Curriculum Requirements

CIS has been called a “school-within-a-school.” All CIS students take specially-designated CIS classes, in addition to the classes which fulfill Florida State Graduation Requirements.

Typical CIS Schedule
Courses in bold-face are required CIS courses.

Pre-ninth grade summer school recommended: Personal HOPE (Health Opportunities/ Physical Education)

:: Grade 9
CIS English I Honors (Pre-AP)
CIS AP Human Geography (CIS foundation course)
World Language*
Math
Science
HOPE & Fine or Practical Arts

:: Grade 10
CIS English II Honors (Pre-AP)
CIS AP World History
World Language
Math
Science
Elective

:: Grade 11
CIS English III Honors or AP English Language
CIS American History or AP American History
World Language
Math
Science
Elective

:: Grade 12
CIS English IV Honors or AP English Literature
American Government & Economics (Honors or AP)
World Language (Honors or AP)
VCC** Western & Asian Humanities or AP Art History
Math
Science

*World language options include Spanish, German, French, Latin, and Japanese

**Valencia Community College (VCC) and Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken at Dr. Phillips allow students to earn college credit while still in high school, and advance their eligibility for Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarships to college.

 

 

 

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