TPS has hundreds of courses, including many unique courses not found anywhere else. We often hear “I wish I had known about that course!” Here are uniquely engaging courses (including new courses and updated courses) you will want to discover for your education plans.

• Bible Study Skills – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim 3:16-17) Christian teens today want to understand the Bible. They also want to discuss it with friends, including Christian and non-Christian. With social media, youth are more connected and interactive today than ever before, but they also have less opportunity to study and learn their Bible (current trends in church youth ministry are also not oriented toward Bible study). As a result, our kids often don’t feel like they know their Bible well enough to be confident in their own understanding or in knowledgeable discussion. This course meets two profound spiritual needs and heartfelt desires for your student: learn how to study the Bible for lifelong spiritual strength and growth, and become comfortable and confident in discussing the Bible with others…
• Christian Counterpoints – Bible Doctrines and World Religions – This upper high school Christian doctrines course studies various topics where Christians who share a commitment to the authority of the Bible may still have differing doctrinal views. These studies give students a better understanding of the historical development of and theological basis for the major views of each topic. The course starts with two foundational topics: First, there is an overview of Bible canonicity, authority, and translation, to establish the Bible as the guide and reference for the course discussions. Second, students study the Trinity and Incarnation, which are the creedal foundations of confessional doctrine for all Christians. Then, for each doctrinal topic, students study the primary Bible references related to the topic to provide the foundation for in-class discussion. In class, the history, theology, points, and counterpoints of the differing doctrinal views are presented and discussed…
• English 1 Lit and Comp – Discovering Courage – For 2026-27, this course is adjusted to provide a more gradual introduction to studying and analyzing literature. This adjustment better aligns the start of English 1 with the end of Writing 6, so the TPS student going from 2025-26 Writing 6 to 2026-27 English 1 should experience a more gently sloped transition rather than a jump in difficulty.
• English 1 Lit and Comp – Inspiring Hope – For 2026-27, this course is adjusted to provide a more gradual introduction to studying and analyzing literature. This adjustment better aligns the start of English 1 with the end of Writing 6, so the TPS student going from 2025-26 Writing 6 to 2026-27 English 1 should experience a more gently sloped transition rather than a jump in difficulty.
• English 4/5/6 Advanced Comp – Classical Style and Rhetoric – This course returns the study and practice of excellent writing to its traditional roots. Excellent writing starts with organized thinking and analysis which is developed into a clear relatable argument and then presented with concise rhetoric and style that captures interest and persuades the reader. This traditional approach to effective communication – analysis, argument, rhetoric – has been replaced today by opinion without analysis, contention without understanding, and dissuasive incivility. This course discards the contemporary playbook (and textbook) to focus on teaching writing from classical works that are valuable and engaging for faith-oriented students who want to pursue writing excellence with traditional topics, methods, and academic standards – also making it excellent preparation for the Classical Learning Test (CLT) which is accepted by many colleges as an alternative to the SAT or ACT…
• French 1 Language and Culture – This one-day-per week course is part of the new two-year French track for students who want only two years of global language study in high school (required for college applications). It is reduced in pace and workload to better accommodate students who have no interest in continuing past French 2.
• French 2 Language and Culture – This one-day-per week course is part of the new two-year French track for students who want only two years of global language study in high school (required for college applications). It is reduced in pace and workload to better accommodate students who have no interest in continuing to French 3 or beyond.
• Spanish 1 Language and Culture – This one-day-per week course is part of the new two-year Spanish track for students who want only two years of global language study in high school (required for college applications). It is reduced in pace and workload to better accommodate students who have no interest in continuing past Spanish 2.
• Spanish 2 Language and Culture – This one-day-per week course is part of the new two-year Spanish track for students who want only two years of global language study in high school (required for college applications). It is reduced in pace and workload to better accommodate students who have no interest in continuing to Spanish 3 or beyond.
• Zoology – This course offers an in-depth exploration of the animal kingdom, emphasizing both the unity and diversity of animal life. Zoology serves as a bridge between high school biology and college-level life science courses, providing a comprehensive understanding of animal structure, function, evolution, and ecological relationships. Students will study the anatomy, physiology, classification, and behavior of animals from the simplest protozoans to complex vertebrates. The course also engages students in thoughtful discussions of stewardship, conservation, and ethical issues concerning animal life, all considered sensitively and respectfully from a biblical worldview.

Discover all the unique, new, or improved TPS courses by selecting the “New and Improved” category in our Course Catalog.