Travel
The concept of Classrooms Without Walls is reflected in Tara's extensive travel program. While these trips augment aspects of the curriulum (for example: History through Music, History through Art, World History, music theatre, geology), their greater effect is to connect the students to culture outside their familiar boundaries, and provide expansive experiences for mind and soul.
Pictures from Tara Trips

Academic classes at Tara are divided into two types: Main Lesson blocks, which are 2-hour daily class periods with a two to four week subject rotation, and Track classes, which take place 2 or 3 times a week throughout the semester.

The specific course offerings of each grade are listed in the drop-down menu above, under "Curriculum" then "Classes." To see when subjects are taught during the year, see the Main Lesson schedule and the Literature schedule.

Mathematics Overview
Math is an integral part of the development of clear thinking and an important part of the Tara curriculum. Students who enter ninth grade ready for Algebra I can take Pre-Calculus in the twelfth grade as an honors elective. Students who start Algebra II in ninth grade are eligible for honors credit all four years if they earn a B or better and finish in twelfth grade with Calculus.
Math at Tara consists of two main tracks.  They are as follows:

Track I
9th: Algebra I
10th Geometry
11th Algebra II
12th Pre-Calculus

All math classes at Tara are small in size and the students get a significant amount of individual attention. The math instructors are on campus during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays to offer private tutoring at no extra charge to students who require one-on-one help from time to time.

Tara science teachers are all specialists in their fields. Many travel to Boulder for these three-week blocks, specifically to teach our students. They are working scientists, and the students are privileged to be exposed to the level of scientific expertise and practical background that they bring to the classroom. See Faculty Biographies

Foreign Language Overview
Tara offers comprehensive language studies in German and Spanish. Three high school years in one language are required for graduation.
Our language program combines cultural and literature studies, history, current affairs and poetry. Students learn to become comfortable in the language, expressing themselves in dialogue and discourse. They converse about topics of daily life, their interests, family, sports, hobbies and vacations and become proficient in translating various texts.

We place much emphasis on awakening a thorough understanding of the culture, ways of thinking and customs of the countries of study. Through this process we work closely with the specific interests of the students, fostering an atmosphere of interactive, enthusiastic learning. German students learn much about the history, culture and literature of Germany, while Spanish students focus on cultural studies of all Spanish speaking countries.