Course Guide
Experiential learning in action
At Trinity-Pawling, we study hard. But at the end of the day, we're all about putting knowledge into action. With dynamic classes, hearty discussions, and hands-on exploration, our courses are designed to expose students to the real world and help them discover their gifts and talents along the way.
Graduation Requirements (Adopted for the 2025-2026 Academic Year)
These graduation requirements will be required for all students in the Class of 2027 and beyond.
With the objective of graduating well-rounded young men, Trinity-Pawling students must complete a minimum of 128 credits in 8 disciplines to earn their diplomas. A full-year course is worth 6 credits; a single-term course is worth 2 credits. A Trinity-Pawling graduate must earn:
- English: 24 credits (4 full years)
- Mathematics: 18 credits (3 full years)
- Science: 18 credits, including at least one course in each of physics, chemistry, and biology (3 full years)
- History: 18 credits, 6 of which must be United States history (3 full years)
- Modern Languages: 18 credits or completion of level 3 of a language. English Mastery Program and LEAD students are exempt from this requirement. (3 full years)
- Visual and Performing Arts: One trimester of art taken at Trinity-Pawling is required for each year a student attends the school. Students attending for two or more years must take at least one course in the visual arts and one in the performing arts.
- Religion: 2 credits (1 trimester)
- Electives: 22 credits from among any courses offered
- Passing grades in the Practicum for Civic Leadership (postgraduates may choose to complete either a GCC or SIP to satisfy their Practicum requirements)
- Passing grades in the Institutes for Active Learning
- Passing grades in the senior year for leading an Institute through the Winter Trimester.
NOTE: The Class of 2026 graduation requirement for Modern Languages is 12 credits, and their graduation requirement for Visual and Performing Arts is a total of 6 credits.
Purchase Textbooks
Once you have received your course list for the Fall Term, please visit the BNC Book Store link below to purchase your textbooks. Be sure to have a copy of your son’s course list handy when purchasing textbooks — the Authentication Code is TP2025.
Books may be delivered to Trinity-Pawling School at 700 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564.
Textbook Loan Program
For Residents of New York State
For all residents of New York State, New York offers a Textbook Loan Program, which varies by school district. This program was designed by the New York State Education Department to assist non-public school parents in obtaining textbooks from their local school district.
For more information on utilizing the Textbook Loan Program for the upcoming school year, please reach out to Julie Baldwin at jbaldwin@trinitypawling.org or call 845-855-4819.
Questions? Reach Out!
If you have questions about purchasing textbooks for your sons courses please reach out to the Academic Office at 845-855-4819.