Curriculum
The major objective of the Academy is to prepare students for college entrance. Using the Semester System, the normal student load for grades 9-12 consists of seven courses per year. Class periods are 90 minutes long which allows for more discussion, review, and class work. This also gives the teacher the opportunity to work with each student individually as needed.
In keeping with the requirements of the State of Alabama, students are required to have four years of English, Math, History and Science. Other courses are offered as electives. It is possible for a student to earn 6 to 8 credits per year. A student needs 24 credits to graduate.
Junior High School (grades 6-8) is on the Semester System. Courses are taken for the full school year and are split into 50 minute classes. The usual class load is seven classes.