HIGH SCHOOL

He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.

Psalm 1:3

About Timber Academy

  • The finish line is in sight! Families must finish strong regarding their students' education. While high school students operate more independently than younger children, families must stay actively engaged in their students’ education. The high school student will still be responsible for doing most of their work at home.

    Scope & Sequence

    Our comprehensive educational plan will equip parents with the tools they need to take control of their student’s education. Knowing the end destination helps dictate the steps required to excel.

  • Graduation Track

    Students who register in the Grad Track will automatically be enrolled in all the core classes. Their curricula will be predetermined, and the guesswork on what to take and when will be removed. The benefit of the Grad Track is that it allows families to register their students for our comprehensive enrollment and trust that they are on the right path to graduation.

    Auditing Option

    Families who don’t want to take the Grad Track can audit an individual class. Auditing a class provides an opportunity for families to enrich their academic interests and needs without impacting their GPA. While Timber Academy will keep records of courses taken by those auditing the class, we will not write official transcripts or give official grades. 

    Auditing the class does not remove any academic rigor or at-home requirements. It means the class is taken independently of a graduation program or any other class. Families will be required to create the transcripts for prospective colleges or programs for classes audited. Prerequisite transcripts or proficiency tests may still be necessary to enroll in specific courses.

  • Teachers

    Teachers will be specialized and assigned per subject at the high school level rather than per grade. The teacher is responsible for lesson planning for each class period and managing the pace of lessons throughout the year. They will coach and tutor the students as necessary and reasonable. Additionally, teachers will partner with and communicate with the parents and students to ensure academic and spiritual success.

Tuition Pricing 

  • The Graduation Track is $1,800 per 15-week term and includes the following classes:

    - 1 Math 

    - 1 Writing 

    - 1 Social Science

    - 1 Literature

    - 1 Science 

    - 1 Academic Elective

  • $375 per 15-week term (2 terms total)

Courses Available

All classes will take place at our Lake Oswego campus. Class days and times won’t be finalized until June and subject to change.

Social Sciences

Cultural Geography

Level: 9th Grade

Credit: 1 Social Studies

Time: 10:30 am–12 pm Mondays

Length: 30 weeks

World History

Level: 10th Grade

Credit: 1 Social Studies

Time: 10:30 am–12 pm Wednesdays

Length: 30 weeks

United States History

Level: 11th Grade

Credit: 1 Social Studies

Time: 9 am–10:30 am Mondays

Length: 30 weeks

Science

Biology

Level: 9th Grade

Credit: 1 Science

Time: 12:30 pm-2 pm Monday-Wednesday

Length: 30 weeks

Chemistry

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Credit: 1 Science

Time: 9 am–10:30 am Monnday & Wednesday

Length: 30 weeks

Physics I:

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Credit: 1 Science

Time: 10:30 am–12 pm Monday & Wednesday

Length: 30 weeks

Mathematics

Algebra I

Prerequisite: Algebra 1/2 or Math 8/7

Credit: 1 Math

Time: 8:30 am–10 am Mondays & Wednesdays

Length: 30 weeks

Algebra II

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Credit: 1 Math

Time: 10 am–11:30 am Mondays & Wednesdays

Length: 30 weeks

Advanced Math (Pre-Calculus)

Prerequisite: Algebra II

Credit: 1 Math

Time: 12:30 pm–2 pm Monday-Wednesdays

Length: 30 weeks

Writing & Literature

World Literature

Credit: 1 Language Arts Credit

Time: Wednesdays 10 am - 11:30 am

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor: Shawn McCowan

Medieval Literature

Credit: 1 Language Arts Credit

Time: Wednesdays 2 pm - 3:30 pm

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor: Shawn McCowan

American Literature

Credit: 1 Language Arts Credit

Time: Mondays 8:30 am - 10 am

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor: TBD

Writing: Style & Structure

Credit: 1 Language Arts Credit

Time: Wednesdays 1 pm - 2 pm

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor: Shawn McCowan

Academic Electives

Elements of Art

Credit: 0.5 Art Credit

Time: Thursdays

Length: 15 weeks

Instructor: Jasmine McCleskey

Spanish

Credit: 1 Language Credit

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor: Grace Guerrero

Old Testament

Credit: 1 Theology Credit

Time: 9 am–10:30 am Wednesdays

Length: 30 weeks

Instructor:

What Makes Us Distinct

Comprehensive Plan

Our comprehensive educational plan will equip parents with the tools they need to take control of their student’s education. Knowing the end destination helps dictate the steps required to excel.

Grad Track

Students who register in the Grad Track will automatically be enrolled in all the core classes. Their curricula will be predetermined, and the guesswork on what to take and when will be removed. The benefit of the Grad Track is that it allows families to register their students for our comprehensive enrollment and trust that they are on the right path to graduation.

Diploma Program

Coming 2025-26! We are developing a program allowing families to fully enroll with Kids of Grace Academy and graduate with a high school diploma. In doing this, families will waive their home school status at graduation. However, it does not change the engagement required at the end of the family.

Class Auditing (A la carte)

Families who don’t want to take the Grad Track can audit an individual class. Auditing the class does not remove any academic rigor or at-home requirements. It means the class is taken independently of a graduation program or any other class. Families will be required to create the transcripts for prospective colleges or programs for classes audited. Prerequisite transcripts or proficiency tests may still be necessary to enroll in specific courses.

Family Engagement

The finish line is in sight! Families must finish strong regarding their students' education. While high school students operate more independently than younger children, families must stay actively engaged in their students’ education. The high school student will still be responsible for doing most of their work at home.

Role of the Teacher

Teachers will be specialized and assigned per subject at the high school level rather than per grade. The teacher is responsible for lesson planning for each class period and managing the pace of lessons throughout the year. They will be coaching and tutoring the students as necessary and reasonable. Additionally, teachers will partner and communicate with the parents and students to ensure academic and spiritual success.