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Holston Academy offers 300+ online courses, including: Middle School, college prep, Honors, Advanced Placement®, electives, world languages, and Specialty Partner courses.

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Earth Science

Course Overview: The Earth Science course offers online students a dynamic, NGSS-aligned exploration of our planet and its place in the universe. In Semester A, students investigate celestial bodies, Earth’s systems, and the interplay of water, climate, and energy cycles through interactive labs, videos, and real-world simulations. Semester B shifts focus to Earth’s geological evolution, […]

  • Subject:
  • Science
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses

Spanish 5 (Live)

Course Overview: The main goals of this advanced Spanish 5 online course are for students to be able to express themselves freely in familiar, and some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. This course will also focus on comprehension of a variety of artistic genres and writing in various time frames. Students will be exposed […]

  • Subject:
  • Languages
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • LanguageBird
  • Middle School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses
  • University of California a-g courses
  • Yearlong Course

Spanish 6 (Live)

Course Overview: The main goals of this advanced Spanish 6 online course are for students to be able to express themselves spontaneously and write extensively on concrete and complex issues, supporting their opinions and developing hypotheses. Students will be exposed to movies, podcasts, music, art, and other authentic materials such short novels. The instructors will […]

  • Subject:
  • Languages
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • LanguageBird
  • Middle School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses
  • University of California a-g courses
  • Yearlong Course

Business Information Management 1B: Data Essentials

Course Overview: This online course builds upon foundational business knowledge by delving into the practical application of information management in the workplace. Students will develop essential skills in professional conduct, teamwork, and managerial responsibilities while exploring careers in business technology. The course covers the basics of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software, preparing students […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Business Information Management 1A: Introduction

Course Overview: This online elective introduces students to the foundational elements of business operations, preparing them for leadership roles in various organizational settings. The course covers essential topics such as business structures, financial planning, marketing strategies, and customer service. Students will learn to create and understand business plans, recognize the importance of information and communication […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Introduction to Programming 1B: Problem-Solving Through Programming

Course Overview: This online STEM elective course builds on foundational programming concepts by guiding learners through the full software development lifecycle. Students will explore design planning, abstraction, testing, debugging, and quality assurance as they plan and develop real-world applications. The course culminates in a capstone project, where students design and launch their very own app—providing […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Introduction to Programming 1A

Course Overview: This online STEM elective course introduces students to foundational software development and programming concepts using Python. Learners will explore the software development lifecycle, programming paradigms (procedural, object-oriented, event-driven), and the essentials of data management. Through engaging modules, students build problem-solving strategies, create algorithms, manipulate binary and data types, and gain hands-on experience with […]

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  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance 1B: Targeting Your Business Insight

Course Overview: This online elective course builds on business, marketing, and financial foundations, challenging students to think ethically and strategically. Through real-world examples—covering marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship—students follow sustainable business models and analyze practices from notable young entrepreneurs like Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Kylie Jenner. Coursework includes practical “IRL Features” (Marketing IRL, Accounting IRL), […]

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  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance 1A: Introduction

Course Overview: This online elective immerses students in the core elements of business through the stories of real-life innovators like Gitanjali Rao and Palmer Luckey. Learners gain hands-on experience by crafting their own socially responsible café brand, “Random Acts of Coffee,” and developing key components of a business plan. Through eight engaging units, students explore […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Foundations of Game Design 1B: Storytelling, Mechanics, and Production

Course Overview: This online STEM elective builds on game design fundamentals, guiding students through the complete production process from concept to launch. Learners dive into storytelling, 3D modeling, game mechanics, physics, level design, and quality assurance using industry tools like Unity and C#. With five immersive units, students develop artistic assets, create playable levels, build […]

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  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Foundations of Game Design 1A: Introduction

Course Overview: This online STEM elective encourages aspiring game designers to take their passion to the next level. Students explore the principles of game design through stages such as development, iteration, critique, and use of tools like the Unity game engine. Throughout the course, learners study game history, core game elements, visual design, programming with […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Careers in Criminal Justice 1B: Finding Your Specialty

Course Overview: This online elective course helps students dive deeper into careers within criminal justice, from private security and federal enforcement to forensic interviewing and emergency services. Learners will explore roles like SWAT officers, border agents, fire/EMS responders, and INTERPOL agents. Through real-world case studies, they’ll also develop critical skills in interrogation, ethical decision-making, communication, […]

  • Subject:
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses
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