Academics
Vero Beach High School has an AP Program, a Dual Enrollment program with Indian River State College, and an Honors program. In the AP program students take AP+ Honors classes in 9th and 10th grade with the exception of AP World History and AP Biology. In 11th and 12th grade students can take any of the AP classes they qualify for. AP Classes offered at the school include: AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics B, AP Environmental Science, AP World History, AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, and AP Studio Art-3D. To graduate with AP designation a student must pass at least 6 credits of AP classes without a grade of D or F in those classes.
The Dual Enrollment Program is offered with Indian River State College to give students the opportunity to take college level classes at the college, on-line, or during the summer.
The Honors Program at Vero Beach High School spans all the subjects. Honors courses can be found in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Art, and Vocational classes. To graduate with honors a student must have a grade of C or better in at least 11 credits of honors level courses which may include up to 3 credits in honors electives. AP courses can count towards honors graduation.
The school also offers career and technical classes. The classes are offered in areas such as automobiles, business, health science, drafting, carpentry, culinary, gas engines, environmental technology, and several others. In agreement with IRSC, students who complete a career program may be eligible to earn college credit at IRSC.
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