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All SparkSeed courses, grouped the same way as our course catalog. Enrolled students sign in to open their lessons; each course is personalized to the learner through the Brain Map Profile.

I. Core Academic Courses 39 courses

Mathematics 10

English / ELA 9

Science 11

Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering introduces how aircraft, rockets and spacecraft are designed.Anatomy & PhysiologyA 12-week tour of how the human body is built and how it works — from cells and tissues to the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular,…BiologyA full high school biology course — from molecules and cells to genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and the human body — built around hands-on…Coming soonChemistryA lab-based chemistry course covering matter and measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, reactions and balancing,…Earth & Space ScienceAn inquiry-based science course on Earth materials, plate tectonics, weather, climate, oceans, the solar system, stars, and cosmology, using real…Environmental ScienceA 12-week, systems-based study of Earth’s atmosphere, water, land and life — ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources, energy, pollution and…Forensic ScienceExplore how scientists document scenes and analyze fingerprints, trace evidence, DNA, toxicology, and digital evidence, while learning to reason…Neuroscience FoundationsAn introduction to the brain for grades 9–12: neurons, brain regions, senses, movement, memory, emotion, sleep, and the developing teen brain —…Coming soonPhysics (4 units)Weeks 1–12 of SparkSeed Physics: describing motion, velocity, acceleration, graphs, vectors, projectiles, forces and Newton’s Laws.Psychology FoundationsAn introduction to psychology—how the brain, mind and behavior work—covering research methods, learning, memory, development, personality, social…Scientific Research Methods & Lab WritingLearn how scientists ask testable questions, design experiments, measure and analyze data, and communicate findings in formal lab reports, ending…

Social Studies / Humanities 9

II. AP Courses 19 courses

AP BiologyCollege-level biology aligned to the AP Biology framework: chemistry of life, cells, energetics, cell communication and the cell cycle, heredity,…AP Calculus ABA college-level calculus course covering limits, derivatives, integrals and differential equations, aligned to the College Board AP Calculus AB…Coming soonAP Calculus BCA college-level calculus course covering all of AP Calculus AB plus parametric, polar and vector functions, advanced integration, and infinite…AP ChemistryAP Chemistry covers atomic structure, bonding, reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium at the college level.AP Computer Science ACollege-level Java programming: objects, arrays, ArrayList, recursion and AP exam practice.AP Computer Science PrinciplesThe big ideas of computing: programming, data, the internet, algorithms and impact.AP English Language & CompositionCollege-level rhetoric and composition: close reading of nonfiction, argument, synthesis and research writing, style and revision, with regular…AP English Literature & CompositionAn AP-level literature course in close reading, poetry, prose and drama, and timed literary-argument writing that prepares students for the AP…AP MacroeconomicsMaster AP Macroeconomics through models, graphs, and real data: economic indicators, aggregate demand and supply, fiscal and monetary policy,…AP MicroeconomicsStudy how individuals, firms, and markets make decisions—supply and demand, costs, market structures, factor markets, and market failure—using…AP Physics 1A college-level, algebra-based physics course covering motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations, and fluids, with labs, AP-style…AP Physics C: Electricity & MagnetismA calculus-based AP course on electric fields, Gauss’s law, potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic induction, with…AP Physics C: MechanicsA college-level, calculus-based physics course covering motion, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations, and gravitation, with labs,…AP PrecalculusFunctions and modeling for the AP Precalculus exam and calculus readiness.AP PsychologyA college-level introduction to the science of behavior and mental processes — research methods, the brain, learning, memory, development, social…AP StatisticsA college-level introduction to statistics: exploring data, designing studies, probability, and statistical inference, aligned to the College…AP U.S. Government & PoliticsA college-level study of the U.S.AP United States HistoryAP U.S.AP World History: ModernInvestigate global history from about 1200 to the present, building AP skills in sourcing, contextualization, comparison, causation, and…

III. World Languages 20 courses

Academic English for International StudentsBuild the English reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research skills needed to succeed in English-medium high school and university…Business EnglishDevelop professional English for real workplaces—emails, meetings, customer communication, presentations, negotiation, and interviews—culminating…Chinese (Mandarin)An introductory Mandarin Chinese course covering tones, Pinyin and characters, then everyday conversations — greetings, family, dates and…ESL FoundationsA supportive foundational English course for multilingual learners building everyday listening, speaking, reading, and writing — from…French IA beginning French course where students learn to greet, introduce themselves, and talk about family, school, food, travel and daily life while…French IIFrench 2 helps students talk about the past and future, express preferences and handle everyday situations.French IIIAn intermediate French course where students narrate and describe across time frames, interpret authentic Francophone media and texts, hold…French IVAn intermediate-high French course where students interpret authentic Francophone sources, debate, and present on identity, education, media,…French VAn advanced French seminar: interpret authentic texts and media, debate, and write and present with nuance on identity, memory, literature, media,…JapaneseA beginning Japanese course (Level 1): read and write hiragana, katakana and your first kanji, and learn to greet, introduce yourself, and talk…Coming soonLatin IA reading-centered introduction to Latin: learn nouns, verbs, and core grammar while reading adapted Latin texts and exploring Roman history,…Latin IISecond-year Latin built around reading: third declension, relative clauses, passive voice, participles, indirect statement, purpose and result…Latin IIIAn intermediate Latin course focused on reading real Roman prose and poetry—mastering advanced grammar while studying Roman history, oratory,…Latin IVLatin 4 focuses on Latin poetry and advanced prose, including meter and literary analysis, preparing students for advanced Latin study.Latin VAn advanced Latin seminar in which students read authentic texts closely, translate and write commentary, explore textual criticism and reception,…Spanish IA beginning Spanish course where students learn to introduce themselves and talk about family, school, food, daily routines, travel and more while…Spanish IISpanish 2 builds on the basics so students can talk about past events, plans and preferences.Spanish IIIAn intermediate, proficiency-based Spanish course where students narrate across past, present, and future, use the subjunctive and conditional,…Spanish IVAn advanced Spanish course building sustained, nuanced communication — subjunctive and conditional structures, academic register, rhetoric,…Spanish VAdvanced Spanish through authentic texts, film and media on identity, memory, literature, migration, education, science, environment and economics.

IV. Test Prep 12 courses

ACT EnglishGrammar, punctuation and rhetorical skills for the ACT English section.ACT MathAlgebra, geometry, functions and trigonometry for the ACT Math section.ACT ReadingStudents build fast, evidence-based reading skills for all four ACT Reading passage types, learning to find decisive evidence, avoid tempting…ACT SciencePrepares students for the ACT Science section by building fast, accurate reading of tables, graphs, experiments, and conflicting scientific…AP Exam Prep (All Subjects)Focused review for any AP exam: content review, exam-format practice and a personal study plan.IELTS AcademicIELTS Academic prepares students for the IELTS test used for university admission.SAT Math – Advanced Math & GeometryA 12-week course covering the Advanced Math and Geometry & Trigonometry domains of the digital SAT — exponents, polynomials, quadratics,…Coming soonSAT Math – Algebra & Problem SolvingA 12-week course covering the Algebra and Problem-Solving & Data Analysis domains of the digital SAT Math section — linear equations, functions,…Coming soonSAT Reading MasteryA 12-week course that builds the reading skills tested on the digital SAT Reading and Writing section — words in context, text structure and…Coming soonSAT Writing & Language MasteryA 12-week course covering the grammar, punctuation and writing-choice questions on the digital SAT Reading and Writing section — sentence…Coming soonSSAT UpperPrepare for the Upper Level SSAT (grades 8–11) with focused work on vocabulary, synonyms and analogies, reading comprehension, quantitative…TOEFL FoundationsBuild the academic English reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills needed for English-medium study and focused TOEFL iBT preparation.

V. Talent Tracks 24 courses

AI FoundationsHow AI works and how to use it responsibly: data, models, evaluation and ethics.Animation StudioPrinciples of animation, storyboarding and short 2D films from idea to finished piece.Brain & BehaviorExplore how your brain shapes what you think, feel, and do — from neurons and brain structures to executive function, emotion, motivation, stress,…Cognitive Biases & Decision-MakingThis course explores the mental shortcuts that shape human decisions.Color & CompositionColor & Composition teaches how artists use color and arrangement to create mood and meaning.Composition StudioComposition Studio guides students in writing their own music.Computer Science FoundationsComputer Science Foundations introduces how computers work and how to program them.Contest Math (AMC/AIME)The Math Talent Track’s competition course: AMC 10/12 and AIME preparation in number theory, algebra, geometry and counting. Same course as Independent Study: Competition Math.Data Structures & AlgorithmsData Structures & Algorithms teaches how to store and process data efficiently.Digital ArtDigital Art introduces illustration and design on a tablet or computer.Digital Music ProductionDigital Music Production teaches students to create music with software.Drawing FoundationsDrawing Foundations builds core drawing skills: line, shape, proportion, perspective, light and shadow.Ear TrainingA step-by-step listening course: pulse and rhythm, pitch and intervals, scales and modes, melodic dictation, chords, cadences and musical form.Fundamentals of Music TheoryFundamentals of Music Theory teaches how music works: notation, rhythm, scales, keys, intervals and chords.Game Theory for TeensGame Theory for Teens explores the math of strategy and decision-making.Logic & ProofLearn to think like a mathematician: translate statements into logic, test arguments for validity, and write clear direct, contrapositive,…Machine LearningLearn how machines learn from data, build and evaluate regression and classification models, and audit AI systems for fairness, privacy, and…Mathematical ModelingStudents use math to describe and test real-world situations—building models, checking them against data, and explaining their assumptions and…Memory, Attention & LearningStudents investigate how attention, memory, sleep, practice, and environment shape learning, test study strategies in safe low-stakes experiments,…Neuroeducation LabStudents learn how brain science informs learning and design safe, small experiments on their own study habits — testing attention, memory,…Coming soonPython Programming IA beginner-friendly introduction to coding in Python: write, test, and debug real programs using variables, decisions, loops, lists, dictionaries,…Python Programming IIMove from beginner scripts to structured software: function design, advanced data structures, object-oriented programming, algorithms, testing,…Python Programming IIIAdvanced Python for students who have finished Python II: typed and packaged code, SQL databases and transactions, web services, concurrency,…Web DevelopmentStudents design, build, test and publish accessible, responsive websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, finishing with a live capstone site.

VI. Executive Function & Life Skills 7 courses

VII. Enrichment Electives 11 courses

Academic Research MethodsLearn how researchers turn curiosity into careful investigations: writing research questions, finding and evaluating sources, research ethics,…Career Planning & Job PlacementCareer Planning helps students explore careers that fit their interests and strengths.College PlanningA step-by-step guide to planning for college: exploring options, building a balanced college list, writing application essays, understanding…Creative Problem SolvingA studio course in design thinking and systems thinking: define the right problem, generate truly different ideas, prototype, test, and present a…Debate & Public SpeakingStudents learn to build evidence-based arguments, spot fallacies, tell persuasive stories, and speak with confidence through debates, a class…Entrepreneurship & Startup LabEntrepreneurship & Startup Lab takes students from idea to pitch.Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy teaches the money skills everyone needs: budgeting, saving, banking, credit, taxes and investing.Global CulturesAn interdisciplinary exploration of culture, identity, language, belief, art, food, migration, and globalization that teaches students to compare…Logic Games & PuzzlesAn enrichment course in logical reasoning through puzzles: deduction, ordering and grouping games, number patterns, spatial and probability…Media ProductionMedia Production teaches students to plan, film and edit video and audio.The 5 IntelligencesExplore five kinds of intelligence — cognitive, emotional, social, creative, and physical & practical — as strengths everyone can develop, and…Coming soon

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