UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES AND CURRICULUM GUIDE 2021 – 2022 FOUNDED IN 1914 — PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY MISSION THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON EMPOWERS EACH STUDENT TO THRIVE IN A DIVERSE AND EVER-CHANGING WORLD, BY NURTURING RESILIENT CHARACTER, PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP, AND INSPIRING VIGOROUS AND JOYFUL LEARNING. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP JONATHAN G. BROUGHAM HEAD OF SCHOOL WILLIAMS COLLEGE - B.A. | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - M.A. | COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL - J.D. RYAN K. HEWS HEAD OF THE UPPER SCHOOL BOWDOIN COLLEGE - B.A. | COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY - M.ED. BETHANY LOFFREDO DEAN OF STUDENTS FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY - B.A., M.ED. RADHA MISHRA DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING SMITH COLLEGE - B.A. | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY, NEW DELHI - M.A. | THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY - M.A. DANIEL WALKER DEAN OF FACULTY DARTMOUTH COLLEGE - B.A. | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER - M.A. WELCOME TO THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON . where learning and life are carefully balanced. Our founder, John Gale Hun, was a Princeton University math professor renowned for being able to teach high-level math to anyone. He established Hun as a tutoring school in 1914 to focus on students’ individual academic needs while preparing them for an evolving world. We continue to do that today, providing a vigorous, but joyful, learning experience on a foundation of active mentorship. The Hun School offers a curriculum of remarkable breadth for an independent school, with more than 200 classes to choose from. Coursework is dynamic and experiential with an emphasis on core skills like collaborative problem-solving, ethical decision making, effective communication, leadership, creativity, cultural competency, and critical thinking. NextTerm, a three-week spring mini-semester, offers twenty courses that provide learning through travel, interaction with field experts, and project-based assessments. PROGRAM OF STUDIES WORKSHEET 24 CREDITS RECOMMENDED FOR GRADUATION: 7 STEM + 9 HUMANITIES + 2 ARTS + 6 CHOICE 21.5 Credits Required for Graduation (1.5 credits are NextTerm) STEM HUMANITIES ARTS 7 credits required 9 credits required 2 credits required SCIENCE ENGLISH MODERN LANG/CLASSICS* VISUAL ARTS Biology English 1 French 1 Ceramics 1 Biology ESL English 1 Honors French 2 Ceramics 2 AP Biology English 2 French 3 Introduction to Visual Art Chemistry English 2 Honors French 3 Honors Video Production 1 Chemistry Honors English 3 French 4 Video Production 2 AP Chemistry English 3 Honors French 4 Honors Advanced Video Production Physics English 4 (2 semesters required) French 5 Advanced Studio Art Honors Physics Honors English 4A AP French Computer Aided Design 1 Global Literature AP Physics C Spanish 1 Computer Aided Design 2 English 4B Human Anatomy & Physiology Monsters and Madness Spanish 2 Computer Aided Design 3 AP Environmental Science English 4C Spanish 3 Drawing 1 Holocaust Literature Marine Science Spanish 3 Honors Drawing 2 English 4D Astronomy - Solar System Detective Fiction Spanish 4 Painting 1 Astronomy - Universe Beyond English 4E Spanish 4 Honors Painting 2 Lit and Social Change Causes of the Climate Crisis Spanish 5 Photography 1 English 4F Environmental Engineering Shakespeare’s Visions AP Spanish Photography 2 for Climate Change English 4G Honors Spanish for Careers in Photography Literature and Law Spanish Speakers AP Studio Art Drawing English 4H Chinese 1 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Gender in Literature AP Studio Art 2D Design Chinese 2 & ENGINEERING AP English - Literature Chinese 3 Programming 1 English 5 PERFORMING ARTS Chinese 4 Programming 2 Creative Writing Chorus Chinese 5 Adv Topics in Computer Science Public Speaking & Debate Jazz Band Latin 1 Robotics Engineering Journalism Advanced Jazz Band Latin 2 Engineering Design Chamber Orchestra Latin 3 AP Computer Science Principles HISTORY/GLOBAL STUDIES Instrument Exploration Latin 3 Honors AP Computer Science A World Studies Music Production Latin 4 World Studies ESL Intro to Pop Music AP Latin MATH United States History Music Theory Ancient Greek Honors Algebra 1 United States History Honors Theatre 1 Arabic 1 Geometry American Studies ESL Theatre 2 Arabic 2 Geometry Honors AP United States History Theatre 3 *Two sequential years in Algebra 2 AP US Government and Politics Playwright and Production any Language required Algebra 2 Honors AP European History Technical Theatre Pre-Calculus AP Psychology Production Design ESL Algebra 2 / Pre-Calc Honors AP Microeconomics Dance ESL Grammar High and Low Pre-Calculus Honors AP Macroeconomics ESL Reading High and Low Calculus U.S. Government INTENDED NEXTTERM COURSE Advanced ESL AP Calculus AB Psychology AP Calculus BC Microeconomics INTERDISCIPLINARY Multivariable Calculus Macroeconomics Academy 9 AP Statistics Cultural Anthropology Academy 10 Advanced Algebra History and Culture of Greece Intro to Philosophy Linear Algebra Global Issues and Human Rights BioEthics Probability Economic Development *may qualify for STEM or Humanities Statistics Constitutional Law and Entrepreneurial Studies 1 American Society Advanced Math Logic Entrepreneurial Studies 2 and Reasoning Women in the Modern World History Through Film Discrete Math - Number Theory African Americans *may qualify for Humanities or Arts Since Reconstruction Discrete Math - Graph Theory Life Skills and Comparative Government College Readiness and Politics African History and Culture KEY bold - 1 credit, year-long class Italics - 1/2 credit, semester-long class red - required class for graduation gray - international students only SCHOLARS TRACKS In the spirit of John Gale Hun’s vision for meeting students’ differing talents, interests, and academic needs so that they might meet their full potential, The Hun School offers the option of four distinct tracks leading to Honors distinction as a STEM, Global, Arts, or Civic Responsibility and Ethical Leadership Scholar. Students may declare intention for one of the four Scholar Tracks in the spring of their Sophomore year. In the spring of Junior year, the Scholars Committee will determine if those students are still eligible for Scholars designation. A minimum average of 90 is required in all Scholars track coursework. CIVICS, ETHICS, AND STEM TRACK SOCIAL JUSTICE TRACK 1. At least 1 AP class in Science, Technology, or Math 1. Required Courses: and courses from the following disciplines: Public Speaking and Debate SCIENCE Race, Media, and Justice Biology Chemistry Physics AP Gov and Politics or TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING AND ELECTIVES American Government and Constitutional Law Programming 1 and any 1.5 credits from the following courses: Optional Courses: (2 full credits required) Programming 2 or AP U.S. History Electric Circuits or Any AP Economics Digital Logic Circuits or AP Statistics Engineering Design or AP Environmental Science Biotechnology or Environmental Risks and Disasters Statistics CAD 1 or Journalism Robotics Engineering History of Rome Environmental Engineering for Climate Change American Government MATH Constitutional Law Geometry Algebra 2 African Americans Since Reconstruction Pre-Calculus Calculus Women in the Modern World 2. Create a Community Leadership Portfolio in Intro to Philosophy STEM extra-curricular activities and events English 4 – Social Change English 4 – Lit and Law 3. Design, propose, and execute a Senior Capstone in STEM English 4 – Gender in Lit Bio Ethics GLOBAL TRACK Comparative Government 2. Create a Community Portfolio in Ethical Leadership and Civic Responsibility related extra-curricular activities 1. Required Courses: and events, including an ethical leadership training/seminar. World Studies and Global Issues/Human Rights or 3. Design, Propose, and Execute a Senior Capstone which Economic Development and must include an experiential internship in a related field. World Language or Latin through level 4 Optional Courses: (2 full credits required) ARTS TRACK AP European History Cultural Anthropology History of Greece 1. Students must complete 3.5 credits in Performing or Visual Arts World War 2 classes. Students may choose to specialize in one area of the World Religions arts or take courses in both the Performing or Visual Arts fields. Comparative Government 2. Create a Substantive Community Leadership Portfolio in Arts African History and Culture related extra- curricular activities and events that may include: Macroeconomics Outside exhibits or performances Women in Modern World Participation and leadership in Hun arts related English 4 - Global Literature extra-curricular activities and clubs English 4 - Holocaust Lit Additional courses outside the core 3.5 credit requirement 2. Create a Community Leadership Portfolio in Global Studies Participation and leadership in Hun related student extra-curricular activities and events. publications, ensembles, productions, or broadcasts 3. Design, propose, and execute of a Senior Capstone with a global focus 3. Design, propose, and execute a Senior Capstone in the Arts. KEY bold - 1 credit, year-long class Italics - 1/2 credit, semester-long class SIGNATURE PROGRAMS Only at Hun... NEXTTERM One course, three weeks, anywhere your mind can go. NextTerm is a three- week immersive experience that allows students an in-depth exploration of a real-world topic. Students work with an interdisciplinary team of teachers to practice skills in a project-based learning experience. Freshmen