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Courses & Time Management for 2013-2014
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Course Registration for 2013-2014 (Infinite Campus)
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For the upcoming school year (2013-2014), students in grades 10-12 will be registering
for courses through Infinite Campus, an online utility. This document
steps through this online registration process.
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Infinite Campus Registration Info
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Course Selection Guide for 2013-2014
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A complete list of Monta Vista courses, including paragraph descriptions.
Requirements for graduation, as well as requirements for UC, CSU, and
Private University admission. College Admission Testing and Planning are
also covered.
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Course Guide
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MVHS Course Offerings for 2013-2014
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When students are signing up for courses, they will need to include
course names and numbers. This document gives a list of all
courses offered (with course number) for the 2013-2014 school year.
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List of Courses
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Time Management Worksheet for 2013-2014
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This time management activity is a tool for conversation at home between students and parents.
We hope it will help students make healthy, informed decisions in regard to requested courses,
extra-curricular commitments, and daily living activities for a well-balanced student lifestyle.
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Time Worksheet
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Information for 8th Graders
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Course Selection Presentations for Parents of 8th Graders
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A list of dates when parents of 8th graders can come to hear
about course offerings at Monta Vista.
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Schedule
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8th Grade Course Selection Presentation
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This presentation is meant as an overview for current 8th graders.
A timeline for choosing classes is covered, along with a typical 9th
grader's schedule and graduation requirements. Specific disciplines
(such as English, Math, Science, etc.) are discussed, along with course
offerings within each discipline.
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8th Grade Presentation
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Information for Continuing Students
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Course Selection Presentation Schedule for Parents of Continuing Students
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A list of dates when parents of continuing students can come to hear
about course offerings at Monta Vista.
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Schedule
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Course Selection Presentation for Continuing Students
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A presentation that seeks to help parents and students make course selections.
A calendar is provided that includes turn-in deadlines, along with an overview
of graduation requirements. The various departments and their course
offerings are reviewed, along with a list of contact information for the
various alpha groups.
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Course Selection Presentation
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AVID Executive Summary
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A brief description of the AVID program
in general, with a summary of what is covered in each grade level.
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AVID - Executive Summary
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AVID at Monta Vista
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A brief description of the AVID program
at Monta Vista. Discusses the goals of the program and the type
of student it serves.
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AVID at MV
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English Department Presentation
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A description of English courses offered by Monta High School
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English Dept Presentation
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Decision Matrix for 10th Grade English Courses
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A description of Sophomore English courses. Includes lists of
core texts, homework expectations, grading rule breakdowns, and types of
assignments.
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English Sophomore Courses
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Decision Matrix for 11th Grade English Courses
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A description of Junior English courses. Includes lists of
core texts, homework expectations, grading rule breakdowns, and types of
assignments.
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English Junior Courses
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Decision Matrix for 12th Grade English Courses
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A description of Senior English courses. Includes lists of
core texts, homework expectations, grading rule breakdowns, and types of
assignments.
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English Senior Courses
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MV Math Course Offerings and Paths
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A presentation that reviews the possible sequences of Math courses
at Monta Vista.
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Math - Course
Selection Information
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MV Math Curriculum Sequences
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A list of possible math course sequences for incoming freshmen,
describing the choices available in the math department.
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Math Classes
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Physical Education in grades 9 and 10
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A brief description of the Physical Education courses taught in grades
9 and 10 at MV. The electives for PE 10 are outlined, along with a
response to the question: "Why take PE?"
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PE Courses
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Science Core Curriculum Presentation - 2013
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A presentation about the science curriculum at Monta Vista.
This includes an overview of FUHSD graduation requirements, UC and CSU admissions
requirements, and recommended class sequences. The courses that follow Biology,
including Chemistry, Physics, and Physiology, are discussed. The difference between
non-honors, honors, and AP is reviewed.
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Science Presentation
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Which Science Class Should I Take Next Year? - 2013
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Prerequisite courses, along with recommended grade ranges, are listed.
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Science Course Selection Guide
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Information about the STEM Research Course
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A flyer with information about the Independent STEM Research Course for incoming 9th and 10th graders.
How to apply and course outline.
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STEM Research Course
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Social Science Curriculum Presentation
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A brief presentation describing the social science curriculum at Monta Vista.
Sophomores have a choice of World History courses, juniors take US History, and
seniors must complete US Government and Economics. The different choices for
each year are covered.
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Social Studies Presentation
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American Studies Comparison
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American Studies is a junior-level course that combines the elements of Regular US
History and American Literature. The differences and similarities between these
choices are covered.
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American Studies
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AP US History and Regular US History
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The junior-level courses of AP US History and Regular US History cover many common
themes and yet there are also many differences. This document compares these two
courses.
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APUSH and RUSH
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Gov AP and Econ AP in Comparison with Gov and Econ
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The senior-level courses of AP US Gov and US Gov cover many common
themes and yet there are also many differences. The same is true for AP Econ and
Econ. This document compares these courses.
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AP Gov, AP Econ, Gov, & Econ
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