上学校

学生 are required to earn at least five credits each year from among the course offerings of the English, 视觉 and Performing 艺术, 世界语言, 历史 and Social Studies, 数学, Interdisciplinary Studies, Computer Science and Robotics, and Science Departments. At least one of the credits must be in English. While courses vary in their meeting patterns, those that are equivalent to three 70­-minute and one 100­-minute class periods per seven­-day rotation for the entire school year earn one credit. Semester courses satisfying the above criterion earn one ­half credit. Semester and year courses that do not have the equivalent of daily meetings have their credit offerings listed after the course title in the Course Description Guide. 点击 在这里 to see the courses offered to 上学校 students. 

• 英语:4学分
• 历史 & Social Studies: 3 credits (2 in World 历史, 1 in U.S. 历史)
• 数学: 3 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
• Science: 3 credits (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• 世界语言: 3 credits 
• 视觉 & Performing 艺术: 1  credit 
• Wellness/Wellness Lab/Health: 1 credit 
• Additional Electives: 3 credits

在McDonogh, students continue the tradition of our founder John McDonogh to “strive in the course of one’s life to do the greatest amount of good.” 上学校 students are involved in numerous service projects that go well beyond fulfilling the 40 hours required for graduation. In addition to planting, 除草, and harvesting crops at 根农场, much of which is donated to the Maryland Food Bank and other outreach organizations, students work directly with those in need. Through 社区服务, students learn many important life lessons as they expand their horizons.

For more than 25 years, McDonogh Senior Projects have provided remarkably exciting and varied opportunities for students to pursue interests not available during the course of the normal academic day. The projects are completed during the last three weeks of their McDonogh experience under the supervision of a mentor. The projects commonly fall within the following categories: career exploration, fine or performing arts, 社区服务, 旅行, and special group projects initiated by the seniors.

While the primary task of the 上学校 is intellectual development, we recognize that young people also need ample opportunities to explore talents and interests that lie beyond the academic realm. 各种各样的 运动, 信息, 艺术, 社会, 旅行, and service activities provide continuing opportunities for self-­discovery. 教师-advised but student-led 俱乐部及活动 are a testament to our students' eagerness to continue working with one another and with teachers after the academic day is over.

The 上学校 Course Description Guide is a detailed guide to the academic program and course offerings. 点击 在这里 to see the complete course listing for the 2024-2025 school year.