University Model Homeschool Hybrid ~ Educating the Next Generation of Christian Leaders
High School Courses
Academic Excellence
Our High School Courses provide a valuable opportunity for students to learn in a classical model while offering the convenience of personal assessment and feedback along the way. Students gain accountability as we partner with parents through our convenient grading system. Courses may have a recommended grade level, yet you as the parent still have the freedom to choose what your student is ready to experience.
Most courses are one day a week, with the exception of Math and higher level Sciences which are better practiced daily, thus have a two-day per week class period.
Certain life skills courses carry such an important value to the development of a leader that we have made them required courses to attend our academy, though only one is necessary per 2 semesters. The prices of these courses are significantly reduced because the heart of Liberty Academy is truly to equip students with that specific valuable information for their future. All equipping courses are marked with an asterisk and only one is necessary per 2 semesters.
High School Course Options
English
English Composition with American Literature
30 weeks - 1 credit
​This course combines the study of American history with the development of effective writing skills. In this course, students will learn how to write clear, concise, and compelling essays while also having conversations and gaining a deep understanding of important events, ideas, and movements in American history.
English Composition with Grammar and Lost Tools of Writing- Lord of the Rings Series
30 weeks - 1 credit
English Composition with Grammar and Lost Tools of Writing- This course aims to provide students with a strong foundation in writing, grammar, and students will learn the fundamentals of sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics, as they build upon these skills to craft well-developed essays, which will serve them well in college and beyond. As part of the Lost Tools of Writing program, this course will use J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series as a framework for teaching essay writing. Students will analyze and discuss various themes and elements of the text, and then use these insights to write well-crafted essays.
Creative Writing
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will create compelling narratives, explore different writing techniques, capture emotions and experiences in a way that resonates with readers. Unlock your creativity!
Journalism & Yearbook
30 weeks - 1 credit
This Journalism class is designed to be practical and engaging, with opportunities to work on current event projects and collaborate with classmates. Students learn how to research and report on a variety of topics, from local news to international events.
Speech ~ Fall
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
During class, students will discuss about the art of public speaking, including the principles of effective communication and develop the confidence and skills needed to communicate their ideas to a variety of audiences.
Debate ~ Spring
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
This class is designed to be engaging and interactive, with opportunities for peer feedback and collaboration. Students will develop the critical thinking and communication skills needed to effectively have a firm stance on various topics.
Advanced Debate
30 weeks - 1 credit
This class is designed to be engaging and interactive. Students will dive into critical thinking and communication skills needed to effectively have a firm stance on various topics.
History
American Government- Fall
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Lessons cover federal, state and local government as well as contemporary issues in government. The curriculum also includes a collection of historic and modern documents, essays and speeches in American Government.
Economics - Spring
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
This class will introduce economics in a clear and engaging way. Topics covered will include money (its origin and history), the dollar (its origin and history), investment cycles, velocity, business cycles, recessions, inflation, the demand for money, government (its economic behavior), and more. All explanations and interpretations are according to the Austrian and Monetarist schools of economic theory.
World History
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will study and evaluate the cause and effect of the events that have shaped our world, with the emphasis that “God, over all, forever reigns.”
American History
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will study how American History has been shaped by social, cultural, economic, political forces but most importantly, how God was the foundation this country was built on.
Math
Algebra 1
30 weeks - 1 credit
Geometry w/ Algebra Review
30 weeks - 1 credit
Algebra 2
30 weeks - 1 credit
Consumer Math
30 weeks - 1 credit
A great compliment to the required course, Finances God's Way, Consumer Math will address the applicable mathematical skills students need to implement financial decisions in the context of business and personal finance. Some of the topics discussed include: Budgets, Gross and Net Pay, Banking, Credit Cards, Loans, Insurance and Investments, and Sales and Marketing. Emphasis will be placed on using real-world situations in order to maximize student learning goals.
Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
30 weeks - 1 credit
Science
General Science w/ Lab
30 weeks - 1 credit
Biology w/ Lab
30 weeks - 1 credit
Chemistry w/ Lab
30 weeks - 1 credit
In this course, students will explore the fundamental principles of chemistry through a combination of engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments. Students will investigate the nature of atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.
Marine Biology w/ Lab {Prerequisite-Biology}
30 weeks - 1 credit
In this course, students will explore the fascinating world of marine life and ecosystems. Students will study the diversity of marine organisms and their adaptations to the unique challenges of living in the ocean.
Physical Science w/ Lab
30 weeks - 1 credit
Open to Middle and High School, this engaging curriculum includes weekly experiments in relation to measurement, the earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, the weather, solar systems and galaxies, and a basic introduction to physics and chemistry.
Language
Spanish 1 and Spanish Conversation
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will be immersed in Spanish with a native Spanish speaking teacher in a group setting. The curriculum uses a storytelling method to help students better understand and apply the vocabulary and grammar they are learning along the way. This course meets two days a week in order to keep accountability for daily practice and to provide the structure and availability to work toward fluency.
Spanish 2 and Spanish Conversation
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will be immersed in Spanish with a native Spanish speaking teacher in a group setting. The curriculum uses a storytelling method to help students better understand and apply the vocabulary and grammar they are learning along the way. This course meets two days a week in order to keep accountability for daily practice and to provide the structure and availability to work toward fluency.
*Prerequisite: Must have received a C or higher in Spanish 1, or proof of having completed a Spanish 1 course elsewhere, through testing into the class.
Electives
*Apologetics 1 & 2 - Ladies {Fall & Spring}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Apologetics 1, taught during the fall, is an all-girls apologetics class geared toward students in 9th - 12th grade. Apologetics 1 focuses on making a positive case for the truth of Christianity using the classical apologetic method. In the first half of Apologetics 1, students will learn about the nature of objective truth, the importance of theology as a foundation for apologetics, and why Christians are not called to have “blind faith.” Next, they will be introduced to classical arguments for the existence of God, including arguments from causality, dependency, fine-tuning, and the existence of objective moral values. Together, they will test the strength of each argument in class and refute objections.
In the second half of the course, students will learn how to defend the historical resurrection of Jesus and the trustworthiness of the New Testament as eyewitness testimony. The final unit of the course teaches students how to have Gospel conversations with friends and family, and how to use their “apologetics toolbox” to calmly and confidently answer questions in everyday life.
Apologetics 2 shifts the focus from arguments for God’s existence to famous objections. Students will contend with difficult passages of the Old Testament, including verses about slavery and genocide; learn how to answer objections against the reliability of New Testament manuscripts; and respond to the challenge of other prominent worldviews.
Additionally, students will spend time discussing one of the most emotionally impactful objections to God’s existence: the presence of evil and suffering in the world, and how to make sense of suffering by examining several answers to the problem of evil throughout church history.
To close out the course, students will learn how to apply their apologetics in conversations and what steps to take next on the journey to become a lifelong apologist.
*Apologetics 1 & 2- Gentlemen {Fall & Spring}
30 weeks - 1 credit
Bible {Fall & Spring}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
*Finances God's Way {Spring Semester}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
One of our few required courses, this class comes at a steep discount to make it attainable for every family. The wisdom gleaned in this course sets every student up for a successful financial future no matter what their future salary. The tools and knowledge gained in this course will help prevent students from making some big financial mistakes during their growing years and set them up as leaders who have the freedom to invest in the kingdom of God.
*Health {Fall}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
This course covers the health of the whole person. Students will focus on four areas: Physical, Mental, Social, and Spiritual health, to understand how they were made, how to take the best care of themselves, and how to best glorify God in their body, mind, and spirit. Homework assignments are interactive and bring great insight to each student's personal health. Class time will be focused on group conversation. “Every time I have taught this class, I have students that grow tremendously and have stated that the course ‘literally changed my life, I'm so much healthier now,’ ‘helped me talk a friend out of suicide,’ and ‘helped me have a safe and informed conversation with a friend considering abortion’.” - Mrs. Perez, teacher
*Life Skills 101 {Spring}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
This course will help teens get organized and prepared for today and the future. This fun, engaging class will cover topics such as time management, decision making, effective learning strategies, home/work space organization, social media & internet safety, cooking, sewing, and vehicle maintenance basics. Teens will also be inspired to discover and develop their God-given talents.
Logic 1 {Spring}
30 weeks - 1 credit
Logic is your student's secret weapon in thinking. In this course the student gains an understanding of properly defining terms within an argument, how to form and interpret logical statements, analyzing arguments in normal English and how to identify fallacies. Students walk away with the ability to understand statements they hear in everyday language and figure out whether or not those statements lead to truth, a valuable tool in today's persuasive and opinion driven media and culture.
Mock Trial
30 weeks - 1 credit
Students will study all sides of a real trial, develop arguments for both prosecution and defense, practice the roles of witnesses, divide into teams and then participate in a state wide mock trial competition. Students will present both sides of their trial in front of a real judge in a courtroom, while competing against another team presenting the opposing side. Throughout the course of the year, students grow their skills of critical thinking and reasoning, writing speeches and lines of questioning, and prepare themselves for quick thinking on the spot in order to respond to candid questions from other teams regarding our side of the trial.
SAT / ACT Prep {Offered SAT - Fall and ACT - Spring semester}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Lamplighter is proud to be one of the few local schools providing students with the opportunity to learn valuable test-taking strategies for the SAT / ACT in a classroom setting. With standardized testing being crucial to college application and scholarship opportunities, this unique course helps students (and parents) navigate the testing process and prepare strategically and effectively for test day success. Spring semester will be focused on the ACT.
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ACT Prep is designed to provide students with all of the skills necessary to effectively navigate the testing process and strategically prepare for test day success. Students will learn specific test-taking tools in each of the four sections of the ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Students will also have the opportunity to practice with official ACT tests administered from prior years in order to see firsthand the unique way that the ACT structures questions on the exam.
Senior Leadership ~ {Fall & Spring}
30 weeks - 1 credit
Seniors will embark on the path of becoming a leader! In this capstone course, Seniors will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to lead with integrity and their God-given talents and wisdom, making a positive impact on the world around them. Seniors complete a final service project of their choice, putting their natural gifts and passion to work in the community.
Tutoring
As needed - (price to be determined)
We believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and we are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals. Whether the student is struggling with a particular subject or simply looking to improve their grades, our tutoring classes can provide the support and guidance they need to excel.
Arts
Advanced Singing with Ensemble
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
This class is taught by Mr. Mark Goff, a world-renowned vocal coach to the stars. Students who are serious about taking their musical gift and ability to the next level, with a dream of using music in any way in their future will benefit tremendously from the experience, skill and passion Mr. Goff instills in his students. Audition required.
Art
30 weeks - 1 credit
From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, our courses cover a wide range of mediums and styles, allowing the students to find their own unique styles and unique voice as an artist.
Choir
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Join us as we learn to use our bodies as musical instruments and make beautiful music together! As emerging musicians, we will practice singing increasingly difficult harmonies, explore different eras and styles throughout music history, and build our knowledge of music theory and aural skills, as well as showcasing a performance at the end of the semester. Choir gives a great opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself to create something beautiful with others. There will be expectations of at-home practice at least three times per week to aid memorization as well as at-home listening assignments.
Music - Guitar Group Lesson {Fall & Spring}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Have you ever dreamed of playing the guitar? Whether you love music, want to play guitar for your family and friends, or desire to be a music star, this course is a great place to start. No prior music experience is needed. This guitar class provides students an opportunity to explore the fundamentals of the guitar including technique, performance, reading traditional notation and tablature, as well as understanding the musical concepts of melody, harmony, rhythm and form to develop a deeper appreciation for all styles of music and music as art.
Music - Piano Individual Lessons
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Price listed is monthly for private weekly lessons on campus. This can be taken both semesters for a full credit. The teacher can teach to your skill level, so even if you have had lessons before, you can now integrate this part of your learning into your school day. You choose whether you want to learn classical piano and note reading or learning chords and reading charts for playing in your youth or worship band at church.
Theater Club
15 weeks - 1/2 credit
Have you always been interested in performing? Come brush up on your performance skills with our theater group. Whether you are completely new to the concept, or have years of experience, this group will have something for you! Students worked toward a Revue style show at the end of the Fall semester, incorporating spoken scenes as well as musical theater style songs and dance. The Fall Program was absolutely wonderful. Join our experienced theater director and have some fun this Spring as we bring to life a full show.
Voice Lesson (Individual lessons)
Price per lesson- TBD
Check out our School of the Arts
and our Clubs for additional options.
LA operates four months per semester (15 weeks), Fall and Spring. Every course includes class instruction, assignments for home
days, correcting and grading completed on community days, along with community chapel which is free to all enrolled students.
Course prices are as follows: Academics - $80-$125/mo.; Electives - $80 - $100/mo.; Enrichment - $60/mo.; Clubs - $60 - $150/mo.; Study Hall - $40/mo. Please contact us at about.liberty.homeschool@gmail.com to request more information.
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