Introduces a variety of literatures and STEM literacy. Emphasizes critical thinking, communication media, and themes connected to The Grand Challenges for Engineering. Includes public speaking and debate units.

Investigates the relationship between humans, nature, and STEM issues through Romantic poets, dystopian literature, and dramatic tragedy. Focuses on analytical writing and research skills.

Analysis of informational texts and American literature. Develops writing sophistication, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation. AP level requires additional papers and vocabulary work.

Survey of representative literary works to reflect on themes, underlying assumptions, and how work reflects society's problems and culture.

Covers fundamentals of graphic design, design processes, and visual communication. Instruction includes computer-assisted art, photography, color theory, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Performance-based course focusing on individual musicianship and technical skills for strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Includes theory, technique, and required evening concerts.

Performance-based course developing vocal musicianship, theory, and technique. Focuses on group ensemble skills and required evening concerts.

Examines U.S. history from pre-colonial times to the present, practicing historical reasoning skills like cause and effect through primary sources and complex essays.

Examines 20th-century to present global history, political and economic systems, climate change, and international conflicts.

Online or hybrid course examining the foundations of American democratic traditions, U.S. government structure, and citizen rights and responsibilities.

For students with no previous experience. Develops novice-level communication in interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational modes using authentic resources.

Builds on communication skills to reach intermediate low level. Focuses on Hispanic culture and grammar in context through reading and listening.