Academics
The Lower School and the Middle School emphasize preparation in English, mathematics, science, history, art, music, classical and modern languages and computer literacy.
The Upper School college preparatory curriculum includes traditional and innovative courses. Requirements include four years of English emphasizing writing and literary analysis; three years of math; three years of laboratory sciences (biology, chemistry, physics); and three years of social studies (one of which must be U.S. history). Students are required to complete at least two years of one language at the high school level and must study that language through a Level III course. Students may choose from art and technology courses.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses and tests are offered in 18 subject areas. No student is allowed to take more than four Honors or Advanced Placement classes during any given trimester without approval from the academic dean.
Bullis' Global Studies program organizes student trips for students to experience new countries through service, language study, or a specific area of academic exploration.
Upper School students are required to participate in sports, publications and/or theater after school for two trimesters each year.
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