Academics
An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Curriculum
At Keystone Prep High School, we believe an interdisciplinary approach creates exciting learning opportunities which ensures all students become active participants in our project-based educational model. This includes scientific dissections, rocketry experiments, archaeological digs, analyzing artifact remains and environmental components, exploring styles of art and applying real-world mathematical concepts. Students learn how to apply knowledge situationally and to reflect on the world around them.
A Student-Focused Curriculum
In accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) standards, students must obtain a minimum of four (4) credits of English, four (4) credits of Math, three (3) credits of Science, three (3) credits of Social Studies, one (1) credit of HOPE, one (1) credit of Fine Arts/Practical Arts, half (0.5) credit in Personal Finance and seven-and-a- half (7.5) credits of Electives within their four years of high school.
CSI: ODESSA Track
9th Grade
English I**^
Ancient History
Humanities I
HOPE^
Algebra I **^
Biology **^
Research I
10th Grade
World Literature**^
World History**^
Humanities I
Spanish I
Geometry **^
Chemistry**^
Research I
11th Grade
American Literature **^
US History **^
Spanish II
Psychology**
Anthropology **
Data and Financial Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology**
Research II
12th Grade
Contemporary Literature**^
US Government/Economics**^
Art 2D
Philosophy**
Statistics**^
Forensic Science
Personal Finance&Money Mgmt
Research II
Mission Control:Odessa Track
9th Grade
English I**^
Ancient History
Intoduction to Space
HOPE^
Geometry **^
Biology **^
Research I
10th Grade
World Literature**^
World History**^
Space Exploration
Spanish I
Algebra II **^
Chemistry**^
Research I
11th Grade
American Literature **^
US History **^
Spanish II
Advanced Aerospace Design
Meteorology & Astronomy
Pre-Calculus**^
Research II
12th Grade
Contemporary Literature**^
US Government/Economics**^
Art 2D
Aerospace Design & Simulation
Calculus**^
Physics**
Personal Finance&Money Mgmt
Research II
Visual Art & Design:Odessa Track
9th Grade
English I**^
Ancient History
VAD Course: Studio Art 2D I
HOPE^
Algebra I **^
Biology **^
Research I
10th Grade
World Literature**^
World History**^
Spanish I
Geometry **^
Chemistry**^
Research I
VAD Pathway Choice–
2-D Studio Art II
3-D Studio Art I
Digital Imaging I
Utilitarian Art I
11th Grade
American Literature **^
US History **^
Spanish II
Psychology**
Data and Financial Algebra
Anatomy & Physiology**
Research II VAD Pathway Choice–
2-D Studio Art III
3-D Studio Art II
Digital Imaging II
Utilitarian Art II
12th Grade
Contemporary Literature**^
US Government/Economics**^
Botany & Zoology
Research II
Statistics**^
VAD Honors Portfolio**
^Required course for graduation.
** Honors credit is available. KPHS is proud to offer a robust honors program where students are able to take and receive credit for completion of honors courses.
Various FLVS (Florida Virtual School) Courses are also available based on student interest. The State of Florida requires every student to take one online course before graduation to better prepare them for college. Keystone Prep partners with FLVS to offer our students with a wide variety of courses to choose from. Link to FLVS
Note: Students that complete our four-year academic program will not only meet but exceed Florida standards of graduation. Course offerings are dependent upon student interest and availability.
Accommodations
KPHS provides specific accommodations based on a student’s unique needs. Our staff uses IEPs, 504s and psychological educational evaluations to determine how those accommodations should be administered and applied in the classroom setting.
Academic Tracks
Keystone Prep delivers a highly competitive college preparatory education. We welcome learners from all backgrounds and provide three tracks of course study so our students can individualize their education. These are:
1) CSI: Odessa- A blending of the arts and sciences to enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the human condition
2) Mission Control:Odessa – a program that focuses on advanced science and math courses to solve problems of working in Space
3) Visual Arts and Design: Odessa – offering students who desire to be lifelong artists the opportunity to focus on a variety of art options based on student interests. The Capstone course will be an Art Portfolio.
Criteria to Graduate
At KPHS, we offer the Florida Department of Education 24-course requirement diploma. Within these requirements, we offer Honors credit, Advanced Placement, and Dual-Enrollment options through Hillsborough Community College and University of South Florida. We prepare students for the Bright Futures scholarship and provide credit recovery when necessary. We also have the Access Point courses in our Réussir program. In addition, we are equipped to provide additional educational options for students past the typical four years or accelerate a student to help them graduate early.
Florida Virtual
Keystone Prep High School has partnered with Florida Virtual School to increase the electives we can offer for our students. An FLVS Coordinator is in direct contact with our KPHS facilitator to properly monitor the progress of our students. This program allows our students to have additional support and reinforcements in their independent learning environment.
Tutoring
When the need arises that a KPHS student requires additional support, our teachers are our first line of defense. Always eager to help further explain their lessons, our teaching staff has dedicated time each day when they can be accessed by a student in need. Our guidance department is also willing to lend a hand if extra support is needed. In addition, KPHS works closely with Hillsborough County Public Schools to serve those students who may receive either Title I tutoring or support services through the Parentally Placed Private School Students (PPPSS) program.