Graduation Requirements: 27 Credits (Starting with class of 2011)  
English 4 credits
Bible 4 credits (or as many years as attended SW)
Social Studies 3.5 credits
Science 3 credits
Math 3 credits
World Language 2 credits of the same language
Fine Arts 1 credit
PE .5 credit
Health .5 credit
Electives 5.5 credits (may be adapted for transfer students)
Required Courses for 2009-2010
9th Grade
First Semester Second Semester
English 9 English 9
Old Testament Survey Old Testament Survey
Physical Science Physical Science
Geography OR Physical Education Geography OR Physical Education
Math Math
World Language World Language
Elective Elective
10th Grade
First Semester Second Semester
English 10 English 10
Western Civilization Western Civilization
New Testament Survey New Testament Survey
Biology (Honors option) Biology
Math Math
World Language World Language
Elective Elective
11th Grade
First Semester Second Semester
English 11 (AP option) English 11
U.S. History (AP option) U.S. History
Biblical Theology Biblical Theology
Math Math
Science Science
Health Elective
Elective Elective
12th Grade
First Semester Second Semester
English 12 (AP option) English 12
Philosophy and Worldview Philosophy and Worldview
Government & Politics (AP option) Economics
Elective (Math recommended) Elective
Elective (Science recommended) Elective
Elective Elective
Elective Elective
Courses By Departments
English Social Studies
English 9 World Geography
English 10 Western Civilization
AP English 11 United States History
English 11 AP United States History
AP English 12 U.S. Government and Politics
English 12 AP U.S. Government and Politics
Speech Economics

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Science Math
Physical Science Algebra I
Biology I Geometry
Honors Biology I Algebra II
Chemistry Pre-Calculus
Honors Chemistry – Crown in the School AP Calculus (AB)
Physics AP Calculus (BC)
Astronomy
Exploring the Creation/Evolution Debate
Anatomy & Physiology
Bioethics
Bible PE/Health
Old Testament Survey PE 9
New Testament Survey Team Sports
Biblical Theology Personal Fitness
Philosophy & Worldview Current Health Issues
Fine Arts Business and Technology
Concert Choir Computer Applications
Directed Music Studies / Handbell Ringing Computer Graphic Design I
Southwest Chamber Singers Intro to Business
Wind Ensemble (Band) Personal Finance
Art Survey  
Painting with Watercolor  
Two-Dimensional Media
Advanced Two-Dimensional Media
Three-Dimensional Media
Advanced Three-Dimensional Media
Film Photography
Digital Photography  
Advanced Photography
Video Production I
Video Production II
World Languages Learning Support
Spanish l Discovery Therapy
Spanish ll Learning Lab
Spanish lll Organization and Accountability (no credit)
Advanced Spanish Study Skills
Classical Latin l
 
***Not all courses are offered every year.
 
 
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