Halstrom
Academy
ONE STUDENT.
ONE TEACHER.
NO LIMITS.
School Profile
Halstrom At a Glance
Halstrom Academy is a private middle and high school with 15 campuses throughout
California. We offer flexible scheduling and individualized 1:1 instruction to ensure that all
students meet their full academic potential. We believe that in education, one size does not fit
all and therefore, schedules are tailored to each student’s needs. The Halstrom staff works closely
with students and their family throughout the educational journey. All students are provided
with the support and tools necessary to succeed.
What Makes Halstrom Unique
1:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
Over 140 Course Offerings, Including 17 AP Classes and 21 Honors Classes
Individualized Learning Plans
Mastery Requirements of 80% or Better
Philosophy
Clear Standards
and Requirements
Halstrom believes 1:1 instruction and flexible
scheduling empowers students to succeed
inside and outside of the classroom. Our
students are encouraged to develop and
follow their passions, which include acting,
athletics, art, volunteering or
entrepreneurship. Halstrom teaches 21st
century skills tailored to each student’s
learning style and pace, in addition to building
the necessary skills needed to be a productive
learner and confident adult.
At Halstrom, students must demonstrate
mastery at 80% or better before moving
on to the next assignment. In addition,
students are required to complete 3-5 hours of
independent study per class. To aid in student
success, support services such as tutoring and
homework help are available. Pre and post
assessments also measure a student’s progress
and support services such as tutoring, and
homework help are available.
Curriculum
Our Students
Halstrom offers a technology-supported
curriculum through the use of iPads loaded
with eTextbooks and learning apps. Students
may choose from a full range of AP, college
prep, general, and workshop-level courses.
Halstrom courses align with common core
standards and are UC, CSU and NCAA
approved.
Course Levels
College Prep
Advanced Placement
Honors
Workshop
General
Graduating Class of 2015: 68
Rank: Halstrom Academy does not rank
Average GPA: 3.25
College Acceptance Rate: 95%
AP Pass Rate: 86%
College Acceptances*
American Jewish University
American University
Art Institute of California
Azusa Pacific University
Baker University
Biola University
Brigham Young University
Cal Lutheran University
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Monterey Bay
Carnegie Mellon University
Chapman University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Full Sail University
Lewis and Clark University
Loyola Marymount University
Marymount University
Miramar College
National University
North Dakota State
Northern Arizona University
Oregon State University
Palomar College
Penn State
Pepperdine University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Saint Mary’s College
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Santiago Canyon College
Seattle Central Community College
Suffolk University
Seattle Pacific University
Stanford University
Trinity College
University of Arizona
University California, Berkeley
University California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University California, Santa Barbara
University California, Santa Cruz
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Hawaii
University of Mexico
University of Oregon
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Utah
University of Washington
Utah State University
Wellesley College
Westmont College
Whittier College
Willamette University
*This is a sampling of the colleges and universities
our students have been accepted to.
Campus
Locations
Anaheim Hills Campus
714.905.5412 | CEEB 54610
Beverly Hills Campus
310.935.0450 | CEEB 54745
Brentwood Campus
310.818.4731 | CEEB 54752
Carlsbad Campus
760.732.1200 | CEEB 52247
Cupertino Campus
408.663.5260 | CEEB 54802
Huntington Beach Campus
714.916.5728 | CEEB 54744
Manhattan Beach Campus
310.409.2982 | CEEB 54753
Mission Viejo Campus
949.348.0608 | CEEB 51966
Newport Beach Campus
949.630.0335 | CEEB 51966
Pasadena Campus
626.500.0050 | CEEB 54801
San Diego Campus
858.549.6290 | CEEB 52828
San Mateo Campus
650.539.0240 | CEEB 54802
Walnut Creek Campus
925.948.8992 | CEEB 54802
Westlake Village Campus
805.852.1695 | CEEB 54745
Woodland Hills Campus
818.824.6533 | CEEB 54745
High School
Graduation
Requirements
English: 40 credits
Mathematics: 30 credits
Science: 30 credits
Social Science: 30 credits
Foreign Language: 20 credits
Personal Development: 40 credits
Fine Arts: 10 credits
Electives: 20 credits
TOTAL: 220 credits
8th Grade
Promotion
Requirements
English Language Arts: 30 credits
Mathematics: 30 credits
Science: 30 credits
Social Science: 30 credits
Physical Education: 30 credits
Electives: 15 credits*
* Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year,
a minimum of a one-semester elective
per year (one-semester elective
in 6th grade, one-semester elective in 7th
grade, and one-semester elective in 8th
grade) will be added to all middle school
schedules. Students are welcome to take
more than the minimum requirement of
electives, but must complete a minimum
of 5.0 credits each separate school year for
a total of 15.0 credits.
WASC Accredited
HALSTROM ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS
Halstrom Academy offers a large variety of courses, including many that are certified “a-g” by the University of California (UC), and approved by the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA). All courses are taught using Halstrom’s one-to-one instruction model by highly qualified educators who are specialists in their fields. Flexible
scheduling is available to meet the needs of all students. Halstrom is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
ENGLISH
Academic Study Skills
Advanced Composition
American Literature & Composition
Creative Writing
English 6, 7, 8
English 9, 10, 11, 12
Honors English 9, 10, 11, 12
English Lit & Comp
Film Studies
Journalism (1 or 2 Semesters)
Reading and Research
Reading Development
Short Story
Speech & Debate
World Literature & Composition
World Mythology
Writing Workshop
FINE ARTS
Art Appreciation
Arts & Crafts
Drawing
Music Appreciation (1 or 2
Semesters)
Music Seminar
Music Theory
Painting
Photography
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
American Sign Language – 1, 2
French – 1, 2, 3, 4
German 1, 2
Latin – 1, 2, 3, 4
Spanish – 1, 2, 3, 4
Honors Spanish – 1, 2, 3, 4
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
MATH
Adv. Algebra / Trigonometry
Algebra – 1, 2
Honors Algebra – 1, 2
Algebra – 1W, 1X, 1Y, 1Z
Basic Math
Calculus
Honors Calculus
Geometry
Honors Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
Integrated Math – 1, 2, 3
Math Analysis
Math 6, 7, 8
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Honors Pre-Calculus
UC
NCAA
COURSE TITLES
One Student.
One Teacher.
No Limits.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
College/Career Exploratory (S)
Contemporary Issues (S)
Intro to Finance and Budget (S)
Leadership
Physical Education (S)
Volunteer Service (S)
PRACTICAL ARTS
Computer Applications - Basic/
Adv.
Word Processing - Basic/Adv.
Work Experience
SCIENCE
Anatomy & Physiology (lab)
Biology (lab)
Honors Biology (lab)
Chemistry (lab)
Honors Chemistry (lab)
Chemistry in the Community
(lab)
Earth and Space (lab)
Earth Science
UC
SCIENCE
Environmental Science
Health (S)
Life Science
Marine Biology (lab)
Oceanography (lab)
Physical Science
Physics (lab)
Honors Physics (lab)
Science 6, 7, 8
SOCIAL SCIENCE
American Government (S)
Honors American Government
Anthropology (S)
Cultural Geography
Honors Cultural Geography
Economics (S)
Honors Economics
Psychology (S)
Social Studies 6, 7, 8
Sociology (S)
U.S. History
Honors U.S. History
World History
Honors World History
NCAA
COURSE TITLES
AP COURSES*
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP English Language
and Composition
AP English Literature
and Composition
AP U.S. Government and
Politics
AP Microeconomics (S)
AP Macroeconomics
AP Physics
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language and
Culture
AP Spanish Literature and
Culture
AP Statistics
AP Studio Art: Drawing
AP U.S. History
AP World History
AP European History
*All AP courses are UC and
NCAA approved.
Please note: Not all AP courses
are available at all campuses.
UC
NCAA
SOCIAL SCIENCE (continued)
COURSE TITLES
MATH
X
X
Anatomy & Physiology (lab)
X
X
Cultural Geography
X
X
Adv Algebra/Trigonometry
X
X
Biology (lab)
X
X
Honors Cultural Geography
X
X
Algebra I
X
X
Honors Biology (lab)
X
X
Economics
X
X
Honors Algebra I
X
X
Chemistry (lab)
X
X
Honors Economics
X
X
Algebra II
X
X
Honors Chemistry (lab)
X
X
Psychology
X
X
Honors Algebra II
X
X
Chemistry in the Community
X
X
Sociology
X
X
Calculus
X
X
Earth & Space (lab)
X
X
United States History
X
X
Honors Calculus
X
Earth Science
X
X
Honors United States History
X
X
Geometry
X
Life Science
X
X
World History
X
X
Honors Geometry
X
X
Marine Biology (lab)
X
X
Honors World History
X
X
Integrated Math 1, 2, 3
X
X
Oceanography
X
X
Math Analysis
X
Physical Science
X
X
American Lit & Comp
X
X
Pre-Calculus
X
X
Physics (lab)
X
X
Creative Writing
X
X
Honors Pre-Calculus
X
X
Honors Physics (lab)
X
X
English 9, 10, 11, 12
X
X
Probability and Statistics
X
Science Workshop
X
X
Honors English 9, 10, 11, 12
X
X
Statistics
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
X
X
English Lit & Comp
X
X
Trigonometry
X
X
American Sign Language 1, 2
X
X
Intermediate Comp
X
X
Algebra IW/ IX/ IY/ IZ
X
X
French 1, 2, 3, 4
X
X
Advanced Comp
X
X
German 1, 2, 3, 4
X
X
Journalism
X
Art Appreciation
X
X
Latin 1, 2, 3, 4
X
Reading and Research
X
Music Appreciation (2 semesters)
X
X
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1
X
X
World Lit & Comp
X
Music Theory
X
X
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
X
X
World Mythology
X
Theatre Appreciation
X
X
Honors Spanish 1, 2, 3
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Halstrom
Academy
Probability & Statistics
Statistics (S)
Trigonometry (S)
University of California and NCAA Initial Eligibility Course Approval Chart
NCAA Approved
UC/CSU Certified
Theater Appreciation
X
X
American Government
X
X
Honors American Government
X
X
Anthropology
UC - University of California certified “a-g”
NCAA - Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse
AP courses are UC and NCAA approved
FINE ARTS