Language arts
Phonics mastery, sight words, reading fluency, sentence writing, and early comprehension. The year reading becomes real.
Grade 1Elementary schoolCognia accredited
1st grade online school.
The year reading clicks. Certified teachers who know every student by name, live instruction built for how six-year-olds learn, and the foundation that makes everything after this possible.
3 learning packagesPer-course pricingFull curriculum + electives
What to expect in 1st grade
Where reading, writing, and confidence take off.
First grade is when school gets real. Students move from learning letters to reading sentences, from counting to solving problems, from following directions to managing their own work. It’s the year that separates kids who love learning from kids who start to disengage. The difference almost always comes down to instruction quality and attention. At Score Academy, your child gets focused teaching time from a certified teacher who builds the year around them. The learning environment is personal, intentional, and structured for how this age group develops.
Reading fluency foundationsEarly math confidenceIndependent learning habitsReal teachers, not AI tutors
What parents say
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1st grade curriculum
Core foundations. Real teachers.
From early reading to creative exploration, here’s what 1st Grade students study at Score Academy Online. Synchronous students take every subject live. Asynchronous students access the same accredited curriculum at their own pace.
Mathematics
Addition, subtraction, place value, measurement, time, and early problem-solving. Building number sense and confidence.
Science
Life cycles, weather patterns, materials, forces, and observation skills. Hands-on virtual experiments and discovery.
Social studies
Neighborhoods, communities, maps, timelines, and civic responsibility. Understanding the wider world.
Physical education
Movement skills, coordination, fitness basics, and healthy habits. Active bodies support active minds.
Art (elective)
Drawing, painting, mixed media, and creative expression. Developing observation and fine motor skills.
Music (elective)
Singing, rhythm, basic instruments, and listening skills. Connecting creativity to learning.
How 1st grade works here
Why this year needs attention.
First grade is where reading either clicks or quietly doesn’t. Four things worth knowing about how that gets handled here.
Live instruction and teacher chat apply to the Synchronous and Flex packages.
If reading stalls
Someone notices
Teachers know every student by name, so a child who is falling behind on reading gets picked up here rather than carried into 2nd grade.
A real teacher
Not an app, not an AI tutor
Live instruction from certified human teachers. No AI tutors and no pre-recorded lectures standing in for a teacher.
Your child, specifically
An education plan built for them
Written by the teachers who teach your child, not generated by software.
Classmates
They are not learning alone
Group activities, discussions and collaborative projects with other students in every live class.
1st grade tuition
From $415 per course.
Three packages. Same Cognia accreditation. Pricing is per course for elementary and middle school students.
Asynchronous
Self-paced, independent learning.
Your child works through the curriculum at their own pace. A teacher marks and grades all submitted work. No scheduled class times.
$415/course
Elementary
Full access to all course materials Coursework graded by a teacher Work at your own pace, start anytime No live sessions or teacher chat
Common fit: Homeschool families who want accredited structure, families abroad, or those with schedules that need flexibility.
Flex
Live lessons with group flexibility.
Weekly live lessons in a group of up to 20 students. Every session recorded for replay. Direct teacher access through the online chat platform.
$1,275/course
Elementary
Weekly live lessons with a teacher Group classes of up to 20 students All lessons recorded for replay Online chat for teacher access Coursework graded by a teacher
Common fit: Families who want live instruction with the safety net of recorded lessons at a lower price point.
Synchronous
The premium live-classroom experience.
Weekly live sessions in a small group of no more than 6 students. Personalized attention from a certified teacher with direct real-time interaction.
$2,125/course
Elementary
Weekly live lessons with a teacher Small groups of no more than 6 Real-time interaction during lessons Online chat for teacher access Personalized feedback and support
Common fit: Families who want focused attention and live instruction from a teacher who knows their child well.
All three packages include
Cognia & SACS CASI accreditation NCAA-approved coursework Transferable credits and transcripts Rolling enrollment College-prep curriculum
* Prices shown are upfront course fees only. Additional fees such as registration, technology, and payment plan fees may apply. Contact admissions for a full breakdown.
Grade 1 FAQs
Questions parents ask about 1st grade online school.
Can a 1st grader do online school?
Yes. Score Academy Online is designed for young learners. First graders on the Synchronous package learn in live classes with certified teachers who provide the structure and attention this age needs, with a curriculum built for how six-year-olds focus and learn.
Is 1st grade online school legal in the US?
Yes. Online schooling is legal in all 50 states. Many families choose online school for 1st grade to give their child a more focused, less chaotic learning environment during a critical year. Score Academy Online is accredited by Cognia, so transcripts are recognized by schools and districts nationwide.
What subjects does a 1st grader take at Score Academy?
First grade students study Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. They also choose one elective from Art or Music. On the Synchronous and Flex packages, every subject is taught live by a certified teacher. On the Asynchronous package, students work through the same curriculum independently.
How much does 1st grade online school cost?
Pricing is per course for elementary students. Asynchronous is $415 per course. Flex (live group classes with recordings and teacher chat) is $1,275 per course. Synchronous (live small-group classes of no more than 6 students with personalized feedback) is $2,125 per course. Additional fees such as registration and technology fees may apply. Contact admissions for a full breakdown.
How is Score Academy different from other online schools?
Three things. First, Synchronous instruction is 100% live and taught by certified human teachers. No AI tutors, no pre-recorded lectures as primary instruction. Second, every student gets an individualized education plan built by their teachers, not generated by software. Third, families can choose between Synchronous (small-group live), Flex (group live with recordings and teacher chat), and Asynchronous (fully self-paced), all under the same Cognia accreditation.
Will my child have social interaction in online school?
Yes. In every live class on the Synchronous and Flex packages, your child interacts with classmates and their teacher. Group activities, discussions, and collaborative projects build genuine connections. Many families find that consistent, personal interactions in a focused setting work better for this age than a crowded traditional classroom.
Is Score Academy accredited?
Yes. Score Academy Online is accredited by Cognia (which includes SACS CASI, NCA, and NWAC recognition) and is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Transcripts carry the same weight as those from any traditional accredited private school.
“First grade online sounded crazy to us. Now our son reads chapter books and actually wants to go to school every morning.”
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