Program of Studies 2023-2024 » Course Designations & Selection Guidelines

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).
 
 

9th Grade

Course Levels Offered

*English 9

English 9 Honors

English 9 A-level

English 9 B-level

*Mathematics

Geometry H

Algebra I A

FY Algebra, Essentials or Found.

*Science

Biology H

Physical Sci. A

Physical Sci. B

*Social Studies

Am. History H

Am. History A

Am. History B

*Wellness I

Health & Wellness (P.E.) I  for 9th graders

*Fine Art

Choose from Art, Music or Theatre courses

*Technology Elective

Career & Technology Education course (see list in Program of Studies)

World Language

Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level
 
 
 

10th Grade

Course Levels Offered

*English 10

English 10 Honors

English 10 A-level

English 10 B-level

*Mathematics

Algebra II & III H

Geometry A

FY Alg. Std. or FY Alg. Std. B

*Science

Chemistry H

Biology A

Biology B

*Social Studies

Civics & Econ 10 H

Civics & Econ 10 A

Civics & Econ10 B

World Language

Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level

Elective

May include Career & Technology courses

Elective

Choose an elective that relates to a career interest

Elective

Choose an elective that will expose you to something new and interesting
 
 
 

11th Grade

Course Levels Offered

*English 11

English 11 H or

AP Language

English 11 A-level

English 11 B-level

*Mathematics

Pre-Calculus H

Algebra III/Trig. A

Geometry Std. or Financial Math

*Science

Physics H or

AP Chem.

Chemistry A

Chemistry B or one of the following:

Environmental, Human Body, Marine Bio.

*Social Studies

Modern World H or

AP European Hist.

Modern World A

Modern World B

*Wellness II

Health & Wellness (P.E.) II  for 11th graders

World Language

Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level

Elective

May include Career & Technology courses

Elective

Choose an elective that relates to a career interest
 
 
 

12th Grade

Course Levels Offered

*English 12

English 12 H or

AP Literature

English 12 A-level

English 12 B-level

*Mathematics

AP Calculus

Pre-Calculus A

Alg. II Std., Prac. Trig., or Q Reasoning

*Science

Chemistry H

Biology A

Science Elective

*Social Studies

Choose Social Studies elective from course offerings

World Language

Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level

Mathematics content

Seniors must take a math content course if not taking a math or science course

Elective

Choose an elective that relates to a career interest

Elective

Choose an elective that will expose you to something new and interesting