About
Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.
Academics
Key's rigorous academic program emphasizes experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies and global perspectives while encouraging both collaboration and independent thinking.
Program
Key's program is designed to develop independent thinkers, creative innovators, effective collaborators, tenacious problem-solvers, and articulate leaders while cultivating in its students a deep sense of purpose, accountability and intrinsic motivation.
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Academic Requirements

The academic year at Key is divided into semesters. Classes meet on a block system with each class meeting for eighty-five minute periods. Students take a minimum of five courses each semester, with each full-year course being equal to one credit. In order to graduate, students must earn at least 18.25 credits and present as a minimum:

Minimum Academic Requirements
Arts	2 credits
English	4 credits
History	3 credits
Foreign Language	2 credits
Mathematics	3 credits
Physical Education	1 credit
Science	3 credits
Life Skills	.25 credits

Advanced Placement

The following courses are wholly dedicated to A.P. preparation: Advanced Spanish Literature (Spanish Literature and Culture); Latin IV (Virgil); Calculus (AB and BC); Biology; Chemistry; Studio Art. The following A.P. opportunities are also available: Physics; Statistics; English Composition and Literature (Comparative Literature); American History (American Civilization); French Language and Culture (French V), Spanish Language and Culture (Spanish Language and Literature).