Learn how to use AI responsibly and effectively in academic work. AI SMART helps students understand school AI policies, protect academic integrity, evaluate AI-generated information critically, and use AI as a legitimate tool for learning, research, and writing.
Covering all humanities disciplines, Foundations in Humanities Research guides students from source gathering to logical argumentation, building to a comprehensive mastery of academic writing skills.
Foundations of Historical Theory class helps students build a strong foundation in historical theory, ideal prep for history contests and advanced studies.
Master advanced argumentative writing with Academic Writing – Intermediate. Students will develop research skills, analyze perspectives, and complete a polished 1,500–1,750 word essay.
Introduction to US History with an Emphasis on Critical Skills provides an overview of U.S. History from the Native Americans in 1491 through the present day.
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In Latin Level 5, students will master Latin poetry, including meter and themes, preparing for the NLE Advanced Poetry and analyzing poetic forms and literary techniques.
Latin Level 4 focuses on advanced prose and critical analysis, this course prepares students for the NLE Advanced Prose, building fluency in classical texts.
Latin Level 3 advances translation skills through classical texts, preparing students for the NLE Intermediate Level and enhancing linguistic understanding.
This Responsible Use of AI in Academic and English Writing course is designed to teach students how to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their academic and English writing processes responsibly, effectively, and ethically.
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Through an introduction to the Humanities, students will understand ideas from foundational texts and develop original arguments and analysis using those ideas. Furthermore, students will be able to articulate basic principles related to three branches of the Humanities: Philosophy, Art and Literature, and Culture
In Latin Level 2, students deepen their grammar and syntax skills with contextual study, preparing for the NLE Intermediate and improving translation.
Data Analysis and Statistics are important tools to transform data into meaningful information and make better decisions. Many programs in colleges have classes that require data collection, statistical analysis, and storytelling with data, but freshmen often start their degrees unprepared in terms of these quantitative skills. This course is designed to bridge that gap by teaching high school students essential skills in statistics, data analysis and visualization with Excel software.
Academic Writing – Advanced teaches students to critically read and evaluate scholarly research across disciplines. Through weekly assignments, students will analyze research questions, methods, data presentations, and conclusions—building essential skills for AP Capstone, Global Perspectives, and college-level research.
In Shakespeare Literature, teacher guide students through analyzing Shakespeare’s masterful use of language, his ability to create complex characters, and the exploration of timeless themes. Students will explore more about his work through reading, discussion, and analysis in this course.
The class is designed to help prepare international middle school students to grow in confidence and excel in oral presentations to their fellow students and administrative/entrance school staff. Additionally, students will be introduced to the major types of speech presentations they are likely to be assigned while completing a public speaking and/or introductory communication course during their middle and high school careers.
Introduction to computer science with a focus on programming. Learn the basics of computer programming using Java as an example language but with the concepts will apply to all languages. Topics include program control, abstraction, making decisions and user input. We will focus on how to design a program, how to write code well and how to read and analyze existing code.
The group classes serve as an introduction to how to do research commonly used in economics, finance and investment. Students will become familiar with the concepts, methods, and applications of research and evaluation; learn how to critically consume and analyze research; and propose an appropriate research project to inform an important issue.
Through a combination of close reading, in class lecture and discussion, and reading response assignments, this course will introduce students to the study of philosophy. Traveling through the ethical theories of Aristotle in the ancient world, to those of J.S. Mill, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Henry David Thoreau in the 19th century, to those of Theodor Adorno in the 20th century, this introduction will be organized around the perennial philosophical question of what constitutes the good life for human beings and the possible role of art in such a life
Students will learn the fundamental techniques of digital photography through a series of photography assignments. Students will explore their personal lives and experiment with photography’s communicative abilities.
Students learn fundamental skills in reading and discussing literature. Through a survey of three books, students will increase their exposure to new vocabulary in context, practice discussion skills with both their teacher and peers, and be introduced to ways of approaching theme, character, setting, and plot through conversation.
This course will focus on three genres: poetry, fiction, and personal narrative. In each 90-minute session, students will complete creative writing exercises, read, short anchor texts, and write their own original work.
In this course, students will be able to develop their analytical writing skills. From “unpacking” an author’s word choice to organizing a literary paragraph, students will bolster their ability to craft a cohesive argument and defend it with rich textual evidence.
We are going to learn the fundamentals of Python and its most sought after applications, including data analysis, web scraping, and machine learning or other development tracks. After acquiring a good understanding of the fundamentals, we will look at various tracks and cater the course to the students’ interests.
Pre-Calculus is built on concepts of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra in preparing students for the study of calculus. Students focus on modeling, problem-solving, data analysis, trigonometric and circular functions and their inverses, polar coordinates, complex numbers, conics, and quadratic relations.
Geometry introduces students to points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines, triangles, similarity, trigonometry, quadrilaterals, transformations, circles, and area. Students will apply mathematical concepts and knowledge to solve problems. Students will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills by connecting concepts to practical applications.
Algebra 2 guides students through linear equations, inequalities, graphs, matrices, polynomials and radical expressions, quadratic equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic expressions, sequences and series, probability, and trigonometry.
Algebra 1 introduces students to the foundational concepts of mathematics: variables, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, exponent rules and manipulation, polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, solving and graphing two variable inequalities, solving systems of equations, radicals, word problems, solving and graphing quadratic equations, and factoring. Students will apply math concepts to solve real-world problems. Graphing calculators will be an integral part of all instruction.
In this course, we will work to hone our skills as close readers and critical writers. Through in-depth discussion and analysis of short stories and poetry, we will learn how to advance complex arguments that reflect an awareness of important themes and ambiguities in a literary work.
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The course will cover biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and cell biology. Students will apply basic principles to understanding human biology, including the structure and regulation of genes, the structure and synthesis of proteins, and multicellular systems.
Intro to Latin introduces Latin grammar, vocabulary, and culture, preparing students for the NLE Intro/Beginning Level while building foundational skills.
Explore the rise and fall of empires, the clash, and encounter of cultures, plagues, religious fervor, and political intrigue and war. This course aims to discover the complex interactions between Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans in different regions of North America across more than 500 years of history.
The accent reduction class focuses on understanding and strengthening the unique sounds and structures that make up the “neutral” dialect. While there are many dialects throughout America, it is the neutral accent commonly practiced by public speakers and officials. Radio DJs, TV news anchors, and even most Hollywood movie actors use the neutral accent to convey their message to the largest group of Americans possible. By eliminating accents in communication, we can more easily connect to our audience and erase any misunderstandings or unconscious bias from a foreign dialect, whether domestic or international.
Master the basics of academic writing in this beginner-level Academic Writing class. Learn to craft persuasive, argumentative, and rhetorical analysis essays while developing citation and editing skills.
This course introduces students to significant movements in literary history. The course will begin with a brief introduction to the study of literature. The bulk of the course functions as a survey of literary movements throughout history, focusing primarily on the Western Canon. Students will learn about the history, background of movements like Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Victorian, Realism, Surrealism, etc. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
This course is designed for students who have already mastered the fundamentals of literature and writing. Through discussions, writing assignments, and close readings of a variety of literary works, students will deepen their understanding of literary analysis, develop their writing skills, and explore the historical and cultural contexts of literature. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
This course is perfect for students who are just starting to learn English or looking to improve their reading and writing skills. Through foundational literary elements, such as narrative, plot, and diction, and engaging discussions and writing assignments, students will learn how to analyze and evaluate literary works, develop their writing skills, and gain a better understanding of the power and impact of literature. Students will reflect on what they are reading through discussion in class, with their teacher and peers, and writing in biweekly assignments.
In this course, students will research, write and deliver their own TED Talk speeches. Students will be able to participate in speech competitions at the high school or university level. Students will build a solid foundation in oral expression and learn how to express themselves confidently and clearly in English.
Students will learn important terminology and concepts and how these apply to the political process in the U.S. Students will learn basics about the U.S. Constitution, the relationship between the national government and the state governments; the three branches of the national government; the role of political parties, the media, and big business/corporations; lobbying, the role of money in politics, especially in electoral campaigns.
This Public Speaking and Debate class will offer the opportunity to speak and listen to others talk only as much as possible. We will alternate between learning the structure of different types of speeches and making presentations by one student to the rest of the class. After each speech by students, we will have a critique from the peers, and the teacher. They will also be required and coached on how to participate in the discussion and to critique their peers.
This course is an introduction to Psychology – what many describe as the science of the mind and behavior, concerned with how and why human beings do what they do. In some ways, this course is like a tasting menu at a fancy restaurant – you get the opportunity to try various aspects of various disciplines of this fascinating science and see which one(s) excites you. This course allows you to learn the basics in each of the major branches of psychology today.
