MS/HS Class Sequence In Texas, there are no official graduation requirements for homeschoolers. We recommend you consider your child and their life goals when establishing high school graduation requirements. Our recommendations reflect the typical requirements for public school and/or college acceptance.
Language Arts
4 credits suggested · literature, writing, grammar, vocab Choosing the right English class involves assessing your student's writing and reading skills. Here are the 2026/27 offerings:
- English Foundations(7/8th grade) Focuses heavily on grammar as the foundation, while developing skills in writing, literature, and reading strategies. Students should be able to write basic sentences and be ready for academic classes with routine homework.
- English Builders(8/9th grade) Focuses on writing skills, guiding students toward strong, well-structured essays while engaging with novels and strengthening grammar skills.
- English Film & Story(9/10th grade) Comprehensive language arts course that teaches literary analysis through storytelling in film and literature.
- American Lit: Foundations(11/12th grade) Designed for upper-class students who need structured writing instruction and discussion-based learning.
- American Lit: Advanced Analysis(11/12th grade) An upper level, reading-heavy course for students with a strong foundation in grammar and composition.
- Abeka English & Composition Online
- Exploring Narnia: Writing, Faith & Story(6–8th grade) Not a comprehensive English. Focuses on developmental writing and literature.
Social Studies
4 credits suggested · Geography, American History, World History, Gov/Economics The order of Social Studies classes is flexible and not all classes are offered each year. Here are the 2026/27 offerings:
- Texas History(6–8th grade)
- Civics(6–8th grade)
- World Geography(9/10th grade)
- Modern History(9–12th grade) American or World History credit
- Government / Economics(11/12th grade)
Science
4 credits suggested To move from elementary exploratory to MS/HS academic sciences, students should be able to write sentences, participate in class discussions, utilize Google Classroom daily, and read at a 7th grade level independently. Recommended class order:
- General Science(7/8th grade)
- Forensic Science(6–9th grade)
- Physical Science(8/9th grade) Concurrent enrollment in PreAlgebra required
- Biology(9/10th grade) Learning to write lab reports; strong writing foundation helpful
- Anatomy & Physiology(10–12th grade) Biology required
- Chemistry(11/12th grade) Algebra 1 required
- Physics(11/12th grade) Algebra 2 required or concurrent enrollment
Math
4 credits suggested · college goals and career path influence choices The best indicator of math readiness is a pretest. Pretests to determine placement are available in the class descriptions. Classes should be taken in this order:
- Saxon 8/7(7th grade)
- Saxon 1/2(8/9th grade)
- Algebra 1(9/10th grade) Includes ½ credit in Geometry
- Algebra 2(10/11th grade) Includes ½ credit in Geometry
- Approachable Algebra Skills(6–8th grade)
- Geometry(9/10th grade)
- Consumer Math(10–12th grade)
- PreCalculus(11/12th grade)
Other Academics
Physical Education 1 credit suggested
Fine Arts 1 credit suggested · art, music, drama, photography all count
Foreign Language 2 credits suggested · we offer Spanish, ASL, and Computer Science
Electives You should have at least 5.5 electives for a total of 26 credits (the state's recommended number). We offer:
How do you know if a class is worth a high school credit? It's less about the class and more about the level of work completed. Approximately 150–180 hours of quality learning in a year counts. More info: familyeducationdays.com/highschoolMultiple art options Sewing Theater Biblical Apologetics Fitness Journalism/Yearbook Psychology Speech & Debate Life Skills / Lost Arts Dance Computer Science Entrepreneurship Choir Photography Bible Study Film Making Musical Theory Website Creation Graphic Design Audio Production