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Content and TalentLMS(003) | When creating an online course, content is all you need! Take some time to find out the types of content available in TalentLMS. More than that, this course will give you an idea about how it feels to be a learner in our platform. | 0.00 | 03/04/2020 | 03/04/2020 |
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This is a SCORM Example Course(006) | SCORM is the fastest, easiest way to make your interactive content work well with your LMS. This example course will teach you how SCORM material works inside the platform and how to perform CPR. Don't you just love killing two birds with one stone? | 0.00 | 03/04/2020 | 03/04/2020 |
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Getting Started With eLearning(004) | This course raises some fundamental eLearning questions. What do you need to succeed as an online instructor? What strategies do eLearning gurus practice? By the end of this course, you'll have all the answers. | 0.00 | 03/04/2020 | 03/04/2020 |
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Introduction to TalentLMS(001) | Welcome to TalentLMS! Using new software can be more frustrating than starting a show in the middle of the season. Watch this 15-minute video course to get familiar with TalentLMS and get the most out of your shiny new account. | 0.00 | 03/04/2020 | 03/04/2020 |
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Advanced Features of TalentLMS(002) | How do you become a TalentLMS super-user? With this brief training on some of the more advanced features of our platform. Dive in and see how you can save time when building a course. | 0.00 | 03/04/2020 | 03/04/2020 |
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Overcoming Learning Challenges() | This course guides parents in preparing to address learning challenges in their children. After an introduction to the learning process and the need for labels, the different subject matters are considered. Finally, parents are encouraged to create a Plan of Action for their child. | 165.00 | 07/07/2020 | 02/26/2025 |
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Able to Teach - TCOA() | Developed by two experienced homeschooling moms and certified teachers, “Able to Teach”, an invaluably informative course on effective home education, provides a smorgasbord of teaching strategies and resources to pick from and try.Through the “Able to Teach” course, parents can learn how to individualize home instruction to meet their child’s unique needs. The end of each session in the work text provides additional spiritual development ideas as well.ASAP - as an enrolled student to Able to Teach, please email the Family Academy Office so that we might mail you your Worktext that you will need for this course.Include mailing address, email, phone number. Tell us the date you enrolled on [email protected] would like to get to know you:https://familyacademy.org/able-to-teach-questionnaire-for-1-parent-registration/ | 0.00 | 03/08/2022 | 12/18/2024 |
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Home School Basics() | Homeschooling Basics, is an online mini course for those new to homeschooling and seeking to know more. Click here for more information. | 65.00 | 04/01/2022 | 02/26/2025 |
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Addressing Learning Challenges() | This course is for Teachers Addressing Learning Challenges introduces the students to the neurodevelopmental approach to learning. Students will learn some interesting facts regarding what we know about the brain and a brief history of the neurodevelopmental approach. Further, students will explore some key concepts including Input vs. Output and the Neurodevelopmental Profile of the International Association of Neurodevelopmentalists. Following this introduction, students will explore how to address the different subjects using the neurodevelopmental approach. Finally, students will be guided in creating a Plan of Action for a student with whom they have or are working. | 165.00 | 04/06/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
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ULP-1() | Unlocking Learning Potential -1 helps the Brain Trainer to understand how we look at our clients in relationship to the Developmental Profile and to Reflexes that need to be integrated. | 0.00 | 07/16/2022 | 06/11/2024 |
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ULP-2() | This course will introduce the Brain Trainer to the world of being a Learning Specialist. We address encounters with the clients, the Brain Training Assessment and the Individualized Neurodevelopmental Plan. | 0.00 | 07/19/2022 | 06/03/2024 |
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Biographies and Writing() | Grade Level: 9-12 Course Length: One Year Credit Available: English 1.0 and World History 1.0 This course will guide the student in writing from 5-sentence paragraphs to multiple-paragraph compositions. This course is customizable. We start with a writing sample in which the student writes "About Me." Reading will come from Biographies and Writing by the creator of this course. Plus, Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History by Richard Hannula. As we get to longer writing assignment students will choose full length biographies or historical fiction books. You probably will find some great books from your family library or the public library. In Week 2, students will find a Course Plan / Checklist. The parents and the instructor may begin by customizing for the student. As your writing coach, I may suggest that you submit more than one assignment to provide you with more practice on any part that you need extra practice. Also, I may ask you to edit an assignment again. Students may work at their own pace, but the Weeks are outlined to help you complete the course in one school year. Students can work faster than the week-by-week list, but should go in order unless we have adjusted for the individual student. Each week a writing assignment is due students will upload (or create) the assignment onto a Google Doc. During our editing sessions, we will use Zoom to communicate and both student and instructor will be in the Google Doc. Students may choose to read full-length biographies (after finishing Trial and Triumph in Week 15) in one week allowing for time to write an autobiography at the end of the year. Those following that plan and earning 90% and above on writing assignments will earn an A. Other students will read the full-length biographies in two weeks. Students will keep track of the hours spent reading and writing and submitting every week. Students may earn up to 1 credit of English and 1 credit of World History. There is a book that goes with this course and is included in the price. | 340.00 | 12/22/2022 | 03/31/2025 |
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PE 1, PE 2, PE 3(HSPE1) | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: PE .50 for each of the 3 semester courses PE 1 is a fun way of accounting for the Physical Education requirements for High School. This course has three tests for the student to take to see if they meet or exceed National Fitness Standards. If they do, they qualify for the Presidential Fitness Award and can earn a medal and lanyard to wear at graduation! Typically, the PE 1 course will include counting steps weekly. A weekly hour report or step report. There are some lessons on warmups and cool downs and stretches. This is great for any student. If you are taking the course for the first time, you will do all the assignments. If you are taking PE 2 or PE 3 you do not need to do any portion of homework but complete your weekly steps totals on Friday. IF you have NOT earned your presidential fitness award, you can do the portions in Week 1, 9 and 18. | 165.00 | 01/28/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Essay Writing Bootcamp(HS-EWB) | Essay Writing Bootcamp is a course that will take a high school student to learn how to write an effective essay. Before you can begin this class you will need to wait for the book to be mailed out to you so that your student can follow along. There will be places to write in, and they can scan the assignments and turn them in online. Please allow 3-7 days for delivery, and there is no extra cost for this service. | 325.00 | 01/28/2023 | 02/26/2025 |
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Teacher Training High School - Part 4() | This is for training those who will be involved with High School Students. I am still editing and adding to this. Eventually there will be a physical book, but right now I am getting it up online! You can skip the RCW and WAC codes until the end. | 0.00 | 02/09/2023 | 03/08/2025 |
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Family Academy History, Bylaws and More - Part 1() | This link is number one in your training. The Parent Handbook will give you history on Family Academy and its 40+ years of serving homeschool families in the states of Washington, Hawaii and Oklahoma. We are currently in Washington, Oklahoma, California, Maryland, Nebraska and have pending applications in Nevada, Texas and Oregon. Our goal is all 50 states! The Bylaws are a revolving corporate policy that tells what we do as a service organization and private school for the state of Washington. The Private school is licensed and approved by the State of Washington and is how you can be a Private School Extension Program. We have student all over the world, we work with the Military for homeschool families and we have student in Ecuador and Egypt. The Policies and Procedures manual is being updated at this time, but you will be invited back to check out the sections once it's done. To keep that time short, we are adding sections in the TC Training for K-8 and High School as well so that you don't miss anything at this time. Legal and Business Issues will give you a glimpse of some things to think about. You will need to turn in a few things after reading this section, like a business license; insurance; W9. | 0.00 | 02/09/2023 | 11/20/2024 |
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Teacher Training K-8 - Part 3() | This will give you insight on all the K-8 products, services, and information to teach effectively as well as resources! this course is still under production so come back often to see if there any updates ready. This is for those in the K-8 teaching field. We would like to add books for each level to this as a resource, so if you could write up a list by grade level of your recommendations, please turn those into Tammie Elliott at [email protected] | 0.00 | 02/10/2023 | 10/21/2024 |
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Training Modules - Part 2() | When you first signed up with Family Academy, you took a survey. The results of most surveys showed the units in this module were the most left blank. Some of these are not completed yet, but you can complete the ones that you like. More will be added. Come back as often as needed to find information out that may be useful to you. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THE ENTIRE MODULE. DO THE SECTIONS THAT YOU BELIEVE WILL HELP YOU! | 0.00 | 02/12/2023 | 02/08/2025 |
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CEU courses or Professional Hours - Part 5() | ACSI CEU Courses available, please let us know if you need them. However, if you do hold a Teaching Certificate for the State of Washington and you need CEU's to keep it active, this will also work! | 0.00 | 02/21/2023 | 01/19/2025 |
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Spanish Grammar - 1() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 Students will purchase the following text with answer keys: Español Essential: Fundamentals of Spanish | Year 1 Perfection Learning. https://www.perfectionlearning.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=espanolesencial The student will work through the texts along with watching the videos on the class platform. An adult will correct the work – asking the instructor any questions that the student doesn’t understand why it was not exactly like the answer key says. Adults will scan and upload the work to the instructor. Students will complete this grammar book during the course of the school year and also spend 75 hours in the Conversational Spanish class. A parent/teacher financial contract must be completed after the initial $125.00 nonrefundable deposit is paid for the first month of the course. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/08/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Spanish Grammar - 2() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 Students will purchase the following text with answer keys: Español Essential: Fundamentals of Spanish 2 Year 2 Perfection Learning. https://www.perfectionlearning.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=espanolesencial The student will work through the texts along with watching the videos on the class platform. An adult will correct and sign the work. Student will ask the instructor any questions that the student doesn’t understand why it was not exactly like the answer key says. Adults will scan and e-mail the work to the instructor. Students may choose to do these after completing Comprehensive Spanish classes that cover culture, history, geography etc. or along with Spanish 1 - discuss with your Spanish teacher if you are interested in doing both. Students may email with questions or make an appointment for a Zoom session with the instructor: [email protected] A parent/teacher financial contract must be completed after the receipt of the $125.00 nonrefundable deposit that holds the students place in the course. 7th and 8th grade students may receive High School credit with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/16/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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American Sign Language I() | Grades: 5-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 for 8-12th grade In this class you will learn about both hearing and Deaf cultures: differences, history, purpose... You will see different qualities of ASL unknown to outsiders. Learning ASL can benefit hearing people via increased spelling skills, talking when speech is not easily assessable such as in crowds, increased skill reading body language, increased vocabulary, and the ability of conversing with other subcultures in the United States. Total price for the course is $1100.00 per school year which includes the online access. Non-refundable deposit to hold position in class is $125.00. Additional fees apply to give 8th grade students high school credit apply. Monthly payment arrangements available with a Parent Teacher Financial form. | 125.00 | 03/17/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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German I() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 German I Beginner is a 10-unit course over two semesters, focusing on speaking, listening, writing, and reading in German, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Students will learn grammar basics, explore German-speaking countries, and delve into their cultures. Speaking activities build confidence in everyday phrases. Writing tasks include postcards, letters, and emails. Assessments track progress in reading, writing, and listening, leading to eligibility for the AATG 1 Exam upon completion. This course is NCAA approved. A parent / teacher financial agreement form is required after receipt of the initial $125.00 non refundable deposit. 7th and 8th grade students can earn High School credit with the additional fee of $130.00. | 0.00 | 03/18/2023 | 04/05/2025 |
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Course Contracts() | This course will provide ideas of what students can learn through independent study or at home with parent supervision. This course contracts section will be available for all teachers. These are intellectual property of the individual who created them and are gifted to Family Academy for use with their Licensed Private School. Once we have enough to publish a book to keep on hand for you to print copies from for your students, we will do so. At this time, you can check it out! | 0.00 | 03/22/2023 | 08/31/2024 |
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Spanish 1() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 This class introduces the students to the Spanish language. It includes vocabulary, alphabet, basic introductions, grammar, different traditions throughout the year, conversation and reading. This course will meet on Wednesday and Fridays at 10 am for 30 minutes each day. A parent/teacher contract will be completed after the receipt of the $125.00 nonrefundable deposit that covers the first month of the course. 7th and 8th grade students may receive credit for this course with an additional $130.00 fee. | 0.00 | 03/22/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Art History 1 & 2() | This course will take the student through most of the historical greats, locations, mediums, and artists of all history. Perfect for someone who loves history and wants to work with Museums, as a tour guide or even getting into restoration of paintings. Students choose what to study each week and turn in the assignments and keep track of hours. This is a one semester course worth .50 credit for Art or .50 credit for an Elective. The balance of the class can be taken second semester. This content belongs to Family Academy and T.M. Goddard-Elliott who is the teacher consultant of this course. You may not copy, sell, or distribute it without the expressed written permission of both parties. | 165.00 | 03/22/2023 | 02/26/2025 |
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Conversational Spanish - Early Childhood() | Students will watch videos on the class platform and memorize the vocabulary. Students will work through Duolingo Spanish lessons. For students who want to complete Spanish in two years - they should work on Class Platform, Vocabulary and Duolingo 1 hour on school days. If they want to spread it out over the four years (recommended), then they should spend 30 minutes on school days. Students will meet with the instructor via Zoom once or twice a week for 20-30 minutes. Amount of credit (for 1 or 2 credits) will be determined by the number of hours accumulated. 150 hours = 1 credits Alternately, elementary students may benefit with much of the content on this course. Emphasis should be on listening and speaking with little to no reading and writing. Parents / Teacher Consultants will coordinate with the instructor for guidelines for moving through the course. This is self-paced, and the goal is mastery. | 0.00 | 03/28/2023 | 10/03/2023 |
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Spanish Literature and Composition (college prep)() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 This is an individual driven / self-paced /college prep course. In concert with the instructor the student will choose a piece of literature in Spanish - including chapters / books from the Biblia, short stories and books. Periodically, while reading the student will submit a paragraph summarizing a portion of the selection. Later, these paragraphs may be repurposed into an essay dealing with the theme of the selection. Periodically, the student will meet with the instructor to discuss the essay. This is self-paced. Credit will be assigned based on the time you spend during the semester / year. Submit your hours (reading / writing) separately each week. 150 hours = 1 high school credit A parent/teacher financial agreement must be completed after the receipt of the initial $125.00 nonrefundable deposit for the first month. 7th and 8th grade students may receive High School Credit with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 04/05/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Biblical Worldview() | Biblical Worldview contains the audio files necessary for completing the Worldview Academy section of the book you have purchased. You have 18 weeks to use this information. After which the course will close. We have put in the weekly assignments so you can pace yourself accordingly. | 0.00 | 04/06/2023 | 12/11/2023 |
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Talent LMS Homework() | To print your homework and upload after you scan the documents up to your computer. Follow the step by step instructions, if you have any questions please let me know. | 0.00 | 04/09/2023 | 04/09/2023 |
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Emergency Preparedness() | Grade Level: 9-12 Course Length: One Year Credit Available: English 1.0 and Science Lab 1.0 and .25 First Aid and CPR Living in the Pacific Northwest we are prone to all sorts of catastrophic events. Being prepared is mandatory! Students will learn how to survive earthquakes, tsunamis, volcano eruptions, car accidents, train, or plane accidents, and much more. This course is packed with training and labs each week. This is a dual credit class, offering English and Science Lab credit each semester. Students will make their own disaster survival book and become first aid and CPR certified by the end of the school year. Photo Image used with permission. M. LaConte of California photographed a fire truck racing to an emergency in low resolution. | 325.00 | 04/09/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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GERMAN II() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 Welcome to the German II course! Here, you'll enhance your German skills by expanding your vocabulary and deepening your grammar understanding. Our goal is to improve your listening, reading, speaking, and writing abilities. Each unit focuses on a specific vocabulary theme and grammar concept. You'll engage in various activities like comprehension exercises, speaking and writing tasks, cultural presentations, and interactive exercises to reinforce your learning. These activities provide practical context and conversational examples. We prioritize active participation. You'll practice grammar patterns in speaking and writing, engage in conversations, and respond to prompts, building your command of the language. This course also fosters cultural understanding by exploring and comparing practices, products, and perspectives of German-speaking countries, broadening your appreciation for their diversity. Frequent assessments will track your progress and provide feedback for improvement. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in German, ready to comprehend complex texts, engage in conversations, and express your thoughts clearly. We're excited to start this journey with you and look forward to your progress! 7th and 8th grade students can earn High School credit with the additional fee of $130.00. A parent/teacher financial contract is required with this course to continue after the initial payment of $125.00 is received. | 0.00 | 04/30/2023 | 04/10/2025 |
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Spanish Grammar - 3() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 Students will purchase the following text with answer keys: Español Essential: Fundamentals of Spanish 3 Year 3 Perfection Learning. https://www.perfectionlearning.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=espanolesencial The student will work through the texts along with watching the videos on the class platform. An adult will correct and sign the work. Student will ask the instructor any questions that the student doesn’t understand why it was not exactly like the answer key says. Adults will scan and e-mail the work to the instructor. Students may choose to do these after completing Comprehensive Spanish classes that cover culture, history, geography etc. or along with. Discuss with your Spanish teacher. Students may email with questions or make an appointment for a Zoom session with the instructor: [email protected] A parent/teacher financial contract must be completed after the initial $125.00 nonrefundable deposit is received. 7th and 8th grade students may receive High School credit for the course with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 05/12/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 weeks German introduction course() | Welcome to our German introductory course! This specialized four-week program is tailor-made for 7th grade and up students like you, providing a unique opportunity to delve into a foreign language and potentially select it for your high school language credit. Throughout the course, you will immerse yourself in essential A1 grammar, participate in practical dialogues for everyday situations, and gain a deeper understanding of German culture. We sincerely hope that you find great joy and fulfillment on this exciting language learning journey! | 0.00 | 05/19/2023 | 08/09/2024 |
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Photography() | This photography class will take you through the basics of using an SLR camera or to simply improve on your camera phone. There are two large projects that will need to be paid for using Costco Photo or Walgreens Photo. The cost is not much, but please be prepared for it. This class is required for the Image Editing Class that will be a second year of photography. This course will earn you Career and Technology credit or Fine Arts credit or Elective credit. This is 1.0 for the year. A course contract will be needed in the first week. This content is owned by Schoolhouseteachers and is used for the sole purpose of this class used by permission by T.M. Goddard-Elliott and Puget Sound Academic Center. Photograph of the blue moon was taken by T.M. Goddard Elliott and is the sole property of the photographer. You may not copy, edit or download the image. | 0.00 | 05/26/2023 | 08/21/2023 |
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American Adventures and Writing() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credits: English 1.0 / US History 1.0 - Dual Credit Class This course will guide the student in American Adventures reading books and writing a variety of genre. Selections and suggestions come from the expansive body of American Literature. Reading will come from books from your family library or the public library. As needed, you may add to your family library from suggested reading. As your writing coach, I may suggest that you submit more than one of an assignment to provide you with more practice on any part that you need extra practice. Also, I may ask you to edit an assignment again. Students may work at their own pace, but the Weeks are outlined to help you complete the course in one school year. Each week a writing assignment is due students will upload (or create) the assignment onto a Google Doc. During our editing sessions, we will use Zoom to communicate and both student and instructor will be in the Google Doc. Students may choose to read full-length books and, in some cases, short stories in one week allowing for time to do a research paper or project at the end of the year. Those following that plan and earning 90% and above on writing assignments will earn an A. Other students will read the full-length biographies in two weeks. Memorization of historical content provides students with enhanced learning skills and a framework to remember other content. Students should memorize as many of the memorization assignments as possible. (Presidents, speeches, poems). Students will keep track of the hours spent watching videos, reading and writing and submitting every week. Students may earn up to 1 credit of English and 1 credit of American History. Students wanting to earn 2 credits from this class should plan on working 2 hours every school day. You will notice that some weeks have A, B, C activities. Parent, teacher and student will have a discussion before and possibly during the course to customize the course for each student. We will monitor hours it takes to do the work and the difficulty level for each student. Thus, we can create an advanced, college prep course as well as a more streamlined for other students. Further, students may receive U.S. History, Literature and Composition credits depending on how the course is customized. The book for use in this class is included in the cost of the course. | 340.00 | 06/03/2023 | 04/08/2025 |
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Life Practicum() | Rated top in the state among homeschooling families for preparing teens for life on their own. Purchase the book and follow along with the readings. Some books are available here so you can read them online. This course is worth .50 elective credit. | 0.00 | 06/18/2023 | 08/21/2023 |
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Introduction to Latin - 4 weeks() | Welcome to the introductory course to the Latin language. In this program, you will have access to a rich vocabulary and the grammatical fundamentals of the Latin language. This course is the beginning of a journey that can be continued with choosing Latin for your high school language credit. I hope you will benefit from learning the most influential language of Western civilization! | 0.00 | 07/05/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4-week Japanese Language Introduction Course() | こんにちは Konnichiwa! Hello and welcome to our Japanese Language Introductory Course. In this 4-week course, you will learn about Nihongo (Japanese language), the reading and writing system; some useful Japanese words, greetings, and expressions; numbers and counting; and the syntax of this language. After the course--and depending on how well you practice--you will be able to read and write using the kana system, do a sample self-introduction in Japanese, count in Japanese, and construct some basic sentences. I hope you will find this course useful and enjoyable. Let's do our best! 頑張りましょう！Gambarimasho! | 0.00 | 07/18/2023 | 11/26/2024 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 weeks French introduction course() | Welcome to French I. In this 4 week program, you will learn the basics of the French language, which will help you understand and communicate in French. It is a beautiful language and you will love it! I sincerely hope that you choose this program for your high school credit and grab the opportunity to learn this exciting language. | 0.00 | 07/22/2023 | 08/09/2024 |
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Analyzing Literature - 9th grade English() | Grade Level: 9 Course Length: One Year Credit Available: English 1.0 This English course is for 9th-grade students. This course will take a student through certain literary readings like: Books available through Google Books and will be needed for this course is: • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain • The Story of My Life, by Helen Keller Other selected works we will study are: • “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry • “A Horseman in the Sky,” by Ambrose Bierce • Selections from The Gospels of Matthew and Luke • Selections from Poetry, American Tall Tales, and Fairy Tales This course includes weekly vocabulary usage, essays, and much more. | 325.00 | 07/23/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Introduction to Spanish - Tourism 101() | This 4-week course will introduce you to the Spanish language needed for tourists and the courses that Family Academy Online offers. Do you know which Spanish-speaking country uses this flag? | 0.00 | 07/26/2023 | 09/13/2023 |
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Chemistry Lab() | This is a unique course as it uses everyday items in your kitchen for the labs. This is a .50 semester course, and you earn credit through the Science Lab requirement. Family Academy is allowing T.M. Goddard-Elliott to have access to their platform to allow students the opportunity to participate in this course. Because it uses Guest Hollow and CK12.org curriculum, it cannot be copied, distributed, or sold without the expressed written permission of everyone involved. | 165.00 | 08/13/2023 | 02/26/2025 |
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Cyber Security() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Career & Technology .50 This course includes: Internet Safety, Password protections, Spam and Phishing, Malware traps, Browser Addresses, Computer Viruses, WIFI Security, Adobe Flash Player, Online Shopping Safety, Social Media Privacy, How young is too young, Beware of what you share, Blogging, Sexting and Relationships, Predators and Stalkers, Cyber Stalking, Cyber Bullying, Digital tracking, Chatting and Red Flags, Risk Check, Cyber Security, Friendships and Boundaries, Identity Theft, Internet Usage and AI Technology. The instructor will tell of his year long ordeal being hacked and what you can and can't do in the real world. | 165.00 | 08/17/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Keyboarding() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Career & Technology .50 This course will take your student on a weekly challenge to gain important keyboarding skills used in almost every industry that is available to work in. Your goal is to take a 1-minute test with a minimum of 35 wpm. However, if you aim for higher, then you can earn full credit .5 for the semester. This is what we call an Easy A. One student did a one-minute test at 98 wpm with 0 errors - automatic A with .5 credit. Take a screenshot of your score and turn it in for credit. Photo Image is of a 1890 typewriter. Photographer Emma Elliott won a prize from View Bug for this photo. Please do not use without expressed written permission from the photographer. | 75.00 | 08/21/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Conversational Spanish() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: One Year Credits Available: World Language 1.0 Students will watch videos on the class platform and memorize the vocabulary. Students will work through Duolingo Spanish lessons. For students who want to complete Spanish in two years - they should work on Class Platform, Vocabulary and Duolingo 1 hour on school days. If they want to spread it out over the four years (recommended), then they should spend 30 minutes on school days. Students will meet with the instructor via Zoom once or twice a week for 20-30 minutes. Amount of credit (for 1 or 2 credits) will be determined by the number of hours accumulated. 150 hours = 1 credits Alternately, elementary students may benefit with much of the content on this course. Emphasis should be on listening and speaking with little to no reading and writing. Parents / Teacher Consultants will coordinate with the instructor for guidelines for moving through the course. This is self-paced, and the goal is mastery. A parent / teacher financial contract is needed after the non-refundable deposit is paid holding the students position in the class. 7th or 8th grade students can receive High School credit for an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 08/22/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Careers() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credits: Career & Technology .50 or Elective Credit .50 Grades: 9-12th This one semester career course will take you through how to interview, resume writing, dressing for success and more. It is a video based with an easy assignment once a week. To comply with Washington State Law for graduation requirements, a career-based course that sets the path for the student is to be started in eighth grade. This course will set your high school courses according to your pathway plan. Upon completion of all work, a Family Academy transcript will be issued. This course is required for 8th or 9th grade depending on enrollment. Students will take a yearly online assessment and use that information to design their courses for the school year. Washington state requires a Career Portfolio starting with all 8th graders in 2024. In this portfolio students must show the direction their path is going, and the courses that they took in high school to direct them onto that path. Family Academy has four pathways: (1) Homemakers Pathway - with courses necessary to be a successful homemaker including bookkeeping, personal finance, home economics, culinary arts, and art courses for creating memories, small engine repair, agriculture courses or homesteading lab science, and much more. (2) Entrepreneurship Pathway - everything a student needs to be successful in any business. Business writing, office and excel software certification, quickbooks certification, keyboarding, website design, photography, adobe editing or image editing and much more. (3) College Bound Pathway - making sure the student is ready for college. College Writing and Vocabulary, life skills, culinary arts, personal finance, algebra 1 and geometry, biology and chemistry or physics and any other higher math - statistics is recommended if going into the medical/psychological field etc. (4) Retail Trade Pathway - making sure that the student can handle money exchanges, office procedures, shipping, business math, accounting, product buying and selling, and much more to help a student achieve success in the retail world. This course is under development / update, but you can still register for the course. | 165.00 | 09/11/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Spanish 2() | A continuation of Spanish 1, under the direction of Kaity Elliott. This will continue with vocabulary, more in depth on culinary choices and learning grammar, usage and mechanics as the student begins writing in Spanish and communicating. | 0.00 | 09/19/2023 | 06/04/2024 |
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English 12() | Grades: 11-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: English 1.0 This English class will take you through some great classics. Including Vocabulary, summaries and papers. There are over 15 literary works in this class, and is for the dedicated reader who can read quickly, understand and comprehend well and wants a challenge. Could be considered Honors level course. | 0.00 | 10/06/2023 | 03/15/2025 |
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Health() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Health .50 / CPR and First Aid .25 / Research Competency Course This health class is unique. The student will spend time investigating the various medications that parents, grandparents and anyone else in the family tree uses on a daily basis. They will learn about the conditions as to why they are taking these medications, and they will research alternatives that could have been used to combat these diseases or ailments naturally. In their research they will find ways to help themselves never having to use the same medications and hopefully eliminate the family medical issues that plague most households today. Breaking the cycle is important, learning alternative methods is a necessity in today's society. | 150.00 | 01/04/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Entrepreneurship Course() | This course will take a student through the book "Who Owns the Icehouse" and teach 8 essential elements of an entrepreneur. This course is one full semester, and students will be learning how to get started, set up, marketing, branding and much more. | 350.00 | 01/29/2024 | 02/26/2025 |
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Math Competency / Algebra 1 Test() | This is for those needing to do a Math Competency exam or the Algebra 1 Year-End test. There are two different forms available based on which test you are taking. You may not take this test until you are on zoom with your instructor and they watch you take your exam. You may print your test and answer key, which you will need to upload when you are done. So make sure that you circle your answers or write your answers dark so that they can be visible when scanned. You are to destroy your test after taking the Exam. Keep your test answers. You may not use a calculator for this test. | 0.00 | 02/07/2024 | 03/10/2024 |
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World Geography() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Geography .50 World Geography will take you through the world, start a little work on your ancestry to help you understand your US and World History better. This is an inductive learning experience and is a full semester. Week one you need to order the Ancestry DNA kit and set up a free account with Ancestry. That way you get the results! They will be needed in weeks 14-17. Book for easy completion is available for an additional $20.00. | 165.00 | 02/13/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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German III() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 - NCAA Approved German III/B1 is a comprehensive German course for young learners at the intermediate level, focusing on expanding vocabulary, improving grammar, and enhancing the four key language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course features interactive lessons that use real-life scenarios and dialogues to develop practical language use. New grammar and vocabulary are introduced gradually, covering topics from hobbies and friendships to future plans and media. Each lesson also includes cultural insights, offering a deeper understanding of life in German-speaking countries. Project-based learning encourages collaboration, with tasks like presentations and written projects helping students apply their German creatively. The course also provides targeted practice for exams like the Goethe Zertifikat B1 and includes digital resources such as interactive exercises and audio tracks. By the end of the year, learners will improve their language proficiency, enabling them to understand and discuss familiar topics, write simple texts, and express personal opinions. They will also gain cultural competency, understanding the nuances of language in different German-speaking countries. This engaging approach helps build confidence in using German both in and outside the classroom. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit by paying an additional fee of $130.00. A parent/teacher financial agreement must be completed after the initial nonrefundable deposit of $125.00 is paid for the first month. | 125.00 | 02/19/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 weeks Russian introduction course(91) | 0.00 | 03/02/2024 | 08/09/2024 | |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 weeks ARABIC introduction course() | 0.00 | 04/18/2024 | 08/09/2024 | |
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BWV2024() | 0.00 | 05/27/2024 | 05/31/2024 | |
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TC In Service training() | This course has all the TC In-service materials and videos for additional training modules. Its recommended all TC's be placed in this course. When complete, let us know. You can refer back to anything in this course at any time. | 0.00 | 08/05/2024 | 03/25/2025 |
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Tourism 101 - Semester 1, Year 1() | This course is to be taken by 7th and 8th grade students that will go through 2 years of 4-week sessions in 18 different languages so that the student can find the right fit for high school requirements. This course does not count for High School World Languages. The Washington Student Achievement Council states that two credits are required in the same world language, Native American language, or American Sign Language. This course is $566.00 for the first semester. First month's payment is 106.00 including non refundable online access fee paid in advance. Total access, curriculum, facetime, over 4 months is $105.00 per 4 weeks. Late Fees if paid after the start of the new World Language class of $15.00 applies. | 566.00 | 08/08/2024 | 08/08/2024 |
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Tourism 101 - Semester 2, Year 1() | This is a continuation of the course for year 1 - for all 7th and 8th graders. This course runs $105.00 per month, and you will have four new languages to learn on this course. The total cost of the second semester is $566.00. If you are continuing, payments of $105.00 every 4 weeks apply, with a balance of $41.00 at the end for a certificate of completion. | 566.00 | 08/08/2024 | 08/08/2024 |
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Individualized Applied Science: Zoology Lab() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: Science Lab 1.0 In this course, students will explore the subject of animals. Ideally, they will be responsible for taking care of house pets or outdoor animals. They will learn about the classification of animals - taxonomy. They will report on the creation of animals as revealed in the book of Genesis. They will use resources in their family library, public library or the internet. If you are wanting to expand your family library, Answers in Genesis is a great source. http://answersingenesis.org Students may earn up to 1 credit of Zoology Lab. 1 credit = 150 clock hours, .75 credit = 112 hours; .5 credit = 75 hours and .25 credit = 40 hours. To receive 1 credit in one school year, the student will need to work about 5 hours a week. 1/3 of the hours need to be "hands-on" / lab time. I have assigned a trip to a farm (if possible) for week 33 and a trip to a zoo (if possible) for week 35. If you can schedule these or other weeks, then we can arrange for you to swap assignments. Students will need either a bird watching book or the use of a website for identifying birds. For those wanting a full credit you may want to purchase an animal anatomy coloring book Here is a website: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/coloring 8th grade students can receive High School credit for this course with an additional fee of $130.00. | 325.00 | 08/09/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Individualized Applied Science: Botany Lab() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: Science Non-Lab 1.0 In this course, students will explore the subject of plants. Ideally, they will be responsible for taking care of household plants and/or a family garden. They will learn about the classification of plants - taxonomy. They will report on the creation of plants as revealed in the book of Genesis. They will use resources in their family library, public library or the internet. If you are wanting to expand your family library, Answers in Genesis is a great source. http://answersingenesis.org Students may earn up to 1 credit of Botany Lab. 1 credit = 150 clock hours, .75 credit = 112 hours; .5 credit = 75 hours and .25 credit = 40 hours. To receive 1 credit in one school year, the student will need to work about 5 hours a week. 1/3 of the hours need to be "hands-on" / lab time. I have assigned a trip to a farm (if possible) for week 33 or for week 35. If you can schedule these or other weeks, then we can arrange for you to swap assignments. Students will need either a plant identifying book or the use of a website for identifying plants. For those wanting a full credit you may want to purchase a plant coloring book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=plant+coloring+book+for+adults&crid=20WOEHBP7B1F9&sprefix=plant+coloraps167&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_2_11 Here is a website: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/coloring | 325.00 | 08/12/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Individualized Applied Science: Geology() | In this course, students will explore the subject of geology / earth science. Ideally, they will have access to a Geology Kit and able to find rocks of the different kinds. They will use resources in their family library, public library or the internet. If you are wanting to expand your family library, Answers in Genesis is a great source. http://answersingenesis.org They also have articles on their website. Preferably resources should be from a young earth perspective. These resources should include creation of the earth, types of formations, types of rocks, volcanos etc. Geology Kits available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=geology+rock+kit&crid=4TN5YC0E4N1T&sprefix=Geology+kit+for+aps165&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_8_16 Students may earn up to 1 credit of Geology Lab. 1 credit = 150 clock hours, .75 credit = 112 hours; .5 credit = 75 hours and .25 credit = 40 hours. To receive 1 credit in one school year, the student will need to work about 5 hours a week. Any time students may go on a field trip (volcanos and other geologic formations - use that week as a week to complete a field study report.) 1/3 of the hours need to be "hands-on" / lab time. For every two weeks you spend researching in your resources, you should be doing one week of hands-on activities or field trips. | 325.00 | 08/19/2024 | 02/26/2025 |
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Individualized Applied Science: Environmental Science() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: Science Lab 1.0 In this course, students will explore the subject of environmental science. Students should have the ability to explore different ecosystems during family field trips. They will use resources in their family library, public library or the internet. Content included in this course will add to your own resources. If you are wanting to expand your family library, Answers in Genesis is a great source. http://answersingenesis.org They also have articles on their website. P. These resources should include creation of the earth and an understanding of the scientific method. Students may earn up to 1 credit of Geology Lab. 1 credit = 150 clock hours, .75 credit = 112 hours; .5 credit = 75 hours and .25 credit = 40 hours. To receive 1 credit in one school year, the student will need to work about 5 hours a week. 1/3 of the hours need to be "hands-on" / lab time. For every two weeks you spend researching in your resources, you should be doing one week of hands-on activities or field trips. | 325.00 | 08/20/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Botany Lab Science() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Science Lab 1.0 Students will learn about edible and dangerous plant life that can heal or hurt. Be aware of your surroundings and how to tell the difference between the plants. You will make a plant book and what each plant does for the body or the environment. This course is video based, easy to follow and a wonderful edition to our repertoire. | 325.00 | 08/22/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Arabic 1 - Beginner() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Language 1.0 This beginner course will cover all the basics of the Arabic language, including the grammar and reading/comprehension. At the end of the course, you will be able to express yourself in Arabic, read and write as a 4th grade student. 7th and 8th grade students may pay an additional fee for High School credit of $130.00. Must be paid in advance. Parent/Teacher Consultant financial contract is needed for this course. The $125.00 is a non-refundable deposit to hold a student's placement in this course. Total cost will be discussed with the Teacher Consultant at time of registration. | 125.00 | 09/02/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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German I (clone)() | German I Beginner is a 10-unit course over two semesters, focusing on speaking, listening, writing, and reading in German, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Students will learn grammar basics, explore German-speaking countries, and delve into their cultures. Speaking activities build confidence in everyday phrases. Writing tasks include postcards, letters, and emails. Assessments track progress in reading, writing, and listening, leading to eligibility for the AATG 1 Exam upon completion. | 0.00 | 09/04/2024 | 09/04/2024 |
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Biology() | This course takes you through a year of High School Biology with Labs. This will earn you 1.0 credit for the school year. Power point presentations are due in weeks 18 and 36. This is the majority of your grade. 7th or 8th grade students can earn High School credit with this course but additional fees of $130.00 apply. | 325.00 | 09/06/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Survival Skills() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length:One Year Available Credit: Science Lab 1.0 or Elective credit 1.0 The first class is Emergency Prep, a lab-based science class that runs a full year with every natural disaster that has happened in the state of Washington and how to survive. This class is part two, what happens after the first 10 days of a natural disaster. There will most likely be no power, no supplies, no manufacturing, no medicine. You will need to rely on your own property and what you have stocked away or have growing in your own yard. You can earn lab-based science credit or elective credit. The skills to survive the natural disaster, now put these into practice. If we were ever out of power for longer than 10 days, you need to know these tips and tricks. We will also be expanding into natural path healing, and what happens when there are no medications available after a disaster. | 325.00 | 09/06/2024 | 03/30/2025 |
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Homesteading() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: Science Lab 1.0 or Science 1.0 Homesteading class is perfect for anyone wishing to own their own land and live off the land. Learn about how to purchase land, raise crops, cattle, goats, chickens or pigs and how to become self-sustaining. This is a lab science class for High School. | 325.00 | 09/07/2024 | 03/30/2025 |
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Senior Yearbook() | Senior Yearbook is a project all our seniors will work on to complete graduation requirements and build a Family Academy yearbook featuring all our learning centers and teachers. This will end up being a fundraising project for scholarship funds for those who cannot afford full tuition payments. | 0.00 | 09/09/2024 | 04/03/2025 |
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World History via Ancestry() | For this class you will need Ancestry.com. We will dive into the four sections of your DNA you did in World Geography and investigate your family tree and what your relatives lived through. Be prepared to spend 3-4 hours a week investigating. You will need to ask your parents questions, so we can start with them and go backwards in history. | 0.00 | 09/09/2024 | 02/27/2025 |
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Shakespeare - The Play's the Thing() | In this course, the student will learn about Shakespeare as a person, as a poet and as a playwright. Memorizing passages for dramatic presentations, listening to the "story" of a play and watching a production of the play lead students to summarize the 9 plays following an outline. They will learn how to identify each as comedy, history or tragedy. | 0.00 | 09/10/2024 | 01/21/2025 |
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Physics() | This physics classes is loaded with options, and labs. There are two books you will find in the link "Books needed for this course" so that you can download them. You can also still purchase them through amazon or another book seller. The Aristotle: Graphic Guide is so old, it's available as a PDF. You will want to download that to your ipad or laptop so you can read it on the go. There is not much content on each page, so don't print it. It would be a waste of paper. You can easily read through the pages needed for each week's assignments. Junk Drawer Physics has most of the labs for this course in it. I recommend doing them on the days needed and you will find what you need in a supply list also found under the "information for this class." Make sure to read that list on Fridays for the next week so you have time to gather the materials needed. This is a full year, with makeup days the 9th, 18th, 27th and last week of the school year to get caught up if you fall behind. There is still homework during spring break, but only for my Science courses. | 325.00 | 09/10/2024 | 03/30/2025 |
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Sports Nutrition() | -This course will prepare you for a position or career as an independent Sports Nutritionist. As a Certified Sports Nutritionist myself and a 1st Degree Black belt in Songham Taekwondo it's important to have the right amount of food to provide energy for the sports activity that you may want to be involved with as a participant or as a nutritionist. This course will get you ready for that career. There are 3 other parts to go with this one. This is a one semester course. It can be extended for a full year if needed. You can't take the exam from IFA until you turn eighteen. But this course will get you ready for the test. You will learn about nutrition, exercise and balancing for the sport you are working in. You will produce exercise plans for all ages and work on forms to use in your business. | 165.00 | 09/10/2024 | 02/26/2025 |
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Freedom Civics() | Grade Level: 9-12 Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Civics .50 Freedom Civics provides valuable resources for the kind of civics education that we so desperately need to bring to our schools. It clearly explains the principles upon which our nation was founded and how the structure of our government was designed to fulfill and protect those principals. This class will include unabridged texts of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and the U.S. Constitution with the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27. There is a student textbook that goes with this class and is included in the course fee. | 210.00 | 09/11/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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College Writing Basics() | This course is for the College bound students and should be taken by 12th grade students. You will learn APA and MLA style writing with college vocabulary through Oxford University. You will also learn how to write your College Entrance Letters. The instructor for this class is John Elliott, a Concordia University graduate who has had several papers from various colleges published by his schools. He has a Master of Education from Concordia with a Biblical Literacy minor; he holds a Business degree from University of Phoenix; a project management certificate from Boston University and a Technology certificate from Colorado University. He is a certificated teacher with Washington State. This course will give you 1.0 for the school year in English. Content of this class belongs to the teacher, who is contracted with Family Academy of Arlington WA. You may not copy, distribute, sell or give a way in any form the materials used in this course or its syllabus. | 325.00 | 09/11/2024 | 03/25/2025 |
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Chinese- Mandarin Beginner() | Grades:6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th World Language 1.0 for one year / .50 for one semester Mandarin; simplified Chinese is the largest branch of the Sinitic languages. Mandarin varieties are spoken by 70 percent of all Chinese speakers over a large geographical area that stretches from Yunnan in the southwest to Xinjiang in the northwest and Heilongjiang in the northeast. Some say this is a beautiful language. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th or 8th grade students can earn high school credit in this course, but an additional fee of $130.00 applies. A parent/teacher consultant contract is needed to continue after the first month. The non-refundable deposit of $125.00 holds the students place in class for the first month. | 125.00 | 09/12/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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French for beginners() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th World Language 1.0 for one year / .50 one semester French is an official language in twenty-seven countries, as well as one of the most geographically widespread languages in the world, with about fifty countries and territories having it as a de jure or de facto official, administrative, or cultural language. It's also known as the Romantic language. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students who complete the full year of this class can receive High School credit with an additional fee of $130.00. A parent/teacher financial contract will be completed during the first month of enrollment after the non-refundable deposit to hold the students position in the class is paid ($125.00). | 125.00 | 09/16/2024 | 03/15/2025 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 week Japanese introduction course() | Japanese 4 Weeks course | 0.00 | 10/07/2024 | 10/07/2024 |
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Tourism 101 - A 4 Weeks introduction to European Portuguese() | Welcome to Tourism 101: European Portuguese! This 4-week introductory program will guide you through the basics of Portuguese, covering the alphabet, telling time, useful phrases, and simple grammar. I hope you enjoy the course—wishing you all the best! | 0.00 | 10/28/2024 | 10/28/2024 |
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Able to Teach - 2025() | Developed by two experienced homeschooling moms and certified teachers, “Able to Teach”, an invaluably informative course on effective home education, provides a smorgasbord of teaching strategies and resources to pick from and try. Through the “Able to Teach” course, parents can learn how to individualize home instruction to meet their child’s unique needs. The end of each session in the work text provides additional spiritual development ideas as well. As an enrolled student to Able to Teach, please email the Family Academy Office so that we might mail you your Worktext that you will need for this course. Include mailing address, email, phone number. Send it to [email protected]. We would like to get to know you: https://familyacademy.org/able-to-teach-questionnaire-for-1-parent-registration/ This course is copyrighted and content may not be sold, distributed, copied or given away without the expressed written permission of Diana McAlister and Family Academy. | 0.00 | 12/06/2024 | 03/27/2025 |
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Sewing() | Students will learn how to sew using a machine. | 0.00 | 01/11/2025 | 01/11/2025 |
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Homeroom 24-25() | Homeroom is a requirement of the State of Washington since we are a school without walls. It's required to meet the mandate of in person meetings for 1 hour a week. Under the online law for Washington, it automatically meets the first mandate and eliminates the 1 hour a week. So even though we only meet for 15-30 minutes per week, it's still required. Everything you need to know about being a member of Family Academy Online / Family Academy Private School is in this course. | 0.00 | 01/27/2025 | 04/07/2025 |
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Farsi I - Beginner!() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th - World Language 1.0 for a year / .50 one semester Persian, also known by its endonym Farsi, is a Western Iranian language belonging to the Iranian branch of the Indo-Iranian subdivision of the Indo-European languages. Farsi language is spoken and used officially within Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan in three mutually intelligible standard varieties, respectively Iranian Persian, Dari Persian, and Tajiki Persian. It is also spoken natively in the Tajik variety by a significant population within Uzbekistan, as well as within other regions with a Persianate history in the cultural sphere of Greater Iran. It is written officially within Iran and Afghanistan in the Persian alphabet, a derivative of the Arabic script, and within Tajikistan in the Tajik alphabet, a derivative of the Cyrillic script. This is by far one of the most beautiful languages ever spoken. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. This is a 10 Unit course for Farsi I - beginner! | 125.00 | 02/08/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Culinary Arts() | Fun with Cooking. This is a one semester course that will dive into easy appetizers, simple dishes and enhance your palet. This is a .50 credit for Culinary Arts for Beginners. You will make a recipe book and start basic cooking under the direction of your parents. | 0.00 | 02/11/2025 | 03/30/2025 |
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English Literature GED Equivalent Exam() | This exam will guide us to the proper placement of literature and credits. Take the 30 question exam and write a 150 -200 word essay. | 0.00 | 02/17/2025 | 02/17/2025 |
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Graphic Design 101() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Career & Technology .50 or Art .50 or Elective Credit .50 Graphic Design 101 is designed to introduce high school and middle school students to the fundamental concepts and skills necessary for creating visually appealing and impactful designs. Through a combination of exciting video lessons, hands-on projects, creative exploration, and learning digital tools, students will be given challenging real-world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design industry. Students will also be asked to do a final "branding" project where they will create their own brand, logo, and campaign. 1 Semester course for 1 high school elective credit. This is an online, self-paced course with weekly quizzes, students' workshops, and quizzes. Includes beautiful 100-page, physical color workbook for all assignments and projects (Physical workbook mailed to student). This course is through an outside link away from Family Academy Online. The owner of this content is renowned Hollywood Filmmaker, Damon Evans, who has granted Family Academy the right to market this course to our students. You will come back weekly to the Family Academy Online site and you will upload your hours and copies of your work. The student will be sent access information, and this course is self-paced. Each week the student will log into Family Academy Online and upload a form with their hours on it; and a summary of what they completed. By the end of the semester, they will need to provide a copy of their best work or share their book electronically to validate the work has been completed. John Elliott is the Teacher Consultant in charge of this course. | 275.00 | 03/13/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Intro to Screenwriting() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: English .50 Welcome to Intro to Screenwriting, a comprehensive 16-week course designed to turn your story ideas into a polished screenplay. Starting January 1st, in partnership with Filmmaker's Edge, this course offers aspiring screenwriters the skills, techniques, and support needed to develop a completed short or feature-length script. Through engaging video lessons, practical exercises, student workshops and expert guidance, students will dive deep into essential screenwriting topics, some examples are: • Story Concept & Structure: Develop a strong foundation by understanding story structure, from the three-act model to the Hero’s Journey. • Character Development & Arc: Craft memorable characters with dynamic arcs that will captivate audiences. • Dialogue & Visual Storytelling: Master the art of writing authentic dialogue and using visual elements to "show, don’t tell." • Climax, Conflict & Emotional Engagement: Bring intensity and emotion to your story, learning techniques to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. • Revisions & Distribution: Polish your script to perfection and explore strategies for sharing your work, from festivals to industry platforms. With each week building on the last, students will be guided step-by-step toward creating a complete, compelling screenplay, equipped with a clear theme, purpose, and voice. By the end of the course, you'll be prepared to submit your work and start your journey into the world of professional screenwriting. This course is designed for learners who prefer a self-guided experience. You’ll receive access to all course materials, including video lessons, resources, and assignments, enabling you to complete the course on your own schedule. This streamlined option provides everything you need to develop a complete screenplay at your own pace, ideal for focused, independent study. This course is accessed outside of Family Academy Online. The content is owned by renowned Hollywood Filmmaker Damon Evans and his wife. They have granted permission for Family Academy to market this course to our students. Students will use Family Academy Online to submit a weekly form justifying the hours in the course and send a copy of their best work or a digital portfolio of work completed to justify the credits that are earned. Teacher Consultant John Elliott oversees this course. (Books, if any, are shipped direct by Damon Evans.) | 300.00 | 03/13/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Acting 4 the Screen() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Career & Technology .50 or Art .50 or Elective .50 This is through renowned film maker Damon Evans who has a contract with Family Academy. This course will be accessed on his platform and is self-paced. Parent correction is required. The course price is $300.00 which includes the course and materials. All information will be shipped to the student's home with login credentials and website access. An email for the student is required to receive emails from Damon. In this class you will learn: Taught by lifetime actors All you need is a computer or smartphone Work at your own pace Lessons, demonstrations, and engaging assignments 12-part course, 1-semester credit 50-page color workbook included Improve your skills! This course is accessible from an outside source; but homework will be scanned and turned in through this portal. Oversight by John Elliott. | 300.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Algebra 1() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year (or less) Available Credit: Math 1.0 We use Algebra one from McGraw Hill. This product is online through another website, which you will gain access to once registration is completed. The course is self-motivating, and your parent will receive a weekly update from our math oversight person, Emma E. She will send this update every Sunday for the course of 12 months. Students can move up a math course at any time after reaching 80% of the course. The uniqueness of this program is it does an assessment of 30 questions at the beginning of the course to test the remembered concepts needed to move through this course. It then covers new concepts while revisiting older concepts learned until mastered, unlike a book that never revisits old concepts. Books are available through McGraw Hill; worksheets can be generated for additional work if needed, and we provide tutors to assist at an additional cost if a student needs additional help. Normal pricing for this course is $300.00, we offer at a huge discount for families. | 165.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Algebra 2() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year (or less) Available Credit: Math 1.0 We use Algebra two from McGraw Hill. This product is online through another website, which you will gain access to once registration is completed. The course is self-motivating, and your parent will receive a weekly update from our math oversight person, Emma E. She will send this update every Sunday for the course of 12 months. Students can move up a math course at any time after reaching 80% of the course. The uniqueness of this program is it does an assessment of 30 questions at the beginning of the course to test the remembered concepts needed to move through this course. It then covers new concepts while revisiting older concepts learned until mastered, unlike a book that never revisits old concepts. Books are available through McGraw Hill; worksheets can be generated for additional work if needed, and we provide tutors to assist at an additional cost if a student needs additional help. Normal pricing for this course is $300.00, we offer at a huge discount for families. Additional fees may apply for 8th grade students who want High School credit for this course. | 165.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Geometry() | Grades: 8-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: Math 1.0 We use Geometry from McGraw Hill. This product is online through another website, which you will gain access to once registration is completed. The course is self-motivating, and your parent will receive a weekly update from our math oversight person, Emma E. She will send this update every Sunday for the course of 12 months. Students can move up a math course at any time after reaching 80% of the course. The uniqueness of this program is it does an assessment of 30 questions at the beginning of the course to test the remembered concepts needed to move through this course. It then covers new concepts while revisiting older concepts learned until mastered, unlike a book that never revisits old concepts. Books are available through McGraw Hill; worksheets can be generated for additional work if needed, and we provide tutors to assist at an additional cost if a student needs additional help. Normal pricing for this course is $300.00, we offer at a huge discount for families. Additional fees may apply for 8th grade students who want High School credit for this course. | 165.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Brazillian & European Portuguese() | Grades: 7-12th Course Length: One Year Available Credit: World Languages 1.0 This course is under development at this moment. If you wish to take this class, please register! 7th and 8th graders who take the full year course may receive High School credit for an additional fee of $130.00. The $125.00 non refundable fee for the first month holds the student placement in the course. A parent/teacher financial contract for continued monthly payments must be signed during that first month. | 125.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Business Math() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Math .50 This math course is for students in our Homemaker and Entrepreneurship Pathways who want to go into business for themselves. This course will cover Checking accounts, sales tax, invoices, credit cards, calculating profit, car loans, salary, wages and taxes, stocks and bonds, college and retirement, and basic business principals. This course can be taken as a third-year math when added to Personal Finance which is another semester course. | 185.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Earth Science Lab() | Grades: 9-12 Course Length: One Year Credit Available: Science Lab 1.0 This course is a great one for 9th grade students. Earth Science for High School covers the study of Earth - its minerals and energy resources, processes inside and on its surface, its past, water, weather and climate, the environment and human actions, and astronomy. There are plenty of labs in this class! | 325.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Hindi() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th - World Language with 1.0 for a year / .50 for a semester Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in India, Nepal, Singapore, and South Africa. It is the lingua franca of the Hindi Belt region encompassing parts of northern, central, eastern, and western India. Modern Standard Hindi is a lingua franca of millions of people in North India and the official language of the Indian Union. Hindi is written in the Devanagari script and is known for ithttps://familyacademy.org/development/wp-admin/media-upload.php?post_id=5134&type=image&TB_iframe=1s rich literary tradition, which includes poetry, prose, and cinema. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the first language of more than 520 million people. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record, after the initial $125.00 non refundable deposit to reserve your students position in the course. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may receive High School credit for this course with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Japanese() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th grade - World Language 1.0 for a year / .50 for one semester Japanese is the principal language of the Japonic language family spoken by the Japanese people. It has around 123 million speakers, primarily in Japan, the only country where it is the national language, and within the Japanese diaspora worldwide. The Japanese writing system combines Chinese characters, known as kanji, with two unique syllabaries derived by the Japanese from the more complex Chinese characters: hiragana, 'simple characters' and katakana, 'partial characters'. Latin script is also used in a limited fashion (such as for imported acronyms) in Japanese writing. The numeral system uses mostly Arabic numerals, but also traditional Chinese numerals. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record after the initial $125.00 nonrefundable deposit is paid to cover the first month. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit by paying an additional fee of $130.00. | 130.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Life Skills 101() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Elective .50 This is through renowned film maker Damon Evans who has a contract with Family Academy. This course will be accessed on his platform and is self-paced. Parent correction is required. The course price is $300.00. All information will be shipped to the student's home with login credentials and website access. An email for the student is required to receive emails from Damon. Our middle/high school life skills 101 class is designed to enhance students' understanding and application of essential everyday living skills. Topics include basic health and nutrition, cooking fundamentals, personal finance management, laundry literacy, effective communication and emotional intelligence, stress management, time management, decision-making and goal setting, problem-solving, mechanics/garage, career exploration/planning your future, self-care and goal setting. Through fun video-based lessons, hands on assignments applying each skill, and real-life scenarios/student workshops, students will learn life skills that are essential for personal development and future success. This one-semester elective course is like nothing you’ve ever seen and a journey students will love and find incredibly valuable! This course is accessed away from Family Academy Online. The content is owned by renowned Hollywood Filmmaker Damon Evans and his wife. They have granted permission for Family Academy to market this course to our students. Students will use Family Academy Online to submit a weekly form justifying the hours in the course and send a copy of their best work or a digital portfolio of work completed to justify the credits that are earned. Teacher Consultant John Elliott oversees this course. (Books, if any, are shipped direct by Damon Evans.) | 300.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Photography 4 Teens() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Available Credit: Art .50 or Elective Credit .50 or Career & Technology .50 This course is completed outside of the Family Academy Online Portal and you will receive login information direct from Photography 4 Teens. Damon Evans, a renowned Hollywood Filmmaker teaches you how to use Photography like a pro. Learn digital photography with a smart phone or a DSLR - Video lessons, assignments, workshops and demonstrations - No special equipment needed - Self-paced, video based and online - Snap TONS of amazing photos with engaging assignments - 50 page color workbook included - Learn from professional photographers - 12-week course, 1-semester credit (60 Hours) The book will be shipped direct from Damon Evans and you will access the Family Academy Online portal weekly to upload your hours in the course and submit your weekly assignments. Students are overseen by John Elliott. | 275.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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YouTube 4 Teens() | Grades: 9-12th Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Career & Technology .50 or Elective .50 This is through renowned film maker Damon Evans who has a contract with Family Academy. This course will be accessed on his platform and is self-paced. Parent correction is required. The course price is $300.00 which includes the course and materials. All information will be shipped to the student's home with login credentials and website access. An email for the student is required to receive emails from Damon or John. This is a faith-based course and is awesome for anyone who would like to become a YouTube sensation. Teaches you the following: - Learning to start/grow and launch your own channel - Learn core skills needed for a channel - SAFE, yet savvy tech tutorials - Learn from professional creators - Work at your own pace - 50-page color workbook included - 12-week course, 1-semester credit This course is outside of Family Academy Online, but students will return here to submit weekly hours and upload homework completed. | 300.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Tagalog() | Grades: 6-12 Course Length:1-10 months Credit Available: World Language 1.0 for a year and .50 for a semester Tagalog is an Austronesian language spoken as a first language by the ethnic Tagalog people, who make up a quarter of the population of the Philippines, and as a second language by the majority, mostly as or through Filipino. It's the national language of the Philippines, and is one of the nation's two official languages, alongside English. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average cost is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. We recommend your student finishes at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit for this course with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Ukrainian() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length:1-10 months Credit Available: World Language 1.0 for one year / .50 one semester Ukrainians are an East Slavic ethnic group native to Ukraine. Their native tongue is Ukrainian, and the majority adhere to the Eastern Orthodox Church. By total population, the Ukrainians form the second-largest Slavic ethnic group after the Russians. This language is pretty and used in the church during songs is amazing to hear as its melody is soothing. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may receive High School credit with an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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West Armenian() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: World Language 1.0 for a year / .50 one semester Western Armenia (Western Armenian): is a term to refer to the western parts of the Armenian highlands located within Turkey (formerly the Ottoman Empire) that comprise the historical homeland of the Armenians. Western Armenia, also referred to as Byzantine Armenia, emerged following the division of Greater Armenia between the Byzantine Empire (Western Armenia) and Sassanid Persia (Eastern Armenia) in AD 387. This country has a rich history and wonderful language, both spoken and written. This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will complete a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit for an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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Washington State History() | Grade Level: 7-12 Course Length: One Semester Credit Available: Elective Credit .50 Students will research various topics within Washington State History that will include: Settlements of the past, mapping skills, archeology of our state, Native American tribes, Makah Indian Tribe Agreement, exploring maritime disasters, Land disasters, ghost towns, cities and how they were named, museums, state parks, sports history, important events, notorious or notable people in our history, tourism and much more. There are even options for assignments if a student does not have access or time to complete, this course is modifiable. The course fee includes the workbook and online access to the teacher. Additional reading materials are required for three book reports during this one semester course. This is an inductive learning style course. This course is required for graduation in Washington State. Course is adaptable for Junior high students as well. Local author and teacher for Family Academy. Her book is included in this course. | 165.00 | 03/15/2025 | 03/15/2025 |
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East Armenian() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th World Language 1.0 for a year / .50 one semester This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit for an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 |
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Portuguese() | Grades: 6-12th Course Length: 1-10 months Credit Available: 8-12th World Language 1.0 for a year / .50 one semester This course includes 30 minutes per week with a live instructor and video recording so you can go back over the vocabulary and assignments. Everything is done via Zoom or online. Additional materials are at the discretion of the teacher, and you will be notified after your non-refundable deposit for the course is received. Parents will fill out a financial contract for the remainder of months through the year and pay the balance of the course directly to the teacher of record. The average is $105.00 per month depending on the number of weeks in a month. We recommend your student finish at least 18 weeks for a .50 credit. The World Language credit towards graduation is required by most Universities and Colleges requires two full years in one language. If your student is not going to college, then career pathway credits and / or a variety of world languages will work. Additional live sessions are available, and arrangements can be made with the teacher direct. 7th and 8th grade students may earn High School credit for an additional fee of $130.00. | 125.00 | 03/28/2025 | 03/28/2025 |