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2023-2024 High School Program of Studies - AITE

2023-2024 High School Program of Studies - AITE

This Program of Studies contains important information about educational opportunities available in our high schools. As you and your parent(s) review the information and course listings that appear in this guide, you should think about your strengths and interests as well as your short-term and long-term goals.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
To obtain a high school diploma from the Stamford Public Schools, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science.  School counselors in partnership with students and families monitor student progress in reaching graduation requirements. 

District Required Courses and Credits for Graduation:
Students are required to accumulate 25 or more course credits, distributed as follows:

HUMANITIES  9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ English  4 credits
⮚ Social Studies  3 credits (0.5 in Civics)
⮚ Arts  1 credit
⮚ Subject Area Elective  1 credit
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS  9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Mathematics (must earn credit in Algebra & Geometry)  3 credits
⮚ Science  3 credits
⮚ Subject Area Elective  3 credits
WELLNESS  2 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Physical Education  1 credit
⮚ Health and Safety Ed  1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE   1 TOTAL CREDIT
MASTERY-BASED LEARNING  1 TOTAL CREDIT
GENERAL ELECTIVES  3 TOTAL CREDITS

 

AITE's Vision of the Graduate

  • Graduates communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and utilize their communication skills for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • Graduates collaborate effectively with others to complete a task or a goal.
  • Graduates apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate information.
  • Graduates participate responsibly in their local and global communities.
  • Graduates demonstrate resilience when they are flexible, persistent or can recover from failure or change.
  • Graduates demonstrate good moral character when they are caring, responsible, trustworthy, fair, respectful, and/or good citizens.