Secondary School
Academic Program Overview: Grades 6-12
In Grades 6-12, students follow the AXIS Secondary Program, an inquiry and standards-based curriculum program. AXIS is currently offering College Board Advanced Placement classes.
| Grades 6-8 | AXIS Secondary Program |
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| Grades 9-12 | AXIS Secondary Program with College Board Advanced Placement |
Graduation Requirements for Grades 9-12
Four years of attendance in Grades 9-12 and 25 credits are required for an AXIS diploma. To earn a diploma from AXIS, a student normally attends Grades 9-12 and must earn a minimum of 25 units of credit, distributed as follows:
| Subject Area | Minimum Subject Requirements for Graduation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities- English | 4 credits | Four consecutive years of English is required. |
| Humanities- Social Studies/Science | 3 credits | Three years are required. |
| Mathematics | 4 credits | Four consecutive years of Math is required. |
| Science | 3 credits | Three years including one year lab-based science. Four years are recommended. |
| World/Acquired Language | 3 credits | Three years of Chinese Language or other world language. |
| Visual Arts and/or Performing Arts | 2 credits | Two year of visual arts and/or performing arts. |
| PE | 2 credits | Required in Grades 9 and 10. Four years recommended. |
| Community | Participation in required community programming, including advisory, library, social, emotional learning (SEL), community time, Week Without Walls, and assemblies. | |
| Required Credits | 21 credits | |
| Electives | Minimum 4 credits | Electives are based on career pathways which students decide by working with the College & Career Counselor. |
| Total Required Credits for Graduation | 25 credits | |
