Be sure to complete your ELA needs with Writing and Book studies.
Edgenuity
Satisfies A-G requirements so students can apply to a four year college
Courses are not live, but they are supported by a credentialed teacher
UC Scout
Satisfies A-G requirements so students can apply to a four-year college
On Demand courses come with a credentialed teacher for support
Students work at their own pace in semester-long courses
No LIVE meetings
Silicon Valley High School
Satisfies A-G requirements so students can apply to a four-year college
All courses are self-paced, teacher-supported and video-based.
No LIVE meetings
Essentials in Literature
CA Core Aligned if paired with a separate writing curriculum
Offline material paired with online subscription
Needs additional Writing curriculum- pairs well with Essentials in Writing
Helpful for parents with limited teaching time as well as for students who want to work independently
Easier for students who benefit from visual and auditory input and less reading
Parent Purchase for Reimbursement
Memoria Press
Parent Purchase
Literature based
Lacks a full writing curriculum
Strong in vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension
There are Lesson Plans for some of the Individual Books from the Literature Set
Moving Beyond the Page
California Core Aligned Curriculum
Students can work both offline and online
Multitude of lessons to choose from
Requires teacher to pick and choose lessons as it’s difficult to cover everything
Provides hands on activities and targets multiple learning styles
Use It! Don't Lose It!
Common Core Supplement
Time 4 Learning
Satisfies Requirements for a High School Diploma or a Two Year Community
Courses are Not Live and the Parent Supports Instruction
Starline Press
Satisfies Requirements for a High School Diploma or a Two Year Community
Aligned to California state standards
Self-directed instruction with minimal teacher supervision
Courses are Not Live and the Parent Supports Instruction
Book Studies
Novel Studies for each high school grade level
Consists of at least three novels per semester
Student workbooks and teacher guides accompany each novel
Courses are not live and parent supports instruction
Outschool
Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens
Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects
Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors
Some courses can be pricey
Parent Purchase - Students must earn a C or better to be reimbursed
Typically non A-G courses