The Center School reflects best practices based on current educational research; the curricular focus is narrower than that found at large comprehensive high schools. The small size offers a stimulating educational environment that includes a rigorous, standards-based core academic program in the humanities, math, science, and Spanish.
Humanities
Language Arts, social studies, and civics are integrated into our four-year humanities program. We offer an integrated 9th and 10th grade program.
- Grades 9 and 10: "The Americas" and "Europe, Asia, & Africa" alternate years
- Grade 11: "American Government and Social Studies"
- Grade 12: "Contemporary Issues/World Literature" (AP option)
Math
The math program combines the theoretical and practical in the "Core Plus" curriculum developed by the National Science Foundation. In addition, teachers balance with supplementary materials designed to strengthen math foundational skills.
- Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus
Science
The integrated science prgram moves 9th and 10th grade students through an inquiry-based introduction to chemistry, physics, biology, ecology, and health over the course of two years.
- Grades 9 and 10: "Integrated Science" teaches environmental and physical sciences alternate years
- Grade 11: "Chemistry"
- Grade 12: "Advanced Biology" (AP option)
Spanish
Seattle Schools students are required to take a minimum of two years of a world language for graduation.
- Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III