Upper School

The Upper School is comprised of grades 7 –12 and operates on a more traditional schedule in which each class lasts two semesters. The offerings include grade level, Advanced Placement, and honors options. The classes generally convene for 45 minutes a day, with an extended class period one day a week to accommodate projects, local field trips, and assessments. Upperclassmen may also choose to use two successive blocks to take courses at Southside Virginia Community College, Hampden-Sydney College, or Longwood University. Class sizes range from four to twenty-four, with the average size being sixteen. The eight-block day includes room for seven courses, or six and an optional study hall, with one block dedicated to an extended lunch/club meeting time daily. This scheduling system reduces gaps in instruction and skill progression from year to year and affords students an opportunity to participate in multi-age lunches and club meetings.

Electives

For more information regarding courses and electives, please visit our Parent-Student Handbook