Thompson School for Girls

Academics

Explore the curriculum, programs, and academic support available to students at Thompson School for Girls.

Students benefit from a strong academic foundation paired with hands-on learning, individualized instruction, and leadership development. Our all-girls environment nurtures confidence, character, and curiosity through personalized learning plans and a disciplined, supportive setting. From early education through high school, students grow into well-rounded young women prepared for life beyond the classroom.

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Core Subjects & Electives

In addition to a foundational core curriculum (English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies), we provide diverse opportunities for students to explore College Credit, Career Exploration, and more. Our electives give students the chance to develop practical life skills beyond the core curriculum.

English Language Arts

Our ELA program emphasizes strong reading, writing, and communication skills, ensuring that students become confident, articulate thinkers. Through literature, writing assignments, and speaking opportunities, girls explore language in a way that supports both academic growth and self-expression.

Math

Students build essential problem-solving skills and mathematical fluency across grade levels. From foundational numeracy to advanced concepts, our program encourages critical thinking and real-world application to prepare students for future success.

Science

Hands-on exploration is at the heart of our science curriculum. Students engage with scientific concepts through experiments, observations, and inquiry-based learning, fostering curiosity about the world around them.

Social Studies

Our social studies program helps students understand history, geography, culture, and civic responsibility. Girls gain perspective on global and local communities, while learning to become informed and engaged citizens.

Life Skills & Career Exploration

Develops practical skills and introduces students to future career pathways.

College Credit Plus

Students in Grade 7 and above may earn college credit through Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College.

African American Studies

African American Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that explores the history, culture, politics, and experiences of people of African descent in the United States and the broader African Diaspora.

Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively apply various financial skills—including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing—to make informed decisions that promote lifelong financial well-being.

ACCEL Instructional Model (AIM)

Our school is built on a strong foundation of high expectations for academic achievement for all students. We implement the ACCEL Instructional Model (AIM) which focuses on these key components to achieve strong academic results:

Individualized Instruction

Students participate in a variety of learning activities each day that individualize instruction for each subject area. Students receive whole class instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction with teachers, technology and other curricular tools.

Certified & Licensed Teachers

Our teachers meet the requirements set forth by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Bachelor’s degree, grade-level teaching license/certificate & ability to demonstrate subject area expertise. Our teachers are supported by trainers and participate in continuous, research-based professional development. Our teachers are accountable for student learning and rewarded for high quality performance.

More Time on Task

Our students receive double the instruction in ELA and Math to provide a strong foundation for all learning. Our school also follows a longer school day and school year than many other schools.

Short Cycle Assessments

Student knowledge of academic standards is assessed formally and informally in short cycles by each teacher. Our teachers adjust class-level and individual instruction based on student performance data in these frequent intervals.

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