Curriculum Overview

A structured program
built for mastery

Hana Bloom Academy offers a comprehensive K–12 curriculum rooted in the classical tradition. Every subject is taught with depth, intentionality, and the belief that well-educated students become well-formed people.

K–12
Grade Levels
180
Instructional Days / Year
6+
Hours Instruction / Day
8
Core Subject Areas

Core Curriculum

What we teach — and how

Click any subject to see the specific topics and skills covered at Hana Bloom Academy.

01
Language Arts & English
Reading, writing, grammar, rhetoric — the foundational skills of every educated person.
Phonics & Decoding
Reading Comprehension
Literary Analysis
Vocabulary Development
Narrative Writing
Expository Writing
Persuasive Essay
Grammar & Mechanics
Oral Presentation
Research & Citation
Socratic Seminar
Great Books (Primary Sources)
02
Mathematics
From number sense to calculus — sequential, mastery-based, and always applied.
Arithmetic & Number Sense
Fractions & Decimals
Pre-Algebra
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Statistics & Probability
Mathematical Reasoning
Real-World Problem Solving
03
Science
Observation, hypothesis, and the wonder of the natural world — from molecules to ecosystems.
Scientific Method
Life Science
Earth & Space Science
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry (Intro)
Lab-Style Observations
Environmental Science
Anatomy & Health
Science Writing & Reports
04
Social Studies & History
Knowing where we came from is the first step to understanding where we are going.
Texas History
U.S. History
World History
Ancient Civilizations
Geography
Civics & Government
Economics Foundations
Current Events Analysis
Primary Source Study
Map Skills
05
Technology & Digital Literacy
Responsible, capable, critical users of technology — including artificial intelligence.
Digital Safety & Citizenship
Information Evaluation
Typing & Keyboarding
Google Workspace Tools
Research Methods
Introduction to Coding
AI Tools for Learning
Presentation & Media Skills
Cybersecurity Awareness
06
Entrepreneurship & Personal Finance
Because financial wisdom and a builder's mindset are not optional skills for the next generation.
Budgeting & Saving
Investing Fundamentals
Business Concepts
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Family Enterprise Studies
Goal Setting & Planning
Work Ethic & Responsibility
Real-World Projects
07
Fine Arts & Music Appreciation
Beauty is not a luxury — it is part of a complete education.
Art History & Appreciation
Drawing & Visual Arts
Music Theory Basics
Classical Music Appreciation
Creative Writing
Poetry Reading & Writing
Architecture & Design
08
Biblical Studies & Character
Virtue, wisdom, and faith — woven through every subject, not confined to one.
Scripture Study
Biblical Worldview
Character Formation
Ethics & Moral Reasoning
Service & Leadership
Church History (Survey)
Personal Responsibility

Our Daily Rhythm

How our days
actually flow

Morning

Core academics, when minds are fresh

We start the day with the subjects that need the most focus — mathematics, language arts, writing, and science. This is structured, intentional time. We move at the student's pace, not the clock's.

Afternoon

Enrichment, exploration, and application

Afternoons open up — history, arts, entrepreneurship, personal finance, independent reading, real-world projects, and field study. This is where curiosity leads and learning becomes lived.

Throughout Every Day

Faith & Character

Woven throughout, not confined to a single class. We ask big questions, read widely, and let faith inform how we see every subject.

Mastery Over Schedule

We move forward when the student is ready — not when a calendar says so. Some concepts take a day. Others take a week. That's not a failure; it's the point.

Flexibility by Design

A museum trip, a family project, a great book that won't let go — we treat these as education, not interruptions. The structure serves learning; it doesn't override it.

Learning Tools

Resources that power
our classroom

📚
Classical Textbooks

Structured curricula from leading homeschool publishers, selected for rigor and alignment with classical principles.

Core
🔍
Khan Academy

Mastery-based math and science video instruction used for targeted reinforcement and independent practice.

Digital
📝
Google Workspace

Docs, Drive, Classroom, and Slides form our digital learning environment — all under a supervised school account.

Digital
🤖
NotebookLM

Google's AI research tool used for note synthesis, document analysis, and supervised AI-assisted learning projects.

AI-Assisted
🌍
Primary Sources

Library access, historical documents, and original texts replace summaries and textbook summaries wherever possible.

Core
🏛️
Field & Mentor Study

Regular field studies, business mentorship, and real-world application bring learning outside the walls of the academy.

Enrichment

How we track progress

Assessment at Hana Bloom Academy is continuous, multi-modal, and focused on genuine mastery — not performance for a single high-stakes test.