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Academy of Accelerated Academics | Academy of Core Academics
Academy of Accelerated Academics

The academy of Accelerated Academics is designated as a rigorous college preparatory program of Honors and Advanced Placement courses for students who seek a pathway to a four-year university. Students may pursue three areas of emphasis: Humanities, Science, and/or Mathematics.

*Students who meet the course of study requirements and have completed the required senior project may apply for SSHS Academy Certification in addition to their high school diploma.
Emphasis - Humanities
Course Offerings:

English:
  • 9th Honors English
  • 10th Honors English
  • 11th A.P. English
  • 12th A.P. English
Social Science:
  • 10th A.P. World History
  • 11th A.P. U.S. History
  • 12th A.P. Government
  • 12th A.P. Economics
Foreign Language:
  • French, German or Spanish
  • Level One, Two, Three
  • Level Four - A.P.
*Three years are recommended by the U.C. and Cal State Universary Systems
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Emphasis - Science
Course Offerings:
  • C.P. Biology
  • A.P. Biology
  • C.P. Chemistry
  • Honors Anatomy & Physiology
  • A.P. Chemistry
  • C.P. Physics
  • A.P. Physics
  • A.P. Environmental Science
    • *A.P Biology and A.P Chemistry rotate every year.
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Emphasis - Math
Course Offerings:
  • Geometry
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II - Trigonometry
  • Math Analysis
  • A.P. Statistics
  • A.P. Calculus AB
  • A.P. Calculus BC
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Course Offerings:

English: 40 Units @ 10 units per grade level

Social Science:
  • 10th World History
  • 11th U.S. History
  • 12th American Government
  • 12th Economics
Mathematics: 30 units
  • Minimum Algebra I
Science:
  • Science 9
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Application

Computer Applications: 5 units

Health: 5 units

Physical Education: 20 units

Fine Arts or Foreign Language: 10 units

Practical Arts: 5 units

Additional Elective Courses: 55 units

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