Language Arts Requirements and Suggested Class List
Mount Sophia’s program is structured to give a standard for attaining a high school diploma for both college-bound and non-college bound students.
| SUBJECT | NON-COLLEGE BOUND | COLLEGE-BOUND |
| Language Arts/Literature | 4 credits | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | 4 credits (includes Algebra I, Geometry, Financial Literacy & one other math) | 4.5 credits (includes Algebra I, II, Geometry + 1 other math & ½ credit Financial Literacy)* |
| Social Studies | 4 credits (includes 1 credit each of American & World history, ½ credit each of civics, economics, geography, & 1 elective) | 4 credits (includes 1 credit each of American & World history, ½ credit each of civics, economics, geography, & elective) |
| Science | 4 credits: biology, chemistry, plus 2 other sciences, 3 must have labs (incl. bio & chem.) | 4 credits: biology, chemistry, plus two other sciences, 3 must have labs (incl. bio & chem.)* |
| World Languages | 2 credits | 2 credits* |
| Career Exp. Vocational Training | 3 credits (some may be integrated) | 3 credits integrated |
| Technology | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Physical Education | 1.5 credits | 1.5 credits |
| Health | .5 | .5 |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit | 1 credits |
| Bible | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Electives | As needed | As needed |
| TOTAL REQUIRED | 26 CREDITS | 26 CREDITS |
*University of Delaware and some other state universities often have additional requirements – see academic advisor for details.
Service hours – While service is not a graduation requirement, Mount Sophia prefers that all students serve others in some area for at least 25 hours per year.