GETTING STARTED IN HIGH SCHOOL
Guide to success
Navigate high school with confidence and set the foundation for success in academics, extracurriculars, and college with Aralia.
Build a strong academic foundation
High school academics are more challenging than middle school, but they offer opportunities to explore your interests and prepare for college. Start by choosing the right courses at Aralia—balance core subjects like math, science, English, and history with electives that excite you. If you’re ready for a challenge, consider honors, AP, or IB classes.
Popular Classes
Advanced Academic Writing
Through a series of writing exercises, peer reviews, and instructor feedback, students will learn how to revise and refine writing for clarity, coherence, and style.
Accent Reduction
The accent reduction class focuses on understanding and strengthening the unique sounds and structures that make up the “neutral” dialect.
Introduction to Psychology
This course is an introduction to Psychology - what many describe as the science of the mind and behavior, concerned with how and why human beings do what they do.
What You Will Achieve
Explore what excites you
Discover your passions, develop leadership skills, and build a well-rounded profile for college
Start early
Build a strong profile that will make you stand out to admissions committees
Develop skills for success
Focus on developing life skills that will serve you well in college and beyond
My experience in this program made transitioning from elementary to middle school much smoother. It gave me a solid foundation in math, reading, and organization. I’ve made new friends and learned to tackle my studies more effectively. I feel more ready to succeed this year!
STUDENT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
