A weekly exploratory course in the power and caution of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but how does it actually work? In this highly interactive course, students explore how AI systems are built, what they’re good at, and where they fall short. From text generators to image creators, students will experiment with real AI tools to see how they function and how they fail—especially when used for schoolwork. Along the way, we’ll uncover how AI makes decisions, where bias creeps in, and what ethical questions we must face in a world increasingly shaped by machines. By the end of the course, students will have a stronger grasp of how to use AI wisely—and when not to trust it.

Each week, students will engage in live demonstrations, critical discussions, and creative problem-solving activities that explore the inner workings of AI—from training data and predictive algorithms to misinformation and deepfakes. They’ll debate the role of AI in education, question its influence in society, and even design their own AI concepts with ethical guidelines. This course helps students build digital literacy, critical thinking, and future-ready awareness—essential skills for navigating a world where technology is no longer just a tool, but a decision-maker.

A weekly challenge course in collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking

How do we reduce plastic waste in schools? Should teens be limited in how they use AI? Can social media be redesigned to support mental health instead of harming it?

In Solve It, students tackle urgent and thought-provoking questions through weekly team challenges. Some sessions ask students to imagine real-world solutions to complex problems—like fast fashion, mental health access, or disaster readiness. Other weeks require hands-on problem solving under creative constraints, such as designing a bridge with limited materials or completing a memory task under pressure. Across the semester, students explore ethical dilemmas, think critically, work collaboratively, and practice both leadership and followership in rotating roles.

This one-hour, discussion-and-action-based course is perfect for students who enjoy thinking deeply, building ideas with others, and applying what they know to the world around them. Each class is self-contained, with no homework, and culminates in a final student-driven challenge where participants design their own problem to solve.

Students leave the course not only with stronger teamwork and communication skills, but with a clearer sense of their own values, voice, and ability to contribute meaningfully to the world.

Building Foundations for a Meaningful Life

In this once-a-week, highly practical course, students will actively build the financial skills they need to navigate adulthood with confidence and clarity. Through hands-on activities, real-world examples, and engaging discussions, students will explore essential topics such as managing money, setting budgets, understanding credit, and preparing for long-term goals. Little to no homework will be assigned; all learning will happen during our active, focused class sessions.

More than just balancing a checkbook or tracking expenses, this course connects financial literacy to the larger pursuit of a meaningful life. Students will see how wise financial choices create freedom, opportunity, and self-determination—critical elements in shaping a future aligned with their values and ambitions. Each class offers practical tools that students can immediately apply, empowering them to take ownership of their choices and lay the groundwork for a life of purpose and possibility.

True health is not just about avoiding illness — it’s about building a life where the body and mind support a deeper sense of meaning, energy, and fulfillment. In this weekly class, students will explore the essential elements of physical and mental well-being, from nutrition and movement to stress management, emotional resilience, and sleep.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, this course invites students to discover their own pathways to health: what helps them feel their strongest, clearest, and most connected to the life they want to lead. Through hands-on activities, self-reflection, and real-world strategies, students will develop a personal understanding of how to care for their bodies and minds intentionally — laying a foundation for meaningful living now and in the future.

Each week, students will engage in active exploration without the pressure of homework, learning practical skills while reflecting on how different choices impact their energy, focus, mood, and goals. This class encourages students to see health as a dynamic, personal journey — not a checklist — and to leave empowered with tools to support their own well-being, whatever path they choose to follow.v