Frequently Asked Questions

1. Live Classes – Students attend live classes and submit tests and assignments to be graded by the teacher.

2. Video on Demand Recorded Classes – A syllabus and resources are included; however, parents grade tests and assignments.

3. Flex Classes – Students watch recordings of the live class when they are unable to attend in real time. Recordings are posted on Canvas. Students submit tests and assignments for the teacher to grade.

4. Audit Classes – Students attend live classes but are not required to submit tests or assignments. If desired, they may occasionally submit work for the teacher to review.

PARENTS ARE THE BOSS. We are here to serve homeschool families by offering flexible options to accommodate their schedules.

State Vouchers/EFA’s/Funding:

We are approved for state voucher reimbursements in some states.

• If you do not see your state listed - please email an application form from your state and I will apply! We do not actively apply unless a family requests it.

  • ESA+ North Carolina

  • CSF New Hampshire

Scholarships:

We currently do not offer scholarships, but looking to offer this in the future.

Class Fee $449.00 + Registration Fee $89.00

Required class materials are not included in class and registration fee.

Registration fee is non-refundable.

Free downloadable Student Workbooks (Berean Builders) are available on the Resources page, but are not required for the courses.

Please visit the School Calendar Page to see when classes begin for the school year.

Currently this class is only offered as a pre-recorded course - Advanced Biology on demand Video.

This class may be taught live in the future.

We currently do not have a dedicated Physics or Chemistry course available. But we are looking to possibly add these courses in the future.

Vimeo is processing them now and will be available by February 20th, 2026 or before that date. Check back regularly.

Once per week.

90 minutes.

Yes. Students are able to use a chat box, speak on their microphones, and have video.

Yes. The Payment plan option is $179.40 per month for three months.

Instructor can be contacted by student’s or parents via the student’s Canvas account or email.

DragonSlayer.OnlineCourses@gmail.com

Yes. Students will be able to access recordings via their Canvas account with instructions in the announcements.

Tests and assignments are due every two weeks on Fridays with a grace period until the following Monday.

There are 25 seats available per class.

No. The teacher and the students grade everything.

No, but highly recommended biology (live class) and advanced biology (video on demand class). Students are allowed to google images of the microscope slides to be viewed for experiments.

40X magnification with both coarse and fine adjustment knobs. Used microscopes are acceptable. Sometimes museums or libraries have microscopes available to borrow.

If students are not able to personally perform the dissections they may view online videos of the dissections.

Lori works with you every step of the way to help your child succeed. She has taught students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning differences in her online classes, collaborating closely with parents to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Once registered, the materials list is available. The publishers of the textbooks sell them, Amazon is a resource, plus many Christian book sellers. Used books and materials are acceptable.

Each school decides their own criteria for what constitutes an honors course.

Dragonslayer online courses mainly use Berean Builder and Apologia curriculum. Both publishers consider a course honors when the student performs all of the experiments in the course.

Parents develop the transcript, so will indicate honors if the student has fulfilled this requirement.

All tests and assignments are submitted on Canvas where links are provided for submission.

The instructor develops her own tests for each course. They are not the same as the tests provided in the testing solutions manual.

The testing manual tests can be used as practice tests.

A 90-100%

B 80%-89%

C 70%-79%

D 60%-69%

F Below 60%

Please visit the School Calendar page.

Yes, per parent’s discretion.

As many as parents decide. Parents are the boss.

Yes, via Canvas student discussions link.

DragonSlayer Online Science Courses is not affiliated with any religious denomination, but is non-denominational. It is not our purpose to teach church doctrines to students. That is the job of the parents. We do however teach science from a biblical creation viewpoint. The God of the bible created all things and we show scientific data/evidence to illustrate that fact.

 An honors course criteria is determined by the educational institution offering the course.

An AP course set by a national standard for all educational institutions.Students can purchase study guides and practice tests. No need to take an AP science course filled with evolution.

An individual can register for AP tests even if their school doesn't offer the course, but you can't register directly; you must find a local high school or test center that administers exams and coordinate through their AP Coordinator, using the College Board's AP Course Ledger to find a location and arrange to take the exam as an outside student. Contacting the AP Coordinator at a participating school early in the school year (before the fall deadlines) is crucial to get set up and pay fees.  

Steps to Register as an Individual: 

1. Find a Test Center: Use the AP Course Ledger or contact College Board AP Services to find nearby high schools that administer AP exams.

2. Contact the AP Coordinator: Reach out to the AP Coordinator at that school as early as possible in the school year.

3. Arrange Testing: Confirm they will allow you to test as an outside student, as schools have their own policies and deadlines.

4. Pay Fees: You'll pay the exam fee (around $94-$99, depending on location/timing) directly to the coordinator.

5. Get Your Code: The AP Coordinator will set you up in the system, potentially using a homeschool code if applicable, and provide access information.  

Key Things to Remember: 

• No Direct Registration: You cannot order exams yourself from the College Board.

• Deadlines are Key: Schools set their own deadlines, often in the fall, so act early.

• School's Discretion: A school isn't obligated to accept outside students, so be prepared to contact several locations.

• Self-Study is Fine: You don't need to take the AP course to take the exam, but studying the course description is recommended.  

No, we have not sought accreditation for our Live Classes. We offer our classes to independent homeschools as a resource for the parents. Although students will receive grades from their instructors, parents are responsible for issuing the appropriate credit(s) and preparing official transcripts.

Refer to the individual publishers for discounts.

All parents must agree at registration that they understand the following refund policy:  

• Refunds requested before August 1st: Full refund (Registration fee is non-refundable.)

• August 1st to the day before classes begin: Total paid minus 30% (Registration fee is non-refundable.)

• The week classes begin (beginning Monday and for the first 2 weeks only): Total paid minus 50% (Registration fee is non-refundable.)

• After the 2nd week of classes, there are no refunds.

Please note that you have the option to transfer your student to another available class at no additional cost if it is of equal value. 

Yes. Textbooks and materials are separate costs for all classes and not a part of the live class enrollment costs. Many families have their own materials and/or pass textbooks down from one child to the next. Purchasing used is fine.

 Absolutely!  We welcome international students across the world and have been teaching international students for over 20 years! Please note that all classes are taught in the Eastern Time Zone.

Typically, the order is as follows:

Science in the Atomic Age (middle school)

Earth Science (advanced middle school/ high school)

Biology (high school / generally 9th or 10th grade)

Chemistry (10th or 11thh grade- Algebra 1 should be completed)

Marine Biology ( This is a core high school science course. It could replace chemistry or be taken while a student is catching up their math in preparation for Chemistry)

Advanced Biology: Human Body (Basic biology is prerequisite)

Physics

After searching through our FAQs or chatting with sir Questinton, if you cannot find an answer for a specific question, please feel free to email us at DragonSlayerOnline.com. We can even set up a phone consultation. Check out our “contact” link.

Email  us at DragonSlayer.OnlineCourse@Gmail.com. If there is room then you can transfer from one live class to another live class for FREE. Please do not withdraw from a class if you wish to transfer since you will lose your non-refundable registration fee.

Each class is worth a full-year course credit. Since states vary on how credits are determined, you will need to check with your state’s homeschool association for guidelines.

Yes. Use Canvas. Each registered student receives an invitation in late August to the student portal and will create a unique username and password to access their portal that includes announcements, Chapter introductions, syllabus, assignments, tests, grade card, optional videos, animations and articles, weekly class recordings, student discussions, and messaging center to contact instructor.

You may choose to follow the “Flexible Recorded/Graded Option." If you are unable to attend during the exact date and time of the class, you can watch the recording of that class later, within a day or two. Simply notify the teacher that you will be attending class via the recording. The student is still accountable for all assignment deadlines, tests, etc. You may submit questions via the student portal email, either before or after the live class. You are welcome to attend a live session when possible. 

Honors students perform and write reports for all experiments.

Regular students write one report per Chapter.

All tests and lab reports are graded by the instructor.

Typically, no. Laboratory experiments are performed at home per textbook instructions. The teacher will  teach students how to write lab reports and keep a lab notebook. Sometimes the lab will be discussed in class before it is due. Students may be asked to share what they did and what they learned when performing an experiment to the class.

All classes are taught in the Eastern Time Zone (ET).

Any instructor who is ill or cannot teach a particular session will: 

 Have all students watch a recorded class and report that they have completed it before the next live class.

Yes. Students may pay for and attend the live classes but are not required to take tests or complete assignments. The full course fee must be paid to secure a place in the live class.

Audit students may periodically submit tests or assignments if they wish to receive grading. Parents must inform the teacher via email that the student will be auditing the class.

You are able to create an account with DragonSlayer Online. This will allow you to:

• Track orders

• View past purchases

• Save payment or shipping info

You can sample the instructors teaching style by clicking the links below to view a free video. You can also Buy or Rent these pre-recorded courses.

Science in the Atomic Age

Discovering Design with Earth Science

Discovering Design with Biology -

There will be a difference between the pre-recorded classes and the live classes, specifically the level of interaction between students and the instructor.

Your class purchases will show pending until the school year begins and the refund date passes.

Your payment has been accepted and your class seat is secured. You will also receive a welcome email from Lori.

Once the refund date for the school year passes, all purchases will show as “Finalized”.

Erica Burch, a homeschool graduate, created this website, video content, and manages the AI Chatbot. If you have questions pertaining to the website, video content, or Sir Questington, please email dragonslayer.onlinecourses@gmail.com and address the email to Erica. Burch.

Generally participations point are not given, but if a parent requests it they can be.