High School Elective Details High school students at HCA have the opportunity to explore a variety of electives that enrich their academic experience and support personal growth. These courses allow students to discover new interests, develop God-given talents, and deepen skills in areas such as the arts, technology, communication, and leadership.
Elective Course
Credits Period(s)
Semester
Grades
Prerequisites
3rd Period (H) (DC) College Algebra (H) (DC) Pre-Calculus
1.0 1.0
3rd 3rd
Full Year Full Year
12th 12th
Algebra II Algebra II
4th Period (H) (DC) Calculus
1.0
4th
Full Year
12th
Pre-Calc
5th Period Advanced Art
0.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 5th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th 7th
1st & 2nd Full Year Full Year Full Year 2nd Only Full Year 1st & 2nd 1st & 2nd 1st & 2nd Full Year Full Year 1st & 2nd 1st & 2nd 1st & 2nd Full Year 1st Only 1st & 2nd 1st Only 1st & 2nd 2nd Only 1st & 2nd
11th-12th 11th-12th
Painting
Chinese III
Chinese II Yearbook Algebra II
(H) Editorial Leadership
12th
(H) Physics
11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th 11th-12th
Production Design
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(DC) Statistics Shakespeare
Algebra II
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Sound Engineering & Podcast
Worship Ministry
Yearbook
Application Required
6th Period (H) Anatomy & Physiology
12th 12th 12th 12th 12th
85% or higher in Biology
History Through Film
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Strength Training
Studio Art
Painting
Tolkien
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7th Period Audition Workshop Creative Writing
9th-12th 9th-12th 10th-12th 9th-12th 9th-12th 9th-12th
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Drawing
Intro to Art
History Through Film
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Intro to Art
Intro to S.T.E.M. Topics
HCA Upper School Academic Catalog | 2025-26
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