ACAD Curriculum
Viera High School
What classes do I need to take?
Within the cohort of the Academy Communication, Art, & Design students are to take the following classes :
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Freshman Year
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Digital Media I: Photoshop & Illustrator
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World History Honors
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English I Honors
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Sophomore Year​​
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Digital Media Web Design: Dreamweaver and Animate
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U.S. History Honors
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English II Honors
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Junior Year​​
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Digital Media Video Design: Premiere Pro & After Effects
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Government & Economics Honors
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English III Honors
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Senior Year​​
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Digital Media IV: Senior Project
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Humanities I & II Honors
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English IV Honors
Your other 4 classes will consist of Math, Science, and electives. (These courses will not be part of the cohort)
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Graduation Requirements
Students must meet 3 of the 5 following requirements for Academy Cords:
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​​Maintain a 2.5 GPA over the four years in all Academy classes​
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Obtain Certifications in 2 out of 3 Adobe Bundle Suite Programs – Photoshop & Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Animate, Premiere Pro and After Effects
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Attend required evening event every year - unless excused by the Director prior to the events
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Earn 100 hours of Community Service over the four years (towards Bright Futures)
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No discipline referrals