High School

For many teens in high school, knowing what kind of career to pursue after graduation can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! Foundations in Career Discovery was created to help your teen understand who they are and how to choose a career that best fits what they were born to do.

This course will guide your teen through four specific stages that’ll help them stand out in the job market. Starting with building a foundation based on their talents, passions, and mission, your teen will learn what it takes to get qualified to do work they love, how to connect with people that’ll guide and mentor them along their journey, and how to get started serving others with their unique contribution.

This course features video lessons by Dave Ramsey and his team of business experts. The curriculum covers essential business topics and allows students the opportunity to develop a business idea through project-based learning over the course of the curriculum.

Choose from Spanish, French, German, or Japanese

Depending on participation, this instructor-led class will hopefully culminate in a musical production in the Spring. This class will provide opportunities for every student to showcase their talent in acting, singing, musical instruments, set design and fabrication, costume making, audio/video production, lighting or special effects.

Our yearbook team will work with a group of talented adults to produce the HCA Yearbook for the 2025-26 school year. Students will gain experience in  photography, graphic design, print layout, and creative writing.

Start with the Python fundamentals like variables, conditionals, loops, and functions as you apply programming to real world problems. You’ll design a recommendation engine, simulate natural selection, build games, and more!

Intro to JavaScript using drawing and animation, Intro to HTML/CSS, Intro to SQL with querying and managing data, Advanced JavaScript in games, visualizations, and natural simulations.

This is a comprehensive study of American history from pre-Columbus through the election of 2012. Content of each chapter is based on the 15 major components of culture: families, agriculture, media, military, government, religion, education, discoveries, industry, communication, leaders, light/energy, art, sports, and transportation.

This is a comprehensive course designed to provide the high school student with a book-by-book understanding of the Old Testament. The chronology, history, setting, and content of the Old Testament are examined in such a way that the student’s comprehension is increased. This study covers the introduction, preparation for Bible study, and authority of the books of the Bible. The covenants, time periods, laws, poetical books, and minor prophets are just a sample of topics that are discussed.

This curriculum has Scripture as its foundation, fully integrating biblical principles, wisdom, and character-building concepts into education.

The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.

• Identifies root words and writes their meanings.
• Reviews the word study of homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms.
• Expands on the functions of suffixes.
• Reviews phonics rules-special sounds, silent letters, digraphs, and diphthongs.
• Develops grammar comprehension-parts of speech and their functions.
• Builds on the character trait examples.

This class teaches students proper keyboarding techniques, focusing on touch-typing, accuracy, and speed. Through interactive lessons and timed exercises, students build confidence and proficiency using the full keyboard.

Curious about philosophy? You’ve come to the right place! Explore some of the main areas of philosophy, and learn about the history of this discipline. This course’s nuanced coverage of philosophical topics makes it an excellent companion to college-level psychology courses, and it can also be used by lifelong learners who are curious about modern applications of philosophy.

This course is only available to students in the 12th grade. This curriculum was developed with adults or college level students in mind. We ask parents to review and approve the curriculum before coursework begins.

Ready to explore ancient worlds through art? In this course, you will encounter six ancient Greek, Roman, Parthian (Iran), and Etruscan artworks and develop a deeper understanding of these civilizations.

Explore the diverse culture and geography of Asia through art! In this course, you’ll examine different pieces from the collections of the Asian Art Museum as you embark on a virtual journey through this vast and varied continent.

This course covers the art from prehistoric times to the modern era.

Students who take Histography will learn to identify state borders, rivers, mountains, highways, and railroads. They will also learn about each state’s original inhabitants, founders, and prominent men and women. Features include capitals, major cities, industry, sports, religions, tourist attractions, agriculture, and ranching.

The Constitution is the cornerstone for American freedoms. Ensure you fully understand the history, weight, and importance of this unique document in Michael Farris’ Constitutional Literacy 25-part video series. Lectures cover its creation, the powers it grants, the second amendment, due process, international law, commerce and general welfare clauses, abortion “rights,” Homosexual “rights,” and more.

This curriculum is rooted in a constitutionally conservative legal perspective. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the Constitution’s original meaning and intent as understood by the Founding Fathers. This perspective often involves a focus on the original intent of the document and a critical view of judicial interpretations that deviate from that original meaning, sometimes referred to as judicial overreach.

This full-year elective prepares students independent adulthood.  Students will master essential life skills, including safe food handling, home and auto maintenance, personal finance, and more. Lessons also cover building healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and strengthening the family. With colorful illustrations, frequent reviews, and engaging content, this flexible course builds confidence and promotes responsible decision-making. Students can immediately apply these real-world skills.

This course requires a minimum amount of participation and will involve an additional sports fee.

Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and close-combat system focusing on grappling, holds, leverage, angles, pressure, and timing. Jiu-Jitsu training improves strength, cardio, muscle tone, balance, and body awareness. It enhances problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and mental fortitude.