Core Requirements for Graduation:
The Upper School year is divided into three twelve-week trimesters, with time devoted to the Upper School Retreat, Service, Symposia, End-of-Year Sessions, as determined by staff. Satisfactory completion of one term in any subject area constitutes one credit in that area. The End of Year Sessions run approximately two weeks with 1 credit per session. For graduation, the following distribution of credits are required:
Subject: |
Number: |
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Subject: |
Number: |
Language Arts* |
12 (1/term) |
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Social Studies |
9 |
Mathematics |
9 |
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--U.S. History |
3 |
Foreign Language Culture |
3 |
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--European History |
1 |
Physical Education** |
8 (2/year) |
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--Non-Western History |
1 |
Cultural Arts |
8 |
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--Geography |
1 |
--Performing Arts |
2 (min) |
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--Other Social Studies |
3 |
--Visual Arts |
2 (min) |
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Science |
6 |
--Music |
1 (min) |
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--Physical Science |
3 |
Adolescent Health Issues |
1 |
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--Biological Science |
3 |
Community Service |
8 |
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Total Credits: |
90 |
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Core credits |
64 |
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Enrichment credits in above areas (including end-of-year sessions) |
26 |
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*Enrollment during each trimester is required.
**Enrollment during two trimesters per year is required. |
