Curriculum
Each Lahr-Well Academy Student is provided a Tailored Curriculum Plan.
Students are educated in five natural sciences, math and four foreign languages, social sciences, art, music history, economics and basic development skills. Students are guided in developing study and organizational skills while also being challenged to reach their full potential.
Most students advance much more than one grade level with each year’s instruction.
Below you will find a comprehensive list of the coursework offered at Lahr-Well Academy.
The Lahr-Well Difference
- Year-Round Academic Calendar
- Early Kindergarten Entrance Age 4
- Student to Teacher Ratio 15:1
- Students Challenged to EXCEED State Standards
An Ivy-League Education at a Fraction of the Cost!
The Lahr-Well Curriculum
Reading
- Phonics
- Comprehension
Mathematics
- Concepts
- Computation
- Problem Solving
- Practical Application
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry
- Calculus
- Trigonometry
Language Arts
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Public Speaking
- Creative Writing
World Literary Masterpieces
World Literature
Science: STEM
- Earth Science
- Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Engineering
Critical Thinking
Social Sciences
- World History
- World Geography
- Current Events
- U.S. History
- U.S. Civics
- U.S. Constitution
- Illinois Constitution
- Macro Economics
- Micro Economics
Foreign Languages
- Spanish
- Italian
- French
- German
- Chinese
Biblical Studies
- The Lord’s Prayer in each foreign language
- The Old Testament & New Testament: English
Computer Programming
- Directly and indirectly linked to the STEM studies.
Robotics
Music History & Music Appreciation
Art
- With weekly “hands-on” art projects
World Philosophy
High School Curriculum Requirements
English — 8 Units
- One of which may be speech or debate – all units include composition and/or writing skill development
Mathematics — 8 Units
- Including Algebra I or higher
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry
- Calculus
World History — 8 Units
American History — 8 Units
Art Through World History — 8 Units
Music Through World History — 8 Units
Natural Sciences — 8 Units
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Physics
- Engineering
Natural Science Laboratories — 8 Units
10 Units Among Five Foreign Languages
- Including 2 additional units of grammar in one single language
World Literary Masterpieces — 6-8 Units
Computer Science Continuing in Developmental Stage
Years of Academic Growth
After One Year of Lahr-Well Instruction
Average Ability
1.5 Years of Academic Growth
At-Risk
Almost 2 Years of Academic Growth
Learning Disabled
About 1.2 Years of Academic Growth
Gifted
Almost 2.5 Years of Academic Growth