SCHOOL MISSION

Arcadia is a

Rigorous

Collaborative

Atmosphere

Dedicated to           

Integrity and  

Achievement

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Planning Guide         El Plan de Estudios de las Escuelas Secundarias

The basic program for graduation requires twenty-two credits. Each credit reflects a full year of coursework. Arcadia's college bound students are advised to complete four years of English, Math and Science, three years of Social Studies and at least three years of a foreign language. 90% of our students continue their education after graduation.

• English - 4 credits
• Math - 3 credits
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Laboratory Science - 2 credits
• Career / technical education or fine arts - 1 credit
• Electives

Arcadia's college bound students are advised to complete four years of English, Math and Science, three years of Social Studies and at least three years of a foreign language. 90% of our students continue their education after graduation.

Students are also required to meet standards in math, reading and writing as measured by the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS).

Arcadia offers Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework in all curricular areas. A detailed list of Honors and AP courses is available in the School Profile.

Sustained Silent Reading

SSR is a period of uninterrupted silent reading. All Arcadia classrooms observe the SSR period during 3rd hour.