Sequence of Courses

By Holly Buzard

Sequence of Courses Typically, students take the core classes of English, math, science, and social studies every year throughout high school. Students begin to earn credits toward graduation during their ninth (9th) grade year. Following is a general outline of courses that students will take during their high school career. Clarion-Limestone Area School District requires that students earn 24 credits for graduation, including 4 English credits, 3 math credits, 3 science credits, and 3 social studies credits. Students are required to take physical education every year throughout high school, as well as a one-quarter credit senior high health class.

7th Grade·
  • English 7
  • Math 7 or Pre-Algebra and Geometry 7
  • Science 7
  • Social Studies 7
  • Reading / Study Skills
  • Wood/Foods/Art/Keyboarding (one grading period apiece)
  • Chorus and General Music or Band
  • French/Spanish Gym (60 days each)

8th Grade·
  • English 8
  • Algebra I or Pre-Algebra and Geometry 8
  • Science 8 or Science 9
  • PA History / Civics
  • Gym / Health
  • Seminar (one grading period)
  • Computer Lit (one grading period)
  • Foreign Language (optional)
  • Sewing / Foods / Metal / Mechanical Drawing (one grading period apiece)

    9th Grade
  • Fundamentals of English or English 9 or Advanced English 9
  • Algebra I or Algebra 1/2 or Academic Geometry or Transitional Math I
  • Science 9 or Biology
  • American Cultures I
  • Speech/Research/Human Development (30 days each)
  • Electives (e.g., Language, shops, home ec., band/music, etc.)

    10th Grade
  • Fundamentals of English or English 10 or Honors English I
  • Algebra 2/2 or Alg/Trig or Transitional Math II or Applied Geometry
  • Chemistry or Principles of Technology I
  • American Cultures II
  • Health 10 / Physical Education
  • Electives (e.g., Language, shops, home ec., band/music, etc.)

    11th Grade
  • Fundamentals of English or English 11 or Honors English II
  • Probability and Statistics or Consumer Math or Pre-Calculus or Applied Algebra II or Applied Geometry
  • Advanced Biology or Advanced Chemistry or Ecology or Physics or Principles of Technology II
  • World Cultures
  • Multi-media Applications
  • Electives (e.g., Language, shops, home ec., band/music, etc.)

    12th Grade
  • Fundamentals of English or Applied English 12 or Honors English III
  • Calculus or Pre-Calculus or Probability and Statistics or Consumer Math or Applied Algebra II or Applied Geometry
  • Advanced Biology or Advanced Chemistry or Ecology or Physics or Principles of Technology II
  • Electives (e.g., Language, shops, home ec., band/music, etc.)