The Governing Board recognizes that a well-aligned sequence of courses fosters academic growth 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 academically, professionally and personally.
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(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. As necessary, the Superintendent or designee shall work with representatives of appropriate area districts and postsecondary institutions to ensure articulation of courses with other institutions to which District students may matriculate. The sequence of courses shall be designed to ensure that each course provides adequate preparation for the next course in the sequence, only utilizes prerequisites that are essential to success I a given program or course, avoids significant duplication of content, and allows for reinforcement and progression in the subject matter.
The District shall not provide any course separately on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability or require or refuse participation by any of its students on any such basis. (5 CCR 4940)
(cf. 0415 - Equity)
(cf. 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment)
Secondary Grades
The District shall offer all otherwise qualified students in grades 9-12 a course of study that prepares them, upon graduation from high school, to meet the requirements and prerequisites for admission to California public colleges and universities and to attain entry-level employment skills in business or industry. (Education Code 51228)
(cf. 5121 - Grades / Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6141.5 - Advanced Placement)
(cf. 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6178 - Career Technical Education)
In addition, the course of study for students in grades 9-12 shall include instruction in skills and knowledge for adult life, career technical training, and a timely opportunity for all otherwise qualified students to enroll, within the 4 years, in each course necessary to fulfill the requirements and prerequisites for admission to California public colleges and universities prior to graduation. (Education Code 51224, 51228)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop a process by which courses that meet California college admission criteria (referred to as "a-g" course requirements) are submitted to the University of California for review and certification. The Superintendent or designee 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 all students in grades 9(12 and their parents/guardians and shall make updated lists readily available. (Education Code 51229, 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 pupil's needs
51204.5 Social science instruction; history of California; contributions of various groups
51220 51229 Course of study for grades 7 through 12
51241 Exemption from physical education
51911 51921 Comprehensive health education
51930-51939 California Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction
51940 Curriculum for brain and spinal cord injury prevention
53278-53280 Supplemental School Counseling Program
60040-60052 Requirements for instructional materials
66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admission criteria
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
11032 Definitions of dangerous drugs
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
10020-10043 Automobile driver education and training
10060 Physical education program
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6111-6251 School-to Work Opportunities Act of 1994
Management Resources:
WEBSITES
CDE: www.cde.ca.gov
American Health Association: https://www.heart.org
American Red Cross, Hands-Only CPR: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class
California Career Resource Network: http://www.californiacareers.info
California Colleges.edu: http://www.californiacolleges.edu
California State University, Admission Requirements: http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school
University of California, a-g Course Submissions:
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/guide/update-your-a-g-list/submitting-courses
University of California, List of Approved a-g Courses:
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist
Policy EL DORADO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: May 19, 1992 Placerville, California
revised: March 27, 2012
revised: August 25, 2020