Bridgeway offers high school classes for home school students online as well as through traditional textbook programs. Before beginning classes, students take performance tests and receive a customized schedule of classes for the following year. Advisers and online tutors ensure that students complete the required work for each class. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are also available for those who may wish to take a test for college credit. For students and parents seeking a comprehensive Christian education, Bridgeway also offers a Christian home schooling program incorporating biblical teaching into all subjects. As of May 2010, the online program cost $2,195 for five to seven classes a year.
Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
334 Second St.
Catasauqua, PA 18032
800-863-1474
homeschoolacademy.com
Laurel Springs emphasizes college preparation through its courses. It offers college counseling as well as AP and honors courses online or through traditional textbooks. Laurel Spring's official website notes that its graduates have attended some of the top colleges in the country, including Ivy League schools. Students maintain regular contact with a long-distance-learning teacher. Costs vary depending on the type of course, but as of May 2010, standard high school classes were $950 per course and $1,500 per AP class.
Laurel Springs Academy
P.O. Box 1440
Ojai, CA 93024
800-377-5890
laurelsprings.com
K12's program offers more than 100 different courses for high school students through its online curriculum. So that parents don't have to teach every subject when home schooling their children, each course offers access to a teacher who provides support over the phone and online to both students and parents. Online forums and seminars also help parents become better home school teachers. Families can purchase individual courses or students can enroll full-time in one of K12's online schools. K12 offers discounts for purchasing multiple course, but prices begin at $750 a year for teacher-supported classes.
K12
2300 Corporate Park Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
866-968-7512
k12.com