Courses for Rising 9th-12th Grades
8th grade classes are for enrichment only- no grade or credit will be given.
Please register your student in the grade they will enroll in for the 2023-24 school year.
$485 per Semester (3 weeks)
Any parent/student who registers during a time where they are not allowed to will be withdrawn from the class and refunded their registration cost minus a $75.00 false registration fee. They will then need to re-register at full cost on the appropriate day. Full refunds will be granted up to May 14th @midnight. No refunds will be issued after May 14th @ midnight.
Art -3 D Sculpture
Instructor: Michelle Pauline Bradshaw
Grades: 8-12
Fall and Spring Semesters: June 5th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This course will explore a variety of art materials in 3D Design (sculpture), including papier-mâché, clay, textiles, recycled materials and mixed media. Emphasis will be on creativity and concept through use of basic design elements, function, aesthetics, and craftsmanship. Students will work on a large, medium and small scale. This course would count as a beginning level course and would qualify a student to take Intermediate Art in future. For enrichment only for 8th grade students.
Not for High School or VAPA credit
Drama
Instructor: Daniel Hernandez
Grades: 8-12
Fall and Spring Semesters: June 5th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This course will provide a survey of drama with a variety of topics to be covered: history of theatre, acting basics, masking, mime, costuming, and script creation. This is an enrichment only course and awards no high school credit.
ELA-Young Adult Literature
Grades: 8-9
Fall Semester Spring Semester: June 5th to July 14, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00am to 12:20pm
Young Adult Literature: From Page to Screen: In our class, we’ll read excerpts from your favorite novels such as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Twilight, The Hunger Games, and Shadow and Bone in conjunction with various media sources. We will focus on discussing fictional texts in a collaborative setting that broaden academic literary discussion and improve analytical writing. For enrichment only.
Introduction to Media Arts
Instructor: Mr Basulto
Grades: 8-12
Fall Semester: June 5th-June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Are you ready to start your journey as a content creator? This class will teach you the basics of creating short-form video content with mobile devices. Students learn how to properly use their own devices such as an iPhone or iPad to create professional-looking videos for their YouTube channels, class presentations, and much more. You will learn the top 19 shoots that make your movies look like a Hollywood blockbuster, how to use accessories to make filming easier and more like the pros, and how to capture great sound. We also discuss social media and digital literacy to help you understand the importance of being an upright digital citizen. UC Approved for 9-12th graders only. Enrichment only for 8th graders. Students should bring their own iPhones and iPads.
Credit for this course will be applied to the 5 credit CTE requirement.
This course can receive VAPA credit after CTE credit is fulfilled and MUST be paired with Introduction to Graphic design. In order to meet UC requirements VAPA credits must fall under the same discipline (visual arts).
Introduction to Graphic Design
Instructor: Robbin Rae McCulloch
Grades: 8-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This class introduces students to the software and technologies used to create much of what constitutes two-dimensional design in the world around us: websites, marketing and branding (logos), on-screen motion graphics in films and on TV, promotional materials, posters, packaging and the like. This course is project-oriented. Students will learn the basic features of the two primary graphics applications: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Students will investigate these tools by way of research, exercises, projects and presentations that engage the fundamental vocabulary of art and design. By way of hands-on practice, students will learn the basics of inputting, creating and outputting digital media.a. One semester meets the CTE graduation requirement or one semester can be applied towards the VAPA requirement. UC Approved for 9-12th graders only.
Credit for this course will be applied to the 5 credit CTE requirement.
This course can receive VAPA credit after CTE credit is fulfilled and MUST be paired with Introduction to Media Arts. In order to meet UC requirements VAPA credits must fall under the same discipline (visual arts).
Introduction to Spanish
Instructor: Liliana Monroy
Grades: 8-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Introduction to Spanish provides students with the opportunity to engage in fun, interactive Spanish language activities. Manipulatives, games, and music will be utilized to build vocabulary and grammar skills. Exploratory topics include time, emotions, people, weather, and food. Students will engage in collaborative projects, learn about various cultures, and practice their skills through oral and written expression. This course will not grant high school credit. For enrichment only.
Introduction to Mandarin
Instructor: Harriet Hsich
Grades: 8-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Learning how to speak Mandarin Chinese and write Chinese characters with this fun introductory class. Students will acquire listening and speaking through interactive activities with comprehensible input method: personalized story making and telling, imagine together, and reader’s theater. For reading and writing, students will learn the pinyin system and the etymology of the creating of Chinese characters through pictures and videos. We will learn how to talk about self-introduction, family, food, time, weather, colors, clothing, hobbies, sports, and emotions. We will also tell the story and origin of Dragon Boat Festival and celebrate it together on June 22. For enrichment only.
Oral Interpretation (Debate)
Instructor: Matt Slimp
Grades: 8-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Oral Interpretation is a 4 hour, three week course which is a "beginner" guide to competitive argumentation. Students learn how to analyze a resolution, engage in critical thinking, prepare debate cases, learn the art of cross-examination, and more, in preparation for competition on the SMHS Debate Team.
Six weeks of Oral Interpretation is UC A-G approved and fulfills SMHS VAPA graduation requirement for students in grades 9-12. Rising 8th grade students are welcome for enrichment purposes, but receive no high school credit.
Prerequisites and Criteria: In order to complete 1 year of VAPA credit, students need to enroll in both semesters of Oral Interpretation.
Oral Interpretation (Speech)
Instructor: Matt Slimp
Grades: 8-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Oral Interpretation is a 4 hour "beginner" guide to competitive speech. Students learn public speaking skills, acting, research tools, persuasive writing, and more, in preparation for competition on the SMHS Speech Team.
Six weeks of Oral Interpretation is UC A-G approved and fulfills SMHS VAPA graduation requirement for students in grades 9-12. Rising 8th grade students are welcome for enrichment purposes, but receive no high school credit.
Prerequisites and Criteria: In order to complete 1 year of VAPA credit, students need to enroll in both semesters of Oral Interpretation.
Biological Sciences- Laboratory Skills
Instructor: Joseph Carmona
Grades: 8th-10th
Fall and Spring Semester: June 5th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
A developmental course preparing students with the necessary skills and techniques required by San Marino high school sciences. Focusing on the fundamental principles of biological and physical sciences, emphasizes laboratory techniques and applications, specifically in the subjects of chemistry and biology. The curriculum enables the student to explore the investigative process by using a variety of laboratory equipment, safety protocols, methods of collecting data, and performing comparative analysis. For enrichment only.
Forensics
Instructor: John Lombardi
Grades: 8th-12th
Fall and Spring Semester: June 9th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
Forensic science is the study and scientific application in solving crime scene investigations. It involves exploration and lab investigations composed of many disciplines of scientific study such as biology/anatomy, chemistry, and physics, all focused on collecting evidence. From paleontological "crime scenes" to modern human-caused crime scenes, students will gain a basic understanding of the scientific and analytical approach to determining the value of such evidence. For enrichment only.
Creative Writing
Instructor: Sergio Cervantes
Grades: 8-12
Spring Semester: June 26st to July 14th, 2022
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
If you aspire to write creatively and don’t know how to get started, or if you already write creatively but want to expand your know-how, this Creative Writing course is for you. This class will provide many fundamental techniques geared to motivate and cultivate a student’s creative writing ability.
As young writers, you will learn to spark story ideas via observation, personal experience, writing prompts and freewriting. Topics will include an introduction to traditional story structure, writing from different points of view, the creation of dynamic characters, poetic voice, and the art of creating engaging dialogue. Students will write regularly in journals, read and examine the published works of contemporary YA authors, and other professional writers. They will also engage with different forms of narrative craft, including short stories, flash fiction, novels, and writing for stage and screen. The goal is for our class to become a supportive community of writers, as we experiment, craft, revise, and tinker with our work.
This course is for enrichment only and offers no high school credit.
Algebra 1
Instructor: TBD
Grades: 9-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
The fundamental purpose of the Algebra I course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. This course includes standards from the conceptual categories of Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, and Statistics and Probability. Course instructional time focuses on four critical areas: (1) deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships; (2) contrast linear and exponential relationships with each other and engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions; (3) extend the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; and (4) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Twelve modules cover the following topics: Expressions, Equations and Functions; Linear Equations; Linear Functions; Equations of Linear Functions; Linear Inequalities; Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Exponential Functions; Quadratic Expressions and Equations; Quadratic Functions and Equations; Radical Functions and Geometry; Rational Functions and Equations; and Statistics and Probability.
Prerequisites and Criteria: Students need to complete both summer sessions for credit. Average Math 8 grade of 80% or higher for Quarter grades. Students that received an average of 79% or lower in Math 8 or Algebra 1 cannot take this course. This course is not for remediation. Initial credit only.
Geometry 1-2
Grades: 9-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Geometry is a formal development of the geometric skills & concepts necessary for students who will take Algebra 2 & other college preparatory courses. The course provides for consistent use of algebra throughout the year to reinforce skills & concepts learned in Algebra 1, strengthening problem-solving skills in the development of geometric concepts & application of logical principles to geometric proofs. Topics include: points, lines, planes, angles, postulates and theorems, deductive reasoning, special pairs of angles, perpendicular lines, proofs, parallel lines and planes, angles of triangles and polygons, inductive reasoning, congruent triangles, isosceles triangles, proving triangles congruent, properties of quadrilaterals, special parallelograms, inequalities in triangles, inverses and contrapositives, indirect proofs, ratio and proportion, similar polygons, right triangles, Pythagorean theorem, special right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, tangents, arcs and chords of circles, inscribed angles, constructions, areas of plane figures, areas and volumes of solids, and ratios of areas and volumes. Earns five of ten required credits for the graduation requirement. UC Approved. Prerequisites and Criteria: Available to students that completed Algebra 1 in grade 9 or above.
Average Algebra 1 grade of 80% or higher for both semesters grades. This course is not for remediation, initial credit only.
Students need to complete both summer sessions for credit.
Geometry 1-2
Grades: 9-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Geometry is a formal development of the geometric skills & concepts necessary for students who will take Algebra 2 & other college preparatory courses. The course provides for consistent use of algebra throughout the year to reinforce skills & concepts learned in Algebra 1, strengthening problem-solving skills in the development of geometric concepts & application of logical principles to geometric proofs. Topics include: points, lines, planes, angles, postulates and theorems, deductive reasoning, special pairs of angles, perpendicular lines, proofs, parallel lines and planes, angles of triangles and polygons, inductive reasoning, congruent triangles, isosceles triangles, proving triangles congruent, properties of quadrilaterals, special parallelograms, inequalities in triangles, inverses and contrapositives, indirect proofs, ratio and proportion, similar polygons, right triangles, Pythagorean theorem, special right triangles, right triangle trigonometry, tangents, arcs and chords of circles, inscribed angles, constructions, areas of plane figures, areas and volumes of solids, and ratios of areas and volumes. Earns five of ten required credits for the graduation requirement. UC Approved.
Prerequisites and Criteria: Available to students that completed Algebra 1 in grade 9 or above.
Average Algebra 1 grade of 80% or higher for both semesters grades.
This course is not for remediation, initial credit only.
Students need to complete both summer sessions for credit.
Introduction to Business Management/Entrepreneurship
Instructor: Courtney Rushing
Grades: 9-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This three-week class prepares students with competencies necessary to start and be successful in a business of their own. Class includes business plan design, marketing, advertising and capital requirement. Students will participate in a 30-day business simulation exercise. Students will have hands-on experience in the student store, be responsible for inventory, ordering, sales and advertising decisions as well as staffing the store for the duration of the class.
This course provides 5 CTE credits upon completion and is UC approved.
Physical Education
Instructors: John Franklin
Grades: 9-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This three week PE course will focus on developing proficient movement skills and patterns in the areas of aquatics, rhythms/dance, individual/dual activities, gymnastics, combatives, and team sport, as well as independent personal fitness. This course will include both physical and written assignments to help students better understand components of health/skill-related fitness, exercise safety, training techniques/practices, fitness planning, self-responsibility, social interaction, and group dynamics.This course provides 5 PE credits upon successful completion. Rising 9th graders who complete both Fall and Spring semesters of PE in the summer will not be required to take PE as a 9th grader during the regular school year. BOTH summer sessions need to be completed. If a student completes only one semester students will be scheduled into PE during their Freshman year.
Physical Education
Instructors: John Franklin
Grades: 9-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
This three week PE course will focus on developing proficient movement skills and patterns in the areas of aquatics, rhythms/dance, individual/dual activities, gymnastics, combatives, and team sport, as well as independent personal fitness. This course will include both physical and written assignments to help students better understand components of health/skill-related fitness, exercise safety, training techniques/practices, fitness planning, self-responsibility, social interaction, and group dynamics. This course provides 5 PE credits upon successful completion. Rising 9th graders who complete both Fall and Spring semesters of PE in the summer will not be required to take PE as a 9th grader during the regular school year. BOTH summer sessions need to be completed. If a student completes only one semester students will be scheduled into PE during their Freshman year.
US History
Instructor: Spring Hempsey
Grades: 11-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
A three week, four-hour daily class open to any incoming juniors. For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Seniors who need to repeat Fall semester may sign up for only Fall semester. Fall tuition is required. The course moves quickly and demands a great deal of reading and preparation outside of class. This course examines the major turning points in American history beginning with the events leading up to the American Revolution, the origins of our constitution, reform movements, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the impact of the frontier, the changing nature of business and government, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the growth of the United States as a world power, the Cold War and the struggle to achieve class, ethnic, racial, and gender equality. The course extends to the modern day. Contemporary world issues such as globalization, economic interdependence, terrorism and world cultures will also factor into our analysis of international conflict and cooperation. The California state standards provide both the framework and pace of this class. Students will maintain an organized binder or notebook that will showcase various skills required for successful completion of the course, including Document Based Questions activities and essays requiring document analysis, critical thinking and writing to allow for a deeper understanding of the content while providing skills in line with Common Core. Earns five of ten required credits for the U.S. History graduation requirement. UC Approved.
US History
Instructor: Peter Paccone
Grades: 11-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
A three week, four-hour daily class open to any incoming juniors. For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Seniors who need to repeat Spring semester may sign up for only Spring semester. Spring tuition is required. The course moves quickly and demands a great deal of reading and preparation outside of class. This course examines the major turning points in American history beginning with the events leading up to the American Revolution, the origins of our constitution, reform movements, Manifest Destiny, the Civil War and Reconstruction, the impact of the frontier, the changing nature of business and government, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the growth of the United States as a world power, the Cold War and the struggle to achieve class, ethnic, racial, and gender equality. The course extends to the modern day. Contemporary world issues such as globalization, economic interdependence, terrorism and world cultures will also factor into our analysis of international conflict and cooperation. The California state standards provide both the framework and pace of this class. Students will maintain an organized binder or notebook that will showcase various skills required for successful completion of the course, including Document Based Questions activities and essays requiring document analysis, critical thinking and writing to allow for a deeper understanding of the content while providing skills in line with Common Core. Earns five of ten required credits for the U.S. History graduation requirement. UC Approved.
World History
Instructors: Scott Barton
Grades: 10-12
Fall Semester: June 5th to June 23rd, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
A three week, four-hour daily class open to any incoming sophomores. For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Juniors or Seniors who need to repeat Fall semester may sign up for only Fall semester. Fall semester tuition is required. The course moves quickly and demands a great deal of reading and preparation outside of class. Students in World History study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives. Students are given a variety of Document Based Questions activities requiring document analysis, critical thinking and writing to allow for a deeper understanding of the content while providing skills in line with Common Core. Earns five of ten required credits for the World History graduation requirement. UC Approved.
World History
Instructors: Scott Barton
Grades: 10-12
Spring Semester: June 26th to July 14th, 2023
Days & Times: Daily, 8:00 am to 12:20 pm
A three week, four-hour daily class open to any incoming sophomores. For initial graduation credit, students must enroll in both Fall and Spring semesters. Juniors or Seniors who need to repeat Spring semester may sign up for only Spring semester. Spring semester tuition is required. The course moves quickly and demands a great deal of reading and preparation outside of class. Students in World History study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars. They trace the rise of democratic ideas and develop an understanding of the historical roots of current world issues, especially as they pertain to international relations. They extrapolate from the American experience that democratic ideals are often achieved at a high price, remain vulnerable, and are not practiced everywhere in the world. Students develop an understanding of current world issues and relate them to their historical, geographic, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Students consider multiple accounts of events in order to understand international relations from a variety of perspectives. Students are given a variety of Document Based Questions activities requiring document analysis, critical thinking and writing to allow for a deeper understanding of the content while providing skills in line with Common Core. Earns five of ten required credits for the World History graduation requirement. UC Approved.