Now Enrolling for the 2024-2025 School Year
We have some great class offerings for the 24-25 school year! See below for more information.
Form 4 & 5 History
This course is for students who are in grades 7 through 12.
This course will involve reading books, speeches and important documents and discussing them in class, and covering history from 1850 to modern times in living history books and historical fiction. Students will read at home and discuss their readings in class, with occasional projects and writing assignments. This course will be graded.
Credits: .5 (World History) & .5 (U.S. History)
This class will meet for 1 hour video discussions on Tuesdays at 11:30 am EST beginning August 27, 2024. The classes will be recorded.
Form 4 & 5 Literature
This course is for students who are in grades 7 through 12.
Students will be reading great literature, learning grammar skills, literary techniques, how to analyze and read a book, and how to write an essay. Students will be doing some memory work and recitation in this course. This course will be graded.
Credits: 1 (Language Arts)
This class will meet for 1 hour video discussions on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm EST beginning August 27, 2024. The classes will be recorded.
Form 4 & 5 Core
This course is for students who are in grades 7 through 12.
This is our most important class! It includes Bible, Apologetics, Life & Worldview, Survival, Nature Study, Hymn Study, and Enrichment (Composers, Artists and Poets). This course will be graded.
Credits: 1.5 (Elective)
This class will meet for 1.5 hour video discussions on Tuesdays at 2:30 pm EST beginning August 27, 2024. The classes will be recorded.
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Charlotte Mason-Style
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Includes Living Books
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Reading & assignments four days per week
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Discussions in class
Meet Your Tutor
Brenda Scott has a degree in Culture, Literature and the Arts from the University of Washington. She is a homeschool mom and has three adult sons and two daughters who are still in high school. She directs and teaches at STAR Homeschool Community in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is passionate about teaching students about God's Word, hymns, apologetics, history, great literature, and enrichment studies. Brenda will be teaching our online Form 4 and 5 History, Literature and Core classes.
FAQ's
Are these courses taught from a Christian worldview?
Yes! You don't have to worry about your student being indoctrinated with worldly ideas in this course. We want students reading, memorizing and understanding the Bible.
Where will these classes be taught online?
These classes will be taught on the live class option in Kajabi (the platform that the courses are in). Alternatively, a class may be hosted in Zoom.
Is there a minimum class size?
Yes, in order for these classes to happen, there must be at least three families enrolled. If we don't get enough registrations, families who enrolled will be notified & refunded.
What if my child cannot make it to a class?
No problem, just let your tutor know. Classes will be recorded and can be viewed at another time.
Will there be homework?
Yes, there is reading assigned for each class, and sometimes there will be essays or assignments.
Will my child's work be graded?
No, but a rubric will be provided for parents to grade the student's work.
What is the benefit of doing this coursework online?
It is so important to talk with others who are reading the same materials, and to bounce ideas off of one another. These courses will be focused on discussion. Come prepared to speak!
Are the books included in this course?
No, the books will need to be purchased separately. The links above are affiliate links to Amazon.
What if my child cannot get through all of the reading?
Talk to your tutor about it, and you can work with her to adjust your child's reading schedule. We want to meet students where they are at. Also, many of the books assigned are also available in audio format.
Will online research be required?
Online research is not a requirement for this course. Some subjects may be better understood with some online research, but it is not necessary if you are opposed to your student doing research online. If you would like to avoid online research, you will want to purchase a few more books.
What else is included in this course?
The Form 4 and 5 ore class includes printable art cards for the year and a printable poetry book that covers all 28 weeks of poetry.
What grades are these classes for?
These classes are for students in grades 7 through 12.
Are refunds available?
No, due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available.