Curriculum
High School Scheduling
Courses and placement are designed to fit the needs of students and their courses of study at Paideia. We encourage academically challenging schedules for each individual student, one that provides that academic growth and exploration of student interest and passion in different types of courses. A one-size-fits-all approach to scheduling does not meet individual student’s learning needs, so we ask that students balance academically rigorous courses with personal academic interests when selecting course choices for the next year.
We also encourage students to find and follow their academic affinities in their elective academic courses. Many of the courses in 9th and 10th grade act as foundation courses. As students move on to 11th and 12th grade there are many different elective options and choices for students.
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Graduation Requirements
Students must accumulate at least 59 credits to become senior and at least 75 credits to graduate. Students must accumulate the following minimum number of credits in each category. We recommend, and most colleges require, more than the minimums shown.
Annual Progress and Distribution
Students are to take and pass at least 19 credits each year, except for senior year, when students must take and pass at least 16 credits. Students are expected to take courses in at least four of the five major academic areas each long term. The five major areas are English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science.
Cumulative Progress and Distribution
Students must accumulate at least 59 credits to become senior and at least 75 credits to graduate. Students must accumulate the following minimum number of credits in each category. We recommend, and most colleges require, more than the minimums shown.
| Classes | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 12 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| American History | 4 |
| Other Social Studies | 6 |
| Science | 9 |
| Modern Language in H.S | 9 |
| Art/Music/Drama | 3 |
| Physical Education/Health | 3 |
| Service Internship | 2 internships (30 hours) |
Residency - Students are to have four years of high school study.
Short Term
Short Term at Paideia is a time for you to explore and experiment different types of classes & academic departments. They offer you the opportunity to:
- Study a topic in greater depth and intensity than is possible in a long-term class
- Take a class outside of a traditional academic offering or department
- Experience team-taught classes by different teachers throughout the school
- Take an interdisciplinary course
- Have classes that provide hands-on learning experiences
- Try a new skill or improve an old one
- Explore personal creativity and academic passions
Short-term is a great opportunity to learn in different ways and in new fields of study. It is not a time to forget about academic and intellectual rigor. Short Term courses may not be structured in the same manner as Long Term ones; however, our expectations in the classroom are the same.
