Sometimes kids are ready for the heavier workload of a scholar class before they are 12. Sometimes, they are ready for Shakespeare, but not the intensity of taking it alongside other scholar classes. Builders is a Scholar Prep class designed to introduce the scholar program to children progressing from Love of Learning to Scholar Phase. Based on the concept of a "character house" from the book Little Britches, students will study character traits, read classic literature, have discussions, build, create, and learn new skills. They will journal, give presentations, memorize passages, and grow in ways you can't imagine! 

Shakespeare Conquest is the first Practice Scholar Project in the LEMI continuum. The objective of each Practice Scholar Project is to motivate the scholar to do the hard work of learning!  Through inspiring mentors, presentations, papers, an uplifting community of peers, scholars will learn more about the English language, expand their vocabulary, study the elements of poetry and prose. Scholars will learn to write better, present their ideas more persuasively, and be more comfortable with their peers. This class includes reading the works of Shakespeare and culminates with the performance of a Shakespeare play.

This class is the deepest dive into the Revolutionary War and Colonial America that you can get in one short year. Scholars will study the founding of America, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution. They will consider what freedom means and how our lives might be different without those freedoms. Scholars will delve into the lives of some of the Founders, and determine what made them great leaders. They will also complete document studies of some of our founding documents including The Mayflower Compact, The Declaration of Independence, and make connections on how they apply today. Class highlights include a simulation of the Second Continental Congress and participation in a Constitution Bowl.

This one semester class specifically studies the principles of freedom and the Constitution against the dramatic backdrop of the Civil War. It dares scholars to read challenging classics. Possible choices include Uncle Tom's Cabin and Across Five Aprils. Scholars will discuss their opinions, and write a research papers each week while having incredible experiences like an epic dart gun battle reenactment and a Civil War Ball.

In conjunction with Sword, this second semester class is an in-depth history study of World War II. Class is designed to empower our current generation to form a link to the Hero Generation of World War II. By getting to know these amazing men and women who won the war, they will learn what qualities make a hero. They will see what is required of a Hero Generation, and gain a desire to emulate those individuals they study. Classic books include The Hiding Place, Code Talkers, and Guts and Glory. Possible activities include a field trip to the Topaz Museum and guest speakers with real experiences to share from this important time period.

Inspiring minds through the language of math, logic, and reasoning, Pyramid Project helps scholars discover how to find and discern truth, recognize patterns, make connections, think scientifically, and establish habits that will benefit students throughout their lives. Classic books may include works such as A Long Walk to Water, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and The Disappearing Spoon. Scholars in this project finish the year by participating in a science fair. 

In Quest classes, scholars come face to face with great leaders from the past by studying original documents, historical speeches, and biographies. The students will read about, write about, and discuss the historical, governmental, societal, and personal circumstances that led these men and women to greatness while fine tuning their own writing and public speaking techniques.

Scholars will dive deep into a survey of the major worldviews through literature and original documents, while learning to look at the world from different perspectives and identify similarities and differences from their own view. Scholars will study and practice personal government using principles from Steven Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and explore the principles of freedom against the backdrop of current events. They will also study the power structure in America, our government system, and specifically the Supreme Court. The year culminates in a Supreme Court simulation where the scholars test their ability to think logically, think on their feet and speak persuasively.​