Together, these courses explore the relationships between human history, geography, literature.
World Languages
All students are required to complete at least one year of French among others and are encouraged to pursue more.
STEM
All students are required to complete two years of science.
Practical/Fine Arts
Music, choir, drama and arts are offered on a rotating basis.
Humanities
Together, these courses explore the relationships between human history, geography, literature, and the application of the Bible to earlier time periods and our own times. Students will be challenged to develop their own writing style and voice as they gain an understanding of their relationship to the world in which they live.
All students are required to complete at least one year of French and are encouraged to pursue more. In general, RFIS will offer French 1-3 and AP French as an absolute minimum with an additional upper level French option (such as Translation) when possible. Students are normally expected to complete French 3 before pursuing other languages. Other languages will be offered based on interest and availability of qualified personnel.
All students are required to complete two years of science. 9th and 10th grade students will be enrolled in Biology and Chemistry respectively. Students desiring a College Preparatory or Honors level diploma are required to take at least one more year.
Concert Choir (open to all students) and Chamber Choir (selected by audition) are sometimes offered in succeeding semesters. Private instruction in vocal and instrumental music will be offered when qualified instructors are available. Drama will normally be offered in the second semester.