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Curriculum Guide and Course of Studies for The Academy at MSU

Typical Program of Studies

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
English 9	English 10	English 11	English 12
Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics or Chemistry II
World History	Modern World History	American History	Democracy
Algebra I or Geometry	Geometry or Algebra II	Trigonometry	Calculus or Statistics
Spanish I	Spanish II	Computers (MSU)	Elective
Health	Elective	Elective	Elective
Study Hall	Elective	Elective	Elective

Electives to choose from:

Art: Foundations of Art, Computer Graphics, Drawing, and Painting

Physical Education: All sports count as 1/2 credits for Physical Education

Spanish II

Anatomy and Physiology

Biology II

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Mountain State University Classes approved by the Dean's office

Please note that if a student so chooses, they can take classes through the University as high school elective credits as well as credit toward their college career. The student must gain permission from their advisor, their parent or guardian, and the Dean's Office.

2008-2009 ACT Test Dates

Test Date	Registration Deadline (regular fee)	Late Registration (late fee required)

September 13, 2008	August 12, 2008	August 13-22, 2008
October, 25, 2008	September 19, 2008	Sept. 20 - Oct. 3, 2008
December 13, 2008	November 7, 2008	November 8-20, 2008
February 7, 2009	January 6, 2009	January 7-16, 2009
April 4, 2009	February 27, 2009	Feb. 28- March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009	May 8, 2009	May 9-22, 2009

2009-2010 ACT Test Dates

Test Date

September 12, 2009

October 24, 2009

December 12, 2009

February 6, 2010

April 10, 2010

June 12, 2010

*Registration deadlines for 2009/2010 will be posted online as soon as the become available.

Students are encouraged to register for the ACT online at www.actstudent.org

2008-2009 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

2008-09 Test Dates	Test	Regular Registration Deadlines	Late Registration Deadlines (late fee applies)
October 4, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	September 9, 2008	September 16, 2008
November 1, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	September 26, 2008	October 10, 2008
December 6, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	November 5, 2008	November 18, 2008
January 24, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	December 26, 2008	January 6, 2009
March 14, 2008	SAT Only	February 10, 2009	February 24, 2009
May 2, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	March 31, 2009	April 9, 2009
June 6, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	May 5, 2009	May 15, 2009

Students are encouraged to register for the SAT online at www.collegeboard.com

2008 PSAT Test administered by The Academy at MSU

Each fall the PSAT Test is administered by The Academy at MSU. PSAT / NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT provides first hand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test. It also gives students a chance to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) Scholarship program.

2008 PSAT / NMSQT Test Date is October 18, 2008. Click here for the downloadable 2008 registration form. The Official Student Guide to the PSAT / NMSQT is available in the Guidance Counselor office to help students prepare for test day.

The Academy at MSU Summer -SAT Prep Course

Each summer The Academy at Mountain State University offers a two week Summer SAT Prep Course.

The Academy at MSU - SAT Prep Course Benefits:

Classroom instruction with MSU Academy faculty member
Strategic approaches for each section of the SAT exam
Each student receives a copy of the Official SAT Study Guide
A one year subscription to The Official SAT Online Course
Four complete practice exams

Classes in each session meet Monday through Friday 9am to noon. Total cost for the 2008 SAT Prep Course, including study aids and practice exams will be $500. Each session is limited to 30 students. Contact the Academy office at 929-1627 or mwriston@mountainstate.edu for more information.