Upper School · Grades 9–12
A private microschool for high schoolers — built for accelerated learners ready for dual credit, students who need additional support or credit recovery, and everyone in between. Texas Foundation High School Program with endorsements and the Distinguished Level of Achievement. One transcript colleges recognize.
One diploma. Five endorsement paths. Real distinction.
Whether your student is headed for a top-tier university, a trade school, entrepreneurship, military service, or a stack of tech credentials and an associate’s degree before age 18 — Landmark’s Upper School builds the four-year plan that gets them there.
Every student graduates with a transcript fully accredited by ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges) — recognized by colleges and universities nationwide.
K–12 AccreditationACS WASC
Texas-aligned graduation framework
The single Texas diploma — 22 credits, all paths
Choose 1 of 5 TEA-recognized areas
Endorsement + Algebra II + 4 sciences — unlocks Texas Top 10%
Dual credit, AP, PSAT/SAT/ACT, certifications, bilingualism
Five TEA-recognized endorsements
Texas recognizes five endorsement areas. Each one signals on the transcript that your student went beyond the Foundation diploma in a focused field. Pick at least one; high-achieving students often layer more than one.
STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math. Algebra II + 4 sciences, plus a coherent sequence in math, computer science, engineering, or science.
Business & Industry
Career and technical education sequences in business, finance, IT, marketing, manufacturing, and the trades. Pairs naturally with Google certificates and industry credentials.
Public Services
Health science, human services, education and training, law enforcement, and JROTC. For students headed to nursing, social work, public safety, or teaching.
Arts & Humanities
Social studies, fine arts, English language arts, world languages, or a coherent humanities sequence. For students whose strengths are writing, history, philosophy, or creative work.
Multidisciplinary Studies
4 advanced courses across multiple endorsement areas, or 4 credits in each of the four foundation subjects, or 4 AP/IB/dual-credit courses. The flexible option for well-rounded students.
Distinguished Level of Achievement
Not an endorsement — a higher distinction layered on top. Earn any endorsement + complete 4 math credits including Algebra II + 4 science credits. Required for Texas Top 10% automatic admission at any Texas public university and TEXAS Grant eligibility.
Endorsements are documented on the official transcript (Academic Achievement Record). They are not separate diplomas — Texas issues one diploma, the Foundation High School Program diploma. Endorsements, the Distinguished Level of Achievement, and Performance Acknowledgments are the differentiators colleges actually read.
Performance Acknowledgments
Additional honors marked on the transcript when students excel. Stackable, transcript-visible, college-app strong.
Dual Credit
3.0+ GPA in 12 hours of college coursework articulated to the transcript.
AP & IB
Score of 3+ on AP exam or 4+ on IB exam.
PSAT / SAT / ACT
National Merit recognition or score thresholds on SAT/ACT.
Industry Certifications
Earn a TEA-approved nationally or internationally recognized business or industry certification.
Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Demonstrated proficiency in English plus one other language.
Capstone Project
Mentor-judged, professionally presented capstone counts toward Distinguished-level advanced measures.
Full-Time or Flex. You choose.
Same accreditation. Same transcript. Different rhythm.
Landmark Upper School Full-Time
Your student’s primary high school. Full course load each semester, mastery-based progression, advisor-led planning, dual credit support, and college counseling baked in.
- Full 4-year plan with ILP
- Advisor + 1:1 college counseling
- Dual credit coordination
- Official transcript at graduation
Upper School Flex
For homeschool families who want Landmark as their school of record while keeping their own curriculum and pace. Landmark handles ILP, records, transcripts, and college planning — you handle the day-to-day.
- School of record + WASC transcript
- Course-level credit approval
- Free MilestoneMap™ for the family
- Add Landmark Digital courses à la carte
The curriculum
Rigorous academics meet real-world projects. A sampling of what your student can take through Landmark Upper School.
Algebra I → Calculus + Statistical Reasoning
Sequenced math with dual-credit options via ASU Universal Learner and partner community colleges. Optional applied tracks like financial math and data literacy.
1 credit eachBiology · Chemistry · Physics · Anatomy
Lab-based science with hands-on Learning Lab field experiences. Environmental science and health electives available.
1 credit eachLiterature · Composition · Journalism · Debate
Four years of literature and composition, plus electives in creative writing, debate, and journalism.
1 credit eachUS & World History · Civics · Economics
Required civics and economics with optional philosophy, geography, and free-enterprise electives.
1 credit eachSpanish · French · ASL + More
High-school credit through accredited external language partners.
1 credit eachGoogle Certificates · CompTIA · CLEP Prep
Stack industry credentials and college credit while in high school. Great for tech, business, and trade-bound students.
0.5–1 creditSenior Capstone Project
Every Landmark senior completes a real-world capstone tied to their field of interest and community.
1 credit
ASU Universal Learner · Local Community Colleges
Earn real, transferable college credit during high school through our Landmark – ASU partnership and curated local community college pathways — all articulated onto the WASC transcript. CLEP and AP can be added as elective lines.
College creditWhat’s included — and what’s not
Radical transparency. Here’s exactly what Upper School tuition covers.
✓ Included in Tuition
- WASC-accredited 9–12 enrollment
- 4-year plan + Individualized Learning Plan
- Core academic courses each semester
- Parent Planning Sessions (2x per year) & Student Advisor Sessions (2x per year)
- Weekly office hours
- College counseling — academic + financial strategy, smart use of dual credit
- Dual credit through ASU Universal Learner (included via the Landmark – ASU partnership)
- Transcript articulation for all dual-credit coursework
- MilestoneMap™ family account
- Official Landmark transcript at graduation
- Norm-based testing & assessments
- Capstone project mentorship
- 4 Academy Summits per year + Learning Labs, Side Quests, Community Service days
Not Included
- À la carte dual credit through ASU Universal Learner or local community colleges
- AP/CLEP exam fees
- SAT/ACT testing fees
- Industry certification exam fees (CompTIA, etc.)
- Trade-school program tuition
- Foreign language platform fees (some partners)
- Outside therapy / specialist services
- Sports leagues & extracurriculars outside Landmark events
High school is more than coursework.
Personalized planning, real friendship, and big experiences are built into the Landmark Upper School year.
Parent Planning Sessions
Two formal planning sessions per year with parents — to align on the 4-year plan, dual-credit strategy, and graduation milestones. Plus weekly office hours whenever you need them.
Student Advisor Sessions
Two 1:1 student advisor meetings per year to set goals, troubleshoot, and adjust the Individualized Learning Plan. Plus weekly office hours for quick check-ins.
College Counseling
Application strategy and a plan designed to give every student an academic and financial advantage — including smart use of dual credit to cut college cost and time. Scholarship coaching and transcript prep included.
Career Mentorship
Upperclassmen connect with a working professional in their field of interest and use that relationship to shape a real-world capstone project. Built around the student’s actual goals.
Learning Labs & Community Service
Hands-on field experiences (Energy Lab, Robotics Tours, Canyon Expedition) plus seasonal Days of Service so students apply what they learn and build their community.
Meetups & Side Quests
Student- and family-led social gatherings throughout the year — arcade afternoons, Halloween hangouts, Friendsgiving, Digital Duels. The fun, low-stakes side of belonging.
4 Academy Summits Per Year
Each Summit centers on a single theme that shapes the season — a chance for high schoolers to think bigger, gather in person, and graduate the year having wrestled with ideas that matter.
Universal & 1:1. The 4 Summits are the same for every Upper School student — shared themes, shared cohort. Course plans are 1:1, designed individually with each family.
Who Am I?
Identity, values, and the work of becoming — the foundation summit that sets the year.
Burning Ideas
The ideas, questions, and convictions that won’t leave you alone. Bring yours. Defend them.
Dream Deferred
What happens to a dream postponed — and what to do about it. A reset summit at the midpoint of the year.
Build the Future
From ideas to action. Year-end summit where students commit to what they’re building next.
Upper School FAQs
Is Upper School listed on TEFA yet?
Our K–8 program is currently listed on TEFA. Upper School (9–12) items have been submitted to TEFA and are pending listing. Direct-pay enrollment is available now; TEFA-funded 9–12 enrollment will open as soon as our listing is approved.
Will colleges accept the Landmark transcript?
Yes. Landmark Academy is fully accredited by ACS WASC, recognized nationwide. Our transcripts are produced through MilestoneMap and include weighted GPA, course-by-course detail, and dual-credit articulation.
How do dual credit and AP work?
Dual credit at Landmark is delivered through our partnership with Arizona State University’s Universal Learner program, plus curated local community college pathways. AP and CLEP can be added as elective lines and articulated onto the transcript. Exam fees are family-paid; coordination is included. (HS4CC Academy and HS4CC.org are separate organizations — we link to them as a planning resource, but they are not part of our dual-credit program.)
What if my student is behind on credits?
We meet your student where they are, build an ILP that closes gaps efficiently, and graduate them with the Foundation High School Program diploma — the same real Texas diploma every graduate earns.
Can my student take just one or two courses?
Yes — see Enrichment & Experiences and Landmark Digital. Single-course enrollment is open to homeschool, public, and private school students nationwide.