Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium
Gymnasium school
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The Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium, or ARG, is a coeducational gymnasium in Heusenstamm, Germany, established in 1966.[1] It has about 1400 pupils from ages 10 to 19.[as of?]
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| School type | Gymnasium |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Grades | 5 to 13, currently no year 13 |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Enrolment | 1150 |
| Language | German |
| Website | http://arg-heusenstamm.de |
History
The Adolf-Reichwein-Gymnasium opened on 1 December 1966 at the beginning of a shortened school year, which changed its start date from Easter to the Summer.[1]
In 1970, the school building was completed, so that provisional accommodation was no longer used.[1]
In 1973, the school began student exchanges with the Judd School, later also with Tonbridge Grammar School.[2]
Curriculum
Languages
Five languages are taught at ARG. German is a compulsory native language, whilst English, French, Spanish and Latin as foreign languages.[3] Students must take English, and one other foreign language.
Religious Education
Students may choose between Catholic and Protestant religious education. Worship takes place at the nearby Maria Himmelskron church after each holiday. [citation needed]
Other subjects
The school also offers:
- Art
- Biology (Y5+)
- Chemistry (Y8+)
- Geography
- Music
- Physics (Y7+)
- Theatre (Y11+)
Extracurricular activities
The school offers a variety of clubs and societies, including musical bands and orchestras. [citation needed]
Campus
The ARG-Campus has a gym and four teaching buildings.[4]