The goal of Roycemore's Upper School curriculum is the education of each student as an individual. To this end, the School promotes an active advisory system to encourage, aid, and direct the student in recognizing and fulfilling his or her potential. The school stresses the importance of introducing students to a broad range of studies. The curriculum is also designed to foster the systematic and creative exploration of ideas.

Advisory System
Each student chooses a faculty advisor at the beginning of the academic year, and the two work closely together throughout the year. The relationship focuses on two broad categories of school related issues. First, advisors help students with academic planning. This includes selecting appropriate courses, designing annual January Short Term projects, and formulating college plans. Second, advisors work with students in less structured areas which could include helping them to set goals to evaluate their progress, to develop strong study habits, to become involved in extracurricular activities, and in general to budget their time and energy.

Typical Course Offerings

English

• African American Literature
• Comedy
• Composition - Advanced Placement
• English Language - Advanced Placement
• English Literature - Advanced Placement
• Foundations of English
• Masterpieces in Literature
• Mythology and Epics
• Romance
• Story and Structure

Foreign Language

• French I-IV
• French Language - Advanced Placement
• Spanish I-IV
• Spanish Language - Advanced Placement

Mathematics

• Algebra I
• Algebra II with Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry
• Calculus - Advanced Placement
• Geometry
• Mathematical Analysis
• Transition to College Mathematics

Social Studies

• Law and the Legal System
• Modern European History
• Modern European History - Advanced Placement
• Politics of American Democracy
• United States History
• United States History - Advanced Placement
• World History

Science

• Biology
• Biology - Advanced Placement
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Introduction to Chemistry & Physics
• Physics - Advanced Placement

Fine Arts

• Drawing and Painting or Sculpture
• Music Theory
• Pottery
• Public Speaking/Introduction to Theater
• Studio Art - Advanced Placement