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 and Climate

    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 Alternative Energy

    Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table

    U.S. History

    Sociology

    Civics and Government

    Literature and Identity

    American Literature

  • 12th Grade

    Sustainable Practice

    Astronomy

    Genetics and Evolution

    Sustainable Practice

    *Diversity Studies

    Psychology

    Transcendentalism

    Biography

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, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and ELA Writing Lab taking place on Wednesdays.

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)

9-12th Grade ELA= Writing Lab, Grammar, Reading Skills and More

 *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.