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Curriculum Summary 2009-2010

The information below gives an overview of the courses at Spring Street International School. The course offerings are detailed in the complete 2009-2010 Curriculum Guide which you may download by clicking this link (PDF file, 340K).

Middle School

Middle School Students normally follow the programs outlined below:

Grade 6, 7 & 8:

Humanities
Language Arts – separated by skill level into Language Arts I and Language Arts II
History – students will participate in a three year rotation of Ancient Civilizations, Western Civilizations, and US History and Washington State History
Mathematics: 6, Pre-Algebra, Algebra
Science
Art or Music
PE
Latin/Beginning Spanish/ Spanish I

High School

In order to graduate from Spring Street International School, students must earn the required number of credits in each area during their high school years. In some cases, these required classes may be taken during the 8th grade year. In rare cases, a 7th grade student may take the Algebra I class for HS credit. One credit is equivalent to a year-long course.

Subject Area Credits Required (minimum)

English 4 (one class must be taken each year at the High School level)

Mathematics 3 or 4* (must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Pre-Calculus is strongly recommended for college-bound students)

Science 3 or 4* (2 of which must be a laboratory science).

*Students must complete a minimum of 7 credits in the Mathematics and Science categories. At least 3 credits must be in one of the two categories (e.g. 3 math/4 science classes)

Social Studies 4 (must include US History or Government, World History or Geography, and ½ credit in Washington State History; WA History requirement is normally completed in middle school.

Foreign Language 3 (at least 2 of which must be in the same language)

Physical Education 2

The Arts 1

Occupational Education 1

Electives 1

Senior Project: No credit, but must be approved and completed

Total required 24 (minimum)

High School Students may opt to take certain AP classes at Friday Harbor High School if they are not offered at Spring Street School. Students may also petition the faculty to pursue Independent Study in certain fields. Faculty review, approval and oversight are required. Courses for credit may also be taken at Skagit College through the Running Start Program.