Academy

Students are introduced to a wide range of topics in Bible classes. Bible I, II, III, IV covers text book learning in addition to class discussions, in-depth Bible studies, wedding projects, baby projects, and many more.

		(RS111)
		(RS121)
		(RS131)
		(RS141)









Graduation Requirements
Sacramento Adventist Academy offers two diplomas: the General High School Diploma (240 units) and the Advanced Diploma (275 units). Requirements for these diplomas are listed below. A one year class that meets full time is equal to 10 credits/units.

The presentation of Honor Cords for graduation is based upon the student’s grade point average (GPA).

Silver Cords 3.5 to 3.749 GPA Gold Cords 3.75 to 4.00 GPA

Sacramento Adventist Academy’s English classes, English I, II, III, IV, and Advanced English, cover everything from SAT prep essays and vocabulary, literature and grammar, and reading and writing skills.

	(LA211)
	(LA221)
	(LA231)
	(LA241)
	(LA291)
	(LA292)
	(LA251)
	(LA252)
	(LA271)
	(LA272)
	(LA273)
	(LA275)

History classes include World History, Advanced Placement World History, US History, Advanced Placement US History, and Government and Economics for Seniors. Students taking the advanced placement classes will also take the AP exams at the conclusion of the course.

	(SS511)
	(SS512)
	(SS531)
	(SS535)
	(SS520)
	(SS541)
	(SS542)

Sacramento Adventist Academy offers two diplomas: the General High School Diploma (240 units) and the Advanced Diploma (275 units). Requirements for these diplomas are listed below. A one year class that meets full time is equal to 10 credits/units.
The presentation of Honor Cords for graduation is based upon the student’s grade point average (GPA).

	Silver Cords	3.5 to 3.749 GPA
	Gold Cords	3.75 to 4.00 GPA

	*Cumulative GPA at midterm of 4th quarter
*NOTE:*The University of California and the California State University systems require a minimum grade of “C” in any class.

The following classes are tought at SAA in the Mathematics program. Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.

	(MA301)
	(MA302)
	(MA311)
	(MA321)
	(MA331)
	(MA341)
	(MA345)

The Academy Music Program enables students to participate in several unique coral groups such as: Academy Chorale, Bel Canto (advanced choir), Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Orion Sound (hand bells).

	(FA711)
	(FA712)
	(FA713)
	(FA714)
	(FA715)
	(FA716)
	(FA717)
	(FA718)
	(FA721)

Physical Education classes are offered daily during every class period: They fit into most class schedules. PE classes vary; running, muscle building, and indoor and outdoor sports are common exercises. One-semester of Health class is offered during the Sophomores.

	(PE811)
	(PE822)
	(PE851)
	(PE861)

Sacramento Adventist Academy has a verity of computer education classes, including:

		(AA612)
		(AA613)
		(AA622)
		(JHAA61)
		(AA642)
		(AA611)
		(AA624)
		(AA624)
		(FA716)
		(AA614)
		(AA621)

The following classes are tought at SAA to the Freshman through Senior's in the science program. Classes include: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Placement Biology.

	(LS412)
	(LS421)
	(LS422)
	(LS446)
	(LS442)

Click on the Virtual Physics tab, located on the top menu to access the Physics Lab worksheets.

The Senior Portfolio Project encourags students obtaining the College Preparatory Diploma. The Senior Portfolio requirements include examples from high school demonstrating how the students have met the Expected School-wide Learning Results (ESLRs).



The Senior Portfolio requirements:

	(AA641)

Several study halls are inserted into the school day schedule. The study halls are located in the library or with teachers in classrooms and are available to students during free periods. The Library is open during school hours and also after school for students to study and find references.

	(SH)

The Physics Lab Software is on computers in the Computer Lab. Students having a schedule conflicts can work on the Lab worksheets in the Computer Lab using the software to complete the lab projects.

Students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 will be required to complete readings for one class; while students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 will be required to complete readings for two classes. (If you are taking AP US History, you will need to read three books.)

Where book reports are required, students will need to follow MLA style (see “Writers Inc”). You will be given points for what you write, as well as following the format correctly.

High school Art students will need to read one book from the following list: The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone OR Lust for Life by Irving Stone OR Dear Theo, The Autobiography of Vincent Van Gogh, edited by Irvine Stone.