We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum designed to sharpen our students' study skills and critical thinking abilities, as they discover and develop their special interests and talents.
Students are untracked with the exception of native language designation and math, for which tracking is based on entering algebra preparation. Each required course is certified to fulfill one of the University of California's entrance requirements. Upon graduation, all Eastside students have at a minimum taken the necessary course work for admission to the University of California.
In addition to the core curriculum, Eastside offers a variety of electives, as well as sports:
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Four Year Academic Plan |
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9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11th Grade |
12th Grade |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry |
Pre-Calculus |
Four Year Academic Plan: Advanced Math |
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9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11th Grade |
12th Grade |
Advanced Algebra/ |
Algebra 2/ Trigonometry/ Analytical Geometry |
Intro to Analysis/ Analysis/ Calculus |
AB/BC Calculus (AP) |
Because the vast majority of our students are first-generation college-bound, we have developed a three-year college readiness series to make the college admissions process less daunting and the transition to college smoother.
Sophomores take "Math and Verbal Reasoning" which focuses on critical reading, verbal reasoning and analytical writing skills, improving their ability to communicate and organize arguments with logic and effectiveness.
Juniors take "College Readiness" which covers standardized test preparation, college research, and college essay writing. "Writing for College," our junior class English course, focuses on literary analysis, complex research, and multi-thesis writing.
Seniors take "Senior College Prep," which is taught by our college guidance counselor, and is designed to guide students through the college application process, from creating a list of desired colleges, writing personal statements, and applying for financial aid to managing personal finance and creating a resume that highlights academic, work, and extracurricular accomplishments.
The Brin Wojcicki Foundation Program in Computer Science and Engineering enhances our math and science offerings and gives our students an opportunity to explore engineering and the academic support they need to gain confidence and knowledge in the field.
The program goals are:
| To provide students with the opportunity to explore engineering | |
| in high school | |
| To prepare and inspire students to be successful in college | |
| engineering programs | |
| To expose students to the real work of an engineer so they can | |
| make informed decisions about a future in engineering |
Courses include the Fundamentals of Engineering, which introduces students to the fields of study within engineering, the design process, and 3D computer modeling; Engineering Design Lab, in which students focus on a single design project based around a theme, then design, build, and test a solution; and AP Computer Science, which provides an in-depth look at programming and data management for students who had completed our introductory and advanced computer science classes. We are grateful to the Brin Wojcicki Foundation for their support of this program.