Upper School Curriculum
2021-2022 Curriculum Schema
| Ninth | Tenth | Eleventh | Twelfth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
English 9 H. English 9 x |
English 10 H. English 10 x |
English 11 AP English World Literature |
English 12 AP English World Literature |
|
Algebra 1 H. Geometry ++ x |
Geometry ++ H. Algebra 2 ++ x |
Algebra 2 ++ Advanced Math x Pre-Calculus ++ x |
Algebra 3 ++ Advanced Math Pre-Calculus ++ x Calculus ++ x AP Calculus ++ x $ |
| W. Geography / Ancient History |
World History |
US History AP US History x |
Gov’t / Economics
AP Government x $ |
|
Biology 1 H. Biology x |
H. Chemistry x AP Biology x $ Chemistry |
Chemistry Physics H Physics x AP Biology x $ AP Chemistry x $ AP Physics 1 x $ |
Biology 2 Physics H Physics x Anatomy & Physiologyx AP Biology x $ AP Chemistry x $ Advanced Chemistry (Dual Enrollment) Kinesiology AP Physics 1 x $ AP Physics C x $ |
|
French 1 xx Spanish 1 xx Latin 1 xx |
French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Latin 1 Latin 2 |
French 1 French 2 French 3 x Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 x Latin I Latin II Latin III x |
French 2 French 3 x French 4 x Spanish 2 Spanish 3 x Spanish 4 x Spanish 5 x Latin II Latin III x Latin IV x |
|
Art Fundamentals Select Choir + Encore + Band Theatre |
Art Fundamentals Drawing & Painting 2D Design 3D Design Select Choir Encore + Band Honors Band Theatre Theatre Production 1 |
Art Fundamentals Drawing & Painting 2D Design 3D Design Select Choir Encore + Band Honors Band Theatre Theatre Production 1 |
Art Fundamentals Drawing & Painting 2D Design 3D Design AP Art x $ Art Appreciation (Dual Enrollment) Select Choir Encore + Band Honors Band Theatre Theatre Production 1 |
|
Bible Coding Creative Writing Digital Citizenship Drivers Introduction to Tennis Outdoor Recreation Leadership Speech & Debate |
ACT/SAT Test Prep Annual Art History Bible Creative Writing Coding Drivers Financial Management Introduction to Tennis Newspaper Outdoor Recreation Leadership Speech & Debate Sports Broadcasting |
ACT/SAT Test Prep Annual Art History Bible Creative Writing Coding Financial Management Honors Psychology Introduction to Tennis Newspaper Outdoor Recreation Leadership Sociology/ Speech & Debate Sports Broadcasting |
ACT/SAT Test Prep Annual Art History Back to Basics/The Curated Life (Life Skills Classes) Bible Creative Writing Coding Financial Management Honors Psychology Introduction to Tennis Newspaper Outdoor Recreation Leadership Sociology/ Speech & Debate Sports Broadcasting |
|
Life Sports / Boys Basketball 9 * Girls Basketball 9 * Girls Soccer * |
Varsity Football * Varsity Boys Girls Soccer * Varsity Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Girls |
Varsity Football * Varsity Boys Varsity Girls Girls Soccer * Varsity Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Girls |
Varsity Football * Varsity Boys Varsity Girls Girls Soccer * Varsity Boys Varsity Boys Varsity Girls |
| Resource / ARC = * | Resource / ARC = * | Resource / ARC = * | Resource / ARC = * |
Curriculum Schema Notes and Key
Notes:
- Any course taken at JA that lasts a full year and receives 1 credit towards graduation will count towards your GPA. Any course taken at JA that lasts a semester and receives 0.5 credits towards graduation will also count towards your GPA. The only exception to this rule is Driver’s Education which will NOT count in the calculation of GPA. All other courses will not be included in the figuring of your GPA.
- Driver’s education is taught in the summer and during the school year. It includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving practice scheduled individually. Additional fee: $350.00.
Key:
x Students must meet departmental requirements
xx Course may be selected by student with “B” average in English and Literature
+ Audition only
++ Calculator required (specific type T.B.A.)
$ Advanced Placement course fee
= Students cannot sign up for course-departmental selection
* Grades NOT included in GPA or Honor Roll calculations.
$$ $350 driver’s education fee
$$$ Course taught by MSU Faculty Member (requires MSU tuition)