About Our Curriculum
The University School is a Private Academic High School licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Our students take college preparatory courses that will prepare them for academic coursework in college as well as provide the social, emotional, and organizational skills needed for successful employment.
Our faculty embraces the diverse learning styles of our students, and therefore, the curriculum is tailored to help students achieve academic and personal goals. We also believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. Therefore, once per month, our students participate in service learning opportunities and volunteer with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh.
Grade 9 Curriculum
Algebra I
Biology
English I
Spanish I
Social Studies
Grade 10 Curriculum
Geometry
Chemistry
English II
Spanish II
World History/World Cultures
Grade 11 Curriculum
Algebra II
Conceptual Physics
English III
Creative Writing
United States History
Grade 12 Curriculum
Algebra III/Trigonometry
Physics
English IV
College Writing
Government/Sociology
Electives
Advanced Geometry
PreCalculus
Calculus
Advanced Biology
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics
Psychology
Art Education *all students participate in Art
