# Standard Bearer Academy

## About
Standard Bearer Academy is a comprehensive K-12 homeschool learning management system (LMS) offering 115 courses across 10 subjects, all from a conservative, Judeo-Evangelical Christian, Creation-based (Young Earth/Biblical) worldview.

## Contact
- Email: boundlessvolumes@gmail.com
- Founded by: Mike Mallek

## Subjects (10 total)
- Science (PreK-12): Creation-based, Young Earth Creationist, Intelligent Design perspective
- Mathematics (PreK-12): Standard curriculum with Biblical stewardship applications
- Reading & Language Arts (PreK-12): Phonics-based, Biblical values, Christian literary analysis
- History & Social Studies (PreK-12): Providential history, Western Civilization, American Exceptionalism
- Bible & Scripture (PreK-12): Direct Scripture study, Old and New Testament, age-appropriate
- Civics & Government (PreK-12): Constitutional originalism, Biblical basis for government, limited government
- Art & Science Projects (PreK-8): Hands-on STEAM projects, experiments, crafts exploring God's creation
- Technology (6-12): Digital citizenship, programming, cybersecurity, AI, Biblical stewardship of tools
- Creative Writing (6-12): Fiction, poetry, nonfiction — writing as worship, storytelling to glorify God
- Life Skills (6-12): Financial literacy, home economics, career prep, independent living, Biblical stewardship

## Grade Levels
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade through 12th Grade (15 levels total)

## Curriculum Stats
- 115 courses
- 675 lessons
- 115 course quizzes
- Free and open during beta

## Lesson Formats
- Elementary (PreK-5): Memory verse, objective, content, hands-on activity, discussion questions
- Middle/High School (6-12): Scripture connection sidebar, detailed content sections, key concepts, reflection questions, primary sources (high school)

## Worldview
All content strictly adheres to:
- Politically conservative perspective
- Judeo-Evangelical Christian theology
- Young Earth Creationism (literal Genesis, 6-day creation, ~6,000-10,000 year old earth)
- Providential history (God's hand in human events)
- Constitutional originalism
- Biblical basis for ethics, government, and education

## Technology
- Built with Python/Flask
- PostgreSQL database for progress tracking
- JSON-based curriculum content
- Responsive web design

## Key Pages
- Homepage: /
- Dashboard: /dashboard
- About Us: /about
- Privacy Policy: /privacy
- Terms of Use: /terms
- Sitemap: /sitemap.xml
- Full Course Catalog: /llms-full.txt