Main Lesson Blocks
The core subjects of Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts (ELA) will be taught through teacher-led instruction in daily 2-hour, Waldorf-style Main Lesson Blocks. Students will rotate through 8, four-week topic blocks per year with their same-grade peers.
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Year 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Thermal Physics
Organic Chemistry
Critical Thinking
Modern World History
Human Geography
Comedy and Tragedy
Media Literacy and Research Methods
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Year 2
Ecology
Mechanics
Acids and Bases
Ancient History
Anthropology
The Pre-Modern World
World Literature
Creative Writing
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Year 3
Botany
Electricity and Energy
Atomic Theory and the Periodic Table
U.S. History
Sociology
Civics and Government
The Hero’s Journey
American Literature
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Year 4
Astronomy
Genetics and Evolution
Economics
Psychology
Transcendentalism
Biography
Senior Capstone
Electives
On a block basis, students have options for their elective course options at the end of the day from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
Elective Course Offerings 2026/27
Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning at CSCHS is a scaffolded four-year learning pathway that begins under direct supervision in the Main Lesson Classroom in a student’s first year and commences with an independently driven Final Year Capstone Project. Every step of this learning pathway is supervised by an appropriately accredited Teacher who will help guide students towards their final learning goals and ensure that those learning goals drive the project and that the product is a result of the process.
At the outset of any independent project, a student must identify at least three and no more than five learning outcomes they wish to achieve over the duration of the project. These outcomes are identified in conversation with their Project Guide and will act as the tool by which the success of their learning is assessed.
Alongside this, the student must keep a detailed time log in order to track the time spent on a project.
For projects that focus on the following credit areas:
English/Language Arts (ELA)
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Students will receive both a GPA and credit.
For Students who conduct projects in the following credit areas:
Art
Theater & Performance
World Language
Health (& Wellness)
SEL (Advisory)
Sustainability
Physical Education (Movement)
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Personal Financial Literacy
Community Service
Students will receive only credit.
Advisory helps students take ownership of their learning, build healthy relationships, and contribute to the school community. Students practice social and emotional skills through weekly planning, restorative circles, and community activities.
Course information
Subject area and credit: Social Emotional Learning (SEL); 0.3 credit.
Faculty: Scott Reilly, Jeanne Ryan, Eston Whitfield, and Amanda Krueger.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Monday — Planning and Goal Setting;
Tuesday — Sustainability;
Wednesday — Mindfulness;
Thursday — Restorative Practice;
Friday — Community Building.
Weekly learning experiences
Monday: Reflect on the previous week, set a measurable goal, prioritize responsibilities, update deadlines, and identify supports. Monitor project progress and graduation requirements with the advisor.
Tuesday: Follow the separate Sustainability syllabus and course outline. Sustainability learning and assessment are recorded for that course and do not contribute to Advisory SEL credit.
Wednesday: Follow the applicable Mindfulness 1 or Mindfulness 2 sequence using the school’s Mindfulness for Schools curriculum. Practice attention, a mindful pause, reflection, and application through guided instruction or accessible alternatives.
Thursday: Practice active listening, perspective-taking, respectful communication, and constructive problem-solving through restorative circles, mindfulness, guided discussions, and collaborative activities. Use a talking piece, respect the right to pass, and reflect on what was noticed.
Friday: Build connections across grade levels through cooperative games, collaborative challenges, celebrations, and other inclusive activities. Reflect on teamwork, leadership, and contributions.
Math & ELA
Central Sands Math Curriculum
Instruction and practice
Students learn through teacher explanation and modeling, guided problem-solving, discussion, independent practice, and application. Placement and grouping reflect readiness. Regular teacher check-ins identify misconceptions and guide reteaching. Cumulative review keeps earlier skills active. Assigned practice includes written reasoning and worked steps; completing pages alone does not demonstrate competency. Students have one hour of direct math instruction a day.
Math Syllabi
ELA - Foundations
Course Description
Over the course of two semesters, students will practice and refine their English language skills. Starting with the very basics of grammar and working towards higher-level skills such as analytical writing, textual analysis, and public speaking, students will be challenged and extended in a variety of ways, all working towards the ultimate goal of becoming nuanced and eloquent communicators.
This course takes place twice a week for 10th- and 11th-grade students.
These classes are in addition to the ELA main lesson blocks. They take place twice a week.
ELA-ACT Prep
Course Description
The ACT is a threshold moment in the academic life of the High School student. This year-long course is in place to help our third-year students approach their ACT English and Reading components with confidence.
As a class, our third-year students will be led through the official ACT preparatory material in order to better understand the skills and competencies that will be required of them when their Spring assessment window rolls around.
Our Higher Education Partners
Central Sands students will have the opportunity to participate in courses at UW-Stevens Point and Mid-State Technical College through a variety of partner programs.
