Elective Curriculum by Subject

      Mathematics

  • Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Introduction to Calculus
  • AP Calculus

     English
  • American Literature (Grade 11 or 12)
  • Honors American Literature (Grade 11)
  • AP English Literature & Composition (Grade 12)
  • Exploratory Writing (Grades 9 - 12)*
  • Drama through the Ages  (Grades 9 - 12)*
  • MCAS Tutorial (Grades 7, 8, 9)

    *
    Half-Year Courses

     Sciences*
  • Natural Science
  • Chemistry (lab course)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ecology
  • Honors Physics (Grade 12)

    *For College-bound students, it is highly
    recommended that the Science Required
    Elective be a lab course

     World Languages*
  • French I   Spanish I        Chinese I
  • French II  Spanish II      Chinese II
  • French III  Spanish III     Chinese III
  • French IV   Spanish IV
*Most Colleges and Post-secondary schools strongly
recommend three or more years of World Language;
most require a minimum of two years of study.

   
     
Physical Education
  • Physical Education (Grades 9-- 12)* *
     **2 credit course

      Business Administration

  • Introduction to Business and Economic
    Fundamentals (Grades 9--12) *
  • Introduction to Marketing (Grades 9--12) *
  • Marketing and Business (Grades 9--12)
  • Accounting I (Grades 9--12)

    * Half-Year Courses

     
Performing and Visual Arts
  • High School Art (Grades 9--12)
  • Band (Grades 9--12)
  • Instrumental Studies (Grades 9--12)
  • Web Design (Grades 9--12)*
  • Computer Graphics and Animation *

    * Half-Year Courses

     Computer Applications
  • Grade 9 Computers (Required Course)
  • MOUS Certification (Grades 9--12)
  • Web Design (Grades 9--12)*
  • Digital Desktop Publishing (Grades 9--12)*
  • Computer Graphics and Animation *
  • Visual Basic Programming (Grades 9--12)*

    * Half-Year Courses

     Technology Education
  • Wood Technology (Grades 11--12)
  • Power Energy & Transport (Grades 10-12)
  • Design/Drafting (Grades 10--12)

     Other Electives
  • Junior/Senior Focus
  • Virtual High School  (Grades 9--12)***
  • Teacher's Assistant  (Grades 12)
     ***Wide Selection of Courses Online

In general, full-year courses are worth 5 credits; half-year courses are worth 2.5 credits. 

For up-to-date information concerning credits, course levels and content for all courses, please consult the current Program of Studies or the Guidance Department .