Personalized Curriculum Sample · The Navigator
Personalized Curriculum Sample
Not one year. Every year until graduation.
A Personalized Curriculum Sample from Homeschool Lighthouse Navigator — showing how one academic interview profile becomes a full multi-year voyage with three trusted curriculum choices per subject, for every remaining school year through Senior year.
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Homeschool Lighthouse · The Navigator · Personalized Curriculum Sample
Personalized Curriculum Sample
Not one year. Every year until graduation.
Sample student: Emma · Starting 6th · 7 years until 12th-grade graduation
One purchase. Every year until graduation.
The Navigator is not a one-year planner. Families answer a deep academic interview once, then receive a decorated multi-year chart covering all remaining school years from their current grade through 12th Senior — with three matched curriculum / course / product choices per subject for each year, credit or scope guidance, company names, and Homeschool Lighthouse weblinks.
- 1st grade through 12th Senior
- Full remaining-year voyage (not just this semester)
- 3 choices × every subject × every year
- Update answers anytime → regenerate the whole chart
Sample family chart (fictional)
Emma's Navigator voyage
Starting in 6th grade at age 11, with 7 years until 12th-grade graduation. This sample charts all 7 school years through Senior graduation — illustrating what families receive after The Navigator academic interview.
Years charted
7
Through
12th Senior
Choices / subject
3
Price
$47
Full voyage map — all 7 years to graduation
Families see the whole path at once. Elementary/middle years use scope-and-sequence language; high school years shift to credit guidance for college-bound transcripts.
Year 1
6th
Bridge literacy & pre-algebra readiness
Year 2
7th
Writing stamina + hands-on science
Year 3
8th
Algebra readiness + civics foundations
Year 4
9th
English I & Algebra I credits begin
Year 5
10th
Lab biology + world history credits
Year 6
11th
American lit + Algebra II
Year 7
12th
Senior English + final lab science → graduation
Encouraging, not rigid
Three lights per subject per year — not a single mandated path. Families compare, pray, sample lessons, and regenerate whenever answers change. In a real purchase, personal answers stay password-protected in the family's account and are never sold or marketed to companies.
Year 1 of 7
6th grade
About age 11 · Middle-school bridge year
English / Language Arts / Reading
Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits
Middle years bridge elementary literacy into high school–ready writing.
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IEW-style Writing Foundations for Middle Grades parent-led · reading/writing friendly · strong structure | Institute for Excellence in Writing | curriculum | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
| 2 | Living Literature & Composition Pathway book-rich · faith-friendly option · self-paced friendly | Sonlight | curriculum | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
| 3 | Digital Language Arts with Instructor Feedback online delivery · instructor-supported · flexible pacing | Time4Learning | online course | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
Mathematics
Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready
Middle years often prepare pre-algebra / Algebra I readiness.
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-Algebra Readiness with Manipulatives kinesthetic-friendly · parent-led · mastery paced | Math-U-See | curriculum | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
| 2 | Saxon-Aligned Middle Math Sequence incremental review · budget-aware · paper/offline friendly | Rainbow Resource | curriculum | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
| 3 | Interactive Online Middle Math free/budget-friendly · tech-forward · self-paced | Khan Academy | online course | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
Year 2 of 7
7th grade
About age 12 · Middle-school bridge year
English / Language Arts / Reading
Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay Building & Literature Discussion writing level growth · parent grading ready | Institute for Excellence in Writing | curriculum | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
| 2 | World Literature Reader Set gentle beauty · paper/offline · family shared reading | The Good and the Beautiful | curriculum | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
| 3 | Online Writing Workshop (Middle) instructor-graded · live class option · social learners | Outschool | online course | Full-year ELA · builds toward high school credits |
Science
Full-year science · labs when possible
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Science with Notebooking Labs faith-based option · lab habits · parent-led | Apologia | curriculum | Full-year science · labs when possible |
| 2 | Hands-On Life Science Investigations kinesthetic · observation-rich · notebooking | Elemental Science | curriculum | Full-year science · labs when possible |
| 3 | Interactive Middle Science Course online delivery · flexible · tech-balanced | Time4Learning | online course | Full-year science · labs when possible |
Year 3 of 7
8th grade
About age 13 · Final middle-school year before credits
Mathematics
Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-Algebra / Algebra Readiness mastery · video lessons · parent-led | Math-U-See | curriculum | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
| 2 | Algebra Prep Worktexts structured · faith-friendly · clear scope | BJU Press | curriculum | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
| 3 | Online Pre-Algebra Academy automated grading · independent learners | Teaching Textbooks | online course | Full-year math · pre-algebra path when ready |
History / Social Studies
Full-year history / civics
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American & World History Story Spine chronological · reading-rich · family discussion | Mystery of History | curriculum | Full-year history / civics |
| 2 | Civics & Geography Foundations primary sources · faith-friendly · writing tie-ins | Notgrass History | curriculum | Full-year history / civics |
| 3 | Interactive History Path online · quizzes · flexible pacing | Time4Learning | online course | Full-year history / civics |
Year 4 of 7
9th — Freshman
About age 14 · High school credit year 1 of 4
English / Language Arts / Reading
1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total
Often 4 units of English for competitive college admission (e.g. Liberty University).
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English I with Literature & Composition credit-ready · instructor or parent grading options | BJU Press | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 2 | Excellence in Writing — High School Continuum essay strength · parent-led · college-bound writing | Institute for Excellence in Writing | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 3 | Online English I with Teacher instructor-graded · transcript support | Bridgeway Academy | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
Mathematics
1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total
Often 3–4 units of mathematics through Algebra II or beyond.
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algebra I credit-bearing · mastery · video support | Math-U-See | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
| 2 | Algebra I Dual-Support Course automatic grading · independent HS pacing | Teaching Textbooks | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
| 3 | Algebra I Homeschool Kit structured · faith-based · clear daily lessons | Abeka | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
Year 5 of 7
10th — Sophomore
About age 15 · High school credit year 2 of 4
Science
1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total
Often 3 lab science units (biology, chemistry, physics preferred).
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology with Lab lab credit path · faith-based · college-bound | Apologia | curriculum | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 2 | Biology Online with Labs instructor option · structured labs | BJU Press | online course | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 3 | Biology Textbook + Lab Kit Bundle budget-flexible · parent-led labs | Rainbow Resource | supplement | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
History / Social Studies
1.0 credit / year · aim for 3 total
Often 3 social studies / history units, including U.S. history & government.
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World History Credit Course credit-ready · reading & writing integrated | Notgrass History | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 2 | World History Online structured · faith-based · video lessons | Abeka | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 3 | History & Geography Dual Track college-prep tone · clear assessments | BJU Press | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3 total |
Year 6 of 7
11th — Junior
About age 16 · High school credit year 3 of 4
English / Language Arts / Reading
1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Literature & Composition junior-year depth · essay & research growth | BJU Press | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 2 | College-Prep Writing Seminar advanced writing · parent or tutor grading | Institute for Excellence in Writing | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 3 | Online American Lit with Teacher instructor-graded · transcript-ready | Bridgeway Academy | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
Mathematics
1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algebra II credit path · mastery · video lessons | Math-U-See | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
| 2 | Algebra II Online auto-grading · independent junior year | Teaching Textbooks | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
| 3 | Algebra II Homeschool Kit structured daily lessons · faith-based | Abeka | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 3–4 total |
Year 7 of 7
12th — Senior
About age 17 · Graduation year
English / Language Arts / Reading
1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total
Often 4 units of English for competitive college admission (e.g. Liberty University).
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | British Literature & Senior Thesis Prep senior capstone writing · college admissions ready | BJU Press | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 2 | College Composition Bridge research essays · parent or dual-enrollment style | Institute for Excellence in Writing | curriculum | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
| 3 | Online Senior English with Teacher instructor-graded · final transcript support | Bridgeway Academy | online course | 1.0 credit / year · aim for 4 total |
Science
1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total
Often 3 lab science units (biology, chemistry, physics preferred).
| Choice | Resource | Company | Type | Scope / credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry or Physics Lab Credit lab science credit · college-bound STEM option | Apologia | curriculum | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 2 | Chemistry Online with Labs instructor support · structured assessments | BJU Press | online course | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
| 3 | Conceptual Physics / Chemistry Kit hands-on labs · parent-led · flexible budget | Rainbow Resource | supplement | 1.0 lab credit / year · aim for 3 total |
Why families buy The Navigator
Stop re-planning every August. Chart the whole voyage once.
- · Multi-year value: recommendations for all remaining years until graduation — not a single-year shopping list.
- · Deep academic interview: learning style, faith, budget, strengths, grading preference, tech vs paper, and more.
- · Printable chart: company names, credit/scope levels, and Homeschool Lighthouse weblinks — export as PDF.
- · $47 one-time: standalone from Annual Pass / Lifetime Lantern. Update & regenerate anytime.
This Personalized Curriculum Sample is for demonstration only. Resource names are illustrative. Real Navigator charts match against the live Homeschool Lighthouse directory for each family's answers.