Course Catalog & Requirements

Information regarding course offerings, graduation requirements, guidelines of study, and other important academic course information can be found below.

Graduation Requirements

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses:

 
The Hill School offers 28 Advanced Placement courses. Click the button below to view a listing of the courses offered and the corresponding Advanced Placement examinations.
 

VIEW AP COURSE LISTINGS

Guidelines for Course of Study:

Typical THIRD form course of study: 

  • English 1
  • Integrated Mathematics (Integrated Math 11, 21, 31 or 41. Dependent on placement test)
  • Biology 1
  • 20th Century History
  • Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Latin, or Spanish – level dependent on previous experience and placement test)
  • Arts (see course catalog for options)

Under certain circumstances and with the permission of the Director of Studies, a student may substitute another course for one of these courses. Students who substitute a course in the third form will be expected to take that course in the fourth form. Third form students who demonstrate the capacity may, with the permission of the Director of Studies, take a seventh class in addition to the typical six.

Typical FOURTH form course of study:

  • English 2
  • Mathematics (Geometry, Algebra 2, or other math as appropriate based on courses already taken and results of placement test)
  • Chemistry 1 (or Biology 1 if not already taken)
  • World History (see options in the course catalog)
  • Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Latin, or Spanish – level dependent on previous experience and placement test)

In most cases a student may substitute another course for one of these courses. An additional sixth course may also be taken if desired. A seventh non-graded Performing Arts course may be taken as well (Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra).

Any questions regarding these guidelines or any other aspect of the academic experience at Hill should be directed to Director of Studies and Instruction Bo Kim at 610-705-1089 or bkim@thehill.org.

Important Notes:

  • All courses of study are subject to the approval of the Director of Studies.
     
  • Fifth and sixth form programs of study must also be approved by the College Counseling Office.
     
  • During the fourth, fifth, and sixth form years: ​
    • All students must be enrolled in at least five classes per term.
    • Under no circumstances will a student be allowed to enroll in more than six graded courses.
    • A seventh non-graded Performing Arts course will be approved under appropriate circumstances.
       
  • During the third form year, students will typically take six classes: Arts, English, History, Classical or Modern Language, Mathematics, and Science. Under certain circumstances, and with the permission of the Director of Studies, a student may substitute another course for one of these courses. Students who substitute a course in the third form will be expected to take that course in the fourth form. Third form students who demonstrate the capacity may, with the permission of the Director of Studies, take a seventh class in addition to the typical six.