Preparing Students for College & Beyond

Upper School Curriculum

As young men and women enter the upper school years, they further deepen their relationship with God, teachers, fellow students, and the engaging world around them. The curriculum, both challenging and stimulating, is designed to prepare students for college and eternity. As a college preparatory academy, we offer many honors and AP courses as well as dual-enrollment opportunities. Refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for graduation requirements.

 

College Guidance

All of our students are encouraged to meet with College Guidance as they look to select their course of study for each year. Feel free to check out more of what our College Guidance department can do for you. Below is a typical course of study for each grade.

9th Grade

  • Old Testament

  • Ancient Literature^

  • Algebra 1 or Geometry^

  • World History^

  • Biology^

  • Foreign Language (French 1 or 2, Spanish 1 or 2, Latin 1)

  • Fine Arts, PE, or Other Electives (see below)

10th Grade

  • New Testament

  • World Literature^

  • Geometry^ or Algebra 2^

  • World History 2^

  • Chemistry^

  • Foreign Language (French 2 or 3, Spanish 2 or 3, Latin 2)

  • Fine Arts, PE, or Other Electives (see below)

11th Grade

  • Biblical Discernment and Origins of the Bible

  • American Literature^ or AP Language and Composition*

  • Algebra 2^ or Pre-Calculus^

  • US History^, US History Dual Enrollment*, or AP US History

  • Choice of Science: Anatomy & Physiology*, Biotechnology, Environmental Science^, Genetics & Microbiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry*, AP Physics*

  • Foreign Language (French 3 or 4, Spanish 3 or 4, Latin 3)

  • Fine Arts, PE, or Other Electives (see below)

12th Grade

  • Senior Integration Project^*

  • British Literature^ or AP Literature and Composition*

  • Pre-Calculus^, Discrete Math, AP Statistics*, AP Calculus AB & BC

  • Government & Economics^

  • Choice of Science: Anatomy & Physiology*, Biotechnology, Environmental Science^, Genetics & Microbiology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry*, AP Physics*

  • Foreign Language (French 4 or AP French, Spanish 4 or AP Spanish, AP Latin)

  • Fine Arts, PE, or Other Electives (see below)

Fine Arts Electives

  • Art Fundamentals^

  • Intermediate Art^

  • Advanced Art

  • Ceramics

  • Upper School Choir^

  • Symphonic Band^

  • AP Music Theory

Other Elective Options

  • Computer Programming

  • Global Issues

  • Physical Education

  • Robotics Engineering

  • SAT/ACT Prep

  • Senior Discussions

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Yearbook


^College Preparatory and Honors options available

*Dual Enrollment available