Our academic program is divided into Lower School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The year is divided into two semesters, and each student is required to take five credit courses each semester.
All MUS courses are college preparatory. Honors Accelerated and Advanced Placement courses are offered in a number of disciplines. Students enrolled in an Advnaced Placement class are required to take the AP exam.
Details
Only credits awarded in Grades 9-12 count toward graduation requirements. (Exception: A first-year language course taken in Grade 8 can be used to fulfill the Language requirement.)
Even though not considered in calculating graduation credits, selected MUS Lower School courses (Latin I and some math courses) may be included on the transcript to acknowledge their successful completion.
Note: Only courses taken at MUS in Grades 9-12 are included in the cumulative GPA.
- 4 credits English
- 4 credits Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and at least 1 higher math; at least 3 post-Algebra I courses during Grades 9-12)
- 3 credits Classical and Modern Languages (three years of the same language in Grades 8-12)
- 3 credits Science (Biology and Chemistry, plus Physics or 1 additional science credit)
- 3 credits History (1 1/2 credits United States, 1 credit European, and 1/2 credit U.S. Government)
- 1 credit Art
- 1 credit Religion (1/2 credit New Testament; 1/2 credit Comparative Religions)
- 1 credit Physical Education
- Total: 20 credits*
*Note: An additional elective credit is needed if a required math course (e.g., Algebra I or Geometry) is completed before Grade 9. Successful completion of Wellness and Computer Applications is required for graduation.