Curriculum & Courses

 Main Lesson Blocks

The core subjects of Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts (ELA) will be taught through teacher-led instruction in daily 2-hour, Waldorf-style Main Lesson Blocks. Students will rotate through 8, four-week topic blocks per year with their same-grade peers.

  • 9th Grade

    Anatomy and Physiology

    Thermal Physics

    Organic Chemistry

    Critical Thinking

    Modern World History

    Human Geography

    Comedy and Tragedy

    Media Literacy and Research Methods

  • 10th Grade

    Ecology

    Mechanics

    Acids and Bases

    Ancient History

    Anthropology

    Transitions to Modernity

    World Literature

    Creative Writing

  • 11th Grade

    Botany

    Electricity and Energy

    Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table

    U.S. History

    Sociology

    Civics and Government

    The Hero’s Journey

    American Literature

  • 12th Grade

    Astronomy

    Genetics and Evolution

    American Society

    Psychology

    Transcendentalism

    Biography

    Senior Capstone

Math & ELA

In addition to the Main Lesson Blocks, Math and ELA will also be provided daily through direct instruction with Mathematics courses meeting Monday- Friday. ELA Writing Lab rotates by grade and block.

9th Grade= Pre-Algebra or Algebra 1
10th Grade= Algebra 1 or Geometry 1
11th Grade= Geometry 1 or Algebra 2
12th Grade= Practical Mathematics (Statistics and Probability, Data Analysis, Personal Finance)

9th grade= Elements of Good Writing & Elements of Good Grammar
10th grade= The Research Paper & Intro to Analytical Papers
11th grade= Effective Presentations & Script Writing
12th grade= Senior Capstone Presentation Preperation

 *Students that wish to continue with Mathematics will be able to select from a variety of in-house elective Math options, develop independent advanced math projects or participate in additional math courses offered at UW-Stevens Point.

 Electives, Projects & More

Students will have the opportunity to fulfill credits that are suited to their interests and passions. Central Sands students will be able to customize their afternoon with their Personal Learning Plans (PLP’s). To fulfill their elective requirements, student will be able to choose from a variety of in-house elective courses & workshops, create individual or team projects to suit their interests and learning styles, participate in college courses, professional apprenticeships, work study and more! The sky really is the limit when it comes to working with an advisor to develop your PLP!

Our Higher Education Partners

Central Sands students will have the opportunity to participate in courses at UW-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College through a variety of partner programs.