Beacon Academy of Nevada provides a core high school curriculum for grades 9-12 based on Nevada's state-approved high school curriculum. Twenty-two and a half (22.5) credits are required to graduate from Beacon Academy of Nevada, including core area subjects and a wide variety of electives.
In addition, we offer choices from a variety of electives that place emphasis on individual interests and career ambitions:
Core Courses
Mathematics
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Consumer Math
- Integrated Math
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English
- English I
- English II
- English III
- English IV
- Creative Writing
- Grammar and Composition
- Journalism*
- AP English Literature†
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Social Studies
- American Government*
- American History
- Civics
- Economics*
- Geography
- World History
- AP U.S. Government*†
- AP U.S. History†
- AP World History†
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Science
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- AP Biology†
- AP Physics B†
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Health/PE
- Physical Education
- Health*
- Nutrition and Wellness*
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Electives
Business/Finance
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Computer Science
- Computer Fundamentals
- Programming 1 (VB.Net)*
- Programming 2 (JAVA)*
- Game Design*
- Web Design*
- AP Computer Science A†
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Arts
- Art Appreciation*
- Digital Photography*
- Digital Video Production
- Flash Animation
- Music Appreciation*
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Life Skills
- Career Planning*
- Life Skills*
- Personal Finance*
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Social Studies
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World Languages
- French I
- French II
- German I
- German II
- Mandarin Chinese I
- Spanish I
- Spanish II
- Spanish III
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*One semester course.
†AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of College Entrance Examination Board. KC Distance Learning has been authorized to use the AP designation by successfully passing The College Board's reviews.
Course offerings and titles may be subject to change.
