ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Graduation Requirements and University Admission Standards
The following table illustrates the course requirements for completion of a high school diploma at Paul Revere Academy , as well as recommendations for satisfying in-state university and college competencies. University and college competencies may vary by institution; therefore, scholars should carefully examine admission requirements in college catalogs and specific college websites. Scholars should consult with parents/guardians and school advisors regarding course selections and credits.
| CURRICULUM CATEGORY |
General Graduation Requirements | In-State University/ College Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH | 4 credits | 4 credits (composition & literature based) |
| MATH | 4 credits (Must complete Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 11, and fourth course contains high school content) |
4 credits (1 year each of: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an advanced class –Algebra II is prerequisite) |
| SCIENCE | 3 credits Must complete 1 credit each of 3 different sciences. (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science) |
3 credits 1 credit each of 3 different lab sciences selected from the following: Chemistry, Physics, or Biology, Earth Science |
| HISTORY | 3 credits (World, American, Government/Econ) |
2 credits Am. Hist. and 1 other |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE | n/a | 2 credits 2 years of same language |
| FINE ARTS/CTE | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | 7 credits | 7 credits |
| TOTAL REQUIRED | 22 CREDITS | 23 CREDITS |
REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION
| Subject | Grade course is taken | Credits | ||
| History – (3 credits required) | ||||
| World History | 9th or 10th | 1 | ||
| American History | 10th or 11th | 1 | ||
| Economics | 12th | .5 | ||
| Government | 12th | .5 | ||
| English – (4 credits required) | ||||
| English 9 | 9th | 1 | ||
| American Literature | 10th | 1 | ||
| British Literature | 11th | 1 | ||
| World Literature | 12th | 1 | ||
| Mathematics – (4 credits required) | ||||
| Algebra I | 9th | 1 | ||
| Geometry | 10th | 1 | ||
| Algebra II | 11th | 1 | ||
| Financial Algebra | 12th | 1 | ||
| Science – (4 credits required) | ||||
| Earth Science | 9th or 10th | 1 | ||
| Biology | 10th or 11th | 1 | ||
| Chemistry | 11th or 12th | 1 | ||
| Fine Arts/CTE/Elective (EVIT) – 8 credit required | 9th-12th | 8 | ||
CREDITS
Course credits will be awarded on a semester basis. Scholars will be awarded one-half credit for demonstration of course mastery of 60% (grade of “D” or better) based on course performance standards.
All courses taught for credit will receive a letter grade or a pass/fail option. Grade point and the percentage used are listed below. Dual Enrollment classes are weighted on a 5.0 scale.
| Grade Percent | Letter Grade | Quality Points | ||
| 90 & above | A | 4.0 | ||
| 80-89 | B | 3.0 | ||
| 70-79 | C | 2.0 | ||
| 60-69 | D | 1.0 | ||
| 59 & below | F | 0.0 |
