In the Guardian Track, there are eight required core classes. These courses will teach guardians-in-training everything that they need to know about being a guardian for when they graduate. There are seven courses that are not optional, and then, for the Guardian Concentration, students will get to choose from the six options. The classes and a short summary are listed below, so you can learn a little bit about them before you decide what Track you would like to be apart of.
In Combat Training you will learn not only how to use several useful and deadly weapons, from ranged to even your own body as a lethal weapon. You will also learn strategy and tactics, both offensively and defensively, as well as how to plan an attack. Student’s will be expected to work hard and practice the techniques taught in this class often.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Quentin Caligor
This course offers students the ability to delve into the art of Healing by using various techniques and methods. Along with information, students will also be learning how to apply their knowledge to real life with the numerous labs we will be doing.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Dr. Adam Izaisen and Lili Yu
In this course, History of Guardians, students will be learning about the different types of Guardians and what their responsibilities are. Students will also cover a wide variety of individual Guardians from many points in time. By the end of this class, students will be able to identify the different types of Guardians and describe their roles and responsibilities. Students will also be able to look at a character in a story or other source and pick out which ones are Guardians and what they are doing to fulfil that role.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Malika Hakim
This course allows students to explore the system of law placed in our world as well as discuss how justice plays an important factor in the judicial system. Students will learn to apply their logic and reasoning to plead their case and use evidence to support their claims.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Malia Starek
This is not a course for the weak-minded. Psych Warfare is for the ones who want to learn how to cheat, deceive, fool and use all manners of mental tactics to get effective results.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Chase Langsworth
In this course, students will learn to understand the ebb and flow of magic in our world, the forces that shape it, and how to manipulate it in everyday life.
Length: 1 "year" (8 lessons per year), starting in Year 2.
Professor: Jasper Tremain
In Year 3, Guardian students must choose at least one of the following concentrations, each of which will give them detailed information about what the type of Guardian they would like to become.
Fairy Godmother Training: This courses offers everything you need to know about becoming a Fairy Godmother. From the history of these type of guardians, to learning exactly what they do, this course will give you everything you need so that you are ready to get your wings.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Dorothy Tippett
Guardian Angel Training: Do you hear the calling? Have you always been drawn towards both protecting others and guiding them? Then Guardian Angel Training may be the concentration for you! To train to become a guardian angel is more than just being all nice and sweet. It will require you to discipline your thoughts, emotions, and body.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professors: Camael Moon and Hailie Drescher
Evil Guardian Training: This course will teach students who have a darker side learn about the correct way to train and protect villains. They will devote their time to learning about villains and their duty in an evil world.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Light Magic Guardian Training: Light Magic is a course that teaches students about the brighter side of magic, the side that associates itself with Harmony, the good Force in Atemnity's Universe. In this class students will learn a wide range of light spells and the theory behind how each spell works in addition to the many types of careers that could benefit them in the future.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Jasper Tremain
Confessor Training: In this course, students will learn the history and practical skills and knowledge necessary to become a confessor who excels in their craft.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Faunalyn Faemaris
Protection Guardian Training: The Protection Guardian track is a highly intensive and rigorous three year course in which you will learn a variety of essential topics in order to become a successful Protection Guardian. These skills include but are not limited to the art of secret keeping, torture methods, guarding skills, personal health, seduction, and deception. These are all essential skills to anyone wishing to be a Protection Guardian.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Anya Petrova
In Guardian Advising, which takes place their last year at Hawthorne, students will be taught about what it is like being a guardian in the real world. Students will have practicals, mock interviews, simulations, and will be put to the test at the end of the year, an exam that they will have to pass in order to graduate.
Length: 1 "year" (8 lessons per year), starting in Year 6.
There are also electives, listed below, that may be taken. These are optional, however many students find that the subjects in the electives are ones that they end up pursuing in the future.
Come on a journey of discovery into the realm of the future. There is much to be discovered, but remember that the future is not set in stone! In this class, you will learn various types of Divination that include, but are not limited to, tarot, tasseography, alomancy, numerology, and palmistry. This class is not for the faint of heart, but many gifts await those who work to excel!
Length: 5 "years" (8 lessons per year), beginning in Year 2.
Professor: Jessa Marrow
Explore the branches of elemental magic, find your natural element and learn to control it and use it to your advantage.
Length: 6 "years" (8 lessons per year)
Professor: Dorothy Tippett
Explore magic and powers in Magic and Special Abilities, the number one class that will allow students to experiment and test the limits of their abilities. We will be practicing with all types of magic, including different foci, all types of superpowers and special skills, and even doing experiments with mundane methods.
Length: 4 "years" (8 lessons per year), beginning in Year 3.
The course of Weapons and Gadgets is recommended for every student who would like to know more about the tools that can be used for many different reasons and effects. Students are expected to assess different scenarios and apply the most suitable weapon or gadget that works in the case, as well as know the main differences between their styles and operation mechanisms.
Length: 3 "years" (8 lessons per year), beginning in Year 2.
Professor: Logan Bäldrick