Course Offerings


MATHEMATICS

Math Skills
Introduction to Algebra
*Algebra I
*Geometry I
*Algebra II
*Trigonometry
*Calculus

SCIENCE

*Biology
*Physics
*Science I (UC Elective)
*Chemistry
*Advanced Biology

ENGLISH

*English I, II, III, IV
*Socratic Seminar
*Advanced Composition

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

*Spanish I, II, III, IV

SOCIAL SCIENCE

*World Studies I, II
*Contemporary Issues
*US History
*Government

ELECTIVES

*Art
*Drama
Human Relations
Independent Study P.E.
Music Ensemble
Office Aide
Peer Tutoring/Teacher Aide
Physical Education
Studio Art
Work Experience
Team Sports
SAT Prep

ENRICHMENT CENTER

Academic Support/ Study Skills
Driver Education

ONLINE ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

(UCCP is making changes in its delivery of courses; please check with the advisor on staff)
*Calculus AB
*Calculus BC
*English Language
*English Literature
*Macroeconomics
*Microeconomics
*US Government & Politics
*Chemistry
*Physics B
*Statistics
*US History
*Indicates approved college preparatory subjects

Curriculum

The curriculum at Mid-Peninsula High School is designed to fulfill the educational requirements of our diverse population. We offer both college-preparatory classes and general secondary education classes. With an emphasis on individual development, our balanced curriculum grants each student access to the fundamentals of all academic disciplines, specialized areas of interest, coping, critical thinking skills and constructive ways to express self.

To meet the needs of all students at Mid-Peninsula, we must maintain a creative and responsive approach to academic programming. Even though our current offerings are already strong and broad, particularly for a school of this size, we are always seeking new ways to help our students succeed, whether in Core classes, electives, sports or enrichment opportunities.

Stages of Development

Students come to Mid-Peninsula with different sets of experiences and varying levels of success. In traditional school settings, this success is measured in three ways: grade levels, credits and grades.

At Mid-Peninsula, we interpret grade levels in the following ways:

Freshmen: Getting Started / Checking It Out
Sophomores: Having Experiences / Developing Expectations
Juniors: Finding a Vision / Making Plans
Seniors: Completing Requirements / Taking the Next Step