Prepared for what's next.

From Grade 7 through graduation, Fuqua students take on honors and AP coursework, earn college credit, and leave prepared for whatever comes next.

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16 Average Class Size
Curriculum

Your path through the Upper School.

The following represents the recommended progression of core courses. Students may also select from a broad range of electives each year.

Grades 7–8 — Middle School Foundations

Grade 7

  • English 7
  • Civics
  • Pre-Algebra or Math 7
  • Life Science
  • PE / Health
  • Spanish / STEAM / Technology
  • Intermediate Band / Art

Grade 8

  • English 8
  • Geography
  • Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
  • Physical Science
  • PE / Health
  • Spanish / STEAM
  • Intermediate Band / Art

Grades 9–10 — College Preparation Begins

CP = College Prep | Honors options available in core subjects

Grade 9

  • English 9 (CP or Honors)
  • World History 9
  • Algebra I CP
  • Geometry Honors
  • Earth Science
  • Spanish I
  • STEAM / Technology
  • Concert Band / Art / Theater / Fitness / Graphic Design

Grade 10

  • English 10 (CP or Honors)
  • World History 10 (CP or Honors)
  • Geometry CP
  • Algebra II Honors
  • Biology (CP or Honors)
  • Driver's Ed / Health
  • Spanish II or Latin II
  • Concert Band / Art / Theater / Fitness / Yearbook

Grades 11–12 — Advanced & AP Coursework

AP courses available in English, History, Government, and Science

Grade 11

  • English 11 CP
  • AP English Language & Composition AP
  • U.S History CP
  • AP U.S. History AP
  • Algebra II CP
  • Pre-Calculus Honors
  • Chemistry (CP or Honors)
  • Bridgebuilders or Communications
  • Spanish III or Latin III
  • Concert Band / Art / Theater / Fitness / Graphic Design

Grade 12

  • English 12 CP
  • AP English Literature & Composition AP
  • Government CP
  • AP U.S. Government AP
  • Pre-Calculus Honors
  • Calculus Honors
  • AP Environmental Science AP
  • Physics Honors
  • Spanish IV
  • Marketing & Entrepreneuriship / Band / Art / Theater / Fitness / Graphic Design / Personal Finance & Economics
  • Extended Campus Opportunities at Hampden-Sydney College, Longwood University, or Southside Virginia Community College Dual Enrollment

Elective Opportunities

Students select electives each year based on interest and availability

Arts & Expression

  • Band
  • Theater
  • Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Fitness

Academics & Enrichment

  • AP Sciences (Environmental, Physics, Biology) AP
  • Elective Sciences (Anatomy, Physics)
  • Senior Seminar (Grade 12 Only)
  • History Elective
  • World Religions
  • Psychology
  • Latin I–III
  • Spanish I–IV
  • Economics / Personal Finance
  • STEAM /Techology
  • Bridgebuilders
  • Internships & Externships

For a full course listing, prerequisites, and graduation requirements, download the Parent-Student Handbook.

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What Sets Us Apart
Inquiry & Discussion-Based Classes

Small classes mean every student has a voice. Our teachers lead through discussion, debate, and real engagement — not lecture.

AP & Honors Coursework

Students ready for a challenge can pursue Advanced Placement and Honors courses across English, History, Science, and more.

Dual Enrollment

Upperclassmen can earn real college credit — at Hampden-Sydney College, Longwood University, or Southside Virginia Community College – before they ever graduate.

8-Block Schedule Built for Depth

Our extended block schedule gives students time to go deeper in every class — with room for projects, field experiences, and focused study.

Life at Fuqua

There's more to a Fuqua education than what happens in the classroom.

Compete as a Falcon

From football to golf, Fuqua coaches 13 sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons — and every athlete is known, coached, and challenged.

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Find Your People

Student clubs, leadership opportunities, and a daily extended lunch block give every student space to explore what they care about beyond the core curriculum.

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Where Falcons Land Next

98% of our graduates go on to four-year colleges — and every one of them leaves prepared for whatever path they choose, whether that's a university, a trade, or stepping straight into the world.

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Create Something Real

Band, theater, art, graphic design, yearbook — the arts at Fuqua aren't extracurricular. They're part of who our students become.

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