Academic Overview
► GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation requirements go beyond the required curriculum for most college admissions. the middle and uper school program includes required and elecive courses, paysical education, computer and 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 into two semesters with a grade given at the end of each semester. All semester drades 9-12 become a part of the high school transcripts. 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.
►Academic Statistics
►Honors Courses 2011-2012
English - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Geometry - 9th
Algebra II - 10th
Pre-Calculus - 11th
Biology - 9th, 10th
Chemistry - 11th
Physics - 12th
World History - 10th
►AP Courses 2009-2010
English Language & Composition - 11th
English Literature & Composition - 12th
Calculus AB - 12th
Calculus BC - 12th
Chemistry - 11th, 12th
Biology - 11th, 12th
World History - 10th
U.S. History - 11th
Government - 12th
Spanish - 12th
►Grading Scale
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.