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Upper Dublin previews 2026–27 high school program of studies; adds AP Cybersecurity and requires personal finance for graduation
Summary
The Upper Dublin education committee reviewed the high school Program of Studies, announced a new AP Cybersecurity course for 2026–27, and approved making personal finance a mandatory 0.5-credit graduation requirement beginning with the class of 2030.
The Upper Dublin Board of School Directors’ education committee on Jan. 7 reviewed the district’s annual high school Program of Studies and heard administrators outline changes for the 2026–27 school year, including one new Advanced Placement course and an added graduation requirement.
Dr. Ortiz, presenting the guide the district will post online, described the Program of Studies as a comprehensive, 100-plus-page resource that explains grading scales, course selection processes and specialty programs such as dual enrollment and Eastern Center for Arts and Technology offerings. "It's a great annual tradition of presenting the program of studies," Ortiz said, thanking curriculum leaders and the Office of Teaching and Learning for contributions.
District curriculum staff announced one new AP course for next year: AP Cybersecurity, described as a college-level introduction that…
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