Please examine the courses that you will need to take as a student in the Poseidon Academy. Classes in bold represent courses that are restricted to academy students.
9th Grade- Freshman Year
Biology for the Poseidon Academy
English 9 or English 9 Accelerated
World Geography
Appropriate Math Course
Physical Education High School Course 1 (9)
*Health (1 semester, SUHSD Graduation Requirement)
Multi-Media (1 semester)
*If students would like to take 3 or 4 years of foreign language, students could take a year of foreign language and complete Health during summer school or during their senior year.
10th Grade- Sophomore Year
Marine Biology (New Course in 2009-2010)
English 10 or English 10 Accelerated
World Cultures Accelerated or AP World History
Computer Art
Appropriate Math Course
Physical Education High School Course 2 (10) or Fitness for Life (10)
11th grade - Junior Year
Chemistry
Project Science Accelerated
English 11 Honors or AP English Language
U.S. History Honors or AP U.S. History
Appropriate Math Course
Foreign Language
12th grade - Senior Year
AP Environmental Science (New Course 2009-2010) or
Marine Science Project
English 12 or AP English Literature
Government and Economics Academy or AP Government
Appropriate Math Course
Foreign Language
Elective
*Students must take all coursework during the 11th and 12th grade years in order to graduate with the “Poseidon Sash.” Any exceptions need to be cleared by the academy coordinator and counselors.
