COURSES & PATHWAYS COURSES & PATHWAYS HOME
The Deway School provides an extensive range of over 200 Core Curriculum, AP, Honors, and Elective online courses for students in grades K-12. These courses are enhanced by direct-instruction videos featuring credentialed teachers, who are also available to support and guide student learning. Our curriculum is research-based and designed to meet the stringent state and national standards, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. Additionally, we offer differentiated education to cater to the needs of gifted students.
In alignment with the California Department of Education's recommendations, the Deway School adheres to a prescribed sequence of courses. This approach is aimed at preparing all students to graduate ready for college. Below is an outline of the minimum course requirements as per the California education code.
| Course | State Mandated Requirements for High School Graduation |
UC Requirements for 1stYear Admissions |
CSU Requirements for 1stYear Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Three Years | Four years of approved courses | Four years of approved courses |
| Mathematics | Two years, including Algebra I, beginning in 2003–04. (EC 51224.5) |
Three years, including algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. Four years recommended. |
Three years, including algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. |
| Social Studies | Three years of history/social studies, including one year of U.S. history and geography; one year of world history, culture, and geography; one semester of American government and civics, and one semester of economics. | Two years of history/ social science, including one year of U.S. history or one-half year of civics or American government; and one year of world history, cultures, and geography. | Two years, including one year of U.S. history or U.S. history and government and one year of other approved social science. |
| Science | Two years, including biological and physical sciences. | Two years with lab required, chosen from biology, chemistry, and physics. Three years recommended. |
Two years, including one year of biological and one year of physical science with lab. |
| Foreign Language | One year of either visual and performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education**. | Two years in same language required. Three years recommended. |
wo years in same language required. |
| Visual and Performing Arts | One year of either visual and performing arts, foreign language, or career technical education**. | One year of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art. | One year of visual and performing arts chosen from the following: dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art. |
| Physical Education | Two years | Two years | Two years |
| Electives | Not Applicable | One year*** (6+ courses) | One year*** (6+ courses) |
| Total to Graduate | 13 | 22-26 | 22-26 |
Sample Class Schedule
Attached is a sample schedule showing how we help students organize their distance learning experience.
Specialized Pathways
Our online school counseling programs not only help students prepare for their college application, they also help students to develop specialized pathways based on their talents, learning styles, personal interests and formal assessments. The Deway School has identified and developed six specialized learning pathways for students. In addition to their core courses, high school students at the our online school select and enroll in elective courses focused in six specialized learning pathways.
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