Graduation Requirements

The Lee Academy Upper School is an accelerated and advanced program for college bound students of outstanding academic and/or artistic ability. Small class size and teachers with subject area degrees contribute to the successful completion of a rigorous college preparatory program. Classes are taught on the honors level involving frequent discussion, extensive reading, analytic writing, scientific methodology and in-depth exploration as appropriate to the subject area. Advanced honors courses are offered to juniors and seniors based upon availability and faculty approval.

Senior Thesis

 

All graduates must successfully complete a senior thesis project composed of a major research paper and presentation on a subject of the student's choice. Thesis students are directed by faculty advisors, including outside experts in the subject area when appropriate.

 

Dual Enrollment

Lee Academy participates in a dual enrollment program with the University of South Florida. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to explore areas of personal interest in a college setting. In the past several years, Lee students have successfully completed courses such as Calculus I, II, and III, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry II, Bio Systems, Punic Wars, Art History, Shakespeare and Modern Novels. Successfully completed college courses are awarded advanced honors status.

 

Minimum Requirements for Graduation credit = 1 year

 

English- 4 credits

Senior Thesis- 1 credit

In-Depth Study Research - 3 credits

Mathematics -4 credits or through Pre Calc.

Social Sciences- 3.5 credits

Science- 4 credits

Latin- 4

French/Spanish/German - 3 credits

Fine Arts/Electives- 3 credits

Physical Education- 1 credit

Community Service- 100 hours

 

Adjustments in requirements are made for students entering beyond the freshman year and for special circumstances at the discretion of the faculty. Students are expected to carry a minimum of 6 major courses per year.

 

Upper School Course Offerings

All offerings are Honors Courses

(AP identifies Advanced Placement Courses)

(*Denotes 1/2 credit)

 

English

Literature and Composition (AP) English I, II, III, IV Senior Thesis Shakespeare Performed Public Speaking* Writing for Publication

Yearbook

 

Mathematics

Algebra I, II Geometry Pre-Calculus

 

Social Sciences

World History American History Ancient History Government* Humanities* Economics*

World Religions* Current Events*

 

Science

Biology I, II Chemistry Marine Science Physics Physical Science Physiology & Anatomy

 

Foreign Language

Latin I, II, III, IV French I, II, III, IV German I, II, III, IV (AP) Spanish I, II, III, IV (AP)

 

Fine Arts

Art I, II Art History* Drama Digital Photography

 

Computer Science

Computer Literacy* Business Applications*

 

Not all courses are offered every year.

 

Extracurricular Activities

Chess  Drama  Chinese  Poetry/Storytelling  Art  Music

 

Extracurricular activities are based upon availability and student interest. Other clubs and activities may be added accordingly.

 

 

Community Involvement

Students are required to complete 100 hours of documented community service, and volunteer their time and talents in a variety of ways. Some of the settings where Lee students have made a difference include museums, public schools, nursing homes, hospitals, libraries, and animal shelters.

 

College and University Acceptance

Agnes Scott, American Conservatory Theater, American University, Bard, Boston University, Brown, Case Western Reserve, College of William and Mary, Columbia, Cornell, Eckerd, Elon, Embry-Riddle, Emory, Florida State, George Mason, George Washington, Georgia Tech, Guilford, Hillsdale, Marquette, New College, Northwestern, Oxford (England); Pomona, Pont Even School of Contemporary Art (France); Ringling School of Art & Design, Rollins, Sarah Lawrence, Taylor, Tufts, Tulane, University of Chicago, University of Evansville, University of Florida, UNC Chapel Hill, University of South Florida, University of Nebraska, University of Tampa, Vassar, Virginia Tech, Wilkes and Wooster.