This course will take the student through the basic principles of Algebra including, Properties of Real Numbers, Writing, Solving and Graphing of Linear Equations.

     This course will take the student through basic principles of Algebra including Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities, Exponents and Exponential Functions, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Polynomials and Factoring, Rational Expressions and Equations, and Operations with Radical Numbers.

     Art Appreciation provides an understanding and appreciation of the fine arts, particularly the visual arts. It provides an examination of the elements of art and the chief historical periods.

     Adult Basic Education classes are designed for students who would like to strengthen their reading, writing, and math skills before entering the High School Diploma Program. All students entering Adult Basic Education must see a counselor and take assessment tests prior to enrolling. The results of these tests determine which program/class is the most appropriate.

     These courses investigate and study all living things, identify natural resources and the effects of pollution.

     These courses investigate and study all living things, identify natural resources and the effects of pollution.

     This course is desifned to prepare students to pass and score higher on the English Language Arts and/or the Mathematics section of the California High School Exit Exam.

     This fine arts course is designed to provide an understanding and appreciation of drama through classroom readings of short plays. Special attention is given to the dramatic elements of plot, character, setting and dialogue.

     This course presents basic principles of economics to help the students understand the "supply" and "demand" system of economics under which they live. Economics identifies the growing problems caused by unlimited demands on limited resources and develops an appreciation for sound capital investment which enables students to understand a free enterprise system.

     This course provides a study of grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and composition.

     This course is a continuation of English I. Punctuation, capitalization, spelling and vocabulary building, elements of good sentence structure, expression in letters, and other written work are included.

     Application and review of grammar and sentence structure learned in English I and II plus a more advanced study of oral and written communication; concise use of words; practice in the elimination of common errors in speech and writing; vocabulary building and a study of punctuation and capitalization are covered.

     Vocabulary development and writing are stressed. Students will read excerpts from short stories while improving their vocabulary.

     This course covers topics in both biological and physical science. Topics include past and current findings of various scientists, historical accomplishments in scientific exploration, living and nonliving things, the human body, various forms of energy, and space exploration.

     A study of what every student should know in order to stay healthy, basic health rules and hygiene, recommended inoculations and vaccinations, and first aid in case of an accident or serious illness are covered.

     The Home Study Program, an independent study program, enables students to earn high school diploma credits for work completed at home. Students are required to meet weekly with a teacher and satisfactorily complete assignments and tests. All students entering Home Study/Independent Study must see a counselor and take assessment tests prior to enrolling. Please call the Ramona Center at 626.258.5844 or the Rosemead Center at 626.258.5937 for additional information.

     The Individualized Study Labs at the Ramona and Rosemead Adult Centers are designed to allow students to study on an individual basis, working at their own level in an independent setting with a teacher. All students entering the High School Diploma Program must see a counselor and take assessment tests prior to enrolling.

     Instruction will be given to meet the needs and abilities of the students who enroll. Material covered will include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, interest, percent, square root, volume of geometric figures, and measurement.

     These courses develop a basic understanding of earth science and are designed to fulfill the requirements for physical science.

     These courses develop a basic understanding of earth science and are designed to fulfill the requirements for physical science.

     Course content includes an introduction to number sense, algebra and functions, measurement and geometry, statistics, data analysis and probability, and mathematical reasoning.

     The basic steps for the organization and delivery of a speech are covered. The elements of good public speaking and the importance of audience planning are stressed. Students are able to practice speeches in a non-threatening environment.

     Legislative, executive, and judicial framework and functions of national, state, and local governments are studied in this course.

     These courses cover political, social, and economic development of the United States; discovery; colonial period struggle for independence; establishment of constitutional government; Civil War; World War I and II; personalities; ideas and events in American history to the present.

     These courses cover political, social, and economic development of the United States; discovery; colonial period struggle for independence; establishment of constitutional government; Civil War; World War I and II; personalities; ideas and events in American history to the present.

     These courses are offered to give students a global perspective of world history and geography. Students will gain the realization that we live in an interdependent global community whose well-being depends in part on cross-culture awareness, communication, cooperation, and respect.

     These courses are offered to give students a global perspective of world history and geography. Students will gain the realization that we live in an interdependent global community whose well-being depends in part on cross-culture awareness, communication, cooperation, and respect.