SES Five (5) Core Components
The SES has four broad core components (related websites are included)
1. Academics – http://www.schools.scusd.edu
2. Application – http://www.pltw.org
3. Leadership – http://www.naf.org
4. 40 Developmental Assets of Teenagers – http://www.search-institute.org/assets
5. AVID – http://www.AVIDonline.org

Curriculum and Course Sequence

Students will study a rigorous, standards-based education that exceeds the University of California A-G requirement list. The course sequence is an “Early College” model; meaning students will begin collegiate coursework while in high school. In addition to rigorous academics, students will participate in science leadership training, integrated curriculum units related to scientific topics, as well as extensive workplace learning with our industry partners.

Course Sequence - Students will take 6-7 classes per semester

7th Grade
Language Arts
Pre-Algebra or Algebra
Life Science
World History 7
AVID
Wellness/Physical Education 7

8th Grade
Language Arts 8
Algebra or
Advanced Algebra
Physical Science
Gateway to Engineering
US History 8
AVID
Wellness/Physical Education 8

9th Grade
English 9
Algebra I, Geometry or Advanced Math
Biology
Principles of Engineering
Geography
AVID
Wellness/ Physical Education I
Job Shadowing

10th Grade
English 10
Geometry, Algebra II or Advanced Math
Chemistry
Introduction to Engineering Design
World History
Spanish I
Wellness / Physical Education II
Job Shadowing

11th Grade
English 11
Algebra II, Calculus or Collegiate Course
Physics
Engineering Pathways
US History
Spanish II
Nutrition
Internship, Collegiate Course or ROP

12th Grade
English 12
Calculus or Collegiate Course
Anatomy and Physiology
Engineering Pathways
Economics/Consumer Ed.
US Government
Research Methodologies and Senior Project
Microbiology
Internship, Collegiate Course or ROP