Graduation Requirements


All students that enter The Storm King School in ninth grade must complete 24 graduation credits in these areas:

  • Mathematics – 4 Credits
  • Science – 4 Credits
  • English – 4 Credits
  • History/Social Sciences – 4 Credits
  • World Language*- 2 Credits
  • Visual Arts – 1 Credit
  • Performing Arts – 1 Credit
  • Additional Credits – 4 Credits
  • Community Service – 20 hours per year

Students starting after the ninth-grade complete graduation requirements on a prorated scale. Each student must complete at least one Mathematics class, at least one Science class, at least one English class, and at least one History/Social Science class each year. Students whose first language is English must also complete two semesters of a world language, as well. Students must carry at least six credits per year with at least three per semester.

Eighth, ninth and tenth graders have a number of required classes to complete; eleventh and twelfth graders have more choice in areas of concentration within the yearly guidelines.

Additional Requirements


Visual & Performing Arts

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.

Physical Education & Health

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 freshman and sophomore-targeted Health course, speakers on key health topics, specific advisory discussion topics, and presentations by coaches and teachers.

Community Service

Each student is required to complete 20 hours of community service per year. This academic requirement provides an extraordinary opportunity for students to connect their classroom learning to their ability to create positive change in the world; thus, empowering them in their own educational journeys. Community service opportunities are delivered through the Student Life Office.