The Upper School provides a challenging college preparatory curriculum with emphasis on the courses required for success in advanced education. The curriculum is innovative and individualized with a variety of approaches for presenting material and information, including focusing on the multiple intelligences and learning styles. Every student works individually with each of his/her teachers to draft course syllabi that best meet the student's learning style and academic goals. We believe this approach enhances student and faculty responsibility for each course.

 

Curriculum Requirements/Offerings

English - 4 units: American Literature, World Literature, British Literature, Senior English

 

Social Studies - 3 units: World History, Civics/Economics, American History

 

Mathematics - 4 units: Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus

 

Foreign Language - 2 units: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IV

 

Science - 4 units (required for 9th grade class beginning Fall 2008): Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology

 

Physical Education and Health - 1 unit: 0.5 unit Physical Education and 0.5 unit Health

 

Electives - 6 units: Band, Chorus, Drama, Art, Physical Education, Journalism/Yearbook, Student Aide in Lower or Middle Schools, Technology, and periodic offerings in the areas of History, English, Psychology.

 

Credits transfered from other schools are individually evaluated. Honors Classes require teacher recommendation.