Class of 2029 and 2030 Graduation Requirements English 4 credits ( 1 in each semester ) Modern 3 or 4 credits in one language or 2 Languages credits in each of two different languages, earned as an Upper School student Social Studies and United States History 10) Mathematics 3 credits Science History and 3 credits (including World History 9
Specific information on course prerequisites is available from the appropriate department chair.
Students may only elect two advanced courses per semester. An exception may be made for those students who enroll in an advanced art course, with the permission of the Upper School administration and Creative and Performing Arts Department. This limit does not apply to courses labelled “honors.” Clubs, Co-Curriculars, and Athletics The Liggett Approach to education values and encourages student choice and interests. The vast array of clubs are all completely student-initiated and managed; they range from fishing and pickleball to community service, leadership to arts and crafts, pep, and e-sports to Black Student Union, Women’s Awareness Club and Spectrum. Co-curricular opportunities include the school’s athletic teams across three seasons (including players and managers), the fall play, spring musical, robotics team, and ethics bowl. Community, Character, and Core Values The teaching and learning staff at University Liggett School offer classroom support to advance the school’s efforts in creating compassionate and equitable communities, learners, and thinkers. We do this through our student-centered approach that begins with forging positive relationships with students and their families to understand the unique cultural strengths that contribute to our diverse learning community. The teaching and learning staff provide classroom observations, coaching, and live lesson demonstrations to assist teachers in implementing lessons that are affirming and inclusive, with an emphasis on making sure students’ identities are represented within our school curriculum. Teachers are provided with ongoing professional learning opportunities to support rigorous instruction, cognitive growth, student engagement, and inclusive curriculum and assessment. In addition to supporting students’ academic growth, teachers provide lessons on social interactions to foster a caring school environment. The core values of respect, integrity, empathy, excellence and community are interwoven throughout our curriculum and supplementary programs. The programming in Upper School takes place through lessons which take place during selected roundtable sessions and consist of lessons, writing prompts, reflections, collaborative conversations with peers, and projects. Students will have access to videos, guest speakers, and outside resources.
3 credits (including 1 credit of biology, 1 credit of chemistry or physical science and 0.5 credit in physics)
Creative and Performing Arts Academic
1.5 credits
2 credits in the Academic Research Program (0.5 credit ARP 9, 0.5 credit
Research Program
ARP 11, and 1 credit ARP 12)
Students must carry at least five academic (non-art) courses each semester in addition to ARP in the ninth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. Academic Honors Terrill Newnan Scholars represent the top ten percent of each class at year’s end. Founded in 1906, the Cum Laude Society is dedicated to honoring scholastic achievement in independent secondary schools. The Cum Laude Society elects seven or eight outstanding students to membership at the conclusion of the junior year and an additional seven or eight members in the senior year. Department and Book Awards are bestowed annually based upon established criteria of excellence. Honors and Advanced Coursework Honors options are available in the following courses: English Core I, English Core II, World History, United States History, Integrated Mathematics, Precalculus, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Honors courses are designed to provide a more challenging option for core requirements. Enrollment in honors courses is limited to students who have completed prerequisite requirements, which may include placement testing. Specific information on course prerequisites are available from the appropriate department chair. Advanced courses are available in the junior and senior year in art, biology, chemistry, physics, English, and social studies. Advanced courses are designed to provide students with a more challenging option in an area of genuine interest. Enrollment in advanced courses is limited to students who have completed prerequisite requirements, which may include placement testing.
55 Upper School
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