Academic Curriculum.
Dominion’s curriculum is college preparatory: Bible, English, math, history, science, language, athletics, and the arts – with honors classes, AP, and Dual Enrollment opportunities.
Credits Required for Graduation
| Department | Required Courses* | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bible | required every semester at DCS | 4 |
| English/Literature | Introduction to Grammar/Literature, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature | 4 |
| Mathematics | Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 | 4 |
| History | World History, US History, US Government, Economics | 3 |
| Science | Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Environmental Science | 4 |
| Health & PE | Health, Personal Fitness | 1 |
| Foreign Language | two credits in same language | 2 |
| Technology & Fine Arts | 2/1 combination of technology and fine arts | 1.5 |
| Electives | personal finance + one additional credit | 1.5 |
| Total | 25 |
* Required or its equivalent
High School Course Offerings
Mathematics: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Algebra 3, DE College Algebra, AP Pre-Calculus, DE College Algebra, DE Pre-Calculus, DE Calculus, DE Statistics
English: Introduction to Grammar and Literature, World Literature, American Literature, British Literature, AP Language and Composition, DE Composition (EN 101), and DE Composition & Literature (EN 102)
Science: Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, College Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Forensics
History: World Geography, AP Human Geography, World History, American History, US Government, Economics, DE World History I & II, DE American History I & II, DE American Government
Bible: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Comparative Religions, Spiritual Warefare (Ephesians), Creation Apologetics, and Apologetics
Foreign Language: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, DE Introductory Spanish I & II
Fine Arts: Introduction to Art, Art Techniques, Ceramics, Studio Art, Photography, AP Studio Art, Band, Chorus, Theater
Computer/Technology: Yearbook, Introduction to Programming, MS Office, Photoshop
Physical Education: Team Sports, Health, Girls’ Fitness, Weight Training
Additional Electives: DE General Psychology, DE Introductory Sociology, DE Introduction to Public Speaking, Yearbook
Middle School Course Offerings
Mathematics: Math 6, Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1
English: English 6 Grammar, Writing, & Literature, English 7 Grammar, Writing, & Literature, English 7 Grammar, Writing, & Literature
Science: General Science 6, Life Science 7, Earth Science 8
History: World History, American History, Cultural Geography
Bible: Survey of the Bible (6), Life of Christ: Book of John (7), Book of Proverbs (8)
Fine Arts & Electives: Band, Chorus, Theater, Art, Keyboarding, STEM
Physical Education: Team Sports