William Penn Academy
Curriculum

The William Penn Academy is a Grade 9 – 12 private academic school. WPA model of education includes a rigorous curriculum, inspired teaching, character education, and a strong sense of community in a small learning environment. Our students acquire essential 21st century skills and intellectual habits of mind that lead to success in school and life.

Our comprehensive curriculum and uniquely designed master schedule have been created to not only impart academic knowledge, but also to develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. We emphasize hands-on learning experiences and real-world applications to make education relevant and exciting.

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Math 101 Algebra I 1.0 9th Grade
Math 102 Geometry 1.0 9th Grade
Math 103 Algebra II 1.0 11th Grade
Math 104 Pre-Calculus 1.0 12th Grade
Math 105 Math Lab 0.5 9th – 12th Grades
Math 106 Math Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Eng 101 World Literature 1.0 9th Grade
Eng 102 American Literature 1.0 10th Grade
Eng 103 British Literature 1.0 11th Grade
Eng 104 Argument and Rhetoric 1.0 12th Grade
Eng 199 English Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Sci 101 Environmental Science 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Sci 102 Biology 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Sci 103 Chemistry 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Sci 104 Physics 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Sci 105 Anatomy and Physiology 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Sci 199 Science Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Hist 101 United States History: Colonization to 1877 1.0 9th Grade
Hist 102 United States History: 1865 to Present 1.0 10th Grade
Hist 103 Modern Western Civilization 1.0 11th Grade
Hist 104 American Government and Civics 1.0 12th Grade
Hist 199 History Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Ele 101 Launching your Future – College and Career Readiness 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 102 Wealth Wisdom: Unveiling Financial Literacy 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 103 Influences of Mass Media on Society 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 104 Gaming Fundamentals 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 105 On Air: Inside the World of Broadcast Journalism 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 106 Designing and Developing Dynamic Websites 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 107 Web Innovators: Mastering Design and Development 1.0 10th – 12th Grades
Ele 108 Foundations of Child Development 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 109 Spanish 1 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 110 Spanish 2 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 111 Spanish 3 1.0 10th – 12th Grades
Ele 112 Spanish 4 1.0 11th – 12th Grades
Ele 113 Health and Fitness 0.5 9th Grade
Ele 114 Physical Education 0.5 10th – 12th Grades
Ele 115 Essentials of Artistic Expression 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 116 Intermediate Art Techniques 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 197 Career Exploration Independent Learning Plan 0.5 – 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 198 Service Learning Independent Learning Plan 0.5 – 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 199 Self Development Independent Learning Plan 0.5 – 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

 

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