Upper School Curriculum

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English: 9 English
Math: Students take one:

  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II with Trigonometry
Science: Biology
Social Science: American History
Foreign Language: Students choose one:

  • Chinese I
  • French I
  • Spanish I
Fine and Performing Arts: Art

Music

Health & Wellness: Students take all:

  • Health
  • Physical Education
  • Freshman Seminar
English: 10 English
Math: Students take one:

  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
Science: Chemistry
Social Science: World History I
Foreign Language: Students continue one:

  • Chinese II
  • French II
  • Spanish II
Elective Course Options: Students select one:

  • Anthropology and Archeology
  • Computer Programming
  • Creative Writing
  • Environmental Science and Microbiology
Fine and Performing Arts: Instrumental lessons and ensembles may be available.

Art/Music can be taken in lieu of a Flex period.

Health & Wellness: Students take both:

  • Physical Education
  • College Counseling
English: Students select one:

  • AP Language and Composition
  • Deception in Literature
  • Gothic Literature
Math: Students take one:

  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • Pre-Calculus with Limits
Science: Physics
Social Science: Students select one:

  • AP European History
  • Modern American History
  • World History II
Elective Set 1: Students select one:

  • Advanced Art I/II
  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • Intro to Engineering
  • Personal Finance and Wealth Management
  • Research Writing Seminar
Elective Set 2: Students select one:

  • AP Physics
  • Chinese III
  • Human Physiology
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish III
  • Speech and Debate
Performing Arts: Instrumental lessons and ensembles may be available.
Health & Wellness: Students take both:

  • Physical Education
  • College Counseling
English: Students select one:

  • AP Literature and Composition
  • Deception in Literature
  • Gothic Literature
Math: Students take one:

  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus
  • AP Calculus
Science: One science course from the Electives
Social Science: Students select one:

  • AP US History
  • Modern American History
  • World History II
Elective Set 1: Students select one:

  • Advanced Art I/II
  • AP Biology*
  • AP Chemistry*
  • Intro to Engineering
  • Personal Finance and Wealth Management
  • Research Writing Seminar
Elective Set 2: Students select one:

  • AP Physics*
  • Chinese III
  • Human Physiology*
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish III
  • Speech and Debate
Elective Set 3: Students select one:

  • Anthropology and Archaeology
  • Chinese IV
  • Computer Programming
  • Creative Writing
  • Environmental Science and Microbiology
  • Spanish IV
Performing Arts: Instrumental lessons and ensembles may be available
Health & Wellness: Students take both:

  • Physical Education
  • Senior Seminar

There is no guarantee that any elective will fit into a student schedule as their availability will be largely dependent upon other course choices
made by the student in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades and fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Note: There is no 12th grade science course. However, students must complete four science courses between 9th-12th grade. Any Senior who needs their fourth science course to meet this graduation requirement must choose a Senior Core Science (options are indicated with an *)

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

AP courses REQUIRE that a student meets grade criteria and submits a signed AP Letter and Application. You may take a maximum of four AP classes in senior year.