Welcome to the High School pages. Below you will find a wealth of information to help you teach your high school student(s).

Our growing high school staff is experienced and helpful. You can start planning today by studying the pages below and downloading planning sheets. If you enroll a student in eighth grade or higher you will be assigned a Personal Guidance Counselor (PGC) that will follow you all the way to graduation, helping you with

Below you will find the information needed to successfully educate your high school student(s). But remember, academics are not as important as having a relationship with the Lord. Teach God’s word first and everything else will follow. May God bless you and your family as we all seek to glorify and honor Him. If you have questions please call (901) 380-9220.

College Preparatory Course of Study

If followed carefully, with diligent preparation and planning, this course of study equips a student for college. These courses are required for placement. Typical course descriptions, as well as frequently asked questions, are provided for your convenience.

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In addition to these credit requirements, colleges and universities usually require an ACT score of 21 or its SAT equivalent.
Click here for ACT/SAT Planning and Test Taking

*A credit is considered the equivalent of 150 hours of education.
Traditional schooling is 180 days of 50 minute classes, which equals 150 hours per credit.
Home education is, of course, more flexible. Scheduling ideas can be found in the High School FAQ.

Also, check out Online College Network, a free service for HLA students.

Technical / Vocational Course of Study

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High School Credit Requirements	Total: 21 Credits*
English	4 Credits
Mathematics	3 Credits
Science	3 Credits
US History	1 Credit
Economics	0.5 Credit
Physical Education (150 hours)	1 Credit
Health / Wellness	0.5 Credit
Electives	8 Credits

*A credit is considered the equivalent of 150 hours of education.
Traditional schooling is 180 days of 50 minute classes, which equals 150 hours per credit.
Home education is, of course, more flexible. Scheduling ideas can be found in the High School FAQ.

Course Descriptions

You are not obligated to follow these descriptions to the letter.
You may make substitutions to course content depending on a student’s interests and strengths.
THERE ARE MANY MORE POSSIBLE COURSES THAN JUST THOSE LISTED HERE.
Read High School FAQ for more ideas.

THESE PERTAIN TO THE COLLEGE PREP COURSE OF STUDY REQUIREMENTS
TECHNICAL VOCATION COURSE OF STUDY MAY USE ANY COURSE BELOW AS CREDIT
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**Courses CAN BE used to fulfill Elective requirements

***Home Economics DOES NOT fulfill the economics credit requirement in either course of study. Home Economics can ONLY be used as an elective.