High School Curriculum by The Horizon School
Embark on a comprehensive and interactive high school education with “Horizon School Online’s” online high school curriculum. Designed to cover math, language arts, science, social studies, and a variety of electives, our curriculum aims to prepare students for the next phase of their lives, whether it involves further education or entering the workforce.
How Does The Horizon School High School Curriculum Work?
Organized by courses rather than grade levels, “Horizon School Online’s” high school curriculum provides a flexible, self-paced approach. Students can work independently, progress at their own pace, and revisit lessons or retake tests and quizzes as needed. The curriculum caters to unique schedule needs, making it suitable for students with internships and extracurricular activities.
Parents have the flexibility to choose courses for their students, and the program accommodates students who may find certain courses too easy or challenging. For added support, parents can opt for eighth-grade math and language arts or any middle school science, social studies, and elective courses that are not grade-specific.
Explore Each Grade Level:
High School Math Curriculum
“Horizon School Online’s” high school math curriculum expands on concepts learned in middle school, covering algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and trigonometry. Explore each grade level’s math curriculum through the following links:
High School Language Arts Curriculum
The high school language arts curriculum focuses on building essential literacy skills, including fluency, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. Advanced skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, and sentence structure are emphasized. Learn more about each grade level’s language arts curriculum:
High School Social Studies Curriculum
The high school social studies curriculum at “Horizon School Online” covers a wide range of topics, including U.S. history, world history, government, and economics. Courses are organized chronologically and thematically, incorporating primary-source documents for firsthand accounts of the past. Explore each grade level’s social studies curriculum:
High School Science Curriculum
“Horizon School Online’s” high school science curriculum includes three year-long courses: biology, chemistry, and physics. Engaging virtual labs complement the curriculum, allowing students to apply learned concepts. Explore each grade level’s science curriculum:
High School Electives
Diversify the learning experience with “Horizon School Online’s” high school elective courses. With 15 options available, students can explore subjects of interest and enhance their overall education. Elective courses include:
- Environmental Science
- Physical Science
- Concepts in Probability and Statistics
- Intro to Art
- Life Science
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Personal Finance
- Computer Applications – Office 2023
How to Finish Horizon School High School
Credits are managed independently by parents, who remain the official teachers of record. While “Horizon School ” does not assign credits to courses, the automated system tracks the time students spend on lessons, aiding parents in estimating the value of courses based on time spent.
Graduation is determined by parents, and The Horizon School Learning does not issue diplomas or transcripts. The home in which students learn is considered the school from which they will graduate. Parents can officially issue a homeschool diploma, and The Horizon School learning system assists in creating transcripts.
Tools Included for The Horizon School Parents:
- Detailed lesson plans
- Automated grading and reporting tools
- Answer keys for tests, quizzes, and worksheets
- Planning tools for creating an ideal schedule
Embark on a flexible and engaging high school education with “Horizon School Online.”