Academic Departments
TYPICAL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
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A-G |
Period |
GRADE 9 |
GRADE 10 |
GRADE 11 |
GRADE 12 |
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A |
1 |
Health/ Teen Health |
World History
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US History |
Principles of Democracy/ Economics |
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B |
2 |
English 9
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English 10
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American Lit./ Contemporary Composition |
English Lit./ Advanced Composition |
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C |
3 |
Algebra 1
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Geometry
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Algebra 2
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Elective |
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D |
4 |
Biology
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Chemistry
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Elective |
Elective |
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E |
5 |
World Languages
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World Languages
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Elective |
Elective |
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F G |
6 |
Physical Education
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Physical Education
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Elective (Visual & Performing Arts) |
Elective (College Prep)
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CURRICULUM
Bravo Medical Magnet offers courses in the following Math and Science subjects:
Math Science
Algebra I Biology
Geometry Chemistry
Algebra II Physiology
TC Math Physics
Calculus Environmental Science
Statistics & Probability Biotechnology
Genetics
World Languages
Spanish
Mandarin
HONORS COURSES
English (All levels) Biology
World History Chemistry
U.S. History Physiology
Physics
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
English Language Biology
English Literature Chemistry
Calculus AB, BC Statistics
American Government Environmental Science
Macro Economics Spanish Language
World History Spanish Literature
U.S. History
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science
AP Capstone - Seminar
AP Capstone - Research
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTIVES
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Academic Decathlon |
Leadership |
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Basketball |
Medical Office Tech. |
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Computer Programming |
Medical Terminology |
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Cross-Country |
Psychology |
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Dance |
Science Technology and Research (STAR) |
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Digital Imaging |
Sports Therapy |
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Drama |
Stage Craft |
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Engineering for Health Academy (EHA) |
Soccer |
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Folklorico |
Track |
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Jazz Ensemble |
Volleyball |
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Journalism |
Yearbook |
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Latin American Studies |
Filmmaking |
| An American History of Rock and Roll (PDF below) |
Ethnic Studies |
* Medical Terminology
* Health and Fitness Management
* Exploring Health Careers/Hospital Occupations
A 2-year program consisting of Medical Terminology AB (11th grade) and a two-period block class taking place at the Keck Medical Center of USC (12th grade) and integrated academic subjects. Prepares students to qualify for entry-level positions in the health careers. Exceptional students may be offered employment at the conclusion of the program.
* Science Technology and Research (S.T.A.R.) Program
* Engineering for Health Academy (E.H.A.)
A 2-year program in which students are trained in research techniques (11th grade) and assigned to a research laboratory on the USC Health Sciences Campus (12th grade, 2-hour block periods).
Qualified Bravo students work on original biomedical research projects for publication with principal investigators and the entire research/study team. They work at various sites in research departments at USC Health Sciences Campus or their affiliates.
* Honors English 10
* Filmmaking 1
* Journalism
A 3-year program in which students explore ways in which media arts production, distribution and exhibition and the media industry (film, video, digital camera, VR, etc.) intersect with STEM fields, particularly health care.
* BPHIT Health 9
* BPHIT Honors English 10
The Bravo Public Health & Innovative Technologies (B/PHIT) Academy is a two year program at Bravo in 9th and 10th grades focusing on aspects of public and community health including how we can help the health of the community by using innovative technologies.
Service Learning: Beginning with the class of 2007, all students will be held responsible for completing this requirement.
At this time, the requirement may be completed in a student's Health class.
Community Service: Students are required to complete 40 community service hours from a non-profit organization (non-political, non-religious) prior to graduation. Volunteer hours may be completed as early as the summer prior to the start of 9th Grade.
For more complete information about Bravo's Academic Program and Graduation requirements, please visit the Graduation Requirements Section of the website.
