This appendix defines courses that may be taken as substitutions for other courses as listed in the graduation requirements overview. It also defines what classes count for PE and fine arts credits. Elective requirements are not listed.
Minimum Recommended Distinguished Achievement
English- 4 credits
Three credits must consist of English I, English II, and English III. The final credit may be selected from one full or two half credits from the following courses:
• Creative Writing • Practical Writing Skills • Literary Genres • Business English • Journalism
• AP English Language and Composition
• AP English Literature and Composition
English- 4 credits
Four credits must consist of English I, English II, English III, and English IV.
English- 4 credits
Four credits must consist of English I, English II, English III, and English IV.
Mathematics- 3 credits
Two credits must consist of Algebra I and Geometry. The final credit may be selected from one full or two half credits from the following courses:
• Algebra II • Pre-Calculus
• Mathematical Models with Applications • Advanced Quantitative Reasoning • AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Computer Science • Statistics and Risk
Management
Mathematics-4 credits
Three of the credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry. The final credit may be selected from the following courses:
• Mathematical Models with Applications (completed prior to Algebra II) • Pre-Calculus
• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning(completed after Algebra II) • AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Computer Science The following course for the fourth math credit must be taken after Algebra I and Geometry and either after successful completion of or concurrently with Algebra II:
• Statistics and Risk Management
Mathematics-4 credits
Three of the credits must consist of Algebra I, Algebra II, and
Geometry. The final credit may be selected from the following courses after successful completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry:
• Pre-Calculus
• Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (completed after Algebra II)
• AP Statistics • AP Calculus AB • AP Calculus BC • AP Computer Science The following course for the fourth math credit must be taken after Algebra I and Geometry and either after successful completion of or concurrently with Algebra II:
• Statistics and Risk Management
Science- 2 credits
The credits must consist of: • Biology
• Integrated Physics The student may substitute a chemistry credit or a physics credit and then must use the second of these two courses as an academic elective:
• Chemistry (or AP Chemistry)
• Physics (or Principles of Technology or AP Physics)
Science- 4 credits
Three of the credits must consist of: • Biology (or AP Biology) • Chemistry (or AP
Chemistry)
• Physics (or Principles of Technology or AP Physics)
The additional credit may be IPC and it must be completed prior to Chemistry and Physics.
The fourth credit may be selected from the following laboratory based courses:
• Aquatic Science • Astronomy
• Earth and Space Science • Environmental Systems • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics B • AP Physics C • AP Environmental Science The additional credit may be selected from the following laboratory based courses and may be taken after the successful completion of biology and chemistry and either after the successful completion of or concurrently with physics:
• Scientific Research and Design
• Anatomy and Physiology • Medical Microbiology • Pathophysiology
• Advanced Biotechnology • Forensic Science
Science- 4 credits
Three of the credits must consist of: • Biology (or AP Biology) • Chemistry (or AP
Chemistry)
• Physics (or AP Physics) The fourth credit may be selected from the following laboratory based courses:
• Aquatic Science • Astronomy
• Earth and Space Science • Environmental Systems • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Physics B • AP Physics C • AP Environmental Science The additional credit may be selected from the following laboratory based courses and may be taken after the successful completion of biology and chemistry and either after the successful completion of or concurrently with physics:
• Scientific Research and Design
• Anatomy and Physiology • Engineering Design and
Problem Solving • Medical Microbiology • Pathophysiology
• Advanced Biotechnology • Forensic Science
Social Studies- 3 credits
Two of the credits must consist of: • United States History • United States Government
(.5 credit)
• Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (.5 credit)
The final credit may be selected from the following courses: • World History Studies • World Geography Studies
Social Studies- 4 credits
The credits must consist: • World History Studies, • World Geography Studies, • United States History
Studies since 1877, • United States Government
(.5 credit)
• Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (.5 credit)
Social Studies- 4 credits
The credits must consist: • World History Studies, • World Geography Studies, • United States History
Studies since 1877, • United States Government
(.5 credit)
• Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits (.5 credit)
Languages Other than English- 2 credits (in the same language)
• American Sign Language • French
• German • Latin • Spanish
Languages Other than English- 3 credits (in the same language)
• American Sign Language • French
• German • Latin • Spanish
Physical Education- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from any combination of the following ½ to one credit courses:
• Foundations of Personal Fitness
• Adventure/Outdoor Education
• Aerobic Activities • Team or Individual Sports • Athletics
• JROTC 1
PE substitution – may receive up to one substitution credit for
participating in any one of the courses below:
• Drill Team • Marching Band • Cheerleading
Physical Education- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from any combination of the following ½ to one credit courses:
• Foundations of Personal Fitness
• Adventure/Outdoor Education
• Aerobic Activities • Team or Individual Sports • Athletics
• JROTC 1
PE substitution – may receive up to one substitution credit for
participating in any one of the courses below:
• Drill Team • Marching Band • Cheerleading
Physical Education- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from any combination of the following ½ to one credit courses:
• Foundations of Personal Fitness
• Adventure/Outdoor Education
• Aerobic Activities • Team or Individual Sports • Athletics
• JROTC 1
PE substitution – may receive up to one substitution credit for
participating in any one of the courses below:
• Drill Team • Marching Band • Cheerleading
Speech- ½credit
The ½ credit may be selected from the following courses:
• Professional Communications
Speech- ½credit
The ½ credit may be selected from the following courses:
• Professional Communications
Speech- ½credit
The ½ credit may be selected from the following courses:
• Professional Communications
Fine Arts- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from one full credit from the following courses:
• Art (Level I, II, III, or IV) • Dance (Level I, II, III, or
IV)
• Music (Level I, II, III, or IV) • Theatre (Level I, II, III, or
IV)
• Principles and Elements of Floral Design
Fine Arts- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from one full credit from the following courses:
• Art (Level I, II, III, or IV) • Dance (Level I, II, III, or
IV)
• Music (Level I, II, III, or IV)
• Theatre (Level I, II, III, or IV)
• Principles and Elements of Floral Design
Fine Arts- 1 credit
The required credit may be selected from one full credit from the following courses:
• Art (Level I, II, III, or IV) • Dance (Level I, II, III, or
IV)
• Music (Level I, II, III, or IV)
• Theatre (Level I, II, III, or IV)
• Principles and Elements of Floral Design