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Academic
Core Classes
Mathematics - 2 years required
Algebra 1
Yea 9, 10,
11, and 12
This course develops the skills and concepts necessary for advanced math
courses. Students must pass a pre-algebra test of basic skills before
entering.
Geometry
Year: 9, 10, 11, and 12
Algebra 1 is a prerequisite for this course. Definitions, postulates and
theorems of plane geometry are studied. The study of the relationships of
points, lines, planes, angles and other geometric figures receive the
major emphasis.
Algebra 2
Year: 10, 11, and 12
Algebra 2 expands on the mathematical content of Algebra 1 and Geometry
and prepares the student for the rigorous math involved in the next course
Trigonometry, which is Pre-calculus. Review of these concepts will be
integrated throughout the course.
Trigonometry/Math Analysis
Year: 11, 12
This course blends together all of the pre-
calculus concepts and skill that must be mastered prior to enrollment in a
college-level calculus course.
Basic Math
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
This is a general mathematics course designed to reinforce basic skills in
mathematics and teach students the application of these skills to real
world problems and situations. The topics covered include;
arithmetic using rational numbers, the numeration systems, and place
value. The higher grades may include basic geometry and basic
statistics.
Science - 3 years required
Biology
Year: 9, 10, 11, and 12
This year long course is designed for college-prep students. It is a
study of living things. The following topics are covered: cells and
one-cell creatures, plants, animals, human structure and function,
reproduction and genetics, and environmental awareness. This course
includes labs and dissections.
Advanced Biology
Year: 10, 11, and 12
This course is designed for college-prep students who want to further
their knowledge of the human body. Emphasis is placed on details and
in-depth study of human anatomy and physiology. This class includes many
labs and a dissection. An ‘A’ or ‘B’ in Biology or the Biology
instructor’s recommendation is prerequisites.
Chemistry
Year: 11 (recommended)
The prerequisite for Chemistry is Algebra 1. This is an introductory
course in chemistry fro college-prep students. The relationship of
chemical principles to the community and society are emphasized.
Physics
Year: 12 (recommended)
Geography and Algebra 2 are prerequisites for this course. Trigonometry
is recommended. Physics is a college-prep course covering the physical
principles of matter, motion, heat, light and electricity. Many work
problems involving formulas and mathematics are employed. Laboratory
experiments emphasize and help explain the principles of physics.
Earth Science
Year: 9,10,11,12
This course covers the fundamental topics associated with the formation
and changes in the earth's crust, meteorology, astronomy, paleontology,
materials of the earth, earth cycles, history of the earth, and earth in
space. Geosciences is another name used to identify the course.
Social Studies - 4 years required
Geography
Year: 9 (New Requirement)
This course deals with the natural world and human interaction with it.
Themes that will be covered include: The study of place's location; It's
character; How people interact with the place; The flow of people, gods,
and ideas through it; and How it is similar to and different from other
places.
World History
Year: 10
This course outlines major events and developments in the history of
mankind. The study begins with a review of the earliest history
through the Greece and Rome and concentrates on the
Renaissance/Reformation growth of western Europe, eastern Europe, and
Russia, growth to the Arab world and Africa, European revolutions, the
Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, the rise of Communism, and World Wars
1 & 2, Depression and New Deal, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement
and the Vietnam War.
US History
Year: 11
US History examines major turning point in the twentieth century.
Students write essays, research papers, and give oral and written
presentations. Curriculum includes novels and primary sources with
an emphasis on higher level thinking and writing skills. Major
content topics are: The Progressive Era, World War 1 & 2, Depression
and New Deal, Cold War, 50's and 60's, Civil Rights Movement, Watergate,
and the Vietnam War. Admissions based on an application process.
Econ/Government
Year: 12
This required course focuses on the structure and processes of the
American political system: Political parties, electoral college, Supreme
Court decisions, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, contemporary issues
in American Government, comparative governments with an emphasis in global
change. This is a one semester course.
Economics-This required course
will include four major areas: fundamental economic concepts,
microeconomic concepts, macroeconomic concepts, and international
concepts. The objective will be to enable students to use economic
concepts in a reasonable, careful manner dealing with the personal, state,
and national economic issues they might confront. This is a one-semester
course.
Foreign Language
Spanish 1
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course places emphasis on basic communication and vocabulary drills.
Instruction is presented through Total Physical Response (commands
physical response) and storytelling using immersion in the Spanish
Language. This is a college-prep course. Ninth and tenth grade
students must have 2.5 GPA in academic courses or prior approval of
instructor.
Spanish 2
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course expands on the concept learned in Spanish 1 and utilizes
reading and writing activities as well as storytelling immersion.
Spanish 1 is a pre-requisite with a grade of "C" or better.
Spanish III, IV-Spanish III and IV are
each one-year courses of increasing fluency. These Spanish courses
emphasize the use of advanced vocabulary and verb constructions in
storytelling and conversation. Spanish composition, reading comprehension
and contemporary video thematic units will be integrated in the course
curriculum. Spanish III and IV are college prep courses. Spanish I and II
are prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better.
ART CLASSES
Art-Beginning/Advanced
Year: 9, 10, 11, 12
During the first year of art, students will paint using water color
and poster paint. Drawing will be done with all drawing media
available to the Art Department. Beginning and advanced classes will
also work with paper mache, sculpture, pen and ink, batik dye, silk
screen, and some art history. Advanced students will be encourages
to progress according to the abilities, interest, and available materials.
Drama
Drama-Advanced
Year: 10,11,12
Auditions
required. Advanced Drama concentrates on
improvisation and the history of the theatre. Improvisation, speech,
intonation, body movement, and role-playing are emphasized. Minor parts in
play productions are encouraged for first year students. Major parts in
play productions are expected of second and third year students. An annual
trip to Ashland is optional to all drama students.
Concert Band
Year: 9,10,11,12
This year long instrumental class is only available to experienced ninth
through twelfth grade woodwind, brass, percussion, and string players.
This group will focus on the great concert band and orchestral literature
of all ages. Music is challenging and students must bee prepared to travel
to out-of-town events. In addition to the traditional band curriculum,
students will also be able to study composition, arranging, conducting,
and other topics of interest to each individual. Students should receive
permission form instructor before signing up.
***Advanced Status for UC and State College requirements
is available.
Jazz Band
Year: 9,10,11,12
This year long instrumental class is only available to experienced ninth
through twelfth grade woodwinds, brass, percussion, and rhythm section
players. Curriculum will include learning jazz style and technique,
ensemble skills, and improvisation. Students will also study a variety of
subject such as: arranging, composition, music technology, and other
topics of interest. Students must be prepared to play rigorous music,
attend extra rehearsals and sectionals, and perform regularly in both
local and out-of-town events. Jazz students are expected to enroll in
Concert Band simultaneously in order to maintain a balance in their
musical development. Jazz students who are unable to enroll in Concert
Band are required to learn Concert Band music, attend extra rehearsals and
participate in all Concert Band performances.
***Advanced Status for UC and State College requirement
is available.
Drumline
Year: 9,10,11,12
QHS Work Experience Program-Work Experience is a unique class designed for
mature students who are actively employed and who are working during
school hours. The purpose of the class is to give students credit for
working and to assist them in maintaining and advancing in their current
jobs as will as preparing students for success in their future academic
and work environments. Instruction includes;
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Preparing students for life after
high school
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Developing problem solving and
critical thinking skills
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Understand the laws and regulations
protecting teens in the workplace
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Reinforcing character virtues and
ethics
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Developing student portfolios
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Assist students in career
exploration and preparation
This class meets once a week from 7:10-8:00AM.
Attendance of weekly class is mandatory. Students must be actively
employed and must be working during school hours, to be eligible to
take this class. This is a variable credit class; the number of credits
is based on the number of hours worked per semester. Students may sign up
for 1 or 2 periods of Work Experience depending on the number of hours
they work. To be eligible to sign up for one period of Work Experience, a
student must consistently work a minimum of 5 hours per week, for
two periods of Work Experience, a student must consistently work a minimum
of 10 hours per week. Students must have a current Work Permit
unless they are over 18 years old. This is a district class, not an ROP
class. See Mrs. Redkey for eligibility requirements.
English - 4 years
required
English 9
Year: 9
This literature-based course includes both fiction and nonfiction (novels,
drama, articles, essays, and poetry.) It is designed to promote both
creative and expository writing. Methods from the National Writing
Project and California Writing Project are emphasized for the development
of writing skills. Language skills are also reviewed.
English 10
Year: 10
This course is designed to refine and advance English skills. A
humanities approach (including arts and crafts) is used to convey
appreciation and historical perspective of literature. Research
papers, speeches, and assigned reading are challenging. Students
will be required to read at least four novels as a class, numerous short
stories and write essays.
English 11
Year: 11
English 11 is a survey of American literature with an emphasis on further
development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
English 12
Year: 12
This class is designed to aid in the completion of required skills needed
for graduation in high school English curriculum. Students will
write frequently in forms ranging from short opinion essays to descriptive
essays and research papers. This course is a survey of British
Literature. Advanced English credit is available for students who
need this to meet university entrance requirements. Advanced work is
required.
Basic English:
Year: 9,10,11,12
This course is designed to provide instruction in basic language skills
and integrates reading, writing, speaking, and listening while emphasizing
individual student progress. Course content depends on the student's
abilities entering the course. Instruction may include vocabulary
building, spelling and grammar, writing and composition, reading silently
or aloud, and improving listening and comprehension skillls. The
course may take place in a laboratory setting or resource center.
Physical Education
P.E.
Year: 9 (Required), 10, 11, 12
Fundamental instruction in skill required for participation in team
sports, regular exercising for purposes of physical conditioning, a
uniform dress code, and required daily showers are features of our
physical education program. Course objectives are achieved in a
variety of ways depending on class size, facilities and equipment, student
needs and desires. During P.E. 10, students are scheduled out for
one quarter to receive Driver's Education instruction. This results
in 7 1/2 units of P.E. credit for the year. Students must enroll in
an additional P.E. class or apply for an athletic participation waiver to
receive the additional credit needed for graduation.
ROP Classes
ROP Auto- Students
will learn the fundamentals, service and repair of the brake and
suspension systems, the electrical system, and how to do minor repairs,
lube-jobs, tire repair, and so on.
ROP Trojan Times/Web
Design:
This class combines the creation of the school newspaper, The Trojan Times
and management of the school website, providing students with both online
and printed journalism opportunities. This team works together to
provide the community , parents and high school students with information
and activities at QHS. The goal of this project based class is to
promote individual and school pride as well as improve the school image
within the community by showcasing student and school accom0plishments
while enhancing school climate. This is a business oriented, student
driven class and promotes the necessary skills to succeed in the work
place.
ROP Virtual
Enterprise:
Virtual Enterprise is a simulated business that is set up and run by
students to prepare them for working in a real business environment. The
students determine the nature of their business, its products and
services, its management and structure, and learn the daily operations of
a business under the guidance of a consultant with the support of a real
business partner. Emphasis is placed in using current business software
packages and the Internet for business transactions. Students will
participate in a network of simulated businesses throughout California,
New York and Europe. This class is for mature, motivated
juniors and seniors.
ROP Career Discoveries
Students will learn the computer skills necessary to achieve success
in business and academic environments. Instruction will include
skills in Word, Excel, and Power-Point with an emphasis on business
communications. Additionally, this class will give students the
opportunity to explore future career opportunities, create a work
portfolio and understand employer expectations, and develop an improved
sense of self-awareness.
ROP Yearbook-
Home of the QHS Annual
The yearbook team is responsible for creating the QHS yearbook in a
web-based environment through Jostens online. This class is a
student-managed , business oriented class. Besides creating the
yearbook, students will be required to take photos, sell ads and
participate in marketing and selling the yearbook. Digital
photography, image manipulation, and photojournalism are also included in
the class.
ROP Culinary Arts-
This course includes introductory instruction and provides both general
and job specific training to prepare the students in the food service
industry occupations. This class may be taken for 1 or 2 periods
each day. The student is issued a certificate upon completion.
ROP Animal Science
This instructional program prepares individuals to perform tasks
related to ownership, management and operation of animal production and
processing enterprises, or the support of animal production and
processing. It comprises the study of livestock facilities,
nutritional principles, feeds ad feeding, physiology and life processes,
function of organ systems, genetics, inheritability and its value to
breeding programs, prevention/diagnosis/treatment of common health
problems, livestock pest control and prevention, animal behavior, common
approved management practices, pasture and range lands management, animal
waste management, and carcass processing. Student participation in
Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Supervised Occupational Experiences (SOE)
is a planned and graded component in all courses in this category.
ROP Plant Science (Life Science)
Life Science provides students with a basic understanding of living
things. The course applies the principles of conservation to show
the interrelationships or organisms within ecosystems.
AP Classes
The College Board's Advanced
Placement Program (AP) enables students to complete college-level studies
while they are still in high school, and to obtain college placement or
credit, or both, on the basis of their performance on rigorous AP
Examinations. An accelerated GPA is awarded to students who receive
the grade of "C" or better. The AP exam will be given in May.
AP Statistics course is taught over the Internet via a cyber-teacher to
coach and help with the hands-on lab portion of the course.
AP History,
United States-
AP U.S. History examines major turning
points in the twentieth century. Students write essays, research papers,
and give oral and written presentations. Curriculum includes novels and
primary sources with an emphasis on high-level thinking and writing
skills. Major content topics are: The Progressive Era, World Wars I &
II, Depression and the New Deal, the Cold War, 50’s and 60’s, Civil Rights
Movement, Watergate, and the Vietnam War. Admissions based on an
application process.
Pre-AP English 11- This course is designed
to help the college bound student. Students must meet grade and teacher
standards to enter the class. Tests and vocabulary are designed to aid
students in proficiency regarding the SAT. It is rigorous in curriculum
and format. The course is a survey of American literature beginning with
the Puritan writings and ending with contemporary authors. Literature
materials are part of the class.
AP English 12- This
class is a college-level preparation course. Students must meet
grade and teacher standards to enter the class. Students will read a
great deal of classic world literature from the sixteenth century to
contemporary times. Anthology novels, plays, and poems will be
studied as well. The course will concentrate on the experience of
literature, the interpretation of literature, the evaluation of literature
and writing to develop stylistic maturity. An accelerated GPA is
awarded to students who receive the grade of "C" or better.
AP Economics- This AP class will also
focus on four major areas as stated in the regular economics class. The
objective will be to enable students to use economic concepts in a
reasonable, careful manner in dealing with the personal, state, and
national economic issues they might confront. The honors course will be a
more challenging one with high expectations of students. Critical
thinking skills will be stressed. This is a one-semester course.
Admission is based on an application process.
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