High School

Colegio Maya's high school (Grade 9 - 12) curriculum builds on the middle school development of conceptual understanding, disciplinary and transdisciplinary competencies, and character traits taught through conceptual frameworks and an inquiry-based approach. In high school, students are given the opportunity to explore and delve deep into their learning in order to develop their interests and strengths.

The program includes a wide choice of curricular offerings including a range of AP Courses and electives that enable students to pursue their passion for learning.

Courses

A blend of academic opportunities, including a range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and high school electives, complemented by extra-curricular and service opportunities, empowers students to develop personal learning experiences in real-world contexts. Elective courses include a suite of options from the arts, design, technology, physical activity or courses like Model United Nations, International Criminal Court, and Introduction to Business.

Both courses and co-curricular programs offer authentic learning experiences that challenge students to be reflective, creative, and critical thinkers who can problem-solve to seek solutions and become change agents who can make a difference both within and beyond the school community. Infused throughout our programs are opportunities for students to engage in meaningful and sustainable service learning opportunities designed to make them active participants in improving their communities.

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Schedule

The schedule is organized around A days and B days with 4 classes each day. Classes begin at 7:50 am and end at 2:50 pm on regular days and 12:00 pm on shortened days, which occur periodically throughout the year. Two blocks are dedicated to elective classes where students can either choose to pursue an additional AP subject, or an elective course, most of which run for a semester.

High school schedule for early release days

AP Program

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations are external exams offered through the College Board. AP courses with qualifying exam grades are accepted for credit, advanced placement or both, by most American colleges and universities. Students who register for AP courses must sit for the external exams in May. The registration fees and costs of the exams are the responsibility of the family.

Colegio Maya currently offers AP courses in the following subjects:

*Some courses may not run if sufficient numbers of students do not sign up.

The courses are offered in the following years (see the diagram below). The following AP courses may be offered on alternate years depending on demand and teacher availability: AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP Calculus BC, and AP Music Theory.

AP Capstone

Prerequisites

According to the College Board, AP Capstone™ is built on the foundation of AP Seminar and AP Research, taken in sequence over a two-year period, which offers students the chance to build critical thinking, collaboration, and independent research skills that are valued by colleges and employers. AP Capstone is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study, and rigor of AP courses.

Students being taking AP Seminar where they undertake a team project and presentation and then complete an individual research-based essay and presentation. The exam for AP Seminar is based on these components.

When students take AP Research, they undertake year-long research into a topic of their choosing. They submit an academic paper (5,000 words) and presentation and later participate in an oral defense of their findings. Through this investigation, students demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to real-world problems and issues. All of those three components are used as assessments.

According to the College Board, the two prerequisite AP Capstone courses complement the rigor of AP courses. They challenge students to:

Think critically and creatively to construct meaning or gain understanding
Plan and conduct a study or investigation
Propose solutions to real-world problems
Plan and produce communication in various forms
Collaborate to solve a problem
Integrate, synthesize, and make cross-curricular connections
Master the argument-based writing skills

The AP Capstone Diploma or AP Capstone Certificate

Students successfully completing the AP Seminar, AP Research, and four or more AP classes and exams (with scores of 3 or higher) will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Those students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses but not on the four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Capstone Certificate.

Colegio Maya Capstone

Students who do not take AP Research and AP Seminar will follow the Colegio Maya Capstone, which follows a similar structure to the AP seminar course with a group investigation, project, and presentation, followed by an individual area of research based on their interests: a local or global real-world issue or concepts from other AP courses.

Sample Topics or Themes:

Education
Innovation
Sustainability
Technology
Revolution

Warrior Period

Mission Statement
Warrior Period at Colegio Maya is taking care of students’ well-being by intentionally fostering relationships and a sense of community, helping individuals discover their passions through providing a variety of opportunities to explore their interests, skills, and talents while focusing on the development of the whole child and service to others.

Vision Statement
Warrior Period is the essence of Colegio Maya that aims to create students who are happy, enthusiastic, and motivated to actively engage in academic, extracurricular, and service activities that enhance the school community by helping foster individuality and a sense of belonging.

Purpose Statement
ADVOCACY
Each student will have an adult who will listen, that they can trust and talk to.

COMMUNITY
Each student will have a supportive “home-place” in the school.

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