Requirements
Future Freshman Information
Future Freshman Information
Welcome, future Jackrabbits! The PACE (Program of Additional Curricular Experiences) program at Long Beach Poly High School is designed for academically motivated students seeking a challenging and enriching high school experience. PACE emphasizes rigorous college-prep coursework, critical thinking, and leadership development to prepare students for top universities and beyond.
To be eligible for PACE, students must meet the following requirements:
Welcome, future Jackrabbits! The PACE (Program of Additional Curricular Experiences) program at Long Beach Poly High School is designed for academically motivated students seeking a challenging and enriching high school experience. PACE emphasizes rigorous college-prep coursework, critical thinking, and leadership development to prepare students for top universities and beyond.
To be eligible for PACE, students must meet the following requirements:
Minimum GPA
to Apply: 3.7
Minimum GPA
to Apply: 3.7
SBAC ELA Score
of 2552
SBAC ELA Score
of 2552
8th Grade
Algebra
8th Grade
Algebra
Did You Know?
PACE turns 50 this year
For half a century, PACE has been shaping the minds of ambitious students at Long Beach Poly High School. Established in 1975, PACE was designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory program that challenges students through an advanced curriculum. To this day, PACE has remained a beacon of opportunity, attracting top students from across Long Beach and preparing them for success in higher education and beyond. Here's to 50 years of academic achievement—and many more to come!
Academics
Course of Study
Course of Study
The PACE course of study ensures that our graduates will have the strength of schedule needed to gain acceptance to, and excel in, the most competitive universities. In addition, the flexibility offered by our course sequence allows PACE students to pursue a wide range of extracurricular activities as they explore their individual interests at Poly.
The PACE course of study ensures that our graduates will have the strength of schedule needed to gain acceptance to, and excel in, the most competitive universities. In addition, the flexibility offered by our course sequence allows PACE students to pursue a wide range of extracurricular activities as they explore their individual interests at Poly.
9th Grade
Accelerated English 1-2
Accelerated English 1-2
Accelerated U.S. Government & Economics
Accelerated U.S. Government & Economics
Accelerated Geometry
Accelerated Geometry
AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science
Language (of Choice)
Language (of Choice)
PE, Sport or Qualifying Alternative
PE, Sport or Qualifying Alternative
1 Elective
1 Elective
10th Grade
AP Seminar
AP Seminar
AP World History
AP World History
Accelerated Algebra 2
Accelerated Algebra 2
The Living Earth (Biology)
The Living Earth (Biology)
Language (of Choice)
Language (of Choice)
PE, Sport or Qualifying Alternative
PE, Sport or Qualifying Alternative
1 Elective
1 Elective
11th Grade
AP English Language
AP English Language
AP U.S. History
AP U.S. History
AP Pre-Calculus OR Intro to Data Science
AP Pre-Calculus OR Intro to Data Science
Honors Chemistry 1-2
Honors Chemistry 1-2
Language (of Choice)
Language (of Choice)
1-2 Electives
1-2 Electives
12th Grade
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AB, BC -OR- AP Statistics
Physics (of Choice)
AP Research
1-2 Electives
1-2 Electives
The Course of Study is subject to change based on enrollment requirements, staffing availability and a variety of other factors
Academics
PACE Elective Course Offerings
PACE Elective Course Offerings
The core of PACE has always been and continues to be our commitment to providing our students with a diversity of AP courses. The following is a complete list of additional AP course offerings PACE students can take at Poly.
The core of PACE has always been and continues to be our commitment to providing our students with a diversity of AP courses. The following is a complete list of additional AP course offerings PACE students can take at Poly.
AP Art & 3D Design
AP Art & 3D Design
AP Art History
AP Art History
AP Art Drawing
AP Art Drawing
AP Art 2D & Design
AP Art 2D & Design
AP Music Theory
AP Music Theory
ASB/Link Crew
ASB/Link Crew
AP Comp Science Principles
AP Comp Science Principles
AP Comp Science A
AP Comp Science A
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Physics C: Electrical
AP Physics C: Electrical
AP Biology
AP Biology
AP US Gov’t & Politics
AP US Gov’t & Politics
AP French
AP French
AP Japanese
AP Japanese
AP Chinese
AP Chinese
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish Literature
*Marine Biology
*Marine Biology
*Anatomy and Physiology Honors
*Anatomy and Physiology Honors
*Not AP but open to PACE students
*Not AP but open to PACE students
Academics
PACE Extracurricular Opportunities
PACE Extracurricular Opportunities
Over its 50+ year history, the PACE program has established itself as a top-tier college preparatory program. Building on our extensive faculty experience, we recognize the changing landscape of college admissions and seek to create opportunities for students to explore their individual passions outside of traditional academic settings. The following is a list of extracurricular activities PACE students typically engage in at Poly:
Over its 50+ year history, the PACE program has established itself as a top-tier college preparatory program. Building on our extensive faculty experience, we recognize the changing landscape of college admissions and seek to create opportunities for students to explore their individual passions outside of traditional academic settings. The following is a list of extracurricular activities PACE students typically engage in at Poly:
Top-Tier Athletic Program
Top-Tier Athletic Program
Grammy-Award Winning Music Program
Grammy-Award Winning Music Program
Theatre Arts Program
Theatre Arts Program
Community Tax Assistance (VITA)
Community Tax Assistance (VITA)
Biomedical Research
Biomedical Research
C-SPAN StudentCam
C-SPAN StudentCam
ASB/Link Crew
ASB/Link Crew
*Anatomy and Physiology Honors
*Anatomy and Physiology Honors
Green Business Plan Competition
Green Business Plan Competition
Model UN & Model UN II Leaders
Model UN & Model UN II Leaders
Capstone Projects
Capstone Projects
Robotics
Robotics
Female Leadership Academy
Female Leadership Academy
Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate
The 562 Student Internship Program
The 562 Student Internship Program
International Literary Tours
International Literary Tours
Poly PACE FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.
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