Quest 3

PREREQUISITES: Quest 1 & 2 or mentor approval

QUEST 3 CONTENT 

This is a social studies and government course focused on understanding ideas, systems, and responsibility. Scholars conduct a deep survey of major worldviews, discovering them through literature and discussion while learning to see the world from multiple perspectives and thoughtfully compare those views with their own. 

The course emphasizes personal government, helping scholars practice self-discipline, accountability, and wise decision-making. Students also explore the principles of freedom through the lens of current events and gain a strong understanding of American power structures, including the Constitution, the U.S. government system, and the role of the Supreme Court. 

The year culminates in a Supreme Court simulation, where scholars apply what they’ve learned by analyzing cases, thinking logically under pressure, and speaking persuasively.

EXPECTATIONS

• First Semester: Read 6–7 books and write a personal manifesto.

• Second Semester: Read 3–4 books, write 3–4 current event papers, complete two court brief write-ups, and prepare for the Supreme Court simulation.

MATERIALS: Books and awards are included with tuition. 

This class runs from September through April.