Charleston Collegiate’s Upper School provides a challenging college-preparatory program in a supportive, nurturing environment. There is a strong sense of tradition in the school’s dedication to serving the needs of the whole student. The academic curriculum addresses the college-preparatory mission of the school while athletic and extra-curricular opportunities allow students to explore and express other aspects of their talents. An advisor system enables students to receive individual guidance and support, and the Academic Achievement Program staff continue to be available to those students who can benefit from extra support. A community service program also promotes the personal qualities that are necessary to the development of responsible citizens and effective future leaders.

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Grade 9
English I (Literary Analysis of the Genres); Mathematics (Algebra I or Geometry); Science (Conceptual Physics); Spanish I, II, III or IV; Ancient and Medieval History; Speech (1 semester); Applied Technology (1 semester)

Grade 10
English II; Modern European History; Mathematics (Geometry or Algebra II or Algebra II Honors); Science (Biology or Chemistry); Spanish II, III or IV

Grade 11
English III (American Literature or AP English); Mathematics (Algebra II, Algebra III or Pre-Calculus); Science (Marine Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, or Chemistry); United States History (or AP U.S. History); Spanish II, III or IV

Grade 12
English IV (British Literature or AP English); Mathematics (Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or Algebra III); Government; Economics; Science (AP Biology or AP Environmental Science); Senior Institute

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Upper School Electives

1 semester - Filmmaking, Film Studies, Music Theory, Chorus, Topics in Drama, Topics in Studio Art, Ceramics, Glassblowing, Metalwork
1 or 2 semesters - Studio Art, Drama, Yearbook
2 semesters - AP Spanish, Marine Biology, AP Calculus, AP U.S. History, AP Environmental Science, AP Biology
Library

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Senior Exhibition of Mastery

This year-long program gives seniors the opportunity to pursue an area of interest, while providing them with a capstone experience for their education at Charleston Collegiate School designed to create an important link between high school and post-secondary education. The Senior Exhibition of Mastery is a requirement for graduation and includes:

• The creation of a guiding committee which includes a faculty member, a junior, and an outside expert
• A portfolio of materials related to the exhibition
• An oral presentation to the Charleston Collegiate community
• A paper of substantial length and/or an alternate “product”

Click here to learn more about Senior Exhibitions.

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Graduation Requirements

Students are expected to complete 24 credits for graduation. Transfer students qualify for waivers only after the Head of the Upper School approves a request. The required credits are as follows:

English - 4 credits
Mathematics - 4 credits (1 each year of Upper School)
Science - 3 credits
Social Studies/History - 4 credits
Global Languages - 3 credits
Computing - ½ credit
Speech - ½ credit
Fine Arts - 1 credit
Physical Education - 1 credit
Electives - 2 credits
Senior Exhibition of Mastery – 1 credit