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Academics at DA

The nurturing of each student's scholastic and artistic abilities is the hallmark of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. The school's faculty, with backgrounds and interests in the arts, employs a humanities approach. Many faculty members, including those in academic areas, are active professionals in the local arts community. Students will find a wide range of rigorous academic offerings including standard, honors, and exceptional education courses. A broad spectrum of Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment courses provide college credit.

To explore our academic programs, please use the menu to the left.

Information about Advanced Placement courses

Information about Dual Enrollment courses

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Academic Graduation Requirements

Course Credits

English

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Other needed credits

4 credits

4 credits

3 credits

3 credits

10 credits

Required: English 1

Required: Algebra 1

Required: Biology

World History

HOPE - 1 credit

Required: English 2

Required: Geometry

US History

World Language - 2 credits

2 additional

English courses

2 additional

Math courses

2 additional

Science courses

US Government & Economics

Electives - 7 credits, including performing arts

Testing Graduationn Requirements

Statewide assessments that must have a passing grade as part of the graduation requirements

  • Grade 10 FAST English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment

  • Grade 10 FAST English Language Arts (ELA) Reading Assessment

  • Grade 10 BEST Writing assessment

  • BEST Algebra 1 End of Course (EOC) Assessment

Alternate Ways to Meet the Testing Requirement

If a student does not pass the required tests, they may still meet the graduation requirements through:

  • Retaking the FAST ELA or Algebra 1 EOC Assessments (offered several times during the school year).

  • Earning a concordant or comparative score on an alternative test such as the SAT, ACT or PSAT. (See Comparative Score Opportunities below.)

Testing Accommodations and Special Circumstances

  • Students with disabilities may be eligible for assessment waivers if their Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Team determines that they are necessary.

  • English Language Learners (ESOL students) who have been in the program for less than two (2) years may demonstrate proficiency through alternate assessments.

Grade 10 English Language Arts (ELA) - Concordant Scores

Alternative Test

Required Score

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

480

ACT English & Reading Subtest (Averaged)

18

CLT Verbal Reasoning & Grammar/Writing (Summed)

36

Algebra 1 - Comparative Scores

Alternative Test

Required Score

PSAT/NMSQT Math

430

SAT Math

420

ACT Math

16

CLT Quantitative Reasoning

11

BEST Geometry EOC

Level 3 or Higher