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Journey Homeschool Academy

Christian online video science courses from elementary through high school.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades	1st–12th
Creation/faith	Christian content
Approach	Pre-recorded video lessons with guidebooks, quizzes and labs
Who teaches	The program does the teaching
Parent prep	Low to moderate (gather lab supplies; some books sold separately)
Screen time	Online
Video lessons	Included: video lessons are the core of every course
Cost	$189: One elementary (Level A) course; lab supplies and recommended books extra (source)
Placement	Journey course catalog by level Courses are grouped by elementary, middle and high school level
ESA vendor	Publisher is on the approved vendor list in Arkansas (Direct Pay), Florida, New Hampshire. Checked September 2026; each state's list can change and applies to the publisher, not every product.

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What parents say

Families praise the lively, well-made videos and the way older students learn to take notes and work on their own. The complaints are cost (textbooks and lab supplies are extra), a one-year access limit on upper courses, and that elementary children still need a parent to gather supplies, read the books and track progress.

Parents love

Engaging video teachers
Older students can work on their own
Christian but even-handed on the age of the earth

Common complaints

Books and lab supplies cost extra
Upper-level access is time-limited
Elementary still needs a parent to run activities

Who it fits

Best for

Christian, open to an old earth. Christian; presents young- and old-earth views without ruling
Video-led. Video teachers deliver every lesson
Online. Runs online
Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons are the core of every course
Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons are the core of every course
Minimal: solo work. Middle and high school students can work alone
Some: 20–30 min daily. Parent sets up labs and checks work
Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
I'd rather a video or script teach. Video or the program does the teaching
Traditional. Lessons, quizzes and exams in order
Eclectic. Pick which labs and parts to use

Less suited for

No religious content. Christian content
Mostly offline. Screen-based

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Science ShepherdShort video lessons plus workbooks and texts from a creationist physician, 1–12

Comparisons

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Questions parents ask

How does Journey Homeschool Academy teach science?

Journey Homeschool Academy is described as pre-recorded video lessons with guidebooks, quizzes and labs. Parent prep: low to moderate (gather lab supplies; some books sold separately).

What grades does Journey Homeschool Academy cover?

Journey Homeschool Academy covers grades 1st–12th.

How much does Journey Homeschool Academy cost?

$189: One elementary (Level A) course; lab supplies and recommended books extra. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Journey Homeschool Academy creationist or secular?

Christian content.

Is Journey Homeschool Academy online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does Journey Homeschool Academy have a placement test?

Yes. Journey course catalog by level. Courses are grouped by elementary, middle and high school level

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