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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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Honors Russian 6

Course Overview: The Honors Russian 6 online course is for students that speak Russian fluently and can express themselves with ease and spontaneity without much obvious searching for expressions. Students will learn to understand idioms in fiction, newspaper articles, movies, performances, and TV programs so they will be able to appreciate the role of Russian […]

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

Journalism

Course Overview: This Journalism online course is designed to prepare students for a career in journalism and media. The work in this course will equip students with the critical skills necessary to succeed in high school media, college media, and beyond. Students will read a variety of journalistic material and do a great deal of […]

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

Javascript Game Design

Course Overview: This Javascript Game Design online course is offered for grades 6-12. JavaScript is one of the best languages to learn. It makes the browser come alive. This course will teach students JavaScript through coding multiple computer games including, pong, fish, a platformer, and tower defense. They then will code or customize their own […]

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

Psychology

Course Overview: In this Psychology online course, students will explore the history of psychology and experimental methods, delve into personality theories, study human development from infancy to adulthood, and examine consciousness, covering topics like sleep, dreams, and consciousness-altering substances. Students further their understanding by exploring human and animal intelligence, learning theories with a focus on […]

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

Javascript

Course Overview: In this Javascript online course, students will learn how to start programming with JavaScript. Students will learn the basics of JavaScript including testing, functions, objects, arrays, loops, conditional code, operators, and syntax basics. Students will learn timing, animations, and how to debug. The class will conclude with a robust project that incorporates everything […]

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

AP® Spanish Language and Culture

Course Overview: This course follows the guidelines and procedures specified by the College Board® AP® Spanish Language and Culture curriculum. It is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of the Spanish language through the development of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and expanding cultural knowledge. The course is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. Students are expected to […]

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

AP® French Language and Culture

Course Overview: This AP® French Language and Culture online course follows the guidelines and procedures specified by the College Board AP® French Language and Culture curriculum. It is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of the French language through the development of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and expanding cultural knowledge. The course is conducted almost exclusively […]

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

AP® Chinese

Course Overview: We partner with ChiWonder to offer the AP® Chinese online course to students. A culmination of the Mandarin program, the AP® Chinese online course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture exam.  This course emphasizes proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will explore various authentic resources, from films […]

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

Sociology

Course Overview: This Sociology online course examines the basics of sociology, which is the study of society including individuals, human groups, and organizations. The course is divided into four main areas: the sociological perspective, social structures, inequality in society, and social institutions and change. Students will examine controversies around social change, inequality, gender, and race. […]

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

Intro to Java Programming

Course Overview: This Intro to Java Programming online course will introduce students to Java, one of the most widely used computer languages in the world.  This course will teach students Java by having them complete multiple projects, both in the console and user interface, including mad libs, player vs computer games, battleship, tic-tac-toe, picture shuffler, […]

  • Subject:
  • Computer Science
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses

Joy of Computing

Course Overview: This Joy of Computing online course is offered by our partner 2SigmaSchool. This is an introductory-level course meant for all students, grades 7 or higher, regardless of whether they intend to pursue a major in a STEM discipline or not. You don’t need a prior background in computer science or even basic programming. […]

  • Subject:
  • Computer Science
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • Middle School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses
  • University of California a-g courses
  • Yearlong Course

Introduction to Data Analytics in Sports

Course Overview: Our speciality partner, TEAM, offers this Introduction to Data Analytics in Sports online course. This course is a comprehensive 6-week Introduction to Data Analytics in Sports that builds workforce skills using data analytics to provide constructive guidance in sports decision making. Program participants work within a STEM framework, focused on data collection, basic […]

  • Subject:
  • Computer Science
  • Electives
  • Course Type:
  • High School Courses
  • NCAA Core Courses
  • Semester Course
  • University of California a-g courses
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