Credits
What is the minimum passing grade required to receive credit for a course?
3
How many credits will students take in 9th grade as well as 10th grade?
7
What other languages are offered to 11th-12th grade students once they have completed two years of Spanish?
French & Mandarin
Students are required to have 4 credits in this course group and therefore must take this subject 9th-12th grade.
Language and Literature
How long is the commitment for students interested in the full IB Diploma Program?
2 years: 11th & 12 grade
How many credits are year-long courses worth?
1 credit
When can students begin choosing their courses and electives they wish to take?
10th grade
What is one of the three core elements of the IB Diploma Program?
1. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
2. The extended essay
3. Creativity, activity, & service (CAS)
How many elective credits are students required to have in order to graduate from SLCS?
7
What course is highly recommended to take 10th grade if you plan on attending college?
Chemistry
True or False: Full IB Diploma Students are required to take at least one course in each of the six different subject groups.
TRUE
Group 1: Language & Literature
Group 2: Language Acquisition
Group 3: Individual & Societies
Group 4: Science
Group 5: Mathematics
Group 6: Arts
What is the minimum number of credits required to graduate from SLCS?
23 Credits
Students will take this elective course their 9th grade year followed by personal finance in 10th grade.
Entrepreneurial Minds
What are some of the prerequisites for intern/work/enrich?
Complete the Reduced Senior Schedule application
Meet with their school counselor to review graduation credits
Provide proof of hours completed at internship or work (pay stub, letter from supervisor) to the school counselor throughout the school year.
Provide proof of enrollment in college courses.
Notify the school counselor if hours or employment status changes.
Students must work (hours) equivalent to the number of school hours they are leaving early.
Have parent/guardian permission to participate in the program.