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For Students
Honor Code
As a member of the Well-Trained Mind Academy, I pledge on my honor not to cheat, steal, lie or plagiarize. I understand that such acts violate the Honor Code and will result in punitive action at the discretion of my instructor and the Academy dean.
Academic integrity is a core value of the Well-Trained Mind Academy. Cheating, stealing, lying and/or plagiarism, which inhibit student learning and disrupt the trust between student and instructor, do not have a place in our school community. Instructors will not tolerate any violation of the Honor Code. If a student is found in violation of the Honor Code, they may receive a zero for the assignment in question, receive a failing grade in the course, or be asked to leave the Academy. Parents will be notified by the instructor if there is any violation of the Honor Code.
Student Code of Conduct
Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct in order to ensure a respectful and safe learning environment for all members of the Well-Trained Mind community. These standards include:
- Academic honesty: students submit their own work without unauthorized assistance; students do not provide unauthorized assistance to others; students give credit to the ideas and writing of others through citation; students verify the sources of their research.
Unauthorized Assistance currently includes but it is not limited to: the consultation of another person who provides substantive assistance in the form of completing any or all assigned portions of the assignment, including research, writing, problem solving, etc. For further clarification, unauthorized assistance absolutely includes internet-based assistance whether in the form of question banks, pre-written texts, translation and problem solving tools, intelligent assistants (Siri, Alexa, etc.), on-demand tutoring services whether live or asynchronous, and large-language learning modules (such as, but not limited to, ChatGPT, Bard, etc.). The Academy reserves the right in its sole discretion to add any emerging technology or service to this list that develops in any technological or market innovation or form not yet contemplated but which represents unauthorized assistance on assignments.
- Responsibility: students make their best effort to prepare and turn in their completed academic tasks on time; students work with their instructor via email or by making an individual appointment when faced with learning challenges; students acknowledge that late work may be penalized as outlined in course syllabi; students communicate clearly to their instructor when they are in need of additional help to overcome obstacles in their coursework.
- Respect: students use language that is appropriate for the middle and/or high school classroom; students listen to their instructor and classmates; students stay on topic in class discussion and allow other members of the class to share their ideas; students remember they are part of a welcoming and inclusive learning community.
Instructors will not tolerate any violation of the Student Code of Conduct. If a student is found in violation of the Code of Conduct, parents will be notified by the instructor and appropriate action will be taken.
Academy Policy on Artificial Intelligence
All work will be your own. Using outside software and applications without your instructor’s express permission is a violation of WTMA’s academic integrity standards. It is not appropriate to use online, non-approved resources such as (but not exclusive to) ChatGPT, Google Translate, other translation software, or any artificial intelligence to help you with your work unless your instructor has specifically required such use in the assignment at hand. These applications ultimately rob you of rich learning opportunities when used to complete your work. While using AI may be tempting for a quick fix, the long-term implication for AI use is that you will not develop key thinking and writing skills that you will need to complete future projects and assignments, whether in the classroom or in your career.
Instructors will not tolerate any violation of the Student Code of Conduct, which includes academic integrity. If a student is found in violation of the Code of Conduct, parents will be notified by the instructor and appropriate action will be taken.
Proctored Tests in STEM Courses
We ask parents to proctor tests and exams in STEM courses to be sure students are mastering the concepts taught rather than relying on internet sources to supplement their learning. Since our instructors can’t be in the room with students as they complete their work, it is impossible to see where students are struggling, especially if they rely on the internet for help with difficult problems. We have found the best way to make sure students are submitting work that shows only what they have mastered on tests and exams is to ask parents to proctor tests. This also gives teachers insight into what concepts need to be reviewed in class.
Online Classroom and Discussion Board Etiquette
Attend Your Scheduled Class Only
Blackboard provides the flexibility to both attend lectures and to view recordings from any other section of the same course taught by your instructor. We ask that you only attend your scheduled class. Exceptions: Please email your instructor at least 24 hours in advance of either an unexcused absence or a schedule conflict which requires absence from the class or attendance of another scheduled class. Please limit this to no more than 1-2 sessions per semester.
Classroom Etiquette
The WTMA encourages full and active participation in all of our classroom environments, including the live chat in class and the discussion boards available in most classes. Here are some helpful rules to keep in mind as you participate in online discussions.
Classroom Chat
- Keep your comments relevant to the topic at hand.
- If you are addressing someone directly, use their name.
- Keep your comment to between 3-5 lines of text.
- Wait at least a minute between comments, unless you are responding to someone.
- Be patient for your teacher to respond to any question you ask. If they do not respond within 2 minutes, repeat your comment if you still need an answer.
- Use emojis sparingly. They are meant to punctuate a comment, not take the place of your words.
- Be polite and respectful. Remember, you are not the only student in class.
- Remember to observe these rules before, during, and after class.
- If you are addressing another person in class, make sure you only write in a way that you would want someone to write to you.
- Avoid sending links unless they are on topic.
- Avoid using ALL CAPS. Remember, ALL CAPS is the internet equivalent of shouting.
- Do not ask about a person’s age, gender, or location.
- Remember, if you have any doubt about a comment, type only things you would be ok with your parents (or other people’s parents) reading.
- Apologize if you have made a mistake!
- Praise the good comments or observations of others.
Classroom Presence
- If you choose to use an avatar (profile picture) in Blackboard, please make sure it is appropriate for the classroom. All profile picture avatars are subject to the discretion of teachers and/or the administration of the Well-Trained Mind Academy. WTMA encourages respectful self-expression through the use of avatars, however, WTMA reserves the right at any time to require a student to change an avatar if in the sole discretion of WTMA it is not suitable for our learning community.
- Make sure the name you use in Blackboard is what you would like to be called, either your given name or a preferred nickname.
Discussion Board
- Participate actively! Frequently! Diligently! Enthusiastically!
- Keep your comments relevant to the topic at hand.
- If you are addressing someone directly, use their name.
- Use emojis sparingly. They are meant to punctuate a comment, not take the place of your words.
- Be polite and respectful. Remember, there are fellow students that are reading your posts!
- When replying to a post, make sure you only write in a way that you would want someone to write to you.
- Avoid sending links unless they are on topic.
- Avoid using ALL CAPS. Remember, ALL CAPS is the internet equivalent of shouting
- Do not ask about a person’s age, gender, or location.
- Remember, if you have any doubt about a comment, type only things you would be ok with your parents (or other people’s parents) reading.
- Apologize if you have made a mistake!
- Praise the good comments or observations of others.
Avatars
All profile picture avatars are subject to the discretion of instructors and/or the administration of the Well-Trained Mind Academy. WTMA encourages respectful self-expression through the use of avatars, however, WTMA reserves the right at any time to require a student to change an avatar if in the sole discretion of WTMA it is not suitable for our learning community.
For Parents
How to Communicate with Instructors
The best way for parents to communicate with Academy instructors is via email. Instructors will do their best to respond within two business days. Email responses may be slightly delayed during midterms and finals, since our instructors are busy grading. When necessary, instructors will make individual appointments to meet with concerned parents.
Please note: If you have any questions or concerns regarding a particular course or instructor, please contact the instructor before reaching out to the administration. You may copy the administration ([email protected]) on any email sent to an instructor.
Parent Responsibilities
For an overview of Parent Responsibilities,Parents are responsible for ensuring their student attends class and turns in all required work on time. Instant access to upcoming course assignments and grades are provided through Genius, our student information system. Simply click on a student’s course name in Genius and the parent will be logged into the Blackboard course site. Parents should plan to log in at least weekly to check on student progress for upcoming assignments and to monitor the current grade in each course.
While we encourage parents to monitor student work submission and course progress, we do believe it is important for students to work independently.
Mutual Respect Policy
We at the Well-Trained Mind Academy believe in a professional, academic environment grounded upon mutual respect among administrators, instructors, students, and guardians. We expect our instructors and administrative staff to treat students and guardians with the respect that is attentive to student needs. In order to develop this respectful environment, students must conduct themselves responsibly, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. We hold guardians to the same standards as students in all interactions with the Academy.
Because enrollment at the Academy is at-will and in our sole discretion, if you, a guardian of a Well-Trained Mind Academy student, act in an inappropriate manner as outlined in theParent Code of Conduct, we reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to suspend your student temporarily or permanently from current enrollments, as well as prohibit all future enrollments. Your financial obligations to the Academy for the then-current academic year will not be canceled or credited due to removal from the Academy. All such decisions are final and in our sole discretion and are a material term of any participation in Academy programming.
Grade Reporting
Curriculum
Course Planning Overview
When you’re planning your curriculum, it’s often difficult to know whether or not you’ve covered all of the important bases—particularly if you’re new to home schooling. What should you be focusing on? How do you know if you’re missing something important?
Subject Categories
Generally speaking, secondary school subjects are organized into nine subject areas. The core areas (every student must take them in order to graduate) are Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, World Languages, and Physical Education. The elective areas (they can count as credits, but aren’t required) are Fine Arts, Practical Arts, and Business.
Most individual subjects fall into one of these core areas (and those that don’t can be classified as “Other” and considered electives). The following chart shows the most common groupings of subjects, although there is some flexibility in how subjects can be classified:
Core
Language Arts
- Reading
- Phonics
- Literature
- Writing
- Handwriting
- Composition
- Rhetoric
- Grammar
- Spelling
- Vocabulary
Mathematics
- Geometry
- Algebra
- Pre-calculus and Calculus
- Trigonometry
Social Sciences
- History
- Government
- “Social Studies”
Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geology
- Environmental Science
- Labs (hands-on)
World Language
- Study of another language
Physical Education
- Instruction in sports
- General fitness
Elective
Fine Arts
- Music
- Art
Practical Arts
- Shop
- Driver’s Ed
Business
- Accounting
Other
- Computer programming
- Health
- Logic/thinking skills
- Debate
- Test preparation
In order to plan out your secondary schedule, you should begin with high school requirements and work backwards. Before ninth grade, there is no single curriculum or set of requirements for secondary students. Unless your student is transferring into a public or private high school, no one will ever ask to see those grades—and in most cases, schools prefer to see standardized test scores rather than home reports. So your goal in middle grades (5-8) is to give students the skills they will need to complete high school requirements.
To figure out your student’s high school requirements, locate your particular state’s standards for home educators. Search for your state’s Department of Education home page, and then search that page for “home schooling” or “home education.” Each state has its standards posted online. Official high school requirements differ slightly from state to state (for example, some states require three years of lab science, while others may only require two). Consult your state’s Department of Education home page and search for “graduation requirements.”
Planning for Middle School
The middle school curriculum should prepare students for the core high school level courses in language arts, mathematics, history, and science. For an in-depth explanation on how to homeschool your middle school students, see Part II, The Logic Stage: Fifth Grade through Eighth Grade of The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, 5th ed.
Before ninth grade, there is no single curriculum or set of requirements for all secondary students. However, middle grade students should have one math and one writing class as part of their curriculum each year.
- Students new to the Academy should complete the readiness test for a prospective math class before enrolling. Readiness tests for all math courses can be found in each course description in the course catalog.
- Students should complete the Academy’s writing assessment in order to find the best writing class for their ability.
Literature, Science, History, and World Languages can be added on as they fit a student’s academic ability and emotional maturity.
Math
Students can begin pre-algebra at any point during the middle school years, depending on readiness. Since a student must complete at least three years of high school math in order to graduate, ninth grade is the absolute latest that students should begin pre-algebra. Middle grade students can receive high school credit for algebra and geometry courses taken before ninth grade, but pre-algebra cannot be given a high school credit, no matter when it is taken.
Writing
Writing in the middle grades should focus on the development of expository (nonfiction) writing skills. Students should complete the Academy writing assessment so they are placed in the appropriate level writing class. Enthusiastic writers may add Creative Writing for the Logic Stage to their schedule, but it is not a substitute for expository writing.
Grammar
Middle grade students should study systematic grammar, starting with Grammar I. Click here for an explanation of our grammar curriculum, and sample course sequences.
Literature
The Academy offers three levels of reading courses for middle school students. Reading for the Logic Stage courses are meant to inspire a love of reading, introduce students to a range of texts, and touch on the foundations of literary analysis.
Science
Students should prepare for high school biology and chemistry with elementary biology and chemistry courses. We offer Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy for the Logic Stage.
History
The best preparation for high school history is the study of world history, beginning in ancient times and moving forward. The Academy offers middle-grade courses in Ancient, Medieval & Renaissance, Early Modern, and Modern history, making use of the best-selling Story of the World series, primary sources, timelines, and other logic-stage appropriate assignments. Middle school United States history is included within the global history approach used in the Story of the World Series; we do not offer a separate United States History course for middle school students.
World Languages
Students can begin studying a language, ancient or modern, during the middle school years for high school credit. Students may begin a language with level I (worth one high school credit) or level 1A (worth half of a high school credit). 1A and 1B courses move at half the pace of the high school level I course, and together equal one high school credit.
Electives and Clubs
We offer several middle school electives and clubs. These may be added on as they fit a student’s academic ability, emotional maturity, and schedule.
Middle School Course Sequences
Math
Students coming into the Academy in 5th or 6th grade should start with Fundamentals of Mathematics or Fundamentals of Mathematics (AoPS) as long as they are able to pass the pretest. The recommended core math sequence to follow is:
Math | Pre-Algebra Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Pre-Calculus Calculus |
| Middle school students will earn high school math credit for Algebra I and up. | |
Nota bene: | Students planning to take the SAT should complete both Algebra I and Geometry before sitting for the exam. Students taking traditional math classes at WTMA will take Algebra I and then Geometry. Students taking problem-solving math classes at WTMA may choose to take Algebra II before Geometry. |
Writing
Writing classes appropriate for the middle grades are:
Writing | Preparation for Expository Writing Expository Writing I Expository Writing II Expository Writing III |
Students should complete the Academy writing assessment so they are placed in the appropriate level writing class. The Creative Writing for the Logic Stage elective may be taken at any time during the middle school years |
Grammar
Grammar classes should be taken in order. Students are encouraged to repeat a level if the concepts are not yet mastered. Students with no sentence diagramming experience should only enter the sequence at Grammar I.
Grammar | Grammar I Grammar II Bridge to Grammar III (Optional – Summer Only) Grammar III Grammar IV |
Literature
We recommend taking our Reading for the Logic Stage courses in order, though students entering the Academy in 7th or 8th grade may jump around if desired.
Literature | Reading for the Logic Stage I or Reading for the Logic Stage IA Reading for the Logic Stage II or Reading for the Logic Stage IIA Reading for the Logic Stage III |
Students in 7th may start at level I or II, depending on their interest in the book list and their reading ability. Students in 8th grade may take level I, II, or III, depending on their interest in the book list and their reading ability. Students who enjoy a relaxed reading pace, or find reading to be a challenge, should sign up for Reading for the Logic Stage IA followed by Reading for the Logic Stage IIA. |
Science
Our logic stage science courses do not have to be taken in any particular order, though we have found great success in the following sequence:
Science | Biology for the Logic Stage Chemistry for the Logic Stage Physics for the Logic Stage |
Students entering the Academy in 7th or 8th grade may take the science courses that most interest them. The Astronomy for the Logic Stage elective may be taken at any time during the middle school years. |
History
We recommend our history courses be taken in order, but for students entering in 6th grade this will not be possible before high school. Students entering the Academy in 7th or 8th grade are recommended to take Story of Early Modern Times or Story of the Modern Age.
History
Story of Ancient Times (5th or 6th grade)
Story of the Middle Ages (5th, 6th, or 7th grade)
Story of Early Modern Times (7th or 8th grade)
Story of the Modern Age (7th or 8th grade)
The Geography for the Logic Stage elective may be taken at any time during the middle school years. |
World Languages
Students in 6th grade are recommended to start a language at level 1A. Students in 7th or 8th grade may start a language at level 1A or level I. Japanese I is only available to students starting in 8th grade.
World Languages | Level 1A (6th, 7th or 8th grade) Level I (7th or 8th grade) Level 1B (7th, 8th or 9th grade) Level II (8th grade++) |
Nota bene: | Generally speaking, students need to earn two years of world language credit in order to graduate from high school. World Languages taken in middle school DO count for high school credit. 1A and 1B courses together equal one high school credit. |
Planning for High School
High School Requirements for College Admissions
The requirements listed below are those that a college admissions officer would generally look for on a reasonably competitive high school transcript. Each credit represents one year of work in a subject. Generally speaking, one year of work is equivalent to 160 45-minute class periods, or at least 120 full hours of study. Half credits may be awarded.
Use our course planning template to map out your student’s high school classes.
Subject | Required Credits | Area |
Language Arts | 3 | Language Arts |
Mathematics | 3-4 | Mathematics |
World Language | 2-4 | World Language |
World History | 1 | Social Science |
U.S. History | 1 | Social Science |
U.S. Government and Economics | 1 | Social Science |
Science | 3-4, at least 2 of which include lab work | Natural Science |
Physical Education | 2 | Physical Education |
Electives | 4-8 | Any area |
Time spent reading, writing, and doing grammar can all count towards the Language Arts credit.
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and upper level mathematics can count towards the Mathematics credits. Pre-algebra cannot be counted for high school credit, even if taken in ninth grade.
World Language credits can be any modern or ancient language.
World History can be Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, or Modern.
Science can be Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or any topics that are subsets of those. Generally speaking, Earth Science is not considered high school level, even when taken in ninth grade or later.
Physical Education credits can be awarded for 120 hours of purposeful physical activity, as long as the student logs those hours in a journal or diary.
Electives are made up of additional high school credits beyond those listed in the core areas. For example, if a high school student takes Expository Writing III and American Literature, the student would earn two Language Arts credits on the high school transcript. One credit would fulfill the Language Arts requirement for that year; the other would go towards the Elective credit.
Sample Ninth Grade Schedule
Course | Credit | Semester | Area |
Ancient History | 1 | Full-Year | Social Science |
Ancient Literature | 1 | Full-Year | Language Arts |
Expository Writing III | 1 | Full-Year | Language Arts |
Biology | 1 | Full-Year | Non-Lab Science |
Biology Lab | .5 | Fall | Natural Science Lab |
Biology Lab | .5 | Spring | Natural Science Lab |
Algebra I | 1 | Full-Year | Math |
German I | 1 | Full-Year | World Language |
End of year totals: 7 credits | 1 Social Science |
2 Language Arts | |
2 Laboratory Science Credits (Biology + 2 Semesters of Biology Lab) | |
1 Mathematics | |
1 World Language | |
Sample Tenth Grade Schedule
Course | Credit | Semester | Area |
Introduction to Piano | .5 | Summer | Fine Arts |
Geometry | 1 | Full-Year | Math |
Chemistry | 1 | Full-Year | Non-Lab Science |
Chemistry Lab | .5 | Fall | Natural Science Lab |
Chemistry Lab | .5 | Spring | Natural Science Lab |
Medieval History | 1 | Full-Year | Social Science |
Rhetoric Writing I | 1 | Full-Year | Language Arts |
Spanish I | 1 | Full-Year | World Language |
Kinesiology & Nutrition | .5 | Spring | Health/PE |
End of year totals: 7 credits | 1 Mathematics |
2 Laboratory Science Credits (Chemistry + 2 Semesters of Chemistry Lab) | |
1 Social Science | |
1 Language Arts | |
1 World Language | |
.5 Fine Arts | |
.5 Health/PE |
11th and 12th grade schedules are highly customizable based on what outstanding requirements a student needs to complete in order to graduate and on a student’s academic interests. See “Core Sequences for High School” below to get an idea of how you might plan four years of a particular subject for a student.
High School Core Course Sequences
The following sequences should serve as examples. There are endless possible high school course sequences.
Use our course planning template to map out your student’s high school classes.
If you need specialized curriculum advice, please consider scheduling a session with Well-Trained Mind Learning Services.
Sample Language Arts Sequences
Sample Language Arts Sequence 1:
Ninth grade | Expository Writing III Grammar I Literature of the Ancient World |
Tenth grade | Rhetoric I Grammar II Literature of the Med/Ren World |
Eleventh grade | Rhetoric II Creative Writing for the Rhetoric Stage I Literature of the New World Grammar III |
Twelfth grade | Rhetoric III Grammar IV |
End of sequence: | 9 Language Arts credits |
Note: | This sequence reflects a student who excels in language arts and plans on a college major that is reading and writing intensive. |
Sample Language Arts Sequence 2:
Ninth grade | Expository Writing II Grammar I |
Tenth grade | Expository Writing III Grammar II |
Eleventh grade | Rhetoric I Literature of the New World |
Twelfth grade | Rhetoric II Literature of the Ancient World |
End of sequence: | 7 Language Arts credits |
Note: | This sequence is appropriate for the student who writes competently but needs a little extra help and review. |
Sample Language Arts Sequence 3:
Ninth grade | Expository Writing I Grammar I |
Tenth grade | Expository Writing II |
Eleventh grade | Expository Writing III Literature of the New World |
Twelfth grade | Rhetoric I |
End of sequence: | 4.5 Language Arts credits |
Note: | No high school credit was awarded for Expository Writing I. This sequence would be suitable for a student who struggles with writing and does not plan to major in a humanities subject in college. |
Sample Social Science Sequences
Sample Social Science Sequence 1:
Ninth grade | History of the Ancient World |
Tenth grade | History of the Medieval World |
Eleventh grade | U. S. History |
Twelfth grade | U. S. Government and Economics |
End of sequence: | 4 Social Science credits: 2 World History, 1 U.S. History, 1 U.S. Government and Economics |
Sample Social Science Sequence 2:
Ninth grade | History of the Medieval World |
Tenth grade | U. S. History |
Eleventh grade | U. S. Government and Economics |
Twelfth grade | History of the Renaissance and Early Modern World |
End of sequence: | 4 Social Science credits: 2 World History, 1 U.S. History, 1 U.S. Government and Economics |
Sample Social Science Sequence 3:
Ninth grade | History of the Ancient World |
Tenth grade | U.S. History |
Eleventh grade | U.S. Government and Economics |
Twelfth grade | (no class needed) |
End of sequence: | 3 Social Science credits: 1 World History, 1 U.S. History, 1 U.S. Government and Economics |
Note: | This is the minimum for competitive college admissions, suitable for students who intend to pursue math and sciences. |
Sample Natural Science Sequences
Sample Natural Science Sequence 1:
Ninth grade | Biology Biology Lab (Fall & Spring) |
Tenth grade | Chemistry Chemistry Lab (Fall & Spring) |
Eleventh grade | Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology Lab (Fall & Spring) |
Twelfth grade | Physics Physics Lab (Fall & Spring) |
End of sequence: | 8 Laboratory Science Credits |
Note: | This is a suitable sequence for students who intend to major in science. |
Sample Natural Science Sequence 2:
Ninth grade | Biology Biology Lab (Fall & Spring) |
Tenth grade | Chemistry Chemistry Lab (Fall & Spring) |
Eleventh grade | Physics |
Twelfth grade | (no class needed) |
End of sequence: | 4 Laboratory Science Credits, One Non-Lab Science Credit |
Note: | This is an excellent sequence for students who do not intend to pursue science at the college level but want to have a competitive high school transcript. |
Sample Mathematics Sequences
Sample Mathematics Sequence 1:
Ninth grade | Algebra I |
Tenth grade | Geometry |
Eleventh grade | Algebra II |
Twelfth grade | (no class needed) |
End of sequence: | 3 mathematics credits |
Note: | This is the minimum sequence for high school but will not disadvantage students who plan on studying humanities in college. This schedule allows a student to complete Algebra I and Geometry before taking the SAT. |
Sample Mathematics Sequence 2:
Ninth grade | Pre-Algebra |
Tenth grade | Algebra I |
Eleventh grade | Geometry |
Twelfth grade | Algebra II |
End of sequence: | 3 mathematics credits |
Note: | This is the minimum sequence for high school but will not disadvantage students who plan on studying humanities in college. Note that no high school credit is awarded for Pre-Algebra. This schedule allows a student to complete Algebra I and Geometry before taking the SAT. |
Sample Mathematics Sequence 3:
Ninth grade | Algebra I |
Tenth grade | Geometry |
Eleventh grade | Algebra II |
Twelfth grade | Pre-Calculus |
End of sequence: | 4 mathematics credits |
Note: | This is a more competitive application for students who plan on studying the sciences in college. This schedule allows a student to complete Algebra I and Geometry before taking the SAT. While we recommend taking Algebra I and Algebra II sequentially, a student may take Geometry after Algebra I in order to be prepared for the SAT. Algebra II may be taken after Geometry. |
Sample Mathematics Sequence 4:
(Eighth grade) | Algebra I |
Ninth grade | Algebra II |
Tenth grade | Geometry |
Eleventh grade | Pre-Calculus |
Twelfth grade | AP Calculus AB |
End of sequence: | 5 mathematics credits |
Note: | This is a suitable schedule for students who hope to study university mathematics. Notice that a high school credit can be awarded for Algebra I, even if taken in eighth grade, because it is assumed to cover a standard set of information no matter when taken. |
Sample World Language Sequences
Sample World Language Sequence 1:
(Sixth grade) | Spanish 1a |
(Seventh Grade) | Spanish 1b |
(Eighth Grade) | Spanish II |
Ninth grade | Spanish III |
Tenth grade | Spanish IV/V |
Eleventh grade | Spanish IV/V |
Twelfth grade | Independent literary and cultural studies; year abroad |
End of sequence: | 5 language credits |
This is a suitable schedule for students who hope to study a language at the university level. A student completing through the IV/V level of a language can expect to test into intermediate-level language and literature classes. This sequence will also benefit students who will pursue studies or a career where speaking additional languages is a plus. High school credit can be awarded for Spanish I, even if taken over two years in the middle school years, because it is assumed to cover a standard set of information no matter when taken. |
Sample World Language Sequence 2:
Ninth grade | Japanese I |
Tenth grade | Japanese II |
Eleventh grade | Japanese III |
Twelfth grade | (no class needed) |
End of sequence: | 3 language credits |
This sequence would be suitable for a student who wishes to continue studies at the college level, but the studies are not necessarily related to the language. |
Sample World Language Sequence 3:
Ninth grade | German I |
Tenth grade | German II |
Eleventh grade | (no class needed) |
Twelfth grade | (no class needed) |
End of sequence: | 2 language credits |
This sequence would be suitable for a student who needs to meet a world language requirement and does not wish to pursue world language learning after graduation. |
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