的 10-12 Division encourages the growth of independence and responsibility as students prepare for the challenges, 严格, 责任, and freedoms of college and adult life. 学生 select from a wide variety of course offerings, including intensive and focused research projects and challenging Advanced Placement courses.
Course work increasingly involves philosophical and analytical thought, and students in grades 10 and 11 may elect to pursue an on-campus independent study project for credit, under the supervision of an Academy faculty member. 的 Senior Project Program is the culminating learning experience of a student’s years at 阿尔布开克学院.
Learning to manage discretionary time is an important part of the 10-12 program. 学生 in 10-12 are permitted to be on their own on campus when they are not in class, 在午餐, 或者在自习室. Seniors in good standing may be granted privileges at the discretion of the dean of students and grade sponsor. Seniors with privileges may leave campus during unscheduled time and are excused from lunch on Fridays.
Commitment to Service
到10年级, students are capable of taking ownership of the shape and direction of their community service experience by considering how to best harness their skills and passions to support local, 国家, or inter国家 needs. 的 Commitment to Service project is a graduation requirement. 学生 can work independently or in small groups.