Curriculum Overview
Advanced Placement (AP)
The Orme School offers accelerated courses in most departments, allowing capable students to proceed at a more rapid pace and in greater depth than regular classes. Students in AP courses prepare for the national examinations in May. If they qualify, they may receive advanced standing in college courses, or credit toward their college degrees.
Advanced Placement courses offered at The Orme School in recent years have included:
- Calculus AB and BC
- Physics C
- Statistics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science A
- English Language and Composition
- English Literature and Composition
- Spanish Language
- Spanish Literature
- United States History
- United States Government
- Studio Art
Minimum Requirements for Graduation
| COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| English (May include ESL instruction) | 4 |
| Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one other) | 4 |
| Social Studies (Must include U.S. History) | 3 |
| Science (Two lab sciences required; three preferred) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (The same language recommended) | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 2 |
| Sustainability | 1 |
| Electives | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED | 24 |
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In order to receive a diploma, students must earn 24 course credits, including those listed above. **This is an increase from 22 credits listed in the 2023-2024 Handbook, and will be valid without exception for the 2025-2026 school year.** |