Academic Requirements

For the Classes of 2009-2012

College Preparatory Accelerated College Preparatory
  • 4 English
  • 4 Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, Pre-Calculus)
  • 4 Levels of Same Second Language
  • 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, American Govt.)
  • 3 Lab Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • 1 Tech. Education
  • 1 Fine Arts
  • 1 Physical Education
  • 1/2 Health
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    21 1/2 Required Courses
    6 1/2 Electives (min. 2 advanced)
  • 3 Honors, 1 AP English (beginning with the class of 2011, honors English in grade 9 not required)
  • 4 Math (Alg. I, Geometry, Alg. II, Pre-Calculus)
  • 4 Levels of Same Second Language
  • 4 Social Studies (World History, US History, American Govt.)
  • 3 Lab Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • 1 Tech. Education
  • 1 Fine Arts
  • 1 Physical Education
  • 1/2 Health
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    21 1/2 Required Courses
    6 1/2 Electives (min. 2 advanced)
    Requirements for this program: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 Min., 4 hon. courses per yr. (sophomore–senior year), must take 3 Advanced Placement courses
Teacher Academy
  • 4 English
  • 4 Math (Alg. I Geometry, Alg. II, Pre-Calculus)
  • 4 Levels of Same Second Language
  • 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, American Govt.)
  • 3 Lab Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • 1 Tech. Education
  • 1 Fine Arts
  • 1 Physical Education
  • 1 Human Growth and Development through Adol.
  • 1 Teaching as a Profession
  • 1 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
  • 1 Educational Academy Internship
  • 1/2 Health
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    25 1/2 Required Courses
    2 1/2 Electives (min. 2 advanced)
  • Freshmen placed in Algebra I may take two math classes in the sophomore year in order to enroll in Calculus in the senior year. Teacher Recommendation required.
  • Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Placement in honors and Advanced Placement courses is determined by teacher recommendation the previous spring and year-end grades.
  • Students must enroll in a minimum of four credits each year from among the English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language offerings.
  • Beginning with the Class of 2011, all students enter the College Preparatory program in grade 09. They may apply to enter the Accelerated College Preparatory or Teacher Academy programs in grade 10, for which administrative approval is required.