Curriculum : Curriculum FAQ
What can you expect from Keystone courses? We're glad you asked!
How long will it take me to complete a course?
Each full-credit course is built for 180 hours of instructional time (or about one hour a day, 5 days a week as a rough guide). But remember, there's tremendous flexibility around how quickly or slowly you proceed through that course. A half credit course generally takes half the time of a full-credit course.
Are there limits around how quickly or slowly I can finish a course?
Our policy is that a full credit course should be completed in no fewer than eight weeks and no more than a calendar year. Extensions to courses beyond a year are available.
Do I have to take courses in a certain order?
You don't have to, but many subjects are covered through a sequence of courses. Let's use math as an example. Some students will start with Refresher Math, move on to Algebra 1, then on to Geometry, then on to Algebra 2, etc. Students move through courses at their own speed, and then go on to the next level when they're ready. All Keystone National High School courses are designed to balance the introduction of new information with the repetition of learned information.
How am I graded?
Keystone uses several types of assessments including practice quizzes, short answer and essay questions, objective multiple choice exams, and oral examinations (when appropriate). This mix provides the independent learner with checkpoints to monitor his or her progress through each course. Students are also required to practice various styles of writing to help ensure learning and develop communication abilities that they'll need after high school.
"My parents are very enthusiastic about reading and learning, and they want us to have a superior education. [Keystone] has the best high school courses, the best materials, and makes a lot of sense."
— Keystone Graduate Jenny N., Polo, Missouri [Meet Jenny]
