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Classes at Northfield Academy

We focus on providing a classical liberal arts education that nurtures the intellectual and personal growth of our students. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to fostering a love for learning and critical thinking skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. At Northfield Academy, we believe in the holistic development of our students, preparing them for success in college and beyond. 

Our comprehensive curriculum includes a balance of core subjects allowing students to explore their interests while meeting the necessary graduation criteria. We believe in empowering our students to become well-rounded individuals with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills.

Deep Dive Courses

These are classes that run for one month, but each covers the same amount of material that other schools cover in a quarter to a semester.

Current Offerings: January 2026

Geography of the Middle East
 

January 2026

Mrs. Eastley

Grade level: 11-12

The unique geography of the Middle East has generated powerful global influence and constant, bitter conflict.  This class will deliver an overview of the physical, cultural, and political geography of the region, as well as India, Pakistan, and the Central Asian republics.  Students will be given a framework of knowledge that will help them understand current events in the Middle East.  

Survey of the Human Body
 

January 2026

Mrs. Wagner

Grade level: 7-9

The human body is almost infinitely complex. This class will briefly touch on cellular and genetic topics, and then focus on a survey of all 11 organ systems that make up the human body, with an emphasis on how they work together to solve the problems we face everyday. This will prepare students for the in-depth anatomy classes they will take later at Northfield. 

Chemistry
 

January 2026

Mr. Overholt

Grade level: 10-11

Course description coming soon.

Lit/Comp: Fahrenheit 451
 

January 2026

Mrs. Segard

Grade level: 7-9

Join us as we wade into Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. In our close reading aloud in class, we will examine the text and discuss its many facets-the language, the elements of dystopian prophecy, earnest warnings, and hopeful encouragement. Along the way, we will "meet" Mr. Bradbury and his ideas on writing and literature, study & memorize a few pieces related to the text, and reflect, write and draw a bit in our commonplace books.

Future Offerings

History and The Iliad
 

February 2026

Mrs. Hein

Grade level: 7-9

Course description coming soon.

Music: Melody
 

February 2026

Mr. Overholt

Grade level: 7-9

Course description coming soon.

Human Anatomy: TBD
 

February 2026

Mrs. Wagner

Grade level: 10-11

Course description coming soon. Students and staff are deciding which system to cover!

Computer Science
 

February 2026

Mr. Jochems

Grade level: 10-12

Course description coming soon.

March 2026

Mrs. Eastley

Grade level: 7-9

Course description coming soon.

History: Civil War
 

March 2026

Mrs. Wagner

Grade level: 10-11

Course description coming soon.

Evolutionary Theories
 

April 2026

Mrs. Hein and Mrs. Segard

Grade level: 7-9 and 10-12

Course description coming soon.

History: The Odyssey
 

Past Offerings:

These are classes that have been taught in the past few years, many of which will be offered again on a rotating basis.

Literature:

  • The Tempest

  • Much Ado About Nothing 

  • The Taming of the Shrew

  • WWI & All Quiet On The Western Front​

  • Dante's Inferno

  • Dante's Purgatorio

  • To Kill A Mocking Bird

  • American Literature

  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

  • The Iliad

  • Japanese Culture and Literature

  • Astronomy and Out of the Silent Planet

Science:

  • Earth Science

  • Oceanography

  • Survey of Invertebrates

  • Survey of Vertebrates

  • Planetary Science - Stars

  • Physics of Everyday Things

  • Basic Chemistry and Cell Biology

  • Genetics and the Cellular Basis of Inheritance

  • Anatomy- Nervous System​

  • Anatomy- Bones and Muscles

  • Anatomy- Immune System

  • Anatomy- Cardiovascular System

 

History:

  • Old Testament and New Testament

  • ​Modern Industrial Revolution​

  • Art History

  • WWI & All Quiet On The Western Front​

  • Ancient Rome

  • Johnny Tremain & the American Revolution

  • Jesus Throughout the Word

  • Great Scientists

  • Modern History and the World Wars

  • Ancient History: Augustus and Aeneid

  • Itallian Art History

 

Supplemental:

  • ​Great Books- Till We Have Faces​

  • The Art of the Great Conversation

  • Logic

  • Art

  • US Geography

  • Geography of Asia

  • Geography of Europe

  • Geography of Africa

  • Geography of the Middle East

  • Economics- Shoe Dog

  • Atomic Habits and Essential Skills for Life

  • Composition and Essay Writing

  • Music: Harmony

  • Art and Contemplation

  • Rights and Rhetoric

 

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