Graduation Requirements
Peak to Peak’s graduation requirements have been developed based on the entrance requirements of top colleges and universities as well as through analysis of the components of a strong, academic high school curriculum. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 220 credits in order to graduate from Peak to Peak.
With the potential of earning up to 280 credits in four years of high school at Peak to Peak (with seven classes per semester of high school, 70 credits are possible per year), there is considerable flexibility in a student’s high school coursework to allow pursuit of a variety of elective courses and a wide range of interests. In addition, each student is required to complete a minimum number of hours of community service as a graduation requirement. The minimum number of community service hours is to be determined by graduating class year.
Graduation requirements include:
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English |
40 credits |
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Math |
30 credits (40 credits, beginning with the Class of 2008) |
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Science |
30 credits |
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Social Studies |
30 credits |
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World Language |
30 credits of selected language or through Level 40 |
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Visual & Performing Arts |
20 credits |
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Technology |
5 credits (beginning with Class of 2008) |
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Health |
5 credits |
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P.E. |
10 credits |
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Electives |
at least 15 credits required; up to 75 credits may be earned |
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Community Service |
Class of 2005: 60 hours |
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Class of 2006: 80 hours |
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Class of 2007 and beyond: 100 hours |
Courses that are available to students and from which they choose in order to fulfill graduation requirements follow. Courses are worth 10 credits (year-long course) unless designated by an asterisk * to indicate 5 credits for semester-long course.
English World Literature
World Literature Honors
British Literature
British Literature Honors
American Literature
Senior Literature & Composition
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
Mathematics Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry
Proof Geometry Honors
Algebra 2
Algebra 2/Trig Honors
Discrete Math & Math Applications
Pre Calculus
Pre Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Science Biology I
Biology I Honors
Chemistry I
Chemistry I Honors
Physics I
Physics I Honors
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP Physics
Social Studies World History
World History Honors
United States Government *
AP United States Government and Politics *
Human Geography *
AP Human Geography *
United States History
World Religions *
AP European History
AP United States History
AP World History
World Language French 10
French 20
French 30
French 40a
French 40b
AP French Language
AP French Literature
Spanish 10
Spanish 20
Spanish 30
Spanish 40a
Spanish 40b
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
Visual and Drawing, Design, and Painting *
Performing Arts Introduction to Digital Art *
Introduction to Digital Photography *
Advanced 2-D Art *
Studio Art II *
Studio Art III *
Studio Art IV *
Design Foundations
General Choir *
Concert Choir
Puma Pride Select Choir
Chamber Choir * (meets all year, 2 mornings per week; earns 5 credits for the year)
General Band
Concert Band
Wind Symphony Select Band
Jazz Band * (meets all year, 2 mornings per week; earns 5 credits for the year)
General Orchestra
Concert Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Introduction to Theater and Performance *
Theater Production *
Technology Research & Information Technology *
Introduction to Programming *
Advanced Programming *
Health Health & Wellness *
Physical Education Non-Competitive P.E. *
P.E. *
Athletic Weights & Conditioning *
Electives (general) Forensics *
Journalism
Yearbook *
Student Aide *