Curriculum :: 12th Grade
Humane Letters
A capstone course in which students draw upon the work of the previous two seminars in examining developments in European literature and philosophy in the transition from Rome, through the Middle Ages and into the Modern era. Authors read include Vergil, Augustine, Aquinas, Dante, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Descartes, Hegel, Marx, and Dostoyevsky.
Calculus
Addresses differential and integral calculus with its applications.
Chemistry
A comprehensive study of all major topics in general chemistry with an introduction to organic chemistry and an intensive study of the fundamentals of biological chemistry.
Drama
An advanced study of theater in which students act, direct, and design for two major productions. Students also explore theater history and read the great works of Aeschylus, Plautus, Shakespeare, Moliere, and others.
Art
Advanced drawing techniques leading to an introduction to studio painting.
Intermediate Greek or Modern Language IV
Students can choose between Intermediate Greek, French IV, German IV or Spanish IV.
Senior Thesis and Defense
In addition to the formal classes, students at Tempe Preparatory Academy are required to complete a Senior Thesis and Defense. Credit is awarded after completion of the Defense in the spring of the senior year.