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 philosophers and philosophies related to the book
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 about their age and grade, their likes and dislikes, and about their family. In doing so, they will learn basic grammar with nouns, adjectives, and […]
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 stories by authors such as Aimee Bender, Flannery O'Connor, Raymond Carver, and Karen Russell. At the end of each week, you’ll submit a new short […]
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 making strong photographs. This course will provide the skills to create an intentional and dynamic portfolio. Each class begins with a thoughtful presentation covering digital […]
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 express your ideas so that others can understand your point, you'll love this seminar. If you dig puzzles and logic problems, you'll love this seminar. […]
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 into properties of triangles, including a short introduction to right triangle trigonometry. This course is ideal for students entering a Geometry course in the fall […]
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 course will offer hands-on drills and activities in order to prepare the students for a smoother transition into oral proficiency.
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 an attempt to create a shared memory with a reader. Think of it as the literary version of a strand of memory floating in Dumbledore’s, […]
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 be categorized into three different types. Graphing, solving, and an introduction to transformations with quadratics will round out this course. This course is ideal for […]
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 partisanship that currently divides our nation. This course will ask students to engage in a daily examination of their own philosophies while also studying how […]