RISD Suggested Course Sequences
English Course Sequence Suggestions
Students must complete English 1, 2, and 3, and at least one other credit of English in order to graduate.
9th
English 1
10th
English 2
11th
English 3
12th
English 4
Reading Writing Rhetoric – OnRamps
Dual Credit Rhetoric Language
Creative/Imaginative Writing (.5)
Research and Technical Writing (.5)
Independent Studies in English
Humanities
Advanced Placement English Course Sequence Suggestions
9th
English 1 Advanced
10th
English 2 Advanced
11th
English 3 AP
Dual Credit Rhetoric Language
12th
English 4 AP
Dual Credit
OnRamps
Dual Credit World Literature
Mathematics Course Sequence Suggestions
Students must complete Algebra I, Geometry, and at least one other credit of mathematics in order to graduate.
8th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 1 Advanced
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 2
Algebraic Reasoning
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Geometry
Algebra 2
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
PreCalculus
Statistics
Adv. Quantitative Reasoning
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Calculus (AB, BC)
Statistics
Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
Calculus 3
Linear Algebra
Engineering Mathematics
AP Computer Science
8th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 1 Advanced
and
Geometry
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 2
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
PreCalculus
Statistics
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Calculus (AB, BC)
Statistics
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Dual Credit Calculus
Dual Credit Linear Algebra
8th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Math 8
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 1 and
Geometry
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Algebra 2
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
PreCalculus
Statistics
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Calculus (AB, BC)
Statistics
GT Science Course Sequence Suggestions
Students must complete Biology; Chemistry, Physics, OR IPC; and at least one other credit of science in order to graduate.
8th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
GT Science 8
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
GT Biology
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
OnRamps Chemistry 1
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1, 2, or C
AP Environmental Science
OnRamps Physics
OnRamps Geoscience
OnRamps Biology
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
AP Science Course
OnRamps Science Course
Advanced Animal Science
Biotechnology 2
Adv. Plant and Soil Science
Earth and Space Science
Engineering Design and Prob. Solving
Environmental Systems
Food Science
Forensic Science
Scientific Research and Design
Science Course Sequence Suggestions
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Biology
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Chemistry
IPC
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
Physics
Chemistry
Physics 1
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
AP Science Courses
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Systems
Advanced Animal Science
Advanced Biotechnology
Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Anatomy & Physiology Honors
Engineering Design and Prob. Solving
Food Science
Forensic Science
Scientific Research and Design
Physics
Physics 1
Chemistry 1 or 2
OnRamps Geoscience
OnRamps Biology
Social Studies Course Sequence Suggestions
Students must complete World Geography or AP Geography, US History, Us Government, Economics, and at least one other Social Studies Credit in order to graduate.
9th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
World Geography
AP Human Geography
10th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
World History OR
Alternative Social Studies Course
11th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
US History OR
US History, Government, and Economics OR
US History and other Social Studies Elective
12th
On-level, Advanced, AP, Dual Credit, or OnRamps Courses
US Government and Economics
Other Social Studies Elective
Art Course Sequence Suggestions
9th
Art 1
Art and Media Communications
Art 1 - Art 2D Design
Design 1 (Magnet Only)
Art 1 - Art 3D Design (Magnet Only)
10th
Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Sculpture
Digital Photo Media 1
AP Art History
11th
Studio Art 2D
Studio Art 3D
Digital Photo & Media 2
AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio
AP Art History
12th
Studio Art 4
AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio
AP Drawing Portfolio
AP 3D Art and Design Portfolio
AP Art History
World Languages Course Sequence Suggestions
7th
Level I
8th
Level II
9th
Level III Advanced
10th
AP Language
11th
AP Literature
Honors Language Enrichment
12th
AP Literature
Honors Language Enrichment
7th
8th
Level I
9th
Level II
Level II Advanced
10th
Level III Advanced
11th
AP Language
12th
AP Literature
Honors Language Enrichment
7th
8th
9th
Level I
10th
Level II
Level II Advanced
11th
Level III Advanced
12th
AP Language
World Languages Course Sequence Suggestions for Heritage Speakers
7th
Level III Advanced
8th
AP Language
9th
Honors Language Enrichment
10th
AP Literature
11th
New World Language Level I
12th
New World Language Level II
7th
8th
Level III Advanced
9th
AP Language
AP Literature
10th
AP Language
AP Literature
Honor Language Enrichment
11th
New World Language Level I
12th
New World Language Level II
Career and Technical Education Course Sequence Suggestions
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Animal Science Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of AFNR - Animal Science
Level 2
Large Animal Sci.
Small Animal Mgmt.
Level 3
Veterinary Medical Applications
Level 4
Advanced Animal Science
Level 5
Practicum in AFNR
Architecture and Construction
Architectural Design Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Architecture
Level 2
Architectural Design I.
Level 3
Architectural Design II
Level 4
Practicum in Architecture Design I
Level 5
Practicum in Architecture Design II
Interior Design Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Architecture
Level 2
Interior Design I.
Level 3
Interior Design II
Level 4
Practicum in Architecture Design I
Level 5
Practicum in Architecture Design II
Construction Technology Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Architecture
Level 2
Principles of Construction
Level 3
Construction Technology I
Level 4
Construction Technology II
Level 5
Practicum in Construction
Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications
Digital Communications - AV Production Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Arts, AV Tech. & Communications
Level 2
Audio Video Production I
Level 3
Audio Video Production II
Level 4
Practicum in Arts, Audio Video Production & Communications I
Level 5
Practicum in Arts, Audio Video Production & Communications I
Design and Multimedia Arts -Animation Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Digital Media
Level 2
Animation I
Level 3
Animation II
Level 4
Practicum in Animation
Arts & Entertainment Tech OnRamps
Design and Multimedia Arts -Video Game Design Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
8th Grade
Principles of Arts, AV Tech. & Communications
Level 1
Video Game Design
Level 2
Game Programming and Design
Level 3
Video Game Programming
Level 5
Advanced Video Game Programming OR
Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration
Business, Marketing, and Finance
Business Management Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Level 2
Business Information Management I
Level 3
Virtual Business AND Global Business
Level 4
Business Management
Level 5
Practicum in Business Management
Entrepreneurship Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Level 2
Business Information Management I
Level 3
Entrepreneurship I
Level 4
Entrepreneurship II
Level 5
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Accounting and Financial Services Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Level 2
Money Matters
Financial Math
Level 3
Securities & Investments
Level 4
Accounting I
Level 5
Practicum in Business Management
Accounting II
Marketing and Sales Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Level 2
Sports & Entertainment Marketing I AND II
Level 3
Social Media Marketing AND Advertising
Level 4
Practicum in Marketing I
Level 5
Practicum in Marketing II
Marketing and Sales - Fashion Retail Pathway - Business & Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance
Level 2
Fashion Marketing AND Virtual Business
Level 3
Social Media Marketing AND Advertising
Level 4
Practicum in Marketing I
Education and Training
Teaching and Coaching Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Education and Training
Level 2
Child Development
Level 3
Communication & Technology in Education
Level 4
Instructional Practices
Level 5
Practicum in Education and Training
Dual Credit Teaching and Coaching Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Education and Training
Level 2
Dual Credit Child Development
Level 3
Dual Credit Special Populations
Level 4
Dual Credit Instructional Practices
Level 5
Practicum in Education and Training
Health Science
Dual Credit Healthcare Therapeutic Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Medical Terminology
Level 2
Dual Credit Principles of Health Science
Level 3
Dual Credit Health Science Theory
Anatomy & Physiology
Level 4
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science I
Level 5
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science II
Practicum in Health Science II Extended (EMT)
Dual Credit Healthcare PCT Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Dual Credit Principles of Health Science
Level 2
Dual Credit Health Science Theory
Level 3
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science I
Level 4
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science II
Practicum in Health Science II Extended (EMT)
Dual Credit Healthcare EMT Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Dual Credit Principles of Health Science
Level 2
Dual Credit Health Science Theory
Level 3
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science I
Level 4
Extended Practicum in Health Science II - EMT (Advanced)
Dual Credit Healthcare Medical Assistant Pathway (Associate's Degree) - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Dual Credit Principles of Health Science
Level 2
Dual Credit Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare
Level 3
Dual Credit Medical Assisting
Level 4
Dual Credit Health Science Clinicals
Hospitality and Tourism Science
Lodging and Resort Management - Hotel Internship Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary
Level 2
Travel & Tourism Management
Level 3
Hotel Management
Level 4
Practicum in Hospitality Management I - Internship
Level 5
Practicum in Hospitality Management II - Internship
Culinary Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary
Level 2
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Fdn. in Restaurant Management
Level 3
Culinary Arts
Level 4
Advanced Culinary Arts
Level 5
Practicum in Culinary Arts
Human Services
Cosmetology Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Cosmetology
Level 2
Introduction to Cosmetology
Level 3
Cosmetology I
Level 4
Cosmetology II
Level 5
Microbiology & Safety for Cosmetology Careers
Barbering Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Cosmetology
Level 2
Introduction to Cosmetology
Level 3
Barbering I
Level 4
Barbering II
Level 5
Microbiology & Safety for Cosmetology Careers
Counseling and Mental Health Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Counseling & Community Services
Level 2
Social & Community Services
Level 3
Counseling & Mental Health
Level 4
Practicum in Human Services I
Level 5
Practicum in Human Services II
Law and Public Service
Law Enforcement Pathway - Public Services Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Level 2
Law Enforcement I
Level 3
Law Enforcement II
Level 4
Correctional Services
Level 5
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Forensic Science
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technology Pathway - Business and Industry OR STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Manufacturing
Level 2
Diversified Manufacturing I
Level 3
Diversified Manufacturing II
Level 4
Precision Metal Manufacturing I
Level 5
Precision Metal Manufacturing II
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Cybersecurity Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Level 2
Principles of Information Tech.
Level 3
Foundations of Cyber Security
Level 4
Digital Forensics
Level 5
Cybersecurity Capstone
Programming and Software Development Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Level 2
Computer Science I
AP Computer Science Principles
Level 3
Computer Science II
AP Computer Science A
Level 4
Computer Science III
Level 5
Practicum in Information Technology
Engineering Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Applied Engineering
Level 2
Engineering Design and Presentation I
Level 3
Engineering Design and Presentation II
Level 4
Practicum in STEM I
Level 5
Practicum in STEM II
Robotics Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Applied Engineering
Level 2
Engineering Design and Presentation I
Level 3
Robotics I
Level 4
Robotics II
Level 5
Practicum in Manufacturing - Robotics
Biomedical Science Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Biomedical Science
Level 2
Human Body Systems
Level 3
Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology
Level 4
Practicum in STEM - Biotechnology
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Automotive Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Automotive Technology
Level 2
Automotive Basics
Level 3
Automotive Technology I
Level 4
Automotive Technology II
Level 5
Practicum in Transportation Systems
Aviation Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Intro to Aerospace and Aviation
Level 2
Intro to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Level 3
Aviation Ground School
Level 4
Practicum in Aviation I
Level 5
Practicum in Aviation II
Career and Technical Education Course Sequence Suggestions - Magnet Pathways
Arts, Audio Video Technology, and Communications
Digital Communications Magnet Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Arts, AV Tech, and Communication
Level 2
Audio Video Production I
Level 3
Art & Media Communications (Fine Arts)
Level 4
Audio Video Production II
Level 5
Practicum of Arts, AV Tech & Communications
Project Based Research
Design and Multimedia Arts - Game Design Magnet Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Arts, AV Tech, and Communication
Level 2
AP Computer Science Principles AND
Animation I
Level 3
Video Game Design
and (optional) Computer Sci. I
Level 4
Video Game Programming and (optional) AP Computer Sci. A
Level 5
Adv. Video Game Programming and (optional) Computer Sci. III
Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary Arts Magnet Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
Level 2
Intro to Culinary Arts
Foundations of Restaurant Mgmt.
Level 3
Culinary Arts
Level 4
Advanced Culinary Arts
Level 5
Practicum in Culinary Arts
Information Technology
Web Design & Development Magnet Pathway - Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Information Tech.
Level 2
Computer Sci. I
Level 3
Web Design
Level 4
Advanced User Experience Design
Level 5
Practicum in Information Tech.
Law and Public Service
Legal Studies Magnet Pathway - Public Service Endorsement
Level 1
Political Science I
Level 2
Court Systems and Practices
Level 3
Legal Research and Writing
Level 4
Advanced Legal Skills and Professions
Level 5
Project Based Research - Mock Trial
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Technology Magnet Pathway - STEM or Business and Industry Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Manufacturing
Level 2
Diversified Manufacturing I
Level 3
Diversified Manufacturing II
Level 4
Precision Metal Manufacturing I
Level 5
Precision Metal Manufacturing II
Robotics Magnet Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Principles of Manufacturing
Level 2
Principles of Applied Engineering
Level 3
Engineering Design & Presentation I
Level 4
Robotics I
Level 5
Robotics II
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
App Development Magnet Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Level 2
AP Computer Science Principles
Level 3
Computer Science I
Level 4
Mobile Application Development
Level 5
Independent Study in Tech. Apps.
Cybersecurity Magnet Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Level 2
AP Computer Science Principles
Level 3
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Level 4
Digital Forensics
Level 5
Cybersecurity Capstone
Computer Science Magnet Pathway - STEM Endorsement
Level 1
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Level 2
AP Computer Science Principles
Level 3
Computer Science I
Level 4
AP Computer Science
and (optional) Discrete Math
Level 5
Computer Science III
and (optional) Discrete Math
Level 1
Medical Terminology
Level 2
Dual Credit Principles of Health Science
Level 3
Dual Credit Health Science Theory
Anatomy & Physiology
Level 4
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science I
Level 5
Dual Credit Practicum in Health Science II
Practicum in Health Science II Extended (EMT)