Course Selection Placemat
Grades 9-12 High School Course Pathways SY26-27
Core & Academic Elective Pathways
Language Arts
- Standard Pathway: English 1 → English 2 → English 3 → English 4: Florida College Prep
- Honors Pathway: Cambridge Pre-AICE English Language IGCSE Level→ English 2 Honors → English 3 Honors or AICE English Language AS → English 4 Honors
- AICE Core Equivalent: AICE General Paper AS → AICE English Language AS → AICE English Literature AS → AICE English Literature A
Science
- Standard Pathway: Earth/Space Science Honors→ Marine Science Honors→ Biology 1 Regular
- Honors Pathway: Marine Science Honors→ Biology 1 Honors→Earth/Space Science Honors or Chemistry 1 Honors
- Accelerated Pathway: Biology 1 Honors→ Chemistry 1 Honors →
- AICE & AP Electives:
- AICE Environmental Management AS
- AICE Marine Science AS OR AL
- AP Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- Science Electives 11th-12th:
- Forensics Science 1
- Anatomy & Physiology Honors
Social Studies
- Standard Pathway: American Government Regular/Psychology→ World History Regular → US History Regular→Economics & Personal Financial Honors
- Honors Pathway: American Government Honors/Comprehensive Law Honors→ World History Honors→ US History Honors→Economics & Personal Financial Honors
- AICE/AP Equivalent:
- AP US Government & Politics/ Comparative Law
- AICE European History AS
- AICE United States History 1 AS
- AP Microeconomics/PFL Honors
- Electives 11th-12th
- Holocaust Honors/FL History
- Multicultural Studies/FL History
Mathematics
- Required Progression: Algebra 1 Reg or Honors → Geometry Reg or Honors → Algebra 2 Reg or Honors
- Other Options:
- Math for College Liberal Arts
- Math for College Algebra
- Math for Data & Financial Literacy Honors
- Florida Advanced Course and Test College Algebra
- AP Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
AICE Electives
Prerequisite Required
- AICE Thinking Skills AS
- AICE Classical Studies 1 AS →AICE Classical Studies 2 A
- AICE Psychology AS
- AICE Media Studies AS
- AICE Travel & Tourism AS
- AICE Drama AS
- AICE Global Perspectives AS (Required for Diploma seekers)
Other Electives
- Executive Internship: Internship 1 → Internship 2 → Internship 3 → Internship 4 (10 hours/wk each)
- Note: Students can be enrolled in two executive internship classes if they work 20+ hours a week.
- Dual Enrollment: Meet with High School Counselor for eligibility.
Leadership Electives
Student Government, Latinos in Action, Black Student Union:
- Leadership Skills Development 9th → *Leader Techniques Honors 10th → *Leader Strategies Honors 11th → *Approaches to Leadership Honors 12th
General Elective Pathways
* Prerequisite Required for courses marked with an asterisk
Luis Montoya Visual Arts Department
- 3-D Art: Ceramics/Pottery 1 → *Ceramics/Pottery 2 → *Ceramics/Pottery 3 Honors
- Advanced:
- *AP 3-D Art & Design Portfolio
- *Portfolio Development:
Three-Dimensional Design Honors
- 2-D Art: 2-D Art 1 → *2-D Art 3 Honors
- Advanced:
- *Portfolio Development: Drawing-Honors
- *AP Drawing
- Advanced:
- *AICE Digital Media & Design 1 AS
- *AP 2D Art and Design
Drama Program
- Acting: Acting 1 → *Acting 2 → *Acting 3 → *Acting 4 Honors
- Stage Craft: Stage Craft 1 → *Stage Craft 2 → *Stage Craft 3 → *Stage Craft 4
- Introduction to Drama
- Theatre Improvisation
Music Electives
- Music of the World, Chorus 1, Band 1
- Colorguard 1-4 Levels
- Advanced: *Advanced Chorus Women, *Advanced Chorus Mixed, *Jazz Ensemble, *Instrumental Ensemble/Percussion
TV Production & Yearbook
- Digital Video Tech: Digital Video Tech 1 → *Digital Video Tech 2 → *Digital Video Tech 3 Honors
- Journalism/Yearbook: Journalism 1 (Recommendation Needed) → *Journalism 2 → *Journalism 3
Physical Education Electives
- Team Sports 1 → Team Sports 2 (semester courses)
- Individual Sports 1 → Individual Sports 2 (semester courses)
- Personal Fitness (semester) REQUIRED for graduation
- Weight Training 1 → Weight Training 2 →Weight Training 3
World Language Offerings
- Spanish for Non-Native Speakers: Spanish 1 → Spanish 2 → *Spanish 3 Honors → *Spanish 4 Honors → *AICE Spanish Language AS
- Spanish for Native Speakers/EL: Spanish Speaks 1 → Spanish Speaks 2 → *Spanish Speaks 3
- Upper Level Spanish: *AICE Spanish → Language AS,→ *AP Spanish & Culture, *AICE Spanish Language & Lit A, → *AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- Pre-AICE Spanish Track: Pre-AICE Spanish 1 Honors → Pre-AICE Spanish 2 Honors → *Spanish 3 Honors
- French Program: *Pre-AICE French 1 Honors → *Pre-AICE French 2 Honors → *French 3 Honors → *AICE French Language AS
Academy Elective Pathways
* Prerequisite Required. Students must apply through Choice Application and have a signed contract on file.
Army JROTC Program (2.0 GPA or higher)
- Leadership Education & Training 1 → *LET 2 → *LET 3 → *LET 4
Medical Sciences Academy (3.0 GPA or higher)
- Required Core: *Health Science Anatomy and Physiology Honors → *Health Science Foundations Honors
- Clinical Coursework (Offers Industry Certifi cations):
- *Allied Health Assisting 3 Honors
- *Behavioral Health Technician 3 Honors
- *Electrocardiograph Technician 3 Honors
- *Emergency Medical Responder 3
Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurial Principles (2.5 GPA or higher)
- Marketing Track: *Marketing Essentials (A-Academy) OR (Non-Academy) → *Marketing Applications → *Marketing Management → *Business Ownership
- Computer Science Principles: *Advanced Information Technology(A-Academy) OR (Non-Academy) →*Foundations of Programming * → *Procedural Programming → *Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Business and Information Technology tracks offer Industry Certifications. See Curriculum Guide for more information.
9th Grade Course Offerings SY26-27
Core Required Coursework
Language Arts
- Standard Pathway: English 1
- Honors Pathway: Cambridge Pre-AICE English Language IGCSE Level
- AICE Core Equivalent: AICE General Paper AS
Science
- Standard Pathway: Earth/Space Science Honors
- Honors Pathway: Marine Science Honors
- AICE Core Equivalent: AICE General Paper AS
Social Studies
- Core Requirements:
- American Government Regular Paired with Psychology
- American Government Honors Paired with Law Studies
- AP US Government & Politics (Paired with Comparative Law)
Mathematics
- Required Progression: Algebra 1 Reg or Honors → Geometry Reg or Honors → Algebra 2 Reg or Honors
- Other Options with completion of Alg 2
- AP Pre-Calculus
AICE Electives
- AICE Classical Studies 1 AS
- AICE Thinking Skills AS
World Language Offerings
- Spanish for Non-Native Speakers: Spanish 1 → Spanish 2 → *Spanish 3 Honors → *Spanish 4 Honors → *AICE Spanish Language AS
- Spanish for Native Speakers/EL: Spanish Speaks 1 → Spanish Speaks 2 → *Spanish Speaks 3
- Upper Level Spanish: *AICE Spanish → Language AS,→ *AP Spanish & Culture, *AICE Spanish Language & Lit A, → *AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- Pre-AICE Spanish Track: Pre-AICE Spanish 1 Honors → Pre-AICE Spanish 2 Honors → *Spanish 3 Honors
- French Program: *Pre-AICE French 1 Honors → *Pre-AICE French 2 Honors → *French 3 Honors → *AICE French Language AS
General Elective Pathways
* Prerequisite Required for courses marked with an asterisk
Luis Montoya Visual Arts Department
- 3-D Art: Ceramics/Pottery 1
- 2-D Art: 2-D Art 1
Drama Program
- Acting: Acting 1
- Stage Craft: Stage Craft 1
- Introduction to Drama
- Theatre Improvisation
Music Electives
- Music of the World, Chorus 1, Band 1, Colorguard 1
- Advanced: *Advanced Chorus Women, *Advanced Chorus Mixed, *Jazz Ensemble, *Instrumental Ensemble/Percussion
TV Production & Yearbook
- Digital Video Tech: Digital Video Tech 1 → *Digital Video Tech 2 → *Digital Video Tech 3 Honors
- Journalism/Yearbook: Journalism 1 (Recommendation Needed) → *Journalism 2 → *Journalism 3
Physical Education Electives
- Personal Fitness (semester) REQUIRED for graduation
Paired with one of the following below- Team Sports 1 (semester)
- Weight Training 1 (semester-choosen in class)
- PE Full Year
Leadership Electives
Student Government, Latinos in Action, Black Student Union:
- Leadership Skills Development 9th
Academy Elective Pathways
* Prerequisite Required. Students must apply through Choice Application and have a signed contract on file.
Army JROTC Program (2.0 GPA or higher)
- Leadership Education & Training 1 → *LET 2 → *LET 3 → *LET 4
Medical Sciences Academy (3.0 GPA or higher)
- Required Core: *Health Science Anatomy and Physiology Honors → *Health Science Foundations Honors
- Clinical Coursework (Offers Industry Certifications): Grades 11-12
- *Allied Health Assisting 3 Honors
- *Behavioral Health Technician 3 Honors
- *Electrocardiograph Technician 3 Honors
- *Emergency Medical Responder 3
Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurial Principles (2.5 GPA or higher)
- Marketing Track: *Marketing Essentials (A-Academy) OR (Non-Academy) → *Marketing Applications → *Marketing Management → *Business Ownership
- Computer Science Principles: *Advanced Information Technology(A-Academy) OR (Non-Academy) → *Procedural Programming → *Foundations of Programming → *Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Business and Information Technology tracks offer Industry Certifications. See Curriculum Guide for more information.