Upper School

In line with the school's mission, Brandon Hall provides a college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes rigorous core and electives courses as well as standardized test preparation. The curriculum is delivered in such a way as to allow for a variety of skill levels. Specialized SAT/ACT and TOEFL courses are offered by certified standardized test preparation professionals, beginning in the junior and continuing through the senior year. In addition, curriculum-based standardized testing is given each year in all grade levels to assist students in becoming acclimated to test taking techniques and high-stakes testing formats.

Graduation requirements are based on the state guidelines as well as generally understood criterion for college entrance.

Graduation Requirements

Brandon Hall prides itself in maintaining 100% college placement annually. Seniors are required to apply to two colleges/universities, and they must be accepted to at least one. The minimum graduation requirement is 22 credits to be completed in the following manner:

Core Curriculum Units

English: 4 units of credit
Mathematics: 4 units of credit (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry required)
Science: 4 units of credit (Two lab sciences required)
History: 3 units of credit (World History, United States History, and .5 Government and .5 Economics required)
Foreign Language: 2 units of credit (Three units strongly recommended. Waivers are accepted based upon supportive documentation.)

Additional Units

Physical Education/Health: 1 unit of credit, obtainable through class work or athletic participation
Fine Arts: 1 unit of credit
Computer Science: .5 units of credit, obtainable through curriculum infusion
Electives: Remaining units

To further individualize a student's educational plan, and based upon an administrative assessment of transcript, test scores and class performance, Brandon Hall may make modifications of these requirements.

Upper School Course Offerings

English Department

British Literature and Composition (AP)
British Literature and Composition (Honors)
British Literature and Composition
American Literature and Composition (Honors)
American Literature and Composition
World Literature and Composition
Literary Genres and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Research Writing
Creative Writing
Expository Writing
Mythology
Short Stories
Journalism
Public Speaking
Reading

Math Department

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II (Honors)
Algebra II
College Algebra
Basic College Math
Pre-Calculus (Honors)
Pre-Calculus
Calculus (AP)
Linear Algebra (Honors)
Descriptive Statistics (AP)
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics (AP)
Inferential Statistics

Science Department

Physical Science
Biology (AP)
Biology (Honors)
Biology
Chemistry (AP)
Chemistry (Honors)
Chemistry
Physics (AP)
Physics (Honors)
Physics
Human Life Cycle
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Honors)
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Botany
Ecology (Honors)
Environmental Science (Honors)
Environmental Science
Integrated Science (Honors)
Integrated Science
Renewable Energy I
Renewable Energy II
Astronomy I
Astronomy II

History Department

World History
20th Century World History
US History (AP)
US History (Honors)
US History
African History
Asian History
Government (AP)
Government
Economics (AP)
Economics
Psychology
Comparative Religions
Sociology

Foreign Language Department

Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV/V (AP)
French I
French II
Latin I
Latin II

English as a Second Language Department (ESL)

Beginner ESL
Intermediate ESL
Advanced ESL

Fine Arts Department

Instrumental
Vocal
Drawing
Painting
Design and Composition
Print Making
Photography
Theatre Tech
Drama
Dance
Musical Theatre

Technology Department

Introduction to Computers (Infused Instruction)
Advanced Computers
Robotics

Physical Education Department

Physical Education
Health
Strength Training
Cardiovascular
Aerobics