#3 Media Center, Junior High & Pre Law -

Media Center

Open from 6:30 am - 6:00 pm, the American Heritage Upper School Media Center is a vital component of our school for both students and faculty. We subscribe to over 40 research databases, and our media center staff is available throughout the day to support our students and staff.

Our media center is typically filled to capacity until 6:00 pm with students working together in small and large groups to finish assignments, projects etc.

We host college visits that occur throughout the school year. The students have a dedicated “College Corner” available with both print and digital access to universities throughout the world.

Come and experience the beautiful space decorated with our talented student's artwork. This artwork stands proudly beside the academic trophies of our Speech & Debate program (Top 1% in the United States) and Math (#1 private school in the country) competition teams.

Junior High

Course Offerings

Literature 7 and 8 College Prep and Honors
Composition and Grammar 7 and 8 College Prep and Honors
Pre Algebra College Prep, Advance and Honors
Intro to Algebra
Algebra 1 College Prep, Advanced, Honors and Competition
Geometry College Prep, Advanced, Honors and Competition
Life Science College Prep and Honors
Physical Science College Prep and Honors
US History
Civics College Prep and Honors

Science Competition

AHS Teacher Spotlight:

Jr High History Teacher Mrs. Porges

Junior High Elective Course Selection

Applicable for 7th and 8th grade students only. Students are required to review and select courses from Section 1 and Section 2.

Section 1
Section 2

Section 1

Classes are offered Monday thru Friday. Students are required to select on course from each category below.

Category One

French Beginner or Intermediate
Spanish, Beginner or Intermediate
Spanish for High School Credit
French for High School Credit
Chinese 1A Chinese 1B

Category Two

PE
Tennis
Piano, S1
2-D Art
Drama, Introduction to Theater
Face Painting
Theater Tech 1

Section 2

These courses are offered during the academic calendar year. Students are required to select their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice, as these course alternate days and semesters. Student can opt out of electives and register for JH Band, Study Hall, Journalism which are offered Monday through Friday.

Art 3-D, Beginner, Advanced

Art, Beginner, Advanced

Computer Science for Innovators

Computer: App Creators

Dance Beginner, Advanced

Drums

Face Painting, 1 or 2

Guitar Beginner, Advanced

Intermediate

JH Announcements

JH Chorus

JH Orchestra, Year Long

Journalism

Mixed Media

PE

Piano

Soccer

Speech/Debate Introduction, Exploring Engineering (Math Co-Req)

Study Hall

Tennis

Theater Performance Fundamentals Drama, Beginner, Advanced

Theater Tech, 1 or 2

Pre-Law

Course Offerings

Pre Law
Business Law Honors
Criminal Law Honors
Criminal Procedure Honors
Tort Law Honors
Constitutional Law Honors
Juvenile Law Honors
Homicide Honors
Family Law Honors
Evidence Honors
Trial Advocacy Honors
Moot Court Honors
Mock Trial A, B and C Honors

The Pre-Law Program

Find Your Passion

Honors Law Pre-Professional Program

Honors Law Pre-Professional Program

In order to complete the Law Studies Program, students must take a total of 5 credits. The requirements are listed below. In order to remain in the program, students must maintain a 3.75 cumulative GPA and a B or higher in law classes.

Students in the program are also required to attend Pre-Law Society meetings.

Business Law S1 & S2 (1 credit)

Prerequisite: Honors English (concurrently)

Available to students in 9^th grade.

Criminal Law S1 (.5 credit)

Prerequisite: Business Law (B or higher)

Available to students in 10^th or 11^th grade.

Criminal Procedure S2 (.5 credit)

Prerequisite: Business Law (B or higher) & Criminal Law

Available to students in 10^th or 11^th grade.

Tort Law S1 (.5 credit)

Prerequisite: Business Law (B or higher) & Criminal Law

Available to students in 11^th or 12^th grade.

Constitutional Law S1 & S2 (1 credit)

Prerequisite: Business Law (B or higher)

Available to students in 11^th grade.

Legal Internship S2 (.5 credit)

Completion of Program

Available to students in 12^th grade.

Electives: (choose TWO)

Juvenile Law S1 (.5 credit)

Business Law (B or higher)

Available to students in 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade.

Homicide S2 (.5 credit)

Criminal Law

Available to students in 11^th or 12^th grade.

Family Law S2 (.5 credit)

Business Law (B or higher)

Available to students in 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade.

*Evidence S1 (.5 credits)

Teacher & Dept. Head rec

Available to students in 10^th or 11^th grade.

*Trial Advocacy S2 (.5 credits)

Teacher & Dept. Head rec

Available to students in 10^th or 11^th grade.

* Evidence and Trial Advocacy must be taken in the same year.