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.

What is Integrated Math?

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.