Pre-College Curriculum
English/Language Arts
4 credits required English I English II English III English IV (or AP English)
Mathematics
3 credits required Algebra I Algebra II Geometry (see note below on substitutions
Science
3 credits required Credits to include life science, physical science, and earth/space science (at least one lab course)
Social Studies
3 credits required From U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography and World Civilization
Health
½ credit required
Physical Education
½ credit required
History and Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts
1 credit required History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course that incorporates such content
Foreign Language
2 credits required or demonstrated competency [effective date: fall 2004 semester]
Electives
7 credits required (5 rigorous) Recommended strongly: 1 or more courses that develop computer literacy
[In 2004, requirement is 5 credits (3 rigorous)]
TOTAL CREDITS:
22 15 required credits; 7 elective credits (2002) [17 required credits; 5 elective credits (2004)]
A student may substitute an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary, or higher level course within a program of study if the substituted course offers the same or greater academic rigor and the course covers or exceeds the minimum required content.
Rigorous electives should have academic content at least as challenging as that in courses required in the minimum high school graduation requirements. These electives also should be in social studies, science, math, English and language arts, arts and humanities, foreign language, and, above the introductory level, in agriculture, industrial technology, business, marketing, family and consumer sciences, health sciences, and technology education and career pathways. Electives in physical education and health are limited to one-half unit each.
Completing the PCC will enable students to compete for the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarships (KEES).