Curriculum Overview
At Bradshaw Christian High School we prepare our students for admission into four year colleges and universities. Our curriculum meets, and exceeds, the University of California admissions standards. Our academic rigor is challenging and stresses independent thinking, writing, critical reading, and self-discipline in the context of our Christian faith. Homework and outside preparation are essential for a successful educational experience. Students should plan on spending an average of two hours per day outside of class time completing homework and preparing for classes. We offer several honors and Advanced Placement courses to qualified students which requires extra effort and preparation outside of class. Students are encouraged to meet with teachers and advisors outside of class as needed to help ensure success. In addition students are given “open time” each week to meet with various teachers and student study groups.
Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular actives such as ministry, athletics, various performing arts, student government, and community outreach. We believe that participation in these areas help students mature socially, behaviorally, and spiritually.
Geography
Grade Level: Designed for 9th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC Approved
World History
Grade Level: Designed for 10th, Pre/Co Requisites: None UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP World History: Modern
Grade Level: Designed for 10th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
US History
Grade Level: Designed for 11th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP US History
Grade Level: Designed for 11th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Government (Sem. 1) / Economics (Sem. 2)
Grade Level: Designed for 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP US Government and Politics
Grade Level: Designed for 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
ELD History
Grade Level: Designed for non-native English speaking students, Pre/Co Requisites: none, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 1
Grade Level: Designed for 9th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 1 Honors
Grade Level: Designed for 9th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 2
Grade Level: Designed for 10th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 2 Honors (Formerly English 2 Pre-AP)
Grade Level: Designed for 10th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 3
Grade Level: Designed for 11th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP English Language and Composition
Grade Level: Designed for 11th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
English 4
Grade Level: Designed for 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP English Literature and Composition
Grade Level:Designed for 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, Complete the Honors Application Process, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
ELD English 1 and 2
Grade Level:Designed for Non-native English speaking students, Pre/Co Requisites: none, UC/CSU Approved: Yes, (only one year)
ELD Writing Support
Grade Level:Designed for Non-native English speaking students
Algebra 1
Grade Level: Pre/Co Requisites: None UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Algebra 1A / 1B
Grade Level: Pre/Co Requisites: None UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Geometry
Pre/Co Requisites: Algebra 1, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Algebra 2
Pre/Co Requisites: Geometry UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Algebra 2 Honors
Pre/Co Requisites: Geometry (Recommended Grade: B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Statistics
Pre/Co Requisites: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Statistics
Pre/Co Requisites: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Pre-Calculus
Pre/Co Requisites: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Pre-Calculus Honors
Pre/Co Requisites: Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Calculus AB
Pre/Co Requisites: Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calculus Honors (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Calculus BC
Pre/Co Requisites: AP Calculus AB or Administrative Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Personal Finance
Grade Level: Designed for 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: No
General Science
Taken in conjunction with Algebra 1A, UC/CSU Approved College Prep Elective
Biology
Minimum Co-Requisite: Algebra 1, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Biology Honors (Formerly Biology Pre-AP)
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1 (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Physics
Pre/Co Requisites:Biology, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Chemistry
Minimum Co-Requisites: Algebra 2, UC/CUS Approved: Yes
Anatomy and Physiology
Grade Level: Designed for 11th / 12th, Pre/Co Requisites: 2 Lab Sciences, UC/CSU Approved: Yes weekly
AP Biology
Pre Requisites: Chemistry (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Chemistry
Pre/Co Requisites: Chemistry, Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors (Recommended Grades B’s or better); UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Physics 1
Grade Level: Designed for 11th / 12th, Pre Requisites: Biology (Recommended Grade B or better), UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Computer Science Principals
UC/CSU Approved Additional Science (3rd Year or beyond)
Spanish 1
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Spanish 2
Pre/Co Requisites: Spanish 1 or Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Spanish 3
Pre/Co Requisites: Spanish 2 or Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
American Sign Language (ASL) 1
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
American Sign Language (ASL) 2
Pre/Co Requisites: ASL 1 grade of C or better; Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
American Sign Language (ASL) 3
Pre/Co Requisites: ASL 2 grade of C or better; Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
American Sign Language (ASL) 4
Pre/Co Requisites: ASL 3 grade of C or better; Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Bible 9
Grade Level: Designed for 9th, UC/CSU Approved: No
Bible 10/11
Grade Level: Designed for 10th / 11th, UC/CSU Approved: No
Bible 12
Grade Level: Designed for 12th, UC/CSU Approved: No
Ministry
Grade Level: Designed for 11th/12th; Application required, UC/CSU Approved: No
ELD Bible
Grade Level: Designed for non-native English speaking students, UC/CSU Approved: No
Ambasador Bible
Grade Level: Designed for all grade levels; Application required, UC/CSU Approved: No
Visual-Performing Arts (VPA)
Art 1
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
AP Studio Art (2-D Art and Design, or Drawing)
UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Drama
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Band
Pre/Co Requisites: Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Advanced Band
Choir
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Graphic Design
Pre/Co Requisites: Computer experience; Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Video Production
Pre/Co Requisites: None UC/CSU Approved: Yes
Practical Arts
Computers
Grade Level: Designed for 9th; taken with Geography, Pre/Co Requisites: None
Computing and Robotics
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved College Prep Elective
Film Studies
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved College Prep Elective
Psychology
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved College Prep Elective
Public Speaking
Pre/Co Requisites: None, UC/CSU Approved College Prep Elective
Yearbook
Grade Level: 9 / 10 / 11 / 12, Pre/Co Requisites: Computer experience; Department Approval, UC/CSU Approved: No
Physical Education
Conditioning
Female Fitness
PE
Pass/No Credit Classes
College Advisory
Grade Level: Designed for 12th; 4-year college bound students
Life Skills
Grade Level: Designed for 12th