Advanced Art – Sculpture/Ceramics (Nicole Adams)*
Class Website
This course is an introduction to the techniques, materials, and concepts of sculpture. Curriculum focuses on art history, aesthetics, art appreciation and studio production. Students will study major historical movements in the history of sculpture and ceramics as well as examine the art of the masters through description, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of these works.
A variety of sculptural techniques and processes will be explored as students learn how to effectively express their imagination and strengthen creative problem solving skills. Students will work with their instructor for part of the day on Zoom and then spend studio time working asynchronously on the day’s project. Office hours will be offered for support and to give feedback to students.
Topics include sketching/planning, clay, mixed media, land art and more. Emphasis is placed on design, experimentation, form, materials, and process.
No prerequisites required.
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Chemistry (Jhauvy Roter)*
Room: R201;
Mandatory First Time Meeting on First Monday – 8am
Discussion, Test and Labs – Fridays 8 am – 12 pm
Incoming Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors only
MUST HAVE COUNSELOR APPROVAL AND AN IMPACTED SCHEDULE
Only one section.
Welcome to general chemistry. This is an accelerated 5-week science hybrid lab course examining the relationship of atomic structure to the physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds. This course will incorporate an online lecture component with in class laboratories to be performed weekly in a true laboratory setting. All work will be turned in online except for the finals each semester which will be taken in class. This class is designed for students who are self motivated to keep up with the online work and be prepared to do the laboratory activities each week. This class is appropriate for any incoming 10th, 11th or 12th graders with strong math skills that want to get ahead in their science coursework. This class will cover all California State High School Chemistry and Experimentation Standards as well as all appropriate NGSS standards.
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Geometry (Joelle Robinson * & )
Students will be randomly assigned to instructors. Requests will not be taken.
Joelle Robinson Room: K219
This course is a high school level mathematics course that covers all standards and concepts outlined in the ESHS Geometry curriculum during the regular school year. This course is designed specifically as an opportunity for students intending to advance their current mathematics pathway to enable them to take Algebra II the following school year. This is also considered an accelerated course, both due to the accelerated timeline and the expectations of the students.
Specifically, the curriculum of this course includes all Euclidean geometric concepts. Students will develop a familiarity with plane geometry, including: points, lines, planes, and geometric shapes, and the transformations, constructions, comparisons, and measurements of these shapes. Students will also develop their understanding of and ability to construct formal logical arguments and proofs, within a geometric setting. In addition to these concepts, students will apply previously learned Algebraic skills within the context of geometric
problems and reasoning.
Please note that students will be required to attend regularly scheduled zoom sessions with live lessons daily Monday-Friday.
These classes are reserved for students who have not taken these subjects before. Those who wish to take retake course must take the Credit Recovery courses.
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Independent Studies for Economics and Political Behavior (Joanne Gen)*
You must register for both if you wish to take both Political Behavior and Economics
You must obtain permission from counselor to register and have an impacted schedule. After obtaining permission to do Independent Studies from your counselor, have your counselor email Dr. Ray Gen with the subject you need. Then see Dr. Gen for arrangements. Political Behavior and Economics. The ESHS Librarian, Joanne Gen email will evaluate your studies.
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Music Appreciation (Gianna Summers)*
Room: Music
Understanding music through the study of how music, art and culture relate through the lens of music elements, art, major composers, and music in film and movies. Applies as a required VAPA fine arts course for all students. UC/CSU Approved.
Music Appreciation is a course including music from various styles, cultures and historical periods. The general objectives of the course are: to introduce the student to music from sources other than the normal mass media offerings available, and; to give the student tools which will help to increase understanding of music in society. Google Classroom and up to date ipad to download articles and book chapters sent to student Outside readings will be assigned and online lectures/presentations and discussions about the readings will be done in online class setting. Listening to the music examples and discussion of the listening experience will also be done in the online classroom. Students will develop and demonstrate an appreciation for the aesthetic and generic principles that guide and govern the broad scope and variety of works in the humanities and the arts. Competencies will be assessed through testing over the material.
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Photography (David Reed)*
Room: Photo Lab
Photography I is an introduction to black and white photography. This course will provide students with opportunities to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of photography and will familiarize the student with photographic equipment, materials, methods, and processes. Students will also be introduced to computer technology and digital photography.
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US History (Pete Pagnucco)*
Room: K101 (classroom/hybrid/online available - must speak with instructor)
United States History is a challenging course that is meant to enhance the students’ ability to reason and think like an historian. It serves as a hybrid class intended for a majority of classroom learning, with regards for those who may miss a small portion of class do to summer scheduling conflicts. It also fulfills the obligation for those who need credit recovery for either, or both, semesters. It is a two-semester survey of American history from the Age of Exploration and Discovery to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with willingness to devote considerable time to homework and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, writing, and interpretation of original documents. In this required eleventh grade course, students analyze and evaluate American political, social, and economic behavior during major periods in the nation’s experience. Multiple factors that affect continuity and change in historical settings are studied, in addition to the outstanding contributions of individual Americans. The course traces the change in ethnic composition of American society, the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women, and the expanding role of the Federal government.
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World History - online ( Marcos Bolonos, Craig Gast, Ashley Richmond)*
Students will be randomly assigned to instructors. Teacher requests will not be taken.
World History is a challenging course that is meant to enhance your ability to reason and think like a historian. It is a survey of World History from the renaissance to the present. Solid reading and writing skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to reading and study, are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical and evaluative thinking skills, writing, and interpretation of original documents.
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All Courses are Online
June 14 - July 16 (July 5 Holiday)
8 am - 1:30 pm
Cost $600
These classes are reserved for students who have not taken these subjects before. Those who wish to take retake course must take the Credit Recovery courses.
All these courses meet CSU/UC requirements fulfilling A-G requirements.
Email instructors with questions about the course. Email the Contacts with other questions.
PLEASE NOTE - classes with low enrollment may be canceled as late as June 11. Every effort will be made to avoid late cancellations.
There are no classes on July 5.
In the past, these classes have filled quickly. Space is limited.