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: $570/Honors $600. (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 $520/Honors $550 must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $260 payable by July 1 and November 1. Honors $275 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

This third-level Spanish course will use the vocabulary and grammar from levels I & II to create a conversational classroom.  Students will fine-tune aural comprehension skills through a brief review of level I & 2 material. Daily conversational activities will encourage the use of fundamental basics to establish communicative competence. Students will learn to navigate more complex texts to improve their written comprehension.

Note: The student must have most recently completed Spanish II or an equivalent course before participating in this class. If the student is not a former Compass Prep student or has skipped a year of language study, the student must pass a placement test before registering.  Please contact the instructor to arrange a testing opportunity.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $500. 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 $225 payable by July 1 and November 1.

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

Recommended credits: 1.0

Class Size: Min 3/Max 12

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

Required materials: 

 Breaking the Spanish Barrier: Level 2

 Breaking the Spanish Barrier: Level 1 - as a reference if still in possession.  

 Los ojos de Carmen por Verónica Moscoso (hard copy, able to have in class for discussion)

All Payments are non-refundable

Study Hall is available for study/work on classes or homework. You must select a study hall if you are on campus between classes that you are registered to attend.

Coursestorm Online Registration is free: The yearly Study Hall fee is $40, payable on July 1.

Course Meets: Tuesdays at 10:30 am

All Payments are non-refundable!

Study Hall is available for study/work on classes or homework. You must select a study hall if you are on campus between classes that you are registered to attend.

Coursestorm Online Registration is free: The yearly Study Hall fee is $40, payable on July 1.

Course Meets: Thursdays at 10:30 am

 All Payments are non-refundable

We will begin in Greece with Homer’s Odyssey, travel to England for some Shakespeare, and then take off around the world with literature selections from around the globe. Along our journey, we will discuss important themes of war, the Holocaust, friendship, truth, family relationships, and more. Students will prepare for weekly discussions by reading assigned chapters. Our class time will focus on identifying literary elements (symbolism, character, conflict, etc.) and their importance to the work, as well as discussing issues raised by the literature. 

An international trip is being planned for May 2027, available to all literature students. 

This course pairs well with Composition I.  Honors option available.

Prerequisites: None

Grade Recommendations: 8-10th grade

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $280. 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 $115 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 14

Course Meets: Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:25

Required textbook & materials: Mythology, The Odyssey, The Trumpeter of Krakow, Romeo & Juliet, A Single Shard, Around the World in 80 Days, Cry the Beloved Country, Night, Children of the River, The Giver (information about specific editions/translations will be sent out in May)

All Payments are non-refundable