UPPER SCHOOL
2024-2025 ACADEMIC OFFERINGS
This matrix represents typical progression for an upper school student at Brentwood Academy; some variations will arise for individual students. Students must enroll in six courses, four from core academic areas (English, mathematics, science, history, world languages). AP indicates Advanced Placement classes; (audition) indicates courses that require an audition.
*All offerings are reflective of the courses available to students in the stated school year and are subject to change.
GRADE 9
| english: 4 YEARS REQUIRED |
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Literature & Composition |
| mathematics: 4 YeARS REQUIRED INCLUDING ALEGRA I, geometry, and algebra ii |
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Algebra I |
| science: 3 years required, including biology, chemistry, and another lab science |
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Biology |
| history: 3 years required, including u.s. history |
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Ancient History |
| world languageS: 2 years required of the same language in upper school |
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French: French I, French II, Honors French II, French III, Honors French III |
| christian life |
| Biblical Narrative I (required) |
| fine arts: 1 year required (all courses have an honors option) |
| Visual: Introduction to Art Performing: Academy Singers (audition), Concert Choir, Concert Band, Contemporary Music Ensemble (audition), Jazz Band (audition), Introduction to Speech Theater: N/A |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 4 years required |
| P.E. is offered at every grade level. Participation in some team sports fulfills students' P.E. requirements. |
GRADE 10
| english: 4 YEARS REQUIRED |
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American Literature & Composition |
| mathematics: 4 YeARS REQUIRED INCLUDING ALEGRA I, geometry, and algebra ii |
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Geometry |
| science: 3 years required, including biology, chemistry, and another lab science |
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Chemistry |
| history: 3 years required, including u.s. history |
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World History |
| world languageS: 2 years REQuired of the same language in upper school |
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French: French I, French II, Honors French II, French III, Honors French III, French IV, Honors French IV, French V, Honors French V |
| christian life |
| Biblical Narrative II (required) |
| fine arts: 1 year required (all courses have an honors option) |
| Visual: Introduction to Art, Intermediate Studio Art Performing: Academy Singers (audition), Concert Choir, Concert Band, Contemporary Music Ensemble (audition), Jazz Band (audition), Introduction to Speech, Advanced Speech Theater: N/A |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 4 years required |
| P.E. is offered at every grade level. Participation in some team sports fulfills students' P.E. requirements. |
GRADE 11
| english: 4 YEARS REQUIRED |
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British Literature & Composition |
| mathematics: 4 YeARS REQUIRED INCLUDING ALEGRA I, geometry, and algebra ii |
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Algebra II |
| science: 3 years required, including biology, chemistry, and another lab science |
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Anatomy/Physiology |
| history: 3 years required, including u.s. history |
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U.S. History |
| world language: 2 years required of the same language in upper school |
| French: French I, French II, Honors French II, French III, Honors French III, French IV, Honors French IV, French V, Honors French V, AP French Language & Literature Latin: Latin I, Latin II, Honors Latin II, Latin III, Honors Latin III, AP Latin Spanish: Spanish I, Spanish II, Honors Spanish II, Spanish III, Honors Spanish III, Spanish IV, Honors Spanish IV, Spanish V, Honors Spanish V, AP Spanish Language & Literature |
| christian life |
| Life and Teachings of Jesus (elective) |
| fine arts: 1 year required (all courses have an honors option) |
| Visual: Introduction to Art, Intermediate Studio Art, Honors Art Portfolio Development Performing: Academy Singers (audition), Concert Choir, Concert Band, Contemporary Music Ensemble (audition), Jazz Band (audition), Introduction to Speech, Advanced Speech Theater: Theater Arts & Appreciation, Set Design/Technology |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 4 years required |
| P.E. is offered at every grade level. Participation in some team sports fulfills students' P.E. requirements. |
GRADE 12
| english: 4 YEARS REQUIRED |
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World Literature |
| mathematics: 4 YeARS REQUIRED INCLUDING ALEGRA I, geometry, and algebra ii |
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Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry |
| science: 3 years required, including biology, chemistry, and another lab science |
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Anatomy/Physiology |
| history: 3 years required, including u.s. history |
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African American History |
| world language: 2 years required of the same language in upper school |
| French: French I, French II, Honors French II, French III, Honors French III, French IV, Honors French IV, French V, Honors French V, AP French Language & Literature Latin: Latin I, Latin II, Honors Latin II, Latin III, Honors Latin III, AP Latin Spanish: Spanish I, Spanish II, Honors Spanish II, Spanish III, Honors Spanish III, Spanish IV, Honors Spanish IV, Spanish V, Honors Spanish V, AP Spanish Language & Literature |
| christian life |
| Christian Dynamics (required) |
| fine arts: 1 year required (all courses have an honors option) |
| Visual: Introduction to Art, Intermediate Studio Art, Honors Art Portfolio Development, Senior Art Studio, AP 2-D Art & Design Performing: Academy Singers (audition), Concert Choir, Concert Band, Contemporary Music Ensemble (audition), Jazz Band (audition), Introduction to Speech, Advanced Speech Theater: Theater Arts & Appreciation, Set Design/Technology |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 4 years required |
| P.E. is offered at every grade level. Participation in some team sports fulfills students' P.E. requirements. |
VIEW THE 2024-2025 UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM MATRIX