Clarence Perkins Division Director High School Grades 9 - 12

The High School Division (Grades 9 - 12)

The High School division offers a traditional academic curriculum in an environment designed to enhance students' individual, intellectual and personal development. Students pursue a rigorous college preparatory program with requirements in English, history, mathematics, science, foreign language, the arts and physical education. Independent thought and imaginative problem solving are carefully cultivated. The primary academic goal is for students to explore many intellectual paths in the course of their education. Students are encouraged to reach for ever greater levels of excellence in their course work. Commitment and effort are rewarded in the evaluation process. New strengths and interests are discovered and deepened as students accumulate a solid knowledge base for a successful future.

An important element in support of these curricular and learning goals is the presence of sophisticated technology. The local area network, TrevorNet, provides access to the complete library collection in the school, a periodicals research collection called ProQuest, the New York Times, and the vast resources of the Internet. With growing awareness of the educational power of the Internet and information technology, teachers are incorporating more of its content into their curriculum in every subject area. Every High School faculty member has a laptop computer, thus enabling students and teachers to broaden their communications beyond the classroom and Common Room.

All High School students are required to have a laptop computer that runs the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and a variety of academic software applications specific to Trevor. A technology course, which covers laptop use and basic maintenance, internet safety and acceptable use of Trevor technology, is required for grade nine students. Computer science courses are offered for High School students. Wireless network connections to TrevorNet are available throughout the building providing students with ready access to printers, the internet, e-mail, and class assignments on an anytime, anywhere basis.

A strong advisor system guides and supports students. The advisee group fosters a sense of community and connection and provides opportunities for leadership. Discretionary time allows for the development of initiative, independence and responsibility. Students are encouraged to see themselves as collaborators in learning with each other and with their teachers. The large Student-Faculty Center at the heart of the division makes collaboration between and among students and faculty possible.

	English (4 years) 4 Credits Lab Science (3 years) Biology/chemistry/physics/health 3.5 Credits World Language (3 years of one language in HS) 3 Credits Physical Education (4 years) 1 Credit History (3 Years) 3 Credits The Arts (3 years of .5 credits) 1.5 Credits Mathematics (3 years) 3 Credits