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AVID SENIOR SEMINAR

X213 *

Offered at El Modena, Orange, & Villa Park High School
The AVID Senior Seminar is a two-year interdisciplinary course for AVID juniors and seniors. The course is designed for those
students who elect to take a course that prepares them for the rigor required for college work. Students will engage in higher
levels of WIC-R (writing, inquiry, collaboration and reading) strategies than experienced in prior years of AVID.
These higher level thinking, reading, writing and oral language skills are needed to prepare students for the level of work
required to produce a culminating research project at the end of the senior year.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
N996 *

Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and
algorithm development. Learn to design and implement computer programs that solve problems relevant to today’s society,
including art media, and engineering. The course provides instruction in how to apply programming tools and solve complex
problems through hands-on experiences and examples. This includes the development and analysis of algorithms and
fundamental data structures, and the use of logic and formal methods.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
O932 *
AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The
course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet,
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. This course is UC approved as a “G” elective
cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use
technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a
and may afford a student math credit for graduation.
EXPLORING COMPUTER SCIENCE

O651 *
This is the first course in the Information and Computer Technology (ICT) Sector Pathways. Students are introduced to the
foundations of Computer Science using an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to understand and solving real world
computing problems. Instruction includes the areas of Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design,
Programming, Data Analysis and Robotics. Emphasis is placed on the creative, collaborative, interdisciplinary and problem-
solving nature of computing. Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to pursue more advanced courses in the
pathway, and to further their exploration of college and careers in the ICT Industry. Exploring Computer Science is UC
approved as a “G” Elective. NOTE: This course follows the National Course outline developed by UCLA and LAUSD.

JOURNALISM I

L920 *
Journalism I is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the many aspects of news writing and publication
of a modern newspaper. Students will practice and develop skills in different types of news gathering, news writing,
fundamentals of photography, and the fundamentals of page design. All aspects of the course will focus on the ethics that
are essential to the practice of journalism.
ADVANCED JOURNALISM
L923

Advanced Journalism is a yearlong lecture and lab course in which the student will explore graphic design and
photography as a creative experience. Students will learn the vocabulary of visual arts as applied to layout design and
apply it to their own work and those of others. The classes teaches how to use graphic design software to create visually
stimulating and creative layouts; understand and learn to use photographic equipment and how to implement photo
journalism as art. Students produce an original periodical; learn about the historical and cultural significance of media;
chronicle events and issues that a modern day high school will encounter; learn the vocabulary connected to communicating
with a professional printing company. Advanced journalism students produce an aesthetically pleasing completed

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning