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What is an Ethnic Studies course?
What is an Ethnic Studies course?
Ethnic studies is the interdisciplinary study of difference—chiefly race, ethnicity, and nation, but also sexuality, gender, and other such markings—and power, as expressed by the state, by civil society, and by individuals. This course includes a study of the histories, culture, and communities of racial minorities. It will explore the origin, nature, and meaning of racial diversity in order to become more politically, socially, and economically conscious.
Ethnic studies is the interdisciplinary study of difference—chiefly race, ethnicity, and nation, but also sexuality, gender, and other such markings—and power, as expressed by the state, by civil society, and by individuals. This course includes a study of the histories, culture, and communities of racial minorities. It will explore the origin, nature, and meaning of racial diversity in order to become more politically, socially, and economically conscious.
What is the graduation requirement for Ethnic Studies?
What is the graduation requirement for Ethnic Studies?
Beginning with the incoming freshmen class for the school year of 2019-2020, Class of 2023, all students must have completed a 10 unit two semester Ethnic Studies course, during their four-year high school experience.
Beginning with the incoming freshmen class for the school year of 2019-2020, Class of 2023, all students must have completed a 10 unit two semester Ethnic Studies course, during their four-year high school experience.
How will the graduation requirement be implemented?
How will the graduation requirement be implemented?
All three high schools, CHHS, OVHS, and RVHS, will offer Ethnic Studies courses to all students beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. All three high schools will offer interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies courses in core content areas such as: history, English, math, foreign language, and electives so that students can satisfy the graduation requirement.
All three high schools, CHHS, OVHS, and RVHS, will offer Ethnic Studies courses to all students beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. All three high schools will offer interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies courses in core content areas such as: history, English, math, foreign language, and electives so that students can satisfy the graduation requirement.
Does this requirement increase the number of credits students need to graduate?
Does this requirement increase the number of credits students need to graduate?
No. The Ethnic Studies graduation requirement is embedded into the 220 credits needed for graduation from VVUSD high schools. All Ethnic Studies courses will be VVUSD Board approved and A-G approved by UCOP prior to being offered to students in VVUSD.
No. The Ethnic Studies graduation requirement is embedded into the 220 credits needed for graduation from VVUSD high schools. All Ethnic Studies courses will be VVUSD Board approved and A-G approved by UCOP prior to being offered to students in VVUSD.
Will Ethnic Studies courses conflict with other course offerings and academic programs requirements?
Will Ethnic Studies courses conflict with other course offerings and academic programs requirements?
No. Ethnic Studies may be fulfilled through the elective credits needed for graduation or through core courses. For example, students can fulfill their graduation requirements for English by taking Ethnic Studies Courses like Puente, World Lit CP or future fine arts courses like Ethnic Studies Dance.
No. Ethnic Studies may be fulfilled through the elective credits needed for graduation or through core courses. For example, students can fulfill their graduation requirements for English by taking Ethnic Studies Courses like Puente, World Lit CP or future fine arts courses like Ethnic Studies Dance.
Is there just one “Ethnic Studies” course, or will there be choices?
Is there just one “Ethnic Studies” course, or will there be choices?
There will be more than one choice for students to take. Each high school will offer the Race and Society Senior Elective and a variety of Ethnic Studies courses in history, English, math, Spanish, and college-prep electives. Some schools may choose to offer the additional Ethnic Studies courses such as, Multicultural Literature, Chicano Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Literature, Social Justice Courses, and Statistics for Social Justice depending on their school needs, staffing, and educational programing.
There will be more than one choice for students to take. Each high school will offer the Race and Society Senior Elective and a variety of Ethnic Studies courses in history, English, math, Spanish, and college-prep electives. Some schools may choose to offer the additional Ethnic Studies courses such as, Multicultural Literature, Chicano Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Literature, Social Justice Courses, and Statistics for Social Justice depending on their school needs, staffing, and educational programing.
What are some of the current Ethnic Studies Courses offered at VVUSD?
What are some of the current Ethnic Studies Courses offered at VVUSD?
Currently, there are 5 VVUSD A-G approved Ethnic Studies courses. More are in the process of formation. See Ethnic Studies Course Page for more information.
Currently, there are 5 VVUSD A-G approved Ethnic Studies courses. More are in the process of formation. See Ethnic Studies Course Page for more information.
How do I get involved with the Ethnic Studies Steering Committee at VVUSD?
How do I get involved with the Ethnic Studies Steering Committee at VVUSD?
We are open to including all stakeholders in improving the quality of education for our students in VVUSD. If you are interested in getting involved in helping Ethnic Studies, please contact us using the "Contact Us" button below.
We are open to including all stakeholders in improving the quality of education for our students in VVUSD. If you are interested in getting involved in helping Ethnic Studies, please contact us using the "Contact Us" button below.
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