MARCHING BAND

330173

(Fall semester only)

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: PE credit

Postsecondary: None

Prerequisites: Background in music is preferred, but not required. Contact teacher for more information pye@palihigh.org  

Marching Band members earn P.E. credit for their participation in the field show rehearsals and performances that make up the fall curriculum for the class. There is Spring training, and a two-week mandatory band camp at the end of summer to prepare band, drumline, and color guard members for the upcoming season. The course includes required 3 weekly after-school rehearsals, weekend curricular trips to competitive events, and performances at Pali home football games. The Marching Band supports Pali’s special spirit events throughout the year. Enrollment in Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band is required for participation for wind, brass, and percussion players. To accommodate family and student scheduling, the Marching Band’s summer schedule is determined by January 1st of the previous academic year. After the conclusion of fall marching season, color guard and drumline members will begin preparation of their spring competitive indoor show.

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DRUMLINE (Marching Band) 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: PE credit

Postsecondary: None 

Prerequisites: None

7th period Drumline is specifically geared toward students wishing to participate in competitive indoor drumline. In fall, class members will learn percussion rudiments, note reading, pitch identification and proper playing techniques. In December, auditions determine on which instruments students will train for the competitive indoor drumline show. The Drumline leaves campus to perform their show at competitions. After the conclusion of the competitive drumline season (late April), the course shifts focus to concert percussion repertoire. The course includes required afternoon and weekend rehearsals, and weekend curricular trips to competitive events. A background in music is preferred, but not required.

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COLOR GUARD (Marching Band)

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: PE credit

Postsecondary: None

Prerequisites: Contact teacher for approval

pye@palihigh.org

7th period Color Guard is a yearlong course specifically geared toward students wishing to participate in competitive color guard for the Fall and Winter seasons. Color Guard leaves campus to perform their show at competitions. The course includes required afternoon and weekend rehearsals, and weekend curricular trips to competitive events. A background in music or dance is preferred, but not required. 

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SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

The purpose of this course is to develop an awareness and practice of social behavior when interacting with others.  Focus is on appropriate behavior is various postures and situations, such as: asking for help, obeying rules, greeting people, initiating conversions, compromising, reacting to rejection, participating in a dialogue, etc.  The approach in this course comes from the assumption that the student has limited practice or experiences in a variety of social interactions typical to their age level peers.  The students therefore need opportunities to interact and receive feedback and instruction about the natural consequences of his behavior.  Students will be coached and advised in techniques and strategies to improve social and communication skills.

This course is designed to prepare students to meet alternate standards found in the Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities.  Students enter into and move through the standards at an individual pace.

BUDGET MAINTENANCE

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

Course may be repeated for credit

The competency course is an introduction to fundamental personal finance skills.  This course develops the skills needed to plan and maintain a simple personal budget.

This course is designed to prepare students to meet alternate standards found in the Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities.  Students enter into and move through the standards at an individual pace.

CAREER EXPLORATION

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

Course may be repeated for credit

The emphasis on this course is to explore a variety of careers and professions.  Students will become aware of jobs available at school and in the community and the requirements for obtaining those jobs.  Students will choose careers of interest based on their individual strengths and their ability to perform the work and meet job requirements.

This course exposes students to various careers and focuses on appropriate workplace Behavior.

This course is designed to prepare students to meet alternate standards found in the Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities.  Students enter into and move through the standards at an individual pace.

WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0-10.0- DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE WITH WEST LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Students must have a job and

then seek teacher approval.  Must complete the registration process with West Los Angeles City College

Work Experience Education is an elective class that combines paid employment with classroom instruction. Students attend their own jobs during the week as well as attending class sessions equivalent to one class period per week. Students will develop work habits, attitudes, self-confidence, job skills, and a resume that can be used to locate, secure and retain employment in the community. Students must have an approved, legally paid job while enrolled in this elective. A grade and course

credit is earned by completion of the course requirements 

a) attending class sessions, b) submitting

weekly time sheets, c) submitting paycheck

stubs, d) takings tests, e) submitting all required forms (Individual Training Plan, Training Agreement, Course Requirements & Rules, etc.) and f) completing all class assignments.

The course curriculum includes; a) how to get a job, b) how to keep a job, c) how to leave a job, d) economic awareness and d) career awareness.

THIS COURSE IS A DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE WITH WEST LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE (WLACC).  UPON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, STUDENTS RECEIVE BOTH PCHS AND WLACC CREDIT.  STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE WLACC REGISTRATION PROCESS BEFORE ENROLLING IN THE CLASS

TUTOR

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Some classes have grade and/or course completion requirements

Students are assigned to assist teachers and to provide tutoring for students. This course provides capable students to review the concepts and skills required in their tutees’ class and re-teach when necessary. This course offers a great opportunity for demonstrate their knowledge and acquisition, as well as to help their peers improve academically.

TEACHER'S ASSISTANT/ OFFICE WORK EXPERIENCE

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Teacher approval

Students are assigned to assist teachers or school offices. This course offers opportunities to develop classroom/office management skills.  Responsible students gain skills to assist the PCHS school community.