College Prep Curriculum
- College & Career Readiness
College Prep Curriculum
The College Prep Curriculum required for students graduating from high school and entering a public institution of higher learning is as follows:
- English: 4 Carnegie Units - All must require substantial communication skills components (i.e., reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
- Mathematics: 3 Carnegie Units - Includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. A fourth class in higher level mathematics is highly recommended.
- Science: 3 Carnegie Units - Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or any other science course with comparable rigor and content.
- Social Studies: 3 Carnegie Units - Courses should include United States History (1 unit), World History (1 unit with substantial geography component), Government (½ unit), and Economics (½ unit) or Geography (½ unit).
- Advanced Electives: 2 Carnegie Units - Includes any two Carnegie Units of Foreign Language (I and II), Advanced World Geography and a Foreign Language (I) or any combination of English, mathematics, or lab-based science courses of comparable rigor and content to those required above.
- Computer Technology: ½ Carnegie Unit - Course should emphasize the computer as a productivity tool. Instruction should include the utilization of various forms of technology to create, collaborate, organize, and publish information.
NOTE: Entrance requirements are subject to change based on IHL.
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