This interactive course magazine highlights all the courses, programs, and pathways we offer at BHS!
Bakersfield High School https://bakersfield.kernhigh.org/ 1241 G Street. Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 324-9841
Course Guide Bakersfield High School
Mission Statement Bakersfield High School
GO BLUE!
Bakersfield High School believes in being committed to offering a quality educational program, responsive to the needs of its students within a safe nurturing environment. The staff, students, parents, and community lead by owning the responsibility for each student’s academic and personal success. Recognizing the worth and dignity of each student, Bakersfield High School unites all students to help them achieve their fullest potential. Our goal is to produce excited Driller students who make informed decisions as they become responsible citizens and productive members of society.
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A - G Requirements
The University of California and the California State University systems have laid out a plan for the courses a student needs to take for acceptance into those university systems.
Agriculture Department
Brief Description
The Bakersfield High School Agriculture Department aims to develop well-rounded students by focusing on leadership, personal growth, and career success. This is achieved through A-G approved agriculture courses in science, horticulture, and mechanics, alongside the state and nationally affiliated FFA (Future Farmers of America) leadership program and student agriculture projects.
Dual Enrollment: Ag, Food and Natural Resources Ag Veterinary Science Floral Design III
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Ag Government & Ag Economics Ag Chemistry Ag Mechanics Ag Welding Ag Engineering Fabrication Ag Entrepreneur Ag Communications
Floral Design I Floral Design II Floral Design III
Ag, Food and Natural Resources Sustainable Agriculture Ag Veterinary Science Ag Chemistry
The Veterinary Science course offers students the opportunity to explore animal health and care careers or pursue further education in animal science. Topics covered include job-search skills, comparative anatomy, animal reproduction, inheritance and selection, pet grooming, animal restraint, nutrition, housing, medical terminology, welfare, production practices, breed identification, and disease management. Ag, Food and Natural Resources Sustainable Agriculture Ag Chemistry Ag Veterinary Science Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed Dual Enrollment: AGRI B1- Agriculture, Environment and Society 3 units (Ag Foods and Natural Resources ANSC B1- Intro to Animal Sceince 3 units (Ag Vet Science) Ag Veterinary Science Pathway Brief Description
A-G Approved Course: D Laboratory Science
Ag Business Pathway
Ag Business covers the business aspects of agriculture, including marketing, sales, economics, cooperatives, and managing agricultural enterprises. It teaches economic principles, decision-making, business structures, and the impact of policies on the industry. The goal is to equip students with knowledge of how economic policies and government actions influence agriculture and daily life. Brief Description
Ag Food and Natural Resources Sustainable Ag Ag Entrepreneur Ag Communications Ag Government and Ag Economics Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: some Ag Government- A Ag Food and Natural Resources- D Ag Economics- G
Ag Mechanics Pathway
Brief Description
Ag Mechanics teaches technical skills in safety, measurement, electrical, plumbing, woodworking, small engines, and welding. Students also learn to construct and repair small and large projects in Ag Engineering and Fabrication.
Ag Mechanics Ag Welding Ag Engineering and Fabrication Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G Ag Mechanics- G Ag Welding-G Ag Engineering and Fabrication- G
Air Force JROTC
Brief Description
The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) provides leadership training and an aerospace science program for high school students. The program’s goal is to "Build Better Citizens for America." Secondary school students who enroll in Air Force Junior ROTC are offered a wide variety of curricular and extra- curricular activities. The program explores the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and teaches high school students self-reliance, self-discipline and other characteristics found in good leaders. Air Force Junior ROTC is open to 9th-12th grade students who are physically fit and citizens of the United States. The program is not a recruiting tool for the military services and those students who participate in the program do not incur any obligation to the Air Force.
Aerospace (ROTC) Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: None
AVID
Brief Description
Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. The AVID Program at BHS is helpful for students who wish to attend college, will be first-generation college students, and are highly-motivated to succeed. We seek out the “middle/average” student who may need extra help and time with their daily course work. It helps students with time management, organization, planning, reading and writing. Students in the program become very much like a family as they collaborate in weekly study groups and attend college field trips. Students also receive help with college applications, college essay writing, financial aid, and scholarships. In addition, AVID students become productive members in the community through community service. AVID 1 Implementation AVID 2 Refining AVID 3 College and Career AVID 4 College and Career Refining Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G College Preparatory Elective
Driller Peer Advocacy Center
Brief Description
Students will learn about the major theories of conflict, restorative practices, and conflict resolution in school and society at large through peer service learning in building, affirming, and repairing relationships. Students will begin with an introspective look at themselves and the inner workings of the human brain as it pertains to conflict, emotional intelligence, and understanding human behavior from a needs perspective. Students will apply the knowledge they gain by contributing to their own school community with a caring relationship-centered approach.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Prerequisite: Juniors and Seniors
Driller Peer Advocacy
A-G Approved Course: G
College Preparatory Elective
Culinary Arts
Brief Description
The Culinary Arts Program offers two years of CTE (Career Technical Education) exclusively for juniors and seniors and is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of the culinary field. In the first year, students earn elective credit while building a strong foundation in basic culinary techniques, whether they aim to refine their skills for their home kitchen or pursue a career in the industry. In the second year, students earn fine arts credit and continue to expand on the same concepts, applying their deeper knowledge and growing expertise. This program emphasizes practical learning, including advanced cooking techniques, plating, food safety, and kitchen management. Students will also gain insights into career pathways, leadership, and workplace readiness, preparing them for more advanced coursework or a future in the culinary arts.
Beginning Culinary Arts Advanced Culinary Arts Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G/F College Preparatory Elective
Forensics
Brief Description
Students learn the fundamentals of effective oral delivery, including body control, use of voice and diction, and analysis of audience. Instruction stresses organization, selection, and arrangement of material and use of transitions and rhetorical effects in making speeches to inform, persuade, or entertain. Supporting material, methods of research, critical thinking, logical argumentation, and effective language are applied in learning discussion and debate techniques. Students learn to structure ideas and arguments in their speeches in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples. Students will also read, discuss and write about speeches in order to interpret and evaluate the impact of ambiguities, subtleties, contradictions, ironies, and incongruities in a text. They will analyze the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of the main ideas, syntax, and word choice in the text. Students will also study communication techniques of governments and corporations in a persuasive context. Students who join the class ideally choose to stay on the team and compete in subsequent years. Forensics 1 Forensics 2 Forensics 3 Forensics 4 Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G
College Preparatory Elective
Driller Service Academy
Brief Description
The Driller Service Academy is a school within a school, a cohort of students who are not only getting ready for college, but also getting a head start on their careers. Students in the academy learn about the issues facing Kern County, and gain the skills to address those issues. Local partners work with students to provide mentoring and job shadowing opportunities. Students gain hands-on work experience through volunteer work and internships. The archiving class also works on major historical projects in Kern County. The archiving classes have conducted research that facilitated the construction of the Kern County Veterans Memorial and the World War II Memorial. English, History, Science and Career Development during 10th and 11th grade English and Archiving or Internship during 12th grade Archiving CTE options Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: A-G
Brief Description Journalism
This program involves all the basics of print and digital journalism. Students also study and use a large variety of techniques for researching subjects in developing articles for potential use in a laboratory newspaper that is distributed to students, staff, and the community. Students will also study and practice professional layout, design, caption and headline writing and will become proficient in the use of the computer for typing and editing stories, laying out pages, researching on the Internet, and interviewing other students, and individuals. The Blue and White, BHS’s student-run newspaper, was established in 1913, so if you can do the math, the Blue and White is over a 100 years old. Our Journalism class is a prestigious program that has won numerous awards and will challenge you to explore, research, and investigate various real-world concepts that affect our nation, our local government, and our community.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Journalism Advanced Journalism A-G Approved Course: G College preparatory elective
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Brief Description Library Science
Students in Library Science will develop a foundation of knowledge of their own school library. This course will partially focus on building information, digital, and media literacy skills which will assist them in pursuing their academic and career goals while becoming effective users of information. They will learn about the importance of evaluating information and the use of databases. They will actively participate in the hands-on operation of their school library through the circulation of materials, organization and maintenance of the collection, marketing resources to patrons, and provision of customer service functions. The collective experiences of this course will provide students with valuable real-life experience, practical job skills, and familiarity with library resources, including: customer service skills, social interactions, and skills in organizing and understanding the library management and organization systems, that will serve them well throughout their education and future careers.
Library Science Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G College Preparatory Elective
The Project Lead the Way Pathways to Engineering Program is a four year sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering prior to entering college. Each PLTW Engineering course engages students in interdisciplinary activities. These activities not only build knowledge and skills in engineering, but also empower students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance. Dual Enrollment: Introduction to Design- COMP B2 Introduction to Comp info systems Digital Electronics- ELET B1A Basic Electronics Aerospace Engineering Honors Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed Computer Science Principles- COMP B31 Comp TIA Network Security Principles of Engineering- ENGR B47 Intro to Engineering & Design Cybersecurity- COMP B36- Intro to Cybersecurity; Ethical Hacking PLTW- Engineering & Computer Science Brief Description
A-G Approved Course: D, F, or G Laboratory Science, Visual and Performing Arts
PLTW- Biomedical
Brief Description
PLTW Biomedical Science students have experience with state-of- the-art tools and techniques that are used by professionals in hospitals and labs every day. By immersing students in activities like practicing suturing and constructing body structures from clay, PLTW Biomedical Science empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills like problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Principles of Biomedical Science Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: D, G Laboratory Science, College Preparatory Elective
Student Leadership
Brief Description
The Student Leadership program allows students time to work directly with the Director of Student Activities on individual and group projects benefiting the Associated Student Body (ASB) of Bakersfield High School. Students will set goals, organize, plan, be held accountable, and work with others to grow in leadership skills. The leadership class will be responsible for the organization of such activities as dances, lunch activities, Freshman Orientation, Rallies, Homecoming Activities, Spring Fest, elections, ASB meetings and will assist school administrators, teachers, students, and counselors of major projects.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Prerequisite: ASB Position or Teacher recommended
Student Leadership
A-G Approved Course: None
Virtual Enterprise
Brief Description
VE provides a solution for schools to offer all students meaningful skills-based career experiences. Through our hands-on, task-based curricula, students test drive potential careers and develop in- demand skills and competencies that post-secondary institutions and employers are seeking. By managing the day-to-day operations of a company, students not only develop business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, they also identify career pathways that align with their interests, talents, and aspirations.
Credits: 2 years of VE = Economics CP Credit
Introduction to Virtual Enterprise Business Economics: Virtual Enterprise Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G College Preparatory Elective
Graphic Arts
Brief Description
This one-year course is aligned to the five California Visual Arts Standards and designed to provide the student with a fundamental knowledge of the graphic arts. You’ll learn all about Adobe Suite Applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), and you’ll get hands-on experience with DSLR Cameras in both natural and studio settings.
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Graphic Arts 1 Graphic Arts 2 Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Art
Art courses are structured to focus on the rudimentary understandings of the three major components of visual art - form, subject matter, and context. By manipulation of both dry and wet media and by the investigation of relevant art history, philosophy, and criticism, students will gain a greater awareness of the scope and magnitude of the visual arts and the career possibilities that lie within the discipline. This course satisfies the fine arts requirement for graduation. Brief Description
Beginning Art Intermediate Art Advanced Art AP 2D Graphic Design (approval required) AP Drawing (approval required) Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Ceramics
These courses are a technical and aesthetic exploration of 3- dimensional design through the medium of clay. The course will also include 2-dimensional basic drawing and layout skills. The student will participate in a wide range of experiences using additive or subtractive sculpture techniques, designed to build artistic and creative confidence. The products created in this course may serve as functional items or fine art works. This class will meet the VAPA requirement for entrance to the CSU system and also satisfies the graduation requirements for a fine arts course. Brief Description
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Beginning Ceramics Intermediate Ceramics Advanced Ceramics Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Brief Description Band
Band classes are elective classes for all students. The 3 leveled Band classes are concert groups of varying ability level (Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced). These classes perform concerts quarterly. Percussion is for all students who play percussion instruments, like the Band Classes, it performs at the quarterly concerts. The Marching Band class is a combination of Winds from the concert Bands, Percussionists, and Color Guard to perform at football games and competitions around the state. For those looking for the Career pathway of performing artist, the Marching Band has a CTE pathway course. This course meets the KHSD fine arts graduation requirement and the University of California's "F" requirement.
Dual Enrollment: Marching Band- MUSC B40- Renegade Marching Band- 2 units
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Beginning Band Intermediate Band Advanced Band Marching Band
CTE Band 1 CTE Band 2 Percussion
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Color Guard
Brief Description
This performance-based class provides training in dance, ballet, and weapon/prop use (tall and short flags, swing flags, rifles, sabers, along with a variety of other props). During the fall semester the color guard performs with the marching band at competitions and football games. In the spring semester, the color guard becomes its own entity and performs at various indoor competitions during the season.
This course meets the KHSD fine arts graduation requirement and the University of California's "F" requirement.
Color Guard Marching Band Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Brief Description Orchestra
Orchestra classes are elective classes available for all students who wish to play a string instrument. The Orchestra classes are leveled by skill level. These classes perform quarterly at concerts, and once each year for an evaluation festival.
This course meets the KHSD fine arts graduation requirement and the University of California's "F" requirement.
Orchestra Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Brief Description Choir
The Choirs are elective classes for all students who want to sing in a vocal ensemble! Most first year students begin in either Treble 1 or Bass 1, based on vocal range. Placement in Treble Choir 2, Advanced Choir, and Chamber Singers is by audition through the director. All choirs receive instruction that includes vocal techniques, music theory, music history, performance decorum, sight singing, and ensemble performance techniques. The Choirs perform quarterly during the school year, including community service performances, festivals, and the advanced groups frequently tour in the spring semester.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Treble Choir 1 Treble Choir 2 Bass Choir 1 Bass Choir 2
Advanced Choir Chamber Singers
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Brief Description Dance
Dance is an elective course open to all students at Bakersfield High School. This class will fulfill a fine arts credit. No previous dance experience is required for Dance I. Students who enroll in this course have very high expectations to be hard working, responsible, and have a willingness to try new things. There is a dress code of dance or gym attire and dance socks/jazz shoes. The purpose of this course is to give students of varying dance abilities and experience the opportunity to enrich their kinesthetic awareness by learning several genres of dance (ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Latin, social and cultural dance) as well as learning the anatomy of the human body, basic fitness principles, the history of dance, dance terminology, choreography, and dance production. There will be an opportunity for an in-school performance in the spring semester. It is not required to perform, but highly encouraged.
Dance 1 Dance 2 Dance 3 Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Floral Design Pathway
Brief Description
This pathway focuses on floral design, blending hands-on skills with artistic concepts through various projects. Students learn visual art principles and explore how floral designs are influenced by society, culture, history, politics, and economics. Assignments cover arrangement techniques and industry practices. As students advance to Floral II and III, the complexity of designs and individual projects increases.
Dual Enrollment: ORNH B36- Floral design 3 units- Floral Design 2-3
Floral Design I Floral Design II Floral Design III Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Fashion
Brief Description
Turn your creative passion into professional skills in our hands-on fashion program. Fashion Construction and Design (Year 1) builds essential foundations in sewing techniques, pattern work, design principles, and sustainable practices. In Fashion Production and Merchandising (Years 2-3), create original designs for a fashion show while mastering business fundamentals and connecting with industry professionals. Graduate with a professional portfolio and real-world business knowledge. Perfect for creative, motivated students who dream of a career in fashion design, retail management, costume design, or entrepreneurship. Join us and turn your fashion dreams into reality!
Year 1: Fashion Constuction and Design Year 2: Fashion Merchandising Year 3: Fashion Production Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Wood/ Creative Design
Brief Description
Basic woodworking processes related to industry technology processes to include use and care of machine and hand tools, safe machine and tool use, wood finishing, lathe operation and processes, lamination techniques, woodcarving and other specialized areas of woodworking technology. Students will create a scope of work for each with week segment of the semester.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Wood 1/Creative Design
Other wood classes don’t satisfy the fine art requirements:
Wood 2 Wood 3
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Publications: Yearbook
Brief Description
Yearbook is an elective course designed to provide a challenging training in production, writing, interviewing, photography, preparation for publication and dealing with the public and business worlds. The overall requirements for yearbook are as follows: overall grade point average of a 3.0 or better, CP or higher English, excellent attendance, must be willing to work extra hours (before/after school, and some weekends), Interest in either photography, journalism, or graphic computer design, advisor approval
Publications Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
Brief Description Theatre
Theatre classes are college-preparatory courses designed to introduce students to techniques in theatrical performance, design, criticism, and creation as a reader, participant and viewer. Students will work alone and collaboratively to develop creative skills in a practical setting
Intro to Theatre Acting Elements Advanced Acting Elements Technical Theatre Advanced Technical Theatre Theatre Production and Performance Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: F Visual and Performing Arts
The French program is a 4 year program designed to teach students how to read, write, speak, and read in French. Classes are interactive with food, music, films, technology, and games to make learning fun! Do you already know Spanish? It makes learning French easier and you’ll be trilingual! French classes are typically smaller with a family feel. You also get to have the same teachers each year for consistency and more individualized attention. French club and French Honor Society are clubs that offer field trips and activities to explore French/francophone art and culture! Brief Description French
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Dual Enrollment: French 3 honors- Fren 1000 (CSU Bakersfield) 3 units French 4 honors- Fren 1010 (CSU Bakersfield) 3 units
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
French 1 CP French 1 GATE French 2 CP French 2 GATE French 3 CP French 3 Honors French 4 Honors
A-G Approved Course: E Language Other than English
Spanish
Brief Description
This program helps students develop competency in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with emphasis on oral communication and comprehension. Exposure to other cultures through various activities helps focus the student on cultural similarities as well as differences. A variety of communicative, multimedia, audio and video techniques provide students with opportunities to learn the language in many exciting and interesting contexts.
Dual Enrollment: Spanish 4HP- Spanish B1 (Bakersfield College) 4 units
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Spanish 1 CP Spanish 1 GATE Spanish 2 CP Spanish 2 GATE Spanish 3 CP Spanish 3 Honors
Spanish 4 CP Spanish 4HP
Spanish Speakers 1 Spanish Speakers 2
A-G Approved Course: E Language Other than English
Brief Description History
Our history and social studies courses provide a broad understanding of historical events, political systems, and economic principles. U.S. History explores the development of the United States from its founding to the present, examining key events, movements, and figures. World History covers global civilizations, cultural exchanges, and major historical developments from ancient times to modern history. Government focuses on the structure and function of political systems, with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, and civic responsibilities. Economics introduces fundamental economic concepts, including supply and demand, market structures, and the impact of government policies on the economy. European History examines the political, social, and cultural evolution of Europe, from the Renaissance to contemporary times. Each course encourages critical thinking and analysis of historical and societal trends.
Dual Enrollment: HIST B4A- European Civilization- Pre 1650 3 units HIST B4B- European Civilization- Post 1600 3 units
HIST B17A- US History to 1877 3 units HIST B17B- US History from 1865 3 units
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
World History CP Honors European History
US History Gen US History CP Honors US History Government CP Honors Government Economics CP Macroeconomics AP
A-G Approved Course: A History/ Social Science
Ethnic Studies
Brief Description
This course will build students’ critical thinking skills, while also increasing self-awareness and cultural awareness in their communities. The course will emphasize the message that students have the capacity to identify and address societal issues. . We will introduce students to academically rigorous content that focuses on inquiry, literacy, and civic-mindedness. Students will utilize critical thinking in order to analyze the contributions, lived experiences, and histories of people of color, with specific focus on four subgroups: African Americans, Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, Latina/o Americans, and Native Americans.
Courses offered: 5 credits per semester course
Ethnics Studies
A-G Approved Course: A History/ Social Science
Psychology
This psychology course offers an in-depth exploration of human behavior, focusing on key aspects such as learning, memory, cognition, emotion, lifespan development, motivation, and mental health. Students will also examine the biological foundations of behavior through the study of neuroscience, learning how the brain and nervous system influence actions, thoughts, and emotions. Throughout the course, students will engage with scientific methods used in psychological research, including experimentation, data analysis, and critical thinking. Emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will explore how psychological concepts relate to real-world behavior, helping them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others. Brief Description
Dual Enrollment: PSYC B1A- General Psychology 3 units
Honors Psychology Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: G College Preparatory Elective
Brief Description English
This course is designed to enable high school students to hone their reading comprehension and increase their understanding of narrative and informative text structures. Thematic anchor units provide the basis of instruction, which focuses on academic reading, functional reading, informational reading and technical reading in order to learn more effectively from subject-matter textbooks in the other core subjects such as science, history, math, and English. Students will learn narrative and informative organizational patterns, as well as the academic language used in the content classes. For students receiving a grade of C or better, this course counts for acceptance to the UC and CSU systems. Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed Dual Enrollment: English 11HP- ENGL B1A- Expository Composition- 3 units English 12HP- ENGL B1B- Intro to Types of Literature- 3 units
English 9 CP English 9 GATE English 10 CP English 10 GATE English 11 CP English 11 Honors English 12 CP English 12 Honors ERWC
Support Classes: Access (not A-G)
A-G Approved Course: B English
ELD (English Language Development)
The ELD 1 course is designed for the EL 1 student and fulfills the English requirement for the Kern High School District graduation standards. This language-based instruction course introduces students to standard English oral, and written language conventions, listening and speaking skills, vocabulary development, fluency development, and technology. Brief Description ELD 1 ELD 2 ELD 3 ELD 4 ELD 5 English Literacy ELD 1 and 2 Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
African American Literature
Brief Description
In this course, students will read, analyze, discuss, and perform various literary genres and works written by African-American authors, playwrights, and artists. Students will view literature through the eyes of the African American community from slavery to postmodernism and contemporary times. Students will study how the style, voice, structure and art form of African American literature sets itself apart as students analyze the obstacles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history. Various topics of study include: identity, equality, freedom, family, education, power, language, and race and ethnicity. For students receiving a grade of C or better, this course counts for acceptance to the UC and CSU systems.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
African American Literature (Grade 11)
A-G Approved Course: B English
Chicano Latino Literature
Brief Description
Chicano/Latino Literature students will engage in a diverse variety of interactive and culturally rich activities, in which various learning styles and modes of communication are cultivated, activated, and utilized, with a focus on themes such as cultural identity, intersectionality, and belonging. This class explores the experiences, histories, and identities of the Chicano/Latino community through reading, writing, and listening and speaking, as well as creating responses to and evaluation of works of Latino/ Chicano American literature as well as draw from their own experiences as they relate to the works of art, music, poetry, short fiction, speeches, and novels within the course. For students receiving a grade of C or better, this course counts for acceptance to the UC and CSU systems.
Chicano Latino Literature (grade 11) Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: B English
Mathematics
Brief Description
Our beginning-level math courses provide a strong foundation in essential mathematical concepts, preparing students for higher-level problem-solving. Algebra I introduces variables, equations, and functions, focusing on logical reasoning and real-world applications. Geometry explores shapes, angles, proofs, and spatial reasoning, enhancing critical thinking skills. Algebra II builds on Algebra I, covering polynomials, quadratic equations, functions, and introductory probability and statistics. Each course includes interactive lessons and practical applications to ensure a solid understanding of fundamental math principles.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Foundations 2 Algebra 1 CP
Algebra 1 GATE Applied Algebra Applied Geometry (not an A-G approved course) Consumer Math Advanced Algebra CP
Advanced Algebra GATE Advanced Algebra Honors Geometry CP
A-G Approved Course: C Mathematics
Math Analysis
Brief Description
Math Analysis is designed to prepare students to learn critical thinking skills and applications of trigonometry and analytical skills necessary to go to entry level college math classes. Math Analysis strengthens students’ conceptual understanding of problems and mathematical reasoning in solving problems. In-depth study of such topics as the family of functions/graphs (e.g. polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric), analytic trigonometry, polar form, Systems of Equations and Inequalities, Conics, Sequences, Probability and introduction to limits, derivatives, and vectors will be undertaken. This class is especially important for students intending to study calculus, physics, and other sciences, and/or engineering in college.
Math Analysis CP Math Analysis Honors Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: C Mathematics
Statistics
The purpose of this Honors course in Statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns using probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Brief Description
Dual Enrollment: Statistics Honors- MATH C121 Statistics- 3 units
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Statistics Honors
A-G Approved Course: C Mathematics
Calculus
Brief Description
Calculus AB is a rigorous course equivalent to a first-semester college calculus curriculum, focusing on limits, derivatives, and integrals. Students develop skills in analyzing functions, understanding rates of change, and applying calculus concepts to solve real-world problems. The course prepares students for success on the AP Calculus AB exam through comprehensive study of differentiation and integration techniques. Calculus BC includes all Calculus AB topics plus additional advanced concepts equivalent to second-semester college calculus. Beyond AB content, students explore parametric functions, polar curves, advanced integration techniques, and infinite sequences and series. This accelerated course prepares students for the AP Calculus BC exam, which tests both BC-specific topics and AB content.
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: C Mathematics
Brief Description Science
Our science courses provide a comprehensive introduction to key scientific principles and critical thinking skills. Physical Science explores the fundamentals of physics and chemistry, including motion, energy, matter, and chemical reactions. Biology examines living organisms, covering cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecosystems. Chemistry delves into atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, and the properties of matter. Earth Science focuses on the dynamic processes that shape our planet, including geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.Each course emphasizes hands- on learning, experimentation, and real-world applications to develop a strong scientific foundation.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Intro to Physical Science CP Biology CP
Biology GATE Chemistry CP Chemistry Honors Earth Science
A-G Approved Course: D Laboratory Science
Brief Description Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science is a yearlong, laboratory-based science class that satisfies third year science requirements for the UC system. Success on the cumulative end of year test earns you college credit as well as providing proof on college applications that you are a top- level student. The class is for students with a curious mind who want to know how nature, society, and the economy come together creating the world we live in. The course content includes the study of ecosystems, populations, renewable resources, energy, and pollution. If you like hands on learning, field trips, and applying science to real life, then this might be the class for you!
AP Environmental Science Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: D Laboratory Science
Geology
Brief Description
Dive into the exciting world of physical geology, where you’ll explore the Earth’s structure, its dynamic landscapes, and the powerful processes that continue to shape our planet. This course covers everything from global tectonics and earthquakes to glacial, river, and coastal processes, as well as vital resources like water, minerals, and energy. You’ll see how these geologic forces influence our daily lives and the world around us. Geology is a physical science course that meets the A-G requirements for admission to the University of California and students that complete the dual-enrollment portion receive 3.0 units for the lecture and 1.0 units for the lab, that fulfills the following for college credit: CSU General Education Breadth: B.1 Physical Science Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Area 5.A Physical Sciences.
Dual Enrollment: GEOL B10- Intro to Geology- 3 units GEOL B10L- Intro to Geology Lab- 1 unit
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
Honors Geology
A-G Approved Course: D Laboratory Science
Physics
HP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course equivalent to the first semester of algebra-based college physics. In this course students will explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. Brief Description
Physics HP Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
A-G Approved Course: D
Laboratory Science
The Bakersfield high school physical education program prioritizes the "whole child" approach, aligning with the California State Physical Education Framework. It emphasizes: Skill Development: Students develop fundamental motor skills (agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, reaction time) through a variety of activities like dance, gymnastics, team sports, and individual sports. Fitness: Students participate in activities that enhance cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cognitive Development: Students learn about the principles of movement, biomechanics, sportsmanship, and the benefits of physical activity for overall health and well-being. Social-Emotional Learning: Activities foster teamwork, communication, cooperation, leadership, and conflict resolution. Personal and Social Responsibility: Students learn to set fitness goals, make informed decisions about their health, and develop healthy lifestyles. The program provides opportunities for all students to succeed, regardless of their skill level or background. It fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, effort, and enjoyment. Brief Description Physical Education
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
PE 9 PE 10 PE 11-12 (Makeup)
A-G Approved Course: None
Brief Description GATE
The mission of the Gifted and Talented Program (GATE) is to provide appropriate educational opportunities that challenge our brightest students. These students come from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as prior educational settings. The program reflects our concern for divergent thinkers. The first two years of our rigorous curriculum focus on flexible and responsive student inquiry and discovery learning. Additionally, we place an emphasis on creativity through cultural, fine arts, and enrichment activities. The program is designed to encourage participation and to enhance superior abilities, and talents, and potential. Our commitment includes instruction toward successful citizenship, high ethical standards, and personal development.
Courses offered: 10 credits per course completed
English 9 GATE English 10 GATE Algebra 1 GATE Advanced Algebra GATE Biology GATE
Spanish 1 GATE Spanish 2 GATE French 1 GATE French 2 GATE
A-G Approved Course: B-E
Programs ROC/CTEC
The Kern High School District (KHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. KHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, physical or mental disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Equity Compliance Officer and Title II/ADA, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, Melissa Jimenez, 5801 Sundale Avenue, (661) 827-3173, melissa_jimenez@kernhigh.org. A copy of KHSD's Uniform Complaint policy and Nondiscrimination policy are available at www.kernhigh.org and upon request.
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