Course Listings

The following curriculum was adopted for the 2011-2012 school year. The standard course sequences are listed by level and grade. Individual students may have a variation of the standard curriculum to accommodate individual needs and previous educational experience. The curriculum at Academy for Career Exploration Charter School is designed to develop and reinforce students' skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking.


Year One (Grade 9)
English Language Arts 1
Algebra 1
World History
Physical Education & Health
Literary Arts
Numeracy or Geometry
Advisory

Year Two (Grade 10 or 10+***)
English Language Arts 2
Intro. Computer Literacy
Geometry or Numeracy 2
Ecology/Environmental Science
Portuguese 1 or *Literary Arts 2
US History
Advisory

Year Three (Grade 11)
English Language Arts 3
Geometry or Algebra 2*
Portuguese 2
Physical Education & Health
Consumer Economics
Biology
Advisory
Year Four (Grade 12)
English Language Arts 4
URI Writing or Writing Research Seminar/Internship
Anatomy/Physiology (elective)
Law & Society/Psychology (elective)
Algebra 2*/Advanced Math/Math-related course
Advisory
* NWEA scores and/or teacher recommendation determine placement in Literacy and English and Math courses.
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