Academic Overview
Graduation requirements go beyond the required curriculum for most college admissions. The middle and upper school program includes required and elective courses, physical education, computer and a fine arts. Students in the middle school and high school attend a traditional 7 period day with 6 core classes and one elective. The year is divided in to two semesters with a grade given at the end of each semester. All semester grades 9-12 become a part of the high school transcript. Grade point averages are computed using semester grades.
Teachers work together to promote a relevant academic program. With regular, honors, and advanced placement classes offered, every student has the opportunity to be challenged. Honors courses generally cover the same material as regular courses, move at a faster pace, involve more intensive study, and require students to take more responsibility for learning. The advanced placement courses are taught at a college level, terminating with an examination written by the College Board.
►Honors Courses 2010-2011
English - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Geometry - 9th
Algebra II - 10th
Pre-Calculus - 11th
Biology - 9th, 10th
Chemistry - 11th
Physics - 12th
US History - 11th
World History - 10th
Spanish II - 11th
Spanish III - 11th, 12th
►AP Courses 2010-2011
Art - 11th,12th
English Literature & Composition - 12th
Calculus AB - 12th
Calculus BC - 12th
Chemistry - 11th, 12th
World History - 10th
U.S. History - 11th
Government - 12th
Spanish - 12th
Statistics - 12th
All courses are included in a student's overall average. Students receive a numerical average which is assigned a grade point on a four point scale. Honors courses receive .5 (0.25 per semester) extra and advanced placement courses receive 1 (0.5 per semester) point extra.
