High School Academics

GCPA’s Private Online High School Curriculum

Grand Canyon Private Academy (GCPA) knows success is not a single destination, and that the journey can often take many turns. No matter the path, we believe in unlocking every learner’s potential by meeting them where they are and helping them reach their goals.

Subject Areas in Our Online High School Curriculum

GCPA has a robust offering of courses that allows students to tailor their education to their unique strengths and interests. Students have access to core curriculum and honors courses as well as a variety of electives, CRE and college courses to prepare them for life beyond high school.

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MATH

Mathematics courses include algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and more.

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SCIENCE

Students can explore a wide range of core science subjects, as well as electives such as forensic science, public health, veterinary science, computer programming, and more.

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HISTORY

In addition to American and world history courses, students expand their focus to encompass topics like anthropology, psychology, politics, and contemporary world issues.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Students hone in on their reading comprehension and grammatical skills in preparation for college entrance exams as well as fuel their love of reading with a variety of literature courses.

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WORLD LANGUAGES

Students start learning a world language as early as elementary school and continue through high school to expand their horizons as global citizens.

Explore Our Courses for High School

As students move through middle school and into high school, their work becomes increasingly independent. The K12 online high school curriculum is designed for students targeting a four-year university, a local community college, or an immediate career.

In all course levels, students:

  • Learn grade-level content
  • Complete coursework that might require writing or research projects
  • Tackle problems that require analytical thinking
  • Participate in seminar-based instruction with a collaborative and discussion-focused approach

Eligible students can enroll in college courses allowing students to receive college and high school credits simultaneously. See our dual enrollment section for more information.

A full list of high school courses will be available soon.

HOW IT WORKS

Dual Enrollment: Experience College While Still in High School

Qualifying high school students have the exciting opportunity to participate in dual enrollment* college courses, earning both high school and college credits at the same time. This program allows students to get a head start on their college education, with many courses eligible for transfer to four-year universities—saving both time and money after graduation. In some cases, students may even graduate high school with an associate degree already completed, giving them a strong advantage as they pursue their future academic and career goals.

Seminar-Based Teaching Method

We structure our high school classrooms around a seminar-based approach, where instruction is collaborative and discussion-focused. Teachers guide students through interactions by providing an introduction and setting the terms of the discussion, which may be a question or a task. This drives learning and shapes how the students think, ask questions, and respond.

With this method of teaching, learning happens for our students through discussion rather than lecture. This strategy for learning helps students:

  • Develop higher cognitive abilities
  • Develop the ability to respond
  • Develop the ability to seek clarification and defend the ideas of others
  • Develop the ability of keen observation of experience and feelings and how to present them effectively

Teachers may prompt students to share their ideas, but encourage the space for students to notice, wonder, talk, or debate. This seminar method helps students find their voices.

Graduation Requirements

Graduating students receive a U.S. diploma when they complete the following credit requirements in each subject area. Each full-time course earns one full credit for a total of a 22-credit minimum requirement for graduation.

  • 4 Elective credits
  • 1 Health/PE credit
  • 1 Fine Arts / CTE credit
  • 4 Language Arts credits
  • 3 Science credits
  • 4 Math credits (must be Algebra I or higher)
  • 3 Social Science credits
  • 2 World Language credits

Transfer Students and Credits

  • Full-time online students who have transferred to GCPA from another school must complete a minimum of 5 credits (one full year of study) with GCPA to be eligible for a diploma from our institution. 
  • GCPA accepts transfer credits on an individual basis. An official transcript must accompany a high school application and credits must have been earned through a public school or accredited private institution for consideration. International records may also require translation and evaluation prior to consideration. 

Experience GCPA to Get Started

Try out one of our sample lessons or explore the full list of K12 courses by downloading the catalog to get a taste of the online learning experience and what your student can look forward to with GCPA.

SAMPLE LESSONS
COURSE CATALOG

*Dual enrollment is offered at an additional cost. Click here for pricing details