Sequence of Study
The Academy operates on a semester system. Most courses are yearlong, though some are completed in one semester with an equivalent number of classroom hours. Some courses may meet less frequently or for a shorter duration. The following represents typical course enrollments for each grade, by year. Click on course names to view a description.
Additional information on course of study by grade and texts for the current school year can be found on this page.
| English | History | Science | Math | Language | Fine Arts & Electives |
Studio Block Art Electives Offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for two periods each day, students choose from a variety of visual and performing arts classes taught by professional artists and musicians. Sample Music Electives Rock, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Klezmer, American Roots, Bluegrass, Chorus, A Cappella, Songwriting, Private music lessonsSample Visual Art Electives Painting and Drawing, Ceramics, Fiber Arts, Upcycling, Basket Weaving, Analogue & Digital Photography, AnimationAdditional Studio Block OfferingsChess, Coding, Dungeons & Dragons, Math Team, Poetry, Creative Writing, Yoga |
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| Grade 6 | Fundamentals of Literature I |
Introduction to Ancient Civilizations | Life Science | 6th Grade Math | Introduction to French and Spanish |
Foundations in Art 6Studio Blocks | |
| Grade 7 | Fundamentals of Literature II |
Geography | Climate Connections | Pre Algebra | Introduction to French and Spanish |
Foundations in Art 7Studio Blocks | |
| Grade 8 | Voices of Literature | Civics | Physical Sciences AND Health |
Algebra I | French I OR Spanish I |
Foundations in Art 8Studio Blocks | |
| Grade 9 | 9th Grade English | Pre-Modern World History | Biology | Geometry | French II OR Spanish II |
Foundations in Art 9Studio Blocks | |
| Grade 10 | World Literature II | Modern World History | ChemistryANDHealth | Algebra II | French III OR Spanish III |
Studio BlocksOnline Electives | |
| Grade 11 | American Literature | American History | Physics |
Pre Calculus OR Statistics |
French IV OR Spanish IV (elective) |
Studio BlocksOnline Electives | |
| Grade 12 | Philosophical Viewpoints | Global Studies | Advanced Physics OR Environmental Science |
Calculus OR Statistics |
French V OR Spanish V (not required but highly recommended) |
Studio Blocks Online Electives |
Senior School Graduation Requirements
- Four years of Humanities (interdisciplinary English and History)
- Four years of Laboratory Science
- Four years of Mathematics
- Four years of a World Language
- Senior Independent Project
- Foundations in Art (for students enrolled at The Academy in their 9th grade year or before)
