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Academic Program
Academic Requirements
Middle School
Scholars are required to attend middle school (sixth, seventh and eighth grades) a minimum of three years (twelve quarters/six semesters). Scholars must have a sixth, seventh and eighth grade 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to achieve promotion to high school. Any scholar who receives a failing grade for a semester will be required to successfully complete an Intensive or Summer School.
The required courses for middle school are: Language Arts, Social Studies (Humanities courses satisfy both Language Arts and Social Studies requirements), Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Art, and Crew.
High School
Venture Prep is a college-preparatory school; therefore, our curriculum aligns with the Colorado University System Minimum Academic Preparation Standards (Appendix I). Scholars are required to attend high school for four years (eight semesters) and satisfactorily pass the prescribed curriculum to achieve graduation.
In order to receive a Venture Prep high school diploma, scholars must earn a minimum of 240 credits in required and elective coursework during their four years of high school and must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average - although we recommend all scholars strive to maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average for college admissions. During the first semester of senior year, all scholars must complete the application process with at least four colleges or universities. In addition, all scholars must attend scholar presentations of learning including exhibitions.
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40 Credits ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
40 Credits MATHEMATICS
40 Credits NATURAL SCIENCES
40 Credits SOCIAL SCIENCE
30 Credits VISUAL OR PERFORMING ARTS
30 Credits WORLD LANGUAGE
20 Credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION (including 9th grade Health)
10 Credits COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVE COURSES
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To ensure the success of every scholar, Venture Prep has committed to the following:
- Individualized Use of Academic Support & Enrichment Periods. Academic Support periods will be a regularly scheduled part of each scholar's weekly program four days a week. This support provides access to both enrichment and remedial contact, depending upon a scholar's individual needs. The purpose of this class is to provide support to scholars for various purposes including: homework, one on one clarification of learning targets, personal check in, and extracurricular activities. A scholar's crew leader will work with him or her to help prioritize and organize how to maximize the benefits of Academic Support.
- Special Education. Scholars who are classified with a disability affecting their educational progress will be provided services as indicated on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Accommodation Plan. The laws and regulations governing the provision of educational services will be followed with precision. As required by law, school representatives and parents will assist in the development of the IEP and Accommodation Plans, and all will work actively to design programs emphasizing scholar participation in the least restrictive environment. Certified special education providers will oversee IEP implementation, while general education teachers work as active team members in the service of each scholar's needs in classrooms to achieve academic success.
- Intensive Elective Courses: Intensives are special sessions held between grading periods. The school offers a wide variety of elective courses that meet all day every day during intensives. This structure allows Venture to have elective choices without compromising core academic time, and often provides more useful time for in-depth electives.
- Learning Expeditions: Curriculum is organized around contextualized in-depth studies. These studies, or "expeditions," integrate the teaching of content, concepts, and skills. They are the major vehicles for delivering curriculum.
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