Grades 6-8: This course will focus on introductory geography concepts, continents, countries, and landforms before moving to a study of Maryland, the United States, our neighbors. Grades 9-12: This course will focus on current countries and cultures of the western and eastern hemispheres.

This course is a combination of self-defense techniques coupled with fitness routines and games! The goal is to get the students moving, be able to quickly defend themselves in an altercation, and have fun!

This course will introduce students to the engineering design process as they tackle mechanical engineering projects and challenges. Topics will include simple machines, kinetic and potential energy as well as reverse engineering techniques. This class is ideal for middle school students.

This course is a wonderful way to introduce students to the amazing world of chemistry, with lots of active hands on experiments.

In this course, students will investigate the unique life cycles and ecosystems associated with a variety of marine environments.

This course is an introduction to the main principles of motion and will engage students in activities to test and collect data. This course is ideal for middle school students interested in physicsI

This course will begin with a review of middle school math skills and end with basic algebra problem-solving techniques. This class meets once/week, but students could also take Prealgebra concurrently, making it either a once a week or twice a week class.

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Biomechanics is an engaging blend of anatomy and physics. Students study the body's systems,
the effects the force has on something and the study of what causes the motion, forces, and movements

This course will focus on software applications in Microsoft Suite, including Publisher, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This course will allow students to explore their own interests, learn to use tools and materials, and develop creative projects.

This course will focus on the study of living organisms through lecture, discussion and laboratory based course work.

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This course focuses on persuasive essay writing, argument development, formal debate, and public speaking.

In this biology course, we investigate a variety of ecosystems and their inhabitants--studying plants, animals, other living organisms, and the environments they depend on.

This course covers high school level chemistry topics such as measurement, ionic and covalent compounds, chemical calculations, states of matter, solutions, reactions, and chemical bonding. Some math is involved, facility with algebra is highly recommended.

This course focuses on the six major cradles of civilization: Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Nile River, India and the Indus Valley, China and the Huang He and Chang Jiang Rivers, Ancient Peru, and Mesoamerica! Students will analyze the political, social, economic, and religious development of these great civilizations. Additionally, students will learn about the beliefs and contributions of Ancient Greece and Rome! Want to travel back in time? Then this course is for you!

This course will introduce students to computer coding using Scratch at first, then moving to Ruby. Students will learn to create their own interactive stories, games and animations. Students must have their own laptop to participate in this course.

The course will focus on geometry shapes, sizes, proofs and concepts and trigonometric functions

This course will focus on the portion of physics dedicated to mechanics, including motion, acceleration, forces, vectors, universal gravitation, momentum, work and energy. Students should have a working understanding of algebra 1. There will be lots of projects, and math related homework each week.

I think the title of this class says it all:) This course will focus on a very important skill in math and in science - the understanding of parts of whole numbers. Topics will include understanding of fractions/decimals,This course is ideal for middle school students who have competency in math processes with whole numbers.

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Creative Writing is the gateway to self expression, artistic voice, and structured writing. Learning the use of punctuation and grammatical structure unlocks endless educational and personal possibilities. Students will find purpose and meaning behind the words they choose to place on paper as they are guided towards the rewards of creative writing.

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This course will use a favorite toy to explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics.

This introductory ASL course will explore the foundational tools and concepts of this universal language.

This course will develop math skills associated with linear equations, inequalities, graphs, polynomials, radical expressions, quadratic equations, functions, exponential and logarithmic expressions and maybe some trigonometry. This course is ideal for high school students who have completed Algebra I

In this course, students will study politics and power from domestic, international, and comparative perspectives. It will entail understanding political ideas, ideologies, institutions, policies, processes, and behavior.

This course is an introduction to various topics in forensic science. Students will explore the crime scene from the recovery of evidence to the application of various forensic science disciplines.

This course will explore basic laws of nature, focusing on the composition and structure of materials and the changes it undergoes.

This course will introduce students to the world of improvisation and scripted scenes.

This course will introduce students to the engineering design process as they tackle introductory level woodworking projects.

One of our most popular classes, Sport & Fitness will focus on getting students to move, try new sports, learn new skills, gain confidence, play fairly, and value lifetime fitness.

This course will begin with a review of middle school math skills and end with basic algebra problem-solving techniques. This class meets once/week, but can be partnered with Math Boot camp on Tuesdays. Students are welcome to take one or both classes.

Students will learn how various political, economic, and social institutions shape sporting culture in the United States and beyond, and will leave the class with a fresh perspective on how they spectate and participate in sport.

This course will have students take a tour of our National Parks. Students will learn about the history of our park system, as well as the interesting geology, geography and ecology that is unique to each one. This course is ideal for middle school students who want to learn more about these national treasures.

This course will develop algebra concepts and skills, and is ideal for 8th, 9th and 10th graders,