High School Program
Turning Winds Academic Institute is accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools and is solely designed for students attending our program. Turning Winds Academic Institute is also a member of the following educational associations: National Science Teacher Association, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the National Council for Social Studies.
We offer standardized, grade-appropriate curriculum at middle and high school levels developed and taught by three Montana certified teachers. Classes are taught through independent studies and by teacher direction in a regular classroom. We are specialized in the core subjects of math, reading, science, and social studies. Turning Winds Academic Institute offers the following high school and college preparation courses:
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8th Grade English 9th Grade English 10th Grade English 11th Grade English 12th Grade English 8th Grade Science Earth Science Physical Science Biology Conceptual Physics Beginning Chemistry Geology First Year Russian Second Year Russian Third Year Russian Fourth Year Russian Pre-Algebra Geometry Algebra I Algebra II Trigonometry |
Pre-calculus Calculus College Algebra Statistics Life Science 8th Grade Social Studies U.S. History 1492-1860 U.S. History 1860-Present U.S. Government U.S. History and Geography World History, Culture, Geography Economics U.S. Government Reading Life Skills Physical Education Health Home Economics SAT Preparation ACT Preparation |
Students come to realize through hard work and goal setting that learning is enjoyable and important to their future success in life. We also teach life skills such as: proper nutrition, physical conditioning, food preparation, proper hygiene, and oral interpersonal communication.
Turning Winds Academic Institute's educational expectations and standards are based on Montana state and national standards and are regularly revised and updated.
Turning Winds Academic Institute Graduation Requirements
| English | Four credits |
| Mathematics | Three credits, including algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra.
Four credits recommended. |
| Science | Three credits, including biological and physical sciences.
Four credits recommended. |
| Social Science | Three credits of history/social science, including one credit of U.S. history & geography; one credit of world history, culture, and geography; and a half a credit each of U.S. government and economics. |
| Foreign Language | Two credits of either visual and performing arts or foreign language. |
| Fine Arts | Two credits |
| Physical Conditioning | Two credits |
| Career Studies and Life Skills | One credit |
| Electives | Eight credits |
| Total | Twenty-six credits |
Independent college courses can be taken for dual credit-for high school and college. Please refer to college section for course offerings and university information.
Turning Winds Academic Institute is an official ACT and SAT testing site and quarterly offers these tests. Preparation classes are offered for these tests.
Turning Winds Academic School Components
- High School Program
- GED
- College Program
- CLEP Preparation and Testing
- Curriculum, Instruction, Technology
- Professional Development of Teachers
- Student Pictures
- Student Testimonials
- Yearbook (36 mb PDF)
- Monthly Newsletter
Contact us now to learn how Turning Winds Academic Institute can help with your Childs education or call 1-800-845-1380.