Secondary

 

The following secondary course offerings are provided as an example of scope and sequence an average QSI school may offer. Each QSI school will modify the course offerings according to local needs and requirements. Some schools may offer further courses to be made available through the QSI Virtual School (QVS).

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Adv. Mathematics I/II
• Consumer Mathematics (elective)
• AP Calculus (A & B)
• AP Statistics

Languages

• French I/II/III
• Spanish I/II/III
• Italian I/II/III
• AP French
• AP Spanish
• AP Italian

English

• Literature I/II
• Writing I/II
• American Literature
• British Literature
• Creative Writing
• Genre Studies
• AP Literature & Composition
• AP Language & Composition
• AP Seminar & Research
• Research Project
• Media and Publications
• Technology (computer application)
• Study Skills
• Critical Thought

Personal Health

• Team Sports
• Wellness
• Lifetime Sports
• In-Depth Sports
• Advanced Fitness

Cultural Studies

• World Geography
• Modern World History
• U.S. History
• World Governments / Economics
• Psychology
• AP European History
• AP U.S. History
• AP World History
• AP Comparative Government and Politics
• AP Economics
• AP Human Geography
• AP Psychology

Science

• Biology
• Physical Science
• Microbiology
• Environmental Studies
• Science Applications
• Physics
• Chemistry
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics 1 & 2
• AP Environmental Science

Creative & Applied Arts

• Art I/II/III/IV
• Instrumental Music I/II/III
• Vocal Music I/II
• Dramatic Arts I/II
• Photography
• AP Studio Art
• AP Art History
• AP Music Theory

QSI Malta provides academic support and career planning with the goal of helping students succeed now and prepare them for their future. The secondary counseling program helps students form healthy goals, positive attitudes and behaviors.  A carefully planned course sequence focuses on the Academic Diploma and the AP Capstone Program, which are widely accepted and well recognized for college admission. Students also have the many options to take  elective courses to grow and develop new interests and talents. 

The school counselor also plays a major role with each secondary student with a four year plan, career exploration and guidance with applications for colleges and universities across the globe.

Mastery learning is a driving force in our secondary program, and this is founded on high expectations and academic rigor. Our teachers are skilled at mastery learning, providing students the necessary support and individualization needed to be successful. At QSI schools, the mastery learning model defines rigor through the quality of work, which means:

• Depth of material over breadth of material. 
• Mastery of understanding as well as analytical thinking within specific competencies.
• High quality work on assignments that shows deep thinking and understanding. 
• Homework that is specific, purposeful, and relevant to the competencies being mastered rather than busy work.
• Mastery of the competencies in the curriculum rather than choosing an arbitrary percentage cutoff, such as a 60% or 70% passing grade, as the standard for passing.

Secondary students at QSI Malta are encouraged to take part in a wealth of activities, both athletic and academic in nature. Throughout the school year, there are several athletic teams that train and compete in local and regional competitions. We also offer a range of academic extracurricular activities and student-led organizations such as Student Council and the National Honor Society. QSI Malta recognizes that student life is greatly enhanced when our students become involved in these activities, sports, and clubs, aiding our students to become well-rounded citizens and developing positive relationships.