Does the course content change from year to year?
The elementary and middle school classes are set up on a three year rotation; meaning a child can take the same class for three years and not read the same thing twice. (A student entering the elementary class in 3rd grade can take the same class through 5th grade and read different novels, short stories, and poetry every year. The same is true for 6th through 8th grades.) The assignments are similar every year, but as students progress, they are expected to turn in more advanced work.The Lit for Littles course is set up on a similar two year rotation.
The high school level classes typically follow the same coursework every year. The American Literature/US History alternates every other year with World Literature/World History.
Can I enroll my student mid-year?
Yes! Writtenburg Door classes are structured with unit studies that typically last 3-6 weeks each. This makes jumping in to the classes at any time during the year fairly easy. If there is room in the class, your student is welcome! It’s always best to start at the beginning, but students who join mid-course usually have no trouble with the coursework.
Can I enroll my student in a course that is above or below their assigned grade level?
Absolutely! The beauty of homeschooling is that parents get to decide what is best for their own child’s education. Sometimes that means a 5th grader needs to be challenged with midde-school coursework, and sometimes, that means a 6th grader needs one more year in an elementary level class. Parents are free to choose which class is best for their child, with continued communication between the parent and teacher.
Are Writtenburg Door High School classes A-G compliant?
The short answer is YES!
The long answer is this:
Writtenburg Door classes closely follow all graduation guidelines outlined by the state of California. (The complete course outline is available under Classes on this website.) All charter schools that approve Writtenburg Door as a vendor, as well as all Cal State and community colleges, will accept the high school courses as meeting graduation requirements for high school English, US History, and World History. Some universities have more specific guidelines, and more is required to be A-G compliant. Students who wish to go to these universities can enjoy the benefits of Writtenburg Door classes by also doing well on the AP, ACT, or the SAT exam. (Most schools require one or more of these tests to be taken in order to be considered for enrollment.)
History SAT:
U.S. History:
Score of 550 satisfies one year
World History:
Score of 540 satisfies one year
History AP Exam:
U.S. History:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP U.S. History exam
Score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB History of the Americas HL exam
U.S. Government:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Exam satisfies a half year
World History/Cultures/Geography:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam in European History
World History or Human Geography:
score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB History HL or Geography HL exam
English SAT:
SAT Reasoning Test
Writing section: Score of 560 satisfies first three years; score of 680 satisfies entire four-year requirement.
ACT with Writing
Combined English/Writing or English Language Arts (ELA) score of 24 satisfies first three years; score of 30 satisfies entire requirement.
SAT Subject Test
Literature: Score of 560 satisfies first three years.
Engish AP or IB examination
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition Exam
Score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB HL English Literature exam
In addition, some charter schools will allow for the coursework completed in Writtenburg Door classes to be reviewed and approved by a “Highly Qualified Teacher” (HQT), and this establishes the class as A-G on the student’s transcripts.
Parents should discuss A-G options with their charter school representative before registering.
The elementary and middle school classes are set up on a three year rotation; meaning a child can take the same class for three years and not read the same thing twice. (A student entering the elementary class in 3rd grade can take the same class through 5th grade and read different novels, short stories, and poetry every year. The same is true for 6th through 8th grades.) The assignments are similar every year, but as students progress, they are expected to turn in more advanced work.The Lit for Littles course is set up on a similar two year rotation.
The high school level classes typically follow the same coursework every year. The American Literature/US History alternates every other year with World Literature/World History.
Can I enroll my student mid-year?
Yes! Writtenburg Door classes are structured with unit studies that typically last 3-6 weeks each. This makes jumping in to the classes at any time during the year fairly easy. If there is room in the class, your student is welcome! It’s always best to start at the beginning, but students who join mid-course usually have no trouble with the coursework.
Can I enroll my student in a course that is above or below their assigned grade level?
Absolutely! The beauty of homeschooling is that parents get to decide what is best for their own child’s education. Sometimes that means a 5th grader needs to be challenged with midde-school coursework, and sometimes, that means a 6th grader needs one more year in an elementary level class. Parents are free to choose which class is best for their child, with continued communication between the parent and teacher.
Are Writtenburg Door High School classes A-G compliant?
The short answer is YES!
The long answer is this:
Writtenburg Door classes closely follow all graduation guidelines outlined by the state of California. (The complete course outline is available under Classes on this website.) All charter schools that approve Writtenburg Door as a vendor, as well as all Cal State and community colleges, will accept the high school courses as meeting graduation requirements for high school English, US History, and World History. Some universities have more specific guidelines, and more is required to be A-G compliant. Students who wish to go to these universities can enjoy the benefits of Writtenburg Door classes by also doing well on the AP, ACT, or the SAT exam. (Most schools require one or more of these tests to be taken in order to be considered for enrollment.)
History SAT:
U.S. History:
Score of 550 satisfies one year
World History:
Score of 540 satisfies one year
History AP Exam:
U.S. History:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP U.S. History exam
Score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB History of the Americas HL exam
U.S. Government:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP Exam satisfies a half year
World History/Cultures/Geography:
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP exam in European History
World History or Human Geography:
score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB History HL or Geography HL exam
English SAT:
SAT Reasoning Test
Writing section: Score of 560 satisfies first three years; score of 680 satisfies entire four-year requirement.
ACT with Writing
Combined English/Writing or English Language Arts (ELA) score of 24 satisfies first three years; score of 30 satisfies entire requirement.
SAT Subject Test
Literature: Score of 560 satisfies first three years.
Engish AP or IB examination
Score of 3, 4 or 5 on the AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition Exam
Score of 5, 6 or 7 on the IB HL English Literature exam
In addition, some charter schools will allow for the coursework completed in Writtenburg Door classes to be reviewed and approved by a “Highly Qualified Teacher” (HQT), and this establishes the class as A-G on the student’s transcripts.
Parents should discuss A-G options with their charter school representative before registering.