BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

FALL 210121    SPRING  210122

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 11-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

CTE: International Business Pathway

Course

Prerequisites: Enrollment pending approval

from instructor. 

bkolavo@palihigh.org 

Students will need to demonstrate a desire to study any facet of business including but not limited to: entrepreneurship, marketing, management, finance, accounting, human resource, and IT. With an emphasis on college and career readiness, VEI is an in-school, live, global business simulation

that offers students a competitive edge

through project based, collaborative learning and

the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship,

global business, problem solving, communication, personal finance and technology.

BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 2

FALL 210123    SPRING  210124

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 11-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

CTE: Capstone for international

Business Pathway

Prerequisites: Enrollment pending approval from instructor.

bkolavo@palihigh.org 

With an emphasis on college and career readiness, VEI is an in-school, live, global business simulation that offers students a competitive edge through project based, collaborative learning and

the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship,

global business, problem solving, communication, personal finance and technology. The students in this course have produced award-winning business plans and marketing campaigns.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AB

FALL 210130    SPRING 210131

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 10-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Prerequisites: Students must have a desire to create a business and an entrepreneurial mindset.  

This hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities necessary to market products, services and ideas to consumers. With an emphasis on Sports and Entertainment industries, students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion. In addition, students will learn the use of industry standard technology to create marketing materials such as print ads, specialty pro-motions, and logo creation. Global perspective, business communication, and ethics are embedded in this course. There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the development of the marketing promotions. Student will be given real life application by attending professional sports and entertainment seminars. 

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

FALL  210150    SPRING  210151

Length: 1 semester (offered both semesters)

Credit: 5.0 

Grade Level: 10-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Prerequisites: Students will need to demonstrate a desire to study the Sports and Entertainment industries.  Within these industries. students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion

This hands-on, interactive course concentrates on activities necessary to market products, services and ideas to consumers. With an emphasis on Sports and Entertainment industries, students will focus on target marketing, the marketing mix, buyer behavior, advertising and promotion. In addition, students will learn the use of industry standard technology to create marketing materials such as print ads, specialty pro-motions, and logo creation. Global perspective, business communication, and ethics are embedded in this course. There will be an emphasis on the use of technology in the development of the marketing promotions. Student will be given real life application by attending professional sports and entertainment seminars. 

BUSINESS OF MUSIC

FALL  320201   SPRING  320202

Length: 1-2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

CTE Music Pathway Course

Postsecondary: Meets UC/CSU G requirement

Prerequisites: Music background and beginning computer skills recommended.  Contact estoyanovich@palihigh.org 

Students will technology and music skills as they explore the business of the music industry. They must be able to pass preliminary aspects of using basic computer programs; they will also learn Logic Pro, Finale, music recording and balancing, web design and marketing for a variety of music careers. Skills in ensemble performance, music reading and music theory are helpful but not required.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

FALL  180227    SPRING  180228

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 11-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

CTE Capstone for Programming

Pathway

Prerequisites: Algebra 2 and teacher recommendation  pkuper@palihigh.org

The AP Computer Science A course is an introductory course in computer science. The overall objective is to teach students the skills necessary to solve problems by designing and implementing computer programs. These skills are not only fundamental to the study of computer science, but are the basis for problem solving in general. The computer programs should be understandable, adaptable, and, when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the design and implementation of computer programs is used as a context for introducing other important aspects of computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the use of formal logic methods. In addition, an appreciation and awareness of the evolution of computer technology and an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems, and the responsible use of these computer systems are integral parts of the course. Students will learn and use Object-Oriented design techniques and master the JAVA computer language to build and implement the computer programs.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

FALL 180251    SPRING 180252

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Grade Level: 11-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

CTE Programming Pathway Course

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Geometry 

Summer: no assignment

AP Computer Science Principles introduces

students to the central ideas of computer science, stressing the ideas and practices of computational thinking, and inviting students to understand how computing changes the world. The course promotes learning of computational thinking skills, and engages students in the creative aspects of technology.

By focusing the course beyond the study of

machines and systems, students also have the

opportunity to investigate the impact of technology on other fields.

The Curriculum Framework includes (six)

Computational Thinking Practices, seven major

areas of study (seven Big Ideas), and learning

objectives with their associated essential

knowledge. The Computational Thinking Practices are P1: Connecting Computing, P2: Creating Computational Artifacts, P3: Abstracting, P4: Analyzing Problems and Artifacts, P5: Communicating, and P6: Collaborating.

The Seven big Ideas are 

1: Creativity

2: Abstraction

3: Data and Information. 4: Algorithms 

5: Programming

6: The Internet and

7: Global Impact.

The course is organized such that all of the

fundamental principles taught will help students

thrive in college and future studies in the

computer science discipline.

WEB DESIGN

160132

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0 

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Computer credit

Prerequisites: None

HTML5 became the official standard language of the web in 2014 and by learning the skills today,

students can be part of the exhilarating and challenging evolution of the Web.

HML5 is a combination of new HTML markup tags  (referred to as specifications, markup elements or syntax still providing structure), CSS3 (cascading style sheets version 3) properties, providing formatting style, JavaScript providing interactivity and several supporting related but separate technologies (referred to as APIs) such as audio/video, Geolocation, Web storage and Web Workers providing a more powerful upgrade to the toolset that result in more useful and sophisticated web pages.

Design and build webpages that will make a mark on today's web.

GRAPHIC ART

294912

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Computer credit

Prerequisites: None

This enjoyable course will prepare students who are  interested in creative arts for disciplines such as web design, graphic design, digital photography, digital video editing, and creating animations. Students begin with one unit in Digital Citizenship and dive straight into learning the basics of Graphic Design. Students will conceptualize a logo from hand sketching to producing the logo on a pen tablet. Students follow teacher demonstrations as they accomplish projects that include a replica of an advertising flyer and a design for an album cover.

Learning about the basics of Graphic Design is an essential part of this course.

The application Adobe Photoshop will be learned to correct and enhance digital photos, create

image composites, transform and distort images.

MAKERSPACE

FALL 180763    SPRING  180764

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Prerequisites: None

Introduction to Makerspace is a hands-on, project-based learning course, set in PCHS’s revitalized Makerspace.

Students are guided by their own inquiry, through a series of design challenges to build prototypes of their choosing. They learn basic functions and appropriate use for hand and power tools, and are encouraged to work safely with a variety of materials including textiles, wood, and metal. Students will also be provided with opportunities to work with electronics and state of the art technologies like a laser cutter and 3D printer.

Rooted in the principles of the maker movement and culture, this course is designed for ALL students as they explore their curiosities, develop new skills, discover unknown passions, and invent through creative problem-solving, collaboration and experimentation. 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pchsmakers/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PCHSMakers/ 

INDEPENDENT LIVING

282003

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech credit

Prerequisites: None

This semester-long course, available to all students in grades 9 through 12, prepares young adults to be successful in an increasingly complex and demanding environment. The course contains components that focus on: the individual’s financial value system; management of resources; banking and checking; consumer issues; price cost calculations; job interviewing; resume writing and emergency hand sewing techniques.

BEGINNING CLOTHING

FALL 281005    SPRING  281006

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech credit

Prerequisites: None

This semester long course, open to all students in grades 9 through 12, develops sewing skills. These skills include understanding fabrics and their weaves; the proper selection, use and care of fabrics; reading technical directions; use of sewing tools and equipment; and self evaluation of projects. The projects include: hand embroidery, hand sewn fantasy animals, a nine-patch pillow, shorts and a messenger bag.

HOBBIES / FIBER ARTS

410303

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech credit

Prerequisites: None

This class focuses on beginning knitting techniques. Students will learn the basic stitches, how to read patterns, and how to write patterns. Using these skills, students will create a variety of items, including scarves, hats, purses, sweaters, etc. Many of the completed items can be donated to various local charities, earning community service for each donated item. This community service fulfills hours towards the community service requirement at Palisades Charter High School.

FOODS AND NUTRITION

280707

Length: 1 semester

Credit: 5.0

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech credit

Prerequisites: None

In this introductory course, students will learn safe and sanitary procedures in the preparation and storage of food and will identify and learn how to properly use and care for kitchen appliances and utensils. Through hands-on experience, students will learn how to read and prepare recipes using various food preparation techniques. They will also be introduced to basic nutrition and its role in good health and learn to work in teams with students of diverse backgrounds and to show individual responsibility, self-management, respect, and integrity.

PCHS YEARBOOK

FALL 460203    SPRING  460204

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 each semester

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation

phoag@palihigh.org 

This course is designed to develop students’ skills in yearbook production by providing experiences in selected aspects of yearbook production.  Students learn basic principles of yearbook design and develop skills that include writing copy, captions and headlines; digital photography; desktop publishing; marketing, and using appropriate technology tools for media production.

The school yearbook will be completed in late spring. The remainder of the year will be devoted to promotion and sales.

Yearbook curriculum supports student’s development as writers, photographers, editors, independent users of technology and as responsible contributing members of the Palisades Charter High School community.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN

FALL  180111    SPRING  180112

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Postsecondary: Meets UC/CSU G Requirement

Prerequisites: None

Video Game Design is an introductory course to computer programming, game design and development for students in 9th-12th grade. Through project-based instructions, students will learn about major programming concepts and apply their knowledge through game design. Through using industry standard technology and tools such as, Construct 3 game engine, Scratch, Piskel, Audacity and the Adobe Suite, students will learn how to create assets and utilize the engineering design process to take a minimum of five games from concept to reality which they can publish to Steam, iOS, Android, PC and a host of other places. Using Construct 3 even students with no prior coding experience will learn fundamental programming skills through a more sophisticated block-based event architecture that will better prepare them for full text languages like Python or JavaScript.

Students will complete a project where they compete in a team game design competition (GOT GAME Competition - STEM Fuse Arcade) during the second semester of the course by creating a 2D playable game of their own. This project will require accurate and thorough documentation, including game design documents and a game developer’s journal, as well as clear and consistent communication with classmates.

Students will then peer review video games created by their classmates, and use the iterative process to reflect on feedback provided on their own game and revise.

Additionally, Video Game Design will introduce students to the Video Game Design Industry and the basic components and processes required to produce an interactive video game for market. Students will also study the history of video games and analyze successful design aspects of current video games as they explore components of game design theory.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN 2

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 per semester

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Postsecondary: Meets UC/CSU G Requirement

Prerequisites: Video Game Design 

System Requirements: Software: Software is a free download called

"Unity" System Requirements: Microsoft® Windows 7® or higher, 64 bit versions only; macOS 10.11 or higher.

We live in a technologically advanced world. And a huge part of that world is based in virtual reality and video games. Do you enjoy playing video games? Have you ever thought about designing your own video game? By signing up for Game Design II, you will have the opportunity to explore all things related to video game design. This course will give you the skills to conceptualize, design, and fully create your very own video game. Explore various video game software and hardware, sharpen your coding skills, learn about game storylines, player progression, and algorithmic decision making. This course allows you to analyze player goals, player actions, rewards, and challenges, among many other game play components. Utilize twenty-first century skills involving

creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and technical expertise. When you sign up for Game Design II, you are putting yourself at the forefront of a future in technology!

MESA

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 each semester

Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Prerequisites: Qualification for MESA

Statewide program or teacher approval, satisfactory progress in meeting A-G requirements

The Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program is designed to help mathematically and scientifically talented, economically or educationally disadvantaged students excel in high school so that they may continue their education in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field at a four-year university.

The MESA class is offered as an elective course.

The course is project-based and enriches students’ learning experience by exploring the applications of mathematics and science. Student projects include bridge building, robotics, gliders, and more. Students also investigate college and career opportunities, in the mathematics, science, and engineering fields. Students earn credits for the course and a grade based upon completion of assignments and projects. (2-4 years participation recommended)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES E.A.S.T.

FALL 360503    SPRING 360504

Length: 2 semesters

Credit: 5.0 

Grade Level: 9-12

PCHS: Tech and Computer credit

Postsecondary: Meets UC/CSU G requirement

Prerequisites: None

Environmental Studies (Environmental and Spatial Technology - E.A.S.T.) is a year-long course that combines community service, independent study and technology. Students are given the opportunity to design their own community service project and use the technologies available to implement their plan. Students may choose to work alone, in a small group, or sometimes, as a whole class, to address and solve the world's problems. The projects are entirely student selected and driven. Technologies available include: word processing, spreadsheets, database, webpage design, animation, image processing, video editing, geographic information systems (GIS), geographic positioning system (GPS), and computer aided design (CAD).