Graduation Requirements
The minimum requirement for graduation from Foxcroft School is the successful completion of 20 academic units (credits) plus a unit of physical education each year a student is at Foxcroft. A unit is the equivalent of a single full-year course. The Foxcroft school year is divided into two semesters; courses of one semester’s length receive one-half unit. The normal program consists of five academic units per year. In exceptional cases and with permission of the Assistant Head of School, a student may carry a four-course or six-course load.
DISTRIBUTION AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS
English: 4 units: one unit to be taken each year. In addition, international students who are non-native speakers of English are required to satisfactorily complete Foxcroft’s English proficiency test before enrolling in mainstream English and History courses.
History: 3 units: Origins of the Modern World for freshmen,* US or AP US History for sophomores,* and Modern World or AP World History
Mathematics: 4 units: the Math core curriculum includes Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Trigonometry, and 1 additional unit
Science: 4 units: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and 1 additional unit
World Languages: 3 units: consecutive units of any one world language
Fine Arts: 1.5 units: to be earned in Visual Arts, Music, or Performing Arts Wellness: .5 units; required for freshmen*
Physical Education: 3 trimesters each year at Foxcroft
Other: Successful completion of Wintermission term each year at Foxcroft
* These requirements may be adjusted for students who do not attend Foxcroft during their freshman or sophomore year.
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