Academics
Students at NAIS can choose courses based on curriculum requirements and their educational goals. Compulsory courses: English language, Chinese, Chinese history and Chinese geography.
Basic courses: Students can gradually complete 3 science, 3 math, and 3 social science courses within four years of high school according to their own learning progress and school credit requirements. Science courses include biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics courses include algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, and calculus; social studies courses include American history, world history, and geography. Students are also required to complete one year of art courses such as music, drama or fine arts, and two years of physical education.
Elective courses: A wealth of elective courses include business, economics, film studies, sociology, anatomical biology, and information technology. College level courses are available to qualified students through AP and distance learning programs.
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Regular
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English Language Arts (C) Mandarin (C) Mandarin (C) Algebra 1 Physical Science Geography Intensive English C Art Physical Education Achieve Reading |
English Language Arts (C) Mandarin (C) Chinese Geography I (C) Chinese History II (C) Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Physics Biology 1 Chemistry 1 World History Intensive English B Art Physical Education Achieve Reading |
English Language Arts (C) Mandarin (C) Chinese Geography II (C) Chinese History III (C) Algebra 2 Geometry Pre-Calculus Physics Biology 2 Chemistry 2 World History U.S. History Intensive English A Art Physical Education Achieve Reading |
English Language Arts (C) Mandarin (C) Pre-Calculus Physics Biology 2 Chemistry 2 World History U.S. History Composition Art Physical Education Achieve Reading |
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Outstanding Courses
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Music Performance Music Technology Choir Drama Performance Drama Stage and Production Film Study |
Music Performance Music Technology Choir Drama Performance Drama Stage and Production Film Study |
Music Performance Music Technology Choir Drama Performance Drama Stage and Production |
Music Performance Music Technology Choir Drama Performance Drama Stage and Production |
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College Level Courses
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Information Technology Sociology |
Information Technology Sociology |
Economics Business Anatomy & Physiology Information Technology |
Economics Business Anatomy & Physiology Information Technology |
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AP Courses
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Honor Music History AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Physics AP U.S. History AP Human Geography AP CSA AP CSP AP Music Theory |
Research Methods in Music Honor Music History AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Physics AP U.S. History AP Human Geography AP CSA AP CSP AP Music Theory |
Research Methods in Music Honor Music History AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Physics AP U.S. History AP Human Geography AP CSA AP CSP AP Music Theory |
