This is the updated curriculum for the Academic Leadership Academy

1. Chapin high school
T h e A c a d e m i c L e a d e r s h i p A c a d e m y p r o v i d e s ,
wi t h i n a n h o n o r s c u r r i c u l u m , o p p o r t u n i t i e s
f o r s t u d e n t s t o g a i n t h e l e a d e r s h i p s k i l l s
t h a t a r e n e c e s s a r y t o p r o m o t e p o s i t i v e
c h a n g e i n t h e wo r l d
Why Ala?
ALA teachers engage students in
unique, quarterly experiences which
emphasize :
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Communication
Decision making
Ethics
Evaluation
Organization
Problem Solving
Self-esteem
Teamwork
Examples of past experiences include
Ropes Challenge Course, Chapin
Sequoia Planting project, online
student portfolios, leadership
simulation activities, college visits,
and leadership seminars
In ALA classes, student cohorts
engage in rigorous coursework and
activities. Students are taught by a
team of ALA teachers who are
committed to developing their
students leadership ability, which
eventually will allow them to excel
in an innovative , global community.
ALA exposes students to independent
study, community service and
individual research projects, while
developing leadership skills .
ALA Independent Study Experiences
develop confident leaders—a quality
top colleges identify as desirable in
applicants and critical to success in
college.
Th e A L A p r o g r am e x p e r i en c e
1) ALA students are innovative collaborators, researchers, and presenters
who challenge and debate existing data and theories.
2) ALA students reflect on their understanding of their world and challenge
themselves to investigate problems in order create positive change.
3) ALA students seek to affect positive change in themselves, each other,
their school, and their community.

2. Curriculum Requirements for ALA
ALA Freshman Year
ALA English 2 Honors
Algebra 2 or Geometry Honors
ALA Physical Science Honors
ALA Human Geography AP
Freshman PE or ROTC
World Language 1 or 2
Technology Elective
Fine Arts Elective
ALA Sophomore Year
ALA English III Honors
Pre-Calculus
ALA Biology Honors
ALA World History AP
World Language 2 or 3
Elective
Elective
Elective
ALA Junior and Senior Years
7 AP or college level equivalent
credits required for ALA completion
ALA Junior Year
Research 1 H or Engineering Design H
AP Requirements
Electives
ALA Senior Year
Research 2
AP Stat
AP requirements
Electives
In order to graduate in the Academic Leadership Academy, students will:
Meet High School Graduation and College Entrance Requirements
Successfully Complete, present, and defend a Senior Research Project
Complete 90Community Service Hours by the End of the Senior Year
Complete 7 AP credits in area of college and career interest
Choose Your Passion, Chase Your Dream, Change the World
AP Human Geo
AP World History
AP Statistics
AP Calculus**
AP Biology**
AP Physics**
AP Chemistry**
AP Environmental**
AP Spanish
AP Composition
AP Literature
AP US History
AP Econ and Gov’t
AP Music
AP Art
Digital Electronics*
Psych 101*
Teacher Cadets*
** Double Blocked –
Counts as 2 credits
*Must earn college
credit