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Students complete an array of courses during their tenure at Legal Prep Charter Academy including law themed courses as well as traditional core subjects in the arts, sciences, and liberal arts. Please see the course progression below for a more detailed view of required courses.

Legal Prep also offers a variety of elective classes each year. Some examples include: Sociology, Communications, Art, Advanced Art, Social Emotional Learning, P.E. and more. 

On Seminar Wednesdays, students take a break from the academic rigors of the week and engage in enrichment seminars ranging from topics such as Improv Comedy, Computer Programming, Personal Finance and Investing, Yoga, African-Americans in Film and TV, Drivers' Ed, and Dance.​

2020-2021 Academic Calendar
Grade Level
Law Class
Science 
Math
English
9th
Law & Literature
Physics
Integrated Math Concepts & Algebra 1
English 1 - Lexilied
10th
Criminal Law
Chemistry
Geometry
English 2 - Lexiled
11th
Constitution Law & Criminal Procedures
Biology
 Algebra 2
English 3
12th
Criminology
Anatomy
Pre-Calculus
English 4

Graduation Requirements

There are academic, enrichment, community service, and discipline requirements that all students must complete in order to graduate from Legal Prep.

At Legal Prep, each year-long course is equal to one unit and each semester course is worth one half unit. Students take classes totaling 7.5 units each year and must earn at least 28 units to graduate.

Any student that misses or fails to receive a credit during the school year and still wishes to be promoted to the next grade will be required to make up missing credits during summer school.
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