In high school, year-long classes carry one (1) credit hour. Semester classes carry 0.5 credit hours. Students must earn at least 23 credits to graduate.
World Language- When student pass two semesters of 7th grade World Language and two semesters of 8th grade World Language, they are awarded high school credit. Their 8th grade semester averages will appear on their high school transcripts. Usually, these students continue into the next sequential course all of which are offered at the on-level or honors-level, for 9th grade. An opportunity to decline the high school credit and retake the course will be offered in the late Spring.
Language Arts- Students who are accelerated in Language Arts may be taking a high school Literature and Composition class in 8th grade. A course example is 9th Grade Literature and Composition. Their 8th grade semester averages will appear on their high school transcripts. An opportunity to decline the high school credit and retake the course will be offered in the late Spring.
Math- Students who are accelerated in math may be taking a high school math class in 8th grade. Course examples are, Accelerated GSE Algebra 1/Geometry A Honors, and Accelerated GSE Geometry B/Algebra 2 Honors. Their 8th grade semester averages will appear on their high school transcripts. An opportunity to decline the high school credit and retake the course will be offered in the late Spring.
Science- Physical Science is a high school course offered to eligible 8th graders. It is very similar to the 8th grade Science of the Physical World course, with approximately two extra units of study. Both first and second semester averages will appear on students' high school transcripts. An opportunity to decline the high school credit and retake the course will be offered in the late Spring.