The Vanguard School uses a classical, liberal arts curriculum based on the Hillsdale Academy Model and designed to give all students the solid academic grounding required for success as an adult. Our core curriculum is designed to ensure that all students have met or exceeded the Colorado Commission on Higher Education admission standards to Colorado Colleges and Universities for 2010, the year of our first graduating class.
Students are required to take a college preparatory course of study consisting of at least four years of English, four years of math, four years of history, three years of science, three years of the same world language, and at least one year of Latin. The English classes will be coordinated with history courses to provide a synergy between these two subjects. Latin will be used to create a classical grounding and to provide additional support for literary skills. In support of this rigorous academic load, students will have study hall time to connect with teachers to get extra help. Each student will be assigned a mentor to track his progress and assist in planning for the future.
Course Offerings at The Vanguard School 
(Updated: January 2013)
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Saxon Math
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The Vanguard School's Graduation Requirements
46 Credits (1 credit = 1 semester; 2 credits = 1 year)
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(See curriculum guide/course offerings above for more information)
Subject/
Credits Required |
Grade 9
Sem 1 |
Grade 9
Sem 2 |
Grade 10
Sem 1 |
Grade 10
Sem 2 |
Grade 11
Sem 1 |
Grade 11
Sem 2 |
Grade 12
Sem 1 |
Grade 12
Sem 2 |
English
8 Credits |
Classical
Literature/
Composition |
Classical
Literature/
Composition |
European
Literature/
Composition |
European
Literature/
Composition |
American
Literature/
Composition
(or AP) |
American
Literature/
Composition
(or AP) |
British
Literature
(or AP) |
British
Literature
(or AP) |
History
8 Credits |
Classical
World |
Classical
World |
Medieval &
Modern
Europe |
Medieval &
Modern
Europe |
U.S. History
(or AP) |
U.S. History
(or AP) |
U.S. Government
(or AP) |
U.S. Government
(or AP) |
Mathematics
8 Credits1 |
Algebra I |
Algebra I |
Algebra II |
Algebra II |
Geometry |
Geometry |
Math
Elective |
Math
Elective |
Science
6 Credits |
Biology
(or AP) |
Biology
(or AP) |
Chemistry
(or AP) |
Chemistry
(or AP) |
Physics
(or AP) |
Physics
(or AP) |
(Note 3) |
(Note 3) |
Language
6 Credits2 |
Latin I |
Latin I |
Latin II or
Spanish I |
Latin II or
Spanish I |
Latin III or
Spanish II |
Latin III or
Spanish II |
(Note 3) |
(Note 3) |
P.E. - 2 Credits
Fine Arts - 2 Credits |
P.E. |
P.E. |
Music
History |
Art
History |
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Electives
6 Credits |
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1Multiple math tracks are available. Only the lowest track is shown.
2Six credits of the same language (either Latin or Spanish are required. All students are required to take Latin I.
3A minimum of five (5) courses besides study hall must be taken each semester regardless of whether graduation requirements have been met.
ASSESSMENTS (As Appropriate):
Grade 9: CSAP, EXPLORE, PSAT
Grade 10: CSAP, PLAN, PSAT
Grade 11: Jr. ACT, PSAT, SAT, AP
Grade 12: SAT, ACT, AP
**Footnotes:
- History and English are coordinated as advantageous
- World Geography, Political Systems, and Economic Systems are integrated into History
- Fast-track Math I students take Geometry in 8th grade
- Debate, Forensics, and Logic are integrated into English
- "Specials" require no homework
- Official school sport may substitute for one semester of required P.E. credit
- All testing assessments are as appropriate to students' goals and needs.