MPA's Upper School offers a rigorous college-prep environment that is filled with opportunities for students in grades nine through 12. The high school classes detailed below are offered in a block schedule that allows students to take half of their core subjects in quarter one, and the other half in quarter two, continuing to alternate to complete the year. This ensures that teachers are able to go far beyond memorization and deep into their content areas. This approach is supported by research as well as many years of positive feedback from students, parents, and faculty. The high school experience at MPA truly prepares students for college, and more importantly, for life.
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Ninth Grade |
Tenth Grade |
Eleventh Grade |
Twelfth Grade |
| English |
English 9: Composition and Literary Analysis |
English 10: Western and Global Literature |
American Studies, American Literature and Composition |
AP English Literature, Creative Writing, Contemporary Women Writers, Fiction and Literary Adaptation, Sci Fi and the Politics of Imagination, Living the Blues: Music and the Harlem Renaissance |
| Social Studies |
World History
OR
Honors World History 9 |
World History 10
OR
AP World History 10, |
American Studies,
Modern United States History
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21st Century Global Issues, Constitutional Law, Government and Economics, World Religions,
Introduction To Psychology |
| Math |
Algebra 1
OR
Geometry
OR
Advanced Algebra 2/Trigonometry
OR
Honors Algebra 2/3 |
Geometry
OR
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
OR
Advanced Algebra 3/Advanced Trigonometry
OR
Honors Pre-Calculus |
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
OR
Functions/Probability/ Trigonometry
OR
Honors Pre-Calculus
OR
AP Calculus AB
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AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Discrete Math
Honors Pre-Calculus
Statistics
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| Science |
Physics 9
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Biology
Honors Biology |
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry |
Anatomy/Physiology
AP Biology
Environmental Science
Twelfth Grade Electives (Class of 2023 and beyond):
Adv. Physics: Mechanics
Ad. Physics: Waves, Optics & Electromagnetism
Adv. Topics in Chemistry
Anatomy and Physiology
Astronomy
Biotechnology
Earth, Atmosphere, & Planetary Science
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Science
Neuroscience
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| World Language |
Spanish
OR
French
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* Student placement in French and Spanish is based on prior experience and/or written and oral assessment.
* Both languages offer classes from Level I –
AP Language and Culture (class offerings contingent on enrollment). |
Health &
Physical Education
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9th Grade Health
9th Grade Physical Education |
Students will take Physical Education in grade 9. Some students may elect to take an additional year as elective credit. |
| Fine Arts |
Theatre Arts
Visual Arts
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
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Seminar &
Advisory Program
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9th Grade Seminar |
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Junior Seminar
Wellness |
Senior Seminar
Senior Performances
Senior Service Project |
Non-
Departmental
Electives |
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