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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 8
  • Honors US History
  • Physical Education
  • CTE Computer Science Discoveries

9TH GRADE

  • Honors English 9
  • Spanish 1
  • AP Biology
  • Health 011 (Taught by Los Angeles Valley College)
  • Chicano Studies 007 or African American Studies 004 (Taught by Los Angeles Valley College)
  • Honors Algebra 2 or AP Pre-Calculus
  • Advanced Physical Education 1 
  • Elective

10TH GRADE

  • Honors English 10
  • Spanish 2
  • AP Chemistry
  • Honors Chemistry
  • AP Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus AB
  • AP World History
  • Advanced Physical Education 2

11TH GRADE

  • AP English Language and Composition
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics or AP Physics 1
  • AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC
  • AP United States History
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • Video Production 2 (Career Technical Education) or Cinema 107 (Taught by Los Angeles Valley College)
  • College Course Elective

12TH GRADE

  • AP English Literature and Composition
  • AP Calculus BC or AP Statistics or College Math*
  • AP US Government/H Economics
  • AP Physics C: E&M or AP Environmental Science
  • 3 High School or College Electives
 
Optional 12th Grade Courses
  • Honors Linear Algebra
  • Video Production 3 (Career Technical Education)
  • Computer Programming & Game Design (Career Technical Education)
  • Service (Teaching Assistant) / Tutor 
 

HS ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

  • Intro to Data Science
  • Honors ASB Leadership
  • Journalism
  • Honors Physiology 
  • Intro to Theater
  • Dance
 
COLLEGE ELECTIVE OFFERINGS (LAVC)
 
  • ACCTG 001 – Intro to Accounting 
  • ANTHRO 101 – Human Biological Evolution
  • FINANCE 008 – Personal Finance and Investments
  • MATH 263 – Calculus III (Fall)*
  • MATH 275 – Ordinary and Differential Equations (Spring)*
  • PSYC C1000 – Introduction to Psychology
 
*HS elective choices subject to change
 
 
 

MS ELECTIVE OFFERINGS

  • General Art
  • Journalism
  • MS Leadership
  • Exploratory Technology Design
  • American Images
  • Science Olympiad
  • MS Dance

 

*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. Miller (Assistant Principal) or Ms. Gaspar (Lead Counselor) at (818)753-4470.