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: In the Honors Arabic 6 online course, students will develop more advanced communicative skills in Arabic in order to function in an Arabic-speaking culture; to meaningfully use the language in various contexts for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and potential future travel; and to appreciate the role of Arab culture in a global context through […]
Course Overview: In the Honors American Sign Language 6 online course, students will be able to build on the technical skills learned in previous courses, advance their usage of ASL when communicating with Deaf people, incorporate more vocabulary and grammar, understand the deaf culture and deaf community, and be exposed to the works of Deaf/ASL […]
Course Overview: In the Honors French 6 online course, students will reflect on culture and communicate, negotiate, and provide well-structured and articulated arguments on abstract, hypothetical, and concrete topics with the use of specific, sophisticated, and academic language. Students will be exposed to videos, songs, articles, plays, movies, podcasts, TV shows, and other authentic materials. […]
Course Overview: In the Honors German 6 online course, students will improve and enhance communicative competence in the four skills of the language (listening, speaking, reading, writing) through consolidation and introduction of advanced German vocabulary and grammatical structures. Using literature, documentaries, news reports, and other relevant sources students will gain a deeper understanding and knowledge […]