Upper School 2021-2022
UPPER SCHOOL I. Upper School Academic Program A. Grades 9-12
Upper School
We require a total of 57 credits for graduation, 42 of which are to be earned from our core requirements across six disciplines: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, World Languages and Fine & Performing Arts. The remaining 15 elective credits allow students to further strengthen their academic preparation for college, pursue personal passions and interests, as well as meet college-specific requirements. Equivalent transfer credits from other schools will be evaluated on an individual basis. English (12 credits) All students are required to be enrolled in English each year. If not enrolled in a full year course, students must take the equivalent of a full year course. ESL students will be placed in appropriate courses through Grade 12. A two-course ESL program (Advanced or Superior) counts as one English course. Mathematics (9 credits) Three years of mathematics are required, including successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2. All students take mathematics through Grade 11. Many colleges may require mathematics through Grade 12. History & Global Studies or CEEF (6 credits) Two years of social science courses are required, including World History in Grade 9 and U.S. History. International students may be placed in U.S. History for ESL Students to fulfill their U.S. History requirement. Many colleges may require at least three years of social sciences. Science (6 credits) Two years of laboratory science are required. STEM 9 Physics is required of all students in Grade 9, typically followed by Chemistry in Grade 10 and Biology in Grade 11. Many colleges may require at least three years of laboratory science. World Language (6 credits) Two years of the same language are required. Students must meet department requirements before advancing to the next level within a language. Many colleges may require three or four years of the same language.
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