| 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. Spanish
(native or non-native) is mandatory for all students in grades 2-11.
Freshmen
- Ninth Grade
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Pre-AP English I
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Pre-AP Biology
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Geometry
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AP Human Geography
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Spanish (Native or Non-Native) |
Physical Education
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Communication Applications
(Speech .5 credit) |
Electives
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Sophomore
- Tenth Grade
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Pre-AP English II
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AP Chemistry
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Algebra II
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AP World History
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Spanish (Native or Non-Native)
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Technology Applications
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Health (.5 credit)
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Physical Education (.5 credit)
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Electives
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Junior
- Eleventh Grade
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AP English III (dual credit)
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AP Biology II
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Spanish (Native or Non-Native)
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AP U.S. History (dual credit)
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Pre-Calculus
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Electives
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Senior
- Twelfth Grade
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AP English IV (Dual Credit)
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Physics
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AP Calculus
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AP U.S. Government (.5 credit)
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Economics (.5 credit)
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Electives
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| Fine Arts |
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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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| Drama |
Vocal Music
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Academic Decathlon
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Journalism |
Critical Thinking |
Piano I - II |
| Yearbook |
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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Spanish (Native or Non-Native)
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0.5
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Health
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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 26. Fifty 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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