Course Selection

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PE - Varsity/JV

Men’s Tennis  -6th (10th-12th)

Women’s Tennis  -6th (10th-12th)

PE Athl Football  -1st (10th-12th)

PE Baseball  -6th (10th-12th)

Men’s Basketball  -6th (10th-12th)

Women’s Basketball -6th (10th-12th)

PE Cross Country/Track - 1st (10th - 12th)

PE Softball B - 6th/2nd semester only

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Avid 9 A/B
Prerequisites: Application Required
Grade Level: 9
Course Numbers: 8771/8772
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - InterdisciplinaryThis is a program which prepares students for admission to four year universities and colleges immediately
after high school graduation. Students receive instruction in writing, reading, and study skills, intensive
college and career counseling and in-class tutoring from college students in all subject areas. Students who
enroll in the class are expected to maintain enrollment in AVID for the remainder of their high school career
and to maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes.

Avid 10 A/B
Prerequisites: Application Required
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Numbers: 8774/8775
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - Interdisciplinary
This is a program which prepares students for admission to four year universities and colleges immediately
after high school graduation. Students receive instruction in writing, reading, and study skills, intensive
college and career counseling and in-class tutoring from college students in all subject areas. Students who
enroll in the class are expected to maintain enrollment in AVID for the remainder of their high school career
and to maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes.

Avid 11 A/B
Prerequisites: Application Required
Grade Level: 11
Course Numbers: 8776/8777
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - Interdisciplinary
This is a program which prepares students for admission to four year universities and colleges immediately
after high school graduation. Students receive instruction in writing, reading, and study skills, intensive college
and career counseling and in-class tutoring from college students in all subject areas. SAT/ACT practice is also a
part of this course. Students who enroll in the class are expected to maintain enrollment in AVID for the
remainder of their high school career and to maintain enrollment in college preparatory classes.

Avid Senior Seminar A/B
Prerequisites: Application Required
Grade Level: 12
Course Numbers: 8780/8781
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - InterdisciplinaryA/B students take AVID 1st and 2nd semester and continue to receive support in preparation for admission to a
four-year college or university. Critical thinking and study skills are continually emphasized as well as tutorial
assistance with the guidance of college tutors two days per week. Students will practice essay writing and
speaking skills, as well Socratic seminars. SAT/ACT practice is also a part of this course. Students in their 4th year
of AVID should enroll in AVID Senior Seminar. College admission is emphasized through the application
process, financial aid and scholarship research.

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Leadership 1 A/B
Prerequisites: Application and Interview Required
Grade Level: 9,10
Course Numbers: 8203/8204
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: N/A
This course is designed to introduce students to the student government at GOHS. Students will have the opportunity to learn valuable leadership skills such as: effective communication, learning to delegate, making contact with the community, and learning how to put on an event. Students need to be willing to make a
difference on a daily basis. This course is designed for incoming freshmen and first time WSB students. An application process helps place students into this introductory course.

Leadership 2 A/B
Prerequisites: Application and Interview Required
Grade Level: 10-12
Course Numbers: 8210/8211
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - History Elective
This course is designed for students who have taken Leadership 1. Students will continue to develop leadership skills. This class is responsible for putting on all of the major events on campus. Students will work together to create events that are engaging, fun, and inclusive. Students will be required to attend events and are expected to be good role models on campus representing the Great Oak brand. Students will learn about parliamentary procedures, school finance and organization skills. This course is great for preparing students to be leaders in the world.

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Prerequisites: Application Required
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Numbers: 1571/1572
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - History Elective
This is a two-semester course that combines high-level critical thinking, writing , and analytical skills with
project experiences and implementation, while giving students an opportunity to explore interpersonal and
mass communications as they identify and address critical issues related to school climate. Through this class
students will become more empowered peer leaders as they hone their communication and problem solving
skills.

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Yearbook A/B
Prerequisites: Application Approval
Grade Level: 9-12
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: g - English Elective

This course is designed to provide practical, specific experiences with the goal of publication of the yearbook.
Topics that will be covered include writing copy, captions and headlines, planning and drawing layouts,
photography, communication skills, independent thinking skills, and responsibility. Members are expected to
assume the responsibilities and self-discipline necessary to contribute to the success of such an organization.

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Aerospace Science 1 A/B
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9-11
Course Numbers: 8500/8502
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: N/A

The first year is a science course designed to acquaint the student with the aerospace environment, a journey into aviation history and citizenship, character and Air Force traditions. Students are required to complete a
project, such as a PowerPoint presentation, and then make a presentation on the project. Leadership hours
stress communication skills and cadet corps activities. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and
are graded on dress and appearance. Students participate in military drill and physical training weekly.
Students receive one semester of Physical Education credit and one semester of elective credit. Community
service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community
throughout the academic year.

Aerospace Science 2 A/B
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 1 A/B
Grade Level: 10-11
Course Numbers: 8510/8512
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: N/AThe second year is dedicated to two semesters of physical education credit. Students are introduced to the
world’s global awareness and leadership education focusing on communication education, increased
awareness of self and others. Students participate in military drill and physical training weekly. Students wear
the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Community service hours are
available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the
academic year.

Aerospace Science 3 A/B

Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 2 A/B
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Numbers: 8520/8522
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: N/A
Aerospace 3 is an elective for all 3rd year cadets. In the first semester of the third year, cadets are exposed to a
curriculum that covers life skills and career opportunities. Leadership concepts are reviewed and survival skills
introduced. To reinforce the learning in Aerospace 2, public speaking will be addressed–improving their skills
from the previous year. Military drill and physical training is performed weekly. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on dress and appearance. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district schools and the community throughout the academic year.

Aerospace Science 4 A/B
Prerequisites: Aerospace Science 3 A/B
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Numbers: 8530/8532
UC Requirement Fulfills UC: N/A
Aerospace 4 is an elective for seniors who are officers or cadets who require a third year. In semester one of
year four, cadet officers develop their leadership skills and military etiquette. They will learn the positive
reinforcement techniques to help improve cadets when intervention is required, managing stress, working in
teams, and interpersonal skills. Additionally, cadet officers will learn about other types of governments, the
United States Code of Conduct and the Uniform Court of Military Justice. Furthermore, students participate in
military drill and physical training weekly. Students wear the Air Force Junior ROTC uniform and are graded on
dress and appearance. Community service hours are available by volunteering for events requested by district
schools and the community throughout the academic year.

To qualify for a Service Academy, applicants must:

Be a United States citizen and legal resident of California;
Be at least 17 years old, but not older than 23 on July 1 of the year you enter the academy;
Have a high school education or the equivalent;
Have high academic standing;
Participate in extracurricular and/or community activities that demonstrate leadership qualities; and
Have received competitive scores on the SAT or ACT.

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