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.
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Course Offerings
Courses offered at ICSB vary somewhat from year to year depending on the interests of students and the availability of teachers. The following are classes that may be offered at ICSB in grades 9 – 12.
English: Elements of Literature 9, World Literature 10, American Literature 11, British Literature 12, AP Lit and Composition, Fundamentals of English
Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Discrete Math, AP Statistics
Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Anatomy & Physiology
Social Studies: U.S. History, Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II, AP European History, AP Economics, Civics/Global Issues, AP Human Geography
Foreign Language: Spanish I, Spanish II, German I, German II
English Language Learners: English Language Learners I, English Language Learners II
Christian Studies: 9th grade - Gospel of John, 10th grade - Bible Study Methods/The Case for Christ, 11th grade - Perspectives/Christian Worldview, 12th grade - Romans/Christian Life
Fine Arts: Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Band, Drama I, Art History
Physical Education: Weights, Physical Education
Other: Personal Finance, Journalism, Communications, Yearbook, Intro to Computer Programming, Web Design
Course Sequence and Credits
Grade 9
Elements of Literature 9 or English Fundamentals 1.0
US History 1.0
Biology 1.0
Algebra I or Geometry 1.0
German I or Spanish I 1.0
Christian Studies 9 1.0
Physical Education or Weights 0.5
Fine Arts and/or Electives 0.5–1.0
Total credits 6.5-7.5
Grade 10
World Literature Or English Fundamentals 1.0
Western Civilization I 1.0
Physical Science/Chemistry 1.0
Geometry or Algebra II 1.0
German II or Spanish II 1.0
Christian Studies 10 1.0
Physical Education or Weights 0.5
Fine Arts and/or other Electives 0.5-1.0
Total credits 6.5-7.5
Grade 11
American or AP Lit or English Fundamentals 1.0
Western Civilization II or AP European History 1.0
Anatomy and Physiology, Physics or AP Physics 1.0
Algebra II or Pre-Calculus 1.0
Christian Studies 11 1.0
Phys. Ed or Weights 0.5
Fine Arts and/or other Electives 0.5-1.0
Total credits 6.5-7.5
Grade 12
British Literature or Senior English 1.0
Economics/World Problems or AP Human Geography 1.0
Pre-Calculus or AP Calculus or Discrete Math 1.0
Christian Studies 12 1.0
Another Science (Not required) 1.0
Physical Ed. or Weight Training 0.5
Communication/Personal Finance (required) 1.0
Fine Arts and/or other Electives 0.5
Total credits 6.5-7.5
Graduation Requirements
The focus of ICSB is to prepare students for North American colleges and universities. The following requirements apply to all students seeking an ICSB diploma:
Credits Required
English 4
Social Studies 4
Mathematics 4
Science 3
Foreign Language (in one language) 2
Christian Studies 4
Fine Arts 2
Physical Education 1.5
Electives 2.5
Total Credits 26
Academic Counseling
ICSB’s academic counselor is committed to positioning our students for success upon graduation through various avenues:
- Tracks and advises students on their course selection to ensure they are meeting their required credits for graduation.
- Assists students with college selection, admissions application, and financial aid.
- Advises on college entrance examinations, including the ACT* **, SAT**, TOEFL and IELTS.
- Coordinates standardized testing for PSAT 11/NMSQT** and AP** tests.
*ACT testing is coordinated by Suzanne Cole.
**Testing accommodations can be requested through Supplemental Services at least 10 weeks ahead of the test date.
Parent/Student Handbook
Supply Lists
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