Student Life in Upper School
Outside of the classroom, our Upper School students are able to pursue interests in a wide variety of offerings, including athletics, social clubs, as well as our house system. Click over to our Student Life page to find out more!
For a detailed look at our Rhetoric academic program, please view our School Profile.
School of Logic: 5th – 8th Grades
The School of Logic (5th – 8th grades) takes the foundational knowledge gained in the Grammar stage and expounds on it. Students in this phase are naturally argumentative and are beginning to ask difficult questions about their world. Analysis and critical reasoning are the chief mental acts of this stage. Developmentally, logic students learn best through debate and discussion.
| Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | |
| History | Ancient History | Medieval History | Modern History | U.S. History Capstone: National History Day Project |
| Christian Studies | Old Testament Survey | New Testament Survey | ||
| English Language & Literature |
Ancient Literature | Medieval Literature | Modern Literature | American Literature |
| Math |
Dimensions Level 5 | Math In Focus: Course 1 |
Math In Focus: Course 2 |
Pre-Algebra |
| Algebra 1 | ||||
| Science | Anatomy & Physiology |
Chemistry & Physics |
General Science | Physical Science |
| Latin | Latin A | Latin B | Latin 1A* | Latin 1B* |
| Fine Arts | Choir | Shakespearean Theater |
Art | Art, Theater, or Choir |
| Additional Electives | Dance & Decorum I | Dance & Decorum II | ||
| Athletics | Athletics are offered throughout the year. For more information, please visit our Athletics page. | |||
*If completed at ACS, Latin 1A and Latin 2A combine to count for 1 full credit of Rhetoric Latin.
School of Rhetoric: 9th – 12th Grades
This stage is the culmination of the Trivium. The student of rhetoric takes the foundational knowledge gained in grammar school, the analytical skills of the logic stage and begins producing and defending his/her own ideas. Thesis defense and eloquent written and oral communication are the hallmarks of the rhetoric stage.
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | |
| History 4 credits |
Ancient History | Medieval & Renaissance History |
U.S. History in Global Context |
Modern History |
| Christian Studies 2.5 credits |
Development of Christian Doctrine & Church History I |
Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
Applied Exegesis & Church History II |
Principles of Practical Theology & Senior Thesis |
| English Language & Literature 4 credits |
Ancient Literature | Medieval & Renaissance History |
Modern Literature | The Novel |
| Math 3 credits |
Algebra I | Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus or Probability & Statistics |
| Geometry | Algebra II | Pre-Calculus, Computer Science, or Statistics & Probability | Calculus or Probability & Statistics |
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| Science 3 credits |
Biology I | Physics I | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology |
| Classical Languages 2 credits |
Latin I or Latin II |
Latin II or Latin III |
Latin III, Latin IV, or Greek I |
Latin IV or Greek I |
| Classical Studies 4 credits |
Logic II | Classical Rhetoric & Composition |
Rhetoric Seminar & Principles of Leadership |
Political & Economic Philosophy |
| Fine Arts 2 credit |
Studio Art I or Theater I |
Studio Art Elective or Theater Elective |
Studio Art Elective or Theater Elective |
Studio Art Elective, Theater Elective, or Photography Elective |
| Additional Electives 2.5 credits |
ACS offers a variety of additional elective courses, such as Personal Finance, Creative Writing, Introduction to Psychology, Spanish & Cross-Cultural Ministry, American Sign Language, Additional Honors Math & Science Courses, Service Learning Practicum. | |||
| Athletics 1 credit |
Students earn the equivalent of 1 credit by playing a sport or taking other approved physical education courses. Athletics are offered throughout the year. For more information, please visit our Athletics page. |
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Schedule
Note: For Logic students, approximately 1 hour of homework is assigned on Wednesday evenings.