• Overview
• Educational Approach
• Curriculum for Grades 7-8
• Curriculum for Grades 9-12
• Graduation Requirements
• Course Examples

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-Marilee W., iQ Academy Parent

High School Curriculum for Grades 9-12

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iQ Academy Washington provides a core high school curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Washington's state-approved academic standards.

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

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

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

Graduation Requirements

22.5 credits from core and elective subjects are required to graduate from iQ Academy Washington. In addition, all iQ Academy Washington students meet these additional requirements to graduate:

• Create a Plan for "High School and Beyond"
• Complete a Culminating Project (like a college thesis)
• Earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement (CAA) or a Certificate of Individual Achievement (CIA)

All courses are two semesters long and receive 1 credit, unless noted otherwise.

Core Courses

Language Arts

• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12
• Creative Writing

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Math

• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Trigonometry*
• Pre-Calculus*
• Calculus
• Integrated Math

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Science

• Physical Science
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

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Social Studies

• Contemporary World Issues
• Geography
• World History
• American History
• American Government*
• Psychology*

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Additional Requirements

• Culminating Project
• High School and Beyond Plan

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Elective Courses

Advanced Placement®**

• AP Art History
• AP Calculus A/B
• AP Chemistry
• AP English Language
• AP US History
• AP World History

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World Languages

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

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Technology

• Digital Photography*
• Flash^® Animation
• Game Design*
• JavaScripting*
• Programming I (C++)*
• Web Design*

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Additional Electives

• Accounting
• Fine Arts
• Forensic Science*
• Health*
• Life Skills*
• Marketing
• Music Appreciation*
• Nutrition & Wellness*
• Physical Education

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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 Reviews.