2022-2023 Upper School Curriculum Guide

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To graduate from Malvern Preparatory School, a student must successfully complete 24.5 credits. To do this, he must satisfy all departmental requirements (20.5 Credits) and take four additional courses (4 Credits). In addition to departmental and overall course load expectations, students must fulfill Christian Service requirements. Departmental credit requirements are outlined below and expanded upon through course descriptions.

English | 4 Credits

Science | 3 Credits

These credits may be earned throughout 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

All 9th and 10th graders take Integrated Science. Completion of IS 1 & 2 equates to completion of Biology and Chemistry and act as prerequisites for

The Arts | 1 Credit

further study within the department.

Students can earn this credit by taking a combination of Visual or Performing Arts classes during their time at Malvern Prep.

Social Studies | 2 Credits

Health | ½ Credit This credit is typically accomplished as a 10th or 11th grader. Our new online option ensures all students can fulfill the requirement without sacrificing desired course load.

9th and 10th grade coursework is prescribed as Global Perspectives and U.S. History respectively. Elective studies are reserved for grades 11 and 12.

Theology | 4 Credits These credits may be earned throughout 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade.

Mathematics | 3 Credits

World Language | 2 Credits

Students may explore the option of ‘doubling up’ on math classes during their high school career, which can allow a student to satisfy the math requirement sooner, or enable him to reach our highest level math offered.

Students are strongly encouraged to take a world language starting in 9th grade and continue it throughout their high school career.

Physical Education | 1 Credit 9th graders are scheduled to complete this credit.

EXCEPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES TO REQUIREMENTS: Students must work directly with counselors to outline possible exceptions/ alternatives to stated requirements. Those requests are then processed by the Assistant Head of School for Academics with the assistance of the Curriculum Coordinator Team on a case by case basis.

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