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COURSE CATALOG 2017-2018 P a g e | 3

Orange Unified School District has made every reasonable effort to determine that everything stated in this catalog is accurate. Courses and
programs offered, together with other matters contained herein, are subject to change without notice by the administration of the district for reasons
related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any other reason, at the discretion of the district. The district further reserves the
right to add, amend, or repeal any of their rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

CONTENTS

High School Campuses & Locations ................................................................................................................................ 2

Terms and Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
District Policies and Educational Options ........................................................................................................................ 6
Course Descriptions by Subject Area ............................................................................................................................... 7
English/Language Arts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
English Language Support .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Physical Education ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Science ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Social Science ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Visual & Performing Arts ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

World Languages ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Academic Electives .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Non Academic Electives ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Additional Graduation Requirement ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Career & Technical Education Courses by Sector/Pathway ........................................................................................... 39
Agriculture & Natural Resources Sector ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Arts, Media & Entertainment Sector ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Business & Finance Sector ........................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Education, Child Development & Family Services Sector .................................................................................................................. 49
Engineering & Design Sector .................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Health Science & Medical Technology Sector ..................................................................................................................................... 51
Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Sector ............................................................................................................................................. 53

Information Communication Technology Sector ................................................................................................................................... 55
Marketing, Sales & Service Sector ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
Public Service Sector ................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Transportation Sector ............................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Advanced Placement (AP) Course List .......................................................................................................................... 67
International Baccalaureate Program (IB) Course List .................................................................................................... 68
Virtual Learning “OrangeLive” Course List ................................................................................................................... 69