OURSE I n recent years, Madison-Ridgeland Academy has seen tremendous growth in the coursework and offerings in the high school curriculum. The recent additions have enabled students to better pursue the path that they are pas- sionate about and be better prepared for the future that lies ahead of them after high school graduation.
RECENT COURSEWORK CHANGES MRA has increased the academic offerings in high school to ensure we are providing opportunities for our students to re- alize their fullest potential. On top of the dual credit course- work, the other curriculum offerings in grades 9-12 have also increased with new classes having recently been added in the areas of science, math, English, and electives. In the area of English, an online Advanced Writing course is now offered each semester, providing students the opportuni- ty to further challenge themselves in the area of composition. Additionally, several years ago, MRA launched a writing cen- ter which is staffed by student tutors. In the areas of math and technology, a revamped personal finance class began in the fall of 2021, offering students op- portunities to learn about the ins and outs of how to manage their finances, credit, and purchases as they move into adult- hood. To help students better meet the demands of a techno- logically advanced world and workforce, two coding classes and Advanced Placement Computer Science were launched. The science department has seen impressive growth and ex- pansion, adding numerous year-long and semester-long sci- ence courses to an already robust curriculum. AP Physics II and AP Physics C along with Microbiology, Honors Genet- ics, Marine Science, Zoology, Introduction to Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development have all been new additions to the MRA academic offerings. “ In science, it has been incredibly important to us that our students are exposed to as many areas of science as possible,” says Matt Bramuchi, head of the science department. “We want them excited and engaged in science. Additional courses and flexible semes- ter offerings have really been critical in helping us meet those goals. These opportunities at MRA allow students to explore our world, chase their own dreams, and be prepared to solve problems in the world of today and tomorrow.”
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