LIBERAL ARTS PATHWAY DIPLOMA

Graduation Requirements for a University High School Diploma
26.4 credits (for classes of 2010 – 2012)
29.0 credits (for class of 2013)
English

4.0 Credits

Communications (1.0)  This requirement may be waived with English Department approval after completion of the 1st trimester.  In that case, credit of .33 will be awarded for the first trimester only, and students must make up the remaining .66 credit with additional English classes.

                                             American Literature (1.0)

2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of composition, .33 of literature, and .33 of speech.  (The course catalog indicates if a course fulfills this requirement).

Social Studies

 

3.0 Credits

American Government (.33)
Geography (.66)
American History or AP American History (1.0
World History or AP European History (1.0)

Science

 

2.0 Credits for the classes of 2010-2012
3.0 Credits for the class of 2013

Conceptual Physics (formerly titled Introduction to Physical Science) (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2013)

Earth Systems (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2013)

From Magic to Science (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2012)
Biology Concepts (.33) (required for the class of 2013)

Additional 1.0 credit for the classes of 2010-2012 and 2.0 credit for the class of 2013

Mathematics

 

3.0 Credits (for classes of 2010-1012)
4.0 credits (for class of 2013)

Coursework is determined by student need
Fine Arts

 

1.0 Credits

Visual Art (.33)

World Language

1.0 Credit of same language (for classes of 2010-1012)
2.0 credits of same language (for class of 2013)

Students may enroll in a language of their choice.  Students who plan to attend a four-year college should plan to take three years of the same language.

Applied/Technical Arts

 

1.0 Credit

 Computer Applications (.33)

Additional .66 credit in Applied/Technical Arts coursework as decided upon by parent, advisor, and student.

Wellness

.33 Credit (for classes of 2010-2012)
.66 Credit (for class of 2013)

Introduction to Wellness (.33)
.33 additional credit in a P.E. class (Class of 2013) (The course catalog indicates if a class fulfills this requirement)

Electives to complete credit requirement
Interdisciplinary Courses .66 Credit
Internship

 

.33 Credit

50 clock hours must be logged to receive .33 credit
Students are allowed to log 150 hours and earn 1.0 credit

Community Service

 

.33 Credit

50 clock hours must be logged to receive .33 credit
Students are allowed to log 150 hours and earn 1.0 credit

Special Projects Required to Graduate

3 half-days of shadowing experience
Senior project
Portfolio

Recommendations for Students Who Plan to Apply to a University

4 years of English (composition & literature highly recommended)

4 years of Math (Algebra AB and higher)

3 years of Social Science (American History, World History & Geography/American Government)

3 years of Science

2-3 years of the same World Language

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