Four credits of English or English as a Second Language, which shall include but not be limited to the following: grammar, writing, and reading skills, advanced grammar, composition, American literature, advanced composition, research methods and skills and literature. One-half credit of the English requirement shall include the principles of speech and debate but not to be limited to those principles.

One and one-half credits in instruction in the essentials, sources and history of the constitutions of the United States and Arizona and instruction in American institutions and ideals and in the history of Arizona.

One credit of world history/geography.

Two credits of mathematics. Effective with the graduating class of 2004, mathematics credits shall include Number Sense; Data Analysis and Probability; Patterns, Algebra and Functions; Geometry; Measurement and Discrete Mathematics; and Mathematical Structure/Logic, in preparation for proficiency, at the high school level.

Two credits of science.

One credit of fine arts or vocational education.

Eight and one-half credits of additional courses prescribed by the local governing board subject to the approval of the State Board pursuant to A.R.S. 15-341(A)(7).

State of Arizona requires a minimum of 20 credits necessary for high school graduation.

FENSTER BOARDING SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Fenster Boarding School students are automatically placed in the college/university core curriculum classes. It is our expectation that all students are capable of successfully completing these course requirements.

The following college/university core curriculum is reflective of the admission requirements for the University of Arizona. Requirements may vary depending on the college/university. Fenster Boarding School offers the appropriate curriculum and academic support to meet these requirements.

• 4.0 credits in English (9th-12th grade English)

• 4.0 credits in Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry I & 1 year Pre Calculus, or Calculus)

• 1.0 credit in Fine Arts

• 2.0 credits in the same second language (some schools require three or fours credits)

• 3.0 credits Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and or Physics)

• 2.5 credits Social Studies

Students must also have one of the following: 3.0 GPA, 1040 SAT score or 22 composite ACT score

FENSTER BOARDING SCHOOL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

Fenster Boarding School requires 23 credits for graduation in the following areas.

• 4.0 credits of English (9th through 12th grade) or English as A Second Language

• 1.0 credit of world history/geography or global studies

• 1.0 credit of American History

• .5 credit in economics

• .5 credit in government

• 2.0 credits in math

• 2.0 credits in science

• 1.0 credit in art

• .5 credit in physical education

• .5 credit in health

• .5 credit in computers

• 9.5 credits in electives

A Top Boarding School that Offers a Challenging Learning Environment

As a private boarding high school, Fenster sets high standards for all its students. We strongly believe in all of our students’ abilities to understand and succeed in college-level courses, and we provide them with instruction, support and encouragement they need to do so.

All of Fenster’s boarding school requirements meet or exceed the Arizona state standards. By challenging our students through college-level classes, we hope to help them realize their full potential in every subject area. By giving our students such a solid background in all the different subject matters, we enable to enter any college or university with the skills necessary to succeed and pursue a degree of their choice.

Fenster Boarding School prides itself on being one of the best boarding schools for teens in the nation. Our dedication to each of our student’s success is what drives us forward and helps us maintain the high level of education that we offer.

If you want more information on our private boarding high school, you can contact our office at 520-749-3340 or call Don Saffer, our Headmaster, at 520-465-0990. We’ll discuss the different opportunities available to your teen at Fenster, as well as let you know how to begin the enrollment process with us. Even if you need to enroll your adolescent in the middle of the year, we can work with you to accommodate your needs and help the whole process run smoothly.