AVID elective courses at all grade levels are designed to prepare students, in an academic context, for entrance into four year colleges with emphasis on analytical writing, preparation for college entrance and placement exams, college study skills and test taking, oral language development, note taking and research. Want to know more? Visit the AVID site for more information

There are multiple classes district wide that are designated Career Technical Education (CTE) courses. Over twenty (20) of these courses are articulated with various Community Colleges in the local area, from San Joaquin Delta College to Cosumnes River College. Through a mutual articulated course agreement, students can earn Community College credits and/or industry certification while taking these high school courses DURING THE SCHOOL DAY in a field that meets their college and career interests.

Link Crew is a team of upperclassmen who mentor the freshman class and runs Freshman Orientation to welcome and acclimate freshmen to Lodi High. They provide educational and team building activities and leaders will also meet one-on-one with their freshman each semester.

This course provides practical information and problem solving opportunities regarding the law. Students develop both knowledge of the law and skills necessary for living, understanding, and participating in our law based society. Students engage in active learning experiences such as mock trials, moot courts, role play, case studies, simulations and small group exercise. Law and Order is listed as "Introduction to American Law and Order" on page 80 of the catalog.

AP Psychology is designed to give students the opportunity to earn up to three units of college credit in their junior or senior year. The accelerated course teaches ethics and research methods used in psychological science and practice. AP Psychology mirrors the standard introductory college-level course.

Ceramics 1: This course introduces clay work. Students make projects using pinch, coil, slab, sculpture techniques, and the potter's wheel. creative expression is developed through the study of art techniques and traditions of various cultures.

Ceramics 3: This course provides the opportunity and direction to pursue a variety of complex wheel thrown and hand built projects. Greater exploration of surface techniques is included. The cultural/historical aspects of ceramic art are incorporated throughout the course.

Students study computer painting and drawing techniques, color theory, composition, typography and digital imaging. students produce posters, package designs, brochures, ads and logos. Website design and basic animation techniques may be covered in the second semester. Graphic design and advanced graphic design is offered at Lodi High.

This class is an introduction to digital photography where students learn basic photography skills and grow creatively as individual photographers. Students will build their knowledge of the elements of art, principles of design, past & present photographers and take pictures all along the way. Students will also learn post-production editing skills using programs from the Adobe Creative Suite and other web based applications. In addition to being a fun form of art, this class also meets the A-G requirement for all CSU's. Sign up for "Photo 1" as the introduction to Photography and "Photo 3" for Advanced Photography.

In French 4 CP students further their development in mastery of the language by intensive review of grammar and by communicating in the target language. Frequent writing projects and essays may be utilized to perfect the student's writing skills. Students may engage in a variety of projects requiring research.

In French AP Language and Culture the course is conducted almost entirely in French and is designed to provide intensive practice for students to elevate their level of proficiency and pass the AP language exam. This class is comparable to college courses that focus on speaking and writing at an advanced level. The course content will reflect a variety of academic and cultural topics.

Level 1 is conducted partially in German and is designed to develop basic vocabulary, listening, reading, grammar, and speaking skills. Students will be exposed to cultural and historical aspects of German-Speaking countries.

Level 2 is conducted mostly in German and students will be exposed to social, cultural, and historical aspects of German communities.

Students further their development in mastery of the language by intensive review of grammar and by communicating in the target language. Frequent writing projects and essays are utilized to perfect the student's writing skills. Students expend their awareness of the Spanish speaking world through contemporary and literary-based readings as well as current events and internet findings.

This course will be conducted almost entirely in Spanish, and is designed to provide intensive practice in Spanish for students to elevate their level of Spanish proficiency and pass the AP language exam. This class is comparable to college and university courses that focus on speaking and writing in Spanish at an advanced level. This course content will reflect a wide variety of academic and cultural topics. Materials will include authentic resources in the form of recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines.