Course Selection

Each year, students meet with counselors to choose courses for the following academic year. Students may receive recommendations from classroom teachers for continuation in required courses. Students also choose electives and other academic courses not required for graduation. Freshmen course placements are determined by administration and the content areas. Course verification will occur after the master schedule has been created, which is based on student selection of courses. After the creation of the master schedule, further elective changes will be honored when possible.

STUDENT COURSE LOAD

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be enrolled in five courses per trimester, plus a flex period for intervention and extension each trimester. Open campus privileges may be granted during the senior year. For a senior to be considered a full-time student, they must be enrolled in at least three credit bearing courses per trimester, plus a flex period each trimester.

COURSE AVAILABILITY

All courses listed in this coursebook require a sufficient number of student requests to run in a given year. If there is not sufficient interest (generally fewer than 10 students) in a particular course, it will not be provided during the upcoming school year. Sectioning decisions are made in the spring. Counselors will contact students who may need to select another course.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English/Language Arts 8 credits, to include:

English 1 2 credits

English 2 2 credits

English Electives 4 credits

Math 6 credits, to include:

Algebra 1 2 credits

Geometry 2 credits

Algebra 2 2 credits

Science 6 credits, to include:

Earth Science 2 credits

Biology 2 credits

Physical Science 2 credits

Social Studies 6 credits, to include:

US Government 1 credit

American History 2 credits

Economics 1 credit (includes Financial Literacy)

Physical Education 4 credits (1 PE class per year)

Career Exploration 1 credit

• Excluding the classes of 2023 and 2024

Health 2 credits

• Excluding the classes of 2023 and 2024

Electives 20 credits

Service Learning 40-100 hours

CPR course completion

SUGGESTED COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SEQUENCE

English/Language Arts 8 credits (4 years)

Math 8 credits (4 years)

Science 8 credits (4 years)

Social Studies 8 credits (4 years)

Foreign Language 4 credits (2 years)