| Approved Site(s): |
| | Approved for Clairemont and Madison High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 9 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | None |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Elective |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | g - College Preparatory Elective |
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| Course Description: |
| | The goal of the Freshman Foundation course is to transition 9th grade students from middle school to high school. Through a sequence of six modules, students in this course will be introduced to the following essential elements for student success. How to be a Model Student and Citizen, Creating a Supportive Learning Community, Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Management, Building Academic Strength and Purpose, Resolving Conflicts and Making Decisions, and Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action. Technology instruction includes Google Classroom, publication and presentation software, and online resources for research and presentation. Students will also develop and refine expository writing and speaking through a series of culminating assignments. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9228 - Non-Core Academic Elective |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey, 2008 Franklin Covey |