Table of Contents Our Mission
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Our Benedictine Values
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Course Registration Guiding Principles
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Course Selection Guidelines & Policies Middle School Graduation Requirements High School Graduation Requirements
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Academic Policies General Course Scheduling Policy General Placement Policy Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses Upper School Curriculum Acceleration Middle School Curriculum Acceleration Middle School World Language Alternative Program Grade Point Averages Grade Reports Incomplete Grades Course Schedule Change Policy
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Course Registration Process & Procedures Key components & Timeline How to Sign Up For Courses
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Course Catalog MS Courses by Grade Level US Courses by Department: Other Course Information: US Independent Studies
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Balance and Time Management Time Management Worksheet
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Time Management Reference: Data on Academics, Activities, and Athletics
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6-8th Grade Visual Pathways 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
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Visual Pathway - English
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Visual Pathway - History & Social Studies
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Visual Pathway - Mathematics
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Visual Pathway - Science
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Visual Pathway - Computer Science
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Visual Pathway - Theology
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Visual Pathway - World Language
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Visual Pathway - Performing Arts
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Visual Pathway - Visual Arts
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Visual Pathway - Physical Education
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Our Mission Woodside Priory School is a Catholic Benedictine, independent college preparatory school. Our mission is to assist all students in creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong learners and stewards, and productively serving a world in need of their gifts.
Our Benedictine Values Spirituality ~ God works in us, through us, and for us. Hospitality ~ All are welcomed with honor and respect. Integrity ~ Learning flourishes in an environment of honesty, trust, and personal responsibility. Individuality ~ Every student has gifts to be discovered, nurtured, and treasured. Community ~ Together we find strength and purpose in supporting one another.
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Course Registration Guiding Principles Purpose of course registration guide: to communicate our registration process, curriculum policies, subject pathways and course offerings. ●
Priory course registration is a process that supports students in choosing an educational pathway that nurtures deep learning, balance, and a growth mindset.
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Priory teachers, advisors, counselors, and administrators actively partner with students in making academic and co-curricular choices that prepare them to meet graduation requirements and to flourish in college and beyond.
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We provide a wide range of course offerings to meet diverse student needs and interests, and encourage students to make selections that honor the integrity of personal strengths, passions, and developmental readiness.
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A balanced schedule looks different for each student, and reflects a holistic consideration of classes; activities (athletics, arts, clubs); and physical, social, and emotional health.
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By crafting a schedule that prioritizes balance and wellness, students can engage in a meaningful Priory experience with a sense of stability, resilience, and agency.
Course Selection Guidelines & Policies Students must complete all graduation requirements at The Priory, in the sequence recommended by the Departments. Priory does not accept academic credits toward graduation from any other institution, except in the case of transfer students.
Middle School Graduation Requirements ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
English: 3 years History: 3 years Math: 3 years Physical Education: 3 years Science: 3 years Theology: 3 years World Language: 3 years Required & Choice Electives: ○ 6th Grade: 1 semester Computer Science required, 1 semester Study Skills required, 2 quarter choice electives ○ 7th Grade: 4 quarter choice electives ○ 8th Grade: 1 quarter each of both Health and Project Step Up required, and 2 quarter choice electives
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High School Graduation Requirements Subject
Priory Graduation Requirements
UC/CSU A-G minimum requirements
4-year College/ University Suggested Requirements
English
4 years
(B) 4 years
4 years
Math
3 years
(C) 3 years
4 years
*Geometry required
Science
3 years of lab science (physics, biology, chemistry)
(D) 2 years
4 years
History & Social Sciences
3 years (American Democracy/ Global Issues, World History & Cultures, U.S. History) & Senior Project
(A) 2 years
4 years
World Language
Through level 2; through level 3 highly recommended
(E) 2 years of same language
3 years recommended; 4 years per student interest
Computer Science
1 semester
No requirement
No requirement
Theology
6 semesters
(G) 2 semesters of electives in addition to A-F
No requirement
Visual Arts
2 semesters
(F) VA + PA combined, 2 semesters in a single discipline
1-2 years per student interest
Performing Arts
2 semesters
Health
1 semester
1 semester
No requirement
Physical Education
2 semesters or 2 interscholastic athletic team seasons
No requirement
No requirement
Community Service
3 service opportunities per year
*Chem preferred junior year
*US history and World history required
*F1 visa holders get requirement waived, BUT we recommend students to take language
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Academic Policies General Course Scheduling Policy Priory recommends that high school students take core courses from the English, Math, Science, History & Social Science and/or World Language departments each year. All Priory students are expected to be able to complete the graduation requirements as outlined, and are guaranteed placement in the courses necessary to meet the minimum requirement. For courses beyond the minimum requirement, enrollment is contingent upon the successful completion of prerequisites and permission of the Department Chair, the Academic Dean, and the Upper School Head (US)/Middle School Head (MS). Students are expected to undertake required courses in the years recommended by the School but may, in special circumstances, postpone a required course for one year with permission from the Department Head, the Academic Dean, and Upper School Head. Students are required to adhere to all deadlines regarding submission of scheduling requests for course registration. A delay in registering requests may result in the student being scheduled last in his/her/their class. General Placement Policy All incoming 9th graders and transfer students who wish to enroll in advanced levels of math, world languages, or science must receive departmental approval to do so. Approval will be dependent on student placement exams given in April along with transcripts from the previous year. Incoming 6th graders will also take placement exams that determine their appropriate level of math class. Transfer students will be counseled into appropriate courses after having their previous credits evaluated with respect to WPS graduation requirements. The Academic Dean, in collaboration with the Registrar and College Counselors, will review transfer students’ academic history and discuss recommendations with students before they begin the school year. Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses Priory’s regular curriculum meets a rigorous college preparatory standard. In the Upper School, Accelerated and Honors sections of Priory courses are offered for students who have demonstrated their readiness for more challenging work. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are college level courses with curricula set by The College Board. Students taking AP courses at the Priory are required to take the AP examinations, which are graded by the College Board and earn credit at some American colleges and universities. They are also used as entrance requirements to several international universities. Students enrolled in Advanced Placement and Honors courses will receive a .5 increase to their grade point for each of those courses at the close of the semester marking period. Placement in Honors and AP classes is based on the student’s demonstrated readiness and desire to pursue a subject in greater depth and detail. Nearly all Honors and AP courses at Priory have prerequisites that must be met for enrollment in those courses. Requirements may include a specific grade that must be met in a given prerequisite course, a demonstration of prerequisite skills on a placement exam in the Spring, or permission of the instructor or Department Chair. Prerequisites specific to each course are included in Upper School Curriculum, under the “Academics” section of the website. Upper School Curriculum Acceleration Students wishing to accelerate curriculum may only do so by meeting all three of the following conditions: 1. Meet the criteria for acceleration outlined by each department. 2. Follow the protocols outlined in the acceleration policies published by each department. 3. Receive prior permission from the relevant Department Chair. 7 | Course Registration Guide
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Grades from courses taken (outside of Priory) for purposes of acceleration can be included in the College Admission packet compiled by the Priory. However, those grades will not be reflected on the Priory transcript, nor will they be included in the Priory Grade Point Average. Please note that courses taken for acceleration purposes will not count toward graduation credit. All courses required for graduation must be taken at Priory. Middle School Curriculum Acceleration The “typical” progression for math is to be in Algebra I for 8th grade. Middle School students wishing to accelerate beyond this “typical” progression in math over summer may do so by meeting all three of the following conditions: 1. Meet the criteria for acceleration outlined by the math department. 2. Follow the protocols outlined in the acceleration policies published by the math department. 3. Receive prior permission from the Middle School Math Department Chair and Middle School Head. Final placement from summer acceleration work will be determined by the Middle School Math Department Chair. Grades from summer courses taken for purposes of acceleration can be included in a special section of the transcript but will not be included in the Priory GPA. Middle School World Language Alternative Program In order to provide Middle School students the opportunity to study another world language (not offered at the Priory) or the opportunity to study a world language at a more advanced level, the Middle School has created a World Language Alternative Program. Parents must fill out a waiver, which is available from the Middle School Head. The requirements for this program are as follows: ● The program must have a set curriculum focused on a specific world language. ● The program must meet regularly each week with the minimum of two hours per week. ● The instructor must provide documentation of the completed program (grades if given) to include in the student’s transcripts for each academic year of study ● The student must make the commitment to be in an alternative program for the duration of Middle School ● The waiver must be approved by the Middle School Head after consultation with the Chair of the World Languages Department. Grade Point Averages The numerical value of the letter grade (see chart) is multiplied by the number of credits in the course. Woodside Priory courses are worth 5 credits per semester. This total value is computed for all courses; their average is the student’s GPA. As the scale indicates, a grade earned in an Honors or AP course has a higher numerical value. Letter Value Percentage College Prep Honors/AP A 93-100 4.00 4.5 A90-92 3.67 4.17 B+ 87-89 3.33 3.83 B 83-86 3.00 3.5 B80-82 2.67 3.17 C+ 77-79 2.33 2.83 C 73-76 2.00 2.5 C70-72 1.67 2.17 D+ 67-69 1.33 * D 63-66 1.00 D60-62 0.67 F Below 60 .00 * The value is the same for both upper school and middle school.
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Grade Reports The Priory’s academic year has two semesters. Parents and guardians have access to individual student performance through confidential access to Blackbaud, an online grade reporting system. Quarter grades are available four times each year. Teachers also provide narrative comments on student performance throughout a student’s academic year. Teachers are expected to notify parents or guardians any time a student’s cumulative work in an individual class drops a full letter grade or below a C- level. Parents or guardians are always welcome to request a conference by phone, e-mail, or in person. A student’s unofficial historical transcript can also be provided by contacting the Priory Registrar. Incomplete Grades An “Incomplete” is entered in a student’s grade record when the student has missed the majority of assessments (projects, tests, quizzes) and homework because of serious illness or family emergency, or when a student is absent with permission from a comprehensive examination. Students are responsible for arranging with their teachers to make up incomplete work. Incomplete grades must be made up by the midpoint of the next quarter, or, in the fourth quarter, by July 1. The comprehensive examination must be taken within two to four weeks of the missed test date. If a student does not make up missed work satisfactorily and on time, the incomplete will be changed to an F. Students generally receive failing marks for work or exams missed because of truancy. Teachers may use some discretion in setting their policy, but faculty members are not expected or required to arrange make-up opportunities for such absences.
Passing Grades at Priory The Priory graduation requirements must be met with Priory courses. Priory Upper School Students must earn a C- or higher in all required courses for graduation credit. Grades lower than a C- must be remediated through an approved summer remediation course. Grades from summer courses do not replace grades earned in Priory courses, but may be included in a separate section of the transcript upon the student’s presentation of an official transcript for completed summer courses. Students and parents should also note that colleges do not accept grades lower than a C- for the purpose of satisfying entrance requirements. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to locate and enroll in appropriate summer courses when necessary. Priory Middle School students are expected to undertake and pass the required Middle School program requirements. Students must earn a C- or higher in all required program requirements for promotion to the next grade level. Grades lower than a C- must be remediated through an approved remediation course. Grades from remediation courses do not replace grades earned in Priory courses, but may be included in a separate section of the transcript. Failure to remediate by the beginning of the new school year may result in the student not being promoted to the successive grade at the Priory. Students who do not pass a course will be reviewed by the Middle School Head and the Student Support Team yearly. Regarding promotion to the Priory Upper School and graduation from the Middle School, students who do not remediate courses before the Middle School graduation date will not receive a Middle School diploma. A student will receive a diploma once he/she completes the required coursework. Students who do not remediate courses before the beginning of Upper School will not be permitted to continue their studies at the Priory. Students may be ineligible for Upper School admission if their behavior and values are inconsistent with the Priory’s expectations.
Course Schedule Change Policy Our goal at Priory is to facilitate robust course registration education that enables students to create a balanced schedule that engages them as learners and keeps them on track for graduation. From January to March, we provide careful guidance to students around course planning for the upcoming year. In March, course selection mentors help students choose appropriate courses and we build our master schedule around these requests. While we have developed a schedule change process to accommodate the flexibility that some students need, we strive to minimize the number of changes in 9 | Course Registration Guide
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order to maintain the integrity of the larger process. As such, schedule changes should be the exception, not the norm. In the fall semester, course schedule changes are permitted through the end of the second week of school. ● In the first two weeks of school, students can make requests to change, add, or drop courses. Note: Not all requests are possible given the constraints of the master schedule and class size caps. ● In the third week of school, students can ONLY make course change requests necessitated by dropping down a level in a class (e.g. dropping from an AP/honors to a regular class, dropping down a level in math, science, or language, etc.). Thereafter, the student is committed to the existing schedule through the end of that semester. In the spring semester, all course schedule changes are expected to complete by the end of the first week of that semester. These guidelines pertain to all academic courses, including morning music courses. For Upper School students, permission to drop courses after the aforementioned deadlines will only be granted by special petition to the Upper School Head and Academic Dean. ● After 3 weeks, the student’s current teacher is the only one who may initiate a drop or course switch without it being reflected on the transcript ● If after 3 weeks a student initiates a drop independently of the teacher, a “Withdraw” may appear on the transcript for that course.
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Students may submit a non-math schedule change request through the Google Form distributed by the Academic Dean on August 5, 2022. The Google Form includes an electronic acknowledgement of permission for the schedule change from the student’s parent/guardian. All math course change requests should be submitted to Mr. Lee (Math Department Chair) via e-mail. Completion of schedule change requests are contingent upon constraints of the master schedule and class size caps. Caps for standard classes: 23 Approved changes will be made and reflected in Blackbaud in the following order of priorities: 1) incomplete schedules, incorrect classes, or new math placements; 2) requests to switch into a different class than what students originally signed up for.
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Course Registration Process & Procedures Key components & Timeline ● ● ● ●
Each spring, students engage in a process to plan and select courses for the upcoming academic year. Freshmen and Sophomores will meet with an administrator or counselor who will guide them through the course planning and selection process. Juniors will meet with their college counselor, who will guide their senior year course selection. Course sign-ups in Blackbaud take place in March.
Step 1
Late January February
Parent Coffees: Course Registration Overview Course Registration Education for Students in FLEX
Step 2
Mid February
Course Catalog available online
Step 3a
February
Students begin course selection conversations with faculty, department chairs, advisors, and college counselors. Math and World language teachers make recommendations for what course students should take in the upcoming year. Students wishing to take Honors/ AP courses ● Take necessary placement tests ● Determine if they fulfill required prerequisites (a certain grade from previous course, math level, etc.)
Step 3b
January - February Pre-Registration Meetings: Students meet one-on-one with assigned course selection mentor (admin or counselor) ● 11th (rising seniors) - Ms. Pluta & Ms. Ishida ● 10th (rising juniors) - Ms. Matsuoka & Ms. Franco ● 9th (rising sophomores) - Ms. Serrano & Ms. Cortez Initial draft of course selection plan is emailed to student & parents/ guardians
Step 4
Early March
Video gallery of Priory elective courses is released for student viewing Electives Faire during FLEX allows students to talk to teachers about how different elective courses fit their interests/needs
Step 5
Mid March
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In advisory, students prepare for course registration by ● Reviewing academic & co-curricular choices for balance and time management ● Finalizing course selection for upcoming year and getting parent/guardian signature approval
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Step 6
Late March
Online course registration opens in Blackbaud In advisory, advisors assist students in signing up for courses in Blackbaud based on their approved course selection plan. Online course registration closes.
Step 7
April - May
Master Scheduler builds the Master Schedule
Step 8
Late May
Academic Dean engages students regarding scheduling conflicts (holes).
Step 9
Mid June
Students receive final schedules
How to Sign Up For Courses 1. Review course catalog and graduation requirements. 2. Meet with your supporting administrator/counselor and complete planning templates. In this conversation, you will consider your 4-year trajectory as well as specific courses you’ll take for the upcoming school year. The goal is to ensure that your choices keep you engaged and fulfilled as a learner, and also on track for graduation. 3. Complete final draft of course selection plan for upcoming year in March 15 advisory session; get parent/ guardian signature of approval. 4. Sign up for approved courses in Blackbaud during the March 22 advisory session.
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Course Catalog MS Courses by Grade Level ●
Visual pathway for curriculum in each grade level (6th, 7th, 8th) ○ 6th grade courses ○ 7th grade courses ○ 8th grade courses
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Link to course descriptions: ○ 6th grade courses ○ 7th grade courses ○ 8th grade courses
US Courses by Department: ●
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Visual pathways for curriculum in each department/subject ○ Reference graduation requirements for each department - done ○ Include prerequisites and corequisites (e.g. level of math corresponding to science) asterisk ○ Needs to show alternative pathways if a student needs to pivot from their original plan. Visual pathways for curriculum by department ○ English ○ History & Social Science ○ Mathematics ○ Science ○ Computer Science ○ Theology ○ World Languages ○ Performing Arts ○ Visual Arts ○ Physical Education Link to course descriptions; this year we will also list average # homework hours per class period: ○ English ○ History & Social Science ○ Mathematics ○ Science ○ Computer Science ○ Theology ○ World Languages ○ Performing Arts ○ Visual Arts ○ Physical Education
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Other Course Information:
US Independent Studies Upper School students can propose an independent study if they demonstrate a need for an alternative or a continuation of a certain subject beyond what is offered at Priory. The process for proposing and approving an independent study must be completed in the preceding semester. ● ●
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The proposed independent study must be approved by the Department Chair, College Counseling Department, and the Academic Dean. In the proposal for an independent study, the student must articulate a plan that outlines course learning goals, units of study, and assessments that will demonstrate that learning goals have been achieved. The plan should also provide a timeline for the pacing of the curriculum as it translates to our class schedule across a semester. This proposal must be approved by the faculty member who will be overseeing the independent study. The independent study should be overseen by a Priory faculty member who is teaching less than a Full Time schedule (contractually), or is approved to take on additional responsibilities by the Division Head. The student should work with this teacher to schedule regular check-in meetings and evaluation of assessments. The number of check- in meetings should be comparable to the number of class meetings per week (3x). Students will not be allowed to take an independent study for classes that are already offered at the Priory. Independent study courses are not UC approved.
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Balance and Time Management In order to build a balanced schedule that optimizes your ability to engage meaningfully in academic classes as well as co-curricular activities, students should adjust plans so that commitments do not exceed the number of hours in a week.
Time Management Worksheet1 *Please use the estimates in the Time Management Reference to complete the following worksheet. A. School Work for NEXT Academic Year
Average Hours/Week time spent on daily homework, projects, and studying
In school for 5 days x 6 hours / day
30
English Math Science Social Studies World Language Theology Visual Art Performing Art Other Elective Total school work hours B. Co-Curricular Activities
Average Hours/Week
Priory Sports ● Fall: ● Winter: ● Spring: Non-school Sports: ● Fall: ● Winter: ● Spring: Performing Arts Club/School - related activity Club/School - related activity Club/School - related activity 1
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Community Service Hobbies/Interests Paid job College Counseling/ Applications Total co-curricular hours C. Daily Living Activities
Average Hours/Week
Sleep (7 days x recommended 9 hours/day)
63
Self-care (physical and emotional well-being) Eating, hygiene, exercise, breaks/recharging
Family Time (discuss with your family) Travel time
Commute to/from school, practices, activities, etc.
Free time
Pleasure reading, TV, internet, playing with pets or siblings, hobbies, social media, games, journaling, meditation, hanging out with friends, etc.
Unstructured weekend time
We recommend setting aside a minimum of 10 hours.
Total daily living hours D. 24 hours x 7 days = 168 hours / week
Total Hours/Week
Total Schoolwork hours Total Co-curricular hours Total daily living hours Your total hours
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Time Management Reference: Data on Academics, Activities, and Athletics Academic Coursework Considerations ●
Please reference the average # of expected homework per class period, listed with each course description on the Priory Website → Academics → Curriculum. The workload data reported for each course is based on student course surveys as well as instructor expertise.
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Note that Honors and AP courses will generally require higher than average homework expectations.
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Students often need more time to study for exams. Leave extra time for studying in addition to daily homework.
Co-Curriculars: Athletics, Clubs, and other Activities Priory Program
Average Hrs/Week
Program Director/Moderator & Additional Notes
Athletics
MS: 4 -7
US - Mark Stogner ( mstogner@prioryca.org) MS - Doug Sargent (dsargent@prioryca.org)
US: 10-15 Hours reflect practice + games; time will vary depending on # games per week, and whether they are home or away Robotics
Non-season: 2-4
Shaocheng Ma (sma@prioryca.org)
Build season: 10+
Hours vary based on level of commitment, year-round involvement, and work during build/competitive season. Build season is January - April, with peak hours between January and February break. Additional hours are required depending on # of team competitions in October, March, and April
Theater (Main Stage Productions)
Weekly: 2-8
John Sugden (jsugden@prioryca.org)
Full tech rehearsals:
Rehearsal hours vary based on the size of the role. “Tech week” accounts for Full Tech rehearsals through Strike, spread out over 11 days, including Show Week.
48-52 for Fall & Winter plays 40-44 for Spring play Associated Student Body (ASB)
2-3
Fall Play (All school): August - November Winter Production (Upper School): January - March Spring Play (Middle School): March - May Chase Smith (csmith@prioryca.org) Extended ASB hours beyond weekly commitment correspond with start of school activities, spirit week, dances, and end of year festivities.
Class Representatives
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Chase Smith (csmith@prioryca.org) Extended hours beyond weekly commitment correspond with spirit week, Open House, and quarterly class events.
Model United Nations (MUN)
1 - 1.5
Corey Jutaro Gomez (cgomez@prioryca.org) Hours increase with participation in optional conferences, which may include:
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Priory practice conference (November) Santa Clara (January) Stanford (February) Berkeley or New York (March)
James Hatzopoulos (jhatzopoulos@prioryca.org) Hours vary with involvement in optional all-day conferences (3 each year)
Retreat Leadership (Campus Ministry)
1-2
Kelly O’Neill (koneill@prioryca.org) Hours vary depending on time of year: ● ● ● ●
Team retreat in August : 1.5 days Monthly team meetings: 30 minutes - 4 hours total Lead 2 retreats: 1-2 days each Retreat prep meetings: 1.5 hours per retreat - 3 hours total in the year
Average total time commitment over a year: 67 hours Student Clubs (e.g. Girls Up, PRISM, DTD, BSU, MS Science, etc.)
30-45 min
Priory Ambassador Program
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Chase Smith (csmith@prioryca.org) Hour vary depending on specific club, but most clubs require 2-3 hours/month on average Nils Leitz (nleitz@prioryca.org) Hours vary depending upon admissions events. Peak times for ambassadors are in October/November (recruitment season).
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6-8th Grade Visual Pathways
Grade Level
6th Grade
Current Core Classes
Current Elective Classes
Humanities 6 - 2 blocks Science 6 Theology 6 - Semester 1 World Language - Semester 2 Mandarin, Spanish, or French Computer Science 6 - 1 quarter PE6 Study Skills - Quarter 1
Electives offerings differ per quarter
Math levels will vary based on the student entrance exam. See below for math progression. Plus 4 electives per quarter
7th Grade
Humanities 7 - 2 blocks Science 7 Theology 7 World Language - Mandarin, Spanish, or French PE7/8 Math levels will vary based on the student entrance exam. See below for math progression. Plus 4 electives per quarter
8th Grade
Humanities 8 - 2 blocks Science 8 Theology 8 World Language -Mandarin, Spanish, or French Project Step Up - Quarter 4 MS Health Math levels will vary based on the
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Computer Science: ● MS Computer Science ● MS CAD ● MS Python ● MS Visual Design English ● MS Creative Writing ● MS Book Club Performing Arts: ● MS Beginning Winds ● MS Guitar - 7th/8th only ● MS Improv ● MS Musical Theater ● MS Songwriting ● MS Beginning Strings ● MS Swords, Words and Mayhem Physical Education ● MS Hiking ● MS Racket Sports ● MS Sports Skills Visual Arts ● MS Book Arts ● MS Ceramics 1 ● MS Ceramics 2 ● MS Drawing & Painting ● MS Geometric Design ● MS Printmaking Science ● MS Plant to Plate ● MS Cultural Cooking ● MS Gardening ● MS Stewards In Action MS Health - 8th-grade requirement MS Project Step Up - 4th quarter/8th Updated August 5, 2022
student entrance exam. See below for math progression. Plus 4 electives per quarter
grade requirement Music Courses (year-long): MS Choir, MS Jazz Ensemble, MS Orchestra
MS Math Progression
6th graders start in one of these courses.
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Visual Pathway - English
English Woodside Priory requires eight semesters of English during 9-12th grade. Juniors and Seniors can elect to take a year-long AP English Literature course to fulfill two of the required semesters. Note: taking AP English is contingent on passing the placement exam and receiving teacher approval. Grade Level
Current English Class
Next English Class Option
Freshmen
English Foundations
English Foundations II
Sophomore
English Foundations II Optional embedded honors available
AP English Literature Electives (semester courses) Optional embedded honors available Fall ● ● ● ● Spring ● ● ● ●
Junior
Senior
American Women’s Literature Discourse of Dining Gothic Literature Transcendentalists & Beats Award Winners NOW! Banned Books Literature through the Camera Lens Short Story
AP English Literature
AP English Literature
Electives (semester courses - see above for listing)
Electives (semester courses - see above for listing)
AP English Literature Electives (semester courses - see above for listing)
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Visual Pathway - History & Social Studies
History and Social Studies Woodside Priory requires three years plus Senior Project in semester 2 of the Senior year. Sophomore year World History offers an embedded honors option. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks. Grade Level
Current History & Social Science Class
Next History & Social Science Class
Freshmen
American Democracy (S1) Global Issues (S2)
World History
Sophomore
World History Optional embedded honors available
US History *AP US History *AP US Government *AP European History AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology Critical Analysis of Current Events Criminology
Junior/Senior
See course listing above
See course listing above
Senior
Senior Project (S2) required
AP US History - Teacher recommendation, B+ or better in English and B or better in World History. AP US Government - B or better in English and B+ or better in US History and Juniors need Instructor recommendation. AP European History - Prerequisites: B+ or higher in World History.
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Visual Pathway - Mathematics
Mathematics Woodside Priory requires three years of mathematics which includes at least Algebra II. Post-AP math courses are offered on a 4-year rotational basis. Math progression will be based on skills and not necessarily on grade level. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated below with asterisks. If interested in summer acceleration, please consult the acceleration policy on the Math Department page on the school website or contact the Math Department Head. ..
Grade Level
Possible Pathway I
Possible Pathway II
Possible Pathway III
Freshmen
*Algebra I
*Geometry *Geometry H
*Algebra II *Algebra II H
Sophomore
*Geometry *Geometry H
*Algebra II *Algebra II H
*Precalculus Principles *Precalculus *Precalculus H *AP Statistics
Junior
*Algebra II *Algebra II H
*Precalculus Principles *Precalculus *Precalculus H *AP Statistics
*Applied Calculus *AP Calculus AB *AP Calculus BC *AP Statistics
Senior
*Precalculus Principles *Precalculus *Precalculus H *AP Statistics
*Applied Calculus *AP Calculus AB *AP Calculus BC *AP Statistics
*AP Calculus AB *AP Calculus BC *AP Statistics *Multivariable Calculus
Algebra I - C- or above in previous math course Geometry - C- or above in Algebra I Geometry H - A in Algebra I or Dept Head approval Algebra II - C- or above in Geometry Algebra II H - B+ in Geometry H or A in Geometry or Dept Head approval Precalculus Principles - C- or above in Algebra II Precalculus - B- or above in Algebra II or Dept Head approval Precalculus H - B+ in Algebra II H or A in Algebra II or Dept Head approval AP Statistics - C or above in Algebra II Applied Calculus - B- in Precalculus or C in Precalculus Honors AP Calculus AB - A- in Precalculus, B in Precalculus Honors, B+ in Applied Calculus, or Dept Head approval AP Calculus BC - B+ in Precalculus H or B in AP Calculus AB or Dept Head approval Multivariable Calculus - A in AP Calculus BC or A in current post-AP math course 23 | Course Registration Guide
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Visual Pathway - Science
Science Woodside Priory requires three years of lab science which includes Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks. Grade Level
Current Science Class
Next Science Class
Freshmen
Required Physics Physics H
Biology Biology H + Health & Wellness (1 sem.)
Elective Understanding Climate Change Sophomore
Required Biology Biology H + Health & Wellness (1 sem.) Electives *AP Physics *Extreme Physics *Marine Biology Understanding Climate Change
Junior/Senior
Required Chemistry Chemistry H Electives *AP Environmental Science *AP Physics *Extreme Physics *Marine Biology Understanding Climate Change
Senior
Required Chemistry Chemistry H Electives *AP Physics *Extreme Physics *Marine Biology Understanding Climate Change
Electives *AP Environmental Science *AP Chemistry *AP Physics *Extreme Physics *Marine Biology Sports Medicine Understanding Climate Change
See elective listing above.
AP Environmental Science - Physics or Honors Physics, Biology or Honors Biology, Algebra I; with a B level grade or above in all prerequisites.
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AP Chemistry - B+ in 9th grade Honors Physics, a passing grade in Algebra II and Geometry, taking PreCalculus concurrently (taking Calculus concurrently is highly recommended), Biology or Honors Biology, grade of B- or above in Honors Chemistry. AP Physics - Physics or Honors Physics, Biology or Honors Biology, for freshman and sophomores completion of AP Calculus AB or above, for junior or seniors, concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB or above. Extreme Physics - Completion of 9th grade Physics or equivalent. Marine Biology - Physics or Physics Honors, Biology or Biology Honors (concurrent enrollment allowed).
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Visual Pathway - Computer Science
Computer Science Woodside Priory requires one semester of Computer Science. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks and prerequisites are listed below. Grade Level
Current Computer Science Class
Next Computer Science Class
Freshmen
CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II *Introduction to CS Mobile Computing Multimedia Production
*Algorithms H AP Computer Science CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design I *Introduction to CS Mobile Computing Multimedia Production
Sophomore
*AP Computer Science CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II *Introduction to CS Mobile Computing Multimedia Production
*Algorithms Honors *AP Computer Science *Artificial Intelligence Honors CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II *Introduction to CS *Machine Learning Honors Mobile Computing Multimedia Production
Junior/Senior
*Algorithms Honors *AP Computer Science *Artificial Intelligence Honors CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II *Introduction to CS *Machine Learning Honors Mobile Computing Multimedia Production
Algorithms Honors -A in AP Computer Science and priory or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus AP Computer Science A - 1) Concurrent enrollment in or already took Algebra II AND 2) received an A- or higher in Intro Computer Science OR pass the placement exam. Artificial Intelligence Honors - A in Algorithms and prior or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus Machine Learning Honors - Artificial Intelligence, A in Algorithms and prior or concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus. 26 | Course Registration Guide
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CAD & Product Design II - CAD & Product Design I (formerly named Design & 3D Printing I) Intro to CS - Algebra I
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Visual Pathway - Theology
Theology Woodside Priory requires six semesters of Theology. Basic Beliefs and Values, Hebrew Scriptures, and Christian Scriptures are all required courses. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks and prerequisites are listed below.
Grade Level
Current Theology Class
Next Theology Class
Freshmen
Required Basic Beliefs and Values Hebrew Scriptures
Required *Christian Scriptures Electives Atheism and Faith Pop Goes Religion Social Justice Psychology of Spirituality World Religions
Sophomore
Junior - Senior
Required *Christian Scriptures
Required Virtue Ethics
Electives Atheism and Faith Pop Goes Religion Social Justice Psychology of Spirituality World Religions
Electives Atheism and Faith Pop Goes Religion Psychology of Spirituality Social Justice Virtue Ethics World Religions
Required Virtue Ethics Electives Atheism and Faith Pop Goes Religion Psychology of Spirituality Social Justice World Religions
Christian Scriptures - Basic Beliefs & Values and Hebrew Scriptures
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Visual Pathway - World Language
World Language Woodside Priory requires up through level two of a world language, however, through level three is recommended. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks (*). Grade Level
Current World Language Class
Next World Language Class
Freshmen
French I *French II *French III Mandarin I *Mandarin II *Mandarin III Spanish I *Spanish II *Spanish III
French I *French II *French III *French IV H Mandarin I *Mandarin II *Mandarin III *Mandarin IV H *Mandarin V H Spanish I *Spanish II *Spanish III *Spanish IV H
Sophomore
French I *French II *French III Mandarin I *Mandarin II *Mandarin III Spanish I *Spanish II *Spanish III *French IV H *Mandarin IV H *Mandarin V H *Spanish IV H
French I *French II *French III *French IV H *AP French Language Mandarin I *Mandarin II *Mandarin III *Mandarin IV H *Mandarin V H Spanish I *Spanish II *Spanish III *Spanish IV H *AP Spanish Literature *AP Spanish Language & Culture
Junior - Senior
See elective listing above
Lanuage Level II - Language Level I or Placement Exam Language Level III - - Language Level II with a grade of C or better Language IV H - Language Level III with a grade of B or better Mandarin V H - Mandarin IV Honors with a grade of B or better 29 | Course Registration Guide
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AP French Language - For advancement from French IV H to AP French AP Spanish Literature - For advancement from Spanish IV H to AP Spanish Literature & Culture: Year-end grade must be an A and student must receive permission from the Department Chair. Rising juniors are encouraged to take AP Spanish Language before taking AP Spanish Literature & Culture, due to the advanced content of the course. AP Spanish Language - For advancement from Spanish IV H to AP Spanish Language: Year-end grade must be B- or higher.
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Visual Pathway - Performing Arts
Performing Arts Woodside Priory requires two semesters of Performing Arts. Classes under the semester-long header will only fulfill ½ of the performing arts requirement. Classes with an asterisk require permission from instructor before enrolling. Grade Level
Current Performing Arts Class
Freshmen - Senior
Year-Long Classes Advanced Music Theory *Chamber Singers Concert Choir Drama Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Tech Theatre & Design
Next Performing Arts Class
Semester-Long Classes Guitar I Guitar II Guitar I required or Instructor permission Music in Film Musical Theater Performance Speech
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Visual Pathway - Visual Arts
Visual Arts Woodside Priory requires two semesters of Visual Arts. Classes are semester-long except for AP Art History which is a year-long class. Classes with a prerequisite are indicated with asterisks (*). Grade Level
Current Visual Arts Class
Next Visual Arts Class
Freshmen
Art Spectrum CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II Ceramics Digital Fabrication Drawing and Painting 1 Glass 1 Metals 1 Multimedia Production I
AP Art History - yr long Art Spectrum CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II Ceramics Digital Fabrication Drawing and Painting 1 *Drawing and Painting 2 Glass 1 *Glass 2 Metals 1 *Metals 2 Multimedia Production I
Sophomore
AP Art History Art Spectrum CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II Ceramics Digital Fabrication Drawing and Painting 1 *Drawing and Painting 2 Glass 1 *Glass 2 Metals 1 *Metals 2
AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D. Drawing) AP Art History Art Spectrum CAD & Product Design I *CAD & Product Design II Ceramics Digital Fabrication Drawing and Painting 1 *Drawing and Painting 2 Glass 1 *Glass 2 Metals 1 *Metals 2
Multimedia Production I
Multimedia Production Junior/Senior
AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D. Drawing) AP Art History Art Spectrum Ceramics CAD & Product Design I
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*CAD & Product Design II Digital Fabrication Drawing and Painting 1 *Drawing and Painting 2 Glass 1 *Glass 2 Metals 1 *Metals 2 Multimedia Production I CAD I & II - Satisfies Computer Science requirement or ½ of Visual Arts requirement. Drawing and Painting 2, Metals 2, and Glass 2 - Completion of Level 1 class required.
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Visual Pathway - Physical Education
Physical Education Woodside Priory requires two semesters of Physical Education or two interscholastic athletic team seasons. Grade Level
PE Class
Athletic Team Offerings
Freshmen - Senior
High School PE Yoga Pi-Bar: Yoga, Pilates & Barre
Sophmore - Senior
High School PE Sports Medicine Yoga Pi-Bar: Yoga, Pilates & Barre
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Water Polo Sports are offered at the JV and Varsity levels
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