We're not just for younger kids!
Our high school program offers students ages 13 to 15 a comprehensive nature-based learning experience designed specifically for their developmental stage. High school students learn alongside peers their own age in dedicated classes that challenge them academically while embracing the outdoor environment.
The Teen Space
High school students have their own dedicated hangout area separate from younger students. This space includes:
- Table tennis
- Ladder ball
- Giant Jenga
- Axe Throwing
- Chess
- Cherokee Stickball
- Various sports equipment
- A construction area
- A fire pit for gathering
- hammocks
- Plenty of comfortable seating
- Their own lunch tables
The teen space provides a place for students to build friendships, relax between classes, and enjoy unstructured time outdoors in an age-appropriate setting.
Transcript Hours
Mountains and Meadow Schoolhouse offers high school students the opportunity to earn certificate credit hours in specialized subjects.
Under South Carolina homeschool law, parents control their student's transcript and can include courses from co-ops, online programs, and other educational settings. While we are not an accredited school, we provide documentation of credit hours that parents can add to their student's high school transcript for college admission.
South Carolina high school students typically need 24 credits to graduate. Parents determine their student's specific graduation requirements and have the authority to grant diplomas. Our certificate program allows families to supplement their home instruction with quality coursework while maintaining full control of their child's educational path.
Available Programs
English
Develop advanced literacy skills through literature study, analytical writing, and creative composition in an outdoor classroom setting. Our English program emphasizes critical thinking, authentic communication, and connection to local narratives, preparing students for college-level work while honoring the natural world as a source of inspiration and knowledge.
Credit awarded: 0.5 credits per semester (1.0 credit for the full year)
Fulfills: English/Language Arts requirement
Student needs to attend fulltime for this credit.
Life Skills Math
Master practical mathematical skills through real-world applications in outdoor and homestead settings. Students learn financial literacy, measurement, data analysis, and problem-solving through hands-on projects like garden planning, budgeting for co-op activities, and calculating materials for building projects. This course builds mathematical confidence and prepares students for the everyday math they'll use throughout their lives.
Credit awarded: 0.5 credits per semester
Fulfills: Elective requirement (does not fulfill Mathematics requirement)
Student needs to attend Thursdays for this Credit
Algebra 1
Build a strong foundation in algebraic thinking through exploration and application in natural settings. Students work with variables, equations, functions, and graphing while connecting abstract concepts to concrete experiences in the outdoor classroom. This course develops logical reasoning and mathematical problem-solving skills, preparing students for advanced mathematics and college entrance requirements.
Credit awarded: 0.5 credits per semester (1.0 credit for the full year) Fulfills: Mathematics requirement
Student needs to attend full time for this credit.
Poetry
Explore the craft of poetry through reading, analysis, and creation of original work. Students study diverse poetic traditions while developing their own voices, drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes of the Appalachian foothills. This course cultivates observation skills, emotional literacy, and artistic expression.
Credit awarded: 0.5 credits per semester
Fulfills: English/Language Arts or Elective requirement
Student needs to attend Wednesdays for this Credit.
Cherokee Language 1 & 2
Learn the Eastern dialect of Cherokee language through immersive instruction. Cherokee 1 introduces foundational vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic grammatical structures, while Cherokee 2 advances students toward conversational fluency. Both courses integrate cultural knowledge and traditional stories, supporting language preservation and offering students a valuable linguistic skill.
Credit awarded: 1.0 credit per semester
Fulfills: World Language or Elective requirement
Student needs to attend Thursdays for this credit.
Folk Arts
Discover traditional crafts and artistic practices rooted in Appalachian cultural traditions. Students develop hands-on skills in fiber arts, natural crafts, and traditional techniques while learning the stories and knowledge these art forms preserve. This course honors the wisdom of making things by hand and maintaining connections to heritage craftsmanship.
Credit awarded: 0.5 credits per semester
Fulfills: Arts or Elective requirement
Student needs to attend Tuesdays for this credit.
What Parents Receive
At the end of each semester, you will receive:
- A certificate documenting credit hours your student has completed
- Proof of work completed throughout the semester
- Documentation that can be added directly to your child's high school transcript
These materials provide the formal record keeping you need for college applications and transcript development.
Please note: While our younger students never receive work to complete at home, high school students working toward credit hours may occasionally receive take-home assignments to satisfy the requirements for their certificate credit hours.