Upper School Curriculum Overview Columbus School for Girls offers a varied selection of required and elective courses with increasing flexibility and options as students progress through their four years of Upper School. Some courses may vary from year to year as the curriculum changes in response to student interest and/or world events. All classes and seminars are designed around highly challenging academic standards. Each Upper School student collaborates with her college counselor, academic advisor, and faculty members to customize her course schedule, based on her college and career interests. Graduation Requirements: 21 credits for Classes of 2021, 2022 24 credits for the Class of 2023 and beyond
Table of Contents Upper School Curriculum Overview College Counseling Computer Science English Fine Arts Health & Physical Education History Independent Studies Mathematics Publications Science Social/Emotional Learning World Languages Notes
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English
4 Credits
At least 1 credit per year
Mathematics
4 Credits
At least 1 credit per year
History
3 Credits
Required: World History and US History Civics or AP US Government
Science
3 Credits
Required: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
World Languages
3 Credits
Three years in the same language, including the third level of that language
Fine Arts
1.5 Credits
Health and Physical Education*
Varies by Track
Requirements vary by track or option
Computer Science
0.5 credit
Required: Intro to Computer Science 1a
Required: Honors Algebra II -or- Introduction to Precalculus
Required by all- Health & Wellness (IX) and Health II (XI)
Public Speaking
Required: .35 credits
Electives
As required to meet total credits for graduation
Non-Credit Courses
College Preparation XI and Junior & Senior May Program
Service
60 Units
Minimum of 10 hours per year with a total of 60 hours required
**Students are required to take a minimum of five full-credit, graded courses each semester** Page 2 - Columbus School for Girls
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