A Day at Thrive High School Communities
Our high school students enjoy a dynamic day of learning designed to promote a sense of community with their peers. All of our curriculum is constructed to help students develop confidence and find their place as thoughtful citizens in our world.
Students are grouped into grade-level cohorts and rotate to three classes throughout the day. Each class is 80 minutes followed by a break so that students can recharge and connect with friends.
Classes Offered:
STEAM
STEAM is an innovative course that cultivates creative problem-solving skills in high school students. Through collaboration and intellectual rigor, students engage in unique challenges that span a broad range of disciplines, including vehicle design, technical challenges, classical arts, literature, structural engineering, and performance arts. This class provides an exciting opportunity for students to think outside the box and apply their creativity in novel ways.
Expressive Arts- Theater and Art
This course is designed to engage high school students in the enriching world of expressive arts, comprising two distinct yet interconnected semesters focused on Theater and Art. Each semester empowers students to develop their creative and rhetorical skills, culminating in practical applications of the concepts learned. The theater portion concludes with a live performance at our annual Talent Show, giving students a platform to showcase their dramatic talents. The Art semester focuses on artist study and practical application of a variety of artistic techniques.
Historical Inquiry
Embark on a journey through time in our Historical Inquiry course, designed to transform students into historians and critical thinkers. Centered around mysteries from the past, this year's course explores the Middle Ages and invites students to investigate the people, events, and questions that shaped this fascinating era.
Throughout the course, students learn the art of analyzing historical documents, understanding varying perspectives, and crafting evidence-based arguments. They engage with primary sources from different periods in history, including letters, diaries, speeches, and photographs. By examining these artifacts, students gain insight into the complexities of historical events and the nuances of historical narratives.
The course emphasizes skill development in critical reading, analytical writing, and thoughtful discussion, fostering a deeper appreciation for history as a dynamic and interpretive field. Through inquiry, investigation, and collaborative learning, students develop the tools to think like historians and make meaningful connections between the past and the present.
Inquiry-Based Earth and Space Sciences
This high school Earth and Space Sciences course takes an inquiry-based approach, placing exploration and student curiosity at the heart of learning. Rather than beginning with texts alone, students start each unit with hands-on investigations, where they are posing questions, collecting data, and identifying patterns through observation and collaboration. These real-world experiences serve as the foundation for understanding Earth’s features and systems, the dynamic processes of the living Earth, and the interactions that shape our planet.
Students will explore topics such as landforms, oceans, weather and climate, ecosystems, and the cycles that sustain life on Earth. They will also investigate the solar system, stars, and the vastness of space, developing an understanding of how Earth fits within the larger universe. Through these studies, students make connections between observable phenomena and the processes that drive them.
Students will engage in the scientific process by designing investigations, analyzing results, and drawing conclusions to build their understanding of Earth and space systems. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving, and the communication of scientific ideas. This course fosters curiosity, creativity, and confidence in scientific inquiry.
Ideal for students who enjoy learning by doing, this course prepares learners to think like Earth and space scientists—asking questions, exploring ideas, and discovering how our planet and universe work.
Literary Society
Literary Society is a high school English course centered on reading thought-provoking literature and engaging in meaningful discussion. In this course, students will explore a diverse selection of high-quality literary works, including classic novels, plays, short stories, and poetry, centered around the Middle Ages.
Through regular Socratic discussions, students will analyze themes, characters, literary devices, and philosophical questions, learning to express their ideas clearly while listening and responding thoughtfully to others. These discussions foster critical thinking, respectful dialogue, and a deeper appreciation for literature and the human experience.
As students engage with a variety of texts, they will learn to support their interpretations with evidence, consider multiple perspectives, and make connections between literature, history, and their own experiences. Through thoughtful reading and discussion, students develop stronger analytical and communication skills while cultivating a lifelong appreciation for great books and meaningful conversation.
Literary Society provides a rich environment where students can explore timeless ideas, wrestle with challenging questions, and grow in their ability to think deeply and engage respectfully with others.
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
This Business & Entrepreneurship elective introduces students to the fundamentals of business, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking through real-world application. Students will explore how businesses are created, managed, marketed, and evaluated while developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Throughout the year, students will design their own business idea, conduct market research, create a business plan, and present their work publicly in a final showcase. The course emphasizes ethical decision-making, consumer awareness, leadership, and effective communication.