US Curriculum Guide 2023-24

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Graduation Requirements Grades 9-12 2023-24 School Year The recommended course load at Montverde Academy is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation across a broad range of subjects. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with their guidance counselors to ensure they are meeting the requirements of MVA and of their prospective colleges or universities. Minimum Required Credits Recommended Credits English 1 4 4 Mathematics 2 3 (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 4 Science 3 (Biology - 1 credit) 4 Social Studies 3 (U.S. History - 1 credit) 4 World Language 3 2 3 Physical Education 4 1 1 Fine//Performing/Media Arts 5 1 1 Electives 6 7 7 Community Service 25 hours per year at MVA; 100 hours prior to graduation 1 Students whose first language is not English must earn a minimum of 3 credits in English, including at least one full credit in English I or higher.] NOTE: All Upper School students are required to be enrolled in at least one English course throughout each academic year. 2 All students are required to take at least three years of mathematics in grades 9-12. 3 Students whose first language is English are required to take at least two consecutive years of the same world language in grades 9-12. 4 Physical Education credits are earned by participating in a team sport, after school activities, or approved outside activities. 5 The Fine Arts credit is a requirement beginning with the Class of 2024. 6 Montverde Academy students must earn a minimum of 24 credits and satisfy the subject area requirements as specified above. Elective credit is awarded for any course that exceeds the minimum graduation requirements. For example, if a student takes a fourth math course, that class will be considered an elective credit. Once a student enrolls at Montverde Academy, all credits must be earned at the Academy or be approved by the Dean of the Upper School. 4
Sample Four-Year Plan – College Prep/Honors Track Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade English (Refer to the English course continuum for more information) English I or English I Honors English II or English II Honors English III or English III Honors English IV or English IV Honors Social Studies World History or World History Honors Social Studies electives U.S. History or U.S. History Honors Social Studies electives Mathematics (Refer to math continuum for further information) Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II (each offered at the College-Prep and Honors Level) Geometry, Algebra II, or Pre-Calculus (each offered at the College-Prep and Honors Level) Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry, Math for College Readiness, or Statistics and Probability Science (Refer to science continuum for further information) Biology, Biology Honors, or science electives Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, or science electives Science electives Science electives World Languages French I or II Spanish I, II or Spanish for Native and Heritage Speakers French II or III Spanish II, III, or Spanish for Native and Heritage Speakers French III or IV Spanish III or IV French IV Spanish IV CURRICULUM GUIDE 2023-24
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