Our Courses
We offer a wide variety of standard courses, and can design bespoke classes on request.
Our Courses
Debate
The courses improve students’ critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills by teaching argumentation in systematic and structured ways. Through practice, whether in class or during competitions, students develop superb public speaking skills and confidence. Additionally, preparation for formal debates helps students hone their research and writing skills.
Social Science
Various social sciences courses provide an in-depth look at topics throughout the liberal arts, developing English-language proficiency and building subject-specific knowledge.
STEM
STEM at Maccabee Academy involves courses that take an interdisciplinary approach to science, technology, engineering and math.
Test Preparation
Maccabee Academy offers an array of courses designed to address specific entrance examinations including the ACT, SAT, SSAT, ISEE and SHSAT. Additional courses specific to vocabulary development, interview preparation, etc. are available.
Latin
We believe in multilingualism and foster this belief by offering a number of language courses beyond English. These courses offer not only language instruction, but also cultural knowledge.
Public Speaking
Maccabee Academy’s speech and debate program provides students with a diverse array of public speaking opportunities, designed to improve students’ critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills by teaching argumentation and presentation in systematic and structured ways.
Root Words
This program is ideal for students looking to expand their vocabulary, whether as a supplement to their normal ELA courses, in preparation for standardized tests (ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL & SAT), or for exploring subject-specific interests.
Writing
The focus on this series is the systematic development of students’ writing skills. Students will write pieces of varying styles, from different perspectives and with a range of purposes. The course includes both story writing and essay writing.
Phonics
Maccabee Academy’s phonics program is a comprehensive series of courses designed to provide young learners with the essential phonological skills required for successful reading and writing.
Reading Comprehension
This fun and engaging English Language Arts program helps children build foundational literacy skills that will support their success in elementary school. These courses use a comprehensive approach that emphasizes learning to read.
Early Childhood
Early Childhood education at Maccabee Academy includes a series of three English courses designed for students aged three to five.