Monterey High School

Dual Enrollment

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In keeping with our goal to assist our students in becoming college and career ready, Monterey High will continue to provide students the opportunity to earn college credit, while still in high school, through the Dual Enrollment program.

As in the past, MHS students who enroll in a general Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) course (typically those located at the MPC campus), will have their tuition waived, but students will be responsible for potential course and book fees. MHS students who enroll in College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) courses (typically located at MHS) will have their tuition, course, and book fees covered by the district. Distinction between which course a student is electing to take will be made when completing the Dual Enrollment Form.

Currently, MHS has formal agreements with Monterey Peninsula College (MPC), which serve to benefit the student by allowing them to receive, both, college and high school credit for courses successfully completed. For general courses completed, students must manually submit their grades to MHS in order to have those grades included on their high school transcript. For CCAP courses, grades will be automatically requested by MHS, to be given by MPC, with the prior approval of the student and their parent/guardian. Courses taken at an institution in which MHS does not have a formal agreement with must have grades manually submitted by the student.

- Must be a current or incoming MHS student to participate in the program
- Certain courses may require a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student standing prior to enrollment
- MPC courses for which MHS has the course equivalency (e.g. Psychology 1 at MPC and DP Psychology at MHS) will not be approved, unless under special circumstances.
  - Examples of special circumstances are early graduation or emergency credit completion for graduation
- Students taking a course located at the MPC campus will provide own transportation
- MPC courses will not count towards a student's minimum, full-time enrollment requirement (i.e. a student must have at least three MHS courses per day)
- The student remains ultimately responsible for adding or dropping any MPC courses, as MHS does not have access to student's MPC accounts
- MPC units will be transferred to MHS on the following scale
  - 1 MPC units = 3 MHS credits
  - 2 MPC units = 6 MHS credits
  - 3-5 MPC units = 10 MHS credits
- MPC courses that are a minimum of three units, and UC/CSU transferable, will have grades transferred on a weighted GPA scale
Business 1

Introduction to Business
A multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal and international factors, political and financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization’s policies and practices within the U.S. and in a global society. The course covers fundamentals of management theory, marketing practices, business ethics, human resources, quality management, financial markets, and entrepreneurship, along with career exploration and opportunities in each field.

Business 47

Entrepreneurial Start-up Ventures

Explore the dynamic process of launching and managing new business ventures. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial journey, from idea conception to business launch. Examine key components of start-up success, including market research, business planning, funding strategies, and operational management. Through practical exercises and hands-on projects, students will develop the skills necessary to identify opportunities, craft a viable business plan, secure funding, and navigate the challenges of starting a new venture. Emphasis will be placed on innovation, strategic decision-making, and sustainable growth, preparing students to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into successful start-ups.

Business 50
Introduction to Marketing
Description: This course introduces strategic marketing and the marketing environment, including emphasis on customer-centric marketing and technology. Actionable tools such as marketing research and target marketing are learned through study and application. Core decision-making is covered, from product research and development in goods and services to pricing options, promotion alternatives, and distribution choices.

Business 60
Financial Planning and Money Management
Description: This course provides students with the tools to achieve their personal financial goals by helping them make informed decisions regarding spending, savings, borrowing, and investing. Students are trained to apply quantitative reasoning concepts to solve problems in cash and debt management, investing fundamentals, major purchase decisions, tax considerations, insurance, retirement, and estate planning.

English C1000

Academic Reading and Writing
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research.

English C1001

Critical Thinking and Writing

In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing or similar first-year college writing course.

Kinesiology 41

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
This course introduces students to modern athletic training principles. It covers procedures and techniques for prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Kinesiology 48

Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance
This course covers theoretical, practical, and mental aspects of sport, exercise, and rehabilitation settings, including the influence of psychological variables on participation and performance in sports and exercise. It also addresses the influence of participation on psychological factors and well-being. Topics include motivation, anxiety, observational learning, imagery, exercise adherence, goal setting, gender/youth sports participation, and management of unhealthy behaviors.

Linguistics 10

Foundations of Language

This course explores how language shapes culture, identity, and thought. Students examine the fundamental structures of language—sounds, words, grammar—and its expressive power through metaphor, irony, humor, and productivity. Using examples from historically significant speeches, poetry, lyrics, and social discourse, students connect linguistic principles with major cultural and political movements, including civil rights, social justice, and equity in representation.

Linguistics 15

Intro to Linguistics

This course provides a foundational overview of the scientific study of human language, examining how languages are structured, how they function in society, and how they are acquired, used, and change over time. Students explore the major subfields of linguistics through theoretical frameworks and empirical research methods. Emphasis is placed on language as a social and behavioral phenomenon shaped by cultural norms, identity, power, and historical context. Students analyze linguistic data from a diverse range of languages and communities and investigate issues such as language variation, multilingualism, language attitudes, and language policy. Students also reflect on the ways language shapes and is shaped by human thought, culture, and community.

Math 13

Precalculus

This course is intended for majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include polynomial, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, equations, and graphs.

Math 20A

Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1

This is a first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Elementary Spanish 1
This introductory course teaches beginning language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students interact with authentic language in cultural context.

Spanish 2

Elementary Spanish II
This course continues to teach language acquisition in a cultural context through listening, speaking, reading and writing at the second-semester level. The students will continue to interact with authentic language in cultural context.

Spanish 1S

Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
This introductory course is parallel to SPAN 1, but is designed for Spanish heritage speakers, or other linguistically qualified students, with limited to no formal study of the language. It is conducted totally in Spanish, with emphases on grammar and writing. Through the study of selected readings, students will expand on their own experiences and explore other Spanish- speaking cultures. Readings are pertinent to the culture, history, and literature of Hispanics in the United States, Latin America and Spain. Compositions will explore personal, political, and cultural issues, as well as analyses of Spanish and Latin American literary pieces. This includes the study of culture through contemporary Hispanic readings. The course increases awareness of linguistic registers, discusses items beyond the familiar routine, and instills an appreciation of Hispanic cultures manifested in Spanish-speaking countries including the United States. The course is equivalent to the satisfactory completion of two years of high school instruction in Spanish.

Spanish 2S

Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
This course is parallel to SPAN 2, but for Spanish speakers. It is designed for students from a Spanish-speaking background with some formal training in Spanish. It is conducted entirely in Spanish with emphasis on grammar, reading, and writing. The course continues to provide instruction that builds upon the existing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and their cultural heritage and knowledge. Introduction to Hispanic literature and culture. Cultural projects and readings reinforce learners' understanding of U.S.-Latino issues, literature, and culture.

Theater 1

Introduction to Theater
This course focuses on the relationship of theatre to various cultures throughout history, and introduces students to elements of the production process, including playwriting, acting, directing, design, and criticism. Students survey different periods, styles, and genres of theatre through play reading, discussion, films, and viewing and critiquing live theatre, including required attendance at theatre productions.

Theater 15A
Acting I
Description: This course explores the theory of the fundamentals of acting. Students discover the history of method acting and the sometimes complementary, sometimes competing theories of its founders. The course covers theories in practice through theatre games, acting exercises, improvisation, and stage movement. It also covers fundamental acting vocabulary.

Ethnic Studies 10
Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice

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Description: This course offers an interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity in the United States. It examines fundamental ethnic studies concepts and social justice movements in relation to cultural, ethnic, and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups.