Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/16/2024 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
Business/Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.2 New Course Proposals  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
_Creative Writing - MVLA Course Proposal Form.pdf
Fashion Design - MVLA New Course Proposal Form .pdf
MVLA Course Proposal Form Integrated Science 2.pdf
 
Summary:
Los Altos High School (LAHS) is requesting approval for two new courses: - Fashion Design (CTE Course): This course is proposed as part of a new Fashion and Interior Design CTE Pathway. It will serve as the connector course in this pathway, fulfilling the a-g requirements and meeting the Visual and Performing Arts credit. - Creative Writing (Elective): LAHS is also requesting approval for Creative Writing as a new elective course. Taught by instructors holding English/ELA credentials, this course will provide students with a-g English credit. These additions are designed to expand students' academic and creative opportunities at LAHS. Mountain View High School (MVHS) is requesting approval for one new course: - Integrated Science II: Integrated Science II will continue to follow the NGSS standards and provide language support for science students in the ELD program. Students can take Integrated Science 1, Integrated Science 2, or both courses (in any sequence). This course will replace the existing "Pre-Biology."  
Funding:
 
Recommendation
Approve the MVLA new courses.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Grace Icasiano - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Teri Faught - Associate Superintendent of Educational Services
Signed By:  
Eric Volta - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Thida Cornes Moved, Member Catherine Vonnegut seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the MVLA new courses.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Catherine Vonnegut     Yes
Thida Cornes     Yes
Esmeralda Ortiz     Yes
Alex Levich     Yes
Vadim Katz     Yes