Welcome to the Gwinn High School elective page. If you want to know all about the electives offered at GHS, you've come to the right place! Each area includes descriptions, photos, and quotes from real students of these classes.
English--4 years:
English 9
English 10
English 11/Honors English EN 111
English 12/Honors English EN 111/Honors English EN 211
Math--4 years:
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
A fourth year for a math credit:
CADD 3
ADDA
Building trades
Money Math
Pre-Calculus/Calculus
or Jacobetti Programs such as:
Culinary
Aviation Mechanics
Auto Mechanics
Welding
Science--3 credits:
Biology (required)
Chemistry
Physics
College Biology
College Chemistry
College Physics
Astronomy
Anatomy
Social Studies--3 years:
World Cultures
American History
Economics/Government
World Language--2 years of the same World Language*
P.E.: 1 semester
Health: 1 semester
Fine Arts: 1 year** (Art Foundations, Advanced Art, Band, Chorus, DDA, ADDA)
*1 year of World Language can be substituted for a visual performing arts class such as: Industrial Tech, Creative Writing, Building Trades, DDA, ADDA, CADD, Advanced Art, Art Foundations, Digital Photography, Band, or Chorus.
**May be substituted with 3rd Year World Language, Extra Science Course
High school students entering 4-year universities in Michigan are required to have completed the following units:
English: 4 years
Mathematics: 4 years strongly recommended
Social Studies: 3 years
Natural Science: 3 years (including 1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science); 3 years recommended. At least 2 years of lab science are strongly recommended.
World Language: Some universities/colleges require 2 years of the same foreign language.
Other recommended units:
World Language: 3 years
Computer Literacy: 1 year hands-on experience
Fine/Performing Arts: 2 years
-All courses must have a minimum of 15 students registered in order to be offered for the current academic year-
Credits needed are as listed for each class:
Class of 2021 (24 Credits)
Class of 2022 (24 Credits)