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    The Pennsylvania School is a global learning community for students in grades K-12

    • Home
    • About 
      • About Us
      • Accreditation
      • Learning Experience
      • Partner with Penn
      • FAQs
    • Admissions 
      • Apply Now
      • Course Registration
    • Programs 
      • High School (9-12)
      • Dual Diploma
      • Middle School (6-8)
      • Elementary (K-5)
    • Current Students 
      • Student Handbook
      • Graduation & Transcripts
      • Learning Platform
    • …  
      • Home
      • About 
        • About Us
        • Accreditation
        • Learning Experience
        • Partner with Penn
        • FAQs
      • Admissions 
        • Apply Now
        • Course Registration
      • Programs 
        • High School (9-12)
        • Dual Diploma
        • Middle School (6-8)
        • Elementary (K-5)
      • Current Students 
        • Student Handbook
        • Graduation & Transcripts
        • Learning Platform
      Student Log-In
      • High School Program

        The High School Program at Pennsylvania School offers a rigorous curriculum that will provide students with a solid educational foundation that prepares them for college and the modern workforce. Our wide array of electives allows students to explore their personal interests in preparation for their college major and/or career path.

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      • Enrollment Types

        Single Courses

        Rolling Admission
        Start Anytime
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        9th - 12th

        Full-Time

        Rolling Admission
        Start Anytime
        Diploma Seeking Track
        Program >

        5-6 Courses Per Year

        Dual-Diploma

        Rolling Admission
        Start Anytime
        Diploma Track
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        > International only

        > 5 credit minimum

      • Program Features

        Our innovative online learning curriculum for middle school students includes the following elements:

        1. Personalized Learning: Students will have access to a wide range of resources and materials, including videos, interactive activities, and simulations, that can supplement their learning. They will also have the ability to work at their own pace and customize their learning experience according to their individual learning style and needs.

        2. Technology Integration: Online learning platforms, such as learning management systems, educational apps, and virtual reality, will be used to enhance the learning experience. These tools will also allow students to collaborate, communicate, and share their work with peers and teachers.

        3. Global Learning Community: Students will have opportunities to connect with other students and teachers from around the world, providing opportunities for diverse perspectives and cultural exchange. This could be through online discussions, video conferencing, and student clubs.

        4. Self-Directed Learning: Students will be encouraged to take ownership of their learning and set goals for themselves. They will also have access to a wide range of resources and materials, including videos, interactive activities, and simulations, that can supplement their learning.

        5. Progress Tracking: Students and teachers will have access to real-time data on student progress, allowing for timely interventions and support for students who may be struggling.

        6. College & Career Readiness: Students are preparing for the next chapter in their educational journey: College.

        7. Multimodal: The curriculum will include a variety of formats, such as text, video, images, audio, and interactive activities, to engage students and cater to different learning styles.

        College & Workforce Prep

        The High School Program at Penn School prepares students for both college and the workforce by providing them with a solid educational foundation in core subjects in conjunction with a wide array of elective courses. Our rigorous curriculum will prepare students for college and help them develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are essential for success in higher education. Students will develop important life skills such as time management and self-sufficiency. Additionally, electives with vocational, career, and technical emphasis will help students gain specific skills or knowledge that are in demand in the workforce.

         

      • Course Catalog

        Discover our core courses for high school students.

        Bold indicates it is required for graduation

        Asterisk (*) indicates it is a half-credit course

        Click to Download the Full Course Catalog

        Click to Download AP Course Descriptions & Materials List

        English

        • Language Arts 9
        • Language Arts 10
        • Language Arts 11
        • Language Arts 12
        • Creative Writing
        • Contemporary Novels*
        • Journalism *
        • Speech *
        • American Literature & HIstory (2 credit course)

        Science

        • Biology
        • Chemistry
        • Physical Science
        • Anatomy & Physiology
        • Physics
        • Earth Science
        • Marine Science *
        • Renewable Energy *
        • Space Explorations *

         

        Math

        • Pre-Algebra
        • Algebra I
        • Geometry
        • Algebra II
        • Pre-Calculus
        • Calculus
        • Consumer Math
        • Accounting *

        World Languages

        • French 1
        • French 2
        • Spanish 1
        • Spanish 2 

        Social Studies

        • World History
        • American History
        • World Geography & Cultures
        • Psychology
        • Ethnic Studies*
        • American Government*
        • Civics*
        • Economics *
        • Business Law *
        • Sociology *

        The Arts

        • Music Appreciation*
        • Art Appreciation*
        • Graphic Design *
        • Digital Media *
        • Theater Studies*
        • Art History *
        • Basic Drawing*
        • Advanced Drawing*

        Health & Fitness

        • Nutrition *
        • Personal Fitness *
        • Physical Education A&B
        • First Aid *
        • Health: Living Your Best Life *
        • Health: Mental Health & Well-Being *

        Business

        • Entrepreneurship & Small Business *
        • Intro to Business *
        • Social Media Business Marketing *
        • Startups and Innovation *
        • Financial Literacy *

        Technology

        • Robotics: Applications and Careers *
        • Intro to Artificial Intelligence *
        • Basic Web Design *
        • Computer Basics *

        Personal Development

        • Character Education *
        • Career Planning*
        • Personal Leadership *

        Early College Courses (via Univ of California, SB)

        • Global Leadership Development
        • English Essentials
        • Essentials in Entrepreneurship
        • International Business

        Advanced Placement

        • AP Biology
        • AP Calculus AB
        • AP Calculus BC
        • AP Chemistry
        • AP English Language & Composition
        • AP English Literature
        • AP European History
        • AP Physics 1
        • AP Psychology
        • AP Statistics
        • AP United States Government and Politics
        • AP United States History
        • AP World History Modern
      • OUR TEACHERS

        Our teachers are all certified and have

        acquired all the necessary education,

        training, and experience to effectively

        connect with and inspire our students,

        create a positive learning experience,

        and use a variety of teaching methods

        to meet the diverse needs of their

        students.

      • Graduation Requirements

        Full-time students are required to complete 21 CREDITS to fulfill graduation requirements.

        Students must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA for all cohort years.

        For dual-diploma requirements, visit our International Page.

        English - 4 credits

        • Required:
          • Language Arts 9
          • Language Arts 10
          • Language Arts 11
          • Language Arts 12

        Math - 4 credits

        • Required:
          • Algebra I
          • Geometry
          • Algebra II
        • Select Course(s) - totaling 1 credit:
          • Pre-Algebra
          • Pre-Calculus
          • Calculus
          • Consumer Math
          • Pre-Algebra
          • AP Calculus AB
          • AP Calculus BC
          • AP Statistics

        Science - 3 credits

        • Required:
          • Biology
          • Chemistry
        • Select Course(s) - totaling 1 credit:
          • Earth Science
          • Anatomy & Physiology
          • Physical Science
          • Physics
          • Marine Science *
          • Renewable Energy *
          • Space Explorations *
          • AP Biology
          • AP Chemistry
          • AP Physics 1

        Social Studies - 3 credits

        • Required:
          • World History
          • U.S. History
        • Select Course(s) - totaling 1 credit:
          • Ethnic Studies*
          • World Geography & Cultures
          • American Government*
          • Civics*
          • Economics *
          • Business Law *
          • Psychology
          • Sociology *
          • AP European History
          • AP Physics 1
          • AP Psychology
          • AP Statistics
          • AP United States Government and Politics
          • AP United States History
          • AP World History Modern

         

        The Arts - 1 credit

        • Required:
          • Music Appreciation*
          • Art Appreciation*

        Health & Fitness - 1 credit

        • Select Course(s) - totaling 1 credit:
          • Nutrition *
          • Personal Fitness *
          • First Aid *
          • Health: Living Your Best Life *
          • Health: Mental Health & Well-Being *

        World Languages - 1 credit

        • Select Course:
          • Spanish 1
          • French 1

        Electives - 4 credits

        • English:
        • Contemporary Novels *
        • Speech*
        • Journalism*
        • AP English Language & Composition
        • AP English Literature

         

        • Science:
          • Anatomy & Physiology
          • Earth Science
          • Marine Science*
          • Physics
          • Renewable Energy *
          • Space Explorations *
          • AP Chemistry
          • Ap Biology
          • AP Physics
        • Math:
          • Accounting *
          • Calculus
          • Consumer Math
          • Pre-Calculus
        • Social Studies:
          • Business Law *
          • Psychology
          • Sociology *
          • Ethnic Studies*
          • World Geography & Cultures
          • American Government *
          • Civics*
          • Economics *
        • Health & Fitness:
          • Nutrition *
          • Personal Fitness*
          • First Aid *
          • Health: Living Your Best Life *
          • Health: Mental Health & Well-Being *

         

        • The Arts:
          • Music Appreciation *
          • Theater Studies *
          • Advanced Drawing *
          • Art Appreciation *
          • Art History *
          • Basic Drawing *
          • Beginning Painting*
          • Graphic Design
        • Business & Technology Electives:
          • Basic Web Design *
          • Computer Basics *
          • Digital Media *
          • Entrepreneurship & Small Business *
          • Financial Literacy *
          • Intro to Artificial Intelligence *
          • Intro to Business *
          • Intro to Java Programming *
          • Robotics: Applications and Careers *
          • Social Media Business Marketing *
          • Startups and Innovation *
        • World Languages:
          • Spanish II
          • French II
        • Personal Development
          • Character Education *
          • Career Planning*
          • Personal Leadership *

         

      • Course Mapping by Grade

        Full-time students with Pennsylvania School (9th-12th) must meet or surpass the graduation minimum of 21 credits.

        Transfer students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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        Language Arts 9

         

         

        Physical Science

        or Biology

         

         

        World

        History

         

         

        Pre-Algebra

        or Algebra I

         

         

        Health

         

         

        Any Elective

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

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        Language Arts 10

         

         

        Biology

        or Chemistry

         

         

        United States

        History

         

         

        Algebra I

        or Geometry

         

         

        Art

         

         

        Any Elective

         

         

         

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        Language Arts 11

         

         

        Chemistry

        or Science Elective

         

         

        World Geography

        or Soc. Studies Elective 

         

         

        Geometry

        or Algebra II

         

         

        Foreign Language

         

         

        Any Elective

         

         

         

         

         

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        LA 12 or AP English

         

         

        Science

        Elective

         

         

        Social Studies

        Elective

         

         

        Algebra II

        or Math Elective

         

         

        Any Elective

         

         

        Any Elective

         

         

      • Dual-Diploma at Pennsylvania School

        For International Students Only

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        Language Arts 11 or 12 AND US History

        -OR-

        American Literature and History

        This is a 2 credit course

        Our American Literature and History courses explore the intersection of literature and history from 1600 to the modern era, examining how key historical events shaped and were reflected in literary movements. Students will analyze foundational texts, engage in critical writing and research, and study major historical developments, including the Great Depression, World Wars, Civil Rights Movements, and America’s rise as a global superpower.

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        Electives

        Choose 3 credits (up to 6 courses)

        Students can choose from our diverse elective courses to explore personal interests and prepare for their personal college and career paths. All electives must be for original credit and cannot be taken at their local school internationally to count towards the dual-diploma program's graduation requirements.

         

        Asterisk (*) indicated a 0.5 credit course.

         

        English:

        Contemporary Novels *

        Speech*

        Journalism*

        Language Arts 9

        Language Arts 10

        Language Arts 12

        AP English Language & Composition

        AP English Literature

         

        Science:

        Anatomy & Physiology

        Earth Science

        Marine Science*

        Physics

        Renewable Energy *

        Space Explorations *

        AP Chemistry

        AP Biology

        AP Physics

         

        Math:

        Accounting *

        Calculus

        Consumer Math

        Pre-Calculus

         

        Social Studies:

        Business Law *

        Psychology

        Sociology *

        Ethnic Studies*

        World Geography & Cultures

        American Government *

        Civics*

        Economics *

         

        Health & Fitness:

        Nutrition *

        Personal Fitness*

        First Aid *

        Health: Living Your Best Life *

        Health: Mental Health & Well-Being *

         

        The Arts:

        Music Appreciation *

        Theater Studies *

        Advanced Drawing *

        Art Appreciation *

        Art History *

        Basic Drawing *

        Beginning Painting*

        Graphic Design *

         

        Business & Technology Electives:

        Basic Web Design *

        Computer Basics *

        Digital Media *

        Entrepreneurship & Small Business *

        Financial Literacy *

        Intro to Artificial Intelligence *

        Intro to Business *

        Intro to Java Programming *

        Robotics: Applications and Careers *

        Social Media Business Marketing *

        Startups and Innovation *

         

        World Languages:

        Spanish I or II

        French I or II

         

        Personal Development:

        Character Education *

        Career Planning*

        Personal Leadership *

         

         

        UCSB Pre-College Courses:

        Entrepreneurship 

        Essentials in English

        Global Leadership Development

         

         

      • Program Benefits

        High School at Pennsylvania School offers many advantages not possible at traditional brick-and-mortar school.

        Technology Proficiency

        Online classes can expose high school students to technology and digital tools that they may not have access to in a traditional classroom setting.

        Personalized Learning

        Online classes can offer a more personalized learning experience. Students can work at their own pace and have access to a wider range of resources and topics to enhance their learning experience. .

        Flexibility

        Online classes allow for a more flexible schedule, which can be beneficial for high school students who may have other commitments such as extracurricular activities or family responsibilities.es allow for a more flexible schedule, which can be beneficial for high school students who may have other commitments such as extracurricular activities or family responsibilities.

        Increased Engagement

        Online classes can increase student engagement and motivation, as students have more control over their learning experience and can participate in interactive activities and discussions.

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        Quick Facts

        Who can apply?

        Pennsylvania School's high school program accepts any high-aged students eligible for 9th through 12th Grade. Students must be under the age of 20.

        What support do students receive from their teachers?

        ALL courses include full support from our Teachers and Counselors. Students have a certified teacher for every course available by phone, audio/video chat, instant message or email. Students also have an academic advisor we assign for any other questions, problems, or issues.

        When can students apply and/or enroll?

        Rolling admission means students can enroll at any time

        Is the coursework accredited?

        Yes! For more information regarding accreditation and standards, please visit our accreditation page.

        Does the student need to be logged in at a particular time every day?

        No! Students will be given 24/7 access to their virtual classroom. This offers parents and students the freedom to set their own schedules and learning pace.

      • Not Ready to Apply Yet?

        Reach out for more info about our High School program.

        We look forward to helping!

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