Curriculum
Paideia’s high school provides a well-rounded college preparatory curriculum with extensive offerings in English, social sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, sciences, art and music. There are advanced placement courses in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, European history, calculus AB and BC, economics, and statistics. One of the unique features of the high school is the rich range of elective courses offered during the two short terms sessions in January and May.
Paideia High School Curriculum Outline 2011-2012
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | Credits Required |
Credits Recommended |
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| Literature/Composition | World Literature | English Includes various seminar courses and thematic literature courses |
4 years | 5 years (includes short terms |
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| French /Spanish 1 or 2 | French/ Spanish 2 or 3 | French/Spanish 3 or 4 Advanced Cult & Civ or Advanced Lit & Film Or Language C |
Advanced Cult&Civ or Advanced Lit & Film |
2 years | 4 years | ||
Or Language Studies 1 or 2 |
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| Intermediate Algebra--Algebra Topics--Algebra 2--Functions, Statistics, Trig, Geometry, Discrete Math, Precalculus--AP Calculus--AP Statistics | 3 years | 4 years | |||||
| Biology | Chemistry | Biology (AP or II) or Chemistry (AP, Honors, or non-honors) or Physics (AP or Conceptual) or AP Environmental Science or Forensic Science or Anatomy/Physiology | 3 years | 3-4 years | |||
| Topics in World Civilization | American History and Government | Modern America; Caste, Class, and Empire; Art and Society; Totalitarianism; AP Psychology, US Economy, Freedom Fighters, World Religions; Anthropology, What Gives You the Right? |
3 years | 4 years | |||
| Art/Music/Drama – Includes High School Chorus, Mens’ Chorus, Womens Chorus, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Musicals, Plays, Acting, Film, Ceramics, , Drawing and Printmaking, Photography, Advanced Art & others | 1 year | 1 year | |||||
| Other – Cross-Age Teaching, Fitness, Independent Studies, Internship, Study Period | Internship | ||||||
This curriculum outline shows the major subject area offerings. Additional courses, especially during the short terms, add variety and options to a student’s schedule. Some courses may be selected in grades other that those indicated when an individual’s schedule would be enhanced.
Curriculum Files
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- Course Description