Online Course programs for high schoolers are a great way to cover subjects that you don’t feel qualified to teach or don’t want to learn. Some of these programs are self-studies, while others have teachers/tutors included.
Updated 4/2023
As your student moves toward high school level, you find some of the online courses are useful supplements to your homeschool program. Some parents are not comfortable teaching some upper level subjects, so it’s great to outsource the learning to an expert in the field. While other parents are working to develop student’s independence.
Whatever your reasons, here’s some great online courses for your homeschool teen.
ALEKS
ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) can provide you with the instruction and support you need to homeschool your children in mathematics, business, science, behavioral science for grades 3-12. ALEKS is accessible from virtually any computer with Internet access, making it a flexible and mobile educational solution for your children. Monthly access fee.
Blue Tent Online
Blue Tent offers rigorous core subjects for high school. Honors and College-Board Approved AP courses in Math, Science and English. Synchonous (live instruction) and asychronous (self-paced instruction). Secular/Non-religious.
Brave Writer
Brave Writer is designed to enhance the parent-child relationship through the teaching of writing. A variety of programs include self-teaching guides or online classes with instructors. All worldviews, belief systems, and religious perspectives are honored and protected. The writer is guided in finding the best words and formats to communicate his or her worldview and/or beliefs. Courses for 3rd grade and up.
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CK-12 offers free high-quality, standards-aligned, open content in the STEM subjects through an integrated set of tools for learning including digital textbooks, concept-based learning resources, simulations, interactive practice and more. All content is created and curated by teachers, for teachers and students.
Chemistry with Amanda covers topics from any high school chemistry course, any introductory general chemistry course, and any introductory general, organic and biological chemistry course (also known as allied health chemistry). Free/non-religious
Coursera
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
A personalized learning resource for all ages. Khan Academy offers FREE practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. You can tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. SAT prep course can also be linked to your SAT results so you can do targeted remediation.
Mango Languages:
Learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far. 71 languages and counting: Spanish and French to Azerbaijani, English, and even Pirate. From elementary to high school levels. $20/month or FREE thru participating local libraries (Check here if your library has Mango)
Math Planet is an online resource where one can study high school math for FREE. Plus, prepared practice tests for the SAT and ACT.
Unique and innovative online classes on your schedule! Explore science and history through lessons, videos, images, and hands on projects. All courses are 100% secular.
OpenStax publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks that are absolutely free online and low cost in print. High school Math, Science, Social Studies textbooks. Work at your own pace, jump in anytime of year.
Online classes for any age, any subject. Choose from one-time lessons, short courses or semester length courses. A great way to supplement curriculums you already have or when you need to switch curriculum. Quick intro to a subject or really get into it. Prices vary, pay per course.
SchoolhouseTeachers.com
Ala Carte courses or build an entire curriculum. One low, monthy fee for the whole family, including all course materials. Over 300 self-paced courses to choose from. The classes are not live, so you can jump in at anytime. No contracts, so you can cancel at anytime. (Contains Christian Worldview).
Shmoop speaks student. Shmoop is a Yiddish term that means “to move something forward a bit.” That’s right, it’s a real word! And this is exactly what we do: move education forward (which takes some real chutzpah). Shmoop’s four core products support grades 6-12 and include The Shmoop HeartbeatTM, Courses & Content, Test Readiness, and Intervention.
Study.Com for homeschool.
Complete curriculum for 3rd-12th grade. Instruction made easy with simple lesson planning, video learning, automatic grading and progress tracking. Pay month to month or annually.
Suburban Science has teaching tips, supplemental resources and online courses by local SC home educator.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed Originals short, animated videos that are designed spark the curiosity of learners everywhere. These TED-Ed free lessons include questions and additional resources. Students can join TED-Ed Clubs in order to work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas.
TEL Learning offers these unique opportunities to earn dual credits: Courses on Demand, Micro-Collegiate Academy and VC Academy. The price and pace of the program is a great deal! Get college credits while you’re in high school.
Typing.com
Improve typing skills and prepare your students for the future with our comprehensive curriculum and typing games. Typing.com is, and always will be, free.
Virtual Homeschool Group
Virtual Homeschool Group is 100% volunteer-run. VHGC has been serving free ‘at your own pace (ayop) and live online courses for home school families. There’s also a FB group where you can get answers at light speed!
VirtualSC
Virtual SC is a free state-sponsored online program serving students currently attending public, private and home schools in grades 7-12 and Adult Education Programs. VirtualSC offers free rigorous online courses aligned to state standards that are developed and taught by Highly Qualified, SC licensed teachers.
Write At Home
Write at Home is an online writing course for middle and high school homeschoolers. Each student is assigned a writing tutor who will assist with the assignments and also does all the grading of the assignments. All course materials are non-religious.
The Write Journey challenges students to read, write, and communicate more clearly and eloquently. Using small online class sizes to give individualized instruction and positively challenge the completion of the best work possible.
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About Kim Andrysczyk
Thank you for sharing a list of online courses program. It will be very much needful to all parents who though of giving online education to their children. Such useful resources will be an added advantage for any students.