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.

CURRICULUM
Full course descriptions may be found in our Middle and Upper School Curriculum Guide.
| English |
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English I
English I Honors
English II
English II Honors
English III
English IV
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
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| Math |
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Algebra I
Algebra I Honors
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors
Pre-AP Algebra II
Algebra III (MAC only)
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Honors
Calculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics*
*AP course taught through the Dunham Virtual Academy.
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| History & Global Studies |
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American Government
Business and Personal Finance
Economics
European History
European History Honors
US History
World Civilizations
World Civilizations Honors
World History
World History Honors
AP European History
AP US History
AP US Government and Politics
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| Science & STEM |
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Biology I
Biology I Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Computer Science
Physical Science
Physical Science Honors
Physics
Pre-Engineering
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science
AP Physics I
AP Physics C
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| Religion |
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Religion I
Religion II
Religion III
Religion IV
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| World Languages |
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French I
French II
French III Honors
AP French
Latin I
Latin II
Latin III Honors
AP Latin
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III Honors
AP Spanish Language
ASL I*
ASL II*
*MAC course only
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| Fine Arts |
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Art I
Art II
Art III
Art IV
Advanced Band
Honors Jazz Band
Advanced Choir
Dance I
Dance II Honors
Advanced Theatre
Advanced Theatre II Honors
Musical Theatre Honors
AP Studio Art: Drawing & Painting
AP Studio Art: 2D Design
AP Studio Art: 3D Design
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| Electives |
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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
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| Dual Enrollment |
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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
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| Advanced Placement® |
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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.
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View Curriculum Guide