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High School Courses

All students must take a minimum of six courses in order to be considered a full time student in the state of Michigan. Most students will take four core courses (math, science, ELA, history/social studies) and two electives in order to meet this requirement.

Please select from the grade levels below for more information.

High School Academic Offerings Resources

JIA High School Course Offerings (2024-2025)
Jenison High School Course Offerings

MVU Course Catalog
JIA NCAA Course Description Guide (2024-2025)

English Language Arts (ELA)

JIA English 9
JIA English 10
JIA American Literature
JIA British Literature
JIA Creative Writing
JIA Comparative Literature
JIA Journalism
JIA Film Analysis

Mathematics

JIA Algebra 1
JIA Geometry
JIA Algebra 2
JIA Personal Finance
JIA Engineering & Design

Science

JIA Biology
JIA Chemistry
JIA Physical Science
JIA Physics
JIA Introduction to Engineering
JIA Principles of Engineering
JIA Computer Integrated Manufacturing
JIA Engineering Design & Development

Social Studies

JIA U.S. History
JIA World History
JIA American Government

JIA Economics

World Languages

High School Spanish 1
High School Spanish 2
High School Spanish 3

Additional languages options are offered through Michigan Virtual University (MVU).

High School Electives

Art Electives
JIA High School Introduction to Art
JIA Studio Art
JIA Photography Basics

JIA Art Themes

Music Electives
JIA High School Music Appreciation

JIA Music Themes

On-Campus Options
Onsite Courses: Band, Choir, and Orchestra are available through Jenison High School.

Physical Education Electives
JIA High School Physical Education

JIA Fitness Fundamentals
JIA High School Health
JIA Healthy Living

Technology Electives
JIA Technology & Safety Applications*
Computer Applications

Web Design

*Optional Learning Experience: Drivers Training

Engineering Electives
JIA Engineering & Design
JIA Principles of Engineering
JIA Computer Integrated Manufacturing
JIA Engineering Design & Development

Social Studies Electives
JIA World Geography

Community Partnerships
Students may participate in optional learning experiences within an online course through JIA established community partnerships. For more information, students and parents may contact the JIA Academic Dean of Students to participate in an optional learning experience.

Additional High School Courses

Advance Placement (AP) Courses
Advance Placement courses are available upon request. Please contact the JIA Offices to learn more.

College Dual Enrollment
Students may participate in college dual enrollment at any eligible postsecondary institution that complies with the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act. For students to be eligible for Dual Enrollment opportunities, they must achieve qualifying scores on Dual Enrollment Readiness Assessments. Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional information regarding Dual Enrollment.

Career Technical Education
JIA partners with the Careerline Tech Center (CTC) in Ottawa County and the Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) in Kent County. For more information, please contact the JIA offices.

All JIA online courses at the high school level are NCAA approved, benefiting any student-athlete hoping to progress to the next level in college, at either Division I or Division II institutions.