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.
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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The Essential Communication Skills class is specifically tailored for incoming middle and high school students, focusing on crucial skills that will enable them to thrive both academically and socially in their new environment.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of two beloved novels, “Jasper” and “The Martian,” while guiding students through three essential types of writing: narrative, informative/explanatory, and argumentative.
In the Middle School Literature class, students will have an in-depth reading of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” “Jasper,” and “A Wrinkle in Time.” Through in-depth discussion and writing analysis, students will enhance English speaking and reading analysis skills.
Junior Boarding School History and Geology provides international students with an introduction to the US school curriculum, focusing on the subjects of History and Geology. Over the 10-class program, students will engage in interactive lessons, discussions, and hands-on activities to develop a deeper understanding of these academic disciplines
In Junior Boarding School Literary Interpretations, students will learn how family expectations and religious values influence one’s personal identity. Students will also focus on how historical, social, and cultural context affect a text’s narrative, emphasizing how literary devices help to control theme(s). Since reading and writing are inextricably linked, students will learn to actively read the text at both the literal and inferential levels.
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.
