Course Offerings 2026-2027
Middle School English
Details:
Grade Level: 7-8
Instructor: Anna Madden
Class Period: Wednesdays 10-11 AM (Full year course)
Tuition: $550
Prerequisites: None
As our foundational English course, this class focuses on developing core compositional skills and encouraging critical thinking through rich, literary discussion. Students will learn how to construct a variety of essays, study the written word through novels and poetry, and discover meaning within a story. The concepts covered in this course will equip students with the ability to write well and analyze literature, skills which will serve as the foundation for future studies.
Key Texts: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, A Christmas Carol, The Hobbit, and The Hiding Place
This course is offered in a 2 year rotation. Students can (and are encouraged to!) take the course twice, as it will expand upon writing skills, solidify skills in literary analysis, and apply these skills to a brand new set of books.
American Literature
Details:
Grade Level: 9-12
Instructor: Kristen Cornell
Class Period: Wednesdays 11AM-12PM (Full year course)
Tuition: $350 for discussion (0.5 credit English) / $550 for discussion + writing component (1.0 credit English)
Prerequisites*: Middle or High School Composition. Students may also request an override by emailing info@aletheiaschool.com (students will simply need to prove they have basic essay writing skills)
*prerequisites only apply for students taking the writing portion of the course
Studying American literature offers students a window into the history and cultures which have shaped the United States over the last three centuries. Through this course, students will gain an overview of key American texts and how they interact with important moments of American history, as well as a thorough understanding of literary analysis and criticism.
Key texts: The Scarlet Letter, Huckleberry Finn, selected short stories, The Great Gatsby, Fahrenheit 451, and Evidence Not Seen
This course is offered on a 3-year rotation, alternating between British Literature, American Literature, and World Literature. Students do not need to take these courses in a specific order. This setup simply allows us to offer all three courses to students each year while still maintaining a decent class size so that our conversations can be even richer!
Public Speaking
Details:
Grade Level: 9-12
Instructor: Dave Dauphinais
Tuition: $550
Class Period: Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 (Full year course)
Prerequisites: none
Everyone will inevitably find themselves speaking publicly at some point in their lives. Wouldn’t it be great if you could not only speak confidently in public, but actually thrive in such circumstances? Through this course, you will learn how to prepare and give a series of speeches, growing in your speaking confidence as you do so. We’ll give you all the tools you need, all you need to provide is the effort. The more you learn and practice, the more effective you will be. If speaking in front of a crowd intimidates you, you are the ideal candidate for this class!
Biology Lab Workshops
Details:
Grade Level: 9-12
Instructor: Samantha Marbury
Tuition: $250 (includes all necessary supplies)
Class Period: Tuesdays 10AM-12PM, January 5-February 9
Prerequisites: none
Through this series of workshops, students will have the opportunity to conduct a variety of biology labs alongside their peers. If your student is taking biology this year and would like to add in the hands-on learning portion, this workshop series will be perfect for you! The workshops will follow alongside the curriculum for Liberty Online, but can be done in conjunction with any standard curriculum.
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