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Curriculum
Upper School Course Requirements
Each year, students enroll in seven (7) courses and one study hall per semester. A full-year course is one (1) credit, and a one-semester course is 0.5 credit. Additional study halls must be approved by the Head of Upper School and College Counseling. For information about scheduling and the placement policy (Honors/Advanced) please click here for the course guide: EWS Course Guide.
Ninth Grade
Students must take English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Judaic Studies, World Language, and a Fine Arts, Technology, or Physical Education elective each semester.Tenth Grade
Students must take English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Judaic Studies, World Language, and a Fine Arts, Technology, or Physical Education elective each semester.Eleventh Grade
Students must take English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Judaic Studies, World Language (three years is recommended), and a Fine Arts, Technology, or Physical Education elective each semester.Twelfth Grade
Students must take English, Mathematics, Judaic Studies, and two other academic courses, from English, Social Sciences, Mathematics, or Science. Students must also take Fine Arts, Technology, or Physical Education elective each semester (if needed for graduation requirements). Seniors must take a total seven (7) classes each semester.Department Course Maps
The Emery/Weiner School
A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12.
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