Dennison Academy
Larry Dennison, Principal
Personal Schooling Since 1981
Dennison Online
Alternative Programs
Distance Learning Program
Stores
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Standards
High School Graduation Requirements
one year minimum enrollment
165 credits total @ 10 credits/course/year
Language & Literature, 30 credits
Humanities, 40 credits
Mathematics, 20 credits
Science, 20 credits
Fine Arts & Technology, 10 credits
Recreation, 30 credits
Electives, 15 credits
The Curriculum
The curriculum is designed and supervised by the Dennison faculty.
Students study independently following instructions and using resources in the classroom.
Support is available by e-mail and through live, online chat.
The core curriculum qualifies students for high school graduation.
It integrates language & literature, humanities, science & mathematics, fine arts & technology, and recreation & health.
The core curriculum is taken by all students in all grades.
The expanded curriculum prepares students for college admission.
It consists of the core curriculum plus electives.
Students select courses based on interest and future plans.
Microsoft Encarta Reference Library and The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy source the core curriculum.
Additional titles source the expanded curriculum.
Materials are available in our bookstore.
Language & Literature
Conventions of Language, Literature in English, World Literature
Grammar
Vocabulary
Composition
French, German, Spanish
Humanities
Geography, History, Government, Economics
Milestones: Ideas & Events that Changed the World
Chronicles: The 20th Century
Mathematics
Middle School Math, High School Math
Pre-Algebra
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Science
Life, Earth, Physical
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Fine Arts & Technology
Fine Arts, Technology
Typing
Work Experience
Recreation
Recreation, Health
Sports
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