Reviews are found on class product pages, and the following list of unedited reviews from our students and families, are more than social proof, they are why we do what we do.
*some review names have been removed for privacy reasons, or submitted by an Admin as an Admin.
1. Name: Autumn Netherton
Class: Spanish I Review: I LOVED this class! Ms. Garcia taught things in an easy way that all of us could understand while keeping the class engaging and challenging. All of the projects we did were so fun! This class is a great introduction to Spanish! I would HIGHLY recommend taking this class!
2. Name: Autumn Netherton
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: This class might have been my favorite this year! Ms. Grande was so kind and was so good at explaining concepts that was easy for us students to understand. She made science so much more enjoyable with all of the games and fun movies we got to watch! I HIGHLY recommend this class for all high school students!
3. Name: James
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “The classes were always somewhat relaxing and nice. Even the in-class activities we did were never super hard, but still helped me learn. If you intend on doing anything that requires writing, then you should take this class.”
4. Name: Student
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “It is a difficult course at times, but it is mapped out for you, and it is worth it because your writing will grow throughout the year.”
5. Name: Addison
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “The process of writing the rough drafts was extremely useful and taught me how to prepare for a paper! I learned how to write at a level I had never written before.”
6. Name: Student
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “This is my favorite writing class that I have taken. Everything was very organized, and all of the assignments were clear and easy to understand. Also, I got amazing feedback on all my papers and other assignments, which was highly beneficial and helped me improve.”
7. Name: Lisa Nehring
Class: Video Editing Basics Review: Loved this class! Teacher was very nice. I learned how to add transitions, how to mask, and a lot of other stuff!
8. Name: Abigail P.
Class: Personal Finance (Fall Semester) Review: I loved this class so much! It was one of my favorites all through high school. I’ve always been curious about how all of it works, and the resources all laid it out perfectly, and it was so simple and easy to understand, and yet didn’t feel child-like. I would recommend this class to all my high school friends struggling with understanding how to take care of their finances!
9. Name: Parent, TNHA
Class: Entrepreneurship 1 | Fall Review: I can’t say enough good things about the Entrepreneurship class at True North Academy. My son has always been interested in starting his own business, and this class provided the perfect foundation. The instructor was fantastic, offering insights from their own business experiences and guiding the students through each step of building a business. My son particularly enjoyed the hands-on projects and the chance to collaborate with his peers. The skills he gained in this class, from critical thinking to problem-solving, will benefit him for years to come. If you’re looking for a comprehensive, engaging, and inspiring entrepreneurship course for your homeschooler, this is the one!
10. Name: Jennifer Noble
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: Kristin does an amazing job relating to the students. She encourages them, speaks to them at their level and always is happy and friendly during her classes!
11. Name: Leah
Class: Accounting 101 | Entrepreneurial Series Review: We like the variety of interesting courses and the way most teachers give a variety of assignments for the different learning styles of students. I like the direct accountability of students to teachers and the ability to keep track of grades/assignments online. We LOVE the many great teachers at TNHA who care about the kids and are enthusiastic, helpful and encouraging!
12. Name: TNHA Parent
Class: Accounting 101 | Entrepreneurial Series Review: Mrs. Benjamin was kind and encouraging for the students.
13. Name: Leah
Class: Accounting 101 | Entrepreneurial Series Review: We appreciate the opportunity for students to explore the world of accounting and see how it can apply to many careers and personal life. This covered a broad range of topics.
14. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Spanish I Review: I think that it was an amazing start to learning a different language.
15. Name: THNA Student
Class: Spanish I Review: I love Maestra Garcia! I thought that the way she taught the class was very easy to understand. She managed to teach a lot of material in just one class, while keeping it fun and engaging!
16. Name: Jennifer
Class: Latin II Review: Father Walker is quite knowledgeable. I have confidence that if my student has a question about the material, he will get an excellent explanation.
17. Name: Jennifer C.
Class: Latin II Review: I appreciated the weekly quizzes and tests that kept my student accountable in his regular study of the vocabulary, rules, and Latin sayings.
18. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Informal Logic Review: What did I like about the class? EVERYTHING!! I have new friends, had lots fun, schoolwork wasn’t that hard, and everything was just SOOO AWESOME!!! HE’S HILARIOUS!! He makes class fun, we play games sometimes, and he’s so funny!! I get to meet new friends and it’s a Christian homeschool academy.
19. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Informal Logic Review: The people are nice, Fr. Walker is nice^^ and the games are fun, the fallacies too.
20. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Informal Logic Review: Fr. Walker was organized, funny and engaging.
21. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Informal Logic Review: Class was fun. One of the best teachers and really knows Logic.
22. Name: Jennifer Beyers
Class: Latin III Review: Very manageable, excellent curriculum used compared with other Latin choices. True North is convenient, affordable, excellent way to get in classes a la carte. Father Walker is very easy to work with, consistent expectations, kind, engaging, thorough, takes a lot of time for his students.
23. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Photography & Digital Technology Review: This photography class was a really cool experience and I learned a ton from it. I had so much fun being creative. This class helped me find my style of photography and what I like to photograph!
24. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Photography & Digital Technology Review: I really liked this photography class! We watched cool videos on techniques for taking photos, we created fun projects in Canva, and we stretched out photography skills a lot! I can definitely see that I am a better photographer at the end of this class than before I did it. It was a great experience. – student
25. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Photography & Digital Technology Review: I really enjoyed this class! I think it would be easy to enjoy and learn at any level of photography. It was never overwhelming or difficult and I learned a lot, and I think my skills have improved immensely from before. It covered a wide variety of photography basics, styles, and skills and was all very interesting! -student
26. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Photography & Digital Technology Review: My review of this class is I give it a 10 out of 10 I have learned a lot from Mrs. Sarah she is very nice and understanding If you have questions or have internet don’t we all lol so I suggest if your family or kid wants to learn from her definitely take this class.
27. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Latin I Review: Magistra Greeb was so patient and kind, her activities and lesson plans were entertaining, engaging, and effective. I was hesitant to choose Latin as my foreign language this year but I am so grateful I did! I learned so much Latin and I had a blast!
28. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Latin I Review: Fun class that is great for an intro into Latin. Well put together and has a well informed instructor.
29. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Latin I Review: This class was wonderful, engaging format, not too much work.
30. Name: Isla Hardy 🙂
Class: Ancient Roman Studies + National Latin Exam Test Prep Review: Yes! This class was one of my favorites because I was able to learn so much about Roman history, help prepare myself for the NLE, all the while having fun. You can tell Ms. Greeb loves it just as much as we do because we always have extremely deep and engaging conversations in class on anything regarding Roman history.
31. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Ancient Roman Studies + National Latin Exam Test Prep Review: Super fun, engaging class at a moderate pace. The instructor is well informed and open to all questions. Would suggest to any person as a foundational class.
32. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Ancient Roman Studies + National Latin Exam Test Prep Review: I truly recommend this class; it is engaging, entertaining, and pushes you to sharpen your Latin skills while studying the fascinating history of the Ancient Romans! Not only do you get to learn the traditional history that is normally covered in a curriculum, but you also get to investigate and dabble in some fun cultural and little-known historical facts and practices! You should really take this class!
33. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Ancient Roman Studies + National Latin Exam Test Prep Review: This class was wonderful! There was an engaging format, with a light workload.
34. Name: Jonathon
Class: French 2 Review: This was my favourite class this year, one thing I would want, is to do more presentations on different topics.
35. Name: Erica
Class: French 2 Review: I enjoyed the amount of homework. It did not seem overbearing, yet got the job done. Lesson times and reviews were very helpful for me.
36. Name: Leah
Class: French I Review: I loved learning French with a native French speaker! It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed creating a recipe, making a flier, and I now feel confident listening to some French songs and understanding the meanings! Thank you for being such a great teacher and helping me to learn French!
37. Name: Emilee
Class: French I Review: I really enjoyed learning through this class this year! I am looking forward to next year’s class!
38. Name: Student TNHA
Class: Biology Review: I’ve had so much fun this year, and you’ve been such a great teacher. I’ve learned LOADS and actually understood biology this year. I’m super excited for next year, as I’m taking your chemistry class!
39. Name: TNHA Student
Class: Biology Review: I’ve had SO much fun this year! Ever since I was little I’ve always loved science (I dissected a dog shark and deer head for my 8th birthday lol) although in the past few years I feel like I forgot how much I enjoyed it. Taking this class and doing the labs has helped me so much in rediscovering my passion for it. (I already referred a friend and she’s registered for biology, I’ll be taking A+P next year and (if I can convince my parents) genetics for the second semester) Some of my favorite topics from this year are cells, DNA, Taxonomy, Natural Selection, genetics, and kingdoms protista and eubacteria I LOVED all of the hands-on labs we did – not only did it help me stay engaged but it’s always cool to read or watch a video about something (like DNA) and actually get to extract and look at it under the microscope in real life. 🙂 anyways, thank you so, so much for an amazing year learning about science. <3
40. Name: Coy W.
Class: 7th Grade Math Review: The best thing about this class was probably you, Mrs. Pasey. You helped me get through this year with math. This is not something that I do not already know about myself, but I struggle with math. It has never been easy for me, even in elementary school, but it was pretty well explained this year.
41. Name: Clara H.
Class: 7th Grade Math Review: I enjoyed this class. I liked the lessons on angles. The best thing about this class was how the teacher made math easy to understand and less intimidating.
42. Name: Ireland H.
Class: 7th Grade Math Review: Learning lots of different math skills because it will help me in my daily life. Some concepts are hard but I learned to work through them.
43. Name: Brielle W.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: My favorite thing from this semester was probably table graphs or order of operations! Mainly because they’re just fun to do and easy to learn!
44. Name: Nehemiah T.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: I mainly learned things more in depth. My favorite part was homeroom because we got to play games. I think the only new concept I learned was rotational symmetry.
45. Name: Grayson S.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: I learned a lot of math this year. The hardest part was remembering to do my homework. When I “did” do my work, I learned about dividing and multiplying decimals and fractions. My favorite part of this class was playing Kahoot because I’m competitive and I like interacting with the other students.
46. Name: David H.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: This year I learned about line graphs and column graphs. Those were my favorite. I also learned about algebra. I learned how to solve equations for a variable. The line graphs and columns were my favorite because I liked them. I understood them quickly.
47. Name: Savanna H.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: Things I have learned this year are: Getting better at working with fractions. Learning how to understand graphs better. My favorite part was the class time because I like the interaction with others and the games we played during Zoom class.
48. Name: Even W.
Class: Writing & Grammar – Narnia Review: My favorite part of the book is when they fought the battle of the White Witch. I learned a lot of stuff. I learned a lot of history. Now I can write better in school.
49. Name: Luke K.
Class: Writing & Grammar – Narnia Review: My favorite part of this class was completing the homework assignments. When I was finished with my homework, I did not have to stress about it anymore. In this class, I learned how to speak about my writing and type faster, while using better grammar in my writing. I also learned how to expand on the basics of my writing. This class helped me to grow as a student by learning and practicing the basics of writing. I was glad to have the chance to do this class.
50. Name: Levi K.
Class: Writing & Grammar – Narnia Review: This class was cool. My favorite part about class was playing games, like Kahoot and MadLibs. The games were a fun highlight to class time, and they helped to make me think. I learned how to get better with my writing. My mom thought I needed to improve my writing skills, so she signed me up for this class. In this class, I wrote and typed many paragraphs and even some short essays. I especially liked hearing Bible verses. It was very stressful to write and type paragraphs on such a short timeframe. I preferred the weeks where I could have smaller chunks of the larger assignments, versus having to write a full five-paragraph essay all in one week. I feel that my writing is better than it was at the beginning of the class.
51. Name: Gina Noble
Class: American Sign Language 2 Review: My favorite activity was the research project. I didn’t have a least favorite. I feel like I’ve grown in my facial expressions and other body movements. I really liked the history parts.
52. Name: Gina Noble
Class: American Sign Language 2 Review: I really enjoyed this year’s class even more than last year. My favorite activities were practicing signing with each other and lightning fingers. I enjoyed this form of practice because it helped me practice reading signs as well as signing them myself. As far as ways I’ve grown, I feel more confident and comfortable with signing. I used to have an extremely difficult time reading fingerspelling but I have thankfully seen a lot of improvement. My favorite topics usually include learning Christian and food-related signs, Bible verses, learning about Deaf culture and signs for common conversations. We have a lot of kids that use different languages at my church’s VBS and this summer I intend to volunteer to let the leaders call me if we get a Deaf child who needs someone to talk to.
53. Name: Gina Noble
Class: American Sign Language 2 Review: I liked the class overall. My favorite activity was the Gemkit games. My least favorite was the fingerspelling lighting rounds. I feel like I have grown in knowing the deaf culture and my ability to sign. I was most interested in the life of a deaf person and some of the weird encounters they might have with normal things. I will use this knowledge to have good interactions with the deaf and to look good on resumes. Thanks for a great year of class 🙂
54. Name: Gina Noble
Class: American Sign Language 2 Review: This class was helpful. I liked the meetings with Ms. Diana. Least favorite activity was flip grid. I improved with my ASL GLOSS this year. I liked doing the story.
55. Name: A.B.
Class: Research Writing with Confidence Review: “It’s a great course and teaches you valuable writing skills.”
56. Name: Student
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “I had lots of fun and was challenged in my writing.”
57. Name: G.H.
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “If you’re looking for a class with lots of fantastic stories and/or you need practice with literary devices, please go ahead and choose this class. The teacher is outgoing and friendly and really motivates users to do their best.”
58. Name: C.E.R.
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “It is an amazing course with an amazing teacher.”
59. Name: Laura
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “You can learn valuable life lessons by reading good literature. I loved doing the story retelling. Mrs. Ferrell is a great teacher, all the times I’ve had [her], everything has gone very smoothly! [She] makes everything very clear!”
60. Name: Mabry
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “Some of the first essays were a struggle for me, but Mrs. Ferrell quickly helped me see my struggle and helped me solve it. Mrs. Ferrell was a great help with first-year confusion, and I am excited to see how this class helps me later. This class has prepared me for more high school and, one day, college papers.”
61. Name: L.M. (parent)
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “I witnessed growth in [my child’s] writing this year. While you were online in class, you created a comfortable but challenging learning environment.”
62. Name: B.A.
Class: American History Review: “You should do it. The teacher is fantastic, and the discussions and related movies add a lot to the class.”
63. Name: S.G.
Class: American History Review: “A very well-crafted class that gives students a good grasp of all eras of US history. Though be warned, don’t expect this to be a film analysis class, the focus is mainly on the history.”
64. Name: L.R.
Class: American History Review: “This course has a very reasonable amount of work, with a good teacher, and you can watch movies for school credit! The most valuable part of the course was the discussions. As an Okay writer, this was also an excellent addition that helped me improve my communication with others through writing.”
65. Name: N.B.
Class: American History Review: “I learned more about how to think for myself and how to word my thoughts well with the discussion posts. I also learned more about American history [than] I had ever known before, even when I have taken a U.S. history course before.”
66. Name: H. Owen (Parent)
Class: American History Review: “Mrs. Ferrell is a great educator! My son really enjoyed her as a teacher and her class!”
67. Name: Rosie L.
Class: American Sign Language 1 Review: “I loved it! It was a lot different than any other languages I’ve learned, and it was hard in its own way, but in some ways easier for me because I have dyslexia and sometimes have trouble understanding written words (I do still struggle a bit with fingerspelling because the letters get jumbled up in my head and then I spell the word wrong). I liked learning about deaf people, and I LOVED watching the Super Deafy movie. I didn’t always like the group signing just because I get nervous in conversations, but it’s kinda necessary for learning. I hope to learn more ASL in the future, but idk if it will be through True North because I’m graduating, and I don’t know if I’m allowed to take classes if I’m not in high school anymore. Thanks for having me in your class and teaching such a cool language! – Rosie L. – ASL 1 student”
68. Name: Hunter F.
Class: American Sign Language 1 Review: “What was the best part? The fun ASL games. (What was the hardest part?) Probably the silent learning, when you just signed what you were saying, mostly because you lagged a lot on my screen and I didn’t know what you said. (How have you improved?) Probably being able to quickly remember whereas before it took me a while to try and remember the words. (How will you use it in the future?) Use it for ASL 2! – Hunter F. – ASL 1 student”
69. Name: Audrey D.
Class: American Sign Language 1 Review: “I thought ASL class was fun! It challenged me. My favorite activity was doing the flip videos! I have gotten better at talking while signing. I think the hardest part was getting my homework in on time haha! I was interested in the signs themselves. I have a friend and he is deaf. I can’t wait to show him what I have learned! – Audrey D. – ASL 1 student”
70. Name: Sabrina A.
Class: American Sign Language 1 Review: “I loved talking to Ms. Campbell, I’ve only spoken to one other deaf person in my life, so it was great to be able to understand her. I believe I’ve grown in several different things studying ASL, but mostly their culture and facial expressions when signing. I enjoyed studying a famous deaf person, it was cool to learn about them. I hope to be able to converse with a deaf person, even if it’s just a couple of questions. Sabrina A. – ASL 1 student”
71. Name: Student
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: “I enjoyed the helicopter project it was really fun to me. My favorite thing was playing Marvel Jeopardy. Yes, I definitely recommend others to join your class it was so much fun.”
72. Name: Student
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: “I most enjoyed learning about magnets, and reactors. The class was a nice balance of interesting, fun, and informative. I would highly recommend this to other students who especially are Marvel fans.”
73. Name: Student
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: “I REALLY enjoyed this class! I loved learning about sound waves this year. I thought that this class was an excellent start to my high school years, and that it was just super fun all around! I would absolutely recommend this class for other students!”
74. Name: Student
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: “I really enjoyed the superhero project! It was fun. Mrs. Grande is also very nice!”
75. Name: Student
Class: Physical Science: Science at the Movies Review: “I really enjoyed how kind and helpful Mrs. Grande was. She was always willing to help and if you didn’t answer something correctly you wouldn’t be put down for it. Mrs. Grande is one of my favorite teachers and she encourages me to learn!”
76. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Mrs. Grande was a fun and gracious teacher who really rooted for us as a class.”
77. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Thank you Mrs. Grande for being a part of my senior year! The best school year of my life.”
78. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “I love this class!! Mrs. Grande is a great teacher who is very passionate about what she teaches. My favorite topic was the different layers of the atmosphere. I believe this class equipped me thoroughly to take the DSST. Overall 10/10 class, very fun and interesting subjects!”
79. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Mrs Grande’s Environmental Science class is extremely informative and thorough. I think it does an exceptional job at preparing you for the DSST exam. The classes were very entertaining and thought-provoking as well, especially debating moral and ethical dilemmas.”
80. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Thank you so much for teaching this class, it really was a joy to take. I no longer plan to go into the field of biology, but my love for nature and especially bugs has never been greater. Thank you for caring about all of God’s creations.”
81. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Part of this course that I enjoyed was getting to create my own environmental science project as it gave me the time to choose a subject/question that I am interested about and try to form an answer based on my research and data collected.”
82. Name: Student
Class: Environmental Science | Clep Prep Review: “Mrs. Grande is a wonderful teacher who I felt comfortable reaching out to if I had any questions or felt confused on a topic. Her classes kept me engaged especially when we played Environmental Science escape room. Mrs. Grande always has a positive attitude and pushes you to do your best which helps for those planning to take the DSST.”
83. Name: Gina Noble
Class: Navigator’s Club for Moms Review: “They say there’s no handbook for parenting, but this is as close as you get! It’s a blessing to any mom: regardless of her age or age of her kids. The videos are gorgeous! Love the community.”
84. Name: B. Allgyear
Class: Navigator’s Club for Moms Review: “Love it!!!”
85. Name: P. Stull
Class: Navigator’s Club for Moms Review: “Love this!”
86. Name: C. Fauver
Class: Navigator’s Club for Moms Review: “I will never forget the moment when I came to this group in absolute tears. It was a really hard season in motherhood. Y’all talked me off the cliff. Prayed for me. Gave me tips and now our son is producing so much fruit in his life.”
87. Name: Coy Willis
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “This is an excellent class! It’s nice that you can choose what type of history you want to study. In the past, I only had the option of world history (which I struggled with). The homework was minimal. Usually, she had a game for us to play for our homework, which made it less of a task. The teacher was very kind and helpful, she is definitely a good teacher.”
88. Name: Leslie F
Class: Chemistry Review: “We loved this class. My artist child has found high school science and math both challenging and dull – until this class. Dr. Moon gives really interesting information in a fun format. She never complained about the work because it was interesting. This isn’t a class where you are doing busy work and cramming information into your head to get the grade you need. She was freed from that, so she could take the time to learn the material with the work given. Dr. Moon is also accessible to assist when there is a problem or confusion (since a lot of us don’t remember high school chemistry). I honestly feel that being there for the labs and overhearing the videos, I learned more than I did in my entire year of chemistry as a student. What a delightful class!”
89. Name: Bubby (Isaiah)
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “It was pretty fun most of the time and the other times it felt baseline. History for me isn’t one of my strong suits and I don’t find very old history interesting. But I do enjoy the more recent history.”
90. Name: Vida Aromi
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “Fantastic Class! US history-Jr High is awesome! In this class we learned from the pilgrims all the way to the assassination of John F Kennedy. The best part of the class is the homework, the teacher and learning about how our beautiful country came to be. Mrs. Jinks is the best teacher! She makes it so fun and worthwhile. Also every week there was something new for homework. We would have a presentation on a battle during the civil war, or five facts about a US president, quizzes, games, Nearpods, worksheets, kahoot and Blookets! This class is so amazing and I hope you take it! You will learn so much!”
91. Name: Kaden
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “I really enjoyed how we did reviews and assignments. Quiziz, Kahoot, and Booklet were really fun. We also did projects which I appreciated too. The homework was very reasonable. The games made it quite enjoyable and not too daunting. The projects were a little more work but still not bad. We had some fun games and projects. Quiziz and Kahoot were probably the best. We also had entertaining projects of which my favorite was making a president into a superhero. The teacher was also very helpful. Overall I learned a lot in an interesting way.”
92. Name: Grace Clark
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “Fun and easy to complete assignments. The instructions given were very clear and the videos presented in class were useful. The teacher herself was very gracious and patient when there were technical difficulties. I would definitely recommend this class. The reading was easy to follow along with and the quizzes were fun and interactive.”
93. Name: Lizzie D – 9th grade
Class: Who Dun It – Literature and Composition Review: “This is a great course! It’s fun, enjoyable, and you learn to write a murder mystery. I’m not a writer by any means, but this class was really good at guiding you along, and helping you to love writing! You also learn how to use grammar properly, but in a fun way. 10/10 would recommend for any high schoolers.”
94. Name: Nora Farris
Class: Genetics Review: “I loved this class! It was very interesting and gave me a new perspective on genetics. Mrs. Moon is a wonderful teacher and great at explaining how these things work.”
95. Name: Naomi Franz
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “It was super fun and interesting! I learned a lot during this history class and my teacher was really nice and super helpful. Deserves five stars.”
96. Name: Jacqueline Anderson
Class: U.S. History – Junior High Review: “I really appreciate how my teacher was good at explaining assignments. I also appreciate how my teacher answered my emails quickly. Another thing I liked about this class was there was a good amount of homework and games. I had a lot of fun completing the assignments and playing the games. My favorite games were Blooket and Kahoot. I also liked how we did in-class assignments. I liked how I got to talk to some of my other classmates. I liked how I was able to complete some of the assignments with other classmates. I really enjoyed being in the U.S History – Junior High class. I really enjoyed having Mrs. Jinks as my teacher!”
97. Name: Samantha T.
Class: Biology Review: “We had an amazing experience in biology this year! Mrs. Moon is an amazing teacher – taking complex topics and simplifying them in a way that was easy to understand. Once I had a basic understanding of the topic, I was able to just be amazed by how fascinating biology is! Some of my favorite topics we covered this year are cells, DNA, taxonomy, and genetics. I LOVED all of the hands-on labs we did – not only did it help me stay engaged but it’s always cool to read or watch a video about something (like DNA) and actually get to extract and look at it in real life. 🙂 10/10 experience!”
98. Name: Cade Fugate
Class: Jr High U.S. Literature and Composition Level 1 Review: “What I loved best about this class was the fact that we could open up and share our thoughts. My favorite book we read in this class was Ashes of Roses. What I loved about the teacher, is that she is very nice and graceful. I have been through a challenge this year and she has been great for my growth and confidence.”
99. Name: Samantha T.
Class: Biology Review: “I have had an amazing experience in biology this year! Mrs. Moon is an amazing teacher – taking complex topics and simplifying them in a way that was easy to understand. Once I had a basic understanding of the topic, I was able to just be amazed by how fascinating biology is! Some of my favorite topics we covered this year are cells, DNA, taxonomy, and genetics. I LOVED all of the hands on labs we did – not only did it help me stay engaged but it’s always cool to read or watch a video about something (like DNA) and actually get to extract and look at it in real life. 🙂 10/10 experience!”
100. Name: Leah C.
Class: Chemistry Review: “Dr. Moon Is an EXCELLENT teacher. She teaches each topic very thoroughly, provides videos with assignments, responds to questions quickly, and is a delight to have as a teacher. The actual content is fun to learn the way she teaches it. The labs are not overly complicated and come with thorough explanations. Would 100% recommend to anyone who is interested.”
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101. Name: Gabrielle Wyatt (parent)
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “We thoroughly enjoyed this class with Ms. Ferrell. She provided such detailed instruction and open, interactive class discussions that my son was quite comfortable once he got used to the rhythm of the class. Ms. Ferrel was very approachable, accommodating, insightful whenever we had questions or issues. My son finished this class with a lot of confidence in both his reading and comprehension for higher level English and is looking at tackling some Dual Enrollment next year. I highly recommend this class!” 5/5 STARS, Gabrielle Wyatt (parent), May 2023
102. Name: J.S. (student)
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “The work was challenging. But my attitude is what made it hard. I’m reminded of a Navy SEAL saying, “You don’t have to like it, you just have to do it.” I learned to like hard work. I loved this course. It was fun and challenging.” 5/5 stars, J.S. (student), April 2023
103. Name: S.F. (student)
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “I really enjoyed all the discussions and assignments we had this year! You got me really thinking about big thoughts and almost every day after class I would be interested and tell my mom about what we had been discussing. This was my first year taking an English class through True North and you made it wonderful!” 5/5 stars; S.F. (student) April 2023
104. Name: Becky L. (parent)
Class: Chemistry Review: “[My student] has dragged through other literature or composition courses. I recall seeing him stare blankly at a screen for hours, and there were definitely tears. But he rated your class as one of his all-time favorites! He found the in-class discussion and activities particularly enjoyable. Thank you!”
105. Name: Emma
Class: Video Editing Basics Review: “I liked that I was able to learn new things that actually made sense to me. I thought that there was a bigger homework load than the rest of my classes. My favorite book in this class was probably Brady.”
106. Name: Hannah N.
Class: Career Exploration Review: “Though not one of my favorite classes from high school, it is arguably the most helpful by far. It really made me think critically about what I was going to do after high school, how I was going to afford it, and if that was not going to work what could I tweak? This class really helped me understand myself, and my strengths and weaknesses, and how that would all affect me later on in life. If you want your kids to think about the long-term, then this class is for you!”
107. Name: Hannah N.
Class: Biblical Feasts and Festivals Review: “One of the best classes that I have ever taken! This class taught me so much about the Old Testament and inspired me to read the Bible more. (Yes, even the daunting parts… like Leviticus!) Rabbi Fisher is the bomb, and can take whatever questions you throw at him… even the dumb ones. Absolutely recommend this class to every Christian wanting to go deeper into the Bible!”
108. Name: Hannah N.
Class: Spanish II Review: “LOVED this class! Señorita Quintanar is probably one of the most gentle and fun people that I know! I have loved having her as my teacher! She has made every step of learning Spanish accessible and enjoyable. There is no reason to be daunted by Spanish with Señorita as your teacher! Absolutely recommend!”
109. Name: Hannah N.
Class: German I – An Introduction to High School German Review: “Frau Hanely is AMAZING! She is one of the most innovative and fun people alive! Her approach to German is accessible, enjoyable, and efficient! I have learned so much from her and I definitely recommend this German 1 class to anyone wanting to master the mother tongue.”
110. Name: Pauline Salo
Class: Number Literacy Level One Review: “The Number Literacy program offered by True North Academy features the self-paced program Framework Math by Sandra Balisky. The class focuses on building “sense-making” skills at all stages, not just memorizing facts or procedures. This class is genius. It teaches students how to think about math. It has increased my grandson’s mental math capability by tenfold. I am a math teacher and I could not figure out how to help him do mental math. He has been doing this program for six months and he can now convert fractions from mixed numerals to improper fractions mentally. He has gained confidence in math that amazes me. I strongly recommend this program for K-3 graders, but also for any age that struggles with mental math. My grandson is 12 and he has enjoyed the interaction with students and has been able to work through the workbooks at his own pace.”
111. Name: Merit Kirkpatrick
Class: U.S. Literature & Composition – Judicial Essay Review: “Tamara Pool is an excellent tutor and a pleasure to work with (for parents and students alike). She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the key facets of literature, analysis, writing, and revision, and she is able to make these concepts accessible to students. Her communication with both students and parents is solid and makes her very easy to work with. I have been impressed with the essays my children have conceptualized, outlined, written, and revised in her classes, and under her instruction. She has been a great asset to my children’s literature and essay-writing development as middle and early high school students. They have grown in understanding and skill as a result of her work with them. She has also worked hard to be flexible and receptive to my desires and instructions as a parent. I’ve really appreciated her flexibility and diligence. Sincerely, Susan Arico”
112. Name: Merit Kirkpatrick
Class: U.S. Literature & Composition – Judicial Essay Review: “Tamara Pool is an excellent tutor and a pleasure to work with (for parents and students alike). She has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the key facets of literature, analysis, writing, and revision, and she is able to make these concepts accessible to students. Her communication with both students and parents is solid and makes her very easy to work with. I have been impressed with the essays my children have conceptualized, outlined, written, and revised in her classes, and under her instruction. She has been a great asset to my children’s literature and essay-writing development as middle and early high school students. They have grown in understanding and skill as a result of her work with them. She has also worked hard to be flexible and receptive to my desires and instructions as a parent. I’ve really appreciated her flexibility and diligence. Sincerely, Susan Arico”
113. Name: M.O’Dwyer
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Dr. Moon’s Anatomy & Physiology course was a wonderful experience for my high schooler. Because my daughter was taking A&P as a sophomore, we were concerned that she would find the course too difficult. However, she found the workload to be the perfect balance—both challenging and fascinating. She learned so much and never felt overworked. Dr. Moon uses a variety of teaching methods that appeal to students of many learning styles. The homework was not burdensome and was filled with hands-on activities that developed learning through discovery and application. Dr. Moon was excellent about communicating assignments clearly and her grading was very prompt. This class will appeal to students who are just interested in biological sciences, but it will also greatly benefit students who will go on to pursue degrees in the medical field.”
114. Name: Lisa Kent
Class: 5 Common Topics: Not So Common Anymore! Review: “This is a nice resource—it gives a brief, but clear overview of the 5 Common Topics & why we should use them. It also provides examples of how to apply the 5 Common Topics Math, Geography, and a random subject. However, I only gave this 3 stars because I was disappointed with the bookmarks and the copyright policy. The bookmarks just listed the 5 Common Topics—no sample questions (ie, how x compares to y, etc). They looked good—but I could get something like this for free elsewhere online. Also, the description states that this includes, “…Printable Math sheets to laminate for Math class, flyers to print and put in your notebooks or classroom areas, and printable bookmarks to use with co-ops, class-days or in your own home.” However, this was a bit misleading, as the copyright limits use to your own family. I wanted something to use for my once-a-week co-op class, but wouldn’t want all of my students to purchase this for the few pages I want to share with them. Overall, nice resource, but because of the copyright, it doesn’t fit my needs as a co-op teacher at this time. It would have been helpful to have a Preview/Sample to see what I was purchasing, along with a copyright notice. Caveat emptor, I suppose. =)”
115. Name: Samantha Riley
Class: Civics – One Semester Review: “My daughter took this course last semester, and she truly enjoyed it! The interaction and being able to discuss what was being read is a wonderful addition to the content of the class. She even came to me with things I was unaware of. The instructor for this course was great at meeting students where they are and helping them gain knowledge and understanding. We will be back next semester for more courses through True North.”
116. Name: C. Tyler
Class: Academic Advising Review: “5 stars for Lisa and the academic advising at True North Academy! She was very attuned to the needs of my children and what I was looking for. Very informative and helpful. Highly recommended!”
117. Name: Shannan
Class: Psychology Review: “We have home schooled 6 children over 30 years. As they moved into their high school years, we have used various methods to fulfill their high school credits. Some of our kids attended public school classes, some took tutored classes for free in co-op with other parents, some took tutoring classes for fees, some of the classes were community ed classes supplemented by homework, and of course, we taught classes ourselves at home. Until this year, we never used an online class. The times weren’t handy, the cost was prohibitive, or the direction seemed wrong in some way. This year, my friend Lisa was teaching an online Psyc class and let us know there were openings if my Junior daughter was interested. The cost was reasonable. The aim and oversight were assured. The times fit our schedule. So we dived in. It has been a lovely experience for our daughter and also for me as her primary teacher. I have enjoyed knowing that our daughter is attending a quality class I do not have to plan, organize or run her to. I have enjoyed knowing that she is getting a class that I would not have been likely to provide myself or in the community around us. I have appreciated the reasonable cost of these classes compared to others we have looked at. I like that she can use this class to possibly test out of a college class. Our daughter says that this was her favorite class this year. She enjoyed the subject matter and the way it was taught. She enjoyed the interaction with the other students in her class. She liked the amount of time it met, being a block class that met for a longer period. She completed a year’s worth of work in a semester’s time. She “liked how the teacher didn’t assume we just knew everything. And if we didn’t know something, she didn’t make us feel dumb.” She thought the class itself was very interesting, and something she may not have gotten in traditional education at a high school level. She thought the homework was neither too much nor too little. We have had such a positive experience that she has signed up for another class for the second semester. She will again be able to efficiently complete a year of study time in one semester and be ready to test out of another college credit when she is done.”
118. Name: Jessica L.
Class: Civics – One Semester Review: “My son really enjoyed this class last year. The teacher was excellent and he learned a variety of skills that helped him create posters, book covers, and more. But the bonus skill learned was how to give and receive constructive input on projects. Learning to work in a peer team was such a bonus for us! Great class!”
119. Name: Christina M.
Class: Civics – One Semester Review: “This class has been so helpful for me. I feel more confident about writing now than I did last year when I used a different curriculum. Last year, I had very few essays compared to this year, which enhanced my writing ability and comprehension. Everybody in this class is extremely personable, and I feel very respected. One of the best parts of the class was the teacher and her welcoming personality; she encouraged me and was very helpful. She is genuinely one of the best teachers I have ever had.”
120. Name: Jennifer Beyers
Class: Latin III Review: “Very manageable, excellent curriculum used compared with other Latin choices. True North is convenient, affordable, excellent way to get in classes a la carte. Father Walker is very easy to work with, consistent expectations, kind, engaging, thorough, takes a lot of time for his students.”
121. Name: Sawyer Fisher
Class: Entrepreneurship 1 | Fall Review: “I enjoyed the class and even started my own tee shirt business as a fundraiser for my church youth group.”
122. Name: Emily Dinda
Class: Biology Review: “I love this biology class so much.”
123. Name: Emma D.
Class: Biology Review: “Thanks for being an AWESOME teacher this year. It was an EPIC year.” – Emma D., student
124. Name: Delsey B. (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “My daughter is enjoying your biology class immensely, and I want to thank you so much for making science interesting and relevant to students who think they aren’t that into science.”
125. Name: Anita (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “Thank you so much for teaching this class. My daughter truly enjoyed it and learned a lot. It was fun to hear her talk about the things he was learning as they connected to things we encountered in daily life.”
126. Name: Teresa K. (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “Dr. Moon is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. She makes the topics interesting, enjoyable, and relatable for the students. It is a class that has really helped satisfy the curiosity of our science/STEM-minded child. She offers an optional Honors track, which was a huge bonus for my son. There were options for many hands-on lab experiences, and they were excellent. She is easy to reach and responds promptly to emails. It is evident that she has a passion for the subjects she teaches. My son is looking forward to taking her Chemistry class next year, while his younger brother is already enrolled in next year’s Biology class. As a homeschool mom, it has been the class I have been the most satisfied with and have absolutely no regrets over. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Dr. Moon and her science classes.” – Teresa K., parent
127. Name: Mia V. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you so much for this year! This class has been my favorite by far and a very large part of it was your teaching! Your enthusiasm about each topic made it fun to learn about!”
128. Name: Taylor M. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you for yet another memorable year of fun and gross lessons and laughter. I can say in confidence that you are by far my favorite teacher of all time. Thank you for being patient and understanding throughout the year despite technical difficulties and stumbling blocks. I can’t wait to see what next year looks like! Thank you for leading me to an exciting future with a passion for learning.”
129. Name: Lydia C. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you so much for this awesome and fascinating year studying the human body! I really enjoyed the straightforward and wonder-filled way that you taught us. This has definitely been a highlight of my year!”
130. Name: Carson
Class: Writing & Grammar – Narnia Review: “BEST CLASS EVER!!! I learned so much and made a lot of friends. The best part is I learned IEW while I read Narnia. I had a great time!”
131. Name: M.R. (parent)
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “YOU have brought tremendous strength to [my son’s] writing!! Thank you for challenging our students and really helping them to accomplish great things with their writing by keeping a tight, careful series of deadlines along the way. Brilliant!!! You are a fantastic teacher and have blessed [his] life and ours tremendously.”
132. Name: Lisa Nehring
Class: Orton Spalding Based Approach to Teaching Reading Review: “Carrie’s Spell to Write and Read class was amazing. Not only did I receive certification in an Orton / Spalding instruction program, I was better equipped to help my own child with special needs. I learned so much about phonics, origins of words, and spelling that I didn’t learn in my own education. This class was very challenging; however, I truly feel much more equipped to successfully teach writing and spelling to children of all abilities and levels. Carrie teaches in a way that gives you a ton of resources, practice, and easily answers the question of “why” because I promise—you don’t know what you don’t know!”
133. Name: Marissa
Class: Free Printable Student Journal Pages Review: “Great course for 8th graders! It’s really helped our children be more dedicated and have better time management.”
134. Name: Chloe Lundgren
Class: Physics for High School Review: “I took this class last year and absolutely loved it! Dr. Moon is just an incredible teacher, and even though the topic was challenging, I felt like we moved through everything at a pretty good pace and I felt like I understood everything pretty well.”
135. Name: Rebecca L.
Class: 6th Grade Math Review: “We used CTC Math without TNHA this year—next year we will go back to the accountability True North offers. It keeps us on track. We do math games together at home, and that keeps it really fun for us.”
136. Name: E.L. (student), Literature & Composition
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “Lit & Comp was my favorite class this year, not just because I love reading, but for these reasons: my teacher was amazing, we read countless original stories, and I learned how to deeply read any passage of text. Mrs. Ferrell made this class exciting by making it a safe space to discuss how we felt about the stories presented to us in class. During class, we did fun Jamboards with our peers, we had amusing – sometimes off-topic – conversations, and we had exciting stories to read. Mrs. Ferrell was a true and enjoyable surprise for me this year and it made all the difference.”
137. Name: E.D. (student), Literature & Composition
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “When I first began this class, I viewed reading and writing as a chore…But as the year has gone by, I have witnessed myself grow substantially. Now I view writing and reading not as a chore, but as a great adventure. The reading I have done this past year has greatly inspired me.”
138. Name: S.R. (student)
Class: Short Story – Literature & Composition Review: “I just wanted to personally thank you for a wonderful year! I absolutely loved your course. I have learned so much and enjoyed every second of class! You have given me a lot to think about for many years to come and an excellent example of how to approach topics like this with thoughtfulness and biblical wisdom!”
139. Name: Caden J. (student)
Class: Chemistry Review: “This has easily been the most understandable and organized class I have taken this year, maybe of all time. I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you!”
140. Name: Sadie F. (student)
Class: Chemistry Review: “I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me this year and what an amazing teacher you have been! This class was so fun and engaging and I am so thankful I had this opportunity! I look forward to attending more classes with you.”
141. Name: Michael K. (student)
Class: Biology Review: “I love this biology class so much.”
142. Name: Emma D. (student)
Class: Biology Review: “Thanks for being an AWESOME teacher this year. It was an EPIC year.” – Emma D., student
143. Name: Delsey B. (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “My daughter is enjoying your biology class immensely, and I want to thank you so much for making science interesting and relevant to students who think they aren’t that into science.”
144. Name: Anita (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “Thank you so much for teaching this class. My daughter truly enjoyed it and learned a lot. It was fun to hear her talk about the things he was learning as they connected to things we encountered in daily life.”
145. Name: Teresa K. (parent)
Class: Biology Review: “Dr. Moon is an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. She makes the topics interesting, enjoyable, and relatable for the students. It is a class that has really helped satisfy the curiosity of our science/STEM-minded child. She offers an optional Honors track, which was a huge bonus for my son. There were options for many hands-on lab experiences, and they were excellent. She is easy to reach and responds promptly to emails. It is evident that she has a passion for the subjects she teaches. My son is looking forward to taking her Chemistry class next year, while his younger brother is already enrolled in next year’s Biology class. As a homeschool mom, it has been the class I have been the most satisfied with and have absolutely no regrets over. Without a doubt, I highly recommend Dr. Moon and her science classes.” – Teresa K., parent
146. Name: Mia V. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you so much for this awesome and fascinating year studying the human body! I really enjoyed the straightforward and wonder-filled way that you taught us. This has definitely been a highlight of my year!”
147. Name: Taylor M. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you for yet another memorable year of fun and gross lessons and laughter. I can say in confidence that you are by far my favorite teacher of all time. Thank you for being patient and understanding throughout the year despite technical difficulties and stumbling blocks. I can’t wait to see what next year looks like! Thank you for leading me to an exciting future with a passion for learning.”
148. Name: Lydia C. (student)
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Review: “Thank you so much for this awesome and fascinating year studying the human body! I really enjoyed the straightforward and wonder-filled way that you taught us. This has definitely been a highlight of my year!”
149. Name: Carson
Class: Writing & Grammar – Narnia Review: “BEST CLASS EVER!!! I learned so much and made a lot of friends. The best part is I learned IEW while I read Narnia. I had a great time!”
150. Name: M.R. (parent)
Class: Writing with Confidence Review: “YOU have brought tremendous strength to [my son’s] writing!! Thank you for challenging our students and really helping them to accomplish great things with their writing by keeping a tight, careful series of deadlines along the way. Brilliant!!! You are a fantastic teacher and have blessed [his] life and ours tremendously.”
