Homeschooling High School and Preparing for University
In our homeschool, certain basic courses are compulsory while others are optional in grades nine through twelve.
These are the subjects required in our homeschool high school. For details about our specific curriculum choices, follow the links. (to be added later)
4 English (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
4 Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Advanced Math, and Calculus)
4 Science (Biology, Physics I, Physics II, and Chemistry I)
3 Social Studies (History, Canadian History, Law)
4 Religion (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
3 French (Levels I, II, III)
1 Communications
1 Computer Literacy
1 Physical Education
and more, along with several electives
We encourage you to keep records of the titles, publishers, and authors of all textbooks and books studied during the high school years, as well as student’s marks on courses. Keep a portfolio of exams, essays, reports, and other documents.
We recommend that homeschoolers contact the universities and colleges of their choice during the fall of grade eleven. This will give the homeschooler plenty of time to complete material required for university acceptance. It will also alert the university to be expecting you!
Homeschoolers have a wealth of choices when it comes to high school electives. Some subjects may need a full course for each of the four high school years, while others are partial courses lasting only a couple of months or a single semester. To determine whether an individual course has the value of a year-long, single term, or partial credit, examine the volume of material and length of study time.
Younger homeschoolers may also want to add electives to their work load as long as most of their time focuses on the basics.
List of Homeschooling High School Electives
(Including Compulsory and Optional)
Agriculture
Gardening
Introductory Horticulture
Landscaping
Organic Gardening
Business
Accounting
Business and Personal Law
Business Communication and Presentation
Business Math
Business Writing
Computer Aided Design
Computer Applications
Computer Literacy
Consumer Economics
Economics
Entrepreneurship
General Business
Home-Based Business
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Computers and Information Technology
Keyboarding/Typewriting
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Microsoft Office and Internet Business
Marketing
Mathematics of Money
Office Procedures
Computer Science
Computer Applications
Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to Computers and Information Technology
Driver Education
Driver Education
Fine Arts and Digital Arts
Art
Art Appreciation
Art History
Calligraphy
Digital Photography
Digital Video Production
Drawing Animals
Drawing Basics
Drawing Landscapes
Drawing People
Game Design
Graphic Art and Design
Introduction to Humanities
Introductory Photography
Multi-media
Music
Music Appreciation
Theatrical Arts
Visual Arts
Foreign Languages
Foreign Language Literature
French I, II, III
German
Greek I, II
Japanese
Latin I, II, III
Spanish I, II, III
Health and Physical Education
Fitness for Well-Being
Geocacheing
Health
Health Science
Outdoor Pursuits (Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Canoeing, etc.)
Physical Education (Archery, Gymnastics, etc.)
Physiology and Health
Saint John Ambulance First Aid Course
Wilderness Survival
Human Ecology
Child Studies
Childcare
Clothing and Textiles
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Services
Entrepreneurship
Family Living
Fashion Design
Fashion Technology
Foods and Nutrition
Home Economics
Home Planning and Interior Design
Home Repair and Maintenance
Hospitality and Tourism
Housing Decisions
Human Services
Nutrition Science
Parenting and Child Development
Sewing
Teen and Family Living
Language Arts
9th Grade English
10th Grade English
11th Grade English
12th Grade English
American Literature
British Literature
Canadian Literature
Communications
Creative Writing
Critical Thinking
English Grammar and Usage
English Literature and Composition
English Literature through Shakespeare
Journalism
Mass Media Studies
Mystery Fiction
Mythology
News Writing
Philosophy
Poetry
Reading Tutor
Readings in Science Fiction
Readings in the American Novel
Readings in the Short Story
Rhetoric I, II
Rhetoric, Applied
Spelling
Sports Literature
Theatre Arts
Vocabulary
Women’s Literature
World Literature
Writing Skills
Mathematics
Algebra I, II
Advanced Mathematics
Applied Math
Business Math
Calculus
Consumer Math
General Mathematics
Geometry
Integrated Math
Mathematics of Money
Pre-Algebra
Precalculus
Statistics
Trigonometry
Personal Development
Career Explorations
Career Planning
Life Skills
Parenting and Child Development
Personal Development
Planning for College
Teen and Family Living
Religion
Apologetics
Bible
Christian World View
Church History
Discipleship
End Times
Institutes of Christian Religion
Life and Ministry of Christ
Memorization of Scripture and/or Catechism
New Testament Church History
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
Reformed World View
Theology
Wisdom Studies
Science
Aerospace
Astronomy
Biology
Biology Lab
Chemistry
Conservation of Our Natural Resources
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Field Biology
Geology
Health Science
Life Science
Nutrition Science
Physical Science
Physics I, II
Planet Earth: Satellites
Thermodynamics
Social Studies
American Civics
American Government and Politics
American History
American Law
Ancient Egyptian Civilization
Anthropology
British History
Canadian Civics
Canadian Geography
Canadian Government and Politics
Canadian History
Canadian Law
Conservative World View
Current Events
European History
Medieval History
Physical Geography
Psychology
Sociology
State or Provincial History
World Geography
World History
World Issues
World Religions
Trades
Automotive
Biotech
Carpentry / Woodworking
Collision Repair
Computer Aided Drafting
Control Technology
Data Pro
Drafting Basics
Electronics
Electrical Wiring
Framing and Sheathing
Information Processing
Information Tech
Introduction to Technology
Mechanical Repairs
Micro Electronics
Mill and Cabinet
Plumbing
Power Train and Chassis
Printreadings
Robotics
Tech Support
Welding
