Homeschool English Language Arts Grades 6-12

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"Good evening, Yes! He was so excited to tell me when I arrived home from work that he got a 95 and he got it first try all by himself! I feel like I finally have a kid who enjoys reading and can write a sentence without a total crash out. You have no idea how big of a difference your program made for him. I truly cannot thank you enough for all of this. And the upcharge for not having to do the grading or critiquing... so worth it to us! Thank you so much."

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“Discern has truly been such a gift for our family and an added bonus to our homeschool. My son started off not loving to read, and now he can’t put books down. The literature choices have helped him think deeper and apply the stories to Biblical truths. He has also grown in his vocabulary and confidence in reading and writing. We’ve been able to have some good discussions from the novels he’s read. If you have a child that is apprehensive about reading and writing- this homeschool curriculum is what they need! As a parent I love the format, videos, and that I can be involved as little or as much as I want.”

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"Discern Academy has been an answer to prayer for our son.  The books are captivating with a God centered focus.  The lessons are challenging but not overwhelming.  Our son, who is dyslexic, is enjoying and learning at the same time."

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Discern Academy has been a powerful tool for our family. Some teachers simply pass along information, but Discern imparts a true passion for learning, critical thinking, and writing—and it teaches students to take ownership of their educational experience. Our junior high daughter looks forward to every lesson and tells us it’s her favorite part of the school day. A lot of programs tell you what they hope to do; Discern actually does it, with excellence and genuine engagement. I see what she’s learned showing up in her other subjects and in everyday life skills

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Discern Academy has been an incredible gift to our homeschool routine. It gives my child the opportunity to think critically, engage deeply, and actually read rich, classic literature in a way that fits beautifully into the rhythm of our family and schedule. As a parent, I am so grateful. There is no way I could personally teach at this caliber or with this level of depth on my own. Discern is providing a quality of knowledge, instruction, and formation that I know will help my child not just learn, but truly thrive.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get the free course?

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I have multiple students in different grade levels

Great! This single day example will give you an excellent view of what it will look like in each grade level. Simply know that each grade level gets more advanced and uses more challenging literature. We also give a 25% discount on your second student!

What do I do if I like course?

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Why should I spend my time on this?

Because there is no other platform out there that offers what we do. Open and go, online, PhD-built, self-paced, interactive videos, all taught through vetted and world class literature in a one-on-one format for your student.
Is Discern Academy Right For Your Family?

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See exactly who thrives with Discern Academy, and who won't.

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This Is Not For…
Parents who want open and go. Your student will log in and learn on day one.
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Parents who want to build and assemble their own curriculum from scratch.
Parents who want a PhD educator with 35 years of experience teaching their child — and the success stories to prove it.
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Parents who want to spend hours doing it all themselves with a worksheet packet and pieces of books.
Parents who want their child to become a strong reader, confident writer, and clear thinker.
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Parents who measure success by completed pages and a filled-in worksheet.
Parents who want 1,000+ teaching videos delivered to their student — one-on-one, self-paced, interactive instruction from Doc H.
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Parents fine with generic video scraped from multiple sources, or a lecture recording from 20 years ago.
Parents who want flexibility — self-paced, 24/7 access means the curriculum works around your family.
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Parents who need a rigid school-bell schedule imposed on their home.
Parents who want up to 100% of ALL grading handled, including written work, with real, professional feedback.
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Parents who want to grade every assignment themselves.
Parents who want a curriculum built on real scholarship and 35 years of field-tested teaching — not third-party content or social-media influencers.
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Parents who cannot tell the difference between a PhD-built course and a generic one.
Parents who are done patching ELA gaps with tutors, supplements, and good intentions, and want one solution that works.
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Parents comfortable with a piecemeal approach and excessive parent work.
Parents who want everything in one place: teaching videos, curriculum, reading comprehension, assignments, feedback, projects, and mastery-based instruction.
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Parents who want to create everything themselves.
Parents who want a Christian worldview woven into every lesson, not a Bible verse bolted on at the end.
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Parents who want a standard curriculum with an unrelated Bible verse.
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