AGES 14+
UPPER LEVEL ACADEMICS
2027 CURRICULUM FOR UPPER LEVELS
As our students develop into young men and women, we parents slowly lose the reins of our control and allow them to make increasingly difficult and consequential decisions. For better or worse, these decisions are often directed by the attitude and bearing of the hearts.
This year’s history, literature, theology, and even science curricula focus on the unseen world of the student’s hearts. Addressing themes like sloth, frivolity, courage, unseen pride, civic responsibility, self-indulgence, sacrifice, greed, hubris, and how seemingly innocuous decisions can shape or destroy our destiny. *Note, There may be small changes to the following curricula.
2026-2027 Academics
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Experience the thrill of athletic variety in this dynamic PE course! Students rotate through different sports throughout the year, gaining exposure to fundamental skills, rules, and techniques for each activity. From volleyball and pickleball to flag football and soccer, every few weeks brings a new challenge and opportunity to discover hidden talents.
This hands-on course emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth while building confidence across multiple athletic disciplines. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner, you'll develop physical fitness, leadership skills, and lasting friendships through engaging team activities and friendly competition.
Instructor—Coach Hiram Samaniego
MATHEMATICS
Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus In One Year
Students will be taught and exposed to the most important fundamentals of mathematics from Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus to build a logical, step-by-step foundation of the most important topics that need to be covered in mathematics to be able to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
Telos math journey for the full school year…
Pre-Algebra: Introduces variables, ratios and basic linear equations. (~10% time spent)
Algebra I: Expands on variables, polynomials, factoring, graphing linear equations. (~40% time spent)
Geometry: Develops spatial reasoning through angles, triangles, circles, and volume without heavy numeric calculation. (~20% time spent)
Algebra II: Deepens algebraic skills with logarithms, complex numbers and quadratic functions and graphs. (~20% time spent)
Pre-Calculus: Matrices, functions, and trigonometry (~10% time spent)
Instructor—Robert Guzman
SPANISH
Instructor—Citlaslsi Parks
MUSIC/ART
Instructor—TBD
SCIENCE
PHYSICs
Topics/Concepts for 1 year of Physics:
Motion 🡨
Forces
Conservation Laws
Simple Machines
Fluids
Sound
Optics
Circuits
Example of the online curriculum
Instructor—Robert Guzman
HUMANITIES
Instructor—Jared Mende
Speech + Debate
Do you struggle to communicate your ideas with clarity and confidence? Do you find yourself apprehensive when you engage in a disagreement with someone? In this class, students will grow in calmly and clearly communicating and debating the Christian position on various ethical issues and better understand the world’s arguments and various objections to the Biblical view. This class will involve basic Christian ethics training, experience in a few short speeches, several informal debates and one formal debate (LD & Parliamentary style) throughout the semester.
Books Needed:
Public speak quick reference guide
Speech & Debate quick reference guide
Instructor—Caleb Harrelson