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APG: Academic Planning Guide

Boulder High School's Academic Planning Guide (APG) is a helpful resource to use when selecting courses.

APG: 2024-25 Intro

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Boulder High's Academic Planning Guide
2024-2025

Boulder High School ~ A Place for Everyone


MAIN OFFICE: 720-561-2200 

ATTENDANCE: 720-561-5300

COUNSELING OFFICE: 720-561-5351 

PRINCIPAL

  • Alana Morales: 720-561-5324, alana.morales@bvsd.org 

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

  • Nathan Hobbs:    720-561-5301, nathan.hobbs@bvsd.org (AP & Support Admin Nk-Z)
  • Stephanie Sirio:  720-561-2210, stephanie.sirio@bvsd.org (AP & Support Admin A-Go)
  • Jen Lietzau:        720-561-5319, jennifer.lietzau@bvsd.org (AP & Support Admin Gp-Nj)
  • Ryan Bishop:     720-561-5315, ryan.bishop@bvsd.org (AP & Athletic Director)
  • Jane Moody:      720-561-2285, jane.moody@bvsd.org (Instructional Coach)

COUNSELORS

  • Joanna Berman:          720-561-2234, joanna.berman@bvsd.org 
  • Andrew Bloom:            720-561-2231, andrew.bloom@bvsd.org 
  • Daniel Bloom:              720-561-2232, daniel.bloom@bvsd.org
  • Samantha Green Grabau: 720-561-2235, samantha.green@bvsd.org
  • Julie Malkinson:           720-561-2236, julie.malkinson@bvsd.org 
  • Matt Mowen:                720-561-2130, matt.mowen@bvsd.org 

Boulder High School is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, and/or sexual orientation in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact an Assistant Principal at Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80302, (720) 561-2200, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, Colorado 80204, (303) 844-2991.

APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements Intro

BVSD Graduation Requirements 

Credits Required for Graduation: 220 (100 credits in grades 11–12)

These credit hours must be earned in areas listed below. Ten credits are equivalent to one full year of credit in a specific subject.

Minimum Required Courses 

APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -LA

Language Arts: 40 credits in grades 9–12 

  • 10 in 9th Grade English Language Arts, grade 9 
  • 10 in 10th Grade English Language Arts, grade 10 
  • 10 in 11th Grade English Language Arts, grade 11 
  • 5 in Communication courses, grades 9–12
  • 5 in Language Arts Elective courses, grades 9–12 
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -SS

Social Studies: 30 credits in grades 9–12 

  • 5 in U.S. Government, grade 9 
  • 5 in World Geography, grade 9 
  • 10 in World History, grade 10 
  • 10 in U.S. History, grade 11 
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -Math

Mathematics: 20 credits in grades 9-12

  • 10 in Algebra 1 or higher, grades 9–12 
  • 10 additional Math credits, grades 10–12 
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -Science

Science: 20 credits in grades 9–12 

  • 10 in Life Sciences, grades 9–12 
  • 10 in Physical Sciences, grades 9–12 
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -Health

Health: 5 credits in grades 10–12 

  • 5 credits, grade 10 recommended 
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -PE

Physical Education: 15 credits in grades 9–12 

  • 5 in Wellness in Action, grade 9 
  • 10 in additional P.E. courses,
    balanced between individual fitness and team sports, grades 9–12
APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -Art

Fine Arts: 5 credits in grades 9–12 

  • 5 in Music or Art

APG: BVSD Graduation Requirements -Language

Second Language Acquisition: 10 credits in grades 912

  • 10 in World Languages, Level 2 or higher (10 in approved English Language Acquisition for Emerging Bilingual students)