This chart provides a comparison of the most popular online science programs used by Davidson Young Scholars. These programs can be utilized in a variety of ways; enrichment, tutoring, curriculum replacement, independent study, etc. If you are interested in exploring full-time programs, Davidson Academy Online is a full-time option for profoundly gifted students residing in the United States and Canada who are academically ready to perform at the seventh-grade level.
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| Name of Program | Price | Topics/Courses Offered | Enrollment Period | Progress | Type of Program | Financial Assistance | Levels/Grades Offered | Age/Grade Requirement | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Explore - Middle School Courses | $900 per course for full academic year August through mid-May | Science | Set | Session: With class anticipated weekly time commitment: 5-7 hours | Online | Yes | Middle School | Contemporary Science (9-12) | No |
| ASU Universal Learner Courses | $25 to apply; $400 to receive college credit | Astronomy, Biology, Earth Science, Engineering | Set | Self Pace or Session: with class | Online | No | Undergraduate | No | Yes |
| Athena's Academy | $249-$498 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Set | With Class | Online | No | Upper Elementary/Middle School | No | No |
| Biochemistry Literacy for Kids | $100 for a home school license (comes to less than $5 per lesson); $60 for 4 live sessions | Various Topics in Biochemistry | Open | Self Pace and Optional Live Classes | Online | No | 1st-12th | 1st Grade | No |
| BYU Online Classes | High School Courses: $152 per half credit University Courses: $188 per credit | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Open | Self Pace | Online | No | Middle School, High School, and College | No | Yes |
| CTY | 3 months: $815 6 months: $1,580 9 months: $2,260 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Honors and AP) | Open | Self Pace | Online | Yes | K-12th | No | Yes |
| Derek Owens | $58 Monthly | Physics | Open | Self Pace | Online with Lab | No | Middle School/High School | No | No |
| FuelEd | Semester class: $245 (Members pay $230) | Earth Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry (AP offering available) | Set | Self Pace | Online | No | Middle School/High School | 11-18 | No |
| Fusion Academy | Customized (Based on Choice of Program) | Full and Part-Time Academic Programs. Classes for Credit. Summer Academic Programs. Post-Secondary Counseling Programs | Open | Self Pace and With Class | Online School, Private and One-to-One | No | Middle School/High School | No | Yes |
| Gifted LearningLinks at CTD | Honors: $750-1,150 AP: $750-1,175 | AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics | Open/Flexible Dates | Self Pace | Online | Yes | Middle School/High School | No | Yes |
| Khan Academy | Free | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Honors and AP) | Open | Self Pace | Online | N/A | Upper Elementary/Middle School/High School | No | No |
| Laurel Springs | Courses range from $690-$1,540 | Chemistry, Biology, Physics (Honors and AP) | Open | Self Pace | Online with Lab | Yes | 9th-12th | No | Yes |
| Online G3 | $249 | Physics | Set | With Class | Online | No | Middle School/High School | No | Yes |
| Outschool | $5 - $400 | Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and more | Open | Self Pace and With Class | Online | No | Elementary, Middle, and High School | No | No |
| Pennsylvania Homeschoolers AP* Online Classes | $750 + Fees | AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics | Set | With Class | Online | No | 8th-12th | No | No |
Physics Literacy for Kids | Classes are between $20-$25 per hour, paid per semester. | Physics | Open | With a class; Mix of Live and Prerecorded Classes | Online | No | Elementary, Middle, and High School with advanced courses offered | Ages 7-15 | No |
| Science is Weird | Courses range from $40.00 - $350.00. Varies by Topic/Tier. (Some free topics) | Various Science Topics (Basic = Universe, Water, Lungs, Clouds, Bacteria, Snails). 2nd level courses available. | Set & Open | With Class and Self Paced | Online | Discounts are available. | Elementary, Middle and High School | No | No |
| Stanford Online High School | Full-Time: $22,850 Part-Time: $14,200 Single Course: $4,700 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Honors and AP) | Set | Self Pace | Online | Yes | 7th-12th | No | Yes |
| Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies | $1,500 | Physics | Set | Self Pace | Online | Yes | 9th-12th | No | Yes |
| Thinkwell | $150 | Biology, Chemistry, Physics | Open | Self Pace | Online | No | 6th-12th | No | No |
| University of Nebraska High School | $200-$500 per course | Various; View Course Catalog | Open | Self Pace | Online | For Nebraska Residences | High School | 9th Grade | Yes |
| Well-Trained Mind Academy | Summer Course: $224-324 One-Semester Courses $299-324 Full-Year Course: $599-999 | Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry | Set | With Class | Online with Lab | No | 6th-12th | No | No |
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