Every student is unique. One of the best things about homeschooling is that you can customize your student’s schedule based on his or her skill level, needs, and passions. Grade levels are less important than learning and mastery. It’s not unusual for a student to work at one level in one subject—for example, math or science—and a grade ahead or behind in another—for example, English.

With that in mind, here are two sample senior high school plans to show how a student COULD move through the major subject areas at Mid-Metro Academy (English, Science, Math, Social Studies). Plan 1 is for a student who will enroll in PSEO as a junior and senior to earn dual credit (high school and college). Plan 2 is for the student who won’t take PSEO. Keep in mind that the way your student SHOULD progress through high school is based on your goals and his or her unique abilities and interests, not on any pre-set formula.

Plan 1 (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option in 11th & 12th grades)

9^th Grade

• Read! Think! Write!
• Biology 
• Geometry
• 20th Century American History
• Public Speaking
• Choose one or more electives (see below)

10^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 2 
• ACT Prep: Reading/English
• Chemistry 
• Advanced Algebra
• American Government Part 1 and Student Senate
• Choose one or more electives (see below)

11^th Grade

• PSEO Year 1 (choose courses that fill both your high school graduation requirements and gen ed requirements for the target college)
• Choose one or more MMA electives (see below) to pursue your areas of interest and meet your high school graduation requirements  

12^th Grade

• PSEO Year 2 (choose courses that fill both your high school graduation requirements and gen ed requirements for the target college)
• Choose one or more electives (see below) to pursue your areas of interest and meet your high school graduation requirements

Plan 2 (No PSEO)

9^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 1, Creative Writing Workshop, and/or Step by Step to Essay Success
• Physical Science
• Intermediate Algebra
• Contemporary Issues and American Government Part 2
• Choose one or more electives (see below)

10^th Grade

• Read! Think! Write!
• Health & Nutrition* 
• Geometry
• 20th Century American History
• Public Speaking*
• Choose from desired career-oriented electives below
• Choose one or more other electives (see below)

11^th Grade

• Writing with Confidence Level 2
• Biology 
• Advanced Algebra
• American Government Part 1 and Student Senate*
• Choose from desired career-oriented electives below
• Choose one or more other electives electives (see below)

12^th Grade

• ACT Prep Reading/English*
• Step by Step to Essay Success and/or Creative Writing Workshop
• Chemistry 
• Economics
• Psychology of Attachment*
  
• Personal Finance*
• Choose career-oriented electives below
• Choose one or more other electives (shown below)

*These courses are highly recommended for students who choose business, career, or trades rather than college because they emphasize real-world skills that help students excel in the adult world.

Career-Oriented Electives

Some high school students may be unsure about college, and some may see themselves owning their own business or entering a skilled trade. Some students who plan to go to college want to gain a usable skill to help them earn money during a gap year and/or while they're in college. MMA's career-oriented classes can get students started on a side business or career while they're still in high school.

• Bookkeeping 
• Graphic Design
• Video Production 1 and 2
• Audio Production (Garage Band)
• Photography 1.0 and 2.0
• Programming 101
• Video Production
• Essential Computer Skills
  
• Introduction to Business
  
• Entrepreneurship 101
  
• Career Exploration
  
• Mechanical Drawing 

Other Electives

High school is a time to determine your strengths and interests by dabbling in a wide range of activities and fields. It's important to balance students' schedules with challenging academic courses and artistic and/or social opportunities. Striking that balance will help relieve stress and will keep your student motivated throughout the school year.

Students: At least one fun and creative class each semester will make you a more well-rounded person and help you grow in unexpected ways. Look over this list, find something you think you might like, and sign up!

• Acting Techniques
• Arts & Crafts
  • Drawing Basics
  • Beginning Oil Pastels
  • Mixed Media B
  • Drawing Realistic Faces
  • Portraits in Pastel Pencil)
  • Metalwork Jewelry
    
  • Mechanical Drawing
    
  • Creative Upcycling
  • Intro to Origami 1 and 2
  • Photography 1.0 and 2.0
  • Beginning Sewing
    
• Contemporary Issues
• Creative Writing Workshop
• High School Culinary Arts 
• History of Fashion
• Homemade Goodness
  
• Language
  • Spanish 1 and 2
  • French 1
    
• Logic
• Intro to Jiu Jitsu
• Self-Defense & Fitness
• Gym & Fitness 
• MMA Zone (hang-out and hobby time with MMA students)
• Music
  • Group Guitar
  • Private Lessons
  • Creative Music Ensemble
  • Intro to Songwriting
  • Music Production
• Study Skills for Academic Success
• Psychology of Attachment