Grades 9-10 Program

The grade 9 and 10 program is designed to ensure a smooth transition from middle school to high school study; grounding students in the academic and social skills necessary for a successful high school experience.  The program in grades 9 and 10 is designed to prepare students to enter the appropriate program of study (including the IB DP) in grade 11.

The student’s intellectual and social development is the focus of the Academy Program.  An interdisciplinary inquiry-based approach gives the curriculum its core.  A central focus of the grade 9 and 10 program is participation in community and service activities, which are a part of every student’s freshman and sophomore year experience.

The grade 9 and 10 Curriculum consists of eight subject groups.  Those subjects are required of students during both grades 9 and 10.  They are:

• English – Taught as Language A (native speaker) level.  Team-taught in an integrated course with Social Studies.

• Greek A or B/ Modern Language - Native Greek speakers may study Greek as A or B.

• Mathematics – core courses include: Algebra, Geometry with Algebraic Topics, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.

• Sciences –Biology, Chemistry and Physics

• Technology – quantitative methods and technology tools.

• Social Studies– European and American History are the 9th and 10th grade Social Studies offerings.  Team-taught in an integrated course with English.

• Visual and Performing Arts – Art/Design, Music and Drama.

• Physical Education and Health – wellness and hygiene; individual and team sports; and life- long fitness activities.

The student’s educational accomplishments are documented in a Personal Learning Portfolio via Digication, which records the skills acquired and results obtained in each academic subject.  The portfolio is compiled throughout the four years in the Advisory courses and completed at end of grade 12.  The student’s extended research skills are assessed through an exercise known as the Capstone Project, which is completed in Grade 10.  Both the Personal Learning Portfolio and the Capstone Project are addressed in the grade 9 and 10 Academic Advisory classes.

Grades 11-12 Program

In grades 11 and 12, students may choose from ACS Athens elective courses, IB and AP courses to complete graduation requirements.  In addition to the ACS Athens diploma students can also meet requirements for IB and/or the ACS Athens Scholars Diploma.