We introduce students to the pleasures of the humanities and a liberal-arts education. We set high academic standards and encourage excellence. We value honest, open discussion. We challenge our students to think both creatively and analytically. We expect them to do a great deal of writing, problem-solving and analytical thinking. Our goal is to educate students in many areas to prepare them for the next step in their education.
 
At University High School, the process is as important as getting the right answer. We want students to understand how they got an answer and to analyze what the answer means. Throughout the process, we help students develop critical-thinking skills and solve dilemmas. We inspire them to take intellectual risks.
 
A student must successfully pass a minimum of 48 semester courses. All students must carry at least six classes a semester and take one January Term class a year. If approved beforehand, students may apply courses taken outside of University High School towards these requirements. Students also must satisfy the minimum subject requirements.
 

English/Language Arts	8 credits 2 credits: Language and Literature 2 credits: Great Books 2 credits: American Literature OR AP English Language 2 credits: British Literature OR AP English Literature   Additional credits in: Creative Writing: Introduction Creative Writing: Drama Creative Writing: Fiction Creative Writing: Poetry Etymology Public Speaking and Communication Understanding the Mass Media
Mathematics	6 credits Students must complete all courses through Algebra II and a minimum of four credits must be taken at a high school 2 credits: Algebra I 2 credits: Geometry 2 credits: Algebra II   Additional credits in: AP Calculus AB AP Statuistics Advanced Topics in Mathematics Discrete Mathematics Pre-Calculus
Science	6 credits 2 credits: Biology 2 credits: Chemistry   Additional credits in: AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics Anatomy & Physiology Astronomy Biochemistry Environmental Science Organic Chemistry Physics
Social Studies	8 credits 2 credits: Nonwestern History 2 credits: Western History 2 credits: U.S. History OR AP U.S. History 1 credit: U.S. Government 1 credit: Economics   Additional credits in: Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ethics in Modern Society History of Evolutionary Thought Leadership and Philanthropic Studies Religious Wars (1000-1648) Revolutionary Europe (1750-1850)
World languages	6 credits Students must pass all the world language classes of one language through the third-year course and a minimum of four credits must be taken at a high school. University currently offers French and Spanish through the advanced placement level and a additional courses in Spanish literature and AP Spanish Literature.
Fine and Performing Arts	4 credits AP Music Theory AP Studio Art Advanced Photography Advanced Studio Art Band Choir Intro to Music/Percussion Intro to Photography Modern Photography Music Theory Percussion Ensemble Publication Design String Ensemble Studio Art
Physical Education	3 credits Students must pass one semester of physical education/health and pass at least two additional semesters of physical education. Students may replace either or both of these additional semesters with successful participation in a full season (or two) on an athletic team.
Electives	Apple Help Desk Web Design I & II
TOTAL	48 credits