Curriculum
ASD’s curriculum is said to exceed New Hampshire state standards. The Academy's goal is to be internationally competitive. Algebra, physics, chemistry, and biology are taught beginning in grade 7. Chemistry and Biology are taught as one three-year course referred to as "Integrated Biology and Chemistry" or "IBC". Starting in 2012, World History (now known as Social Studies) and Language Arts are taught as a package course titled "Humanities". Conceptual Physics is also taught as a three-year course. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. Student projects emphasize research skills and engineering. Mandarin Chinese, Latin, French, German, and Spanish are offered as the initial foreign languages.
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