Academy Application and Selection Process
APPLICATION PROCESS
Due March 31st:
- Application: Please complete the LGHS Academies Application- 2027 found here
- Essay Questions: You must respond to 3 of the 10 Essay Prompts found here. Please share responses in a GoogleDoc to [email protected]
April 2023:
- Individual Interview: You will receive instructions and information for an interview. Interviews will take place in-person at the student’s school site or Le Grand High School
Academy Selection criteria is based on:
- Submission of Program Application
- GPA of 2.8 or above
- Essay Questions
- Individual Interview
Expectations of Academy students:
- Enroll in the Academy courses, including classes with an emphasis on Ag or Medical, Math, and Science
- Commit to the Academy 4 year plan including pathway completing courses
- Maintain a minimum of a 2.8 academic grade point average (GPA)
- Participate in summer enrichment and summer school programs
- Participate in study academies, study trips, and other activities
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Honors Graduation Requirements per Academy
LE GRAND HIGH SCHOOL - CURRICULUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
|
CLASS |
NON |
AG ACADEMY |
MEDICAL ACADEMY |
|
ENGLISH 1 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
ENGLISH 2 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
ENGLISH 3 or AP English Language |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
ERWC or English IA (Dual Enrollment) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
INTEGRATED MATH 1 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
INTEGRATED MATH 2 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
INTEGRATED MATH 3 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
TRIG/PRE-CALCULUS |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
AG EARTH SCIENCE |
10 |
10 |
0 |
|
AG BIOLOGY OR BIOLOGY |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
CHEMISTRY or AG SOIL CHEMISTRY |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
PHYSICS* |
10 |
0 |
10 |
|
HUMAN ANATOMY* |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
VET. SCIENCE* |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
PE |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
FOREIGN LANGUAGE |
20 |
20 |
20 |
|
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
WORLD HISTORY |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
U.S. HISTORY or AP U.S. HISTORY |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
CIVICS/ECONOMICS |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
ELECTIVES(COLLEGE/CAPSTONE) |
50 |
50 |
50 |
|
TOTAL |
250 |
250 |
250 |
Additional Graduation Requirements:
1. All coursework completed with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (Total Weighted GPA) by the last
semester of senior year. Start with the class of 2023
2. Completing at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or college-level class.
3. Present and Pass Senior Portfolio
4. No more than 18 absences and 15 tardies per semester (Senior Year).
5. No Assertive Disciplined, after freshman year.
