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Odyssey Academy Online* is a fully web-based learning management system featuring a media-rich, online curriculum for grades 3 -12. It can be accessed through any Internet connection and browser using a personal computer (PC) or Macintosh.

With 3-D animation, video clips, and other exciting multimedia, Odyssey Academy Online* is the perfect curriculum for today's homeschool student. Course content follows the "Understanding by Design" methodology which develops critical thinnking skills. Grade level coursework leads students through a college-preparatory program. With this flexible, state-of-the-art online curriculum, our teachers are able to customize lessons to fit each student's individual learning need. Does your student struggle in math? We'll build a custom course by pinpointing the exact concepts your homeschool student has not mastered, with the goal of greater success in their grade level coursework.

Unlike traditional textbook curriculums, our fully web-based learning management system has a diverse, vibrant mix of entertaining lessons, assignments, and quizzes. Fun-filled lessons have been developed to captivate your homeschool student's attention and engage your student in learning. Interactive learning games, Web links, and off-computer projects create opportunities for in-depth study. Automatic grading and lesson planning tools allow our teachers to easily set calendar dates for semester or year-long schedules. You and your student will know exactly what needs to be accomplished each day in order to finish the course on time.

Our teachers will make your job much easier! No more grading, because we'll do it all! Or, if you wish to perform the grading tasks, that is an option for students in grades 3-8. Additionally, our qualified teachers will monitor your student's progress and communicate with your homeschool student if assistance is necessary. The built-in messaging system allows two-way communication in the event you are not able to assist your student. Our Academy teachers will also personally contact you and your student by phone to create a more personal relationship. For challenging concepts, our teachers will meet with your student to provide additional visual and auditory instruction via webinar technology. Because we believe in our program and want the best for your student, we choose to "go the extra" mile to help your student succeed!

Odyssey Academy offers five core subjects, plus a variety of exciting electives which can be used as a core curriculum. (View Course List) Our cutting-edge curriculum was created to offer homeschool families the flexibility, convenience, and quality academics normally available only in a Christian school. Try a test drive today, or better yet, contact our Administration office should you have further questions at 1-855-7GO-HOME. To enroll, just click on the ENROLL button.

Following is a short list of some of the exciting features:

No Installation
In just a few minutes, Switched-On Online curriculum is up and running. No more waiting for instillation or textbooks!

 

 

Anytime Access

This convenient feature allows students to access curriculum from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. No longer do parents need to order and wait for their curriuclum to arrive. We can have you up and running within 24 hours!

 

 

 Message Center

We connect your student with our teachers through the built-in Message System. Teachers will provide academic assistance through this efficent communication tool.

  

 

Advanced Lesson Planning

Put away that bulky lesson planner! Your student will have a personalized lesson plan to pace him correctly and it can be easily modified if needed.

 

Automatic Grading

Approximately 85% of student work is graded automatically with instant feedback

Engaging Multimedia

Integrated into the curriculum, videos enhance the student's learning through visual and auditory instruction, and give them an up-close look at subject topics. Slide shows present visual illustrations. Timelines develop a love for history with one-click access. Tiny Tutors will audibly present further content to expand the student's comprehension.

Animation, Graphics Enriching Games

Exciting learning activities help students grasp difficult concepts with fun and colorful activities. Games include Farmer Frank, All Right, Alpha 14, and Spelling Bee.

  

 

 

Revised Content

Our curriculum will brings your child up-to-date information, more activities, new problems, and text changes. Pluto is no longer a planet in our curriculum! In fact, any modifications to the curriculum and online interface are available with 24 hours!

Book Reports and Projects

In grades 3-8 of Language Arts, student projects feature genre highlights, book lists, and links to additional resources. Throughout every subject, your child's research and writing skills will be developed through projects assigned by your teacher. We believe the development of strong writing skills is important to success as an adult.

Voice Automated Lesson Text

With this "text-to-speech" feature, students simply choose a passage or the entire lesson and have it read aloud to them. Great for improving vocabulary and helping students who have a hard time reading on the computer.

 

 

Text Translating Tool

The text translating tool allows lesson text to be translated into eight different languages—Spanish, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

 

 

Resourceful Tools
A reference tool quickly defines words and references text to Wikipedia. The feedback tool allows users to input curriculum questions or suggestions. The support link allows users to link to a technical support page, reference guides, and quick start guides.

 

 

Custom Curriculum and Projects
Our teachers can customize curriculum by combining, adding, or removing units and assignments. Teachers can also create additional projects should your family take a field trips or academic-related trip.

Enforced Mastery Learning Loop Enhancement

Because students learn at differing rates, some students require content delivery more times than others. We will customize your student's assignment settings with mastery learning as the goal.

 

 

Curriculum Updates
Never use outdated material again! With this feature, students will always have the most up-to-date curriculum. Updates are made by Alpha Omega Publications, so you never have to worry about updating your curriculum again.

 

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