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Recommended Course Sequence

Which courses should your student take, and when?

We list suggested grade levels to help you determine the academic rigor of each course. We leave it up to you, the parent, to decide which courses would best suit your students. 

Course 8th grade
and up
9th grade
and up
10th grade
and up
11th grade
and up
12th grade
Spanish 1
Yes


Spanish 2

Yes

Spanish 3


Yes
Latin 1
Yes


German 1
Yes


German 2

Yes

Middle School Creative Writing (6th and 7th grade)



Foundations in Writing Yes



English 1
Yes


English 2

Yes

English 3


Yes
English 4



Yes
AP® English Language


Yes
AP® English Literature



Yes
Pre-Algebra (7th grade and up)



Algebra 1 Yes



Geometry
Yes


Algebra 2

Yes

Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry

Yes

AP® Calculus AB



Yes
Biology (w/ lab)

Yes

Chemistry (w/ lab)

Yes

Physics (w/ lab)


Yes
iCitizen Live with Generation Joshua Yes



Constitutional Law

Yes

AP® US Government


Yes
AP® Microeconomics

Yes

AP® Macroeconomics

Yes

Personal Finance (one-semester)

Yes

Personal Finance & Accounting

Yes

Business & Entrepreneurship

Yes

Computer Skills
Yes


Graphic & Web Design

Yes

Computer Science

Yes

Logic & Critical Thinking

Yes

Communication & Interpersonal Skills for Success
Yes


US History
Yes


Western Civilization & Culture

Yes

AP® World History: Modern

Yes

AP® European History

Yes

AP® US History



Yes
Each grade level suggestion is only a recommendation. If you have questions about any course, please contact us at 540-338-8290 or academy@hslda.org.