Academic Programs

Dos Pueblos High School has many academic programs designed to satisfy the various interests/needs of our students.   Counselors are available to help students determine whether one of these specialized programs is appropriate.   A brief description of the various academic programs offered is included below.

Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy
The Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy provides highly motivated and academically excellent students who are interested in pursuing any field of science or engineering with the unique opportunity to participate in a rigorous hands-on science curriculum.   The coursework is designed to provide the academic foundation necessary to support the students' participation in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. Students will design and build a robot that can perform specified complex tasks in order to compete with other teams.   FIRST is an internationally recognized organization that is affiliated with and sponsored by many corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions including Xerox, Delphi, General Motors, NASA, and MIT.    Course pre-requisites and participation are subject to instructor approval and an application process.

Contact the Engineering Academy Director for more Information @ 968-2541 x 370.

Advanced Placement
The Advanced Placement (AP) program is a program of college-level courses and exams for secondary school students which is administered by the College Board. Over 90% of the colleges that most AP candidates attend give credit to students whose AP examination grades are considered acceptable (usually 3 or better). It is not necessary for students to take the AP examination in order to receive high school credit. However, current Board of Education policy requires that students must take the AP exam in order to receive a weighted grade. The University of California recognizes all AP classes as Honors level and therefore assigns them weighted credit in the UC System. AP courses are open to all students who have met the prerequisites and are qualified. Use the following website for info: www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/
Courses offered:
Studio Art AP, English AP, Spanish 7-10 AP, French 7-8 AP, Calculus AP/SBCC, Biology AP, Physics AP, Chemistry AP, Environmental Sci. AP, European History 1-2 AP, United States History 1-2 AP, American Government AP, Economics 1-2 AP, World History 1-2 AP Latin 7-10 AP Computer Science AP German AP  
Please contact the counseling department for more information.

International Baccalaureate Programme
The International Baccalaureate Programme provides highly motivated and academically able college-bound students an opportunity to pursue a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that is recognized by the best colleges and universities throughout the world.

Three Higher Level (2 year) courses and three Standard Level (1 year) courses are required.   HL courses may include: History, English, Math, Visual Arts, and Foreign Language.   The IB Programme involves completion of several rigorous criteria:   six IB courses and exams, the Theory of Knowledge course, 150 hours of Creativity/Action/Service (CAS), and an extended essay.   Course pre-requisites and participation are subject to instructor approval and an application process.

Contact IB counselor and/or IB coordinator for more info.

REACH
A program based on AVID principles; for students with potential to succeed in college if given the encouragement, study skills, and information; in-class tutorials twice a week, speakers, college visitations, college research, SAT preparation. Students must be on college prep track in coursework and have a 2.5 GPA or better; contract made among teacher, counselor, student and parent. Grades 9, 10, 11 are elective credits; Senior Seminar (applications, essay, scholarship/financial aid, college writing) meets “g” college prep elective credit for UC/CSU. Contact Cindy Cole, counselor or Emily West, coordinator.   Please contact the counseling department for more information.

EXCEL
A program for the ELL (English Language learner) student who wants to reach their highest potential; help identify and plan career paths after graduation, including college. Activities include tutoring, study skill development, test preparation, home visits, speakers, mentors, and trips. Classes are either Period 6 or after school. Contact Shawn Carey, teacher.  Please contact the counseling department for more information.