The Board of Trustees recognizes that a well-articulated sequence of courses fosters academic progress and makes for the best possible use of instructional time.
(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 and shall work with representatives of appropriate area districts to ensure articulation of courses between elementary and secondary schools.
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)
Courses of study for secondary grades shall prepare students 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 upon graduation from high school. (Education Code 51228)
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
(cf. 6162.52 - High School Exit Examination)
(cf. 6178 - Vocational Education)
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. (Education Code 51228)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
33319.3 Driver education; CDE materials on road rage
33540 Government and civics instruction in interaction with government agencies
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 to development of state and nations
51210-51212 Areas of study for grades 1-6
51220-51230 Course of study for grades 7-12
51241 Exemption from physical education
51911-51921 Comprehensive health educational plans
51934 Instruction on AIDS and AIDS prevention
51940 Curriculum for brain and spinal cord injury prevention
66204 Certification of high school courses as meeting university admission criteria
GOVERNMENT CODE
3543.2 Scope of representation
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
11032 Definition of dangerous drugs
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
10020 Driver education
10060 Physical education program
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6101-6251 School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CDE: http:// www.cde.ca.gov
University of California, College Prep Online Courses and Services: http://www.uccp.org
Policy SOUTH WHITTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: January 11, 2005 Whittier, California