Commonwealth Academy • 1321 Leslie Avenue • Alexandria, VA 22301 • 703.548.6912 • 703.548.6914 (fax)
Curriculum >> High School
HIGH SCHOOL

Students can earn a standard or advanced diploma based on successful completion of the required classes. There are two types of standard diplomas, one for students who want to continue their studies in a 4-year college, the other for students who are thinking about technical school or a 2-year program. Students who want to attend a 4-year college and want the challenge of more advanced studies work toward an advanced diploma. Students can earn up to 32 credits in four years. A standard diploma requires a minimum of 24 credits; an advanced diploma requires a minimum of 27 credits. Faculty advisors help students create a study plan to meet their goals and specific requirements are outlined in detail in the Commonwealth Student Handbook.

Subject Sample Offerings
English Literary Genres (9), Universal Themes (10), American Literature (11), World Literature (12),
British Literature Honors (12)
History World History I and II , US /VA History , US /VA Government
Writing & SAT Writing 9 and 10, College Essay (11), College Research Paper (12); SAT Preparation (11, 12)
Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra (honors), Statistics, Applied Math
Science Biology, Active Physics, Chemistry, Physics, Honors Physics, Environmental Science
Languages Spanish I, II and III, Native Speakers

PE/Health

Variety of sports including swimming. Health covers topics relating to making healthy life choices.

Specific honors courses offered each year are determined by the needs of the current student body.

Electives

Current electives offered in high school include: Beginning to Advanced Art, Music, Drama, Beginning & Advanced Computer Graphics, Web Design, and Flash Animation.

Our state-of-the art computer graphics lab, made possible thanks to a grant from the WIN WIN Foundation, is the setting for our computer electives. Samples of student work .

 

 
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