Scholé Paratus
Paratus: (adj) Ready; prepared.
What We Do
For the homeschooled adolescent, we offer one-day classes that provide a group learning environment, along with a thorough syllabus for their self-paced work done the rest of the week.
Our goal is to provide your student rigorous but life-giving classes to foster in them a lifelong love of learning so that they’ll develop rightly-ordered loves: what's true, good and beautiful.
Classes for middle and high school are drop-off so that you, the homeschooling parent, have a day for other things while your student enjoys learning in community and the freedom to explore the walkable historic district of Georgetown during their free time.
Your Commitment
As the parents, you are the God-ordained, primary, and end educators of your students — which means we are happy to provide our classes as a means for you to educate your children, yet you are still expected to stay on top of and engaged in your students’ work. We’re grateful to partner with you!
Because we meet for classes in such a walkable district (one of our highlights!), you will discuss with your student, in advance, your family rules for leaving campus during the day, and will sign a waiver understanding that we are unable to provide supervision or support for your student in-between classes. This means students taking classes at Scholé Hall must be able to self-regulate their ability to follow their parents’ rules and, if necessary, watch the time in order to return to campus for their next class.
We are also a low-key co-op, and parent involvement is minimal. However, all families are required to supervise the common areas of our location for two shifts per semester (one shift = three hours)*. This involves simply making sure all students are safe and accounted for as they self-direct their studying, hanging out with friends, eating lunch, and/or checking in and out as they come and go. Parents may do their own work as they supervise — their role is largely hands-off.
*The vast majority of families should be able to provide this service, but we understand that there may be a few unable to (i.e., both parents work full-time). In this case, we will ask you for comparable volunteer hours doing some other task. Thanks for understanding.
2025-26 Class Schedule
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Note: Looking for a 5th & 6th grade science class? Mrs. Kirsch is teaching one on Thursdays at the Ignite campus in Cedar Park — head here for details!
Humanities
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Middle School Humanities
One class that integrates literature and history, this seminar will include rich stories, poetry, in-class activities and conversation. Students will have thoughtfully paced writing, reading, research, and presentation opportunities to cultivate lifelong learning habits and truth-driven inquiry. A chronological timeline will provide the spine of this class, as the students explore Ancient to Medieval history, while a commonplace book will be a collection of ideas and thoughts of these eras.
for 6th-8th graders (or mature 5th graders)
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High School Humanities (Idaeon*)
One classical salon-style class that provides two and a half (2.5) full high school credits: English (literature and composition), history, and either art history or logic/rhetoric (elective). As an integrated humanities program, this class uses a chronological timeline over three years as the “spine” to lead us through great books and ideas.
*pronounced “ee-day-un”
UPDATE: Class is halfway full — register asap!
for 9th-12th graders
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Latin
Latin is an elegant and ancient language that has been studied for many generations. It is also quite alive in our culture and in the languages we speak today. This class is a thorough yet laid-back introduction to this great language designed to engage the middle and high school student.
If you or your student is interested in this class, please email Mrs. Lindsey using the link below.
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Spanish
This year-long high school Spanish course is taught almost entirely in Spanish using an immersion approach—widely recognized as the most effective and engaging way to learn a language. Class time will center on real conversation as we move through the textbook, helping students grow in speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. Homework will be completed using the student activities manual, which includes online audio for continued listening practice. This course is deliberate, dynamic, and designed to build true confidence in Spanish—earning students one high school credit.
for 7th-12th graders
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Scriptorium (Spring 2026)
A semester-long class that covers the basics of good story structure and creative writing. Students will practice writing, peer critique and editing, and what it takes to get a story from idea to published paper. They’ll end with an original short story or chapter from a novel they can then seek for publication, add to their college transcript and application, or hang with pride on the fridge.
for 11th-12 graders (or mature underclassmen)
STEM
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Practical Computer Engineering (Fall 2025)
Practical Computing is a technical introduction to working with computers for data management and analysis. Students will select a project and pursue it in collaboration with their peers and under the supervision of the instructor. Each team will end the course by presenting their application to the class and publishing their codebase to Github.
for 11th-12th graders (or mature underclassmen)
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Math Fundamentals
Math FUNdamentals is designed to prepare the students for success in pre-algebra. Hands-on activities, mental math challenges, and games will engage the students in sharpening their math skills. There will also be an emphasis on how to organize and show work that is critical to success in higher level math courses. Students will have homework outside of class to deepen their understanding of the mathematics concepts covered in class.
for 5th-6th graders
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Pre-Algebra
This course prepares students for success in algebra. Guided practice of new skills in class will empower students to work independently at home, following a syllabus. Topics include the foundational skills of algebra, including positive and negative numbers, factors and fractions, decimals and percents, equations and inequalities, statistics and probability, real numbers, and some pre-Geometry concepts. Weekly homework and quizzes, along with regular exams, will build the disciplines required in higher levels of math.
for 6th-8th graders
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Algebra I
To quote Harold Jacobs, “Algebra is the gate and key of mathematics. Algebra has become the language of science.” Having a firm foundation in algebra is essential to all higher-level math and science classes. This course, using this classic text by Harold Jacobs, will provide students with rigorous training in algebraic concepts and the skills and discipline needed to succeed in higher-level math and science classes in high school and beyond.
for 8th-9th graders
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Geometry
Euclid’s geometry is a system of reasoning, starting with a few assumed truths, and building logical arguments to deduce a wide range of facts about the relationships of points, lines, shapes, and objects. In this course, the student will learn the elements of formal logic and apply them along with algebra concepts to write proofs and solve problems in the realm of geometry. In-person lectures are augmented by videos the student can watch at home as he or she completes weekly homework and online quizzes. Regular exams will be proctored at home by the parent. This comprehensive course teaches math techniques needed on college entrance exams as well as logical thinking skills which can be applied in all areas of life.
for 9th-10th graders
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Physical Science
This is a fantastic course geared towards upper middle school students to help build the foundation for high school physics and chemistry. Students will learn about the structure of an atom, the periodic table and its trends, what determines the reactivity of various substances, different types of reactions, thermodynamics, Newtonian laws, conservation of energy, and more. Some math is required, but it's intended to be more theoretical. There is no textbook for this class, though we pull from various articles, videos, and PHET labs. To answer your child's burning questions: yes, we will be using hydrochloric acid and lighting things on fire. This class is fun! Students must be mature middle-schoolers.
for 6th-8th graders
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Biology
This course allows students to explore relevant topics such as DNA, cells, genetics, metabolism, and environmental issues while empowering them to make informed decisions and conduct research. Our weekly labs are accompanied by high energy lectures and games to enhance the learning done at home through videos and textbook readings. Our first semester is all about microbiology, where students experiment with calorimetry, DNA isolation, and microscopy, and in the second semester, we dive into the relationships between organisms and their environment, offering a comprehensive learning experience over genetics, physiology, and environmental sciences.
for 9th-10th graders
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Chemistry
This course covers the prediction of chemical interactions, subatomic particles, molecular structures, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and thermodynamics. This high-energy class reviews the material learned at home through videos and readings, and are complemented by relevant labs to apply our knowledge and skills.
for 10th-11th graders
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Physics
This course uses laboratory and field investigations to critically analyze topics such as laws of motion, changes within a system, conservation of energy, forces, and characteristics of waves, electricity, and magnetism. We'll pull out our hammers, skateboards, cars, and ramps to simulate the principles of physics. We'll also design our own electrical grids in cities, learn why candles in space are spherical instead of pointed, and observe how sand forms different patterns on a metal plate when vibrated by various frequencies.
for 11th-12th graders // prerequisite: Algebra I
FAQs
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Nope! Enroll in one or enroll in as many as your schedule will allow — these classes are entirely a la carte.
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Even though our teachers are able to teach a variety of classes, we’ve responded to our current community by providing the classes most frequently requested. We simply don’t have enough hours in our one day together! If you’d like a class you don’t see listed above, you could head to the individual teachers’ websites to see if they teach that class at another location on another day.
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Before their first day in a Scholé Hall class, you and your student will sign an agreement of understanding that in between classes, students are independent and responsible for their own actions and whereabouts. This includes arriving to all classes on time and prepared.
We provide an open Study Hall on campus for quiet study time, but students may also go to the nearby public library, the courthouse lawn, a local coffee shop, Blue Hole, or more! There are many options in the walkable historic district of Georgetown — one of the reasons we love that we're in this location.
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Head to the teacher’s independent site, where you’ll find info for asking him/her your question!