Secondary School - QSI International School of Munster

The secondary program at QSI Münster prepares students for colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. .

The rigorous academic program offers a well-rounded educational program that consists of Mathematics, Science (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry), World Cultural Studies, History, Economics, Literature, Writing, Art, Music, Physical Education, Foreign Language, and Technology.

Each student is required to complete a year-long research project in the last year of their Secondary program.

Students receive the support needed to prepare for the demands of college, receiving guidance on careers, college entrance requirements, and SAT test preparation.

Our Secondary Program At a Glance

Daily Schedule

QSI Münster Secondary students follow a traditional 8-lesson daily schedule. Some older students may have 1 study hall period, and some students' schedule may include an online course taken through QSI's Quality Virtual School (QVS). AP courses are not listed below - these are offered based on individual need and preparedness.

Secondary School Schedule
8:20- 9:05	Period One - World History (World Geography in alternating years)
9:08-9:53	Period Two - Chemistry (Biology or Physics in alternating years)
9:53-10:15	Snack & Recess
10:15-11:00	Period Three - Algebra or American Literature (World Literature in alternating years)
11:02-11:47	Period 4 - Geometry
11:47-12:25	Lunch
12:27-1:12	Period Five - Advanced Math I/II/Calculus with P.E. rotation
1:15-2:00	Period Six - Literature I, Literature II with P.E. rotation
2:03 - 2:48	Period Seven - German (3 levels: beginning, intermediate, advanced)
2:50-3:35	Period Eight - Writing I, Writing II or Research Project or Gov't/Econ

Course Offerings

The following Secondary course offerings represent the courses a student can potentially take at QSI Münster according to student graduation paths. QSI Münster carefully schedules courses annually with the graduation requirements of individual Secondary students in mind. Some courses, including some AP courses, are available through QSI's Quality Virtual School. AP courses are offered on an individual basis based on student preparedness and interest.

Mathematics

Languages

English

Personal Health

Cultural Studies

Science

Creative & Applied Arts

Graduation Requirements and Options

During the admissions process, the school director will give an individual credit evaluation for any students who will enter and/or graduate from the Secondary (high school) program at QSI Münster during their stay in Münster, Please be sure to provide any transcripts of high school-level credits earned from other schools during the admissions process so that the units can be transferred to the QSI transcript upon entry.

The QSI high school diploma is a college/university preparatory course of study. Students who satisfactorily complete this program are prepared to apply for admission into an American college or university, or universities in other countries. The diploma bears the seal of the school's accreditation from the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (U.S.).

A total of 240 Credits (including electives) is required for this diploma.

*The below information represents the MINIMUM required units needed for a QSI diploma. Please note that students typically take many courses in addition to these minimum requirements in their 4 years in the Secondary program, earning beyond 240 units in most cases.

English (80 credits)

20 - Literature (Literature I & II)
20 - Writing (I & II) or demonstrated competency
10 - American Literature
10 - British Literature
10 - Research Project
10 - Technology

Mathematics (30 credits)

10 - Algebra
10 - Geometry
10 - Mathematics elective

(additional Mathematics courses include Consumer Math, Advanced Maths I & II, Calculus, & AP Calculus)

Science (30 credits)

10 - Physical Science
10 - Biology
10 - Science elective

(additional Science courses include Physics, Chemistry, and AP options for prepared students)

Cultural Studies (40 credits)

10 - World Geography
10 - Modern World History
10 - US-History
5 - World Governments
5 - Economics

(AP options are available for prepared students)

Personal Health (20 credits)

10 - Wellness
10 - Physical Education elective

Languages Other than English (20 credits)

20 credits in one language or demonstrated competencies in a second language

Creative and Applied Arts (10 credits required)

These can be a collection of credits from secondary courses such as Art, Music I & Music II

Academic Diploma with Honors

This is the most advanced diploma offered by Quality Schools International. Requirements are the same as The Academic Diploma but with the condition that the credits include at least two Advanced Placement (AP) courses (ten credits each) or at least two International Baccalaureate (higher level) courses.

A total of 240 credits (including electives) is required for this diploma.

Mastery Learning in Secondary

Mastery learning is a driving force in our secondary program, and this is founded on high expectations and academic rigor. Our teachers are skilled at mastery learning, providing students the necessary support and individualization needed to be successful. At QSI schools, the mastery learning model defines rigor through the quality of work, which means:

Depth of material over breadth of material.
Mastery of understanding as well as analytical thinking within specific competencies.
High quality work on assignments that shows deep thinking and understanding.
Homework that is specific, purposeful, and relevant to the competencies being mastered rather than busy work.
Mastery of the competencies in the curriculum rather than choosing an arbitrary percentage cutoff, such as a 60% or 70% passing grade, as the standard for passing.

In This Section

Secondary Program* (Please note that not all courses in this document are offered by QSI Münster)

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