LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Sac High offers students the best of two worlds - the support and personalization of a small school combined with the advantages of a large school. Sac High is organized into four theme-based learning communities. Each community has approximately 250 students and is focused on preparing every student for college and the world beyond. School culture and behavior expectations are consistent across the learning communities and all students have access to campus-wide resources including tutoring, leadership and enrichment opportunities, athletics, arts and student activities.
Each learning community offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that provides a full range of college preparatory courses, including Advanced Placement. The program of studies is designed to fulfill all state requirements for accreditation and meets the "A-G" requirements for admission into the University of California and California State University systems. Each learning community also offers electives which emphasize the theme and are part of a thematic scope and sequence. Students select one of the learning communities upon admission. This approach offers students challenge, flexibility and choice.
The Arts
If it's music, drama, dance, film, poetry or any other
art form that moves you, you've come to the right
place. The Arts gives you the skills,
tools and knowledge to express yourself, and opportunities
to do it.
The Arts brings together academic and artistic studies, offering a comprehensive core curriculum that is complemented by arts education in the areas of visual and performing arts, literary arts and arts administration.
The Arts hosts a variety of productions annually including dance and art at the 40 Acres Art Gallery, Guild Theater,SMUD, and other local galleries and performance halls. The annual Best of Sac High competition and exhibit showcases the work of our students.
Electives include (not all electives are offered each term or school year):
- Photography
- Ceramics
- Graphics and Illustration
- Dance
- Drama
- Creative Writing
Business and Communications (B&C)
Interested in becoming the next Donald Trump? Got
a knack for advertising or public relations? Maybe
television broadcasting or journalism? If so, Business and Communications is the perfect
place for you. You'll be working side by side with
local business leaders, sharpening your business and
communication skills.
Business and Communications provides students with a challenging academic curriculum as well as the opportunity to study the structures and practices of 21st century corporations, business development and entrepreneurship.
Business and Communications placed first in the state and third in the international Students for the Advancement of Global Enterprise (SAGE) competitions. Student also help the school yearbook and school newsletter. Students are able to learn and experience the exciting world of Radio/TV programming and production.
Electives include (not all electives are offered each term or school year):
- Computer Graphics
- Web Design
- Speech and Debate
- Visual Communications and Graphics
- Virtual Enterprise
- Journalism
Law & Public Service (LPS)
What better place to learn about government and public
service than in Law & Public Service
in the State's capital? If you want to be a President,
Police Officer or Prosecutor, welcome! You will work
closely with the University of the Pacific McGeorge
School of Law to learn the ins and outs of the law
and government.
Electives include (not all electives are offered each term or school year):
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- International Street Law
- Sociology
- International Relations and Public Policy
Math, Engineering and Health Sciences (MEHS)
Considering a career as a doctor, nurse, nutritionist, sports therapist, scientist or engineer? Interested in learning more about biology, chemistry, math or how the body works? In Math Engineering & Health Sciences you'll have the opportunity to master high-level academic skills and knowledge while getting a head-start in the competitive engineering and health care fields. With UC Davis Medical Center as a partner, you'll be exposed to the latest medical and scientific advances and gain valuable hands-on experiences.
Math, Engineering and Health Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum that is enhanced by a broad spectrum of college preparatory courses and electives related to the field.
In 9th and 10th grades, student explore a wide-range of professions by means of industry speakers, workplace tours, career fairs, and college visits. In the 11th and 12th grades, students have opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-world situations through job shadowing, volunteering, and internships with local scientists, engineers, architects and industry experts.
Electives include (not all electives are offered each term or school year):
- Environmental Science
- Biophotonics
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Last Updated 5/24/2011
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