The Ai² Curriculum: Foundations + Ventures
At Ai², learning is designed to be both rigorous and relevant. Learners engage in two core components:
Core academics taught through Socratic discussions, critical reading, expressive writing, math problem-solving, and science inquiry.
Real-world, team-based projects where learners apply knowledge, innovate, and showcase solutions at public Expos.
Both work together to prepare learners with the skills, character, and confidence they need for the future.
Foundations: Inquiry that Connects. Understanding that Lasts.
At Ai², Foundations bring core subjects to life. Instead of textbooks and tests, learners engage through inquiry, dialogue, and hands-on exploration—wrestling with ideas, practicing skills, and applying knowledge in meaningful ways.
🔬 What Are Foundations?
Foundations are our core learning experiences. Each blends classic knowledge with inquiry-based, active learning, pushing learners to:
- Ask deeper questions
- Draw meaningful connections across disciplines
- Build understanding that endures
This is not traditional schoolwork. It’s the pursuit of knowledge through curiosity, practice, and reflection.
🔍 What It Looks Like
Socratic discussions around great texts and big questions
Exploring history, civics, and economics through debates
Solving real-world math problems and collaborating on challenges
Experimenting in labs and designing investigations
Writing, revising, and presenting for authentic audiences
Reflecting on progress and tracking mastery over time
🧱 What Foundations Build
Across every experience, learners grow in:
Critical thinking and analysis
Inquiry and experimentation
Clear communication, written and spoken
Problem-solving across disciplines
Character and responsibility for mastery
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Ventures: Real-World Learning.
Team-Based Challenge. Purpose in Action.
At Ai², we don’t do hypothetical learning. We give learners something real to wrestle with—then equip them to tackle the challenge. Our afternoon Ventures are where curiosity turns into action, and ideas become impact.
🔧 What Is a Venture?
A Venture is a 5–6 week, team-based challenge that brings together multiple disciplines—science, math, literature, civics, design, and more—to tackle problems that matter.
Each Venture ends with a public Expo, where learners present their work, share their process, and reflect on their growth.
This is project-based learning—with soul. It’s not a poster board. It’s a proving ground.
🌱 What It Looks Like
During a Venture cycle, learners will:
Form a team and explore a driving question
Dive into research, interviews, or field experiences
Build a real solution, story, or product
Prepare and present their work publicly at our Expo
💡 What Ventures Build
Across every session, learners grow in:
Collaboration & Leadership
Critical Thinking & Planning
Creative Problem-Solving
Public Speaking & Storytelling
Real-World Feedback & Revision
Purposeful Action & Reflection
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Middle and High School
While the structure is consistent, the content and outcomes are tailored for each age group.
Middle School Curriculum (Grades 6–8)
Our middle school program focuses on foundational academic skills and fostering curiosity. Learners engage in hands-on projects and collaborative problem-solving, building strong communication and critical thinking essential for future success.
High School Curriculum (Grades 9–12)
The high school curriculum emphasizes deeper specialization and real-world application. Students undertake complex, self-directed Ventures, delve into advanced academic subjects, and refine leadership and entrepreneurial abilities for university and beyond.
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Ai² admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, or age, and is committed to reasonable learning accommodations in line with our mission and design.
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