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We believe families should have the opportunity to experience our program before making a full-year commitment. Risk-Free Summer Start: Enroll today and complete the first two units. If the course isn't the right fit for your child, simply request a refund within the guarantee period.
For Summer 2026, we've made it even easier to get started. Students may enroll through our Summer Start option and complete the first two units with no long-term commitment. If the course is not the right fit for your child, simply let us know by the time classes start on September 1., 2026.
Designed for students in grades 5–8, U.S. History I is ideal for learners who have not yet completed a traditional U.S. history course and are ready for the challenge and rigor of an accredited middle school program.
Unlike many online history courses, every lesson, activity, and assessment has been created by experienced, licensed Virginia educators with more than 20 years of experience working with students in international schools around the world.
This asynchronous course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for U.S. History I and provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere while receiving personalized feedback from a real teacher.
Beyond learning U.S. history, students develop important academic skills that help them succeed in future classes, including:
Historical research skills
Note-taking and study strategies
MLA citation and formatting
Project-based learning skills
Critical thinking and analysis
Responsible use of AI tools for learning
These are skills that are often not explicitly taught in many international school settings and can benefit students across all subject areas.
At the completion of each Unit Organizer and Final Project, families receive:
A graded rubric
Narrative teacher comments
Suggestions for improvement and future success
In addition, students complete a brief midpoint check-in after the unit organizer to ensure they are mastering key concepts before moving forward.
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive:
Certificate of Completion
End-of-Course Report
Official Transcript
Please note that acceptance of transfer credit is determined by your child's current or future school.
Our courses are accredited through the Middle States Association, one of the oldest and most respected accrediting organizations in the United States.
Early American Cultures
European Exploration
Colonial America
American Revolution
Challenges of a New Nation
Western Expansion
Reform Movements
Civil War Part I
Civil War Part II
✔ Suggested Weekly Schedule
✔ Introductory Activity
✔ MLA Style Lessons
✔ Core Course Content
✔ Optional Gifted & Talented Extensions
✔ Optional AI Learning Activities
✔ Unit Check-Ins (Multiple Choice)
✔ Teacher-Graded Assignments
✔ Narrative Teacher Feedback
✔ Project-Based Learning Activities
✔ One-to-One Video Calls
✔ Unlimited Email Support
✔ End-of-Course Report
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Official Transcript
Course access begins June 11, 2026 with rolling admissions through August 1, 2026. You will need to decide if you want your child to continue the course by September 1, 2026.
The accredited course will end on May 16, 2027.
The Summer Start will end on August 1 at which time parents will need to decide if they want to continue with one of the other options.
Please review our Terms of Service for complete program details.
We believe families should have the opportunity to experience our program before making a full-year commitment. Risk-Free Summer Start: Enroll today and complete the first two units. If the course isn't the right fit for your child, simply request a refund within the guarantee period.
For Summer 2026, we've made it even easier to get started. Students may enroll through our Summer Start option and complete the first two units with no long-term commitment. If the course is not the right fit for your child, simply let us know by the time classes start on September 1., 2026.
Designed for students in grades 5–8, U.S. History I is ideal for learners who have not yet completed a traditional U.S. history course and are ready for the challenge and rigor of an accredited middle school program.
Unlike many online history courses, every lesson, activity, and assessment has been created by experienced, licensed Virginia educators with more than 20 years of experience working with students in international schools around the world.
This asynchronous course aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for U.S. History I and provides students with the flexibility to learn from anywhere while receiving personalized feedback from a real teacher.
Beyond learning U.S. history, students develop important academic skills that help them succeed in future classes, including:
Historical research skills
Note-taking and study strategies
MLA citation and formatting
Project-based learning skills
Critical thinking and analysis
Responsible use of AI tools for learning
These are skills that are often not explicitly taught in many international school settings and can benefit students across all subject areas.
At the completion of each Unit Organizer and Final Project, families receive:
A graded rubric
Narrative teacher comments
Suggestions for improvement and future success
In addition, students complete a brief midpoint check-in after the unit organizer to ensure they are mastering key concepts before moving forward.
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive:
Certificate of Completion
End-of-Course Report
Official Transcript
Please note that acceptance of transfer credit is determined by your child's current or future school.
Our courses are accredited through the Middle States Association, one of the oldest and most respected accrediting organizations in the United States.
Early American Cultures
European Exploration
Colonial America
American Revolution
Challenges of a New Nation
Western Expansion
Reform Movements
Civil War Part I
Civil War Part II
✔ Suggested Weekly Schedule
✔ Introductory Activity
✔ MLA Style Lessons
✔ Core Course Content
✔ Optional Gifted & Talented Extensions
✔ Optional AI Learning Activities
✔ Unit Check-Ins (Multiple Choice)
✔ Teacher-Graded Assignments
✔ Narrative Teacher Feedback
✔ Project-Based Learning Activities
✔ One-to-One Video Calls
✔ Unlimited Email Support
✔ End-of-Course Report
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Official Transcript
Course access begins June 11, 2026 with rolling admissions through August 1, 2026. You will need to decide if you want your child to continue the course by September 1, 2026.
The accredited course will end on May 16, 2027.
The Summer Start will end on August 1 at which time parents will need to decide if they want to continue with one of the other options.
Please review our Terms of Service for complete program details.