Greenfield School -Upper School

The goal of the Upper School program is to prepare students for admission to college and help students reach their full potential as productive members of our society. Personal responsibility is fostered in a framework that allows for intellectual curiosity and the development of positive moral and social values.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is designed for college preparation. Courses are specifically designed both to meet college entrance requirements and to provide the background for success in college.

Minimum requirements for graduation are twenty-four units including the following:

3 ½ Social Studies (including World History, U.S. History and
Government/Economics)

2 Additional units from among English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Foreign language courses

ELECTIVES

Some electives are offered every year; others are offered according to student demand. The following is a list of elective courses that have been taught during the last several years: Accounting, Advanced Computer Programming Techniques, Art History/Appreciation, Calculus, Chemistry II, Chorus, College Awareness, Computer Business Applications, Computer Engineering I & II, Computer - C++/Visual Basic/JAVA, Consumer Economics, Creative Writing, Debate, Digital Publishing, Drama, Environmental Science, Film Appreciation, Graphic Design, Health and Physical Education II, Music History/Appreciation, Music Theory I & II, Physics, Psychology I/Abnormal Psychology, Public Speaking, Robotics, Running & Conditioning, Spanish III & IV, and Yearbook.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Students who are prepared for rigorous coursework, which is successfully completed with an acceptable grade on the Advanced Placement examination, can achieve college credit or advanced placement in college. The following Advanced Placement courses have been offered over the last several years: Calculus, English Literature, English Language, Computer Science, Biology, and United States History.

COLLEGE TRANSFER COURSES

Wilson Community College teaches General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, World Religions/Religion in America and Anthropology/Sociology on a rotating basis on the Greenfield campus. Upon successful completion of these courses students earn graduation credit as well as transferable college credit.

CLASS RANK

Students at Greenfield School are not ranked. All students participate in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and 100% of our graduates are accepted into a college or university.

COLLEGE BOARD SCORES

SAT I Reasoning Test, Class of 2007

Mid 50% Verbal 480 - 570
Mid 50% Writing 470 - 600
Mid 50% Math 540 - 600
Mid 50% range total 1460 - 1770

The class of 2006 had two National Merit Commended students and the Class of 2007 had one.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students are encouraged to become involved in school affairs beyond academic or athletic interests. The following organizations are open to student participation either by election or on a voluntary basis: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, Students Against Destructive Decisions, and the Student Government Association.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

As part of their social and moral development students are encouraged to become involved in the affairs of their community. It is strongly believed that service to others is an important part of becoming a caring and responsible adult. In order to graduate from Greenfield School, each student must accumulate a minimum of ten hours of community service per year for each year in the Upper School.

Upper School