Curriculum

Students who complete the basic Upper School curriculum will be well prepared to meet the requirements of the University of California. A full range of advanced electives and co-curricular choices prepares students for the most selective colleges and universities. A variety of elective classes are available to enhance the students' educational experience. Our goal is to ensure that students will not just be admitted, but will flourish at the colleges they select.

The required curriculum provides special emphasis on math, science and writing skills, including SAT skill-building in vocabulary and writing in English classes.

• English: Four years (Students must be enrolled in at least one English course each semester.) 
• World Language: Two years of the same language, through level 3, highly recommended (International students who are on an F1 visa status and speak English as a second language are exempt from Priory’s world language graduation requirement. We recommend that such students take a language in their second year at Priory.)
• Math: Three years (minimally through Algebra II) 
• Science: Three years of lab science (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry)
• Computer Science: One semester
• History and Social Sciences: 3.5 years (American Democracy/Global Issues, World History & Cultures, U.S. History, and Senior Project
• Theology: Six semesters (Basic Beliefs & Values, Hebrew Scriptures, Christian 
  Scriptures, and Virtue Ethics required)
• Visual Arts: Two semesters
• Performing Arts: Two semesters
• Physical Education: Two semesters or two interscholastic athletic team seasons
• Health: One semester
• Community Service: at least 6 hours per year (no more than 2 of those 6 hours can be service to the Priory community)