Course Designations & Selection Guidelines
Course Designations
Level designations have been given to almost all academic courses and to several in Technical Studies.
Honors/AP
These advanced programs are demanding and require a significant amount of original, independent study. Students in these programs should have demonstrated outstanding academic and analytical skills while being able to deal with abstract concepts. Teacher recommendation and previous achievement are considered in placement into advanced courses.
Standard A & B
These mainstream programs are intended to provide students with a college preparatory curriculum. These courses require analysis, critical thinking, and a commitment to meeting high academic standards. Success in standard courses is expected by colleges or employers and provides the foundation needed for post-secondary educational success. Standard A designation indicates an increased level of academic challenge, while a Standard B emphasizes a developmental approach for students who need to strengthen their academic skills.
Supported
Courses in our supported programming are designed to provide learning structures to increase student competencies needed for transition to further education and job training. Skill development is emphasized in a supportive, resource-intensive environment which seeks to meet individual learning styles and encourage academic progress.
The following are offered as common course selection guidelines for each grade level. Typical courses may be found under Honors, A-level & B-level columns in each content area. Courses with an asterisk (*) are required to satisfy graduation requirements. Note: Students do not have to satisfy Fine Art, Technology or World language in 9th grade (may be taken in later grades).