As part of the course the students read Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Vernes. After they finish the classic, they write their own children's books with geography as the theme. The best of these books are donated to the elementary classes within the district for use in their geography and reading lessons. The school is operated as a city with students holding positions such as City Manager and City Council President. This Literacy Partnership project partners City School with Park Place Senior Center.
Students interview senior citizens and write their biographies.
Students in turn read and present the biographies to the seniors during a brunch that they've organized themselves. There were 33 seniors participating this past school year. Students help the seniors make business cards, greeting cards, or whatever they'd like. The community has donated paper and other supplies. Local businesses helped to wire the computers that are used in the Senior Center and West Valley staff and students maintain them.