CAS Curriculum
(2006-2007)

September12, 2006

CAS Curriculum (2006-2007), organized by grade level.  Links to specific class descriptions or syllabi are below or in the menu to the  right:

Freshman classes
"Who am I and how do I fit into our diverse society?"

*** Freshman seminar (English and  social studies). Students will be reading, discussing, and creating expressions in a range of media. This is a first exploration of community and identity.
09 - Freshmen Seminar (English)
09 - Freshmen Seminar (History)

*** Introduction to Communication  Technology. This is an integrated part of the curriculum. It includes media  literacy and creation of video, radio, and zine projects.
09 - 10 Intro to Comm Tech

*** Spanish (student level). CAS Spanish teacher will teach courses that include freshmen and sophomores. Levels are 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Spanish 3-4 is taught by a CPA teacher this year.
09 - Spanish 1-2

*** Math (IMP 1 or 2, depending on student level). Most  freshmen will qualify for one of these classes. These also are integrated with sophomores.
09 - IMP 1


*** Physical Education. This is taught by seminar  teachers and will be part of the community building.

*** Students will  have the opportunity to take BHS enhancement courses period 7 if they choose.  Students beyond the level offered (Spanish and math) can "passport" to other  classes.

Sophomore classes
"What is the nature of a just society?"

*** World Literature and World History. These will be taught by a team that is dedicated to integrated themes, projects, and real world experiences.
10 - World Literature
10 - World History

*** Introduction to Communication Technology. Again, this is part of core and teachers will integrate media projects into all  units.
09 - 10 Intro to Comm Tech

*** Spanish (student level). CAS Spanish teacher will be for 1-2 and 5-6. Spanish 3-4 is taught by a CPA teacher this  year.
10 - Spanish 5-6

*** Math (IMP 2 or 3 depending on student level).  Students who have completed geometry during 9th can take Algebra 2.

10 IMP 3

*** Advanced Biology. CAS Biology teacher will have 3 sophomore  classes.
10 - Biology

*** Students will have the opportunity to take BHS enhancement courses period 7 if they choose. Students beyond the level offered  (Spanish and math) can "passport" to other classes.

Junior classes
"What does it mean to be an American? What principles, hopes and ideals are included in "the American dream?" What does this dream promise, and to what extent have these promises been fulfilled? What is the most  just way to buildcommunity?"

*** American Literature and  US History. Integrating texts from the same periods and themes that develop a  deep engagement with American culture and history, students will create I-search  projects and an advanced portfolio.
11 - American Literature
11 - US History

*** Chemistry. CAS chemistry will be integrated with whole program and will include media expression.

*** Math Analysis. Students who have completed Algebra 2 may take Math Analysis. Students beyond  the level offered can "passport" to other classes.
11 Math Analysis

*** IMP 3. Students who have completed IMP 2 may take  IMP 3
11 IMP 3

*** Spanish (student level). CAS Spanish teacher will be for 1-2 and 5-6. Spanish 3-4 is taught by a CPA teacher this year. Students beyond  the level offered can "passport" to other classes.
11 - Spanish 5-6

*** Advanced Studio/Editing. Students will become  experts in media and create a media portfolio. This class is closely integrated  with the other classes for juniors.
11 - 12 Advanced Video

*** Students will have the opportunity to take BHS enhancement courses period 7 if they choose.

Senior classes
"How is social change accomplished, and what can I do to bringaboutsocial change for a more just society?"

***  Social Justice Seminar (English and History), Advanced Video, and Political Economy. These classes are team taught. They are the culmination of the CAS  experience. Students do deep reading, powerful seminars, community internships,  and final projects, including an extensive I-search.

*** Spanish (student level).
*** IMP 4. Students who have completed IMP 3 may take IMP  4


Leadership
*** CAS is also offering a leadership class, which is held during zero period.
This class is designed to  take a youth empowerment approach to leadership that is consistent with the  social justice mission of CAS.
09 - 12 Leadership
http://cas.bhs.berkeleypta.org/classes/archives/2005/01/all_grades_cas.php
Download the entire CAS curriculum as a pdf file (requires Adobe Acrobat or similar program).
Download "Course of Study Booklet.pdf"