Courses

SAT Preparation
This class is designed for high school students in their Junior or Senior years who want to improve their scores in the verbal sections of the SAT exam, required for students who would like to enter universities in the United States. Taught by a native speaker, the course focuses on the five major components of the exam: grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, essay writing and math.

PSAT Preparation
Similar in structure to the SAT Prep course, this class is designed for high school students in their Freshmen and Sophomore years who plan on taking the PSAT, a precursor to the SAT. It also concentrates on grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and math. Essay writing is also taught to enhance student’s English skills, although essay is not included in the PSAT test.

General English Classes
This class focuses on building general English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The activities are designed to challenge students in their appropriate grade level to increase their all-around English abilities but also to have a fun time in the process. This is accomplished with a mixture of reading, writing, speaking and listening activities, along with games that help students review and practice these necessary skills.

One-on-One English Classes
Does your child need some personal attention and help in furthering their English fluency skills? If so, this is the perfect class for you. Your child will spend one hour a day and up to five days a week with a native English speaker getting individualized instruction and practice in speaking English. Your child will receive extra focus on each area they need growth in while in an encouraging, friendly environment. A One-On-One class is the perfect way to put your child’s English skills on the fast-track towards fluency.

Grammar and Writing
This course was created to help upper elementary school or middle school students refine their grammar skills, while also building their writing skills. Students can enjoy creative writing, but also learn the best methods for writing an effective essay, a skill that will be very beneficial in their academic careers.

Mathematics
The MATH program at Honors Academy consists of systematically composed teaching materials that empower a child to work individually along with guidance by an instructor. This method is important to motivate a student to undertake mathematics assignments voluntarily. The materials are designed in such a way that students deepen their thinking and develop mathematical skills. Our Math materials are aligned with the Global Math curricula and nurture enhanced problem-solving and reasoning skills, as recommended by the National Council of Teachers of mathematics of the United States.

Debate
With a curriculum designed by experts at our headquarters in California, this course will train students to build their public speaking skills, an important factor for success in academics and business. Students will learn techniques to speak more persuasively in a fun and challenging atmosphere and will build new skills, including improved research techniques and critical thinking skills. This class is perfect for those students who wish to become more comfortable and confident in public speaking.

New sessions for high school students will be open in September, 2010.

Phonics & Reading
The ability to read is a necessary skill for each child to have. Not only does reading help a child succeed in the classroom but it opens the door to discovering the rest of the world. Reading stirs up the creativity in each child and can foster a love of learning that will sustain them throughout their academic and personal lives. That is why it’s so important for your child to be comfortable reading and to have confidence in their ability to do so. Phonics and Reading is a wonderful class for children ages four and five who know their ABC’s and are just beginning to explore the literary world. This class aims to help children read accurately and fluently in a fun, encouraging environment.

AP Biology
World News
This class will focus on current events happening in the world today. Students will watch news clips to learn more about the world around them and the issues facing them as they reach adulthood. They will learn new vocabulary related to each topic which will help them to be able to discuss a myriad of topics articulately. The class will promote discussions about current events. Students will learn how to think critically about new ideas and problems in the world and how interact with each other and their teacher while respecting differing opinions and points of view. This class will help each student become more well-rounded and attuned to the world today.