HYDE ACADEMICS AT A GLANCE
STUDENT ACADEMIC PLANNING:
Hyde School offers a robust and dynamic academic program that combines rigorous coursework with personalized support, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The curriculum includes a broad range of courses designed to challenge and inspire students, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and Honors options. These courses provide motivated students with the opportunity to engage in advanced, college-level material and demonstrate academic rigor while pursuing their interests and goals. With a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Hyde ensures small class sizes and individualized attention, fostering an environment where meaningful connections between students and faculty can thrive. This intimate setting allows teachers to closely monitor each student’s progress and provide tailored guidance that addresses their unique strengths and areas for growth. Hyde’s grading system is a distinctive feature of its academic philosophy, emphasizing both effort and achievement. By recognizing a student’s attitude, perseverance, and character alongside their mastery of course material, the school promotes a balanced approach to education that values the process of learning as much as the outcomes. Personalized academic support is a cornerstone of Hyde’s program. Faculty members are deeply committed to helping students succeed, offering extra help, guidance, and mentorship as needed. For students facing learning challenges, the school provides a comprehensive Academic Support Program designed to address specific needs and empower them to overcome obstacles. Hyde also offers English Language Learner (ELL) support, creating an inclusive environment where non-native English speakers can develop the skills they need to succeed academically and socially. Through this multifaceted approach, Hyde’s academic program reflects a commitment to excellence, character development, and holistic growth. By combining rigorous academics with individualized support, Hyde equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in school and beyond.
Hyde School provides a comprehensive range of course offerings across all disciplines, emphasizing core fundamentals in the lower grades and encouraging students to explore a broader array of interests in the upper grades. This approach ensures a strong academic foundation while allowing students to tailor their education to their interests and goals as they progress. Before enrollment, the Director of Academic Studies, Registrar, and College Counseling Office conduct a thorough analysis of each student’s incoming transcripts, educational testing, and other relevant reports. Based on this evaluation, the team designs an academic schedule that adheres to Hyde’s college preparatory graduation requirements, honors the student’s academic performance and potential, and challenges their intellectual character and work ethic. If it is determined that a student would benefit from the Academic Support Program, this recommendation is incorporated into the student’s schedule. Parents or guardians must approve this recommendation due to the additional financial commitment associated with the program. Students are generally scheduled for six classes per term. Ninth-grade students and most tenth graders are expected to take a full course load, and students who benefit from a structured schedule are required to do so. While the standard schedule includes six class periods, students may petition the Director of Studies to take five classes if they demonstrate strong time management skills or wish to pursue alternative leadership opportunities. For postgraduate (PG) students, their academic program is individually tailored to strengthen their high school transcripts and prepare them for college and post-secondary admission. PG students typically enroll in a full course load and are actively involved in leadership roles within the school. This flexibility ensures that students can pursue additional academic opportunities while maintaining a balanced and effective learning experience. Graduation Requirements With an expectation that all students achieve at their intellectual best, Hyde has defined the following minimum requirements for graduation:
Sample Program of Study
Subject Specific Requirements:
English Four (4) credits. History (3) credits to include World History (9th or 10th grade), U.S. History (11th grade) and Government (12th grade). Mathematics (3) credits to include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. Science (3) credits (two with lab component) to include Biology and Chemistry. Foreign Language (2) credits (of the same language). Electives (3) credits to include 1 year of a Fine Art. Hyde Character and Leadership Seminar (1) credit per each year in attendance at Hyde. *One full year is equivalent to one credit. Specific graduation requirements for international students are adjusted based on the number of years in attendance at Hyde School and previous coursework. Please see the Academic Studies Office for more information.
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