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 |