All students have season tickets to the six play productions at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis and go as a group with some of the faculty and parents. English as a Second Language is also available. Math is required every year, starting with first-year algebra in the seventh grade and continuing through Advanced Placement calculus, usually in the senior year unless you are accelerated. All students take AP U.S. History, in either el eventh or twelfth grade, and may also elect AP European History. The sequence of Life Science in seventh grade, Earth Science in eighth, and Physical Science in ninth starts students off with a good background in all main areas.
Weekly labs occur in an afternoon time slot.
Six-year students get the unique benefit of studying both languages. Courses also include lab work and other regular practice in the spoken language. Every student takes a two-trimester course each year, meeting on Wednesday afternoons. The summer trips described above enhance the arts experi ence for those students who take part. Recent offerings have included Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball.