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"Our son struggled with Algebra 1 in the face-to-face environment, but his grades never reflected his intelligence. Thank you, iQ! I knew he was intelligent and able to do the work."

-Marilee W., iQ Academy Parent

High School Curriculum for Grades 9-12

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iQ Academy provides a core high school curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Kansas’s state-approved high school curriculum. Twenty-four credits are required to graduate from iQ Academy Kansas, including core area subjects and a wide variety of electives.

• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies

In addition, we offer choices from a variety of electives that place emphasis on individual interests and career ambitions:

• Advanced Placement (AP)**
• World Languages
• Technology
• Other Electives

Core Courses

Language Arts

• Grammar and Composition
• English 9
• English 10
• American Literature and Composition
• Humanities and Composition
• Creative Writing
• Journalism*
• ESL for Spanish Speakers

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Math

• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Trigonometry*
• Pre-Calculus*
• Calculus
• Consumer Math
• Integrated Math

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Science

• Physical Science†
• Life Science†
• Earth Science†
• Biology†
• Chemistry†
• Physics†
• Anatomy & Physiology†
• Environmental Science†

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Social Studies

• World Geography
• World History
• U.S. History I & II
• U.S. Government*
• Civics*
• Economics*
• Psychology*
• Sociology

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Elective Courses

Advanced Placement®**

• AP Art History
• AP Biology
• AP Calculus A/B
• AP Calculus B/C
• AP Chemistry
• AP Computer Science A
• AP English Language
• AP English Literature
• AP Environmental Science
• AP European History
• AP French Language
• AP Macroeconomics*
• AP Microeconomics*
• AP Physics B
• AP Psychology*
• AP Spanish Language
• AP Statistics
• AP US Government*
• AP US History
• AP World History

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World Languages

• Intro to World Languages
• Spanish I
• Spanish II
• Spanish III
• Spanish IV
• French I
• French II
• French III
• French IV
• German I
• German II
• German III
• German IV
• Japanese I
• Japanese II
• Mandarin (Chinese) I
• Mandarin (Chinese) II
• Latin I
• Latin II

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Electives

• Accounting I
• Art Appreciation*
• Business Law
• Career Planning*
• Driver's Safety*
• Employability Skills*
• Fine Arts
• Forensic Science*
• Health*
• Journalism*
• Life Skills*
• Marketing
• Music Appreciation*
• Nutrition & Wellness*
• Personal Finance*
• Physical Education
• Skills for Success*

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Technology

• Computer Fundamentals†
• Digital Photography*
• Digital Video Production*
• Flash® Animation*
• Game Design
• JavaScripting*
• Programming I (C++)*
• Programming II (VB.Net)*
• Web Design*

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* 0.5 credit course
**AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Entrance Examination Board. KC Distance Learning has been authorized to use the AP designation by successfully passing The College Board†'s reviews.
†Board of Regents Approval Pending