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High School Curriculum (Grades 9-12)
At Ai², high schoolers pursue a rigorous, competency-based program designed for mastery, independence, and real-world application. Each year combines core academics, Ventures, and apprenticeships to prepare young people for both college and career.
Foundations: Core Courses (Innovators Track)
Literature & Writing
Full-year core courses integrating classic works of literature, analytical and persuasive writing, research, and public presentation. Frequent Socratic seminars support deep reading and literacy.
Literature & Writing (2025–26)
Read Deeply. Write Boldly. Speak with Purpose.
At Ai², Literature & Writing isn’t about worksheets or grammar drills—it’s about encountering great works, wrestling with ideas, and finding your own voice.
In this yearlong learning experience, learners explore classics, poetry, plays, and essays that have shaped human thought across time. Through reading, daily discussion, and writing practice, they sharpen both their understanding of literature and their ability to communicate with clarity and conviction.
We dive into questions of:
  • Identity: What makes a voice authentic?
  • Justice: How does literature reflect or challenge society?
  • Expression: What makes words powerful?
  • Imagination: How do stories shape the way we see the world?
Writing is a daily craft here. Learners share their ideas and drafts with peers each day, giving and receiving feedback that strengthens both their writing and their confidence. Every piece goes through a cycle of discussion, revision, and reflection—preparing learners to share their work with real audiences.
What makes this course different:
  • Integrated with our Ventures and humanities themes
  • Combines classic texts with student voice and choice
  • Daily practice in writing, discussion, and peer feedback
  • Builds skills in analysis, argument, and storytelling
  • Centers public presentations and publication opportunities
  • Learners produce a portfolio of meaningful written and spoken work
Our goal?
To equip young people with the tools to think critically, write powerfully, and speak confidently—skills that open doors for a lifetime.
Humanities
Full-year learning experiences rotating through world and U.S. history, civics, government, and economics. Learners explore primary sources and participate in Socratic discussions that connect past ideas to present challenges.
🌍 World History (2025-26)
Understand the Past. Engage the Present. Shape the Future.
At Ai², World History isn’t just about dates and empires—it’s about ideas, stories, and the forces that shape civilizations and people.
In this yearlong course, learners journey across time and place—from ancient river valleys to revolutionary movements and modern global change. Along the way, they explore foundational texts, ask bold questions, and uncover how history still lives in our world today.
We look at moments of:
  • Invention: How did trade and technology shape empires?
  • Revolution: When do people rise up to demand change?
  • Resistance: What do justice and courage look like in action?
  • Transformation: How do ideas spread—and how do they stick?
Through primary sources, classic literature, real-world research, and Socratic discussion, learners don’t just study history—they interpret it, question it, and apply it. They also write deeply and often, combining evidence and creativity to produce arguments, stories, timelines, and reflections.
What makes this course different:
  • Integrated with our Ventures and global themes
  • Combines history, civics, philosophy, and culture
  • Encourages debate, creativity, and voice
  • Centers moral development and civic responsibility
  • Learners produce meaningful exhibitions and published work
Our goal?
To equip young people with historical wisdom, ethical insight, and the courage to make their own mark on the world.
Mathematics
Full-year core courses blending Math Academy Integrated Math I–III, Precalculus, and Calculus with Making Math Meaningful and Exeter Math problem sets.
By level highlights:
  • Level 9: Algebra review, exponents, quadratics, probability, coordinate geometry.
  • Level 10: Euclidean geometry, intro to trigonometry, Archimedean proofs.
  • Level 11: Functions, analytic geometry, complex numbers, advanced trigonometry.
  • Level 12: Precalculus, calculus (derivatives, related rates, optimization).
👉 Learners are placed based on mastery level, not age or grade level. Learners have the ability to accelerate based on mastery as well.
Science
Full-year core courses rotate through a 3-year cycle of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, using inquiry-based team learning, formal labs, and cross-disciplinary projects.
Highlights include:
  • Biology: Cell structure & function, genetics & heredity, ecosystems & energy flow, and human body systems.
  • Chemistry: Atomic structure, bonding & reactions, acids & bases, and stoichiometry with formal lab investigations.
  • Physics: Motion & forces, energy & waves, electricity & magnetism, and applications in engineering and design.
👉 Each year includes at least six formal labs, ensuring readiness for college-prep transcripts and future science pathways.
Ventures and Apprenticeships: Real-World Learning
High schoolers complete half-year Ventures and real-world apprenticeships that integrate academics with leadership, creativity, and service.
Examples of High School Ventures:
Community Leadership & Design
Leadership skills through community-focused projects
Startup Studio: Entrepreneurship
Business fundamentals through student-led ventures
Civic Changemakers
Civics in action through local governance projects
Innovation Lab (STEM Research & Design)
STEM exploration through hands-on problem solving
Craftsmanship & Community Impact
Arts with purpose through creative community service
Ideas That Shift Culture
Public speaking through persuasive presentations
Apprenticeships
Learners are supported by guides to secure internships or apprenticeships with local professionals, gaining authentic experience in fields aligned with their passions.
Records & Transcripts
High school transcripts at Ai² list courses with credits and half-credits, following standard college-prep practice.
  • Full-year courses (Literature & Writing, Humanities, Mathematics, Science) earn 1.0 credit each.
  • Ventures as electives each earn 0.5 credit each.
In addition to core academics, transcripts also record apprenticeships, community service and cross-disciplinary projects, providing a complete picture of both academic achievement and real-world experience. This format ensures NCAA and college readiness while highlighting the distinctive strengths of Ai² learners.
👉 High school at Ai² emphasizes mastery, initiative, and impact. Learners graduate with strong academic preparation, a portfolio of real-world work, and the character to lead with purpose.
Example for a Ninth Grade Transcript:
Full-Year Courses (1.0 credit)
Literature & Writing 9 (English)
Humanities: World History with Civics and Economics (Social Studies)
Integrated Math I
Chemistry with Labs
Half-Year Intensive Electives (0.5 credits)
Community Leadership & Design (Gen. Elective)
Startup Studio: Entrepreneurship (CTE: Business)
Civic Changemakers (Social Studies: Civics)
Innovation Lab (STEM Elective)
Craftsmanship & Community Impact (Fine Arts Elective)
Ideas That Shift Culture (English: Public Speaking)
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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