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Upper School

 

Academics

Our Upper School Program is fully departmentalized and offers a complete college-preparatory curriculum, with several Advanced Placement (AP) courses available. Students are challenged to think critically and creatively through both individual and collaborative group work. They actively engage with topics from a biblical worldview, while gaining appreciation for multiple perspectives. We are committed to preparing students for life and work in the 21st century.

 

 

Our Vision for Our Students

At ICSB, we believe in building strong character and important life skills in our students. We emphasize the traits and skills that lead to success, both in academics and in life. Our students are challenged to become a Christ-follower, an Active Thinker, an Effective Communicator, a Global Citizen, and a Faithful Steward. These are our Expected Student Outcomes for a maturing ICSB student.

 

Fine Arts

Our experienced faculty members are passionate about teaching and believe in creating a positive learning environment that nurtures our students' academic and personal growth. Our social-emotional curriculum focuses on developing skills that will help your child understand and manage their emotions, build positive relationships with others, and make responsible decisions. In our experience, this program helps children feel safe and supported, which is essential for their overall well-being and success, both in school and in life. Our students learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and work collaboratively with others. These are important skills that will serve them well throughout their academic and personal lives.

 

Spiritual Formation

At ICSB, we believe in building strong character and important life skills in our students. We emphasize the traits and skills that lead to success, both in academics and in life. Our students are challenged to become a Christ-follower, an Active Thinker, an Effective Communicator, a Global Citizen, and a Faithful Steward. These are our Expected Student Outcomes for a maturing ICSB student.

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Courses Offered at ICSB

 

At ICSB, our Upper School academic program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded, university-preparatory education with a biblical worldview. 

Each year, students engage in a balanced course load across core subjects—including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and Christian studies—along with opportunities to explore fine arts, physical education, foreign languages, and other electives.

Our curriculum and course offerings are thoughtfully structured to support student growth, challenge critical thinking, equip students to meet the graduation requirements and prepare them to succeed in life beyond graduation.

 

Course Sequence by Grade Levels

 
Odd/even year course rotation
 

At ICSB, some core courses—specifically in science, social studies, and English—follow a two-year rotation. This means that the specific courses offered in these subjects vary depending on whether the school year begins in an odd-numbered year or an even-numbered year.

For example:

  • In odd-numbered school years (e.g., 2025–2026), 9th and 10th graders take Physical Science and Early World History.
  • In even-numbered school years (e.g., 2026–2027), 9th and 10th graders take Biology and U.S. History.

This rotation allows us to offer a broader range of courses while maintaining small class sizes and scheduling flexibility. Over the course of two years, students will complete all the required core courses, regardless of which year they start high school.The rotation is carefully designed to ensure that all students complete a full sequence of science, social studies, and English, as well as other yearly repeated courses by graduation.

 

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