ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

School Year: 2024-2025  /  Number of Courses: 33

Department Overview

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CE195F CAREER CONNECTIONS LAB
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "G" Approved

Career Connections Lab is a course designed to provide hands-on career experience in a variety of fields, including digital electronics, manufacturing technology, robotics, construction and healthcare. Students will develop career ready practices through career exploration in the context of project-based learning. All knowledge and skills are based on career cluster and pathway standards to promote college and career readiness. Students will actually do the work that professionals perform in the field. Students will also develop a career portfolio, resume, and educational plan to achieve their career goals.



CE195S CAREER CONNECTIONS LAB
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.
UC - "G" Approved

Career Connections Lab is a course designed to provide hands-on career experience in a variety of fields, including digital electronics, manufacturing technology, robotics, construction and healthcare. Students will develop career ready practices through career exploration in the context of project-based learning. All knowledge and skills are based on career cluster and pathway standards to promote college and career readiness. Students will actually do the work that professionals perform in the field. Students will also develop a career portfolio, resume, and educational plan to achieve their career goals.



CE501F HOME EC CT CMP COR
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
(Introductory Level Course)Recommendation: This course is for students who did not complete or received lower than a "B" the one-year junior high school HECT Comprehensive Core class or teacher recommendation.


This required course explores the basic strands of Home Economics Careers and Technology (HECT): child development, clothing, consumer education, family living, foods and nutrition, housing and furnishing, and leadership development. This course is the foundation course for the following career pathways: Food Service and Hospitality, Child Development; Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising.



CE501S HOME EC CT CMP COR
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
(Introductory Level Course)Recommendation: This course is for students who did not complete or received lower than a "B" the one-year junior high school HECT Comprehensive Core class or teacher recommendation.


This required course explores the basic strands of Home Economics Careers and Technology (HECT): child development, clothing, consumer education, family living, foods and nutrition, housing and furnishing, and leadership development. This course is the foundation course for the following career pathways: Food Service and Hospitality, Child Development; Fashion Design, Manufacturing, and Merchandising.



ND500F PES-CAREER PLAN
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course teaches the skills identified by employers to be a successful employee. Students will develop a portfolio, explore jobs and careers, prepare a resume, complete job applications, develop interviewing skills, accumulate reference letters, and participate in community service learning. Career speakers from business and education will also assist students in developing employability skills.



ND500S PES-CAREER PLAN
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course teaches the skills identified by employers to be a successful employee. Students will develop a portfolio, explore jobs and careers, prepare a resume, complete job applications, develop interviewing skills, accumulate reference letters, and participate in community service learning. Career speakers from business and education will also assist students in developing employability skills.



ND501F PES-ASSESSMENT
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course teaches the skills identified by employers as those which enhance a student’s opportunity to get a job and be a successful employee. Skills are taught and assessed in such areas as: workplace communication (speaking and listening), working in groups, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Community service learning is a requirement. Students may request an Employability Transcript at the conclusion of this course.



ND501S PES-ASSESSMENT
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course teaches the skills identified by employers as those which enhance a student’s opportunity to get a job and be a successful employee. Skills are taught and assessed in such areas as: workplace communication (speaking and listening), working in groups, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Community service learning is a requirement. Students may request an Employability Transcript at the conclusion of this course.



ND502F CREATIVE WRITING
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This elective course is designed for students who like to write and read imaginative literature. The emphasis is on language as a creative tool and the variety of forms and techniques of imaginative writing. There will be correlated reading inside and outside of the class. This course will help students learn ways to communicate emotions, attitudes, impressions, and reactions in ordinary and extraordinary language. Students will have opportunities to enter several writing contests.



ND502S CREATIVE WRITING
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This elective course is designed for students who like to write and read imaginative literature. The emphasis is on language as a creative tool and the variety of forms and techniques of imaginative writing. There will be correlated reading inside and outside of the class. This course will help students learn ways to communicate emotions, attitudes, impressions, and reactions in ordinary and extraordinary language. Students will have opportunities to enter several writing contests.



ND503F READING FOR ENJOYMENT
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) Reading for Enjoyment is designed for students who enjoy independent reading. The elective course will include the use of a variety of literature, such as screenplays, literature, plays, magazines, comics, and newspaper.



ND503S READING FOR ENJOYMENT
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) Reading for Enjoyment is designed for students who enjoy independent reading. The elective course will include the use of a variety of literature, such as screenplays, literature, plays, magazines, comics, and newspaper.



ND504F INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This elective course is a multi-sensory, self-paced reading and writing program based upon individual needs. Strong emphasis is given to literacy and the acquisition and development of reading and writing skills.



ND504S INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This elective course is a multi-sensory, self-paced reading and writing program based upon individual needs. Strong emphasis is given to literacy and the acquisition and development of reading and writing skills.



ND505F TEEN PARENTING
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This course is designed to train students about child care from infancy through toddlerhood. It includes child care, feeding, emotions of new parents, child proofing the home, behavior of children at different stages of growth, discipline, and the psychological and emotional development of the young child.



ND505S TEEN PARENTING
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This course is designed to train students about child care from infancy through toddlerhood. It includes child care, feeding, emotions of new parents, child proofing the home, behavior of children at different stages of growth, discipline, and the psychological and emotional development of the young child.



ND506F PREGNANT MINOR PROGRAM
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education program.


(Alternative Education) The Pregnant Minor Program is designed to enable the student to make intelligent decisions that will protect her own health and that of her child. The course content includes pre- and post-natal care, labor and delivery, exercise, infant care, nutrition, and effects of drugs/alcohol/tobacco on the fetus. (Gilbert and Polaris only)



ND506S PREGNANT MINOR PROGRAM
7th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education program.


(Alternative Education) The Pregnant Minor Program is designed to enable the student to make intelligent decisions that will protect her own health and that of her child. The course content includes pre- and post-natal care, labor and delivery, exercise, infant care, nutrition, and effects of drugs/alcohol/tobacco on the fetus. (Gilbert and Polaris only)



ND507F CAREER GUIDANCE
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education course only


(Alternative Education) This elective course is designed for students to explore as many occupational choices as possible. The students, after being divided into job clusters, explore career choices individually, using vocational aptitude and interest testing. There is actual work experience in their preference when possible. (Gilbert only)



ND507S CAREER GUIDANCE
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education course only


(Alternative Education) This elective course is designed for students to explore as many occupational choices as possible. The students, after being divided into job clusters, explore career choices individually, using vocational aptitude and interest testing. There is actual work experience in their preference when possible. (Gilbert only)



ND508F COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Ability to "touch type," a grade of "C" or better in a computer course or teacher recommendation.


(Alternative Education) Through the use of commercial software, the student will develop skills in word processing, data base, spreadsheet, presentations, and communication including Internet for personal and vocational use. Keyboarding skills are reinforced.



ND508S COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Ability to "touch type," a grade of "C" or better in a computer course or teacher recommendation.


(Alternative Education) Through the use of commercial software, the student will develop skills in word processing, data base, spreadsheet, presentations, and communication including Internet for personal and vocational use. Keyboarding skills are reinforced.



ND509F A CHILD'S WORLD
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course delves into the growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary children. Students focus their studies on growth and development, safety and emergency procedures, nutrition and health practices, positive interaction and guidance techniques, learning theories and developmentally appropriate practices. This is an introductory level CTE course.



ND509S A CHILD'S WORLD
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course delves into the growth and development of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary children. Students focus their studies on growth and development, safety and emergency procedures, nutrition and health practices, positive interaction and guidance techniques, learning theories and developmentally appropriate practices. This is an introductory level CTE course.



ND510F THRIVING MINDS AND WELL BEING
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education Only
UC - "G" Approved

This course enhances students’ soft skills of the 5 Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Character/Compassion) through Social Emotional Learning. Students will examine the five SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision- making, relationship skills, and social awareness. Throughout the course, students develop their own understanding of each of these competencies. Students will develop new skills and apply them to help them succeed in school, work, and life. (Alternative Education only)



ND510S THRIVING MINDS AND WELL BEING
11th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education Only
UC - "G" Approved

This course enhances students’ soft skills of the 5 Cs (Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Character/Compassion) through Social Emotional Learning. Students will examine the five SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision- making, relationship skills, and social awareness. Throughout the course, students develop their own understanding of each of these competencies. Students will develop new skills and apply them to help them succeed in school, work, and life. (Alternative Education only)



ND599 ALT ED ELECTIVE CREDIT
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


This course code number will be used to designate credits for alternative education courses not offered in the Anaheim Union High School District.



SS500F WORLD GEOGRAPHY
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only


(Alternative Education) World Geography is an introductory elective course designed to serve as a foundation for the social studies curriculum. The course encompasses five basic geographic themes: location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regional characteristics. Geographic concepts presented in this course facilitate an understanding of the interactive political, historical, cultural, and economic events that influence our world community.



SS500S WORLD GEOGRAPHY
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only


(Alternative Education) World Geography is an introductory elective course designed to serve as a foundation for the social studies curriculum. The course encompasses five basic geographic themes: location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and regional characteristics. Geographic concepts presented in this course facilitate an understanding of the interactive political, historical, cultural, and economic events that influence our world community.



SS510F ANTHROPOLOGY
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course is approved for Alternative Education only.
UC - "G" Approved

(Alternative Education) Anthropology is the study of man and of his way of life. The physical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of the subject are studied to provide students with a better understanding of human nature and human behavior. By studying these disciplines with the inclusion of current issues and critical thinking techniques, students will have a better understanding and appreciation of their own cultures. The course includes a study of the evolution of cultures, the organization of societies, the processes of enculturation, and the processes and consequences of cultural change.



SS510S ANTHROPOLOGY
10th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
This course is approved for Alternative Education only.
UC - "G" Approved

(Alternative Education) Anthropology is the study of man and of his way of life. The physical, cultural, and linguistic aspects of the subject are studied to provide students with a better understanding of human nature and human behavior. By studying these disciplines with the inclusion of current issues and critical thinking techniques, students will have a better understanding and appreciation of their own cultures. The course includes a study of the evolution of cultures, the organization of societies, the processes of enculturation, and the processes and consequences of cultural change.



VP500F MUSIC APPRECIATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This is a non-performance course. In this elective course, students are introduced to all styles of music, from classical to popular. The study is done through records, audio and video cassettes, and books. There is no prerequisite for this course, only a willingness to learn about all kinds of music.



VP500S MUSIC APPRECIATION
9th - 12th
5.0 semester credits
Alternative Education only.


(Alternative Education) This is a non-performance course. In this elective course, students are introduced to all styles of music, from classical to popular. The study is done through records, audio and video cassettes, and books. There is no prerequisite for this course, only a willingness to learn about all kinds of music.