ABOUT UPPER SCHOOL
CURRICULUM

ACCREDITATION
Wayne Country Day is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools.(SACS)  In addition, the school is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

FACULTY
The school has 37 professional staff members.
40% hold a master’s degree. There is a ratio of 1 professional staff
member to every 7 students.

SCHOOL CALENDAR
The Upper School operates on a two semester system. Students sit for comprehensive
examinations at the end of each term. The school day is divided into seven 50-minute class periods that meet daily.  The calendar is set and published at least six months prior to each school year start date.

CURRICULUM
Wayne Country Day maintains a curriculum that is college preparatory.  Historically, 100% of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges or universities. The curriculum in the high school includes Advanced Placement, Honors, and College Prep courses.  All students must enroll in at least six courses daily, four of which must be from the academic disciplines of mathematics, science, English, social studies,or modern language.

MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ( 24 UNITS)
English 6 Units (includes 1/2 credit of Composition per year)
Mathematics 3 Units (must include Algebra 1,Algebra 2, Geometry)
Science 3 Units (must include biology, chemistry and 1 elective unit of a lab science)
Social Studies 3 Units (must include United States History, World History and Economic, Legal, and Political Systems
Modern Language 3 Units (of the same language)
Physical Education .5 Units (1 semester)
Health .5 Units
Fine  Arts 1.5 Units
Elective Courses 3.5 Units

GRADE POINT AVERAGE/CLASS RANK
Because of its selective admissions policy, its high standing on national norms, and the strong competitive performance of its students, Wayne Country Day does not rank students.  Courses are weighted according to the following scale:

Semester         A.P.              Honors                      College Prep
Grade
A                     4.7                      4.5                              4.0
B                     3.7                      3.5                              3.0
C                     2.7                      2.5                              2.0
D                     1.0                      1.0                              1.0
F                      0.0                      0.0                             0.0

The Upper School
The Upper School is consists of two divisions: Students in grades 7 and 8 form the Intermediate School.  Students in grades 9-12 form the traditional High School.

High School
For students in grades 9 through 12, the High School offers a curriculum which is college preparatory in nature and challenging in style. Honors sections and advanced placement courses provide accelerated work for students of exceptional ability and motivation. A broad program of electives allows students to begin exploration of special interest areas.

Intermediate School
For students in grades 7 and 8, the Intermediate School provides a transitional period for academic and social growth. Coordinating the curriculum with both the elementary and secondary grades acclimates the students to college preparatory levels in English, mathematics, science, social studies, modern language, study skills, life skills, physical education, and the performing and visual arts. Assemblies, class meetings, field trips, student organizations, and athletic offerings work together to enhance the overall academic experience.

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM 
Advanced Placement (AP)
Honors (H)
College Preparatory (P)

ENGLISH
AP English Language
AP English Literature
English 9 (P,H)
English 10 (P,H)
English 11 (P,H)
English 12 (P,H)
Composition  9 - Introduction to Academic Writing
Composition  10 - Rhetoric
Compostion  11 - Writing for the S.A.T.
Composition 12 - Writing for College Applications
Contemporary Literature
Literature in Translation
Multi-Cultural Literature
Newspaper and Yearbook Journalism

SCIENCE
AP Biology
AP Physics B
Biology (P,H)
Chemistry (P,H)
Earth and Space Science
Marine Biology
Physics (P,H)

MATHEMATICS
AP Calculus—AB, BC
AP Statistics
Pre-Calculus 
Statistics
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Advanced Functions and Modeling

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
AP Spanish Language
Spanish 1,2,3,4

AP French Language*
French 1-5 *
  * course is numbers/demand-driven

SOCIAL STUDIES
AP European History
AP US History
AP World History
US History
World History
Geography and Current Issues
US & World Affairs in the 50’s & 60’s
Economics, Legislation and Political Systems

PERFORMING ARTS
AP Music Theory
Music Theory
Chorus 1, 2
Drama 1, 2

Piano (Private)

VISUAL ARTS
AP Art History
Studio Art - Drawing 1,2
Studio Art - Painting 1,2
Photography 1,2
Yearbook Photography
Literary Magazine Design
Ceramics 1,2