Academics:

The Storm King School is an academic institution dedicated to empowering students to make the most of their intellectual abilities.  We are flexible in arranging programs of study and in maximizing our resources. At the same time, we expect attendance in all classes, completion of daily assignments, and full student cooperation.

The following academic guidelines, based on many years of experience, are intended to clarify the academic standards that students must meet while enrolled at The Storm King School.

Program of Study:

Each new student designs an individualized academic program with the Academic Dean by mail over the summer or at registration. Returning students confer with the Academic Dean and their advisors in the spring.

Diploma Requirements:

The following academic requirements must be met in order to qualify for a Storm King diploma:

• The minimum course load for each term: Five (5) Academic Courses and One (1) Elective.
• A minimum of 22.5 credits including:
• 4 credits in English
• 4 credits in history, including US History and Senior Social Studies
• 2 credits in physical education
• 3 credits in mathematics
• 3 credits in science (senior year must have a fourth credit in math or science)
• 2 credits in a single foreign language
• 1 credit in visual arts
• 1 credit in performing arts
• 1 credit in Public Speaking
• ½ credit in Internet Safety
• ½ credit in Health
• ½ credit in Community Service
  

In addition to course credits:

• All students in the 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades must take the PSAT each year.
• All students must take the SAT I in the spring of their 11th grade year and in the fall of their 12th grade year.
• All students are required to play two competitive (interscholastic) team sports per year in which no credit is given.
• In order to graduate, seniors may not have a failing grade in their senior transcript.
• All seniors must apply to at least one college.