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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.
* Disclaimer: These documents are updated regularly. If you are a current student and have started or completed the Course of Study for a specific Academy, and that Academy Course of Study has been modified since you started, please consult the Academy Advisor or your counselor as you have been grandfathered in under the original Course of Study.
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Emphasis - Humanities
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Course Offerings:
English:
- 9th Honors English
- 10th Honors English
- 11th A.P. English Language & Composition
- 12th A.P. English Literature & Composition
Social Science:
- 10th A.P. World History
- 11th A.P. U.S. History
- 12th A.P. Government
- 12th A.P. Macroeconomics
Foreign Language:
- French, German or Spanish
- Level 1, 2, 3
*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:
- A.P. Biology*
- C.P. Biology
- Anatomy & Physiology H*
- A.P. Chemistry*
- C.P. Chemistry
- A.P. Physics B
- C.P. Physics
- A.P. Environmental Science*
*A.P. Biology and A.P. Chemistry alternate every year.
*Environmental Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology H alternate every year.
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Emphasis - Math
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Course Offerings:
- Geometry
- Algebra 1, Algebra 2
- Algebra 2 - Trigonometry
- Math Analysis
- A.P. Calculus AB
- A.P. Calculus BC
- A.P. Statistics
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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)
- Ethics, Logic & Critical Thinking (Y)
- Applied Legal Studies (Y)
- Law and Order (Y)
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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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