A college preparatory school that prepares more than just the mind.

Academics

The upper school course of study provides challenging and intriguing courses at all grade levels and in all subjects. Based on their performance and their interest, students select from regular or honors courses in every discipline. In some subjects, Advanced Placement courses enable students to earn college credit for work accomplished in high school. A Marshall School transcript has depth and is recognized in college admissions offices.

Co-Curriculars

Young people need places to grow and test themselves in new arenas. Marshall students can participate in co-curricular opportunities that are integrated into the day -- assemblies, publications, field trips to museums and theaters, and dozens of other organizations -- as well as all of the after school opporuntities. At Marshall School, students are players, not observers.

Extended Schedule

An extended schedule allows for traditional 50-minute periods as well as 80-minute extended periods. The extended periods allow teachers the flexibility to vary their instructional methods and engage students more deeply in the content. The schedule also incorporates community time - assemblies, programs, co-curricular activities, tutoring, and faculty office hours.

Graduation Requirements

Students in grades 9-12 take a minimum of 5 1/2 courses each year. A minimum of twenty-two credits are required for graduation, including:

	English (4)
	History (3.5)
	Mathematics, through Algebra II (3)
	Science, including Biology (3)
	Foreign language, French, German or Spanish (2)
	Health/physical education (2)
	Fine arts (1)
	Ethical and religious studies (.5 per year)
	40-hour community service learning requirement
	a demonstrated competency in computer science and technology

Academic Challenge

Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Calculus, Computer Science, English Literature/Composition, French and Spanish

Honors courses: Computer Science, British Literature, Spanish, French, German, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, American History, and World History.

College Guidance

With an expectation that all Marshall graduates will attend four-year colleges and universities, Marshall’s college guidance program is designed to provide students and their families with an organized and comprehensive process for exploring post-secondary options. The process is highly personalized because the primary goal of our college guidance process is to assist students in finding colleges that best fit the needs and interests our of students.

Marshall’s college counselor meets individually with students during their junior year to identify personal, academic, and co-curricular strengths and interests, to review past achievements, and to formulate long-term goals for college and beyond. Active advising regarding standardized testing, visits to college campuses, and the application process follow.

Marshall has a strong reputation among colleges and universities throughout the United States. Representatives from numerous colleges and universities personally visit with our students annually to provide information about their respective schools.