Electives

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Electives Based On Your Abilities

Every student must study at least one elective in each grade. You can choose from our wide range of options below.

College Prep

These are standard level courses suitable for most students and are needed to obtain your high school diploma. You can expect to get 20–30 minutes of homework each night per elective.

Honors

These are aimed at higher ability students. You will study in greater depth and at a faster pace. You can expect to get 30–40 minutes of homework each night per elective. You must qualify to study these courses.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Aimed at exceptional students, Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses that prepare students to take College Board exams which can help establish advanced placement in college courses or credit toward a college degree. On these courses, you can expect to get 60 minutes of homework each night per elective. You must qualify to study these courses.

Electives By Department

Guitar
Piano
Percussion Lab
Music Technology & Production
Music Theory & Composition
Song Writing (CSVPA)
Instrumental Ensemble
Acting
Advanced Acting
Musical Theater
Dance
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Environmental Science
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
Climate Change: Future of Planet Earth Honors
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Marine Biology & Oceanography
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Pre-Calculus
Calculus Honors
Statistics Honors
Introduction to Abstract Mathematical Thought Honors
Multivariable Calculus Honors
Algebra II Honors
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Integrated Mathematics I
Integrated Mathematics II
Introduction to Statistics
Drawing
Illustration
Painting
Advanced Painting
Creating Comics
Printmaking
Sculpture
Graphic Design
Portfolio Preparation
Fashion Design
Advanced Fashion Design
Costume Design
Cinema Studies
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
Literature 1: Society and the Individual Honors
Literature 2: Journeys Honors
Literature 3: Independence Honors
Literature 4: Critical Lenses Honors
Creative Writing
English Skills
Literature 1: Society and the Individual
Literature 2: Journeys
Literature 3: Independence
Literature 4: Critical Lenses
Science Fiction
World Mythology
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Entrepreneurship
Foundations of Business
Business Ethics
AP Computer Science
2D/3D Design and Fabrication
Introduction to Programming
Electronics
Advanced Digital Electronics
Data Discoveries
AI Foundations
Robotics
AP Economics
AP United States History
AP World History
AP US Government & Politics
World History Honors
World History: Global Conflicts Honors
United States History Survey Honors
Legal Concepts Honors
World History
United States History
World History: Global Conflicts
Introduction to Philosophy
Psychology
Legal Concepts and Practices
AP French Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature & Culture
AP Spanish Language & Culture
French Level 1-4
Spanish Level 1-4
Mandarin Chinese
English Conversation
English Grammar
Academic English
Academic Writing and Research

*Please note, course offerings are subject to change and will be offered depending on student interest.

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