KONOS Academy (Grades 9-12)

The culmination of the Konos experience

Taught by Dr. Charles Thaxton, John Lee, and other gifted faculty members, students thrive.

High school students attend the one-day program on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and receive instruction, interaction, and testing in both a large group and small group setting in the subject areas of history, English, and the year’s electives (see below). In class, they are given assignments for the rest of the week. Parents receive professional support, group activities, and an organized curriculum for the year. All classes are accredited.

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You have stretched (our boys) academically and helped them solidify their world view. They are better equipped to go out into the real world as critical thinkers.

–J.C., KONOS Academy father

FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM OF STUDY

Students who follow the four-year program and take selected Konos Plus Courses fulfill all the graduation requirements of the state of Georgia.

These courses are listed according to Georgia requirements and will appear as such on transcripts. Nevertheless, it is important to know that our history core incorporates literature, speech, writing, art, etc. into its weekly syllabus. For example, while studying the ancient world, the Old Testament is used as a skeletal outline for studies of surrounding cultures. During year 2, the Medieval World includes the early church and the New Testament writings. During year 3, the Age of Exploration includes much more than just early American history, with the history of Great Britain, Europe, and Russia from 1600-1900, including art and music history/appreciation. The foundation of America includes the formation of government. During year 4, more than mere American history is included as we move toward global economics and other world relations. Likewise, ethical issues become paramount during this time period.

YEAR 1 ANCIENT WORLD: CREATION TO CHRIST (2025-26)
  • Ancient World History – 1 credit
  • World Composition – 1 credit
  • Advanced World Literature – 1 credit
  • Introduction to Christian Apologetics – ½ credit
  • Speech and Drama I – ½ credit
  • Critical Thinking and Career Search – ½ credit
YEAR 2 ROOTS: ROME TO RENAISSANCE (2026-27)
  • Medieval World History – 1 credit
  • British Composition – 1 credit
  • Advanced British Literature – 1 credit
  • New Testament and Early Church I – ½ credit
  • Speech and Drama II – ½ credit
  • Health – ½ credit
  • Foundations in Finance – ½ credit
YEAR 3: AGE OF EXPLORATION (2023-24)
  • American History – 1
  • American Composition – 1 credit
  • Advanced American Literature – 1 credit
  • New Testament and Early Church II – ½ credit
  • Speech and Drama III – ½ credit
  • American Government – ½ credit
  • Art and Music Appreciation – ½ credit
YEAR 4 MODERN TIMES: 20th CENTURY TO PRESENT (2024-25)
  • Modern World History – 1 credit
  • Modern Composition – 1 credit
  • Advanced Modern Literature – 1 credit
  • Attributes of God and Man – ½ credit
  • Speech and Drama IV – ½ credit
  • Ethics – ½ credit
  • Personal Finance and Economics – ½ credit

We’re so happy to be a part of something that has changed not only our daughter’s life (and by extension, ours), but is laying life-long groundwork for this whole group of kids! We never stop thanking God for the day we found Konos!

–D&G, Konos Academy parents

2023-24 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

With sufficient training in reading, writing, and reasoning, Konos students are now ready for high school, college-prep courses. Rather than piecemeal courses, students immerse themselves in a historical period, which integrates all their courses, while receiving accredited grades for each course.

The focus of 2023-24 is The Age of Exploration (Reformation to Romantic).

American History - 1 credit

Elise Barrett
We navigate through the world, focusing on the roots of American history. Students learn by lecture, personal research, and group presentations.

Advanced American Literature – 1 credit

John Lee and Dr. Sharon Sellers
Literature corresponds with the history units. We will read and analyze a wide variety of literature (novels, historical fiction, speeches, autobiographies) based upon this historical period.

American Composition – 1 credit

Joanne Lee and Cindy Johnson
Students practice vocabulary, grammar, and composition skills each week including rhetorical analysis; creative writing; persuasive, informative, and comparative essay writing; speech construction; and summary writing.

New Testament and Early Church II – ½ credit

John Lee
Students will continue the second year of a two-year expositional study of the Gospel of John.

American Government – ½ credit

Ray Lewis
While studying the founding of America, students will be immersed in American government (both state and federal).

Art and Music Appreciation – ½ credit

Marla Hatton and Savannah Pollard
During the Romantic Period, a swell of music and art characterized Western civilization. Students will learn varieties of styles as well as specific works of art and music and how these reflect culture.

Speech and Drama - ½ credit

Joanne Lee
Students gain confidence and competence in rhetorical skills through practice in public speaking and drama. Each year Konos students also participate in a major theatrical performance.

Supplement the Academy program with additional classes

KONOS Plus Courses