College Prep Coursework Recommendations

• English/Language Arts (4 Credits)
  • English 9-11
  • CE or AP English

• Mathematics (4 Credits):
  • Secondary Math I
  • Secondary Math II
  • Secondary Math III
  • PreCalc/AP Calc/ College Algebra

• Science (4 Credits):
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • AP or CE Science (related to intended field of study)

• Social Studies (3 Credits)
  • 1 Credit (U.S. History)
  • 0.5 Credit (Geography)
  • 0.5 Credit (World History)
  • 0.5 Credit (U.S. Government and Citizenship)
  • 0.5 Credit (Economics or Psychology)

• Directed Coursework (3.5 Credits):
  • 1.5 Credit (Fine Arts)
  • 1 Credit (CTE)
  • 0.5 Credit (Digital Studies - choices below)
    • Business Office Specialist
    • Computer Programming 1
    • Computer Science Principles
    • Digital Business Applications
    • Exploring Computer Science 1
    • Web Development 1
  • 0.5 General Financial Literacy

• Physical Education Health (2 Credits):
  • 0.5 Credit (Health)
  • 0.5 Credit (Participation Skills)
  • 0.5 Credit (Fitness for Life)
  • 0.5 Credit (Individualized Lifetime Activities)
  • Optional: 0.5 Credit Maximum (Team Sport/Athletic Participation*)
  • * Can be used in place of Participation Skills or Individualized Lifetime Activities only.

• JROTC (3 Credits)
  • Science of Flight
  • Space Exploration
  • Aviation History
  • Global Awareness

• Required Electives (3.5 Credits)
  • At least 2 consecutive years of a foreign language is highly encouraged
  • Electives related to the field of interest

• Total Credit Hours (27)

Honors Courses , AP and CE Courses are highly encouraged. Most schools would prefer to see students challenging themselves and getting a slightly lower grade (B-) in an AP class rather than an "easy A" class. GPA helps but it is NOT everything. Extracurricular activities are also important! Make sure to keep track of them over the years. Don't overexert yourself (remember grades still matter), but do include volunteer activities and any teams/clubs you participate in, as well as leadership positions and opportunities.