Scholars' Academy

Currently, there are seven sports for the middle school: basketball and lacrosse for boys, basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball for girls and cross country and soccer as co-ed sports. Most sports available for high school students are PSAL sports such as basketball, swimming, cross country, and bowling. The school also has an archery team. In 2010-2011 HS Girls Basketball Team won the Basketball Public School Athletic League Championship the second year they were in the competition.

Students in both the middle school and high school have the opportunity to star in school plays hosted every few months in the school's auditorium. The topic of these plays range from popular movies, such as Shrek and High School Musical, to Broadway musicals, such as Fiddler on the Roof and Little Shop of Horrors. The production of these plays are almost entirely student driven, including the recordings, creation of props, and other stage jobs. Those who participate attend rehearsals after school that ultimately lead up to a final show put on for family and friends. Tickets can be purchased for $3 during school hours and $5 at the door.

As with many other extracurricular activities, the school has a separate band and chorus for high school and middle school students. Members of the band and chorus meet in the morning before classes officially start. Students in band often perform in parades and other events outside of school. Members of the band may also perform during graduations and assemblies held within school hours. Students in chorus sometimes perform during school assemblies as well. When the holidays come around, chorus members go caroling around the school, singing famous Christmas songs.

The Scholars' Academy strives to prepare students for the various challenges that they will face upon applying for and going to college. Throughout their high school career, students will be informed about different types of colleges and how to choose the right one for them. Some services provided include trips to nearby colleges, college fairs held in-school, presentations, individuals conferences, and a college office for any questions and concerns. Although mainly for the use of high school students, middle school students can seek advice from the college office as well. Additionally, students will be able to build up their resume by volunteering to develop skills, interning to gain work experience, and furthering their education through outside programs..

In 10th grade, students are required to take the PSAT as a measure to see how they will scale up to the SAT the following year. They are provided with multiple resources for both tests, including but not limited to websites, practice tests, and study periods. Both tests are taken during school hours, though the PSAT can be taken in the fall for a chance to get a scholarship and the SAT can be taken multiple times at other locations.

Students are encouraged to apply for SAT Subject Tests after they have obtained enough information from their regular classes. Many teachers offer study sessions after school to drill the tests and become familiar with its components. These tests must be applied for online through the College Board. After paying the registration fee and fee to take a specific test, students must arrive on time to the testing site of their choosing with the required materials.

During their time in high school, students will have experience as interns for either school staff members or another organization of their choosing. If a student chooses to intern for a teacher, their schedules will be modified to fit a period of internship into their school schedule.

Students are promoted to give back to the community by volunteering outside of school. High school students are required to complete a minimum of 25 community service hours each year before May 1. The school often sends out emails about volunteering opportunities and volunteer groups. If they comply with the community service rule and maintain a high overall average, they may qualify for the National Honor Society.

Upon entering high school, students are given the chance to choose between a music and an art track. These tracks are mandatory and must taken for at least two years before a student can decide whether or not they would like to continue the track as a college course. Depending on their science and math grades from the previous year, they may be placed into either physics or earth science. As students rise into sophomore year, they will be able to make decisions about the classes they want to take in regards to AP classes and honors classes. These advanced classes are offered based on grades, exam results, and available space. The following will outline the classes available to each grade:

• AP Spanish
• AP U.S. History
• Algebra II Honors
• Chemistry Honors

• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics
• AP Calculus AB
• AP English
• AP World History
• AP Music
• AP Spanish

*Juniors do not take honors classes

• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics C
• AP Calculus BC
• AP English Lit
• AP World History
• AP Music
• AP Art History
• AP Computer Science
• AP Psychology
• AP Spanish

*Seniors do not take honors classes

*Seniors are prioritized when considering AP courses