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CURRICULUM: In High School, a vast majority of all core subjects are offered in English with the exceptions of Colombian Social Studies, Spanish, Art, P.E., Ethics, and some electives courses. Utilizing a modified block schedule, students are afforded academic and social opportunities that will prepare them not only for becoming responsible citizens, but also for college and beyond. A variety of specialized programs such as National Honor Society, AP courses, Senior Independent Projects and community meetings allow the students to explore the idea of democracy and their need to become actively involved in the democratic process.

While the academic formation is strong, special emphasis is also placed on developing sound decision-making skills, values, and social service.

HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS:

7th Grade

English, Social Studies, Sociales, Math, Science, Spanish, Art, Ethics, Religion, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Elective Courses: Drama, Web sites, Creative Writing, Art, Ecology Club, and Academic Solutions.

8th Grade

9th Grade

English, Social Studies, Sociales, Math, Science, Spanish, Art, Ethics, Religion, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Elective Courses: Wicked Cool English, Web sites, U.N., and Academic Solutions.

10th Grade

English, Social Studies, Sociales, Math, Science, Spanish, Art, Ethics, Religion, Physics, Physical Education, Information Technology, and Elective Courses: Wicked Cool English, Web sites, U.N., and Academic Solutions.

11th Grade

English, Social Studies, Philosophy, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Social Service, Spanish, Art, Ethics, Religion, and Physical Education.

12th Grade

English, Social Studies, Philosophy, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology Review, AP Spanish, Spanish, Art, Ethics, Religion, Physical Education, and Elective Courses: Yearbook, Web sites, U.N., and Academic Solutions. These electives change depending on the expertise of the staff.

ADVISORY TIME: Colegio Panamericano promotes universal values based on responsibility, respect, honesty and tolerance. Homeroom teachers meet with their students once a week to develop different activities that emphasize values and promote personal commitment to making a positive difference in the world.

REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES: Students are given opportunities throughout the school year to demonstrate their understanding of failed outcomes or objectives that they have had difficulties with.These remediation activities are offered after school (2:40 to 3:30) on a need-be basis.

Graduation Requirements

The following courses must be taken and satisfactory completed in order to graduate from Colegio Panamericano with the US diploma. Each course must meet for a minimum of 130 hours throughout the school year, which represents a minimum of five classes per week with each class meeting for 45 minutes.

(4) Credits English in grades 9, 10, 11, 12

(4) Credits of Math in grades 9, 10, 11, 12.This course is taught in English.

(4) Credits of Social Studies in grades 9, 10, 11, 12.This course is taught in English.

(4) Credits of Science in grades 9, 10, 11, 12.This course is taught in English in 9, 10, 11.

(4) Credits of Spanish in grades 9, 10, 11, 12.This course is taught in Spanish.

Each student must have these (20) Carnegie Units earned while in high school grades 9-12.

In addition to the Carnegie Units, the students will complete the following courses:

Three additional years of Physics in grades 10, 11, 12.
Three additionalL years of Social Studies in Spanish (including two years of Philosophy) taught in grades 11, 12.
Four years of Physical Education courses.
Four years of Art courses.
Four years of Ethics.
Four years of Technology.
Four years of Electives

These courses vary in hours from one class per week through five classes per week as approved by the Academic Council and the Board of Education.

In addition to everything above, the students must also take: SAT, SIP. ALTERNATIVE