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:

4 credits - Intro to Literature & Composition and World Literature are required. 2 additional credits are required in Grades 11 and 12. 
2 credits - Students take 2 or more credits from performing arts (including voice and theater) and visual arts 
3 credits - Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Chinese or Spanish
3 credits - Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are required
2 credits - Upper School P.E. is required each year
3 credits - Physics, Chemistry, and another full credit of science are required
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.
1.5 credits
Completion of the Independent Project by the first week of April in the Junior year is required for graduation.
1.5 credits - Intro to Women's and Gender Studies, Health & Society, and Perspectives in Women's History are required