Curriculum
Parents Choose Curriculum
The curriculum and subjects are chosen by the parents, while students learn individually and at their own pace. The numerous curricula incorporate varying degrees of Christian instruction, self-directed learning, and liberty. Parents may choose from one or all curricula, including programs purchased by parents.
Scripture
Scripture will be used as curriculum to build a strong foundation in students. There will be options to use the Bible and various scholars in theology to better understand the principles of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, morals, and character to name a few.
Ron Paul Curriculum
Dr. Ron Paul created his curriculum using specialists in their field of expertise and from the homeschooling community. This curriculum uses both original sources and greatest classics. The Ron Paul Curriculum uses more technology to motivate and teach students. Students will use YouTube videos, WordPress, forums, and various websites for learning.
This would be a great option for a student who uses technology. Can you visualize your child as an entrepreneur, businessman, economist, inventor, advertiser, craft or tradesman, artist, etc.? This may be the program for your child.
Classical Curriculum
The classical curriculum is a self-directed curriculum from the greatest writers in the English language.
This would be a great option for a student who is motivated, determined, and willing to reach the highest of knowledge and academics. Can you visualize your child in the fields of medicine, engineering, law, science, academics, etc.? This may be the program for your child.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Books, videos, and games created by Robert Kiyosaki and associates will be used to understand business and investing. Students must understand the methods, strategies, connections, and mindset to start and sustain a lifelong cashflow to financial independence and wealth.
Sciences/Computer Science/ Engineering/Humanities by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Computer science is the future of creating tremendous wealth and life-changing innovation. Dr. Clark encourages students to investigate the areas of blockchain, cryptography, and artificial intelligence. “MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.”
Curriculum
Austrian Economics by Mises Institute
Austrian economics are the principals of a free market. Ludwig von Mises “concluded that the only viable economic policy for the human race was a policy of unrestricted laissez-faire, of free markets and the unhampered exercise of the right of private property, with government strictly limited to the defense of person and property within its territorial area.”
Math and Science by Kahn Academy
“Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps. We've also partnered with institutions like NASA, The Museum of Modern Art, The California Academy of Sciences, and MIT to offer specialized content.”
Liberty University Online Academy
Liberty University (LU) offers an online academy for kindergarten through 12th grade, which is an accredited online school with teachers. LU provides a Christian curriculum that will help students enter college with the accreditation requirements that many colleges seek.
Costs are additional to SLI tuition. The cost is approximately $495 per subject, and grades can be applied for college credits at LU. Please see Liberty University Online Academy for complete details.
This would be a great option for older students who need to finish courses before entering college.
Constitution, Western Heritage and Theology by Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College offers self-directed courses in many areas of western thought including great classics, the U. S. Constitution and government, Western traditions and theology, and economics to name a few. These courses are perfect for providing a strong understanding in foundational principles.
Rosetta Stone For Foreign Languages
This is a wonderful program for students to learn English and 24 other languages from around the world. Rosetta Stone has specific programs for K-12 students that are context-based,
build fundamental language skills, and use immersion methodology.
Costs are additional to SLI tuition. The cost for languages vary depending on the number of months used.
Library at Sovereign Learning Institute
The library at SLI will consist of the best books in the subjects of the classics, business, theology, investment, biographies, engineering, and many more.
Other Choices
There are other curriculum programs available that are free or are an added expense for parents to consider.
