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Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Upper school students are placed into math courses based on their prior experience and skill proficiency. Beginning in
Algebra 2, students may choose to pursue our "Analytical" or our "Data and Modeling" options depending on their
interests. By 12th grade, math students have the option to enroll in Single Variable Calculus, Statistics and
Quantitative Reasoning, or Math Seminar: Advanced Topics.
Chemistry
Biology
Odysseys and
Journeys
Self and Society
World History
Modern World
History
Molecular & Cellular Biology, Mathematical Physics, Physical & Organic
Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Marine & Geoscience Systems,
or Engineering & Making
American
Perspectives and
Possibilities
Senior Seminar Choices: Storytelling as Resistance,
Creative Writing Workshop, Toni Morrison, Speculative
Fiction, or Literature of Immigration and Assimilation
US History
History Practica: Holocaust and Human Behavior, History
and Politics through Film, International Human Rights,
African American Studies, Emerging Global Challenges
Upper school students choose between Spanish and French. Placement is based on prior experience and skill proficiency.
Beyond level IV, students pursue study of humanities and culture in the language they are learning.
Multiple course offerings in 2D Art, 3D Art, Photography, Digital Art, Music, Theater, Journalism and Studio Seminar
Faculty-led elective courses are focused on topics that students might not find in their core classes or extensions of
existing courses.
Teamwork
Students design, lead, and organize a breadth of club options. Visit fieldschool.org for a complete list.
Immersion Courses, Travel Opportunities, or Internships
Senior Capstone Program (3 weeks in May):
Internship or Individual Inquiry Project
Advisories are learning communities of 10-14 students and one faculty member. The advisory curriculum has three strands:
Academic Oversight, Social and Emotional Learning; and Community Building with a commitment to and focus on Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
In the Upper School, students can choose to participate on an athletic team or take an upper school physical education
course (hiking, weight training, or yoga). Upper school athletics include volleyball, soccer, cross country, tennis, basketball,
swimming, winter track, track & field, lacrosse, baseball, and ultimate frisbee.
*Note: For detailed course information please view the Field Course Catalog on our website.
