Whether you’re a homeschooler looking for rigorous English language arts or history instruction for your child, a parent concerned about your child’s progress, or a family looking for fun, rewarding, and educational electives or summer classes, you’ve come to the right place. With live online and classroom instruction for middle school and high school students across the spectrum of history and English language arts, Murphy Language Arts will help you find the fit that’s right for your child.
Most of our classes are offered both online via Zoom and in person in Fountain Valley, Capistrano Beach, and Riverside, CA.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Click here to view our complete schedule and register through Homeschool Campus (select “Jennifer Murphy/Murphy Language Arts” in the instructor drop-down box).
All classes are non-sectarian. Private pay and charter school funds are accepted.
NO OUT-OF-POCKET DEPOSITS/REGISTRATION FEES!
NEW CLASSES COMING FALL 2025
Lights, Camera, Action! A Multimedia Experience
A hands-on course for exploring multimedia production through movie reviews. Students learn film analysis, scriptwriting, filming, and editing, creating and publishing 1-2 minute movie review videos. Perfect for aspiring critics, filmmakers, and content creators!
Model United Nations
Back by popular demand, Model United Nations introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision-making through an authentic simulation of the United Nations General Assembly. This year’s focus will be global economics.
What we offer . . .
Expert Instruction
Our language arts classes give students a thorough understanding of the building blocks and structure of our language so they can become skilled communicators with a greater appreciation for writing and reading. Our students make use of exceptional contemporary and classic literature to expand their academic knowledge and critical thinking skills, enrich their vocabulary, and encounter and ponder universal themes and truths. In our history, government, and economics classes, students gain a deep understanding of past and present societal, governmental, and economic structures, empowering them to become informed and engaged citizens.
Individual Attention
Our in-person and live online classroom environments allow our instructors to give your children the time and attention that they need in order to succeed. We believe in keeping class numbers low to maximize each child’s learning potential. Our focus is on mastery of concepts, deep connections to the material, and a wide range of writing projects, and our instructors go out of their way to help your child excel. We are also happy to offer flexibility and accommodations to students with IEPs and 504 plans.
Core & Elective Classes
Select from a full range of core history, literature, and composition classes for middle-school and high-school students as well as a wide variety of fun and enriching electives including such student favorites as Adventures in Podcasting, Mythology, Books to Film, Model United Nations, Writer’s Boot Camp, and many more. All classes are taught by seasoned instructors who are subject-matter experts and are dedicated to your child’s academic and personal growth.
What parents and students say . . .
I just wanted to thank you for your excellent English classes this past year. I can’t tell you how impressed I was by the curriculum and instruction. Each of your assignments is an excellent learning tool.
I am confident [my son] learned a lot and will be a better writer in 9th grade next year. I am certain he will use all of the skills he learned in both Writers Boot Camp and English Literature 1 with Mrs. Schroder. I have already been recommending your courses to friends interested in homeschooling next year.
― Stephanie, grade 9 parent
Just had to share with you the sweetest conversation I had with [my son] this afternoon. He was telling me how much he admires you and enjoys learning from you… As a parent, I really appreciate that he has such wonderful adult role models to look up to, such as you!
― Angele, grade 9 parent
Just wanted to say once again how much your wisdom and classes have meant to me. I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity of being in your classes, as you’ve been an amazing teacher for all of these years.
In addition to being really educational, teaching us some psychological…and also some historical facts, your classes were always fun…You have a real passion for what you teach, and it shows…You’ve always just been a great person, always understanding and helpful and passionate about not just the material, but that we enjoy it and learn from it, too. You’ve been the best teacher, and you’re the kind of teacher I aspire to be.
Charter Schools
Murphy Language Arts is an approved vendor with many California hybrid charter schools and accepts educational funds for classes and tutoring. If your charter school does not list us as a vendor, please contact us so we can begin the vendor approval process.
News
A-G classes:
All of our high school English and history/social studies classes are now approved for A-G credit with iLead, Cabrillo Point, Pacific Coast, and Mission Vista, charter schools! Numerous other charter schools also award A-G credit for our classes. If we’re not listed on your charter school’s approved A-G list, please contact us. We would be happy to apply.
Coming Soon
Keep an eye on this space for updates on instructional videos and our upcoming podcast, Deep Reads.
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