Conventional versus Classical Tracks

High School Literature and History: 

Classical versus Conventional Track

WriteAtHome offers two tracks for the study of high school literature and history: classical and conventional. Either program offers a robust and engaging learning experience.

In literature, the classical track is a chronological study of the Great Books of Western Civilization, from the poetry and drama of Ancient Greece and Rome through classic works of the 20th century. Classical track history surveys the events, ideas, and cultures of the corresponding eras.

The conventional track includes many of the same great works of literature and covers the same history, but the courses are organized according to the conventions of typical high school English and history courses.

Classical Track Subjects are taught chronologically, beginning with ancient Greece. Literature: Focus on great books of the Western world and historical events from Western civilization. History: American history, government, and politics is integrated into the four-year survey of world history. Conventional Track Subjects follow the organizational structure common in high schools today. Literature: Introduction to literature provides an overview of literary concepts, and ensuing classes are organized by region. History: American History and World History are annual courses, and government and Economics are covered in two separate semester courses.