Curriculum

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The curriculum includes a course of study that outlines the courses students need to complete and the number of credits they will earn towards their high school diploma. The requirements align with the high school graduation standards set by the State Board of Education and the prerequisites for the student's career objectives in either occupational or postsecondary education.

The high schools prepare students for postsecondary education and occupational training through content standards that define the essential knowledge for graduation. They also specify the performance capabilities students should master, ensuring they develop into independent, self-directed learners equipped for lifelong learning.

Course of Study - Overview

Students complete their courses in a prescribed order. The scope and sequence are developed within core areas such as language arts (reading and writing), mathematics, social studies, and science. Students progress only after achieving success in each assignment. They may retake quizzes, examinations, and written assignments as necessary to meet the minimum requirements. After completing core requirements, students take electives in the humanities.

The high schools employ a block structure that enrolls students in two courses simultaneously. This method allows students to focus on fewer subjects and earn credits at an accelerated pace. To receive credit through the Shared Inquiry process, students must complete all coursework, including reading primary source documents and completing online assignments.

Each course begins with a pre-reading question to help students engage with the material they will encounter. Students read assigned texts twice and take notes. This second reading allows them to reevaluate their earlier thoughts and notice details that may have been overlooked. Textual analysis helps students delve deeper into significant passages, enhancing discussions and ensuring they consider the text's main interpretive issues.

Shared Inquiry discussions are the culmination of students' work on a selection. These discussions give students the chance to express their ideas, listen to others' perspectives, and synthesize various viewpoints for a deeper understanding of the text. The preceding exercises prepare them to contribute effectively, commenting on content and language, organizing details logically, supporting their ideas with evidence, and respecting differing opinions.

Grades are determined by end-of-course competency examinations after all coursework is completed.