Course Selection Guidelines
Course Selection Guidelines
The following are offered as common course selection guidelines for each grade level. Courses with an asterisk are required to satisfy graduation requirements (see graduation requirements page). Placement in required academic courses is based on teacher recommendation and standardized testing. Detailed descriptions for course sequeneces in each program may be found in the corresponding section of this Program of Studies. Note: Students do not have to satisfy Fine Art and Technology requirements in 9th grade (may be taken in later grades.)
9th Grade Courses/Levels Offered
| *English 9 | Honors | A-level | B-level | |
| *Mathematics | Geometry H | Algebra 1 A | Essentials | Foundations/Ess. |
| *Science | Biology H | Physical Sci. A | Physical Sci. B | Physical Science S |
| *American History 9 | Honors | A-level | B-level | |
| *Wellness I | Health & Wellness (PE) 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 Courses/Levels Offered
| *English 10 | Honors | A-level |
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| *Mathematics | Algebra II H | Geometry A | FY Alg. Std. | FY Alg. Std. B |
| *Mathematics | Alg. III/Trig. H | Algebra II A | FY Alg. Std. | FY Alg. Std. B |
| *Science | Chemistry H | Biology A | Biology B | Biology Sup. |
| *Am. Hist. 10 & Civics | Honors | A-level | B-level | |
| World Language | Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at appropriate level | |||
| Elective | May include Career & Technology courses | |||
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11th Grade Courses/Levels Offered
| *English 11 | Honors/AP | A-level | B-level | |
| *Mathematics | Pre-Calculus H | Alg. III/Trig. A | Geometry Std. | Geometry Std. B |
| *Science | AP Chemistry | Chemistry A | Chemistry B | Human Body |
| *Modern World Studies | Honors | A-level | B-level | |
| *Wellness II | Health & Wellness (PE) II for 11th graders | |||
| World Language | Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level | |||
| Elective | May include additional English, Math, Science & Soc. Stud. courses | |||
| Elective | May include Career & Technology courses |
12th Grade Courses/Levels offered
| *English 12 | Honors/AP | A-level | B-level | |
| Mathematics elective | AP Calculus | Pre-Calculus A | Algebra II Std. | |
| Science elective | AP Physics | Physics A | Marine Bio. | Environmental |
| Social Studies elective | Choose Social Studies elective from course offerings | |||
| World Language | Choose Spanish, French or Latin courses at the appropriate level | |||
| Elective | May include additional English, Math, Science & Soc. Stud. courses | |||
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