Throughout a year long language arts class, students select, based on individual interest and abilities, and independently read 25 books from a list of commonly recommended books for college freshmen. In response to these texts, students create in-depth analyses in which the students evaluate and interpret meaning, extend the ideas presented in the texts to the world today, and evaluate the effectiveness of authors' styles.

Based on the class's independent reading, students create annotated reading lists for other students. The lists should be categorized by difficulty, subject, and genre and include books, magazines, and websites. The lists should be accompanied by a student-created guide for selecting reading materials and be continually revised based on solicited and unsolicited feedback.

Throughout a year long language arts class, students select, independently read, and summarize 25 books from a list of commonly recommended books for college freshmen.

Students in a science class select, independently read, and summarize 25 science-related texts from a teacher-selected list consisting of fiction, non-fiction, informational texts, and websites.