Are you interested in challenging content in a relaxed setting?

Have lunch with us at the High School Book Club. Develop media literacy and critical analysis skills as we discuss books together.

High school students engage more deeply with history when it is taught as a living story rather than a list of facts to memorize. This course approaches world history through the lens of real people, powerful ideas, and global events—inviting students not only to learn what happened, but to ask why it mattered.

Unlike worksheet-driven programs, this class uses the Socratic method, weekly discussions, and critical thinking activities to help students connect the past with current events. Research shows that by ages 12–13, students are ready to analyze, discuss, and debate ideas, not just repeat them. That’s exactly what we’ll do each week together.

By the end of the course, students will not only grasp the major movements and events that shaped the modern world but will also have sharpened their reading, writing, research, and reasoning abilities. Most importantly, they will leave with a deeper appreciation for history and a greater confidence in their ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

Why study geography? Geography is so much more than finding places on a map! It helps us understand the deep interconnections between people and their environments.Life is an adventure—and students instinctively know that the world is always changing. That curiosity drives this course. Each week, we’ll dive into geography using maps, videos, and discussions to learn how humanity continues to adapt and thrive across our amazing planet.

This course will explore the five fundamental themes of geography:

1) Location

2) Place

3) Human-Environment Interaction

4) Movement

5) Region

Throughout the year, students will:
    •    Create their own Atlas Journal
    •    Develop map-making and map-reading skills
    •    Learn to use tools like Google Earth and physical atlases
    •    Become familiar with the nations of the world and what distinguishes them
    •    Engage in Socratic-style discussions, interactive projects, and collaborative learning

Engaging history for juniors and seniors. Classical discussions about the foundations of our country’s founding, its government, and how it shapes the world we live in today. Get curious - more information is soon to come.