How It Works

Discovery K12 makes it easy to homeschool. Our platform is designed to give families a complete curriculum that can be used at home, on the go, and at your own pace. Learn more below.

• Platform
• Curriculum
• Parent/Teacher Account
• Terms and Privacy
• Affiliations
• Pricing

Platform
Discovery K12 is easy to use for a wide range of ages and learning styles. Students can access the platform on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, making it easy to learn anywhere.

Daily assignments follow a structured 180-day format, so students always know what to work on next. Families can follow Discovery K12’s school-year schedule, go back, move ahead, or start anytime and work at their own pace.

 

Curriculum
Discovery K12 offers a non-common core, secular curriculum for pre-k through twelfth grade. Families can use it full-time or part-time and adapt it to fit their own teaching style.

The curriculum covers seven standard subjects:

  • Reading/Literature
  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • History/Social Studies
  • Science
  • Visual/Performing Arts
  • Physical Education

In addition, students can explore extra curriculum options such as:

  • Spanish 1
  • HTML Coding
  • Healthy Living
  • Personal Finance
  • Business Apps
  • Business 101
  • Home Economics

Students build skills through reading, writing, research, and presentations, all supported by a structured mix of lessons, videos, worksheets, and interactive content.

The curriculum includes over 20,000 lessons, 36 weeks of STEM projects using accessible materials, and a library of more than 150 classic literature titles and historic documents.

To reinforce learning, Discovery K12 includes a weekly spelling program with worksheets, cursive, and quizzes, along with over 1,000 integrated quizzes and tests throughout the curriculum.

 

Parent/Teacher Account
For families who want additional organization, reporting, and management tools, the Parent/Teacher Account provides a more advanced way to oversee the school year.

Parents can track all students’ progress in one place through detailed grade books, attendance reports, reading logs, physical education logs, and test results that show correct and incorrect answers. The Parent/Teacher Account also includes printable reports, answer keys for quizzes and tests, and curriculum scope and sequence tools.

Mid-year and end-of-year assessment tests are available with instant results. Families can also produce transcripts, issue diplomas and certificates, and manage their subscription through PayPal. Support is available 24/7. Learn more about the Parent/Teacher Account

 

Terms and Privacy
Using Discovery K12 means independently homeschooling and following the homeschool laws set by your state. Review your state’s homeschool laws here: Homeschool Laws.

We respect your privacy and do not share information. Please review our Terms and Privacy policies for more information.

Affiliations
Discovery K12 is a private company and is not affiliated with any school systems or government agencies.

Pricing
Student Accounts are free and include all of our curriculum.

The Parent/Teacher Account is an optional upgrade that provides additional reporting, curriculum, and management tools. Learn More

If you have additional questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.