Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

This course will introduce students to the profession of athletic training, sports medicine, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), First aid/CPR and emergency preparedness. It’s designed to educate the students on disaster preparedness. Students will learn how to perform basic taping/wrapping skills, emergency management skills & proper transportation skills of an injured person. The class consists of lecture, practical skills and observation. Students will have the opportunity to receive their CERT certificate from the Ventura County Fire Department.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Instructor Approval

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A This semester course is open to those students who have been interviewed and recommended by the athletic director. This course offers students an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience work as an athletic assistant. Athletic management assistants will provide service to the Athletic Director, students and the ASB office while learning how the Athletics office functions.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Athletic Director Approval

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

The EWEE provides career guidance to students to ascertain their interests and aptitudes for specific careers through opportunities to observe and sample a variety of conditions of work. The EWEE includes a combination of non-paid job observations and related classroom instruction in WEE. The length of exploratory assignment may vary, depending on the aptitude of the student, the occupation being explored, the facilities of the work station, and the job classification. Students may not participate in EWEE programs if pay is received for similar work at the same work station or a similar job during hours when not assigned to the EWEE program (The student cannot replace a paid employee). Students enrolled in EWEE may be as young as 16 years of age.

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Math Electives

UC A-G Approved: G

Computer Programming I: This course is designed as an introductory course for students planning to enter into the field of computer programming in high school, college and/or business. Student will develop a variety of programming skills using software that meets the current industry standard. This course satisfies the Computer Education graduation requirement or 5-unit math credit. Satisfies UC/CSU elective requirement when taken in 11th or 12th grade.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Grade of C or better in second semester of Algebra I, or equivalent, or teacher approval.

Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Computer Programming II

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Math Electives

UC A-G Approved: G

The course is designed for students planning to enter into the field of computer programming in high school, college and/or business as a continuation of Computer Programming concepts. Student will develop a variety of programming skills using software that meets the current industry standard. This course satisfies the Computer Education graduation requirement or 5-unit math credit. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Completion of Computer Programming I with a grade of 'B' or better or teacher approval.

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Math Electives

UC A-G Approved: G

This course is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science AB is to develop the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today's students. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Algebra 1 with a C or better.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A This class deals with the development and application of skills required to operate a government. This group of elected officers and appointed commissioners act as the co-legislative body for the school. Students learn event/activity planning, communication, finances, scheduling and coordination as they participate in personal leadership skill development. This class involves heavy personal responsibility and a workload encompassing many additional hours outside class time.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Election as a student body or class officer or selection as a commissioner. ASB Director approval and 2.5 GPA.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

This semester course is open to those students who have been interviewed and recommended by the library media staff. This course offers students an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience working as a library staff member. Library students provide service to teachers and to students, while learning how a library functions and how to conduct library research.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Librarian approval

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Electives

UC A-G Approved: G

The Marketing Internship course will provide students with an opportunity to explore the general principles of marketing, entrepreneurship, business, management, and career preparation. The activities throughout the course will focus on hands-on experiences, including internship work, job reflection, and career research. Students will collaborate with four departments within the school and engage in project-based learning activities to establish real-word connections. After completing this course, students will have compiled a comprehensive marketing portfolio and have built a strong foundation in marketing practices, communication skills, and critical thinking. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Entrepreneurship and 21st Century Marketing or Teacher Approval

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

Office practice provides training in clerical duties in on-campus offices. The student will gain practical experience in performing tasks normally associated with a school, business or government office. Good attendance is mandatory.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Counselor and/or office personnel approval.

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

This course provides an opportunity for students to work individually or in small groups in a variety of subjects and with peers who have specific instructional needs. Students are assigned to work with a specific teacher. Good attendance, periodic meetings and log sheets detailing learning experiences are required. This course may be used as a Practical Arts requirement.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Teacher or counselor approval.

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12

Automotive Shop Manager is designed for students who have taken two or more years of automotive coursework. Students will increase their knowledge and appreciation of the automotive industry through observation, discussion, comparison, and written evaluation. Students will be introduced to the concepts of leadership and management. Students will be expected to mentor incoming students and assist in running all aspects of the high school automotive shop as they would a professional facility. SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Two or more years of automotive courses

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Electives UC

A-G Approved: G ROP Auto Tech In Introduction to Automotive Technology students will learn the basic functions of each auto part and system. Students will complete an internship during this course and may earn a Certificate of Proficiency. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Electives UC

A-G Approved: G

Game Design introduces game programming principles while students explore career-related interests in 2-D Animation, 3-D Animation, Game Design, and Commercial Art. Students will learn the history, culture, and genres of video games and animation while they collaborate on group projects Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Information & Communication Technologies pathway course or instructor approval.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 10 - 12

Robotics Technology will introduce students to the working principles and foundational knowledge of robotics. Students will be a part of a First Robotics team and participate in competition. Content includes robotic control and task completion via programming and engineering, hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. This course emphasizes algorithm development and the science of robot design and technology. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements. SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Algebra 1, Integrated Math 1 or instructor approval

Primary Graduation Requirement: Computer Education Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Practical Arts Electives UC

A-G Approved: G ROP

Honors Robotics Technology will introduce students who have already taken Robotics to advanced working principles and foundational knowledge of robotics. Students will be a part of a First Robotics team, participate in competition, and mentor new students. Content includes advanced robotic control and task completion via programming and engineering, hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. This course emphasizes algorithm development and the science of robot design and technology. Students may earn a Certificate of Proficiency upon completion. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Robotics Technology or instructor approval.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 9 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: G

Science Lab Assistant is open to qualified students for practical art or elective credit. Only students who have shown a special interest in science and have demonstrated the ability to work independently with little supervision and who have good attendance are selected for this class. Prior approval of the teacher the student will be working for is required for registration. The areas covered by this course will be determined by the particular science subject that the student is assisting with. Assignments will be designed to promote growth in various areas of science. Science Lab Assistants also assist with lab preparation, making solutions, setting up labs, and cleaning laboratory equipment. Satisfies UC/CSU entry requirements.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Teacher Approval.

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

This course provides students with the opportunity to experience teaching in an actual classroom setting. Interns are teamed with classroom teachers for two hours per day and attend a weekly seminar with the Teachers of Tomorrow instructor to gain insight and practical experience in the teaching profession. Interns gain hands-on experience, background in theory and methods, research and review of current issues in education and information regarding university teacher education/credentialing programs. Students receive no pay but earn school credit. Evaluations are completed by on-site supervising teachers and the Teachers of Tomorrow instructor. Students must be able to provide a minimum of 90 hours of non-paid work experience per semester.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Teacher or counselor approval.

Course Length: Semester Course Credit: 5 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12

Primary Graduation Requirement: Practical Arts Can meet alternate graduation requirement(s) below if primary is already fulfilled. Electives UC

A-G Approved: N/A

The Simi Valley Unified School District recognizes that the purpose of the Work Experience Education Program is to provide students with the kind of employment experiences that will enable them to make better career decisions and/or to develop vocational skills. These programs are considered to be a critical part of the total educational effort and are designed to enable the business/industrial community and the school to cooperate in providing quality education to the student. To earn credit, the student must attend weekly class instruction with the Work Experience teacher, work a specified number of hours, and stay working the entire semester. If a student does not complete required hours of work, variable credit may be given.

SUGGESTED PREPARATION: Must be enrolled in 11th grade or higher, have a job that meets the requirements of Work Experience Education, have a 2.0 or higher GPA from the previous semester and meet the attendance requirements.

Course Length: Yearlong Course Credit: 10 Grade Level(s): 11 - 12