Vistamar School

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

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.
  • Advanced Placement Statistics
  • Advanced Placement Calculus AB
  • Advanced Placement Calculus BC
  • Advanced Topics in Math

Humanities
This is the study of English and History.

  • Global studies - 9
  • Civilization studies - 10
  • Contemporary world history - 12
  • American literature
  • Advanced Placement English language - 11
  • Advanced Placement English literature - 12
  • Advanced Placement Human Geography
  • Advanced Placement Economics
  • United States history -11
  • Honors United States History - 11
  • English - 12
  • Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - 10
  • Psychology - 12
  • Honors Contemporary World Issues - 11/12

Sciences

  • Modular science I, II and III is offered in a rotation between chemistry, physics and biology for one trimester each.
  • Advanced topics in science
  • Advanced Placement Biology
  • Advanced Placement Chemistry
  • Advanced Placement Physics C
  • Advanced Placement Physics 1
  • Advanced Placement Physics E&M
  • Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Technology

  • Introduction to computer science
  • Advanced Placement 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:

Starting during the 2018-2019 school year, the student-led films program was started. Current works include

  • Your Future (2018-Present)

Expected Release Date: Spring 2020

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

Vistamar’s first web series currently being written by students in film production classes will enter the production phase in early spring featuring a student cast.

Advanced Placement selections

Vistamar offers Advanced Placement courses: English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Economics, Human Geography, Statistics, Calculus AB/BC, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Chinese Language and Culture, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Studio Art and Advanced Placement Human Geography.

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

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