Curriculum Guide Overview

Dear Upper School Students,

Spring 2023

Indian Creek School offers an outstanding educational program built on strong relationships between students and teachers. In our school, students and teachers are partners in learning as challenge and nurture go hand-in-hand. From the signature ninth grade academic experience to upper level and interdisciplinary courses, each ICS student designs a course of study personalized to interests and strengths.

Students, this document is meant to guide you in discovering what courses are available and to provide you with a clear understanding of the academic program at the Upper School. Throughout this curriculum guide, you will find an overview of graduation requirements, course of study planning documents, course descriptions, and course policies. You have some important decisions to make about which courses you are going to take during your high school years. Make sure to seek the counsel of your family, mentors, teachers, advisors, and older students as you plan intentionally for the years to come.

The best piece of advice I can offer is this: take full advantage of this opportunity to discover and learn as much as you possibly can. Don’t be afraid to try something new – now is your time! And, as you plan your course load, do not forget to think about balance. The goal should not be to create the most packed course load possible; instead, the goal is to design a program that is personally challenging and interesting to you, a program in which you can find success, and with which you can balance the other joys and responsibilities in your life. Getting this right requires thoughtful and intentional planning, so please take the time now.

Thank you,

Eliza McLaren Upper School Principal; Associate Head of School