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Advanced Research

In this course, students will learn the skills needed to conduct independent inquiry in order to produce an academic research paper. Students will design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question of their choice...

English/History 9: Humanities I

(1 credit of English and 1 credit of Social Studies)

Humanities I is a foundational interdisciplinary program that studies the literature and modern history of four cultural regions: China, India, Africa and the Middle East. Students will explore...

English/History 9: Humanities I in Action

(1 credit of English and 1 credit of Social Studies)

Humanities I in Action is an interdisciplinary course that aims to develop students’ social conscience concerning major social issues of our time. Through literary, philosophical, psychological...

English/History 10: Humanities II

(1 credit of English and 1 credit of Social Studies)

This course explores the multifaceted question: What does it mean to be an American? Students examine this question from multiple perspectives of class, race and gender as the country expands and...

English/History 10: Humanities II in Action

(1 credit of English and 1 credit of Social Studies)

Humanities II in Action expands on students’ developing worldview, asking them to bring those concepts inward. How does the changes we make in ourselves affect our relationship with various...

Junior English

This reading and writing course explores the human experience through literature. Through a close reading of poetry, prose, drama, and non-fiction, students will think critically, speak thoughtfully, and write effectively for a variety of audiences...

AP English Language & Composition

English Language cultivates the reading and writing skills that students need for college success and for intellectually responsible engagement. The course guides students in becoming curious, critical, and responsive readers of diverse texts, and...

AP English Literature & Composition

AP English Literature and Composition is designed to engage “students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature” (College Board Course Description) in order to prepare them for college-level communication and analysis...

Learning Service in Action: Hong Kong

Learning Service in Action is an experiential learning elective for students who want to align their passion for service with personal academic interests. Students will explore their vision for social change and develop leadership skills that enhance...

Community Leadership

The Community Leadership course teaches students the skills for effective leadership for school and the world beyond. This course is required for elected members of the student government Executive Council but is open to anyone interested in learning...