Board Policy

BP 6143

Instruction

Courses Of Study

Unified School Districts

The Board of Education recognizes that a well-articulated sequence of courses fosters academic progress and makes the best possible use of instructional time. The Board shall adopt a course of study that ensures smooth transitions among the schools and leads to the fulfillment of district graduation requirements. Secondary school courses shall prepare students for higher educational opportunities and also give them the opportunity to attain skills appropriate for entry-level employment in business and industry.

(cf. 6030 - Integrated Academic and Vocational Instruction)

(cf. 6146.5 - Elementary/Middle School Graduation Requirements)

The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all otherwise qualified students have a timely opportunity, within the four years before graduation, to enroll in each course required for admission to California public colleges and universities. (Education Code 51228)

(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)

Legal Reference:

EDUCATION CODE

33540 Government and civics instruction in interaction with government agencies

51201.5 Instruction on AIDS and AIDS prevention

51202 Instruction in personal and public health and safety

51203 Instruction on alcohol, narcotics and restricted dangerous drugs

51204 Course of study designed for pupil's needs

51204.5 History of California; contributions of men, women and ethnic groups to development of state and nations

51210-51212 Areas of study for grades 1 through 6

51220-51230 Course of study for grades 7 through 12

51911-51921 Comprehensive health educational plans

GOVERNMENT CODE

3543.2 Scope of representation

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

11032 Definition of dangerous drugs

CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5

10020 Driver education

UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20

6101-6251 School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994

Policy PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

adopted: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California