We are on a trimester schedule which allows students more course options for the year as we offer both year-long* and trimester-long classes. Students are required to take five classes each trimester. In addition, all students are required to complete 40 hours of community service during the winter trimester.
Because we are a small school, we are able to customize our class offerings to the needs of our students. Also, faculty are encouraged to create electives according to their interests and specialties, as well as the needs and interests of our students. If approved, highly-motivated students may complete independent studies or on-line courses under the supervision of our talented and multi-dimensional faculty.
Courses We Offer
(Current Offerings [Fall 2008-09] are listed in Bold)
Biology* [2009-2010]
Chemistry* [2009-2010]
Physics*
Environmental Science*
Algebra I* [2009-2010]
Geometry * [2009-2010]
Algebra II*
Advanced Math/pre-calculus* [2009-2010]
Multicultural Literature
Quaker Topics in Literature I: Friendship [Fall 2009]
Quaker Topics in Literature II: Peace and War [Winter 2009-10]
Quaker Topics in Literature III: Simplicity [Spring 2010]
Adventures in Literature
Publications Sequence [writing and editing, .33 credits each]:
- Journalism (Newsletter) [Fall 2009]
- Literary Magazine [Winter 2009-10]
- Yearbook [Spring 2010]
World Literature
American Literature
British Literature
Science Fiction
Shakespeare (offered as three separate courses [.33 credits each] usually taken in the following sequence):
- Histories [Fall]
- Comedies [Winter]
- Tragedies and Sonnets [Spring]
World Mythology
The Language of Music (listening/viewing as the basis for writing and appreciation)
Foreign Language [1 credit each]
Spanish I* [2009-2010]
Spanish II* [2009-2010]
Spanish III* [2009-2010]
(German and French are also available )
US History* [1 credit] [2009-2010] consisting of
- Religion in American Life [Fall]
- U.S. Government and Politics [Winter]
- Slavery and Civil Rights [Spring]
Peoples of the World [.33 - 2 credits; up to six trimesters covering various world civilizations and cultures]
History of the Holocaust (offered as three separate courses [.33 credits each] usually taken in the following sequence):
- History of Germany [Fall 2007]
- Judaism and Christianity [Winter 2007-08]
- History of the Holocaust [Spring 2008]
Civics [.33 - 1credit] Economics [.33 - 1 credit]
- Computer Science
- Art [Winter 2009-10]
- Band (guitars/drums/other instruments) [Winter 2009-10]
- Storytelling
- Screenwriting
- Video Production
- Sports [Fall 2009]