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disenfranchisement; property rights/restrictive covenants; and racial profiling after 9/11. Themes that form the “through-line” connecting the case studies are: identity and the power of labels; membership in society; the power of knowing something well; and choosing positive participation. Students will be evaluated in a number of different ways, including traditional style tests, as well as “outside the box” evaluations such as projects, presentations, and discussions. Performance will be evaluated on demonstrating understanding both in writing and speaking formats. Because of the nature of this content, students will engage in constant conversation with peers (both informally and in more organized settings), to write (both in journal and in more traditional style essays), to create art, and to further the understanding that comes along with understanding one of the more complex subjects American history has to offer.
COURSE: INDEPENDENT LIVING YEAR COURSE: 10 credits COURSE CODE: JLVS GRADES: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None
AGOURA ONLY
This course is designed to prepare students for life after high school, whether college bound or entering the work force. Practical information on budgeting, housing, banking, credit, insurance, and career exploration are covered. The course also includes personal issues such as relationships, communication, and parenting, as well as health concerns. Guest speakers add additional expertise to the course.
CHS Arts, Media, and Entertainment Academy
Students are generally required to take one of each of the core academic classes and one of the CTE offerings. I’ve grouped the CTE offerings in standard pathways but students may switch or choose different courses from the pathways offered. The only restriction is meeting prerequisites or instructor approval for higher-level courses. Film II and Film II are both valid prerequisites for Broadcast II or III/Advanced.
COURSE: FILM APPRECIATION I AME COURSE CODE: AMFA
COURSE: FILM APPRECIATION I AME COURSE CODE: AMFA2
PREREQUISITE: Must be in the AME Academy
YEAR COURSE: 10 credits GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12
UC/CSU – Subject “F”
Film IP - This is a course in which the student will view and discuss films and documentaries to examine film history, genres, technical innovations and the major contributors to the industry from the birth of the film to the films of present day. Basic film terminology will be taught as well as the artistic. Informational handouts pertaining to each film or documentary viewed. Students will be given the opportunity to explore their own creativity, gain knowledge and philosophies through written and oral analyses and critiques, as well as written screenplays and filmed video projects.