Program of Studies
Course Offerings 2025-2026
A Brief Synopsis
of HS Courses
Requirement - 4 credits
English
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
English 9 Public Speaking Creative Writing | English 10 Public Speaking Creative Writing Film as Literature | English 11/12 AP Language & Comp AP Literature & Comp Public Speaking Creative Writing Film as Literature | English 11/12 AP Language & Comp AP Literature & Comp Public Speaking Creative Writing Film as Literature |
*Please Note: Public Speaking, Creative Writing, and Film as Literature do not replace core English class (Elective Credit Only)
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 3 credits
Colleges Recommend - 4 credits
Science
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Physics | Biology Chemistry | Physics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science* AP Physics I AP Biology AP Chemistry +Lab | Physics Biology Chemistry Environmental Science* AP Physics I AP Biology AP Chemistry +Lab |
*Environmental Science/ APES are offered alternating years. APES will be offered again in 2026-2027
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 3 credits
Colleges Recommend - 4 credits
Math
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Math Foundations IM1 IM2 | Math Foundations IM1 IM2 IM3 | IM2 IM3 Statistics and Probability Pre-Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB IM3 Extended | IM3 Statistics and Probability Pre-Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB |
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 3 credits
Colleges Recommend - 4 credits
Social Studies
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Early Global History | Modern Global History AP World History: Modern Economics Middle East History Psychology | Modern US History AP World History AP Psychology AP Micro* / AP Macro Econ AP Comparative Government AP US History Middle East History Economics Psychology Philosophy | Modern US History AP World History AP Psychology AP Micro* / AP Macro Econ AP Comparative Government AP US History Middle East History Economics Psychology Philosophy |
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
*AP Micro Economics/AP Macro Economics are offered alternating years. AP Micro will be offered again in 2026-2027
Diploma Requirement - 2 years consecutive
Colleges Recommend - 3-4 credits (usually consecutive)
World Languages
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
French 1 to 4 Spanish 1 to 4 Arabic 1 to 6 Colloquial Arabic | French 1 to 4 Spanish 1 to 4 Arabic 1 to 6 IAL 1 Colloquial Arabic | French 1 to 4, AP Spanish 1 to 4, AP Arabic 1 to 6 IAL 1/2 Colloquial Arabic | French 1 to 4, AP Spanish 1 to 4, AP Arabic 1 to 6 IAL 1/2 Colloquial Arabic |
Please Note: Students will select “French Language”, Spanish Language”, or “Arabic Language” and be placed in the next level class. Students with previous language experience- not at ACS or in HS- should contact their Counselor. Colloquial Arabic is elective credit only.
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 3 credits
PE / Health
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Physical Education 9 | Health- required + Strength Training TaeKwonDo Pilates/Yoga Racquet Sports Lifetime Fitness Lifeguard Training Steps Aerobics | Strength Training TaeKwonDo Pilates/Yoga Racquet Sports Lifetime Fitness Lifeguard Training Steps Aerobics | |
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 0.5 credits
Seminar
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
| | Project, Portfolio, Presentation - AP Seminar - AP Research | |
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Diploma Requirement - 1 of 3
Tech
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Intro to Computer Science Design Technology Intro to Media Production+ Engineering Science Product Design+ Audio Production+ Video Production+ | |||
| Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science Principles | ||
| | AP Computer Science A Adv Media Production Adv Engineering & Design | |
+Course counts as Art or Tech credit
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Computer Science Pathways
Level 1 | Level 2 (requires lvl. 1 class) | Level 3 (requires lvl. 2 class) |
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AMERICAN
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Engineering & Design Pathways
*All classes are Tech credits (0.5)
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
DESIGN TECH
PRODUCT
DESIGN
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
AMERICAN
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Media Production Pathways
*All classes can be an Art OR Tech credit (0.5)
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Introduction to
MEDIA
PRODUCTION
AUDIO
PRODUCTION
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 2
AMERICAN
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Diploma Requirement - 1 of 3
Fine/Performing Arts
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Guitar Jazz Band Rock Band Theater Theater Tech+ Art & Design Art Foundations Ceramics Printmaking Digital Art & Photography+ Yearbook+ | |||
| Advanced Art | ||
| | AP Art Open Art Studio | |
+Course counts as Art or Tech credit
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Fine Arts Pathways
Level 1 | Level 2 (requires lvl. 1 class) | Level 3 (requires lvl. 2 class) |
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AMERICAN
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Student Choice
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
Entrepreneurship Colloquial Arabic Yearbook+ | |||
| | Online Learning Internship | |
+Course counts as Art or Tech credit
Courses in BOLD indicate semester-long class
Am I keeping in mind the graduation requirements?
When signing up for course, keep in mind these ideas:
Graduation requirements at ACS are as follows:
Course | Class of 2024+ Minimum ACS Requirements | Recommendation varies from state to state, college to college, etc. |
English | 4 | 4 |
Math | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
World Languages | 2 consecutive years of the same language | 3-4 |
PE/Health | 3 | 3 |
Fine Arts/Tech | Fine Arts 1 (minimum) Tech 1 (minimum) Total of 3 | 3 |
Seminar/PPP | 0.5 | - |
Student Choice | 3 | 3+ |
Total Credits | 24.5 | 28+ |
High School Program of Studies
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Am I choosing courses that will allow me maximum flexibility as I move through my high school years?
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When signing up for course, keep in mind these ideas:
Example Schedule (9th grade)
9th Grade Students will select:
Example Schedule (10th grade)
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Example Schedule (11-12th grade)
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Am I choosing courses that are appropriate to my abilities, interests, and long-term goals?
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The Process
Will the courses I’m choosing afford me the best opportunities for my post-secondary plans?
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Some considerations - US
Business/Economics/Finance
Sciences
Engineering
Architecture
Some considerations - UK and Europe
Business/Economics/Finance
Sciences/Medicine/Pharmacy
Engineering
Architecture
Some considerations - Canada
Engineering
Architecture
Sciences
Business
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