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High School Curriculum for Grades 9-12

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iQ Academy Minnesota provides a core high school curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Minnesota's state-approved academic standards. Twenty-four credits are required to graduate from iQ Academy Minnesota, including core area subjects and a wide variety of electives. All courses are two semesters long and receive 1 credit, unless noted otherwise.

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

In addition, we offer choices from a variety of electives that place emphasis on individual interests and career ambitions:

• Advanced Placement (AP)**
• World Languages
• Technology
• Other Electives

Core Courses

Language Arts

• English I
• English II
• English III
• English IV
• Grammar and Composition*

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Math

• Pre-Algebra (does not count toward 3 credit math requirement)
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Trigonometry*
• Pre-Calculus*
• Calculus
• Consumer Math (does not count toward 3 credit math requirement)

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Science

• Physical Science
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Environmental Science

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Social Studies

• Geography
• World History
• U.S. History
• American Government
• Economics

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Elective Courses

Advanced Placement®**

• AP Biology
• AP Calculus A/B
• AP Chemistry
• AP Government*
• AP English Literature
• AP Macroeconomics*
• AP Microeconomics*
• AP Physics B
• AP Psychology
• AP Statistics
• AP US History

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World Languages

• Spanish I
• Spanish II
• Spanish III
• French I
• French II
• French III
• German I
• German II
• German III
• Mandarin (Chinese) I
• Latin I

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Technology

• Computer Fundamentals
• Digital Imaging*
• Game Design*
• JavaScripting*
• Web Design*

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Other Electives

• Accounting
• Art Appreciation*
• Business Law*
• Career Planning*
• Civics*
• Creative Writing*
• Health*
• Music Appreciation*
• Nutrition and Wellness*
• Personal Finance*
• Physical Education
• Psychology*
• Service Learning
• Skills for Success*
• Sociology

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* 0.5 credit course
**AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Entrance Examination Board. KC Distance Learning has been authorized to use the AP designation by successfully passing The College Board's reviews.