English Foundations I / II: 

 Introduction to Literature and Composition

A course designed to help younger students boost their language skills and to prepare for the more rigorous demands of English-language instruction in high school. There will a balanced focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. This course accommodates students who already possess a basic foundation in English, through those with an intermediate ability. Those who are able to complete the Foundations II: Introduction to Composition and Literature requirements will receive GIA credit.

 English 1 / English 2

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the main genres of English-language literature: the short story, novel, narrative non-fiction, drama, and poetry. Students will improve their reading comprehension and analytical thinking skills, including the writing of compositions. Depending on enrollment, the courses may be co-taught; students for English 2 will read more challenging and/or additional materials.

American Literature

An advanced course that offers a survey of major movements and themes in writings by Americans, from the colonial era through the present, in all genres. Students are expected to read challenging texts in the original, and complete extensive writing assignments. Students must have English 2 / advanced high school English proficiency to enroll. This course can be taken for either 0.5 or 1.0 units of GIA credit.

Modern British Literature

An advanced English course based on readings of British novels since 1900. Students should be capable of, comfortable with, and prepared for, reading 50-75 pages or more of challenging material a day. Texts may include Mrs Dalloway, Lord of the Flies, 1984, and other works of short fiction, poetry, film, and drama. Students will develop advanced literary analytical skills while also focusing on their writing; it offers suitable preparation for any university or AP Literature course. This course earns 1 GIA credit.

US History

A comprehensive introduction to the history of the United States, from the colonial era through the present. Students will gain an understanding of the broad narrative of America’s growth from an imperial backwater to a global superpower, while also engaging in a number of in-depth, project-based assignments. Students must have English I / mainstream high school English proficiency to enroll. This course earns 1 GIA credit.

 World Government

This course offers a survey of the theoretical origins and contemporary structures of governments around the world. A core focus is the United States, while extensive attention is given to comparative analysis and the social and economic factors that relate to governance. This course earns 0.5 units of GIA credit.

 Algebra I

Algebra 1 is an introductory high school math class and will guide you through ,among other things, expressions, systems of equations, functions, real numbers, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, radical and rational expressions. Following this course, students will be prepared to take geometry; the primary language of instruction is English and students should have basic proficiency for understanding course material. This course earns 1 GIA credit.

 Geometry

Geometry will guide you through, among other things points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines, triangles, similarity, trigonometry, quadrilaterals, transformations, circles and area. Because of the focus on the reading and writing of proofs, and use of word problems, students must have a solid foundation in English, and be comfortable with this as the primary language of instruction (EF2 or higher, subject to English examination). This course earns 1 GIA credit.

Introduction to Physical Science  

Students will develop a foundational understanding Chemistry and Physics, and the principles and methods that inform the study of each. This is typically a ninth grade science course, and prepares students for more intensive work in either of these disciplines. The course will have a full laboratory component, and the primary language of instruction is English. This course earns 1 GIA credit.