FLORIDA AIR ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS  2011-12

(NOTE:  This is only a suggested course sequence.  An individualized course of study will be created for each student based on previous courses, teacher recommendations, standardized test results, and course availability.)

*Required before graduating high school at F.A.A.    9th Grade
•	English 1*
•	Algebra 1*
•	Integrated Science or Biology*
•	Aerospace Science * (1 Year of A.S. is required before graduation)
•	Spanish - Level 1*
•	Physical Education/Health*

10th Grade
•	English 2*
•	Geometry *(Algebra 1 Prerequisite)
•	Biology, or Chemistry *(Algebra 1 Prerequisite)
•	World History*
•	Spanish - Level 2*
•	Computer Science or other elective
•	Aerospace Science * (If not previously taken)

11th Grade

•    English 3*

•    Algebra 2 *(Algebra 1 & Geometry Prerequisites)

•    Chemistry* or Physics

•    American History*

•    Fine Art or Performing Arts*

•    Elective

•    Aerospace Science * (If not previously taken)

12th Grade
•	English 4*
•	Pre-Calculus (Algebra 2 Prerequisite) or
•	Honors Calculus (Pre-Calculus Prerequisite)
•	Physics (Algebra 2 & Chemistry Prerequisite), or Science Elective
•	American Government and Economics*
•	Aerospace Science * (If not previously taken)
	Two Electives

High School Electives (Grades 9 - 12)
•	3-D Art I & II
•	Aerospace Science (AFJROTC)
•	Leadership Education (AFJROTC)
•	Asian Studies
•	Chinese
•	Computer Graphics
•	Drum and Bugle
•	Drama
•	English as a Second Language (ESOL) Levels 1-4
•	Film Studies
•	Fundamentals of Business (1 semester)
•	Geography
•	Guitar
•	Instrumentals
•	Marine Biology
•	Philosophy (1 semester)
•	Physical Education/Health
•	Spanish Levels 3-4
•	Yearbook

NOTE:  The Guidance Department reserves the right to schedule students according to aptitude indicated by standardized test scores and previous academic record. The Academy also reserves the right to add or drop courses based upon class enrollment.

Honors and Advanced Placement Program

These courses are designed to challenge academically talented and motivated students. The opportunity to earn college credits through the AP exams can save students a great deal of time and money when they enter college as freshmen.

•    English I

•    English II

•    English III

•    Spanish I

•    Spanish II

•    Spanish III

•    Spanish IV

•    Algebra I

•    Algebra II

•    Geometry

•    Pre-Calculus

•    Calculus

•    Biology

•    Chemistry

•    World History

•    American Government/Economics

•    American History