Curriculum

TechBoston Academy’s Graduation Requirements meet, and in many cases exceed the city of Boston’s requirements. TBA requires additional courses in language, math, science and technology. Additionally, all students are required to participate in Service Learning activities as well as participate in yearly exhibition of their work. All TBA students are required to take the PSAT in Grade 11 and the SAT prior to graduation.

To be awarded a High School Diploma from TechBoston Academy, a student must receive a passing score on the MCAS and successfully complete the following: 

• English - 4 years
• History - 3 years
• Mathematics - 4 years
• Science - 4 years
• Technology - 4 years (6 courses)
• Foreign Language - 2 years (of the same language)
• Physical Education -1 year
• The Arts - 1 year
• Health - Competency-based

Students must also complete the following:

• 2 MOUS Certifications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel or Access)
• Participation in the yearly technology showcase
• Successful completion of a 9th Grade reflection
• Successful completion of a 10th Grade Exhibition
• Successful completion of a 12th Grade Exit Portfolio and Presentation

The following is a guide to planning an educational program at TechBoston Upper Academy: 10TH GRADE

• English: College English Language Arts 10 + Honors
• Mathematics: Geometry + Honors
• Science: Biology + Honors
• History: United States History II + Honors
• Technology: Web Workflow
• Electives:
  • Writing Enrichment
  • JROTC
  • Physical Education
  • Yoga

11th Grade

• English: College English Language Arts 11, College English Language Arts 11 Honors, College English Language Arts 11 Publications
• Mathematics: Algebra II, Algebra II Honors
• Science: Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Environmental Science
• History: Facing History Latin America, US History II, US History II Honors
• World Language: French I & Honors, Spanish I & Honors, French II & Honors, Spanish II & Honors
• Technology: IT Essentials II, Media Seminar, Podcasting
• Electives:
  • Writing Enrichment
  • ELA SAT Prep
  • Math SAT Prep
  • JROTC
  • Physical Education
  • Yoga

12^th Grade

• English: College English Language Arts 12, College English Language Arts 12 Honors, Film and Literature, Facing History and Ourselves
• Mathematics: Applied Math, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Calculus Honors, Senior Math Seminar
• Science: AP Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Biotechnology Honors, Science of Music
• History: AP Government/Politics, Facing History and Ourselves, Film and Literature
• Technology: IT Essentials II, Podcasting, Senior Seminar and Portfolio
• Electives
  • University of Massachusetts Classes (upon approval)
  • Writing Enrichment
  • JRTOC
  • Physical Education
  • Yoga