High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

Peer Resources 1 YNCG 10-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Approval Process.
The Peer Resource course is a peer assistance program offering students the opportunity to work as trained peer facilitators with other
students. Participants will be trained in a variety of helping skills which will enable them to assist other students in having a more
positive and productive school experience. Positive peer influence will be utilized as a strategy for addressing such issues as low
achievement, dropout prevention, substance abuse prevention, suicide, absenteeism, negative attitudes about school, behavior
problems, and other issues of concern in the school.
Peer Resources 2 YNFG 10-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Approval Process.
In this Advanced Peer Resource Class, students will obtain advanced skills in communication, facilitation and leadership. Students
will gain skills regarding such issues as: substance abuse, violence prevention, suicide prevention and other topics as needed. All
students will be responsible in planning, organizing, and implementing programs that will provide a service to the school and/or
community. Students in this course will also take an active role in assisting with the training and project implementation for Peer
Resources 1.
Law Enforcement TPJA 11-12 10 units/year
1 Class Period
Students will learn legal vocabulary, general knowledge of the law, search and seizure procedures, laws of arrest, judicial systems,
specialized police practices and improvement in written and oral communication. The course will provide opportunities to explore
careers within the criminal justice system and job search procedures. Field trips are provided to local courts to witness the judicial
system in operation and to Alcatraz, the closed Federal penitentiary.
You and the Law YYCG 11-12 10 units/year
This course deals with the rights, duties, and responsibilities of American citizens under the law. It is a survey course in American
law, emphasizing criminal, civil, consumer, and family law and dealing with basic legal facts and concepts. Emphasis will be placed
on the Rights of youth in American society. Whenever possible, the course will include active participation in the legal process.
Contemporary Sociology YSCP 11-12 g 10 units/year
This is an elective course that introduces the field and its methodology. It is a survey class that involves learning about relationships
between individuals and the society in which one lives. Students will be introduced to the tools and vocabulary of sociology as well as
learning about structure, function and patterns of behavior in various societies, cultural traits, adaptation, socialization, values and
norms, problems of adolescence, adulthood and work, social stratification, family problems, population and ecology. (Ohlone course
at Kennedy only).
Leadership 1 YLCG 9-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Teacher's approval.
This course instructs students in leadership knowledge and skills needed to conduct student body business, such as problem-solving
techniques, organizational methods, and parliamentary procedures. Instruction includes the study of human relations, group dynamics,
public relations, and public speaking. Upon completion, students will be better able to function effectively in leadership roles. At
some sites, this is a required course for all elected associated student body officers, appointed council associates and president and
vice president of each class.
Leadership 2 YLFG 9-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Teacher’s approval.
Apply leadership skills to practical settings, group interaction and committee work. This course is recommended for class officers and
ASB officers.
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