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Core - 9th & 10th Grades

Science Concentration
- 11th & 12th Grades

Technology

Non-Magnet Curriculum
- 11th & 12th Grades

Magnet Curriculum

Core - 9th & 10th Grades

Science
Students double in science during their freshman and sophomore years, one each semester. Choices include:

9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Honors Biology
Magnet Honors Chemistry
Magnet Honors Physics
Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
Magnet Honors Physics II (Intro to Engineering)
Magnet Honors Chemistry II

 

Math
Depending on level of entry.

9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Accelerated Math 1
Magnet Accelerated Math 2


Magnet Accelerated Math 2
Magnet Accelerated Math 3
Math 4
AP Statistics

 

English

9th Grade 10th Grade
Honors English
Ninth Grade Lit/Comp
Honors British Literature
Tenth Grade Lit/Comp

 

Social Studies
Ninth Grade Social Studies is optional
.

9th Grade 10th Grade
World Geography
AP Human Geography
World History
AP World History

Foreign Language
A minimum of two foreign language units in the same language is required. Languages offered are: Spanish, French, German, and Latin.

9th Grade 10th Grade
Foreign Language
Level I
Level II
Level III
Foreign Language
Level II
Level III
Level IV

 

Career/Technology
All Center students are required to take a minimum of four technology classes during the program.

9th Grade 10th Grade
Magnet Foundations
Foundations of Engineering
Technology course of students choosing

 

Electives
Students will have the opportunity to take up to three electives during each of their first two years. These electives can come from Foreign Language, Career Tech, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.

 

Science Concentration - 11th & 12th Grades

Medical Biotechnology Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:
Magnet Honors Forensics/Biochemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP+ Advanced DNA/Genetics Research
AP+ Magnet Scientific Research
AP+ Magnet Scientific Internship

Engineering Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:
Magnet Honors Physics II
AP Physics B
AP Physics C
AP Chemistry
AP+ Advanced Physics/Robotics Principles
AP+ Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

AP+ Aerospace Engineering
AP+ Magnet Scientific Research
AP+ Magnet Scientific Internship

AP Science Emphasis

11th Grade 12th Grade
2 units from:
AP Physics B or C
AP Chemistry
AP Biology
Magnet Scientific Research
Magnet Scientific Internship

Math

11th & 12 Grades
Magnet Honors Analysis
Honors Calculus
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus (BC)
AP Statistics
Ga Tech Calculus II
Ga Tech Calculus III

Technology
Technology choices include:

Career Pathways

Small Business, Accounting, Financial Mgt. Interactive Media
Computer Applications
Computing in the Modern World
Business Essentials

Interactive Media
Fundamentals Web Design
Advanced Web Design
Intro to Animation & 3D Design
Multimedia Presentation & Communication Tech

Computer Science
Beginning Programming (Visual Basic NET, Alice 3D)
Intermediate Programming (Gaming Projects)
Information Systems Management (Oracle)
AP Computer Science (Advanced Java)

Video Producations
Video Productions I, II, III
Video Productions Applications

Engineering Drawing & Design
Intro To Engineering Drawing
Engineering Concepts & Drawing
Architectural Drawing & Design I, II
Solid Modeling & Design
Technical Manufacturing & Concepts

Engineering
Foundations of Engineering & Technology
Engineering Concepts
Engineering Applications
Research Design & Project Management

Electronics/Telecommunications
Fundamentals of Electronics
Advanced AC & DC Circuits
Digital Electronics
Telecommunications

Health Occupations-Therapeutic Services
Introduction to Healthcare
Medical Services Pathway
Emergency Services Pathway


Other Career/Tech Courses
Professional Foods (Culinary Arts)
See Electives Course Catalogue for Other Offerings

 

Non-Magnet Curriculum - 11th & 12th Grades

English
11th Grade 12th Grade
American Literature (Honors or on-level)
AP Language/Honors American Lit
One of the following:
AP Literature
AP Language
World Literature
British Literature
Pacesetter English

Social Studies
11th Grade 12th Grade
U.S. History (AP, Honors, or on-level) Economics (AP, Honors, or on-level)
Government (AP, Honors, or on-level)

Physical Education
All students must complete Health/BPE during their junior or senior year.

Electives
Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses during their junior and senior years from areas such Foreign Language, Career Technology, Physical Education, Fine Arts (Music), Journalism, Visual Arts, Drama, etc.

For detailed descriptions of courses please download our Course Catalogues by clicking the links below.

 

 

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