Tilden Preparatory School:
Tilden Preparatory School in Albany (10 miles from San Francisco), Alameda County, is a private, accredited, college preparatory school for grades 6-12. Tilden uses a tutorial style to teach curriculum one-to-one and in small groups. One-to-one teaching provides a tremendous opportunity for students to work at their own pace (either faster or slower than usual), with attention to their style of learning, and to maximize opportunities for them to pursue their areas of interest in greater depth. Group class opportunities complement the one-to-one classes so that students have the option and benefit of both learning environments.
College Prep Programs for Grades 6-12:
Our courses are approved by the University of California--the most rigorous approval process for college prep, honors, and AP courses. Courses approved by the University of California are internationally respected, and fulfill high school graduation and college entrance requirements.
English:
- English 9: Foundations of Literature
- English 10: World Literature
- English 11: American Literature
- English 12: British Literature
- Literature and Composition 1
- Literature and Composition 2
- AP English Literature & Composition
- Shakespeare & His Legacy
- The Literature of Sport
- Contemporary Literature
- The Literature of the Natural World
- Philosophy in Literature
- The Emerson Tradition
- Philosophy in Literature
- The Absurd and Existential
- 20th Century Literature
- Magical Realist and Fantasy Literature
- Poetry Analysis and Composition
- The American Dream
History / Social Science:
- Government / Civics
- US History
- World History
- European History
- Contemporary World Studies
- African American History
- World Geography and Cultures
- AP US History
- AP US Government and Politics
- AP US Government and Politics: Comparative
- AP World History
- AP European History
Mathematics:
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Algebra 2/Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Statistics
- Linear Algebra
Language Other than English:
- German 1
- German 2
- German 3
- French 1
- French 2
- French 3
- French 4
- AP French Language
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Latin 3
- AP Latin:Vergil
- Mandarin 1
- Mandarin 2
- Japanese 1
- Japanese 2
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- Spanish 3
- Spanish 4
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
- American Sign Language 1
- American Sign Language 2
Laboratory Science:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- Anatomy and Physiology
- AP Environmental Science
Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required:
- Instruments & Their Masters
- Music of the 20th Century
- AP Studio Art: 2-D Design
- AP Studio Art: 3-D Design
- Introduction to Photography
- Art 1
- Drawing & Painting
- Ceramics & Sculpture
Elective:
- Environmental Science
- Art History
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Computer Programming II
- Economics
- Music Theory
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Advanced Philosophy & Ethics
- Psychology
- Social Justice
- Sociology"
- AP Art History
- AP Psychology
- Leadership
- Creative Writing
- History of American Music in the 20th Century