Curriculum and Clubs
SLA @ Beeber is an inquiry-driven, project-based 21st Century school with a 1:1 laptop program. At SLA @ Beeber, we believe that learning should not stop with the school walls or the end of the of the school day. We believe learning should, and does, happen 24/7/365.
Curriculum Sequence:
There are no honors / non-honors classes – all classes are heterogeneously grouped.
Lower School
Grade Level Theme – Community
Advisory
Wednesday Mini-Courses
Humanities
Mathematics
Science
Rotation of Technology/Art/other electives
Grade Level Theme – Bravery
Advisory
Wednesday Mini-Courses
Humanities
Mathematics
Science
Rotation of Technology/Art/other electives
Grade Level Theme – Discovery
Advisory
Wednesday Mini-Courses
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Rotation of Technology/Art/other electives
Grade Level Theme – Authenticity
Advisory
Wednesday Mini-Courses
English
Social Studies
Mathematics
Science
Rotation of Technology/Art/other electives
Upper School
Grade Level Theme – Identity
Advisory
Wednesday Mini-Courses
English 9
African-American History
Physics
Integrated Math 1
Spanish Level I
Rotation of Technology / Art / Engineering electives
Grade Level Theme – Systems
Advisory
Individualized Learning Plan
English 10
World History
Biology
Integrated Math 2
Spanish Level II
Choice of Electives such as Philosophy, Art, Drama, Media and Design, Engineering, Creative Writing
Grade Level Theme – Change
Advisory
Individualized Learning Plan
English 11
American History
Chemistry
Integrated Math 3
Physical Education
Choice of Electives such as Philosophy, Art, Drama, Media and Design, Engineering, Creative Writing, Spanish Level III (upon request approval)
Grade Level Theme – Creation
Advisory
Senior Capstone
English Electives (examples – Gender and Literature, English IV)
History Electives (examples – Global Issues, Political Economy, American Government, The Constitution)
Science Electives (examples – Anatomy and Physiology, Contemporary Issues in Science, Chemistry II, Environmental Science)
Math Electives (Calculus, Statistics, or both)
Choice of Electives includes Senior Art, Senior Engineering, and others.
Clubs and Extracurricular Activities
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Robotics
- Math Lab
- Music Club
- Multicultural Club
- Lower School Media Club
- Music Club
- Model United Nations
- Chess Club
- Student Government
- Pre-Health Professional Club
- Fall Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Lower School Ethic Bowl
- GSA (Gay Student Alliance)
- Philly Student Union (PSU)
- Investing Club
- Dialogue Project
- National Honors Society
- Peer Mediation
- Theater
At SLA @ Beeber we pride ourselves on student and teacher collaboration to form new clubs that align with student interests. Students are always welcome to reach out to staff members to start new clubs.
Last modified: September 19, 2022