2008-2009 Fall Semester

 

Teacher	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Period 6
Ms. Falcone	Prep.	Federal Government	English Core, Part 1	Current Events Core, Part 2	U.S. History	World Civilization
Mr. Hall	English (11-12th)	English	Prep.	Visual Arts	English	Physical Education
Mr. Tennant	Advanced Computers	Economics	Word Processing/ Key-boarding	Prep.	Digital Media/ Graphic Arts (Photoshop)	Accounting (QuickBooks)
Mr. Patino	Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)	Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)	Computer Aided Manufacturing (MasterCAM)	Computer Aided Manufacturing (MasterCAM)	Prep.	Prep.
Mr. Liu	Math Skills (Individualized)	Prep.	Earth Science	Algebra 1	Biology (Lab Science)	Physical Science

 

Ms. Falcone

Economics

In a one-semester course in economics, students should deepen their understanding of the economic problems and institutions of the nation and world in which they live. They should learn to make reasoned decisions on the economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners and managers, and members of civic groups. In this capstone course students should add to the economic understandings they acquired in previous grades and apply tools such as graphs, statistics, and equations) learned in other subject fields to their understanding of our economic system.

Federal Government

In this course students apply knowledge gained in previous years of study to pursue a deeper understanding of the institutions of American government. In addition, they draw on their studies of American history and of other societies to compare different systems of government in the world today. This course should be viewed as the culmination of the civic and literacy strand that prepares students to vote, to reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship, and to participate in community activities.

U.S. History

In this course students examine major turning points in American history in the twentieth century. During the year certain themes should be emphasized: the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts; the continuing tension between the individual and the state and between minority rights and majority power; the emergence of a modern corporate economy; the impact of the technology on American society and culture; change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movements toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. In each unit students should examine American culture, including religion, literature, art, drama, architecture, education, and the mass media.

World Civilization

In this course students examine major turning points in the shaping of the modern world, form the late eighteenth century to the present. The year begins with an introduction to current world issues and then continues with a focus on the expansion of the West and the growing interdependence of the people and cultures throughout the world.

Mr. Hall

Visual Arts

This class and the Fine Arts Department is a growing part of AVCI. The major goal for our art department is to give our students an outlet for their creativity, while infusing the elements and principles of art. There are many components to the art department that are in the works, which include processes within graphic design, video production, and sculpture. Presently our Fine Arts class is learning a wide range of drawing techniques and processes and our future plans include ceramic work, illustration, and printmaking. Finally AVCI is striving to teach our students skills that can be used and or marketable in the workplace, this goal is pursued daily by the Art Department.

English

Within our student body at AVCI we have a very diverse population and a wide range of needs. In the English Department our main goal is to assess our students and teach to their needs. Our curriculum is a shortened version of what most students would be receiving around the various district schools. To fill in the gaps and create some substance that our students can work with kinesthetically we implement more hands on instruction, group work, and participation. Another high priority goal for the English department is to prep our students and equip them with the knowledge they will need to pass the CAHSEE. Finally to further our student’s quest for knowledge we in the English department are working to instill the responsibility for personal growth and the development of life skills.

Physical Education

Description coming soon.

Mr. Tennant

Accounting (with QuickBooks)

This class will learn the basis of accounting in a traditional paper system, as well as with the QuickBooks computerized system.

Computer Literacy

In this class students learn the basic facts of how computers work. This includes hardware and software, as well as networking. These students will also be trained to trouble shoot computers throughout the school.

Economics / Business / Entrepreneurship

Students will cover the State Standards for Economics, by learning how to produce a complete plan for starting a small business. They also will learn how to present and advertise their business, through the use of Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint.

Word Processing / Keyboarding

Students will receive hands-on training in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, at both the Introductory and Advanced Levels.

Introduction to Digital Photography / Graphics Arts

Students will learn the fundamentals of Photography and the use of Adobe Photo Shop. This class will also act as the School Photographers.

Advanced Computers

Description coming soon.

Mr. Patino (at Airport Facility)

Computer Aided Design (with AutoCAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (with MasterCAM)

The first year course in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) will be combined to introduce students to 2-D and 3-D drawings. Students will learn how to store, load, and simulate a program on the computer. Students will also be exposed to basic oxy-acetylene and arc welding. Sheet metal projects and lathe operations will be included in this course.

Mr. Liu

Biology

This class is about the study of life, heredity and evolution, diversity, plants, animals, ecology, and the human body.  It also includes laboratory work.  Students are expected to run short and long term experiments, with accompanying lab reports.

Math Skills

This class is about the study of mathematics that is specifically aligned to the content standards of the California High School Exit Exam.  The class is focused in getting students to understand the math concepts within CAHSEE, not just to pass the exam.  Differentiated and individualized lesson structure allows all students the opportunity to study high school mathematics at their respective level.

Algebra 1

This class teaches students how to transition from arithmetic thinking to algebraic thinking.  The name Algebra says it all.  Algebra is not about arithmetic, although you need good arithmetic skills to solve problems accurately.  Students learn to think about relations and patterns in multiple representations via a differentiated classroom structure that accommodates all students.

Physical Science

This class is about the study of matter and energy.  The concepts are true here on Earth and everywhere else in our physical universe.  The three main topics are Newton's Laws of Motion, Energy Transfer, and Properties of Matter.

Earth Science

This class studies the environmental impact of Earth activities from the perspective of understanding the big ideas first, including its composition, surface processes, atmosphere, oceans, dynamic characteristics, geologic time, and resources.