Academics

Departments & Courses

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Our curriculum is as bold and expansive as the imagination allows. We offer over 200+ courses that span disciplines, like "Biology of Cancer," "African Epics from the Oral Tradition," "Robotics Design," and "Fashion and Textiles in a Circular World."

This college-like model doesn't just prepare students for higher education; it invites them to start living it now. Whether students want to explore quantum mechanics, decolonial history, social justice in literature, or wearable art made from recycled materials, CSW provides the space and the encouragement to follow curiosities and take creative risks.

Courses & Faculty

Graduation Requirements

List of 7 items.

  • English

    Grade 9:   Writing Foundations Workshop (2 Blocks) + 1 Elective Literary Arts Courses
    Grade 10:   Writing About Reading 1 + 2 Elective Literary Arts Courses
    Grade 11:   Writing About Reading 2 + Advanced Writing Portfolio
    Grade 12:   3 Electives

  • History

    Grade 9:  Food, Justice, Power + 1 Elective in 9th or 10th grade
    Grade 10:  Race in the U.S.: Black America + Writing About History
    Grade 11:  3 Electives
    Grade 12:  3 Electives

  • Language

    Language Level 3 (3A and 3B, 2 mods each)

    International students and language waiver qualified students may opt out of this requirement. 

  • Mathematics

    Geometry + Algebra 2 + 1 Block Beyond Algebra 2

  • Science

    Biology + STEAM + 3 Blocks Beyond STEAM

  • Visual & Performing Arts

    Students must complete coursework in three of four disciplines.

    Grade 9:  2 Blocks
    Grade 10:  2 Blocks
    Grade 11:  2 Blocks
    Grade 12:  2 Blocks

  • Additional Requirements

    10 Social Justice courses over CSW career

    Involvement in PACE programming

    3 Athletic credits per year

    One athletic exemption is granted for mainstage productions. Students are limited to two athletic exemptions per year. 

    18 D Block credits (6 in Grade 9; 5 in Grade 10; 4 in Grade 11; 3 in Grade 12)
45 Georgian Road, Weston, MA 02493
Phone: (781) 642-8600
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.