LONG BEACH POLY CATALOG OF

ELECTIVES● ● ●

Learn more about all the electives Long Beach Poly

High School has to offer, with detailed descriptions of the

classes and testimonials from former students

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Art and Drama………………………………………………………………….…..page 4

English Electives

History Social Science

Mathematics

Foreign Language

Science Electives

Vocal Music

Instrumental Music

Technology Education

Business

Family and Consumer Studies

Interdepartmental

Military Training

Physical Education Electives

Health and Medical

Consumer and Human Services

- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Purpose: The purpose of this catalog is to help students choose the right electives based on their interests and needs to fulfill the A-G Requirements*. It will be stated if a course meets an A-G Requirement or has prerequisites. If you have further inquiries regarding a course that is listed in this book, check with your counselor or the teacher of the class.

*A-G Requirements: In order to continue your education at a UC or CSU school, the courses you take in high school must meet the A-G requirements. However, some UCs recommend taking additional years in some subject areas. See below:

A. History/Social Science (2 years)

B. English (4 years)

C. Mathematics (3 years, UC recommends 4)

D. Laboratory Science (2 years, UC recommends 3)

E. Language Other than English (2 years, UC recommends 3)

F. Visual/Performing Arts (1 year)

G. College Preparatory Elective (1 year)

The A-G requirements are different from the high school graduation requirements, which are listed below:

Three years of English Two years of mathematics (including Algebra I) Three years of social science (including U.S. history and geography; world history, culture,

and geography; one semester of American government; and one semester of economics) Two years of science (including biology and physical science) Two years of physical education One year of foreign language or visual and performing arts

AP Classes: Students who wish to take college-level courses are encouraged to take AP classes. Poly offers a variety of AP classes in different subject areas. Students spend the school year mastering the subject and preparing for the AP exam. The AP exams are administered in the first two weeks of May and consist of a multiple choice section and a free response question. The exams are scored on a scale of 1-5, with 3 being a passing score. In order to get a three, students only need to get half of the points possible on the exam. Although the exams are optional, students may be exempt from re-taking the course in college, provided that they pass and that the college accepts AP credit.

*Please keep in mind that this catalog contains only electives. For a full list of courses, please see your counselor.

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*All Art and Drama classes meet the visual/performing arts (f) requirement.

3353- Intro to Theatre Arts: This 2-semester course is available for all grade levels and aims to introduce students to the art of theater performance. Students are taught the principal stage terms and skills through exercises such as monologues

and self-written scripts. This class prepares you for and is required in order to move further into the drama department. Taught by Katherine Hubbard.

3355- Intermediate Theatre Arts: This course strengthens the skills and techniques learned in Intro to Theatre Arts. Control of voice and movement, as well as play analysis, is improved. Students also work together to perform in Children’s Theater, a program that brings skits to a local elementary school. Taught by Katherine Hubbard.

*Prerequisite: Must have taken Intro to Theatre Arts.

3356- Advanced Theatre Arts: After mastering the skills required in acting, students in Advanced Theatre Arts delve into the area of play production, writing, and directing. Students write and perform monologues and scenes, and present their skills at an annual theater festival. Taught by Katherine Hubbard

*Prerequisite: Must have completed Intermediate Theatre Arts or otherwise gain instructor approval.

“The drama department is anything but a department… It’s more of a family. Not only do you learn the basics of theatre but you also learn character development and realization. Through this you learn teamwork, self discipline, and overall mastery of the art of acting.”-Jalon Mathews, Class of 2013

3341- Play Production: After acquiring the skills necessary to put on a successful performance, the students in Play Production audition for roles in the semi-annual school plays and spend each semester rehearsing lines, getting into character, and becoming comfortable onstage in order to prepare to perform in front of their peers. Taught by Katherine Hubbard

*Prerequisite: Must complete Advanced Theatre Arts or gain instructor approval.

1003- Exploring Art: Students learn the fundamental concepts of visual art. This class is geared toward the appreciation and understanding of art rather than the technical creation of it. Taught by ???

2639- Graphic Design and Printmaking: Students learn the fundamentals of graphic design and printmaking. This class teaches a variety of media and techniques, including typography, page layout, and integrated graphic elements. Students design a variety of graphic products including shirts (????). Students are taught the principles of design, methods of design through computer and by hand, and the history of the impact of graphics in culture and society. Taught by ???

1044- Art and Animation: Students learn how to use technology to produce animated artwork. They also learn the basic history and evolution of animation to better understand the art form. Students master Adobe Flash CS 3 to create their animations. Sometimes, hand-drawn drawings were also uploaded onto the computer to be animated. The importance of background development is also emphasized, so elements such as perspective and special qualities are introduced. Once a certain form of animation is taught, students are assigned projects to display their mastery and understanding of the technique. Taught by ???

1046- Digital Art And Imaging: Students use computer to make art. Here are some more words to describe this class. The stupid catalog gave no information about this class. Thanks for all the help Mr. “official high school catalog”. Mine is going to be better than yours. haha you suck.

1010- 3D Art 1-2: This class introduces basic elements of art outside of the traditional pen and

paper. Students explore their skills using various media such as (??????). Taught by ??????

*Prerequisite: Must have taken Drawing or Painting 1-2 or get teacher approval.

1011- 3D Art 3-4: Students strengthen their techniques using three-dimensional media and tackle projects with more complexity and freedom, such as (?????). Taught by ???

*Prerequisite: Must have taken 3D Art 1-2

1005- Drawing and Painting 1-2: This course teaches students basic skills of two-dimensional artwork. Students explore their artistic potential and build a portfolio through projects such as 3-dimensional drawings, color wheel work, and water color paintings. Taught by Monica Houck-Babij, Jasmine Vang, and Suzette Way.

1006- Drawing and Painting 3-4: This class furthers students’ skills and techniques of drawing and painting. Students are introduced to more complex styles of composition and receive more freedom in choosing the subject of their work. Students continue building their portfolio with projects including … Taught by???

*Prerequisite: Must have taken Drawing and Painting 1-2 or otherwise gain teacher approval.

1007- Drawing and Painting 5-6: This course helps students advance their techniques. Students are encouraged to experiment and study the work of renowned artists. Some art history is also taught in this class. A portfolio is built through projects such as pastel self portraits, charcoal paintings, scratchboard drawings, acrylic paintings, mixed media work, and more… Taught by???

1041- AP Studio Art: This college-level class presents students with much more freedom than previous art classes. Students are required to produce 24-29 pieces of artwork throughout the year in order to create a portfolio. Towards the end of the year, students who wish to receive college credit for this course submit 24 digital images of their work to the College Board for evaluation, in addition to sending 5 physical pieces. Students are free to use any media, techniques, or styles learned throughout their years as art students to compile their portfolio. Although there are no specific assignments as in previous classes, students must still follow a strict timeline, and have the opportunity to use supplies or seek advice during class. Taught by Suzette Way. *Prerequisite: Must gain teacher approval

“In AP Studio Art, you no longer just learn... You DO. All of the restrictions were lifted and we were basically set free to do what we pleased. Throughout the year Ms. Way is of course there to support you; she is just amazing. She will answer any questions you have, give you tips and advice to help you produce the best work of art that you can, give you all of the supplies that you need (and she

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1149- AP English Literature and Composition: Meets b or g requirement. This college-level English course teaches students skills in critical reading and analyzing literature. Students are taught to recognize elements such as figurative language, themes, symbols, ect. Works that are studied range from a variety of time periods and genres, and include some well known texts such as The Odyssey, Hamlet, Crime and Punishment, and more. Students will also improve their writing skills with analytical papers, creative pieces, and personal statement/college essays. Taught by Laura Leaney (and other teachers?!?!??)

1414- Bible as Literature: Meets b or g requirement. Students study the bible and its influence on literature. They will learn to recognize allusions to the bible and symbols that relate back to it. NEED MORE INFO. Taught by ????

1415- British Literature: meets b or g requirement. Students read and analyze literature from Britain. These texts are studied in chronological order, starting from the Anglo-Saxon period and working their way up to the contemporary British literature. Some texts that are read include NOT ENOUGH INFO TALK TO PIGGOT OR WHOEVER ELSE TEACHES IT.

1425- Film Analysis: meets b or g requirement. This course teaches students the basic terms of film, analytic skills, and the extensive history and evolution of film as a medium. Students are taught to analyze films as they would literature, evaluating imagery, symbolism, foreshadowing,

themes, etc. GET MORE INFO. TEACHER? PREREQUISITES? EXAMPLES OF FILMS STUDIED?

1442- Multicultural Literature: meets a or g requirement. This class helps students better understand their own culture along with the cultures of others through the study of literature. Students will study a variety of writers and genres and analyze the different attitudes, values, and customs that come with different cultures. Students will also explore topics such as tolerance, prejudice, and racism as they approach them in literature. WHO TEACHES IT? MORE INFO?

1451- Creative Writing 1-2: meets g requirement. Students will learn the basics skills of composition and will practice writing narratives, poetry, short stories, and more. Students will participate in a daily journal and respond to a variety of prompts. When students turn in assignments, their peers will anonymously read their papers and offer constructive criticism. Taught by Matthew Peyton.

1452- Creative Writing 3-4: meets g requirement. This class is for students who enjoyed Creative Writing 1-2 and wish to further their skills and produce more stories. Taught by Matthew Peyton.

1459- Elements of Journalism: meets g requirement. Students explore possible careers in journalism and learn the basics of reporting, interviewing, story composition, page layouts, and more. Students learn how to improve their own work by reading and analyzing articles from respected sources. They are also assigned articles which will be edited and given feedback from their peers and teacher. Students strive toward producing a monthly newsletter for each of the Small Learning Communities at Poly, which will be sent home to parents. Taught by Matthew Peyton.

1461- Journalism Production and Management: The members of this class produce the High Life, a completely student-run bi-monthly newspaper that serves Poly. The class operates very similar to a real newsroom, with 2-week news cycles and an organized structure of production. Duties include pitching story ideas, interviewing students and faculty members, selling advertisements as a method of fundraising, and distributing the paper when it comes out. Students in the class are expected to contribute by writing articles for one of the five sections (news, opinion, feature, entertainment, sports) and/or take photographs of the event they are reporting on. Students who wish to take on leadership positions can apply to be section editors, and editors-in-chief.

*Must get teacher approval

1423- Rhetoric and Composition: ONLY SENIORS CAN TAKE THIS CLASS AND THEY NEED TO HAVE PASSED THE CAHSEE?!? WHAT IS THIS CLASS?!?! WHO TEACHES IT? I HAVE NO IDEA OMG WHAT AM I GOING TO DO SOMEONE HELP ME THIS PROJECT IS HARD UGGH.

1513- Speech Communication: meets g requirement. Students improve their skills in oral communication and are taught techniques to get

more comfortable with public speaking. Students practice writing and reciting speeches. They also explore other methods of verbal communication such as debate and group presentation. Taught by Brett Alexander. NOT SURE IF NEED MORE INFO CHECK WITH MR. A. ALSO YEARBOOK?!?!?!

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2205- Black History: meets g requirement.Students learn about black history in America, from the times of slavery to present day. Students learn about the struggles faced by African Americans and important landmarks in black culture. Time periods that are heavily studied include the origin slavery, the civil war, and the civil rights movement. This class is only a one semester class. Taught by ????

2207- Criminal/Civil Law: meets g requirement. This class aims to provide students with a better understanding of the American laws and the legal system. Students learn the appropriate vocabulary and routines of the legal system. Students will also analyze how laws change and adapt to the changes in society. The class examines important historical cases and uses these trends, along with current trends to predict and analyze legal dilemmas in the future. This class is only the duration of one semester. Taught by????

2231- Intro to Sociology: meets g requirement. This class gives students a solid basis of the study of sociology. Students learn how sociologists observe society: social classes, institutions, etc. They also learn how people interact with each other and the reasons behind these interactions. This is a one-semester class. Taught by ????

2227- Intro to Psychology: meets g requirement. Students are introduced to psychology by studying subjects including the developmental process, human behavior, and maintaining of mental health. This is a one-semester class taught by ????

2234- AP US Government/Econ: meets a requirement for government and g requirement for econ. This class is taught over the course of one year, with Economics as one semester and AP U.S. Government as the other semester. Students will get a better grasp of how the U.S. government is operated and how it changed over time. The period of study ranges from colonial times to present day. The class will also observe how the economy works and the factors that influence. Students will learn basic terminology involved in economics and government. Taught by Joe Sackett and?????

2224- AP Psychology: meets g requirement. Students study human behavior and the factors that influence it. Specific topics include the biological bases of behavior, cognition and language, abnormal psychology, psychological therapies, and more. The course will be taught using lectures, slide show presentations, group work activities, and educational films. Taught by David Burns and Judith Haenn.

*Seniors get priority

“Students should take government and economics because they need to

be educated on the process in order to become informed voters and citizens. I also enjoyed gaining deeper insight into

economics that I can apply to my own fiscal situation.”

Tailer Murphy:Class of 2013