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Work Experience
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Units: 10
Grades: 10-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: Age 16 or older.
Through the cooperation of the school and business community, 11th and 12th grade students who are 16 years or older, may earn credit and a grade under the Work Experience Education Program (WEEP). Students must attend one 50-minute class session a week and complete all related learning assignments. Credit and grade are based on required related instruction, written course work, employer's evaluation and total work hours each semester. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of four other classes.
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Internship
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Units: Variable
Grades: 11-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: Consent of the instructor and/or course work.
An internship is an off campus, supervised educational experience, occurring on a regular basis at a for-profit company or a nonprofit agency in the community. It is usually in the student's chosen area of interest. An internship generally is unpaid and it must connect the student's academic experience to the activities at the work-site. A student signs a contract with his teacher and the employer which specifies the tasks he will perform while on the job. Internships are open to all upper level students with the agreement of a teacher who will oversee assignments and meet with the student to discuss his experiences and how they relate to the classroom subject. Student also keeps a journal of his work activities and learning experiences. The employer evaluates the student at six-week intervals corresponding to the school grading periods.
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Administration of Justice
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Units: 5-10 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance; CC/COOP Articulation
Course will introduce students to history, philosophy and agencies of the administration of justice system, enable students to recognize the administration of justice agency best suited for individual talents and aspirations, and help develop awareness of the proficiencies involved in the administration of justice field such as firearms, self-defense, first aid and crime scene investigation.
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Automotive Technology
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance; CC/COOP Articulation
Course provides classroom and hands-on instruction in the techniques of automotive service and repair.
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Careers with Children
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance Only; CC/COOP Articulation
Course is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level positions in child care/early childhood education centers, homes, nursery schools and/or recreational programs. Training includes exploration of the overall needs of children from birth through age 12, as well as development of skills necessary for planning and supervising age-appropriate activities.
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Commercial Art/Graphic Design
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: Basic drawing skills, September admittance only, approval necessary.
Class is held at Monta Vista High School. Course is designed for students who enjoy drawing, problem solving, and teamwork. Course emphasis is placed on commercial applications of art, as they apply to the fields of graphic design and illustration. The course covers theory, while allowing plenty of opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience using a variety of design techniques and professional media.
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Computer/Information Technology
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Units: 5Ð10 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
At most locations, course is operated as a self-paced lab where students progress at their own rate of speed. Equipment varies from location to location, but often includes modern IBM and Apple Macintosh computers. Course content includes instruction in word processing, database and spreadsheet management, as well as some exposure to computer graphics. State-of-the-art software is used. Typing prerequisite at some locations.
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Computer Networking
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Units: 10-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
This course teaches students how to design, implement, and troubleshoot computer networks in four semesters. This class provides course work for a complete range of basic through advanced networking concepts - from pulling cable through such complex concepts as subnet masking rules and strategies. The format for the classes reflects the content; interactive lessons stored largely on the classroom's Micro Web-server and projects planned by the instructor. The academy design also accommodates diverse learning styles by integrating text, graphics and QuickTime movies in the curriculum with hands-on activities in a project-based model. This program prepares high school and college students to take the Certified Networking Associate exam upon successful completion of the four semesters. This certification positions them for immediate openings in a talent-hungry job market or for engineering and science focused college studies.
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Computer Repair/Maintenance
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Units: 5-20 Credits per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
This course will offer students fundamental computer maintenance and simple computer replacement skills. The student will develop professional attitudes and abilities through group interaction while completing assignments and projects. The student will utilize lab training to identify components, determine possible remedies, and accurately replace new and/or used components to reconstruct units to full operation. Students will be able to dismantle systems and to identify equipment breakdown.
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Cosmetology
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September, January, and July Admittance.
Course provides 1600 hours of training required to qualify for admission to the State Board of Cosmetology exam. Students learn techniques in manicuring; hair coloring, cutting, styling and treatment; facials and skin care; salon management and customer relations. Summer attendance is mandatory.
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Desktop Publishing
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance Only; CC/COOP Articulation
This is a hands-on course covering the basic skills used in desktop publishing. The skills include basic computer page layout and graphics. Drawing techniques and tools used in computer art and graphics are explored. Emphasis is placed upon the practical aspects of commercial art and how this art is used in publishing, design and illustration, photography, and multimedia presentation. Projects include printed notepads, greeting cards, business cards, and stickers.
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Desktop Publishing/Digital Imaging
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Units: 10
Grades: 10-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
This course uses the latest software available to enable students to produce professional printed media such as brochures, newsletters, business cards, etc. Students also learn how to create electronic illustrations and incorporate them into printed media or web pages. Digital cameras and scanners are used. This challenging course teaches many useful production skills for creating web pages or printed media at school, home, or in the workplace.
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Engineering Technology
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of technologies used in engineering, such as robotics, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics and CAD/CAM. Scientific principles, math concepts and communication skills are taught through an activity-oriented approach. Students will combine interdisciplinary skills to produce products. This project will include team preparation of a precise engineering drawing, a production plan, a cost estimate and a technical report. Participation in international problem-solving competitions is part of the course.
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Health Careers
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September Admittance Only; CC/COOP Articulation
Students who successfully complete the health careers course are introduced to and prepare for opportunities in various health service careers. Classroom instruction will develop competencies in universal precautions, patient's rights and confidentiality, medical terminology, interpersonal skills with the emphasis on practical skills of CPR/First Aid and Patient Assistance. Students will be able to shadow professionals in their workplace and may be able to do an internship in a clinical setting. The class also articulates with the Nursing Assistant Program at De Anza College.
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TV/Film/Video
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Units: 5-20 per year
Grades: 9-12
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U.C. Requirement: N/A
C.S.U. Requirement: N/A
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Pre-requisites: September and January Admittance.
This course provides students with the educational background and practical experience necessary for successful employment in a variety of occupations to be found in television production, television and radio broadcasting, film production, radio production and broadcasting, audio recording, radio and television advertising. Students will learn skills that are essential for employment as television and/or film producers, directors, technical directors, camera operators, video editors, audio engineers, video engineers, master control operators, videotape operators TV/Radio news reporters, production assistants, lighting directors, set directors, floor directors, and television and film talent including acting. Students will learn course content through a combination of classroom, single camera production and multiple camera TV studio production.
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