The Gadsden City School System believes that all students desire to become productive and successful citizens. With this goal in mind, a high school curriculum has been carefully designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and/or the work force. As educators, we realize that the ultimate success of each student is a joint venture involving the student, the parent, and the school.
Course offerings of Gadsden City High School are designed to meet standards and guidelines established by the Alabama State Department of Education. Curriculum planning and student placement decisions reflect policies adopted by the Gadsden City Board of Education. Parents are strongly encouraged to consult with individual school officials when planning the educational future of students. Parents and students are reminded that the successful completion of 30 Carnegie units of credit and the passing of all sections of the Alabama High School Graduation Exam are required to receive a diploma.
Comprehensive four-year educational planning involving parents, students, counselors, and school officials begins in the spring of the eighth grade prior to students entering high school. During the spring of each subsequent year, student planning and registration for the following school year is updated. Again, student, parent, counselor, and teacher cooperation is necessary for proper placement. Classes offered within the Gadsden City System may be subject to various considerations. Course availability may be limited based on instructor availability, school enrollment, number of students enrolled in the class (class size restrictions for maximum and/or minimum), and class prerequisites.
Course Options
| English |
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Math |
Grade
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| English 9 |
9
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Algebra 1A |
9
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| Advanced English 9 * |
9
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Algebra 1B |
9
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| Honors English 9 * |
9
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Algebra 1 |
9
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| English 10 |
10
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Tech Algebra A |
9
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| Advanced English 10 * |
10
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Tech Algebra B |
9-10
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| Honors English 10 * # |
10
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Honors Geometry * |
9
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| English 11 |
11
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Geometry A |
10
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| Advanced English 11* |
11
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Geometry B |
10
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| Honors English 11 * |
11
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Geometry |
10
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| English12 |
12
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Algebra II |
11-12
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| Advanced English 12 * |
12
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Algebra II with Trig/Honors * # |
10
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Honors English 12 * #
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12
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Algebra II with Trig |
11
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| AP English Literature Seminar * # |
12
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Algebraic Connections |
11-12
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| Yearbook* |
10-12
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Math Analysis |
11-12
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| Algebra III with Statistics |
11-12
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| Pre-Calculus |
11-12
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| AP Calculus AB * # |
12
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| AP Calculus BC * # |
12
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| Math (AHSGE Prep) | ||||
| Reading (AHSGE Prep) | ||||
| Language (AHSGE Prep) | ||||
| Social Studies |
Grade
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Science |
Grade
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| World History |
9
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Biology |
9
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| Honors World History * |
9
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Honors Biology * |
9
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| U.S. History I |
10
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Physical Science |
9-10
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| Honors U.S. History I * |
10
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Chemistry I |
10-12
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| U.S. History II |
11
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Human Anatomy |
10-12
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| AP U.S. History * # |
11
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Chemistry II # |
11-12
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| U.S. Government/Economics |
12
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Earth & Space Science |
11-12
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| AP Government & Politics * # |
12
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Environmental Science |
11-12
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| AP European History * # |
12
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Zoology |
11-12
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| Psychology |
11-12
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Genetics |
11-12
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| Competitive Academics* |
10-12
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AP Biology * # |
11-12
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| Social Studies Test Prep | Physics |
11-12
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| Science Test Prep |
12
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| Forensics |
12
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| *Requires Teacher Recommendation | AP Chemistry | 11-12 | ||
| # Requires a Prerequisite Class | AP Physics | 11-12 | ||
| Fine Arts |
Grade
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Career Technical Education |
Grade
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| Arts Appreciation (Music/Visual) |
9-12
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Cosmetology | ||
| Drawing I & II |
9-12
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Introduction to Cosmetology |
10-12
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| Painting I & II |
9-12
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Chemical Methodology |
10-12
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| Ceramics/Pottery I & II |
9-12
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Colorimetry (Hair Coloring) |
10-12
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| Graphics Ars I & II |
9-12
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Salon Practices & Management |
10-12
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| Photography I & II |
9-12
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Esthetics |
10-12
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| Begining Chorus * |
9-10
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Nail Care & Application |
10-12
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| Concert Choir * |
10-12
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Nail Art & Application |
10-12
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| Chamber Singers * |
10-12
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Cosmetology Board Requirements |
10-12
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| Show Choir * |
10-12
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| Begining Band |
9-10
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Commerce and Information Technology | ||
| Concert Band * |
9-10
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Business Technology Applications |
9-12
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| Advanced Band |
10-12
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Business Technology Applications Advanced | 9-12 | |
| Symphonic Band * |
10-12
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Entrepreneurship |
10-12
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| Jazz Band * |
9-12
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Multimedia Design |
9-12
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| Piano Lab I & II |
9-12
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Career Prep | 9 | |
| Orchestra |
9-12
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Accounting Principles |
10-12
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| Drama I & II |
9-12
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Sales and Promotion | 12 | |
| Technical Theatre I & II * |
9-12
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Business Essentials |
11-12
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| Business & Marketing Essentials |
11-12
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| Marketing Dynamics Principles |
11-12
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| Foreign Language |
Grade
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Information Technology Support and Service | 11-12 | |
| Spanish I |
9-10
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Coordinated Studies |
9-12
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| Spanish II |
9-12
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Coordinated Studies Seminar |
11-12
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| Spanish III |
10-12
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Fashion Design |
9-12
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| Spanish IV |
11-12
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Information Technology Fundamentals | 9-12 | |
| French I, II & III |
9-12
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| Latin I, II &III |
9-12
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Electrical Technology | ||
| German I, II &III |
9-12
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Basic Wiring |
10 – 12
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| Residential Wiring |
10 – 12
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| Commercial Wiring |
10 – 12
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| Physical Education |
Grade
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Industrial Wiring |
10 – 12
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| P.E. 9 |
9
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Electrical Technology | ||
| P.E. |
10-12
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HVACR (Heating & Air Conditioning) | ||
| Conditioning P.E. 9 * |
9
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Introduction to HVAC |
10 – 12
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| Conditioning P.E.* |
10-12
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Compression Refrigeration |
10 – 12
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| Aerobic Fitness/Dance I & II |
9-12
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Introduction to Electricity |
10 – 12
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| Health/P.E. |
10-12
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Electrical Components and Controls |
10 – 12
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| Health/Drivers Education |
10-12
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Heating |
10 – 12
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| Drivers Ed/PE |
10-12
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Health Specialties | ||
| Theraputic Services | 10 – 12 | |||
| Health Sci. Continuum/Internship I & II |
10 – 12
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| *Requires Teacher Recommendation | Foundations Health Science |
10-12
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| # Requires a Prerequisite Class | Family and Consumer Science | |||
| Family Wellness/Housing |
9 – 12
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| Dual Enrollment (GSCC) |
Grade
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Human Dynamics |
10 – 12
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| Psychology |
11-12
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Food and Nutrition |
10 – 12
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| AP English Lit. Seminar |
12
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Fashion Dynamics |
10 – 12
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| Pre-Calculus |
11-12
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Life Connections |
10-12
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| AP Biology |
11-12
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Automotive Service Technology | ||
| Chemistry I & II |
10-12
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Auto Electrical |
10-12
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| Introduction Transp & Logistics |
10-12
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| Auto Brakes II/Suspension & Steering |
10-12
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| Engine Performance I & II |
10-12
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| *Requires Teacher Recommendation | Electronics | |||
| # Requires a Prerequisite Class | Intro to Direct Current | |||
| Intro to Electronics | 10-12 | |||
| Students with Disabilities |
Grade
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Robotics | 10-12 | |
| Employment Language Arts | Digital Electronics | 10-12 | ||
| Employment Math | Programmable Logic | |||
| Employment Science | JROTC |
Grade
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| Employment Social Studies | JROTC 9 |
9
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| Academics Studies | JROTC |
10-12
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| JROTC Staff * |
11-12
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| *Requires Teacher Recommendation |