Graduation Requirements

Explore requirements for graduation from Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science.

Course Requirements

Students must complete an equivalent of 23 full-year courses, or 23 credits comprised of the following:
  • English—4 years / 4 credits
  • Math—4 years / 4 credits
  • Science—4 years / 4 credits
  • History—3 years / 3 credits including 1 year of U.S. History
  • Computer Science and Engineering—1 years / 1 credits
  • Research—1 years / 1 credit
  • Economics and Personal Finance—1 year / 1 credit
  • Foreign Language—2 years of the same language / 2 credits, although 3 or more years is strongly recommended
  • Elective—1 years / 1 credits which may include courses from any area
  • Physical Education—2 years / 2 credits

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Research Requirement

We require all students at Ideaventions Academy to complete a full-year research project to graduate. The research can be in the fields of science, mathematics, engineering or computer science and may count as credit towards the graduation requirements in science, mathematics, or computer science and engineering.
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Science Coursework Distribution Requirement

To graduate, students at Ideaventions Academy must take a total of 4 years of science (4 credits) and the courses selected must be from at least two of the following three sciences:
  • Biology (Honors or AP Biology)
  • Chemistry (Honors or AP Chemistry)
  • Physics (Honors or AP Physics C)
The distribution requirement is designed to allow students flexibility in either pursuing a particular scientific field in depth or choosing to take a variety of science courses.  As an example, a student who wanted depth could complete AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and then complete 2 more credit hours of advanced, post-AP studies and/or research in a particular topic.  Alternatively, a student wanting breadth could complete Honors or AP-level work in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and one more science such as Astronomy or Environmental Science.

Non-Academic Course Requirements

Ideaventions Academy Physical Education program requires that students pursue physical activity independently and outside of the school academic day.  Students are required to submit a log of their physical activity on a monthly basis.  Students may choose between activity or after school club opportunities for physical education, such as cycling or running clubs, or pursue physical exercise on their own time. Students who work with a coach or trainer, or who are in another organized exercise program or sport may use that work towards PE credit. Ideaventions Academy requires that students complete at least 2 years or 4 semesters (2 credits) during their four years to be eligible for graduation.