Our Philosophy
Prepared for Every Good Work
High school at Artios is not merely the final stage — it is a season of deepening. By 9th grade, students have been shaped by years of integrated academic, artistic, and biblical formation. Now that work grows more intentional: thinking biblically, reasoning clearly, creating with excellence, and serving with conviction.
No two schedules look exactly the same. Each student's path is thoughtfully built around their unique strengths, giftings, and future direction — growing with purpose while remaining rooted in truth.
The goal is not simply a diploma. The goal is a graduate who loves God, knows His Word, and is spiritually grounded, academically prepared, creatively alive, and fully equipped for every good work.
On Campus
Our teachers mentor, challenge, and push students toward their best — through rigorous discussion, creative collaboration, and the kind of community that sharpens both character and intellect.
At Home
Students increasingly take ownership of their education — setting their own pace, managing deadlines, and developing the self-discipline that college and career demand. Parents shift from directing to coaching.
Two Days On Campus
Course Offerings
Tuesdays are for academics. Fridays are for arts. But no two students follow the same path — each student's schedule is built around their strengths, passions, and goals.
Courses are offered across both campus days and may include on-campus instruction, at-home coursework, or a blend of both.
Tuesday — Academic Core
History & Literature
History & Literature
- —Ancient & Medieval World (9th)
- —Renaissance to Revolution (10th)
- —Modern World & American Lit (11th)
- —Contemporary Issues & Great Books (12th)
Integrated by time period across all four years.
Mathematics
Mathematics
- —Algebra 1
- —Algebra 2
- —Geometry
- —Pre-Calculus
- —Statistics
Sequenced to each student's preparation and pace.
Sciences
Sciences
- —Physical Science
- —Biology
- —Chemistry
- —Environmental Science
- —Anatomy
- —Marine Biology
- —Physics
Lab components included. Taught through a biblical lens of creation and discovery.
Foreign Language
Foreign Language
- —Spanish
- —French
- —American Sign Language
Students choose one language and pursue it across multiple years.
Additional Courses
Additional Courses
- —Government & Economics
- —Personal Finance
- —Health & PE
Required for graduation. Woven throughout the four-year sequence.
Friday — Arts & Creative Studios
Friday is a day of creation and community. Bible & Worldview anchors the morning, followed by a full conservatory schedule. Every student completes three Core Arts Fundamentals over their four years, participates in Choir, and joins one club.
Conservatory Majors: Requirements are modified to align with your major track. You are exempt from the three Core Arts Fundamentals requirement.
Bible & Worldview
Required Every Year
Bible & Worldview
- —9th — Foundations
- —10th — Apologetics
- —11th — Worldviews
- —12th — Culture
Required every year. A core class that meets on Fridays — the spiritual anchor woven through everything.
Choir & Clubs
Choir & Clubs
- —High School Choir
- —Chamber Choir (audition)
- —Drama Club
- —Yearbook Club
- —Production Club
- —Non-Fiction Film Club
All students participate in Choir and one club each year.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
- —Fundamentals of Visual Arts
- —Drawing & Painting I & II
- —Digital Photography
- —Studio M I & II
- —Costume Design
- —Makeup
From foundational drawing to advanced mixed media and production design.
Theatre & Dance
Theatre & Dance
- —Fundamentals of Theatre
- —Acting I & II
- —Film Acting
- —Elements of Production
- —Technical Theatre: Lighting & Sound
Stage performance, production management, and technical craft.
Film & Creative Tech
Film & Creative Tech
- —Fundamentals of Cinema & Film Production
- —Film Production II
- —Editing I & II / Motion Graphics
- —Screenwriting I
- —Fundamentals of Creative Technologies
- —3D Design I & II
From cinematography and editing to 3D fabrication and embedded computing.
Music, Writing & More
Music, Writing & More
- —Fundamentals of Music
- —Music Theory I & II
- —Worship Arts
- —Speech & Debate
- —Faith & Fantasy
- —Business 101
- —Senior Capstone (12th)
Music theory, rhetoric, literature, entrepreneurship, and senior-year synthesis.
Senior Year
Senior Capstone
The Senior Capstone is the culminating experience of the Artios journey — a year dedicated to clarifying values, discovering mission, and launching with purpose. This is not just another class. It is the moment when students articulate who they are, whose they are, and where they are going.
The Heart Behind It
After four years of integrated academics, arts, and biblical formation, seniors stand at a threshold. The Capstone invites them to pause and reflect — not just on what they have learned, but on why it matters and how they will use it.
Through guided discussion, intentional mentoring, and honest conversation about the future, students discover that their education has not been about accumulating credits — it has been about becoming the kind of person who can faithfully steward their gifts for God's glory.
We explore the three primary paths after graduation — college, work or internships, and gap-year programs — but always through the lens of calling. The question is not just "What will you do?" but "Who has God made you to be, and how will that shape what you do?"
The Goal
Every student graduates with more than a diploma. They graduate with a personal mission statement, a clear sense of their values, and the confidence to pursue their next step with intentionality and faith.
The Final Product
Semester One
Students craft a Personal Mission Statement & Values Paper — a written articulation of their core convictions, their understanding of their gifts and talents, and how they see those gifts being used to serve God and others.
This is the foundation — the "why" that will guide every decision that follows.
Semester Two
The Final Project brings it all together: a comprehensive paper and a 5-minute presentation delivered to classmates and parents. Students present their vision for how they will live out their mission and values in this next stage of life.
This is the launch — the public declaration of who they are and where they are going.
Parent Partnership
This class discusses important topics about your child's future. We partner with parents by posting weekly discussion questions for families to explore together. Guest speakers will join throughout the year — parents are encouraged to attend these sessions.
Our Commitment
"We are preparing students not just for college, but for a life of faithfulness."
Academics
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Artios graduates earn a fully accredited high school diploma. To be fully prepared for every good work, students aim to graduate with the following credits and requirements.
Credit Benchmarks
Arts & Community
- 3 Fundamentals of ArtsCompleted over four years
- 1 Choir classRequired every year
- 1 ClubCollaboration & service
Note: Worldview does not count as an academic class, even though it is central to the Artios mission.
Outside Accreditation for Non-Artios Classes
If a student takes an academic course outside of Artios (dual enrollment, online platforms, or homeschool curriculum) and wants it included on an official Artios transcript, a $200 accreditation fee per credit applies. This optional service allows families to document non-Artios courses within the student's accredited high school record — including competency-based credits, where mastery is demonstrated rather than seat time logged.
Take the Next Step
Is Artios Right for Your Family?
High school at Artios is a season of launching — academically, creatively, and spiritually. We'd love to connect and help you explore whether this community is the right fit for your student.