William Penn Academy
Curriculum

The William Penn Academy is a Grade 7 – 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 – 12th Grades
Math 102 Geometry 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Math 103 Algebra II 1.0 10th – 12th Grades
Math 104 Precalculus/Trigonometry 1.0 11th – 12th Grades
Math 105 Discrete Mathematics and Logic 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Math 106 Calculus 1.0 11th – 12th Grades
Math 107 Applied Algebra 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Math 108 Accounting 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Math 110 Math Lab 0.5 9th – 12th Grades
Math 111 Mathematics 7 1.0 7th Grade
Math 112 Mathematics 8 1.0 8th Grade
Math 199 Math Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
CHS 0200 Prep for Scientific Calculus 3.0 11th – 12th Grades
CHS 0220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3.0 11th – 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 105 English Language Arts 7 1.0 7th Grade
Eng 106 English Language Arts 8 1.0 8th 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 106 Science 7 with Laboratory 1.0 7th Grade
Sci 107 Science 8 with Laboratory 1.0 8th Grade
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 105 History 7 1.0 7th Grade
Hist 106 History 8 1.0 8th Grade
Hist 199 History Independent Study 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
PEH 101 Health and Fitness 1.0 9th Grade
PEH 102 Physical Education 1.0 10th – 12th Grades
PEH 103 Physical Education and Health 1.0 7th – 8th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Lang 101 Survey of Classical Languages 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Lang 102 Spanish I 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Lang 103 Spanish II 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Lang 104 Spanish III 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Lang 105 Spanish IV 1.0 9th – 12th Grades

Course # Course Title Credit Grade Level
Ele 101 College and Career Readiness 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 103 Mass Media 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 104 Gaming Fundamentals 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 105 Broadcast Journalism 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 106 Website Design I 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 107 Website Design II 1.0 10th – 12th Grades
Ele 108 Child Development 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 109 Art I 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 110 Art II 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 111 Yearbook 0.5 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 112 Myth and Folklore: A Global Exploration 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 113 Film Theory 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 114 Introduction to Political Science 0.5 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 115 Rock & Roll: Music, Society 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 116 Psychology 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 117 Entrepreneurship 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 118 Personal Finance 1.0 9th – 12th Grades
Ele 119 Art 7 1.0 7th Grade
Ele 120 Art 8 1.0 8th Grade
Ele 121 Research 7 1.0 7th Grade
Ele 122 Research 8 1.0 8th Grade
Ele 199 Independent Learning Plan 0.5 – 3.0 9th – 12th Grades
CHS 0010 Introduction to World Art 3.0 9th – 12th Grades
CHS 0500 Argument 3.0 9th – 12th Grades

 

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