Ulysses Signature Program
Academy Application Information:
Welcome to the Ulysses Program, Northwest High School’s Signature Program, a comprehensive, rigorous, and vigorous course of study beginning in the freshman year.
Our namesake is the famous Greek warrior Odysseus (Ulysses in Latin), best known for his heroic feats during the Trojan War and his arduous but instructive ten-year journey home to Ithaca.
Students begin the journey by taking three courses together: Signature Honors English 9, Signature Honors Biology or Physics, and Signature Honors or Advanced Placement US History. Students get to know each other and their team of teachers as they focus on real-world research and technology across-the-curriculum in an intellectual and nurturing community of learners.
Benefits to students
- Belonging to a small, rigorous and vigorous learning community
- Developing research skills across the content areas: English, history, and science
- Opportunity to work within area of strong interest
- Concentration of course work in an area of strong personal and academic interest
- Senior year opportunity for project course with optional fieldwork experience
- Special recognition as Ulysses Scholar at graduation
- Personalized letter attached to transcripts and sent to colleges describing program and final project
- Emphasis on real-world research, technology, and presentation skills