CURRICULUM
Graduation Requirements:
24 credits including 4 English, 4 mathematics (must include Algebra I and Geometry), 4 science (must include Biology and
either Physical Science, a chemistry course, or a physics course), 4 social studies, ½ fine arts, ½ health education, 7 electives
Advanced Diploma Requirements:
24 credits including 4 English, 4 mathematics* (must include Algebra I and Geometry), 4 science (must include Biology and
a chemistry course or a physics course), 4 social studies, 2 foreign language, ½ fine arts, ½ health education, 5 electives
English - 4 credits required
English 9; Advanced English 9
English 10; Advanced English 10
English 11; Advanced English 11; English Language AP
English 12; English Literature AP
English electives: Creative Writing; Forensics; Journalism;
Public Speaking; Reading; Women's Literature; Writing
Enhancement
Foreign Language – 2 credits required for Advanced Diploma
Chinese I
French I, II, III, IV; Advanced French I, II, III, IV, V;
French Language AP
Latin I, II, III, IV; Advanced Latin II, III, IV; Latin Literature AP;
Latin Vergil AP
Spanish I, II, III, IV, V; Advanced Spanish II, III, IV;
Spanish Language AP
Mathematics – 4 credits required
Algebra IA; Algebra IB; *Algebra I, *Advanced Algebra I
Algebraic Connections
Algebra II; *Algebra II with Trigonometry; *Advanced Algebra II
with Trigonometry
*Algebra III with Statistics
*Calculus; *Calculus AB AP; *Calculus BC AP
*Geometry; *Advanced Geometry
*Precalculus; *Advanced Precalculus
* indicates courses available to fulfill Advanced Diploma requirements
Science – 4 credits required
Anatomy and Physiology; Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
Biology; Advanced Biology; Biology AP
Chemistry; Chemistry Il; Advanced Chemistry; Chemistry AP
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science; Environmental Science AP
Forensic Science
Marine Science
Physical Science
Physics; Physics B AP; Physics C AP
Social Studies – 4 credits required
Economics; Microeconomics AP; Macroeconomics AP
U.S. Government; U.S. Government and Politics AP;
U.S. Government – Comparative AP
U.S. History to 1877; U.S. History 1877 to the Present;
Advanced U.S. History to 1877; U.S. History AP
World History II; Advanced World History
Social Studies electives: Contemporary Issues; Critical
Studies in Film; European History AP; Humanities I,II;
Psychology; 20th Century World Affairs
Fine Arts and Performing Arts – ½ credit required
Art; Multi-Media Art; Studio Art AP (Drawing, 2D Design,
3D Design)
Choral Music – Chamber Choir; Concert Choir; Men’s Choir;
Women’s Choir; Advanced Women’s Ensemble
Drawing & Painting; Advanced Drawing & Painting
Film Study (The Art of Cinema)
Graphic Design I, II; Advanced Graphic Design
2D Design; Advanced 2D Design
3D Sculpture; Advanced 3D Sculpture
Photography I, II; Advanced Photography; Photography AP
Marching and Symphonic Band
Music Technology
Speech/Drama/Debate
Technical Theatre I, II, III, IV; Costumes and Make-up
Theatre Arts I, II, III; Theatre Study
Other Electives
Accounting Principles; Administrative Principles
Broadcast Film; Broadcast News
Business Law; Business Principles and Management
Business Technology I, II
Career Cooperative Education; Career Explorations
Career Focus – Equine Science; Science Research
Classical Mythology
Keyboarding; Multi-Media Design
Personal and Business Finance
Sports Medicine
Television Production I, II
Physical Education
Health – ½ credit required
P.E. Life – 1 credit required beginning with the Class of 2010
Physical Education electives: Athletics; Cheerleading;
Dorians; Recreational Games; Strength and Conditioning;
Team Sports
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