Freshman Course Descriptions Sophomore Course Descriptions
Senior Course Descriptions
The following courses described are courses that are presently being taught. Year to year old courses are dropped and new courses are added. This is not conclusive of the the courses that will be offered this school year.
BIBLE
Developing a Biblical Worldview (12th grade, 1 credit) Course description to be included in the 2005-2006 school year.
ENGLISH
English IV (12th grade, 1 credit) Classics for Christians and Introduction to English Literature present great works of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Age of the Puritans, along with Shakespeare’s MacBeth. English IV includes writing and discussing compositions. Review of grammar and new vocabulary each week.
MATH
Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry (11th-12th grade, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Algebra I, II, and Geometry. This course prepares the student for trigonometry and analytical geometry by developing understanding of the relationship between Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry. The content includes the study of trigonometry, functions, graphing, conic sections, equations, matrix algebra, complex numbers and vectors, polynomial and rational functions, sequences, series and math inductions, and the introduction to pre-calculus.
SCIENCE
Chemistry (11th-12th grade, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I. A course studying the essentials of chemistry including: mathematics, matter, stoichiometry, gases, chemical thermodynamics, electronic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, kinetics, acids, bases, salts, ionic equilibrium, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
SOCIAL STUDIES
American Government (12th grade, 1/2 credit) This class is a study of the democratic republican form of government. We study the Constitution in depth to see how it affects the lives of its citizens. It teaches that blessings come from God as a result of righteous living. As America is a land of many freedoms, the course points out that in order to keep these rights, they must be balanced with responsibility. We are to make sure that we become good stewards of what God has so richly blessed us with.
Economics (12th grade, 1/2 credit) This class is a study concentrated in microeconomics and the choices that individuals make according to the workings of the economic market. Taken into this study is the concept of individual responsibility and how Biblical principles can be used to make wise financial decisions.
PRACTICAL, VOCATIONAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Performing Arts (10th-12th grade, 1 credit) Performing arts includes music theory, music appreciation, musical (drama) productions and competition preparation and performance. With an emphasis on worship, students are responsible for leading Wednesday chapel worship time.
Art I (10th-12th grade, 1/2 credit) This class is taught in conjunction with Computer Graphics. Art I meets three days a week each semester. Students are taught a curriculum based on the elements (value, shape, space, form, texture, line and color) and the principles (balance, contrast, emphasis, proportion, pattern, rhythm, unity, variety) of art. Various media (oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolor, printmaking and clay) are used to help in learning the communication tools of art. Creativity, discipline and skill are encouraged in the art environment.
Computer Graphics (10th-12th grade, 1/2 credit) This class is taught in conjunction with Art I. Computer Graphics meets two days each semester. Students learn that the computer as a tool to produce art through graphics and layouts. Using Publisher, Pagemaker, Photoshop and Paint programs, the elements (value, shape, space, form, texture, line and color) and principles (balance, contrast, variety, emphasis, proportion, pattern, rhythm and unity) of art are learned and practiced in various publications and compositions. The computer as a tool to further communication through art skills is stressed. Design skills, computer graphic skills, computer ethics and communication through art are encouraged in this class.
Computer Applications (10th-12th grade, 1 credit) Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills. Practical applications of Microsoft Office 2000. Each grading period is devoted to a different facet of MS Office to include MS Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), Access (data processing), and PowerPoint (graphic presentations). Course emphasis on completing hands on projects as each section is completed with a final project integrating all sections of Microsoft Office.