Curriculum
Academic Year Program
Students are placed in Saturday classes based on their current academic schedule following TOPS Core Curriculum guidelines.
A typical Saturday schedule for students is a follows:
Freshmen
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Algebra I
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English I
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Physical Science
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Literature
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Math and Science Laboratory and Project-based courses
Sophomores
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Geometry
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English II
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Biology
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Introduction to the ACT
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Math and Science Laboratory and Project-based courses
Juniors
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Algebra II
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ACT Math
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ACT English
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Chemistry
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Math and Science Laboratory and Project-based courses
Seniors
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College Math 92, 155, 161 and Pre 165
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College English 90, 101 and Pre 102
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ACT Math
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ACT English
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ACT Reading
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ACT Science
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Math and Science Laboratory and Project-based courses
Also offered
Spanish I & II
Lab and Project-based Courses
Students who are meeting minimum GPA, GEE and ACT score requirements may take one or two of the following 2 hour laboratory classes beginning in their Sophomore year as a substitute for a core class:
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Chemistry
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Ecology
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Engineering
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Molecular Biology
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Other Courses as Available
Summer Program
Students are placed in Summer academic courses based on their academic schedule in the upcoming school year following TOPS Core Curriculum guidelines. They are placed in mentoring and cultural courses based on their interests
A typical Summer schedule for students is a follows:
Rising Sophomores
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Geometry
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Foreign Language - Spanish
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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Scientific Research & Mentoring
Rising Juniors
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Algebra II
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Financial Literacy & Career Exploration
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ACT Prep
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Scientific Research & Mentoring
Rising Seniors choose from the following:
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College Algebra 161
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College Transition Math 092
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College Biology 151
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College Chemistry 121
Scientific Research and Mentoring courses may include: Ecology, Engineering, Forensics,
Industrial Chemistry, Media Quest, Molecular Biology, Nursing, Physics, Southeastern
Channel and other courses as available.
Cultural courses may include: Aerobics, Art, Choir (Glee, Gospel), Dance (Modern, Step), Drama, Journalism, P.E./Health & Fitness, Public Speaking, Scrapbooking and other classes as available.
Bridge Students
During the transition summer between high school graduation and college entry, students entering their freshman year in college will be enrolled in up to 9 credit hours of college courses.