Academics

Rigor with a Pulse

Evergreen’s curriculum emphasizes mastery, feedback, and the craft of thinking: writing, reasoning, and building models of the world.

Graduation Requirements (Upper School)

To graduate, students must earn 24 credits and complete 80 service hours (documented in the service portal).

Subject Credits Required Notes
English 4.0 Includes Capstone Writing (Grade 12)
Mathematics 4.0 Algebra I or higher; Calculus is available as an elective
Science 3.0 At least one lab science each year of Grades 9–11
History / Social Science 3.0 World History, U.S. History, Civics/Econ
World Language 3.0 Spanish, French, or Mandarin; placement offered
Arts 1.0 Visual art, music, theater, or digital media
Wellness 1.0 Health + PE
Electives 5.0 Includes STEM, humanities, arts, and internship credit

Credit model: 1.0 credit = a full-year course; 0.5 credit = a semester course.

AP & Advanced Offerings

Evergreen offers 22 AP courses. Availability depends on enrollment and prerequisites.

STEM

  • AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1
  • AP Environmental Science

Humanities

  • AP English Language, AP English Literature
  • AP U.S. History, AP World History
  • AP Government & Politics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Human Geography

Arts & Languages

  • AP Studio Art (2D)
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP French Language
  • AP Chinese Language & Culture

Additional honors seminars may run as enrollment permits.

Sample Bell Schedule

North Campus (Grades 6–8)

BlockTime
Advisory8:15–8:30
Block A8:35–9:30
Block B9:35–10:30
Block C10:35–11:30
Lunch11:30–12:05
Block D12:10–1:05
Block E1:10–2:05
Clubs / Support2:10–3:00

South Campus (Grades 9–12)

BlockTime
Block 18:25–9:25
Block 29:30–10:30
Block 310:35–11:35
Lunch / Office Hours11:35–12:25
Block 412:30–1:30
Block 51:35–2:35
Athletics / Arts2:45–4:30

“Office Hours” is used for extra help, advisories, and club meetings.

Learning Support & Academic Integrity

Learning Lab

  • Grades 6–12: Tue–Thu 15:15–17:00
  • Appointment option for Grades 3–5 (teacher referral)
  • Focus: executive function, study skills, and targeted tutoring

Accommodations

Evergreen supports documented needs with reasonable accommodations. Plans are reviewed each semester.

Submit documentation to student-support@evergreen.example.

Academic Integrity (Summary)

  • Collaboration allowed only when explicitly stated.
  • AI tools may be used for brainstorming unless a teacher prohibits it.
  • Any AI assistance must be cited in a footnote or appendix.

Full policy appears on the Policies page.

Read the Full Integrity Policy