State Standards Pathways
See how our classes align with California State Standards
Writing & Grammar: Our writing workshops meet California State Standards for writing and grammar. Parents will need to meet reading and spelling standards independently.
For the full California standards documents, see:
Elementary: 3rd–5th Grade
3rd Grade — Science
| Month | Class | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| September | Science 2 | Earth: The Sun, Moon & Planets |
| October | Science 2 | Physical: Atoms & Molecules |
| November | Science 2 | Physical: States of Matter |
| December | Science 2 | Life: Plant Anatomy |
| January | Science 1 | Physical: Light & Color |
| February | Science 1 | Physical: Electricity |
| March | Science 1 | Physical: Simple Machines |
| April | Science 1 | Life: Ecosystems |
| May | Science 1 | Life: Adaptation & Extinction |
3rd Grade — History
Our Geography & History classes meet the 3rd-grade state standards for history/social studies.
4th Grade — Science
| Month | Class | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| September | Science 1 | Life: Food Chains & Webs |
| October | Science 1 | Earth: Rocks & Minerals |
| November | Science 1 | Earth: Topography & Weathering |
| December | Science 1 | Physical: Magnetism |
| January | Science 2 | Photosynthesis & Pollination |
| February | Science 1 | Physical: Electricity |
| March | Science 1 | Physical: Simple Machines |
| April | Science 1 | Life: Ecosystems |
| May | Science 1 | Life: Adaptation & Extinction |
4th Grade — History
Our California History classes meet the 4th-grade state standards for history/social studies.
5th Grade — Science
| Month | Class | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| September | Science 2 | Earth: The Sun, Moon & Planets |
| October | Science 2 | Physical: Atoms & Molecules |
| November | Science 2 | Physical: States of Matter |
| December | Science 2 | Life: Plant Anatomy |
| January | Science 2 | Photosynthesis & Pollination |
| February | Science 2 | Life: Cells |
| March | Science 2 | Life: Body Systems |
| April | Science 2 | Earth: Water Cycle & Clouds |
| May | Science 2 | Weather |
5th Grade — History
Our Early U.S. History classes meet the 5th-grade state standards for history/social studies.
Junior High: 6th–8th Grade
6th Grade
| Subject | Class | Standards Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Earth Science | Plate tectonics, earth structure, topography, thermal energy, ecology, and earth's resources |
| History | Ancient History | Paleolithic era, Egypt, Mesopotamia & Kush, ancient Hebrews, India, Greece, China, and Rome |
7th Grade
| Subject | Class | Standards Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Biology | Cell biology, genetics, reproduction, inheritance & variation, adaptation, and dissections |
| History | Medieval History | Islam, China, Africa, Japan, Europe, Meso-America, Renaissance, Reformation, and Scientific Revolution |
8th Grade
| Subject | Class | Standards Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Physical Science | Motion & forces, matter, chemical changes, chemistry of living systems, periodic table, density, and buoyancy |
| History | Early Modern History | American Revolution, Constitution, political foundations, regional development, Civil War, and Industrial Revolution |
High School: 9th–12th Grade (Planned)
High school pathways are in development. Below is the planned course sequence:
| Grade | Science | History |
|---|---|---|
| 9th–12th | Physical Science* | — |
| 9th–12th | Biology* | — |
| 10th | — | World History |
| 11th | Chemistry (3rd year option) | U.S. History |
| 12th | — | Economics & Government |
*High school students must take a minimum of 2 years of science (physical science and biology), in any order. Some schools require a 3rd year — we plan to offer chemistry as that option.
Interested in high school classes? Let us know so we can contact you when they launch.