Life Skills 1: Personal Growth, Digital Tools, and Everyday Wellness
This empowering freshman-level course helps students build the habits, mindset, and practical skills they need for success in school and life. Life Skills 1 introduces time management, goal-setting, emotional wellness, and mental health, while also strengthening communication, responsible decision-making, and digital citizenship. Students explore health basics, first aid, fitness, family roles, and self-reflection, gaining tools to navigate both personal growth and social relationships. They also design a personal website and online portfolio using WordPress and the Divi theme and learn essential internet safety and cybersecurity skills. From organizing daily routines to building a positive online presence, this course gives students a solid foundation in self-reliance, lifelong learning, and real-world confidence.

Units: Introduction to Life Skills, Web Design and Academic Portfolio, Study Skills and Time Management, First Aid and Emergency Preparedness, Effective Communication and Listening Skills, Life Stages and Family Dynamics, Physical Fitness, Health, and Wellness, Mental Health and Wellness, Internet Safety and Cybersecurity.

Life Skills 2: Safety, Independence, and Life Planning
This sophomore-level course gives students the tools they need to navigate the world with confidence, clarity, and care. Life Skills 2 emphasizes practical knowledge and responsible decision-making through a wide range of real-world topics. Students learn advanced first aid and emergency preparedness strategies, explore the principles of safe and responsible driving, and develop healthy relationship and conflict resolution skills. Additional units focus on ethical media literacy, form completion, college admissions and financing, career exploration and goal setting, and personal finance and investment planning. With a focus on safety, responsibility, and long-term thinking, this course helps teens take ownership of their choices and prepare for adult life with greater independence and purpose.

Units: Intermediate First Aid and Safety Measures, Responsible Driving and Road Safety, Responsible and Ethical Media Consumption, Relationship Skills and Conflict Resolution, Responsible Citizenship and Civic Engagement, How to Fill Out Forms, How College Works, Exploring Career Paths and Goal Setting, Managing Personal Finances and Investments.

Life Skills 3: Health, Responsibility, and Civic Adulthood
As students prepare for independent adult life, this junior-level course builds advanced knowledge in personal well-being, family responsibility, and civic awareness. The course begins with public health and safety, including emergency preparedness, disaster response, first aid certification, and psychological first aid. Students then explore mental health topics in depth—from emotional resilience to cognitive strategies and long-term wellness. Next, students strengthen decision-making and problem-solving skills for personal and community life. A full unit on parenting and child care covers emotional development, discipline, and educational readiness, followed by hands-on learning in nutrition, meal planning, grocery budgeting, and cooking. Final units focus on legal and civic literacy, covering criminal and civil law, courts, consumer rights, and legal careers. The course concludes with a practical and reflective study of happiness, ethics, and life satisfaction. Designed for real-world application, this course prepares teens to lead safe, healthy, and meaningful adult lives.

Units: Public Safety, Advanced First Aid, and Emergency Response, Mental Health and Coping Strategies, How to Accomplish Positive Things: Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making, Child Care and Parenting, Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits, How to Cook, The Law: Criminal and Civic Laws, Agency Rules, etc. (Part I), The Law: Courts, Criminal Justice System, General Punishments, careers, etc. (Part II), How to be Happy.

Introduction to the Humanities
Step into the world of human expression across cultures and centuries. Intro to the Humanities introduces students to the study of the humanities as a way of understanding identity, values, and creativity. The course begins by exploring what the humanities are and how they help us reflect on human nature, cultural values, and emotional insight. Students then examine the mythologies, philosophies, theater traditions, and artistic movements that have shaped civilizations around the world. Topics include global mythology, Greek and Roman drama, Eastern and Western philosophy, opera and musical theater, and contemporary cultural expression. Through reading, analysis, and creative projects, students explore how stories, symbols, performance, and belief systems help us answer life’s big questions—and connect across time and place.

Units: Significance of the Humanities, Evaluating Art and the Human Experience, Mythology and the Classical Era, The Origin of Philosophy, Major Movements in Philosophy and Culture, Theater in Ancient Greece, Opera, Theater, and Shakespeare, The Modern Musical, Synthesizing Humanities Knowledge.

Art History
This course offers a sweeping journey through human creativity and expression, from prehistoric cave art to contemporary digital media. Students begin by learning to analyze and appreciate visual art, then explore the development of artistic traditions in ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other early civilizations. As the course progresses, students trace the rebirth of classical ideals in the Renaissance, examine the impact of religious and political change in the Baroque and Enlightenment eras, and follow the evolution of Romanticism, Realism, and modern art movements. Global perspectives are woven throughout the course, with focused studies on African, Asian, Indigenous, and Latin American art traditions. Students engage with painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature as they connect artistic masterpieces to the human stories and cultural shifts that shaped them. From cave paintings to cubism, sacred temples to street murals, Art History explores how humans have expressed beauty, belief, and identity across time and around the world.

Units: Art Appreciation, Ancient Beginnings of Art, Medieval and Renaissance Eras, Expressive Movements, Romantic to Realism, Modern Art Movements, Post-Modernism and Beyond, A Global Perspective, Critical Thinking and Art Appreciation.

Music, Culture, and the Human Story
Why does music move us—and what does it reveal about who we are? This course explores music as a powerful form of expression, identity, and connection across history and cultures. Students examine how musical traditions—from classical compositions and folk ballads to jazz, rock, hip-hop, and global fusion—have shaped and been shaped by the societies that produced them. Along the way, they explore the structure of music, study major composers and genres, and reflect on music’s role in personal identity, social change, and cultural storytelling. Key topics include sacred and folk traditions, classical and orchestral music, jazz and blues, protest  rock and celebratory pop music, music & technology, and the global music industry. Through listening analysis, historical research, and written reflection, students gain a deeper understanding of how music expresses human values and responds to the world around us.

Units: The Basics of Music, Musical Eras, The Orchestra: Yesterday to Today, How Music Became an Industry, The Rise of Rock and Roll, The 1960s: Global Culture, The 1970s: Peace and War, Pop Music: 1980s to Today, The Future of Music in a Global Context.

English 1: Building Skills in Reading, Writing, and Expression
This foundational high school English course helps students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. English 1: Building Skills in Reading, Writing, and Expression introduces students to major literary genres—including fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and novels—while building clear and confident writing habits. Through scaffolded lessons, students develop grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph organization skills alongside creative writing, analytical essays, and reflective assignments. Key units explore literary elements, critical reading strategies, vocabulary enrichment, and MLA-based research and citation. The course also develops students’ ability to revise, self-assess, and engage with literature across time periods and cultures. By the end of the course, students will have strengthened their communication, critical thinking, and independent learning abilities—equipped for success in future English studies and beyond.

Units: Introduction to English Studies, Understanding the Writing Process, Introduction to Literature, Essay Types and Structures, Introduction to Critical Thinking, Fiction, Nonfiction, Drama, Poetry, and More, Introduction to Research, Grammar Essentials, Reviewing Key Concepts.

English 2: Writing with Purpose, Reading with Insight
In this second-year high school English course, students refine their writing across multiple genres—narrative, evaluative, analytical, and rhetorical—while strengthening their ability to read texts and media with insight. Through scaffolded lessons, students explore how language informs, persuades, entertains, and inspires. Units guide students through advanced storytelling, academic writing, rhetorical analysis, and research strategies, culminating in a final portfolio that demonstrates growth. Along the way, they learn to analyze tone, build strong arguments, cite and integrate sources, and revise their work with clarity and confidence. Emphasizing media awareness and critical thinking, this course prepares students to write with purpose and communicate effectively in academic, creative, and real-world contexts.

Units: Storytelling Fundamentals, Principles of Evaluative Writing, Understanding Rhetoric and Persuasion, Advanced Research Techniques, Structuring Academic Papers, Building Strong Arguments, Revision Strategies, Writing Across Disciplines, Advanced Writing Projects.

English 3: Genre, Research, and Real-World Writing
In this third-year English course, students explore the power of storytelling, argument, and research across academic and professional settings. Students begin by analyzing key genres in fiction—adventure, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and young adult literature—while discussing how genre shapes content, style, and reader expectations. The course then builds advanced skills in rhetorical analysis, research design, synthesis writing, and persuasive communication. Students practice real-world writing through business emails, technical documents, grant proposals, and digital content. Emphasizing creativity with purpose, the course culminates in a Capstone project that allows students to demonstrate their voice through analytical, research-based, or professional writing.

Units: Introduction to Literary Genres, Advanced Rhetorical Devices, Designing Research Studies, Strategies for Effective Synthesis, Building Strong Arguments, Planning and Structuring Long-Form Papers, Business Writing Essentials, The Role of Reflection in Learning, Capstone Project.

History 1: Ancient Civilizations, World Religions, and the Roots of the Renaissance
This global history course introduces students to humanity’s earliest societies and enduring legacies. Beginning with the tools of historical thinking, students explore the rise of agriculture, early river valley civilizations, and the achievements of Greece, Rome, India, and China. They examine the origins and teachings of major world religions and philosophies, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Confucianism. The course highlights cultural exchange through ancient trade, African kingdoms, the Americas, and Polynesian voyagers. A full unit covers the medieval world—from feudal Europe to the Islamic Golden Age—and the course culminates in the art, science, and ideas of the Renaissance. With a focus on cultural understanding and global connections, students build a strong foundation in how the past shapes the present.

Units: Foundations of History and Historical Thinking, Early Human Societies and the Cradle of Civilization, Ancient River Valley Civilizations, Classical Civilizations: Greece and Rome, Classical Civilizations: China and India, World Religions and Philosophical Traditions, Diverse Cultures and Societies of the Ancient World, The Medieval World: Europe, Islamic Golden Age, and Beyond, End of the Middle Ages and the Dawn of the Renaissance.

History 2: Empires, Revolutions, and the Modern World
From da Vinci to Newton and from Columbus to the trenches of World War I, this course traces the key forces that reshaped global civilization between the 15th and early 20th centuries. Students examine the Age of Exploration, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the rise of modern science and Enlightenment philosophy. The course follows the growth of global empires and revolutionary movements in the Americas and Europe, as well as the transformations brought by industrialization and imperialism. Key topics include global trade, slavery, Enlightenment ideals, technological progress, nationalism, and the diplomatic crises that led to World War I. Through global perspectives and primary sources, students explore how ideas, innovations, and conflicts shaped the modern world.

Units: The Age of Exploration and Discovery, Renaissance and Humanism, Reformation and Religious Wars, The Rise and Impact of Empires, Scientific Method, Rational Inquiry, and Enlightenment: Seeing the World Anew, The Age of Revolution: American and French Revolutions, The Age of Revolution: Latin America and Beyond, The Industrial Revolution and Its Global Impact, Nationalism, Imperialism, and the Road to World War I.

History 3: War, Justice, and Global Change in the 20th Century
This course explores how conflict, ideology, and revolution shaped the modern world. Students examine the causes and global impact of World War I and II, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and the atrocities and legacies of the Holocaust. They trace the Cold War’s political tensions, nuclear fears, proxy wars, and cultural influence, while exploring the fall of colonial empires and the global fight for civil rights, gender equality, and indigenous justice. The course also highlights decolonization movements, genocide prevention, and efforts to define human rights through global cooperation. In its final units, students consider how technology, globalization, environmental challenges, and social activism transformed the late 20th century—connecting major historical events to enduring questions of justice, identity, and the shared future of humanity.

Units: World War I: The Great War, The Interwar Years and the Rise of Totalitarianism, World War II: Global Conflict, The Holocaust and Human Rights, The Cold War: Origins and Early Years, Decolonization and the Post-Colonial World, The Cold War: Global Impact and Conflicts, The Fall of Communism and End of the Cold War, The Late 20th Century: Technology, Globalization, and Change.

Architecture: How Buildings Reflect Civilization
What do temples, homes, cathedrals, and skyscrapers reveal about the people who built them? Architecture: How Buildings Reflect Civilization explores how structures across time and place express power, faith, culture, and innovation. Students trace the global history of architecture—from Neolithic tombs and Egyptian pyramids to Gothic cathedrals, classical Greek and Roman monuments, and futuristic skyscrapers. Along the way, they examine how architectural styles, materials, and city planning reflect changing values, technologies, and societies. Topics include Roman engineering, sacred spaces, American home styles, architectural responses to crises, and the immersive design of theme parks like Disneyland. With an emphasis on visual analysis, historical context, and creative interpretation, students conclude with a final design project where they create a time-traveling theme park inspired by architectural eras from around the world. No technical drawing skills required — just a passion for how we shape space and how space shapes us.

Units: Foundations of Architecture: From Ancient Civilizations to the Middle Ages, Renaissance to Industrial Age: Shifts in Style and Material, Modern Movements: Global Styles and Technological Innovations, Architecture in the 21st Century: Digital Designs and Iconic Structures, Architecture’s Social Reflection and Impact, The Evolution of American Homes, Interplay of Architecture With Other Disciplines, Architecture’s Legacy and Future Directions, Disneyland as an Example of Applied Architecture.