Academics
Sample Schedules
mma Willard is committed to students gaining experience in making academic choices. The following are typical schedules for each grade:
A 9th GRADE PROGRAM
Arts semester courses
English I
Ancient and Medieval History
Foreign language
Mathematics
Physics
Physical education class, unless exempted through dance class or interscholastic teams
Community service
Seminar
A 10th GRADE PROGRAM
Arts semester courses
English II
Rise of the Modern World
Foreign language
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physical education class, unless exempted through dance class or interscholastic teams
Community service
Seminar
AN 11th GRADE PROGRAM
Arts semester courses
English III
United States history
Foreign language
Mathematics
Biology
Physical education class, unless exempted through dance class or interscholastic teams
Community service
Seminar
A 12th GRADE PROGRAM
For graduation, a 12th grader must complete any distribution requirement she has not fulfilled, choose one elective each semester from the English department, and satisfy the community service and senior seminar requirements. She also must fulfill a 10-week physical education requirement either through gym class or an acceptable substitution. Further, a 12th-grade student must minimally carry 2.5 units per semester, 5 units for the year. She should select courses at the most advanced level in all disciplines.
