April 2-6, 2009 at Santa Monica High School

Bringing literature to life for students is one of the most effective ways to enhance the learning experience. The California Literature course at Santa Monica High School is a UC approved senior-level college preparatory course that is designed to offer such opportunity. In California Literature students examine a variety of perspectives that ultimately define the culture of our state. Through the analysis of literature, history, geography, environmental issues, students gain a clearer understanding of the many paradoxes that stem from the dreams and realities of California. It is our hope to offer students the opportunity to further explore these perspectives outside of the classroom experience.

This coming April, the Santa Monica High School California Literature students will explore the University of California at Santa Barbara, Cal State San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Farmer’s Market, the National Steinbeck Center, Earthbound Organic Farms, the historic city of Monterey (Cannery Row and the Monterey Aquarium), Point Lobos State Park, and The Hearst Castle in San Simeon. The field trip will take place over five days, from April 2nd to April 6th, and will allow students the opportunity to connect what they have studied to their own personal experiences.

For further information about these exciting excursions, link here