In an effective and well-designed mathematics program, students move steadily from what they already know to a mastery of skills, knowledge, and understanding. Their thinking progresses from an ability to explain what they are doing, to an ability to justify how and why they are doing it, to a stage at which they can derive formal proofs.
Students who do not meet the listed prerequisites in math will not be allowed to enroll in a more advanced course. For example, at the time of registration, students earning low grades (below “C”) should plan to repeat their current course. Students may move ahead in math only if the second semester grade is a “C” or better.
Students planning to attend the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) must complete the Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3 sequence with a grade of “C” or higher. The State of California requires completion of Math 1 content for a high school diploma.
The Casa Grande High School Social Studies department boasts five Casa Grande Alumni within its membership. The department is dedicated to developing skilled, knowledgeable, and concerned citizens of the community, nation, and world. Teachers in our department work to provide classroom experiences that will help the students learn about our past, democratic ideals, other cultures, and an appreciation of human dignity, justice, and compassion for other people.
Why should you take a world language at Casa? What are the benefits of becoming bilingual/biliterate?
What makes Casa Grande’s World Language Department unique is the variety of course offerings in multiple strands and languages. View our informational page about the California State Seal of Biliteracy Information by clicking the button below.
The English Department has a variety of courses to challenge and inspire students. All students are required to take four years of English. The English curriculum is a literature and informational text-based program that focuses on reading and writing while exposing all students to significant literary works and items of non-fiction. Strategies and instruction will guide students through a range of critical thinking processes as they study content and focus on aesthetic, ethical, and cultural issues. Each student will be encouraged to use analytical skills to reach an understanding of the texts and to establish connections between the content and his or her own life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be integrated and language skills will be taught in meaningful contexts. The writing component to the English curriculum focuses on the writing process, moving through the writing stages with attention to fluency and content, as well as form and usage. Writing assignments complement the literature that is read and encourage the students' in-depth exploration of universal themes. Class selections include College Preparatory, Honors, and Advanced Placement courses. Grades 11 and 12 offer courses that align with the corresponding academic pathway each student has selected.
The Resource Specialist Program (RSP) serves students with learning disabilities/differences. Our program is designed to support student success within the general education classroom setting. Student progress is monitored through close consultation and collaboration between RSP Case Managers and general education staff. Students are served through enrollment in a Study Skills class. Students may be enrolled in 1-3 periods of special education classes as determined by individual need. RSP courses include Math Review, Read 180/Reading Learning Center, and Workability. Students are assigned to these courses through consultation with the special education department.
The Science Department has a wide variety of both required and elective courses. By students participating in the required courses, they will be exposed to all of the NGSS Next Generation Science Standards as adopted by California and then by this exposure, they will be ready to move on to the wide variety of courses that will speak to their passion be it in the physical realm such as physics or chemistry or the life realm such as anatomy physiology or environmental sciences. In addition to our wide variety of subjects covered in our classes, there are also several different styles of courses from AP to field experience. Our course offerings all lend themselves to post-secondary careers and are taught by enthusiastic passionate scientists who have experience in the field of their subject matter.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department has a variety of courses to challenge and inspire students. All students are required to take at least one year of a visual or performing arts class for graduation. All courses in the Visual and Performing Arts Department meet this requirement. They also all meet area ‘f’ of the UC/CSU Approved Course List.
The Visual and Performing Arts curriculum varies depending on each subject. All subjects focus on the five California Content Standards (Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Context, Aesthetic Valuing, and Connections, Relationships, Applications). Strategies and instruction will guide students through a range of critical thinking processes as they study the content relative to each subject area within the department. Each student will be encouraged to use analytical skills to reach an understanding of the texts and works of art. They will also establish connections between the content and his or her own life. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing will be integrated and language skills will be taught in meaningful contexts. Best of all, these learning contexts include the fun, creative, fulfilling, and hands-on worlds of painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography — as well as performing in bands, singing in the choirs, and acting on the stage in scenes and plays! It is learning not only through analysis but also by actually doing! The drama and music classes perform throughout the year. The visual art classes host art shows throughout the year.
