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. We do offer spelling curricula in our Shop.
For the full California standards documents, see:
- Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
- History–Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
- English-Language Arts Content Standards for California
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 (Planned)
We are considering offering Geography & World Cultures as a history class to meet the 3rd-grade state standards for history/social studies. It could also be used as an exploration/elective class for grades 4th–5th.
Interested in the Geography & World Cultures class? Let us know so we can contact you when it launches.
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 | — |
| 9th–12th | Chemistry* | — |
| 10th | — | World History |
| 11th | — | U.S. History |
| 12th | — | Economics & Government |
*High school students must take a minimum of 2 years of science, consisting of one year of biology and one year of physical science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science). Some schools require a 3rd year; check with your charter. We plan to offer chemistry and physics as the optional classes.
Interested in high school classes? Let us know so we can contact you when they launch.