TRC science & Engineering
homeschool STEM COURSES
Transcript-ready courses with 30+ hands-on labs, required textbooks,
and industry micro-credentials.
Real Labs. Real Credits. Real Credentials.
Coming to TRC in Fall 2026
We're building something new
A Complete K-12 STEM Pathway
TRC's Homeschool STEM Program meets students where they are—from kindergarten curiosity to college-ready competence.
Four levels. One pathway. Real progression.
Discoverers (K-2): Where Curiosity Takes Flight
Young scientists explore through wonder-driven investigation, hands-on building, and playful problem-solving. They learn to ask questions, make observations, and discover that they can build real things that actually work. 1-hour sessions keep engagement high while building foundational habits of scientific thinking.
Courses: Space Explorers • Animal Engineers • Earth Detectives
• Ocean Discovery
Explorers (3-5): From Wonder to Doing
Students transition from guided exploration to independent investigation. They use real robotics platforms and digital sensors, collect data, test hypotheses, and iterate on designs. 1.5-hour sessions give time for deeper projects while building confidence as young engineers who solve real problems.
Courses: Astronomy & Space Systems • Biomimicry & Adaptations
• Earth Systems & Weather • Marine Science & Engineering
Voyagers (6-8): Ready for the Challenge
Middle schoolers tackle complex engineering problems with increased rigor and independence. They write formal lab reports, apply physics and math to real systems, and build sophisticated projects—autonomous rovers, environmental monitoring stations, underwater ROVs. This is where students discover what they're capable of when expectations rise to meet their potential.
Courses: Astrophysics & Space Technology • Bioengineering & Robotics
• Environmental Science & Data Systems • Marine Technology & Underwater Systems
Pathfinders (9-12): College and Career Ready
High schoolers earn transcript-ready credits through rigorous, year-long courses. They master industry-standard tools—CAD software, fabrication equipment, programming languages—and build portfolios that demonstrate real competency. These aren't enrichment classes. They're the lab science and engineering courses that prepare students for what comes next.
Courses: Physical Science with Lab • Applied Physics with Lab • Engineering I & II • Robotics Engineering
What Sets TRC Apart
For All Students (K-12)
- NGSS-aligned curriculum at every level
- Professional instruction from experienced educators
- Real equipment—not toys disguised as learning
- Portfolio documentation for umbrella schools
- Small class sizes with individual attention
- Competition pathways (FLL, FTC, RDL)
For High School (9-12)
- 30-50+ documented lab hours per course
- Transcript-ready courses with letter grades
- Textbooks, quizzes, and formal assessments
- SMART micro-credentials from Carnegie Mellon
- Industry-standard skills: CAD, fabrication, Java
- College-level rigor and accountability
Beyond the Classroom
- Launch Pad 39B: Saturday Drop-in lab times for extra practice, project work, or exploration beyond the curriculum.
- Competition Teams: FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and RDL competition—where students test their skills against the best and build friendships with like-minded peers.
- TRCreator Labs: Intensive project-based experiences for students ready to go deeper.
- Summer Camps: Week-long immersive programs that keep momentum going year-round.
Your Student Is Capable of More
Every student who walks through our doors has potential waiting to be unlocked. Some know exactly what they want to build. Others just need someone to show them what's possible. Either way, we meet them where they are and challenge them to grow.
Let's help them discover it.
how it works
Choose your courses
Pick from four learning pathways: Discoverers (K-2), Explorers (3-5), Voyagers (6-8), and Pathfinders (9-12)
register and prepare
Secure your spot today, order textbooks, and get ready for a challenging and rigorous year of STEM education.
Earn homeschool Credit
Complete the course with a transcript credit.
Fall course catalog
FALL 2026-2027
Discoverers (K-2) STEM courses
Discoverers (K-2) Where curiosity takes flight. Young scientists explore the world through wonder-driven investigation, hands-on building, and playful problem-solving. Students develop observation skills, learn to ask questions, and discover that they can build real things that work.
FALL 2026-2027
explorers (3-5) STEM courses
Explorers (3-5) From wonder to doing. Students transition from guided exploration to independent investigation, using real robotics platforms and digital sensors. They learn to collect data, test hypotheses, and iterate on designs—building confidence as young engineers who solve real problems.
FALL 2026-2027
Voyagers (6-8) STEM courses
Challengers (6-8) Ready for the challenge. Middle schoolers tackle complex engineering problems with increased rigor and independence. Students write formal lab reports, apply physics and math to real systems, and build sophisticated projects like autonomous rovers and underwater ROVs—preparing them for high school science and competition robotics.
FALL 2026-2027
Pathfinders (9-12) STEM courses
Pathfinders (9-12) College and career ready. High schoolers earn transcript-ready credits through rigorous, year-long courses in physics, engineering, and robotics. Students master industry-standard tools, earn SMART micro-certifications from Carnegie Mellon, and build portfolios that demonstrate real competency to colleges and employers.
