With the goal of creating 21st century learning environments that engage students, foster achievement, and cultivate the skills needed to connect and collaborate in a global society, Upper School Instructors at Academy of Greatness & Excellence (AGE), ensure that students are immersed in rigorous coursework and a range of extracurricular activities, including internship opportunities that broaden their horizons and offer rich academic and experiential learning experiences. Our upper School is an innovative and dynamic place where young adults are challenged to participate in leadership-building activities across the school and in their communities to prepare them to be global citizens of the 21st century
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate from Academy of Greatness & Excellence, a student must fulfill all academic course requirements over four years, as listed below.
Core Courses
English ( World Literature I, World Literature II, Composition, AP English)
20 Credits
Math (Geometry- Algebra - Pre Calculus- AP Calculus)
20 Credits
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Biology)
20 Credits
Social Studies (World History- US History I, US II, AP World History)
15 Credits
World Languages (Arabic)
20 Credits
Health, Safety and Physical Education
15 Credits
Islamic History, Islamic Law & Practice
20 Credits
Electives
Technology Literacy (Website Design)
3 Credits
Financial Literacy (Economics, Money Management)
3 Credits
Creative Writing
3 Credits
Graphic Design/ Digital Media
3 Credits
Each course at Academy of Greatness & Excellence is worth 5 credits, except for Physical Education & Fine Arts courses. College Credit courses are also offered through Bergen County Community College.
Freshman Core Classes
Introduction to Middle Eastern Ethical Studies ( Quran & Islamic Studies)
5 Credits
English 9 (CP)- English 9 (H)
5 Credits
Mathematics: Geometry – Geometry (H)
5 Credits
Biology- Biology (H)
5 Credits
World History
5 Credits
World Language ( Arabic)
5 Credits
Health & Physical Education
3.5 Credits
Freshman Electives
Website Design
3 Credits
Sophomore Electives
Sophomore Core Classes
Middle Eastern Ethical Studies ( Quran & Islamic Studies)
5 Credits
English 10 (CP)- English 10 (H)
5 Credits
Mathematics: Algebra II- Algebra II (H)
5 Credits
Chemistry
5 Credits
United States History
5 Credits
World Language (Arabic)
5 Credits
Health & Physical Education
3.5 Credits
Creative Writing
3 Credits
Creative Writing
3 Credits
Junior Core Classes
Introduction to Islamic Law and Practice ( Quran & Islamic Studies)
5 Credits
English 11 (CP)/English 11 (H) /British Literature/AP English
5 Credits
Mathematics: Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
5 Credits
AP Biology/Conceptual Physics
5 Credits
United States Government and Politics
5 Credits
World Language (Arabic)
5 Credits
Health & Physical Education
3.5 Credits
Junior Electives
Graphic Design
3 Credits
Senior Core Classes
Islamic Law and Practice ( Quran & Islamic Studies)
5 Credits
British Literature (H) / AP English
5 Credits
Mathematics: Calculus/ AP Calculus
5 Credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology
5 Credits
Current Global Issues
5 Credits
World Language (Arabic)
5 Credits
Health & Physical Education
3.5 Credits
Senior Electives
Economics/ Financial Planning & Money Management
3 Credits