Academics
Turpin's school day runs from 7:20 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. It includes seven 49-51-minute periods and a 23-minute on-campus lunch.
Turpin offers thirteen Advanced Placement courses.
Turpin students take a college preparatory curriculum that requires four years of English, three years of math, three-and-a-half years of history, and three years of science. In addition to core subjects, a year of physical education and a half-year of health are required.
A wide array of elective courses are offered at Turpin. Four foreign languages are offered: Spanish, Latin, German, and French.
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