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English
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English courses help to develop the strong communication skills
needed for college and career.
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Mathematics
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Algebra I
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Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry are the minimum requirement for most 4-year colleges;
Algebra I may be offered in the 8th grade. Other advanced math courses will help in
college and in many careers. For example, professions in nursing,
engineering or computers require good math skills.
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Geometry
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Algebra II
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Other
advanced courses such as Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Calculus and
Statistics
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Social
Science (at least 2 courses, including U.S. History)
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U.S. History
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Learning about the United States and the rest of the world are
important for college preparation and to understand how history shapes our lives.
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World History
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Government/Civics
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Other courses such as Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology
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Natural
Science (at least 3 courses, including 2 with laboratory work)
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Biology
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Students should take at least 3 courses of science including 2
with laboratory work.
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Other available courses such as Oceanography, Geology
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Foreign
Language (at
least 2 courses of the same language)
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Spanish
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Students should take at least 2 courses in the same foreign
language. Begin in grade 9 if possible.
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French
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Other courses such as Latin, German
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Fine
Arts
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Art
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Course in the Fine Arts help to develop new interests and
talents.
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Music
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Other courses such as Theatre, Dance
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Computer
Science
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Computer courses may be required for graduation in some
schools.
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Other
Electives
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Electives allow students to explore subjects that interest them
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Physical
Education
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Physical education may be a requirement for high school
graduation
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