High School Course Offerings 2025-2026
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Table of Contents High School Graduation Requirements 4 6 Course Offerings
8 English
11 Math
15 Science 18 Social Sciences
22 World Languages & Cultures 26 Physical Education & Health 29 Visual & Performing Arts
Computer Science & Engineering
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37 Aeronautics
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High School Graduation Requirements
PE/Health 1 Credit One semester of Health and one semester of Personal Fitness; in lieu of Personal Fitness, the remaining 0.5 credit can be earned via participation in a school team sport or an alternative PE course Visual & Performing Arts 1 Credit Either two 0.5 credit visual or performing arts courses or one 1 credit visual or performing arts course
English 4 Credits English 1, English 2, English 3 or AP, English 4 or AP AP options include: English Language and Composition; English Literature and Composition
Math 4 Credits Must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (or higher); AP options include Calculus AB, Calculus BC, and Statistics
Science 3 Credits Students must complete Chemistry, Biology, and at least one additional science course; AP options include Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1, Physics C, Environmental Science
Additional Electives 5 Credits Five elective courses that may include additional AP offerings (for example, Computer Science)
Social Sciences 3 Credits Three credits consisting of World History, US History, and Government & Economics; AP options include World History: Modern, US History, Comparative Government and Politics, U.S. Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and European History World Languages & Cultures 3 Credits Three credits of a language in succession while in high school; AP options include Spanish Language and Culture
Pathways 4 Years Successful completion of the Pathways Project
Service Learning 100 Hours Each student, for each year in Grades 9-12, should complete a minimum of 25 hours of service learning to stay on track for graduation. A service supervisor must verify all hours.
24 Credits Required for Graduation Note: 1 credit = 2 semesters; 0.5 credit per semester
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In addition to the High School Graduation requirements, please note the following:
Students must enroll in seven courses per semester unless an extraordinary circumstance exists and they have prior permission for a reduced schedule from the Director of Academics and Assistant Head of School. Students should meet with all parties involved in academic planning annually to develop and/or update a four-year plan to help them achieve their academic goals. Requested exceptions to graduation requirements will be considered individually by the Assistant Head of School. The Greene School reserves the right to evaluate each student’s transcript at the time of entrance to determine which transfer credits can be used to meet The Greene School’s graduation requirements and will be accepted from another school. Online courses may not be taken for credit in lieu of The Greene School’s courses unless there is an irresolvable scheduling conflict or the course is taken and approved for enrichment during the summer. Written approval from the Assistant Head of School is required. The Greene School must approve required courses taken outside of the School and may require the student to take additional testing for the courses to be accepted toward graduation. Students should assume that elective courses have the same level of rigor that they would find in a course that fills a specific graduation requirement. Elective courses are ever-evolving. Student feedback and proper teacher placement are necessary aspects of elective offerings. The School may cancel any course for which insufficient students pre-register. Students enrolled in an AP course must take the corresponding AP examination in May.
The Upper School Academic Program booklet offerings are proposed courses . Depending on anticipated enrollment, available staffing, and other scheduling considerations, these offerings may or may not appear in the final schedule. Students requesting specific courses should recognize that their requests do not guarantee that individual courses will appear in the final master schedule. Consequently, The Greene School may require students to substitute alternative requests to replace the courses that will not run.
Next-generation Courses are unique to The Greene School , redefining high school education with innovative, interdisciplinary approaches. These courses merge contemporary issues, emerging technologies, arts, and sports, offering immersive experiences that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Through cutting-edge resources, students tackle real-world challenges, preparing them for the dynamic landscapes of the future.
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The Greene School Course Offerings 2025 - 2026 For more information, see course descriptions
Science
Math
English
⬨ Algebra 1 ⬨ Geometry or Geometry Honors ⬨ Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors ⬨ Selected Topics in Mathematics ⬨ Trigonometry ⬨ Precalculus or Precalculus Honors ⬨ Introduction to Calculus ⬨ Business Calculus ⬨ Mathematics for Data and Financial Literacy ⬨ Introduction to Statistics
√ Chemistry or Chemistry Honors √ Biology or Biology Honors ⬨ AP Biology ⬨ Physics or AP Physics 1 ⬨ AP Chemistry ◊ AP Physics C ◊ Marine Science ⬨ Environmental Science or AP Environmental Science ⬨ DNA Science ⬨ Anatomy
√ English 1 (Grade 9) √ English 2 (Grade 10) ⬨ English 3 (Grade 11) ⬨ English 4 (Grade 12) ⬨ AP Literature and Composition (grades 11 or 12) ⬨ AP Language and Composition (grades 11 or 12) * Writing for Impact: Exploring the Nonprofit Sector Speech and Debate Independent Study in English
⬨ Calculus Honors ⬨ AP BC Calculus ⬨ AP Statistics
⬨ Multivariable Calculus ⬨ Differential Equations ⬨ Linear Algebra
* Foundations of Engineering * Advanced Engineering Design * Digital Logic 1 / * Digital Logic 1 Honors * Digital Logic 2 / * Digital Logic 2 Honors Robotics 1 Engineering
Social Sciences √ World History or AP World History: Modern (Grade 9) √ United States History or AP United States History (Grade 10) ⬨ Economics ⬨ Government and Politics ⬨ AP US Government and Politics AP Comparative Government and Politics Psychology AP Psychology ⬨ AP Microeconomics ⬨ AP Macroeconomics
Computer Science Computer Science Foundations AP Computer Science A * Apps and Entrepreneurship * Advanced Computer Science
AP European History ⬨ * Senior Seminar
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The Greene School Course Offerings 2025 - 2026 For more information, see course descriptions
Physical Education/Health √ 9th HOPE Health √ Personal Fitness Beginning Tennis Advanced Tennis Strength and Conditioning Team Sports Volleyball
Visual Arts ⬨ * Mural Painting and Street Art ⬨ Wood / Metalworking 1 ⬨ Wood / Metalworking 2 ⬨ Wood / Metalworking 3 ⬨ Ceramics 1 ⬨ Ceramics 2 ⬨ * Sewing and Theatrical Design ⬨ Independent Study in Visual Arts (instructor approval) ⬨ Independent Study in Photography Foundations
Aeronautics
* Aeronautics 1: Launching Into Aviation * Aeronautics 1: Exploring Aviation and Aerospace * Aeronautics 2: Introduction to Flight * Aeronautics 2: Aircraft Systems and Performances * Aeronautics 3: Flying Environment * Aeronautics 3: Pilot Pathway - Flight Planning * Aeronautics 3: UAS Pathway - UAS Operations
⬨ AP Art 2D ⬨ AP Art 3D
World Languages & Culture
Performing Arts ⬨ Brass / Strings Ensemble ⬨ Digital Music Composition and Production ⬨ Jazz Band ⬨ Theatre for the Show ⬨ Voice Coaching ⬨ AP Music Theory Independent Study in Performing Arts (instructor approval)
Legend
⬨ Spanish Novice 1 ⬨ Spanish Novice 2
√ Required of all students ⬨ Meets department credit requirements * Uniquely Greene Next- Generation course
⬨ Spanish Intermediate 1 ⬨ Spanish Intermediate 2 ⬨ Spanish Intermediate 3 ⬨ Spanish Intermediate 4 ⬨ Contemporary Studies in Spanish Language/Culture Year 1 ⬨ AP Spanish Language and Culture
⬨ Chinese Novice 1 ⬨ Chinese Novice 2 ⬨ Chinese Intermediate 1 ⬨ Chinese Intermediate 2
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ENGLISH | 4 CREDITS English 1 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade 8 English
English 3 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 2
English 2 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 1
This course introduces students to authors from all over the world including Shakespeare, World War I Literature, and literature from various countries and cultures. Students will read short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry, and mythology, and plays. Students will continue to improve on reading comprehension and application of literary analysis. In addition, this course continues to expand upon the composition skills acquired in both English 1 and English 2. Emphasis is given to thinking, logical writing, and clarity in expression of ideas. Students will learn how to research, organize, and present ideas for a variety of purposes, audiences, and occasions.
This course introduces students to various genres and forms of literature. Students will read and analyze poetry, plays, novels, short stories, and other non-fiction writings. This course will focus on four kinds of writing including narrative, informational, persuasive, and a formal research paper. Students will also learn how to cite their research using Modern Language Association (MLA) style format.
This course introduces students to both major and minor American authors while addressing various genres such as biographies, fiction, non-fiction, essays, speeches, short stories, and poetry. Students will focus on reading comprehension and vocabulary as well as make connections between American literature and American history. Students will use literary analysis skills to comprehend their reading. The course will also include the three main areas of writing including persuasive, expository, and narrative as well as grammar and semantics as they apply to writing.
What makes a work of literature worthy of study and valuable to both the individual and society? In AP English Literature and Composition, students examine how authors and poets create meaning through their rich, purposeful use of language. Students write and refine essays about literature, developing the skills of analysis and composition that allow nuanced, effective communication. Students also strengthen introductory college- level skills, including: close-reading and inference; identification and effect of authorial technique as related to purpose; evidence-based argumentation of textual interpretations. AP English Literature and Composition Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 2 and Instructor Approval
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AP English Language and Composition Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 2 and Instructor Approval We are surrounded by written language that is often used intentionally to achieve a purpose. In AP English Language and Composition, students read nonfiction texts through the eyes of a writer, exploring the choices writers and speakers make to persuade their audience. By analyzing how writing is composed, students are able to construct their own persuasive pieces. This introductory college-level course promotes acquisition and development of core skills: reading closely, analyzing, and interpreting a piece of writing; evaluating a source of information; gathering and consolidating information from different sources; writing an evidence-based argument; drafting and revising a piece of writing.
English 4 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: English 3
This seminar course strengthens a senior’s core communication skills through using multimodal texts. While the coursework emphasizes written communication, students are encouraged to develop and convey ideas through mediums of their own choosing. Literary texts are used as lenses in which to frame concepts, with students using both course texts and student-chosen works. Class texts include Shakespeare, Donne, Vonnegut, and Tennessee Williams; these works, along with memoirs, are used as springboards to promote a deepened understanding of human nature, an agency regarding societal evolution, and a journey into lifelong leadership and stewardship.
* Writing for Impact: Exploring the Nonprofit Sector Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ELA This interdisciplinary, one-year elective writing course offers students the opportunity to read, write, and explore the nonprofit sector while developing critical communication and analytical skills. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experience, students will engage with local community partners on a variety of projects and volunteer service opportunities. This course fosters collaboration and practical knowledge, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the nonprofit sector.
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This course is an introduction to public speaking and forensics (debate) with the goal of improving confidence when speaking in front of others for a variety of occasions. Students will be exposed to events in competitive debate with a focus on argument construction and overall effective delivery. Students will engage in lively classroom discussion and commentary. Varsity students (students who have taken debate in the previous year) will reinforce skills in chosen tournament event(s) with the purpose of improving competition performance. Events include, but are not limited to, Student Congress, Public Forum, Impromptu, Oral Interpretation, Declamation, and Original Oratory. Varsity students are expected to regularly compete and may have opportunities for national competition.
Speech and Debate Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None
Independent study Semester - 0.5 Credit Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
This course offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of a specific literary topic, genre, or subgenre with the guidance of their instructor. Possible areas of study include, but are not limited to: literary theory, women writers, Early American literature, and literature about Miami.
Creative Writing (will be offered 2026 - 2027) Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: (Grades 9-12)
This course invites students to explore and experiment with language and storytelling across multiple genres, including short fiction, poetry, drama, screenplays, graphic novels, and illustrated children’s books. Through reading, analysis, and emulation of both classic and contemporary writers, students will gain insight into the craft of writing. They will develop both spontaneity and discipline as they uncover their artistic voices—expressing who they are, who they’ve become, and how their personal experiences and cultural perspectives shape their worldviews.
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MATH | 4 CREDITS Algebra 1 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None
Geometry / Geometry Honors Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Algebra 1 is a foundational mathematics course that introduces students to the basic concepts of algebraic thinking and problem- solving. Topics typically include expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials, and data analysis. Students learn to manipulate algebraic expressions, solve equations, graph functions, and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world problems. This course builds essential skills for higher-level math courses, such as Algebra 2 and Geometry, and is a key component of high school mathematics curricula.
This course builds on the foundation of Algebra 1 and introduces students to mathematical structure using inductive and deductive reasoning through inquiry and investigation. Students will make and validate conjectures through the development of rigorous proofs. This course includes extensive study of transformation from both a geometric and algebraic perspective. Technology will be utilized throughout the course. Geometry honors requires more independent learning; assessments contain more challenging questions. Geometry will be stacked with Geometry Honors
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Algebra 2 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry
This course builds on the foundation of Algebra 1 and includes extensive study of real and complex numbers as well as linear, quadratic polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Students will explore problems graphically, numerically, analytically, and with technology. Algebra 2 Honors Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Algebra 1 and Geometry; Instructor Approval This course builds and extends the foundation of Algebra 1 and covers the same curriculum as Algebra 2 at greater depth; additional topics include trigonometric functions, formulas, graphs, and identities. Students will apply algebraic skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. Students are expected to synthesize and apply the material beyond examples discussed in class. Selected Topics in Mathematics Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2 This course provides students with the opportunity to strengthen and apply their knowledge of algebraic functions and their transformations as well as sequences, series, probability, and elementary statistics. Together, Selected Topics in Mathematics and Trigonometry serve as a bridge between Algebra 2 and Precalculus.
Trigonometry Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to trigonometric functions. Students will study right triangle trigonometry, non-right triangle trigonometry, the unit circle, trigonometric graphs, and vectors. Together, Selected Topics in Mathematics and Trigonometry serve as a bridge between Algebra 2 and Precalculus.
Precalculus Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This course prepares students for a calculus course and includes extensive study of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions and their applications. Students will also study matrices and elementary statistics. Students will explore problems graphically, numerically, analytically, and with technology. Students are expected to think beyond the scope of the problem for more intense mathematical discussions.
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Precalculus Honors Year - 1 credit
This course prepares students for an honors calculus course and includes extensive study of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential functions and their applications. Students will also study matrices, discrete mathematics involving probability and statistics, vectors, and polar functions. Students will explore problems graphically, numerically, analytically, and with technology. Students are expected to think beyond the scope of the problem for more intense mathematical discussions.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Algebra 2 Honors; Instructor Approval
Introduction to Calculus Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Precalculus
This course introduces core calculus concepts and techniques, including limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. Students will gain a solid understanding of these fundamental principles, which will prepare them for further exploration in calculus and related subjects.
Business Calculus Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Calculus
This course builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in Introduction to Calculus, focusing on their practical application in business contexts. Students will delve into topics such as marginal cost/revenue, average cost/revenue, and total cost/revenue, gaining insight into how calculus principles are utilized in real-world business scenarios. Mathematics for Data and Financial Literacy Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Selected Topics or equivalent This course explores financial concepts through the principles of algebraic thinking, helping high school juniors and seniors apply mathematical reasoning to real-world financial decisions. Topics include income, budgeting, banking, credit, loans, and basic investing. Students will use algebraic thinking and problem-solving to analyze financial scenarios, strengthening their understanding of money management and informed decision-making.
Introduction to Statistics Semester - 0.5 Credit Prerequisite: Selected Topics or equivalent
This course is designed for high school juniors and seniors to develop a foundational understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis. Students will explore topics such as data collection, organization, and interpretation, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, sampling methods, and basic inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, critical thinking, and the use of technology to analyze data. This course prepares students for college-level statistics and helps them develop skills useful in various fields, including business, social sciences, and STEM disciplines. MATH | 13
Multivariable Calculus Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in BC Calculus; Instructor Approval This course explores calculus in multiple dimensions. Topics include partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus, and applications of Green's, Stokes', and Gauss' theorems. Students analyze scalar and vector-valued functions, focusing on optimization and geometric interpretations.
Calculus Honors Year - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Precalculus Honors; Instructor Approval
This course is designed to prepare students for AP Calculus. This course covers fundamental calculus concepts, including limits, derivatives, and integrals, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and real-world applications. Students will develop a deep understanding of mathematical reasoning and strengthen their algebraic and analytical skills. This rigorous course serves as a bridge between Precalculus and AP Calculus, providing a solid foundation for success in higher- level math courses.
AP Calculus BC Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Calculus Honors; Instructor Approval
Linear Algebra Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in BC Calculus; Instructor Approval Linear Algebra covers the study of vector spaces, matrices, and linear transformations. Key topics include solving linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, orthogonality, and applications to geometry and science. Emphasis is placed on abstract concepts and problem-solving techniques. Differential Equations Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in BC Calculus; Instructor Approval This course introduces ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and their applications. Topics include first- and higher-order equations, Laplace transforms, numerical methods, and systems of differential equations. Students learn to solve equations analytically and numerically while applying them to real-world problems like population models and mechanical vibrations1
AP Calculus BC is an introductory college-level calculus course. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions.
AP Statistics Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B in Precalculus Honors; Instructor Approval AP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they explore concepts like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data- based predictions, decisions, and conclusions
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SCIENCE | 3 CREDITS
Chemistry and Chemistry Honors Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None
Biology and Biology Honors Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry
Chemistry is a core, required science course taken in the 9th grade year. In this course, students will learn about the periodic table, atomic structure, bonding, molecules and compounds, nomenclature, chemical equations and reaction types, and carry out multiple labs. By the end of this course, students should have a solid foundation of what the world and everything in it is made of, be able to carry out laboratory experiments with a team, be able to analyze data and make mathematical calculations as needed, and see an improvement in their logical and critical thinking skills. Chemistry Honors requires that students complete an extra topic/unit of material each quarter. The honors work will require independent learning, the completion of problem sets, and the performance of extra laboratory activities.
Biology is a core, required science course taken in high school after the successful completion of Chemistry. Biology may be taken in either tenth, eleventh, or twelfth grade.. In Biology, the study of life, students will learn about Darwin, evolution, biological molecules, cells and cellular structure/function, energy and enzymes, metabolism (cellular respiration and photosynthesis), molecular genetics, and genetics. Many laboratory experiments will be performed. By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation on the inner workings of a cell and how multicellular organisms grow and evolve. Biology Honors requires that students complete an extra topic/unit of material each quarter. The honors work will require independent learning, the completion of projects, and the performance of extra laboratory activities.
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AP Biology is a year-long, college level Biology course. This fast-paced course offers students a glimpse of the different areas of Biology (environmental, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics (Mendelian and non-Mendelian), metabolism/biochemistry, organismal biology, anatomy, and molecular genetics and biotechnology). All quizzes and tests are application-based: students will be given brand new scenarios and data sets to analyze. Fifty percent of all tests will involve application-based multiple choice questions. The remaining 50% of all tests will be application-based free response questions and students are expected to write clearly, concisely, and logically to answer the provided questions. Physics is a year-long class offered to students in grades nine through twelve. Although not a required course, colleges highly recommend that students take at least one year of physics during their high school career. Students will uncover the wonders of the physical world in this high school algebra-based physics course. From motion and forces to energy and waves, students will navigate the fundamental principles using algebraic concepts. By engaging in practical experiments, problem-solving, and critical thinking, students will grasp the essentials of physics. Students will build a solid foundation for understanding the natural laws governing our universe while developing analytical skills applicable across various disciplines.
AP Biology Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry, Instructor Approval
Physics Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2
AP Physics 1 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Instructor Approval
AP Physics 1 is a year-long, algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students will embark on an intellectually stimulating journey through the laws that govern the universe. Integrating algebra and calculus-based concepts, students will delve into mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, and more. Rigorous problem-solving, hands-on experiments, and advanced discussions will prepare students for the AP Physics 1 exam. This course aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the physical world and develop analytical skills crucial for success in higher-level sciences and engineering. AP Physics C (2nd semester only) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Calculus, Physics, Instructor Approval AP Physics C: Mechanics is a one-semester, calculus-based, second year, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in one of the physical sciences or engineering. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like change, force interactions, fields, and conservation.
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AP Chemistry Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Instructor Approval
Marine Science (1st semester) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Instructor Approval, Concurrent Enrollment in Biology Marine Science is a semester-long course that introduces students to the dynamic world of Earth's oceans, combining elements of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Through laboratory investigations and hands-on activities, students explore the physical and chemical properties of seawater, ocean currents, marine ecosystems, and the diverse life forms that inhabit marine environments. The course examines human impacts on ocean health, current technologies in ocean exploration, and the sustainable use of marine resources. Students develop critical thinking skills while investigating marine phenomena, analyzing oceanographic data, and evaluating environmental challenges facing our oceans. Students will learn about DNA and how to manipulate it. Different molecular techniques such as DNA gel electrophoresis, PCR, plasmid subcloning, transformations, mini-preps, and more will be taught by the students. Correctly scribed and maintained laboratory notebooks will also be required. Anatomy (1st semester) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Instructor Approval, Concurrent Enrollment in Biology Students will learn anatomical terms, the different tissue types (epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue) and their histology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and the urinary system. Labs, including animal dissections, will be performed in this class. DNA Science (2nd semester) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Instructor Approval, Concurrent Enrollment in Biology
AP Chemistry is a year-long, college-level chemistry course. In this course, students will embark on a challenging journey through the fundamental principles of chemistry. From atomic structure to chemical bonding, and thermodynamics to equilibrium, students will explore the intricacies of matter and its transformations. Hands-on experiments, problem-solving, and in-depth discussions will prepare students for the AP exam. Students will develop a strong foundation in chemistry and analytical skills, empowering them for further studies in science and beyond.
Environmental Science Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology
Students explore the intricate web of our environment through investigation of ecosystems, analysis of human impact, and delving into sustainable solutions. Students will develop a deep understanding of environmental issues through hands-on experiments and discussions, fostering an eco-conscious perspective for a sustainable future. Environmental Science will be stacked with AP Environmental Science.
AP Environmental Science Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Biology, Instructor Approval
Students will dive into the complexities of our planet's ecosystems and environmental challenges by combining scientific inquiry with real-world problem-solving. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and develop the skills needed to address them as informed global citizens. In preparation for the AP exam, students will engage in critical analysis, hands-on labs, and explore environmental policies AP Environmental Science will be stacked with Environmental Science.
Nutrition (will be offered 2026 - 2027) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Instructor Approval, Concurrent Enrollment in Biology * Strength and Anatomy (will be offered 2026 - 2027) Semester - 0.5 credit Prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning or Instructor Approval
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SOCIAL SCIENCES | 3 CREDITS World History Year: 1 Credit Prerequisite: None
AP World History: Modern Year: 1 Credit Prerequisite: Placement Exam and Instructor Approval In AP World History: Modern, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: humans and the environment; cultural developments and interactions; governance; economic systems; social interactions and organization; and technology and innovation.
This course explores fundamental themes and patterns of world history from the post-classical era through the Cold War. Students are asked to analyze how and why political systems, social structures, culture, and the economy evolved. To do so, students will study primary sources and develop ideas both through discussion and formal and informal written responses. By the end of the year, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse states and cultures and be able to construct clear, persuasive arguments using strong evidence.
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This course explores fundamental questions about the history of the United States. How was American identity defined, maintained, and redefined? How did patterns of individualism and community diverge and converge? How have political systems, social structures, culture, and the economy in the United States evolved? To answer these and other questions, students will study primary sources and develop ideas both through discussion and formal and informal written responses. By the end of the year, students will be able to analyze American history from the Colonial Era to the Cold War.
United States History Year: 1 Credit Prerequisite: None
In AP U.S. History, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change. The course also provides eight themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.
AP United States History Year: 1 Credit Prerequisite: A in AP World History and Instructor Approval
Economics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of economics, including supply and demand, income distributions, finance, stabilization policies, and international economics. Students will understand the basics of micro/macroeconomics and be able to use graphs, charts, and other forms of data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Government and Politics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: None
This course provides a nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions within and across political institutions. Students will also engage in skill development that requires them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.
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AP Microeconomics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: A in AP US History and Instructor Approval AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
AP Comparative Government and Politics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: A in AP US History and Instructor Approval AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the rich diversity of political life outside the United States. The course uses a comparative approach to examine the political structures, policies, and political, economic, and social challenges of six selected countries: China; Iran; Mexico; Nigeria; Russia; and the United Kingdom. Students compare the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues by examining how different governments solve similar problems. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.
AP Macroeconomics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: A in AP Microeconomics and Instructor Approval
AP European History Year: 1 Credit
Prerequisite: A in AP US History or AP Comparative Government and Politics And Instructor Approval
AP Macroeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on the study of national income and price-level determination. It also develops students’ familiarity with economic performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization policies, economic growth, and international economics. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
In AP European History, students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from approximately 1450 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course also provides seven themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial development; cultural and intellectual development; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovations.
AP United States Government and Politics Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: A in AP US History and Instructor Approval
AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behaviors. Underpinning the required content of the course are several big ideas that allow students to create meaningful connections among concepts throughout the course. Students will also engage in skill development that requires them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project.
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The Psychology course introduces students to the study of human behavior. Students explore and apply psychological theories, concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including neurobiology, cognition, development, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, students apply concepts and research methods to analyze evidence, evaluate claims, and communicate complex ideas. AP Psychology Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: None, open to grades 11 and 12 only The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. Throughout the course, students apply psychological concepts and employ psychological research methods and data interpretation to evaluate claims, consider evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Senior Seminar: Comparative Imperial History Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: Instructor approval, open to grade 12 only This course offers a comparative analysis of imperial systems from the classical era through the twentieth century, culminating in the Soviet Union. We will examine the political, economic, cultural, and ideological foundations of empire, with case studies including the Roman, Han, Umayyad, Mongol, Ottoman, British, and Russian/Soviet empires. Key themes include imperial expansion and administration, the role of violence and ideology, systems of inclusion and exclusion, the interaction between core and periphery, and the mechanisms of resistance and decolonization. Through primary sources, historiography, and theoretical frameworks such as postcolonialism and world- systems theory, students will investigate how empires have shaped—and continue to shape—global structures and identities. By situating imperial formations in a broad temporal and geographic context, the course challenges students to consider continuities and transformations across time, while grappling with the contested legacies of empire in the modern world. Assignments emphasize analytical writing, comparative reasoning, and critical engagement with both primary texts and scholarly debates. SOCIAL SCIENCES | 21
Psychology Semester: 0.5 Credits Prerequisite: None, open to grades 10 - 12 only
WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES | 3 CREDITS Spanish Novice 1 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None Spanish Novice 2 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None
Spanish Novice 1 course lays the foundation for students to learn the Spanish language and the varied cultural perspectives, practices, and products of the Hispanic world and why these matter. The course aims to develop confidence in communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. Students begin to develop language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Emphasis is on speaking. The basic grammar and vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and those close to me”. The end of the year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum target for a novice 1 student is to ask and answer memorized questions about their life in single words and memorized phrases.
Spanish Novice 2 course continues to lay the foundation for students to learn the Spanish language and the varied and incredible cultural perspectives, practices, and products of the Hispanic world and why these matter. The course aims to develop confidence in communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. Students begin to develop language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Emphasis is on speaking. The basic grammar and vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and those close to me”. The end of year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum target for a novice 2 student is to speak about very familiar topics about his/her life by asking simple questions, and answering questions in phrases and some sentences.
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Spanish Intermediate 1 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish Novice 2
Spanish Intermediate 1 builds on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish Novice 2 and continues to focus on the four language skills, which are reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language in the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational and with continued emphasis on oral communication. Through this course, students broaden their knowledge of Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary allowing them to communicate ideas more freely while beginning to manipulate time frames and solidifying and building on simple structures. The basic grammar and vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and my community nearby”. The end of year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum target for an intermediate 1 student is to speak about familiar topics about his/her life by asking simple questions, and answering questions consistently in single sentences.
Spanish Intermediate 2 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish Intermediate 1
Spanish Intermediate 3 Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Spanish Intermediate 2
Spanish Intermediate 2 builds on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish Novice 2 and continues to focus on the four language skills, which are reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language in the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational and with continued emphasis on oral communication. Through this course, students broaden their knowledge of Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary allowing them to communicate ideas more freely while beginning to manipulate time frames and solidifying and building on simple structures. The basic grammar and vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and my community nearby”. The end of year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum target for an intermediate 2 student is to begin to maintain a conversation about his/her life. This is achieved by asking some questions and answering questions in a string of sentences and some connected sentences. Additionally, an intermediate 2 student begins to use past and future time frames, however, consistent accuracy is not evident. Finally, there is an increase in the quality of language and the use of expanded vocabulary.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to begin to expand their four language skills in the Spanish language as well as their intercultural communication skills by introducing higher levels of expression and by using more sophisticated vocabulary and advanced grammar that includes maneuvering present, past, and future, to discuss important future, past, and present events. The vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and the world that surrounds us”. Students will be encouraged to use as much Spanish in the classroom as possible and elevate their level of expressions in order to reach a higher level of speaking proficiency. Students will engage in reading, writing, listening and speaking on a variety of topics and learn how to communicate within an increasingly global society. The end of the year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum for an intermediate 3 student is to maintain a conversation about his/her life. This is achieved by asking a variety of questions, and speaking consistently using connected sentences. An intermediate 3 student shows evidence of beginning to use past and future time frames with more consistent accuracy with the purpose of exchanging stories. There is an increase in the quality and quantity of description. Finally, circumlocution is more noticeable.
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Spanish Intermediate 4 Honors Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish Intermediate 3 with an A- average. This Pre-AP course will provide students with an opportunity to continue to expand and strengthen their four language skills in the Spanish language as well as their intercultural communication skills. It is expected that students apply higher levels of expression, more sophisticated vocabulary, and advanced grammar by manipulating more comfortably the present, past, future, conditional tenses and the subjunctive mood, in order to discuss important future, past, and present events. The vocabulary taught is related to expressing things that matter most to “me and the world that surrounds us”. Students will be encouraged to use as much Spanish in the classroom as possible in order to reach a higher level of speaking proficiency. Students will engage in reading, writing, listening and speaking on a variety of topics and learn how to communicate within an increasingly global society. The end of the year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum for an intermediate 4 student is to keep a conversation going on a variety of topics. This is achieved by asking many questions, speaking consistently and with more ease, and by using well-connected sentences. Students can create in all major time frames to tell a story and to describe events. Quality and quantity of speech is significant. AP Spanish Language and Culture Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish Intermediate 4 Honors with an A- average.
* Contemporary Studies in Spanish Language and Culture YR1 (Proficiency Target: Intermediate 4) Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish Intermediate 3 with an A- average. This course is intended for students who want to maintain and advance their Spanish language base and work on developing oral fluency as well as audio and visual interpretation and understanding. Students will gain an understanding of a variety of contemporary culture from Latin America and Spain that will allow them to be more sociable and feel confident to “jump into” conversations with native people. Material and resources will be pulled from Hispanic current events, films, radio, podcasts, social media, and YouTube channels. Grammar will be reviewed, reinforced, and advanced. Vocabulary will be expanded. Students will be assessed through reflections, oral presentations based on research, role play, oral interviews, and oral recordings, social media” posting”, podcast type commentaries and narratives. The end of the year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum for an intermediate 4 student is to keep a conversation going on a variety of topics. This is achieved by asking many questions, speaking consistently and with more ease, and by using well-connected sentences. Students can create in all major time frames to tell a story and describe events. Quality and quantity of speech is significant.
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course prepares students to successfully pass the AP Exam. It emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication.To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish and engages students in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course also develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products (e.g., tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions), practices (patterns of social interactions within a culture), and perspectives (values, attitudes, and assumptions). The AP Course is equivalent to an intermediate level (third year) college course in Spanish. The end of year ACTFL oral proficiency minimum target for an intermediate 5 student is to keep a conversation going on a variety of topics including world issues. This is achieved by asking many questions, and speaking consistently using well-connected sentences and some paragraphs. An intermediate 5 student can create in all major time frames with higher accuracy to tell stories, debate with supporting evidence, and report events. They feel comfortable speaking about topics beyond self. Quality and quantity of speech is significant.
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