MISSION 
        Bullis School provides a student-centered balanced experience in academics, arts, 
        athletics and community service. Bullis uniquely prepares all students to become    
         caring citizens and creative, critical thinkers who will thrive in tomorrow’s world. 
                        VISION 
         To be the independent school of choice for families who seek an extraordinary 
       educational experience which develops global leaders who enthusiastically embrace 
             challenge, exhibit strong character and cultivate community. 
                   CORE ACADEMIC VALUES 
                       Critical Thinking 
                       Collaboration 
                       Communication 
                       Resourcefulness 
                        Creativity 
                  CORE INSTITUTIONAL VALUES 
                         Integrity 
                         Respect 
                         Diversity 
                         Service 
                       Responsibility 
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                                             Table of Contents
              Bullis K-12 Philosophy                    3        Upper School                      39 
              Learning Support for All                  3        US Philosophy                     39 
                                                                 Graduation Requirements           39 
              Blended and Online Learning               5        US Course of Study by Grade       40 
                                                                 Honors and Advanced Placement     42 
              Lower School                              6        Signature Programs                42 
                                                                 2020-21 Course Listings           46 
                     LS Philosophy                      6        US Discovery Days                 49 
                     LS Student Weekly Schedule         6        English                           50 
                     SEL & Health                       7        Mathematics                       56 
                     LS Discovery Days                  7        Science                           61 
                     Signature Programs                 8        Social Studies                    68 
                     Language Arts                      8        Health                            73 
                     Mathematics                        9        World Languages                   74 
                                                                 US Athletics/Activities           83 
                     Science                           11        Entrepreneurship                  84 
                     Social Studies                    12        Performing Arts                   86 
                     World Languages                   13        Signature Programs                92 
                     Art                               14        Technology and Engineering        95 
                     Library                           15        Visual Arts                      101 
                     Music                             16        Online Summer Courses            105 
                                                                 Independent Study                105 
                     Music Electives                   17        Summer Study                     106 
                     Design                            17        Entrepreneurship Requirements      107 
                     Movement                          17        HGS Requirements                 108 
                     Physical Education                18        STEM Requirements                109 
                                                                 VPA Requirements                 110 
              Middle School                            19 
                     MS Philosophy                     19 
                     MS Course of Study by Grade       19 
                     Signature Programs                20 
                     Grade 8 Majors and Minors         21 
                     MS Discovery Days                 22 
                     English                           22 
                     Mathematics                       23 
                     Science                           25 
                     Social Studies                    26 
                     Health & Wellness                 27 
                     World Languages                   28 
                     MS Athletics/Activities           30 
                     Library                           31 
                     Performing and Visual Arts        31 
                     Technology and Engineering        37 
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       K-12 PHILOSOPHY
       Creating a caring, challenging community—this goal guides us at Bullis School. We 
       recognize that each aspect of a student’s experience is an opportunity for growth, and 
       we require every student to explore a range of interests in academics, the arts, and 
       athletics.  
       We believe that each student’s potential must be developed thoughtfully through 
       stimulating, challenging experiences. As students take increasing individual and 
       collective responsibility for their development, appropriate structure and high 
       expectations establish a strong foundation and useful framework for learning and 
       creative expression. Within this framework, we encourage each student to question 
       assumptions, take risks, learn from mistakes, and participate in scholarly inquiry.  
       At Bullis, we value diversity and embrace its many dimensions. We regard interactions 
       among people of various backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints as essential to 
       developing the respect, empathy and compassion that lie at the heart of our school. 
       Integrity, accountability and trust are central to the relationships we develop at Bullis 
       and to our interactions with those outside of the school community. Working together 
       with families, we teach students that the well-being of the Bullis community is a shared 
       responsibility and that service to others enables us all to explore our humanity and 
       become active and responsible world citizens. 
       LEARNING SUPPORT FOR ALL 
       At Bullis, we value and appreciate the unique talents and perspectives of our student 
       population. We know our learners and recognize that students may require 
       accommodations and specialized academic support to access the curriculum and reach 
       their full potential. We work collaboratively with students, families, faculty, and staff to 
       ensure the needs of each individual student are met in an equitable and inclusive 
       manner.  
       Our faculty provides students with engaging, rigorous, and relevant learning 
       opportunities that allow students to pursue their passions, develop their talents, and 
       learn skills that prepare them for the future. Bullis strives to serve our student population 
       while recognizing the need to balance an equitable approach to all learners.  
       Bullis embraces the essential teamwork between families and school in an environment 
       that is grounded in sharing, transparency, and communication. Upon admission to 
       Bullis, we ask that families provide relevant and current educational assessments to 
       our team in order to collaboratively develop student accommodation plans and identify 
       appropriate supports. Our first priority is to connect with you to learn about your child 
       and how we might work together to ensure a positive start to their academic journey at 
       Bullis. While we commit to offering services and supports that benefit our students, we 
       cannot guarantee that all accommodation requests will be met. Families are 
       responsible for updating testing every three years and may be asked to obtain 
       additional supports and therapies based on the recommendations of our team.  
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