High School (9th-12th)
High School Academic Priorities
High School academic courses at Academy31 are strategically designed to:
- Expand our students’ capacity to discern truth and skillfully apply wisdom to a broad range of subject matters, ideas, and circumstances
- Identify, develop, and refine each student’s unique gifts and abilities through relevant, project-based, interdisciplinary learning
- Prepare our students for college and career choices through an individually customized program of assessment, exploration, and advising
- Instill a sense of ownership of each student’s own educational experience by increasing opportunities for independent study with appropriate monitoring and supports
- Enrich our students’ awareness and understanding of all academic disciplines, including how to engage in them most effectively for God’s kingdom and glory
High School Course Levels
Standard- Our standard courses are designed to meet the minimum requirements for graduating high school at Academy31 in accordance with state standards and our school’s Targeted Learning Model. Course credits will be earned on a 4.0 GPA scale.
Honors- Students who have demonstrated the ability to handle a higher level of academic challenge in a given subject and who desire to commit to a correspondingly increased workload will be eligible (with parent permission) to register for an Honors track in most high school courses at Academy31 beginning in 2026-27. Honors courses will prepare students for college-level coursework, either as part of subsequent Advanced Placement courses in 11th-12th grades and/or at the college of their choice following graduation. Course credits will be earned on a 4.5 GPA scale to account for the increased rigor.
Advanced Placement (AP)*- Students who have excelled in Honors-level courses will be eligible (with parent permission) to register for Advanced Placement (AP) courses in select subject areas in 11th-12th grades which will provide an opportunity to earn college credit while fulfilling credit requirements for high school graduation. AP courses will be selected based on their alignment with our Targeted Learning Model’s emphasis on teaching our students to think critically and biblically, as well as their usefulness in preparing our students for the broadest range of college and career paths. These courses will be offered year to year based on student interest, and if there is insufficient interest in a given AP course in a particular year, an option may exist for supervised online study within a class period at school. Course credits will be earned on a 5.0 GPA scale to account for the college-level rigor.
*While we have not ruled out the potential for a dual enrollment alternative and will continue looking into those options over the next year, we are currently favoring the standardized accountability and broader application of AP courses.
Other- When a student requires a higher level of challenge in a given subject than that which is available for their grade level (i.e Math, Foreign Language), and/or they desire to pursue a specific interest beyond the scope of Academy31’s course offerings in that subject area, they may consult with the Academic Advisor to determine whether an alternative course of study (i.e. supervised online or guided independent study) can be arranged within the framework of their class schedule.
High School Course Offerings
We are preparing to make the following core and elective courses available to our high school students, some of which will depend on student interest year to year:
English
*Analyze and create stories with deep, meaningful themes
*Learn how to listen and communicate most effectively and excellently as a gospel influence
- English 1/Honors English 1
- English 2/Honors English 2
- English 3
- English 4
- AP Language & Composition
- AP Literature & Composition
Math
*Identify, analyze, and solve real world problems with confidence and timely accuracy
*Build essential skills for wise, faithful stewardship of money and resources
- Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 1
- Geometry/Honors Geometry
- Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2
- Consumer Math
- AP Statistics
- Pre-Calculus/Honors Pre-Calculus
- AP Calculus AB, BC
Science
*Appreciate the complex intricacies of the design and function of God’s creation
*Form reasoned convictions regarding the ethical application of scientific innovation
- Biology/Honors Biology
- Chemistry/Honors Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Anatomy & Physiology
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics
Social Studies
*Understand how history has shaped our world, its cultures, and its people
*Prepare to interact with a diverse society as salt and light for Jesus Christ
- World History/Honors World History
- Cultural Geography/Honors Cultural Geography
- US History
- Government & Economics
- AP US History
- AP Government & AP Economics
Bible
*Explore the major themes and content of all 66 books of the Bible
*Utilize reliable tools and processes for the sound interpretation and application of Scripture
- Bible 1/Honors Bible 1
- Bible 2/Honors Bible 2
- Bible 3/Honors Bible 3
- Bible 4/Honors Bible 4
Biblical Womanhood
*Form a framework of biblical thought and conviction that shapes the lifestyle and relationships of a godly woman
*Prepare for a lifetime of engagement in evangelism and discipleship to build God’s kingdom
- Virtues of Biblical Womanhood
- Evangelism & Apologetics
- Interpersonal Discipleship
- Capstone Internship
Electives
*Develop and express creative potential as an image-bearer of the Creator
*Gain practical skills for personal thriving and blessing others to God’s glory in future seasons of life
Year Long (required)
- Health & Fitness
- Foreign Language 1 (Spanish, New Testament Greek, Latin, Mandarin)
- Foreign Language 2 (Spanish, New Testament Greek, Latin, Mandarin)
- Future Planning- 11th grade only
- Senior Seminar- 12th grade only
Semester (optional)
- Music
- Art
- Theater
- Journalism
- Speech & Debate
- Computer Science
- Household Management 1 (budgeting, interior design, organization)
- Household Management 2 (meal planning & cooking, gardening, childcare)