Malibu, California 90265
Mark Kelly, Principal
Matt Horvath, Assistant Principal Suzanne Webb Monastero, Assistant Principal Liz Cowgill, Counselor Katie Dahm, Counselor Luke Sferra, Counselor
(310) 4576801 http://malibuhigh.smmusd.org
The purpose of this catalog is to assist both student and parent in selecting an educational program.Course selection should be based on individual goals, keeping in mind graduation and college requirements. Review the course descriptions carefully; be mindful of course title, grade level, and prerequisites.Course selections made in the spring are binding. MHS creates its master schedule based on these choices. All students will be asked to select alternate course choices; in some cases first choice selections may be cancelled due to low student signup. In this case alternate choices are used.
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DROP/ADD POLICY
Course programs are created for the year.
Students are expected to remain in the courses selected. Changes to course programs will be done only in the following cases: 1) computer/ school error; 2) course work completed in the summer (with counselor approval); 3) student does not have prerequisite for the class; 4) teacher request.
Course programs are never changed for period or teacher preference.
Requests for a schedule change MUST be turned in during the first six weeks of each semester. No changes will be made after this period; courses dropped after the sixth week of each semester will appear on the students official transcript as a WF (withdraw/fail).
● REPEATING COURSES
Students are allowed to repeat courses to raise their grade; counselor approval is required. When a course is repeated both grades appear on the official transcript. Both grades are used to compute the grade point average. NOTE: Credit is awarded for the course only once.
● REPEATING COURSES
Four year colleges recommend that any grade of ‘D’ at semester in a core course should be REPEATED. D’s in core courses count as a subject omission by most universities and may affect admission.
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MINIMUM COURSE LOAD All ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders are required to sign up for six courses (30 credits). Only twelfth graders in good academic standing may request a shortened day. Students need to provide proof of
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University of California (UCLA, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, San Diego, Davis, Irvine, Riverside...)
I. Subject Requirement:
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- History 2 years: One year of United States History and One year of World History.
II. Scholarship Requirement:
An applicant must have earned semester grades of ‘C’ or better, in all high school courses used to satisfy the ‘af’ subject requirements. Although the 9th grade courses can be used to meet ‘subject requirements’ the grades earned are NOT used in computing the grade point average for the ‘scholarship requirement.’ Only grades earned in ‘a g’ courses taken in grades 10 through 12 will be used to compute the grade point average for admission. Grades earned in up to eight semesters of courses designated Honors and/or Advanced Placement will be weighted so that A=5, B4, and C=3. This applies only to 11th and 12th grade Honors/AP courses taken during the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
III. Examination Requirement:
Applicants must submit scores from either the S.A.T. I or the A.C.T. Applicants must submit scores from three Subject Tests (S.A.T. II). These must include (1) Writing; (2) Mathematics IC, or IIC; and (3) one test chosen from English Literature, Foreign Language, Sciences, or Social Sciences.
● California State University
(Northridge, Long Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Humboldt, Fresno, Bakersfield, Chico, Pomona...)
I. Subject Requirement:
English 4 years Mathematics 3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, and Intermediate Algebra) Social Science 2 years; World History and US History Lab Science Biology and Chemistry. Foreign Language 2 years (in the same language; waiver for proven competence) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (art, dance, theater arts, or music; these courses do not have to be designated ‘P’ courses.) College Prep Electives 1 year (chosen from English, advanced mathematics, social studies, history, lab science, foreign and visual and performing arts).
II. Scholarship Requirement:
The California State University system requires all freshman applicants to complete the ‘subject requirements’ with a grade of ‘C’ or better. CSU awards additional points 1 continued on page 2.
in grade point calculations for designated Honors/AP courses. Up to eight semesters taken in the 11th and 12th grades can be accepted. A=5, B4,C=3, D=1, and F=0.
III. Examination Requirement:
Freshman applicants must submit scores from either the S.A.T. I or A.C.T. The S.A.T. II is not required.
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Private Colleges/OutOfState Universities (Stanford, Pepperdine, USC, Yale, Smith, Harvard, Howard...)
I. Subject Requirement:
Requirements will vary from school to school. Generally, students are best advised to complete the same pattern of course work required of the U.C. or C.S.U. systems. Consult the school catalog for specific requirements.
II. Scholarship Requirement:
Requirements will vary from school to school. Grade point average in college preparatory courses and class rank are factors considered.
III. Examination Requirement:
Applicants must submit scores from either the S.A.T. I or A.C.T. Check specific college catalog for preferred test form. S.A.T. II scores may or may not be required.
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California Community Colleges (Santa Monica City College, Santa Barbara City College, Pierce College, Oxnard College...)
Other than a high school diploma, there are no specific course, grade point, or examination requirements for admission. Students can pursue a terminal Associate Degree program (2 years) or complete a specific sequence of coursework in order to transfer after 2 years to a university.
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United States Service Academics (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy)
These are some of the most selective academic institutions in the country. Only students who have taken the most vigorous academic programs are considered. Application procedures begin in the spring of the junior year. Consult the Career Center for more specific information.
The Edward B. Wells Library at Malibu high School is committed to providing the students and staff at Malibu High with the resources and skills necessary to succeed in the Information Age and to stimulate life long reading. The library collection of 15,000 volumes is part of SMILENet (Santa Monica Malibu Inter Library Electronic Network) and has access to the over 104,000 volumes in the District collection. It is also part of the Arroyo Seco Library Network, a division of the Library of California, which brings students access to public, private and university libraries from Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Besides the growing book collection, the library has electronic access to over 2000 magazines and newspapers through subscriptions to Proquest Historical Newspapers, elibrary, SIRS, World Book online, the L.A. Times online and Noticias. There is also a CD collection that includes classical, jazz and folk music that supports the music curriculum. The library is open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Fridays. The library is also the home for the MHS web site at http://malibuhigh.smmusd.org. There are fifteen computers in the library that are used by students for research, class work and homework. Future goals of the library include building a collection that focuses on local writers and interests and the continued growth of the collection in support of the curriculum and encouragement of life long reading.
enrollment in college courses, employment or an internship to be considered for a shortened day. MHS does not award work experience credit.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY Students who miss class cannot make up the participation that occurs during the class periods. Certainly, students can make up the assignments, but it is very important to participate in the class.For that reason, any student who misses 15 days or more in one semester cannot earn a grade higher than a C.Exceptions can be made only by appeal to the principal.
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SUMMER SCHOOL Students are encouraged to attend summer school for enrichment. Required courses for graduation should be taken at MHS during the school year. Counselor approval is required for all summer school course work.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY PE/PE EXEMPTION Students may apply for independent study PE. Requests are accepted during the month of May of the previous academic year. No requests are considered after this period. Students need to complete an application.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY (DUE TO EXTENDED ABSENCE) Students who will be missing a week or more of school are requested to notify the attendance clerk. Teachers will be notified and assignments will be collected. Parents are expected to coordinate the pickup and return of completed work.
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CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAM The CHSPE is an alternative to receiving a high school diploma. Students who are 16, or are enrolled in the second semester of the 10th grade, may consider taking this exam. A passing score entitles the student to a Certificate of Proficiency. No high school diploma is issued, and the student would not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. Note: A passing score on the CHSPE does not allow a student to leave high school
unless they are 16 and have a parental permission note on file with the registrar.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION Students must complete 220 credits of required and elective course work, in addition pass the High School Exit Exam(HSEE) and complete 80 hours of community service. Students who fall short, will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies. The diploma is withheld pending completion of ALL requirements.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Students enrolled in an AP Class are required to take the AP exam in May. Students that don’t will receive no higher than a ‘C’ grade. Note: At the completion of the 1st semester of the junior year, students who do not have 130 credits will be required to enroll at Olympic High School to catch up in course work; upon verification of work completed, students may return to MHS to graduate.
● COURSE: English 9 P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: English 9 introduces students to the expectations and standards for reading and writing at the high school level. Students read works of Shakespeare, Hemingway, Steinbeck, and Golding among others. Selections from short stories and from Greek and Roman mythology are also taught. A particular focus in writing is on developing analytical writing skills. Increasing reading fluency and comprehension, grammar skills building, and vocabulary development are also stressed.
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COURSE: English 9 HP (Year Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: Recommended grade of A or B in English 8 plus Department approval. DESCRIPTION: Honors English 9 is a course designed for extensive reading and writing in all genres as a preparatory class for 10th grade Honors English and 11th grade Advanced Placement English.
● COURSE: Writer’s Workshop
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Writers Workshop is a onesemester course that concentrates on improving students’ writing ability through an involved research paper, creative writing, and personal reflections. Ethics is combined and interwoven into the curriculum to teach tolerance and understanding.
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COURSE: English 10 P (Year Course)
GRADE: 10 PREREQUISITE: English 9 DESCRIPTION: English 10 is a challenging course focussed on world literature. Core readings provide both an historical and a multicultural literary experience. Students are required to read at least four novels plus one Shakespearean play. Course emphasis is on writing across the domains, with a continued focus on analytical writing.
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COURSE: Honors English 10 HP
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10 PREREQUISITE: Recommended grade of A or B in English 9 plus Department approval. DESCRIPTION: Honors Placement English 10 is a demanding course in world literature. Students read plays, poetry and modern thematicallybased novels focussing on war and its impact, the Holocaust, and criticisms of technology and the modern world. Students are expected to attain increasing sophistication in analytical writing, including the ability to make thematic connections among the works.
● COURSE: English 11 P (Year Course)
GRADE: 11 PREREQUISITE: English 10 DESCRIPTION: English 11 is a survey course of American Literature. Students will read selections from the historical foundation to the modern period, write analytical and persuasive essays, and develop listening and speaking skills. The students will also review for the verbal section of standardized tests.
● COURSE: ENGLISH 11 AP (Year Course) ● COURSE: Journalism II P(Year Course)
GRADE: 11 GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Recommended grade of A or B in PREREQUISITE: Journalism I English 10 plus Department approval. Description: This course will allow students to DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement Language continue their practice of journalism. Skills will be and Composition/American Literature is a rigorous further developed as students assume greater course focussing on style analysis and rhetoric. It is responsibilities on the staff of the student a comprehensive course taught at a college level. newspaper. Many students will be selected to Demands and expectations are high. Students will increase their involvement in the newspaper's read extensively and write analytical and persuasive publication through becoming section editors or essays in preparation for the national Advanced copy editors. These jobs will require time and Placement exam in May. dedication from the students that will go beyond
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COURSE: English 12 P (Year Course) the class period. GRADE: 12 COURSE: Journalism III (Year Course)
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PREREQUISITE: English 11 GRADE: 11, 12 DESCRIPTION: The literature in this course will PREREQUISITE: Journalism II vary, but will be based on the themes from Description: Many students will assume major American Literature, Shakespeare and other world editorial and production duties as members of the literature. Students will read four to six novels, as staff of the newspaper. All students will continue well as short stories and poetry. Students will write their study and experience in the field of print in a variety of analytical and creative styles. journalism. All students will be expected to be
COURSE: English 12 AP (Year Course) involved in various facets of newspaper publication.
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GRADE: 12 Editorial leadership is expected from these students.
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PREREQUISITE: Recommended grade of A or B in English 11 plus Department approval. DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition focuses on world literature. Rhetoric, style, and close analysis of
COURSE: Creative Writing P
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This semester course assumes that literature and poetry will be studied with readings all students are artists. Writing activities that include ranging from world classics through modern journal entries, poetry, fiction, fairy tales, andliterature. It is a comprehensive course taught at a children’s stories will serve to develop each writer’s university level. Demands and expectations are individual style and strengths. Given that writershigh. Students take the national Advanced must experience good writing, students will readPlacement Exam in May. outside books crossing different genres. Writers will
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COURSE: Speech and Debate P read and edit in a workshop atmosphere. The final (Semester Course) exam will consist of a class portfolio or project.
GRADE: 11 and 12 (elective) PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Speech and Debate is a focussed study of strategies to improve oral presentation and discussion skills. Specific speech genre include Oratory (persuasion), Expository (speaking to inform), Oral Interpretation, Impromptu, and Debate. Oratories and Expositories are the only written speeches. Class discussions, speeches, or debates occur daily.
● COURSE: Journalism I (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Minimum grade of A or B in previous year’s English or Journalism class. Description: By taking this course, students are joining the staff of Malibu High School's student newspaper. In addition to learning the principles of journalism, students will be required to contribute to the newspaper through writing articles, selling advertising, assisting with layout, and fundraising.
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● COURSE: Lab Biology P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Biology is a collegepreparatory course designed to satisfy the University of California requirement for a laboratory science. Students learn about interactions in an ecosystem; functions of cells, genetics, and evolution; and characteristics of living things. Students also become knowledgeable of our local environment through weekly oceanographic and biological research at our Zuma Beach study site.
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COURSE: Lab Biology Honors P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: A’s in 8th Grade Algebra 1 and Physical Science plus the recommendation of 8th Grade Science and Math teachers. DESCRIPTION: Honors Lab. Biology is a universitypreparatory course designed to satisfy the University of California requirement for a laboratory science. Students learn about cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, and ecology. Students also become knowledgeable of our local environment through weekly oceanographic and biological research at our Zuma Beach study site.
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COURSE: Lab Chemistry P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11 PREREQUISITE: Completion of Algebra A/B and concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Algebra, and satisfactory completion of Biology DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is a collegepreparatory course designed to satisfy UC’s requirements for a laboratory science. This course covers the basic concepts of general chemistry: the mathematics of chemistry, atomic structure, inorganic nomenclature, the concept of mole, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the gas laws, properties of water, solution concentrations, and acidbase chemistry. The course has a laboratory component and is mathematical in nature.
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COURSE: Lab Chemistry Honors P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11 PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Algebra Honors, a B+ in Biology, a passing score on the Math Diagnostic exam, and science and math teacher recommendations. DESCRIPTION: Honors Chemistry is a course designed for students who have demonstrated excellence in Biology and Mathematics. The topics include all those covered in regular Chemistry P plus additional units in Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Periodicity, Thermochemistry and Neutralization. The course is rigorous in nature, being both fastpaced and highly mathematical. It includes a laboratory component.
● COURSE: Chemistry AP (Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Honors Chemistry with a B or better and teacher recommendation. DESCRIPTION: AP Chemistry is a second year chemistry course designed to prepare students for taking the AP Exam in Chemistry. The course is a college level course, with indepth treatments on a wide variety of mathematicallybased topics including gasphase and solution equilibria, acidbase reactions, solubility product calculations, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. A major component of the course will be completion of a set of required labs in preparation for the AP exam.
● COURSE: Physics P (Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra and Chemistry with a grade of B or better. DESCRIPTION: Physics is a highly mathematical course covering the topics of kinematics, vector analysis, rotational dynamics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, quantum physics and relativity. Students learn through lecture, lab and creative projects.
● COURSE: Physics AP (Year Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Trig/PreCalculus with a B grade or better. DESCRIPTION: AP Physics is designed to prepare extremely motivated students for the AP exam in Physics. The pace of the course is rigorous!!
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COURSE: Earth Science P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Biology DESCRIPTION: Earth Science is a college preparatory elective science course designed to meet the following criteria: It is the study of the relationship between humans and their geological environment. The course examines geologic principles, processes, and phenomena and relates them to humankind and human endeavors. Its emphasis is on the practical application of astronomy. The second semester covers the history of the universe and the physical nature of its existence. It will include an introduction to the techniques of observational astronomy. It will also include an introduction to the general theories of relativity, the nature of time, and modern theories of cosmology.
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COURSE: Marine Biology P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Biology. Students must know how to swim. Transportation fee requested. DESCRIPTION: The ocean and the things that live in it make up the foundation of this class. Marine Biology is a one year laboratory and outdoor field research course. The course is projectoriented and students make extensive use of the beaches, offshore waters, and living marine specimens of southern California for their handson studies. The course fulfills the University of California admissions requirement for laboratory science, but does not replace the graduation requirement for Laboratory Biology. If you like the ocean and the outdoors, this is the Science course for you !
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COURSE: Lab Marine Biology HP
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: The course is open to any student in grades 10, 11, 12 that earned a “B” or better in 9th grade Biology. Students must know how to swim. Transportation fee requested. DESCRIPTION: Honors Marine Biology is a one year laboratory and outdoor field research course taught at the college level. The course is research projectoriented and students make extensive use of the beaches, offshore waters, and living marine specimens of southern California for their handson studies. Honors Marine Biology requires more calculating, graphing and reading technical scientific literature than Regular Marine Biology. The course fulfills the University of California admissions requirement for laboratory science at the Honors level. If you like math, the ocean and the outdoors, this is the Science course for you.
● COURSE: Directed Science Research P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval; Marine Biology with a ‘B’ or better. Transportation fee requested. DESCRIPTION: Directed Science Research is an advanced laboratory science course in which students design and implement laboratory and field research projects using standard techniques.
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COURSE: AP Environmental Science
(Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: an “A” in Laboratory Biology, or a “B” or higher in Honors Laboratory Biology, AND an “A” in Laboratory Chemistry, or a “B” or higher in Honors Lab. Chemistry. The math prerequisite is a “B” or higher in Algebra 2. APES is usually taken in the 11th or 12th grade. Description: The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles,concepts and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and humanmade, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary: it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study: biology, chemistry, physics, geology, oceanography, economics and political science. APES has a required laboratory component and it will make extensive use of our nearby access to Zuma Beach..
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COURSE: Algebra A1/A2 P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Algebra A1/A2 is the first year of a two year sequence covering the curriculum of Algebra I. Topics include writing and solving linear equations, and understanding the relationships between equations, graphs, and solutions to equations.
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COURSE: Algebra B1/B2 P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Algebra A1/A2 DESCRIPTION: Algebra B1/B2 is the second year of a twoyear sequence intended to provide students with the mathematical background equivalent to a oneyear course of Algebra I. After completing both Algebra A1/A2 and Algebra B1/B2, students are prepared to take Geometry the following year.
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COURSE: Geometry P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Algebra A/B or Algebra B1/B2. Grade of B or better in Algebra 8. DESCRIPTION: Geometry is a high school mathematics course which offers an inductive approach to the traditional geometry curriculum. Topics of study include: patterns and number sequences, geometric constructions, properties of circles, polygons, and polyhedra, congruence and similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, trigonometry of right triangles, and deductive reasoning/proofs.
● COURSE: Geometry HP (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of A in either Algebra A/B or Algebra 8, qualifying score on the readiness test, and teacher recommendation. DESCRIPTION: Most topics of study in Honors Geometry are the same as described in Geometry
P. The Honors Geometry course assumes a higher level of understanding of mathematical concepts and moves at a faster pace than Geometry P. Coursework is more indepth and there is an emphasis on applying algebraic expressions to geometry problems.
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COURSE: Intermediate Algebra P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Geometry and Algebra. DESCRIPTION: Intermediate algebra is a course using algebra in the study of functions. Applications to the real world are highly emphasized through the creation of mathematical models. Higher level thinking is required to analyze, interpret, and solve problems.
● COURSE: Intermediate Algebra HP
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of A in Geometry or B or better in Honors Geometry with teacher recommendation. DESCRIPTION: In one year, students will complete the course material as described in the Intermediate Algebra course and then will also cover the topics described in the Trigonometry course.
● COURSE: Trigonometry P
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra. DESCRIPTION: Students study circular and trigonometric functions and their behavior and meaning.
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COURSE: PreCalculus P
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Intermediate Algebra. DESCRIPTION: Students study polynomials and exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications. In addition, students study conic sections, complex numbers, and matrices.
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COURSE: PreCalculus HP
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B in Intermediate Algebra HP. DESCRIPTION: Students will complete the course material as described in the PreCalculus course. The honors course assumes a higher level of understanding of mathematical concepts and moves at a faster pace.
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COURSE: Calculus A HP
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in PreCalculus HP DESCRIPTION: Students will study limits, continuity, derivatives and applications. After successfully completing this course, students will have the option of taking AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC.
● COURSE: AP Calculus AB
(Year Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in Trigonometry/PreCalculus, completion of summer assignment and passing grade on a preliminary exam. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus AB and covers the curriculum typical of a college level Calculus course (first semester). Students explore all types of functions and their graphs and learn how to evaluate limits. Students then make a connection between limits and the definition of the derivative, and go on to spend the majority of the course time focusing on techniques and applications of derivatives and integrals. A graphing calculator is required for the course, and students are encouraged to purchase their own textbook and solutions manual.
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COURSE: AP Calculus BC
(Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or higher in Calculus AB or Calculus A. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Examination in Calculus BC and covers the curriculum typical of two semesters of college level Calculus. This course includes a more extensive and indepth coverage of all topics described in Calculus AB, plus additional topics including sequences and series, vectors, improper integrals, and indeterminate forms.
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COURSE: Statistics P (Year Course)
Grade: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade C or better in Algebra II DESCRIPTION: This course includes an introduction to statistics and probability. It covers descriptions of sample data, methods of analyzing data, sampling, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, and rules of probability. The graphing calculator is used intensively.
● COURSE: Calculus DE (Year Course)
Grade: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Calculus BC DESCRIPTION: Calculus DE (MultiVariable Calculus) corresponds to the university level calculus course that follows the courses in Calculus of a Single Variable. This course is designed for high school students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement Calculus BC. The content of the course consists of the differential and integral calculus of several variables as well as the calculus of vector valued functions. A graphing calculator is required and is used to enhance the teaching and learning of calculus.
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COURSE: Health (Semester Course)
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Health focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through exploration of the following major topics: personal responsibility, conflict resolution skills, multicultural education, nutrition, and sexual awareness. Guest speakers from community agencies present topics of current interest. Students are assessed by creative projects, journals, peer evaluation, quizzes, portfolios, and exams.
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COURSE: Physical Education
(Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: The high school curriculum will build on what has been previously learned in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes. In each unit the skills and strategies will be more advanced. During the sports program students will gain an understanding of mechanical principles and the effects of exercise on the body. They will also develop interpersonal skills in the following activities: softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, touch football, tennis, track, swimming, crosscountry and weight training. Students will write in journals and learn the concepts leading to lifelong fitness. Warmup and exercise activities will involve flexibility, strength and cardiovascular fitness.
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COURSE: Weight Training
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: The course is designed to develop strength, flexibility, and endurance. Students will better understand the muscular system and the relationship of each muscle or set of muscles to various lifts. A pre and post lifting test will be a significant portion of the student assessment, as well as participation, and an understanding of the dangers of performanceenhancing drugs.
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COURSE: Student Council (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: 2.0 Cumulative GPA and no ‘F’ grades from previous semester, selection by ASB cabinet and approval by ASB Advisor DESCRIPTION: Student Council teaches leadership skills and offers students realistic opportunities to apply these skills. The course includes theories of leadership, debate, problemsolving, speechmaking, committee work and citizenship development. Much of the time is also devoted to organizing and participating in supervising school activities and events (including a major schoolwide fundraiser).
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COURSE: Woodshop (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students with or without past experience with woodworking tools and machines. Emphasis is on correct tool use, machine setup and operation, safety, project solving, material use, and positive conduct in group shop association. Basic finishes of oil, wax, stain and lacquer are used. Assessment is based on a project and a safety test point system. Woodshop is not considered as fulfilling the fine art requirement at MHS or in the CSU system.
● COURSE: T.A.'s for the SDC/IS Class
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Working directly with Middle and High School Special Education students, helping them with class assignments such as: reading aloud, helping them with math work. Responsibilities also include assisting the teachers with preparing and correcting classwork and organization of the room. The most important responsibility is interacting in an appropriate and positive way with the students, such as being a good role model, helping them with their social skills and language development.
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COURSE: World History P (Year Course)
GRADE: 10 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: World History is a yearlong course which examines the forces which have contributed to the rise of the Modern World. Major topics covered are the Rise of Democratic Ideals, the Industrial Revolution, Imperialism, World War I, the Rise of Nationalism, World War II, Rise of Civilizations, Slave Trade, the Holocaust, and Current World Issues. Students are challenged to think critically about past events and understand how those events have affected the present. Students develop historical research and writing skills. Students analyze a variety of different sources on each topic to understand the multiple perspectives that exist in the study of history.
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COURSE: United States History P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 11 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: In U.S. History students examine major turning points in American history in the 20th century as they reflect continuity and change from the nation’s beginning. Topics include the Progressive Era, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, hemispheric relationships in the post war era, Civil Rights, and the United States in recent times.
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COURSE: United States History AP
(Year Course)
GRADE: 11 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in English 10 HP or European History AP, or writing sample from prompt supplied by instructor, plus recommendation of History teacher. DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement United States History is a survey course of American History from the discovery of America to the present. The course prepares students to take the AP United States History exam in May. Students focus on knowledge of historical facts, ability to analyze, and development of skills in taking essay examinations. Students use a textbook as a primary source of reading in addition to two supplemental history books, and assorted readings from other historians. This course is very challenging and demanding. Writing is emphasized
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COURSE: U.S. Government P
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: NONE DESCRIPTION: American Government is an introduction to the American Political System focusing on: the Constitution and its historical framework; the organization and functions of Congress; the Presidency; the Supreme Court and the judicial system; the electoral process; civil rights; and California state and local government.
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COURSE: U.S. Government AP
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in United States History AP; grade of A in United States History P, and writing sample from prompt supplied by instructor, plus recommendation of History teacher. DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics is an indepth study of the American Political System that prepares students to take the AP U.S. Government exam in May. Topics that,are covered by the course include the constitutional underpinnings of the U.S. Government, the political beliefs and behaviors of individuals, political parties, interest groups, the media, Congress, the presidency, the federal courts, the bureaucracy, public policy, civil liberties, and civil rights. Students focus on knowledge of facts pertaining to the U.S. Government and the ability to analyze the many different ways our government functions. Writing skills are also stressed heavily. Students use a textbook as a primary source of reading in addition to a secondary book which contains essays relating to the U.S. Government. This course is challenging and demanding.
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COURSE: Economics P (Semester Course)
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: None NOTE: This course fulfills the ‘G’ UC requirement and the CSU college prep elective requirement. DESCRIPTION: Economics introduces basic economic principles and their applications. The economy of the United States and its role in international trade is stressed.
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COURSE: Psychology P (Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None NOTE: This course fulfills the ‘G’ UC requirement and CSU college prep elective requirement. DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use to explore the processes involved in normal and abnormal perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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COURSE: Sociology P (Semester Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None NOTE: This course fulfills the ‘G’ UC requirement and CSU college prep elective requirement. DESCRIPTION: This onesemester course builds on the first semester of Psychology. Students will examine forces which mold culture and impact the socialization processes of infancy to old age. From there, students learn about social and global stratification with particular focus on race, ethnicity, gender, politics, and religion. Students will be evaluated using tests and research projects.
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COURSE: Law & Society (Year Course)
Grade: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This course is an overview of the American system of jurisprudence. Topics will include the historical evolution of American jurisprudence with particular emphasis on constitutional issues. the course will also include preparation for an participation in a countywide Mock Trial program. Research of selected topics related to law, legal ethics and public policy with emphasis on topics of interest to teens and young adults and subjects currently before state and federal courts..
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COURSE: AP European History
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in English 9HP, or writing sample from prompt supplied by instructor. DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement World History is a collegelevel course focusing on global events, societies and changes. This is a highly analytical course requiring a significant amount of reading and writing. It is an excellent preparation for Advanced Placement U.S. History.
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The Special Education department offers core classes at all grade levels in language arts, social studies, mathematics and science to Resource and Special Day Class students. Classes are multigrade and multisubject. Curriculum may be modified to meet student needs.
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COURSE: English Language Development (ELD)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11,12 PREREQUISITE: Testing DESCRIPTION: English Language Development Services are available for all limited English proficient students. Students are tested upon entering Malibu High School, and those rated levels 13 (beginning intermediate) are seen daily for English language development and sheltered history. Those students rated levels 45 (advanced) are mainstreamed into regular classes and monitored by the ELD teacher. The ELD study skills class is available to all limited English proficient students.
● COURSE: Special Education Study Skills
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Referred by SST grades 68 and 912 DESCRIPTION: The study skills class is available to Special Education students who need organizational and/or study monitoring or assistance.
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COURSE: Resource Study Skills
GRADE: 9 PREREQUISITE: Placement in RSP DESCRIPTION: This study skills class is specifically designed to help 9th grade RSP students as they transition into high school.
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COURSE: Resource Study Skills
GRADE: 10 PREREQUISITE: Placement in RSP DESCRIPTION: This study skills class is specifically designed to help 10th grade RSP students continue to develop study habits and skills which increase the likelihood of setting and achieving realistic academic goals for their high school career.
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COURSE: Resource Study Skills
GRADE: 11 PREREQUISITE: Placement in RSP DESCRIPTION: This class is designed to move students toward independent study habits and to develop self advocacy skills necessary for transitioning into general education.
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COURSE: Resource Study Skills
GRADE: 12 PREREQUISITE: Placement in RSP DESCRIPTION: This class is designed to move students toward independent study habits and to master self advocacy skills necessary for transitioning into college and work settings.
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COURSE: Spanish I P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This beginning course provides the student with the means to communicate effectively in Spanish in the present tense through listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition, it provides exposure to the global Spanishspeaking cultures.
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COURSE: Spanish II P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Spanish I. DESCRIPTION: This course continues to develop understanding of the Spanish language and the cultures that speak Spanish. This course focuses on the development of conversational proficiency that includes the mastery of the underlying grammatical structures for the present and past tenses. Students continue to build on the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
● COURSE: Spanish III P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9,10,11,12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Spanish II or readiness exam for native speakers. DESCRIPTION: This course guides students toward formal communications in reading, writing and speaking while building on Spanish II proficiency. In addition to expanding conversational skills for various audiences and mastering indepth grammatical structures, this course prepares students for the advanced study of Spanish in the 4th and 5th (Advanced Placement) years.
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COURSE: Spanish IV P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in Spanish III or readiness exam for native speakers. DESCRIPTION: This advanced course concludes the formal study of grammatical structures and begins the reading and interpretation of literature. Students continue to improve their proficiency in speaking and formal writing in Spanish. Students strengthen the skills they will need to continue on with Advanced Placement Spanish.
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COURSE: Spanish V AP (Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of B or better in Spanish IV or readiness test for native speakers. DESCRIPTION: The Advanced Placement Spanish Language course is a composition and conversation course that continues to develop students' communicative abilities in Spanish. Grammar is reviewed. Course prepares students for the AP exam which is taken in May.
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COURSE: French I P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This beginning course provides the student with the means to communicate effectively in French in the present tenses through listening, speaking, reading and writing. In addition, it provides exposure to the global Frenchspeaking cultures.
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COURSE: French II P (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11,12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in French I. DESCRIPTION: French II is a course in French language and French culture. It is predominantly a study of grammar and conversation which builds on the foundation of information learned in French I.
● COURSE: French III P (Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in French II. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to guide students toward formal communications in reading, writing and speaking. In addition to expanding conversational skills for various audiences and mastering indepth grammatical structures, this course prepares the student for advanced study of French in the 4th year.
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COURSE: French IV P (Year Course) PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or better in French III DESCRIPTION: French IV is a course in French language and Francophone culture. It is a continued study of grammar and conversation which builds on all information learned in French I, II, and III. This class concludes the formal study of grammatical structures and continues to develop skills in reading and interpretation of literature. In addition, students continue to learn how to write formally in French.
Note to Spanish or French speakers or students with experience in Spanish or French:
The course of study presented in the MHS Spanish and French Language Program builds sequentially to develop academic language proficiency. While it is understood that Spanish or French speakers or students with exposure to Spanish or French may have achieved some oral language proficiency, these courses of study insure that students learn the academic foundations of standard Spanish or French. Therefore, students are expected to progress through the course sequence. Those students who feel that they could possibly move to a higher level must demonstrate their knowledge through a departmental examination.
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COURSE: Visual Arts (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 DESCRIPTION: Visual Arts is a course that introduces students to the four basic art disciplines. The disciplines are drawing and painting, twodimensional design and threedimensional design. Students will create works of art utilizing a variety of media and learned techniques that express their ideas creatively and effectively. Students will learn how to manipulate the principles and elements of art while they develop technical skills with various tools and media. Art appreciation will be presented to help students analyze the role and development of visual arts in the past and present. This art course presents a core of knowledge essential to all other art classes
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COURSE: Drawing and Painting I/AP Studio Art: Drawing (Year Course)
GRADE: 1012 PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts Students will design and execute individual artworks based on elements and principles of design as well as responses to historical, philosophical, and cultural references. Emphasis is placed on skill building and technique in drawing and painting production. A wide variety of media will be addresses including graphite, pen and ink, water color, acrylic, and oil paints.
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COURSE: AP Studio Art , 2D Drawing, 2D Photo, 3D Ceramics/Sculpture (Year Course)
GRADE: 1012 PREREQUISITE: Visual Arts, Art Seminar or AP Art DESCRIPTION: Studio Art is for committed art students to pursue their studies in depth. This environment is for the advanced student who wishes to master the skills acquired through a rigorous classical training. Those students preparing for a career in Art and/or entrance to a college Art Major will greatly benefit from this course Option: AP Studio ArtCollege Board. Studio Art Majors may elect to fulfill the requirements for AP Studio
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Art program during this class. Students fulfill College Board Portfolio requirements Supply fee required.
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COURSE: Ceramics/Sculpture P
(Year Course)
GRADES: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: Ceramics/Sculpture is a course designed for students to acquire technical skills, utilizing clay construction and sculpture techniques in a variety of media to express their ideas creatively and effectively, Students will study threedimensional form in the medium of day. This course includes exploration of basic hand building techniques, throwing, and the process of glazing and firing. Art appreciation will help the students analyze the role and development of ceramics and sculpture past and present. Students will use these learning tools in the creation of their own threedimensional projects.
● COURSE: Ceramics/Sculpture IIP,
(Year Course)
GRADES: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Minimum grade of B in Ceramics/Sculpture 1 DESCRIPTION: Ceramics/Sculpture 11 is a continuation of Ceramics/Sculpture I with emphasis on student assignments suited to individual interests. Course emphasizes advanced concepts in ceramic/sculpture and 3D design. A student wanting to use this class for 3D Advanced Placement must have consent of the instructor, complete a portfolio for AP assessment, and take the AP exam (a portfolio review) at the end of the class. Students not doing AP will complete class projects directed towards individual interests.
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COURSE: Photography I (Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: In Beginning Photography, students learn the basic functions of a 35mm single lens reflex camera, how to make exposures, how to work successfully and safely in a dark room, and how to process and print black and white film. Students study the history of photography and, upon critiquing their own creations, review the artistic concepts of composition, technique, tonality, and light.
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COURSE: Photography IIP/AP, 2D
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Photography I, teacher approval and own a 35mm camera. DESCRIPTION: Photography II will explore the use of B/W photography using a 35mm and introduction of medium format cameras. Artificial light including studio electronic flash, tungsten studio light, and hand strobe will be explored. Professional quality developing and printing including portraiture, closeups, product and action are emphasized. Students fulfill College Board Portfolio Requirements.
● COURSE: Concert Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Approval of instructor. DESCRIPTION: The Concert Orchestra is open to any grade level. It plays the music of major composers from baroque to contemporary. The music performed will be difficult, challenging and fun. Concert Orchestra merges with the Jazz Band for some performances; it also performs as a separate entity.
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COURSE: Jazz Band: Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Approval of instructor. DESCRIPTION: The Jazz Band is open to any grade level. It plays all types of music from traditional wind pieces by major composers to contemporary jazz. The musical arrangements will be difficult, challenging and fun. This group merges with Concert Orchestra for some performances; it also performs as a separate entity.
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COURSE: Music Exploration (Writing Music with a Computer) (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor DESCRIPTION: Music Exploration is a perfect class for wouldbe songwriters and composers. It is designed for students who want to be involved in music but may not fit into more traditional music classes. Students work with stateoftheart recording equipment including Pro Tools and Logic Audio. This is a new type of music class, exclusive to Malibu High with endless possibilities.
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COURSE: Music Chorale II (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: High School Choir is a beginning vocal technique class that encourages students to learn to sing. Emphasis is placed on developing the basics in good vocal production and learning to read music. Students are given individual as well as ensemble coaching by the director. Classical, folk, multicultural, pop and Broadway styles of choral music are learned and performed. Performance requirements include concerts, festivals, clinics and community events.
● COURSE: Theater Arts I (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for students with or without any previous knowledge of theater arts. The students will learn specialized vocabulary and explore the following areas of theater: improvisation, monologue and scene work, set and costume design, makeup, directing and playwriting. Through theatrical games and exercises the focus of this class will be to work in a collaborative environment while developing selfesteem and selfconfidence. The students will be required to attend all MHS theatrical venues.
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COURSE: Music Chorale II
(Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Audition DESCRIPTION: This choir is for any vocalist who has mastered the basics of choral singing and loves to perform! Students will sing advanced choral music in four parts from classical to jazz. Participation requires serious commitment including all Music Department activities, concerts, festivals, clinics, community events, and a possible tour.
COURSE: AP Music Theory
(Year Course)
GRADE: 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Grade A or B in vocal or instrumental music plus teacher recommendation and a readiness audition in voice or on an instrument. DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam in music theory. Students will focus on musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures while integrating aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form, musical analysis, and composition. This indepth study of reading and writing musical notation will prepare students for the AP Music Theory exam in May.
● COURSE: Theater Arts 11P
(Year Course)
GRADE: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Drama Instructors Approval Only. Description: This advanced theatre course is designed to further develop the actor's acting technique through monologues, scene work, play productions and directing. All students are required to attend one MHS theatre production and one college/professional theatrical production.
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● COURSE: Yearbook (Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: B or better in English. DESCRIPTION: Yearbook revolves around the production of a 200 page book of memories. Students are involved from start to finish in all elements of desktop publishing including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and QuarkXpress. They brainstorm theme ideas, create layouts, sell business advertisements, take photographs, and develop graphic design skills. Yearbook provides students with opportunities to be leaders, artists, writers, salespeople and photographers.
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COURSE: Play Production(Year Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: Drama Instructor Approval Only (Auditions will be held in advance) DESCRIPTION: This advanced theater course is designed to further develop the actor's acting technique through practical application in production. Leadership, commitment, and working well under pressure are stressed.
● COURSE: Film History and Analysis
(Semester Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This elective course will introduce students to the history of film and chart the progress and development of cinema. The class will also teach students some of the techniques and devices used by filmmakers to communicate meaning. The course will consist of some reading, lecture, film viewing, analysis and paper writing all designed to increase understanding and appreciation of film as an art form.
● COURSE: Film Studies & Video Production (Semester Course)
GRADE: 9, 10, 11,12 PREREQUISITE: None DESCRIPTION: This elective course will cover the rudiments of filmmaking, from different techniques and devices used by filmmakers; from basic script writing and story boarding to actual video production and editing. The course will require students to make a School Service Project, a commercial, and a short film, all incorporating the skills learned in the class.
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