Landmark Scholars

Aviation courses, offered through our partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Liberty University Online, prepare students for a future in aviation, along with additional guest speakers–current and retired pilots–introducing participants to careers in aviation and inspiring students to imagine themselves in the cockpit. Students prepare for the private pilot exam and begin flight training with Gleim flight simulators with flight. The Aviation capstone will include a written paper documenting the objective and methodology of earning a pilot’s license, and students will earn the STEM endorsement distinction. 

The Business Pathway offers interactive online instruction through our partnership with The King’s Online Academy, providing foundational knowledge in Business, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Marketing. Students are required to participate in Impact Leadership Training and are strongly encouraged to join Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)—the largest business career and technical student organization in the world—to apply their knowledge in a collaborative and competitive setting. Additional opportunities—such as internships, job shadowing, or completing summer enrichment programs focused on business—are highly recommended to gain further insight into the vast array of career opportunities. The Business pathway culminates in a senior capstone project, which serves as the final requirement to earn the Impact Leadership Training endorsement distinction.

Students learn the complex art of collaborative songwriting and music production. In addition to studying well-written music as examples, students will learn the fundamentals of music copyright, licensing, contracts, mixing, mastering, time feel, and music theory. Additionally, students participate in private vocal/instrumental lessons or in music production using Pro Tools, the industry standard for engineering in the music business.

Students collaboratively produce a portfolio of songs which they have either written, performed, produced, or engineered, and the portfolio is released to a number of digital streaming platforms. The final capstone will include a written paper documenting the objective and methodology of the final portfolio in order to earn the Fine Arts endorsement distinction. 

The Computer Science Pathway is a structured, multi-year program designed to develop students’ foundational and advanced skills in computer science and engineering. It begins with Engineering Essentials, introducing students to engineering tools and a foundational problem solving approach common to both engineering and computer science. Students then progress to either AP Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science A, gaining exposure to programming, data analysis, and the broader impacts of computing. Throughout the pathway, students have access to additional advanced computer science courses, allowing them to explore areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or software development. The program culminates in a Capstone Project during senior year, where students apply their learning to design and develop a comprehensive, real-world computing solution, including a written paper documenting the objective and methodology of the final project to earn the STEM endorsement distinction. 

In addition to preparation through advanced math and science courses, Engineering Pathway scholars have a suite of engineering classes from which to choose. However, what distinguishes the Landmark Scholar is the portfolio of research and design and/or prototype that validates the students’ learning in both Engineering and Computer Science. 

Students earn independent study hours through extended research, lab experiences, or design time in our maker space. The program culminates in a Capstone Project during senior year, where students apply their learning to design and develop a comprehensive, real-world engineering solution, including a written paper documenting the objective and methodology of the final project to earn the STEM  endorsement distinction. 

Students learn foundational design, sewing and business skills to help develop their own online portfolio, market their fashion line, and gain an introduction to various careers in the fashion industry. 

Students earn independent study hours through participating in internships, freelance skills application for client needs, retailing their designs, or their capstone collection-making process. The capstone project is a collection of 10-12 looks designed and made by each student, accompanied by their portfolio for the creation of the collection, including a written description of the design methodology for each piece. Collections will be showcased in a yearly Landmark Fashion Show to earn the Fine Arts endorsement distinction. 

At Landmark, students in the film pathway complete two years of consecutive film courses, culminating in work in the advanced courses where students collaborate as a team on festival-length films. 

The independent study work that students accrue is earned through taking on independent projects for the school and community, with a completed portfolio of self-directed work showcasing the students’ ability to film, edit, and produce. The capstone project includes a written description of the methodology for their creative work. To receive the Fine Arts endorsement distinction the student’s final work will be presented at the Landmark Film Festival where parents, students, school faculty, and community are invited to view the student portfolios. 

The Pre-Law Pathway offers dynamic, interactive online instruction in partnership with The King’s Online Academy, introducing students to foundational legal concepts. Courses include Introduction to Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law. To strengthen advocacy and critical thinking skills, students are strongly encouraged to join Mock Trial or Speech & Debate. Additional enrichment opportunities—such as internships, job shadowing, and other real world experiences—are highly recommended to deepen learning and build practical insight into the legal profession. The final capstone will include a final presentation and written paper documenting the objective and methodology to earn the Humanities endorsement distinction.

The Pre-Medical Pathway offers engaging online instruction through our partnership with The King’s Online Academy, introducing students to essential topics such as Medical Terminology, Pathology, and the Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. This pathway is closely aligned with core science courses—including Human Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics—providing a strong academic foundation in healthcare. Students have the opportunity to earn First Aid and CPR certification through the American Red Cross and are encouraged to participate in HOSA – Future Health Professionals. Additional opportunities—such as job shadowing with healthcare professionals or completing summer enrichment programs are highly recommended to gain additional insight into healthcare careers. The pre-medical capstone will include a written paper documenting the objective and methodology of the final project to earn the STEM endorsement distinction.

A focus in the visual arts may include sculpture, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, digital, or a blended selection. Students begin producing a body of work rooted in knowledge and practice gained in foundational classes. Collaborative discussions between students and mentoring faculty launch the student into an artistic study fueled by the student’s passions, curiosity, and media interests. Students earn independent study hours in the studio outside of class,  off-site hands-on learning experiences, museum or gallery excursions, and documented personal studio time. 

In their senior year, the student will undertake an additional capstone project above and beyond their concentration course load. The project will be guided by mentors in their field of study and accompanied by a written reflection upon the skills developed throughout the process and the methodology by which the student developed those skills. A student will receive the Fine Arts endorsement distinction upon completion of the project, culminating in a collaborative show in our Black Box Theater with family and friends celebrating in true art-opening style.