Text-Based Curriculum 4th-8th

The younger grades are a time for exploration, emotional growth, physical development, and fun! Our textbook curriculum addresses the reading and writing processes with care and with sensitivity to the tremendous love of learning inherent in each child. Text-based curriculum uses books that have been carefully selected for their interest and appeal. Included with each text is a complete 36-lesson syllabus (study guide) with weekly lessons giving support and structure.

Younger grades use the beautiful English texts and workbooks by Silver Burdett & Ginn. Junior High grades use "The Language of Literature," which emphasizes active reading and the writing process in preparation for High School. Saxon Math is used through grades 4th-8th; the program includes tests and answer books. (Spectrum Math is also available.) Science uses the literature-based program "Discover the Wonder," Scott-Foresman texts, for 1st-6th grades; Life Science is presented in the 7th grade and Physical Science in the 8th grade. History discovers the world through Houghton-Mifflin texts for 2nd-8th grades.

To see what courses we have available, please visit our courses section.

Learn more about our Elementary & JR High Program.

Text-Based Curriculum 9th-12th

Laurel Springs School offers a comprehensive text-based program for students in grades 9-12 for one semester (18 weeks) or two semesters (36 weeks). A syllabus (study guide) is included with each course. With text-based courses in the core subject areas of English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Foreign Language and Fine Arts or elective subjects, students can prepare for college, complete honors-level work, or make up courses missed due to extenuating circumstances. All Laurel Springs textbooks are carefully chosen based on the quality of their academic content, their visual appeal, and their suitability for a wide range of learning styles.

Text-based courses are available for meeting graduation requirements, or for Honors and College Preparatory levels. Laurel Springs School offers a wide range of honors courses in the subject areas of English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Available in text-based or online format, our honors courses meet the needs of college-bound students seeking a challenging academic curriculum in an independent study environment. The honors program offers students an exciting opportunity to develop the critical thinking, research, and writing skills so essential to academic and professional success!

Learn more about our High School Program.

Web-Based courses may be used to supplement or replace some core subjects for 5th Grade through 12th Grade.

To see what courses we have available, please visit our courses section.