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Junior High - Grades 6-8
The ten junior high schools have adopted the middle-school education
approach that is sensitive to the academic, social and emotional needs of the
adolescent. For the first year in junior high, the 6th grade students generally
have 120-150 students assigned to a team of four or five teachers. The team
coordinates class rules, academic and behavioral expectations and homework
assignments. Instructional programs are coordinated so that students learn how
one subject relates to another. While the emphasis is on the core subjects of
English, reading, mathematics, science and social studies, junior high students
also have the opportunity to explore many elective options. These options
include the completion of some high school level mathematics and foreign
language classes.
High School - Grades 9-12
Along with regular and
advanced curriculum, the six high schools, Miller Career Center and the
Opportunity Awareness Center are trail blazers with innovative course offerings.
For example, students may enroll in college courses that earn dual high school
credit (courses that earn both high school and college credit) or take Advanced
Placement classes and AP exams for college credit. A multitude of elective
courses address individual interests and aptitudes. A comprehensive
extracurricular program provides students many opportunities to complement their
studies through optional participation in fine arts and athletics.
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