Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements include 24 academic credits in these areas:
English – 4
History – 4 (including 1 credit of American History for students attending SKS prior to senior year)
Mathematics – 4
Science – 4
Foreign Language – 2 (except for language exempt students or those who have a native language other than English)
Additional credits – 6 (these credits can be earned in fine arts or other academic areas)
Total – 24
The records of students who enter The Storm King School in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade will be reviewed to determine what credits remain to be completed for graduation.
Additional Requirements
(Equivalent of one course in each area) Students who attend The Storm King School in grades 8-12 are expected to meet both a visual and performing arts requirement. This can be accomplished by taking a class in each area, but also through a number of other means. One student might be active throughout the year in the theater program; another might come as an accomplished guitar player or vocalist and perform frequently at school events; a third might have experience as a photographer and contribute significantly to school publications. Faculty and activity advisors will determine whether students have met the criteria for this requirement. Students who enter The Storm King School after their sophomore year are only required to meet or earn one credit in visual or performing arts.
Students are required to participate in after school activities each term. Because students in grades 8-12 meet their physical education credit through our after-school athletics program, two seasons of a physical activity are required. These include: interscholastic and club sports, outdoor activities, dance, and other physical activities.
Our Health Program is delivered through our student life curriculum, which includes a speaker series on key health topics, specific advisor discussion topics, a freshman-targeted Health course, and presentations by coaches and teachers.
Each student is required to complete 20 hours of community service per year.