The Board of Trustees recognizes that a well-articulated sequence of courses fosters academic progress and provides for the best possible use of instructional time. The District's course of study shall provide students with opportunities to attain the skills, knowledge, and abilities they need to be successful in school, college, and/or the workplace.
(cf. 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation)
(cf. 6161.1 - Selection and Evaluation of Instructional Materials)
The Superintendent or designee shall establish processes for ensuring the articulation of courses across grade levels within the District.
Elementary Grades
The Board shall adopt a course of study for elementary grades that sufficiently prepares students for the secondary school course of study.
(cf. 6146.5 - Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements)
Secondary Grades
The District shall offer all otherwise qualified students in secondary grades a course of study that, upon graduation from high school, prepares them to meet the requirements and prerequisites for admission to California public colleges and universities and/or attain entry-level employment skills in business or industry. (Education Code 51228)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all otherwise qualified students have a timely opportunity, within the four years before graduation, to enroll in each course necessary to fulfill the requirements and prerequisites for admission to California public colleges and universities prior to graduation from high school. (Education Code 51228)
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6030 - Integrated Academic and Vocational Instruction)
(cf. 6141.5 - Advanced Placement)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6162.52 - High School Exit Examination)
(cf. 6178 - Vocational Education)
In addition, the course of study for high school students shall include instructions in skills and knowledge for adult life and career technical training. (Education Code 51224,51228)
(cf. 6030 - Integrated Academic and Vocational Instruction)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop a process by which courses are submitted to the University of California (UC) for review and certification in order to meet university admission criteria (referred to as "a-g" course requirements). He/she shall maintain an
accurate list of all current District high school courses that have been so certified and shall ensure that the list is provided annually to each student in grades 9-12 and that updated lists are made readily available. (Education Code 66204)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
33319.3 Driver education; CDE materials on road rage
33540 Government and civics instruction in interaction with government agencies
48980 Parental notifications
51202 Instruction in personal and public health and safety
51203 Instruction on alcohol, narcotics and restricted dangerous drugs
51204 Course of study designed for student's needs
51204.5 History of California; contributions of men, women and ethnic groups
51210-51212 Areas of study for grades 1-6
51220-51229 Course of study for grades 7-12
51241 Exemption from physical education
51911-51921 Comprehensive health educational plans
51930-51939 California Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Act
51940 Curriculum for brain and spinal cord injury prevention
53278-53280 Supplemental School Counseling Program
66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admission criteria
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
11032 Definition of dangerous drugs
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
10020-10049 Automobile driver education and training
10060 Physical education program
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6101-6251 School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Career Resource Network: http://www.californiacareers.info
California Colleges.edu: http://www.californiacolleges.edu
California Department of Education: http:// www.cde.ca.gov
University of California, Certified Course Lists: http://doorways.ucop.edu/list
University of California, College Prep Online Courses and Services: http://www.uccp.org
Policy CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: July 26, 2006 Carlsbad, California
revised: May 14, 2008
revised: April 25, 2012