Does the Scholars Program affect course content?
The Scholars Initiative is principally concerned with the course of study. In each state, the business-education partnership defines the course of study that corresponds to content that equates to the rigor of the U.S. Department of Education’s defined course of study. To graduate as a Connecticut State Scholar, a student must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better: • 4 credits in English • 3 credits in math (algebra I, geometry, algebra II or equivalent integrated math) • 3 credits in lab sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) • 3.5 credits in Social Studies (U.S.
