Which courses are offered?

EPGY courses use a combination of multimedia instruction and automated assessment of student work to provide students with a highly-individualized, self-paced educational experience. Content is differentiated and appropriate for varying levels of student achievement, ensuring that all students remain fully engaged during the learning process.  Students with gaps in their prerequisite knowledge receive specific instruction designed to address these shortcomings, while those who readily master a skill move quickly on to the next concept. The result is instructional software that accelerates learning, maximizing the potential of all students.

K-7 Mathematics
This course presents a rigorous and complete mathematics curriculum beginning at the kindergarten level and progressing through the end of pre-algebra.  Course content emphasizes conceptual geometry and mathematical foundations, and includes the following topics: simple arithmetic, fractions, decimals, sets, measurement, graphs, functions, geometry, pre-algebra, statistics, data analysis, and probability.

Beginning Algebra
This course develops and reviews specific concepts and skills included in the first year of algebra. The course begins with a review of arithmetic with fractions and natural numbers, and increases gradually in difficulty to include equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions, and other algebra concepts. The course is intended for students who have successfully completed the pre-algebra topics covered in Grade 7 of the EPGY K-7 Mathematics course.  
Note:  This course is distinct from the Honors Beginning Algebra course offered through EPGY’s honors program.

Language Arts and Writing
This course provides students with a systematic presentation of the essential elements of English grammar and mechanics.  It focuses on grammatical concepts, language conventions, sentence writing, and paragraph structure.  Course content is divided into the following curriculum strands: Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure and Mechanics, Sentence Composition, Paragraphs, as well as Word Origins and Literary Elements (both beginning at the sixth grade level).  This course is intended for students who are reading between the second grade and sixth grade levels.

Reading and Writing about Literature
This course focuses on developing critical reading skills through an analysis of literature from around the globe in a variety of genres.  Course exercises are designed to increase comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills, as well as to develop strong analytical skills. The exercises use various presentation formats to assess literacy skills in areas such as vocabulary, word analysis, literal and inferential comprehension, and higher-level thinking. This course is designed for students who are reading at the third through sixth grade levels.

Students interested in other EPGY courses are encouraged to apply to the EPGY individuals program here.