Every member of our faculty is licensed by the State of Colorado and highly qualified to prepare high school students for success in college and careers. Our faculty provide instruction in the following courses that are part of the DPS required curriculum for graduation.
English
- Intro to Literature
- American Literature
- World Literature
- Elective
Math
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Higher Level Math
Science
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Chemistry or Physics
Social Sciences
- Geography
- U.S. History
- Civics
- Elective
DPS Graduation Requirements
English
40 credits: 4 years/8 semesters
Including the following named courses:
- Intro. to Literature and Composition (1 year)
- American Literature and Composition (1 year)
- Upper Division Writing Academic Elective or World Literature (1 year)
- Elective
Social Studies
35 credits: 3.5 years/7 semesters
including the following named courses:
- U.S. History (1 year)
- Civics (1 semester)
- Geography (1 year)
- Elective
Science
30 credits: 3 years/6 semesters
Including the following named courses:
- Earth Science (1 year)
- Biology (1 year)
- Chemistry or Physics (1 year)
- Elective
Math
40 credits: 4 years/8 semesters
Including the following named courses:
- Algebra I (1 year)
The high school algebra requirement will be waived for a student who successfully completes one year of algebra in middle school (or passes the 8th grade Algebra Test). - Geometry (1 year)
- Algebra II (1 year)
- Higher Level Math (1 year)