CURRICULUM GUIDE
2026-2027
Updated March 9, 2026
Contents Mission............................................................................ 2 Philosophy ...................................................................... 2 Curricular Vision............................................................. 2 Credit and Promotion Requirements.............................. 2 Diploma Requirements................................................... 3 Grading System and the Honor List............................... 4 Cum Laude Society......................................................... 4 Courses Information....................................................... 4 Elective Opportunities.................................................... 6 Courses of Instruction..................................................... 7 Arts: Visual & Performing ..................................... 7 English.................................................................. 13 English Inquiry Courses........................................ 22 History and Social Studies ................................... 27 Languages:........................................................ 33 Classics............................................................. 33 Modern Foreign Languages............................. 36 Mathematics.......................................................... 42 Science .................................................................. 44 Collaborative Programs......................................... 53 Ethics ................................................................... 56 Health & Wellness................................................ 56 Independent Study................................................ 56 Subject Sequence Summary.......... Inside Back Cover Belmont Hill School educates boys in mind, body, and spirit to develop men of good character.