Nurturing in children a sense of self, a passion for learning, community, and childhood.
MS & HS Academics
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Middle & High School Academics
Classes begin to be more content-based for teens, but methods of teaching used continue to respect
the student's construction and ownership of knowledge. Attic teens study math, writing, science,
social studies, history, electives, art and language. To get a good idea of the variety and types of courses offered for Middle and High School students, read through the 2008-09 Course Offerings
linked below.
Classes begin to be more content-based for teens, but methods of teaching used continue to respect
the student's construction and ownership of knowledge. Attic teens study math, writing, science,
social studies, history, electives, art and language. To get a good idea of the variety and types of courses offered for Middle and High School students, read through the 2008-09 Course Offerings
linked below.
2008-09 Course Offerings
| Course List 08-09 |
| Middle School Courses |
| High School 1 Courses |
| High School 2 Courses |
Writing
Teens have choices as to what writing course they take, depending on their level. For example, in
past years, The Attic has offered Creative Writing through Music, Advanced Writing, and Writing Strategies for this group. Although the classes are more structured than in younger years, the child's individuality is still valued in his/her writing.
Science
Classes offered for this age group in previous years were human genetics, physics, invertebrate
biology, ecology, chemistry, and human physiology.
Math
After completing Visual Math Course III, students move on to a High School math curriculum that continues to use an exploratory and visual approach.
Social Studies/History
A variety of classes are offered for Social Studies and History based on student input. Past classes
have included Comparative Religion and Current Events, Political Literature, and Geography and
People's of the World.
Electives
A wide variety of electives are offered each semester. Some past electives offered have been Video Editing, Chess, Computer Programming in C #1 & 2, Cooking, Knitting, Introduction to Physical Fitness, and Art Selections.
Language
Walkabout Program for Teens
The Walkabout Program, an integral part of the High Schoolers Attic experience, is designed to help teens develop a deeper sense of self as they enter young-adulthood.
Homework
Homework is only assigned when it is an authentic part of the curriculum and typically increases
with the child's age. Read more details about homework expectations.