Art 1 introduces students to the basics of visual arts, focusing on line, shape, and color. Students will explore the elements of art and principles of design through hands-on activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpting. The course encourages creativity while strengthening fine motor skills and understanding of visual storytelling.

In this course, students will explore and analyze a wide range of literary genres and text types, including explanatory, informational, argumentative, narrative, poetry, suspense, and humor. Through engaging texts—such as works by O. Henry and Roald Dahl, as well as nonfiction pieces on Female WWII Pilots and the invention of the Popsicle—students will develop reading comprehension skills that emphasize analogy, allusion, and real-world connections. The course encourages curiosity and critical thinking while expanding academic vocabulary and enhancing communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will refine their grammar, punctuation, and structure through focused writing practice, including explanatory, persuasive, and narrative compositions. Additionally, they will strengthen research and inquiry skills by conducting and presenting their own short- and long-term research projects.

This course provides a comprehensive survey of United States history from the pre-colonial period to the present, examining political, economic, and social developments in chronological order. Students will explore key eras such as early colonization, the American Revolution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, industrialization, world conflicts, the civil rights movement, and modern America. Emphasis is placed on making connections between historical events and their lasting impact on the American people and landscape. Through engaging activities, students will develop essential social studies skills, including analyzing primary sources, reading timelines and graphs, comparing and contrasting, recognizing bias, and interpreting historical evidence. Geography is integrated throughout the course to show how America’s physical and human landscapes have evolved and influenced history. Instruction is based on Pearson's American History curriculum.