1. La Jolla High School

2.   4 years of English  3 years of Social Studies  3 years of Mathematics (4 recommended)  3 years of Science  2 years of same Foreign Language (3 recommended)  1 year of Visual/Performing Art  2 years PE and Fitnessgram Graduation Requirements

3.  4 years of English ”b” English GradeRegularAdvanced (All have prerequisites) 9English 1-2English 1-2 CL or Sm 10English 3-4English 3-4 Adv or Sm 11American Lit 1-2 Honors American Lit or AP English Language 12 ERWC or English Lit AP English Literature

4.  3 years of Social Studies “a” Social Studies GradeRegularAdvanced (All have prerequisites) 9 World History Adv World History 10AP European History 11US History Honors US History or AP US History 12Government and Economics AP Economics and/or Political Science (Mesa Coll)

5.  3 years of Math *=required “c” Mathematics GradeRegularAdvanced (All have prerequisites) 8-9*Integrated 1*Integrated 1 Adv 9-10*Integrated 2*Integrated 2 Adv 10-11*Integrated 3*Integrated 3 Adv 11-12Pre-Calculus or StatisticsHnrs Pre-Cal or AP Stats then, AP Calculus or Math 150-151 then, Math 250-245 OR Mesa Math 96/119 Then, can continue to any 

6.  New in 2016-17 for 11 th -12 th Graders MESA College Math Courses… This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics. Intended for students interested in statistical analysis or need a transfer math course. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer. Semester 1: Semester 2: Math 96 Intermediate *Math 119 Elementary Algebra and Geometry Statistics (3 transferrable units) Intermediate algebra and geometry. (FT) AA/AS. *Completion with C or higher clears CSU entrance exam of EPT as well as EPT Conditional status.

7.  3 years of Science Must include Biology plus Physics or Chemistry Science GradeRegularAdvanced (All have prerequisites) Pathway (Top-down sequence) 9 th BiologyBio AdvPrinciples of Biomedical Sciences -9 th Recommend 10-11 th In any order: Chemistry Physics In any order: Chem Honors Physics Adv AP Bio, Chem, Physics C Human Body Systems-10 th Medical Interventions-11 th Recommend 12 th (If taking 4 yrs) Marine SciAP Bio, Chem, Physics C Physiology Honors AP Enviro Studies 2017-18--Biomedical Innovation-12 th (Internship/ 2 hour Block)

8. Project Lead The Way (PLTW) offers the only nationally recognized biomedical sciences curriculum. The PLTW biomedical sciences curriculum consists of four courses taken sequentially: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS), Human Body Systems (HBS), Medical Interventions (MI), Biomedical Innovations. During the Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS) course, students will explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of Anna Garcia. Students will examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, explore medical treatments, basic biology, and learn research processes. During the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, students will examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore: identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis of the human body. During the Medical Interventions (MI) course, students biotechnology concepts and skills as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease within the Smith family. Explorations include: immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. During Biomedical Innovations (BI) course students address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. They have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution. Biomedical Science Pathway

9.  10 th Graders— IF you choose two science classes, please rank your order of preference. (Exception—Biomed Students.) 11 th and 12 th Graders — Please choose two science classes and rank your order of preference. We will try to accommodate every student’s first choice. Science

10.  Sample 4 year Schedule for Biomedical Pathway Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 1English 2Math 3BiologyWorld HistoryChemistry or PhysicsFine Art 4World Lang. Gov’t/Econ 5PE US HistoryBioMedical Innovation (Internship/2 hour block) 6Principals of Biomedical Human Body Systems Medical Interventions

11.  2 years of the same language other than English *Must have taken French 1-6 Foreign Language GradeRegularAdvanced (All have prerequisites) 7-11ASL, Spanish, Latin 4 th year and after: *French, Spanish 7-8 Hnrs AP French, Spanish, Latin 8-12ASL, Spanish, Latin 9-12ASL, Spanish, Latin

12.  2 years of PE *required Physical Education GradeLevel 9*PE 1-2 or Marching Band 10PE 3-4 or Marching Band 11PE Multi-Sports or Marching Band 12PE Individual Sports or Marching Band

13.  1 year of the same fine art course (“f”) *See Academic Handbook for prerequisites Visual/Performing Art GradeCourses 9-12 All are 1-2 level -Art -3-D Design -Theatre -Tech Theatre -Video Production -Music Appreciation -Band -Choir -Computer Grphc Design -Orchestra (7 th ) -Jazz Ensemble (7 th ) -Choral Ensemble (7 th ) 10-12 All of above and/or… -*Video Production 3-4 -*Theatre/Tech Thtr 3-4 -*AP Art Studio (2D and/or 3D) -*AP Music Theory 11-12 All of above and/or… -Photography 1-2 -*AP Art History -*Theatre 5-6 12 All of above and/or… -*Senior Art Studio -Ceramics 1-2 -*Theatre 7-8

14.  Other Electives *See Academic Handbook for prerequisites **a-g approved (g elective) GradeCoursesPathways 9 All are 1-2 level -AVID -Yearbook -ASB (by election only) -**Journalism 1-2 -Found. of Trans (Auto) COMPUTER Foundations of IT 1-2 **Comp Sci 1-2 **AP Comp Sci A and/or **AP Comp Sci Principles **Comp Sci 3-4 WOODWORK Construction Tech 1-2 Construction Tech 3-4 **Fine Woodworking 10 All of above and/or -Journalism 3-4 -*Auto Tech 1-2 11 All of above and/or… -**AP Psychology -Journalism 5-6 12 All of above and/or… -Journalism 7-8

15.  Semester 1 English 47A:  College-level reading and composition. Students read, analyze, discuss and think critically.  Students write essays, fully documented research projects, and other types of texts for various purposes and audiences.  AA/AS; CSU; UC. Semester 2 English 101: Reading and Composition 3 hours lecture, 3 units  Designed to prepare students who require minimal preparation to produce successful college-level papers in all subject areas.  Students develop arguments and strengthen critical thinking, reading, organizing, and writing skills at an accelerated pace.  This course is intended for students who want to prepare themselves to read, write and analyze texts. Other College Courses Elective: Mesa English for 11 th and 12 th Graders

16.  Other College Courses UCSD Extension Electives-11 th and 12 th Gr. Offered 2015-16 (Pending Approval ‘16-’17) Semester 1:  SOCI 1. Introduction to Sociology (4 units) Description: An introduction to the organizing themes and ideas, empirical concerns, and analytical approaches of the discipline of sociology. The course focuses on both classical and contemporary views of modern society, on the nature of community, and on inequality, with special attention to class, race, and gender. Materials include both theoretical statements and case studies. Semester 2:  BILD 22 Human Nutrition (4 units) Description: A survey of our understanding of the basic chemistry and biology of human nutrition; discussions of all aspects of food: nutritional value, diet, nutritional diseases, public health, and public policy.

17.  Sample 4 Year Schedule Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 1English 2Math 3ElectiveWorld History US HistoryGov’t/Econ 4World Lang. Fine Art 5PE Elective 6Science Elective

18.   Should I take Honors, AP, college courses? Do some research. Ask a teacher, peer, look on the College Board website, read the Handbook, syllabi, etc.  Balance: Do not overload yourself! Factor in the time you will spend on activities so that you don’t burn out. Be realistic and thoughtful when considering the effort classes will take.  Teacher Recs: We may consider recommendations from your current teachers when placing you in the next level.  Remediation: You must re-take a class if it was previously failed with an “F” (or “D” for college admissions). The same course number (in-district) will benefit your GPA most. Selecting Courses…

19.   It is VERY important that you pick the courses that you want during the sign-up window.  There is no guarantee that you will be able to drop a course that you signed up for unless it was scheduled in error (i.e. you did not choose it or you made it up over the summer).  Read the LJHS Academic Handbook thoroughly for the policies and procedures. You and a parent sign off on your course requests! (From LJHS website  “counseling” tab.) Commitment

20. Pictures! Administration Bldg Choir, Band, PE Math and Science Bldg Campus from Fay Campus Entrance