• American Literature
  Combines language, composition, and study of literature, refining language techniques and writing precision. The development of American writing is traced against the social background, building appreciation of tone, technique, and total effect. There is emphasis on vocabulary development.

• Algebra II
  Reviews Algebra I, strengthens math skills, and introduces calculus in preparation for the college entrance tests.

• Chemistry
  The study of the nature of matter, including atomic theory and continuing through modern applications of syntheses as used for the betterment of humanity. This is a laboratory based class, with extensive hands-on experience from experiments.

• United States History
  A detailed study of the European encounters with the New World through settlement and the two hundred years of our Constitution and country. The development of private enterprise economics, social trends, immigration, and evolving foreign interests are each traced, showing our heritage as an outgrowth of practical solutions to challenges. Lectures, readings, and problem-solving discussions are used to build critical thinking and clear writing skills.

• Humanities
  Electives are offered at varying times, and may include Psychology, Anthropology, Languages, Modern History, Sociology, and Political Science. These are normally open to Junior and Senior students as schedules permit.

• Physical Education and Sports
  Required daily, with team sports and individual lifetime sports skills. Intramural and interscholastic teams in volleyball, tennis, badminton, soccer, basketball, track, golf, cross-country, and baseball.

• Electives
  Art, art history, computer literacy, contemporary history, creative writing, photography, world affairs, music, keyboarding, music appreciation, publications and yearbook, student government, drama, speech, honors chorale, chorus, chamber orchestra. Other electives and independent study courses may be arranged through a student's advisor as needed and desired.

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