Homeschool High School Curriculum

FAQs

• What makes Apologia’s high school homeschool curriculum unique?

  Apologia’s high school homeschool curriculum is designed to be academically rigorous and Christ-centered. Each course is written from a biblical worldview and prepares students for college and beyond, particularly in core subjects such as science, language arts, and worldview studies.

• What counts as a lab science at home?

  Courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Physics, and Advanced Biology, which include hands-on experiments, data collection, and formal lab reports, count as lab sciences.

• Is Apologia’s high school curriculum suitable for college preparation?

  Yes! Apologia’s high school curriculum is college-prep and meets or exceeds national standards. Students who complete Apologia’s high school science courses, for example, are well-prepared for college-level coursework, especially in STEM fields.

• Is Apologia's high school science curriculum written from a biblical worldview?

  Absolutely. Apologia’s award-winning high school science courses—such as Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Forensics, Physics, and Advanced Biology—are written from a biblical worldview. These courses encourage critical thinking and scientific inquiry while affirming a creation-based foundation.

• Are there online options for Apologia’s high school homeschool curriculum?

  Yes, Apologia offers both self-paced online courses and live online classes for many high school subjects. These options offer flexibility for homeschool families while providing students with a structured and engaging learning experience.

• Can I use Apologia’s high school curriculum independently at home?

  Absolutely. Apologia’s curriculum is designed for independent use, with clear lesson plans, instruction, and built-in assessments.

  Whether you’re using the print version or online options, students and parents have everything they need for successful learning at home.

• Is Apologia’s high school curriculum accredited?

  While Apologia itself is not an accrediting body, its curriculum is widely respected and used in accredited programs. Parents can issue transcripts and assign high school credit based on course completion and grades.

• Can high school students interact with teachers in Apologia’s live classes?

  Yes! In Apologia’s live online classes, students are taught by qualified instructors who provide lectures, grade assignments, and offer support throughout the course.

  This is a great option for students who benefit from a more structured and social learning environment.

• Are Apologia high school courses considered AP?

  Apologia textbooks are not certified as AP, although they are considered college-prep-level courses.

  However, many of our students have written to let us know that they have used our textbooks to successfully pass AP and CLEP exams. We also recommend that students preparing to take these tests purchase study guides and practice tests from authorized AP or CLEP providers. This will allow the student and parent to better prepare and see what is covered on the tests.

• Can Apologia curriculum be used in a co-op or group setting?

  Absolutely! Many homeschool co-ops and groups use Apologia’s curriculum for collaborative learning. The hands-on experiments and discussion prompts work well in group environments.

  Visit our co-op page to learn more about using Apologia in your co-op.