Classes

All full-time students take a math, science, English and social science course each semester. Many of these courses are offered as dual enrollment through the University of Colorado. In addition, each student will complete a work-study, independent study, or internship each year. Electives and online courses are available and allow students to customize their learning experience. If a course has a * after it, then it is offered as a dual enrollment course through the University of Colorado.

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Math Courses
  • Advanced Algebra & Finance (full year course)
  • Algebra 2 (full year course)
  • College Algebra* (full year course)
  • Calculus 1* (full year course)
  • Calculus 2* (full year course)
  • Geometry (full year course)
  • Statistics* (full year course)
Science Courses
  • Advanced Biology w/Lab* (full year course)
  • Anatomy & Physiology* (full year course)
  • Astronomy w/Lab* (full year course)
  • Aviation Science (full year course)
  • Biology w/Lab* (full year course)
  • Chemistry w/Lab* (full year course)
  • Medical Science (full year course)
  • Physics w/Lab* (full year course)
English Courses
  • Sophomore English (full year course)
  • Junior English (full year course)
  • Rhetoric and Writing 1* (semester course – Seniors ONLY)
  • Rhetoric and Writing 2* (semester course – Seniors ONLY)
  • Senior English (full year course)
  • Introduction to Literature* (semester course – Seniors ONLY)
  • Public Speaking (semester course)
Social Sciences
  • General Psychology* (full year course)
  • Sophomore History (full year course)
  • U.S. Government & The American Political System* (full year course)
  • U.S. History, 1865 – 1920* (Fall semester)
  • U.S. History, 1920 – present* (Spring semester)
Electives

The electives listed below are simply proposed courses. Final courses will be determined based on student interest.

  • Computer Programming 1* (offered in Fall)
  • Computer Programming 2* (offered in Spring)
  • Cyber Security* (offered in Spring)
  • French 1, 2, and 3
  • Marketing
  • Yearbook
  • Supplemental Online Courses
  • All academic courses may also be taken as an elective. For instance, Aviation Science and Psychology are very popular electives.
Independent Options

All students will be scheduled for at least one independent option each year.

  • Independent Study
  • Internship
  • Work-study
Mini-Courses

All students will take a 0.25 credit “mini-course” each semester. These courses take place during 2 days of the seminar period.

  • Air & Space 101
  • Bio/Chem Support
  • Creative Writing & Ascend TV
  • Digital Photography
  • Focus & Stress Relief
  • Math Lab
  • Study Hall
  • Test Prep
  • Trigonometry
  • Wellness & Walking
  • Writing Lab