Humanities

Combining the traditional departments of English and History, our Humanities courses teach students how to find their own voice as they make sense of our complex and evolving world. Doing that begins with learning how to ask good questions, gather information, organize and evaluate that information, and then share it with others in a clear, cogent, and open-minded way that leads to further inquiry.

The foundation of our Humanities program is our 9th grade course. This “double period,” workshop-based experiences integrate English and History content and focus on holistic education and fundamental skill development. By design, the curriculum incorporates significant community-building, self-awareness, and social-emotional learning opportunities. This skillset cultivated, students have a growing sense of who they are as learners and people, and are well prepared to enter our diverse and rigorous Deep Learning Initiative offerings in Junior and Senior years.