There are seven academic departments: the Arts, English, Foreign Language, History, Human Development, Mathematics and Science. The range of course offerings is extensive. The departments share a commitment to teaching students to think critically, to organize and analyze information, to competently speak and write with confidence, to listen and observe with acuity, and to nurture their innate curiosity and creativity.
In the ninth and tenth grades, students take many of the same required courses together. These courses are designed to help students build a strong foundation in their basic skills and to allow them to get a sense of their own strengths and interests. Eleventh and twelfth grade students may choose from a variety of electives, including numerous honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as individually designed research and directed studies projects.
