Breath Academy
Breath Academy delivers a complete, SC-standards-aligned private school education for grades 8–12 — every required core, every credit, every elective — so your child finishes high school with a transcript that opens doors, not questions.Your health may change the way you learn. It doesn't change how far you can go.
"I hold every student to the same standard a great private school teacher would — clear expectations, precise instruction, and the genuine belief that you can meet the bar when someone shows you how."
— Founder, Nichole Chestnut-Boatwright, Ed.S
What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Master all South Carolina-standard core subjects — English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies — across grades 8 through 12
- Build college-ready writing skills, from five-paragraph essays through AP-style argumentative and analytical prose
- Develop mathematical fluency from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus, with optional pathways into AP Calculus and Statistics
- Earn elective credits in areas such as Fine Arts, Personal Finance, Health, Spanish, Computer Science, and SC History
- Graduate with a complete transcript and course portfolio that meets South Carolina private school diploma requirements
- Gain SAT/ACT readiness through integrated test-prep content woven across ELA and Math coursework
How it works
A school that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
9 modules · 51 lessons
English Language Arts
Builds reading, writing, and communication skills from foundational essay craft through AP-level analytical and argumentative prose, aligned to SC ELA standards.
- 1.1Reading & Literary Analysis (Grade 8–9)Included
- 1.2Composition Foundations: The Five-Paragraph EssayIncluded
- 1.3Research Writing & MLA DocumentationIncluded
- 1.4American Literature (Grade 10–11)Included
- 1.5Speech, Debate & Oral CommunicationIncluded
- 1.6British & World Literature (Grade 11–12)Included
- 1.7Advanced Composition & AP-Style ArgumentationIncluded
- 1.8SAT/ACT Reading & Writing ReadinessIncluded
Mathematics
Progresses students from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus with optional AP Calculus and Statistics pathways, building mathematical fluency and college readiness aligned to SC math standards.
- 2.1Pre-Algebra (Grade 8)Included
- 2.2Algebra IIncluded
- 2.3GeometryIncluded
- 2.4Algebra IIIncluded
- 2.5SAT/ACT Math ReadinessIncluded
- 2.6Pre-Calculus & TrigonometryIncluded
- 2.7AP Calculus AB (Elective Pathway)Included
- 2.8AP Statistics (Elective Pathway)Included
Science
Covers the full SC science sequence — Earth, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics — with inquiry-based labs and optional AP pathways for advanced learners.
- 3.1Earth & Environmental Science (Grade 8)Included
- 3.2BiologyIncluded
- 3.3ChemistryIncluded
- 3.4PhysicsIncluded
- 3.5AP Biology / AP Chemistry (Elective Pathway)Included
- 3.6Scientific Inquiry & Lab SkillsIncluded
Social Studies & History
Guides students through SC and US history, world history, geography, civics, and economics in alignment with SC social studies standards.
- 4.1South Carolina History & GeographyIncluded
- 4.2United States History (Grade 8–10)Included
- 4.3World History & Global CulturesIncluded
- 4.4Civics & American GovernmentIncluded
- 4.5Economics & Personal Decision-MakingIncluded
- 4.6Geography & Current Global IssuesIncluded
Personal Finance & Health
Equips students with practical life skills in money management, wellness, and decision-making required for South Carolina diploma elective credit.
- 5.1Personal Finance FoundationsIncluded
- 5.2Saving, Investing & Retirement PlanningIncluded
- 5.3Health, Wellness & NutritionIncluded
- 5.4Substance Abuse Prevention & Decision-MakingIncluded
- 5.5First Aid, CPR & Personal SafetyIncluded
Spanish Language
Develops Spanish proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing from novice to intermediate levels, fulfilling SC world-language elective requirements.
- 6.1Spanish I: FoundationsIncluded
- 6.2Spanish II: Grammar & CommunicationIncluded
- 6.3Spanish III: Intermediate FluencyIncluded
- 6.4Spanish Culture & Latin American StudiesIncluded
Computer Science & Technology
Introduces coding, digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and data concepts to prepare students for a technology-driven world and fulfill SC elective credit.
- 7.1Digital Literacy & CitizenshipIncluded
- 7.2Introduction to Programming with PythonIncluded
- 7.3Web Design & HTML/CSS BasicsIncluded
- 7.4Cybersecurity EssentialsIncluded
- 7.5Data, Spreadsheets & Computational ThinkingIncluded
Fine Arts
Offers visual art, music appreciation, and creative expression pathways that fulfill SC fine arts diploma requirements while nurturing aesthetic literacy.
- 8.1Visual Art FoundationsIncluded
- 8.2Art History & AppreciationIncluded
- 8.3Music Theory & AppreciationIncluded
- 8.4Creative Portfolio & ExhibitionIncluded
College & Career Readiness
Prepares upperclassmen to transition from high school to college or career by building application, planning, and professional skills.
- 9.1Four-Year High School Planning & Transcript ManagementIncluded
- 9.2SAT/ACT Comprehensive Test PrepIncluded
- 9.3College Application & Essay WritingIncluded
- 9.4Career Exploration & Resume BuildingIncluded
- 9.5Financial Aid, Scholarships & FAFSAIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
SC Homeschool Parent
She needs a complete, SC-standards-aligned curriculum that produces a legitimate private school transcript — without having to teach every subject herself.
College-Bound Junior
He wants AP-level coursework, integrated SAT prep, and a college application track that gets him to acceptance day with every box checked.
Online Learner, Grade 8–9
She's starting high school and needs a structured, clearly sequenced foundation in every core subject — taught by a voice that respects her intelligence.
Private School Transfer Dad
He's moving his family and needs an accreditation-ready online school that will produce a transcript any SC private or public institution will recognize without question.
Self-Directed Achiever
She thrives when given rigorous material and clear expectations — and she's ready to push into Python, AP Chemistry, or Spanish III on her own timeline.
Grandparent-Guardian
He's raising his grandchild and needs a trustworthy, full-service school program that handles curriculum, electives, and college readiness so nothing falls through the cracks.
Questions
Frequently asked
Your teacher
A note from our founder
Founder, Nichole Chestnut-Boatwright, Ed.S
If you're reading this, you've probably already spent hours — maybe years — searching for a homeschool curriculum or online school that actually holds together. One that covers every subject your student needs, not just the popular ones. One that doesn't assume you have a teaching degree to fill in the gaps. One that produces a real transcript, not a folder of papers you'll have to explain to a college admissions officer someday.
Here's what I know about the students who come to us: they are capable. They are often more capable than a traditional school schedule ever had room to show. What they need isn't easier content — they need content that is clearly sequenced, academically honest, and taught with the expectation that they can meet a high standard when someone actually explains it step by step. That's the philosophy behind every course in this curriculum.
What makes Breath Academy different is that it's complete. Most online curriculum options force you to piece together core subjects from one provider, electives from another, test prep from a third, and College and Career Readiness from wherever you can find it. Every credit is documented. Every course aligns with South Carolina academic standards. The transcript your student earns here meets SC private school diploma requirements without asterisks or footnotes.
South Carolina students deserve a private school education that takes them seriously. That's what we built. I hope you'll join us.
— Founder, Nichole Chestnut-Boatwright, Ed.S
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