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"One of the beauties of TPS is that the homeschooling parent can listen in on the class (while tending to other duties) and know how to support the student in his or her pursuit of academic excellence. Teachers are quick to respond to any concern the student or parent has and often answer within 24 hours! Homework is submitted online and comes back with detailed feedback that is personalized for the student. Before we started with TPS, I was afraid it would be very impersonal. How wrong I was! Teachers address students by name throughout the class and students come to know each other through the chat bar. Best of all, I know my children are under the care and instruction of a loving, Christian teacher who models prayer and godly standards in every aspect of the class."

Miam D (parent)

"This course was awesome. I came into the course knowing too little about U.S. Government, and I left it feeling like my knowledge on the subject had increased 100-fold. The teacher does an excellent job teaching the material, and makes class time enjoyable. If you're not afraid of hard work and want an awesome overview of American Government and Politics, then I highly recommend this course!"

Zaid A (student - AP U.S. Government and Politics)

"A China parent, I strongly believe that TPS is the best choice for my girl since my son (now he is now studying in his second year in the US college) got the benefit from TPS a few years ago."

Helen C (parent)

"I would recommend this class to others because these teachers know exactly what is on the ACT and SAT and they will keep going over those specific areas until you feel confident to do them independently. I also love that when we are struggling in a specific area the teachers will go over that specific area that you are struggling with until you understand, so that you will have no problem with it on the ACT or SAT."

Francie H (student - SAT/ACT Prep)

"The College Composition class has greatly improved my writing this year. I came in with little confidence as a writer and found myself very nervous about the class. The teacher worked to help me increase my confidence and to provide feedback that elevated my style of writing. After this class, I now feel ready to attend college next year with confidence that I have the foundation I need to be successful in my college writing courses. I would highly recommend this class to anyone."

Rachel C (student - College Composition)

"I really enjoyed the reading material that we covered in this class. It was very interesting and made learning about the topics fun."

Elle B (student - Elementary Humanities: History and Literature of the United States)

"This course is a great way to get both English and History. Yes, there may be two classes per week, but the homework is less than what it would be if you took English and History separately. And the teachers are AMAZING."

Isaak J (student - Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation History, Literature and Composition)

"TPS has been a blessing for me and my family. I wanted to be more challenged as a student and also dig deeper into knowing Jesus. I found both of those things here as well as wonderful teachers! I thought I was terrible at foreign languages, but my French has improved so much in one year. I am also gaining a higher understanding of all the math I have learned so far. Thank you to all the teachers at TPS and all the staff that help make it happen!"

Nyah R (student)

"Anyone fascinated with crime investigation and the objective aspect of it will devour this class. It covers almost every aspect of investigating crime, focusing on the individual fields of study, including roles, and the courtroom process itself."

Gabrielle S (student - Forensic Science)

"We had a lot of raised voices and constant nagging for our older kids to do their math. We have dragged out the math year through many summers. We have switched math curricula more than we have children! Then our fourth student took math through TPS this year and lo and behold, she LOVES math! We are definitely continuing with math through TPS!"

Sue W (parent)

"After taking TPS French 1 and 2, I enrolled in French 3 at my local community college for the second semester. I was afraid it would be much more challenging than TPS, but I was amazed to discover that all the grammar we were studying, I had already learned back in French 2! More than that, I had learned it all in a way that was so much easier to understand! Lucky for me, I was able to come back to TPS French as a senior this year and continue my studies in French 4/5."

Emily P (student - French)

"Excellent introduction to psychology that thoroughly examines the five common perspectives of psychology and applies them to different concepts discussed in the course; the additional research and assignments compliment and expand the psychology text well. Meanwhile, the Biblical comparison between certain psychological terms and ideas was insightful and built my faith. I was eager to take a psychology course, and this class exceeded my expectations. Now I am focusing my major in college on Psychology courses, perhaps pursuing a Psychology minor, and hoping to use psychology in my career. I would highly recommend this course if someone wants to pursue a career in psychology, or just desires a taste of the fascinating field."

Abby J (student - College Psychology)

"TPS has been life saving for us living overseas with few school options. I'm so thankful to be a part of it. Thanks for all the work you've done to keep it open and running at such a high standard."

Angie M (parent)

"I took TPS History courses in high school. I am now going into my senior year of college as a history major. I recently had the opportunity to study for a semester at the University of Oxford. For my final seminar paper I wrote an extension of the final paper I wrote for TPS World History. For the Oxford paper I was able to research original documents at the National Archives in London. I then presented that paper at the Phi Alpha Theta Conference (U.S. national history honor society). I am applying for the Fulbright Scholarship to get my masters in England and I plan to go on to get my PhD. Thank you for inspiring and encouraging me in high school."

Lauren B (alumnus)

"One of my favorite classes this year. I was challenged in both of my research papers, but I took it step by step and was very satisfied with the end result of the essays. The guideline for the research papers were very smooth and helpful in the process of writing. The assignment was stretched out over several weeks and gave week-to-week instructions so as to help me achieve the best essay I could write."

Nate C (student - U.S. History for Middle School)

"In TPS Geometry I learned so much, and my teacher made it easy to understand. I needed to start to get ready for college, and I'm achieving my goals with TPS..."

Lizzy M (student - Geometry)

"This course is great! I learned more about U.S. History in this course than I thought possible. The class time is mostly discussion, which I found really helpful. The homework is not too bad. I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and learned a lot!"

Halena H (student - U.S. History for High School)

"I would recommend this course for anyone interested in counseling or anyone who desires to grow in their understanding of people (themselves included). This course not only gives you a window into the different areas of psychology and different disorders, but it also equips you with deeply biblical thoughts on counseling, psychology, and life in general."

Chiara B (student - Psychology and Counseling from a Biblical Perspective)

"Thanks to my excellent training in TPS Math, I earned a perfect score of 800 on my SAT Math 2 Subject test."

Nathan S (student)

"Not a course typically seen for high schoolers. Very interesting studies on the Constitution and its laws, and challenges the student to analyze cases differently by writing legal briefs."

Melissa B (student - Constitutional Law)

"In my first year at TPS I took courses that were all known for being challenging. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to adjust, but this anxiety disappeared after my first live lesson in each subject because all my teachers were extremely helpful and patient with me. After discussing with other TPS students in my city, we agreed that grace, ease, and a sense that TPS teachers really want to help us seemed to be common themes. This is part of what I think makes TPS special. In other online schools I have not experienced the same level of comfort or care from my teachers."

Abigail R (student)

"I really enjoyed this class. This is not only an AP test prep class, but also a full high school U.S. history course. I take the AP test soon and I feel well-prepared. I appreciated the weekly video segment to help us specifically on writing AP essays. We also went beyond the textbook in class discussions which were super interesting and helped me gain more perspective on U.S. history."

Susannah G (student - AP U.S. History)

"As someone who wants a career in the health field (but unsure what specific occupation), this class was crucial and incredibly helpful for me to get some knowledge of the human body and its systems so I could narrow down what my interests are. My parents (who are both in the medical field) were amazed that our class covered the details that we did. In addition, the information we learned was both deep and helpful; I did not feel like I was learning too much or in too much detail."

Leilani W (student - Anatomy and Physiology)

"I thought this course would be extremely difficult, but it was easy to follow and the teacher gave great feedback. Classes were lots of fun and didn't feel like work. And my knowledge of World History has greatly improved!"

Alan J (student - AP World History)

"...my ACT test returned with a perfect score in English. Wow!"

Hannah M (student)

"College American Literature is a thrilling course that pulls together different forms of literature from the Federalists Papers to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to poems of Walt Whitman. It is an especially great class to take alongside a U.S. History course as students will be able to read firsthand accounts through this class of the history they learn about. Additionally, this course has interesting paper assignments that allow students to dive deeper into American literature and the history surrounding it. Overall I highly recommend College American Literature."

Makenna M (student - College American Literature)

"In just two semesters I've seen myself grow so much in how effective I am at formulating a true argument. The teacher gives excellent and specific feedback and tips regarding how to improve upon a student's writing, leading me personally to not only be better at how my arguments "sound," but also in how I understand the art of rhetoric. Not only has my writing improved, but so has my speech and ability to think quickly. I'm a competitor in a national speech and debate league, and my understanding of argumentation, how to use pathos, ethos, and logos, has spilled over into my success in debate. Through AP Language, I've had the privilege of developing my skills so I can communicate better and be more confident in my articulation."

Kaitlin L (student - AP English Language and Composition)

"Our students have taken TPS English and Math (and more) starting at elementary age. We love the rigor of the courses and the biblical worldview. We have seen fabulous SAT Reading/Writing test scores (750 out of 800, in grade 8) and Math Level 2 SAT Subject Test (800 out of 800!). We plan for our youngest to start TPS English and Math as soon as he is old enough."

Kim H (parent)

"I am Chinese learning to write English. With the teaching of the TPS I can write this myself.

I was born in a Christian family. And I have been homeschooling for eight years. When one day, my parent wants me to go to TPS, I work hard to prepare for a chance to prove myself. Then the test came. I used up all that I learned and written it in this test. But sadly, I didn’t get a good grade. You might think I have given up, but no, I didn’t. I was glad that I had this chance to test my level and improve from the mistakes I made. The most important thing was your attitude toward it. Now, here I am in EFL-I. I like my teacher. She helped me a lot with my work and I learned so much from her."

Robert R (student)

"I have been in TPS Math from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus, and the teachers do a wonderful job of teaching and explaining the concepts. When a student has a question, or does not understand something fully, the teacher will help the student to fully grasp the concept before moving to another part of the lesson. Additionally, whenever students have homework questions, the teacher will be sure to go over the question and help the students. I am well prepared for college and beyond because of the rigorous structure of TPS Math."

Elyse G (student)

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How does a TPS class work?

TPS provides fully interactive classrooms to students worldwide, even in remote locations with limited connectivity. Our live classes feature quality audio, chat, interactive presentations and a shared whiteboard for all participants. Students can interactively present content from their computer as well. Classes are recorded to allow for occasional missed class make-up.

TPS teachers provide frequent timely individual feedback for evaluation and improvement. Teachers are also available on a reasonable basis to provide help outside of class by email, office hours, group meeting, or an occasional individual meeting.

Students view class messages, track assignments, submit work, and view grades and feedback through an interface that allows them to manage all their courses in one place. Parents have a single interface to oversee assignments, grades and feedback for all their students and courses.

Upon completion of a course, all records remain accessible indefinitely, and parents can print homeschool grade reports, obtain signed grade reports or request accredited transcripts.

How do I get teacher approval for a course?

Immediately after you enroll, you will receive two automated emails for each course. One email discusses placement and Teacher Approval for the course. Please carefully follow any guidance to submit placement information, tests, essays or other work specified.

Teacher Approval materials and placement tests are due within one week of enrolling in a course (no extensions, sorry!). After you have Teacher Approval for a class, make your first payment by eCheck (preferred) or credit card.

You pay only after you are holding a confirmed approved seat in the class you want.

When are my tuition payments due?

Initial payment is due after you hold a confirmed approved seat in a class you want. Subsequent payment due dates depend on the start date (full year, summer, fall, spring) of each class. Special payment plans are also available. More information on tuition payment schedules…

What are the technical requirements for TPS classes?

TPS classes can be taken on Windows, Mac and Chromebook computers (not tablets, yet). 1 Mbps or higher stable internet is recommended (slower speeds work but reduce the quality of the class, and higher speeds improve the class experience). We support the Chrome and Firefox browsers (others generally work but we don’t support them). More information on TPS technical requirements…

Does TPS offer accredited transcripts? Diplomas?

TPS offers self-print homeschool grade reports, signed Grade Reports in PDF form on school letterhead, and transcripts accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. TPS also offers a standard and an honors diploma. More information on TPS grade reports, transcripts and diplomas…

How do TPS students score on AP® exams?

TPS AP® course students are top scorers on AP® exams, and most get scores of 4 or 5. More information on TPS AP® courses…

How can I get college credit with TPS courses?

TPS offers a number of upper high school courses for both high school and college credit. These courses are designated as “College Credit” in the Course Catalog details for each course. To receive college credit for the eligible courses, once the course is successfully completed the student registers with Belhaven University, pays the course setup fee and transcript fee, and requests the transcript from Belhaven. More information on TPS College courses…

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