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High School Classes at Keystone Academy of Excellence

Classes / Price List

English Classes

These courses are only offered online and run for the entire school year. Prices are listed for the fall semester.

Voyage to Aslan’s Country: A Writing Adventure

275.00

Step into the magical world of Narnia while advancing your writing skills! Using Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle, students apply IEW’s Structure and Style techniques to create essays, stories, and critiques. This course deepens literary analysis, strengthens writing structure, and inspires creativity—all while exploring powerful themes from C.S. Lewis’s timeless series.  



Class Time

Mondays 9:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. EST 

Supply List

***NOTE: To take this class, your child must have completed IEW: Following Narnia Volume 1.***


3 Ring Binder


Clear Protection Sheets


Printer Access


IEW: Following Narnia Volume 2 Student Book

ISBN: 978-1623412517


IEW: Fix-It Grammar: Little Mermaid Student Book

ISBN:  978-1-62341-367-5


Prince Caspian

ISBN: 978-0064471053


The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

ISBN: 978-0064405027 


The Silver Chair

ISBN: 978-0064471091 


The Last Battle

ISBN: 978-0060764883 

American Ink: The Stories Beneath the Stars and Stripes

260.00

Uncover the raw, rebellious, and resilient voices that have shaped American literature. From colonial pens to slam poetry mics, this course explores identity, protest, and the power of story to reflect and resist. Discover the heartbeat of a nation through those who dared to write its truths.

Class Time

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. EST 

Supply List

 Textbooks/Readings:

  • The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
  • Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
  • The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
  • The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin
  • Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
  • Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
  • Various poetry excerpts (Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, etc.)
  • The Crucible by Arthur Miller
  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Supplies:

  • Notebook or journal for reflections and creative assignments
  • Internet access for research and watching videos
  • Word processing software for assignments (Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.)
  • Printer for printing out assignments (optional)
  • Access to digital platforms for breakout rooms and group discussions (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.)

Write with Purpose: Structure & Style Unleashed

275.00

This foundational high school language arts course combines IEW’s Structure and Style writing method, Fix It! Grammar for practical editing and grammar skills, and classic literature for analysis and discussion. Students will learn to organize and express their ideas clearly in essays and creative writing, strengthen grammar through daily practice, and explore timeless themes in literature. Perfect for students new to IEW or seeking a solid writing and grammar foundation.  

Class Time

Mondays 11:30 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. EST 

Supply List

 

3 Ring Binder


Clear Protection Sheets


Printer Access


IEW: U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons (Student Book)

ISBN: 978-1-62341-324-8


Fix-It Grammar: Frog Prince, Level 5

ISBN:  978-1-62341-365-1


The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America 

ISBN: 978-1517904463


The Killer Angels 

ISBN: 978-0345407276


Chains

978-1416905868


Monkey Town

978-1416905721



The Writer’s Lab: Experiment, Create, Rewrite

260.00

This year-long online creative writing course invites high school students to explore diverse genres, develop a unique voice, and express ideas through short stories, poetry, scripts, and more. Through weekly lessons, creative challenges, and major projects, students sharpen their writing skills and grow as confident, imaginative storytellers. 

Class Time

Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. EST 

Supply List

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)
 

Sacred Stories, Timeless Texts: Exploring the Bible as Literature

260.00

This year-long online course explores the Bible as one of the foundational texts of Western literature. Students will examine biblical stories, poetry, parables, and prophecies with a literary lens-analyzing structure, symbolism, archetypes, and historical context. They will discover how the Bible has influenced literature, art, and modern storytelling while developing interpretive and analytical. This course is non-denominational and treats the text as a literary and cultural artifact.

Class Time

Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. EST 

Supply List

-The Bible

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)
 


History/Social Studies

These courses are only offered online and run for the entire school year. Prices are listed for the fall semester.

Unmasking America: The Untold Stories of Injustice and Resistance

260.00

This course explores the history of racial injustice in the U.S., focusing on colonialism, slavery, segregation, and mass incarceration. Using key texts, students will analyze systemic oppression, resistance movements, and the legacies of racial inequality, while engaging in critical discussions, creative projects, and reflective assignments. 

Class Time

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. EST

Supply List

An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States

ISBN: 978-0807057834


A Peoples' History of the United States

ISBN:  978-0062397348 


The New Jim Crow

ISBN: 978-1620971932 


Stamped

ISBN: 978-0316453691 

Lunatics, Legends & Loose Cannons: The Wild Minds Who Shaped World History

260.00

Explore the wildest minds in world history—from eccentric emperors to mystical madmen—in this once-a-week dive into chaos, charisma, and controversy. Through stories, debates, and creative projects, students will question the line between genius and madness while examining the legends who defied norms and reshaped the world—for better or worse.

Class Time

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. EST 

Supply List

Printer Access

3 Ring Binder

Brave Hearts, Kind Minds

260.00

Students will discover the power of kindness, courage, and connection in this inspiring class built around the Choose Love Curriculum. Through creative projects, meaningful discussions, and hands-on activities, students explore how to lead with love, bounce back from challenges, and make a positive impact. This course isn’t just about learning—it’s about becoming. Join us on a journey to grow stronger, kinder, and more confident—one brave, grateful, and compassionate step at a time.  

Class Time

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. EST

Supply List

Curriculum will be accessible through Google Classroom.

Printer Access

Notebook

Power, People and the Pursuit: A Fun Dive into U.S. Government

260.00

 Power, People, and the Pursuit is a dynamic one-semester U.S. Government course that explores how American democracy works—and how students can shape it. Through interactive lessons on the Constitution, branches of government, civil rights, and civic action, students discover their role in building a just and engaged society. 

Class Time

Thursdays  11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. EST

Supply List

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)


Electives

These courses are only offered online and run for the entire school year. Prices are listed for the fall semester.

Introduction to Psychology: The Mind Unboxed

260.00

Peek behind the curtain of the human mind! This weekly course dives into what makes people tick—from brain chemistry to bizarre behaviors. Explore dreams, fears, habits, emotions, and identity through science and storytelling. No group work. Just you, your thoughts, and the fascinating study of why we are the way we are. 

Class Time

 Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:55 p.m. EST 

Supply List

 TBA

Echoes of the Barre: Ballet’s Dark Story

260.00

What happens when the curtain falls? This once-a-week online course delves into the shadowed corners of ballet’s past—where power, secrets, and scandal intertwine. Through whispered stories and hidden truths, you’ll unravel the dark side of the art form, discovering what was never meant to be seen. 

Class Time

Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. EST 

Supply List

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)
 

Mythology Unleashed

260.00

Students will dive into the epic world of ancient myths in Mythology Unleashed. They will explore legendary gods, heroes, and creatures while uncovering the cultural values that shaped these timeless stories. Through discussion, creative projects, and analysis, discover how these myths still influence modern literature, art, and society today. 

Supply List

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)

Class Time

Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. EST 

Own Your Wellness

260.00

Own Your Wellness is an engaging 18-week health course exploring personal, mental, social, and physical wellness. Students build self-awareness, develop healthy habits, and create a personalized action plan. Weekly lessons include reflection, skill-building, and practical strategies to empower teens to take charge of their lifelong well-being. 

Class Time

Thursdays 12:00 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. EST 

Supply List

-Notebook or Writing Journal (lined or unlined, student choice – used for brainstorming, freewrites, and drafts)
-Reliable Internet Access
-Word Processing Program (Google Docs, MS Word, or similar)

-Headphones with Microphone
-Folder (Digital or Physical) to organize drafts, notes, and handouts
-Printer Access (helpful but not required – for reviewing drafts or creating visual components)
 

NOTE:

If you would like to sign up for classes or you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

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