This two-semester sequence, organized by genre, covers essays, poetry, classic novels, dramas and short stories from the Americas. Students learn how to construct thesis-centered analytical essays in response to a variety of literary genres. In so doing, they learn how to present and interpret quotes, and to articulate the larger significance of the quotes to the text; how to organize their ideas in a clear, logical and coherent sequence; and how to revise and edit their essays in order to clarify and deepen their arguments and ideas, and to do so in appropriate style, diction, and voice. Students will learn how to generate deeper and more complex responses to texts by engaging in a variety of informal writing routines and seminar-style discussions.

This two-semester sequence, organized regionally, covers essays, poetry, classic novels, dramas and short stories from Europe, China and its East Asian environs, regions within Africa, and other selected areas. Students build on their work from English 9, by constructing thesis-centered analytical essays in response to a variety of literary genres, while reflecting regional divergences and confluences. Students expand their skills in presenting and interpret quotes, and to articulate the larger significance of the quotes to the text; organizing their ideas in a clear, logical and coherent sequence; and revising and editing their essays in order to clarify and deepen their arguments and ideas in appropriate style, diction, and voice. Students will generate deeper and more complex responses to texts by engaging in a variety of informal writing routines and seminar-style discussions.

This two-semester sequence examines the history, politics, people, and cultures of America from the Gilded Age to present day America. Students can expect discussions, in-class activities and student presentations, debates, and instruction illustrated with visual and audio materials. Writing and close reading of texts will play a major part in the class. This course aims to give students a thorough grounding in the history of the Americas, to prompt students to consider their own stake in American history and society, as well as to teach students how to research, analyze, and synthesize historical artifacts and texts. Sample texts may include Let America be America Again, Presidential Inauguration Speeches, Lend-Lease Act, Brown v. Board of Education, and excerpts from the 4th Geneva Convention.

This two-semester sequence examines the history, politics, people, and cultures of selected regions through an area studies approach. The primary areas of study of the course is world history and geography during the medieval and modern eras. Global connections and interactions between all regions will also be studied. Students can expect discussions, in-class activities and student presentations, debates, and instruction illustrated with visual and audio materials. Writing and close reading of texts will play a major part in the class. This course aims to give students a thorough grounding in the history of world regions, to prompt students to consider their own relationship with different parts of the world, as well as to teach students how to research, analyze, and synthesize historical artifacts and texts from a variety of cultural contexts. Sample texts may include the Quran, The Magna Carta, selected texts by Voltaire, selected texts by Rousseau.

This four-semester course sequence covers the basics of algebra and geometry in a sequential format, teaching the essential concepts of each, while also demonstrating interrelations between the two. Specific topics include: basic algebra review, linear equations, inequalities, quadratic equations, geometrical thinking and problem-solving, logic, sets and basics of probability. In the context of the above, students will learn how to construct proofs and will come to understand the importance of theorem/proof construction in mathematics. Through writing, students demonstrate their conceptual understanding of mathematics.

This two-semester course sequence presents an introduction to physics. While this course will focus on a conceptual understanding of the physical universe, students will also be expected to analyze ideas within a mathematical framework consistent with the skills developed in their current math class. Critical thinking will be fostered throughout the course through the application of the scientific method. Topics discussed this semester will include motion and kinematics, forces and dynamics, gravitation, energy, momentum and theory of relativity. The significant laboratory portion of this course will provide complementary exposure to the concepts discussed in class.

This two-semester course sequence presents an introduction to biology. While this course will focus on enhancing the students comprehension and appreciation of life. Student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of living systems, genetics, ecology, evolution and reproduction. The significant laboratory portion of this course will provide complementary exposure to the concepts discussed in class.

This two-semester course sequence presents an introduction to chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, molecular structure, and properties of molecules. Fundamental principles such as kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics will be introduced to describe many chemical reactions. Throughout the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on group and individual problem solving, and on laboratory-based investigations of important phenomena. The significant laboratory portion of this course will provide complementary exposure to the concepts discussed in class.

This one-semester course gives students an opportunity to explore multiple world languages, with the goal of making an informed choice as to which language to continue studying for the next five semesters. Students will explore how to interpret and provide basic information in the target language. This portion of the course will introduce students how to form basic sentences (written and spoken) in the target language. Beyond that, students gain a nuanced understanding of each language studied, and from that, a greater understanding of the broader functions of language. The subsequence courses will continue to build upon the initial units of the target language.

This introductory three-semester sequence in the Spanish language presents the foundational skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, within a context of the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. Students learn fundamental grammatical structures and vocabulary, but they also explore how Spanish is distinctive as a language, and as a cultural phenomenon. Excerpts from Spanish music, film, and literature are used as real-life examples in experiencing Spanish. As the sequence progresses, students are exposed to a broader scope of uses and applications of the language, and they develop the ability to use Spanish with greater independence in more natural settings.

This introductory three-semester sequence in the Chinese language presents the foundational skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, within a context of the cultural diversity of the Chinese-speaking world. Students learn fundamental grammatical structures and vocabulary, but they also explore how Chinese is distinctive as a language, and as a cultural phenomenon. In addition to textbook materials, the course is supplemented with real-life examples from Chinese cultural artifacts. As the sequence progresses, students expand their range of vocabulary and structures, with the goal of using Chinese to accomplish everyday tasks in real-life settings.

In this two-semester course offering, which is modular in nature, students experience the visual arts and music. Students are encouraged to explore these different forms of artistic expression, and in the process discover commonalities and variations. The courses can be taken in any sequence, but both Introduction to Arts I and II must be taken before continuing into Art Electives offered.