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The Science Academy is dedicated to the pursuit of educational excellence. Our curriculum encourages students of all socio-economic and diverse backgrounds to challenge themselves, and become independent thinking citizens making a difference in tomorrow’s society.

THE SCIENCE ACADEMY STEM MAGNET

Curriculum Guide

6TH GRADE

  • Honors Integrated Earth Science
  • Robotics and Technology
  • Honors Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1
  • Honors English Language Arts
  • Honors Ancient Civilizations / Geography
  • Physical Education
  • Elective

7TH GRADE

  • Honors Integrated Life Science (Taught at AP Bio level)
  • Focus Life Science (Taught at AP Bio level)
  • Honors High ACC Algebra 1 or Honors Geometry
  • Honors English Language Arts
  • Honors World History / Geography
  • Physical Education
  • Elective

8TH GRADE

  • Honors Integrated Physical Science (Taught at AP level)
  • Explorations in Science (Taught at AP level)
  • Honors Geometry or Honors Algebra 2
  • Honors English Language Arts
  • Honors US History
  • Physical Education
  • CTE Computer Science Discoveries

9TH GRADE

  • Honors World Literature
  • Spanish 1
  • AP Biology
  • Health (Taught at College Level - LAVC)
  • Chicano Studies (Taught at College Level - LAVC)
  • Honors Algebra 2 or AP Pre-Calculus
  • Physical Education
  • Elective

10TH GRADE

  • Honors English Literature
  • Spanish 2
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB
  • AP World History
  • Physical Education

11TH GRADE

  • AP Language and Composition
  • AP Physics C (Mechanics) or AP Physics 1
  • AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
  • AP US History
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • Video Production 2 (CTE)
  • Business Finance (Taught at College Level - LAVC)
  • Chicano Studies (Taught at College Level - LAVC)

12TH GRADE

  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics
  • AP US Government/AP Economics
  • Computer Programming & Game Design
 
Optional 12th Grade Courses
  • AP Physics C: E & M
  • Honors Discrete Mathematics
  • Honors Linear Algebra
  • Video Production 3

HS ELECTIVE OFFERINGS*

  • Anatomy
  • HS Leadership
  • Journalism
  • Theater
  • Math Intervention
  • Video Production
  • Dance

 

*HS elective choices subject to change

MS ELECTIVE OFFERINGS*

  • Science Bowl
  • Forensics
  • General Art
  • Journalism
  • MS Leadership
  • Math Intervention
  • American Images
  • Science Olympiad

 

*MS elective choices subject to change
 

The Science Academy STEM Magnet may adjust, modify, and/or change the Curriculum as needed to fulfill mandated educational requirements.

For more information regarding LAUSD A-G requirements, click here.

 

Permission to take External Courses NOT offered through the Los Angeles Unified School District
 
Students wanting to enroll in external courses not offered through the Los Angeles Unified School District must obtain written permission from the Assistant Principal or School Counselor before enrolling. Grades and credits earned at outside institutions without prior approval will not be accepted. Students and parents need to discuss the request with the student's counselor before enrolling in other institutions. Our District offers a variety of summer school and enrichment opportunities that may fulfill your academic goals. Your counselor can help determine if a course aligns with your needs and guide you through the best course options, both within our school and externally, if needed.
 
For questions or to initiate the approval process, please contact: Mr. Rosenthal (Assistant Principal) or Ms. Gaspar (Lead Counselor) at (818)753-4470.