Algebra 1 in one semester is completely doable when math is the first thing you do every single morning — before anything else. That's the plan. By January it's done, Geometry starts, and by the end of junior year you're exactly where you need to be.
Same structure. Algebra 1 becomes Geometry. Poetry & Shakespeare becomes Composition III. Theological Aesthetics moves into the Wednesday afternoon slot. Everything else carries forward.
| Subject Area | Required | Status entering 11th | End of junior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | ✓✓ |
+2 this year → on track |
| Math (Algebra 1 or higher) | 3 years | ✓ |
+2 this year → on track |
| Natural/Physical Science (1 w/ lab) | 2 years | ✓✓ |
Done — Chemistry = bonus |
| Extra English, Math, or Science | 1 year | → |
Chemistry satisfies this |
| Social Science | 2 years | ✓→ |
+1 this year → done |
| Additional Core Courses (any area) | 4 years | ✓✓→→ |
Latin, Logic, Composition count |
| Course | NCAA Category | Notes | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1Fall — complete by January | Math Core | First NCAA-qualifying math. Core-Course Worksheet required. | 1.0 |
| GeometrySpring — follows Algebra 1 | Math Core | Hits 2-math minimum by end of junior year. | 1.0 |
| Chemistry and LabFull year — CC Challenge III | Science Core | Third science. Lab noted on transcript. Satisfies extra Eng/Math/Science requirement. | 1.0 |
| American HistoryFull year — CC Challenge III | History Core | Second social science credit. Core-Course Worksheet required. | 1.0 |
| Poetry & ShakespeareFall — CC Challenge III | English Core | Third English credit. | 1.0 |
| Composition IIISpring — CC Challenge III | English Core | Fourth English credit or additional core. | 1.0 |
| Caesar & Cicero (Latin III)Full year — CC translations | World Language | Continues Latin sequence. Additional core course. | 1.0 |
| Theological AestheticsSpring | Philosophy | Comparative religion/philosophy additional core. | 0.5 |
| Speech & Debate IIFall — CC Challenge III | Elective | Not NCAA core but strong for college applications. | 0.5 |
| Art / StudioSpring | Elective | Not NCAA core. | 1.0 |
| Physical EducationYear-round — volleyball | Elective | Competitive training credited here. | 1.0 |
With 10+ core courses done by end of junior year, senior year needs only Pre-Calculus, one more English, and one more social science. Three requirements — leaving the whole year open for thesis work, advanced Latin, theology, and whatever else matters most.