Courses
We offer over 100 courses across 7 unique disciplines, including honors and Advanced Topics levels. All our classes are taught by our experienced faculty through a combination of live synchronous sessions and accompanying work.
Course Catalog FAQ
Yes! Students can complete a semester or trimester credit of any course.
Any course with prerequisites will list them below the description in the course catalog.
A full year credit course is most often completed in about 15 weeks and features 30 hours of live instruction.
Course Credit vs Synchronous Instruction
| Course Type | Credit | Live Synchronous Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full Course | 1 Credit | 30 |
| Semester | .5 Credit | 15 |
| Trimester | .33 Credit | 10 |
At Prestans, homework isn’t one-size-fits-all and does vary by course. Between live class sessions, students complete activities designed to nurture their skills and deepen their understanding of the material. Homework will then often focus on practice and reinforcement.
For high school students, this typically means about 90 minutes to two hours of asynchronous work for every hour of live class time in credit-bearing courses. Middle school students should expect 30 to 45 minutes of work per live session.
Assignments are usually due before the next class, and teachers aim to return thoughtful feedback within 3-5 days. This feedback helps students gauge their understanding and supports a collaborative learning process between students and teachers.