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Courses for 2010-2011
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Course Selection Guide for 2010-2011 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. Course Guide
MVHS Course Offerings for 2010-2011 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 2010-2011 school year. List of Courses
Information for 8th Graders
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Course Selection Presentations for Parents of 8th Graders A list of dates when parents of 8th graders can come to hear about course offerings at Monta Vista. Schedule
8th Grade Course Selection Presentation 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. 8th Grade Presentation
Information for Continuing Students
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Course Selection Presentations for Parents of Continuing Students A list of dates when parents of continuing students can come to hear about course offerings at Monta Vista. Schedule
English
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English Department Presentation for Incoming Freshmen, 2010 A description of English courses offered by Monta High School, with an emphasis on the freshman course and its curriculum. English Dept Presentation
Decision Matrix for 11th and 12th Grade English Courses, 2010 A description of Junior and Senior English courses. Includes lists of core texts, homework expectations, grading rule breakdowns, and types of assignments. English Junior/Senior Courses
Math
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MV Math Curriculum Sequences A list of possible math course sequences for incoming freshmen, describing the choices available in the math department. Math Classes
Physical Education
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Physical Education in grades 9 and 10 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?" PE Courses
Science
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Science Core Curriculum Presentation for Frosh - 2010 A presentation to incoming freshmen 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 freshman course, Biology, is covered in some depth, then the courses that follow. Science Presentation - Frosh
Science Core Curriculum Presentation for Upperclassmen - 2010 A presentation to upperclassmen 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. Science Presentation - Upperclassmen
Which Science Class Should I Take Next Year? - 2010 Recommended grades for prerequisite classes are listed, and an explanation of AP courses as the second in a sequence is included. Science Course Selection Guide