The vast majority of our courses run to a traditional school schedule (fall/spring semesters) with a live intructor. We do offer a few courses in a self-paced format.  We also have a limited number of spaces in our Independent Studies.

All teachers must sign a statement of faith regarding affirmation of the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed among other things, but students and parents are not required to do so. You can learn more about our story and our vision here.

If you are concerned about the religious content of classes, you should know that many teachers do pray with their students at the beginning of class and that the courses are unapologetically couched in a Christian worldview. Some courses use textbooks or materials from Christian content providers, but most  courses do not. Classes are taught from a broad (i.e., non-denominational) Christian perspective. Students are never asked to pray aloud, and they are never singled out for religious questions.

All teachers share core beliefs,  and we believe that all people groups, in history and present times, are worthy of our respect. Teachers teach from a biblical and academic perspective while treating all with courtesy. We expect students to extend the same respect to the teacher and to others. 

If you have specific questions about a particular teacher or class, please feel free to contact the teacher directly or write to registration@excelsiorclasses.com.

Parents are ultimately responsible for determining if courses are a good fit for their family, but we want to help you in your determination by forthrightly answering any questions you have. No refunds are provided for objections to course content or course delivery of said content.

Details on our refund policy, course changes, and course minimums may be found here.

Excelsior Classes has many features of a typical school: traditional schedule, dedicated teachers, testing, grades, and community.

Unlike a typical school, parents are responsible for final placement of students in courses and purchase courses a la carte (as many or as few as desired). Excelsior Classes is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This accreditation ensures our courses meet high standards; however, we do not grant degrees or diplomas. Parents maintain responsibility for their students’ course selections and transcripts, and students do not need to enroll full-time, allowing for great flexibility

As a Supplementary Education Provider, an SEP, Excelsior Classes provides a final grade PDF for each course completed. This serves as proof of your student’s grade and achievement in the course. By noting on your transcript that the course was taken with an accredited provider, you have verification that your student’s grades are legitimate and official for your own complete transcript. Additionally, parents can log in as students to print a detailed gradebook prior to course closure in our Learning Management System (LMS).

For parents seeking a comprehensive overview of their student’s academic progress, Excelsior Classes offers a single-page summary for either grades 5-8 or 9-12. This transcript includes the student’s demographic information, course titles, teacher names, class durations, and grades earned, serving as validation for your academic records and homeschool transcript. The course listing includes live and self-paced courses; independent study courses are not included on the transcript. To request a transcript, please complete this form.

As with any program, it is the parent’s responsibility to make sure that the target or intended school or entity will accept your verification. Excelsior Classes cannot guarantee acceptance by any particular program.