The Vanguard School uses a classical, liberal arts
curriculum based on the Hillsdale Academy Model and designed to give all
students the solid academic grounding required for success as an
adult. Our core curriculum is designed to ensure that all students have
met or exceeded the Colorado Commission on Higher Education admission
standards to Colorado Colleges and Universities for 2010, the year of
our first graduating class.
Students are required to take a college preparatory course
of study consisting of at least four years of English, four years of
math, four years of history, three years of science, three years of the
same world language, and at least one year of Latin. The English classes
will be coordinated with history courses to provide a synergy between
these two subjects. Latin will be used to create a classical grounding
and to provide additional support for literary skills. In support of
this rigorous academic load, students will have study hall time to
connect with teachers to get extra help. Each student will be assigned a
mentor to track his progress and assist in planning for the future.
Course Offerings at The Vanguard School:
English
English
Honors Classical Literature and Composition (English 9)
Honors European Literature and Composition (English 10)
Honors American Literature and Composition (English 11)
AP English Language and Composition
Honors British Literature and Composition (English 12)
AP English Literature and Composition
Literature Seminar (Elective)
Discussion on Vices and Virtues (Elective)
Fine Arts
2-D & 3-D Design
Painting
Sculpture
Art History (Required)
Music History (Required)
Band
Choir
Drama
Foreign Language
Latin I- IV
Spanish I-III
History
Honors The Classical World (History 9)
Honors European History (History 10)
Honors American History (History 11)
AP U.S History
U.S. Government and Politics (History 12)
AP U.S. Government and Politics (History 12)
Economics
AP Micro Economics
AP Macro Economics
AP Human Geography (Elective)
Mathematics
Algebra ½ -II
Geometry
Advanced Math I
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Science
Honors Biology (Science 9)
AP Biology
Honors Chemistry (Science 10)
AP Chemistry
Honors Physics (Science 11)
AP Physics (Elective)
Intro to Engineering (Elective)
Additional Electives
PE Activity Class (Grade 9 Required)
Computer Applications
Web Design
Yearbook
Introduction to Programming
Advanced Programming
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
42 required semester course credits, 6 academic electives
ASSESSMENTS (As Appropriate):
9 - CSAP, EXPLORE, PSAT
10 - CSAP, PLAN, PSAT
11 - Jr. ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP
12 - SAT, ACT, AP
**Footnotes:
- History and English are coordinated as advantageous
- World Geography, Political Systems, and Economic Systems are integrated into History
- Fast-track Math I students take Geometry in 8th grade
- Debate, Forensics, and Logic are integrated into English
- "Specials" require no homework
- Official school sport may substitute for one semester of required PE credit
- All testing assessments are as appropriate to students' goals and needs.