In this project-based course, students collaboratively produce an issue of the GHS Yearbook. This class will operate in a business-like manner, where students plan, design, write, interview, and take photographs. The emphasis of this course is learning and applying the skills of storytelling, design, communication, and teamwork. Members are expected to assume the responsibilities and self-discipline necessary to contribute to the success of such an organization. Yearbook teaches real-world skills such as meeting deadlines, teamwork, working with advanced and professional technology, communication skills, problem solving skills, and independent thinking skills. Yearbook requires a significant investment of time outside of class.
AVID 9 is a college-preparatory elective course that helps students develop the skills and mindset needed for success in high school and beyond. Through collaborative learning, academic support, and personal goal setting, students will learn valuable study habits, improve their organization and time management, and explore their future academic and career paths. Join AVID 9 and unlock your potential!
This course is designed for students pursuing a college-preparatory path and must have been enrolled in the high school AVID program for one or more years prior to entering the program in grades 11 or 12. Priority will be given to students who previously have been enrolled in the program while at GHS or other high school, or who have special circumstances. The elements of writing, inquiry, organization, collaboration and reading will continue to be a strong focus point. The 11th grade elective will begin preliminary college admissions preparation by preparing for PSAT, SAT/ACT and writing personal insight questions for college applications. Students will continue research-based writing projects as well as begin narrowing down their post-high school choices. Junior AVID students will begin to assemble a required portfolio. Junior AVID students are required to take college entrance exams such as PSAT, SAT, and ACT and must complete 15 hours of community service.
This course is designed for students pursuing a college-preparatory path and must have been enrolled in the high school AVID program for one or more years prior to entering the program in grades 11 or 12. Priority will be given to students who previously have been enrolled in the program while at GHS or other high school, or who have special circumstances. The elements of writing, inquiry, organization, collaboration and reading will continue to be a strong focus point. The 11th grade elective will begin preliminary college admissions preparation by preparing for PSAT, SAT/ACT and writing personal insight questions for college applications. Students will continue research-based writing projects as well as begin narrowing down their post-high school choices. Junior AVID students will begin to assemble a required portfolio. Junior AVID students are required to take college entrance exams such as PSAT, SAT, and ACT and must complete 15 hours of community service.
This course is designed for students pursuing a college-preparatory path and must have been enrolled in the high school AVID program for one or more years prior to entering the program in grades 11 or 12. Priority will be given to students who previously have been enrolled in the program while at GHS or other high school, or who have special circumstances. The elements of writing, inquiry, organization, collaboration and reading will continue to be a strong focus point; however, students will have more autonomy over their work. The 12th grade elective will focus on assisting students with the entire college admissions and financial aid processes. Students will also prepare and take their final SAT and/or ACT exams. Students are required to complete and present their final portfolios, complete at least one college application, apply for financial aid, and apply for the GUSTO scholarship. Seniors are also required to complete 20 hours of community service.
Food Science is a laboratory-based course that applies fundamental scientific principles of food processing. It is designed to educate students about functional components of foods, food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, quality assurance, new product development, food chemistry, food processing and engineering, and much more. It will investigate the management of food quality and safety, explore the processes involved in food production, and encompass processes at the farm level and during primary production. The course further explores the science and physics of food production. The study of Food Science includes all types of foods, such as fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, dairy products, and further processed foods found in grocery stores and restaurants.
Students build their own business idea from the ground up. They begin by generating a viable idea and continue refining, testing, and scaling that idea using real-world business tools and strategies. Through hands-on activities, simulations, and guided projects, students step into the role of an entrepreneur—learning to build a brand, reach customers, build a sales funnel and customer lifecycle, track finances, pitch to investors, and grow a company. By the end of the course, each student will have created a real business plan, website, pitch deck, and go-to-market strategy—all centered around their own original business idea.
Students operate and manage on-campus businesses, including the student store during lunch, poster and flyer printing, creating graphics and printing on the Direct to Garment machine, and creating buttons. Students gain hands-on experience in marketing, accounting, finance, and customer service. The course emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and professionalism while students plan, run, and evaluate real business operations. This capstone builds on prior business coursework to prepare students for careers and postsecondary success in business management.
This is the first course in a series of CTE courses designed to prepare students for a career in health care and post-secondary education. It introduces students to the systems, medical terminology, cultural behaviors, practices, safety, and infection control associated with careers. Students will also practice essential employment skills associated with careers, such as effective communication, leadership, ethics, and legal responsibilities. This course is intended as a prerequisite for Patient Care III or Sports Medicine.
This course will introduce students to medical terminology and develop their working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances a student's ability to secure employment within the medical field successfully. Students will be placed in a community worksite to continue their training and develop as medical students.
Students will learn the basic skills and fundamental procedures of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to: careers relating to sports medicine, organizational and administrative considerations, prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and management skills, taping and wrapping techniques, first aid/CPR/AED, and emergency procedures. Students will apply these skills at various athletic events. Completers of the Patient Care Pathway with a concentration on Sports Medicine will be prepared for physical therapy, sports medicine occupations, athletic training, and Emergency Medical Services.
Government
This course explores major turning points and themes in world history from the Age of Revolutions to the present day. We'll examine the political, social, and economic transformations that shaped the modern world, including the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of nationalism and imperialism. Students will analyze the causes and consequences of the two World Wars, the Cold War, and decolonization, while also studying the development of global interconnectedness and contemporary issues. A key focus will be on California's role in global events and the diverse cultural exchanges that have shaped our state. The curriculum is aligned with the California Content Standards for History-Social Science, emphasizing historical analysis, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the world we live in.