The Upper School operates on a semester calendar with a rotating block schedule that allows students to choose up to 8 courses each semester.
All courses given a letter grade (A-E) are counted towards a student’s GPA. The GPA is not weighted; it is calculated by adding the quality points earned for each course and dividing this number by the number of credits attempted. Students in each grade are ranked by GPA at the end of each school year.
Diploma Options
Students have 2 diploma options, a standard diploma and an Advanced Studies Diploma. In addition to diploma credit requirements, all students must complete 20 hours of community service for each year they are are enrolled in the Upper School.
Standard Diploma – 26 Credits
- English – 4 credits
- Science – 3 credits (one form at least 2 different disciplines)
- Math – 3 credits (at or above the level of Algebra 1)
- Social Studies – 4 credits
- Computer/Video Technology - 1 credit
- Health and P.E. – 2 credits
- Fine and Practical Arts – 1 credit
- Quaker Studies – 1 credit
Advanced Studies Diploma – 28 Credits
- English – 4 credits
- Science – 4 credits (one form at least 2 different disciplines)
- Math – 4 credits (at or above the level of Algebra 1)
- Social Studies – 4 credits
- Foreign Language – 3 or 4 credits (3 years in one language or 2 years in each of 2 languages)
- Computer/Video Technology – 2 credits
- Health and P.E. – 2 credits
- Fine and Practical Arts - 1 credit
- Quaker Studies - 1 credit
