The core courses of a four-year senior high school include four years of English (writing, English literature and American literature), three years of history (world history, American history and European history), three years of mathematics (geometry, algebra I and algebra II), science, sociology, leadership, geography and economics. Art courses vary from school to school.

The following are compulsory subjects for grades 9- 12 in American high schools.

Grade 9: English (1), algebra (1), history of world civilization, earth science, foreign languages, physical education, computer and an elective subject.

10: English (grammar and writing), geometry, biology, world culture and geography, physical education and one or two elective subjects.

Grade 1 1: American literature, algebra (2), chemistry, American history, humanities, sports science and two elective subjects.

/kloc-Grade 0/2: English Literature, Mathematics, American Government, Economics, Physics, Humanities, Sports Science and two elective courses.

Elective courses mainly include:

Visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, etc. );

Performance art (vocal music, drama performance, dance, film and television performance, etc.). );

Vocational courses (carpentry, metalworking, auto repair, etc.). );

Computer/business courses (word processing, programming, image design, web design, etc. );

Sports (American football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, swimming, water polo, etc. );

News/publishing (school newspaper, calendar, TV production, etc. );

Foreign languages (generally French, German, Spanish, etc. );

Family and consumer science

Health (family economy, nutrition, child development, etc.). ).