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   SAMPLE LYCEUM PROGRAM OF STUDIES 

 

Gr. 9   -           H  English 1                                     Gr. 11 -           HH  American Studies
                      H  Algebra 1                                                           A  Calculus
                      H  Biology 1                                                            A  UML Principals of Biology
                      H  World History 1                                                   A  UML Principals of Biology Lab
                      H  Latin 1                                                               A  US History  2
                      N  Physical Education 1 & 2                                       A  Latin 3       
                      N  Health Education                                                 Physical Education  3 & 4
                      N  Latin Lyceum Seminar                                           Health Education
                                                                                                           
 
Gr. 10 -           HH  English 2 *                                  Gr. 12 -           A  English 4
                      HH  Geometry & Analytic                                           A  Calculus BC
                      HH  Algebra 2  &  Trigonometry                                  A  Physics C
                      H  Chemistry 1                                                          A  Psychology 1
                      A  US History 1                                                         A  Latin 4
                      H  Latin 2                                                                 H  Creative Writing
                      N  Physical Education           
                       
* Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, English 2 will be offered as a High Honors class.

Course Levels:           N = Non-weighted; H = Honors; HH = High Honors; A = Advanced Placement

In addition to the regular graduation requirements for all Lowell High School students, Lyceum students are expected to take the following courses:

 
            4 years of English (Gr. 9 High Honors, Gr. 10 Honors, Gr. 11 High Honors, Gr. 12 Adv. P.)
            4 years of math (in 9th grade students will take a placement test to determine appropriate levels)
            4 years of social studies (Gr. 9 Honors World History, Gr. 10-11 AP US History, Gr. 12 elective)
            4 years of science (Gr. 9 Honors Biology, Gr. 10 Honors Chemistry, Grades 11-12 elective)
            2 years of Latin
 
Lyceum students are expected to enroll in all courses at the honors level or higher.
 
 
This is a SAMPLE schedule only.  Other variations are possible.  Students and parents should review the Course of Studies Catalog and consult with guidance counselors to discuss alternatives.