YK High School for Science & Technology Curriculum

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The required courses for College Preparatory High School Diplomas at the Yusuf Al-Kawnayn High School for Science & Technology (YKHSST) is  set by the Board of Directors of the school  in Consultation with the Somali Federal Government Ministry of Education. The courses indicated below provide technology training at the secondary level of education in addition to the best secondary education. The training is structured to provide knowledge about the IT products and services as well as demonstrate the career opportunities available to high school graduates within the IT industry. Graduates can choose to go directly to work for government or the private sector as help-desk analysts, technicians, etc. or continue their education by registering for IT, computer science or any other major. Their technology training should serve them well regardless of what they study in college.   
 
The YKHSST academic year runs between September and June, weekly classes will be held Saturday through Thursday with 7 periods per day between Saturday and Wednesday and each period will be 45 Minutes long. Classes will start at 8:00 AM and will end at 3:00 PM. Thursday will be for special programs. School will be closed during the Summer which is between June and September.
 
To graduate from the College Preparatory Maritime high school program, students must complete at a minimum, 26 units of credit in the following subjects:

​Units of Credits Subject:
  •  4 Mathematics (from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics)
  • 4 English
  • 3 Physical Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics)
  • 4 Information Technology Courses, Skills & Career Preparation
  • 4 Social Science (Economics, History, Geography - World & Somalia)
  • 2 Foreign Language
  • 2 General Technology
  • 2 Physical Education
  • 1 Somali Language
 
Grade 9:
English 9, Algebra I, World History, Biology, Physical Education I, Technology I,
Introduction to IT Studies (IT)
 
Grade 10:
English 10, Geometry, Foreign Language I, Geography, Chemistry, Physical Education II,
Productivity IT Skills (IT)
 
Grade 11:
English 11, Trigonometry/ Algebra II, Foreign Language II, Technology II, Advanced IT Studies (IT)
 
Grade 12:
English 12, Introduction to Economics, Pre-Calculus, Physics,
Technology Career Preparation (IT)
​High School Courses List:

English:
  1. English 9
  2. English 10
  3. English 11 (Speaking & Composition)
  4. English 12 (Creative Writing)

Mathematics:
  1. Algebra & Geometry
  2. Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
  3. Functions/Probability/Trigonometry
  4. Pre-Calculus

Science:
  1. Biology;
  2. Physics;
  3. Chemistry;
  4. Environmental Sciences; &
  5. Anatomy and Physiology.
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Social Studies:
  1. World History
  2. World Geography
  3. Modern Somali History/
  4. Constitution & Government
  5. Introduction to Economics

Languages:
  1. English Language
  2. Somali Language & Literature
  3. Arabic Language

Health & Physical Education:
  1. PE I – Exercise & Swimming
  2. Health Education & Boating
 
Information Technology
  1. Keyboarding & Computing Basics;
  2. Productivity Software;
  3. Internet & Social Media;
  4. Wireless Technologies;
  5. Web Design I;
  6. A+ (Hardware & OS);
 
Islamic Studies
  1. Islamic studies I
  2. Islamic Studies II
 
Electives (Choose One)
  1. Routing Basics;
  2. Meteorology; 
  3. Programming;
  4. Entrepreneurship;
  5. Web Design II;
  6. Network+;
  7. Driving;

Community Services is a requirement for all students.