For 2009 - 2010, Thornton-Donovan's academic salute is to one of the world's most inviting country's, South Africa. Brazil, our country of focus 2008-2009, was the ideal prelude.
Each academic year, roughly 20 new courses are introduced to reflect our annual theme. As you might expect, announcement of the new course offerings are anxiously awaited each August. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to select a few from the list for study. Placement in each course is based on ability, achievement and interest - not grade level. The courses are integrated with T-D's rigorous classic core curriculum: English, History, Mathematics, Sciences, Music, Art and Foreign Languages.
South African Themed Courses
Currently on Offer:
South African Adventure
History of Life
Sounds of South Africa
New King Solomon's Mines
Cityscapes & Skylines
Empires of the Sea
South African Literature and Writers
African & Asian Kingdoms
Infectious Diseases
South African History
Human Origins
Water Wonder
Ampitheatre Architecture
Salt of the Earth - Food
Empires of Steam
History of Africa on Film
Silt to Salt Archaeology
Art Beyond the Rainbow
The Big Five
