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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.

Curricular Offerings 2011 - 2012

Grades 6-7:

  • English/Language Arts
  • Reading
  • Mathematics
  • Life Science
  • World Geography
  • Physical Education
  • Civics
  • Keyboarding
  • Study Skills
  • Beginner Band (optional)

Grade 8:

  • English/Language Arts
  • Reading
  • Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
  • Earth Science
  • World History I
  • Microsoft Word
  • Physical Education

Grade 9:

  • English 9
  • Algebra I or Geometry
  • Physical Science
  • World History II
  • Health
  • Physical Education or Band
  • LET I (U. S. Army Junior ROTC Leadership Course)

Grade 10:

  • English 10
  • Geometry
  • Biology
  • U.S. History I
  • LET II
  • Electronics
  • Physical Education or Band or Health
  • Computer I

Grade 11:

  • English 11
  • Algebra II
  • Chemistry
  • U.S. History II
  • Spanish I
  • Psychology
  • Electronics
  • LET III
  • Physical Education or Band or Music Appreciation
  • Computer II
  • ACT/SAT Preparation

Grade 12:

  • English 12
  • Algebra II or Pre-Calculus or Business Math
  • U.S. Government/U.S. Economics
  • Anatomy/Physiology or Physics
  • Psychology
  • Electronics
  • Music Appreciation
  • LET IV
  • Advanced Placement (AP) or College Dual Enrollment course1
  • Physical Education or Band
  • ACT/SAT Preparation

1 these programs are available to qualified Seniors only with faculty approval. These programs incur an additional cost.

Major (LWMA) Jeff Damron

Academic Dean and Guidance Counselor

1-256-896-2907
jeff.damron@lwma.org
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  • B.A., Samford University
  • M.A., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Doctoral Studies, Auburn University
  • Academic Dean
  • College Counselor
  • Psychology Instructor
  • SACS Accreditation Chair
  • AISA Liaison
  • Director of Summer School
  • With the Academy since: 1992