Home School Information Zone (HSIZ)

Hands down this is our favorite secular boxed curriculum! They offer Prek to 8th grade.

Even though Calvert doesn't make this claim, their lesson manual is a wonderful example of what a lesson manual should like for newbie and veteran homeschoolers alike.

Each subject, unlike other boxed curriculums are planned out by Calvert School teachers.

In our opinion there is a difference between a curriculum provider only and an educator. For example, some boxed curriculum providers simply put together different resources in each subject area and conveniently package it for you.

Then some, very few, like Calvert School are educators. They might pull textbooks and workbooks from other providers, but the big difference is that the teaching and lesson planning is based on the many years that Calvert School has served the homeschooling community.

Because of Calvert's fine and prestigious reputation, it is not equal with other boxed curriculums in our opinion. For example, you cannot buy any course or subject separately except for their math and optional or enrichment subjects.

We have to put Calvert School in our secular resource section because it does use secular textbooks. However, do not be put off by this if you are looking for a Christian flavor source.

Calvert School's curriculum does introduce some ancient Bible history alongside introducing evolution as a theory. We have found that Calvert School respects the right of the parent to choose content and lets you know ahead, at times, if they feel something might be objectionable to a Christian view.

We have found it completely tweakable to add our Christian beliefs or faith. At certain times in our homeschooling journey, we have chose it over other Christian based curriculum because of its rigorous academics.

Calvert goes to great lengths to be sure that the homeschooling children feel connected to the children in their elite day school in Maryland. They offer a networking program, pen pal program, textbook exchange and their newsletter Calvert Connection.

Bravo to Calvert School!

K12 Inc.

2300 Corporate Park Drive
Herndon VA 20171
1.866.512.2273

The award-winning K12 curriculum was designed to meet each child's learning needs. Whether you supplement with a single course or use all six for complete self-paced learning, K12 helps provide a solid home-based education for the most important child there is - yours.

Texas Tech University

K-12 students can take K-12 or dual-credit courses, apply for Credit by Examinations (CBEs), enroll in TTUISD (our K-12 diploma program), or participate in academic enrichment programs on campus. Our courses and CBEs are written to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and our elementary, middle, and high schools are accredited by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Students can enroll in courses at any time, and have up to six months to complete coursework. Our distance learning courses are offered in a variety of formats, including online, print-based, video, and audio. Eligible high school students can earn college credit through dual-credit courses, and TTUISD students who complete the required coursework can earn a Texas high school diploma regardless of where they live. We also work with schools, school districts, and other academic organizations to supplement curriculum and offer additional educational opportunities. Through IDEAL, Texas Tech University's Institute for the Development and Enrichment of Advanced Learners, we offer non-credit, on-campus academic enrichment opportunities for school-age students. Since many of these programs have a residence hall option, they are an excellent choice for students not living in the Lubbock area to participate in hands-on academic enrichment programs on the Texas Tech campus.