Curriculum at Mosaic

Middle School

Middle School Cohort: 6th - 8th Grade

Below is a high-level overview of our cohort learning goals and curriculum framework. Fully detailed course syllabi will be shared upon enrollment.

6th Grade : Foundations

In 6th grade, our scholars begin the exciting transition to middle school with a year dedicated to Foundations. This is the season for building the bedrock of their academic identity and self-confidence. We focus on "The Power of Story," helping students explore themes of resilience and community through characters who are learning to find their own voices in a changing world.

7th Grade: Discovery

In 7th grade, our scholars embark on a season of profound Discovery. This is the year we encourage them to shift their gaze outward and look beneath the surface of the world around them. Through inquiry and exploration, students investigate the "Hidden Threads" that connect history, literature, and the systems—mathematical, scientific, and social—that define our lives.

8th Grade: The Bridge

In 8th grade, our scholars stand at an exciting threshold. This is the year of The Bridge, a season designed to help them confidently cross the gap between middle school and the deeper waters of high school. We focus on helping them find their "Voice of Justice," teaching them how to stand up for their ideas with evidence and heart.

Comparison Table Preview
6th Grade
Math
6th Grade (Foundations): Bridges K-5 gaps while introducing algebraic thinking. Key units cover proportional reasoning, rational numbers, data distributions, and one-step equations.
History
Cultures & Geography: Builds map literacy and global awareness through exploring cultural systems, religions, and governments.
ELAR
Foundations: Character analysis and objective summaries. (e.g., Brown Girl Dreaming, The Lightning Thief)
Science
Integrated Inquiry: Natural system interactions (states of matter, dynamic ecosystems, basic forces).
7th Grade
Math
Relationships: Deepens logic with the full number line (complex ratios, percents, two-step equations).
History
Civics & Justice: Traces power to modern agency (the social contract, U.S. Constitution, and civil rights).
ELAR
Analysis: Sophisticated literary analysis and Socratic Seminars. (e.g., A Raisin in the Sun, The Giver)
Science
Complex Phenomena: Evidence-based modeling (cell structure, electromagnetic forces, human impact).
8th Grade
Math
Functions & Algebra: Focuses on formulating expressions, functions, linear equations, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
History
Early Modern World: Decenters traditional narratives to study the slave trade and colonial era through the lens of marginalized voices.
ELAR
High School Prep: Student-driven inquiry and global perspectives. (e.g., Night, To Kill a Mockingbird)
Science
(Details coming soon)
6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade
Math 6th Grade (Foundations): Bridges K-5 gaps while introducing algebraic thinking. Key units cover proportional reasoning, rational numbers, data distributions, and one-step equations.Relationships: Deepens logic with the full number line (complex ratios, percents, two-step equations).Functions & Algebra: Focuses on formulating expressions, functions, linear equations, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
History Cultures & Geography: Builds map literacy and global awareness through exploring cultural systems, religions, and governments.Civics & Justice: Traces power to modern agency (the social contract, U.S. Constitution, and civil rights).Early Modern World: Decenters traditional narratives to study the slave trade and colonial era through the lens of marginalized voices.
ELAR Foundations: Character analysis and objective summaries. (e.g., Brown Girl Dreaming, The Lightning Thief)Analysis: Sophisticated literary analysis and Socratic Seminars. (e.g., A Raisin in the Sun, The Giver)High School Prep: Student-driven inquiry and global perspectives. (e.g., Night, To Kill a Mockingbird)
Science Integrated Inquiry: Natural system interactions (states of matter, dynamic ecosystems, basic forces).Complex Phenomena: Evidence-based modeling (cell structure, electromagnetic forces, human impact).(Details coming soon)

Lower High School

Lower High School Cohort: 9th - 10th Grade

Below is a high-level overview of our cohort learning goals and curriculum framework. Fully detailed course syllabi will be shared upon enrollment.

9th Grade: Navigate

Freshmen year is a time of discovery and self-direction. In the year of Navigate, we empower our scholars to take the wheel of their own education. This year is all about "Finding Your Way," as students dive into diverse books, poetry, and stories that reflect their own identities. We look at a pivotal time in history (1760–1914) to see how people fought for human rights and social justice. In the Year of Navigate, we help your child map out who they are and who they want to become, giving them the tools to navigate a complex world with wisdom and grace.

10th Grade: Ascension

As our scholars move into their sophomore year, their perspective begins to rise. Ascension is about seeing the "Big Picture." We challenge our students to look at modern history (from 1914 to today) to understand the global systems that connect us all. This year is about growing up—moving beyond the classroom to see how culture, community, and power work in the real world. In the Year of Ascension, we help your child elevate their thinking, preparing them to be thoughtful, globally-minded citizens who understand the threads that bind the human family together.

Comparison Table Preview
9th Grade
Math
Algebra I: Explores functional modeling (domain/range), statistical analysis, exponential growth, and quadratic mastery through solving linear, exponential, and quadratic equations.
History
Global History (1760s–Late 1800s): Investigates the Age of Revolutions, Expansion & Industry, Civil War & Reconstruction, and Global Imperialism, decentering narratives to amplify marginalized voices and student agency.
ELAR
Personal Identity: Investigates institutional racism, power, and culpability through contemporary texts (e.g., Born a Crime, In the Time of the Butterflies) and Socratic Seminars focusing on the "Writer's Craft."
Science
Integrated Physics & Earth Science: Bridges middle school inquiry and high school analysis by applying atomic structure, forces, and waves to Earth systems like plate tectonics and biogeochemical cycles.
10th Grade
Math
Geometry: Focuses on formal logic (geometric proof) and spatial analysis through constructions, similarity, solid geometry (volume and surface area), right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and probability.
History
Modern Global History (1900–2008): Analyzes key eras like The World at War, the Cold War & Decolonization, and the Modern Era, bridging historical and current events to understand systemic power and global liberation.
ELAR
Comparative Literature: Explores the "rebel" vs. the "citizen" archetype through rhetorical analysis and anchor texts like Antigone, Things Fall Apart, Fahrenheit 451, and Macbeth to study conformity and individual liberation.
Science
Biology: Engages in the systematic study of life, progressing from cellular processes and genetics to mechanisms of evolution and ecology, applying biological principles to real-world issues like conservation.
9th Grade10th Grade
Math Algebra I: Explores functional modeling (domain/range), statistical analysis, exponential growth, and quadratic mastery through solving linear, exponential, and quadratic equations.Geometry: Focuses on formal logic (geometric proof) and spatial analysis through constructions, similarity, solid geometry (volume and surface area), right triangle trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and probability.
History Global History (1760s–Late 1800s): Investigates the Age of Revolutions, Expansion & Industry, Civil War & Reconstruction, and Global Imperialism, decentering narratives to amplify marginalized voices and student agency.Modern Global History (1900–2008): Analyzes key eras like The World at War, the Cold War & Decolonization, and the Modern Era, bridging historical and current events to understand systemic power and global liberation.
ELAR Personal Identity: Investigates institutional racism, power, and culpability through contemporary texts (e.g., Born a Crime, In the Time of the Butterflies) and Socratic Seminars focusing on the "Writer's Craft."Comparative Literature: Explores the "rebel" vs. the "citizen" archetype through rhetorical analysis and anchor texts like Antigone, Things Fall Apart, Fahrenheit 451, and Macbeth to study conformity and individual liberation.
Science Integrated Physics & Earth Science: Bridges middle school inquiry and high school analysis by applying atomic structure, forces, and waves to Earth systems like plate tectonics and biogeochemical cycles.Biology: Engages in the systematic study of life, progressing from cellular processes and genetics to mechanisms of evolution and ecology, applying biological principles to real-world issues like conservation.

Lower High School

Upper High School Cohort: 11th - 12th Grade

Below is a high-level overview of our cohort learning goals and curriculum framework. Fully detailed course syllabi will be shared upon enrollment.

11th Grade: Summit

Junior year is the peak of the high school experience. In the year of Summit, our scholars reach the vantage point of mastery. This is a year of leadership and preparation for what’s next, including opportunities for dual-credit and advanced public speaking. We explore the "History of Now," looking at the events of the last few decades to understand the world our children are about to inherit. In the Year of Summit, we focus on helping your scholar become a confident leader and a clear communicator, ready to transition from a student of the world to an architect of the future.

12th Grade: Soar

Senior year is the final launchpad of the Mosaic journey. In the year of Soar, our scholars prepare to leave the nest and make their mark on the world. This year is centered on legacy and independence, culminating in a Senior Capstone project where your child chooses their own path of study to solve a real-world problem. They will dive into "The People’s History," learning that their voice is a powerful tool for change. In the Year of Soar, we celebrate a decade of learning by helping your child fly into their future with purpose, agency, and a heart for justice.

Comparison Table Preview
11th Grade
Math
Algebra II & TSI Prep: Semester 1 provides a comprehensive survey of Algebra II concepts, while Semester 2 transitions into dedicated Texas Success Initiative (TSI) prep to ensure scholars are fully equipped for college-level coursework.
History
History of Now: Explores the events of the last few decades (2008–Present) to understand the modern, complex world our scholars are about to inherit.
ELAR
Summit Literature & Rhetoric: Integrates heavy historical context alongside primary source documents to build original, professional-grade arguments. Features texts like The Great Gatsby, The Crucible, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
Science
Chemistry: Challenges scholars to understand the material world at the atomic level, utilizing precise laboratory experiments, stoichiometry, and algebraic principles to predict complex chemical reactions and real-world environmental applications.
12th Grade
Math
Prep for Real Life: Replaces traditional senior science to focus entirely on post-secondary success. Units cover Executive Functioning, Financial Literacy (FAFSA, loans, budgets), College Applications, Academic Research (APA/MLA), Career Alignment, and Campus Life self-advocacy.
History
Social Studies Capstone: Scholars take full ownership of a custom final deliverable, moving beyond secondary texts to uncover grassroots resistance and demonstrate collegiate-level primary source analysis on real-world sociological issues.
ELAR
Capstone Project: Transitions scholars to independent study, managing a long-term project from proposal to defense. Students choose a major work of literary merit (e.g., Hamlet, The Color Purple, 1984, The Handmaid's Tale) aligned with their post-secondary goals, undergoing rigorous peer review.
Science
No science senior year
11th Grade12th Grade
Math Algebra II & TSI Prep: Semester 1 provides a comprehensive survey of Algebra II concepts, while Semester 2 transitions into dedicated Texas Success Initiative (TSI) prep to ensure scholars are fully equipped for college-level coursework.Prep for Real Life: Replaces traditional senior science to focus entirely on post-secondary success. Units cover Executive Functioning, Financial Literacy (FAFSA, loans, budgets), College Applications, Academic Research (APA/MLA), Career Alignment, and Campus Life self-advocacy.
History History of Now: Explores the events of the last few decades (2008–Present) to understand the modern, complex world our scholars are about to inherit.Social Studies Capstone: Scholars take full ownership of a custom final deliverable, moving beyond secondary texts to uncover grassroots resistance and demonstrate collegiate-level primary source analysis on real-world sociological issues.
ELAR Summit Literature & Rhetoric: Integrates heavy historical context alongside primary source documents to build original, professional-grade arguments. Features texts like The Great Gatsby, The Crucible, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.Capstone Project: Transitions scholars to independent study, managing a long-term project from proposal to defense. Students choose a major work of literary merit (e.g., Hamlet, The Color Purple, 1984, The Handmaid's Tale) aligned with their post-secondary goals, undergoing rigorous peer review.
Science Chemistry: Challenges scholars to understand the material world at the atomic level, utilizing precise laboratory experiments, stoichiometry, and algebraic principles to predict complex chemical reactions and real-world environmental applications.No science senior year

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