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Reviews and Endorsements

Why do students and parents choose TPS?

Interviews

Would you like to hear from our students in their own words why they choose TPS for their classes? Our friends at Miracle Mountain Ranch (MMR hosts our annual summer camp and graduation ceremony) took it upon themselves to ask some of our students that question during summer camp 2023. Their unscripted responses were included in the summer camp video. (Click the image to play the video.)

Reviews

Read what students and parents have to say about TPS and our courses. Use the dropdown to show a sampling of all the testimonials or filter to get a sampling for each subject. Select "TPS" to see general comments. Visit our Subject Planner to learn more about the curriculum and core courses for each subject.

English Writing and Literature

“TPS Literature Survey is a fantastic course to take if your student is looking for an in-depth, challenging, and immersive study of English literature and formal writing. Over the course of the school year, I learned more from the course and my teacher than in any other writing course I have taken. Each week I had plenty of homework to complete, and the guidelines and expectations were clear and reasonable. Furthermore, the teacher encouraged open discussion in class and required us to truly think and provide support for our beliefs and ideas. This increased the level of productive and meaningful discussions and prevented students from opting out of real participation. Thanks to Literature Survey for its incredible curriculum. And a special thanks to my teacher for growing my appreciation for writing and literature, and for emphasizing the importance to evaluate every material and philosophy through the lens of scripture. :D”

Annalia F
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Student

Global Languages

“This class has everything you need to start enjoying and naturalizing Spanish in your life. There’s very little grammar and verb tense work, actually, compared to the previous classes. My favorite part of the class is the required 20-30 minutes of listening to Spanish speakers in any format you like, which allowed me to explore all kinds of Spanish music genres and even to find Spanish podcasts and channels I actually listen to in my free time! Additionally, you get to learn about hundreds of different specific Hispanic celebrations, locations, historical figures, and foods over the course of the year that eventually give you a beautiful map of the variety and color of Spanish culture. While in this class, I reached a level of fluency that allowed me to finally enjoy Spanish more as a door to other cultures than as a language I learn in school. I hope other students take the leap and put in the hard work to get as much pleasure out of learning Spanish with this class as I did.”

Kate M
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Student

English Writing and Literature

“English Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots is a fascinating course that provides students with greater grasp of the varying roots and derivatives that make up the English language. The teacher keeps class sessions interesting and entertaining by interacting with students and going in depth into the lesson’s material. This course is well laid out, and is generally a lighter work load that can still be taken with a full course load. After taking this class, I have been able to recognize and identify not only Latin and Greek roots, but also examples of assimilation, semantic change, and other processes that mold the English language. By teaching students to recognize both Latin and Greek roots and the changes that words undergo in a language, this class better prepares them for tests such as the SAT and ACT. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to dive into and geek out over the English language.”

Darby N
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Student

AP,

“I came into this class thinking I would not learn a lot, since I had previously taken AP World History. However, I was very wrong. I learned so much about European History and how it connects to what is happening today. The instructor was the most amazing history teacher I have ever had. Overall, I highly recommend this course.”

Sophia B
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Student

Science

“If you are having trouble understanding science or just need a kind-hearted teacher, this class is for you. Easy to understand, this class is the best I’ve taken in my life so far!”

Charis C
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Student

Academic Elective

“This course was great for me because it had a good amount of homework, including reflection assignments, not overwhelming but enough to make me feel that I had understood the material. I learned a lot of studying, reading, listening, and notetaking techniques and strategies that I think will prepare me for the upcoming year!”

Emma W
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Student

Computer Programming, TPS

“From helping me think logically to exciting my creativity, this Introductory Python course has given me the skill of coding that I never had before. Every class session was very structured and organized, and so was the entire syllabus. The teacher is fun, witty, and helpful, and she made every class engaging. The live group programs that we coded in class boosted my confidence in the homework, which required problem-solving and creativity. My introductory knowledge of Python has already helped me understand other coding languages, so I know that the solid foundation that this class gave me will continue to help me in my future STEM education and career. Thank you, TPS, for this wonderful class!”

Natalie H
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Student

AP, Math

“Although challenging, the course presents content clearly and thoroughly, prepares you greatly for pursuance of careers in this field and the AP test, and will help solidify some topics from past years. It was a joy to be in this class. The teacher was, as usual, phenomenal and a joy to learn from, and the students were fun and helpful to study with in breakout rooms.”

Jaya S
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Student

Science

“I LOVED this course! We had so much fun and the teacher is amazing all around. The work load was decent, and there were plenty of opportunities to solidify your knowledge of chemistry in all the aspects learned over the year. Absolutely loved it and loved being in class!”

Alexis T
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Student

AP, Science

“This course is one of the most fun and enjoyable courses I’ve ever taken, and I would recommend it to anyone — not just science lovers! With patience and objectiveness, the teacher gracefully and respectfully guides the class through discussions of controversial topics such as the role of government in the protection of the environment or climate change. As for the AP course material itself, I would deem this a course that is challenging but not too conceptually difficult, as many of the topics covered in the course are applicable and observable in the real world. The topics covered are also very relevant to modern news and politics, and studying them has given me a much better awareness about the current state of the environment. Overall, this course is great for anyone but especially valuable for those intending to pursue environmental studies or environmental law, seniors who are looking for an AP course that isn’t too overwhelming, and anyone who wants to gain an objective perspective on modern news regarding the environment.”

Ella B
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Student