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12465 County Line Road, P.O. Box 8002
Gates Mills, Ohio 44040-8002
440.423.4446
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Upper School Academics
We strive for a balance between the individual needs and interests of our students and the
traditional ideals of a liberal arts, college preparatory education. Therefore, Hawken's
graduation requirements include fundamental courses in English, science, history, languages,
mathematics, computer skills, fine arts, community service, and physical education.
At the same time, students have considerable opportunities to pursue particular interests
from an extensive list of electives. These courses range from Poetry Writing and Spanish
Literature to Qualitative Analysis and Advanced Technical Theater. With approval, students
may also participate in independent and off-campus study and travel options.
Graduation requirements: 21 total credits are required:
| Computer/Technology |
Computing Skills Workshop |
| English |
4 years |
| Fine Arts |
2 years |
| Foreign Language |
Ending with the class of 2006: 3 years of French or Spanish, OR 2 years of Latin |
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Beginning with the class of 2007: 3 years of French, Spanish, or Latin |
| History |
Ninth-Grade Humanities, Modern World History, US History |
| Mathematics |
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
| Physical Education and Health |
7 trimesters of activity, Health I, Health II |
| Science |
Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| Community Services |
1 credit |
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General Academic Policies
- At least five courses must be taken during each grading period.
- The maximum number of full-credit classes permitted is six.
- Courses carry an average homework load of 45 minutes per night per course, with honors and
AP courses heading toward 1-1.5 hours each.
- Courses are weighted, but students are not ranked.
- Courses may be dropped within the first grading period of the course, and courses may be
added within the first two weeks of the course.
- Courses not taken as departmental requirements may be taken pass/fail; this must be elected
within the first week of the course.
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