High School Curriculum Structure (Grades 9 - 12) 

 

Required Courses

            All students must carry a minimum credit load of 5 credits per semester unless special permission is granted by the Principal.  The grade level listed beside some courses is the average grade level when the course is taken; however, this can very depending on need and ability.  The total number of required course credits is 26 semester credits in the following curricular areas.

            (* Required for graduation)

 

ENGLISH

            Four courses from the following, or other elective English/Literature subjects offered.

English/Literature 9                                                    2 credits  (Grade 9)

English/Literature 10                                                  2 credits  (Grade 10)

English/Literature 11                                                  2 credits  (Grade 11)

English/Literature 12                                                  2 credits  (Grade 12)

Drama                                                                      2 credits

Journalism                                                                2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Multi Media                                                               2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Advanced Literature                                                  2 credits

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Modern World History                                                2 credits (Grade 9)

World Cultures                                                          2 credits (Grade 10)

Electives: Minimum of 4 credits

Elective subjects:

Sociology                                                                  2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

World Issues                                                             2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Psychology                                                                2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Social Psychology                                                       2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Economics                                                                 2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Philosophy                                                                 2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

MATHEMATICS

Algebra 1                                                                  2 credits  (Grade 9)

Geometry or equivalent                                               2 credits  (Grade 10) 

Elective subjects:

Algebra 2/Trigonometry                                              2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Pre-calculus                                                               2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Calculus                                                                     2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

SCIENCE

Physical Science                                                         2 credits  (Grade 9)

Biology                                                                      2 credits  (Grade 10)

Elective subjects:

Chemistry                                                                 2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Physics                                                                     2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

Enviromental Science                                                 2 credits (Grade 11 & 12)

COMPUTER SCIENCE

For students entering the school with advanced computer skills, Computer Science 3 can be substituted by Computer Science 4 or 5 as the graduation requirement.

Computer Science                                                    1 credit  (Grade 9-12)

Elective subjects:

Computer Science 4                                                  1 credit

Computer Science 5                                                  1 credit

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education                                                     1 credit  (Grade 9-12)

Elective subjects:

Additional Physical Education classes can be taken as Electives.

 

Electives

         To meet the graduation requirement of 45 credits, students must earn 19 or more elective credits in addition to their required courses. Not all elective courses are offered on a yearly basis. Elective credits can be made up of addition courses in the core suject areas. Special Independent Study or Community Service Courses under the supervision of an advising teacher may be undertaken as an elective credit with permission of the Principal. These courses can be designed based on the needs and interests of the student.

Requirements for Graduation

          Requirements for graduation are a minimum of 45 semester credits with the following specific requirements.

          Credits : Including the following :

                        Required Subjects                                                 Credits

                        English                                                                     8

                        Social Science                                                          8

                        Mathematics                                                             4

                        Science                                                                    4

                        Computer Science                                                     1

                        Physical Education                                                     1

                        Electives (Academic or other subjects)                       19

                        Minimum  Credits                                                     45

        Transfer credits from another school must meet the requirements of NIS and will be approved or disapproved by the Principal.

        Upon completion of the credit requirements for graduation the school will issue a High School Diploma.