Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits in the performing arts (music, dance, and theater). They must complete a minimum of 5 credits in each of the areas: music, dance, and theater.

Dance Courses: Introduction to Dance, Commercial Dance, Dance Technique & Performance, Unified Dance

Music Courses: Concert Band, Concert Choir, Guitar, Piano, Music Appreciation, AP Music Theory, Songwriting & Theory, Unified Music, Vox Auri (Audition Choir)

Theater Courses: Contemporary Drama, Stagecraft, Taking the Stage

In order to successfully graduate from the Biomedical Science Academy, students must complete at least 20 credits of Biology which includes five credits of Principles of Biomedical Science.

Although not encouraged, students taking Principles of Biomedical Science in their freshman year will not be required to take an additional freshman Biology class (Biology Honors or Biology CP) because it is assumed that they will meet the state requirement by taking AP Biology as an upperclassman. All students must pass either Biology CP, Biology Honors, or AP Biology in order to graduate.

Courses: Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, and Biomedical Innovations

Students can complete one of three pathways: Entrepreneur, International Studies, or Media in the Business Academy.

Entrepreneur Courses: Introduction to Business Management, Introduction to Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, AND Art of Communication & Persuasion, OR a Performance Course, OR Taking the Stage

International Studies: 20 credits of language (not English), 5 business credits, 5 social studies elective credits, AND Environmental Science CP, or AP Environmental Science

Media (Journalism): 15 credits Journalism, 5 credits TV Media, 5 credits of a business course

Media (TV Media): 15 credits TV Media, 5 credits Journalism, 5 credits of a business course

Students are required to complete a minimum of four (4) courses in the Computer Science or Engineering pathways. Students MAY mix and match, but be attentive to prerequisites. The Engineering courses all follow the nationally-recognized Project Lead the Way curriculum. To be eligible for the Engineering-specific scholarships and cords, students must complete the four (4) Engineering-Focused Courses, any level of Physics, and 20 credits of math.

Computer Science-Focused Courses: AP Computer Science Principles, Python Programming Fundamentals, AP Computer Science A, Capstone

In order to take the first sequence for Computer Science (AP Computer Science Principles) students must be in Geometry CP or higher.

Engineering-Focused Courses: Design and Materials Processing, Introduction to Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, and Civil Engineering

In order to take the second sequence for Engineering (Introduction to Engineering Design) students must be in Geometry CP or higher.

Students in the Education Academy are required to complete a minimum of four (4) courses AND the in-field practicum (5-10 credits).

Courses: Introduction to Education, 5 credits of unified course(s), Education II, Psychology OR AP Psychology, AND the Practicum

Academy Purpose:

To provide students with pathways that will best prepare them for their possible future careers in selected areas.

To provide students with cohorts to engage with peers focused on similar college or career paths.

Delaware Valley Regional High School currently offers five academy programs.

• Arts Academy (launched 2018)

• Biomedical Science Academy (launched 2017)

• Business Academy (launched in 2025)

• Computer Science and Software Engineering Academy (launched 2018 and combined with Engineering in 2025)

  • Engineering Academy (launched 2017 and combined with Computer Science in 2025)

• Education Academy (launched in 2025)

Welcome to the SHADOW PROGRAM. This allows potential students to shadow a current student to get a feel for the school and to sit in classes for a half or whole school day.