High School course offerings are geared toward the upper youth to young adult age range, typically ages fourteen to nineteen. Emphasis is placed on individual growth as assignment length and difficulty are tailored appropriately to age and ability. Students both younger and older are welcome in this level when appropriate. Use the Contact form for questions about placement.
Theology: Intro to Biblical Studies provides a beginning look at the field of Biblical Sciences by presenting an introduction to Sacred Scripture. Not only is Scripture read as a spiritual endeavor, it is read academically as students become familiar with the literary and historical contexts of the Bible. Various disciplines are engaged to unpack layers of meaning from exegetical and theological interpretation to literary criticism, archaeology, and linguistics.
Latin 1 is the beginning Latin course for middle and high school-aged students. No prior Latin experience is necessary. It introduces students to the primary elements of the Latin language, focusing on core grammar rules and vocabulary, while developing skills that allow them to translate Latin sentences. This includes weekly practice with Latin pronunciation, noun declensions, verb conjugations, and sentence construction. By the end of the course, students will be able to read Latin at a fundamental level and understand many of the prayers of the Church in Latin.
Euclidean Geometry provides a rigorous study of the early books of Euclid’s Elements (as well as selected propositions from later books). We follow in the steps of this “Master of Geometry,” studying first his definitions, postulates, and common notions, and then immersing ourselves in the beauty of his propositions. Students will demonstrate Euclidian propositions without the text in hand. From this pedagogy, they learn to present a reasoned argument, to answer questions intelligently, to express themselves cogently, to value understanding over mere memorization, and to be comfortable before an informed audience.
Roman History & Literature offers a rich exploration of Ancient Rome through its history, literature, and philosophy, providing students with a vivid understanding of the Roman world’s enduring influence. Students will engage deeply with foundational texts, including Virgil’s The Aeneid, Livy’s Early History of Rome, and primary works by Cicero, Plutarch, Tacitus, Suetonius, and Seneca. A special focus will be placed on Stoicism, an influential school of Roman philosophy, examining its principles and how they resonate with Christian teachings. This course functions as a composition course, with an emphasis on using evidence effectively through quotation, integration, and citation. Students will refine their writing through analytical essays that connect Roman literature and history to broader cultural and moral questions, comparing works and tracing key themes across genres and time periods.
Astronomy familiarizes students with both the solar and sidereal diurnal motions, as well as the monthly lunar motions and finally the various terrestrial and planetary annual motions. Students gain an understanding of the geocentric cosmos as propounded by Ptolemy, they analyze the philosophical reasoning behind Copernicus’ argument for heliocentrism, they will appreciate the further corrections to the heliocentric theory as provided by Kepler and Galileo, and they will probe the philosophical origins of modern science as outlined by Bacon and Descartes.
Required Materials
Estimated to be around $140 for full enrollment. The Books/Materials list is sent out to registered students in June.
Hybrid Format
These course offerings are presented in a hybrid format to students both on-campus and online. On-campus students meet at the Saint Mary Magdalen Center at 511 Kearsarge Mountain Rd in Warner, New Hampshire. Students attending online will need a computer or laptop, a wired headset, and internet bandwidth of at least 10 Mbps. You may need more if you plan to have multiple students attending online classes simultaneously.
Two-Day and Four-Day Schedules
All courses have the option of a Monday/Wednesday or a Monday through Thursday schedule. New content is introduced during the Monday/Wednesday meetings. The expectation for students who choose the Monday/Wednesday option is that students work at home on Tuesday/Thursday for consistency and to complete weekly assignments. Students who enroll in the Monday through Thursday schedule use Tuesdays and Thursdays to work with guided instruction to complete their weekly assignments on campus or online with the guidance of the instructor. The four-day option is great for the primary educator who would like to be relatively hands-off with the instruction of the subject.
Course Dates
Thirty-two instruction weeks beginning on September 8th-May 22nd, excluding Christmas Break, Winter Break, and Holy Week/Easter Week.
Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right to cancel the class based on enrollment numbers. Enrollees who withdraw before the end of the second week of classes will receive a refund minus a 3% payment charge. Enrollees who withdraw after the first two weeks of class will forfeit a refund. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone and to remove a student permanently from a course who is disruptive and/or interferes with the safety, well-being, or educational experience of other students.
Payment Plans can be arranged by choosing the "Pay by Check" or the "Pay by EFA" options at Checkout. Then, use the Contact Form to request and arrange a payment schedule. A deposit is necessary to reserve your course seats.