Arizona Tri-University Admission Standards - AZ Board of Regents
Graduates of Northpoint will have:
4 years of Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies (exceeding state and local requirements)
Beginning fluency in a foreign language (2 years required)
Research skills, critical thinking abilities, and an academic preparation fully coordinated with being successful in college
Extra-curricular opportunities that coordinate with personal interests and the school's mission (all students are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one extra-curricular activity)
Over 80 hours of quality service work for the community
Travel experience beyond the borders of Arizona and, ideally, the United States (all students are strongly encouraged to travel internationally at least once during their high school career)
A solid understanding of college choices, college academic programs, and career choices)
A portfolio that documents growth and exemplary work
A completed fitness/wellness plan that includes outdoor adventure
An appreciation and understanding of the arts
Graduation Requirements
English/Language Arts - 4 credits
Social Studies - 4 credits
Mathematics - 4 credits
Sciences - 4 credits
Fine Arts - 2 credits
Foreign Language - 2 credits
Electives (Intensives) - 3 credits
Crew - 1 credit
Passage Portfolio - 1 credit
TOTAL 25 Credits
The nature of Expeditionary Learning coursework and school structures provides an opportunity for students to exceed graduation requirements and encourages students to utilize dual-enrollment and concurrent credit options. This system also accommodates students who may need additional time to complete requirements.
Language Arts-
Language Arts Level 1
Language Arts Level 2
Language Arts Level 3
Language Arts Level 4
Social Studies-
Geography
United States History
World History
Civics/Economics
Mathematics-
Choice of four credits of the following:
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trignometry / Pre-Caluclus
Discrete / Statistics
Calculus
Sciences-
Environmental/Earth Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Physics OR Concepts of Physics
Fine Arts-
Two credits could include:
Visual arts
Music
Drama
Technology
Foreign Language-
Currently Spanish offered
Electives (Intensives)-
Electives are offered as intensives in January and May, where students take one course for two weeks straight. Students earn 0.5 credits per intensive course. Course title will vary with topic. Examples include Forestry, Mosaic Tiling, Creative Writing, Theater, Publications, etc.
Crew-
Focus on team-building; literacy skills; wellness; & service
Passage Portfolio-
Students will present a passage portfolio to signify completion of their Sophomore and Senior years with potential to earn 0.5 credits each time.