School of Rhetoric (high school)
graduation requirements
While we are opened K-8 in year one, we continue to add high school grades, growing to K-12 as our initial 8th graders advance in grades. Our first graduating class will be the class of 2026.
One of our HS academic goals is to offer as many college-credit courses possible
Subject. Graduation Requirements Potential Course Options, Different Courses may be added (many offer Honors options)
English 4 Credits Options include Literature/Composition 9, 10, 11, 12,
CU Succeed/PPCC English College Course(s), AP English
Math 4 Credits Options include but not limited to: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Business Math, Accounting, CU Succeed/PPCC College Course(s), AP Calculus
Science 4 Credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Aerospace Science, Bio II, AP Chemistry, AP Physics
Anatomy/Physiology, Genetics, Earth Science, Geology, Engineering, Zoology
History 3.5 Credits Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II, American History, World History, .5 US Constitution
Language 2 Credits Latin (require at least 1 year), German, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
Additional 4.5 Credits .5 Economics, .5 Financial Literacy, .5 Moral Philosophy, .5 Civics/Government,
Required .5 Health, 1.5 PE, 2.0 Art/Music/Theater, .5 Senior Thesis & Defense
Electives at least 5 additional, could be any of above in addition to requirements or: Civil Air Patrol, Athletic Team Specific (also qualifies for PE), Computer Sciences, Robotics, Intro or Elite Choirs, Band or Orchestra, Psychology
Cyber Security, Business, Student Government, Yearbook, Leadership, Speech/Rhetoric,
Creative Writing, and more! Many of these course topics will be driven by student interest.
TOTAL 27 CREDITS