The IB program encourages young adults to be informed, tolerant, and global as they pursue a challenging international curriculum. Students who master all the components of IB and successfully pass all IB coursework will graduate with two diplomas, one from AHS and one from IB. The achievement gives the IB student advanced credit or placement status in most colleges and universities. SL = Standard Level, HL = Higher Level.
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE-IB ENGLISH I | YEAR COURSE: | 10 credits
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| COURSE CODE: | IB EAP1 | GRADES: | 9 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | AN “A” OR “B” IN 8TH GRADE ENGLISH RECOMMENDED
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| UC/CSU: | Subject “B”
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE-IB ENGLISH II | YEAR COURSE: | 10 credits
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| COURSE CODE: | IB EAP2 | GRADES: | 10 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | AN “A” OR “B” IN 8TH GRADE ENGLISH RECOMMENDED
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| UC/CSU: | Subject “B”
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The Pre-IB English courses for 9th and 10th grade are each yearlong literature courses designed to familiarize students with the assignments, assessments, and rigor of the international Baccalaureate English Higher Level program. For students interested in the IB Program and who are concurrently enrolled in other Pre-IB courses.
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| COURSE: | ENGLISH IB HL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 credits
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| COURSE CODE: | IBEHL1 | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | 2 years English | UC/CSU: | Subject “B”
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| COURSE: | ENGLISH IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 credits
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| COURSE CODE: | IBEHL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | ENGLISH IB HL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “B”
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The Language A1 program is a pre-university course in literature that offers a global perspective intended to play a strong part in promoting a ‘world spirit’ as it encourages students to appreciate the various ways in which cultures influence and shape the experiences of life. The course vision is that students will develop the international awareness that develops attitudes of tolerance, empathy, and a respect for different perspectives. The two year IB English HL course will adhere to the objectives of the IB English curriculum as well as those for the State of California and the Las Virgenes Unified School District. The course is designed to accommodate both AP Language and Composition students as well as IB diploma candidates.
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB SPANISH 1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IB SP1 | GRADES: | 9, 10, 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | NONE | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB SPANISH 2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IB SP2 | GRADES: | 9, 10, 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | NONE | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB SPANISH 3 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IB SP3 | GRADES: | 9, 10, 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | NONE | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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The Pre-IB Spanish courses for 9th and 10th grade are each yearlong world language courses designed to familiarize students with the assignments, assessments, and rigor of the international Baccalaureate Spanish program.
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| COURSE: | SPANISH IB SL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSL1N | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH SPANISH 2 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | SPANISH IB SL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | SPANISH IB SL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | SPANISH IB HL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSHL1 | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH SPANISH 3 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | SPANISH IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSHL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | SPANISH IB HL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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Spanish IB is a communicative course that places emphasis on higher-level speaking, reading, writing and listening skills for four specific purposes. First: communicating in written and oral form in a variety of authentic situations using appropriate register and syntax as well as showing cultural awareness. Second: acquiring information from a variety of current authentic sources and to use the information for a variety of activities such as: formal written reports, impromptu oral discussions, formal oral reports, and general personal interest. Third: experiencing creative works in literature, film and music to aid in reading and aural comprehension, and to provide rich cultural exposure. Fourth: understanding cultural influences by bringing the diversity of the Spanish/Latin American world into the classroom.
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| COURSE: | CHINESE IB SL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IB CSL1N | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH CHINESE 2 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | CHINESE IB SL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBCSL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | CHINESE IB SL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | CHINESE IB HL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSCHL1 | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH CHINESE 3 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | CHINESE IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBCHL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | CHINESE IB HL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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Chinese IB is a communicative course that places emphasis on higher-level speaking, reading, writing and listening skills for four specific purposes. First: communicating in written and oral form in a variety of authentic situations using appropriate register and syntax as well as showing cultural awareness. Second: acquiring information from a variety of current authentic sources and to use the information for a variety of activities such as: formal written reports, impromptu oral discussions, formal oral reports, and general personal interest. Third: experiencing creative works in literature, film and music to aid in reading and aural comprehension, and to provide rich cultural exposure. Fourth: understanding cultural influences by bringing the diversity of the Chinese world into the classroom.
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| COURSE: | FRENCH IB SL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBFL1N | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH FRENCH 2 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | FRENCH IB SL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBFSL2N | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | FRENCH IB SL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | FRENCH IB HL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBFHL1 | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | THROUGH FRENCH 3 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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| COURSE: | FRENCH IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBFHL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | FRENCH IB HL1 | UC/CSU: | Subject “E”
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French IB is a communicative course that places emphasis on high level speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills for four specific purposes. First: the purpose of communicating in written and oral form in a variety of authentic situations using appropriate register and syntax as well as showing cultural awareness. Second: the purpose of acquiring information from a variety of current authentic sources and to use the information for a variety of activities such as: formal written reports, impromptu oral discussions, formal oral reports, and general personal interest. Third: the purpose of experiencing creative works in literature, film and music to aid in reading and aural comprehension, and to provide rich cultural exposure. Fourth: the purpose of understanding cultural influences by bringing the diversity of the Francophone world into the classroom.
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| COURSE: | HISTORY OF THE AMERICAS IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBHHL2 | GRADES: | 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | NONE | UC/CSU: | Subject “A”
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| COURSE: | HISTORY IB HL1 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
20TH CENTURY GLOBAL STUDIES
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| COURSE CODE: | IBHHL2 | GRADES: | 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | NONE | UC/CSU: | Subject “A”
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This is a two-year course which has as among its key objectives the critical study of the discipline of history - its specific methodologies as they relate to the selection, analysis and interpretation of historical data. Studying history at this level will require students to develop an appreciation of the often divergent approaches adopted by historians in conducting historical research, the conflicting interpretative outcomes they reach and the forces which shape their scholarship. Students will work with a wide variety of source materials. The development of skills associated with solid argumentation based on sound evidence will be emphasized throughout the course. Topics to be covered will include an in-depth study of the causes, practices and effects of war; the rise and rule of single-party states; and the Arab-Israeli Conflict 1945-1979. For the Regional option, students will do an in depth study of 3 focus units in the Americas in order to be aware of the key political, social, economic, and cultural events and themes that have had an impact on the region. Students will also conduct a Historical Investigation into a topic which connects with the core areas of study in the course.
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| COURSE: | PSYCHOLOGY IB SL | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBSYSL | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | PSYCHOLOGY RECOMMENDED | UC/CSU: | Subject “G”
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
(1) Explain, where appropriate, how cultural, ethical, gender, methodological considerations may affect the interpretation of behavior; (2) Describe, compare, and evaluate the four content topics of the perspectives: development and cultural contexts, framework, methodologies, application; (3) Describe and evaluate theories and empirical studies of the perspectives;
(4) Demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and skills required for experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation.
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| COURSE: | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS & SOCIETIES IB SL
| YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBESSL | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN PRE-IB ALGEBRA II OR ALGEBRA II
UC/CSU: Subject “G”
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Environmental Systems Standard Level is a rigorous one-year course in which students will develop an understanding of the fundamentals underlying the study of environmental systems. In this course students will examine environmental systems by critically analyzing ecosystems, global cycles & physical systems, human population & carrying capacity, pollution management, & the political, social, and ethical issues that arise with a scientific understanding of environmental systems. The course will seek to develop the students as inquirers through the use of practical laboratory investigations. A three-part external IB examination will be administered at the end of the course.
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB GEOMETRY | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBMG | GRADES: | 9, 10 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | A grade of “C” or better in both semesters of 8th grade Algebra I P and a passing score on the Pre-IB Geometry placement test. Fulfills High School Math Requirement
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This course introduces the student to geometrical relationships, concepts of a formal, deductive proof, as well as preparing for the ideology of the International Baccalaureate student. Pre-IB Geometry follows the same objectives as outlined in Geometry P, but with more algebra review. The IB philosophy of internationalism will be a common thread throughout the course. The course will conclude with a strong intro to new algebraic concepts that will be necessary for the Pre-IB Algebra II course. Students can choose between receiving credit for Geometry P or Pre-IB Geometry. This course is a prerequisite course to Pre-IB Algebra II.
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB ALGEBRA II Analysis and Approaches (AA) | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | PIBMAA | GRADES: | 10, 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | A grade of “C” or better in Pre-IB Geometry (no entry from Geometry). New students to AHS can enter this course with an 80% on the placement test
Fulfills High School Math Requirement
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This course continues to develop the algebraic concepts and IB ideology introduced in Pre-IB Geometry in a rigorous and in-depth manner. Pre-IB Algebra II covers more objectives than outlined in Algebra II and with a different textbook. This course introduces new topics including, but not limited to, polynomial functions, inverses, complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential functions, matrices, probability, series and sequences, and an introduction to trigonometry and vectors. Logic and problem solving skills are developed throughout the course. The IB philosophy of internationalism will be a common thread throughout the course. The graphing calculator will be used as a problem solving tool. This is a prerequisite course to IB math SL.
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| COURSE: | AHS PRE IB ALGEBRA II Applications and Interpretations (AI) | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | PIBMAI | GRADES: | 10, 11 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | A grade of “C” or better in Pre-IB Geometry (no entry from Geometry). New students to AHS can enter this course with an 80% on the placement test
Fulfills High School Math Requirement
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This course is designed to give students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems an avenue for exploration. It is designed to prepare students for the IB Applications and Interpretations SL course and it’s multiple external and internal Assessments. Students will use technology to further explore Algebra II topics and their applications.
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| COURSE: | IB Pre Calc SL | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBMAA | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | A grade of “B” or better in Pre-IB Algebra II
Fulfills High School Math Requirement
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IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL course content has been developed to meet the requirements of the new IB Diploma Subject Guide (first exams May 2021). There is a strong emphasis on calculus and on algebraic, graphical and numerical approaches. In this course, students will develop strong skills in mathematical thinking and become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments. The course is designed for students who wish to study mathematics as a subject in its own right or to pursue their interests in subjects that have a significant level mathematics content, for example mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences or economics. Students who wish to take the course at HL should have strong algebraic skills and really enjoy solving challenging problems.
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| COURSE: | IB Intro to Stats SL | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBMAI | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | A grade of “B” or better in Pre-IB Algebra II
Fulfills High School Math Requirement
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This course is designed to give students a brief exploration into higher levels of math and will develop skills in both statistics and calculus. This course will also prepare students for the IB Math Applications and Interpretation SL test.
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| COURSE: | Film IB HL1 and Film IB HL2 | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBPHL1, IBPHL2 | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | None
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Description: Film is both a powerful communication medium and an art form. The focus of the Diploma Program is on the student as “knower”. The Diploma Program for the IB Film student aims to develop students’ skills so that the become adept in both interpreting and making film texts: adepts in both the theoretical and practical aspects of film. The IB Film course is designed to enable a student personally to experience film, growth, in the discipline is reflected in how that student develops, extends, and refines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for the pursuance of the art form. The course provides the basis for a deeper understanding and appreciation of film and the film making process. For those who wish to continue further study in this area, the course provides a strong foundation in all aspects of film and a firm grounding to embrace future related studies.
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| COURSE: | Theory of Knowledge IB | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBTH | GRADES: | 11, 12 (2nd semester Grade 11 through 1st semester Grade 12) AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | None
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The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course is at the center of the experience of the Diploma Program for the IB student. The focus of TOK is on the student as a knower. At the heart of the course is an appreciation for the myriad ways in which students learn and for the wealth of knowledge they have already attained. As opposed to other courses, which rely on students’ interests and prior knowledge in order to accumulate more knowledge, TOK offers students the opportunity to critically examine their knowledge as such. Questions such as: “What do I know?,” “How do I know what I claim to know?,” and, “What are the limits of my knowledge?” frame the course.
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| COURSE: | PHYSICS IB SL | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBESP | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | Fulfills High School Science requirement. A grade of “C” or better in Chemistry, and a grade of “C” or better in IB Math SL and/or Math Analysis P.
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This course will offer students another opportunity to complete the Science requirement for the IB Diploma. IB Physics will introduce the students to the IB Internal and External Assessment methods. The IB philosophy will be incorporated throughout the course with focus on internationalism, rigorous instructions and assessment, and critical thinking.
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| COURSE: | IB Chemistry SL | YEAR COURSE: | 10 CREDITS
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| COURSE CODE: | IBESP | GRADES: | 11, 12 AHS ONLY
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| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Pre IB Algebra II or Math IB SL
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This course will allow IB Diploma Programme students to complete a Group 4 science while being appropriately prepared for college level chemistry. This course has a heavy lab component with emphasis on experimental design and analysis of results. Topics include Stoichiometry, Atomic Structure, Periodic Trends, Chemical Bonding, Thermochemistry, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Redox, Organic Chemistry, and Energy.
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