Stevenson embraces a college preparatory, liberal arts approach to academics – uniquely viewed through our clinical lens. Our curricula encompasses the academic disciplines expected of a New York City independent school. Students accrue credit toward graduation in required and elective areas on a quarterly basis.
Our academic content is specifically designed to be highly engaging. In-depth, project-based assignments provide practical application and an interdisciplinary approach. We use New York City as a resource and bring professionals into our classrooms to expand on studies and inspire further work. Students also meet with experts in their workplaces and where they give formal presentations.
Course placement is individualized based on each student’s skill readiness, 社会优势和情感需求.
在所有科目中, teachers build competencies in students’ critical thinking, perspective-taking and self-reflection. Teachers use the language of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in their classroom.
Below please find brief descriptions of each content area.
数学
Stevenson courses address traditional areas in mathematics, 包括算术, 初等代数, 几何, 中级代数、三角函数, 微积分预科和微积分. 全球最大的博彩平台也提供逻辑学课程. It is our goal to engage our students in a study of mathematics that intrigues them and fosters in them a desire to continue their study after leaving Stevenson. Placement in classes is primarily based on prior performance in math classes. 定期使用科学计算器, graphing calculators and online interactive math resources are integrated into all coursework.
科学
The science program is activity and laboratory-based to enable students to learn from experiencing the effects of their manipulations on the world. Students learn to identify and solve problems, to recognize and use scientific methods, and to be to be observant and make models to replicate an analogy, 的想法, 或结构. They develop and improve skills essential in science, 从事的研究, 适当地记录工作, and relate science to the world in which they live. Students learn to work efficiently on their own and in teams with peers. 跨越物理学, 化学, 生命科学, Stevenson offers courses such as Earth 科学, 先进的生物, 化学, 电与磁.
英语
英语 courses at Robert Louis Stevenson help students develop both reading and writing skills. The Literature offered is expansive and includes work from various time periods and cultures including Shakespeare, 美国文学, contemporary literature and British literature. Students are encouraged to become lifelong readers and are given the opportunity to read literature that is not only required as part of the curriculum, but they are also asked to choose their own books as part of independent reading. In addition to the rich literature that students are introduced to, 他们也发展他们的写作技巧. Teachers work with students to help them become better analytical writers and thinkers. Students also learn other writing styles, such as self-reflective pieces.
创意写作
创意写作 courses at Robert Louis Stevenson give students the opportunity to develop their creativity through writing. Teachers encourage students to take on a variety of writing, 包括期刊, 诗歌, 短篇小说, 戏剧, 等. Students learn various writing techniques to improve their creative writing such as imagery, 对话和角色发展. 在整个课程中, 学生练习他们的写作技巧, in addition to learning to share their work with their peers. 创意写作 teachers at Stevenson place emphasis on encouraging students to read their work to their peers, allowing students to help each other improve their writing.
A Foot in the Door, Robert Louis Stevenson’s literary and artistic journal, is published once a year. Students submit their own creative writing, photography, and artwork to the journal. The Foot in the Door staff consists of several student editors whose job is to edit the submissions and choose which pieces will be put into the journal.
计算机科学
For students interested in computer science, Stevenson offers two courses. 计算机科学ⅰ, students learn the foundations of computer science and basic programming in JavaScript, with an emphasis on developing logical thinking and problem-solving skills. 计算机科学II, students have the opportunity to choose a customized learning path and delve deeper into an area of interest. Possible topics include object-oriented programming, 网络安全, 游戏设计, 虚拟现实, web开发, 机器人, and preparing for the AP 计算机科学 exam.
历史
通过研究历史, 政府与地理, students come to understand societies and cultures of the past and the present. The teaching of critical-thinking skills is paramount and emphasis is placed on helping students to develop empathy for people in different times and places. Students also learn how to analyze and evaluate both primary and secondary sources. 在所有的历史课上, students learn to express their 的想法s fluently in research papers, projects and during oral presentations.