2024-2025 Sample Curriculum Grades 9-12

Freshman 

  • English 

  • Math 2

  • PE 

  • Biology

  • Foreign Language*

  • Ethnic Studies/Health

  • Elective (fine or performing art suggested)

Sophomore 

  • English 

  • Math 3

  • World History 

  • Chemistry or Physics**

  • Foreign Language

  • Biotechnology 1

  • Elective/PE

[MAOS Juniors and Seniors may take the entire IB Diploma Programme (DP) Course Load]

Junior 

  • English 

  • Math 

  • Science (Environmental Systems and Societies SL, DP Biology, DP Chemistry, DP Physics) 

  • Foreign Language

  • DP History of the Americas

  • Elective

  • Elective

Senior 

  • English DP/MPC

  • Math 

  • Science  (ESS SL/Biotech 2, DP Bio, DP Chem, DP Physics)

  • AP Macroeconomics / DP History of the Americas

  • Foreign Language (optional but strongly encouraged) 

  • Elective, Open Period, TA, or MPC course is an option

  • Elective 

* NOTE:  Students may enter at a higher level in a foreign language.

** NOTE: To join DP Physics junior year, Physics is required as a sophomore. To join DP Chemistry junior year, Chemistry is required as a sophomore.

Monterey High School Counseling Office: (831) 392-3801

MAOS Counselors: Kelly Hertlein A-I (khertlein@mpusd.net) & Carol Bronzan J-Z (cbronzan@mpusd.net)