Under the graduation standards 5½ courses or credits must be earned each of the college preparatory transcript years, 9 – 12. Listed below are the requirements and the electives at every grade level. Based on this preregistration we will create a master schedule that takes care of the graduation requirements and offers as many of the electives as possible.
Some of the electives will be offered in alternate years allowing for a second and third opportunity for underclassmen to expand and explore their interests on the way to college and career choices. Note that 5½ credits are required each year grades 9 – 12, and a minimum of 22 credits are required for graduation. Algebra and geometry credits earned prior to 9th grade will be included on the high school transcript, but 3 credits in math grades 9 – 12 are also required. Level I in foreign language taken prior to 9th grade will also be included on the high school transcript but students grades 9 – 12 must also earn an additional 2 credits or complete the III level in the same foreign language.
The minimal departmental requirements for grades 9 – 12 include: 5 English credits, 3 Math credits, 3 Science credits, 3 Social Studies credits, 2 Foreign Language credits, 2 Fine or Performing Arts credits, 1 Ethics/World Religion Credit, 1 Computer Science credit or competency.
REQUIRED COURSES for Grades 7 through 12 |
| Seventh Grade |
Eighth Grade |
| English 7 |
English 8 |
| Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* |
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* or Geometry* |
| Life Science |
Physical Science |
| World Geography |
Ancient World History |
Prima Lingua |
Spanish 1/French 1 |
| Wellness (PE, Health, Fitness) |
Wellness (PE, Health, Fitness) |
| Choir (1), Band (1), Art (1/2), or Computers (1/2) |
Choir (1), Band (1), Art (1/2), or Computers (1/2) |
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| Freshman year (9th Grade) |
Sophomore year (10th Grade) |
| English 9 |
British Literature* |
| Algebra I* or Geometry* |
Geometry* or Algebra II* |
| Biology* |
Chemistry* |
| Modern World History |
US History I |
| Spanish II, French or Latin (next sequential level)* |
Spanish, French or Latin (next sequential level)* |
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| Junior year (11th grade) |
Senior year (12th grade) |
| American Literature* or AP Language and Composition |
World Literature* or AP English Literature & Composition |
| Algebra II*, Advanced Algebra, or Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry* |
College & Career Prep II |
| Chemistry or Science elective |
Departmental Electives |
| US History II or AP US History |
Electives |
| Spanish, French or Latin (next sequential level)* |
Electives |
College & Career Prep I (Juniors)
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Electives |
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ELECTIVE COURSES for Grades 9 through 12 |
| AP English Literature |
Poetry (1/2) |
| AP US Government (1/2) |
Journalism/Publications I (Newspaper)
Journalism/Publications II (Yearbook) |
| AP Calculus, Calculus |
Short Story (1/2) |
AP Biology |
Shakespeare (1/2) |
| AP Chemistry |
Oratory (1/2) |
| AP Government** (1/2) |
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| AP Economics** (1/2) |
Composition* (1/2) |
| AP European History |
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AP US History |
Intro to Islam (1/2) |
| AP Studio Art (1/2) |
World Religions (1/2) / Ethics* (1/2) |
AP Psychology |
Civil War |
| AP French |
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AP Spanish |
Spanish II, III, IV (* for all) |
AP Latin |
French I, II, III, V (* for all) |
Physics |
Latin I, II, III (* for all) |
| Environmental Science (1/2) |
Band* (1) Choir* (1) Violin (1) |
Forensic Science (1/2) |
Music History: The American Musical (1/2) |
| Sociology |
Arts & Crafts Level I and Advanced |
| Computer Essentials/Typing (1/2) |
Intro to Microsoft Office Suite I and II |
| Digital Photography (1/2) |
Multimedia (Moviemaker, Photoshop) |
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* The Honors option allows students to obtain an Honors credit for completing more extensive requirements in selected courses. Placement in College Prep or Honors Level will be determined by instructors.
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