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Pick your student’s grade to see the School Launch courses for that year. Every course is free and has a printable PDF.

Not sure where to begin? Answer four short questions for a starting point and the right placement check, for one child or several.

K = Kindergarten. Core marks the courses we suggest for a full year; Elective marks courses you can add as time and interest allow.

School Launch is a free helpful tool, not an accredited school or curriculum provider. It does not issue credits, transcripts, diplomas or grades of record. Parents and schools are responsible for meeting their own state or local requirements. More

Kindergarten

Math

Kindergarten MathCorePrintables ↓

English

Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingCore
Grammar and Composition begin in grade 3Printables ↓

Languages

SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Build a year plan for Kindergarten →

Grade 1

Math

Grade 1 MathCorePrintables ↓

English

Grade 1 Phonics & ReadingCore
Grammar and Composition begin in grade 3Printables ↓

Languages

SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 1 →

Grade 2

Math

Grade 2 MathCorePrintables ↓

English

Grade 2 Phonics & ReadingCore
Grammar and Composition begin in grade 3Printables ↓

Languages

SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 2 →

Grade 3

Math

Grade 3 MathCorePrintables ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 1 (Units 1–4)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers I: BuildersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 3 →

Grade 4

Math

Grade 4 MathCorePrintables ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 1 (Units 5–8)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers I: BuildersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 4–7)Elective

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 4 →

Grade 5

Math

Grade 5 MathCorePrintables ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 2 (Units 9–12)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers I: BuildersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 4–7)Elective

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 5 →

Grade 6

Math

Pre-AlgebraCore
Start in grade 6, 7 or 8 depending on readinessPDF ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 2 (Units 13–16)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers II: MakersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 4–7)Elective

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 6 →

Grade 7

Math

Pre-AlgebraCore
Start in grade 6, 7 or 8 depending on readinessPDF ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 3 (Units 17–20)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers II: MakersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 4–7)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 4–7)Elective

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 7 →

Grade 8

Math (choose one core course by readiness)

Pre-AlgebraCore
Start in grade 6, 7 or 8 depending on readinessPDF ↓
Algebra ICorePDF ↓

English

English Grammar, Level 3 (Units 21–24)Core
Grade-to-units split is from the course guidePDF ↓
Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

LatinCorePDF ↓
GreekElectivePDF ↓
SpanishElectivePDF ↓
FrenchElectivePDF ↓
GermanElectivePDF ↓
Biblical HebrewElectivePDF ↓
MandarinElectivePDF ↓
RussianElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

GeographyCorePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

Earth ScienceCorePDF ↓
Life ScienceCorePDF ↓
Engineering & PhysicsElectivePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers II: MakersElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport: The Physics of the Moving Body (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 8–12)Elective

Arts

ArtElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Business & FinanceElectivePDF ↓
Cooking & FoodElectivePDF ↓
Gardening & AnimalsElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 8 →

Grade 9

Math (choose one core course by readiness)

Algebra ICorePDF ↓
GeometryCorePDF ↓

English

Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

Spanish IElectivePDF ↓
French IElectivePDF ↓
German IElectivePDF ↓
Biblical Hebrew IElectivePDF ↓
Mandarin IElectivePDF ↓
Russian IElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

HS Geography: History of GeographyCorePDF ↓
Ancient HistoryCorePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography of CommerceElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography & TechnologyElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: GeopoliticsElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Human GeographyElectivePDF ↓

Science

High School Geology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
High School Biology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
Young Engineers III: EngineersElectivePDF ↓
Electronics & MicrocontrollersElectivePDF ↓
Engineering Design, Robotics & DronesElectivePDF ↓
Architecture & Civil EngineeringElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport: The Physics of the Moving Body (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 8–12)Elective

Arts

Graphic Design & IllustrationElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Personal FinanceCorePDF ↓
Shop & TradesElectivePDF ↓
Food ScienceElectivePDF ↓
Culinary Arts & Meal PlanningElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Enrichment

Explore Tracks (self-paced)Electiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 9 →

Grade 10

Math (choose one core course by readiness)

GeometryCorePDF ↓
Algebra IICorePDF ↓

English

Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

Spanish IElectivePDF ↓
French IElectivePDF ↓
German IElectivePDF ↓
Biblical Hebrew IElectivePDF ↓
Mandarin IElectivePDF ↓
Russian IElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

HS Geography: History of GeographyCorePDF ↓
Medieval HistoryCorePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography of CommerceElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography & TechnologyElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: GeopoliticsElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Human GeographyElectivePDF ↓

Science

High School Geology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
PhysicsCorePDF ↓
High School Biology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
High School Chemistry (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
Young Engineers III: EngineersElectivePDF ↓
Electronics & MicrocontrollersElectivePDF ↓
Engineering Design, Robotics & DronesElectivePDF ↓
Architecture & Civil EngineeringElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport: The Physics of the Moving Body (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 8–12)Elective
Strategy: Games, Conflict and Decision (Gr 10–12)Electiveweb course

Arts

Graphic Design & IllustrationElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Personal FinanceCorePDF ↓
Shop & TradesElectivePDF ↓
Food ScienceElectivePDF ↓
Culinary Arts & Meal PlanningElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course
Licensed to Build: Contractor Exam PrepElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 10 →

Grade 11

Math (choose one core course by readiness)

Algebra IICorePDF ↓
TrigonometryCorePDF ↓
StatisticsElectivePDF ↓

English

Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

Spanish IElectivePDF ↓
French IElectivePDF ↓
German IElectivePDF ↓
Biblical Hebrew IElectivePDF ↓
Mandarin IElectivePDF ↓
Russian IElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

HS Geography: History of GeographyCorePDF ↓
Early Modern HistoryCorePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography of CommerceElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography & TechnologyElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: GeopoliticsElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Human GeographyElectivePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

High School Geology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
PhysicsCorePDF ↓

Science

High School Chemistry (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
Young Engineers III: EngineersElectivePDF ↓
Electronics & MicrocontrollersElectivePDF ↓
Engineering Design, Robotics & DronesElectivePDF ↓
Architecture & Civil EngineeringElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport: The Physics of the Moving Body (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 8–12)Elective
Strategy: Games, Conflict and Decision (Gr 10–12)Electiveweb course

Arts

Graphic Design & IllustrationElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Personal FinanceCorePDF ↓
EconomicsElectivePDF ↓
Shop & TradesElectivePDF ↓
Food ScienceElectivePDF ↓
Culinary Arts & Meal PlanningElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course
Licensed to Build: Contractor Exam PrepElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 11 →

Grade 12

Math

TrigonometryCorePDF ↓
StatisticsElectivePDF ↓

English

Composition & Creative WritingCorePDF ↓

Languages

Spanish IElectivePDF ↓
French IElectivePDF ↓
German IElectivePDF ↓
Biblical Hebrew IElectivePDF ↓
Mandarin IElectivePDF ↓
Russian IElectivePDF ↓

History & Geography

HS Geography: History of GeographyCorePDF ↓
Modern HistoryCorePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography of CommerceElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Geography & TechnologyElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: GeopoliticsElectivePDF ↓
HS Geography: Human GeographyElectivePDF ↓

Science (choose one core course by readiness)

High School Geology (1 credit, lab)CorePDF ↓
PhysicsCorePDF ↓

Science

Young Engineers III: EngineersElectivePDF ↓
Electronics & MicrocontrollersElectivePDF ↓
Engineering Design, Robotics & DronesElectivePDF ↓
Architecture & Civil EngineeringElectivePDF ↓

PE & Health

Physical Education & HealthCorePDF ↓
Body Mechanics of Sport: The Physics of the Moving Body (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Sports & Games of the World (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Playing the Odds (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Tactics & Strategy (Gr 8–12)ElectivePDF ↓
Game Theory: Choosing When Others Choose (Gr 8–12)Elective
Strategy: Games, Conflict and Decision (Gr 10–12)Electiveweb course

Arts

Graphic Design & IllustrationElectivePDF ↓

Practical

Personal FinanceCorePDF ↓
EconomicsElectivePDF ↓
Shop & TradesElectivePDF ↓
Food ScienceElectivePDF ↓
Culinary Arts & Meal PlanningElectivePDF ↓
Home ArtsElectiveweb course
Licensed to Build: Contractor Exam PrepElectiveweb course

Character

Social SkillsElectiveweb course

Build a year plan for Grade 12 →

How to use School Launch at home

  1. Pick the grade above, then choose one core course per subject. When a student is between levels, give the course’s first unit test as a quick check (see placement tests).
  2. Print or download the course PDF. Every lesson has a worked example, practice with answers and a hands-on project.
  3. Follow the pacing page at the front of each course (most run about 32–36 weeks, 4–5 days a week), or build a combined year plan with a checklist and gradebook.
  4. Check work daily, test every unit. Answer keys are included. Unit tests show mastery; corrected practice builds it.
  5. Keep records with the year plan’s gradebook and a portfolio of finished projects, which you will need for a high-school transcript.

The year is complete when the core topics are covered. You don’t need to do every lesson.

Using School Launch as your whole program? Add quarterly Family Conferences.

How to use School Launch in a school or co-op

  • Free to copy for your students under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Print class sets and post the PDFs on your platform. Just don’t resell them.
  • Plan the year from the scope and sequence and the 36-week pacing calendars (180 days).
  • Assess with the unit tests, midterm and final in each course. The math worksheets come in A and B versions, so neighbors get different problems.
  • Multi-grade classes: Explore Tracks, Art, Geography and the sciences work well taught together, with older students taking the deeper assignments.
  • Questions or a class-set request? Write to us.