Upper School - Curriculum
The 7th and 8th graders have very few departmental electives except for the opportunities to accelerate (Math, foreign language, etc) and to fully participate with 9-12 graders in fine/performing arts. A typical 7th and 8th grade academic program includes:
| Grade 7 |
Grade 8 |
| English 7 |
English 8 |
| Math 7, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* |
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I* or Geometry* |
| Life Science |
Physical Science |
| Cultural Geography |
Ancient World History |
| World Language |
Wellness (PE/Health/Fitness) |
| Wellness (PE/Health/Fitness) |
Spanish 1 or Latin 1 |
| Choir, Band, or Art |
Choir, Band, or Art |
| Intro to MS Office Suite I |
Intro to MS Office Suite II |
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| *course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option. |
The 9th to 12th grade curriculum is designed to develop knowledge, and skills to build the academic credential to successfully compete for acceptance and scholarships at the best colleges and universities in the country. The typical coursework at each grade level includes the following:
| Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
| English 9 |
British Literature* |
| Algebra I* or Geometry* |
Geometry* or Algebra II* |
| Biology* |
Chemistry* |
| Modern World History* |
U.S. History I* |
| Spanish, French or Latin (next level) |
Spanish, French or Latin (next level) |
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| *course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option. |
| Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
| American Literature or |
World Literature* or |
| AP Language and composition |
AP English Literature and Composition |
| Algebra II* or Pre-Calculus* |
Departmental Electives |
| U.S. History II or AP U.S. History* |
College & Career Prep II |
| Spanish, French or Latin (next level) |
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| College and Career Prep I |
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| *course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option. |
2008-2009 Elective Courses 9-12
(Courses with insufficient enrollment may not be offered)
English Department
Poetry
The Novel
Shakespeare
Composition
Oratory
Creative Writing
AP Language & Composition
Social Studies Department
Psychology
World Religions
Ethics
Civil War & Reconstruction
AP Psychology
AP US Government & Politics
Street Law
World Affairs
Macroeconomics |
Math Department
Calculus*
AP Calculus
Statistics
Science Department
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Genetics
Physics*
Bioorganic Chemistry
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
Music Department
Band
Choir*
Orchestra |
Foreign Language Department
Spanish I, II, III, IV*
Latin I, II, III, IV*
French III*
Greek I*
Art Department
Fine Craft: 3-D Design
Fine Art: Drawing & Painting
Advanced Fine Art/ AP Studio*
Digital Photography/ I.S.
Technology Department
Journalism & Publications*
Graphic Design & Publications*
Microsoft Suite Advanced*
AP Computer Science A&B |
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| *course titles accompanied with an asterisk indicate an Honors Option. |
Please see course description booklet for full descriptions of the courses listed above
Notes:
- Students who have the skills and inclination are encouraged to make a 4-6 year commitment to performing arts as one of their electives.
- The “honors option” gives students the opportunity to earn honors credit in a regular college prep course by fulfilling additional requirements and meeting performance standards above and beyond the classroom.
- Students must take the AP exam and earn a minimum score of 2 in order to get AP credit on their transcript. A score of 3 or higher will typically be awarded college credit. 17% of our graduates were recently recognized by the College Board as either AP Scholars or Distinguished AP Scholars, an award reserved for exceptional performance in multiple AP courses. Doane Academy offers 9 AP courses in a two year cycle.
- SAT/ACT prep is an integral part of the college counseling program. 11th and 12th grade students and their parents have the benefit of our highly successful college counselor during the day and outside of the regular school day. Seniors have SAT/ACT prep 7th period 3 days/week first semester. Juniors have 3 days/week second semester.
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