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Each year some families ask for advice as to the “correct” sequence of courses or the “best” program of study for students to follow. Advice about specific courses will vary according to the interests and achievement level of students, but our experience shows that most students should select the following for the block schedule:
4 blocks of English (required)
1 quarter of health (required in the ninth grade)
1 quarter of physical education (required in the tenth grade)
4 blocks of social studies (3 are required)
4 blocks of mathematics (2 are required for ARHS, though most 4-year colleges require math every year)
4 blocks of laboratory science (2 are required for ARHS, though most 4-year colleges require 3)
3-4 blocks of one world language (world language is not required for ARHS, but most colleges require 2 years of the same language beyond eighth grade)
Elective courses
School counselors will provide individual consultation based on a student’s own program of study. For most students, a four-year program of study would look like this:
*Specific course required at the designated grade level.
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