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Course Title:
CAHSEE English Review Test Preparation |
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210-2
2.5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to allow each student to increase proficiency in all English areas of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). The course includes word analysis, fluency, reading comprehension and analysis of literature, essay planning and writing, and writing conventions such as capitalization, punctuation and parts of speech. Students are also asked to demonstrate a strong foundation in writing for various reasons and audiences, and using proper grammar. |
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Course Title:
CAHSEE Math Review Test Preparation |
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#200-2
2.5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to allow each student to increase proficiency in all math areas of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE). The course includes statistics, data analysis and probability, number sense, measurement and geometry, mathematical reasoning, and algebra. Students are also asked to demonstrate a strong foundation in computation and arithmetic, including working with decimals, fractions, and percents. |
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Course Title:
Integrated Algebra & Geometry A |
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#201-1
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to allow each student to increase proficiency in the strands of numeration, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics, and mathematical reasoning and prepares students for success in higher levels of math. These courses do not meet the high school Algebra requirement. |
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Course Title:
Integrated Algebra & Geometry B |
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#201-2
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to allow each student to increase proficiency in the strands of numeration, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics, and mathematical reasoning and prepares students for success in higher levels of math. These courses do not meet the high school Algebra requirement. |
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Course Title:
Business (Consumer) Math |
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#202
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to teach students the math skills they need to enter the workforce. The course focuses on the skills students will need on the job: understanding wages and benefits, calculating interest, using credit cards, and balancing business costs and profits. |
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Algebra 1A |
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#203
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to teach the essential elements of pre-algebra and first year algebra. Additional resources are used to expand practice and use of skills. Algebra 1A and 1B qualifies for the high school Algebra requirement. |
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Course Title:
Algebra 1B |
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#204
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to teach the essential elements of pre-algebra and first year algebra. Additional resources are used to expand practice and use of skills. Algebra 1A and 1B qualifies for the high school Algebra requirement. |
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Course Title:
Life Skills Math |
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#205
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course based on the learning theory and research that students are best motivated to learn when they see a skill as practical and related to real life. The relevance of each new basic mathematical skill presented is emphasized with opportunities to apply the skill in practical situations. |
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Course Title:
English 1A |
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#211-1
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of Exploring Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 1B |
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#211-2
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of Exploring Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 2A |
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#212-1
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of World Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 2B |
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#212-2
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of World Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 3A |
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#213-1
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of American Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 3B |
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#213-2
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of American Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 4A |
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#214-1
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of British Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
English 4B |
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#214-2
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of British Literature that provides a balanced, unified program in grammar, vocabulary, literature, composition and analysis of prescribed novels and plays. |
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Course Title:
U.S. History A |
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#220
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course based on studying the major turning points in American history from the Reconstruction period through the New Deal. Students also review our nation’s founding and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals. |
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Course Title:
U.S. History B |
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#221
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course based on studying the major turning points in American history from World War II through modern-day times. |
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Course Title:
American Government |
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#225
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce the United States' political system. Topics include: political and economic systems, foundations of American Government, important documents, the Constitution, rights and responsibilities of citizens, Congress, the Presidency, court systems, state and local governments. |
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Course Title:
Economics |
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#226
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to develop and expand students’ awareness of the economic bases of their lives as present and future consumers, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers; of the United States as part of the global economy; and of the issues and problems facing Americans today. |
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Course Title:
World History A |
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#230
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of study covering early civilization through the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern times to the Industrial Revolution, Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, the Soviet and Eastern Europe. |
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Course Title:
World History B |
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#231
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course of study covering the world through the age of European Dominance, the years of crisis of two world wars, and the "modern world" to the present time. |
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Course Title:
Geography |
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#270
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce World Geography with special emphasis on the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Western Europe, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Tropical and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. |
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Course Title:
Life Science A |
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#260
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce life science. Topics include: the chemistry and relationships of living things, cells and tissues, classifications, plants, animals, environments, conservation, natural resources and pollution. |
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Course Title:
Life Science B |
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#261
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce life science. Topics include: nutrition, digestion, circulatory, skeletal, and nervous systems, environments, reproduction and heredity. |
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Course Title:
Physical Science A |
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#262
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce physical science. Topics include: scientific method, matter, energy, physical and chemical changes, elements, compounds, and organic chemistry. |
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Course Title:
Physical Science B |
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#263
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce physical science. Topics include: chemical reactions, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, heat, nuclear energy, forces, density and pressure. |
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Course Title:
Earth Science |
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#264
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce Earth Science. Topics include: Studying and describing the earth, the earth and moon systems, the solar system, stars and galaxies, earth chemistry, minerals, rocks, the earth's atmosphere, weather and climate, the earth's water, weathering and erosion, forces in the earth, and the earth's history. |
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Course Title:
Health |
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#240
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to increase students’ knowledge concerning various aspects of health enabling them to make intelligent decisions that greatly affect their lives. This course satisfies Education Code requirements in the area of substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS education. This also includes study in the areas of mental health, diet, fitness, reproduction, heredity and aging. |
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Course Title:
Art History |
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#290
5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course that introduces students to a chronological art-history based program laying the foundation for life-long art appreciation and art producing skills. Art works and art styles of various cultures and times in history are explored. |
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Course Title:
Keyboarding |
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#291
2.5 credits
Course Description: This course is a complete and comprehensive keyboarding experience. It teaches students to correctly key the alphabetic keyboard through a series of lessons and activities while building accuracy and speed. A minimum goal of 25 w.p.m. is expected. Activities include: creating and typing tables, a personal/ business letter, a memorandum, a block letter, and a resume. |
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Course Title:
Everyday Life Skills |
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#292
2.5 credits
Course Description: A programmed learning course designed to introduce important "how to live and work" skills, as well as focusing on maintaining a healthy body and a safe home, to finding and keeping a job. Other topics include: technology, financial responsibilities, career planning, the postsecondary education process, marriage and parenting. |
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Course Title:
GED Test Preparation |
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#250
0 credits
Course Description: The Learning Center at Conejo Valley Adult School offers the official GED Practice Test, which helps determine student readiness for the GED Test. The GED Test is offered at Conejo Valley Adult School, which is an official GED Testing Center. Students who show the need for remediation are given an opportunity to study in the Learning Center, using a self-guided program designed according to individual need. Taking the practice test is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. |
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Course Title:
GED Test |
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#150
Pass = Certificate
Course Description: The Learning Center at Conejo Valley Adult School offers the official GED Practice Test, which helps determine student readiness for the GED Test. The GED Test is offered at Conejo Valley Adult School, which is an official GED Testing Center. Students who show the need for remediation are given an opportunity to study in the Learning Center, using a self-guided program designed according to individual need. Taking the practice test is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. A student may take the GED test if he/she meets at least one of the following requirements:
• be 18 years of age or older
• be within 60 days of turning 18
• currently or would be a member of a high school class due to graduate within 60 days
• present a letter from an armed services recruiter at 17½ years of age |
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Course Title:
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
#252
0 credits |
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Course Title:
ESL Multi-Level Lab |
#190
0 credits |
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