The units required:

Catholic
Formation (4)

English/Literature (4)

Mathematics (4)

Science (4)

History/Geography (4)

Foreign Language (2)

Fine Arts (1)

Technology (1)

Physical Education (1)

Electives (3)

TOTAL : 28

Freshman Year

Catholic
Formation (1 unit)

World Literature I (1 unit)

Algebra I or Geometry (1 unit)

Biology (1 unit)

World History I (1 unit)

Foreign Language (1 unit)

PE/Health (.5 unit)

Tech/Fine Arts (.5 unit)

Sophomore Year

Catholic Formation (1 unit)

World Literature II (1 unit)

Geometry or Algebra II (1 unit)

Chemistry (1 unit)

World History II (1 unit)

Foreign Language (1 unit)

PE/Health (.5 unit)

Fine Arts (.5 unit)

Junior Year

Catholic Formation (1 unit)

American Literature or AP Compostion (1 unit)

Algebra II or Pre-Calculus (1 unit)

Physics or AP Science (1 unit)

U. S. History or AP (1 unit)

Technology (.5 units)

Fine Arts (.5 units)

Elective (.5 units)

Elective (.5 units)

Senior Year

Catholic Formation (1 unit)

British Literature or AP
(1 unit)

Algebra III, Pre-Calculus or Calculus (1 unit)

Government & Economics (1 unit)

Elective Science (1 unit)

Elective (.5 units)

Elective (.5 units)

Elective (.5 units)

Elective (.5 units)

Elective Courses

AP Classes
(see below)

Fine Arts (Drawing, Painting, Ceramics)

Technology
(Web Design, Programming, etc.)

Journalism

Foreign Language (Spanish, Latin)

Drama

Choir

Music (History, Theory)

Physical Education

Advanced Placement (AP)

In order to earn college credit, students must pass a national examination with a grade of “3” or better. This does not affect the grade a student will earn at Pinecrest Academy

English:
Literature & Composition

Mathematics:
Calculus AB
Statistics

Foreign Language:
Spanish Grammar
Spanish Literature Latin Literature

Social Studies:

European History
U. S. History
US Government & Politics
Economics (Macro)

Art:
Studio Art (Requires Portfolio)

Science:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

All AP classes are elective classes; however, some may be substituted for a required class, such as AP U. S. History for regular U. S. History.

Pinecrest Academy Standardized Testing Program

All Pinecrest Academy 9th, 10th and 11th grade students are administered the ACT Plan and the PSAT national standardized tests. Theses tests are given as a part of the Pinecrest testing program and are included in the costs of tuition and fees. Juniors who are ready to take the SAT or ACT must sign up on – line or through the Counseling office at their own expense.