CHOOSING COURSES:
1. There are six categories of classes offered at Mira Costa High School: Period 1 Semester Review Classes, Period 2 Semester Review Classes, Period 1 Semester Original Credit Classes, Period 2 Semester Original Credit Classes, Yearlong Original Credit Classes and Activities/Physical Fitness Classes. This web page allows you to review the classes offered.
2. First, to get started, read the Helpful Hints below.
3. Then review the class choices . Remember, if you choose a "yearlong" class, then you CANNOT also choose any semester classes. Or, if you choose one or two semester classes, you CANNOT choose a yearlong class.
(If you need a more complete description of any of these classes go to the MCHS website – choose “School Documents” from the main menu on the left hand side. Choose “list all” and then from the list locate the PDF of the Course Description Book.)
4. After carefully reviewing your choices and deciding which classes you want to choose, fill out the on-line application.
5. After you have submitted your application, you will automatically be presented with a web page which will allow you to pay for your class choices. Remember, you will NOT be enrolled until you have paid for your clases.

HELPFUL HINTS IN SELECTING A COURSE:
Please note that the Summer Program offers BOTH review classes and original credit classes. (Note: All Review Classes require the student to have taken the requested class during the regular school year. Original Credit Classes are classes the student would be taking for the first time.) MCHS offers high school courses to students for a variety of reasons. We want to help you improve your skills in a particular subject, provide you with an opportunity to make up a course in which you did not fare as well as you had hoped and/or to offer you a chance at academic advancement. Please consider your own reasons carefully when making your class selections, and consult your educational advisor if you have any concerns.

Please remember, yearlong classes taken for the first time should only be attempted by students working well above average. In addition, please follow these guidelines as you select your classes:
• MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CHOSEN COURSE IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR GRADE LEVEL.
• DETERMINE WHETHER THE CLASSES YOU HAVE CHOSEN HAVE ANY PREREQUISITES.
• SEEK OUT THE SERVICES OF YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR. SHE OR HE CAN BEST GUIDE YOU TOWARD ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
• REVIEW THE REFUND POLICY BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES.

Here is a glossary that helps explain some terms under course listings:
• UC...Courses that meet University of California subject requirements.
• CSU...Courses that meet California State University subject requirements.
• GRADE LEVEL...Indicates the year of high school for which the course is designed.
• PREREQUISITE...Indicates a class or condition that you must meet before enrollment in a particular course.

• PERIOD ONE SEMESTER REVIEW CLASSES (5 credits): All Review Classes require the student to have taken the requested class during the regular school year. Below find the review semester classes available during the first period of MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE of these classes. Classes meet from 8:00AM until 10:10AM for 6 weeks.
102/1: English 1, CP Review, Room5 Prerequisite: First Semester Freshman English 1-2.
102/2: English 2, CP Review, Room 5 Prerequisite: Second Semester Freshman English 1-2.
103/1: English 3, CP Review, Room 31 Prerequisite: First Semester Sophmore English 3-4.
103/2: English 4, CP Review, Room 31 Prerequisite: Second Semester Sophmore English 3-4.
105/1: US History 1, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: First Semester US History 1-2.
105/2: US History 2, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: Second Semester US History 1-2.
108: Geometry 2, CP Review, Room 60 Prerequisite: Second Semester Geometry 1-2.
109/1: Biology 1, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: First Semester Biology 1-2.
109/2: Biology 2, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: Second Semester Biology 1-2.

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• PERIOD TWO SEMESTER REVIEW CLASSES (5 credits): All Review Classes require the student to have taken the requested class during the regular school year. Below find the review semester classes available during the second period of MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE of these classes. Classes meet from 10:25AM until 12:35PM for 6 weeks.

202/1: English 1, CP Review, Room 5 Prerequisite: First Semester Freshman English 1-2.

202/2: English 2, CP Review, Room 5 Prerequisite: Second Semester Freshman English 1-2.

204/1: English 5, CP Review, Room 31 Prerequisite: First Semester Junior English 5-6.

204/2: English 6, CP Review, Room 31 Prerequisite: Second Semester Junior English 5-6.

205/1: Modern World History 1, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: First Semester World History 1-2.

205/2: Modern World History 2, CP Review, Room 223 Prerequisite: Second Semester World History 1-2.

207: Algebra D, Review, Room 60 Prerequisite: Algebra C/D.

208: Algebra 2, CP Review, Room 60 Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2.

209/1: Earth Space Science 1, CANCELLED Prerequisite: First Semester Earth Space Science 1-2

209/2: Earth Space Science 2, CANCELLED Prerequisite: Second Semester Earth Space Science 1-2

210: Algebra 4, CP Review, Prerequisite: Algebra 3-4 CPCANCELLED

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• PERIOD ONE SEMESTER ORIGINAL CREDIT CLASSES (5 credits): Below find the accelerated semester classes available during the first period of MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE of these classes. Classes meet from 8:00AM until 10:10AM for 6 weeks.
100: Health CLOSED Room: Section 1, Room 105; Section 2 Room 28; Section 3, Room 72; Section 4 Room 20 Prerequisite: none Description: This course is a study of our changing health problems and how they relate to adolescents. Some of the areas covered are: personal health history, substance use and abuse, economics of health care, CPR, nutrition, diseases (including sexually transmitted infections) and exercise. 1 SEMESTER GRADUATION REQUIREMENT, MEETS DISTRICT GRADUATION HEALTH REQUIREMENT.
106: American Government CP, CLOSED Room 220 Prerequisite: Incoming 12th grade students only, B or better in Social Studies Program Description: This course is designed to give the student knowledge of how government originated, evolved and functions. A strong emphasis will be placed on the concept that freedom can best be maintained when the individual citizen accepts his or her responsibilities as a member of American society. UC, CSU, 1 SEMESTER SOCIAL STUDIES CREDIT, MEETS DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.
110: Trigonometry CP, CANCELLED Prerequisite: Algerbra 3-4 CP

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• PERIOD TWO SEMESTER ORIGINAL CREDIT CLASSES (5 credits): Below find the accelerated semester classes available during the second period of MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE of these classes. Classes meet from 10:25AM until 12:35PM for 6 weeks.

200: Health CLOSED Room: Section 1, Room 105; Section 2 Room 28; Section 3, Room 72; Section 4 Room 20 Prerequisite: none Description: This course is a study of our changing health problems and how they relate to adolescents. Some of the areas covered are: personal health history, substance use and abuse, economics of health care, CPR, nutrition, diseases (including sexually transmitted infections) and exercise. 1 SEMESTER GRADUATION REQUIREMENT, MEETS DISTRICT HEALTH GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.

206: Economics CP, Room 220 Prerequisite: B grade or better in U.S. History CP; incoming grade 12 students only. Description: Students will understand the forces that affect them every day and to evaluate costs and benefits associated with decisions that shape private lives and public politics. Students will develop skills, including the ability to identify economic problems, analyze incentives, identify consequences of change, collect and organize economic evidence and compare benefits and be able to reason logically about key issues. UC, CSU, DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENT.

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• YEARLONG ORIGINAL CREDIT CLASSES (10 credits) Below find the yearlong accelerated classes available during MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE of these classes. Classes meet from 8:00AM until 12:35PM for 6 weeks.

119: Modern World History 1-2 CP CLOSED Rooms 225 & 221 Grade 10 (During your tenure at Mira Costa, you may earn summer school credit in either Modern World History or US History, but not both. One of these classes must be taken during the regular school year.) Description - After a review of the forces that shaped modern history, the course focuses upon the period from the Industrial Revolution to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This is a survey of the significant events, important constructions and the key events that have shaped the modern world. This is a demanding college prep class with reasonable expectations; i.e. research papers, subjective exams and collateral readings. UC, CSU, District Social Studies Graduation Requirement

123: US History 1-2 CP CLOSED Rooms 200 & 203 Grade 11 Prerequisite: Modern World History C.P. (During your tenure at Mira Costa, you may earn summer school credit in either Modern World History or US History, but not both. One of these classes must be taken during the regular school year.) Description - This course traces the events of American history, focusing on the 20th century. The historical, geographical, political, social and economic forces of the 20th century are emphasized as they reflect continuity and change from the nation’s beginnings. UC, CSU, District Social Studies Graduation Requirement

125: Geometry 1-2 CP, Rooms 56, 26 & 27 Grades 9 -12 Prerequisite: "B" or better in Algebra 1-2. Description - This course develops properties of geometric figures, such as points, lines, angles, polygons and circles. Logical reasoning is developed through the constructs of postulates, theorems, proofs and formula derivations for perimeter, area and volume of geometric figures. UC, CSU, Requirement

127: Chemistry 1-2 CP, Room 75 Grades 10 -12 Prerequisite: "C" or better in Biology and either "B" or better in Algebra 1-2, or "C" in Geometry. Description - This physical science centers on the study of various types of matter, their physical and chemical properties, as well as the mathematical relationships that support these properties. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking by using the scientific method in both lecture and laboratory assignments. Quantitative and qualitative analysis is required. UC, CSU, Requirement

129: Biology 1-2 CP Rooms 77 & 63 Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: Good writing skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, study and organizational skills. Description - Biology is the study of living things. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of chemical and molecular biology through written work and lab activities, with some algebraic applications. This course uses the scientific method while covering the national content standards: the cell; molecular basis of heredity; biological evolution; interdependence of organism, matter, energy and organization in living systems; and behavior organisms. Data collection with graphing, calculations and interpretation is used to communicate results of lab investigations. UC, CSU, District Graduation Science Requirement

166: Art 1-2 CP, Room 107 Description - Art is an exploratory course designed for the beginning art student. The fundamentals of drawing, painting, pen and ink, scratchboards, etc., are incorporated in lecture, demonstrations, and student artwork. A project-oriented class, students will become competent in perspective, shading, etc., in a wide variety of art forms. All levels of talent are welcome. UC, CSU Requirement

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• ACTIVITIES/PHYSICAL FITNESS All Activities and Physical Fitness courses are considered a one semester course, You MUST be registered to participate. Students must attend a minimum of 25 days of class. There are no excused absences, without exception. Failure to attend 25 days of class will automatically result in the loss of credit and dismissal from the summer program. If more than three days absence is anticipated, please inform the activity coach and no credit will be awarded. Students who wish to participate in more than one activity and the times DO NOT conflict will be charged for two courses and may use on-line registration. Students who wish to participate in more than one activity BUT the times conflict can: - register for 2 classes at 1/2 credit each - pay $125 ($137.50 after 06.01.08) for each class Below find the Activities/Physical Fitness classes available during MCHS Summer School. When you fill out your application, you can only select ONE or TWO of these classes. Classes meet daily for six weeks from June 24-July 25, 2008. (Please Note: Both BAND courses are 1/2 credit courses. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL dates: July 14, 2008 to August 15, 2008)

301: X-Country (Co-Ed)Coach Harris Location: Front of Gym, Girls Team check with Coach/Athletic Director - Time: 6:30AM to 8:00AM

• Half-Credit Athletic Activity 303/1: Marching Band, Wind/Brass Director: Carlson Location: Band Hall Room 2 - Time: June 20 & 21, 9:00AM to 3:00PM; July 1 - Aug 12, Tuesdays, 4:00 - 7:00PM

• Half-Credit Athletic Activity 303/2: Marching Band, Drum/Color Director: Carlson Location: Band Hall Room 2 - Time: June 20 & 21, 9:00AM to 3:00PM; July 1 - Aug 12, Tuesdays, 4:00 - 7:00PM

305: Tennis (Co-Ed) Coach Ciasulli Location: Tennis Courts - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

307/1: Waterpolo, Freshman, (Co-Ed) Coach Reichardt Location: MCHS Pool - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

307/2: Waterpolo, Returning Players, (Co-Ed) Coach Reichardt Location: MCHS Pool - Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

311/1: Baseball, Frosh Boys Coach Neily Location: Baseball Bleachers - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

311/2: Baseball, Varsity Boys Coach Neily Location: Baseball Bleachers - Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

313/1: Basketball, Frosh Boys Coach Myar Location: MBMS Gym - Time: 5:00PM to 7:00PM

313/2: Basketball, Soph/JV Boys Coach Myar Location: MBMS Gym - Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

313/3 Basketball, Varsity Boys Coach Myar Location: MCHS Gym - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

315/1: Football, Frosh Boys Coach Beaumont Location: Stadium Bleachers - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

315/2: Football, JV Boys Coach McCoy Location: Stadium Bleachers - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

315/3: Football, Varsity Boys Coach Morrow Location: Stadium Bleachers - Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

317 Boys Lacrosse Coach Vinci Location: MBMS - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

319: Boys Soccer Coach Smith Location: Room 26 - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

321/1: Basketball, Frosh Girls Coach Brauneker Location: MBMS Gym - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

321/2: Basketball, JV Girls Coach Brauneker Location: MBMS Gym - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

321/3: Basketball, Varsity Girls Coach Brauneker Location: MBMS Gym - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

323: Cheer Coach Crawford Location: TBA - Time: TBA

325: Drill/Dance Coach Vaughan Location: Cafeteria - Time: 3:00PM to 5:00PM

327: Girls Lacrosse CANCELLED Coach Cross Location: Pacific - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

328: Soccer, Frosh Girls Coach Perkinson Location: Pacific Elementary School Field - Time: 1:00PM to 3:00PM

329/1:Volleyball, Frosh Girls Coach Arce-Zimmerman July 14, 2008 to August 15, 2008 Location: MCHS Gym - Time: 2:30PM to 4:30PM

329/2: Volleyball, JV Girls Coach Arce-Zimmerman July 14, 2008 to August 15, 2008 Location: MCHS Gym - Time: 2:30PM to 4:30PM

329/3: Volleyball, Varsity Girls Coach Zimmerman July 14, 2008 to August 15, 2008 Location: MCHS Gym - Time: 4:30PM to 6:30PM

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