USA Curriculum Pathway
at Uchenna Academy
Uchenna Academy is pleased to offer two educational pathways leading to a High School Diploma:
- USA Foundations High School Program (FHSP) (22 credits)
- Endorsement Educational Pathway (26 credits)
These programs are based on Texas Education Agency’s high school curriculum. The programs are best suited for USA students or students wishing to pursue post-secondary education in USA Universities.
In both programs, each credit requires between 120-150 hours of instructional time. Half-credit courses are between 60-75 hours of instructional time.
Foundations High School Program (FHSP)
| Program of Study | Courses |
|---|---|
| English, Language Arts 4 credits | English I, II, III, and an Advanced English Course (ex. AP English) |
| Mathematics 3 credits | Required: Algebra I, II, and Geometry |
| Science 3 credits | One course must be Biology or AP Biology Two advanced Science courses |
| Social Studies 3 credits | U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction or AP United States History (1 credit) U.S. Government (0.5 credit) Economics (0.5 credit) World Geography (1 credit) or World History Studies (1 credit) |
| Language Other Than English 2 credits | Credits must consist of any two levels in the same language French I and II |
| Physical Education 1 credit | Foundations of Personal Fitness (1 credit) Team Sports (1 credit) |
| Speech 0.5 credit | Professional Communications (0.5 credit) |
| Fine Arts 1 credit | Arts I |
| Electives 5 credits | AP Psychology (0.5 credit) Sociology (0.5 credit) Social Studies Research Methods (0.5 credit) Personal Financial Literacy (0.5 credit) AP United States Government and Politics (0.5 credit) AP Comparative Government and Politics (0.5 credit) AP African American Studies (1 credit) AP World History: Modern (1 credit) World History Studies (1 credit) |
| Total 22 credits |
Endorsement High School Program (DAHSP)
| Endorsements | A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing • curriculum requirements for the endorsement • a total of four credits in mathematics • a total of four credits in science • two additional elective credits |
|---|---|
| English, Language Arts 4 credits | English I, II, III, and IV English I and II for Speakers of Other Language (SOL) may be substituted for English I and II only for immigrant students with limited English proficiency |
| Mathematics 4 credits | Required: Algebra I, II, and Geometry The 4th credit may be selected form the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science, |
| Science 4 credits | One course must be Biology or AP Biology One course must be Chemistry or AP Chemistry One course must be Physics or AP Physics The fourth year of science must be a laboratory science: AP Chemistry, AP Physics or AP Biology OR Anatomy and Physiology |
| Social Studies 3.5 credits | World Geography (1 credit) World History Studies (1 credit) U.S. History Studies Since Reconstruction or AP United States History (1 credit) U.S. Government (0.5 credit) |
| Economics 0.5 credit | Economics with an emphasis on the free enterprise system and its benefits |
| Language Other Than English 2 credits | Credits must consist of any two levels in the same language French I and II |
| Physical Education 1 credit | Foundations of Personal Fitness (1 credit) Team Sports (1 credit) |
| Speech 0.5 credit | Professional Communications (0.5 credit) |
| Fine Arts 1 credit | Arts I |
| Electives 5.5 credits | AP Psychology (0.5 credit) Sociology (0.5 credit) Social Studies Research Methods (0.5 credit) Personal Financial Literacy (0.5 credit) AP United States Government and Politics (0.5 credit) AP Comparative Government and Politics (0.5 credit) AP African American Studies (1 credit) AP World History: Modern (1 credit) World History Studies (1 credit) |
| Total 26 credits |
