Fresno Unified School District
Advanced Coursework
Advanced Coursework/Cursos avanzados
What is Advanced Coursework? / ¿Qué son los cursos avanzados?
In Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning (CIPL) Advanced Coursework offerings includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses in all major content areas, and a full International Baccalaureate Program at Fresno High.
In Fresno Unified, we believe that increased access to a range of high quality and supportive advanced learning opportunities for all students has the potential to boost deep learning, achievement and impact the economic progress of our communities. Furthermore, we believe that culturally sustaining curriculum supports creativity, joy of learning, and innovation.
En el departamento de currículo, instrucción, y desarrollo profesional, las ofertas de cursos avanzados incluyen cursos de Colocación Avanzada (AP) en todas las áreas académicas, y el programa de bachillerato internacional, que se ofrece a todos los estudiantes de Fresno High.
En el distrito escolar unificado de Fresno, creemos que un mayor acceso a una variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje avanzado de alta calidad y apoyo para todos los estudiantes puede impulsar el aprendizaje profundo, y, el rendimiento e impactar del progreso económico de nuestras comunidades. Además, creemos que el currículo que es culturalmente sostenible apoya la creatividad, la alegría de aprender, y la innovación.
What are our intentional goals? ¿Cuáles son nuestros objetivos intencionales?
What are our values? ¿Cuáles son nuestros valores?
Community and collectivism, transparency, systems and complexity thinking, partnership and trust, transformational relationships, transformational goals, vulnerability, progress for students, educators, and families focuses on sustainability and quality of outcomes, broad appreciation of others and differences, compassionate curiosity about how race, cultural differences, and racial bias may be at play.
~comunidad y colectivismo; transparencia; pensamiento sistémico y de complejidad; asociación y confianza; relaciones transformacionales; metas transformadoras; vulnerabilidad; progreso para estudiantes, educadores y familias; la sostenibilidad y la calidad de los resultados, la amplia valoración de los demás y las diferencias; curiosidad compasiva sobre cómo la raza, las diferencias culturales y los prejuicios raciales pueden estar en juego~
Newsletters/Boletines
The advanced coursework newsletter is published every two months. It is a place for us to appreciate our students, families, and colleagues, to broaden our knowledge of research, to get inspired, and to challenge and strengthen our hearts and minds. The goal is to build community.
May/June 2023 Advanced Coursework Newsletter FUSD
April 2023 Advanced Coursework Newsletter FUSD
March 2023 Advanced Coursework Newsletter FUSD
Contacts/Para contactar este departamento
Thea Fabián, M.A., Ed.D.
Manager II, Advanced Coursework/Accelerated Learning, Grades 7-12
Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning
Fresno Unified School District
Phone 559.457.3919
Vanessa Olivo
Secretary
Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning
Fresno Unified School District
Phone: 559.457.3935
vanessa.olivo@fresnounified.org
Advanced Coursework High School Sites and Coordinators
Bullard (AP) Carly Trejo Carly.Trejo@fresnounified.org
Duncan (AP) Bouakham Sriri Bouakham.Sriri@fresnounified.org
Edison (AP) Janina Shulz Janina.Shulz@fresnounified.org
ELearn (AP) Olga Lopez Olga.Lopez@fresnounified.org
Fresno High (IB) Kyra Orgill Kyra.Orgill@fresnounified.org
Hoover (AP) Steve Ledesma Steve.Ledesma@fresnounified.org
McLane (AP) Alyssa Rodriguez Alyssa.Rodriguez@fresnounified.org
Patiño (AP) Oscar Barragan Oscar.Barragan@fresnounified.org
Roosevelt (AP) Michael Spencer Mike.Spencer@fresnounified.org
Sunnyside (AP) Amanda Peterson Amanda.Peterson@fresnounified.org
Advanced Placement Program
Advanced Placement programs are offered at the following Fresno Unified high schools: Bullard, Duncan, Edison, ELearn, Hoover, McLane, Patiño, Roosevelt, Sunnyside.
Advanced Placement Program Information
AP Classroom Instructional Resources
Advanced Placement Courses Offered in Fresno Unified
“Curriculum, or course of study, is the content and plan for instruction. It is made up of the instructional resources, methods, and assessments needed to help students develop critical skills and knowledge. Along with high-quality and effective instruction, curriculum is an essential element that enables students to learn and thrive.” CDE website
History
-AP Human Geography
-AP U.S. Government & Politics
-AP African American Studies
-AP European History
-AP World History
-AP Macro Economics
-AP US History
English
-AP English Language and Composition
-AP Literature
-AP Seminar
Mathematics
-AP Calculus AB
-AP Calculus B/C
-AP Computer Science Principles
-AP Statistics
Science
-AP Biology
-AP Chemistry
-AP Environmental Science
-AP Physics 1
-AP Physics C : Mechanics
-AP Computer Science A
World Language
-AP Spanish Language & Culture
-AP Spanish Literature & Culture
-AP French Language & Culture
Arts & College Prep Electives
-AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
-AP Studio Art: Drawing
-AP Art History
-AP Psychology
-AP Research
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Middle Years (Grades 9-10) & Diploma Programmes (grades 11-12)
*please also see Cooper Academy’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for grades 6-8
International Baccalaureate Program Information
IB May 2024 Examination Schedule
Fresno High IB Listing with Programs and Contacts
Fresno High IB World School Site
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Courses Offered at Fresno High School
“Curriculum, or course of study, is the content and plan for instruction. It is made up of the instructional resources, methods, and assessments needed to help students develop critical skills and knowledge. Along with high-quality and effective instruction, curriculum is an essential element that enables students to learn and thrive.” CDE website
History
-History IB HL1, HL2
English
-Lang/Lit HL1 and Lit HL2
-Lang/Lit HL1 and Lit HL2
Mathematics
-Math App & Interpret IB SL
Science
-Biology SL
-Environmental Science
-Chemistry SL
World Language
-Spanish SL and HL courses
-Latin SL
Arts & College Prep Electives
-Film HL1, HL2
-Diploma Core Seminar IB
-Visual Arts HL1, HL2
-Personal Project