Academic Planning for High School English Learners (ELs) 2024-2025
Note: This course progression is a general tool. Academic plans may vary for ELs who have transcripts/transfer credits from their home countries or other school districts outside APS. Although the majority of ELs will graduate in four years, EL students are eligible to continue their education until the age of 22.
*EL: English Learner
ELD: English Language Development
Standard Diploma (22 credits) | ||||||||||||||
Subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | SOLs & Other Requirements |
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English (4 credits) |
English 9 (ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
English 10 (ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
English 11 (ELs) & English 11 Extension (elective credit) |
English 10 (for ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
2 SOL Tests:(English 11)
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Math (3 credits) |
Note: A student’s English proficiency does NOT determine math placement. A student’s math placement is based upon math skills and educational background. Upon enrolling in APS, students will be assessed on their math skills at the beginning and at the end of every year. Below is the APS math progression.
* Students needing additional math support may take an associated Strategies course. For some students, Algebra I may be taught over a two-year period (Algebra I part 1 and 2.) |
1 SOL Test:
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Social Studies (3 credits) |
ELD Social Studies Level 1 (Elective Credit) |
ELD World History II Levels 1-2 World History II Levels 3-4 |
US/VA History Levels 3-4 |
US & VA Government Levels 3-4 |
1 Verified Credit (PBA: Project-Based Learning)
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Science (3 credits) |
Note: A student’s science placement is based upon their WIDA level
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1 SOL Test
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Economics & Personal Finance (1 credit) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | Economics & Personal Finance | 1 Required
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Health & Physical Education (2 credits) |
Health & PE I | Health & PE II | N/A | N/A | Elective Sequence | |||||||||
Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education (2 credits) |
Fine Arts or Career/Technical Education (1) Fine Arts, Career/Technical Education, or World Language (1) |
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Electives (4 credits) |
Advanced Diploma (26 Credits) | ||||||||||||||
Subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | SOLs & Other Requirements |
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English (4 credits) |
English 9 (for ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
English 10 (for ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
English 11 (for ELs) & English 11 Extension (elective credit) |
English 12 (for ELs) & ELD (elective credit) |
2 SOL Tests: (English 11)
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Math (4 credits) |
Note: A student’s English proficiency does NOT determine math placement. A student’s math placement is based upon math skills and educational background. Upon enrolling in APS, students will be assessed on their math skills at the beginning and at the end of every year. Below is the APS math progression.
* Students needing additional math support may take an associated Strategies course. For some students, Algebra I may be taught over a two-year period (Algebra I part 1 and 2.) |
1 SOL Test:
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Social Studies (4 credits) |
ELD World History I | See POS for Additional Social Studies Course Options. | US/VA History | US & VA Government | 1 SOL Test
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Science (4 credits) |
Note: A student’s science placement is based upon their WIDA level.
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1 SOL Test
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Economics & Personal Finance (1 credit) |
N/A | N/A | Economics & Personal Finance | N/A | 1 Required
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Health & Physical Education (2 credits) |
Health & PE I | Health & PE II | CPR/AED/First Aid Certification | |||||||||||
Fine Arts/Career and Technical Education (1 credit) |
Fine Arts or Career/Technical Education (1) | Elective Sequence | ||||||||||||
World Languages (3 credits) |
Students can meet the World Languages requirements by earning 3 credits in one language, or earning 2 credits in one language and 2 credits in another language (4 credits total). Students can earn their credits through APS courses or through Credit By Exam (consult with your counselor). | |||||||||||||
Electives (3 credits) |