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La Habra High School Rigor, Relevance and Results HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COLLEGE PREPARATORY MAGNET PROGRAM Heritage of the Americas is a rigorous four-year college prep program incorporating all UC entry requirements. The Heritage curriculum integrates English and Social Science into coordinated blocks of learning and encourages students to build on their talents, think creatively and develop their teamowrk skills. Both honors and non-honors level students are encouraged to apply to the Heritage magnet program. UNIQUE: INTERDISCIPLINARY, COLLEGE PREPARATORY STUDY Interdisciplinary teaching means that teachers coordinate the lessons and activities that support learning among multiple subjects. Heritage (Social Science) students may study how California's geology figures in the history of our state, while in Humanities (English), students read Ishii, The Last of His Tribe, a narrative of Native California culture. The Heritage program is also uniquely equiped to support college-bound students who wish to further develop personal interests and talents. (For example: music, theatre, athletics.) See the "flowchart" link at the bottom of this page for suggested 4-year plans. LANGUAGE STUDY Heritage graduates will successfully complete at least 3 years of a foreign language; Spanish is highly recommended. All LHHS World Language courses are acceptable for Heritage graduation. Heritage Spanish is a rigorous language course intended for the beginning student with no foreign language background; it also integrates the concepts being covered in other Heritage classes. The result is an enriched experience for which students earn Honors credit. Students engage in AP style activities from the first year and may take the AP language and literature exams in the optional fourth year. Students already fluent in Spanish, participate in the Spanish for Native Speakers program that also prepares students for the AP exams. Students may also take regular Spanish or other world language classes as acceptable alternatives. WHY CHOOSE HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS? - For enriched, interdisciplinary instruction in English, Social Sciences, Spanish and the Fine Arts.
- For a supportive learning environment with a "family" of learners.
- For field trips and extra-curricular activities supported by an involved parent group.
- For preparation and orientation geared toward four-year college acceptance.
- For personalized assistance in defining career goals and options.
- For coursework that emphasizes the value of diversity and second language skills.
- For Honors level study when students opt for a more challenging and rigorous path.
- For a unique high school path that stands out on college applications.
9th Grade Theme -- California, The Golden Dream As students read, write, and explore the literature of California, they also delve into its history, geography, and politics, learning how diverse peoples (natives, Conquistadors, gold miners and other immigrants) have contributed to the development of modern California. Augmented by culturally-based field trips, students examine contemporary issues and concerns as well as the dynamics behind California's growth and prosperity . . never forgetting the implications for the future. Honors credit is available in Humanities 1. 10th Grade Theme -- Conflict, Colonization, and Change The study of world history and literature, with emphasis on Classical civilizations and western Europe helps students develop a global perspective. World issues such as trade, emerging nations, and cultural differences assume their places as recurrent, rather than new, problems. Related activities and fieldtrips highlight the year. Students may select regular or honors level work and credit in both Humanities and Heritage at this level. 11th Grade Theme -- The American Character The natural teaming of our nation's history with its literature provides the basis for the junior year of study. Students explore the cultures, philosophies, and values that have changed the face of the nation over the last 200 years. As they read and write from the viewpoints of those who lived in each era, students learn to see through eyes other than their own and to relate their knowledge of history to contemporary social problems. Honors credit continues to be an option. Advanced Placement credit may be earned when students take and pass the AP United States History or English Language tests. 12th Grade Theme -- The Search for Self In their Senior year, the search is on; students begin to explore their niche in American society. Economic and government systems are compared as students read literature that examines how both individuals and societies search for perfection. A series of simulations and a required service-learning element, provide reality-based learning to help students begin sorting out their future goals and aspirations. Honors credit is an option. Advanced Placement credit may be earned when students take and pass the appropriate AP tests. Special Features and Achievements Honors Spanish: Each Heritage Spanish class is taught utilizing skills and vocabulary appropriate to the coordinating Heritage and Humanities classes, and all Heritage Spanish students may earn Honors credit. Students continuing into Spanish 4, 5, and 6 will prepare for the AP Spanish tests in Language and Literature. Golden Bell Award: The Heritage of the Americas program received the Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association for innovative design in interdisciplinary teaching. Course Requirements (UC a-g, plus 3 yrs of For. Language): 4 years of Humanities (English) 4 years of Heritage (Social Science): 9-California History, 10-World History, 11-US History, 12-Government & Economics 3 years of Foreign Language (Spanish recommended) 3 years of Mathematics, through at least Algebra 2 Health (summer school) Computers (test or independent study) Click on the Flowchart link below to see suggested 4-year Heritage schedules that can be customized to meet specific student needs. Please note that there are many different options; these are only examples. The PowerPoint linked below is the overview that was shown at the Heritage Information Night. Questions are welcome. Please email Diana Giles either through this site, or at home at dlgiles141@gmail.com (Please include the words Heritage or LHHS in the subject line to avoid being deleted as junk mail. Thank you.)
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