Course Catalog
Academic Planning
Graduation Requirements
Lower School Program & Overview
Middle School Curriculum Summary
Upper School Curriculum Summary
English
Fine Arts
History
Math and Computer Science
Physical Education
Science
World Languages
Global Online Academy (GOA) Courses
Download a PDF flie of the complete 2013-14 Course Catalog here.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Grades 9-12
Each credit equals a full year course
English 4 credits
History 3 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Mathematics through the 11th grade and completion of Algebra II is required
Science 3 credits
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are required
World Language 3 credits
A total of three years of language study and a minimum of level III competency in grades 9-12 is required
Fine Arts 1 credit
By graduation students must complete an advanced, U.C. approved fine arts course.
Electives 1 credit
** An "elective" is any class beyond the minimum required for graduation
(e.g.. Advanced Photography, French IV, Debate, etc...)
Physical Education 4 years
includes Health and Safety taken in 9th grade
*Important note: If a student needs to make any change to the requirements outlined above, he/she must meet with the Academic Dean for discussion and approval; she will consult with department chairs, the college counselors, and the Upper School Head when making the final decision.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM SUMMARY
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6th |
7th |
8th |
| ENGLISH |
Composition and Literature |
Composition and Literature |
Composition and Literature |
| HISTORY |
Defining Civilizations: Ancient Civilizations |
American History |
Regional Studies:
Africa and Latin America |
| MATH |
Math 6 Foundations
Math 6 Applications |
ProblemSolving
Algebra I |
Algebra I
Geometry
Geometry Honors |
| SCIENCE |
Topics in Science |
Life Science |
Physical Science |
| LANGUAGE |
French A
Latin A
Spanish A
Chinese A |
French A or B
Latin A or B
Spanish A or B
Chinese A or B |
French B or C
Latin B or C
Spanish B or C
Chinese B or C
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| FINE ARTS |
Studio Arts
Drama
Beginning/Continuing Band
Chorus |
Studio and Digital Arts
Drama
Concert Band
Chorus |
Studio and Digital Arts
Drama
Concert Band
Chorus |
| P.E. |
P.E. 6 |
P.E. 7 |
P.E. 8 |
| ACTIVITIES |
Drama, Community Service, Jazz Band, Athletic Team Practice, Arts and Crafts, Study Hall, Film, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Photography, Chess Club, Yearbook, Lacrosse, Cross-Country Running. |
UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM SUMMARY
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9th |
10th |
11th |
12th |
| ENGLISH |
Intro to Composition & Literature |
American Lit. |
Western Classical Lit. (H) |
Senior Electives**
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| HISTORY |
Regional Studies II:
Russia, China, India, &Globalization |
US History (H)* |
Western Culture & Civilization (H) *
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Senior Electives**
AP Art History* |
| MATH |
Geometry
Geometry (H) |
Algebra II
Algebra II (H) |
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus (H) |
Calculus & Statistics
AP Statistics
AP Calculus (AB/BC)
Multivariable Calculus |
| SCIENCE |
Conceptual Physics |
Chemistry (H)*
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Biology
AP Biology |
Senior Electives**
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics* |
| LANGUAGE |
French I, II, III, IV, AP Lang., French Lit. and Film
Latin I, II, III, IV,V, AP Latin
Spanish I, II, III, IV, AP Lang., AP Lit., Adv. Sp. Seminar
Chinese I, II, III, IV, V/AP
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FINE ARTS
Advanced Arts courses meet the U.C. Visual and Performing Arts requirement.
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Introductory Courses (.5 credit)
2D Art: Drawing and Painting
3D Art: Intro to Scultpure
Intro to Tech Theater
Drama I
Theater Production (audition)
Photography I
Intro to Dance
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Advanced Courses (1 credit)
Advanced 2D Art (pre-req: Intro 2D)
Advanced 3D Art (pre-req: Intro 3D)
Advanced Dance (pre-req: Intro Dance or permission)
AP Studio Art (pre-req: beg and adv studio classes)
Drama 2 (pre-req: Drama I or Theater Production)
Photography 2, 3 (pre-req: Photo 1, 2)
Filmmaking (pre-req: Photo 1)
Video Production (pre-req: Filmmaking)
Graphic Design (yearbook) (pre-req: none)
Beginning Jazz (Jazz 1) (pre-req: none)
Advanced Jazz Band (audition)
Wind Symphony (pre-req: none)
Orchestra (audition)
Chorus (pre-req: none)
Colla Voce (audition)
AP Music Theory (pre-req: Jazz 1 or consent of instructor)
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| Other Electives |
Introductory Courses (.5 credit)
Debate 1
Intro to Computer Science
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Advanced Courses (1 credit)
Debate 2
Expository Writing (School Newspaper)
AP Computer Science A
Advanced Computer Science Seminar
Advanced Program Design
History** Electives
(11th and 12th grade)
Science** Electives (11th and 12th grade)
GOA** courses (10th-12th grades)
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| Physical Education |
Must be taken on campus in 9th grade;
On campus P.E. or P.E. Option is available starting in 10th grade
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*Please note: AP preparation seminars are available outside of school hours in the winter. They are designed for a small number of students who have the available time, motivation and grades.
** Please check the online course catalog for this year’s offerings.
Last updated January 29, 2013
