OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDIES Course of Study 2021–2022 180 Main Street Andover, Massachusetts 01810 978-749-4050 www.andover.edu 201 Return to Table of Contents CONTENTS General Information ......................................................2 Philosophy & Religious Studies .................................73 Planning a Program of Study .......................................4 Physical Education ......................................................77 Art ...................................................................................7 Theatre & Dance ..........................................................78 Classical Studies (see World Languages) ..................87 The Workshop—Tang Institute ..................................83 Dance (see Theatre & Dance) .....................................78 World Languages .........................................................84 Chinese ...................................................................84 English ..........................................................................13 Classics ...................................................................87 History & Social Science .............................................26 Greek .......................................................................87 Latin ........................................................................89 Interdisciplinary Studies .............................................37 French .....................................................................91 Mathematics, Statistics & Computer Science ..........49 German ...................................................................93 Japanese .................................................................96 Music ............................................................................58 Russian ...................................................................97 Spanish ...................................................................99 Natural Sciences ..........................................................63 Biology ....................................................................63 Chemistry ...............................................................66 Interdisciplinary Science .......................................67 Physics ....................................................................69 PLEASE NOTE: The information that follows is accurate as of this 4/27/21 update. Phillips Academy reserves the right to make subsequent changes. 1 Return to Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION The Educational Program Phillips Academy’s educational program comprises academic, athletic, and community dimensions. The Blue Book describes the opportuni- ties, requirements, responsibilities, and expectations associated with these different elements. The Course of Study describes the required elements of the educational program and includes the course catalog. Diploma Requirements The basic diploma requirement is the satisfactory completion of a four-year secondary school program, with the senior year at Andover. The student must be in good standing (not on probation or under suspension) at the time of graduation. A student who has been dismissed is ineligible for a diploma unless readmitted. To be eligible for a diploma, all students must satisfy the Department of Physical Education’s swimming requirement. Certain diploma requirements vary with the class level at which the student enters Phillips Academy. Entering Juniors and Lowers must pass Physical Education 200 and a one-term course offered by the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (usually taken in the lower year). Some modifications of the language requirement are made for entering Uppers and Seniors. Entering Seniors with no previous world language experience must pass one year in a world language. Students are subject to the following diploma requirements in the visual and performing arts: • Entering Juniors must earn no fewer than four credits (combined) in art, music, and theatre and dance, with at least one credit each in art and music. Most students complete one credit in art and one credit in music by the end of their junior year. • Entering Lowers must earn no fewer than three credits (combined) in art, music, and theatre and dance, with at least one credit each in art and music. • Entering Uppers need to pass one term of either art or music at the Academy. Additional details about the manner in which these requirements are to be fulfilled can be found in the opening descriptions of the departments. Term credits required for the diploma (including credits earned prior to enrolling at Andover) are: 54 for entering Juniors 51 for entering Lowers 48 for entering Uppers 48 for entering Seniors During their upper and senior years, students must accumulate a minimum of 27 term credits, with a minimum of 12 graded term credits during senior year. Approved Independent Projects are counted as graded courses. 2 Return to Table of Contents The following table shows a summary of diploma requirements. Additional details about the manner in which these requirements are to be fulfilled can be found in the opening descriptions of the departments. 4-year student 3-year student 2-year student 1-year student Art, Music, 1 art, 1 music, plus 1 art, 1 music, and 1 art or 1 music None Theatre & Dance 2 more of art, music, 1 more art, music, and/or theatre and dance or theatre and dance English English 100, 200, and 300 English 200 and 300 English 301 and 3 terms 3 terms*** at 500-level World Languages Completion at Phillips Completion at Phillips Completion at Phillips If student does not have 3 Academy of 3 terms of 300- Academy of 3 terms of 300- Academy of 3 terms of years of previous high school level, OR 1 term of 400-level level, OR 1 term of 400-level 300-level, OR 1 term of language study, a 3-term or above, OR completion or above, OR completion 400-level or above, OR 6 sequence of any language† of 200-level of one language of 200-level of one language terms any world language. and 100-level of another lan- and 100-level of another lan- guage, as long as at least one guage, as long as at least one of the two is designated a less of the two is designated a less commonly taught language.* commonly taught language.* History & History 100A and 100B History 201 in 10th grade History 300* If no prior credit for Social Science in 9th grade, History 201 and History 300 U.S. history, then 1 year: and 202 in 10th grade. History 300 or 320 and History 300 plus an additional term Lab Science Two 3-term lab sciences Two 3-term lab sciences Two 3-term lab sciences Two 3-term lab sciences (including yearlong (including yearlong (including yearlong lab sciences taken at lab sciences taken at lab sciences taken at previous high school) previous high school) previous high school) Math Completion of Completion of Completion of Placement at 500-level Math 280 or 340 Math 280 or 340 Math 280 or 340 or higher course or Math 400 Philosophy & 1 term (10th grade unless 1 term None None Religious Studies granted an exception) Physical Education 1 term (10th grade) 1 term (10th grade) 25-Yard Completed during term of Completed during term of Completed during new Completed during new Swim Assessment†† PHD200 PHD200 student orientation student orientation * Less commonly taught languages are: Chinese, German, Ancient Greek, Japanese, and Russian. Students must have the division head’s approval to pursue this “2+1” option. ** If given credit by the department chair for a U.S. history course taken previously, then three terms must be taken of other courses in the department. *** One-year international students must take English 498 and 499, and most PGs must take one term of English 495. † Repeat Uppers who have three years of previous high school language study on their transcript may be exempt from the language requirement. Students who place above the 300 level are not automatically excused from our language requirement; they must validate their proficiency through at least one term of study at Phillips Academy at the 400 level or above. Please consult the Dean of Studies Office for details. †† Students who are unable to pass the 25-yard swim test must work with the PE department to determine a path to completing this diploma requirement. 3 Return to Table of Contents PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY AT ANDOVER The following is designed to help Andover students and their parents understand the curriculum and to show the major decisions (and their consequences) that face students at each stage of the four-year academic program. At various stages of their program, it may be advisable for students to take standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. Students should consult with their teachers, advisor point person, and the College Counseling Office regarding the appropriate time to take these assessments. Junior Year When planning a program of study, students are reminded to include all diploma requirement courses. Each term a Junior must take five or six courses. A Junior’s program typically will include the following courses: Arts Introductory Art (ART225) and Introductory Music (by placement) (2 terms) In addition, many Juniors will take one or two additional courses in the arts (art, music, or theatre and dance) or elective courses in other departments. English ENG100 (3 terms) History HSS100A and HSS100B (2 terms) Mathematics Enter the sequence by placement of the department and take 3 terms Science Most Juniors take biology or physics; other routes