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College Preparatory Diploma Program

College-bound students are encouraged to select a program of studies that will prepare them for success in college and satisfy requirements established by the S.C. Commission on Higher Education for enrollment in baccalaureate degree programs in state colleges and universities. Recommendation for the program of studies includes completion of the following:

Requirements

English	5 Units	Composition required in 10th grade starting 03-04
Math	4 Units	Alg. I, Geom., Alg. II, Pre-Calculus, or Alg III/Trig
Science	3 Units	Phy. Science, Biology and Chemistry
Social Studies	3 Units	U.S. Hist., Econ/Gov., World History
Foreign Language	2 Units	Only Spanish Offered
PE	1 Unit	8th Grade
Computer	1 Unit	9th Grade
Sp. Electives	2 Units	A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Adv. Comp./Lit., Calculus, Physics, Spanish III, Western Civ., and Psychology
Electives	2 Units
	Total Units -- 22

NOTE: Upon approval by the Guidance Director, Algebra I may be taken in the eighth (8th) grade.

Standard Diploma

REQUIREMENTS:

English	4 Units
Math	3 Units
Science	3 Units
Social Studies	3 Units	U.S. History and Econ/Gov. required
PE	1 Unit
Computer	1 Unit
Electives	5 Units	Spanish I and II recommended if you plan to attend college
	Total Units -- 20

Accelerated English and Math Programs

In order to take five (5) math courses in high school for credit, a student must start in the eight grade with Algebra I. This will allow the student to take calculus during the senior year, which would enhance simultaneous studies in physics. Only students who feel confident in starting early and have maintained good grades, should accelerate their program.

Below is an outline of these programs:

Accelerated	Standard
8th Grade Algebra I	Pre-Algebra
9th Grade Geometry	Algebra I
10th Grade Algebra II	Geometry
11th Grade Pre-Calculus	Algebra II
12th Grade A.P. Calculus	Business/Adv. Alg. & Trig.

The accelerated English program runs parallel with the regular classes but carries a more demanding work load and broader scope. Students wishing to enroll in Advanced Composition and Literature their senior year should opt for the accelerated program as preparation. See the Guidance Director for details.