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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.
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Emphasis - Humanities
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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
*Three years are recommended by the U.C. and Cal State University Systems
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Emphasis - Science
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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.
*A.P. Chemistry and A.P. Environmental Science rotate every year.
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Emphasis - Math
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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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Emphasis - Law and Society
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Course Offerings:
- English 9 (Law Emphasis)
- World History (Law Emphasis)
- U.S. History (Law Emphasis)
- Constitutional Law (S)
- International Trade (S)
- Logic and Ethics I (S)
- Logic and Ethics II (S)
- Applied Legal Studies
- Law and Order
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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
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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