Academics
Welcome to KCAPA’s Academics main page. Each subject department is responsible for curriculum, testing, teacher professional development, and projects that are taught in the corresponding classes. Below are the different subject departments at KCAPA, as well as, the requirements for student promotion and graduation.
| Subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 1 | English 2 | English 3 | English 4 |
| Social Studies | World History | African American History | US HIstory | Social Science Elective |
| Math | Algebra 1 | Geometry | Algebra 2 | Statistics/Pre-Calc/Calculus |
| Science | Physical Science | Biology | Chemistry | Physics |
| Health & Physical Education | Health & Physical Education | Health & Physical Education | Health & Physical Education | Health & Physical Education |
| Foreign Language | French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 | French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 | French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 | French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 |
| Humanities | Dance Ensemble Choir Fine Art Instrumental Music Theater | Dance Ensemble Choir Fine Art Instrumental Music Theater | Dance Ensemble Choir Fine Art Instrumental Music Theater | Dance Ensemble Choir Fine Art Instrumental Music Theater |
| Career & Technical Education | Intro to Design Intro to Film | Digital Media Production 1 | Digital Media Production 2 | Digital Media Production 3 |
| STEM | AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science A |
Graduation Policy
A 12th grade student shall graduate if he/she/they:
- Successfully completes a Multidisciplinary Project or a Service Learning Project
- Earns a total of 23.5 credits, which include:
- 4 in English
- 3 in Mathematics
- 3 in Science
- 3 in Social Studies
- 1 in African American History
- 2 in World Language
- 2 in Arts and Humanities
- 1 in Physical Education
- 0.5 in Health
- 4 in electives: One elective must be a college preparatory Mathematics or Science course, an IB course, an AP course, or a terminal CTE course.
Promotion Policy
Promotion from grade to grade is based on credits earned:
- Promotion from 9th to 10th grade – 5 credits
- Promotion from 10th to 11th grade – 11 credits
- Promotion from 11th to 12th grade – 17.5 credits