Math
The Mathematics curriculum on the Munnerlyn Campus is designed to meet the needs of all Episcopal students, with keen attention paid to students’ differing mathematical backgrounds, developmental levels, and conceptual abilities. Topics and concepts are presented and developed theoretically, at developmentally appropriate levels, then reinforced analytically, graphically, and numerically. Mathematics courses are required each year […]
World Languages
The Episcopal world languages curriculum strengthens students’ communication skills, deepens their cultural awareness, and prepares students to thrive in a global community. Episcopal offers four languages to Middle and Upper School students: Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. Students are introduced to each language in 6th grade. In 7th grade, students begin learning the vocabulary, grammar, […]
History
Within the larger context of our liberal arts approach to education at Episcopal, the history curriculum is designed to both inform students with a better understanding of our common past and contemporary world, while also emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills that are at the heart of an informed and active citizenry. As such, […]
Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation Nurturing a love of learning, creativity, and innovation is the foundation of curriculum projects developed by the ESJ Technology & Innovation Department. A key goal of the department is to provide engaging and challenging development in digital literacy and technology, enabling the discovery of tomorrow’s opportunities and solutions for today’s problems. Real-world […]
Physical Education
Episcopal believes in the strong correlation between the physical well-being of students and their performance in the classroom. The Physical Education (PE) Program is designed to provide students with an enjoyable means by which to acquire new skills and healthy habits, which they can use to expand their opportunities for a lifetime of personal achievement. […]
English
The discussion-based English curriculum on the Munnerlyn Campus equips students to express themselves with confidence,clarity, and purpose. Passionate, experienced educators in grades 6-12 use their expertise to guide students as they explore a rich range of classical and contemporary texts in a college preparatory environment. Students evolve into effective writers and speakers by reading critically, […]
Theology
The Theology Department directs students to the deepest and best of the Christian intellectual tradition and helps them understand how that tradition engages a pluralistic world. The department’s goal extends beyond merely offering courses in Bible or formal ethics and instead strives to integrate a substantive Christian perspective within the framework of the entire educational […]
Communications
Communication, whether oral, written, or visual, is at the core of the human experience. The Communications Department helps students better understand and express themselves in engaging, clear, and mindful ways through several courses offered at the Upper School and Middle School levels. Research 8 provides students a thorough introduction to the research process, teaching them […]
Science
The Science Department provides comprehensive, modern, and technologically innovative science education. Students learn how the scientific method, a cornerstone of science, is used to solve problems and develop new technologies to improve health, environment, and lives. Students begin dedicated science instruction on our Lower School campuses which establishes a scientific foundation for the process oriented […]