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Maybeck is a college preparatory school and, as such, has high expectations of its students. Our curriculum builds sequentially to develop mastery and sophistication in each of the disciplines. Students are placed in courses according to their level, so a French III class may contain freshmen through seniors. This organization underscores our assumption that students are valued by dint of their contributions rather than because of their grade level. Classes meet four times per week, each for three 50-minute sessions and one 100-minute session. A full load for most students at Maybeck is five academic courses per semester, though some may take six classes with the permission of the academic counselor. Starting in the fall of 2008, freshmen will be required to take an additional seminar focusing on development of academic and study skills. Our graduation requirements meet or exceed the entrance requirements for the University of California and California State University systems. Students receive counseling to guide them in the completion of Maybeck's graduation requirements and to be college eligible. |
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To graduate, Maybeck students must earn passing grades in at least 220 semester units of course work during grades 9 through 12. Each semester-long class is worth 5 units (year-long classes are worth 10 units). Special Programs are also worth 5 units. Students who apply to Maybeck for their senior year must complete a minimum of 55 units in order to graduate. Included in the 220 units are the following courses, which constitute the minimum subject requirements for graduation.
Each student is required to perform sixty hours of supervised community service in order to receive a Maybeck diploma. This service must be voluntary and be under the aegis of a community agency. The service may not be completed at political organizations. The sixty hours may be completed during any twelve month period in the four years prior to graduation. |
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Sequences for Academic Courses
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College Eligibility Requirements
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