SUBJECT

Year 1 (9th Gr.)

Year 2 (10th Gr.)

Year 3 (11th Gr.)

Year 4 (12th Gr.)

Notes

English/ Language Arts

A basic 9th Gr. English course

Amer. Lit.

World Lit.

College Writing, Research Writing, Speech, Journalism

Order can vary in Gr. 10-12, but emphasis on literature & writing is important. English courses carry different titles; check course description for type of literature included.

Basic 9th Eng or Speech, Journalism or writing

Amer. Lit.

World Lit.

AP Lit.

Math

Dec Alg I

Dec Alg II

Geom.

Alg II

Alg.II essential for success RS/AA. Math-Sci-Engineering majors add Calculus for competitive colleges

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Algebra I

Geometry

Algebra II

Trig,Pre-Calculus or other higher math

Science

Earth Science or Chem/Phys intro or Life Science

Biology

Chemistry, Physics, or other

2 years lab science required, 3 recommended.

Biology

Chemistry (Pre-req: Alg I)

Physics (offered on demand)

2 years lab science required, 3 recommended.

Intro to Lab Sci or Life Science

Biology

Chemistry (Pre-req: Alg I)

Physics (offered on demand)

Add AP Bio or Chem at PublicHSl if planning on Sci major at competitive college (Check on pre-reqs)

Social Studies

World History

U.S.History

Civics/Govt (1/2) ContWrldProb(1/2) PNW or WA Hist/Geog (1/2)

SocStElectives Psych, ComparRelig,etc.

Any order is acceptable.

Foreign Language

Your choice See ZLO course listings

Your choice See ZLO course listings

Your choice See ZLO course listings

Your choice See ZLO course listings

Competitive colleges expect 3-4 yrs. 3rd-4th yrs can be 2nd lang. or advanced studies in 1st foreign lang.

Other requirements

Occupational Ed (computer or workplace skills)

Health/P.E.

Visual or performing arts (Music, art, dance,drama)

Elective of choice

These can be in any order