Core Curriculum
Students in Grades 6-10 take foundational classes to prepare for advanced electives. Working with a faculty advisor, students plan their two-year Program of Study before beginning the eleventh grade. In Grades 11 and 12, students can choose their math and science programs from an extensive list of electives.
Course placement for incoming students is based on placement testing. All incoming students are required to take a placement test that includes a math placement test and a Degrees of Reading Power test.
Grade Level Program of Studies
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The High School Curriculum Map below is provided to give a general program of studies by grade level. Students’ actual course of studies will vary based on individual student needs and successful advancement towards graduation.
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering High School Curriculum Map
| Grade |
English |
Social Studies |
World Language |
Mathematics |
Science |
Math/Science |
Theme/Arts |
| 9 |
American Literature |
U.S. History |
Spanish |
Mathematics |
Foundations in Earth Science |
Foundations in Physics |
Arts/Engineering Electives |
| 10 |
Power of Voice |
Civics |
Spanish |
Mathematics |
Foundations in Biology |
Foundations in Chemistry |
Arts/Engineering Electives |
| 11 |
World LIterature
or
AP English Language and Composition
|
World History
or
AP World History
|
Spanish |
Mathematics |
Science Elective |
Math or Science Elective |
Arts/Engineering Electives |
| 12 |
Research and Writing/College and Creative Writing
or
AP English LIterature and Composition
|
Sociology Psychology
or
AP U.S. History
|
Spanish |
Mathematics |
Science Elective |
Math or Science Elective |
Arts/Engineering Electives |