High School Curriculum Guide
Curriculum Requirements/Recommendations
Heritage Academy offers one scholastic diploma; all students must earn 22 credits and meet the requirements for being a high school graduate. Additionally, scholars are encouraged to achieve excellence beyond the requirements for graduation.
Those who go beyond the requirements for graduation may enroll in one or more honors classes. Students who plan on attending a 4-year college or university should pay particular attention to the college admission requirements. Those attending a junior college will also need to satisfy all the entrance requirements of the Arizona universities either in high school or at the junior college level before advancing.
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| Curriculum | General Graduation Requirements |
Honors Classes Available |
Arizona Univerities Entrance Requirements |
| English | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| History | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Foreign Language | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fine Arts | 1 | TA | 1 |
| PE | 1 | TA | 1 |
| Required Courses | 17 | 0 | 16 |
| Elective Courses | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Required | 22 | 0 | 20 |
| TA = Teacher appropval required | |||
- AIMS (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards)
In addition to the specific course and credit requirements, students graduating in the year 2006 and beyond will be required to pass the State of Arizona AIMS tests. These tests measure the students’ competency in math, reading and writing.
Students who exceed the standards and meet certain criteria may qualify for tuition wavers to the State Universities.
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- Honors Tuition Scholarship Award
Qualified students will receive a full state university tuition waiver valid for one year following graduation from high school. The scholarship is renewable for four years based upon university-determined criteria.
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- Honors Distinction
Heritage Academy is dedicated to helping students be their best.
For many students this means going beyond the required standards for graduation. This year Heritage Academy will offer a limited number of honors courses. Honors classes will include the study of the classics, which will allow the students to deepen their understanding and expand their learning.
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- Heritage Academy Scholarships and Awards
Each year Heritage Academy honors the top students for their accomplishments and academic achievements with scholarships and awards.
The George Washington award is given to the most outstanding student. This award is given to the one student who most embodies the spirit of Heritage Academy by not only being an outstanding student but also by their service to the school and community.
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- Admission to Colleges and Universities
Students planning to attend four-year colleges or universities should determine the entrance requirements of the particular school they wish to attend. Students applying to Arizona universities must meet one of the following requirements:
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- Grades and Credits
All courses taught for credit receive a letter grade or a pass/fail option. Grade point and the percentage used are listed below.
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- Required Classes for Graduation
Listed below are the courses required of all students graduating from Heritage Academy. In addition to these required courses, students may take additional courses described in each department to achieve greater mastery and earn a certificate of distinction.
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