BVSD
Beginning
with the class of 2010, 220 credit hours must be earned in the areas listed
below. Ten credits are equivalent to
one full year of credit in a specific subject.
Language Arts.
40 credits in grades 9-12
10 in Language Arts 9
10 in World Literature & Composition, grade 10
10 in American Literature & Composition, grade 11
5 in language arts elective courses, 9-12
5 in communication courses, grades 9-12
Social Studies. 30 credits in grades 9-12
5 in US Government in grade 9
5 in World Geography in grades 9-10
10 in World History in grade 10
10 in US History in grade 11
Math. 20
credits in grades 9-12
10 credits of which must
include Algebra I or higher level mathematics
Science. 20
credits in grades 9-12
10 credits in courses
designated as Life Sciences
10 credits in courses
designated as Physical Sciences
Physical Education. 15 credits in grades 9-12
5 in Comprehensive P.E., grade 9
10 in elective P.E. courses, grades 9-12, balanced between
individual fitness and team sports.
Health. 5
credits in grades 9-10
Fine Arts. 5
credits in grades 9-12 (includes music or art).
Second Language Acquisition. 10 credits in World Language, Level 2 or higher; or,
for ELL students, achievement of approved level of English language
acquisition.
Practical Experiences. 5 credits in grades 9-12
5 credits in Computer
Science or Applied Technology unless fulfilled in middle level; otherwise, 5
credits in Business, Consumer and Family Studies, or other career and
technical education course; AND evidence of completion of a 12 hour course in
Money Management & Personal Finance unless fulfilled in middle level or
through qualified district course.
NOTE: Computer Science/Applied
Technology and Money Management/Personal Finance are new requirements
beginning with this graduating class.
Additional credits in
courses approved for grades 9-12,70-80 credits,
depending on how the Second Language Acquisition requirement is met.
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CCHE
(Colorado Commission of
Higher Education)
Beginning
with the class of 2010, 15 academic units are required for admissions. An academic unit is equivalent to one full
year of credit in a specific subject.
Language Arts. 4 units
Acceptable: World Literature & Composition, American Literature
& Composition, Speech, Debate, Honors Courses, Advanced Placement, and/or
International Baccalaureate Courses
Not Acceptable: Business English, ESL English, Yearbook, Drama, and Journalism.
Social Science.
3 units including 1 unit in U.S. History and/or World Civilization
Acceptable: U.S. History, World Civilization, State
and/or International History, Civics, Principles of Democracy, Geography,
Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Honors Courses, Advanced Placement, and/or
International Baccalaureate Courses
Not Acceptable: Family Living, Marriage and Family, and Consumer Education.
Mathematics.
4 units; Algebra I and higher
Acceptable: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry,
Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Honors Courses, Advanced Placement, and/or
International Baccalaureate Courses
Not Acceptable: Pre-Algebra, general math, business math, accounting, and consumer
math.
Natural Science. 3 units including 2 units in courses designated as laboratory work
Acceptable: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science,
Physical Science, Honors Courses, Advanced Placement, and/or International
Baccalaureate Courses
Not Acceptable: General Science, Outdoor Education, Environmental Studies.
Foreign Language.
2 units
World Language, Level 2 or higher
(same language)
Correction to chart in Fairview’s “Four Year Academic Planning
Guide,” page 3:
Foreign Language. 1 unit
Academic Electives. 2 units
Acceptable courses may come
from any academic area listed above with foreign languages, computer science,
art, music, journalism, drama, honors courses, advanced placement, and/or
international baccalaureate courses.
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