AllentownSchool District

Curriculum Framework (Grades 9-12)

Allentown School District Assessment Requirements
Students must are expected to demonstrate proficiency on the Literature, Algebra I, and Biology Keystone Exams. The Literature Keystone Exam will be administered at the end of English II. The Algebra I and Biology Keystone Exams will be given at the end of each respective course. For the graduating classes of 2017 and beyond, students must demonstrate proficiency on the Literature, Algebra I, and Biology Keystone Exams to be eligible for graduation, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. A student who does not attain proficiency on the Keystone Exams in Literature, Algebra I and/or Biology, will be provided with remediation, and be given additional opportunities to re-take the Keystone Exams. and/or Pennsylvania project-based assessment.

High School Academic Programs by Grade-Level

Grade 9 Academic Program

Subject

Traditional

LCTI (Half Day)

Advanced

Mathematics

Developmental Algebra*

or Algebra I*

Algebra I**

or Algebra II

Geometry, or Advanced Geometry, or Algebra II or Advanced Algebra II

Science

Physical Science

Physical Science

Advanced Biology*

Social Studies

United States History I

United States History I

Advanced United States History I

English

English I

English I

Advanced English

Health

Health

Wellness/Fitness

Health

Physical Education

Physical Education

Physical Education

Computer Applications

Computer Application

Computer Application

Computer Application

Electives

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives or READ 180

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives

*Indicates a Keystone Exam is given at the end of the course.

Grade 10 Academic Program

Subject

Traditional

LCTI (Full Day)

LCTI (Half Day)

Advanced

Mathematics

Foundations of Algebra II,

Algebra II,

Applied Geometry, Geometry, or Advanced Geometry

Geometry

Foundations of Algebra II,

Algebra II,

Applied Geometry, or Geometry

Advanced Geometry, Algebra II, Advanced Algebra II, Algebra III/ Trigonometry/ Analytical Geometry, or Advanced Advanced Algebra III/ Advanced Trigonometry/ Advanced Analytical Geometry or Pre-Calculus

Science

Biology*

Biology*

Biology*

Advanced Chemistry, Chemistry

Social Studies

World History

American Studies II

AP World History or

World History

English

English II*

English II*

English II*

Advanced English II*

Physical Education

Physical Education

Literacy Advantage/ Math Apprenticeship

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Level I LAB

Physical Education

Electives

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives

Level I Tech LAB

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives

*Indicates a Keystone Exam is given at the end of the course.
Grade 11 Academic Program

Subject

Traditional

LCTI (Full Day)

LCTI (Half Day)

Collegiate Program Experience/

Dual Enrollment

Collegiate Program Experience/

Advanced Placement

Mathematics

Applied Geometry, Algebra II or

Survey of Mathematics, Geometry, Advanced Geometry

Algebra III/ Trigonometry or

Geometry or Algebra I

Applied Geometry or Geometry, Advanced Geometry

Pre-Calculus,

Lab Science,

Introduction to Psychology,

United States History since Reconstruction,

College English I,

Introduction to Composition & Applications,

British Literature,

Interpersonal Communication,

Introduction to Art

Physical Education

Advanced Advanced Algebra III/ Advanced Trigonometry/ Advanced Analytical Geometry, Pre-CCalculus

AP Statistics,

AP Calculus AB, or

AP Calculus BC

Science

Environmental Science, Forensic Science or Genetics or Zoology

Chemistry or

Physics

Environmental Science, Forensic Science or Genetics or Zoology

AP Physics I,

AP Chemistry,

AP Biology, or

AP Environmental Science

Social Studies

United States History II

World Culture

World Culture

AP United States History

English

English III

Integrated American History

English III

AP English Language & Composition

Physical Education

Physical Education

Wellness

Wellness/

Fitness

Electives

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives

Technical LAB

Technical LAB

Optional AP Electives, Virtual Academy AP Electives


Grade 12 Academic Program

Subject

Traditional

LCTI (Full Day)

LCTI (Half Day)

Collegiate Program Experience/

Dual Enrollment

Collegiate Program Experience/

Advanced Placement

Mathematics

Algebra III/ Trigonometry/ Analytical Geometry

or Statistics or Algebra II or

Survey of Mathematics

Choose one Science or Math: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Algebra II or Algebra III Trigonometry Earth & Space, Chemistry, Physics II

Applied Geometry or Geometry, Advanced Geometry

Probability & Statistics,

Calculus & Analytic Geometry I,

Lab Science,

Introduction to Sociology,

State & Local Government,

Human Growth and Development,

Modern Social Problems

College English II, Speech,

Foreign Language

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB or

AP Calculus BC or

AP Statistics

Science

Chemistry or Physics

Chemistry or Physics

AP Physics II,

AP Physics C,

AP Chemistry,

AP Biology, or

AP Environmental Science

Social Studies

United States Government

American Government/ Civics/ Economics

American Government/ Economics

AP Government

& AP Economics

English

English IV

English Language

Arts IV

English Language

Arts IV

AP English Literature & Composition

Physical Education

Electives

Wellness/

Fitness

Physical Education

Electives

Electives, Virtual Academy Electives

Technical LAB

Technical LAB

Optional AP Electives, Virtual Academy AP Electives