Curriculum

La Pietra combines a strong college-preparatory curriculum with small classes, which assures that attention is given to individual needs in an atmosphere of mutual endeavor and inquiry. La Pietra maintains a 7:1 student to teacher ratio with an average class size of 10 to 15 students. All departments offer electives and students may earn college credit through Advanced Placement (AP®) courses, which are offered in both online and face-to-face formats.

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Graduation Requirements

Total credits required for graduation are 24, and with the exception of Algebra 1 and World Language Level 1 courses taken in 8th grade, credits are counted from 9-12th grade. In addition to total credits needed, the following course requirements must be satisfied:

English
4 credits - Intro to Literature & Composition and World Literature are required. 2 additional credits are required in Grades 11 and 12. 
Fine Arts
2 credits - Students take 2 or more credits from performing arts (including voice and theater) and visual arts 
World Language
3 credits - Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Chinese or Spanish
Mathematics
3 credits - Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are required
Physical Education
2 credits - Upper School P.E. is required each year
Science
3 credits - Physics, Chemistry, and another full credit of science are required
Social Studies
3.5 credits - World History: Ancient, World History: Modern, U. S. History, and American Government are required. AP® U.S. History may substitute for U.S. History.
Electives
1.5 credits
Independent Project
Completion of the Independent Project by the first week of April in the Junior year is required for graduation.
Women's and Gender Studies
1.5 credits - Intro to Women's and Gender Studies, Health & Society, and Perspectives in Women's History are required