Programs
Grades 5–12 · Bilingual · AP Curriculum · Credit-Bearing
Grades 5–12 · Bilingual · AP Curriculum · Credit-Bearing
Joy Academy Online is an online school guided by truth, committed to excellence, and dedicated to honoring every student's voice. We offer a comprehensive, credit-bearing international curriculum for students in Grades 5–12, aligned with U.S. standards and designed to prepare graduates for admission to English-instruction universities worldwide.
Our bilingual (English + Chinese) immersive environment develops five core competencies essential in the modern world:
Expressing ideas clearly and persuasively in both English and Chinese
Working effectively with peers across cultures and disciplines
Analyzing, questioning, and evaluating information with depth and rigor
Exploring new ideas, producing original work, approaching challenges with imagination
Building self-assurance and resilience to take on academic and life challenges
ESL 1, ESL 2, English 1, English 2, English 3, English 4, Honor English 1, Honor English 2, AP Language Arts, AP Literature
Supplemental English, The Ancient World, The Medieval World, U.S. Through Industrialism, World History (Regular & Honor), European History (Regular, Honor, AP), U.S. History (Regular, Honor, AP), U.S. Government, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics
Grade 5 Math, Pre-Algebra, Intro Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, Linear Algebra
Earth Science, Life Science, Geography, HS Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics I & II
Middle School Chinese Reading & Writing I–II; High School Chinese Reading & Writing I–II
Middle School PBL, High School PBL — students tackle real-world challenges through interdisciplinary projects that build teamwork and innovation skills.
MS Office (Middle School); Computer Science, AP Computer Science (High School)
College Planning & Application I (Grade 11), College Planning & Application II (Grade 12)
We believe every student deserves teaching at their level. English and Social Studies classes are grouped by English proficiency level, while Math and Science classes are grouped by academic level. For example, a student may begin with Pre-Algebra in Grade 6 and advance to AP Calculus by Grade 11 or 12, following a sequence tailored to their pace. This flexibility ensures no student is left behind and no student is held back.
To earn the Joy Academy Online diploma, students must complete 28 total credits:
Students must be enrolled full-time and complete their senior year with us.
Students who complete three consecutive years (Grades 10–12) and fulfill all graduation requirements will also earn the Rockford Christian School High School Diploma, an accredited U.S. high school credential recognized by universities worldwide.
Joy Academy Online uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale: A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, and so on. AP and Honor courses carry additional weight, rewarding students who challenge themselves. Strong academic performance is recognized each semester.
Our dedicated college counselors begin working with students in Grade 11, providing personalized guidance through every stage: standardized test planning (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT), university selection, application essays, recommendation letter strategy, and scholarship applications.
Our goal is for every Joy Academy graduate to gain admission to an English-instruction university — including institutions in the QS World University Rankings Top 200.