The following Staples courses do not currently qualify as NCAA core courses and therefore cannot be used for NCAA initial-eligibility certification. Staples PLATO courses are not currently approved as core courses by the NCAA. Students who are considering playing college athletics should keep this in mind and communicate their intent to their school counselor when selecting their courses. For additional information including the list of approved courses, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website.
Advanced Journalism
Critical Analysis of Film & Literature
Food in Literature (English)
Graphic Narratives & Visual Literacies
Applied Math
Algebra 2 C, Geometry C
Financial Algebra
Accounting
Personal Financial Management
Financial Decision Making
3-D Design & Engineering
Animal Behavior
Applied Algorithmic Design
Creative Technological Solutions to Real-World Problems
Embedded Systems Programming
Horticulture
Materials & Design Science
Medical Terminology
Mobile App Development
None – all courses are NCAA-approved
Spanish 1 B, 1 C, 2 B, 2 C, 3 B, 4 B (Note: Approved for .5 unit each only)