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Advanced Academics for Grades 6-12

Who Can Take Advanced Courses In Middle School And High School?
Any student who is willing to take on the challenge of advanced work is invited to sign up for advanced classes.  Students need to be prepared for learning at a quicker pace, stay organized, and actively seek out help if they are struggling with course content.  
 
What Advanced Courses Are Available At Canutillo Middle School, Jose Alderete Middle School, And Canutillo High School?

Advance Courses for Grades 6-12

Middle School

Canutillo High School

Math

  • 6th grade Honors

  • 7th grade Honors

  • 8th grade Honors

  • Algebra 1

  • Algebra II (starting 2021-2022)

Math

  • Pre-AP Alg 1 (SpringBoard)

  • Pre-AP Alg 2 (SpringBoard)

  • Pre-AP-Geometry (SpringBoard)

  • Pre-AP-Pre-Calculus (SpringBoard)

  • Dual Credit Pre-Calculus

  • AP Statistics

  • AP Calculus AB

  • AP Calculus BC

ELAR

  • 6th grade Honors

  • 7th grade Honors

  • 8th grade Honors

ELAR

  • Pre-AP English-1 (SpringBoard)

  • Pre-AP English-2 (SpringBoard)

  • AP Language and Composition

  • AP Literature and Composition

  • Dual Credit English 3

  • Dual Credit English 4

Science

  • 6th grade Honors or Medical Magnet

  • 7th grade Honors or Medical Magnet

  • 8th grade Honors or Physics

Science

  • Pre-AP Biology

  • AP Biology

  • AP Physics

  • Pre-AP Chemistry

  • AP Chemistry

Social Studies

  • 6th grade Honors

  • 7th grade Honors

  • 8th grade Honors

Social Studies

  • Dual Credit Sociology

  • Dual Credit History

  • Dual Credit Government A/B

  • Dual Credit Philosophy

  • AP US History

  • AP Human Geography

  • AP World History
What Is Northwest Early College High School?
Students who are accepted to Northwest Early College High School complete a 4 year high school degree and a 2 year Associates of Arts degree at the same time.  Students apply to attend Northwest during their 8th grade year.  
 
What Is Needed To Take Dual Credit Classes?  
Students need to pass the corresponding TSIA test before they can take a dual credit class.  The TSIA has an ELAR (Reading, writing, essay) portion and  a Math portion.  Students can take the ELAR test as early as 8th grade.