SEO Scholars offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on Math and English, aimed at helping students prepare for academic and social success. Classes include:

Advisory: Developing innovative leaders.

• Scholars challenge and inform what they believe about the world.
• Affirm their identities while sharpening their ability to analyze how oppressive systems operate to deny power.
• Identify how to use their strengths to create a more just and equitable society in ways that are meaningful to them.

ELA: Preparing Scholars for college and beyond by becoming critical thinkers, readers, writers, speakers, and listeners.

• Scholars are supported as thought-leaders in their communities and society as a whole.
• Learn foundational skills of ELA: reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, in preparation for the SAT.
• Learn Common Core Standards for ELA Grades 9-11.

Math: Preparing students for college math, the SAT, developing a positive math identity, and engaging in productive math discussions.

Lessons are designed to build students’ understanding of key high school math competencies and are built on three core beliefs:

1. All students can succeed at math and success at math has social justice implications.
   1. Tasks are designed with multiple entry-points
   2. Resources are provided for students needing additional support
   3. Instruction incorporates problem-solving strategies
2. Students learn best when they’re engaged with their peers in reasoning, tinkering, articulating their thoughts, and justifying their conclusion.
   1. Courses are built on student-centered learning and group work
   2. Instruction creates spaces for students to engage with each other
3. Mistakes should be celebrated as opportunities for growth.
   1. Learning from mistakes is a powerful tool for mathematical growth
   2. Students analyze errors, reflect on the work of their peers, and revise their work based on learning