For its middle and high school students, Sophia Academy provides six hours of classes every weekday. However, every day one particular class receives emphasis. This cycle rotates every fortnight.
The cycle looks like this:
Week One
- Monday: Japanese Emphasis
- Tuesday: Phys. Ed Emphasis
- Wednesday: Science Emphasis
- Thursday: Mathematics Emphasis
- Friday: Elective One Emphasis
Week Two:
- Monday: English Emphasis
- Tuesday: History Emphasis
- Wednesday: Home Economics Emphasis
- Thursday: Social Studies Emphasis
- Friday: Elective Two Emphasis
A breakdown of the classes are below.
Japanese
Study of Japanese language and literature.
- Score improved: Fellowship
- Skills improved: Linguist (Japanese), Literacy
Physical Education
Both theoretical education of physical activity and practical application such as sports.
- Scores improved: Strength, Toughness, Agility
- Skill improved: Athletics
Science
Broad study of sciences.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skill Improved: Lore (Science)
Mathematics
Broad study of mathematics.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skill Improved: Logic
English
Study of English language and literature.
- Score improved: Fellowship
- Skills improved: Linguist (English), Literacy
History
Study of world and Japanese history.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skill Improved: Lore (History), Lore (Japanese History)
Home Economics
A mandatory one-year class dedicated to teaching students how to keep a home, cook, and other 'homely' skills.
- Score improved: Perception
- Skills improved: Trade (Cook), Trade (Clean)
Social Studies
A mix of civics, law, political and social matters.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skills improved: Lore (Politics), Lore (Law)
Electives
Every student is permitted to take two electives from a list of courses. Students must designate which is Elective One and Elective Two when signing up.
Technology
Practical applications of technology and computers.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skills Improved: Tech Use, Lore (Computers)
Chemistry
Advanced study of chemistry.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skills improved: Lore (Chemistry), Lore (Science)
Biology
Advanced study of biology.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skills improved: Lore (Biology), Lore (Science)
Psychology
Advanced study of psychology.
- Score improved: Perception, Intelligence
- Skills improved: Lore (Psychology)
Economics
Advanced study of economics.
- Score improved: Perception, Intelligence
- Skills improved: Commerce, Lore (Economics)
Advanced Mathematics
More advanced mathematics, such as trigonometry etc.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skills improved: Lore (Advanced Maths), Logic
Geography
Specific study of geography.
- Score improved: Perception, Intelligence
- Skills improved: Navigation (Land), Lore (Geography)
Art
Artistic studies, including understanding of art history and technique.
- Scores improved: Fellowship, Perception
- Skills improved: Trade (Art), Lore (Art)
Music
The study of music, both in terms of history and in practical playing of an instrument.
- Scores improved: Fellowship, Perception
- Skills improved: Trade (Music), Lore (Music)
Religious Studies
Studies of theology, with no specific religion in mind, but rather looking at the history of religion in general.
- Score improved: Willpower
- Skill improved: Lore (Religion)
Philosophy
Studies of the history of philosophy, both east and west.
- Score improved: Willpower
- Skill improved: Lore (Philosophy)
Industrial Skills
Studies of advanced industrial skills, such as working with tools, metalwork etc.
- Scores improved: Strength, Intelligence
- Skill improved: Trade (Blacksmith)
Medicine
Basic introduction to first aid and medical practice.
- Score improved: Intelligence
- Skill improved: Medical
Cultural Studies
The study of culture, media, literature, traditional Japanese culture, and similar areas.
- Score improved: Fellowship
- Skills improved: Lore (Literature), Lore (Media), Lore (Japanese Culture)
Application
Reply to this thread outlining your two Electives, labelling each as Elective One and Elective Two as appropriate.