Vistamar School

Vistamar School is a private, co-educational college-preparatory high school in El Segundo in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

Vistamar School opened in September 2005, following almost four years of research, planning, fund raising and personnel recruitment.[1] The school has a 76,000-square-foot (7,100 m2) building at 737 Hawaii Street in El Segundo and has remodeled approximately three quarters of the space for student use. Enrollment in 2012-13 was about 270 students. Current enrollment is 280 students. Over the next few years, Vistamar plans to expand to an anticipated enrollment of 300 students in grades 9 through 12.

Courses

Vistamar offers a wide array of courses to the student body.

Mathematics

  • Math 1 - A combination of algebra and geometry.
  • Math 2 - A combination of geometry and some 3d trigonometry.
  • Math 3 - A combination of algebra and trigonometry, often equated to algebra 2.
  • Math 3 Honors - Same as math 3, but at an accelerated pace.
  • Math 4 - Often equated to pre-calculus.
  • Math 4 Honors - Same as math 4, but at an accelerated pace.
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • Advanced Topics in Math (ATM)
  • Honors Multivariable Calculus

Humanities
This is the study of English and History.

  • Humanities 9 Project
  • Humanities 9 Core
  • Humanities 10 Project
  • Humanities 10 Core
  • AP Human Geography
  • English 11 (American Literature)
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • English 12 (Advanced Topics In Literature)
  • Advanced Writers Workshop
  • AP English Literature
  • United States History
  • Honors United States History
  • Psychology
  • AP United States Government
  • Applied Economics
  • Honors Applied Economics

Sciences

  • Modular Science 1
  • Modular Science 2
  • Modular Science 3
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Inventions & Engineering
  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Physics C
  • AP Physics Electricity & Magnetism
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology
  • AP Environmental Science

Technology

  • Introduction to computer science
  • AP Computer Science
  • Introduction to Robotics
  • Introduction to Coding

Arts
These are art electives

Theatrical and Film Productions

The following were directed by Chris Kent:

The following were directed by Kevin Shaw:

The following were directed by Mickey Blaine:

Student Led Films

  • Your Future (2018–Present)
    • Expected Release Date: Unknown
    • Summary: Set in the present day, the film featuring a student led cast and crew tackles issues such as gun violence while the characters navigate their ever-changing and complex high school lives.
  • Web Series - Unknown Title (2019–Present)
    • Expected Release Date: Unknown

References

  1. "History | Vistamar School". www.vistamarschool.org. Retrieved 2018-05-24.

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