Uncover the rich world of American literature with this upper high school elective! This course from our online academy gives students (generally those in grades 11-12) a look at the development of various written works in America, from the 1600s to the Post-Modern Age. Filled with works from renowned American writers and poets, this enriching literature course is an excellent college preparatory supplement to the language arts curriculum.

One semester in length, this course from our online academy includes works from the Puritan times through the post-modern age. Authors include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The play Our Town is read in this course of study. Course units contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Learn how to glorify God and live as a Christian servant! Building a solid biblical worldview, this elective for grades 9-12 demonstrates that God’s Word directly addresses practical instructions for daily life. First semester topics include biblical and conflicting worldviews, presuppositions and assumptions, the basis for truth, doctrine of the Bible, God’s creation of man, the great commission, and fatherhood of God and its symbolism for men as the head of the family.

Second semester topics in this course from our online academy include building a solid foundation for a successful marriage, the roles of family members, dating versus courtship, the importance of Christian education, and Christianity applied to the study of art, music, and politics. Perfect for soon-to-be high school graduates, this elective from our online academy is recommended to promote a foundation of solid Christian principles to apply to adult life. Course units contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

In addition, this five-unit course examines how to relate as Christians to other people in our homes, communities, and workplaces. A strong emphasis is also placed on learning strategies for maintaining a lifelong commitment to discipleship.

Teach life-long Bible foundations! This Bible Doctrine course provides a practical, non-denominational presentation of Bible themes particularly suited to helping high school young people. In this course from our online academy, students learn how biblical doctrine applies to daily living. Topics in the first semester include God’s faithfulness, the story of Paul and the Romans, the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and the Hebrew nation of Israel.

In the second semester, students cover the history of the canon and the formation of the Old and New Testaments. Practical daily life topics include the responsibilities of friendship, and the definitions of dating and purpose of marriage. A section on apologetics and questions on the doctrine, application, and integrity of the Bible are studied. Units in this course from our online academy contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Travel the stories of the Old Testament! This course from our online academy provides an overview of the authorship and contents of the entire Old Testament, particularly noting how God worked in history to prepare people for the coming of His Son. First semester topics include the Creation and the Flood, Abraham and Isaac, lineage to Joseph, the Exodus of God’s people, Israel in Canaan and Joshua, the Judges, and spiritual decline.

Continuing in the second semester, students examine the Kingdom of Israel under Saul, David, and Solomon; the Divided Kingdom; the captivity and stories of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel; the Prophets; and the Restoration with the rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. Course units in this course from our online academy contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Give students the authority of the Bible! This Bible course from our online academy offers an in-depth examination of the 27 books of the New Testament along with studies related to the question of human suffering, sharing Christ with others, and finding God’s direction for one’s life. The first semester covers an introduction to the New Testament, the Pauline and general Epistles, the Gospel authors, and the Acts of the Apostles.

The second semester in this course from our online academy covers the Revelation of Jesus Christ and the Seven Seals, biblical literature, Job’s suffering and the sufferings of Christ, evangelism and outreach, God’s will for your life, and knowledge of personal gifts. Course units contain essays, quizzes, and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Equip students for healthy living! Health Quest is a health and wellness elective designed for upper elementary students. One semester in length, Health Quest helps teach the importance of personal hygiene and fitness methods, as well as personal and ecological stewardship. Colorful, step-by-step lessons for grades 3-8 in this online academy course include illustrations, exercise techniques, and activities to engage students and build comprehension.

Lessons include topics such as body framework and systems, mental and social health, nutrients and metabolism, physical fitness, good eating habits, emergency care, diseases and prevention. A section helps students understand the use and misuse of drugs, alcoholism, and smoking. This online academy course offers practical preparation for high school health education and promotes lifelong healthy practices. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Government and economics is intended to give students a solid foundation of understanding for college. The government section of this course from our online academy explores the different types of governments and the principles and values of American democracy. First semester topics include the need for government and types of government, the U.S. government structure, the American party system of political parties and elections, and the history of governments. Students will also examine the Christian’s role in government.

In the second semester of this course from our online academy, students learn about free enterprise, world economics, the stock market, and personal finance. International issues such as global travel, trading partners, banking, and currency differences are also discussed. In-depth lessons include checking accounts, IRAs, credit cards, bank loans, and more. Projects include reports on the Supreme Court, Christian involvement in politics, and stock market investing. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.

In U.S. history, students study the development of the United States from the time of exploration to modern times. This course from our online academy explores the political, economic, and social changes that have shaped the United States into the country it is today. In the first semester students will study the settlement of the New World, the growth of the American Colonies, the development of the U.S. Constitution, national expansion and the War of 1812, and the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction.

Second semester topics include the growth of U.S. industry, World War I, the twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Lessons in this course also examine contemporary America from the 1960s to the present. Included is a section on the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Projects include an essay on foreign policy, Seward’s proposal of Alaska, and a report analysis on containment policy during the Cold War. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Travel world history from ancient civilizations until the end of the 20th century! Students explore how the world has changed and developed, giving a greater understanding of the world today. In the first semester, topics in this course from our online academy include ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks, and Romans. Additional topics include the medieval world and the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe, and the growth of world empires.

In the second semester on this course from our online academy, students examine the Age of Revolution including the English, French, and American Revolutions. The English and American Industrial Revolutions, the two World Wars, the contemporary world and the cold war, and a review section are also included. Projects include papers on socialism or free enterprise and a major event of the 20th century. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery.