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Curriculum
If you're just beginning to homeschool or exploring new curriculum options, the huge market of materials and terminology may seem overwhelming. Click here for a concise explanation of the basic types of homeschool instruction and a helpful overview of evaluating and choosing curriculum.
There are often two responses to any list of resources: some readers feel overwhelmed by the vast array of options; others feel cheated that the list did not include every available option. We've tried to hit a happy medium with this list. It's not intended to be comprehensive, nor a "creme de la creme" elite ranking system. It's simply a concise start to your search for the right curriculum; and, of course, we encourage you to carefully evaluate any educational resources before allowing your children access to them.
After determining what courses are required in your state and any additional courses you and your student think he should take, you're ready to start selecting curriculum. Some people find it helpful to check out an overview of curriculum and course options.
Most people purchase a year's curriculum at a time, but some prefer to buy everything at once. If finances are tight, there are several ways you can tap into the used curriculum market. Invite your student to join you in investigating the educational opportunities below, and enjoy the journey together!
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Complete Curriculums
These publishers offer a complete package of curriculum from grades K-12 covering most or all of the subjects necessary for high school. Curriculum usually includes student books, teacher's guides, workbooks, and even tests and quizzes. Check out the publishers' websites for catalogs and online ordering.
Correspondence Schools
Correspondence schools offer a variety of courses for high school students. It's possible to take all of your courses at home, and the correspondence school will provide testing, grading, record keeping, and usually a teacher/consultant should you have any questions. Most correspondence schools will also provide transcripts as well as diplomas.
Online Courses/Distance Learning
There is a wide variety of online courses now available to homeschool students. These courses may be chosen "a la carte"—you pick and choose which classes you would like your child to take. The instructor spells out the requirements for the class, the method of evaluation, and the cost. Some online courses are more interactive than others—if interactivity is important to you, be sure to check this out before you sign up for a class.
Advanced Placement Courses Online
Advanced Placement courses are rigorous courses taken in high school but taught on a college level. Besides studying the course material, students also prepare to take an Advanced Placement test administered through the College Board. If students score well enough on the AP test, college credit can be earned for the course. Individual colleges set their own policies regarding which AP tests they recognize and what score must be attained to receive credit. For more information see Testing. The following individuals/organizations offer AP courses online to homeschoolers:
- Supplemental AP Test Prep
Individual Subject Curriculum
This list by no means covers all of the quality curriculum available, but it provides a starting point from which to investigate resources in each of the main academic areas. We will be adding to our curriculum resource list regularly, so be sure to keep checking back.
Archeology
Astronomy
Bible
Business Courses
Church History
Civics
Computer Skills
Computer Science
- Introduction to Computer Science (Java programming)
- Web Page Design with HTML
Constitutional Law
Debate
Driver’s Education
- Rules of the Road
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Interactive DVD to use as a supplement to Driver’s Ed curriculum
- Includes quizzes and a printable teacher’s guide
Entrepreneur Skills
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Greek
History
Industrial Arts
Language Arts
Latin
Logic
Math
Public Speaking
Science
- Lab Science Supplies
- Virtual labs
Worldview Study/Apologetics
Writing
Curriculum Resources
by Barbara Edtl Shelton
by Mary Schofield
by Cathy Duffy
Current Events
Transcripts
Diplomas
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