1:1 High School Mastery: Accelerated 11th & 12th Grade Full Curriculum (2 of 2)
This a 10-week full curriculum & accelerated high school course. This 2nd semester class has Higher Sciences & Higher Math combined for 11th & 12th grades which is a part of a one to one tutoring, academic homeschool course for two full years.
Dr. Kai Kafferly, PhD
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20 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. 🕔 If a student must miss a live video meeting or needs to turn in homework later due to illness, family situations, or other circumstances, I completely understand. I kindly request that the parent sends me a direct private message at least 2 hours before the live online class, if possible. I can still post their homework for the day(s) they miss. It's important to note that, as per Outschool's policy, there are no refunds for a student missing a live meeting. If the student doesn't join within 10 minutes of the live meeting, the meeting will be canceled for that day. Unfortunately, I don't conduct makeup sessions for missed live meetings, but I'll continue to assign homework in the Outschool classroom for them to complete by the due date. Given the nature of homeschooling, there will be a substantial amount of homework, and parents should be actively involved. 🧑🏫 Students will receive instruction, guidance, coaching, learning, and homework assignments from me through live online sessions. I'll also post weekly guidance and homework assignments in the Outschool Classroom. Full participation in the live video meetings and the Outschool Classroom is crucial for effective learning. ⏩ This is an accelerated semester class. Students will work independently from me most of the time, engaging with the textbook, crafting essays, creating videos or other projects, and completing lesson reviews for both subjects. ✨ Heavy parent involvement is absolutely necessary to help students manage their homeschool schedule for homework and to provide support to their teen. ✨ 🎒 Weekly Assignment Homework: Although I'm available seven days a week via private message to assist your teen with questions, provide additional guidance, coaching, and more, parent help and involvement are not just allowed but required because this is homeschooling, and most state laws hold parents legally responsible. Parents will need to assist their teen in planning their schedules to complete homework on time, help them with their assignments, and ensure all homework is completed each week. Homework includes the following: All Homework and Reviews are OPEN BOOK. 1. We cover one full chapter per week in both subjects. Each chapter contains 3 to 7 lessons, and students must complete a lesson review for every lesson. The lesson reviews include vocabulary words, skill practice, skill review, and sometimes writing practice, typically featuring 8 to 15 questions per lesson. Students can write their answers on notebook paper, in a Word document, or they can print out the lesson reviews from the PDF of the textbook that I provide. Students will read their answers during our next live meeting, and these assignments are due within one week. This applies to both subjects, and these assignments are graded. However, if there are issues with this method, some lessons can be turned into projects (see #3 below). 2. The Chapter Review at the end of each chapter must also be completed, either by writing answers on notebook paper, a Word document, or a printout of the material from the PDF textbook. Your teen will read off their answers in the next live meeting, which means this is due in one week. This is open book and graded. 3. Most weeks, but not all, your teen will be assigned a project. This might involve writing an essay, a short story, or a poem (on a Word document), creating a video slideshow (via Canva or Adobe Express), or a digital photo collage. This allows for creativity and fun. Only Canva or Adobe Express may be used for video slideshows. Both programs are free. Google Docs and Google Slides are not permitted. You can find free document programs such as Open Office, Libre, and more via an internet search. This work is graded. Please refer to the Supply List section for more information. After reviewing your teen's homework answers verbally, we will engage in in-depth discussions about the chapters studied. I'll pose questions to your teen, and they can reciprocate. This approach greatly helps in fully absorbing new knowledge, connecting it with prior knowledge, ensuring comprehension, and fostering analysis. We will then introduce the next chapter, the new homework, and, if time allows, I'll initiate the first lesson with them. One of my teaching philosophies is to teach students how to learn. In many assignments, students may be asked to answer extra questions based on their initial responses, requiring them to conduct research on the internet and share their findings. During the final week, a comprehensive semester exam will be administered for both subjects. This exam will account for 20% of your teen's final grade, but it's important to note that the exams are open book. The exam can be tailored to your teen's preferred method of learning and demonstrating their knowledge. The purpose of this exam is to gauge their ability to comprehend, analyze, infer, discuss, and make informed conclusions about the material.Progress Report
🗃️ Your teen will have their lesson reviews, chapter reviews, slideshow projects, and writing assignments graded each week for each subject. I send grades for this class every week through private messaging to parents, along with comments, to facilitate parental monitoring of their student's progress. I highly value and appreciate weekly feedback from parents. At the very least, parents should acknowledge the receipt of the grades I send. Parents and students can reach out to me at any time through direct messaging, and I'll respond the same day or, if not, by the next morning, seven days a week, except on holidays.Certificate of Completion
🎓 I award 2 full-year high school credits for Science and 2 full-year high school credits for Math, as well as an overall grade for both subjects at the end of the class. Four certificates of completion will be sent to the parent via private message (2 certificates for each subject, each showing 1 credit). Depending on your homeschool laws or charter school requirements, you can use this class as 4 year-long credits, as the class is accelerated and packed with educational content. The overall grade is based on the following criteria: 1. The level of participation in discussions during weekly lesson reviews, chapter reviews, discussions of the chapters read, bonus projects, and essays in the live meetings. 2. The number of correct answers on their lesson reviews and chapter reviews while taking into account their individual learning abilities and needs. 3. The degree of participation and thoroughness in their work and research on projects and essays (if assigned). 4. A final semester exam, accounting for 20% of your teen's final grade, will be administered for both subjects during the final week. These exams are open book and can be adapted to your teen's preferred learning and demonstration method. The purpose of the exam is to assess their ability to comprehend, analyze, infer, discuss, and arrive at informed conclusions about the material. The certificate of completion will include the student's first name, "Outschool," the course name, the course end date, my full name and title as the Outschool teacher, and a final letter grade ranging from A to D-. It's important to note that I do not fail any students, as I believe that regardless of their level of involvement, they have learned something from the class. A = Excellent B = Great C = Satisfactory D = Needs Improvement 📁 For your homeschool portfolio teacher evaluation in your state, I highly recommend keeping PDFs of the textbooks to demonstrate all the subjects learned from each textbook and your student's graded work from me. These are crucial items to retain, including their written textbook material in Word documents, videos, projects from the Outschool classroom, and all saved assignments on your student's computer, in addition to the saved PDFs of the textbooks themselves. I strongly advise your teen to save everything to a Flash or Zip drive rather than their computer, as I won't be able to send you any of the material once the class is over.Class Experience
US Grade 11 - 12
Advanced Level
🔔 Teens must have taken my Part 1, first semester classes with English and Social Studies to enroll in this class. However, teens do not need to have taken my 9th and 10th-grade classes to join. 🤠 Howdy and welcome to my High School Homeschool Complete Academic Curriculum classes! In this engaging 10-week course, we’ll dive into the combined 11th and 12th-grade curriculum, focusing on Sciences and Mathematics. I’m thrilled to have your interest and extend a warm welcome to both you and your teen! 🛑 Please note: This class is specifically for homeschooled teens and is available by request only. I kindly ask that you refrain from enrolling your teen until we’ve had a private conversation. After reviewing the class details and video, feel free to message me with any questions or interest, and I’ll respond within 36 hours. ✨ This class is offered just twice a year for one student (Fall & Spring) on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that homeschooling regulations vary by state, so I recommend researching your state’s homeschooling laws before enrolling your teen. Active parental involvement is required, and students should be prepared for substantial independent work, as is typical in a homeschooling environment. 🪧 Class Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm (Eastern Time - New York time), subject to my availability. Due to my teaching schedule, I’m unable to accommodate changes—thank you for your understanding. *Starting January 2026 this second semester class will be from 2:00pm to 2:45pm ⚫⚫⚫⚫⚫ 😁 Here’s how my homeschool program for teens works… At Outschool, we break away from traditional schooling—we’re OUTschool! This class is designed for homeschooled teens and is tailored to their individual needs. Differentiated instruction and assessment are at the heart of my teaching. I’m flexible and here to support both teens and parents with a warm and enthusiastic approach! ❓ Many parents are uncertain about how to teach challenging high school subjects. Questions often arise about what colleges expect to see on a homeschool transcript. My four-part course is designed to help answer those questions while covering complex subjects like advanced math, chemistry, and social studies. 🏫 High school doesn’t need to be limited by traditional semesters or timeframes. Instead, high school credits are awarded based on mastery of knowledge, not time spent in class. This allows us to accelerate learning if your teen grasps concepts quickly. It’s essential to check your state’s homeschooling laws to ensure compliance with education requirements. This class covers the second semester of the 11th and 12th-grade levels, focusing on Sciences III & IV and Mathematics III & IV. With only one slot available, each student receives personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs. While challenging, I incorporate fun and engaging materials beyond the standard textbooks. Differentiated instruction and assessments help meet each student’s individual needs. 🤔 Here’s how it works: For 11th and 12th grades, I combine two semesters. The first semester includes English III & IV (2 credits) and Social Studies (2 credits) for a total of 4 credits. The second semester focuses on Higher Math (2 credits) and Higher Sciences (2 credits), adding another 4 credits, completing 8 full-year academic credits. Additionally, your teen can explore elective credits by enrolling in any of my other 13-week semester classes for 1 full credit. 🕑 Classes meet live online, totaling 1.5 per week, divided into two 45 minute sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students will receive assignments to work on independently, including creative projects like video slideshows, photo collages, and online posters. All assignments, reviews, tests, and projects are graded using differentiated instruction. 📚 Your teen will receive free PDFs of two textbooks—one for Sciences III & IV and one for Mathematics III & IV. By consolidating crucial aspects into focused chapters, we accelerate the learning process. ■ 🔬 SCIENCES III & IV ■ 🧮 MATHEMATICS III & IV I am readily available to parents and students through direct messaging and typically respond within a day or by the following morning. My goal is to assist your teen in their journey to academic success! 👀 Explore my other elective classes on my Outschool profile, each offering grades and credits, contributing to homeschool portfolios and transcripts. 💻 Our first live meeting is a time to get to know each other! I’ll introduce myself, and your teen can share their interests, hobbies, and thoughts on learning. We’ll discuss any accommodations they might need. After this, I’ll administer a simple, untimed pre-test to assess their current knowledge, helping tailor the curriculum. We’ll also go over assignments, lesson reviews, tests, and weekly projects. Parents are encouraged to assist in creating a homework schedule to ensure work is completed. Though this is a 10-week class, there are 22 meetings, with the first serving as an introduction. The semester concludes with an extra “make-up” session, just in case we need to cancel a live meeting. If that happens, I’ll post homework to keep students on track. 📚 Weekly tuition covers both live sessions, assignments, projects, and quizzes, plus lesson planning, grading, feedback, and ongoing support throughout the course. 🧑🏫 As an educator, I use a "flipped classroom" model where students work on assignments independently (with parental assistance) and then share their insights in live meetings. I offer important insights, answer questions, and facilitate discussions, fostering an open and collaborative learning atmosphere. 🍂 Fall Semester: FALL BREAK is the 4th full week of November (Thanksgiving, USA) 🌷 Spring Semester: SPRING BREAK is the 1st full week of March No charges apply during these weeks. Students will also have a 5-minute break during each live session to keep things lively! I'm here to support your teen in their learning journey. I’m flexible, kind, and committed to meeting your teen’s unique needs. If you have any questions or need more details, please don’t hesitate to reach out, and I’ll respond within 48 hours. 🎒 This course is rigorous and advanced, designed for students with strong time management skills, motivation, and the ability to work independently (with some parental support). While students work at their own pace, I’m available for guidance through private messaging, typically responding within the same day or by the following morning. 😔 Please note that I cannot accommodate schedule requests for different times or days. This class, along with my other complete curriculum classes, is offered once per semester. If the class is full, please message me to reserve a spot for the next session. I’m always open to suggestions, so feel free to reach out during the course to discuss your teen’s progress and needs. 🌟 Please continue reading the important sections below, including the Syllabus, Homework, and Parental Guidance sections, as well as the refund policy. 📚
Learning Goals
SCIENCE: Biology, Human Health, Living Things, Plant and Animal Life, Heredity, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science, Space Science.
MATH: Review of Number Sense and Operations, Algebra I and II, Polynomials and Rational Expressions, Data Analysis, Functions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)20 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
🏥 Human Body and Health
Embark on an enlightening journey through the Human Body and Health! Explore the intricacies of anatomy, physiology, and wellness. Uncover the secrets of how our bodies function and learn strategies for maintaining optimal health. Join us as we delve into the wonders of the human body, empowering ourselves with knowledge to lead healthier lives. 🏥🧬 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
🔢 Number Sense and Operations
Prepare for an exciting exploration of Number Sense and Operations! Dive into the world of numbers, mastering basic arithmetic operations and developing a deep understanding of numerical relationships. Uncover the beauty and versatility of numbers in everyday life, from counting to problem-solving. Join us as we sharpen our mathematical skills and cultivate a strong foundation in numerical literacy. 🧮🔢 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
🌿 Ecosystems
Dive into the captivating realm of Ecosystems! Explore the interconnected web of life, from lush forests to vibrant coral reefs. Uncover the delicate balance of organisms and their environments, from producers to top predators. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of biodiversity, energy flow, and ecological relationships, gaining insights into the wonders of our planet's diverse ecosystems. 🌿🌊 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
🎲 Ratio, Proportion, and Probability
Prepare to delve into Ratio, Proportion, and Probability! Explore the relationships between quantities, solve proportion problems, and unravel the mysteries of chance and uncertainty. From everyday scenarios to complex mathematical models, uncover the applications of these concepts in various fields. Join us as we navigate through the realm of ratios, proportions, and probability, equipping you with essential mathematical tools for real-world problem-solving. 📊🎯 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I support unique learning needs by incorporating various teaching methods, offer flexible assignments, flexible due dates, additional resources, & fostering an inclusive environment. I also communicate regularly with students & parents.
Parental Guidance
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You may need to have a certified teacher in your state review your student's portfolio (including their written textbook material on Word documents, videos, projects from the Outschool classroom, saved assignments on your student's computer, and saved PDFs of the textbooks) along with the certificate of completion and letter grade that I send to help comply with your state's home education laws if you are homeschooling. To safeguard these materials, I **HIGHLY recommend that your teen saves EVERYTHING to a Flash or Zip drive instead of their computer** because, once the class ends, I won't be able to send you any of the material.
Please carefully review your state's home education laws and requirements before enrolling your teen learner. While I have taught these classes in accordance with Florida's home education laws, and all of my past students have successfully graduated, I or Outschool cannot be held responsible for maintaining your teen's home education portfolio or grades. We cannot review transcripts or perform portfolio evaluations for homeschooling, nor can we guarantee that this class will satisfy your state's home education laws or your charter school's policies or count for high school credit. Please check your state's and/or charter school's requirements. Remember, you are solely responsible for homeschooling your teen under your state's laws. I am here to help educate your teen learner, but parental involvement is absolutely necessary.
💰 Note about the tuition:
This class's tuition structure can be a bit confusing. The total weekly tuition covers not only the TWO 1-hour and 15-minute weekly live video meetings but also includes the weekly assignments, projects, and quizzes completed in the classroom by your student. It also accounts for my weekly lesson planning, grading of homework, research, participating in the weekly assignments, projects, and quizzes by providing feedback, additional content, guidance, and deeper questions, responding to both student and parent private messages within 36 hours, and offering private guidance and help for your student. I am personally present in the classroom, working to support your student and answering private messages seven days a week throughout the entire duration of the class.
Essentially, the weekly charge is $80, which includes the two live meetings and all the work that goes on behind the scenes. Outschool also deducts 30% of the total tuition for its expenses. I'm sorry, but I do not permit requests for a transfer to another date and time for this class. The only circumstance under which I could consider an exception would be if there were a tragic event affecting your learner or your family and not after the first week.
Please note Outschool's Attendance Policy: If your learner misses a class meeting, you are not entitled to a refund. If your learner misses 3 consecutive class live meetings without communicating with the teacher, you forfeit the class fee, and the teacher may cancel the class or withdraw your learner.
Please note Outschool's Refund Policy: Refund within 24 hours of payment until your next meeting or lesson access begins. This means that you will not receive a refund for the class 24 hours after your purchase no matter when the first live meeting of the class begins. Transfer requests to another class are also unavailable.
Parents may need to assist their students in creating an account for Adobe and Canva, review with them how to create slideshows, presentations, and photo collages, and show their students how to save documents for various assignments or projects as .doc, .docx, or .pdf files to be attached in the classroom. Parents may also need to help their students with homework assigned by me.
🚸 FROM OUTSCHOOL...
We stand with learners. We are all learners.
At Outschool, we commit to standing with all learners by fostering a diverse and multicultural community, where differences are honored, welcomed, and accepted. With education as the catalyst and technology as the tool, we are uniquely positioned to connect learners to experiences that broaden their understanding of themselves and the world around them through our collective love for learning.
At Outschool, we strive to be OUTstanding by fostering a global online community, elevating unique voices, and transforming the way we work and learn.
At Outschool, we are all learners. We are curious and continuously interrogate the inequities created by systemic oppression on education and learning. We have the opportunity to evolve education by creating a marketplace that reflects and respects the lived experiences of historically ignored communities.
This work is never done. To ensure equity across multiple lines of difference and experiences, we maintain a bias toward transformative action.
Here’s what action looks like for Outschool.
Diversity
We intentionally include fair representation of different social identities–including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, social class, physical ability or attributes, and learning needs.
Equity
We implement processes to ensure inclusion and procedures to eliminate barriers or imbalances that keep community members from having equal opportunities.
Inclusion
Outschool cultivates an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
Belonging
We create a sense of connection through meaningful experiences by connecting people, ideas, and resources.
While our open community is our greatest source of strength, it also brings challenges. It is important to us that Outschool is a safe space for our users. Our members should treat each other without bias or prejudice across all pillars of diversity, including race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, and gender identity. Please find below Outschool's Parent and Learner guidelines that we ask our members to observe. Outschool members who do not meet these guidelines may be removed from the site.
🧑 PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Ensure that learners only attend class under their own enrollment, using their own identity, and refrain from using their sibling’s or another learner’s enrollment to attend class.
2. Provide all required details and fill out the learner's profile with accurate information. This may include age, gender preference, and any notes that the educator may need to know about your learner.
3. Ensure learners attend their classes and promptly notify the educator if they must miss a live meeting.
4. Offer constructive feedback about your class experience, for the benefit of the teacher and other parents, in both reviews and private messages.
5. Engage in civil conversation, respecting different opinions, and communicate through Outschool.
6. Keep personal information private and never share personal information such as email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, gamer tags, social media, etc.
🎒 LEARNER CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Join classes on time and be prepared for learning.
2. Be kind, respectful, safe, and engage in a respectful manner in all class interactions. Dress appropriately and maintain good behavior during class meetings.
3. Keep personal information private and avoid asking other learners for their personal information.
4. Engage, participate, and take responsibility for creating a great learning experience for yourself and your classmates.
🏫 OUTSCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT:
1. Outschool aims to be a safe space for members from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and locations.
2. We value feedback from parents, teachers, and learners and will make changes based on that feedback.
3. We create and enforce policies to ensure a high-quality, trusted, and safe community for learning.
4. We respond promptly to questions and issues that arise.
⚠️ Important Notes for Parents:
1. Outschool's Refund Policy: "Refund within 24 hours of payment until your next meeting or lesson access begins". This means that you will NOT receive a refund if you withdraw or request to withdraw your teen student for any reason 24 hours after you've enrolled them & made payment. There are no transfers to another class time or another class.
2. Outschool's Attendance Policy: If your learner misses a live class meeting, you are not entitled to a refund. If your learner misses 3 consecutive live class meetings without communicating with the teacher, you forfeit the class fee, and the teacher may cancel the class or withdraw your learner.
3. I value your feedback and suggestions. I'm open to making modifications during the course to better meet your teen's needs. Reach out to me through private direct messaging on Outschool to have a constructive conversation about any comments, concerns, or suggestions you may have. Communication between the teacher and the parent is key!
4. Please be aware that if there are no students after the first 10 minutes of the live online class, that day's class will be canceled. Our live meetings are scheduled for 75 minutes, but the duration may vary. Your teen's engagement is key!
Pre-Requisites
Students must have completed my 1st-semester class of English and Social Studies for 11th & 12th grades before enrolling in this class. My 9th & 10th-grade semester classes are not required to participate in this class.
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4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Religious Studies from Ashford University
Master's Degree in Education from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from Ashford University
I hold a double BA degree in Social Sciences with an Education Concentration and in Criminal Justice. Additionally, I possess a MA degree in Education with a Curriculum Specialty and a Doctorate in Philosophy.
I have over 11 years of experience teaching home high school students in grades 9 through 12. My teaching methods include live online sessions through Skype and asynchronous messaging on discussion boards. I have covered a wide range of subjects, including English, Language Arts, Writing, Sciences, Social Studies, Mathematics, and elective courses. Throughout my teaching career, I have consistently guided students to achieve above-average grades. These students have successfully navigated their state's approved home education laws and have seamlessly transitioned into college.
In my teaching approach, I draw upon various educational theories, including education-based constructivism, humanism, realism, and idealism. I also integrate principles of brain-based learning. My methods have been informed by rigorous academic study and empirical research, making them effective in both traditional and online educational settings. My background includes master's and doctoral programs in higher education, further enriching my teaching expertise.
I prioritize differentiated instruction, tailoring my teaching to the unique abilities and needs of each student. I am known for my kind, accommodating, friendly, compassionate, and flexible approach. My classroom model adopts the "flipped classroom" technique, encouraging students to complete assignments before engaging in live meetings. During these sessions, students take on an active role, sharing their newfound knowledge, discussing intriguing discoveries, and highlighting important insights. I actively participate in these discussions by providing additional information and asking relevant questions.
My teaching philosophy aligns with the principles of the "open classroom" method, emphasizing shared learning experiences. In these collaborative settings, we collectively explore what has been learned, analyze the material, and draw conclusions from assignments. I conclude live meetings by providing a brief introduction and guidance for the following week, including homework assignments for the next chapter in each subject.
In line with modern educational practices, I avoid lengthy lectures and encourage interactive, engaging discussions. I recognize that students benefit more from interactions than from passive listening. I consider myself more of a coach, guide, and mentor, working both with individual students and the class as a whole. My aim is to facilitate meaningful discussions, prompting students to share their newfound knowledge and insights at the right moments.
The classes I teach are advanced and accelerated, requiring students to develop excellent time management skills and strong motivation to succeed. My approach extends beyond imparting subject matter knowledge. I also focus on teaching students how to learn effectively. When students pose questions, I often guide them in conducting internet research to find answers. This method encourages critical thinking and research skills. I also extend this approach to homework assignments, asking additional questions that necessitate independent internet research. By employing these strategies, I empower students to take control of their education, fostering their desire and ability to learn as adults. This approach recognizes that students have the power to direct their own learning when equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.Reviews
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