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2007 – 2008 UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS
 
 

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)
  
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)*
  
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 Electives

 

ELECTIVE COURSES for Grades 9 through 12

AP English Literature

Poetry (1/2)

AP US Government (1/2) Journalism/Publications
AP Calculus, Calculus Short Story (1/2)

AP Biology

Shakespeare (1/2)
AP Chemistry Oratory (1/2)
AP Government** (1/2)  
AP Economics** (1/2) Composition* (1/2)
AP European History  

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  

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 (1/2)

Photoshop (1/2)

 

*  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.

 ** This course is not offerred this year.  

 

 

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