https://www.bluetentonline.com/
- Offering live, asynchronous, and self-paced classes with student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
- 3 NEW courses: Physics, Intro to Statistics, and Intro to Psychology
Since 2010, Blue Tent Online has been an online educational provider for high school homeschoolers.
Founded by Brigid Thompson, an experienced educator and homeschooling mom, Blue Tent Online offers a comprehensive line of proven academic classes for homeschoolers, coupled with a community-building atmosphere. Classroom discussions and regularly used webcams allow students and instructors to develop a rapport that facilitates easy interaction.
All Blue Tent instructors hold degrees in their respective field and have experience working with students in a virtual classroom setting.
The core curriculum that Blue Tent offers is broad and geared towards an enriching high school course that will prepare students for further academic studies. Many courses are offered in two formats – live and self-paced to allow homeschool families the flexibility that is often desired.
Blue Tent also offers several Advanced Placement (AP,) College-Board approved courses. In math they offer: Algebra 1 & 2; Honors Algebra 1 & 2; Geometry and Honors Geometry; Precalculus, Honor Precalculus, and AP Precalculus; Intro to Statistics and AP Statistics; AP Calculus AB and BC.
The science offerings are: General and Honors Biology, AP Biology, Honors Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Introduction to Psychology, and AP Psychology.
They will also be offering a summer Biology Dissection Intensive where students will work through six dissections over the course of six weeks.
The English offerings are also significant: Introduction to Literature and Composition is a great entry point for eighth grade students. For high schoolers: English Lit & Comp 1 and 2 (self-paced), Honors English Lit & Comp 1, Honors English Lit & Comp 2, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, Advanced Senior English, Aspiring Author’s Club, Journalism Club, The Zenned Out Student, and Creative Writing workshops that run in the summer.
The presence of experienced homeschoolers on the administrative and teaching staff offers a unique value to homeschooling families. These instructors know the landscape of homeschooling – a definite boon to your student’s coursework experience. You can be confident that these instructors have developed curricula that will set your student on the path to success. If you are contemplating an online educational opportunity for your homeschooled high school student, visit the Blue Tent Online website at bluetentonline.com, and read the team member bios. You can contact Blue Tent directly with any questions. Feel free to email at [email protected] or call (919) 888-1589.
