Students with the interest and skill necessary for the VAPA Pathway should apply for acceptance in their freshman year while they are enrolled in their introductory course or prior. If accepted, that student's VAPA course becomes top priority for the continuation of the pathway. In their sophomore year, for example, counseling places that student in their VAPA course first and schedules all other courses following that placement. This ensures students on the VAPA Pathway enrollment in their VAPA course and requires all other courses to be scheduled in periods that do not conflict with it.
VAPA Pathway students will receive a full high school education and will be prepared for graduation and college enrollment at the end of their high school career. The VAPA Pathway in no way limits a student’s education but better prepares them for the pursuit of their interests following graduation from Temescal Canyon High School.
Drama -Basic Track
The VAPA Pathway in Drama guides a student through all four years of their high school career. Drama students begin with an education in all areas involved in a theatrical show: Sound, Lighting, Acting, and Theatre History. As students continue along the pathway, they refine their acting ability and acquire a fundamental understanding of drama theory. The VAPA Pathway in Drama offers students the opportunity in all four years to include a 7th period Theatre Production, a course built around production offered on the stage here at Temescal Canyon High School. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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11th |
12th |
VAPA Drama Basic Track |
Drama Begin And (Optional) Theatre Production |
Drama Int. And (Optional) Theatre Production |
Drama Adv. And (Optional) Theatre Production |
Drama Adv. And (Optional) Theatre Production |
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English |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
Expos Read Write |
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English 9 Advanced |
Honors English 10 |
American Lit AP Language |
Honors Brit Lit AP Lit |
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Social Science |
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World History |
US History |
Gov/Econ |
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AP World |
AP US History |
AP GOV POL US |
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Science |
Conceptual Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry |
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Biology Advanced |
Chemistry Honors |
AP Physics |
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Math |
Algebra 1A |
Algebra 1B |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
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Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(3rd year of an advanced math) |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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LOTE |
Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Native ASL I French 1 |
Spanish 2 Spanish 2 Native ASL II French 2 |
3rd year of an LOTE or another elective |
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PE 1 Dance Begin**
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Team Field Dance Int. Weights Walking for Fit |
*All students need to be A-G eligible, unless an acknowledgement is filed.
*Advance Track requires a Language be taken in 10th grade versus 9th grade.
** Drama preferred
Drawing and Painting -Basic Track
The VAPA Pathway in Drawing and Painting (Basic Track) guides a student through three or four years of their high school career. Drawing and Painting students begin their pathway by learning some of the basic skills involved in making art. They learn the fundamentals and acquire vocabulary specific to visual art and design. Students also begin to develop their portfolio for application to higher education at the start of the VAPA Pathway: Drawing and Painting -Basic Track. As students continue along the pathway, they refine their portfolio adding a working "Art Journal (sketchbook)" and develop a body of work that reflects their interest, skill, and understanding. Students in the Drawing and Painting pathway prepare for college application in their junior year. Many arts institutions require a portfolio and base their admissions on the student work they see. Students may choose to complete the pathway with Ceramics in their senior year.
The VAPA Pathway: Drawing and Painting -Basic Track is limited to ten students each year. Prior student work or pictures of prior student work must be submitted along with the application offered at the bottom of this page. This work may take the form of drawings, paintings, and sketchbooks from either previous classes in middle school or private work done outside of class. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
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10th |
11th |
12th |
VAPA Draw/Paint Basic Track |
Draw/Paint Begin |
Draw/Paint Adv. |
Draw/ Paint Adv. |
Ceramics |
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English |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
Expos Read Write |
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English 9 Advanced |
Honors English 10 |
American Lit AP Language |
Honors Brit Lit AP Lit |
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Social Science |
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World History |
US History |
Gov/Econ |
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AP World |
AP US History |
AP GOV POL US |
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Science |
Conceptual Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry |
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Biology Advanced |
Chemistry Honors |
AP Physics |
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Math |
Algebra 1A |
Algebra 1B |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
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Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(3rd year of an advanced math) |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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LOTE |
Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Native ASL I French 1 |
Spanish 2 Spanish 2 Native ASL II French 2 |
3rd year of an LOTE or another elective |
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(Required) |
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PE
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PE 1 Dance Begin
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Team Field Dance Int. Weights Walking for Fit |
*All students need to be A-G eligible, unless an acknowledgement is filed.
*Advance Track requires a Language be taken in 10th grade versus 9th grade.
Drawing and Painting -Advanced Track (For prospective IB students only)
VAPA Pathway: Drawing and Painting -Advanced Track |
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10th |
11th |
12th |
VAPA Draw/Paint Advanced Track* |
Draw/Paint Begin and AP Art History |
Draw/Paint Adv. |
IB Visual Arts HL 1 |
IB Visual Arts HL 2 |
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English |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
Expos Read Write |
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English 9 Advanced |
Honors English 10 |
American Lit AP Language |
Honors Brit Lit AP Lit |
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Social Science |
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World History |
US History |
Gov/Econ |
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AP World |
AP US History |
AP GOV POL US |
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Science |
Conceptual Physics |
Biology |
Chemistry |
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Biology Advanced |
Chemistry Honors |
AP Physics |
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Math |
Algebra 1A |
Algebra 1B |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
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Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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Geometry |
Algebra 2 |
(3rd year of an advanced math) |
(4th year of an advanced math) |
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LOTE |
Spanish 1 Spanish 1 Native ASL I French 1 |
Spanish 2 Spanish 2 Native ASL II French 2 |
3rd year of an LOTE or another elective |
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(Required) |
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PE
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PE 1 Dance Begin
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Team Field Dance Int. Weights Walking for Fit |
*All students need to be A-G eligible, unless an acknowledgement is filed.
*Advance Track requires a Language be taken in 10th grade versus 9th grade.