Episcopal High School’s course of study reflects a commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, and a dedication to prepare students for college and for life. Small classes, usually comprised of 10 to 12 students, encourage open and lively discussion.
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The School's academic facilities include classrooms that are wired for data, voice, and video and a fully automated library with more than 33,000 books and videos, 10,000 music CDs, 160 periodicals, 12 newspapers, CD-ROMs covering every academic discipline, and access to several online databases and a national inter-library loan network via OCLC.
The college preparatory curriculum requires that students take courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, social studies, science, theology, and the arts. To graduate, a student must earn a minimum of 23 credits in four years, including credits received for afternoon program activities. The academic day consists of seven periods and students must take at least five courses.
Episcopal reports grades four times a year and parents can receive the grade report electronically via NetClassroom, a password-protected grade book. Students are not ranked within their grade levels.
| 90-100 |
Honors |
| 87-89 |
Above Average |
| 80-86 |
Average |
| 70-79 |
Below Average |
| 65-69 |
Passing |
| 60-64 |
Conditional Failure |
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Below 60
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Failure
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Students are placed in classes based upon their ability as assessed by the assistant head for academics, department heads, and registrar. A typical program of study by year: