Doane Academy - Academics

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Upper School - Curriculum

The 7th and 8th grade students at Doane focus on the academic foundations to thrive upon entering high school and have the opportunity to enter their transcript years with a head start in mathematics and world languages. Beginning in 2011, both grades will feature a cycle of semi-electives in Robotics, Computers and Art. The 7th and 8th grade students may also fully participate with 9-12 graders in fine/performing arts. A typical 7th and 8th grade academic program includes:

Grade 7	Grade 8
English 7	English 8
Pre-Algebra, or Accelerated Pre-Algebra	Algebra I, Accelerated Pre-Algebra, Pre-Algebra II, (or Geometry)
Life Science	Physical Science
Cultural Geography	Ancient World History
Spanish I or Latin I	Wellness (PE/Health/Fitness)
Wellness (PE/Health/Fitness)	Spanish or Latin
Choir, Band, or 7th Grade Cycle	Choir, Band, or 8th Grade Cycle
Cycle:	Cycle:
Robotics, Computers, Visual Arts	Robotics, Computers, Visual Arts
*course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option.

The 9th to 12th grade curriculum is designed to develop knowledge, and skills to build the academic credential to successfully compete for acceptance and scholarships at the best colleges and universities in the country. The typical coursework at each grade level includes the following:

Freshman Year	Sophomore Year
English 9*	British Literature*
Algebra I, Geometry or next level	Algebra II, Geometry or next level
Biology*	Chemistry*
Modern World History*	U.S. History I*
Spanish or Latin	Spanish or Latin
Freshman Cycle:	Sophomore Cycle:
Composition, Leadership, Research Skills	Ethics, Presentations, World Religions
*course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option.

Grade 11	Grade 12
American Literature or	World Literature* or
AP Language and Composition	AP English Literature
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Calculus*	Departmental Electives
U.S. History II or AP U.S. History*	Senior Cycle:
Spanish or Latin	College and Career Preparation I, Senior Project I and II
Junior Cycle:
SAT Prep, Essay Writing, College and Career Preparation I
*course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option.

Advanced and Elective Courses 9-12
The Doane Academy faculty offers a wide range of electives based on their expertise and student interest. Students also have the option of taking Honors courses (*) and select courses may receive college credit through Burlington County College (**). Placement in AP and Honors level courses requires instructor approval.

English Department
AP Language & Composition**
AP Literature**
Composition*
Creative Writing Workshop*
Debate/Mock Trial
Journalistic Writing
The Novel
Poetry
Shakespeare
Short Story

Science Department
AP Biology**
AP Chemistry**
Bioorganic Chemistry
Chemistry Topics
Engineering Design
Engineering Mechanics
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Physics*
Robotics

Fine and Performing Arts
Band*
Jazz Band
Choir*
Jazz Band
Orchestra
AP Studio Art*
Art History
Ceramics and Sculpture
Drawing & Painting

Social Studies Department
AP European History**
AP Psychology**
AP US History***
AP US Government & Politics**
African-American History
Civil War & Reconstruction**
Ethics
Leadership
Macroeconomics
Philosophy of Religion
Pre-AP US History I
Psychology
Sociology**
Street Law
World Affairs
World Religions

Math Department
AP Calculus
Advanced Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Calculus*
Pre-Calculus*
Statistics

Technology Department
AP Computer Science A
Graphic Design*
Journalism and Publications*
Microsoft Suite*
Multimedia*
Visual Basic

World Language Department
Spanish I, II*, III, IV
Latin I, II, III, IV*

Italics not being offered during the 2010-2011 school year
*Honors Option
**College credit available through Burlington County College

Please see course description booklet for full descriptions of the courses listed above

Notes:

Students who have the skills and inclination are encouraged to make a 4-6 year commitment to performing arts as one of their electives.
The “honors option” gives students the opportunity to earn honors credit in a regular college prep course by fulfilling additional requirements and meeting performance standards above and beyond the classroom.
Students must take the AP exam and earn a minimum score of 2 in order to get AP credit on their transcript. A score of 3 or higher will typically be awarded college credit. 17% of our graduates were recently recognized by the College Board as either AP Scholars or Distinguished AP Scholars, an award reserved for exceptional performance in multiple AP courses. Doane Academy offers 9 AP courses in a two year cycle.
SAT/ACT prep is an integral part of the college counseling program. 11th and 12th grade students and their parents have the benefit of our highly successful college counselor during the day and outside of the regular school day.