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Course Overview
In this full year study of U.S. History, scholars will trace the American story from its
philosophical foundations to its emergence as a modern nation. Beginning with the Allegory of the Cave and the
question of what it means to seek truth, students will explore the early colonies, the ideals of the Mayflower
Compact, the shaping of the Thirteen Colonies, and the conflicts that gave rise to the American Revolution. Through
primary documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the words of Washington,
Adams, Jefferson, and Lincoln, scholars will examine the principles that formed the republic and the challenges that
tested it—from westward expansion and sectional conflict to secession, civil war, and reconstruction. The course
concludes with an investigation of America’s role in the world wars, the civil rights movement, and its growing
influence in the late twentieth century. Through analytical writing, close reading, historical inquiry, and thoughtful
reflection, scholars will deepen their understanding of the ideas, events, and people that have shaped the American
experiment.
Course Overview
This course is for Texas scholars only.
In this one-semester study of U.S. History and Government, scholars will trace the American story from its
philosophical foundations to its emergence as a modern nation. Beginning with the Allegory of the Cave and the
question of what it means to seek truth, students will explore the early colonies, the ideals of the Mayflower
Compact, the shaping of the Thirteen Colonies, and the conflicts that gave rise to the American Revolution. Through
primary documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the words of Washington,
Adams, Jefferson, and Lincoln, scholars will examine the principles that formed the republic and the challenges that
tested it—from westward expansion and sectional conflict to secession, civil war, and reconstruction. The course
concludes with an investigation of America’s role in the world wars, the civil rights movement, and its growing
influence in the late twentieth century. Through analytical writing, close reading, historical inquiry, and thoughtful
reflection, scholars will deepen their understanding of the ideas, events, and people that have shaped the American
experiment.
Course Overview
In this course, students deepen their understanding of arithmetic through the lens of symbolic reasoning. Algebra I
emphasizes logical thought, precision of language, and the beauty of mathematical order. Students explore
variables, expressions, equations, and functions, learning to solve increasingly complex problems using deductive
reasoning. Through Socratic questioning and guided practice, students uncover the foundational structures of
mathematics—including linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships—while connecting abstract concepts to real-
world applications. The course fosters habits of accuracy, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity as students are
trained to reason clearly and communicate solutions effectively.
Course Overview
In this course, students deepen their understanding of arithmetic through the lens of symbolic reasoning. Algebra I
emphasizes logical thought, precision of language, and the beauty of mathematical order. Students explore
variables, expressions, equations, and functions, learning to solve increasingly complex problems using deductive
reasoning. Through Socratic questioning and guided practice, students uncover the foundational structures of
mathematics—including linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships—while connecting abstract concepts to real-
world applications. The course fosters habits of accuracy, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity as students are
trained to reason clearly and communicate solutions effectively.
Course Overview
Algebra II Trigonometry invites students to contemplate the order and harmony woven into the mathematical
universe by extending their study of algebraic structure, functions, and geometric reasoning. Grounded in the rigor
and coherence of the Carnegie Math curriculum, this course guides students through polynomial, rational,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, encouraging them to see mathematics not as a collection of
procedures but as a unified, intelligible whole. Students will explore identities, transformations, and real-world
modeling through deliberate practice, Socratic questioning, and problem-based inquiry. By engaging with rich tasks
that emphasize reasoning, clarity, and precision, students grow in mathematical virtue—perseverance, curiosity, and
intellectual honesty—while preparing for Pre-Calculus and the higher studies of mathematics that await them.
Course Overview
Algebra II Trigonometry invites students to contemplate the order and harmony woven into the mathematical
universe by extending their study of algebraic structure, functions, and geometric reasoning. Grounded in the rigor
and coherence of the Carnegie Math curriculum, this course guides students through polynomial, rational,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, encouraging them to see mathematics not as a collection of
procedures but as a unified, intelligible whole. Students will explore identities, transformations, and real-world
modeling through deliberate practice, Socratic questioning, and problem-based inquiry. By engaging with rich tasks
that emphasize reasoning, clarity, and precision, students grow in mathematical virtue—perseverance, curiosity, and
intellectual honesty—while preparing for Pre-Calculus and the higher studies of mathematics that await them.
Course Overview
Geometry is the study of mathematical space, a disciplined science that begins with definitions and postulates and
proceeds by rigorous proof to certain and unchanging truths. It is also an art, for the crafting of a clear and elegant
proof is among the most beautiful achievements of the human mind. As a liberal art, geometry frees us from the
notion that all truth is relative and forms in the student a habit of logical and orderly thought. This course follows
Euclid’s Elements, the great textbook that has shaped geometric study for over two millennia. By mastering Euclid’s
definitions, postulates, and propositions—and by learning to construct proofs and solve new problems—students will
come to see why geometry is a noble and worthy pursuit.
Course Overview
Geometry is the study of mathematical space, a disciplined science that begins with definitions and postulates and
proceeds by rigorous proof to certain and unchanging truths. It is also an art, for the crafting of a clear and elegant
proof is among the most beautiful achievements of the human mind. As a liberal art, geometry frees us from the
notion that all truth is relative and forms in the student a habit of logical and orderly thought. This course follows
Euclid’s Elements, the great textbook that has shaped geometric study for over two millennia. By mastering Euclid’s
definitions, postulates, and propositions—and by learning to construct proofs and solve new problems—students will
come to see why geometry is a noble and worthy pursuit.
Course Overview
This course invites scholars to contemplate the nature of matter and energy, seeking to understand the ordered
principles by which the material world operates. Through careful observation, precise measurement, and reasoned
analysis, students learn to discern the hidden structures that govern physical change, from the motion of particles to
the transformations of heat and phase. Laboratory investigations cultivate habits of intellectual honesty and
disciplined inquiry, reminding scholars that true scientific knowledge arises from evidence harmonized with sound
reasoning. As the course progresses, students encounter the great thinkers of the scientific tradition and practice
articulating their discoveries with clarity and rigor. Ultimately, this study of matter becomes an exercise in wonder,
revealing the intelligibility of the physical world and inviting scholars to pursue truth with both curiosity and
reverence.
Course Overview
This course invites scholars to contemplate the nature of matter and energy, seeking to understand the ordered
principles by which the material world operates. Through careful observation, precise measurement, and reasoned
analysis, students learn to discern the hidden structures that govern physical change, from the motion of particles to
the transformations of heat and phase. Laboratory investigations cultivate habits of intellectual honesty and
disciplined inquiry, reminding scholars that true scientific knowledge arises from evidence harmonized with sound
reasoning. As the course progresses, students encounter the great thinkers of the scientific tradition and practice
articulating their discoveries with clarity and rigor. Ultimately, this study of matter becomes an exercise in wonder,
revealing the intelligibility of the physical world and inviting scholars to pursue truth with both curiosity and
reverence.
Course Overview
The Economics course deepens scholars’ understanding of human nature by examining human action in a world of
scarcity and pursuing the True, the Good, and the Beautiful. Scholars learn the “economic way of thinking,”
recognizing that social outcomes arise from the real choices and values of individuals rather than impersonal forces.
The course introduces foundational ideas in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and the history of economic
thought, helping scholars see how familiar principles explain seemingly complex events. Students begin with
microeconomics, studying how individuals and groups make decisions as producers and consumers, as well as the
government’s role in shaping incentives and correcting market failures. The course concludes with macroeconomic
topics—such as growth and monetary and fiscal policy—while emphasizing that large-scale trends ultimately reflect
countless individual decisions.
Course Overview
Latin IV at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
Latin IV at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
Latin V at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
Latin V at Great Hearts Online is the culminating experience of a student’s introduction to the Latin language, not to
mention the literature and culture of those who wrote and spoke it. Students will be introduced to all the essentials of
the Latin grammatical system, adding to their repertoire some advanced concepts, such as the subjunctive mood,
participles, conditions and cum clauses. Moreover, the acquisition of Latin words will let them expand their English
vocabulary and make cross-linguistic comparisons with other Romance languages. The reading of Latin will be
central to the course of study; parents must ensure that their scholars are spending adequate time reading and re-
reading assigned passages for homework. Through the reading of thought-provoking texts, students will engage in
dialogue on meaningful cultural topics and reflect on some Latin authors’ perspectives on virtues, such as friendship,
wisdom and generosity.
Course Overview
This Spanish III course is designed to build on Spanish II, where we build upon the grammar, vocabulary, and
reading materials that students learned in Spanish I and II, and consciously move from a grammar stage to a focus
on logic and rhetoric, in keeping with the elements of a classical education. We review different parts of speech,
using memorization, repetition, activities, reading for comprehension, and quizzes, in order to familiarize scholars
with the required grammatical structures that are essential for mastery in Spanish. Scholars will use authentic
source language literature in order to observe examples of relevant grammar, and so build their skills in the target
language. Scholars will produce written material in pursuit of mastery of the skills.
Course Overview
This Spanish III course is designed to build on Spanish II, where we build upon the grammar, vocabulary, and
reading materials that students learned in Spanish I and II, and consciously move from a grammar stage to a focus
on logic and rhetoric, in keeping with the elements of a classical education. We review different parts of speech,
using memorization, repetition, activities, reading for comprehension, and quizzes, in order to familiarize scholars
with the required grammatical structures that are essential for mastery in Spanish. Scholars will use authentic
source language literature in order to observe examples of relevant grammar, and so build their skills in the target
language. Scholars will produce written material in pursuit of mastery of the skills.
Course Overview
Scholars will deepen their understanding of music as they engage with masterworks from the Medieval Era through
the 20th Century. Through attentive listening, they will cultivate an ear for identifying instruments, musical
compositions, and stylistic features of each period. Scholars will also study essential music terminology and theory,
enabling them to articulate precise, written descriptions of musical pieces and their characteristics.
Course Overview
Scholars will broaden their appreciation of music by studying significant works from Beethoven, Stravinsky, Haydn,
Berlioz, and other masters of the orchestral tradition. Through focused listening and score study, they will strengthen
their ability to recognize intervals, chords, scales, and stylistic elements across major musical periods. Scholars will
also develop familiarity with key theoretical concepts—such as rhythm, harmony, form, and instrumentation—
enabling them to write clear, thoughtful analyses of the pieces they encounter throughout the course.
Course Overview
The art of poetry combines several aspects of language to communicate a specific insight from the poet to the
reader. The craft of poetry uses several patterns to create meaning. Some of these patterns include language,
images, sound, and form. This course will discuss the function, diction, and form of poetry: images, metaphor,
rhythm, rhyme, meters, etc. Additionally, this course will familiarize students with some of these forms and patterns,
allowing them to practice using these tools to compose their own poetry.
Course Overview
The Foundations of Personal Fitness course cultivates lifelong habits of health by helping students understand the
nature and purpose of physical well-being. Through weekly readings, discussions, and guided practice, scholars
explore how deliberate activity strengthens the body and supports a flourishing human life. The course emphasizes
thoughtful self-reflection as students design, implement, and track a personal fitness plan rooted in discipline,
prudence, and perseverance. Along the way, students study principles of safety, nutrition, endurance, strength, and
flexibility, learning to care for the body as a gift to be stewarded wisely. By the end of the semester, scholars will
possess both the knowledge and the habits needed to pursue physical fitness with intention, excellence, and joy.
