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title: DMSA > About > Academics
description: DMSA > About > Academics
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**DMSA was designed for students athletes, but is a great fit for students of all interests**

# Putting The Student In Student Athletics

Student athletes require flexibility to reach their full academic and athletic potential. At DMSA, we focus on small classes and personalized coursework to create deeper learning experiences. Your child receives more attention, leading to more success and an overall more enjoyable school experience. The result is a rewarding school experience **designed specifically for students athletes, but beneficial for all students**, regardless of athletics prowess or interest. 

###### Academics and athletics without compromising

### Key features of the DMSA academic experience

- Specialized Teachers
- SmartFox Curriculum
- Inviting campus

 

DMSA teachers understand the unique needs of student athletes. In fact, we hire teachers who are specialists in serving this type of student. Our teachers get student athletes!

 

Proven online curriculum from SmartFox (and it's mobile-friendly for those times when student athletes might be traveling). Students and parents love SmartFox for it's clear and direct approach to online learning.

 

DMSA is located at Dehesa School, a safe and inviting school campus located in the rolling hills just outside El Cajon. Meals are provided for all students each day, with transportation available to students within certain areas. Ask us for more info!

## 2025-26 Key Dates

###### Jul 01

 First Day of School Year (parent choice)

###### Aug 18

 Method Schools First Day of School (parent choice)

###### Jul 04

 Independence Day (No School)

###### Sep 01

 Labor Day (No School)

###### Nov 11

 Veteran's Day (No School)

###### Nov 24 28

 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

###### Dec 22 Jan 02

 Winter Break (No School)

###### Jan 05

 First day of 2nd semester

###### Jan 19

 MLK Day (No School)

###### Feb 09

 Lincoln's Day (No School)

###### Feb 16

 President's Day (No School)

###### Mar 16 20

 Spring Break (No School)

###### May 25

 Memorial Day (No School)

###### Jun 02

 Last day of school

###### Jun 03

 Graduation

###### Aug 12 12

 Back to School Kickoff

###### Sep 08 08

 Board of Directors Meeting

###### Dec 09 09

 Board of Directors Meeting

###### Mar 03 03

 Board of Directors Meeting

###### Jun 03 03

 Board of Directors Meeting

## 2025-26 Academic Calendar

[Click here to download](https://www.mydmsa.com/hubfs/2025-26%20Academic%20Calendars.xlsx%20-%20Seat-based%20charter.pdf?hsLang=en)

# Course List

We combine small class sizes with teachers who fully understand student athletes. The result is a rewarding school experience designed specifically for students athletes, but beneficial for all students, regardless of athletics prowess or interest.

[ High School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#high-school)

[ Middle School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#middle-school)

[ Elementary School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#elementary-school)

Please Select

- [ High School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#high-school)
- [ Middle School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#middle-school)
- [ Elementary School ](https://www.mydmsa.com/dmsa-about-academics#elementary-school)

## High School

Language Arts

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

AP Language and Composition

Full Year

AP Literature and Composition

Full Year

English 09

Full Year

English 10

Full Year

English 11

Full Year

English 12

Full Year

Math

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

Algebra 1

Full Year

Algebra 2

Full Year

AP Calculus AB

Full Year

AP Computer Science

Full Year

AP Statistics

Full Year

Geometry

Full Year

Integrated Math 1

Full Year

Integrated Math 2

Full Year

Integrated Math 3

Full Year

Precalculus

Full Year

Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

AP Environmental Science

Full Year

Biology

Full Year

Chemistry

Full Year

Earth and Space Science

Full Year

Physics

Full Year

Social Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

American Government

Semester

AP US History

Full Year

Economics

Semester

Principles of American Democracy

Semester

U.S. History

Full Year

World History

Full Year

Visual/Performing Arts

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

Music Appreciation

Semester

Theater, Cinema, and Film

Full Year

World Language

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

American Sign Language 1

Full Year

American Sign Language 2

Full Year

American Sign Language 3

Full Year

AP Spanish

Full Year

French 1

Full Year

French 2

Full Year

Spanish 1

Full Year

Spanish 2

Full Year

Spanish 3

Full Year

PE/Health

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

Health

Semester

PE 1

Full Year

PE 2

Full Year

Electives

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

3D Modeling 1AB

Full Year

AP Psychology

Semester

Art History & Appreciation

Full Year

Art in World Cultures

Full Year

Artificial Intelligence

Semester

Civics

Semester

Computing for College and Careers 1a

Full Year

Digital and Interactive Media AB

Full Year

Early Childhood Education

Full Year

Financial Mathematics

Full Year

Human Geography

Semester

Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue

Full Year

Personal and Family Finance

Semester

Social Media: Our Connected World

Semester

Women's Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film

Semester

World Religions: Exploring Diversity

Semester

## Middle School

Math

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Math 6](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math6?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Math 7](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math7?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Math 8](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math8?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Language Arts

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Language Arts 6](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts6?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Language Arts 7](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts7?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Language Arts 8](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts8?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Science 6](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science6?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Science 7](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science7?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Science 8](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science8?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Social Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Social Studies 6](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies6?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Social Studies 7](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies7?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Social Studies 8](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies8?hsLang=en)

Full Year

## Elementary School

Math

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Math 3](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math3?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Math 4](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math4?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Math 5](https://www.gosmartfox.com/math5?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Social Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Social Studies 3](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies3?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Social Studies 4](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies4?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Social Studies 5](https://www.gosmartfox.com/social-studies5?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Science

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Science 3](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science3?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Science 4](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science4?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Science 5](https://www.gosmartfox.com/science5?hsLang=en)

Full Year

Language Arts

UC a-g

NCAA

CTE

Duration

[Language Arts 3](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts3?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Language Arts 4](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts4?hsLang=en)

Full Year

[Language Arts 5](https://www.gosmartfox.com/language-arts5?hsLang=en)

Full Year

###### DMSA Enrollment

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