Course Overview: The Language Arts 11 Honors online course is an American Literature course, with units organized chronologically according to periods in literary history. As students read foundational works of literature and other historical documents written between 1600 and 1900, they’ll review and extend skills in five domains: analyzing literature, analyzing informational text, writing, speaking […]
Course Overview: In this Language Arts for grade 12 Honors online course, emphasis is placed on project-based instruction and increased reading and writing opportunities. In this thought-provoking writing course, students prepare themselves for the demands of college and/or the job market by developing their writing skills. Through text readings, videos, interactive PowerPoint presentations, practice activities, […]
Course Overview: This Calculus course is designed with the intent for students to incorporate the concepts of all previous math courses and expand upon these concepts with the implementation of limits. Emphasis is placed upon the multi-representational approach to calculus where problems and their solutions are explored and interpreted graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students […]
This Honors Pre-calculus online course is a comprehensive course that weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. The first semester includes linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, […]
Course Overview: The main goals of this advanced Spanish 6 online course are for students to be able to express themselves spontaneously and write extensively on concrete and complex issues, supporting their opinions and developing hypotheses. Students will be exposed to movies, podcasts, music, art, and other authentic materials such short novels. The instructors will […]
Course Overview: The main goals of this advanced Spanish 5 online course are for students to be able to express themselves freely in familiar, and some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. This course will also focus on comprehension of a variety of artistic genres and writing in various time frames. Students will be exposed […]
Course Overview: The main goals of this intermediate Spanish 4 online course are for students to be able to interact in everyday situations with some complications, talk about events and experiences over various time frames, share opinions and write essays on topics related to school, work, and community. Students will be exposed to movies, songs, […]
Course Overview: Holston Academy’s comprehensive self-paced test prep online courses empower students to master the essential skills required for success in standardized tests. Students have the option of selecting one of the following test prep courses: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and Advanced Placement® exams. Upon enrollment, each student is paired with a dedicated instructor who will […]
Course Overview: In this online Honors Physics course, students begin their exploration of physics by reviewing the International System of Units (SI), scientific notation, and significant digits. They then learn to describe and analyze motion in one and two dimensions. Students learn about gravity and Newton’s laws of motion before concluding the course with an […]
Course Overview: In this Honors Chemistry online course, students will discover what chemistry is and how it is used and found all around us. Students will use higher order thinking throughout this two semester course. Semester 1: In Semester A, the importance of the scientific method to solve real-world problems will be investigated. Knowledge will […]
Course Overview: This online Honors Biology course begins with cell theory, including the structure, function, and chemistry of the cell. Cells form the primary level of organization of all living things. The chemistry and function of each cell shapes the lifestyle of the organism, from feeding to reproductive patterns. Students work through and complete several […]
Course Overview: This Microsoft Outlook Certification online course introduces students to Microsoft Outlook. Students will gain insights into the features and capabilities of this essential email software. Students progress from fundamental processes like adding an account to more complex tasks, such as customizing features to better accommodate specific needs. This course prepares students for the […]