AVID 9-11 AVID Info Video
Grades: 9-11
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Complete Application
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a four term college preparatory class at Placer High School. AVID is an elective class that prepares students in the middle, with academic potential and determination, for success in advanced high school classes and in preparation for entrance into four year college. The AVID program provides academic instruction and support to students, organizational skills, motivates students to seek a college education, gives students college level entry skills, and increases student’s level of career awareness.
AVID SENIOR SEMINAR AVID Info Video
Grades: 12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Completion of AVID 10 & 11 with C or better
AVID is an elective class that prepares students in the middle, with academic potential and determination, for success in advanced high school classes and in preparation for entrance into four year college. The AVID program provides academic instruction and support to students, organizational skills, motivates students to seek a college education, gives students college level entry skills, and increases student’s level of career awareness.
ASB LEADERSHIP (BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 2) [CTE Pathway] Leadership Info Video Flyer Leadership Application Staff Recommendation Form
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Self-motivated and willing to work outside of class/school hours; All students are selected by an application process which includes an application and teacher recommendations (all due March 15, 2024); Students who are accepted into the class are obligated by the ASB constitution to follow the guidelines of the class and Code of Conduct.
The Placer High School Leadership Class is responsible for all student activities at Placer including: Dances, Rallies, Community Service Projects, Homecoming, Spirit Week, Placer Palooza as well as the monitoring of all clubs on the PHS campus. The class is responsible for maintaining the culture and climate of Placer High School and its rich history and tradition. Students should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and jump right in to make Placer the best that it can be for all students. This class fulfills the concentrator course requirement in the Business Management CTE Pathway.
Business Leadership 2 is the first class in the Business Leadership CTE Pathway.
ASB LEADERSHIP (BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 3) [CTE Pathway] Leadership Info Video Flyer Leadership Application Staff Recommendation Form
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: ASB Leadership (Business Leadership 2) with a "C" or better; Self-motivated and willing to work outside of class/school hours; All students are selected by an application process which includes an application and teacher recommendations (all due March 15, 2024); Students who are accepted into the class are obligated by the ASB constitution to follow the guidelines of the class and Code of Conduct.
The Placer High School Leadership Class is responsible for all student activities at Placer including: Dances, Rallies, Community Service Projects, Homecoming, Spirit Week, Placer Palooza as well as the monitoring of all clubs on the PHS campus. The class is responsible for maintaining the culture and climate of Placer High School and its rich history and tradition. Students should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and jump right in to make Placer the best that it can be for all students. This class fulfills the capstone course requirement in the Business Management CTE Pathway.
Business Leadership 3 is the second and final class in the Business Leadership CTE Pathway.
VAULT (BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 2) [CTE Pathway] VAULT Info Video Application Flyer
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: Self-motivated and willing to work outside of class/school hours; All students are selected by an application process and/or staff recommendation. Application (due March 15, 2024); Students who are accepted into the class are obligated to uphold the pillars of the school.
The Placer High School VAULT Class is responsible for activities at Placer including: Mental Health Week, Peer Mentors, Kindness Week, birthday recognition, varsity athlete recognition, 2nd grade buddies, and more. Students should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and jump right in to make Placer the best that it can be for all students. This class fulfills the concentrator course requirement in the Business Management CTE Pathway.
Business Leadership 2 is the first class in the Business Leadership CTE Pathway.
VAULT (BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 3) [CTE Pathway] VAULT Info Video Application Flyer
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: G
Prerequisite: VAULT (Business Leadership 2) with a "C" or better; Self-motivated and willing to work outside of class/school hours; All students are selected by an application process and/or staff recommendation. Application (due March 15, 2024); Students who are accepted into the class are obligated to uphold the pillars of the school.
The Placer High School VAULT Class is responsible for activities at Placer including: Mental Health Week, Peer Mentors, Kindness Week, birthday recognition, varsity athlete recognition, 2nd grade buddies, and more. Students should be prepared to roll up their sleeves and jump right in to make Placer the best that it can be for all students. This class fulfills the capstone course requirement in the Business Management CTE Pathway.
Business Leadership 3 is the second and final class in the Business Leadership CTE Pathway.
FINANCE & LIFE ESSENTIALS Life Essentials Info Video
Grades: 12
Graduation Requirement: Life Skills for Wellness
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for senior students to learn basic life essential skills necessary for life after high school. Objectives include learning to budget, bank, manage credit, fill out tax forms, find a job, prepare for an interview, basic law, food and nutrition, buy a car, and lease an apartment. In addition, students will learn how to complete college applications, understand financial aid, and discover and apply for scholarships. Other “real-life” skills will also be taught including health and safety, manners and etiquette, automotive, self-defense, and home economics. The curriculum is interactive and includes guest speakers and project-based learning. This course is open to seniors only.
LIFE SKILLS/WELLNESS [Online Dual Enrollment Class] RISE Info Video
RISE 1. FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Life Skills for Wellness
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None
Required first-year experience seminar for RISE students. Introduction to interdisciplinary active reading skills, information literacy, financial literacy, critical thinking, and student success skills. Examines intersectionality and cultural humility as related to student identities, experiences, support, and engagement. (CSU, UC)
STUDY HALL
Grades: 9-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: None; some students may be placed in study hall by their counselor
Study Hall is a class designed to support student success in their other classes. For example, a student who struggles in math can choose Study Hall in addition to the math class to receive extra help. In addition, students who are challenging themselves with a rigorous course load can choose Study Hall as a class to have more time to complete homework. Cross Age Tutors will be assigned to the Study Hall classes to tutor and help students in the core subject areas.
OPEN STUDIES
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective & Credit Recovery in Core Classes
A-G: Optional
Prerequisite: Be credit or subject deficient; Counselor recommended and placed.
Open Studies allows students to make up classes for Graduation and A-G Requirements. Priority goes to seniors and/or more deficient students. Each student completes academic coursework through Edmentum--an online curriculum program monitored by the teacher of record.
Other student support classes include Academic Literacy, Special Education, and English Learner Support.
CROSS AGE TUTOR
Grades: 10-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Approval by Counselor and Teacher
Cross age tutors provide academic support to other students within other classes. You may be asked to specialize in a specific academic area such as math, science, or English, or support struggling students with organization and time management. This is solid resume and life skills building for students.
LIBRARY PRACTICE
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Consent of Librarian
Students are given practical experience in library operation. Daily assignments include checking out books, shelving books according to Dewey Decimal system, alphabetic and numerical filing, processing new books, delivering notices to classrooms, assisting with textbook management, and other jobs as assigned. Students may only earn a maximum of 20 credits towards graduation as either a Teachers Assistant, Library Aide or Office Aide
OFFICE PRACTICE
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Consent of Asst. Principal & Counselor
Students are given the opportunity to learn office skills by working in the main office. Skills taught include: answering the switchboard, delivering and picking up messages, sorting and delivering mail, running the copy machine, alphabetizing and filing information. Students must be in good standing in order to be considered for selection. Students may only earn a maximum of 20 credits towards graduation as either a Teachers Assistant, Library Aide or Office Aide
PEER TEACHING (ON or OFF Campus)
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher
This class is for students who would like to share their knowledge with their peers. It serves as an opportunity for those students who have an interest in tutoring and/or a teaching career. Students will work with other students who have been identified with a need for academic support on and off the school campus at Placer High, EV Cain Charter, or Bowman Charter.
TEACHER’S ASSISTANT (TA)
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Consent of Teacher & Counselor; Good attendance and positive school behavior are basic requirements for being a teacher's aide. Final approval will be made by counselor/administrator after review.
Assist teacher in classroom administrative activities such as word processing, copying student handouts, filing, running errands and data input. Students may only earn a maximum of 20 credits towards graduation as either a Teachers Assistant, Library Adie or Office Aide
WORK EXPERIENCE (CAREER INTERN)
Grades: 11-12
Graduation Requirement: Elective
A-G: No
Prerequisite: Consent of Counselor and Parent; Good attendance, GPA 2.0 and positive school behavior are basic requirements for Work Experience. This is an elective class that combines supervised, paid or unpaid employment in any occupational field with related classroom instruction. Students attend their own jobs/internships during the week (or weekend) and also attend a class session once a week at school as designated by Teacher ( during Intervention or Free Period). Work Experience must be at least 10 hours per week verified with pay stub or signed verification from Internship Provider. Work Permit required for paid employment and Supervisor Statement of Hire required for Internship.