2024 – 2025
Schedules & Course Levels
Course & Program of Studies
Student schedules must include 18 academic and 18 vocational credits per year. A student must successfully pass all MCAS exams currently required by the Commonwealth and earn a minimum of credits in the configuration described above, in order to graduate with a high school diploma and a vocational certificate.
College Prep (CP) – These are college preparatory courses in which students will work with increasing independence on inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking, and reading and writing. The courses are often smaller and/or supported with additional staff to provide more structured instruction and in some cases offer co-teaching to allow for individualized attention.
Students in CP classes should expect up to 15 minutes of homework per night, not to exceed 1 1⁄2 hours per cycle, including any assigned academic homework during the students’ shop cycle.
Advanced College Prep (ACP) – These are rigorous college preparatory courses in which materials are taught at an accelerated pace. Students are required to work more independently on inquiry, problem solving, critical thinking, and reading and writing within each content area.
These courses provide a strong foundation for future studies in each content area. Students in ACP classes should expect up to 15 minutes of homework per night, not to exceed 1 1⁄2 hours per cycle, including any assigned academic homework during the students’ shop cycle.
Honors (HN) – Honors courses are more rigorous and materials are taught at an accelerated pace with greater depth. Students are required to work independently on inquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading and writing within each content area. Teacher recommendations, departmental approval, and/or pre-requisites, may apply prior to enrollment.
Students in honors classes should expect up to 30 minutes of homework per night, not to exceed 3 hours per cycle, including any assigned homework during the students’ shop cycle
Advanced Placement (AP) – These courses are conducted at a standard that is comparable to college work. Courses are rigorous and materials taught are at an accelerated pace and greater depth. Students work independently on inquiry, problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading and writing within each content area. Teacher recommendations, departmental approval, and/or pre-requisites, may be required.