SIGNATURE ACADEMIC TRACKS
Signature Academic Tracks
To support students’ academic passions and provide a clear path toward competitive college admissions, Elite Prep Academy offers a series of high school majors. Each major includes rigorous coursework, real-world projects, leadership opportunities, and research experiences. Students declare their major by 10th grade and may pursue a secondary concentration.
1. STEM Innovation & Engineering
Focus: Applied sciences, higher mathematics, and engineering design
Core Courses:
- AP Physics
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- Engineering Design & Prototyping
- College-Level Computer Science
- College-Level Robotics & Systems Modeling
Signature Projects:
- Water Solution Initiative
- Connect Waste Platform – A student-designed digital platform to identify local waste and connect recycling companies
- Renewable & New Energy Systems – Exploring solar, wind, and sustainable infrastructure solutions
College Pathways:
Mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering; architecture; applied physics; data science
2. AI & Computational Thinking
Focus: Artificial intelligence, data science, and computational theory
Core Courses:
- Python Programming
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Math for AI & Machine Learning
- College-Level Statistics & Probability
Signature Projects:
- AI Summer Bootcamp
- Personalized AI App Design
- AI Olympiad Training
- Capstone in Machine Learning Applications
College Pathways:
Computer science, cognitive science, robotics, AI ethics, software engineering
3. Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship
Focus: Strategic planning, economic fluency, and business development
Core Courses:
- College-Level Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Business Math & Quantitative Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
Signature Projects:
- Diamond Challenge Competition
- EPA Business Simulation Lab
- Student-Run Pop-Up Ventures
College Pathways:
Business administration, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics
4. Arts, Media & Performance
Focus: Creative expression across artistic, digital, and performing mediums
Core Courses:
- College-Level Studio Art & Portfolio Development
- Theater & Dramatic Performance
- Music Theory & Ensemble Performance
- Film Production & Digital Storytelling
Signature Projects:
- “War and Peace” Concert Series
- Student Short Films & Film Festivals
- Art for Environment Showcase
- EPA Art Ambassadorship Program
College Pathways:
Performing arts, visual arts, film/media studies, design, communications
5. Environmental Studies & Sustainability
Focus: Environmental science, sustainability leadership, and ecological policy
Core Courses:
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- Environmental Policy & Justice
- Climate Systems & Sustainability
Signature Projects:
- Water Solution Project
- Connect Waste Platform
- Renewable and New Energy Systems Research
College Pathways:
Environmental science, sustainability studies, public policy, biology, earth science
6. Global Studies & Communication
Focus: Global awareness, public communication, and civic engagement
Core Courses:
- AP English Language & Composition
- AP World History
- Rhetoric & Debate
- Model United Nations
- College-Level Foreign Language (Mandarin, Spanish, French)
Signature Projects:
- Model UN & Debate Competitions
- EPA Cultural Ambassadorship
- Global Essay Competitions
- International Exchange Programs
College Pathways:
International relations, journalism, political science, law, global studies
7. Psychology & Human Behavior
Focus: Cognitive science, emotional intelligence, and behavioral theory
Core Courses:
- Introduction to Psychology
- AP Psychology
- Human Development & Behavior
- Social Psychology
- College-Level Anatomy & Neuroscience
Signature Projects:
- Mental Health Awareness Campaigns
- Art & Music Therapy Workshops
- Teen Psychology Research & Surveys
- EPA Social Media Channel on Youth Mental Health
College Pathways:
Psychology, neuroscience, counseling, education, cognitive science, social work
Capstone Project
Each major culminates in a Capstone Project—a research or project-based opportunity aligned with students’ college and career goals, ensuring depth, relevance, and distinction in college applications.