ACADEMICS
Upper School
SCA offers high quality and rigorous coursework complemented with a multitude of experiential learning opportunities.
Whether through classical literature, foreign languages, mathematics, arts, sciences, or humanities, Upper School faculty and staff provide engaging instruction that promotes high expectations for all students to broaden students’ conceptual and critical thinking abilities.
6-12
Grade levels for Upper School
16
Average class size for Upper School
Overview
SCA believes in providing a well-rounded education that also supports students in becoming positive, contributing citizens to our local and global community. Varying by grade-level, SCA students participate in off-campus experiential learning opportunities and philanthropic activities.
Because of the education they received at SCA, graduates will be able to navigate today’s competitive society by being able to think critically, work collaboratively with others and act with civic and moral virtue in order to thrive and succeed throughout adulthood.
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Middle School
Curriculum Info
- Students take foreign language, orchestra/piano, art, PE and computer science each year of middle school.
- 8th grade students can participate in both middle school and Junior Varsity sports.
Middle School
Course Offerings
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English-Language Arts
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Math
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Science
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Social Studies
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Foreign Language
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Computer Science/STEM
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Music
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Orchestra
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Piano
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Art
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Physical Education
HIGH School
Curriculum Info
- High school students can take an unlimited number of dual-enrollment courses at no-cost.
- SCA Seniors have the opportunity to travel abroad at no-cost.
High School
Course Sequence
9th Grade
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9th Grade Literature & Composition
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Algebra I
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Physics
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AP World History
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Health & Physical Education
10th Grade
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10th Grade Literature & Composition
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Algebra II
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Biology
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American Government
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Spanish I & Spanish II
11th Grade
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American Literature & Composition
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Geometry
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Chemistry or Forensic Science
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AP US History
12th Grade
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World Literature & Composition
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Advanced Mathematical Decision Making
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AP Environmental Science
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Economics
HIGH School
Electives
- Art
- Piano
- Orchestra
- Sociology
- Journalism
- Computer Science
- Theater
- Culinary
- Dual-Enrollment Academic & Technical Courses
High School
Community Service
One hundred (100) hours of Community Service is required for graduation. Students should complete at least 25 hours per year accumulating 100 hours by the end of their first semester of senior year. Students may begin their community service hours the summer before ninth grade.
UPPER SCHOOL
Athletics
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Soccer
- Golf
- eSports