:CompletionofU.S.History Description: This requiredcourse isdesignedforstudents whoarematuringandpreparingtograduatefromhigh schooltoassumeadditionalresponsibilitiesascitizens.The classwillgivestudentsathoroughunderstandingofthe principlesofEconomicsthatapplytothefunctionsof individualdecisionmaking,bothconsumersandproducers, withinthelargereconomicsystem.Theclasswillalsoplace particularemphasisonthestudyofnationalincomeand price determination,anddevelopthestudents'familiarity witheconomicperformancemeasures,economicgrowth, andinternationaleconomics. #1831 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:Fallsemesteronly Prerequisites:Biology withagradeofCofbetter Description:Thisisasurveycourseinpsychology. Studentswillexplorethevariousfieldsofpsychology, theoriesofhumanbehavior,andthemethodologyof psychologicalresearch.Fallsemesterisfocusedon psychologicaltheories,humandevelopment,andthebiology ofbehavior.Thiscoursemeetsthenationalstandardsfor highschoolpsychology.
PsychologyII
#1832 Gradelevel:1112 Length:Springsemesteronly Prerequisites:Biology withagradeofCorbetter Description:Thisisasurveycourseinpsychology. Studentswillexplorethevariousfieldsofpsychology, theoriesof humanbehavior,andthemethodologyof psychologicalresearch.Springsemesterisfocusedon personalitydevelopment,abnormalpsychology,attraction theory,andsocial psychology.Thiscoursemeetsthe nationalstandardsforhighschoolpsychology.
AncientHistoryandArchaeology
#1651 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1semester Prerequisites:None Description:Wewillsurveythesocial,political,and culturalhistoryofAncientEgypt,Greece,andRome. Studentswillexaminethehistoricalandcultural contributionseachofthesecultureshashaduponthe shapingofthewesternworld.Thiscoursewillalso emphasizethemajorliterary,architectural,andartistic worksofEgypt,Greece,andRomeandhowtheyreflect ancientsociety.Studentswillexamineavarietyofaspects oftheancientworldsuchasthepyramidsandmummies, GreekandEgyptianmythology,ancientwarfare,ancient literature,thedestructionofPompeii,thegladiators,andthe RomanEmperors.
FacingHistory&Ourselves
#1551 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisite:None Description:Thissocialstudieselectivecourseexamines themeaningofprejudice,intolerance,responsibility,justice, andindividualparticipationinasociety.Usingthehistory oftheHolocaustandtheCambodianandArmenian genocidesaspointsofreference,studentsexplorethemes suchastheroleoftheindividualinsocietythenatureof obedienceparticipatorycitizenshiphumanrightsand the rolesofindividuals,institutions,andgovernmentsinthe improvementofthehumancondition.
WesternPhilosophy
#1941 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1012 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites:None
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Sociology
#1841 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:1112 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisite:None Description: Thisisasurveycourseinsociology.Students willexplorethevariousfieldsofsociology,including theoriesofhumansocialbehaviorandthemethodologyof sociologicalresearch.Majorunitsincludeculture, institutions,andinequality,deviance,andsocialchange.
SpecialEducation
SpecialDayClass(SDC)
PracticalEnglish,PracticalGeography,PracticalWorld History,PracticalU.S.History,PracticalLifeScience, PracticalIntegratedScience,PracticalGovernment, PracticalEconomics,PracticalBasicMath,Practical IntegratedMathI,PracticalIntegratedMathII,and CareerPlanning Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites: Studentsmustbeidentifiedasindividuals withexceptionalneedsaccordingtofederal,state,and districtguidelines. Description:TheSpecialDayClass(SDC) provides instructionandassistancetoindividualswithexceptional needs.Anemphasisisplacedonindividualizedinstruction accordingtoanIndividualizedEducationalPlan(IEP). TheSDC program providesstudentswithstandardsbased curriculumaswellasassistancetofacilitatestudentsuccess inregularclasses.AlgebraIisagraduationrequirement. Thesestudentsmayfulfillthisrequirementthroughthe providedSDCalgebracoursework.
Length:1year Prerequisites:Studentsmustbeidentifiedasindividualswith exceptionalneedsaccordingtofederal,state,anddistrict guidelines. Description:The CommunityBasedInstructionProgram (CBI)providesinstructionandassistancetoindividualswith exceptionalneeds.Anemphasisisplacedonan IndividualizedEducationalPlan(IEP).StudentsintheCBI program areabletomeetthebenchmarksrequiredfora certificateofcompletionratherthana highschooldiploma. TheCBIofferscommunitybasedinstructionemphasizing careerandvocationalpreparation,independentlivingskills, appropriateworkbehaviorandattitudes,supervisedwork sites,andfunctionalacademics.
ResourceSpecialistProgram(RSP)
BasicEnglish,BasicAlgebraI,andStudySkills Gradelevel:912 Length:1year Prerequisites:Studentsmustbeidentifiedasindividualswith exceptionalneedsaccordingtofederal,state,anddistrict guidelines. Description:TheResourceSpecialistProgramprovides instructionandassistancetoindividualswithexceptional needs.Anemphasisisplacedonindividualizedinstruction accordingtoanIndividualizedEducationalPlan(IEP).In addition,theResourceSpecialistProgramprovides assistancetofacilitatestudentsmasteryofcontentstandards inregularclasses. StudentsareplacedintheResourceSpecialistProgramfor 13periodsperdaydependinguponthedecisionoftheIEP team.
CommunityBasedInstructionProgram(CBI)
Gradelevel:912 60
CentralCounty OccupationalCenter (CCOC)

Vocationalcoursesleadingtoentrylevel employment. Varietyoflearningandexploringopportunitiesin variouscareertracks. Allclassesprovideelectivecreditsomecanbe usedtomeetEnglish,ScienceorMathgraduation requirements. Collegecreditmaybeacquired. Allclassesmeet3hours perday. Bustransportationprovided.
Carpentry Skillscommontothecarpentrytradearetaught.Handson experiencesinallareasofconstructionbyoperatingbasic handandpowertoolsarehighlighted. ElectricalMaintenance Studentslearnthefundamentalsofelectricityinahandson environmentusingtroubleshootingandinstallation techniquesrelatedtotheelectricalmaintenanceoccupations.
Business
ManagerialAccounting Prepareandprocessfinancialdataforcomputerized accountingsystemswithanopportunitytospecializein advancedaccounting. OfficeAssistant Thisisafundamentalsclassthatteachestheskillsnecessary forentrylevelofficeoccupations. SmallBusinessManagement Studentswillprepareforentrylevelemploymentina businesssettingorforadvancedbusinessstudiesina businesscareerpathway.
Toenroll,contacttheCCOCcoordinator, Ms.BethHarke,at(408)6352800ex.4160.
Automotive
AutoBodyRepairandRefinishing Bothbodyrepairandpaintingtheoryaswellastechniques throughpracticalexperience. BrakesandAlignment Drumanddiscbrakeservice,wheelalignmentandbalancing, lubrication,frontsuspensionrebuildingandpowersteering repair. EngineRepair&Transmissions Basicengineoverhaulproceduresincludingprecision measurementtechniques,engineoperation,repairand maintenanceofstandardandautomatictransmissions. TruckMechanics Introductionandpracticeareprovidedin repair/replacement/adjustmentofalltruckrelated componentsandsystems. TuneUpandElectricalSystems Basictuneupprocedures,repairofstartingandcharging systems,andcarburetorandfuelsystemdiagnosisinthis handsoncourse.
Engineering/IndustrialTechnology
ComputerAidedDrafting ComputerAidedDraftingandmanualdraftingpracticesare integratedtogivestudentsbalancedexperiencesinstateof theartdrafting. ComputerTechnologyCareers Studentswillgainanunderstandingofgeneralcomputer industryconceptsanddevelopskillsnecessarytoenter computerrelatedcareersandwillcompletetheA+ certificationexam. MetalsTechnology Learnbasicproceduresforvarioustypesofwelding. Studentswillmakesmallprojectsandmayenterthe fabricationphaseoftheclass. PrecisionMachining Learnbasicmachineryandshopmaththroughhandson experience.Instructionincludeshandtools,layout, precisionmeasurement,surfacegrinding,verticalmills,drill press,andmore.
BuildingTechnology
AirConditioning/Refrigeration/Heating Entrylevelskillsfordomesticrefrigerationandair conditioningrepairandmaintenance.Asecondyear includestheoryandapplicationofheatingprinciples, commercialairrefrigerationandsystemdesign.
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HealthandCommunityService
DentalAssisting Thiscoursepreparesastudentforemploymentasadental chairsideand/orofficeassistant.Aninternshipinadental officemustbecompletedduringthesummersessions.See DentalOfficeInternshipandRadiation. FireScience/FirstResponder Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforentrylevel employmentandfurthereducationinthefireandemergency servicesfields. ForensicInvestigation ThecourseisdesignedtopreparestudentsforForensic Sciencecareers.Theclassconsistsofacombinationof handsonactivities,guestspeakersandfieldtripsdesignedto assistthestudentindevelopingtheknowledge,trainingand competenciesrelatedtoforensicsandcrimescene investigations. HealthOccupations Studentswilllearnmedicalterminology,anatomyand physiology,nutrition,metrics,patientcare,diseases, infectioncontrol,firstaid,CPR,vitalsigns,transferring patients.Secondsemesterstudentsmayhavethe opportunitytoworkinamedicalrelatedsetting. LawEnforcement Thisclassconsistsofacombinationoflectures.Handson activities,guestspeakersandfieldtripsdesignedtoassistthe studentindevelopingtheknowledge,trainingand competenciesrelatedtolawenforcement. MedicalAssistant Studentswillpreparetoworkindoctorsoffices,clinicsor chiropracticoffices.Studentswilllearnmedical terminology,introtopharmacology,nutrition,anatomyand physiologyandlabprocedures. MedicalOfficeCareers Forstudentswhoareinterestedinentrylevelemploymentin medicalofficepositions.Medicalterminologyandoffice practicesareemphasized ProbationandLegalCareers Studentswilllearnabouttheroles,responsibilitiesand ethicalstandardsoflegalcareerssuchasprobationorparole officer,legalassistant,paralegal,courtreporter,legal secretaryandattorney.
VeterinaryAssistant Duringthisprogram,studentsprepareforemploymentasan entrylevelVeterinaryAssistantinveterinaryclinics, hospitals,laboratories,sheltersandpetstores.
VisualArts
Animation Studentswilllearnthebasicsoffiguredrawing,traditional cellanimation,2Dand3Dcomputeranimation,3D modeling,texturemapping andrendering,lighting techniquesandportfoliodevelopment. BakingandCatering Studentswilllearnthebasicbakingtechniquesthrough demonstrationandpracticallabs. CulinaryArts Studentscompleteacorecurriculumconsistingofsafetyand sanitation,measuring,toolidentificationandrecipe conversions. Studentswilllearnbasiccookingtechniques throughdemonstrationsandpracticelabs. GraphicDesign Instructionsaregiveningraphicmaterialsandmethods leadingtoanentrylevelpositioninthecommercialartfield InteriorDesign Studentswilllearnhowtoassistbuyersinselectingand maintainingsuitablefurnishingsand/orequipment,assisting interiordesignersanddecoratorsanddesigningoffloor plansandfurniturelayouts,color,andfabricselection. Multimedia Multimediausescomputerstobeingtogethertext,sounds, animation,graphicartandvideotechnologytoeducate, informandentertain.Studentswillexploreareasincluding digitalart,digitalphotography,desktoppublishing,graphic design,2Danimation,webdesign,videoproduction,sound engineeringand professionaldevelopment. VideoProduction Studentswilllearntousecuttingedgesoftwareapplications foraudioandvideoproductionandediting,including iMovieHD,FinalCutPro5andProTools.Thedemandfor professionalvideoandaudioartistsisgreat.CCOCisthe leadingtechnicalandcollegepreparatoryschoolforthearts inSiliconValley.
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3. Studentswhodropacourseaftersixweeks willreceiveagradeof WF (withdrawfail),and areplacedinStudyHall. 4. Seepage 5fortheAPcoursechangepolicy.

Thefollowingstepsmustbetaken th beforeJune30 2010inordertobe enrolledinanAPClass

Mathematics Sixsemesters ofMathematicstoinclude: Algebra1orIntegratedMath1and2 AstudentmustpasstheCaliforniaHighSchool ExitExam(CAHSEE)toreceiveadiplomain TheStateofCalifornia.

Earnagradepointaverageofatleast2.0 Pleaseseewebsite(www.ncaa.org)for requirementsonSAT&ACTtestscores. DifferentrequirementsapplyforDivisionI& DivisionII Successfullycompleteatleast16academic corecoursesforDivisionIand14academic corecoursesforDivisionII

*Pleasebeawarethattheserequirementsare subjecttochange.Checkwithyourstudentscoach &counselororvisittheNCAAwebsiteat www.ncaa.org

COURSEWORK: Curriculum,programs,andprofessionalprogramsvary accordingtothesizeofspecialtyofthe college/university COST(TuitionandBooks): About$5,000 29,000peryear

*Thesearesubjectto change,pleasecontactthespecificCommunityCollegetomake surethattheCollege/Universitythatyou areplanningontransferringtostillhasaGuaranteedTransferAgreement.Colleges/Universitiescanbeaddedatanytime. PleaseseethecurrentwebsitefortheCommunityCollegetoseeifadditionshavebeenmade.

SATSubjectTests Cost $20.00 $29.00pertest

ACT Cost $31.00 nowriting $45.00pluswriting

PSAT Cost $20.00

AdvancedPlacement Cost $86.00

SATReasoningTest Cost $45.00

TOEFL Cost Approximately$140.00

Why State/MUSD Graduation Requirements State/Federal Requirements

Grade 10 1112 yettopass 10

WhenGiven March Nov,Feb,May

OtherTestingPrograms RequiredTests CST Why StateAssessment Grade 911 WhenGiven May

Why PracticeTest and ScholasticCompetition CollegeAdmission

911 1012 Oct.,Nov.,Dec.,Jan., April,May,andJune

Oct.,Dec.,Feb.,Apriland June May OctoberandFebruary

CollegeCredit VocationInterest Information

UCAGCourses OfferedAtMilpitas HighSchool

Areyoucreative?Areyouartistic?Doyou enjoyentertaining,informing,challenging, and/orinspiringothers?Written,visualand performingartsareallpossibleoptionsof studywithinthispath.

SemiProfessional Community College OrTechnicalSchool

Performing MarchingBand ConcertBand JazzBand OralComposition Theater TheaterWorkshop

ForeignLanguage LiterarySociety SchoolNewspaper SchoolPlay

CCOCClassesOffered (VocationalSchool) ComputerOperations GraphicDesign InteriorDesign MedicalSecretary WordProcessing

CommunityActivities ArtShows Community/ChurchChoir EssayContests SpeechContests

SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool

CommunityActivities Volunteerand/orPaidJob SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember YouthOrganizationMember

SOMEPOSSIBLEJOB TITLES Professional FourorMoreYears OfCollege

Peopleintheengineeringandindustrial technologycareerinterestareadesign,construct and/orrepairairplanes,roads,electricalpower systems,automobiles,tunnels,computers,dams, harbors,steelmills,trains,sewagetreatment systems,industrialmachinery.

SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool

CommunityActivities Volunteerand/orPaidJob SpecialInterestsOrganizationMember YouthOrganizationMember

SOMEPOSSIBLEJOB TITLES Professional FourorMoreYears OfCollege

SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool

SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool

CCOCClassesOffered(VocationalSchool) ChildDevelopment FoodServices DentalAssisting HealthOccupations Nursing Assistant

Peoplewhoworktoinform,represent,protector govern,aswellasthosewhoprovideservices concerningpeoplesneeds,tastes,andgeneral welfareareamongthemany thatchosethis educationalpath.Ifyouenjoyhelpingpeoplelive richer,safer,happierlives,thisisagoodpathfor youtoexplore

SemiProfessional CommunityCollege orTechnicalSchool

{UC} CourseApprovedbyUniversityofCalifornia (CSU) CourseApprovedbyCaliforniaStateUniversity

DigitalBusinessAcademy AmericanGovernment #1801 {UC}(CSU) Gradelevel:12 Length:1semesterF/S Prerequisites: SeniorStanding

tours. Studentswilllearntoplanandparticipatein successfulevents.Inthiscoursestudentswillalsostudy occupationsinthesportsandentertainmentindustries. Highlightsofthecourseincludeindustrytours,guest speakers,aseniorportfolio,andadomesticorinternational tripduringFebruarybreak.

thinkingskills.Creativeandartisticexpressionwillbe demonstratedinstudentprojectsinclassandathome. Homeworkintheformofshortessayandreadingisa requirementforUC/CSUapproval.

Tuba,andalimitednumberofPercussionist.(Students shouldprovidetheirowninstrument.Alimitednumberof instrumentsareavailableforrentfromthemusic department.) Approx.cost:$2040fortransportationto12 competitions.Extratripsandovernightstaysare additional.

UCapprovedelective.Theclassoffersstudentsthe opportunitytodevelopselfconfidence,poise,andtheability tostandupandspeakontheirfeet.Thiscoursehasthe potentialtomakeaveryrealdifferenceinyourlife.

Math IntrotoMath AlgebraI Geometry

SpeciallyDesignedAcademicInstructionin English(SDAIE)CourseOfferings.(Pleasesee coursedescriptionsineachdepartment respectively)

year.Studentswillworktowardfluencythrough conversation,discussion,andoralpresentations. RequiredTexts ChineseLink,Level2,Part1,Textbook(publishedby PrenticeHall) ChineseLink,Level2,Part1,Workbook EnglishChinese,ChineseEnglishDictionary

introductionofvocabularyandgrammaticalconcepts aswell asculturesoftheSpanishSpeakingnationsoftheworld. Therefore,studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinboth classandextracurricularactivitiessuchasfilms,and celebrationsofHispanicholidays.

activities. Quizzes,homework,chaptertests,projects,and oralactivitieswilldeterminestudentsgrades.Studentsare expectedtoparticipateinclasseveryday.Dailyhomework isrequired.

CSUSystem FashionBuyer FashionDesign InteriorDesign Teacher Textile

Dietician FoodChemist ExecutiveChef RecipeResearch Teacher

Pediatrician PreschoolOwner Counselor InstitutionalMgt. Management Teacher Psychologist Nurse

nutrition,familylivingandparenting,childdevelopment, textilesandsewing,andconsumereducation.Thisexciting classwillprovideyouwithmanytoolstomaketheroadto adulthoodeasier.

Design/DraftingIAstudents.Thiscoursequalifiesfor 2+2+2credit,meaninghighschoolcreditinthiscoursecan betransferredtocommunitycollegeoruniversityforequal entrylevelcoursecredit.

Thefollowingsuggestedmathsequencesmightbehelpful.Eachrecommendedgroupingisbased onplansaftergraduationfromMilpitasHighSchool.EntryLevelWorkForceorCommunityCollege th th th th 9 10 11 ` 12 AlgebraI GeometryI ConsumerMath AlgebraII GeometryI Elective

studyofgeometrywillhelptosharpenstudentskillsinthe areaoforderlyandlogicalapproachestoproblemsolving. Agoodknowledgeofgeometryisnecessaryinordertodo wellontheSAT.

clericalduties.Studentsmayneedtooperatedittomachines ormimeographmachines.Theskilloftypingisoftena prerequisiteforteacherassistant.Fifteen(15) units ONLY maybeappliedtowardgraduation. Willreceiveonlyapass orfailasagrade.Thiscoursewillnotbeusedwhen calculatingGPA.

Classes,activitiesandtheNJROTCuniformrequirements arethesameasforNavalScienceIandII. NavalScienceIIIandIVreceiveelectivecredittoward graduationrequirement.

newspapersandperiodicalsintheclassroomtoaidinthe understandingoftheseevents). Researchskillswillbetaught,withanemphasisonwriting andsubsequentoralpresentationskills.Studentswill presentresearchprojectstotheclass theentireclasswill thereforebenefitfromexposuretopersonalandpeerhistory andculture.

CentralCounty OccupationalCenter (CCOC)