MRS. QUINONES
HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE
​ACADEMICS
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Science** 4 Units Including:
1 Unit Physical Science or Physics
1 Unit Biology
1 Unit Chemistry or Environmental Science or Earth Systems
1 Unit Additional Science*
* Students may choose from a variety of science course offerings for the 4th science e.g. AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Career-Pathways Science, etc…
Social Studies 3 Units Including:
1 Unit of World History
1 Unit U.S. History
½ Unit American Government
½ Unit Economics
Modern Languages or Latin* and/or 3 Units Career, Technical and Agricultural Education ** and/or Fine Arts ***
* Modern Language or Latin: Regional/State Colleges and Universities require two (2) sequential years of modern (foreign) language instruction. RECOMMENDATIONS:
** CTAE Career-Pathways: A concentration consisting of three (3) courses in the same area – Agriculture, Automotives, Business, Construction, Drafting, Family and Consumer Science, Graphic Arts, Health Care Science, Metals, ROTC, Technology
*** Fine Arts: A concentration consisting of three (3) courses in the same area - Art, Band, Chorus, Drama/Theater.
​Health & Physical Education:
*** - ½ Unit Health - ½ Unit Personal Fitness
*** The Georgia Department of Education Rules 160-4-2-.46 and 160.4.2.47 - The GaDOE has approved for students who earn three or more units of JROTC to waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement.
Parents whose students choose this option must initial the registration form and sign a letter of intent. An additional elective unit of the student’s choice will still be required to meet the 23 units required for graduation.
State/Local Electives 4 Units RECOMMENDATION: Regional/State College and Universities strongly recommend electives from the Core-Areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Modern (foreign) Languages.
TOTAL MINIMUM UNITS 23 Units
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English 4 Units Including :
1 Unit 9th Grade Literature and Composition -
1 Unit 10th Grade Literature and Composition -
1 Unit 11th Grade American Literature and Composition -
1 Unit 12th Grade British Literature and Composition*
or 1 Unit 12th Grade Multi-Cultural Literature and Composition*
*Dual-enrolled students must earn credit in ENG 102 or ENGL 1102 to meet this requirement.
Mathematics (GSE Curriculum) 4 Units Including;
1 Unit Coordinate Algebra or Accelerated Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A
1 Unit Analytic Geometry or Accelerated Analytic Geometry B/ Advanced Algebra
1 Unit Advanced Algebra or Accelerated Pre-Calculus
1 Unit Pre-Calculus or Additional Math*
* Students may choose from a variety of math course offerings for the 4th math e.g. Advanced Mathematical Decision Making, Multivariable Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Career-Pathways Math, etc…
COLUMBIA COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS