9th Grade
Our high school program is designed to partner with families as they move into this next stage of homeschooling providing a flexible and supportive learning environment where students can thrive. Students attend in-person classes one OR two days each week depending on the option you choose that best suits your student and family. They will spend their time on site engaging with instructors, collaborating with peers, and building a solid academic foundation. The remaining three days are designed for guided learning at home following the provided lesson plans. Our goal for this level is to combine the best of classroom instruction and family partnership to equip students with the academic knowledge, encouraging friendships, and godly character they need now and for their future.
Classes offered Tuesday & Wednesday:
- Each day begins with a Bible lesson and prayer as students begin their time here on site.
- Pre-algebra and Algebra 1 are offered for 9th graders. There is a time of instruction as well as ample time devoted for questions and answers as students tackle new concepts and review old ones.
Classes offered Tuesday:
- Science- Students will explore earth science for the 2026-2027 school year using text books, instructional teaching, and hands-on lab experiments.
- Geography- Students will explore the geography of our world focusing on various regions each year. Fall 2026 will begin our look into Asia, Australia, and Oceania using various maps, living books, and engaging activities. For Bible study, we will focus on the time of Christ through to the significance and impact of the early church.
- Book Study- This is a book club-style class designed to introduce students to various forms of literature and promote healthy and thought-provoking discussions related to these captivating stories. The Charlotte Mason practice of narration (both oral and written) will be covered as well.
- Music Appreciation- This class with help grow the students appreciation of music through introduction to theory, exploration of various genres and instruments, and the study of composers.
Classes offered Wednesday:
- History- For the 2026-2027 school year, we will cover modern world history from the westward expansion of America through to modern times in a Charlotte Mason approach using living books, creative timelines, and engaging projects (world history portion will be covered in class).
- Shakespeare- Read the story. Hear the script. Watch the play. We are getting acquainted with Shakespeare's The Twelfth Night this school year.
- Grammar, Writing & Public Speaking- Students will cover grammar concepts and will be introduced to the writing techniques and style presented by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Public speaking will also be introduced and practiced in this class.
- Art- Various elements of art will be explored such as line, shape, emphasis, symmetry, perspective, etc. Several art mediums will be incorporated including pencils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, markers, clay, and more.
Recommended for At-Home Study:
- Bible - Master Books Foundations in Faith
- Science- Lesson plans continuing their studies on scientists and their works will be sent home weekly.
- History- Lesson plans covering the American history portion of the student's modern history studies will be sent home weekly. There will also be assigned reading for this class for home days that will require a list of books to be purchased or borrowed from the library. (Please see "Book Study" below for the book list.)
- Book Study- Books that will need to be purchased or borrowed from a library are:
- Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt
- Louis Pasteur: Founder of Modern Medicine by John Hudson Tiner
- The Singing Tree by Kate Seredy
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
- A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen
- Resolve: The Church That Endures Onward by Luke H. Davis
- A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park
- Extra Elective Suggestions: Typing, Health, Life Skills, Handicrafts, Critical Thinking/Logic, Home Economics, Engineering, Foreign Language, etc.
- All one day per week students are encouraged to purchase and complete the subjects/materials we offer on the day in which they are not attending in order to gain a more complete and comprehensive high school education. Detailed links for ordering can be provided upon request.