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Spring 2026 Semester

View the interactive course catalog.

Browse this semester's full lineup of Highland Academy courses — math, science, writing, foreign language, drama, critical thinking, and more. Click any course name in the catalog to see the complete description, instructor, and schedule.

Subjects We Teach

The subjects most homeschool parents want help with.

Highland Academy specializes in the subjects parents find the most challenging to tackle at home. Course offerings rotate each semester based on student demand and family input.

Mathematics
Science
Writing
Foreign Language
Drama
Critical Thinking
How Course Registration Works

A two-step path before course enrollment.

Highland Academy is intentionally selective about onboarding new families. Course registration only opens after both steps below are complete — so every family who registers has met with academy leadership and knows what to expect.

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Apply

Submit a separate application for each student. Quick form. We respond within 24 hours.

2
Family Interview

A relaxed conversation with academy leadership. We walk through the program, the schedule, and answer every question.

3
Register for Courses

After your interview, you'll be granted access to register through the homeschool-life.com portal for the specific courses your student needs.

Questions About a Course?

Not sure which courses fit your student?

Send us a note about your student's grade level, interests, and what you're hoping to outsource — and we'll point you to the right courses. Or browse the full catalog and bring your questions to the family interview.

  • Direct answer from Highland Academy leadership
  • Recommendations based on your student's actual level
  • No pressure to enroll — just honest guidance
Ask About Courses
Same-day response during school hours.
Why Families Pick Highland Courses

Instruction parents actually want to outsource.

Most Highland Academy parents are committed homeschoolers. They want help with the subjects they can't comfortably teach at home — and they're not willing to compromise on rigor or values. Here's what makes Highland courses work for those families.

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Advanced Math, Done Right

Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and beyond — taught by instructors who specialize in the subject, with the time to actually answer questions when your student is stuck.

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Science With Real Labs

Biology, Chemistry, Physics — lab work that's hard to replicate at home. Microscopes, dissections, hands-on experiments, and the classroom rigor that prepares students for college science.

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Writing That Builds Thinkers

Composition, essay structure, research writing, and critical thinking — taught the way good writing has always been taught: with feedback, revisions, and the discipline of doing it again.

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Foreign Language

Conversational instruction with an actual peer group — the missing ingredient when homeschooling a foreign language at home. Real conversation, real progression.

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Drama & Performance

Confidence, presence, and the ability to think on your feet. Drama is one of the most consistently requested courses at Highland — and one of the hardest to do as a solo homeschooler.

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Critical Thinking

How to think well, argue carefully, evaluate evidence, and hold strong positions humbly. A foundational skill — and one Highland specifically teaches, not just assumes.

Ready to enroll your student?

Start with an application — once you've completed the family interview, you'll be granted access to register for individual courses from this semester's catalog.

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