Academics

Curriculum

One of the distinguishing characteristics of the Academy’s curriculum is that all students take the same sequence of courses. Each subsequent year of learning is built upon the foundation laid in the prior years. For this reason, the Academy accepts students only at the 6th and 7th grade level.

Because the curriculum is built on the belief that understanding grows from exposure to ideas and concepts developed over time, subjects are taught over a multi-year timeframe. For example, students take biology every year from 6th through 12th grade, gradually progressing in their understanding from simple to more complex concepts in a linear progression. The courses will emphasize theory and will be designed to move from general concepts to concrete ones...More

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Mathematics Pre-Algebra Introduction to Geometry Algebra Euclidean Geometry Algebra-2 Euclidean Geometry Pre-Calculus Euclidean Geometry Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, 3-D Geometry Advanced Calculus, 3-D Geometry Optional Math- Physics- Technology specialization including research projects
Computer Science & Technology Introduction to algorithms,
Word processing, Internet, email
LOGO, Basics of Computer Architecture Algorithms Robotics & Eng Design Assembly, Logic Programming, Networks Systematic learning of algorithms; C++ and Java Computer Languages; Engineering Technologies
Physics   Intro to Physics Heat and Energy; Electricity, Magnetism Mechanics Molecular physics, thermo-dynamics, electro-magnetism Oscillations and Waves; Modern Physics
Chemistry   General Chemistry 1 General Chemistry 2 General Chemistry 3 Organic Chemistry Kinetics, Electro-chemistry Optional Biology- Chemistry specialization including research projects
Biology Introduction to Biology Genetics, Botany Zoology, Ecology Evolution of Life Human Anatomy and Physiology Advanced Placement Biology
Earth & Space Science Intro to Earth & Space Science   Intro to Earth & Space Science, Geology        
World Geography World Geography Africa, Asia, Europe World Geography Oceania, South America Americas, Australia, Antarctica Geology and Global Environment   World economic & political geography    
World and American History Systematic study of World history from Pre-historic people and ancient civilizations, through the Middle Ages, to Modern times, with U.S. History included. Optional Humanities specialization including research projects
Ancient civilizations to about 330 B.C.E. Hellenism and the rise of Rome World History, 500- 1600 Systematic study of World and U.S. history, 1600-1800 Systematic study of World and U.S. 19th century history Systematic study of World and U.S. history since 1900
Foreign Languages Currently, a choice of French, Spanish, or Latin. Possible future offerings include Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Hebrew.
English Language Vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, creative writing, editing, rhetoric.
Structure and origins of modern English Descriptive writing, persuasive essay Speech writing and delivery; Media Analysis Creative and expository writing; logical argument and textual evidence Literature and linguistic analysis, creative writing Contemporary English, business writing, college applications
World Literature World literature written about or written during each historic period encountered in other courses.
Literature of ancient civilizations Myths Homer Sophocles Literature of Greece and Rome Literature of Middle Ages; Chaucer; the Renaissance expansion Systematic study of world and U.S. 18th century literature Systematic study of World and U.S. 19th century Literature Systematic study of World and U.S. literature since 1900
Fine Arts & Art History Study of the fine arts, including music, painting, and pottery. History of World Arts corresponding to each historic period.
Art of ancient civilizations Art of Greece and Rome Art of Middle Ages Systematic study of world and U.S. 18th century art Systematic study of World and U.S. 19th century art Systematic study of World and U.S. art since 1900
Health   Health          
P.E. Various indoor and outdoor sports activities to include team sports (basketball, volleyball, soccer), cross-country skiing, etc.

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