SMART CORE/CORE
All students are required to participate in the Smart Core curriculum unless their parents or guardians, sign a Smart Core Waiver Form not to participate. Smart Core Informed Consent Forms and Smart Core Waiver Forms are both available for parents to review and sign prior to their students enrolling in seventh grade, or when a 7-12 student enrolls in the district for the first time and there is not a signed form in the student’s permanent record. College- and career-readiness in Arkansas means that students are prepared for success in entry-level, credit-bearing courses at two-year and four-year colleges and universities, in technical postsecondary training, and in well-paid jobs that support families and have pathways to advancement. To be college- and career ready, students need to be adept problem solvers and critical thinkers who can contribute and apply their knowledge in novel contexts and unforeseen situations. While there are similarities between the two curriculums, failure to complete the Smart Core curriculum for graduation may result in negative consequences such as conditional admission to college and ineligibility for scholarship programs.
Smart Core Curriculum
English – 4 units • English 9th grade • English 10th grade • English 11th grade • English 12th grade
Mathematics – 4 units; One unit must be taken at 11th or 12th grade • Algebra I or First Part and Second Part Algebra I (Grades 7 -8 or 8-9) • Geometry or First Part and Second Part Geometry (Grades 8 -9 or 9-10) • Algebra II
• Fourth Math --Choice of: Advanced Topics and Modeling in Mathematics, Algebra III, Calculus, Linear Systems and Statistics, Mathematical Applications and Algorithms, Pre-Calculus, or Advanced Placement mathematics
Natural Science – 3 units with lab experience chosen from: • Biolo gy (1 unit) Two units from the following three options: • Physical Science • Chemistry • Physics or Principles of Technology I & II or PIC Physics Social Studies – 3 units (see note beside economics) • Civics – ½ unit • World History – 1 unit • American H istory – 1 unit
Oral Communication – ½ unit Physical Education – ½ unit Health and Safety – ½ unit Economics – ½ unit (may be counted toward Social Studies or Career Focus) Fine Arts – ½ unit Career Focus – 6 units
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