Course guide & Electives

Course Guide & Electives:

NOTE

Recommended Core Courses and electives for University Bound Students are highlighted in yellow:

Other courses not listed below may be considered - contact a counselor for approval.

We accept any Dual Enrollment course even if it is not listed below.

A 1 semester dual enrollment course is worth 1 credit toward high school.

For all other courses, 150 hours of study equals 1 credit. Traditional schooling is 180 days of 50 minute classes, which equals 150 hours per credit. Home education is, of course, more flexible.

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English

4 Credits Minimum

(College bound students should take courses listed in yellow or DE courses).

Non-college bound students can take ANY course but must meet the minimum credit requirement for each area of study.

If a student takes additional courses in this area of study, the extra course will be an elective.

English I, II, III, IV - Includes literature (Literary Analysis, World, American, British), grammar and composition.

English Dual Enrollment Courses

Business Communications

African American Literature

Technical Writing

Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

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Mathematics

4 Credit Minimum

College bound students should take a minimum of 4 credits from the courses listed in yellow. Other courses not listed may be considered. Check with colleges for acceptance.

Non-college bound students can take ANY math course but must have a minimum of 4.

If a student takes more than 4 credits of math, the extra math credit will be an elective.

NOTE: Some Colleges may require students to take math all 4 years of high school, even if a math was taken for high school credit in the 8th grade.

Algebra I

Algebra II

Geometry

Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry

Pre-Calculus

Calculus
Finite Math

Discrete Mathematics with Probability

Statistics

Integrated Mathematics I, II, III

College Algebra

Logic

Math Dual Enrollment courses

Accounting

College Mathematics

Math Tech II

Accounting I, II, III.

Consumer Mathematics I, II

Arithmetic

Business Math

Computer Technology

Math for Technology I

Pre-Algebra

Competency Mathematics

Foundations I, II

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Natural / Physical Sciences

3 Credit Minimum

http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/sci/doc/High_School_Course_Descr.pdf

College bound students should take a minimum of 3 credits from the courses listed in yellow. It is recommended that all 3 courses contain labs.

Non-college bound students can take ANY course but must have a minimum of 3.

If a student takes more than 3 credits of Science, the extra course will be an elective.

Further Explanation: Three labs are highly recommended for college bound students. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics are all great lab sciences.

***Check with the college concerning which science courses are required for admissions. Some may even require 4 credits.

Biology I, II (with Lab)

Chemistry I, II (with Lab)

Physics (with Lab)

Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab)

Physical Science (with Lab)***

Science Dual Enrollment Courses

Botany

Zoology

Oceanography

Marine Biology

Forensic Science

Veterinary Science

AP Courses

Biology for Technology

Principles of Technology I, II

Earth Science

Environmental Science (Non-AP)

Life Science

Agri-science

Family & Consumer Science

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Social Sciences

3 Credit Minimum

College bound students should take the courses listed in yellow or DE courses.

Non-college bound students will take American History plus ANY 2 additional Social Science courses. (1 Am. History + 2 others for US students). Families living outside the US may do their country’s history.

If a student takes more than 3 from this area of study, the extra course will be an elective.

US History (required for all US students) (1 credit)

Families living outside the US can study the history of their country

Economics (.5 credit)

American Government (.5 credit)

Ancient History, European History, Modern History, World Geography, World History

Social Science Dual Enrollment Courses

History of the United States - Early Colonization to 1877

History of the United States - 1865- Present

Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Western Civilization 1: Ancient Near East to 1648

Western Civilization 2: 1648- Present

Psychology

Sociology

Anthropology

Civics

Contemporary Issues

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Physical Education

1 Credit Minimum

Any form of physical education that consists of 150 or more hours - 150 hours min.

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Health / Wellness

0.5 Credit Minimum

(Public school wellness credit = .5 health + .5 PE)

Health / Wellness

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Personal Finance
0.5 Credit Minimum

(not the same as economics)

(Does not satisfy the math requirements)

Personal Finance

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Recommended Electives

Most colleges expect students to have some Foreign Language and Visual Arts.

Courses highlighted in yellow are recommended for college bound students.

6 or more elective credits are recommended for college entrance.

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Foreign Language Electives

Recommend 2 Credits of Same Language

(other languages may be studied)

American Sign Language is accepted at some colleges

Dual Enrollment Courses

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Visual / Performing Arts Electives

Recommend 1 Credit

Many Universities expect students to have a minimum of 1 credit in this area of study

Dance

General Music

Instrumental Music

Art Appreciation

Music Appreciation

Art of the Western World

Dual Enrollment Courses

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Bible Electives

Old Testament Study,

New Testament Study

Bible

Bible History

Introduction to World Religions

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Additional Electives

(NOTE: Electives may also be selected from core courses above the minimum requirements)

Driver's Education (.5 credit)

Study Skills

ACT Prep (.5 credit)

Speed Reading

Life Skills

Home Economics

Baby & Child Care

Business courses

Introduction to Computers

Computer Graphics

Auto Mechanic

Woodworking

Family & Consumer Science

Humanities

Drafting

Public Speaking (Speech)

Photography

Commercial Art