Alternative-Focused Education
What Sets Us Apart?
Our schedule is built to accommodate intensive training and travel, without compromising academic content or skill development.
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Rigorous Curriculum
Our college-preparatory coursework challenges students to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve real-world problems.
02
Student-Centered Approach
With small class sizes and customized learning plans, students receive the support, autonomy, and flexibility they need to thrive.
03
Project-Based Learning
From projects to community service, students engage in experiential learning that makes education meaningful and memorable.
Academic Departments
The Bull Academy offers a rigorous academic program for student-athletes in grades 6-12. The Bull Academy offers a full range of NCAA approved and North Carolina registered courses in the core subject areas of Mathematics, English, Social Studies, and Science. The Bull Academy’s curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking skills, problem solving, communication, and leadership development to enhance their performance in the classroom and on the court.
The daily schedule is on a traditional 8-period bell schedule with the core classes and electives in the morning and the tennis academy in the afternoon. This integrated schedule allows student-athletes to get the content and knowledge they need to be prepared for college-level classes, while optimizing the time they spend training and practicing their sport.
Download the full Course Catalog here.
Mathemathics
The Bull Academy offers a wide range of Mathematics classes from Math 6 to Statistics and Calculus. Students explore the foundational principles so they can understand and solve problems in college and beyond.
- Integrated Math 6
- Integrated Math 7
- Integrated Math 8
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Statistics & Probability
English and Language Arts
The Bull Academy offers a wide range of classes in English Language Arts with a focus on reading, writing, and speaking. Students build their reading comprehension and analysis, analytical and creative writing, and public speaking and presentation skills to be better equipped for life after high school.
- English Language Arts 6
- English Language Arts 7
- English Language Arts 8
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- English 12
History and Social Sciences
The Bull Academy offers a wide range of History classes from Geography to Civics & Government. With a focus on analyzing primary source documents, understanding the facts, and real-world application, students explore history from a critical lens, developing their own informed opinions to be active civic members of society.
- Geography 6
- US History 7
- Ancient World History
- Modern World History
- US History
- Civics & Government
- Economics
- Sociology
Science
The Bull Academy offers Science classes ranging from Life Science to Chemistry. With a focus on critical thinking, interpreting data, and the scientific method, students learn how to ask and answer questions about the world around them.
- Life Science 6
- Physical Science 7
- Earth and Environmental
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
Electives
The Bull Academy prioritizes giving students the opportunity to explore their academic interests outside of the core subject areas. With a focus on hands-on learning, projects, internships, and community service, students learn the practical skills needed to be successful in their chosen career paths.
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education/Health
- Introduction to Coaching
- Trade Skills
- Studio Art
- World Languages
- Study Skills
- Culinary Arts
- Community Service
- Internship
“The credit
belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood,
who strives valiently,
who errs and comes up short again and
again.”
-Theodore Roosevelt