Middle & High School

As a young homeschooler, I always thought teaching elementary ages would be fun and easy. We could spend our days reading great books, exploring outside, crafting models of historic places, and baking treats while doing math. But as my children began to mature, I noticed lots of changes that affected the way they learned. And...

10th grade is a big year. This is the year students begin to think about their post-high school plans. Will they go to a community college or a four-year university? Will they attend a tech or trade school? Take on an apprenticeship? Do a gap-year program or missions work? Become an entrepreneur? Whatever their calling,...

Let’s be honest, science class doesn’t always get the best reputation. For every cool explosion demo (safely conducted by professionals, of course), there’s a textbook chapter that feels longer than waiting for your YouTube video to buffer. But what if I told you science could be fun, faith-filled, and free of parental panic? Enter Apologia’s...

“Forensics is where science meets justice. In this course, students don’t just learn how to collect evidence—they learn how to think critically, ask good questions, and apply truth to some of life’s most complex problems.” – Austin Powell, Video and Live Class Instructor Exploring Creation with Forensics Top 5 Things to Know About Apologia’s Forensics...

As your homeschooled student approaches high school, it’s important that they are set up for success in their higher education years. That is why Apologia has some fantastic course offerings to prepare your students for college, career, and beyond. 9th graders following Apologia’s suggested curriculum path will go through Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation...

As your homeschooled student approaches high school, it’s important that they are set up for success in their higher education years. That is why Apologia has some fantastic offerings to prepare your students for the more difficult material that awaits them in high school. 8th graders following Apologia’s suggested curriculum path will go through Exploring...

We exist within a physical world that we experience through our senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. We live with our human nature interacting with nature itself. So, choosing the right physical science course for your homeschooled student should be a matter of how you want your student to view his or her...

Physical science is an important subject; it teaches students the basics of much of our world. However, many parents feel unfamiliar with the subject and, therefore, are nervous about teaching it. Parents may be asking things like: What is physical science? What is the best location and situation to teach this subject? Is it worthwhile...

The idea of teaching high school biology can often strike fear in parents. How can I teach a subject I don’t feel capable of teaching? What curriculum do I choose? What about dissections? If you feel this way, you’re not alone. Many parents feel like it is difficult to provide their teens with a quality...

So your homeschooled student has reached middle school—congratulations! Continuing your child’s home education beyond elementary school is a wonderful thing and a huge accomplishment for a homeschooling parent. Our hope is that Apologia continues to partner with you in your student’s educational journey. For 7th grade, Apologia’s suggested curriculum path includes your choice of Exploring...