Academics
The required courses are all honors-level courses. Students must earn a grade of 70 or above to pass a course.
| * | Denotes Required NYS Regents Exam in June |
| Grade | Math | History | English | Science | Foreign Language | Physical Education | Arts and Electives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | Pre-Algebra* | Global Studies I | Global Literature I | Living Environment* | Spanish I, Spanish II | Physical Education | Studio Art and Writing Arts |
| 10th Grade | Geometry* | Global Studies II* | Global Literature II | Chemistry* | Spanish II, Spanish III* | Physical Education, Health | Art History and Writing Arts II |
| 11th Grade | Pre-Calculus* | United States History*, AP United States History | American Literature*, AP English Literature and Composition | Physics | Spanish III* | Physical Education | Advanced Art |
| 12th Grade | Intro to Calculus, AP Calculus AB | Personal Finance/Economics, Comparative Government, AP Comparative Government and Politics | Literature | Environmental Science, AP Biology | Physical Education | Advanced Art, AP Psychology |
Note: All students are required to take the AP exam if enrolled an AP class.
Students take electives in their junior and senior year. In the past, electives include Psychology, Writing and Film, Math and Space, Computers, Writing, Art and Spontaneity, Drumming, Music, Mythology and Folklore, and Internship.
Students are also offered the opportunity to take selected Baruch College courses free of charge beginning the summer of their junior year. Before a senior graduates, they are expected to complete a thesis on a topic approved by their advisor.
In addition to fulfilling their academic requirements, students are also required to read at least 25 books per year as well as complete 20 hours of community service each academic year.
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