Sage Hill Course Catalog 2025-2026 : simplebooklet.com

1WELCOME!At Sage Hill School, our commitment to academic excellence is at the heart of everything we do. This year’s Course Catalog reﬂects not only the breadth and depth of our curriculum but also our dedication to fostering curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in every student. With a wide array of courses designed to challenge and inspire, we are conﬁdent that each student will ﬁnd opportunities to pursue their passions, discover new interests and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning. Please read through this catalog carefully as it contains all the information you will need to get started on the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. New this year, we have added two new mathematics courses: Advanced Topics in Computer Science and Honors Money Management, which is also a Sage Center Designated Course. You can ﬁnd the course descriptions for these additions to the mathematics curriculum on Page 8.Striking a balance of coursework between co-curricular activities such as arts, athletics and service is a challenge that requires courageous decisions and encourages students to live creatively and compassionately. During the course selection process, I encourage families to consider Sage Hill’s core value of Balance as they choose their courses.Sincerely,Matt Balossi, Ed.D.Assistant Head of School for Academics balossim@sagehillschool.org 949.270.2310GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSStudents are eligible for a Sage Hill diploma when they have completed, with satisfactory grades, the following coursework over four years:English 4 yearsMathematics 3 consecutive years and through Algebra IIHistory and Social Studies 3 consecutive years through U.S. History or AP U.S. HistoryWorld Languages 3 years and through Level IIIScience 3 years of laboratory scienceVisual and Performing Arts 2 yearsPhysical Health and Wellness 3 years or 9 physical health/ athletic creditsService Learning 4 yearsSpring at Sage 4 yearsSage Center Designated 4 coursesAll students must carry a minimum of ﬁve courses for four years. Please note that students are only permitted to take seven academic courses per year. In their freshman and sophomore years, one of these seven blocks must be Physical Health. Students will not receive credit for courses taken outside of Sage Hill. If a student elects to take a sixth or seventh course, all eorts are made to remediate scheduling conﬂicts. All courses are UC-approved and provide a full year of course credit. See the School Handbook for more information. A student and family requesting more than three AP or Honors courses, must sign and submit the Balanced Schedule Acknowledgement Letter or amend their schedule request in order to receive their course schedule. Sage Center Designated Courses Sage Center Designated courses empower students to pursue Sage Hill’s mission by instituting curricular-driven engagement with the Six Cs and instructional support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) content and practice. These courses focus on development and reﬂection of the core competencies: critical thinking, collaboration, communication, cross-cultural competency, creativity and character. Additionally, some of the courses feature experiential learning opportunities designed to connect students with real-world applications of course content. (SCD) indicates a Sage Center Designated course, which may include an attached Spring at Sage, SHIP or Service Learning experience.SAGE CONNECTEDSage Connected courses are hybrid online classes that oer unique and engaging learning opportunities in a collaborative environment with the ﬂexibility to learn in blocks of time that work best for each individual student. Students partner with their teachers and peers through customized online interactions, frequent in-person meetings and individualized instructor feedback.Sage Connected at a glance:• Open to juniors and seniors only;• May be taken as a sixth or seventh course and;• A student may only take one Sage Connected course in an academic year. We are pleased to oer the following Sage Connected courses in the 2025–2026 academic year:English DepartmentAdventure LiteratureScience Department3D Design, Modeling and FabricationAdditional details about Sage Connected courses are included in course descriptions.COURSE PLACEMENT PROCESSSage Hill School’s course placement process is closely aligned with the School’s mission and values.Recommended Preparation: Indicates our professional guidance for the prior courses that will best prepare students for success in a given course.Grade in Prior Course: In the majority of departments, a speciﬁc grade in a prior course is not required for entry into an Honors or AP course.Feedback: Students and families will receive frequent and speciﬁc feedback from teachers throughout the ﬁrst three quarters of the school year that will empower them to make their course placement decisions. Placement Tests: Placement tests are used for advanced math and performing arts courses. AP and Honors CoursesParents and students must understand that AP courses are taught at college level. Homework expectations and pace will be signiﬁcantly higher than non-AP or Honors courses. Sage Hill AP courses prepare students for the Advanced Placement examinations nationally administered each spring. NEW COURSES FOR 2025-2026We are pleased to oer the following new courses:Mathematics DepartmentAdvanced Topics in Computer Science Please see course description, page 8Honors Money Management (SCD) Please see course description, page 8In order to be eligible to apply to the University of California system, students must have completed a year of Geometry either in grades 7 or 8 or at Sage Hill School.

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ENGLISH Courses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.ENGLISH CURRICULUM OVERVIEWThe Sage Hill English curriculum emphasizes the crucial value of spoken and written communication as it relates to self and global awareness. In a seminar environment, each grade level focuses on one essential question that helps students to discover who they are becoming as readers, writers and human beings, and empowers them to be change agents in their own lives. Students in the freshman and sophomore years explore who they are as readers, as writers and as members of a global community. Juniors examine their relationship to the American experience, and seniors reﬂect on the authors whose works have impacted their understanding of the human condition.At all grade levels, students examine a diverse body of literature that represents a broad range of historical and cultural perspectives. In the process, students are challenged both to question and embrace their beliefs and values, and to compassionately respect the viewpoints of others. Student writing–both critical and creative–emerges from coursework and student interests, and each year culminates in a department-wide portfolio project, in which students reﬂect on and synthesize their work from throughout the year in connection to that year’s essential question. GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 4 years9th English I10th English II (SCD) 11th English III or Honors English III12th English IV electives or AP English Literature and CompositionCOURSE OFFERINGS1110 English I: Intro to Literary Genres1120 English II: World Literature (SCD)1130 English III: American Literature11350 Honors English III: American Literature11450 Brave New Worlds: Utopian and Dystopian Futures (SCD)11470 Adventure Literature (Sage Connected)11480 Music and Memory: Poetry and Personal Memoir (SCD)1150 Storytellers’ Workshop 11800 AP English Literature and Composition (*)ENGLISH IENGLISH II (SCD)ENGLISH IIIHONORS ENGLISH IIIMUSIC AND MEMORY (SCD)BRAVE NEW WORLDS (SCD)ADVENTURE LITERATURE (SAGE CONNECTED)STORYTELLERS’ WORKSHOPAP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITIONENGLISH COURSE ROADMAP32Adventure Literature 11470 (Sage Connected) What is it that drives some of us to give up the comfort of our safe, warm beds for the danger of the raw and often unforgiving wilderness? What motivates people to do what has never been done before or to seek experiences, challenges and/or adventures that risk their lives and, possibly, their very livelihoods? In this course we will immerse ourselves in a range of literary ﬁction and nonﬁction, journal writings, memoirs, poetry and ﬁlms by and about some of the most intrepid outdoor adventurers ever to have stepped foot into the great outdoors. By engaging with a variety of voices, from narratives about early polar and ocean explorers, to contemporary adventure sagas, and students’ writing of their own outdoor adventures (large or small), we will seek to understand what makes the wilderness “wild.”This course requires the successful completion of or co-enrollment in English III or Honors English III.This is a Sage Connected Course oered to juniors and seniors only. Enrollment priority is given to seniors. This class will meet three days a week during zero period.Music and Memory: Poetry 11480 and Personal Memoir (SCD)How can writing help us ﬁnd meaning? What are the lessons life is trying to teach us? How can we transform these into art? Music and Memory is a creative writing elective with an emphasis on students producing their own poetry, personal narratives, songs, and more. Students will examine music, memoir, and ﬁlm, using these as springboards for their own creative work. Participants will use writing and their journeys as artists to better understand themselves, others, and the world. Drawing from the powerful sources of music, memory, and life experience, students will discover meaning in their lives and produce writing that helps others do the same.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Storytellers’ Workshop 1150Stories transport us to other worlds. They help us appreciate new experiences and better understand the past. Through stories, we learn about ourselves. We discover truths about life and what it means to be human. Storytellers’ Workshop is an elective for students who want to tell great stories while exploring the art of creative writing. Throughout the year, students learn about writing and themselves while examining a variety of published stories and regularly crafting their own original pieces.AP English Literature 11800 and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition is a 12th grade, college-level course open to academically motivated students who intend to take the culminating AP examination. In this course, students experience, interpret, and evaluate diverse works of literature. Students develop an understanding of the writers’ use of language to provide meaning and pleasure to readers, examine and explicate structural complexity in poetry and ﬁction and investigate themes and symbols found in works from the theatre. Students also cultivate critical thinking and formal writing skills. In the process, students hone their eective use of rhetoric, including style and tone via collegiate- level vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and literary language. Ultimately, students in this course learn to “read like a writer” and “write like a reader.”This course requires the recommendation of the English Department and either an A- writing average in English III or a B+ writing average in Honors English III.English III: 1130 American LiteratureIn this course, students explore the nature of the American identity as well as how the American ethos has evolved and continues to evolve over time. This course complements the United States history courses and historical, intellectual and philosophical contexts inform our study. Students continue to build reading, writing and oral skills through a variety of projects, presentations and writings, as they strive to deﬁne the uniquely American experience, the American dream and the role that the American ethos plays in our lives. Students explore multiple literary genres, including essays, speeches, poetry, plays, short stories and novels.Honors English III: 11350 American LiteratureThis course is designed for students who have performed at a high level in English II and wish to deepen their critical thinking, reading and writing skills. The course moves at a signiﬁcantly faster pace than English III American Literature. In addition to the English III curriculum, students read additional texts and complete additional assignments that require students to develop cogent, coherent arguments, write with richness of expression and demonstrate advanced critical reading and writing abilities. This course requires the recommendation of the English Department and an A- writing average in English II.Brave New Worlds: 11450 Utopian and Dystopian Futures (SCD)Imagine that the world we live in was suddenly destroyed by disease or war or natural disaster, and a new world had to be created. Would it be a utopian paradise, with no poverty, disease or war? Or would it disintegrate into dystopian, totalitarian regimes that stripped us of our rights until we were prisoners in our own country? In this course, we will investigate the concept of the future by examining a wide range of literary and cinematic works in the science-ﬁction/speculative-ﬁction realm of utopian and dystopian societies. We will discuss how speculations of the future have evolved over time, and address how classic works, such as the ones we read, speak to contemporary concerns of the relationship between nature and culture, gender and sexual identities, individual and community, and the impact of scientiﬁc and technological advances on our imagining of the future.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.English I: 1110 (W)rites of Passage: Introduction to Literary GenresFreshman year qualiﬁes as a rite of passage, and throughout this course students reﬂect upon the overarching theme of coming of age. Close, annotated readings and class discussions encourage students to appreciate and analyze the elements of numerous literary genres: the classical and the contemporary Bildungsroman, autobiography, drama and poetry. While learning to read, write, think and speak critically and communicate persuasively, students gain knowledge of essential grammar, vocabulary and writing skills in the context of their work.English II: 1120 World Literature (SCD)Framed within the Six Cs, the sophomore English course expands the scope of self-examination begun in the freshman year to include the outside world. Students look at the individual’s role within the community as well as how individuals navigate cultural expectations. Through reading seminal works of world literature, students explore the ways in which vastly dierent populations often share common core beliefs across both time and place. Students continue to develop analytic and creative writing skills through assignments tied to the readings. In addition, students connect their readings and writing with service-learning work where they mentor elementary school students. Ultimately, students will develop their own answers to our guiding question: Who am I as an individual, and how do I connect to the world around me?This is a Sage Center Designated Course.

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HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES Courses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam. HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM OVERVIEWWhat does it mean to be human? What is your position in the world? What is power? What does it mean to be a good citizen? These are just a few of the essential questions that our courses begin to help students answer. The mission of the History and Social Studies Department is for students to explore both historical and current issues to develop their understanding, perspective and ability to become both local and global agents for change. The curricular emphasis on current issues also helps students recognize patterns and make connections between past and present. All courses incorporate current research methods, historical inquiry and extensive writing to enable students to question and evaluate the world around them. Each course introduces new skills and tools and many students complete a major research project at multiple grade levels. Through these projects they explore a topic of their own choosing as it relates to the course of study.In their freshman year, students identify common patterns and trends across history and civilizations. The following year, these patterns of civilization serve as a basis for understanding political, economic, cultural and social changes in world history. As juniors, students examine events in United States history as they think historically about the nature of change over time.GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3 consecutive years through U.S. History or AP U.S. History9th Patterns of Civilization (SCD)10th Modern World History or AP World History11th U.S. History AP U.S. History or electives12th ElectivesCOURSE OFFERINGS2110 Patterns of Civilization (SCD)2125 Modern World History2130 United States History21460 Ethics and Political Philosophy (SCD)21700 Principles of Business (SCD)21710 Honors Ethnic Studies (SCD)21720 AP Art History (*)2185 AP World History (*)21810 AP United States History (*)21820 AP American Government (*)21840 AP Psychology (*)31840 AP Economics (*)PATTERNS OF CIVILIZATION (SCD)AP WORLD HISTORYMODERN WORLD HISTORYU.S. HISTORY AP U.S. HISTORYAP PSYCHOLOGYAP AMERICAN GOVERNMENTHONORS ETHNIC STUDIES (SCD)PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS (SCD)ETHICS AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (SCD)AP ECONOMICSAP ART HISTORYHISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE ROADMAP54Patterns of 2110 Civilization (SCD)Patterns of Civilization places an emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of history. In this respect, art, economics, the environment, geography and religion are important components of this course. Throughout the year, students explore the multiple ways that historical events connect to current issues, including local issues in Orange County through the ninth grade Service Learning curriculum. Students also learn about historiography and research in order to understand the process and methodology that historians use when creating their picture of the past. The course’s content and skills are geared toward assisting students in planning, researching and producing their Sage Hill History Project inspired by National History Day themes. All students present their projects in the spring at the Ninth Grade History Night at school.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Modern World History 2125Modern World examines global history from the Renaissance through the 20th Century. The course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate learning in the written form as well as via in-class presentations on an individual or small-group basis. Objectives include explaining large-scale and long-term historical developments; identifying and evaluating key turning points in world history; comparing the ideals and practices of major belief systems; and identifying and assessing the economic, environmental and political challenges humans have confronted.This course is open to students who have successfully completed Patterns of Civilization.AP World History 2185From 1250 C.E to the present, the content of AP World History traverses the globe following ﬁve main themes: the interaction between humans and the environment; the development and interaction of cultures; state-building, expansion and conﬂict; economic systems; and social structures. In addition, the course is predicated on students learning and applying four historical-thinking skills: developing arguments from evidence; chronological reasoning; comparison and contextualization; and historical interpretation and synthesis.This course is open to students who have successfully completed Patterns of Civilization.United States History 2130In the ﬁrst semester, students trace the development of the United States from its European origins through the Civil War, industrialization and its emergence as a world power. The second semester focuses almost entirely on developments in the 20th century. This course enables students to understand the underlying social, political, cultural, economic and religious traditions that compose the American heritage. Students also initiates and executes a major research project on a topic of their choice.This course is open to students who have successfully completed Patterns of Civilization and Modern World History or AP World History.AP United States History 21810While sharing many of the same aspects of the eleventh grade U.S. History course, AP U.S. History utilizes a college-level text, incorporates additional readings and increases the detailed use and interpretation of primary sources and documents. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Patterns of Civilization and Modern World History or AP World History.Ethics and Political 21460 Philosophy (SCD) This is a discussion- and reading-intensive course meant to introduce students to the main currents of ancient and modern ethics and political philosophy. Students will explore various philosophical concepts like justice, equality, rights and the role of the state. Students will also track these ideas from the ancient to the modern world; from Athenian democracy to contemporary social justice; from the Enlightenment to modern feminism; and from the State of Nature to civil society. Students will approach these themes in a global context, studying the European perspectives alongside ethical and philosophical traditions from South and East Asia, West Africa and the Americas.This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Principles of 21700 Business (SCD) This is a foundational course for students interested in pursuing a Business degree and starting or managing a company in the future. Students taking this course are introduced to basic economic principles and business practices, including business management and operations, entrepreneurship, marketing, ﬁnance and accounting with an emphasis on start-up culture. By the end of the course, students will have created a full business plan, will understand the basic practices and skills underlying the business sector and will be prepared for more specialized coursework in college.This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Ethnic 21710 Studies (SCD) This seminar-style course focuses on the histories of race and ethnicity in the United States. In this class, students will chart the economic, political, and cultural experiences of racial and ethnic groups as well as consider how these racial and ethnic identities were produced, maintained, and transformed over time. Finally, students will pay close attention to how race and ethnicity intersect with class, gender, sexuality and citizenship. It is the express purpose of this course to empower students with the conﬁdence and ability to make sense of race, ethnicity, gender, class and citizenship in a way that is personally meaningful to each student.This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.AP Art History 21720This course provides an overview of the history of art in preparation for the Advanced Placement Art History Exam in the spring. We will attempt a general overview of the development of human civilization through an examination of the arts. The central questions include the following: What is art and how is it made? Why and how does art change? How do we describe our thinking about art? While the class is generally organized chronologically and takes a global perspective to the history of art, several overarching themes will tie together topics across space and culture. This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.AP American Government 21820This course provides students with a solid foundation for comprehending the institutional framework of American government at federal and state levels. Students examine the underlying traditions and values of the American political system and explore how the three major branches of government work, as well as how the government functions in dealing with contemporary problems.This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.AP Psychology 21840The AP Psychology course aims to provide students with a learning experience equivalent to most college introductory psychology courses. AP Psychology utilizes a college-level textbook, incorporates extensive reading and detailed use of research methods and analysis of case studies. This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.AP Economics 31840The AP Economics course engages students in the understanding, application and analysis of fundamental economic concepts. Students apply their mathematical skills to evaluate economic theories, improve their critical thinking and decision-making skills and apply logic to a wide variety of real-world economic situations. The course covers both microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course is open to students who are co-enrolled in or have successfully completed U.S. History or AP U.S. History at Sage Hill School. In addition, students must be co-enrolled or have successfully completed Algebra II. Enrollment priority is given to seniors.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3 consecutive years and through Algebra II9th By placement of the Mathematics Department10th Next in sequence or by department approval11th Next in sequence or by department approval12th Next in sequence or by department approvalCOURSE OFFERINGS3110 Algebra I3120 Geometry3130 Algebra II3131 Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry3140 Precalculus3141 Honors Precalculus3150 Calculus3175 Linear Algebra31800 Advanced Topics in Mathematics31810 AP Statistics (*)31820 AP Calculus AB (*)31830 AP Calculus BC (*)31851 Honors Money Management (SCD)31860 Calculus C (*)31900 Multivariable Calculus61800 AP Computer Science (*)61801 Advanced Topics in Computer ScienceAlgebra I 3110This course provides a strong foundation in the important concepts of Algebra I with particular emphasis on universal mathematical notation. Students develop the skills and conﬁdence to establish the groundwork for subsequent courses. The course stresses analytical skills more than simple mechanical skills. Students work on many models represented by linear, quadratic and exponential functions as well as systems of equations. Geometry 3120This course explores basic elements of Euclidean geometry and employs primarily deductive methods of reasoning with basic two- and three-dimensional shapes and their properties. The course also helps students reinforce algebraic concepts in the course of solving geometric problems.This course requires the successful completion of Algebra I.Algebra II 3130This course continues the development of algebraic skills and concepts and prepares students for study in Precalculus. In addition to topics discussed in AlgebraI, this course covers topics such as linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, rational models, irrational models, and quadratic relations. Students also complete projects that apply concepts to model real-world phenomena. This course requires the successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry.Honors Algebra II 3131 and TrigonometryThis course covers all of the material taught in Algebra II and Precalculus at a greater level of diculty and at an Honors pace. Students are expected to demonstrate a greater depth of understanding through problem solving as well as written explanation. Additional topics include: an introduction to matrices applied to linear programming, natural logarithms and base e, slant asymptotes of rational graphs, an introduction to series and sequences, systems and translations of quadratic relations.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department, the successful completion of Geometry with an A in both semesters, and demonstrating mastery on an Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry placement process.Precalculus 3140This course prepares students for Calculus through a thorough study of elementary functions including trigonometric functions, conic sections and sequences and series. Students also explore real-world applications over the course of the year.This course requires the successful completion of Algebra II.Honors Precalculus 3141This course covers all of the material taught in the Precalculus class at a greater level of diculty and at an Honors pace. Students are expected to demonstrate a greater depth of understanding through problem solving as well as written explanation. Additional topics may include: matrices and linear programming, parametric equations, multiple angle identities, the polar coordinate system, the binomial theorem, and an introduction to calculus.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department, the successful completion of Algebra II with an A in both semesters, and demonstrating mastery on an Honors Precalculus placement process, or successful completion of Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry.Calculus 3150The goal of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of calculus, or the study of motion. Students study rates of change, dierentiation, integration limits, and applications of these topics. Analytical and mechanical skills are stressed throughout the course and problems are solved algebraically, analytically and graphically.This course requires the successful completion of Precalculus with a B or better in both semesters.Linear Algebra 3175This course will focus on matrix theory, vector properties, systems of linear equations, subspaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality, and vector spaces. The course will also focus on applications of vectors and matrices, including linear games, computer graphics, UPC codes and other real-world applications. These concepts are extremely useful in physics, economics, social and natural sciences, and engineering. This elective is recommended for students wanting to pursue STEM in college.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department and the successful completion of Calculus (or higher) with at least a B+ in both semesters. Advanced Topics 31800 in MathematicsThis college-level course covers post-calculus material at an introductory level. Many of these topics are seen in core mathematics major courses. The ﬁrst semester consists of developing an understanding of proof in addition to the basics of set theory, symbolic logic, number theory, and group theory. The topics covered in second semester vary depending on the preferences of the class and build upon our foundation of algebraic structures. These concepts may include but are not limited to linear algebra, non-Euclidean geometry, graph theory, or complex analysis. This course prepares students for advanced study in mathematics and other related ﬁelds. This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department and the successful completion of Multivariable Calculus or Linear Algebra with an A- or better in both semesters.AP Statistics 31810The AP course in Statistics is the equivalent of a semester-long, college-level introductory statistics course and prepares students for the AP Statistics exam administered in the spring. Students are introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course focuses on four broad conceptual themes: describing patterns and graphical analysis; planning and conducting a study; exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation; and estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses using formal inference procedures. Students will also design and carry out a full-year APA-style research project.AP Statistics is for juniors and seniors only. This course requires the successful completion of Algebra II or higher.AP Calculus AB 31820This course introduces students to the basic concepts of calculus. Students learn to read the language of dierential equations and to understand that the two principal divisions of calculus–dierential (rate problems) and integral (accumulation problems)–are uniﬁed by the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course introduces methods for determining derivatives and integrals of elementary functions, and students explore applications of the derivative and integral. Analytical and mechanical skills are stressed throughout the year.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department. If the previous course was Precalculus, then successful completion with an A in both semesters is required as well as demonstrating mastery on the AP Calculus AB placement process. If the previous course was Honors Precalculus or Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry, then successful completion with a B in both semesters is required. There is no placement test from Honors Precalculus to AP Calculus AB.MATHEMATICS Courses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM OVERVIEWThe mission of the Sage Hill School’s Mathematics Department is twofold–to prepare students for college level mathematics courses and to give students the tools necessary to interpret their world through a mathematical lens. Our curriculum spans all ability levels and interests while adequately challenging students in their mathematical journey. We achieve our mission by emphasizing mathematical skills, proper notation, theory, and practice. Our students work both individually and collaboratively on assignments and projects with various applications to real-life issues in addition to using technology in pedagogically appropriate ways. We support our students by giving them the tools to mathematize and critically interpret the world around them. When students enter Sage Hill School, we meet them where they are mathematically with an initial placement assessment. This ensures that students begin their mathematical careers successfully with us by having proper placement into our curriculum because learning mathematics is a developmental process that builds upon prior knowledge and skills. We expect that students take three consecutive years of mathematics coursework through Algebra II (not including summer coursework). In addition, students have many options and electives from which to choose depending on the pace and scope of their mathematical journey.Students are not permitted to leave the Calculus track to take a dierent math elective and return to a Calculus class the following year. Also, lateral moves of courses with overlapping material are not allowed. For example, a student may not take Calculus C followed by Multivariable Calculus, or AP Calculus AB followed by AP Calculus BC.MATHEMATICS COURSE ROADMAPALGEBRA IGEOMETRYALGEBRA IIPRECALCULUSCALCULUSHONORS ALGEBRA II AND TRIGONOMETRY HONORS PRECALCULUSAP CALCULUS AB AP CALCULUS BCStudents must demonstrate mastery through a placement process. ADVANCED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCEAP STATISTICSCALCULUS C LINEAR ALGEBRAHONORS MONEY MANAGEMENT (SCD)AP COMPUTER SCIENCEMULTIVARIABLE CALCULUSADVANCED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICSAny mathematics course, other than Geometry, taken outside of Sage Hill will not be taken into consideration for a student’s advancement through our curriculum.ELECTIVES76

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3 years laboratory science9th Chemistry or Honors Chemistry10th Biology or Honors Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 concurrent with Biology or Honors Biology11th Next in sequence12th Next in sequenceCOURSE OFFERINGS4120 Chemistry4125 Honors Chemistry41300 Biology41350 Honors Biology41430 Human Anatomy and Physiology (SCD)41440 Engineering (SCD)41450 3D Design, Modeling and Fabrication (Sage Connected) (SCD)4150 Organic Chemistry (SCD)41800 AP Chemistry (*)41810 AP Biology (*)41820 AP Physics 1 (*)41825 AP Physics 2 (*)41830 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (*)41840 AP Environmental Science(*)SCIENCE SCIENCE CURRICULUM OVERVIEWScience education at Sage Hill School is an evolutionary process. Our students emerge as scientiﬁcally literate citizens; their expanded conﬁdence, knowledge, and skills enable them to view science as a means of understanding the human experience.Students will begin their science journey in Chemistry or Honors Chemistry. In addition to learning about the building blocks of matter, students will focus on understanding the dynamic, interdisciplinary nature of the scientiﬁc process and its relevance in the modern world. Upon successful completion of core courses in physical and life sciences, students in the upper grade levels can choose to pursue an even wider variety of electives. Our diverse department oerings give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in certain subject areas and explore coursework that will help them understand real-life applications of science.SCIENCE COURSE ROADMAPCourses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.CHEMISTRY OR HONORS CHEMISTRYBIOLOGY OR HONORS BIOLOGYAP CHEMISTRYAP PHYSICS 1AP PHYSICS 2AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM3D DESIGN, MODELING AND FABRICATION (SAGE CONNECTED) (SCD)AP BIOLOGYAP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEENGINEERING (SCD)HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (SCD)ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (SCD)98inﬁnite series. During the second semester, students will further investigate functions and their derivatives in three dimensions, applications of multiple integrals (including rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinate systems), integration in vector ﬁelds, divergence theorem, Green’s Theorem and Stokes’ Theorem.This course cannot be taken after Calculus C.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department and the successful completion of AP Calculus AB with at least an A- in both semesters or successful completion of AP Calculus BC with at least a B in both semesters. AP Computer Science 61800This course is designed to teach students not only how to program in a high-level computer language, Java, but also about computing in general. The curriculum educates students to use programming methodology and problem-solving skills to produce computer-based solutions to problems by challenging them to take the lessons learned in class and apply them immediately to various exercises on the computer. After completing this course, students should be able to write high-level code in Java, understand the concepts of object-oriented programming, and use methodologies to analyze a problem and then implement a solution with Java on the computer. Please note that this course is a math elective. Sage Hill School strongly recommends that a student also include a primary math course in one’s schedule in addition to this math elective as some colleges may not view this course as one of the traditional math courses required for admission.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department, the successful completion of Algebra II or Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry, and at least an A in both semesters in the last completed regular-level math course or at least a B in both semesters in the last completed Honors- or AP-level math course.Advanced Topics in 61801 Computer ScienceThis course utilizes the crucial foundational pieces established in AP Computer Science to take students to the next level on their computer science journey. After introducing students to a new computer language, C#, they will cover simulations, graphics, sound, prototyping, and more which will lead to eventually making full-ﬂedged games by the end of the course.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department and an A- or better both semesters of AP Computer Science.Honors Money 31851 Management (SCD)The Honors Money Management class will teach the ﬁnancial skills that students need before they strike out on their own. Far too many people, even those with sizable incomes, live paycheck to paycheck due to mishandling of their money. Honors Money Management is designed to give students the tools needed to thrive in today’s society. This class covers a myriad of extremely practical real-world topics, including budgeting, paying taxes, loans, credit, buying a home vs. renting, buying vs. leasing a car, insurance, retirement planning, stocks, bonds, real estate, entrepreneurship, and so much more. Students should never leave class asking, “When are we going to use this in real life?This course is open to students who have completed Algebra II.Please note that this course is a math elective. Sage Hill School strongly recommends that students also include a primary math course in their schedule in addition to this math elective, as some colleges may not view this course as one of the traditional math courses required for admission.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.AP Calculus BC 31830This course introduces students to the concepts of calculus. In addition to learning to read the language of dierential equations and understanding the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, students learn methods for determining derivatives and integrals of elementary functions and explore applications of the derivative and integral. Additional topics include techniques of integration, dierential equations and sequences and series, polar, parametric and vector functions.This course cannot be taken after AP Calculus AB.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department, the successful completion of Honors Precalculus or Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry with at least an A- in both semesters, and demonstrating mastery in a placement process.Calculus C 31860This course continues the study of single-variable calculus. This course will provide a deeper understanding of the concepts of limit, continuity, derivatives and integrals which were all covered in AP Calculus AB. The major topics covered in this course are parametric, polar, and vector functions; slope ﬁelds; Euler’s method; L’Hopital’s Rule; Improper Integrals; dierential equations; Polynomial approximations and Series; and Taylor Series. Students enrolled in Calculus C are prepared to take AP Calculus BC exam.This course requires the recommendation of the Mathematics Department and the successful completion of AP Calculus AB with a B in both semesters.Multivariable Calculus 31900This course extends the concepts of single-variable calculus into three dimensions and completes the study of calculus. During the ﬁrst semester, students learn vector-valued functions and operations, study functions and derivatives in three-space, limits and In order to be eligible to apply to the University of California system, students must have completed a year of Geometry either in grades 7 or 8 or at Sage Hill School.

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3D Design, Modeling 41450 and Fabrication (Sage Connected) (SCD) This unique course combines introductory elements of engineering, design theory, and geometry with the goal of student mastery over designing and fabricating 3D-printed creations of their own. Students are not expected to have any background in 3D design or printing, throughout this connected course they will gain hands-on knowledge over both the software and hardware necessary to complete a series of increasingly complex design projects. Those who do have existing knowledge will have opportunities in many projects to complete additional rigorous challenges, as well as to earn industry-standard software certiﬁcation. Instruction on hardware and software programs will be primarily delivered through video tutorials that students will access independently. In-person meetings will be for students to conduct hands-on work with the 3D printers, ﬁne-tune items they create, connect with group members and ask questions. This class will meet during designated zero periods, with weekly one-on-one check-ins.This course is open to students in their junior or senior years. Priority is given to seniors.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.1110Chemistry 4120Chemistry is the foundation of the study of science at Sage Hill School. Students will explore science as a process, learn the chemistry concepts that inﬂuence our lives and are the underpinning of modern biology, and develop their analytical and science writing skills. This provides students with hands-on laboratory experience, as they learn the common analytical tools and techniques that are used by scientists today. The connections among chemical topics, students’ lives, and the world in which they will live and work drive the curricular questions and skill development in the course. After completing the course, students will have a powerful framework to understand biology.Honors Chemistry 4125Honors Chemistry diers from Chemistry with respect to the emphasis on chemical calculations, applied concepts from advanced algebra topics, and the kind and precision of laboratory work performed by students. Honors Chemistry leverages students’ advanced mathematical skills to move through the theoretical underpinnings of the course quickly, allowing time for students to develop the skills of collecting and analyzing high-quality data. Honors Chemistry is designed for students who do not need any introductions or refreshers when it comes to concepts such as logarithms and systems of linear equations. In Honors Chemistry, students should expect an increase in the rigor, detail and pace of the course, with a stronger focus on laboratory analysis. Like Chemistry, Honors Chemistry provides an excellent foundation for further science study at Sage Hill School. This course is open to students who place into Honors Algebra II or higher.Biology 41300Biology is a year-long survey course designed to introduce students to a broad range of topics in the life sciences. The curriculum introduces students to cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, DNA technology, evolution and the diversity of life, ecology, and selected topics in human anatomy and physiology. Students learn these topics in the context of understanding biology and its critical role in society. The course has a signiﬁcant laboratory component in which students will learn the techniques that serve as the foundation for modern microbiological research.This course is open to students in their sophomore year or beyond who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry.Honors Biology 41350Honors Biology is designed to investigate both a breadth of topics and a depth of understanding and appreciation for the biological sciences. Honors Biology explores how current topics in modern biology reinforce, contribute to, and advance the body of scientiﬁc knowledge. In Honors Biology, students should expect an increase in the rigor, detail and pace of the course, with a stronger focus on laboratory analysis. Like Biology, Honors Biology provides an excellent foundation for further science study at Sage Hill School.This course is open to students in their sophomore year or beyond who have successfully completed a year of Chemistry with an A in both semesters or Honors Chemistry with an A- or higher in both semesters. Human Anatomy and 41430Physiology (SCD)This elective course provides an overview of the basic anatomy and physiology of humans, from the study of our cells and tissues to body systems. Through discussion, in-class exercises, and laboratory-based study, students take a systems-based approach to understand the workings of the human body. All participants, each as an owner of a human body, gain insights that prove beneﬁcial for a lifetime. The course also serves as an excellent foundation for those students interested in pursuing studies in the health sciences. The topics addressed during this full-year course include the structure and function of various body systems. Emphasis is placed on such themes as the relationship between form and function, homeostasis, and the degree to which the body systems are interrelated. For comparative purposes, the course includes mandatory dissections of other mammals, such as cats and fetal pigs.This course is open to students who have successfully completed a chemistry and a biology course. Priority is given to seniors. This elective will alternate with Marine Science on a yearly basis, with Marine Science scheduled to return to the Science course oerings in 2026.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Engineering (SCD) 41440This year-long course will expose students to many aspects in the ﬁeld of engineering. The course will focus on experiential learning, laboratory and design exercises, and case study analysis. Students will also learn mathematical and physical principles from relevant sciences and math for applications to ﬁelds of engineering. Students will be exposed to various specialties within the ﬁeld as they learn how to design, build and analyze models. Students will compile a portfolio of Engineering design work throughout the year.This course is open to students in their junior or senior years who have completed Algebra II or higher.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Organic Chemistry (SCD) 4150Students in this course will study the wide range of phenomena that arise from the special properties of the carbon atom. From the reactions that are the basis for all living organisms, to linalyl acetate, the molecule that gives sage its distinctive smell, organic chemistry is ubiquitous in the world around us. The course will build on students’ knowledge of chemistry and give them exposure to analytical techniques used by chemists through a signiﬁcant laboratory component. After studying how bonding aects the shape and stability of molecules, students will analyze how molecules move around in space and explore a variety of reactions that occur in organic chemistry. Real-world case studies will provide students with the opportunity to meet the ultimate course goal: to use organic chemistry as a tool to identify and solve problems that are open-ended and meaningful.This course is open to students in their junior or senior years who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry and a year of high school laboratory biology. This is a Sage Center Designated Course.AP Chemistry 41800Advanced Placement Chemistry is equivalent to a one-year, introductory college general chemistry course. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics including atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium. The course uses a college textbook, complex laboratory investigations and higher-level mathematical formulations of chemical principles. This course is open to students in their sophomore year or beyond who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry and have completed Algebra II or higher. Recommended Preparation: An average of B+ or higher over both semesters of Chemistry or Honors Chemistry.AP Biology 41810Advanced Placement Biology is the equivalent of two semesters of a college-level course. Students develop the conceptual framework, factual knowledge and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly-changing science of biology. Instruction is focused upon enduring, conceptual understandings and the content that supports them. This approach will enable students to spend less time on factual recall and more time on inquiry-based learning of essential concepts, and will help them develop the reasoning skills necessary to engage in the science practices used throughout their study of AP Biology. Particular emphasis will be given to the connections among the various topics in biology, as well as their application to social and environmental concerns. This course is open to students who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry and a year of high school laboratory biology, and who have completed or are enrolled in Algebra II or higher. Recommended Preparation: An average of B+ or higher over both semesters of Biology or Honors Biology.AP Physics 1 41820Advanced Placement Physics 1 is the equivalent of the ﬁrst semester of introductory physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy and power. This is an algebra-based course that also uses basic trigonometry. This course is open to students who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry and Algebra II, and who are currently enrolled in or have completed a year of high school laboratory biology.AP Physics 2 41825Advanced Placement Physics 2 is the equivalent of the second semester of introductory physics. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as ﬂuid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic ﬁelds; electromagnetism; mechanical waves and sound; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. This is an algebra-based course that also uses basic trigonometry.This course is open to students who have completed a year of high school laboratory physics covering mechanics and Algebra II.AP Physics C: Electricity 41830 and MagnetismThis course is the equivalent of one semester of calculus-based physics for physics and engineering majors. Students in AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism will extend their understanding of calculus to include its application to electric and magnetic ﬁelds. Calculating these quantities requires the use of math that is beyond the scope of a ﬁrst year of calculus. As such, these additional topics—including vector calculus and the calculus of multiple variables - will be developed as-needed. Through their study of stationary and dynamic charges and their interactions with vector ﬁelds, students will “get to the bottom” of a narrow range of topics (i.e. electricity and magnetism). In addition to getting to experience what it is like to get to “the end” of a topic in physics, students may also ﬁnd AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism useful as a window into what it would be like to major in physics or engineering at the college level. This course is open to students who have completed calculus or higher and a year of high school laboratory physics covering mechanics.AP Environmental Science 41840Advanced Placement Environmental Science is the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science, through which students engage with the scientiﬁc principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, chemistry and geography.This course is open to students in their junior and senior years who have completed a year of high school laboratory chemistry and a year of high school laboratory biology.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3 years and through level III9th Level I or by placement in Chinese, French, Latin or Spanish10th Next in sequence11th Next in sequence12th Next in sequenceCOURSE OFFERINGS5111 Chinese I5112 Chinese II5113 Chinese III (SCD)51140 Honors Chinese IV: Contemporary Society5121 French I5122 French II5123 French III (SCD)51420 Honors French IV: Literature and Film5141 Latin I5142 Latin II5143 Latin III (SCD)51450 Honors Latin IV: Catullus5151 Spanish I5152 Spanish II5153 Spanish III51541 Honors Spanish III51550 Spanish IV (SCD)51560 Advanced Topics in Spanish51570 AP Spanish Language and Culture (*)WORLD LANGUAGES Courses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM OVERVIEWThe mission of the World Languages Department is to awaken in students a love of languages, an appreciation of cultures, and a competency in spoken and written communication appropriate to their level of study. Classroom activities target development of ﬁve critical skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural competency. Modern languages encourage the use of the target language for authentic communication; Latin encourages the use of the target language for translation, as well as linguistic and literary analysis. The overall goal of the department is to have students engage in authentic language learning.Heritage speakers of the modern languages oered by the department must contact the department chair for placement. Depending on the student’s proﬁciency level, the department may require enrollment in another language; the student will be eligible to enroll in an Honors or AP course of their heritage language with department approval beginning in their junior year. All students must be enrolled in a language course for three years and must complete up to Level III of one language. Any student who completes Level III of a language may choose to continue through to advanced courses or begin another language. WORLD LANGUAGES COURSE ROADMAPLEVEL IILEVEL III (SCD)HONORS IV/ ROTATION ALEVEL IHONORS IV/ ROTATION BCHINESE/FRENCH/LATINSPANISH IISPANISH IIISPANISH IHONORS SPANISH IIISPANISHSPANISH IV (SCD)ELECTIVESAP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTUREADVANCED TOPICS IN SPANISHStudents must demonstrate mastery through a placement process.1312Chinese I 5111Chinese I is an introductory course designed for learners without prior knowledge of the language. This course emphasizes fundamental communication skills in Mandarin Chinese, including listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students learn to read and write Chinese characters and the pronunciation system. Chinese I also introduce students to the culture of China. Students speak Chinese in every class, take regular written and oral tests and do research on various aspects of Chinese culture.Chinese II 5112Chinese II builds on a fundamental knowledge of Chinese language and culture. In addition to helping students consolidate their knowledge of Chinese, this course focuses on oral proﬁciency and expanding vocabulary. Students speak Chinese in every class, reﬁning the tones and pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese and continue to explore the art, traditions and culture of China.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Chinese I or equivalent.Chinese III (SCD) 5113Chinese III course is designed to further students’ ability to comprehend and converse in Mandarin Chinese, build vocabulary and extend reading and writing skills. There is an increased emphasis on complex sentence structures and idiomatic expressions in speaking and reading. Students speak Chinese in every class and apply their language skills to various projects and presentations. Students will research and expand their knowledge of the culture of China and read authentic materials.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Chinese II or equivalent. This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Chinese IV: 51140 Contemporary Society Honors Chinese IV is a course for advanced students interested in continuing to build their language skills and in learning more about Chinese culture. Students will thoroughly review elementary grammar and vocabulary, practice appropriate use of idiomatic expressions and further develop proﬁciency in reading contemporary Chinese texts, as well as composing essays at the intermediate level. Themes will rotate to include folk arts, history, ﬁlm, music and literature. Further development of oral expression will be emphasized. This course is conducted almost entirely in Chinese. This course may be repeated for credit to include the alternate theme. Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Chinese III with emphasis on mastery of reading, writing and oral communication at the intermediate level.French I 5121French I introduces students to the language and culture of the Francophone world. The course emphasizes eective, conﬁdent communication. Students sustain simple conversations in the present and past tenses on covered topics, understand the same material when spoken by a native speaker, read simple passages from authentic materials, and write descriptions of people and activities. They learn a fundamental knowledge of the geography of France, and of the culture of France and other French-speaking countries. Students speak French in every class, take regular written and oral examinations, research aspects of French culture and perform short skits.French II 5122French II builds on a fundamental knowledge of the French language and the cultures of French-speaking world. The course continues to emphasize eective, conﬁdent communication. Students sustain simple conversations on topics in present, past, and future tenses, understand the same material when spoken by a native speaker, read more dicult passages from authentic materials, and write with correct grammar and spelling. They expand their knowledge of the culture of France and other French-speaking countries. Students speak French in every class, take regular written and oral examinations, research aspects of French culture and perform short skits. In addition to the text and workbook, supplemental materials include music, ﬁlm and a short novel.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of French I or equivalent.French III (SCD) 5123In this course, students review and strengthen their knowledge of the French language, which will be presented within the context of the contemporary Francophone world and its culture. All language skills are equally emphasized and regularly assessed so that students demonstrate their acquisition of new grammatical structures and vocabulary in compositions and presentations. Computer technology and diverse audio material complement the course to further help students attain an advanced-intermediate speaking, listening and reading proﬁciency.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of French II or equivalent.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors French IV: 51420 Literature and FilmHonors French IV continues to enhance the student’s listening and speaking proﬁciency. This course includes conversation practice, vocabulary acquisition, grammar exercises and essay writing in the context of cultural themes. Students explore works

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1514of literature, ﬁlms and current events to develop their critical thinking skills and understand the cultural and social contexts of the French-speaking world. In addition, there is increased emphasis on advanced-level reading and writing. The intensive study of grammar continues, adding idiomatic expressions, as well as more complex sentence structures. Students create and communicate in French and the course will be conducted almost entirely in the target language. This course will rotate themes of ﬁlm, culture, literature and history. This course may be repeated for credit to include the alternate theme.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of French III with emphasis on mastery of reading, writing and oral communication at the intermediate level.Latin I 5141The ﬁrst year of Latin immerses students into a living language experience, where speaking, reading, writing and translating all play a part. Reading and translating are emphasized by following the format of the Cambridge Latin Course. Students are expected to master four noun declensions, the ﬁrst four conjugations and the imperative and inﬁnitive verb moods. Students also learn the basic forms and function of adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and adverbial dependent clauses. Latin I exposes the students to culture, history, and mythology, as well as to classical inﬂuences on western society and language.Latin II 5142Latin II continues the study of language, culture, history and mythology begun in Latin I. Students will read sample texts by authors such as Catullus, Caesar, Ovid and Cicero. Students are also expected to be proﬁcient in all noun, pronoun and adjective declensions, noun and pronoun syntax, all regular conjugations, some irregular conjugations, and other verb moods. Students review the forms and functions of adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and adverbial dependent clauses, and also learn relative clauses and participle phrases.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Latin I or equivalent.Latin III (SCD) 5143The ultimate goal of Latin III is the study of Latin literature. Students will pronounce, translate, comprehend and analyze authentic Latin texts with facility and depth. A base knowledge of 1,400 vocabulary words (cumulatively from Latin I, II and III) is at the heart of this process. Students of Latin III gain a strong knowledge of verb mood and will also acquire a knowledge of Latin nouns and pronouns that will allow them to recognize and translate idiomatic Latin into colloquial English. Students learn about meter and style, including ﬁgures of speech, and will read passages of Catullus, Ovid and Vergil. Upon completion of Latin III, students will be prepared for the language and literature of Honors LatinIV.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Latin II or equivalent. This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Latin IV: 51450 CatullusThe Accelerated Latin IV course immerses advanced Latin students into the world of great Latin authors, including Ovid, Cicero, and Horace. In particular, the course focuses speciﬁcally on the life and poems of Catullus. The course challenges students beyond the spectrum of conjugating verbs and memorizing vocabulary, so that they might translate, interpret, and analyze some of the most notable prose and poetry of the classical western canon. Students are also expected to develop ability in writing Latin—both in prose and poetry. This course may be repeated for credit to include the alternate theme. Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Latin III or equivalent.Spanish I 5151Spanish I is a foundational course that provides students with the skills to speak, read and write in Spanish. The course prepares students to speak in the present tense about several personal themes such as their family and community, their daily routines at school and at home, and their pastimes and hobbies. Other areas are the calendar and telling time, number operations, weather expressions, and introductions and greetings. The goal of the course is for students to build conﬁdence and proﬁciency in these areas. Students are also introduced to features of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.Spanish II 5152Spanish II continues with the work from the previous course. Students will be introduced to communicating in the past and future tenses while continuing to strengthen their ability to speak in the present tense. More practice in various grammatical structures such as Gustar-type verbs, negative and indeﬁnite words, reﬂexive verbs as well as comparative and superlative expressions will be covered. Units are built around thematic units such as clothing and shopping, food, celebrations and life cycles, health and wellness, and technology. With each unit, students will increase their proﬁciency in reading, writing and speaking. Celebrations and features of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world will be emphasized within the thematic units. Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Spanish I or equivalent.Spanish III 5153Spanish III continues to build foundational skills in Spanish. Students will be expected to speak and write in all time frames: present, past and future, and will also be introduced to the present subjunctive to express opinions and reactions as well as how to use formal and informal commands. The thematic units will include the environment and nature, the house, city life, health and well-being, and the arts. Students will be expected to read, write and speak with increased depth and ﬂuency. As with previous courses, thematic units will be used as a lens to explore features and traditions from the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Spanish II.Honors Spanish III 51540In addition to covering the Spanish III curriculum, this course requires students to go beyond the basic skills of the level and work towards greater depth and breadth of expression in written and spoken Spanish. The course is designed for students who are able to quickly acquire new structures and vocabulary and, at the same time, build on their previous knowledge. The course materials use complex language and challenge students to apply what they have learned in new contexts. Students will begin to write in extended discourse, speaking with more ﬂuency and accuracy and delve deeper into cultural themes. Students will be recommended for this class by their Spanish II teacher. This course is available to students starting in sophomore year.This course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.Recommended Preparation: An A in both semesters of Spanish II and demonstrated mastery on the Honors Spanish III placement exam.Spanish IV (SCD) 51550This course allows students to build on their skills by revisiting many of the formal structures students have seen in previous courses and with each concept, reﬁning and expanding their ability to use them with greater ﬂuency. Students will also work toward increasing their vocabulary and oral proﬁciency. The course is thematically based, and with each new unit, students will practice writing with more depth and accuracy, speak more nuance and ﬂuency and understand the varieties of Spanish spoken throughout the Hispanic world. Cultural competency is at the heart of the curriculum and students will read short literary selections, view contemporary shorts and feature-length ﬁlms and read about current events.This course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Spanish III with emphasis on mastery of reading, writing and oral communication at the intermediate level.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Advanced Topics 51560 in SpanishThis advanced language course aims to further develop a student’s proﬁciency skills using feature-length ﬁlms, short literary readings and other authentic resources from Spain and Latin America. The curriculum is structured around contemporary themes and essential questions that will encourage students to explore the cultures, histories and perspectives of the Hispanic world and make connections to their own cultures. Through discussions and activities, students will develop more in-depth cultural competency and critical thinking skills. Students will write in a variety of rhetorical styles, broaden their breadth of expression and their ability to speak both formally and informally. Students will build conﬁdence to use Spanish for both challenging academic work and personal enrichment. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.This course is open to juniors and seniors only.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Spanish IV or equivalent.AP Spanish Language 51570 and CultureAP Spanish Language and Culture emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication and participation in research and discussion on six broad themes. Students work to develop oral proﬁciency through emphasis on vocabulary acquisition, distinguishing between formal and informal language and the ability to use each in appropriate contexts. Students also strengthen their ability to express themselves with increased ﬂuency and accuracy in written Spanish. Through each theme, students increase their knowledge and familiarity of the cultures of the Hispanic world. Students must be independent learners, able to go beyond the surface and show outstanding critical thinking and analytical skills. This course is conducted entirely in Spanish. This course is open to juniors and seniors only.Recommended Preparation: Recommendation of the World Languages Department and successful completion of Honors Spanish III or Spanish IV.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 2 years9th Arts Survey or Arts Course10th Arts course11th Arts course12th Arts courseCOURSE OFFERINGS7105 Arts Survey7110 Dance I7111 Dance II7112 Dance III (SCD)71151 Honors Dance IV: Advanced Choreography (SCD)71191 Honors Dance Ensemble: Advanced Performance Skills (SCD)7120 Theatre I: Performance & Design7121 Theatre II: Acting Styles (SCD)7122 Honors Theatre III71291 Honors Theatre Ensemble (SCD)7130 Fundamentals of Art I7131 Fundamentals of Art II (SCD)7132 Digital Art I7133 Digital Art II (SCD)71371 Honors Art Lab (SCD)7138 AP Art and Design (*)71520 Vocal Ensemble (SCD)71521 Honors Vocal Ensemble (SCD)7167 Strings Ensemble (SCD)71671 Honors Strings Ensemble (SCD)7168 Winds Ensemble (SCD)71681 Honors Winds Ensemble (SCD)7169 Guitar Ensemble (SCD)71691 Honors Guitar Ensemble (SCD)7166 AP Music Theory (*)7173 Ceramics I7174 Ceramics II (SCD)VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSVISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CURRICULUM OVERVIEWThe arts are the very foundation for a full and creative life, equipping us to transcend cultural boundaries and to make unorthodox connections. At Sage Hill, our vital arts program, housed in our state-of-the-art Studio, celebrates the natural artist in each of our students and serves as a gateway to discovery and a catalyst for learning.The Sage Hill Arts curriculum—which oers programs in theatre, dance, vocals and instrumental music, and digital and visual arts—stretches students to explore new worlds, to develop aesthetic sensibilities in everyday life, and to balance discipline and technique with personal expression. The School requires two full years of coursework in the arts. In their ﬁrst semester, our ninth grade students are introduced to a variety of disciplines through our Arts Survey rotations. In the second semester they concentrate on one particular area of study. As students continue their arts exploration, the department provides beginning through college-equivalent courses to challenge students of all skill levels. In addition, the Arts Department oers a few performance-based ensembles and productions that meet outside the academic day and aord students more opportunities to practice, perform and exhibit their art.To select students in grades 10-12, an Honors credit is available in noted Arts courses. In order to qualify for an honors credit, students must have completed at least one year of course work in that speciﬁc discipline, and take the courses consecutively, met all requirements for the course, and completed the audition or review process. Honors level students will be working at an advanced level, including but not limited to advanced projects, research and/or leadership. Arts Survey does not count as a ﬁrst year of coursework for any arts discipline towards honors designation.Courses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.1716Arts Survey 7105The Arts Survey begins an artistic, collaborative journey that serves to enhance students’ learning throughout their time at Sage Hill and beyond. The ﬁrst semester of this year-long course provides ninth grade students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of performing and visual arts disciplines, and to engage in active learning with each member of the Arts faculty. In the second semester, students work with their teachers to select one area to explore in depth. By the end of the year, students develop the ability to communicate their artistic points of view, both individually and collectively, within a supportive and encouraging environment. Incoming ninth grade students with prior high school level experience in a select arts discipline can audition for the performing arts faculty or submit a portfolio for review to the visual arts faculty and may be accepted into an appropriate level arts course other than Arts Survey.Dance I 7110This course is designed for students who have zero to beginner level dance experience. Students explore and practice the principles of dance technique and performance, and develop spatial awareness, freedom, and control in the use of the body as an instrument of expression. Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop dance styles are introduced and practiced. In addition to technique classes, students study dance terminology, examine dance in historical and cultural contexts and cultivate an appreciation for dance as a signiﬁcant art form. Didactic study, written work, discussions, student performances and attendance at live dance performances are required to enhance the student’s dance experience.This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.Dance II 7111This course is a beginning/intermediate class for students who have completed Dance I or who have equivalent dance experience. Students continue learning Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop technique through the intermediate level, and they expand their working vocabulary of movement to progress in the development of individual style and performance. Students continue to study dance terminology and examine dance in historical and cultural contexts. Didactic study, written work, discussions, student performances and attendance at live dance performances are required to enhance the student’s dance experience.This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.Dance III (SCD) 7112This course is an intermediate class for students who have completed Dance II or who have equivalent dance experience. Students continue learning Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop technique through an advanced level in addition to Modern. While working on technique, students will also focus on performance skills in Dance III with emphasis on timing, dynamics, rhythm, and stage presence. Students study dance anatomy and kinesiology, further examine dance in historical and cultural contexts and respond critically in written form to live performances throughout the year. Student work culminates in a ﬁnal performance in the spring. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Honors Dance IV: 71151 Advanced Choreography (SCD)This multi-form technique class focuses on expanding movement possibilities, developing movement eciency and training dancers to be artful technicians and inventors of movement. Students practice challenging material with enough repetition to inhabit the movement with conﬁdence while making individual choices about dynamics, phrasing and performance. Students continue learning ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, musical theater and hip hop technique through an advanced level with an additional focus on Improv techniques. Honors Dance IV students must choreograph a piece in the Honors Showcase, participate in student-choreographed pieces in the Fall and Spring Showcases, demonstrate leadership in class, and attend external training workshops. They will also work together to choreograph in-class combinations and to create a group choreography piece for the Spring Showcase.This course requires the recommendation of the Arts Department following an application and/or audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Honors Dance Ensemble: 71191 Advanced Performance Skills (SCD)Honors Dance Ensemble (Synergy) is a fast-paced advanced course that targets students who want to broaden their technique, creative work, and performance experience. Synergy operates as a team in student practice and performance becoming proﬁcient in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, musical theater, hip hop and pom. Students learn repertory pieces and new works prepared under the direction of faculty, guest artists and selected student leaders. Interdisciplinary work involving ﬁlm, music and visual arts is explored and practiced. Synergy students create and produce quality dance pieces that can be used for admission into UC and CSU dance programs and prepare them for college level dance teams. Honors Dance Ensemble students must complete summer training, choreograph a piece in the Honors and Spring Showcases, demonstrate leadership in class and attend external training workshops.This course requires the recommendation of the Arts Department following an application and/or audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Theatre I: 7120 Performance and DesignTheatre I is an introductory course that includes units of study in storytelling, creative drama, improvisation, movement, voice, acting theory, scene work and monologues. The class is comprised of various in-class games and exercises, performances, written character work and evaluations. The improvement of verbal and nonverbal skills prepares students for various types of social interactions including public speaking. At the end of the course, the student will know the basic terminology of the theatre and will understand how to critique theatrical works of art.Theatre II: 7121 Acting Styles (SCD)Theatre II is an intermediate course where students develop a more comprehensive process for approaching a role and gain a deeper understanding of the various components of theatrical production. The performance component of the class is comprised of exercises, games and monologue and scene work that develop speciﬁc skills, and the writing component includes informal peer critiques, self-evaluations, formal reviews of productions and a research paper. Students also learn more advanced acting skills such as stage combat and the use of dialects as well as how to approach dierent styles of acting such as Shakespearean drama or comedy of manners.This course requires the approval of the Arts department following an audition or successful completion of Theatre I. This is a Sage Center Designated Course.

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1918Honors Theatre III 7122This course is a continuation of Theatre II, and serves as an Honors course in Theatre as a collaborative art form that incorporates the creative contributions of actors, playwrights, directors, designers and technicians within the context of producing a presentation/production. This advanced level allows students to gain perspective on the crucial role that each individual plays in theatre productions with particular emphasis on the creative process. Throughout this course, students will continue to work on a variety of acting techniques and concepts, including character motivation, improvisation, and both physical and vocal expression. One major objective of the course is to improve students’ abilities as readers and viewers of Theatre. Students will closely examine and analyze plays in written and live/ﬁlmed performance. Students will also continue to explore historical contributions of playwrights, with emphasis on modern plays with social justice themes.This course is open to students who have successfully completed Theatre II, as well as students who have completed Theatre I and have the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.Honors Theatre 71291 Ensemble (SCD)Honors Theatre Ensemble is an advanced course in theatre for motivated, self-directed students with a signiﬁcant interest in the subject. Units of study include comedy improvisation, playwriting, directing, design, scene study, musical theatre, auditioning and participation in at least one production. This course is comprised of various exercises, performances and written assignments. Members of the Honors Theatre Ensemble are selected by audition each spring.This course is open to students in their junior or senior years and requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Fundamentals of Art I 7130The major emphasis of Fundamentals of Art I is to provide a foundation of visual arts concepts. Students create original works of art by exploring a variety of drawing and painting materials and techniques, as well as various materials to create three-dimensional art forms. Students are introduced to the vocabulary as well as the historical and cultural aspects of the visual arts. Technology is introduced as a medium in the visual arts, and students learn about careers in drawing, painting and design. Students create portfolios that will be assessed and exhibited.Fundamentals of 7131 Art II (SCD)In Fundamentals of Art II, students continue to develop drawing and painting skills introduced in Fundamentals of Art I. Students increase aesthetic awareness through the use of the visual arts language and concepts (elements and principles) with an emphasis on creativity. Students explore self-expression through the development of creative problem solving skills using a wider variety of drawing and painting media. This course also utilizes idea inquiry, critiques and research. This course requires the approval of the Arts department and/or successful completion of Fundamentals of Art I. This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Digital Art I 7132Digital Art I is a year-long introduction to the computer as a vital and creative tool for making art. The course balances the use of powerful graphics software grounded in the principles of form and design with traditional drawing techniques. Contemporary art practices and a variety of cultural and historical perspectives on representation form the theoretical backbone of the course. In addition to computers, students work with traditional art materials as well as other contemporary media devices. Students create original artworks using combinations of all of these resources, and they apply learned vocabulary to their artwork and the work of other artists. This course also introduces students to various careers based in the visual arts.Digital Art II (SCD) 7133Digital Art II is a year-long course designed to be a continuation of Digital Art I. This course encourages students to utilize their formal and conceptual skills in the creation of complex two-dimensional designs, illustrations, and concept art. Students continue to build upon their use and understanding of all ﬁve components of the Visual Arts Framework introduced in Arts Survey and Digital Art I.This course requires the approval of the Arts department and successful completion of Digital Art I.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Art Lab (SCD) 71371 Art Lab is an honors level studio art class for students who are committed to developing their skills in visual art. The course is designed to let students experience the natural progression of building a body of artwork. Students will work at an advanced level and pace, and focus on creativity, problem solving, time management, introspection, research, and critique in their work. The course also emphasizes the development of conceptual approaches to making art. Formal and informal critiques are a continuous and invaluable component of the Art Lab experience. Completion of summer projects and installing and showing their work throughout the year as assigned is mandatory. Additional projects include research presentations, teaching/mentoring projects, and participation in external competitions. This course helps students develop a portfolio of work and will help prepare them for AP Art & Design.This course requires the approval of the Arts department and successful completion of Fundamentals of Art II, Digital Art II, or Ceramics II.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.AP Art and Design 7138This advanced class enables highly motivated students to do college-level work. AP work involves signiﬁcantly more commitment and accomplishment than the typical high school course, the work and pace are rigorous, and students should be prepared to do work outside of scheduled class periods. Students will maintain a sketchbook documenting process and must submit a portfolio of work to the College Board for evaluation at the end of the school year. Based on student work and instructor guidance, students will submit to 2D, Drawing, or 3D portfolios. Note: Some students may only be allowed to take the class for a speciﬁc discipline.This course requires the successful completion of visual arts courses through level two or higher, and approval of the Arts Department following a portfolio review.Vocal Ensemble (SCD) 71520Vocal Ensemble is a year-long course for mixed voices and is ideal for all skill levels of singers. Students will learn how to sing with skill, accuracy, emotion, and sensitivity through a variety of genres and time periods, including but not limited to pop, a cappella, world music, vocal jazz, traditional choral literature from 1600- 2000, and musical theater. Topics include vocal technique for both soloists and ensemble singers, ear training, breathing technique, tone control and quality for dierent genres, a cappella practices, and blending.This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Vocal 71521 Ensemble (SCD)This course is ideal for dedicated singers seeking a transformative musical experience and a space to showcase their leadership ability. A student eligible for honors distinction is not only an exceptional vocalist, but is proactive about learning music, and demonstrates leadership within their sections. This student should also exemplify qualities of good character including respect, a commitment to musical integrity, and a willingness to collaborate with and support their fellow singers. Additionally, honors students will contribute to the creative direction of the ensemble and will engage in additional research projects. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Strings Ensemble (SCD) 7167A musical ensemble of string instruments, including violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Participants will rehearse and perform a variety of intermediate to advanced level music from the orchestral tradition, as well as contemporary and chamber music repertoire. This course will include additional study of instrumental technique, music theory, and music history to enhance the students’ music development, comprehension and performance capabilities. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Honors Strings 71671 Ensemble (SCD) Honors-level musicians are expected to participate and perform at an advanced level. Responsibilities include ensemble leadership and curricular support, advanced instrumental repertoire, solo and chamber music, and additional performance opportunities. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.Winds Ensemble (SCD) 7168A musical ensemble of wind, brass, piano and percussion instruments. Participants will rehearse and perform a variety of intermediate to advanced level music from the wind ensemble tradition, as well as contemporary and chamber music repertoire. This course will include additional study of instrumental technique, music theory, and music history to enhance the students’ music development, comprehension and performance capabilities. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Honors Winds 71681 Ensemble (SCD)Honors level musicians are expected to rehearse and perform at an advanced level. Musical responsibilities include performing advanced repertoire, serving as section leader or soloist, teaching/coaching projects, ensemble leadership and support, and additional performances as assigned. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.

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PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Sage Hill School requires three years or nine physical health/athletic credits. Students will be awarded credit for a maximum of three seasons or one year of Physical Health per year, even if students participate in both Athletics and Physical Health/Dance in one season. In the ninth and 10th grades, all students must enroll in a Physical Health or Dance course. If a student elects to play on a Sage Hill athletic team, they may opt out of Physical Health for that season. Physical Health courses receive credit or no credit. Independent SportsStudents who participate in a sport outside of a Sage Hill athletic team, or on the junior national or national levels, may be eligible for an independent sports waiver. All waivers are subject to approval by the Physical Health Department, and requests for waivers must be submitted the ﬁrst week of the sport season.GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3 years or 9 physical health/ athletic credits9th Physical Health course or Athletics10th Physical Health course or Athletics11th Physical Health course or Athletics12th Physical Health course or AthleticsCOURSE OFFERINGS8122 Sage Fit8155 Sage YogaPHYSICAL HEALTH AND ATHLETICS CREDITAll students must earn nine total credits for the Sage Hill Physical Health/Athletics requirement. All ninth and 10th grade students will be required to be in either a physical health or dance course all year. Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, students earn the following credits for participation:Physical Health class, 1 credit per season the Spring Musical, or Independent Sports WaiverVarsity level CIF sport 2 credits per seasonJunior Varsity or Frosh/ 1.5 credits per season Soph level CIF sport Lightning Club 1 credit per season (some may earn (o-season athletic programs) 1.5 credits per season on a case-by- case basis depending on hours per week) One full year of a dance class 3 creditsPHYSICAL HEALTH OVERVIEWThe overall mission of the Physical Health Department is to teach our students lifelong health habits and to inspire students to be active to improve their overall ﬁtness and wellness. Students learn technique in dierent types of workouts, create personal goals and practice sportsmanship and camaraderie in team sports. Topics such as nutrition, stress management, and sleep, are all discussed throughout our Physical Health classes. The Physical Health curriculum is complimented by the Wellness Program which provides tools for living a healthy lifestyle. WELLNESS PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Wellness program is a requirement and component of Physical Health and features a series of workshops that take place in the ninth and 10th grades. Lessons are planned to help students understand themselves and to be able to monitor their own wellbeing. The curriculum includes: nutrition, mental health, adaptive/coping skills for stress, digital citizenship, substance abuse/chemical dependence, healthy relationships, practicing empathy and kindness and certiﬁcation in “Stop the Bleed” and basic First Aid. Programming is during a Wellness Wednesday, which takes place once a month during a student’s Physical Health, Dance or free block (if participating on an athletics team). 11th and 12th grade students are required to attend Wellness Workshops, which will meet during Grade Level Meetings throughout the school year.2120Sage Fit 8122This class focuses on team sports for fun class competition and exercise with occasional high-intensity interval training, running for ﬁtness, and strength and conditioning. This class will almost always incorporate an active warm-up with running followed up with dynamic stretching before starting the team sports or workouts. Students will also enjoy hiking, outdoor team building games, and mindfulness activities. They will leave class with a more peaceful and focused state of mind and mental health. The ultimate goal in this class is for students to learn about teamwork and positive competitiveness, enjoy the class camaraderie, and improve in the following areas: cardiovascular ﬁtness, stamina, strength, ﬂexibility, agility and balance.Sage Yoga 8155Yoga students learn a basic yoga routine and experience the mind-body connection. Each class begins with a warm-up, using bands, jump ropes, foam rollers, then ﬁnishing with Savasana (relaxation). Strength development, improved ﬂexibility and balance, coordination and posture, as well as improved focus and conﬁdence are some of the results students should feel from a yoga practice. Students also enjoy nature hikes, practice mindfulness and breath awareness as tools to ease stress and leave class with a more peaceful and focused state of mind. Guitar Ensemble (SCD) 7169A musical ensemble of acoustic guitars. Participants will rehearse and perform a diverse selection of music from guitar tradition, as well as contemporary repertoire. This course will include additional study of guitar technique, improvisation, music theory, TAB, and music history to enhance the students’ music development, comprehension and performance capabilities. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course. Honors Guitar 71691 Ensemble (SCD)Honors level musicians are expected to rehearse and perform at an advanced level. Musical responsibilities include performing advanced repertoire, serving as section leader or soloist, teaching/coaching projects, ensemble leadership and support, and additional performances as assigned. This course requires the approval of the Arts Department following an audition.This is a Sage Center Designated Course.AP Music Theory 7166The AP Music Theory course is designed for serious students of music. The primary goal of the AP Music Theory course is to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are presented in a score. Additionally, students will be required to use this knowledge in a creative way through composition and improvisation exercises and projects. The AP Music Theory class is designed not only to prepare the students to perform successfully on the AP Exam, but also to engage and inspire their love of music with the goal of becoming passionate musical artists.This course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have met with the Instrumental Music Instructor and/or the Arts Department Chair for approval.Recommended Preparation: The completion of a year of participation in a Sage Hill music ensemble or the equivalent.Ceramics I 7173Ceramics I is a course in which the student explores clay as a creative material. Students study clay and the art of ceramics as they gain knowledge of the elements and principles of art. Students also demonstrate the skills and processes of creating art using the medium of clay by researching the historical and cultural contributions ceramics have made throughout history, analyzing and making aesthetic judgments about their own artworks, the artworks of peers and the world around them. Students apply their skills to make functional and sculptural work, learn about careers in the ﬁeld of ceramics, and the safe use of materials and equipment in the lab.Ceramics II (SCD) 7174Ceramics II is a course that continues to build upon the foundational skills learned in Ceramics I and provides students the opportunity to continue to develop learning sculptural and functional art making processes in the art of ceramics and related materials. Students will be challenged to explore developing their own preferences and style of working with clay, and dive deeper in the craft and hone their skill set through speciﬁc projects. The goal of this course is for the student to begin to think and work like an individual artist that is also a contributing member to the collaborative nature of the studio environment. Students will examine cultural connections that pottery and ceramic sculpture have made throughout history and reﬂect upon how that can inform their own work. This course is open to students who have completed Ceramics I and requires the approval of the Arts Department. This is a Sage Center Designated Course with an attached Service Learning experience.

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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS SPRING AT SAGESpring at Sage is Sage Hill’s global education program that focuses on unique, experiential learning opportunities both locally and around the world. This innovative program takes place at the end of the school year following AP and ﬁnal exams. Spring at Sage allows students to dive deeper into a variety of topics fostering creativity, risk-taking, and engagement with the world beyond the classroom. Spring at Sage is a four-year graduation requirement. Upon completion of the program, students will receive credit on their School transcript. In order to receive credit, students must participate in every day of the program. If a student does miss a day, follow-up action and makeup work will be deﬁned at the discretion of the program’s director.SERVICE LEARNINGThe Service Learning program fosters ongoing relationships with local community partners and uncovers shared value in service-based experiences. The ninth grade experience is centered around developing a deeper understanding of Orange County’s more vulnerable communities, while the 10th grade experience is focused on the value of fostering connections with kids from our elementary partner schools. Built upon the foundational and diverse experiences in their ﬁrst two years of Service Learning, 11th and 12th grade students are equipped to pursue more distinct opportunities that reﬂect their areas of interest by participating in faculty-led and independent projects to make a positive impact on the community.Service Learning is a four-year graduation requirement. Upon completion of the program, students will receive credit on their School transcript. In order to receive credit, students must participate in every day of the program. If a student does miss a day, follow-up action and makeup work will be deﬁned at the discretion of the program’s director. SAGE HILL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (SHIP)The SHIP curriculum equips our students with the skills to express themselves clearly and conﬁdently in both written and verbal form particularly when discussing their strengths, accomplishments and aspirations.The Pre-SHIP experience is open to ninth grade students to participate in self-paced online modules that lead to self-discovery, learning more about themselves and their passions. The curriculum for 10th -12th grade students includes career readiness workshops, resume reviews, mock interviews, and career panels featuring industry experts. Students who complete the SHIP requirements gain access to a list of internship and shadow day opportunities throughout Orange County and surrounding areas. Each opportunity allows our students to gain real-life experience and empowers them to explore dierent career paths as they approach graduation year.INDEPENDENT STUDYThe Independent Study is an opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students to structure a substantial and unique learning experience that exceeds the current curricular oerings within a given academic department at Sage Hill School. Interested students consult with a potential Independent Study Advisor and the appropriate Department Chair to determine the feasibility of the project idea. Qualiﬁed students in good academic standing and with an appropriate course load may submit a proposal to the Department Chairs for work to be carried out during one school year. An Independent Study can be on any topic and may involve a wide range of learning activities; projects must meet certain criteria which are detailed in an Independent Study Application and must be approved by the Assistant Head of School for Academics. An Independent Study will take place over one year, and successful completion will receive a grade and one semester credit on the transcript (second semester). Please note, the Independent Study does not meet a Sage Hill School graduation requirement.The process of application involves three steps: selecting the Independent Study Advisor (ISA), writing the proposal (agreed to by the Independent Study Advisor), and submitting the proposal to the Assistant Head of School for Academics. If interested, see the Assistant Head of School for Academics for more information.SUMMER AT SAGESummer at Sage provides extraordinary learning experiences for highly motivated students interested in completing a year’s work and earning a full year’s credit (equivalent to two semester grades) to be included on their transcript in one or more subjects. In order to complete a full year course in ﬁve weeks, students are expected to attend class daily and complete regularly assigned homework. Classes meet each weekday from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM, or 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM. A maximum of one Summer at Sage credit course may be taken per student per summer.COURSE OFFERINGS QUICK LIST ENGLISH1110 English I: Intro to Literary Genres1120 English II: World Literature (SCD)1130 English III: American Literature11350 Honors English III: American Literature11450 Brave New Worlds: Utopian and Dystopian Futures (SCD)11470 Adventure Literature (Sage Connected)11480 Music and Memory: Poetry and Personal Memoir (SCD)1150 Storytellers’ Workshop 11800 AP English Literature and Composition (*)HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES2110 Patterns of Civilization (SCD)2125 Modern World History2130 United States History21460 Ethics and Political Philosophy (SCD)21700 Principles of Business (SCD)21710 Honors Ethnic Studies (SCD)21720 AP Art History (*)2185 AP World History (*)21810 AP United States History (*)21820 AP American Government (*)21840 AP Psychology (*)31840 AP Economics (*)MATHEMATICS3110 Algebra I3120 Geometry3130 Algebra II3131 Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry3140 Precalculus3141 Honors Precalculus3150 Calculus3175 Linear Algebra31800 Advanced Topics in Mathematics31810 AP Statistics (*)31820 AP Calculus AB (*)31830 AP Calculus BC (*)31851 Honors Money Management (SCD)31860 Calculus C (*)31900 Multivariable Calculus61800 AP Computer Science (*)61801 Advanced Topics in Computer ScienceSCIENCE4120 Chemistry4125 Honors Chemistry41300 Biology41350 Honors Biology41430 Human Anatomy and Physiology (SCD)41440 Engineering (SCD)41450 3D Design, Modeling and Fabrication (Sage Connected) (SCD)4150 Organic Chemistry (SCD)41800 AP Chemistry (*)41810 AP Biology (*)41820 AP Physics 1 (*)41825 AP Physics 2 (*)41830 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (*)41840 AP Environmental Science(*)WORLD LANGUAGES5111 Chinese I5112 Chinese II5113 Chinese III (SCD)51140 Honors Chinese IV: Contemporary Society5121 French I5122 French II5123 French III (SCD)51420 Honors French IV: Literature and Film5141 Latin I5142 Latin II5143 Latin III (SCD)51450 Honors Latin IV: Catullus5151 Spanish I5152 Spanish II5153 Spanish III51541 Honors Spanish III51550 Spanish IV (SCD)51560 Advanced Topics in Spanish51570 AP Spanish Language and Culture (*)VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS7105 Arts Survey7110 Dance I7111 Dance II7112 Dance III (SCD)71151 Honors Dance IV: Advanced Choreography (SCD)71191 Honors Dance Ensemble: Advanced Performance Skills (SCD)7120 Theatre I: Performance & Design7121 Theatre II: Acting Styles (SCD)7122 Honors Theatre III71291 Honors Theatre Ensemble (SCD)7130 Fundamentals of Art I7131 Fundamentals of Art II (SCD)7132 Digital Art I7133 Digital Art II (SCD)71371 Honors Art Lab (SCD)7138 AP Art and Design (*)71520 Vocal Ensemble (SCD)71521 Honors Vocal Ensemble (SCD)7167 Strings Ensemble (SCD)71671 Honors Strings Ensemble (SCD)7168 Winds Ensemble (SCD)71681 Honors Winds Ensemble (SCD)7169 Guitar Ensemble (SCD)71691 Honors Guitar Ensemble (SCD)7166 AP Music Theory (*)7173 Ceramics I7174 Ceramics II (SCD)PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS8122 Sage Fit8155 Sage YogaCourses that appear in bold are awarded an additional 1.0 to the Sage Hill grade point equivalent.(*) All students enrolled in an AP class are prepared to take the accompanying AP exam.2322In order to be eligible to apply to the University of California system, students must have completed a year of Geometry either in grades 7 or 8 or at Sage Hill School.

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