| The High School's rigorous and rewarding academic curriculum,
together with a supportive and vigorous guidance program, prepare students
for college by providing the highest quality preparation for the most
demanding colleges and universities, and by fostering excellence in discipline
and independent thinking. The guidance program acculturates students
to college admissions and college counseling processes, beginning in
the freshmen academic year and continuing developmentally through the
senior year. Admission representatives from colleges and universities
are regular visitors of our campus, and Radford students consistently
gain admission to the nation's most selective institutions of higher
education, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Boston, Vanderbilt,
the University of Chicago, Baylor and William and Mary to name a few.
Freshmen
- Ninth Grade
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English I
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Biology
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Geometry
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World Geography
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Foreign Language
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Physical Education
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Health
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Communication Applications
(Speech 1/2 credit) |
Electives
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Sophomore
- Tenth Grade
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English II (Pre-AP)
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Chemistry
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Algebra II
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World History
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Foreign Language
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Technology Applications
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Health (1/2 credit)
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Physical Education (1/5 credit)
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Electives
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Junior
- Eleventh Grade
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English III
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Biology II
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Foreign Language
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U.S. History
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Pre-Calculus
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Electives
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Senior
- Twelfth Grade
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English IV (Dual Credit)
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Physics
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AP Calculus
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U.S. Government
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Economics
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Electives
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Electives
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Theater
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Foreign Languages
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Art
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Technology Applications
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Vocal Music
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Character Development
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Journalism/Yearbook |
Music Theory |
Piano I - II |
Dance |
Physical Conditioning |
Creative Writing |
PSAT/SAT Prep
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Speech/Debate
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Graduation
Requirements
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Total Credits Required = 26
Plus Independent Research Project* |
Credits
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Subject
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4
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English
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4
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Mathematics
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3.5
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Social Sciences
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0.5 |
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Economics |
4
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Science
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3
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Foreign Language
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0.5
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Health
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1
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Technology Application
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1
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Fine Arts
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1
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Communication Applications
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50+
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Community Service - 50 hours per school year
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Possible credits earned at Radford (including electives)
total 32. Radford high school curriculum exceeds the minimum requirements
for the distinguished graduation plan, as set forth by the Texas Education
Agency, by eight possible credits. 50 community service hours per year
are required for graduation.
*Original research project must be completed during the senior year
and a) must be judged by a panel of professionals in the field that
is the
focus of the project; or b) conducted under the direction of mentor(s)
and reported to an appropriate audience, and c) must be related to
an area of the curriculum above.
Parents of Radford students are encouraged to participate in their children’s
education through the Radford Parent-Teacher Organization (RPTO) and a variety
of volunteer opportunities . Parent involvement has proven to increase the odds
for student success. To help foster a strong and positive relationship between
the school and each child’s home, the RPTO endeavors to build a healthy
cooperation between parents and teachers in the education of Radford students.
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