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Tab l e of C o nt en t s Academic Leadership 3 How to Navigate the Curriculum 4 What is an independent school? 6 Upper School Courses (grades 9-12) 7 Arts 7 English 12 Foreign Language 16 History & Social Sciences 20 Mathematics 24 Science & Engineering 27 Technology & New Media 32 Wellness 35 School-to-Work Opportunities 36 Diploma Endorsements 40 College Partnerships 41 Academic course content provided by: Marsha Snyder, Director of Academics Program of Studies design by: Patricia Erikson, Director of Communications Photography by: Irvin Serrano Photography & Thornton Academy staff 2