This course offers a dynamic, comprehensive journey through the history of the United States—from the earliest Indigenous civilizations to the complexities of the modern era. Students will explore the major themes, turning points, and ideas that shaped the nation, developing a deeper understanding of how the American story unfolded and why it matters today.

Beginning with the First Americans, the course moves through the Age of Exploration, Colonial America, the Spirit of Independence, and the American Revolution. Students will examine the creation of the Constitution, the nation’s rapid growth and expansion, and the rising tensions that led to the Civil War.

Post‑war topics include the Westward Movement, the Industrial Age, America’s emergence as a world power, World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and key issues facing the United States today.

Throughout the year, students will analyze significant themes, evaluate historical change, and connect past events to contemporary challenges.

To bring history to life, the course incorporates a wide range of engaging instructional methods throughout the year, including videos, debates, simulations, hands‑on projects, primary‑source analysis, and collaborative activities designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity.

To bring history to life, the course incorporates a wide range of engaging instructional methods throughout the year, including videos, debates, hands‑on projects, primary‑source analysis, and collaborative activities designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550/Honors $580. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors will be $265 due July 1 and $265 due November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:25 AM

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Required materials: America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I  https://a.co/d/8LeTh5V and Volume II https://a.co/d/f5AtU6F ) by William J Bennett.  Audio versions are available through Audible.

All Payments are non-refundable!

The annual registration fee of $135.00 grants students access to enroll in Compass Prep courses and Study Halls.

Students can immediately proceed with course enrollment once the annual registration is in the cart. You must add an annual registration for each student you are registering for the year.  This fee is nonrefundable unless all courses you register for are canceled; in that case, we will refund the registration fee.

After completing your official registration, you will receive an email with forms that must be completed immediately. Completing these forms is necessary for your student to proceed with registered courses. 

Registration Fee Schedule: ● Early Registration: Before June 1 – $135 ● Regular Registration: June 1 – July 31 – $160 ● Late Registration: After July 31 – $185

The focus of this composition course is on the four modes of writing – narration, description, persuasion, and exposition. We will focus on content and structure and cover some general grammar skills. Writing assignments vary in length and format, but we will finish the course with a focus on the five-paragraph essay.  This course is foundational for building confidence and preparing for advanced composition.  The assignments are a great mix of creative pieces and academic ones, each with a specific purpose.  Students receive in-depth, individualized feedback during all steps of the writing process, and the focus is on improvement from one step to the next. 

This course pairs well with World Literature.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 8-10th grade

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $300. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $125 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Accepted Forms of Payment: Zelle (preferred), Venmo, PayPal, cash/check

Recommended credits: 0.5

Class Size: Min 8/Max 15

Course Meets: Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: None. Teacher-created materials will be supplied.

 All Payments are non-refundable

This course provides a comprehensive study of the foundational principles, structure, and functions of the United States government, paired with an introduction to essential economic concepts that influence daily life. Students will examine the Constitution as the core framework of American democracy, explore the roles and interactions of the three branches of government, and analyze landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped constitutional interpretation. The course also emphasizes civic responsibilities, political participation, and the historical forces that shaped American governance.

Economics Component: Students will study essential market concepts—including scarcity, supply and demand, recession, depression, inflation, and the role of government regulation—to understand how economic systems function. The course also provides practical instruction in personal finance, focusing on budgeting, financial planning, and responsible decision‑making. In addition, students will examine modern economic issues such as poverty, the national debt, and how broader economic trends influence future education and career opportunities.

Major Topics:

Foundational principles: popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, individual rights

Structure and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches

Constitutional amendments and the Bill of Rights

Landmark Supreme Court cases, including Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland

Citizenship, elections, political parties, and civic engagement

Historical influences on American government, including key English political traditions

Market concepts: scarcity, supply and demand, inflation, recession, and regulation

Personal finance: budgeting, credit, savings, and financial decision‑making

Contemporary economic issues, such as poverty and national debt

Instructional Methods: Students will engage in document analysis, case studies, and interactive simulations, including a mock student body election and serving as jurors in a mock trial, to apply constitutional principles in real‑world contexts.

Assessment: Student learning will be evaluated through formative activities, current‑event applications, projects, multiple‑choice assessments, and short‑answer exams.

 Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1. 

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 - 11:25

Class size:  Min 6/Max 16

Required materials: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (An Uncle Eric Book) 7th Edition by Richard J. Maybury https://a.co/d/6LbvBqV , The Money Mystery by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/5gJ8mET , Are You a Liberal, Conservative, or Confused? by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/2t2G4DS , and Magruder’s American Government (Prentice Hall) – This textbook will be provided. A $10 rental fee will be applied and billed along with the deposit.

All Payments are non-refundable

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the criminal justice system and the vital role forensic science plays in solving crimes. Students gain a strong understanding of how law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections operate, as well as the legal principles and constitutional rights that guide the justice process.

Hands‑on crime scene investigation work teaches students how to secure and document a scene, collect and preserve physical evidence, and follow proper chain‑of‑custody procedures. They also explore major forensic disciplines—such as DNA analysis, toxicology, ballistics, and fingerprinting—using real case studies to see how scientific evidence shapes criminal investigations.

Students examine the ethical and legal challenges professionals in the field face, including issues of justice, privacy, and responsible evidence handling.

The course culminates in a full Mock Trial experience, where students step into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors. They craft legal arguments, present and challenge evidence, and bring together everything they’ve learned in a dynamic, courtroom-style simulation.

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in both criminal justice and forensic science, along with the analytical skills to evaluate evidence and understand how cases move from investigation to verdict.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 9-12 (Advanced 8th graders may be considered)

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $620/Honors $650. (Lab fee included in course fee).  A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance of $570/Honors $600 must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $285 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors $300 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal.

Recommended Credits: 1.0 (Social Studies/Elective)  .5 (Forensic Science)

Class Size: Min 6/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: Teacher-provided materials, Consistent access to a computer, Printer/Paper, and required to print 60-80 pg. Mock Trial Case

 All Payments are non-refundable

The course includes the following topics: geometry terminology, inductive and deductive reasoning, the development of a postulate system, and geometric proof. Various algebraic techniques are incorporated. Students will also study area, volume, circles, and right triangles.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1—a one-time lab and print fee of $25. 

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Venmo, Zelle, Cash, or Check 

Recommended Credits: 1.0

Class Size: in 8/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Required Materials: $25 course fee for lab and printable notes; a textbook will be linked as a PDF on Canvas.

All Payments are non-refundable

IPS: Introduction to Public Speaking. Course Description: Forbes reports that nearly 70% of employed Americans say presentation skills are critical to their jobs.  Yet experts say that approximately 77% of people experience anxiety about speaking in public. However, one can gain confidence and skills in public speaking. In this course, students will learn how to organize and clearly present different types of information as they deliver impromptu, informative, narrative, and persuasive speeches to their classmates.  

Additionally, students will learn interviewing skills to help them seek jobs and/or college scholarships. Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies to improve their memory and their confidence in public speaking. 

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $450. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The $400.00 balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $200 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Payment Methods: Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal. (If you are paying by PayPal, please request an invoice. A 3 percent convenience fee will be charged. Cash or Check

Recommended credit: 1.0 credit

Class Size: Min 8/Max 12

Course Meets: Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: Speech I  student workbook (digital product), which students should print out and place in a three-ring binder; $5.99 from 7 Sisters https://www.7sistershomeschool.com/product/speech-student-workbook/  

AND  

Public Speaking: QuickStudy Laminated Reference Guide (QuickStudy Academic)https://a.co/d/08Pnn0A

All Payments are non-refundable

Description:  This course is designed as a second-year life science course for high schoolers who already have an understanding of biology.  Students will learn about the physical structure and chemistry of the ocean, the diversity of ocean life, including the zones of marine ecology, and the scope and impact of human interactions with our oceans. We will discuss preservation, stewardship, balance, and innovations with modern tech, as well as current events.  Laboratory activities reinforce the concepts and principles presented. Dissections and observations will include microscopic plankton observation, bioluminescence, coral, sponge, sea star, clam, squid, and dogfish shark.  We will explore Marine occupations, perform a mock Sea Turtle rescue, and learn a little about SC shore ecology as an added fun learning bonus! Honors option available. 

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Additional Fees: Lab fees included in the course fee

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Zelle, and Venmo

Recommended credits: 1.0

Class size: Min 8/Max 16

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 pm - 11:25 pm Rm 306

Prerequisite: Biology

Required Materials: Apologia Exploring Creation with Marine Biology  (softcover 2nd ed), https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-creation-with-marine-biology/sherri-seligson/9781946506610/pd/506610?event=Homeschool%7C1002439 or Hardcover 2nd ed. https://a.co/d/2PZe6zI and Student Notebook (2nd ed). https://a.co/d/5azarrO 

Safety goggles are provided, but the student may bring their own. Ten pairs of disposable gloves are required.

All Payments are non-refundable