| Item Title: | Approval of Secondary Course Descriptions |
| Item Type: | CONSENT |
| Background: | This item includes course descriptions for several proposed new secondary courses. The proposed courses represent additions to the overall AUSD high school programs that support increased student choice and increased rigor. A short summary of each course is provided below:
1. AP World History:
Prerequisite: None
Elective/Required: Required
Grade Level: 10-12
Subject Area: Social Science
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Encinal High School
2. Documentary Film: Truth or Propaganda:
Prerequisite: Modern World History
Elective/Required: Elective
Grade Level: 11-12
Subject Area: Elective
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Encinal High School
3. Sociology:
Prerequisite: Modern World History
Elective/Required: Elective
Grade Level: 11-12
Subject Area: Social Science
Length/Credits: One Semester
Proposed by: Encinal High School
4. Get Reel: English Through Your Lens:
Prerequisite: English 1 and 2
Elective/Required: Required
Grade Level: 11-12
Subject Area: English
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Encinal High School
5. Applied Physics and Algebra with Robotics:
Prerequisite: None
Elective/Required: Required
Grade Level: 9-12
Subject Area: Science and Mathematics
Length/Credits: One Year (Two-Year Equivalent – 20 credits)
Proposed by: Encinal High School
6. English 3/4: Mental Health Matters:
Prerequisite: None
Elective/Required: Required
Grade Level: 11-12
Subject Area: English
Length/Credits: One Year
Proposed by: Encinal High School |
| Goals: | Routine Matter |
| Fund: | General Fund |
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| Recommendation: | Approve as submitted. |
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| AUSD Guiding Principle: | #1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential. |
| Submitted By: | Barbara E. Adams, Ed.D, Assistant Superintendent |