SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

This matrix is a guide to the courses typically required by grade level for most states.
However, please be advised that you should always check with your local state for its current requirements. To search by internet, query the "K-12 Academic Standards" at your state Department of Education.

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Grammar X X X
Phonics X X
Reading X X X X
Spelling X X X
Writing X X X X
History/Social Studies X X X American
Math GRADESMART GRADESMART GRADESMART X
Science/Health/PE X X X X

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

English/Grammar/Writing X GRADESMART GRADESMART
PACESETTER PACESETTER PACESETTER
Reading X X X
Spelling X X X
History American/State American World
Math X X X
Science/Health/PE X X X

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Ninth Grade

English/Grammar/Writing GRADESMART GRADESMART GRADESMART
PACESETTER PACESETTER PACESETTER
Reading X X GRADESMART
Spelling X X X
Foreign Language X X Optional
History World American Government
Math X X Pre Algebra
Physical Education X X X
Science GRADESMART GRADESMART Physical

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade

Electives X X Optional
English/Reading/Writing/Grammar/Spelling GRADESMART GRADESMART GRADESMART
PACESETTER PACESETTER PACESETTER
History World American Government
Math Algebra Geometry Pre Calculus or Business
Physical Education X X Optional
Science Biology Chemistry Physics