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SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
(Tentative and subject to change)
9th GRADE
English Literature and Composition
World/Jewish History I – Ancient to Medieval Period
Conceptual Physics
Math (placement dependent upon background):
Algebra I, Geometry or Algebra II
Hebrew Language (placement dependent upon background)
Rabbinic Literature and Jewish Thought (placement dependent upon background)
Tanaach and Commentaries (placement dependent upon background)
Elective and/or Limudim (supervised study hall, enrichment and homework support)
Co-curricular options (after school)
10th GRADE
English and World Literature
World/Jewish History II – Medieval to Modern Period
(including Zionism and the modern State of Israel)
Chemistry
Math (placement dependent upon background):
Geometry, Algebra II or Pre-Calculus
Hebrew Language (placement dependent upon background)
Rabbinic Literature and Jewish Thought (placement dependent upon background)
Tanaach and Commentaries (placement dependent upon background)
Elective and/or Limudim
11th GRADE
English and World Literature seminar:
Choice of thematic course
U.S History (College preparatory level or A.P.)
Biology (College preparatory level or A.P.)
Math: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Calculus (College preparatory, advanced or A.P.)
Hebrew Language (placement dependent upon background)
Choice of two (2) thematic courses in Rabbinic and/or Biblical Literature, Jewish Thought or Integrated Jewish and Hebrew Literature
Elective and/or Limudim
12th GRADE
English and World Literature seminar:
Choice of thematic course or A.P. English
Social Studies: Choice of thematic course or Government/
A.P. Government or Economics or A.P. Economics or Art History/A.P. Art History
Science or Math course options (choose one) including A.P. Calculus, A.P. Biology, Physics or Chemistry
Math: Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Calculus (College preparatory, advanced or A.P.)
Hebrew Language and Literature or Ladino Literature Course (for joint Hebrew-Spanish students)
Choice of thematic course in Rabbinic and/or Biblical Literature, Jewish Thought or Integrated Jewish and Hebrew Literature
Elective and/or Limudim
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
· A minimum of two years or four semesters of P.E. or
equivalent (through a combination of courses, participation
on sports teams and/or verified independent study)
· Participation, each year, in the school wide Torah u’Madah
symposium (integrated student research and presentations
in Science and Jewish Thought)
· Senior year “capstone” project
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES
World Languages (including Spanish, French, Latin and/or Chinese)
Rhetoric and Public Speaking
Technology
Creative Writing
* Additional choices per student interest
NON-ACADEMIC ELECTIVES
(Depending upon student interest and enrollment)
Fine Arts (including Painting, Drawing, Computer Graphics,
Sculpture, Studio art, A.P. Studio Art)
Performing Arts (Dramatic and Musical)
Theater Arts
Dance
Music (including Classical Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Choir)
Practical Sciences (Robotics, Mechanics)
* Additional choices per student interest
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