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WELCOME CLASS OF 2024

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The Center for Advanced Studies and

Research

The Center - What is it ?

What is The Center for Advanced Studies and Research (The Center)?

● AP Capstone in Sophomore and JuniorYear

● Senior Culminating Experience● Relationship with College Board● The CoRE (Center of Research Excellence), HPLC’s

(high performance liquid chromatography machine)

The Center - Who are we?

Who are our students?

● Average SAT Score: 1400● Average GPA: 4.48● Top 10 GPA’s are all Center students● Athletes, musicians, Boy/Girl Scouts,

leaders in the community

The Center - Where does it lead?

Where are our alumni now?

- UPenn, Columbia University, Yale,Dartmouth, Brown

- Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSB, CalPoly SLO

- Colorado College, Reed College, Tulane,George Washington, Washington Univ ofSt. Louis, Swarthmore, Carnegie Mellon

The Center - Getting connected

Take a picture with your smart device of this QR Code to get on our interest list

Visit our website at www.tohsthecenter.org

for more information!!

Thousand Oaks High School

ETHOS at a glance…. A three-year California Partnership Academy designed for students who seek the tools to nurture their creativity and become self starters.

In ETHOS, students ...

● develop an entrepreneurial mindset

● move in a cohort through CP level English, History,

Math, and ETHOS elective courses

● emphasis is on project-based learning

● create their own company & products● compete at Virtual Enterprises Trade Show

● earn special recognition at graduation

ETHOS courses are UC “a-g” approved

ETHOS Curriculum

Career Technical Education Pathways

●Design, Visual and Media ArtsPhotography

Digital Media

●Patient Care

●Residential and Commercial Construction

●Environmental Resources

●Machining and Forming Technologies

The Majors Program

●30-hour internship

●Job shadows & conferences

●Monthly lunchtime meetings

●Resume building

●Guest speakers & field trips●Majors certificate

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WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

Languages Offered❑ American Sign Language 1, 2, 3

❑ Japanese 1, 2, 3

Four Year Programs

❑ Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4CP, AP, 5CP

❑ Chinese 1, 2, 3, AP

❑ French 1, 2, 3, AP

❑ Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1, 2

Options for Graduating Seniors

1. Seal of Biliteracy from State of CA on diploma

❏ Prove proficiency in English❏ Prove proficiency in Language other than

English (Spanish, French, Chinese...)

❏ Maintain GPA minimums

2. Department Honor Cord to be worn at graduation

❏ Take World Languages all 4 years on TOHS campus and maintain 3.0+ GPA

See WL teachers for details

Focus for Language Studies

❑ Communication, Culture, Content, Structures and Settings

❑ Support 21st Century Learning Needs: Effective Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity

❑ Authentic Language in Authentic Situations

Bienvenido

ようこそYōkoso

欢迎Huānyíng

Bienvenue

Welcome!

Language and Culture Clubs (and advisors)

❑ ASL Club (Mrs. Dawson)

❑ Chinese Culture Club (Mr. Loose)

❑ French Club (Ms. Barlow)

❑ International Club (Sra. Villa)

❑ Latino Connection Club (Sr. Gonzalez & Sra. Martinez)

❑ Japanese Club (Mrs. Benioff)

❑ Spanish Club (Sra. Villa)

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

English Department Overview

In high-school English Language Arts, students read works of literature and informational texts with a critical eye. Students will read classic and contemporary works from various eras, cultures, and world views.

The Thousand Oaks English Department prepares learners for the 21st century by developing the needed skills to make successful advancements in an ever-challenging and changing world.

With 16 highly-trained and diverse members of the English faculty, your student will obtain a valuable, hands-on, first-rate education in the discipline of English.

Simply put, our English teachers LOVE what they do and your students will feel that when they walk into our classrooms!

ELA Skills Preparation

Using Common Core State Standards, we prepare our students for the 21st century by focusing on the following skills:

● Read and analyze rich and challenging texts (with support and independently)

● Cite Evidence to support opinions, analysis and research● Summarize a text and analyze theme and central ideas ● Outline arguments and specific claims in texts● Evaluate reasoning to determine if it is valid or faulty● Analyze an author’s purpose, use of language and how it

affects the meaning and tone of a text● Develop writing skills for short and longer purposes

● Use technology to produce and publish writing● Strengthen language and grammar use● Initiate and participate in whole group discussion and

responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives● Listen and evaluate speaker’s point of view, reasoning

and use of evidence● Give well-organized presentations, expressing

information, research findings and supporting evidenceclearly, concisely, and logically

● Conduct short and long research projects to answer aresearch question

● Locate and use online and advanced search methodsefficiently and effectively

● Evaluate the usefulness and credibility of a source andcite sources appropriately plagiarism

Big Three Readings:To Kill a Mockingbird

Romeo and Juliet

Of Mice and Men

Top Writing AssignmentsNarrative

Informational/ExplanatoryResearchArgument

9th Grade

◻ Students will be enrolled in: ⬜ English 9CP: College

Preparatory ⬜ English 9H: Honors

(focus=taking 11/12AP)⬜ ELD: English Language

Development◻ 9th Grade students will continue

developing reading and writing habits with a focus on nonfiction and fiction texts from around the world and preparation for the CAASPP in Grade 11

Big Three Readings:Lord of the Flies

Antigone

Macbeth

Top Writing AssignmentsReflective Narrative

Response to LiteratureResearchArgument

10th Grade

◻ Students will be enrolled in:⬜ English 10CP: College

Preparatory ⬜ English 10H: Honors

(focus=taking 11/12AP)⬜ ELD: English Language

Development

◻ 10th Grade students will continue the reading and writing curriculum and participate in CAASPP Interim Assessments assess CAASPP readiness

11th Grade

◻ Students will be enrolled in:⬜ English 11CP: College

Preparatory English ⬜ English 11AP: English

Language and Composition⬜ ELD: English Language

Development

◻ 11th Grade students willcontinue the reading andwriting curriculum focusing onAmerican literature, with afocus on research andsynthesis and prepare andparticipate in the CAASPPAssessment in the Spring

Big Four Readings:The Catcher in the Rye

The Scarlet Letter

The Great Gatsby

The Crucible

Top Writing AssignmentsReflective Narrative

Response to LiteratureCritical Analysis Essay

Synthesis EssayArgument

12th Grade

◻ Students will be enrolled in:⬜ English 12CP: Composition and

British Literature⬜ English 12AP: English Literature

and Composition⬜ ELD: English Language

Development

◻ 12th Grade students will continuethe reading & writing curriculumfocusing on British literature,while preparing for the future(college, technical training,military, etc.)

Big Four Readings:Hamlet

Frankenstein

1984

Beowulf

Top Writing AssignmentsReflective Narrative

Response to LiteratureCritical Analysis Essay

Synthesis EssayArgument

College Essay

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SCIENCEDEPARTMENT

Science Courses

Yearlong Courses❑ Anatomy and Physiology CP*

❑ Astrophysics CP*

❑ Biology CP/H*

❑ Biology SDAIE

❑ Chemistry CP/H*

❑ Environmental Earth Science CP*

❑ Forensic Science CP*

❑ Marine Science CP*

❑ Physics CP*

❑ Physiology H*

❑ Scientific Research CP*

❑ Sports Medicine

AP Courses

❑ AP Biology*

❑ AP Physics C Mechanics*

❑ AP Chemistry*

❑ AP Environmental Science*

❑ AP Scientific Research*

*UC/CSU (a-g)

CTE Pathway Courses

❑ ROP Environmental Field Studies Honors

NGSS ALIGNED

TOHS SCIENCE SEQUENCE

12th11th9th 10th

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS ELECTIVEOR OR

ENV. EARTH ELECTIVE SCIENCE

NGSS RECOMMENDS AT LEAST ONE COURSE FROM EACH CATEGORY:

LIFE SCIENCE❏ BIOLOGY (CP, H, AP)❏ ANATOMY &

PHYSIOLOGY❏ PHYSIOLOGY❏ MARINE SCIENCE❏ SPORTS MEDICINE

PHYSICAL SCIENCE❏ CHEMISTRY (CP, H, AP)❏ PHYSICS (CP OR AP)

EARTH SPACE SCIENCE❏ ENV. EARTH SCIENCE❏ AP ENV. SCIENCE❏ ASTROPHYSICS

Technology Rich Classes

TOHS Science...

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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

Teaching Students❑ VPA department offers creative opportunities to

all students❑ District policy, UC/CSU, and nearly all Colleges

and Universities require at least one year of a VPA❑ Department philosophy:

↗ Challenge students to explore his or her potential

↗ To think “outside of the box”↗ Reflect on their creative process

Fine Art❑ Computer Graphics

❑ Ceramics

❑ Art Media

❑ Drawing/Life Drawing

❑ AP Studio Art - Drawing

❑ AP Art History

Photography

❑ Photography 1/2

❑ Art of Commercial Photography Honors

❑ AP Photography

Take all 3 classes and complete an Industry Sector Pathway in Arts, Media and Entertainment

Vocal Program

❑ Concert Choir

❑ Mixed Chorus

❑ Honors Vocal

Ensemble

Instrumental Music❑ Jazz Ensemble

❑ Concert Band

❑ Wind Symphony

❑ Wind Ensemble Honors

❑ Marching Band

❑ Drumline/Color Guard

❑ Orchestra/Strings

❑ Concert Orchestra

❑ Chamber Orchestra

Dance

❑ Beginning Dance❑ Intermediate Dance❑ Advanced Dance❑ VPA Dance❑ Dance Teams❑ TFT

❑ Varsity

Digital Media❑ ROP Digital Media

❑ ROP Honors Digital Media

Theatre❑ Dual enrollment with Moorpark College❑ Currently offering: Acting, Stagecraft, and 2 lab

courses

❑ Fall Play❑ Spring Musical

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

Sample Math Course Sequences

❑ Plan1: Algebra I CP (9), Geometry CP (10), Algebra II CP (11), Math Analysis CP (12)

❑ Plan 2: Geometry H/CP (9), Algebra II H/CP (10), Math Analysis H/CP (11), Calculus CP/AP or Statistics AP/Math 15 Intro. Stats. (12)

❑ Plan 3: Algebra II H (9), Math Analysis H (10), Calculus AP (11/12), Statistics AP/Math 15 Intro. Stats. (11/12)

Did your child take Math 8CP in the 8th Grade?

-Take Algebra 1 during 2020 Summer School

Your child will be moving from Plan 1 to Plan 2

-Take Algebra 1 in 2020-2021 school year and

Geometry during 2021 Summer School

Your child will be moving from Plan 1 to Plan 2

Your Child’s Other Options

What Makes Math Great at TOHS

❑ Quality learning environment

❑ Helpful and supportive teachers

❑ Emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving

❑ Commitment to the success of all students

❑ Teachers collaborating to expand learning strategies to accommodate all students

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SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Social Science Curriculum❑ Establish relevance of the past to the present

❑ Encourage inquisitive minds

❑ Develop communication skills: present and defend claims through written and oral assignments

❑ Promote collaborative work: seminars, simulations, and multimedia presentations

❑ Engage students in technology: podcasts, documentaries, stock projects, online learning

Social Science Courses

AP Courses:❑ Human Geography (9)

❑ European History (10)

❑ US History (11)

❑ US Gov’t/Econ H (12)

❑ Psychology (12)

Other Yearlong Courses:❑ World History (10)

❑ US History (11)

❑ SDAIE World History (10)

❑ SDAIE US History (11)

Semester Courses:

❑ Sociology

❑ Psychology

❑ American PoliticalSystems

❑ Economics

❑ Comparative Religions

❑ Philosophy

Social Science Options

9th Grade❑ AP Human

Geography

10th Grade❑ AP European History

❑ World History

❑ World History Online

11th Grade❑ AP US History

❑ US History

12th Grade❑ AP Amer. Govt./Econ

(year) or❑ American Political

Systems (semester)❑ Economics (semester)❑ AP Psychology (year)❑ Psychology (semester)❑ Sociology (semester)❑ Comparative Religions

(semester)❑ Philosophy (semester)

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