Your Curriculum

  • LEARNING is OUR focus!

    If you prefer taking classes that have you jump through hoops while learning nothing, and then receiving credits... this may not be the school for you.

    However,

    If you want to learn, then we are here to serve you!!!

     

    How it works

     

    First...

    Introduction Meeting

    Newly enrolled students must meet, ASAP. We'll discuss the pace that you need to complete work in order to graduate on time, as well as the curriculum.

     

    Second...

    Google Classroom

    Newly enrolled students should look for an invite in their SUSD emails. Once accepted, students use this EVERYDAY. This is the online platform that is used for my courses to assign & collect work.

     

    * The easiest way to view your coursework is by clicking "Classwork"

    click "Classwork"

     

    * Once there, you will see 3 categories - Contact Information, The Good Stuff, & Daily Questions.

    what to look for

    what to look for

     

     

    Third...

    Daily Question

    You are expected to complete each course in 15 school days (maximum), if you work for 4 hours each day. As a result, there are 15 daily questions. You need to complete one question per day. Successful completion of a Daily Question counts as one day of being present. In other words, it's a way of saying, "I'm here!"

     

    Fourth...

    The Good Stuff

    Depending on your individual pace, you'll want to complete 1-2 assignments from this category. "The Good Stuff" are lessons that take a bit of time to complete. Readings and videos are usually provided, and must be used to complete the assignments.

     

    Fifth...

    You're All Done

    After successfully completing your The Good Stuff & 15 Daily Questions, you will earn your grade and credits!

  • If you are interested in California's Social Studies Framework click on the link below. The framework is used as a guide by teachers for developing assignments.

    History-SocialScience Framework

     

    Otherwise, here's a brief description & timeline of each of my courses. For each course, I attempt to connect my students' interests and input with California's Framework.

     

    World History, semester 1     (5 credits)

    This course focuses on various events, issues, & ideas from around the world throughout the mid 1800s through the World Wars. The overall theme seems to be a promotion of democracy.

     

    World History, semester 2     (5 credits)

    This course focuses on various events, issues, & ideas from around the world since the World Wars. The overall theme seems to be a promotion of democracy.

     

    U.S. History, semester 1     (5 credits)

    This course focuses on various events, issues, & ideas concerning the United States of America throughout the mid 1800s through the World Wars. The overall theme seems to be a promotion of democracy, and an examination of its struggles.

     

    U.S. History, semester 2     (5 credits)

    This course focuses on various events, issues, & ideas concerning the United States of America since the World Wars. The overall theme seems to be a promotion of democracy, and an examination of its struggles.

     

    American Government     (5 credits)

    The purpose of this course is for students to learn about the content of our Constitution, the organization of our federal system of government, and the role politics plays in shaping government, and our democracy.

     

    Economics     (5 credits)

    This course introduces students to concepts used in our mixed economy in order to help our students navigate our economy.