Graduation Requirements English4 credits History3 credits Math3 credits * Science3 credits Bible3 credits PE/Health.5 credit each Fine Arts1 credit Foreign Language2 credits** Electives4 credits *most colleges, including UMBC and College Park, require 4 **international students do not have to take a foreign language.

D range C range B range A range 4.0+

Regular Class Honors Class AP Class A B C D

ENGLISH 4 credits English 9 or Honors English 9 English 10 or Honors English 10 English 11 or Honors English 11 English 12 or AP English

H ISTORY 3 credits 9 th gradeWorld History 10 th gradeModern European History AP European History AP Government 11 th gradeUS History or AP US History Electives:Humanities (11 th /12 th ) Civics

MATH 3 credits All students MUST have Algebra and Geometry to graduate. Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Intermediate Algebra Algebra 2 Geometry Trig/Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB AB Calculus BC Important: While you only need 3 math credits to graduate, we recommend taking Math all four years if you plan on attending college!

SCIENCE 3 credits 1 must be Biology +2 additional credits: Physical Science Environmental Science Chemistry Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics

B IBLE 3 credits 9 th gradeCovenant Theology 10 th or 11 th Foundations of Faith* Culture & Ethics* 12 th gradeWestern Civ /World Views *If you take both, the extra counts as elective credit. New elective for 11 th and 12 th grades! Ministry and Missions

PE/HEALTH & FINE ARTS All students must take: 1 credit PE/Health (.5 credit of each) 1 credit of Fine Arts Studio Art Web Design Drama Symphonic Band Chamber Choir Dance Digital Photography Theatre Appreciation Music Theory

F OREIGN L ANGUAGE 2 credits French or Spanish I, II, III, IV and V Honors 8 th graders: If you took Spanish or French I in 8 th grade, you must take levels II and III in high school.

A DDITIONAL E LECTIVES 4 additional credits in any given subject area that are taken in addition to required courses May be in any category (English, math, history, etc) For example: Spanish ISpanish IISpanish III Phys Science Biology ChemistryPhysics Algebra 2GeometryTrig/PreCalcAP Calculus AB

Computer Applications Web Design Digital Photography Robotics/Progr 1-3 Psychology Yearbook 1-3 Speech/Debate Studio Art 1-3 Dance Symphonic Band Chamber Choir Drama Creative Writing Music Theory Theatre Appreciation Pop Culture/Mass Media Missions & Ministry Real World Money Mgmt Mentorship

Student Assistant Electives Teacher Assistant* Media Assistant Office Assistant Preschool Assistant Chapel Technician

A DDITIONAL R EQUIREMENTS … WILL YOU HAVE ANY ? Some colleges have specific requirements that may not be met by our diploma standards. Starting in 11 th grade, you should check to see if colleges you are interested in might require…  Additional math credit  Additional lab science credit  Additional foreign language credit Ivy league and top-tier colleges EXPECT students to have 4 years each of math, English, science and history, and at least two AP courses!

Select academically challenging courses…but ones in which you are capable of succeeding! 11 th graders…look carefully to be sure you are getting your graduation requirements in Some courses are filled by seniority Some courses may not be available due to enrollment/scheduling constraints You may NOT get credit for the same course twice, and you cannot repeat a course to earn a higher grade Study hall is only for students with AP courses 7 th period study hall is only for students who participate in CCA team sports

o Must earn “B” or better to progress to the next level in high school o Must take 3 additional math credits while in high school o Must take 2 additional foreign language credits in high school

You must earn a grade of “C” in order to advance to the next course (That is 70% or higher)

Pre-AlgebraAlgebra I 80+ BiologyAlgebra II Trig-Pre-Calculus AP Calculus Algebra II Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics AP Physics

Pre- Algebra Algebra I* Algebra II** Geometry Algebra I* Algebra II** Geometry Trig- PreCalculus Algebra II** Geometry Trig- PreCalculus AP Calculus AB Geometry Trig- PreCalculus AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC *Intermediate Algebra can be taken between Algebra I and II. **Honors Statistics can be taken after Algebra II. 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade

Physical Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environ Science AP Chemistry AP Biology 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Biology ChemistryPhysics AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Physics Physics

English 9 or English 9 Honors World History Covenant Theology PE/Health Science (Physical Science or Biology) Math (Algebra I or Algebra II) Foreign Language I or II

English 10 or English 10 Honors Modern Euro History, AP Euro History, or Civics Culture & Ethics Math Science Foreign Language Other Elective

English 11 or English 11 Honors US History or AP US History Math Science Fine Art Elective

English 12 or AP English Lit Western Civilization/World Views Math* Science* Elective *While math and science are not required all four years, they are strongly recommended if you plan on attending college!

More difficult work At least 1 hour of homework per night in each AP class An extra challenge Increased confidence and skill An extra 1.0 added to your GPA for that class

 Students who wish to take a course outside of Chapelgate may submit a detailed letter outlining reasons for taking the course no later than June 30. Failed a course Course not offered at Chapelgate  All alternate credit courses must be approved prior to registering for/beginning the course!  Student’s schedule will be made based on courses completed at Chapelgate, and will be changed only after completion of summer school course.  If you plan on seeking an alternate credit course, you and your parent should make an appointment to see Mrs. Barrett.

You must choose 7 classes For 10 th, 11 th, 12 th graders: you need 3 alternates in order of priority in case one of your first selections is full Must have parent/guardian signature Must be registered for school year

 Complete your course selection form  Have your parents sign it  Turn it in to Media Center/Guidance no later than Friday, March 11 School schedule will be made based on course requests we have received by March 11!