AP Language and Composition will focus on developing advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students will analyze a variety of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, to understand rhetorical strategies, argumentation, and literary devices. They will learn to write effectively for different purposes and audiences, using evidence to support their arguments. The course will also emphasize vocabulary development, speaking and listening skills, and research techniques. Overall, it will prepare students for college-level writing and analysis.

A high school AP Literature course explores various works of literature to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of literary analysis. Students study a range of genres, including fiction, poetry, and drama, to analyze themes, characters, and literary techniques. They develop critical thinking skills to interpret and evaluate texts, examining the author's intent and the historical and cultural contexts. The course also focuses on developing advanced writing skills, including crafting analytical essays and engaging in class discussions. Overall, it prepares students for college-level literary analysis and fosters a deeper understanding of literature as an art form.

Just like any other, writing is an art form that develops and evolves. In this course, we will read a few of the many incredible works that have been published over the past five years and explore the direction that the art of writing is taking us in.

Over time, humans have written about crazy scientific possibilities. We read about life on other planets, parallel universes, and the future with science leading the way. We will also look at how that is a commentary on the times in which the stories were written. We will explore the possibilities that our future holds, with the help of science, looking at novels, short stories, television and film. From older classics to new, we will follow science fiction’s evolution and discover why it has continued to build in popularity.

This is way more than journalism. We will be exploring how various mediums can be used to convey something real. Written biographical pieces are a part of it, but be prepared to flex your artistic side with more creative approaches to the genre of non-fiction through the use of comedy, film, poetry, and whatever else might best display the truth of our reality.

Writing for functional purposes is nothing more than conveying the best and most honest version of yourself, and often for occasions of consequence. In this course, you will learn to express yourself intelligently, capably, and with the utmost confidence.

This is an introductory course in the works of William Shakespeare. We will read and get to see several plays. We will talk about a variety of Shakespeare’s themes, such as the nature of love, betrayal, leadership, and the power of art. We will examine the most famous characters and dig into how memorable characters are made, as well as why a play is considered a tragedy and a comedy. We will be silly and creative together in order to experience what actors and audiences experienced and continue to experience. (We will try to see several live performances and maybe a few movie adaptations of the plays we read.)

Ah, research papers. The dreaded assignment of any given class. What if they all of a sudden became easy and enjoyable? In this course, you will learn how to get an A on any assigned topic, all the way through college, by following a method of writing that is likely a whole lot faster than what you are doing now.

People often come together to stand for what they believe in. When enough people take a stand, change happens. This class will look at the literature created to make a statement about a social issue and literature written after a change which documents the history of the changes made by people raising their voices together. We will be looking at several different movements and examining books, pamphlets, short stories, and personal narratives of some of the most important movements that have dramatically changed our lives.

This course will build on the algebraic concepts that students mastered in pre-algebra and other middle school courses. These topics include but are not limited to higher-level variable expressions, solving for a variable on both sides of an equation, simplifying various types of expressions including multiplying monomials and binomials, as well as exponential expressions. The later part of the class will focus on introductions to several families of functions (absolute value, linear, and quadratic), their behavior, and how they are used in application.

This course will build upon geometric concepts and reasoning abilities that students have learned through elementary and middle school. Topics include but are not limited to: geometric reasoning to solve for variables; formulas for perimeter, area, and volume of various 2D and 3D shapes, reasoning and pattern deduction, constructions of geometric figures using geometric tools, as well as applications of geometric theorems and proofs.

This course will build upon the algebraic concepts and reasoning abilities that students have learned through Algebra 1 and Geometry. Topics include but are not limited to operations with polynomials, solutions to polynomials, equations, systems of functions, matrices, transcendental functions, sequences and series, and basic trigonometric functions.

This course will build upon the algebraic and trigonometric concepts and reasoning abilities that students have learned through previous algebra courses. Topics include but are not limited to: families of higher degree polynomial functions, inverse and composite functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, matrices, explicit/recursive sequences and series, and probability.

This course will require students to call upon the concepts and reasoning abilities they have learned through Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus. New topics include but are not limited to: limits, continuity, lines tangent to a curve, differentiation, anti-differentiation, areas under curves as related to the use of integration, maximizing and minimizing functions, calculus theorems, and calculus applications to real-world problems. Calculus BC includes exposure to differential equations, polar and parametric functions, and infinite sequences and series. The syllabus for this course is determined by College Board. More information can be found at www.apstudent.collegeboard.org. 

In this course, students will learn about the major concepts and tools used for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will explore statistics through discussion and activities, as well as design surveys and experiments. Topics include but are not limited to selecting methods for collecting or analyzing data; describing patterns, trends, associations, and relationships in data using probability and simulation to describe probability distributions and define uncertainty in statistical inference; and using statistical reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and justify claims. The syllabus for this course is determined by College Board. More information can be found at www.apstudent.collegeboard.org. 

A one-year introductory course, required for graduation.  Topics include the structure and function of the cell, photosynthesis and respiration, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, and a survey of the animal kingdom.

A one-year survey course, required for graduation.  Topics include the atomic model, chemical reactions and equations, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas behavior, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry.

An algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, and conservation.

This course encourages students to cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.

Light and sound can both be understood as wave phenomena.  This course investigates wave motion, sound, sonar, echoes, resonance, music, color, lenses, mirrors, and sight and hearing.  The applications of optics in Astronomy can be an area of special focus depending on class interest.

Physics of sports is a conceptual physics course that applies the laws of force and motion to sports. Topics include speed, velocity, acceleration, force, impulse, momentum, energy, and Newton’s laws of motion.  We will gain a better understanding of these terms and enhance critical thinking skills through experimental design, data collection, and analysis.

Much of the energy the earth receives from the sun goes into moving vast amounts of air and water.  This one-semester course explores the movements of the atmosphere and hydrosphere.   Additional explorations include the physics of flight and boating.  

In this one-semester course students will use skills and knowledge gained in biology and chemistry to forensics - the application of science to law.  Topics studied will include crime scene analysis, physical evidence, microscopy, trace evidence, and fingerprinting.  Case studies and laboratory work will make up a significant part of the class work. Biology and Chemistry prerequisite.

This one semester course will focus on the structure and function of proteins.  Topics studied will include the bonding of carbon and other non-metals, non-bonding interactions along the protein chain, enzyme actions and the disorders that result when these structures and functions are lacking.

Do you wonder why you have blue eyes when both of your parents have brown eyes?  Do you want to learn more about how gene mutations lead to cancer?  If so, then this class if for you!  We will spend the semester exploring genetics from simple dominant/recessive inheritance to more complicated patterns of inheritance like epistasis, multiple alleles and polygenic traits.  We will study these traits over multiple generations through experimentation and critical analysis of current research.

an exciting course designed to introduce high school students to the fundamentals of modern computing, including web development. This course covers a wide range of foundational topics that form the building blocks of computer science.  By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in computer science principles and will be able to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. 

In this class we will learn web design fundamentals, focusing on HTML (building web pages), CSS (styling web pages), Bootstrap (higher-level design and customization), and some of the basics of programming with JavaScript and Python.

Mobile applications are becoming increasingly important to our consumption of media, news, social interaction, and learning. In this course, students learn how to create mobile apps using React Native, build applications to run on their own smartphones, and create an app to solve a specific problem! Prerequisite: Should demonstrate a good knowledge of coding concepts.

How does humanity take responsibility for the extinction of species?  What are the connections between evolution and the changes to the biosphere that humans have caused?  Explore answers to these and other questions from a scientific and Judaic perspective.

What values provide the framework for medical practice and research?  How do ethics committees and institutional review boards function?  What impact have informed consent and HIPAA laws had?  Explore answers to these and other questions from a scientific, historical, and Judaic perspective.

Students receive support for individual project work toward competition in the DMRSEF or participation in the Jerusalem Science Contest (11th and 12th grade).

This class covers the history of the United States from its inception beginning with the Native Americans and following on with European Exploration, Colonial America, the American Revolution, the creation of our nation, the Civil War, immigration, the Great Depression, World Wars I and II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and culminating with the present day. Skills emphasized include reading comprehension, note-taking, analytical thinking, research and essay writing.

World History students will examine the historical development of ancient and modern societies in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South and Central America, the Indian subcontinent and Asia. The socio-economic, political and cultural trends of key time periods will be studied to help students understand events that have shaped our current world.  Reading comprehension, analytical thinking, evaluating primary and secondary source material, independent research and essay writing are the key skills fostered and utilized in this class.   

This class is offered to tenth and eleventh grade students at either the college preparatory (CP) or advanced placement (AP) level on a bi-annual rotation with European history.  It is a two semester survey of United States History from the pre-Columbian period to the present day.  Skills utilized include critical and evaluative thinking, interpretation of primary sources and essay writing.  At the AP level, discussion is the primary method of instruction, and, throughout the year, students will be introduced to typical questions used on the AP Examination. 

This class is offered to tenth and eleventh grade students at either the college preparatory (CP) or advanced placement (AP) level on a bi-annual rotation with United States history.  It is a two semester course which covers the history of Europe from its foundations in Ancient Greece and Rome down to the modern era.  The Byzantine Empire, Feudalism and the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Reformation, Enlightenment, Industrial revolution, Nationalism, World Wars I and II,and the Cold War are amongst the topics studied to give students a better understanding of our modern world. Skills utilized include critical and evaluative thinking, interpretation of primary sources, public speaking, and essay writing. At the AP level, students will be regularly exposed to the type of questions found on the AP Examination.

This elective class is taught over two semesters to eleventh and/or twelfth grade students.  Course content includes  but is not limited to the following topics: basic economic concepts, supply and demand, measurement of economic performance, national income and price determination, the Financial Sector, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and productivity, and international trade and finance.  Skills utilized and acquired include reading text for economic content, analysis and description of economic models, use of formulas and models to measure and illustrate economic performance, creation and explanation of economic models, graphing of economic conditions, illustration of economic performance indicators, and understanding government intervention in the economy. Students regularly practice the types of questions they will encounter on the AP Examination.

In 10 Countries in 10 Months: An Historical & Contemporary Tour through Europe, Asia, and Africa, students will intellectually experience ten countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Topics covered will include the following: significant historical episodes, current events & politics, literature & philosophy, film & music, art & museums, and geographical landmarks & sports. Students will become acquainted with the following countries: France, Germany, Poland, Turkey, China, India, Japan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, and South Africa.

This course will explore United States military history from the colonial era to modern times. The course will cover major events, battles, strategies and leaders that have shaped the US military, as well as examine the impact of military actions on US foreign and domestic policy.

Students will become familiar with different types of religions. They will encounter and get to know religions from the following geographical locations: the Middle East, East Asia, India, Africa, and America. They will discover their origin, their history, and how they are practiced - specifically in the contemporary American context. 

This course will cover the history of social movements in the United States, from the early 19th century to the present day. Students will learn about social, political, and economic conditions that influenced the rise of various social movements. Movements including civil rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmentalism, and labor rights. Students will analyze the strategies and achievements of these social movements, and their impact on American society and culture.

The course covers the basic concepts and theories in both psychology and sociology as they relate to human behavior. It would also explore how these two fields can be applied to real-world issues.

In depth course on the building blocks of Hebrew grammar. We will learn to make connections between words based on their shoresh. Conjugation of verbs will not seem so complicated, if we understand the basics.  Teacher approval required.

With a subscription to Hebrew Today newspaper, students can gain exposure to news stories happening in Israel with a basic Hebrew framework. Students will be exposed to articles on politics, health, science, and religion.

Learn about famous sites in different countries, including cities in Brazil, South Africa, USA, Israel and more. This class will cover the people, culture, language and tourist sites. Create your own itinerary and cover places students would like to visit.

An advanced course to take students to the next level in all skills of language acquisition, with a focus on topic-based vocabulary-building, complex sentence structure, and accurate usage of verbs. There will be opportunities to engage in debates, dialogs, and group conversations.  Teacher approval required.

This will be an interactive class with emerging vocabulary as the walks progress. What do students want to be able to express in Hebrew when they are in a low-stress outdoor environment? 

In this course we will look at a variety of Hebrew media, from poetry and short stories to music and television, to gain a better understanding of Israeli life and culture.

Students will explore different vocabulary sets with the use of stories and revert them to scripts. With those sets students will explore writing and acting out various scenes. Possible option to video record the skits and present them to the class. 

In this class we will sharpen our skills of parsing the Gemara by focusing our learning on a single chapter of the Talmud.  This rigorous class will demand a high level of commitment from the student.

This course ranges from the birth of Abraham to the birth of the State of Israel and provides a comprehensive overview of the rich and diverse tapestry of Jewish civilization. Spanning centuries, this course delves into the ancient origins of the Jewish people, exploring pivotal moments such as the Exodus from Egypt, the establishment of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Babylonian exile, and the rise of Hellenism. It examines the development of Jewish religious and cultural traditions, the impact of the Diaspora, and the struggles faced by Jewish communities throughout history. Students will also explore key figures and events leading to the Zionist movement and the eventual establishment of the modern State of Israel, gaining a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy and resilience of the Jewish people.

This course explores the rich and diverse experiences of the Jewish community in America from its earliest beginnings in 1654 to the present day. Through an examination of primary sources, historical narratives, and engaging discussions, students will develop a deep understanding of the significant events, individuals, and movements that have shaped American Jewish history. The course will emphasize the connections between the past and the present, encouraging students to explore their own roles and identities within this dynamic historical context.

In this class, students will learn how the leadership of the Jewish People changed from Judges to Prophets and then to Kings.  Leaders in this book include the Prophet Samuel, Kings Saul, David and Solomon.

In this class, students will embark on an exploration of the vast breadth of the Gemara's offerings. With an emphasis on variety rather than depth, this course offers students a taste of the diverse themes, concepts, and debates found within the pages of the Talmud. From legal disputes to ethical quandaries, philosophical musings to historical narratives, students encounter a multitude of captivating topics that demonstrate the multifaceted beauty of the Talmudic tradition.

This class will focus on the dual aspects of the spiritual and agricultural significance of the Jewish Holidays and calendar cycle.  We will identify and learn various sources including a number of different rabbinic and modern texts in an effort to learn beyond the Siddur, Machzor, Mishnah and Gemara.  We will attempt to find meaning and make personal connections to the “why” we actually do the things we do on our holy days and what they are supposed to do for us as Jews.

We will look at the history of the State of Israel beginning with the advent of modern Zionism in the late 19th Century, with a heavy focus on the formative period of 1915-1949 which, under Ottoman and then British rule, laid the groundwork for the borders and challenges of the modern Middle East.  We will also take time to examine elements of Israeli culture through film, literature, and music.

Students learn about the origins of Tzedek, Tikun Olam, and Chesed in Jewish texts.  We explore these themes as they relate to Jewish history and identity, and how it impacts their roles as Jews today.