课程

九年级和十年级

  • Liberal 艺术 curriculum that includes English, 历史, 科学, 数学, 经典的语言, 艺术, and physical education
  • Provides students with a shared experience to support their later, more specialized learning
  • Interdisciplinary approach to humanities by immersion in primary texts and an emphasis on close reading and writing
  • 为期两年的研究 Latin or ancient Greek
  • 生物学 (九年级)
  • 化学 (十年级)
  • 数学 (whatever level of 数学 students are prepared for, from Algebra to Multivariable Calculus at bbin娱乐平台 and higher-level courses at BU)
  • Ninth- and Tenth-Grade Seminars (有趣的, hands-on learning without the added pressures of grades or homework; Seminars rotate through various topics of study each year: 健康 & Wellness; Cultural Competency; Foundations in Language & Logic; Introduction to Research; Python & Machine Learning; and Engineering & 创业)

Our approach to teaching the classical tradition in the humanities prompts students to understand historical perspectives, to think critically, 深入研究, to master the use of primary texts, and to hone interpretive powers. 波士顿大学 Academy students learn how to question what they read; how to craft a well-reasoned argument; and how to appreciate the connections of literature, 政治理论, 哲学, 宗教, 科学, 和历史. Classes focus on the debate of “why” and “how.”

Grades Eleven and Twelve

  • All upperclassmen continue to take courses offered in the Academy building in addition to enrolling in courses at 波士顿大学.
  • Students can pick from more than 2,000 BU courses including 20+ languages.
    • Juniors typically enroll in a 科学 and a modern language class at the University, while seniors’ selections vary widely.
    • Students can select BU courses in disciplines including anthropology, 社会学, 经济学, 计算机科学, 和更多的.
    • All University courses are taken for credit with 波士顿大学 faculty and students.
  • Most students earn as many as 48 college credits (the equivalent of 12 college courses or 1½ years) prior to graduating.
    • Course credits may be transferred at the discretion of the college to which a student matriculates.
  • Scientific research opportunities exist for students with an interest and aptitude in 科学.
  • Most students graduate with proficiency in two languages, one classical and one modern.
  • Seniors are required to complete a yearlong thesis project with the guidance of a professor and a bbin娱乐平台 faculty advisor.