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Honors Algebra 1

This course can be commenced once the student completes the Art of Problem Solving Prealgebra textbook, and is an advanced, intensive equivalent of the Algebra...

Eighth grade to ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

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Algebra 1

This course should be commenced once the student completes the Prealgebra textbook and is the equivalent of the Algebra 1 course usually taken in eighth...

Eighth grade to ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

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Counting and Probability 1

This course may be taken optionally once Introduction to Algebra is completed. Art of Problem Solving recommends taking it just before Introduction to Geometry (normally...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Historical Fiction

This half-credit elective is a great fit for students who are interested in books that immerse them in other times and cultures. It consists of...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Science Fiction

Science fiction deserves a place in the education of any well-rounded citizen of the twenty-first century. The genre is uniquely suited to exploring the opportunities...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Honors Literature and Writing 1

This course has two major components: writing skills and literature. Writing skills are taught using the third volume of Writing With Skill, a literature-based writing...

Ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

History View course →

World History

This course is ideal for students who enjoy reading historical fiction and are looking for an approachable introduction to world history. It combines a series...

Ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

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Honors World History

This course builds upon the four years of world history studied in the elementary grades to gain an understanding of the broad trends that will...

Ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

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Psychology

Psychology is a highly practical field that boasts an unusually high number of outstanding books. This one-semester course consists of six of the best popular...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Honors Biology with Lab

Biology is a complex and fascinating subject, and an area where technology and discoveries are perhaps more transformative than any other field of science today....

Ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

Foreign Language View course →

French 1

This course consists of a systematic self-study program combined with regular conversation practice. Breaking the Barrier is a comprehensive language program for high-school students. This...

Ninth grade and up 1.00 high school credit Optional elective

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Spanish 1

This course consists of a systematic self-study program combined with regular conversation practice. Breaking the Barrier is a comprehensive language program for high-school students. This...

Ninth grade 1.00 high school credit Core curriculum

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Chinese 1

Mandarin Chinese is a language of great practical importance, and learning it also opens a window into a rich and ancient culture. Its reputation for...

Ninth grade and up 1.00 high school credit Optional elective

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Chinese 2

Mandarin Chinese is a language of great practical importance, and learning it also opens a window into a rich and ancient culture. Its reputation for...

Ninth grade and up 1.00 high school credit Optional elective

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Chinese 3

Mandarin Chinese is a language of great practical importance, and learning it also opens a window into a rich and ancient culture. Its reputation for...

Ninth grade and up 1.00 high school credit Optional elective

Technology View course →

Web Design

This elective course covers front-end (visual) web development in greater depth than the Design and Build a Website course offered in middle school. It teaches...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Android App Development

In this elective course, students learn to build Android apps by progressing through a series of online courses. Students then build their own app using...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

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Full Stack Computer Programming

"Full stack" refers to knowledge of multiple visual and functional programming languages which together enable a programmer to build web applications. This course introduces the...

Ninth grade and up 0.50 high school credits Optional elective

Art View course →

Drawing and Composition

Artistic Pursuits is an in-depth homeschool art curriculum which teaches art history and art projects in a variety of media. This course contains nine units,...

Ninth grade 0.50 high school credits Core curriculum

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Painting Fundamentals

Artistic Pursuits is an in-depth homeschool art curriculum which includes study of art history and art projects in a variety of media. This course teaches...

Ninth grade and up 1.00 high school credit Optional elective