Courses

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.

A detailed description of all courses listed below can be found in our Course Catalog.

For questions not answered here, please visit the frequently asked questions page or email admin@ascendcollegeprep.com.

Math Courses
  • Geometry (full year course)
  • Applied Math (full year course)
  • Algebra 2 (full year course)
  • College Algebra* (full year course)
  • Calculus 1* (full year course)
  • Calculus 2* (full year course)
  • Statistics* (full year course)
Science Courses
  • Advanced Biology w/Lab* (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)
  • Intro to Physics & Engineering (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)
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.

  • Health
  • Art
  • French 1, 2, and 3
  • Spanish 1, 2, and 3
  • Yearbook
  • Art
  • Supplemental Online Courses (see below)
  • All academic courses may also be taken as an elective. For instance, Aviation Science and Psychology are very popular electives.
Independent & Alternative Options

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

  • Independent Study
  • Internship
  • Work-study

Students may also take up to one Supplemental Online Course per semester.

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.

  • Financial Literacy – this is a new state-wide requirement for all high school graduates.
  • Mentorship
  • Study Hall