All Hume-Fogg courses are either honors or Advanced Placement level courses, with the exception of physical education. All classes emphasize writing, critical thinking, and analysis. Students are required to take 6 courses per semester and must accumulate no fewer than 22 credits. Hume-Fogg offers two interdisciplinary courses for sophomores and juniors: World Studies and American Studies, which combine the English and history requirements. The Hume-Fogg curriculum promotes a balance between the purely academic and the creative arts. Students also participate in athletics, service organizations, and academic competitions.
Graduation Requirements
|
English |
4 years |
Foreign Language |
2 years |
|
Mathematics |
3 years |
History/Social Science |
3 years |
|
Science |
3 years |
Fine Arts |
2 years |
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Physical Education |
1 year |
Wellness |
1 year |
In addition to the above state requirements, Hume-Fogg students are encouraged to take 4 years of math, science, and foreign language.
Rank and GPA
Given its selective admissions practices and rigorous academic program taken by all students, Hume-Fogg does not provide rank. Grade point is determined by averaging the semester grade of all courses, with the grade for each Carnegie unit being of equal value. The numerical average for Advanced Placement courses is weighted by the addition of eight (8) points to each grading period and the examination when the grade is 77 or above. The grade point average is determined with the following numerical equivalents:
| Letter Grade |
Number Grade |
Grade Point |
| A |
93-100 |
4.0 |
| B |
85-92 |
3.0-3.9 |
| C |
77-84 |
2.0-2.9 |
| D |
70-76 |
1.0-1.9 |
Advanced Placement Courses
Because of the rigorous nature of the academic program, many students do not enroll in AP classes until their junior year. Teacher approval and demonstration of exceptional academic ability are required for enrollment in AP classes. Hume-Fogg recommends that students limit the number of AP classes in a year as follows:
| Year |
Recommendation |
| Sophomores |
No more than one AP class |
| Juniors |
Up to two AP classes |
| Seniors |
Up to three AP classes |
The AP classes offered are as follows:
- Art History
- Biology
- Calculus AB and BC
- Chemistry
- Micro Economics
- English Literature and Composition
- Environmental Science
- European History
- French Language
- German Language
- Latin-Virgil
- Latin-Literature
- Physics B and C
- Spanish Language
- Statistics
- Studio Art-General Portfolio
- United States History
- World History