Tatnall Upper School Curriculum Guide 2025-2026

TheTatnall School

Upper School Curriculum Guide

Subject to annual review

2025 - 2026

Tatnall School Mission Statement

Tatnall inspires the joyful pursuit of excellence

We value curiosity, we foster perseverance, and we cultivate citizenship –all to engage the world with commitment and integrity.

Upper School Philosophy

Upper School students are offered a range of academic classes and extracurricular activities in a framework that encourages individual responsibility, intellectual inquiry, and personal growth. The curriculum is intended to challenge students, while allowing them to discover their individual interests and passions. An innovative and supportive faculty is critical in developing a learning environment which facilitates this process.

To implement our philosophy, the Upper School Goals and Objectives are:

● Toprovideademandingliberalarts,collegepreparatoryeducationinwhichstudentsare taughttothinkclearlyandcritically.

● Toprovideachallengingcurriculumthatisflexibleandbalanced;issupportedbysmall classes,appropriateclassroomspaces,up-to-datetechnology,andhighquality instruction;andencouragesallstudentstoreachtheirfullestpotential.

● Torecognizeindividualpersonality,toencourageitsdevelopment,andtopromote well-beingthroughaprogramofguidancedirectedbyskilledpersonnelandsupportedby theentirefaculty.

● Toproviderelevantacademicandextra-curricularexperiencessostudentshavethe leadershiptoolstoeffectpositivechangeintheircommunity,nation,andworld.

● Tofosterprofessionaldevelopmentamongthefacultybyencouragingadvancedstudy andparticipationinprofessionalconferencesandassociations.

● Toprovideanatmosphereconducivetoclosestudent-teacherrelationships.

Graduation Requirements

Tatnallstudentsarerequiredtotakesixclasseseachsemesterandmayelecttotakeaseventh. Studentsmustearnatleast6creditseachyearforatotalofatleast24creditsforgraduation. Dependingontheirchoiceofsixorsevenclasses,studentswillhaveeitheroneortwoblocks reservedasastudyperiod. SeniorsandJuniorsonHonorRollmaybeofferedtheprivilegeofa non-proctoredstudyperiodinplaceofastudyhall. Inordertoprogressintothefollowingyear, aTatnallstudentmustreceivepassingcreditforallyearlongcourses.Whiletheschool’s minimumrequirementissixclassesperterm,eachstudent’sjourneyshouldbeindividualand unique. Studentsarestronglyencouragedtotakeahealthclassbeforegraduation.

**Thelanguageabovereferstothe2semestersystemthatTatnallhasadoptedasofthe 2024-2025schoolyear. Inthissystem,ayearofacademicstudyisequalto1creditanda semesterlongcourseearns½credit. Priortothat,Tatnalluseda3termsysteminwhichayear ofstudywasequalto3creditsandaclassthatwas1termindurationearned1credit.

J-Termprovidesanopportunityforourstudentsandteacherstolearnfromoneanotherinan experientialenvironmentthatextendsbeyondthefourwallsoftheclassroom.J-Termcourses coveravarietyofsubjects,andeachencouragesstudentstoliveoutourcorevaluesofCuriosity, Perseverance,andCitizenship.WhilemanycourseswillrunonoraroundTatnall’scampus, someofferingswillbringstudentsintothecommunity,orseethemtraveltootherdomestic locationsandabroad.J-Termisaseven-dayprogramduringearlyJanuarythatrunsbetweenour twoacademicsemesters.Allcoursesaregradedonapass/failsystem,andfouryearsof successfulcompletionofJ-Term(beginningwiththeclassof2028)arerequiredforgraduation. Studentsshouldexpecttobeoncampusduringnormalschoolhours,unlessotherwiseexplicitly statedbythecourseinstructor.CourseswillrunonamodifiedscheduleduringJ-Term.

Required Courses

English:English9:ElementsofLiterature

WorldHistory1

Mathematics:Geometry,Algebra1orAlgebra2(Honorsavailable)

Science: Biology(Honorsavailable) Beginningin2023:EnvironmentalScienceResearch(Honors

10thGrade

English: English10:Religion,MythandEpic (Honorsavailable)

WorldHistory2(Honorsavailable)

Geometry,Algebra2,orPrecalculus(Honorsavailable)

Chemistry(Honorsavailable)

11thGrade

English:APLanguage,APLiterature,orEnglish11:AmericanLiterature

History:U.S.History(APavailable)

(ifLevel3notyet

12thGrade

English: AdvancedGlobalLiteratureandJournalismorSeniorelectives

Additionalgeneralgraduationrequirements:

TheArts:Studentsmustcompleteatleast1courseinatleast2areasoftheArts(Art,Music,Theater)

ComputerScience:Studentsmustcomplete½creditofComputerScience.

J-Term:StudentsmustpassJ-TermeachyearofUpperSchool

ServiceLearning:Studentsarerequiredtocomplete50hoursandcompleteafinalproject

Grading Policy

Astudent’snumericalgradeineachcourseisconvertedtoalettergradetobereportedonreport cardsandtranscriptsaccordingtothefollowingtable:

63.00

60.00

Thefacultyemploysavarietyofmethodstoassessstudents,includingcomprehensivetests, quizzes,researchprojects,labs,andclasspresentations. Whilethesemaydifferfromone disciplineorcoursetothenext,everyeffortismadetomaintainconsistencyandcontinuity. For allacademicdisciplines,ONLYthefinalgradeofacourseisrounded,whetheritisforone semesterorafullyear.

Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Advanced Courses

Honorscoursesdifferfromregularcoursesinthattheyaretaughtwithacollege-likeapproach. Materialiscoveredingreaterdepth,atafasterpaceandexpectationsarehigherthaninregular courses.Departmentalrecommendationisrequiredforastudenttotakethesecourses.

AdvancedPlacement(AP)coursesfollowthecurriculumestablishedbyTheCollegeBoard AdvancedPlacement(AP)Program.TheAPProgramallowsapprovedstudentstheopportunity totakeachallengingcollegelevelcoursethatreflectstheAPstandardswhilestillinhighschool, andthepossibilityofearningcreditoradvancedplacementorbothatthecollegetheyattend. StandardizedexaminationsaregivenonceeachyearinMay,andstudentsmusttakethese assessmentsinorderforthe"AP"designationtoappearontheTatnalltranscript.Thedecisionas towhethertograntcreditforadvancedplacementrestsentirelywiththeindividualcollegesthat receivethestudents'scores.

AdvancedCoursesaredesignedtogobeyondAPcurriculainbreadthanddepth.

FullyearcoursesdesignatedasHonors(.33),AP(.5),orAdvanced(.5) areweightedaslisted forthedeterminationofhonorrollstatusandcalculatingagradepointaverage(GPA)thatis reportedtocolleges.

InadditiontothegradesforallcoursesinEnglish,History,Mathematics,Science,andWorld Languages,gradesforHonorsJuniorPortfolioandAPArtclassesareusedforcalculatingthe GPA. AllotherArtsclasses,andclassesgradedonapass/failscale,includingAthleticsand Drivers’Education,arenotincludedinGPAcalculations(althoughhonorrollstatuswillnotbe awardedifanygradesarebelowaB-)

Concentrations Program

TheConcentrationsProgramprovidesanopportunitytostudyaparticularacademictopicwith thefocusanddepthofacollegiatescholar.TherequiredIndependentScholarsProject(see below)promotesthedevelopmentofresearchskillswithanindividualapproach.Studentsare eligibletochooseaconcentrationattheendof9thgradeandwillpursuethatConcentrationfor theremainderoftheirtimeintheUpperSchool.Concentrationsarecurrentlyavailablefor EnvironmentalScience,PerformingArts,STEM+C,andVisualArts.Studentsworkwitha mentorwhospecializesinoneoftheseareastohelpfocustheirstudyandresearchwithinthe Concentration.

Theschoolwillrecognizetheeffortsandachievementsofthosestudentswhocompletethe requirementsofaConcentrationProgramwithacertificate.Inordertoreceiverecognitionfor completinganacademicconcentrationprogram,astudentmustearnacumulativeGPAof3.0in thecoursesdedicatedtotheirareaofstudy.

SeeafulldescriptionofeachConcentrationinAppendixA

Independent Scholars Program

TheTatnallIndependentScholarsProgramprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoexploretheir curiosity,pursueexistingpassionsandpotentiallydiscovernewones.Studentswillhave autonomytodirecttheirownlearning,makeinterdisciplinaryconnections,andexploresubjects andideasnottypicallycoveredinourcurriculum.StudentsenrolledintheIndependentScholars Programdesignaprojectthatseekstogenerateasolutiontoaproblem,answeraparticular questionoraddressaparticularproblemorissue.Itmayincludedesigningaresearchproject, creatinganewideaordevelopinganinnovativeproject.TheIndependentScholarsProgram culminatesinanIndependentScholarsProject-adocument,intervention,presentation, performance,exhibitorartifactshowcasingtheirlearning.

StudentsmustcompleteanapplicationtoenrollintheIndependentScholarsProgram.Once accepted,studentsareassignedtimeintheirscheduletoworkontheirIndependentScholars project.Thiscourseislargelyindependentworkwithsupportfromamentorteacher.Itcanbe takenasaonetermelective(.5credit)orafullyearcourse(1credit).AllIndependentScholars projectsareevaluatedbytheprogramcoordinator,thestudent’smentor,andpotentiallyother facultywithexpertiseinthesubjectmatter,andtheseprojectsaregradedonapass/failbasis.

Early College Credit

ThroughtheEarlyCollegeCreditProgram,academicallyqualifiedjuniorsandseniors experiencethevarietyofacademicsubjectstheUniversityofDelawarehastoofferbytaking introductorycoursesinthearts,socialsciencesandsciencefreeofcharge,simultaneously earninghighschoolandcollegecreditsatnocosttofamilies.Studentsmaytakeonecourseper semesterforeachofthefoursemestersacrosstheirjuniorandsenioryears.TheECCcoursesare taughtasynchronouslyonlinethroughCanvas(UD’slearningmanagementsystem),andtheyare designedandtaughtbyUDfaculty.Asynchronousonlinecoursesallowstudentstologinand completecourseworkatatimethatisconvenientforthemeachweek,withoutliveorreal-time videocomponents.Eventhoughstudentshaveflexibilitywhentheyaccessthecourses,thereare requiredassignmentsandassessmentswithdeadlinesthattheprofessorswilllistonthecourse syllabi.Note:EarlyCollegeCreditcoursesdonotcounttowardthesix-courseschedule requirement.StudentsmusttakeatleastsixcoursesatTatnallduringthesemestertheyare enrolledintheEarlyCollegeCreditProgram.

Tatnall’s Testing Timeline

WepreparestudentsforbothstandardizedtestswiththePre-ACTtestgiveninOctoberofthe sophomoreyearandthePSAT(apre-SATtest)giveninOctoberofthejunioryear.

SophomoreYear

October—Pre-ACT

Tatnallwillprocessallregistrationmaterials,payallfees,andadministerthetestonaschool day.ThispracticetestintroducesstudentstotheACTtestingformatandgivesanearlysenseof testingstrengthsandweaknesses.Thesescoresarenotsenttocollegesorusedforanyother purposebuttohelpstudentsgaugetheirownprogress.

JuniorYear

October—PSAT

Tatnallwillprocessallregistrationmaterials,payallfees,andadministerthetestonaschool day.ThisisthequalifyingtestfortheNationalMeritScholarshipProgramandanother opportunitytopracticetheSATtestingformat.Thesescoresarenotsenttocolleges,buttheyare usedfortheNationalMeritscholarshipcompetition.

December—SAT and/or ACT

Takingthefirstoftwotothreesittingsforyourchosentestingprograminthewintergivesusan opportunitytogetajumponcounselinginthejunioryear.Somestudentsmayhavealready takenanactualstandardizedtestpriortothejuniorwinter.Registrationisthestudent’s responsibilitythroughwww.collegeboard.comfortheSATandwww.act.orgfortheACT. SATsaretypicallyofferedinAugust,October,November,December,March,May,andJune. ACTsaretypicallyofferedinSeptember,October,December,February,April,andJune.

May—AP Tests

StudentsinAdvancedPlacementcoursesarerequiredtotaketheAPexaminMayinorderto haveanAPdesignationonthetranscript.Studentsareresponsibleforfees,andregistrationtakes placeatTatnallinNovember;however,Tatnallwillofferfinancialsupportifthereisa demonstratedneed.APtestsareadministeredatTatnall,andresultsarelargelyusedforcollege placement,thoughsomecollegeswillconsiderastudent’sscoresintheadmission'sprocess.All APexamstakeplaceinatwo-weekperiodinMay.

SeniorYear

August/September/October/November/December—SAT and/or ACT

SATsareofferedinAugust,October,November,andDecember. ACTsareofferedinSeptember,October,andDecember.

The Course Selection Process

ThecourseselectionprocessbeginsinearlyApril.Studentsworkwiththeiradvisorsandparents toreviewandrequestclassesforthenextschoolyearandwhilealsoconsideringtheirlong-term planfortheirtranscripts.Alongwiththeiradvisors,studentsmayconsulttheircurrentteachers, departmentchairs,andtheircollegecounselorforguidanceincreatingaschedulethatmeets graduationrequirements,isappropriatelychallenging,andspeakstotheirindividualcuriosities andpassions.

InadditiontothisCurriculumBook,severalresourcesareavailabletosupportstudentsand parentsthroughthisprocess.StudentswillreceivetheTatnallUpperSchoolCourseOfferings document(overviewoftheyear-longandsemestercoursesofferedbydepartment)andaCourse RequestSheet.Thissheetisusedtodraftaschedule.

RecommendationsForReturningStudentsinGrades9-11

Thecourseselectionprocessbeginswhenstudentsreceivecourserecommendationsfornextyear fromtheircurrentteachers.RecommendationsaresharedonMyTatnall.Teachersmake recommendationsforcoursesofferedatdifferentinstructionallevels(Standard,Honors,AP, Advanced)basedonthestudent’scurrentacademicperformanceandpreparedness.Studentsuse therecommendationstoassistthemincraftingtheiroverallschedule.Notallrecommendations willnecessarilybethecoursesthestudentrequests.Carefulconsiderationshouldbeplacedon theoverallrigorofthecourseloadtosupportthegreatestopportunityforbothchallengeand success.

Studentswhowouldliketotakeamorechallengingcoursethanhasbeenrecommendedmay requestto“riskin.”AcompletedRiskForm,detailingtheprocess,isrequired.Studentsshould seetheUpperSchoolCoordinator,Mrs.ClaytonortheUpperSchoolScheduleCoordinator,Mr. Marshallformoreinformation.Notallrisksareapprovedandmaybecontingentonacademic performanceintheSpringsemester.Onlyoneriskperstudentperyearisallowed.

CourseRequestsSelections

ReturningStudentsinGrades9-11

Studentsmustcomplete,includingsignatures,theirCourseRequestSheetandentertheir requestsintoMyTatnall.

Current8thGradeStudents

Students,parents,andadvisorswillreviewcourserecommendations,selectionsandscheduling attheAprilconference.Studentsandparentswillhavetheopportunitytoreviewtheir9thgrade schedulewithanUpperSchoolfacultymemberattheScheduleNight.

New Students

Newly enrolled students will receive an email detailing the process and submit their requests through an electronic form. Students and parents will have the opportunity to review their schedule with an Upper School faculty member at the Schedule Night.

Scheduling

Once students have submitted their course requests on My Tatnall and have turned in their Course Request Sheet, the scheduling coordinator enrolls students in courses and creates individual student schedules. We prioritize placing students in their top choices whenever possible. However, not all requests can be accommodated. Courses require a minimum number of students for an interactive, engaging experience and a maximum class size to adhere to proper safety, capacity, and supervision measures. Courses are added or deleted as needed and students may be placed in a different course when the students’ choices cannot be met.

Schedules for returning students in grades 9 - 11 are released for review in May. Any additional necessary change requests can be made using a Course Change Form.

Guide to the Curriculum Book Department Information

The graduation requirement, philosophy, and typical course sequence are included for each department followed by a list of full-year and semester courses and electives with descriptions.

Courses marked with ■ will be offered in this year’s course request process. Additional courses listed are not scheduled for next year, but may be cycled back in future years.

Sample Course Listing

Sample Course Listing

■ENGL-0901E-ENGLISH9:ELEMENTSOFLITERATURE(1credit) InEnglish9, studentsarechallengedtoexplorethemselves,theircommunity,andtheworldaroundthemwith aspiritofcuriosity…

Key

■ offered course

ENGL-0901 course code

E-department(inthiscase,English)

ENGLISH9:ELEMENTSOFLITERATURE-coursename (1credit)-creditstowardgraduation

Department Information

Graduation Requirements: Students must complete one course in two different artistic disciplines (Art, Music, Theater)

VISUAL ARTS PHILOSOPHY:

The Visual Arts curriculum focuses on nurturing the unique creative voice of each student. Our arts faculty believes that all critical and creative processes involved in artistic endeavors are important life skills that can be applied to diverse areas. The Visual Arts curriculum provides students with a wide scope of art experiences to promote the innovative use of materials, creative exploration, and development of technical skills across different media. Students are taught the vocabulary and historical context related to specific media, subjects, and styles. The artwork produced by our students reflects their ability to think creatively, experiment, problem-solve, and evaluate.

We aim for students to demonstrate understanding and application of the Elements and Principles of Design according to their grade level. Additionally, students will develop constructive skills for giving and receiving artistic criticism, and gain an appreciation for various artistic movements.

In addition to the classroom experience, student artwork has been featured in regional, national, and international exhibitions, including DCCA’s SABA exhibitions, Delaware Art Museum’s Art Smart Exhibition, the Traveling Pacem En Terris Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition, Center for Contemporary Printmaking Juried Miniature Print Biennial, Longwood Gardens, the Brandywine Art Museum, and The Bigg’s Museum of American Art. Student work has also been published in Blick Art Material’s Celebrating Art contest, the DAEA Student feature, the Davis Art Education Cover, and the School Specialty Student feature. Student work has been regionally and nationally recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. We provide opportunities for guest artists and speakers to work with students on their artwork and engage students with working artists (e.g. Runcie Tatnall and connections to local galleries). The department sponsors An Evening of the Arts in the spring, a student-curated fundraising exhibition.

Typical Course Sequence:

■ARTS-0901A-FOUNDATIONSOF ARTANDDESIGN(½credit):This introductorysurveycourseprovidesstudents withessentialskillsandvocabularyfor advancedVisualArtcoursework.Itfocuses onusingvariousmediumsandtechniques whileintegratingtheelementsandprinciples ofartanddesign.Studentsbuildcreative confidenceandapplycriticalthinking throughouttheircreativeprocessandin classcritiques.

■ARTS-1001A-2D&3DDIGITAL DESIGN1(½credit):Thiscourse introducesstudentstodeveloping professionaldesignskillsinvisual communication,graphicdesign,andlayout byexploringtwo-dimensionaland three-dimensionaldesign.Usingthedesign thinkingprocessmergedwithproject-based learningstrategies,studentswillgenerate innovativeideastocreatefunctional3D prototypesandpieces.Studentswillgaina basicunderstandingofAdobeCreative CloudprogramssuchasPhotoshop, Illustrator,InDesign,TinkerCAD,andother newmediaplatforms.Wewillworkwith traditionalanddigitalmaterials,utilizing equipmentintheArtDigitalLab,ArtRoom, IDlab,andtheLibrary.Projectsinclude packagedesign,typography,digitaldrawing, furnituredesign,andmore.

■ARTS-1002A-2D&3DDIGITAL DESIGN2(½credit):Thiscourseisa continuationinwhichstudentsbuildoff previousknowledgeandunderstandingof graphiccommunicationintwo-dimensional andthree-dimensionaldesign.Projectswill emphasizethedevelopmentofpersonal style,professionalpractices,andadvancing digitaldesigntechniqueswithintheAdobe

CreativeCloudapplications.Bytheendof thiscourse,amini-portfoliowillbe developed. Prerequisite: 2D & 3D Digital Design I.

■ARTS-1005A-CERAMICS1 (½credit):Thiscourseintroduces hand-building,surfacedesign,andglazing techniques.Studentswillcreatefunctional andsculpturalceramicpieceswhile exploringstructured,experimental,and investigativeapproachestoclayandglaze. Timemanagementisemphasizedtomeet deadlinesandkilnschedules.Students documenttheircreativeprocessina sketchbookandmaintainanartjournal.

■ARTS-1006A-CERAMICS2 (½credit):CeramicsTwobuildsonprior knowledge,enhancingcreativity, craftsmanship,anddesignskills.Students workonprojectsfocusedontheElementsof ArtandPrinciplesofDesigntodeepentheir understandingofthemedium.Theycreatea portfolioforadvancedexhibition opportunitiesandgenerateideasby researchingartistsandtechniques. Prerequisite: Ceramics 1 and department permission.

■ARTS-1011A-POTTERYANDRAKU I(½credit):Thiscourseexploresvarious potteryconstructiontechniquesfor beginnersandexperiencedstudents.It focusesonhand-buildingskillstocreate functionalpotteryandintroducesthepotter's wheel.ThecoursealsocoverstheRaku glazingprocess.Allskilllevelsareaccepted, beginnersorexperienced. Students are expected to participate in the Raku Firing Process; outside class time may be required.

■ARTS-1012A-POTTERYAND RAKU2 (½credit):Thiscourseisa continuationoftheexplorationofvarious techniquesutilizedinpotteryconstruction. Studentswillprimarilyfocusondifferent hand-buildingskillsusedtocreate functionalpotterypieces.Studentswillwork onadvancedandhigherquality wheel-thrownpottery. Students are expected to participate in the Raku Firing Process; outside class time may be required. Prerequisite: Pottery and Raku 1

■ARTS-1015A-DRAWING1(½credit):

Inthiscourse,studentswillworkbothfrom directobservationandexplore non-traditionalapproachesindrawingand developanunderstandingofdrawingasa modeofvisualthinking.Mediaand techniquesintroducedincludecharcoal, pastel,ink,perspectivedrafting,andplein air.Recommendedforstudentswhohopeto pursueAPArt&Designintheirsenioryear.

■ARTS-1016A-DRAWING2(½credit):

Inthiscourse,studentswillcontinuetowork bothfromdirectobservationandexplore non-traditionaldrawingapproaches.This courseemphasizestheimportanceofhoning observationalskillsandmasteringvarious drawingtechniquestocreatesuccessful mixed-mediacompositions.Focusingon creativeexpression,studentsareencouraged tostretchtheirimaginationand communicatetheirideasthroughfurther explorationofvariousdrawingmedia.Key figuresinarthistorywillbeintroducedto supporttechnicaldemonstrationsandcourse concepts. Prerequisite: Drawing 1.

■ARTS-1021A-MIXEDMEDIA: TEXTILEANDMOSAIC(½credit):This courseemphasizesthecombinationof materialstocreatephysicallyand conceptuallylayeredartwork.Studentswill

workwithfibers,collage,painting, ceramics,mosaictiles,andothers.Students learnhowtocombinematerialsandstyles. Studentscreateutilitarianaswellas decorativeartworks.Thisclassrequires studentstothinkcreativelyandmethodically tocreatetheirartwork.

■ARTS-1025A-PAINTING1(½credit): Thiscourseexplorestheversatilityof paintingmediafromrepresentationalto abstractsubjects.Studentsexperimentwith acrylic,gouache,andwatercolorwhile learningkeytechniques.Thecoursealso coversartmovementsandtheirunderlying ideasandrespondingtothoseartistically. Studentsdevelopcriticalanalysisskillsto evaluateartbasedontheelementsand principlesofdesignthroughcritiquesand writtenassignments.Recommendedfor thosepursuingAPArtandDesignintheir senioryear. Possible Prerequisite: Drawing 1 or consent of department

■ARTS-1026A-PAINTING2(½credit): Thiscoursedeepenstheexplorationof paintingmedia,focusingonstrengthening skillsinacrylic,gouache,watercolor,and oils.Studentshoneobservationalskillsand mastervarioustechniquestocreate successfulcompositions.Emphasizing creativeexpression,theyexploredifferent media,artmovements,andcontemporary painters.Studentsworkfromobservation, referenceimages,andimaginedspaces whileexploringcolormixingand harmonies. Prerequisite: Painting 1.

■ARTS-1031A-PHOTOGRAPHY1 (½credit): Thiscourseintroducesthe fundamentalsofdigitalphotography, includinghowacameraworks,utilizing varioussettings,andusingPhotoshopfor basicediting.Studentswillstudyessential photographicelements,designprinciples,

composition,andlighting.Additionally,the coursewillcoverthehistoryofphotography, imagingtechniques,equipment,andtraining inAdobeCreativeCloud. This is a workshop-intensive class; it is highly recommended that interested students have a DSLR camera if signing up for the class. Some outside class time may be required.

■ARTS-1032A-PHOTOGRAPHY2

(½credit):Photography2buildson previouslylearnedfoundationalskillsand techniques.Studentswillbetterunderstand artandthemedium,promotingadeeper explorationandmasteryofphotographic techniquesandfosteringartisticgrowth. Throughoutthecourse,studentsare expectedtomaintainavisualsketchbook, whichwillaidintheircreativeprocess, allowingthemtocurateandrefinetheir portfolio. Prerequisite: Photography.

■ARTS-1035A-PRINTMAKING1

(½credit):Studentswillexploreavariety ofprintmakingprocesses,includingrelief, intaglio,solarplate,collagraph,monoprint, andserigraph(silkscreen).Studentsare encouragedtobeexperimentaland innovativeintheirapproachtoprintmaking. Studentswillalsobeexposedtothehistory ofprintmakingandexaminetheworkof contemporaryprintmakerssuchas Rauschenberg,Warhol,andothers.

■ARTS-1036A-PRINTMAKING2

(½credit): Thiscoursebuildsuponprior knowledgeofprevioustechniquesandskills learned.Studentswilladvancetheirabilities inrepresentingtheElementsofArtand PrinciplesofDesignintheirconceptualized compositions.Studentswillhavethe opportunitytodevelopaseriesofworkthat culminatesincreatingaminiportfolio, book, ortextiledesignserieswithan emphasisondevelopingagreater

understandingofartandthemedium. Prerequisite: Printmaking

ARTS-1041A-SCULPTURE1(½credit):

Inthiscourse,studentsareexpectedto becomeindependentthinkerswhilecreating three-dimensionalart.Theywilldevelopa perceptionofspatialconceptsand problem-solvingskillsbyexploringhow sculptureinteractswiththesurrounding environment.Studentswillinvestigate variousformsofsculptureusingadiverse arrayoftactilematerials,includingwire, plaster,paper,wood,clay,foundobjects,and more.Projectswillemphasize three-dimensionalskilldevelopmentand personalexpressionwhilebuildinga portfolioshowcasingarangeofskills.

ARTS-1042A-SCULPTURE2

(½credit):Sculpture2 buildsuponprior knowledgewhiledevelopingcreativity, craftsmanship,anddesignskills.Students willbeassignedspecificprojectsfocusing ontheElementsofArtandPrinciplesof Design,emphasizingdevelopingagreater understandingofartandthemedium. Prerequisite: Sculpture.

■ARTS-1101A-HONORSJUNIORART

PORTFOLIO (1credit):Thiscourse allowscommittedjuniorstodevelop advancedskillsandideasfrompreviousfine artcoursework,strengtheningtheir portfoliosindrawing,design,andconcept development.Studentsworkinvarious mediumstocreateadiversebodyofwork. Studentsdevelopprojectsbasedonpersonal interestsandstyle.Itisrecommendedfor thosepreparingportfoliosforcollege admissions,fineartscholarships,orAPArt andDesignsenioryear. Prerequisites: Drawing and/or Painting. Department permission is required.

■ARTS-1301A-APART&DESIGN (2-D,3-D,andDrawing) (1credit): AP Art&Designallowsdedicatedfineart studentsthechancetoearncollegecreditby creatingandsubmittingtheirfineart portfolios.TheAPArtProgramconsistsof threeportfolioexamscorrespondingtothe collegefoundationcourses:2-DDesign,3-D Design,andDrawing.Thecourse frameworkpresentsaninquiry-based approachtolearningaboutandmakingart anddesign.Throughoutthecourse,students willdevelopandapplyinquiryand investigationskills,practice, experimentation,revision,communication, andreflection.Thiscourseemphasizeskey conceptsandskillsfromcollege-levelart anddesign,aimingtonurturestudentsinto curiousandreflectiveartistswhocan effectivelycommunicateinsightsabouttheir work.

All three AP Art and Design Portfolio Exams contain two sections: Five Selected Works (40% of score) and 15 Sustained Investigation Works (60% of score). The course covers historical and contemporary art, includes field trips and constructive and formative critiques, and emphasizes critical inquiry. This course is weighted as a core academic course, and students should be prepared to work on projects outside of scheduled studio time. Pre-requisites: Various 2D & 3D Art Electives plus instructor recommendations are required. ** Note: College credit is determined by AP Scores and ultimately depends on each college’s policy.

MUSIC PHILOSOPHY:

TheTatnallMusicFacultynurturesandsupportstheinnatemusicalabilityofeachstudentand strivestoignitealife-longloveoflearning.Inajoyfulenvironment,studentsexperiencea diversecurriculum,alanguage-basedapproachtolearningmusic,andinstructionthathonors theiruniqueidentitiesandstrengths.Weeducatethewholechildsothattheyhaveanauthentic, joyful,andlastingrelationshipwithmusic.

Studentsinmusicclassesandensembleswillbuildskillsofsinging,playing,reading,and writing. Theywillperformmusicaloneandwithothers,appreciateavarietyofmusicalgenres, anddeveloppersonalcharacterthroughinvolvementinthearts.

Beyondtheclassroom,studentshaveavarietyofperformanceopportunitiesincludingtheJazz Band,ourinternalCoffeeHouse,andAll-StateEnsembles(byaudition). Studentsmay participateinPlaybill,ourfallmusical,eitheronstageorinthepitorchestra. Manyofour ensemblesperformforthelargercommunityatlocalchurches,nursinghomes,andcharity events. StudentswhohavecompletedtheFoundationsofMusiccoursearewelcometousethe musictechnologylabduringtheirfreetimetocontinuebuildingtheirmusicianship.

■MUSC-1005N-CONCERTCHOIR ANDSTRINGENSEMBLE(1credit):

Studentswillspendapproximately50%of thecoursemeetingsintheconcertchoirand 50%inthestringensembleasdeterminedby theMusicfaculty. Descriptionsforeach componentfollow:

STRINGENSEMBLE Studentsperform orchestralandchambermusicforviolin, viola,cello,andbasswhiledeveloping technicalproficiency,ensembleawareness, andmusicalexpression.Theyrefinebowing techniques,fingerplacement,andintonation throughrehearsalsthatemphasizelistening, precision,anddynamiccontrast.The curriculumincludesclassical,folk,and contemporarystringrepertoire.Students exploremusichistoryandtheoryrelevantto theirpieces,preparingforschoolconcerts andpotentialcommunityperformances. Studentsperformataminimumoftwo

performancesthroughouttheyear.Private lessonsareencouragedbutnotrequired. CONCERTCHOIR ConcertChoirisopen toallUpperSchoolstudentswhoare interestedinsinging. Studentswillusedaily vocalexercisestodevelopeartraining, musicliteracy,healthysingingtechniques, andartistry. Throughouttheschoolyear, studentswillexplorediversemusicalstyles, languages,andculturalandhistorical backgroundsthroughawiderangeof repertoire. Thechoirperformsoncampusat leastthreetimesayear,withadditional communityperformanceswhenpossible.

■MUSC-1002N-CONCERTCHOIR (1credit):ConcertChoirisopentoall UpperSchoolstudentswhoareinterestedin singing. Studentswillusedailyvocal exercisestodevelopeartraining,music literacy,healthysingingtechniques,and artistry. Throughouttheschoolyear, studentswillexplorediversemusicalstyles,

languages,andculturalandhistorical backgroundsthroughawiderangeof repertoire. Thechoirperformsoncampusat leastthreetimesayear,withadditional communityperformanceswhenpossible.

■MUSC-1000N-SYMPHONICBAND

(1credit): Studentsrefinetechnicaland ensembleskillsbyrehearsingand performingadiverserepertoire,including classical,jazz,andcontemporaryband literature.Theydeveloptoneproduction, articulation,andphrasingspecifictotheir instrumentswhilelearningmusical interpretationandsight-reading.Rehearsals emphasizeteamwork,listening,andbalance withintheensemble. Studentswhoplay non-traditionalbandinstrumentsmayjoin withinstructorapproval.Performances includeschoolconcertsandcommunity events.Studentsperformataminimumof twoperformancesthroughouttheyear. Privatelessonsareencouragedbutnot required.

■MUSC-1001N-STRING

ENSEMBLE

(1credit): Studentsperformorchestraland chambermusicforviolin,viola,cello,and basswhiledevelopingtechnicalproficiency, ensembleawareness,andmusical expression.Theyrefinebowingtechniques, fingerplacement,andintonationthrough rehearsalsthatemphasizelistening, precision,anddynamiccontrast.The curriculumincludesclassical,folk,and contemporarystringrepertoire.Students exploremusichistoryandtheoryrelevantto theirpieces,preparingforschoolconcerts andpotentialcommunityperformances. Studentsperformataminimumoftwo performancesthroughouttheyear.Private lessonsareencouragedbutnotrequired.

■MUSC-0900N-FOUNDATIONS

OF

MUSIC(½credit): Studentsexplorethe

fundamentalsofmusicthroughlistening, performance,andcomposition.Theystudy rhythm,melody,harmony,andmusicalform whileengaginginhands-onactivitiessuch asdrumming,guitarplaying,and experimentingwithdigitalaudio workstations.Theycreateandrecord originalmusic,analyzedifferentgenres,and discusshowmusicconveysemotionand meaning.Nopriorexperienceisrequired, makingthisanidealstartingpointfor anyoneinterestedinmusic.

MUSC-1050N-PIANO/KEYBOARD

(½credit):Studentslearnbeginnerpiano techniques,sight-reading,andbasicmusic theorywhiledevelopingarepertoireof simpletointermediatepieces.Theypractice properhandpositioning,fingerdexterity, andexpressiveplayingthroughsoloand duetexercises.Thecourseincludesan introductiontochords,scales,and improvisation,aswellasanexplorationof thepiano’sroleindifferentmusicalgenres. Studentsperformindividuallyandinsmall groups,buildingconfidenceand musicianship.

MUSC-1061N-PIANO/KEYBOARD2

(½credit):Studentsbuildontheskills developedinPiano1,advancingtheir technique,musicreading,andexpressive playing.Theyexploremorecomplexpieces, chordprogressions,andimprovisationwhile refininghandcoordinationanddynamic control.Thecourseintroducesadvanced scales,arpeggios,andharmonization techniques,aswellasanin-depthstudyof differentmusicalstyles.Studentsperform soloandensemblepiecesandengagein creativeprojectssuchasarrangingor composingtheirownmusic. Prerequisite: Piano/Keyboarding or Department approval.

MUSC-1052N-GUITAR (½credit): Studentswillstudytechniquesandconcepts forplayingthenylon stringacousticguitar. Aspartoftheprocess,studentswillread musicnotation,studybasicmusictheory, andconsiderselectedhistorical,cultural, andtechnicalaspectsoftheguitar.Students learnclassicalguitartechniques,including fingerpicking,chordprogressions,and musicreading.Theystudybasicmusic theory,strummingpatterns,andhowtoplay melodiesandharmoniessimultaneously. It ishelpfulifyouhaveyourownguitar,butit isNOTrequired.Schoolinstrumentsare availableforclassroomuse

MUSC-1055N-MUSICANDSOCIAL JUSTICE(½credit):Studentsanalyzehow musichasinfluencedsocialjustice movements,exploringprotestsongs,civil rightsanthems,andtheworkofactivist musicians.Theydiscusstheimpactofmusic oncultureandpoliticswhilestudyinggenres likegospel,folk,hip-hop,andreggae. Throughresearchandcreativeprojects, studentscomposeandpresentanoriginal songormultimediapiecethatreflectstheir perspectivesonasocialissue. Prerequisite: Foundations of Music or Department approval.

■MUSC-1060N-SONGWRITING (½credit):Studentslearnthefundamentals ofsongwritingbyexploringmelody, harmony,lyrics,andsongstructure.They analyzedifferentmusicalstyles,studythe creativeprocessofprofessionalsongwriters, andexperimentwithchordprogressions, rhymeschemes,andstorytellingtechniques.

Through guided exercises, students compose original songs, receive feedback, and refine their work. The course includes opportunities for performance,collaboration, and digital recording. No prior experience is required, but basic instrumental or vocal skills are helpful. Prerequisite: Foundations of Music or Department approval.

THEATER PHILOSOPHY:

Eachyear,Tatnallstudentshavemultipleopportunitiestobeinvolvedintheater. Studentscan developandbroadentheirskillsandinterestsinstagecraftthroughahands-onprograminall aspectsoftheatricalperformanceandproduction.Webelieveinthepoweroftheaterto transform—toentertain,toeducate,andtoenlighten.Weaimtoproducechallengingand engagingshowswhileprovidingtraininginallaspectsoftheater.

Showcase,thecornerstoneofthetheaterprogram,mountstheschool’smajordramatic productionatmid-year.Eachcompanymemberlearnsseveraltheatricalskills,engagedperhaps notonlyinactingbutalsoinsetdesignandconstruction,costumes,props,technicalmatters,and publicity.

Inthefall,PlaybillstudentsproduceaBroadway-stylemusical.Asintheotherdramagroupsat Tatnall,Playbillreliesheavilyonstudentinput,talents,anddedicationinallareas,rangingfrom on-stagedutiestoin-the-pitmusictobehind-the-sceneslighting,setdesign,andmake-up. Allofourtheaterexperiencesemphasizedirectstudentengagement,teamwork,problemsolving, andcreativethinking.

StudentswithleadrolesorsignificantresponsibilitiesinShowcaseorPlaybillmaybeeligiblefor artscredittowardgraduation.Eligibilityisdeterminedatthediscretionoftheleadfaculty member/directorandtheHeadofUpperSchool.

■ARTS-0950AT-FOUNDATIONSOF TECHNICALTHEATER(½credit):This classwillintroducestudentstothetechnical aspectsoftheaterandhowtheyareapplied hereatTatnall. Scenicconstruction, lighting,andsoundwillbecovered. Design elementswillbediscussed.Theirexperience fromTechnicalTheaterandthePlaybilland Showcaseproductionsgivetheminsightthat theypassontothecurrentTechstudents. Actingisnotpartofthisclass.

■ARTS-0951AT-TECHNICAL THEATER 2(½credit): InTechnical Theater2,thestudentbecomesaTA, workingwithfellowstudentsasateam leaderandcoordinatingwiththeteacheron theprojects. Theirexperiencefrom TechnicalTheaterandthePlaybilland

Showcaseproductionsgivetheminsightthat theypassontothecurrentTechstudents.

Graduation Requirements: Each student must complete one credit of English each year for a minimum of 4 credits.

ENGLISH PHILOSOPHY:

The English Department believes in offering students the opportunity to experience some of the most compelling works of American, British, and world literature. In a world in which communication skills and intellectual flexibility are increasingly valuable prerequisites, our literature-based program also provides a strong foundation for success at the college level by focusing on fluency in such areas as critical and inferential thinking, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Theater courses complement the English Department’s focus on literary texts by considering films and plays within similar contexts of study: historical, technical, theoretical, and aesthetic. The additional goal of these courses is to make students more thoughtful in their analyses of the visual and performing arts.

Successful Tatnall English students, upon graduation, will be culturally literate and equipped to think clearly, read critically, and speak and write fluently. They will recognize and analyze the tools writers use and the ways in which writers convey meaning. They will develop visual literacy through film, print media, and performance and acknowledge the importance of multidisciplinary connections.

Students have taken their works outside the classroom through the Poetry Out Loud competition, journalism publications on News Decoder, and have been regionally and nationally recognized through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The department also sponsors a variety of writing and literature clubs in accordance with student interest.

Typical Course Sequence

(courses in bold are offered at an Honors, AP, or Advanced level):

■ENGL-0901

E-ENGLISH9: ELEMENTSOFLITERATURE

(1credit):InEnglish9,studentsare challengedtoexplorethemselves,their community,andtheworldaroundthemwith aspiritofcuriosityandinquirythroughthe lensofliteratureandintheirownauthentic writing. Studentsreadarangeofliterature acrossseveralgenrestodevelopthe strategiesofactive,criticalreaders,andto buildknowledgeoftheformsand techniquescharacteristicofprose,poetry, drama,andmultimodaltexts.Writingfor English9encompassesmultiplegenres, beginningwithpersonalnarrativeandother creativewriting,andbuildingtowards analyticalessays.Throughengagementwith thewritingprocess,studentsdevelop fluencyandversatilityinseveralrhetorical modes,bothspokenandwritten,to communicatepurposefullywithavarietyof audiences.Onapracticallevel,students reviewthetechnicalcomponentsofwriting, includinggrammar,vocabulary,and mechanicstopreparethemtomeetthe writingexpectationsoftheUpperSchool.

■ENGL-1001

E-ENGLISH10: RELIGION,MYTH,ANDEPIC

(1credit): StudentsinEnglish10build uponthereadingandwritingfoundations establishedinEnglish9throughan explorationofworldmythologyandits enduringlegacyinliteratureandculture. ScholarKarenArmstrongsuggeststhat “mythology…pointsbeyondhistorytowhat istimelessinhumanexistence,helpingusto getbeyondthechaoticfluxofrandom events.”Throughthecloseexaminationof classicandcontemporaryliteratureanda rangeofcriticalandcreativewriting practices,studentsworktowardsanuanced understandingofsuchtimelessideasas

heroes, monsters, the journey, perseverance, home,andmore.Textselectionsmay includebutarenotlimitedtoHomer’s Odyssey, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,Shakespeare’splays,Octavia Butler’s The Parable of the Sower,Liliam Rivera’s Never Look Back,andother readingsfromarangeofmythological traditions.

■ENGL-1002

E-HONORSENGLISH

10: RELIGION,MYTH,ANDEPIC

(1credit): StudentsinHonorsEnglish10 builduponthereadingandwriting foundationsestablishedinEnglish9through anexplorationofworldmythologyandits enduringlegacyinliteratureandculture. ScholarKarenArmstrongsuggeststhat “mythology…pointsbeyondhistorytowhat istimelessinhumanexistence,helpingusto getbeyondthechaoticfluxofrandom events.”Throughthecloseexaminationof classicandcontemporaryliteratureanda rangeofcriticalandcreativewriting practices,studentsworktowardsanuanced understandingofsuchtimelessideasas heroes, monsters, the journey, perseverance, home,andmore.StudentsinHonors sectionspursueamoredemandingreading andwritingloadaugmentedbyselections fromclassicalphilosophyandcontemporary commentary,culminatinginamajor synthesispaperandpresentation.Text selectionsmayincludebutarenotlimitedto Homer’s Odyssey, Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,Shakespeare’splays, OctaviaButler’s The Parable of the Sower, LiliamRivera’s Never Look Back,andother readingsfromarangeofmythological traditions. Prerequisite: Consent of English Department.

■ENGL-1101E-English11:AMERICAN LITERATURE(1credit):Thiscourse offersachronologicalexplorationof Americanliteraturefromthenation’s beginningstothe21stcentury.Inparticular, studentswillexaminehowessays,poems, stories,andspeechesreflecttheevolving "Americancharacter."Throughcritical writinganddiscussion,studentswillexplore themesofidentity,diversity,resilience,and perseverance.Studentswillconnect literaturetothediverseculturalhistorythat shapesournation,inspiringcuriosity, personalgrowth,andacommitmentto activecitizenship.

■ENGL-1301E-APENGLISH LITERATUREANDCOMPOSITION (1credit):APEnglishLiteratureand Compositionisanintroductorycollege-level literaryanalysiscourse.Studentsdeepen theiranalyticalandcreativethinkingskills throughtheclosereadingofpoetry,drama andfiction(bothshortandlongform),and throughthedevelopmentofcomplexliterary arguments.Further,theybuildastrong academicvocabularyfordiscussingthe essentialliteraryelementsofcharacter, setting,structure,point-of-view,figurative language,andliterarycriticism.Inaddition, textselectionsforeachsemesterare structuredaroundathematicorperiodfocus. Suchfocusesmayinclude,butarenot limitedto Gothic and Horror, Environmental Literature, Frontier Literature, The Novel and Comedy of Manners, Post-Colonial Literature, Maritime Literature andmore. Prerequisite: Consent of English Department.

■ENGL-1302E-APENGLISH LANGUAGEANDCOMPOSITION(G): FREEDOMFROMANDFREEDOMTO (1credit): APLanguageandComposition isanadvancedcoursethatfocuseson

developingstudents'skillsincritical reading,analyticalwriting,andeffective communication.Thecourseaimstoenhance students'abilitytoanalyzeandinterpreta varietyoftexts,includingnon-fiction, rhetoric,andliteraryworks.Studentswill engageinrigorousacademicwriting, rhetoricalanalysis,andargumentationto preparefortheAPLanguageand Compositionexamandcollege-levelstudies. Prerequisite: Consent of the English Department

■ENGL-1350E-ADVANCEDENGLISH 12:GLOBALLITERATUREAND JOURNALISM(1credit):Inthiscourse, studentsstudycontemporaryliteratureand journalismfromaroundtheworldtoexplore fundamentalquestionsabouthumanrights andethics.Studentsexplorethewaysin whichvariousfictiongenres—drama,film, poetry,novel—andnonfiction genres—podcasts,documentaries,articles, oralhistories—engagewiththecurrent politicallandscaperegardingissuesof globalconcern.Inturn,studentsexplore howtheseissuespresentthemselveslocally withintheircommunitiesbyproducingtheir ownjournalisticpieces. Prerequisite: Consent of the English Department

English Electives

ENGL-1254E-AMERICANNOVEL POST-1950(½credit):Majorthematic concernsofpost-WorldWarIIAmerican novelistssuchasSalinger,Plath,Kesey, Vonnegut,O’Brien,andMcCarthyare discussedandwrittenaboutinthiscourse.A gooddealofattentionwillbepaidtothe culturalandhistoricalcontextsofthenovels andthewritersthemselvesaswellasto innovationsinnovelisticformandfiction’s engagementwithculturalhistory. Wewill considerthesenovels’outsiders,misfits,and

rebelsastheyconfrontthetensionbetween accommodationtoauthorityandheroic self-assertion.Suchthemesasinitiation, violence,sanity/insanity,gender,the AmericanDream,andchaoswillbe exploredasthestudentsfocusontheir readingcomprehension,argumentation,and criticalwritingskills.

ENGL-1256E-CREATIVE

WRITING:

POETRY(½credit): Thisisan introductorycreativewritingcoursefor curiousreadersandpoetryloverswhowant totrytheirhandatwritingtheirownpoems, aswellasforstudentpoetswhowantto improvetheircraft.Thiscourseteaches studentsthebasicsofreading,interpreting, andwritingpoetry.Studentswillstudythe masters,practicecreativewriting techniques,writeoriginalpoetry,andlearn howtogiveandreceivefeedbackina writingworkshopsetting.Inaddition, studentswilllearnabouttheworldof publicationandhaveopportunitiestosubmit theirworktolocalandnationalmagazines.

■ ENGL-1272 E- DETECTIVE

FICTION:

FILM NOIR (½ credit): The course looks closely at detective stories, novels and films, with attention to the basic narrative structure of criminal enigma, logical investigation and denouement (whodunnit), and considers the meaning of “genre” more broadly. Starting with Edgar Allan Poe’s invention of the genre proper in “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Purloined Letter.” From there we go to Poe’s “golden age” inheritors Arthur Conan Doyle, G.K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy Sayers, as well as the adaptation of Doyle’s tales for the BBC series Sherlock. We also spend time on American “hard boiled” writers (Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon and John Huston’s 1941 film adaption of the novel); fiction which draws upon the

conventionsofdetectivestorieswithout beinggenrefiction,non-fictionworkswhich havethestructureofadetectivestory (Freud’s“WolfMan”casestudy);neo-noir (Devil in A Blue Dress,Mosley);worksthat fusedetectivefictionandscience-fiction (MinorityReport)andrecentfilmhomageto “goldenage”whodunnits(Knives Out). Studentswriteessaysmakinginterpretive claimsandusingevidencefromworkson thesyllabus,withemphasisonwritingclear proseinsupportofanoriginalargument.

ENGL-1258E-GRAPHICNOVEL

LITERATURE(½credit):Thiscoursewill examinethegraphicnovelgenreand analyzehowvisualstorytellingcanoffer moredepththanatraditionalnovelor narrative.Throughanexplorationofvarious textsfromearlysuperheroworksoffiction tomoremodernpersonalnarrativesand memoir,studentswillgainanunderstanding andappreciationofdifferentmodesof literarypresentationandhowweassociate wordstoimages.Textsforthiscoursemay include:ScottMcCloud’s Understanding Comics,AlanMoore’s Watchmen,Allison Bechdel’s Fun Home,MarjaneSatrapi’s Persepolis,MatJohnson’s Incognegro, JasonLutes’ Berlin,andFrankMiller’s Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.In additiontotherequiredgraphicnovels, studentswillreadcriticalessaysandarticles relatedtoeachworkandthegenreatlarge.

ENGL-1259E-HUMANRIGHTS

LITERATURE(½credit):Inthiscourse, studentswillstudycontemporaryliterature fromdifferentlocationsintheworld;each compellingstoryexploresfundamental questionsaboutjusticeandethics.Through thestudyofdrama,film,speech,poetry,and thenovel,studentswillexpandtheir understandingofthevariouswaysthat

literatureengageswiththecurrentpolitical landscaperegardingissuesofhumanrights.

ENGL-1261E-INTRODUCTIONTO SHAKESPEARE(½credit):Thisisa senior-levelelectivecoursethatwillserveas anintroductiontothestudyofShakespeare andsomeofhisworks.Studentswill examinethenuancesanddifferences betweenShakespeare’scomedies,histories, andtragediesastheylearntoworkwithand analyzehiswriting.Inadditiontoreading differentplays,eachstudentinthiscourse willberesponsibleforcompletingawritten analysisofoneofhismajorworks,anda comprehensivepresentationthatoutlinesthe differencesbetweenShakespeare’stheatrical productions.Inadditiontoreading Shakespeare’splays,wewillalsoconducta thoroughstudyofhissonnets.

ENGL-1264E-POETRY(½credit): This coursesurveysthegenrefromitsancient originstothecurrentera,includingprose essaysrelatedtothephilosophical underpinningsandsubjectofpoetry. Specialattentionwillbegiventopoetic techniquesanddevices,includingscansion. Keystoneassignmentswillincludeashort researchpaperonachosenpoet,whichwill beaccompaniedbyanexplicationofoneof thischosenpoet’spoems;inaddition, studentswillcompletetwoseparate explications,numerousshorterwriting assignments,andevengeneratetheirown creativeverse. Representativeauthors includebutarenotlimitedtoSappho, (excerptsfrom)Homer,Catullus,Ovid, Chaucer,Milton,Shakespeare,Donne, Herbert,Pope,Wordsworth,Keats, Dickinson,Whitman,Tennyson,Hardy, H.D.,Eliot,Stevens,Auden,Brooks,Rich, Angelou,Neruda,Simic,Gioia,Al-Raddi, Phillips.

■ENGL-1266 E-SCIENCE FICTION

LITERATURE (½ credit): This is a senior level elective course focusing on the study of specific themes and ideas presented in works of science fiction literature, film, and television. This class will challenge students to think critically about science and speculative fiction works by articulating arguments and analysis in the form of writing, creative projects, and presentations. This is a student centered course where regular and consistent participation and engagement is required. Students will study the development of the science fiction genre as it relates to 20th century history and will survey its main subgenres. Students will explore texts by writers such as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Ted Chiang, Frank Herbert, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, and William Gibson.

■ENGL-1273 E-LYRICS AS LITERATURE (½ credit): In this course, students will explore how song lyrics function as a unique form of literary expression, blending music and storytelling techniques. Students will analyze iconic works across multiple genres, including but not limited to classical, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and pop, examining how lyricists use poetic and rhetorical devices to communicate the complexities of the human experience and offer counter cultural responses to significant historical events. Throughout the course, students will compose original lyrics, developing their storytelling skills through individual and collaborative exercises. The course will culminate with a composition project, combining their literary and musical insights.

■ENGL-1274 E-A CRITICAL SURVEY OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (½ credit): In this course, students will explore the complexities of works for young readers (e.g. picture books, comic books, YA lit.), analyzing them through literary lenses like feminism and psychoanalysis. Through discussions and critical writing, students will examine how these stories reflect or diverge from sociocultural norms and values. In particular, students will analyze character archetypes, identify patterns in literary techniques and visual art, and evaluate how each text positions readers as both learners and consumers. The course will culminate in a final creative project that will require students to craft their own stories while considering the impact of writing for young audiences.

■ ENGL-1275 E-TRICKSTER LITERATURE (½ credit): This class will examine the archetypal character of the Trickster, tracing its origins from traditional oral storytelling and ancient text through today’s media. This class will focus on literature that features different iterations of the Trickster while examining various texts

from different regions and cultures around the world. In addition to a close study of the texts, students will produce wellcrafted, researched, and refined writings examining the Trickster in his various appearances. After completing the class, students will be able to clearly and accurately identify the Trickster effectively and efficiently in their writing.

■ ENGL-1276 E-WESTERN: THE GENRE (½ credit): In this class, students will examine the development of the Western as a genre, from its historical roots in Manifest Destiny, a uniquely American idea, to contemporary iterations of Western films. Students will recognize and identify hallmarks of the Western in a variety of texts and media, including short stories, poems, and film. Western: The Genre will examine the ideas of masculinity, native contact, and individuality, all essential elements of the Western and the American Experience

Graduation Requirements: Each student must complete three years (3 credits minimum based on 2024 calculations) of History in the Upper School. Students must complete 1 credit (based on 2024 calculations) of United States History.

HISTORY PHILOSOPHY:

The History Department believes the study of history should shape students to become active global citizens and agents of positive change. As our engaging and relevant curriculum unfolds, students are expected to make connections, not only between cultures but between different epochs as well. Our faculty is committed to preparing students for continued study of history at the college level, as we build the cultural competency necessary for a 21st century global citizenship.

Students will analyze primary sources and complete historical research at each grade level. They will develop skills to evaluate and interpret information and critically assess sources, including proper citation practices. Students will be exposed to a variety of experiences within the classroom and take advantage of local and regional historical/cultural sites and experts. We encourage students to engage in their community and prepare them to be active global citizens and agents of positive change.

Beyond the classroom, the department supports numerous clubs based on student interest. Students have the opportunity to compete annually in Mock Trial and Model UN. Students also regularly attend the Delaware Congressional Youth Conference in Dover.

Typical Course Sequence (courses in bold are offered at an Honors, AP, or Advanced level):

■HIST-0901H-WORLDHISTORY1

(1credit):Thiscourseisrequiredofall ninthgradersandisthefirstyearofa two-yearsequenceofWorldHistory. The coursebeginswithabrieffocuson exploringandbetterunderstandingone’s identity,andhowitimpactstheir perspective,buildscommunitythrough greaterculturalawareness,andexaminesthe ever-evolvingimpactofmediaandbiason ourlives.Thenextareaofstudyprovidesa

globalperspectiveonthestudyandorigins ofhumanity.Beginningwiththeworld’s earliestculturesandcivilizations,thecourse tracesthegrowthofclassicalcivilization throughouttheworld,endingwiththe beginningsofcross culturalexchange.The coursealsoprovidesathoughtfulstudyof criticalpolitical,social,economic,and culturaldevelopmentsthroughouthuman historyandinamoderncontext.Particular emphasisisplacedonskillssuchas

note-taking,readingcomprehension, geographicliteracy,useofresearchand technology,primarysourceanalysis,critical thinking,andwriting. Thereisafocuson historicalresearch,andteacherscollaborate toteachvitalskillsrelatingtoresearch, criticalwriting,presentations,andproper academiccitations.Classsessionsvarywith teachersutilizingdiscussion,lectures, debates,groupprojects,presentations, individualresearch,andotherlearning opportunities.Bytheendofthecourse, studentshavelearnedabouttheirworld, bothinahistoricalandmoderncontext,and gainedtheskillsandbackgroundneededto succeedinWorldHistory2inthetenth grade.

■HIST-1001H-WORLDHISTORY2 (1credit): Thiscourseisrequiredofall tenthgradersandrepresentstheculmination ofatwoyearstudyofglobalhistory. It beginswiththetransitiontothemodern world.Particularemphasisisplacedonthe growinginterconnectednessand interdependenceofthe20thand21st centuries.Thecourseencouragesanalytical thinkinginoralandwrittenworkand continuesthefocusonskilldevelopment beguninWorldHistory1.Particular emphasisisplacedoncontinuingtorefine skillssuchasnotetaking,reading comprehension,geographicliteracy,useof researchandtechnology,criticalthinking, andwriting.Thereisafocusonteaching studentsthenecessaryskillstosuccessfully research,write,andcitepapersand presentations.Classsessionsvarywith teachersutilizingdiscussion,lectures, debates,groupprojects,presentations, individualresearchandotherlearning opportunities.Bytheendofthecourse, studentshavelearnedaboutthemakingsof themodernworldandhavethebackground

neededtocontinuetoUSHistoryinthe eleventhgrade.

■HIST-1002H-HONORSWORLD

HISTORY2(1credit): Thiscourseisfor studentswhodemonstratedstronginterest andaptitudeforHistory,andexceptional writingandanalyticalskillsin9thgrade WorldHistory1.Asaculminationofatwo yearstudyofglobalhistory,thecourse beginswiththetransitiontothemodern world. Particularemphasisisplacedonthe growinginterconnectednessand interdependenceofthe20thand21st centuries.Studentsinthehonorssectionwill covercontentatafasterpace,withmorein depthanalysisexpectedfromstudents.They willcompletewritingassignmentsand projectsinordertofurthertheirwritingand analyticalskillswithafocusonprimary sourceanalysisandresearch. Bytheendof thecourse,studentshavelearnedaboutthe makingsofthemodernworldandhavethe backgroundneededtocontinueeitherinAP USHistoryorregularUSHistoryinthe eleventhgrade. Prerequisite: Consent of the History Department

■HIST-1101H-UNITEDSTATES

HISTORY(1credit):Thissurveycourseis requiredofalleleventhgradestudents.It examinesthepolitical,social,economic, cultural,andintellectualforcesthathave shapedthedevelopmentofAmerica. Readingcomprehensionandcriticalthinking skillsarefurtherdeveloped,whilealso encouragingstudentstodevelop,assert,and defendtheirownopinions.Primaryand secondarysourcesarefrequentlyutilized throughoutthecourse.Itculminateswitha majorresearchpaperwherestudentsare expectedtoproduceoriginalresearch.

■HIST-1301H-APUNITEDSTATES

HISTORY(1credit):Thiscollege level courseisofferedtoeleventhgraders,who havedemonstratedaninterestinandan aptitudeforhistory.Therigorofthecourse isincreasedasitmovesatafasterpaceand coversawiderscopeanddepththanthe traditionalU.S.Historycourse.In examiningpolitical,social,economic, social,andculturalforcesinAmerican history,studentsareencouragedto synthesizehistoricalargumentsandthink criticallyandindependently.Studentswill regularlyengagewithprimaryand secondarysources,considerhistoriography, andexplorehistoricalbiaswithinsources. Studentsareexpectedtodevelopthe requisiteskillsandknowledgeforsuccess ontheAdvancedPlacementU.S.History examinMay.Thecourseculminateswith theadvancedplacementexaminMay.

Prerequisite: Consent of the History Department

■HIST-1302H-APAFRICAN

AMERICANSTUDIES(1credit):AP

AfricanAmericanStudiesisan interdisciplinarycoursethatexaminesthe diversityofAfricanAmericanexperiences throughdirectencounterswithauthenticand variedsources.Studentsexplorekeytopics thatextendfromearlyAfricankingdomsto theongoingchallengesandachievementsof thecontemporarymoment.Giventhe interdisciplinarycharacterofAfrican Americanstudies,studentsinthecoursewill developskillsacrossmultiplefields,withan emphasisondevelopinghistorical,literary, visual,anddataanalysisskills.Thiscourse foregroundsastudyofthediversityofBlack communitiesintheUnitedStateswithinthe broadercontextofAfricaandtheAfrican diaspora.Thecourseculminateswiththe advancedplacementexaminMay.

Prerequisite: Consent of the History Department

■HIST-1350H-ADVANCEDUNITED STATESGOVERNMENTAND POLITICS(1credit):Theriseof governmentasafeatureofhumanlifeis amongthemostbasicneedsofanorganized society.Thiscoursefocusesontwomain areas:anintensestudyoftheUnitedStates systemofgovernment,andthe communicationofideasandopinions.The studyoftheU.S.governmentexaminesthe constitutionalbasisforgovernment,political beliefsandthemes,theroleofspecial interests,massmedia,institutionsof government,theinteractionofgovernment withthepeople,andprotestmovements. Prerequisite: Consent of the History Department

■HIST-1303H-AP

MACROECONOMICS(1credit):AP

Macroeconomicsisanintroductory college levelcoursethatfocusesonthe principlesthatapplytoaneconomicsystem asawhole.Thecourseplacesparticular emphasisonthestudyofnationalincome andprice leveldetermination;italso developsstudents’familiaritywith economicperformancemeasures,the financialsector,stabilizationpolicies, economicgrowth,andinternational economics.Studentslearntousegraphs, charts,anddatatoanalyze,describe,and explaineconomicconcepts.Thecourse culminateswiththeadvancedplacement examinMay. Prerequisite: Consent of the History Department

History Electives

■ HIST-1253 H-ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME (½ credit): The modern world is forever indebted to the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. How did these small Mediterranean villages grow to change the world? This elective course is designed to be an introduction to Greece and Rome from the Bronze Age of early Greek civilizations through the fall of Rome. We will break our look into time periods: Greece—Bronze Age, Archaic period, Classical Age, Hellenistic Greece, and Rome —Early to late Republic, the Roman Empire at its height, to its decline. This course will examine the history, politics, economics, art and architecture, religion and culture of these ancient civilizations. It is a study of the evolution of their societies and their impact on later civilization.

■ HIST-1255 GLOBAL ISSUES (½ credit): As the world becomes increasingly interdependent, raising student awareness of global issues is critical. Reading and discussing current issues with a critical eye is vital in creating an educated citizenry. In this course, we will dissect pressing global issues and discuss current events so students can better understand the world’s economy, politics, social structures, and environment. Students will be asked to read, research, and discuss contemporary events shaping our world today, fostering critical thinking and global awareness. Significant student contribution and leadership is expected.

HIST-1251

H-AMERICAN

ENVIRONMENTALISM(½credit): Whetherviewedasawildernesstobe conqueredorasanctuarytobepreserved, theenvironmenthasalwaysbeenacentral themeinAmericancultureandhistory. This

courseexamineshowperceptionshave changed,andoccasionallyclashed,through history. Specialemphasisisgiventothe modernenvironmentalmovement.

■HIST-1254 H-HISTORY OF ART (½ credit): This course examines the evolution of art–visual, sculptural, and architectural, across various periods and cultures, analyzing artworks within their historical and cultural contexts. Students will develop a deeper understanding of art and its role in human existence, develop critical thinking skills in visual and cultural analysis, and learn to appreciate the diversity and complexity of human artistic expression. It is expected that upon conclusion of the course students will be able to recognize, identify, and discuss key themes, styles, artists, and architecture both inside and outside of the western world.

■ HIST-1259 H-

THE SUPREME COURT: Race, Gender, and Civil Rights

(½ credit): This course examines the history of gender and race in the United States by focusing on the changing legal status of both in major Supreme Court decisions from the founding of the Republic through our current court. Cases involving judicial activism versus judicial restraint will challenge students to evaluate the role and power of the Supreme Court in American history and in America today. Students will read portions of Supreme Court opinions as well as study general American social and political thought on race and gender in American history. Among the landmark cases presented will be Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, Dred Scott v. Sandford, U.S. v. Susan B. Anthony, Yick Wo v. Hopkins, Plessy v. Ferguson, Muller v. Oregon, Korematsu v. U.S., Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas and Loving v VA.

HIST-1170H-AMERICAN LEADERSHIPANDRHETORIC

(½credit):InAmericanLeadershipand Rhetoric(ALR),studentswillanalyzeshort andlong-formAmericanliteratureand developtheanalyticalskillstobecome betterwritersinvariousmodesandbetter publicspeakers.Studentswillrespondto literature,includingspeechesandletters,as wellasfictionandcreativenon-fiction,and learntorecognizeandemploypersuasive modesoflogos,ethos,andpathos,aswellas rhetoricalmodessuchasargumentation, persuasion,andexpositionintheirwriting. Studentswillstudytheuseofrhetorical stylisticdevices,fromalliterationto synecdoche,analyzethem,andemploythem inwriting.Studentswillengageinspeech writingandwillpresentseveralminor speeches/presentationsandatleastone majorspeech/presentation.

Graduation Requirements: Each student will complete three years (3 credits based on 2024 calculations) of mathematics in the Upper School. Students must complete 1 credit in a class featuring Trigonometry. Computer classes cannot be applied to the graduation requirement for mathematics.

MATH PHILOSOPHY:

The department members strive to offer an appropriately challenging curriculum that reflects the school’s mission and philosophy. The curriculum is coherent and connected at each level, offers openings to engage students at many levels, and corresponds to their unique skills and gifts.

Mathematics in the Upper School involves a blend of skills and computation with a development of reasoning and problem solving. This combination allows students to explore the elegance of pure mathematics as well as the many applications of mathematics in the modern world. In the classroom, teachers utilize a variety of technological tools to prompt students to become active and creative problem solvers. Projects and opportunities for collaboration cultivate confidence and independent mathematical thought as students learn to explore ideas, develop conjectures, and verify their results.

The Computer Science program recognizes that technology permeates the lives of all our students. It is essential for students to appropriately integrate technology to support their learning. Critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration are strengthened and enhanced through the courses in our program. These courses include an introductory level Foundations course required of all Upper School students (beginning with the Class of 2026), the courses extend through various avenues of computing such as database programming, Python, and web design, and culminate with AP Computer Science A.

Students will apply mathematics and coding to the real world, develop number sense and fluency, use technology in an efficient and appropriate manner, use proper vocabulary to communicate ideas, learn to persevere when solving problems, and develop a love of mathematics, programming, and learning.

Outside of the classroom, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of competitions, including the DCTM Math League (9th-grade division and 10th-12th grade division), The American Mathematics Competition sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America, the Data Visualization Poster Contest by the American Statistical Association, and a variety of modeling competitions as dictated by student interest.

Typical Course Sequence (courses in bold are offered at an Honors or AP level):

Math (Each student’s entry point will be determined by the department based on previous performance and/or a placement test.

Computer Science

■MATH-0901M-ALGEBRA1

(1credit):Thiscourseprovidesthebasics ofrealnumberproperties,solvingequations andinequalities(linearandquadratic)inone andtwovariables,systemsofequations, exponents,polynomials,proportions, rationalequations,functions,andradical expressions.Sinceasolidfoundationin Algebra1iskeytosuccessincontinuing mathclasses,thiscoursemayberequiredfor studentswhosealgebrabackgroundis incompleteorwhorequireadditional reinforcement.

■MATH-0910M-GEOMETRY

(1credit):Thiscourseemphasizesan understandingandappreciationofbasic geometricstructure. Itcombinesan integratedapproach(withalgebra)andan investigativeapproach(withhands-onand computeractivities),developslogical reasoningandconnectswithmeaningful applicationstotherealworld. Specificareas ofstudyincludeangles,trianglecongruence, similarity,righttriangles,circles,andareas andvolumes. Appropriateemphasisis placedonformalproofanddepthofstudyof individualtopics.

■MATH-1001M-ALGEBRA 2

(1credit):Thiscoursereviewsandextends thematerialstudentswereintroducedtoin

AlgebraI.Thelinearandquadraticmodels emphasizedinAlgebraIarerevisitedand deepened.Additionally,polynomial,square andcuberoots,exponentialandlogarithmic graphsandequationsarecoveredand explored.Thiscoursemayalsoinclude explorationsofalgebraicandgeometric sequences.Thiscoursedoesnotinclude trigonometry,whichwillbestudiedina subsequentyear. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

■MATH-1002M-HONORSALGEBRA 2(1credit):Thiscourseservestoreview andextenduponthematerialintroducedin Algebra1. Linearandquadraticmodelsare revisitedbeforeotherpatternsare investigated.Polynomial,exponential, logarithmic,andsquare/cuberootmodels areexploredbystudentsforthefirsttime. Inaddition,studentsinvestigatethe relationshipbetweenthealgebraic representationandgraphforeachmodeland explorehowtransformationsoccurasthe correspondingequationsaremanipulated. Studentsbrieflystudysomediscretetopics, includingcountingtheory,sequencesand series,andprobability. Themajorconcepts presentedinthiscourseareidenticaltothose introducedinAlgebra2.However,the honorsdesignationindicatesthatthe materialispresentedatamuchfasterpace andinamoreabstractandin depthmanner.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1. Honors section requires placement testing and consent of department.

■MATH-1101M-FUNCTIONS, STATISTICS,ANDTRIGONOMETRY (1credit): Emphasisisplacedonagraphic approachtomodelingdatawithlinear, quadratic,andexponentialfunctions. The fieldofstatisticsisexploredthroughasocial justicelens,withafocusonthemeasuresof centerandspread.Additionally,thetopicsof probability,sequences,andseriesare introduced.Aformalstudyoftrigonometry fulfillsthestudent'sgraduationrequirement. Prerequisite: Algebra 2

■MATH-1102M-PRECALCULUSAND TRIGONOMETRY (1credit): This courseincludesareviewandextensionof advancedalgebraicconcepts. Newconcepts coveredincludeconicsections,unitcircle trigonometry,andextendingitsapplications topolarcoordinatesandvectors.Acore themeofthecourseisthestudyoffunctions, bothalgebraicandtranscendental,including trigonometric,asapreparationforcalculus. Furthertopicsincludeseriesandprobability. Prerequisite: Algebra 2.

■MATH-1103M-HONORS PRECALCULUSAND TRIGONOMETRY (1credit):This coursereviewsfunctionsintroducedin AlgebraIIandextendsthemtoconsider parametricandtrigonometricfunctions. Studentsalsoexploreconicsectionsandthe vocabularyofstatisticaldatacollectionand summary. Themajorconceptspresentedin thiscourseareidenticaltothoseintroduced inPreCalculusandTrigonometry.The Honorsdesignationindicatesthatthe materialispresentedatamuchfasterpacein amoreabstractandin depthmanner.

Prerequisite:Algebra2.Honorssection requiresconsentofdepartment.

■MATH-1201M-FINANCIAL LITERACY(1credit): FinancialLiteracy, basedontheFederalReserveBankof Philadelphia'sKeystoSuccessprogram, focusesongoal-setting,careerplanning,and financialaspectsoflifesuchascredit, insurance,andbudgeting.Analternative coursetoCalculus,itcoversdecision making,personalincometax,andchecking withthesecondtermexploringmoney management,includingpayingforcollege, savingandinvesting,credit,insurance,and retirementtohelpstudentsmake well-informedreal-worldfinancial decisions,refineproblem-solvingstrategies, andapplymathematicalthinkingtovarious aspectsoflife.Studentswilldefineandset financialgoalsviaaproject-based curriculumandwillleavethiscoursewith criticalmoneymanagementskills.

■MATH-1202M-CALCULUS(1credit): Thiscourseintroducestheconceptsof calculuswithanemphasisongraphic, numeric,analytic,andverbalapproaches. Limits,differentiation,integration techniques,andapplicationsofcalculusare presented. Thefocusincludesboththeory andmodelingofrealworldapplications. Prerequisite: Precalculus

■MATH-1301M-APCALCULUSAB (1credit): Thiscourseisacollegelevel classincalculuswhichfollowsthesyllabus fortheAPexaminCalculusAB.Alistof thetopicsforstudycanbefoundon apcentral.collegeboard.comandincludes limits,continuity,derivatives,the applicationsofderivatives,integrals,and applicationsofintegrals.Students investigatefunctionsandtheirbehaviors throughavarietyofmethodsaimedat

allowingthestudentstoreasongraphically, analytically,andnumerically.Emphasisis alsoplacedonmathematical communication,bothwrittenandoral. Prerequisite: Precalculus. Requires consent of department.

■MATH-1302M-APCALCULUSBC

(1credit): Thiscourseisacontinuationof CalculusAB.Studentscovermaterialwhich isonthesyllabusfortheAPexamin CalculusBCwhichcanbefoundon apcentral.collegboard.com Topicsincludea reviewofallAPCalculusABtopicsplus sequencesandseries,techniquesof integration,anddifferentialequations. Prerequisite: AB AP Calculus. Requires consent of department

■MATH-1303M-APSTATISTICS

(1credit):Thiscourseisacollegelevel classinstatisticswhichfollowsthesyllabus fortheAPexaminStatistics.Fourmain themesofstatisticswillbestudiedinthis course: exploratorydataanalysis,methods ofcollectingdata,probabilityasatoolin distributionofdata,andstatisticalinference. Ahands-onapproachwithemphasison graphicalrepresentation,simulation, technology,andexperimentationwillbe used. TheuseofaTI-83/84graphing calculatorisrequired. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and consent of department

■MATH-1251M-MATHOFFINANCE

(½credit):This1-termcoursecovers essentiallifeskillsinfinancesuchastaxes, checking,budgeting,andpayingforcollege. Studentsseteducationandcareergoals wheretheyevaluatetheinfluencethese decisionshaveontheirpossibleoccupations andfutureearningpotential.Thecourse structurehelpsstudentsmakewisespending decisionsandeffectiveuseofincometo achievefinancegoals.

■MATH-1252M-MATHOF FINANCE-MONEYMANAGEMENT (½credit): Studentswillfurtherdevelop theirfinancialknowledgebyunderstanding howtoevaluatefinancialproductsand servicestominimizefinancialrisks,learn savingsstrategiestoachievefinancial objectives,andevaluatethecostsand benefitsofinvestingoptions. Studentswill researchvariousessentialconceptsof finance,includingP/E(priceearningratio), ROI(returnoninvestment),dividendyield, andcompoundinterest. Thecontentis designedtoallowstudentstomakesound investmentdecisions.

(cannotbeappliedtothemathrequirements forgraduation)

■MATH-1304MC-APCOMPUTER SCIENCEA(1credit): APComputer ScienceAisanadvancedcomputerscience courseinwhichstudentswillexpandtheir understandingofcomputationalthinkingand algorithmicprocessesusingtheJava programminglanguage.Studentswork throughcollege-leveltasksintopicssuchas booleanlogic,iterativeprocedures,data structures,andrecursion. Prerequisite: Introduction to Python, Corequisite: Precalculus.

■MATH-0950MC-FOUNDATIONSOF COMPUTERSCIENCE(½credit): FoundationsofComputerScienceisan excitingonetermelectiveopportunityforall studentstolearnproblem-solvingskillsand computationalthinking.Itisdesignedto introducestudentstothefieldofcomputer sciencethroughanexplorationofengaging andaccessibletopics.Ratherthanfocusing theentirecourseonlearningparticular softwaretoolsorprogramminglanguages,

thecourseisdesignedtofocusonthe conceptualideasofcomputing.Inaddition, thiscoursewillcovertopicsrelatedtothe basicsofcloudstorageandinteractionfor everydayschooluse.Aspartofthiscourse, studentswilldelveintorealworld computingproblemsthatareculturally relevantandaddresssocialandethicalissues whiledeliveringfoundationalcomputer scienceknowledgetostudents. Theskills taughtarenotonlyimportantbutnecessary toassistlearningandpresentationinall areasofschoolcoursework,general education,anddailyliving.

■MATH-0951MC-DATABASE PROGRAMMING(½credit): Every business,school,orcorporationusesa databasetocatalogandmanipulate importantinformation.Thiscourseteaches studentsaboutbasicdatabaseconceptssuch asrecords,fieldsscripts,calculations, displayappearance,andflow.Studentswill createmanydatabasesduringthiscourse andwilllearnhowtopublishdatabasesover anetwork.SoftwareusedisFileMakerPro. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

■MATH-0952MC-DIGITALVIDEO ANDAUDIO(½credit):Thiscoursewas designedtointroducestudentstothe fascinatingworldofdigitalimageandsound editingandproduction.Industryleading softwarewillbeusedtocollectandprocess digitaldatafromdigitalvideocameras, digitalstillcameras,andahostofother soundgeneratingdevices.

■MATH-0953MC-PYTHON PROGRAMMING(½credit):Students willlearntoplan,organize,andexecute computerprogramsusingthePython programminglanguage.Apowerful,yet accessiblelanguage,Pythonisaperfect entrytocomputerprogramming.Students

willlearnlogicalstructures,loops,data structures,andotherelementsof programming.Studentswilluseboththeir personaldevicesandschool-provided computersforthiscourse. No prior programming experience is required. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

■MATH-0963MC-PYTHON PROGRAMMING2(½credit):Students extendtheskillslearnedinIntroductionto PythonProgrammingandcompletemore sophisticatedprojectsonalargerscale. Prerequisite: Introduction to Python Programming

ATHLETICSANDHEALTHPHILOSOP

ThePhysicalEducation,Health,andWellnessprogramisintegraltothestudent'stotaleducation. Wechallengestudentstomakeinformeddecisionsabouttheirlifestylesnowandinthefuture. ThroughtheirexperiencesinAthleticsandHealthandWellness,graduatesofTatnallpossessa solidfoundationinhumanhealthandphysiologyandunderstandthebenefitsofexercise.Our classroomofferings,taughtinconjunctionwiththeSciencedepartment,focusonthelatest developmentsandissuesinhumanhealthwhilemaintainingapracticalfocusonnutrition, humananatomy,principlesofathletictraining,CPR,andfirstaid.Throughrequiredparticipation intheupperschoolAthleticsprogram,Tatnallgraduatesunderstandteamwork,proper conditioning,andtheirownphysicalstrengthsandabilities.Studentschoosefromvarious interscholasticsports,includingtraditionalteam-centeredathleticsandindividually-focused lifelongsports.

Allstudentsarerequiredtoparticipateininterscholasticathleticswithaminimumoftwoseasons peryear.Anystudentseekingathleticcreditthroughindependentcreditorweighttrainingmust applytotheAthleticDirectorforexemption.Managerandindependentcreditrequestsare evaluatedandgrantedonacase-by-casebasis.Student-athletesphysicallyunabletoparticipate inagivenseasonmustsubmitdocumentationfromaphysicianwithrecommendationsand approvalbeforestudentsreturntocompetition.Thefollowingsports maybeoffered:

FALL SPORTS

Cheerleading(Girls)

CrossCountry(BoysandGirls)

FieldHockey(Girls)

Football(Boys)

Soccer(Boys)

Volleyball(Girls)

WINTER SPORTS

Basketball(BoysandGirls)

IceHockey(Co-ed)

Swimming(BoysandGirls)

WinterTrack(BoysandGirls)

WinterCheerleading(Girls)

Wrestling(Boys)

■WEIGHTTRAINING

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball(Boys)

Golf(Co-ed)

Lacrosse(BoysandGirls)

Soccer(Girls)

Tennis(BoysandGirls)

Track(BoysandGirls)

AnySeason

WeightTraining(2seasonsofweight trainingisequivalentto1seasonofteam participation);departmentpermission required)

WeightTrainingisofferedtoeligiblestudentswhoarerehabilitating aninjury,whohavespecialathleticneeds,orwhopetitiontoparticipateafterdiscussionwiththe AthleticDirector.Weighttrainingisnotopentofreshmen.Eligiblestudentswillbeenrolledfor twoseasonsandreceivecreditforonesport.Amaximumofthreecreditswillbegrantedto eligiblestudentsingrades10through12. Written consent of the instructor and the Director of Athletics is required.

GraduationRequirements:Eachstudentmustcomplete3years(3creditsminimum)oflab scienceintheUpperSchool.

SCIENCE PHILOSOPHY:

Thefacultyofthesciencedepartmentbelievesthatthestudyofscienceisessentialforevery UpperSchoolstudent.Sciencestudentsareactivelyengagedinsidelabsandoutsideonour naturallandsinexplorationsandinvestigationsthatinspirethemtobecomelife-longscientists. Astheimpactofscientificinnovations,applications,andinformationincreasinglypermeateour dailylives,itisimperativethatourstudentshaveasolidbaseofunderstandingandtheskillsto becriticalthinkersinordertofunctionasknowledgeablecitizens,consumers,and decision-makersinourtechnology-dependentworld.

Studentswilllearntousetheirsensesandappropriateequipmentandtechnologytogather informationabouttheworldaroundthem.Theywillengageinthedesignandprocessof experimentation,experienceopportunitiestomeasurechangesoutsideandinthelab,and developtheabilitiestoquestion,articulate,anddefendpositionsandideasusingsupporting scientificevidence.

Typical Course Sequence (courses in bold are offered at an Honors, AP, or Advanced level):

SCIENCERESEARCH(1credit):

EnvironmentalScienceResearch(ESR)isa scientificfoundationscourserootedin inquiryanddataacquisitionandanalysis. Thisproject-basedcourseallowsstudentsto utilizearangeofequipmentandresourcesto applyconceptsofchemistry,physics,and biologywithinthecontextofenvironmental science.Thiscoursedevelopsresearchskills earlyintheTatnallUpperSchoolstudent's careertoensureasolidfoundationforfuture advancedsciencecourses.Students completeafinalCapstoneproject.

■SCNC-0902S-HONORS

ENVIRONMENTALSCIENCE

RESEARCH(1credit): Environmental ScienceResearch(ESR)isascientific foundationscourserootedininquiryand dataacquisitionandanalysis.This project-basedcourseallowsstudentsto utilizearangeofequipmentandresourcesto applyconceptsofchemistry,physics,and biologywithinthecontextofenvironmental science.Thiscoursedevelopsresearchskills earlyintheTatnallUpperSchoolstudent's careertoensureasolidfoundationforfuture advancedsciencecourses.Whilebothlevels ofESRwillbelookingatsimilarskillsand projects,theHonorslevelinvolvesan increasedworkload,increasedexpectations

forstudentwork,andafinalCapstone project. Prerequisite: Consent of the department

■SCNC-1001S-CHEMISTRY(1credit):

Chemistryisalaboratory-basedcoursethat exploresthefundamentalprinciplesof matteranditstransformations.Studentswill developacomprehensiveunderstandingof keytopics,includingatomicstructure, chemicalreactions,andtheinteractions betweenenergyandmatter.Through hands-onexperimentation,problem-solving, anddataanalysis,thiscoursefosterscritical thinkingandanalyticalskillsessentialfor successinchemistryandbeyond.By applyingtheseconceptstoreal-world phenomena,studentswillbuildastrong foundationforfuturescientificstudy.

Prerequisite: Biology or ESR

■SCNC-1002S-HONORSCHEMISTRY (1credit): HonorsChemistryisan inquiry-drivenlaboratorycoursethat exploresthefoundationalprinciplesof chemistry,includingthecompositionof matterandthechangesitundergoes.This fast-paced,rigorouscoursechallenges studentstothinkcritically,apply mathematicalreasoning,anddevelop problem-solvingskillsessentialfor advancedscientificstudy.Throughhands-on experimentationanddataanalysis,students willbuildastrongfoundationinchemistry whilehoningtheirabilitytowork independentlyandapproachlearningwith curiosityandprecision.Successinthis coursepreparesstudentsforfurtherstudies inadvancedsciencedisciplinesatTatnall. Prerequisite: Biology or ESR, consent of department

SCNC-1101S-BIOLOGY(1credit):

Biologyisalaboratory-basedcoursethat exploresthelivingworldthroughinquiry, experimentation,anddataanalysis.This courseprovidesstudentswithastrong foundationinkeybiologicalconcepts, includingcellularstructureandprocesses, genetics,evolution,andthediversityoflife. Throughhands-oninvestigations, discussions,anddigitalresources,students willconnectbiologicalprinciplesto real-worldapplications. Prerequisite: Chemistry

■SCNC-1301S-APBIOLOGY

(1credit):Thecoursecoverstopics traditionallydiscussedincollege-level courses,includingevolutionarytheory, biosystematics,structureandfunctionof cells,biochemistry,ecology,andgenetics. Thecourseisdesignedtoprovidestudents withtheconceptualframework,factual knowledge,andanalyticalskillsnecessaryto understandandanalyzemodernbiological theoriesandproblems. Prerequisite: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry.

■SCNC-1111S-PHYSICS(1credit):

Physicsisalaboratory-basedcoursethat introducesstudentstothefundamental principlesofthephysicalworldthrough experimentation,modeling,and problem-solving.Studentswilldevelopan understandingofNewtonianmechanics, energy,andkinematicswhilestrengthening theirabilitytoanalyzedata,manipulate algebraicequations,andconstructscientific models.Thiscourseemphasizesconceptual reasoningandpracticalapplicationstobuild astrongfoundationforfurtherscientific study. Corequisite: Algebra 2 or Higher Math course.

■SCNC-1112S-HONORSPHYSICS (1credit):Thisisanalgebra-basedphysics courseforthosewhoareespeciallyskilled inmathematicsandscienceandwishfora challengebeyondthelevelofregular physics.Thiscourseislectureand laboratory-based,withanemphasison problem-solving.Topicscoveredinclude classicalmechanics,electricity,fluids, waves,andsound.Thecourseisrigorous, coversmaterialatarapidpace,andrequires bothindependentthinkingandperseverance inproblem-solving.Studentswhoare successfulinthiscoursearewellpreparedto takeAPPhysicsintheirsenioryear.

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2, Corequisite: Precalculus, or Calculus, AP Calculus AB

Full-year AP/Advanced Science Electives

■SCNC-1351S-ADVANCED CHEMISTRY2 (1credit):Thiscourse explorestwoareasofadvancedchemistry: organicchemistryandbiochemistry.Highly recommendedforstudentsintendingto pursuescienceincollege,thiscourseallows studentstodiscoverthevocabularyand conceptsofkeytopicsinthesetwo importantareasofchemistrywithcorrelated opportunitiestoexploretheseideasinthe laboratory.Studentswilldesignandconduct originalresearchprojectsaswellasvisit localresearchfacilitiesandhearfrom professionalsinthefield. Inthiscourse, studentswillbechallengedtobecomemore proficientwithscientificliteracyinorderto beeffectivecommunicatorswithinthe scientificcommunity. Prerequisite: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry, consent of department.

■SCNC-1302S-APENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE(1credit):APEnvironmental Scienceteachesstudentsscientificprinciples tounderstandtheinterrelationshipsofthe naturalworldandthepoliciesthatimpactit. Topicsincludepopulation,water,air, pollution,energy,agriculture,andpesticides, examinedfromlocal,national,andglobal perspectives.Studentsdeveloptheskillsto analyzetheseenvironmentalissues,evaluate therisks,andexploresolutionsthrough experimentsanddataanalysis. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

■SCNC-1303S-APPHYSICSC: MECHANICS(1credit): This second-yearcourseisacalculus-based in-depthstudyofmechanics.Thiscourseis equivalenttoafirst-semestercollegecourse forengineeringandsciencemajors.Topics studiedincludekinematics,Newton'slaws ofmotion,energyandmomentum,rotation, oscillations,gravitation,relativity,and statisticalmechanics.Anemphasisisplaced onconcepts,problem-solving,andin-depth labwork.Studentsareexpectedtotakethe APPhysicsCMechanicsexaminthespring. Prerequisite: Honors Physics, Co-requisite: Calculus (or independent calculus study), and consent of department.

■SCNC-1304S-APPSYCHOLOGY (1credit):APPsychologyisayear-long, college-levelcoursewithcommensurate work.Studentswillbeintroducedtothe scientificstudyofthebehaviorandmental processesofhumans.Studentswillstudythe historyofpsychology,theresearchmethods used,andtheprinciplesandcontributionsof majorsubfields.Thiscourseprovides studentswiththecriticalthinkingskillsand in-depthknowledgenecessarytopassthe AdvancedPlacementExamofferedbythe

EducationalTestingService(ETS). Prerequisite: consent of department.

Semester-long Science Electives

■SCNC-1061S-ASTRONOMY

(½credit):Astronomyisatermelective thatintroducesstudentstothecomposition andstructureoftheuniverse.Thiscourse willprovidethestudentwithastudyofthe universeandtheconditions,properties,and motionsofbodiesinspace.Thecontent includesbutisnotlimitedto,historical astronomy,astronomicalinstruments,the celestialsphere,thesolarsystem,theearth asasysteminspace,theearth/moonsystem, thesunasastar,andothercelestialobjects suchasbinarystars,blackholes,and supernovae. Prerequisite: Geometry

■SCNC-1051S-BIOMECHANICS

(½credit): Biomechanicsisthesciencethat examinestheinternalandexternalforces actingonthehumanbodyandtheeffectsof thoseforces.Theresultofappliedforceis motion.Thiscourseexaminestheprinciples ofhumanmotionandusescomputersand high-speedvideocamerastomeasurethe motionofstudentsastheywalk,run,throw, andperformotheractivities.Topicscovered: humanboneandmuscleanatomy, movementterminology,sportsprojectiles, computerizedmeasurementofhuman motion,basicmathematicalapplicationsto sports,andeverydaymovementpatterns. Prerequisites: Biology or ESR and Geometry

SCNC-1052S-BOTANY(½credit):Inthis course,studentslearnabouttheevolutionary history,classification,biodiversity,structure, andfunctionofplantspeciesaroundthe world.Studentslearntoidentifylocalplants usingdichotomouskeys,understandlocal

plantbiodiversity,andlearnaboutthe evolutionaryhistoryandmajorgroupsof plants.Thetermconcludeswithan herbariumspecimenprojectwherestudents willcollect,press,identify,andmount wildflowersfromaroundcampus. Prerequisite: Biology or ESR - Spring Term

■SCNC-1071S-THECHEMISTRYOF FOODANDTASTE(½credit):This courseisanopportunityforstudentstolearn aboutpracticalapplicationsofchemistry usingthecontextoffoodandmolecular gastronomy.Moleculargastronomyisthe branchoffoodsciencethatexploresthe physicalandchemicalchangesthatfood ingredientsundergowhilebeingcooked. Studentswillconductedibleexperiments andlookatthesciencebehindvarious processesusedincookingandbaking. Studentswillalsoresearch,extend,and applychemistryandbiochemistryprinciples toadaptanddevelopnovelrecipesandfood presentations. Prerequisites: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry

SCNC-1053S-ENTOMOLOGY (½Credit):Inthiscourse,studentslearn abouttheevolutionaryhistory,classification, biodiversity,structure,andfunctionofinsect speciesaroundtheworld.Studentslearnto identifylocalinsectsusingdichotomous keys,understandlocalinsectbiodiversity, andlearnabouttheevolutionaryhistoryand majorgroupsofinsects.Thetermconcludes withstudentsconstructingapinnedinsect collectionbuiltfrominsectstheyhave collectedoncampus.Studentspin,identify, andlabeltheinsectstheyaddtotheir collection. Prerequisite: Biology or ESRFall Term

■SCNC-1072S-FORENSICS(½credit): Forensicscienceisthestudyanduseof basicscientificconceptsandtechnologies

relatedtosolvingcrime.Studentswillstudy investigativeandanalyticaltechniquesused inforensicinvestigations.Scientific principlesacquiredinpreviouscourses,as wellasconceptsfrommathematics, psychology,history,andlaw,areapplied throughthediscussionofrealisticscenarios andbyengaginginlaboratoryexperiments, internetresearchassignments,andcase studies. Prerequisites: Chemistry or Honors Chemistry.

■SCNC-1062S-INTRODUCTIONTO ENGINEERING(½credit): This hands oncourseputsstudentsintotherole ofanengineerinseveraldifferentfields. Thefocusislearningengineeringasa process,usingdesign,testing,andrevision inordertoefficientlyandcreativelysolve problems.Buildingandtestingmodel structures,propellers,cars,andotherdevices isanintegralpartofthecourse,aswellas improvingcommunicationaboutthelessons learnedandactionstakentoimprovetheir function.

SCNC-1063S-ROBOTICS(½credit):

Roboticsisatermcoursethatwillfocuson designingandbuildingrobots.Studentswill utilizetheUpperSchoolIDLab,learning tooluse,theidentificationanduseofrobotic partssuchasgearsandmotors,andtheinner workingsofthevariousroboticsystems necessaryforarobottofunction.Therewill alsobeopportunitiestolearnJavacoding andparticipatein3-Dpartsdesign. Journalingwillalsobeakeycomponentof thecourse.

Health Electives

■SCNC-0950SH-HEALTHYLIVING ANDWELLNESS(½credit): Thiscourse equipsstudentswiththeknowledgeand skillstomakeinformeddecisionsthat

supportlifelonghealthandwell-being. Throughacombinationofclassroom discussions,hands-onactivities,andfitness centerapplications,studentswillexplore keytopicssuchasphysicalfitness,sleep, nutrition,boundaries,healthyrelationships, influences,andmentalhealthtools.They willalsoexploreandresearchahealth relatedtopicoftheirchoice.Studentswill assesstheircurrenthabits,applywellness conceptstotheirdailylives,anddevelop strategiesforcreatingabalancedand sustainableapproachtohealth.Bytheendof thecourse,theywillhaveapersonalized toolkitofevidence-basedpracticesto supporttheirphysical,mental,emotional, andsocialwell-being. Course offered only to 9th and 10th graders

■SCNC-0951SH-ANATOMYAND KINESIOLOGY(½credit):Anatomyand Kinesiologyisanin-depthexplorationof humanstructureandmovement,integrating anatomicalknowledgewithbiomechanical principles.Thiscourseexamineshowthe bodyfunctions,adapts,andrespondsto physicalactivity,providingstudentswitha strongfoundationinmovementanalysis, injuryprevention,andperformance optimization.Designedforstudents interestedinhealthandsportssciences,this courseisvaluablepreparationforcareersin physicaltherapy,athletictraining,fitness coaching,andotherhealth-relatedfields. Prerequisite: Biology or ESR

■SCNC-0952SH-HEALTHAND NUTRITION(½credit):Healthand Nutritionisacomprehensiveexplorationof thefactorsthatcontributetooverall well-being,includingbalanceddiets, hydration,macronutrients,and micronutrients.Thiscourseexaminesmeal planningfordiversedietaryneeds,the effectsofphysicalactivityandsleepon

health,andstrategiesforstressmanagement. Additionally,studentswillanalyzethe impactofprescriptionandillegal substances,gainingtheknowledge necessarytomakeinformeddecisionsabout theirhealth.Byunderstandingthese essentialprinciples,studentswilldevelop lifelongskillstosupportahealthyandactive lifestyle.

■SCNC-0953SH-INJURY ASSESSMENTANDFIRSTAID (½credit):InjuryAssessmentandFirstAid isahands-on,skills-basedcoursethat preparesstudentstoassessinjuriesand administeressentialfirstaidinemergency situations.Throughinteractiveinstruction andpracticalapplication,studentswilllearn injuryevaluation,emergencyresponse procedures,andtreatmenttechniquesfor

commoninjuries.Thiscourseequips studentswiththeconfidenceandabilityto providecriticalassistancewhileawaiting professionalmedicalcare,fosteringastrong foundationinemergencypreparednessand response.

■SCNC-0955 SH- STUDENT TRAINER WORKSHOP (½ credit): This interactive workshop is designed for students seeking to engage in hands-on training, practical demonstrations, and evidence-based discussions covering injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation techniques. Key topics include injury evaluation and management, rehabilitation and recovery strategies, emergency care and first aid, taping and bracing techniques, and sports performance and injury prevention. Offered to students in grades 10-12.

GraduationRequirements: Eachstudentisrequiredtocompletelevelthreeofstudyinone worldlanguage.Studentsareencouragedtogobeyondthisrequirement.Studentsarealsoableto studymorethanonelanguage.

InternationalstudentswhosefirstlanguageisnotanIndo-EuropeanlanguageANDwhoarein theirfirstyearofstudyingatanAmericanschoolarerequiredtotakeLatin1ifitisoffered. TheyareencouragedbutnotrequiredtocontinuestudyingLatinafterLatin1.Allother internationalstudentsareencouragedbutnotrequiredtotakeLatin1.Ifaninternationalstudent isinterestedintakingSpanishorFrenchinsteadofLatin,theyshouldreachouttotheChairof theWorldLanguagesDepartment.

WORLD LANGUAGE PHILOSOPHY

TheWorldLanguagesprogramaffordsstudentstheabilitytochoosebetweenmodernand classicallanguages.StudentswhochoosetostudyFrenchorSpanishwillhavetheopportunityto becomeproficientinreading,writing,listening,andspeakingaccordingtothestandardsdefined bytheAmericanCouncilontheTeachingofForeignLanguages(ACTFL).Ourprogramis designedtotakebeginninglanguagelearnersfromthenovice-lowproficiencylevelthroughthe intermediate-highandadvancedlevelsuponcompletionof4ormoreyearsoftheirchosen language.Ateachlevelofstudy,studentsparticipateinmeaningfulandauthenticactivitiesthat facilitatetheiracquisitionofasecondlanguagewhilehelpingthemtocultivateasenseofglobal awarenessandculturalsensitivity.Teachersconsistentlyseekoutresourcesmadebynative speakersfornativespeakerstohelpprovidecomprehensibleandauthenticinputfortheir studentsandtechnologysupportsattainingthesegoals.

Latininstructioncombinesareadingapproachwiththemoretraditionalgrammar/translation method.ThefusionofthetwomethodsensuresthatstudentsgainasolidfoundationofLatin grammarandsyntax,butalsoallowsthemtoapproachthelanguageorganicallyandinductively. Fromtheverybeginning,studentsreadadaptedpassagesofLatinliterature.Astheylearnmore complexsyntax,studentsprogresstoreadingpassagesofunadaptedLatin.Atalllevels, emphasisisplacedonexpandingEnglishvocabularybyfindingderivativesofLatinwordsand improvingone’sunderstandingofEnglishgrammar.Inallclasses,westudyvariousaspectsof theRomanworld,includingculture,religion,history,politics/government,war,socialgroups, literature,myth,dailylife,geography,andentertainment.Theupper-levelcoursesplacea particularemphasisonlearninghowtoreadatextclosely,thinkaboutitcritically,andexplainit persuasively.

Beyondtheclassroom,thedepartmentsupportstheLatinxClub,whileLatinstudentsparticipate intheannualLatinDay,andFrenchstudentscelebrateMardiGras.Thedepartmentalso organizesandsupportsvarioustravelabroadopportunities. Studentshavetheopportunityto taketheAAPPL(FrenchandSpanish)andSTAMP(Latin)proficiencyexamsandearnthe DelawareCertificateofMultiliteracy.

Typical Course Sequence (courses in bold are offered at an Honors, AP, or Advanced level): Each student’s entry point will be determined by the department based on previous performance and/or a placement test.

French Courses

■WLNG-0901W-FRENCH1(1credit):

French1offersbeginnerstudentsthe opportunitytodeveloptheirlanguageskills throughfrequentuseofthetargetlanguage. Studentsengageincommunicationthrough speaking,reading,writing,andlistening. Studentsdevelopreadingcomprehension skillsthroughengagingtextslike Les trois petits cochons and Le Petit Chaperon Rouge.TheyalsoexploreFrancophone traditionsandcelebrationswhilelearning abouttopicssuchasChristmas,MardiGras, theschoolsystem,andorderingfoodata café.EmphasizingconsistentuseofFrench, thecoursebuildsstudents'confidencein speakingandfostersanappreciationfor Francophonecultures.

■WLNG-0902W-FRENCH2(1credit):

French2buildsonthefoundationofFrench 1,strengtheningstudents’languageskills throughimmersive,culturallyrichcontexts. Topicsincludefamily,clothing,shopping, andhouseholditems,andareexploredin waysthathighlighttheircultural significance.Studentsrefinetheir communicationskillsusingsubject pronouns,-ER,-IR,and-REverbs, expressionsofquantity,andcomparative adjectives.Textssuchas Les 99 dalmatiens and Éric a disparu helpstudentsconnect languagelearningwithculture.Emphasizing consistentuseofFrench,thecoursehelps studentscommunicatewithgreater

confidenceanddevelopadeeper appreciationfortheFrancophoneworld.

■WLNG-1001W-FRENCH3(1credit):

French3advancesstudents’language proficiencybyimmersingtheminauthentic culturalandlinguisticexperiences.Topics includecitylifeinParis,personal experiencesthroughpasttravel,andthe Frenchhealthcaresystem.Studentsrefine theircommunicationskillsbymasteringthe subjunctive,thepassécomposé,reflexive verbs,andl’imparfait.Theyalsobegin analyzingauthenticmaterialsmore frequently,listeningtopodcastsandreading articles.WithastrongemphasisonFrench immersion,thecourseenhancesstudents' abilitytointeractconfidentlyandthink criticallyaboutFrancophonecultures.

■WLNG-1101W-HONORSFRENCH4 (1credit):HonorsFrench4immerses studentsinadvancedlanguageandcultural studies,exploringtopicssuchaspersonal relationships,citylife,immigration,justice andpolitics,andmediainfluence.Students refinetheircommunicationskillsbyusing thepassécomposé,imparfait,reflexive verbs,andthesubjunctivewhileanalyzing theirculturalsignificanceinvarious contexts.Throughoutthecourse,students completeavarietyofassessmentstoachieve bettermasteryofthethreemodesof communication:interpretive,interpersonal,

andpresentational. Prerequisite: recommendation by French 3 teacher

■WLNG-1201W-APFRENCH

LANGUAGE&CULTURE (1credit):

APFrenchLanguageandCultureimmerses studentsinadvancedlanguagestudywhile exploringglobalandFrancophonecultural themes.Topicsincludeidentity,societal challenges,artisticexpression,andhistorical andcontemporaryFrench-speaking societies.Throughtheanalysisofauthentic materialssuchasliterature,film,podcasts, newsreports,andsocialmedia,students developculturalinsights,refinetheircritical thinkingskills,anddeepentheirabilityto communicatewithnuanceand sophistication.Thecoursepreparesstudents fortheAPexambyreinforcinginterpretive, interpersonal,andpresentational communicationskills. Prerequisite: recommendation by Honors French 4 teacher.

Latin Courses

■WLNG-0911W-LATIN1(1credit):

Latin1introducesstudentstoboththeLatin languageandtheancientRomanworld. Studentsreadadaptedtextsoffamous RomanauthorssuchasPlautus,Terence, Cicero,Caesar,Catullus,andVergil.These textsexposestudentstoarangeofculturally andhistoricallyimportanttopics,whilealso allowingthemtomasterthepresenttenseof verbsandthefirstthreenoundeclensions. Emphasisisplacedondevelopingreading comprehensionandtheskillsnecessaryto doso.

■WLNG-0912W-LATIN2(1credit):

Latin2continuesthestudyofLatin grammarwhilewideningthescopeof literaturetowhichstudentsareexposed. Thisclassintroducesstudentstothe

remainingtensesoftheLatinverb,thelast twonoundeclensions,aswellasrelativeand demonstrativepronouns.Inadditionto learningnewmorphologyandsyntax,we continuetopracticereadingand comprehendingpassagesofLatin.Theseare drawnfromfamouspassagesofLatin literatureaswellasinscriptionsandgraffiti. Prerequisite: Latin 2 is open to students who have completed Latin 1 or 8th Grade Latin at Tatnall and to new students who pass a placement test.

■WLNG-1011W-LATIN3(1credit):

Latin3exposesstudentstothesubjunctive moodoftheLatinverb,whichallows studentstoreadandunderstandcomplex sentencestructuresandengagemeaningfully withLatinliterature.Thiscoursecenterson readinganadaptationofPetronius’ Satyricon,whichaffordsstudentsthe opportunitytonotonlyimprovetheirskills inclosereadingandliteraryanalysis,but alsotolearnmoreaboutRomansocial classes,lifeintheRomanimperialperiod, the convivium (‘banquet’),andRomanfood. Prerequisite: recommendation of Latin 2 teacher or, in the case of new students, successful completion of a placement test.

■WLNG-1111W-HONORSLATIN4 (1credit):HonorsLatin4isademanding coursethatfinalizestheformalstudyof Latinmorphologyandsyntaxwhile transitioningtosustainedreadingof authenticLatinliterature.Studentscomplete theirreadingoftheadaptationofPetronius’ Satyricon beguninLatin3beforeexamining theworksofCatullus,Vergil,andOvid. Thecourseemphasizesclosereadingand discussion,exploringthedifferentways Latinauthorsapproachedtheircraft.Though thecourseisrigorous,studentswillhavethe opportunitytoengagecreativelyand unconventionallywiththematerial.

Prerequisite: recommendation of Latin 3 teacher.

■WLNG-1311W-ADVANCEDLATIN LITERATURE(1credit): Advanced LatinLiteratureallowsstudentstocontinue theirstudyofLatinliteratureinbothgreater breadthanddepththanbefore.Grammarand vocabularyisreinforcedbyreading selectionsofauthenticLatin.Wefocuson improvingtheabilitytoreadcloselyand withgreaterspeed.Particularattentionwill bepaidtoliterarystyle,diction,meter, genre,history,andculture.Thereadingsfor thiscourserotateyearlybasedonthe interestsofthestudents.Selectionsaremade fromthefollowingauthors:Catullus,Ovid, Cicero,Caesar,Vergil,Petronius,Lucretius, Seneca,Pliny,Sulpicia,Livy,andHorace. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Honors Latin 4 teacher.

Spanish Courses

■WLNG-0921W-SPANISH1(1credit):

Thiscourseintroducesstudentstothe fundamentalsoftheSpanishlanguage, focusingonbuildingcommunicative proficiencyinlistening,speaking,reading, andwriting.Throughabalancedintegration ofgrammar,culturalexploration,and real-worldapplication,studentsengagewith thelanguageindynamicways.Thecourse incorporatesavarietyofinteractivetools, includingauthenticvideolessons,audio tracks,pairactivities,androleplays, allowingstudentstopracticeSpanishin diversecontexts.Astheyprogress,students developeffectivestrategiesforreadingand writing,whileexpandingtheirvocabulary anddeepeningtheirculturalunderstanding.

■WLNG-0922W-SPANISH2(1credit):

Thiscoursebuildsuponthefoundation establishedinSpanish1,furtherenhancing

students'proficiencyandaccuracyin listening,speaking,writing,andreading.By theendofthecourse,studentscanusemore complexstructuresanddemonstratea significantlyexpandedvocabulary.Cultural explorationiswoventhroughoutthecourse, withengagingauthenticvideos,textbook activities,andsupplementaryonline materials.Studentsreadavarietyoftexts, includingshortstories,poems,essays, dialogues,andculturalnotes,deepening boththeirlanguageskillsandcultural understanding. Prerequisite: recommendation by Spanish 1 teacher or, in the case of new students, successful completion of a placement test.

■WLNG-1021W-SPANISH3(1credit): Thiscourseisacontinuationofthestudyof Spanishgrammarandliterature.Students willfurtherdeveloptheirproficiencyin reading,speaking,andlisteningskillsby exploringtopicssuchastravelin Spanish-speakingcountries,healthand wellness,navigatingthroughthecity, makingfriends,andwhatitmeanstobea goodstudent.Culturewillbeexplored throughauthenticreadingsandvideos,as wellasindividualwrittenandoralprojects. Studentswhodemonstrateahighlevelof proficiencywillberecommendedtotake HonorsSpanish4. Prerequisite: recommendation by Spanish 2 teacher or, in the case of new students, successful completion of a placement test.

■WLNG-1121W-HONORSSPANISH4 (1credit): Thiscourseisdesignedto strengthenstudents’proficiencyinreading, writing,listening,andspeakingby emphasizingreal-worldcommunicationin meaningfulcontexts.Usingthetextbook Imagina alongsideonlinematerials,videos, andoriginalshortfilmsinSpanish,students expandtheirknowledgeoflanguageand

culturewhiledevelopingtheskillsnecessary foreffectiveday-to-daycommunication. Thecourseexploresthecontributionsof contemporaryandhistoricalfiguresfromthe Spanish-speakingworldinart,literature, music,science,economics,andpolitics. AlignedwithACTFLProficiency Guidelines,thecurriculumfosterslinguistic growththroughimmersive,Spanish-only instruction.Withtheexpectationthat studentswillcontinuetoAPorcollege-level Spanish,thecourseistaughtatan acceleratedpacewithincreasedrigor, preparingstudentsforadvancedstudy. Prerequisite: recommendation by Spanish 3 teacher.

■WLNG-1321W-APSPANISH LANGUAGE&CULTURE(1credit):

Thiscourseisdesignedtopreparestudents fortheAPSpanishLanguageandCulture examinationbydevelopingproficiencyin

reading,writing,speaking,andlistening withinthesixestablishedthemesofthetest. Emphasizingthecultureandhistoryof Spanish-speakingcountries,studentswill exploreart,literature,andsocietalissues relevanttoeachregion.Throughshort stories,articlesfromHispanicnewspapers andperiodicals,andauthenticcontemporary written,visual,andaudiomedia,students willstrengthentheiranalyticaland communicationskills.Classdiscussionsare conductedentirelyinSpanish,and supplementalmaterialsprovidestimulusfor speakingeverydaySpanishintheclassroom. Grammarreview,vocabularyexpansion,and idiombuildingareintegraltothecourse, ensuringstudentsreceiveintensivepractice inallfourlanguageskillswhileengaging withreal-worldtopicsandliteraryworks. Prerequisite: recommendation by Honors Spanish 4 teacher.

DRIVEREDUCATION(.5credit)(Pass/Fail) DriverTrainingismandatedbythestateof Delawareforallenrolledtenthgradestudents.Thecourseincludesbothclassroomandin-car instruction.Successfulcompletionofclassroomandroadworksatisfiesstaterequirementsfora driver'slicensepriortothestudent'seighteenthbirthday(forDelawareresidents). Studentsare assignedtoclassbybirthdate. Roadworksessionsareassignedbytheinstructorandbasedon thestudent'savailability. Theschoolguaranteesthecompletionofclassworkandroadworkby theendoftheschoolyearbutnotnecessarilybythestudent'ssixteenthbirthday. Thecoursewill assistnon-residentstopreparefortheirstatewrittenandroadtestsaswellastosatisfysome insurancerequirements.Therewillbeachargeforallout-of-statestudentsforthiscourse.

TATNALLINDEPENDENTSCHOLARS

(.5or1credit)(Pass/Fail)TheTatnall IndependentScholarsProgramprovidesanopportunityforstudentstoexploretheircuriosity, pursueexistingpassions,andpotentiallydiscovernewones. Studentswillhaveautonomyto directtheirownlearning,makeinterdisciplinaryconnections,andexploresubjectsandideasnot typicallycoveredinourcurriculum.StudentsenrolledintheIndependentScholarsProgram designaprojectthatseekstogenerateasolutiontoaproblem,answeraparticularquestion,or addressaparticularproblemorissue.Itmayincludedesigningaresearchproject,creatinganew idea,ordevelopinganinnovativeproject.TheIndependentScholarsProgramculminatesinan IndependentScholarsProject-adocument,intervention,presentation,performance,exhibit,or artifactshowcasingtheirlearning.Studentsareassignedtimeintheirscheduletoworkontheir IndependentScholarsProject.Thiscourseislargelyindependentworkwithsupportfroma mentorteacher.Itcanbetakenasaonetermelective(.5credit)orafullyearcourse(1credit).

Appendix A - Upper School Academic Concentrations

EnvironmentalStudiesConcentration

Thisconcentrationismeanttosupportstudentswhohaveastronginterestinbiology,fieldecologyand environmentalscienceandareinterestedinpursuingoneormoreofthesefieldsattheCollege/University level.AconcentrationinEnvironmentalStudiesatTatnallprovidesstudentswithastrongfoundationin environmentalscience,statisticalanalysis,andresearch. Italsoincludesopportunitiestoexplore environmentalengineeringorsustainabledesign.

SharedExperience–StudentscompletinganEnvironmentalStudiesconcentrationarerequiredto completethefollowingcourses:

APEnvironmentalScience(1credit)

APBiology(1credit)

IntroductiontoEngineering(0.5credit)

APStatistics(1credit)

IndividualandVariedExperience–StudentscompletinganEnvironmentalStudiesconcentrationare requiredtoearnatleast1.5creditsfromapprovedelectivesintheScienceDepartment.Studentsshould refertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswillbe offeredinthefollowingyear.Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses:

1creditclasses:AdvancedChemistry,Physics

0.5creditclasses:Astronomy,ChemistryofFoodandTaste

Cross-CurricularExperience–StudentscompletinganEnvironmentalStudiesconcentrationarerequired toearnatleast1creditinanotherdepartmentthatcontainselementsrelatedtotheEnvironmentalStudies program. Studentsshouldrefertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringto seewhichcourseswillbeofferedinthefollowingyear.Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses:

1creditclasses:Adv.GlobalLiterature

0.5creditclasses:ScienceFictionLiterature,Genre:TheWestern,Python1,3Dconcepts: SculptureandArchitecture.

ExtracurricularExperience–StudentscompletinganEnvironmentalStudiesconcentrationarerequired tobeamemberofatleastoneofourenvironmentalclubsforatleast2years.Examplesofrecently offeredclubs:

ApiaryClub,350DE,NaturalistClub,EnvironmentalClub,ScienceOlympiad

CapstoneExperience–StudentscompletinganEnvironmentalStudiesconcentrationarerequiredto completeanIndependentScholarsprojectandpresenttheirworktothecommunityonanevening determinedbythedirectoroftheIndependentScholarsProgram. Thelengthoftheprojectmayvaryfrom onetothreeterms.

GlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipConcentration

ThisconcentrationismeanttosupportstudentswithastronginterestinGlobalCitizenshipand Leadership.AconcentrationinGlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipatTatnallprovidesstudentswitha strongfoundationalstudyofavarietyofculturesandtheissuesthatchallengethemthroughouttheglobe.

SharedExperience–StudentscompletingaGlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipconcentrationarerequired tocompletetwoof thethreefollowingcourses:

AdvancedGlobalLiterature(1credit)

AdvancedUnitedStatesGovernmentandPoliticsORAPAfricanAmericanStudies(1credit)

APorAdvancedWorldLanguageORLevel2ofaSecondWL(1credit)

IndividualandVariedExperience–StudentscompletingaGlobalCitizenshipandLeadership concentrationarerequiredtocomplete2.0creditsfromthefollowingcourses;coursemustspanthreeof thedepartmentsbelow:

English:ACriticalSurveyofChildren’sLiterature,TricksterLiterature(all0.5crediteach)

History:ApMacroeconomics(1Credit);GlobalIssues,HistoryofArt,AncientGreeceand Rome,TheSupremeCourt(all0.5crediteach)

Science:APEnvironmentalScience,APPsychology(1credit)

Mathematics:APStatistics(1credit)

Cross-CurricularExperience–Byitsnature,theGlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipconcentrationisa cross-curricularexperienceitself.Studentswhocompletethisconcentration,willhavetakencourses acrossmultipledisciplinesanddepartments.

ExtracurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaGlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipconcentrationare requiredtodemonstrateleadershipqualitiesthroughtheoneofthefollowingoutlets:

ParticipationasaPeerLeaderin12thgrade

Leadershippositioninanexistingclub(e.g.MockTrial)

Founderofnewcluborinitiative(e.g.B+,Morgan’sMessage)

CapstoneExperience–StudentscompletingaGlobalCitizenshipandLeadershipconcentrationare requiredtocompleteanIndependentScholarsprojectandpresenttheirworktothecommunityonan eveningdeterminedbythedirectoroftheIndependentScholarsProgram. Thelengthoftheprojectmay varyfromonetotwosemesters.

PerformingArtsConcentration

ThisconcentrationismeanttosupportstudentswhohaveastronginterestinthePerformingArts.A concentrationinPerformingArtsatTatnallprovidesstudentswithastrongfoundationalstudyofavariety ofperforminggenres.

SharedExperience–StudentscompletingaPerformingArtsconcentrationarerequiredtocompletethe followingcourse(s):

FouryearsofperformanceinaMusicEnsemble:ConcertChoirorOrchestraorBand. (4credits)

IndividualandVariedExperiences–StudentscompletingaPerformingArtsconcentrationarerequired tocomplete2creditsfromapprovedelectivesinPerformingArts.Studentsmusttakeatleastonecourse inMusicandonecourseinTheater.Studentsshouldrefertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourse offeringsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswillbeofferedinthefollowingyear.Examplesofrecently offeredcourses(all0.5credit):

Theaterclasses:FoundationsofDrama,FoundationsofTechnicalTheater,AdvancedTechnical TheaterMusicclasses:FoundationsofMusic,Songwriting

Cross-CurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaPerformingArtsconcentrationarerequiredtotake 0.5creditinanotherdepartmentthatcontainselementsrelatedtothePerformingArtsprogram.Students shouldrefertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswill beofferedinthefollowingyear.Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses(all0.5credit):

LyricsasLiterature,DigitalVideoandSound,HistoryofArt,Genre:TheWestern,Detective Fiction

ExtracurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaPerformingArtsconcentrationarerequiredto participateinatleast4dramacompany(PlaybillorShowcase)performances(onand/oroffstage).

CapstoneExperience–StudentscompletingaPerformingArtsconcentrationarerequiredtocompletean IndependentScholarsprojectandpresenttheirworktothecommunityonaneveningdeterminedbythe directoroftheIndependentScholarsProgram. Thelengthoftheprojectmayvaryfromonetothree terms.

STEM+CConcentration

Thisconcentrationismeanttosupportstudentsthathaveastronginterestinmathematicsandthephysical andcomputationalsciences,andareinterestedinpursuingoneormoreofthesefieldsatthe College/Universitylevel.AconcentrationinSTEM+CatTatnallprovidesstudentswithastrong foundationinavarietyofSTEMoutlets,whileallowingfortheopportunitytodevelopadvancedskillsin thephysicalsciencesandcomputerscience.

SharedExperience–StudentscompletingaSTEM+Cconcentrationarerequiredtocompletetwoofthe threeofthefollowingcourses:

APCalculusAB(1credit)

APPhysicsORAdv.Chemistry(1credit)

APComputerScienceA(1credit)

Individual and Varied Experience–Students completing a STEM+C concentration are required to take courses from Math, Science, or Computer Science totaling 1.5 credits, AND students have to take courses from at least two of the fields of study below. If a student chooses to take all three AP courses listed in the Shared Experience, one of those AP Courses would count toward this elective requirement: Mathematics:APStatistics(1credit),IntrotoStatistics(0.5credit),MathofFinance(0.5credit)

Science:ForensicScience,IntrotoEngineering,Robotics,Astronomy,Biomechanics,Anatomy andKinesiology(0.5crediteach)

ComputerScience:DatabaseProgramming,DigitalVideoandAudio,Python1,Python2(0.5 crediteach)

Cross-CurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaSTEM+Cconcentrationarerequiredtoearnat least1creditinanotherdepartmentthatcontainselementsrelatedtotheSTEM+Cprogram.Students shouldrefertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswill beofferedinthefollowingyear.Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses: 0.5creditclasses:ScienceFictionLiterature,AncientGreeceandRome,FoundationofTechnical Theater,Printmaking,MixedMedia:TextileandMosaic,2Dand3DDigitalDesign

ExtracurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaSTEM+Cconcentrationarerequiredtobea memberofatleastoneofourscienceand/ormathclubsforatleast2years.Examplesofrecentlyoffered clubs:

RoboticsTeam,MathLeague,EnvironmentalClub,ScienceOlympiad

CapstoneExperience–StudentscompletingaSTEM+Cconcentrationarerequiredtocompletean IndependentScholarsprojectandpresenttheirworktothecommunityonaneveningdeterminedbythe directoroftheIndependentScholarsProgram. Thelengthoftheprojectmayvaryfromonetothree terms.

VisualArtsConcentration

ThisconcentrationismeanttosupportstudentswhohaveastronginterestintheVisualArtsandare interestedinpursuingastudyoftheartsattheCollege/Universitylevel.AconcentrationinVisualArtsat Tatnallprovidesstudentswithastrongfoundationofavarietyofmediumsandtechniques,whileallowing fortheabilitytodevelopadvancedskillsinanartformoftheirchoice(Painting,Drawing,Printmaking, Sculpture,DigitalArt,Photography,Ceramics,MixedMedia,andInstallation).

SharedExperience–StudentscompletingaVisualArtsconcentrationarerequiredtocompletethe followingcourses:

FoundationsofArtandDesign(0.5credit)

JuniorPortfolio(1credit)

APStudioArt(1credit)

IndividualandVariedExperiences–StudentscompletingaVisualArtsconcentrationarerequiredto complete1.5creditsfromapprovedVisualArtselectives.Thosecoursesmustcovertwoofthefollowing disciplines:2-DimensionalDesign,3-DimensionalDesign,DigitalDesign. Studentsshouldrefertothe curriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswillbeofferedinthe followingyear. Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses(all0.5credit):

2-DimensionalDesign: Drawing,Painting,Printmaking,MixedMedia:TextileandMosaic

3-DimensionalDesign:3DDigitalDesign,Ceramics,RakuCeramicsandPottery

DigitalCourses: DigitalPhotography,2D&3DDigitalDesign

Cross-CurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaVisualArtsconcentrationarerequiredtotake0.5 creditinanotherdepartmentthatcontainselementsrelatedtotheVisualArtsprogram. Studentsshould refertothecurriculumbookandtheannualcourseofferingsinthespringtoseewhichcourseswillbe offeredinthefollowingyear. Examplesofrecentlyofferedcourses(all0.5credit):

HistoryofArt,DigitalVideoandSound,LyricsasLiterature,ACriticalSurveyofChildren’s Literature,AncientGreeceandRome

ExtracurricularExperience–StudentscompletingaVisualArtsconcentrationarerequiredtobelongto theNationalArtHonorSocietyforatleast2years.

CapstoneExperience–StudentscompletingaVisualArtsconcentrationarerequiredtocompletean IndependentScholarsprojectandpresenttheirworktothecommunityonaneveningdeterminedbythe directoroftheIndependentScholarsProgram. Thelengthoftheprojectmayvaryfromonetothree terms.