2013-2014 ACADEMIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS
1
Welcome to The Bay School This publication provides an overview of our innovative curriculum and summaries of the school’s extracurricular programs and activities. Please visit www.bayschoolsf.org for more information. We encourage you to contact us at admission@bayschoolsf.org or 415-684-8949.
TABLE OF CONTENTS An Introduction to The Bay School . . . . 02
The Academic Program
Guiding Precepts and Community Values . . . . 02
Trimester Rotating Block Schedule. . . . 12
Technology and One-to-One Laptop Computer Program . . . . 06
Homework. . . . 14
College Counseling . . . . 06 Service Learning . . . . 07 Athletics . . . . 08 Clubs and Activities . . . . 10 Intersession . . . . 11 Senior Signature Projects . . . . 11
Academic Philosophy. . . . 14 Graduation Requirements. . . . 14 Academic Program Overview. . . . 16 The Curriculum. . . . 16 Sample Four-Year Course Schedule. . . . 35 Advanced Study: College-Level Work and the Advanced Placement Question. . . . 36