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Honors Logic

In Honors Logic, students develop the habits of orderly, God-centered thinking. Covering all the essential concepts and principles of classical logic and the most central features of symbolic (or modern) logic, students continue to master logic as the science and art of reasoning with excellence. Students also encounter key philosophical and theological matters that deepen their commitment to the biblical worldview. What makes this course most exciting is the opportunity it provides students to apply

Honors Composition

In this course, students refine their composition skills and begin to develop a personal “voice” with the help of robust and personalized feedback provided by the instructor and their peers. Honors Composition is designed for high school students who are confident in their ability to write an academic “five paragraph” essay as taught in Language Arts 4.  The course assumes a firm grasp of grammar and punctuation, though some class time will be spent reviewing

Introduction to Logic

In Introduction to Logic, students learn the essential characteristics and rules of reasoning well. Over the school year, they study the key elements of classical logic, a pillar of Western education for over two millennia. This is a formal logic course, which means students not only learn to recognize and avoid common reasoning errors (fallacies) but also grasp the fundamental concepts and precise language of classical logic. Beyond theory, students engage in the exciting challenge

Don’t Miss These Books 3

More than anything else, this course encourages students to love great books and stories to establish an essential foundation for future courses in the language arts (Don't Miss These Books 4, Language Arts 1–4 and The Great Conversation). In this class 3rd grade students enjoy opportunities to explore ideas and use their imagination during class discussions, for memory work, and to complete creative projects. Discussions incorporate biblical concepts and principles, thus encouraging students to understand beauty, goodness and truth in the context of

Wilson Hill Forma: Cohort 2

When parents join a Wilson Hill Forma cohort, they never homeschool alone. Cohort 2 is designed for second graders and their parents and serves as an onramp and training ground to prepare students to thrive in live Wilson Hill courses. Cohort 2 meets weekly with a WHA Mentor who provides parents with detailed modules for reading, math, nature study and enrichment activities, curated to prepare second graders for future WHA courses. In addition to guiding

Wilson Hill Forma: Cohort 1

When parents join a Wilson Hill Forma cohort, they never homeschool alone. Cohort 1 is designed for adults homeschooling first graders. Cohort 1 meets weekly with a WHA Mentor who provides detailed modules for reading, math, nature studies and enrichment activities, curated to prepare first graders for future WHA courses. Inspired by the principles of Charlotte Mason and committed to classical education, the WHA Mentor equips and guides parents as they teach their children at

Wilson Hill Forma: Cohort K

When parents join a Wilson Hill Forma cohort, they never homeschool alone. Cohort K is designed for adults homeschooling Kindergarteners. Cohort K meets weekly with a WHA Mentor who provides detailed modules for reading, math, nature studies and enrichment activities, curated to prepare even our youngest learners for future WHA courses. Inspired by the principles of Charlotte Mason and committed to classical education, the WHA Mentor equips and guides parents as they teach their children

AP US History

Students in AP® US History survey the full sweep of United States history from pre-Columbian to recent America. This college-level course is thematic, emphasizing how we should understand our history from a Christian perspective and apply our biblical worldview and the lessons learned from history to the challenges of the 21st century. Topics include: a brief introductory unit on pre-Columbian America, the English colonial period, conflicts that led to Independence and the adoption of the

Math 4

Engaging young students in meaningful discussions of mathematics is an essential component of their math education. Math 4 combines this type of student engagement along with stimulating content to inspire true wonder and love of the subject. Students learn to solve challenging math problems using exceptional “visual approach” strategies based on the Singapore Method that bolster confidence in their own abilities and give rise to a greater appreciation of mathematics. Topics include: place value, estimation

Story of History: Modernity

The Story of History series covers the flow of history from Bible times through the 20th century, providing students a backdrop against which they can better engage the Great Conversation. The Story of History series is intended to give students a sense of what it was like to live then and there. Grammar School students get to know the heroes, villains and key events of the period using both biographies and selected works of historical