A close reading of one of the most popular academic texts in the last half-century. The class would read not only the non-fiction book but would explore some of the […]

This course is for students who have no prior experience in studying Japanese. After learning Hiragana characters intensively in the first week, students will learn how to introduce themselves, talk […]

In this course, you will have one goal: to write four new short stories. Each week, we’ll explore a different short story form or theme to inspire our work including […]

This course will focus on the essentials of creating a photography portfolio for entry into the Scholastic Art awards. In our online space, we will investigate the foundational principles of […]

If you have ever disagreed with someone and, when they tried to explain their views, thought, "That doesn't make any sense!", you'll love this seminar. If you've ever struggled to […]

Prerequisite: Prealgebra or Algebra IDescription: This course will explore some of the essential theorems and deductive logic of Euclidean geometry. We will begin with points, lines, and planes and move […]

The aim of the course is to help students review/improve/master their knowledge of French grammar. From articles, pronouns and conjunctions to the subjunctive, conditional phrases and the indirect discourse, this […]

A reading of three of the most celebrated authors of the 20th Century: Fitzgerald (Tender is the Night), Hemingway (Farewell to Arms) and Faulkner (Light in August)

Defined as a literary account of a life or event written from personal experience, memoirs are one of the most consistently compelling (and best-selling) genres on the market. They represent […]

This course will provide an in-depth look at one of the most essential functions - quadratics. We will look at how to FOIL, how to factor, and how quadratics can […]

As we approach the 2020 election in November we will examine long-standing political philosophies, their influence over ethical decision-making, and the challenges that our current leaders face given the hyper-intense […]

This course will pull back the curtain and allow learners to understand - and utilize - the machinations of power. We will draw on University of Iowa Professor Kenneth Brown's […]

This course will use the study of poetry to examine the fundamental aspects of protest throughout history. Utilizing the voices of various poets, the course will examine both current and […]

We often think of film adaptations of literature as needing to condense lengthy novels. However, many blockbuster science fiction movies - including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Minority Report, AI, and […]

Young people around the world learn about computer programming through Scratch, a block-based coding platform developed by the MIT Media Lab in 2007. It is currently used in 150 countries […]

This course is designed for students starting calculus for the first time this fall. We will refresh some topics from precalculus, such as graphing, inequalities, and logarithms, with a particular […]

Speculative fiction is fascinating because writers can manipulate race, gender and ability in a myriad of ways while imagining a new future. In this class, we will explore the works […]

Designed to support students interested in developing a strong, creative visual portfolio as a component of their admissions process for college or for Scholastic Art Awards, this studio class will […]

A summer read through one of the great literary works of all time. Class time would involve discussion of the book and some exposure to Tolstoy as writer and man […]

Do you actually love reading? Are you looking for a group of like-minded readers? Do you want to branch out into new genres this summer? In this course, we'll dive […]

Communism was a geopolitical reality and an economic system, but it also drastically altered European societies and influenced the way individuals moved about in the world. Everything - from relationships […]

This course serves as an elective to examine the vital role that the Supreme Court has played over the past 60 years, specifically in regards to civil rights, privacy rights, […]

Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a play? Well, this course is for you as we will examine plot, language, character/character development, scene creation/movement and theme. The […]

Defined as a literary account of a life or event written from personal experience, memoirs are one of the most consistently compelling (and best-selling) genres on the market. They represent […]

Voices of Queer people, especially of those who come from multiple oppressed identities have often been silenced due to systemic homophobia, transphobia and racism. Despite this the LGBTQIAP+ has shown […]

Prerequisite: Algebra IIDescription: The goal of this course is to put algebraic skills to use in applied word problems and projects. All of our activities will be using math skills […]

What does it mean to be white and working class in America? The white working-class are alternately hailed as the backbone of American society and sidelined as ignorant hoards. Are […]

Students will learn how to skillfully design and develop a meaningful website, as well as design and create a local app for their phone. In the first section of the […]