Academics
LWMA is on the Semester System (Block Schedule) with the normal student load for grades 9-12 consisting of seven courses per year. Class periods are 90 minutes long which allows for more discussion, review, and class work. This also gives the teacher the opportunity to work with each student individually as needed.
In keeping with the requirements of the State of Alabama, students are required to have four years of English, Math, History and Science. Other courses are offered as electives. Qualified sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to take Advanced Placement and dual enrollment classes. It is possible for a student to earn 6 to 8 credits per year. A student must have 24 credits to graduate.
Junior High School (grades 6-8) is also on the Semester System. Courses are taken for the full school year and are split into 45 minute classes. The usual class load is seven classes.
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