Middle School Prerequisites
- Completion of Schola Rosa Elementary Curricula or its equivalent provides the best preparation for Oxrose Academy.
- Our primary recommendation for each grade level for students is as given below. We do recommend that assessment be done on a case-by-case basis, as some students are not prepared for a full schedule of classes in 7th grade.
- Parents are welcome to enroll students out of sequence, but should be aware that the schedule is created around these recommendations. Course conflicts may arise for students taking courses out of sequence.
- Oxrose Academy's Graduation Requirements provides four different Pathways to help your student graduate successfully with an Oxrose Diploma.
- Contact the school to discuss the preparedness of your student.
7th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS PRIMER: Intro to Western Civilization
- HISTORY PRIMER: Origins of World Culture
- COMPOSITION PRIMER: Complements GB Primer
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION PRIMER: Catechism in Review
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY PRIMER: Intro to Logic
- LATIN PRIMER
- MATH PRIMER: Saxon 7/6
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE PRIMER: Life Science
- STUDY SKILLS PRIMER: How to be an independent student
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, a team sport, and musical performance.
"Primer" courses are specifically crafted for students new to a formal online class setting. They are the ideal introduction to this new way of doing school.
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
8th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS 1: Ancient & Classical Times
- HISTORY 1: The Roots of the West: Hebrews, Greeks, & Romans
- COMPOSITION 1: Themes from GB 1
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION 1: Praying the Old Testament
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY 1: Formal Logic
- LATIN 1
- GRAMMAR 1
- MATH 1: Saxon 8/7
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE 1: Earth Science
- STUDY SKILLS 1: Typing
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, a team sport, and musical performance.
Some courses qualify as high school level: Latin, Great Books, and Trivium-Philosophy-Theology.
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
High School Prerequisites
- Completing the 7th and 8th grade curricula above is the best preparation for transition into the high school curriculum.
- 8th Grade Great Books 1, TPT 1, and Latin 1 receive high school credit.
- In particular, our high school courses continue the sequences begun in the courses taken at the 8th grade level, which are, therefore, especially recommended.
9th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS 2: The Christian Age
- HISTORY 2: The History of Christian Culture, Part One
- COMPOSITION 2: Complements GB 2
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2: Praying the New Testament
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY 2: Advanced Logic & Rhetoric
- LATIN 1 or LATIN 2
- GRAMMAR 2
- MATH 2: Saxon Algebra
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE 2: Introductory Physics
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, a team sport, and musical performance.
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
10th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS 3: Modern Times
- HISTORY 3: The History of Christian Culture, Part Two
- COMPOSITION 3: Complements GB 3
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION 3: Sacramental Life
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY 3: Nature, Man, & Science
- LATIN 2 or LATIN 3
- MATH 3: Saxon Algebra 2 (Geometry Integrated)
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE 3: General Biology
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, a team sport, and musical performance.
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
11th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS 4: The American Idea
- HISTORY 4: History of North America
- COMPOSITION 4: Complements GB 4
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Moral Life
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY 4: Natural Theology & Law
- LATIN 3 or LATIN 4 or another language, an elective, or study hall (ACC-Dual Credit)
- MATH 4: Saxon Advanced Math, Part 1 (Geometry Integrated)
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE 4: General Chemistry
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, a team sport, and musical performance.
ACC Dual Credit Options available through BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
12th Grade Enrollment
- GREAT BOOKS 5: Return to Tradition (ACC-Dual Credit)
- HISTORY 5: World History (ACC-Dual Credit)
- COMPOSITION 5: Complements GB 5
- SPIRITUAL FORMATION 5: Mission & Vocation
- TRIVIUM~PHILOSOPHY~THEOLOGY 5: Revealed Theology
- LATIN 4/5 or another language, an elective, or study hall
- MATH 5: Calculus I and II (ACC-Dual Credit)
- EMPIRICAL SCIENCE: Physics & Cosmology
- ELECTIVE(S): Studio Art
ACC Dual Credit Options available through BENEDICTINE COLLEGE
In addition to this schedule, we recommend sacramental preparation, musical performance, and a team sport.
See the tuition and fees page for more information.
Early Completion
Students who complete the full sequence of courses early will have acquired all the credits necessary for graduation according to the majority of state requirements. Check your state's requirements to be sure. Oxrose Academy's Graduation Requirements provides four different Pathways to help your student graduate successfully with an Oxrose Diploma.
We recommend that the any remaining time be used: to complete transcript requirements, to take dual credit courses (check that these do not conflict with scholarship and aid rules for your student), to take upper level electives, to prepare for and take standardized tests, to seek work opportunities, and to spend time on the college application process.
Beginning in March 2025, an agreement between Benedictine College and Oxrose Academy allows qualified Oxrose Academy juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn Benedictine College credits for specially identified courses. Oxrose Academy students enroll in both the Oxrose Academy course and the Benedictine College course.
How do I know which Oxrose Academy courses are offered for Advanced College Credit?
All courses that are eligible for Advanced College Credit will be designated in the Oxrose Academy course description as "ACC." Advanced College Credit courses being offered in 2025-2026 Academic Year are listed here. There are Oxrose pre-requisites for each course and GPA requirements as these courses represent college-level workload and tempo.
- LATN-1000 - Beginning Latin 1, 4 credit hours
- LATN-1020 - Beginning Latin 2, 4 credit hours (both semester-long and year-long options available)
- HIST-1000 - World History up to 1500, 3 credit hours
- HIST-1101 - World History Since 1500, 3 credit hours
- GNST-1980 Topics in Western Civilization, 3 credit hours
- MATH-1300 - Calculus I, 4 credit hours
- MATH-1350 - Calculus II, 4 credit hours