Upper School Academics | The Dunham School, Baton Rouge, LA

Upper School Academics

Our high school program prepares students for success in college and career through academic rigor, athletics, arts, and leadership. For students seeking additional academic challenge, we offer honors courses in most subject areas, 25 Advanced Placement (AP)® courses, and dual enrollment courses.

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CURRICULUM

Full course descriptions may be found in our Middle and Upper School Curriculum Guide.

English

English I
English I Honors
English II
English II Honors
English III
English III Honors
English IV
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition

Math

Algebra I
Algebra I Honors
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Precalculus
Precalculus Honors
Pre-AP Precalculus
Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics*

*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy.

History & Global Studies
American Government
Economics
European History
European History Honors
US History
World Civilizations
World Civilizations Honors
AP European History
AP US History
AP US Government and Politics

 

Science & STEM

Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Intro to Engineering
Physical Science
Physical Science Honors
Physics
Physics Honors
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science A*
AP Computer Science Principles*
AP Physics C

*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy.

Religion


Christian Discipleship
Religion I
Religion II
Religion III
Religion IV
Works of C.S. Lewis

World Languages

AP Chinese*
French I
French II
French II Honors
French III Honors
French IV Honors
French V Honors
AP French
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III Honors
Latin IV Honors
AP Latin
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II Honors
Spanish III Honors
Spanish IV Honors
AP Spanish Language

*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy.

Fine Arts

Art I
Art II
Choir I
Choir II Honors
Cardinal & Silver Band
Dance I
Dance II Honors
Digital Art
Drumline
Graphic Arts
Theatre I
Theatre II Honors
Traditional Art
Worship Through Music
AP Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
AP Studio Art: 2D Design
AP Studio Art: 3D Design

Electives

Computer Literacy
Computer Science I
Creative Writing
Digital Innovation
Health
Leadership
Life Skills
Logic and Test Prep
Physical Education
Psychology
Publications
Strength & Conditioning
AP Computer Science A*
AP Computer Science Principles*
AP Macroeconomics*
AP Microeconomics*
AP Psychology*

*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy

Dual Enrollment

Through a partnership with Louisiana State University, our Dual Enrollment program allows Upper School students to earn college credits through courses taught at Dunham. The content of these courses is rigorous and follows a curriculum governed by the colleges and universities granting credit. 

Upon the successful completion of Dual Enrollment courses, students may be eligible to receive the equivalent credit hours at most accredited colleges and universities. Courses offered include:
Math 1021 (College Algebra); 3 credit hours
Math 1022 (College Trigonometry); 3 credit hours
Math 1530 (Differential Calculus); 5 credit hours
Math 1540 (Integral Calculus); 5 credit hours
 

Advanced Placement®

We offer 25 Advanced Placement courses for students who are ready to tackle the challenge of college-level work. Each rigorous course culminates with a comprehensive exam in May. Strong performance on these exams may result in college credit for that subject. Created by the College Board, the AP program is recognized far and wide as a standard of excellence in education. AP offerings include:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Chinese*
AP Computer Science A*
AP Computer Science Principles*
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP European History
AP French
AP US Government and Politics
AP US History
AP Latin
AP Macroeconomics*
AP Microeconomics*
AP Physics C
AP Psychology*
AP Spanish Language
AP Statistics*
AP Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
AP Studio Art: 2D Design
AP Studio Art: 3D Design

*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy.

 

View Curriculum Guide