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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.

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: March 2026

March 2026

Mr. Lutke

Grade level: 7-9

This class explores one of the most important and challenging periods in American history. Students will learn about the causes of the Civil War, including slavery and states’ rights, and examine key events and battles between the Union and the Confederacy. The class will also study important leaders such as Abraham Lincoln and Kansas's own John Brown. Through readings, discussions, and activities, students will develop a deeper understanding of how the Civil War shaped the United States and its future.

History: Civil War
 

March 2026

Mrs. Wagner

Grade level: 10-11

This course takes a look at the revolutionary ideas of Charles Darwin, and the controversies his work has stirred up over the past 150 years. We will look at what he actually wrote, and investigate some of the ways his work has been built upon and expanded after his death. We will conclude by looking at some of the many ways that Christians interact with the concepts of evolution and common descent, and write a paper reflecting on those ideas as they relate to faith. 

Evolutionary Theories
 

March 2026

Mrs. Hein

Grade level:  10-12

In this course we’ll be reading one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies, Macbeth. Unlike a comedy, which ends in celebration, a tragedy traces the fall of a great person through a fatal flaw. In this case, a brave Scottish hero is drawn toward power by prophecy and ambition, only to find that unchecked desire leads to guilt, fear, and ruin.

 

As we explore Shakespeare’s vivid language and memorable soliloquies, we’ll consider enduring questions about ambition, courage, temptation, and the consequences of our choices, discovering how themes from the 1600s remain strikingly relevant today.

Lit: Macbeth
 

March 2026

Ms. Nordus

Grade level: 7-9

Course description coming soon.

Art and Poetry
 

Future Offerings

April 2026

Mrs. Hein

Grade level: 7-9

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

  • Fahrenheit 451

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

  • Survey of the Human Body

  • 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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