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

AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Environmental Science
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
Anatomy & Physiology 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
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
English Skills
Literature 1: Society and the Individual
Literature 2: Journeys
Literature 3: Independence
Literature 4: Critical Lenses
Science Fiction
World Mythology
Creative Writing
AP Economics
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics
AP United States History
AP World History
World History I Honors
World History II: Global Conflicts Honors
United States History Honors
Legal Concepts and Practice Honors
American Studies
World History I
World History II: Global Conflicts
United States History
Introduction to Philosophy
Psychology
Legal Concepts and Practices
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Entrepreneurship
Foundations of Business
Business Communication
Business Writing
Business Ethics
Acting
Cinema Arts
Dance
Piano
Guitar
Music Technology & Production
Percussion Lab
Performance Ensemble
CSVPA: Advanced Acting
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Painting
Advanced Painting
Printmaking
Introduction to Sculpture
Introduction to Fashion Design
Costume Design
Illustration
Creating Comics
Figure Drawing
Graphic Design
CSVPA: Portfolio Preparation
CSVPA: Advanced Fashion
AP French Language & Culture
AP Spanish Language & Culture
French Level 1-4
Spanish Level 1-4
Mandarin Chinese
AP Computer Science
3D Printing and Laser Cutting Design
Introduction to Programming
The Fundamentals of Electronics
Advanced Digital Electronics
Robotics Engineering
Data Discoveries
AI Foundations
English Conversation
English Grammar
Advanced English Grammar
Academic Writing and Research

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

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