KINGDOM OF ISRAEL:
An in-depth study of the United and Divided Kingdom from the books of 1&2 Samuel and 1&2 Kings. A corresponding overview of the Prophets and Psalms is given as it relates to the narrative of Samuel and Kings.
BIBLE DOCTRINES:
(Handbook of Basic Bible Texts) A study of the major Bible doctrines using an inductive and topical approach. Key portions of Scripture are focused on in their context. Topics such as the Bible, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Man, Salvation, the Church, Angels and the End times are discussed.
LIFE OF CHRIST:
A chapter-by-chapter study of the Gospels of Mark and John along with an overview of Matthew and Luke. Emphasis is placed upon getting to know the Christ of the Gospels.
CHURCH HISTORY:
An in-depth study of the book of Acts, integrating selected New Testament epistles. In addition, the past 2000 years of church history and the church’s present place in the world alongside other world religions is surveyed.
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ENGLISH 9:
[Elements of Literature: Fourth Course, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. (2005); Romeo and Juliet, A Solitary Blue, Huckleberry Finn; Grammar & Composition III, A Beka Book (2001); Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry III, A Beka Book (2001)]. A study of grammar, composition, and literature to develop effective written and oral communication; teaches usage and mechanics, analytical critique, and an appreciation of a wide variety of literature.
ENGLISH 10:
[Elements of Literature: Fourth Course, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. (2005); Merchant of Venice or Julius Ceasar, To Kill a MockingBird, Silas Marner; A Beka Grammar & Composition IV, A Beka Book (2001); Vocabulary, Spelling, Poetry IV, A Beka Book (2001)]. A study of literature from around the world, presented in a historical context with an emphasis on critically reading, analyzing, and responding to the literature. The study of grammar, composition, and vocabulary is integrated into the study of literature. Formal writing of research papers is also introduced.
AMERICAN LITERATURE:
[Elements of Literature: Fifth Course Essentials of American Literature, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. (2005); The Crucible; A Beka Handbook of Grammar and Composition, A Beka Book (2003)]. American literature from the mid-seventeenth century to the present, with emphasis on the historical context. Through these readings, students improve their own writing skills in terms of creativity, content, and correct grammar.
BRITISH LITERATURE:
[Elements of Literature: Sixth Course Essentials of British Literature, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. (2005); Macbeth; A Beka Handbook of Grammar and Composition, A Beka Book (2003)].
A study of major British authors from the 5th century to the present. Students are challenged to learn difficult vocabulary, complex writing styles, and unfamiliar content. This study of literature continually develops students’ grammar and composition skills.
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ALGEBRA I
(Algebra I: An Integrated Approach, D. C. Heath and Co. or Algebra I, Saxon Publishers)
This course reviews the real number line and operations with real, rational, and irrational numbers. It introduces polynomials, functions, and factoring, as well as the Cartesian coordinate plane.
GEOMETRY:
(Geometry, Houghton Mifflin) This course is a study of definitions, theorems, and postulates of geometrical figures such as parallel lines, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other convex polygons. Includes use of the compass, straight edge, and proofs.
ALGEBRA II:
(Algebra II: An Integrated Approach, McDougal-Little, 1998)
This course reviews and integrates the concepts learned in Algebra I and Geometry. Students are introduced to function notation and graphs of function, algebraic and geometric sequences and series, conic sections and operations with matrices.
PRE-CALCULUS:
(Pre-Calculus, 6th Edition, Houghton Mifflin, 2004) This course prepares students for calculus, reviewing functions and graphing while placing a major emphasis on trigonometry for one to two quarters. Covers topics in analytic geometry such as conics and polar coordinates; introduces series and sequences.
CALCULUS:
(Calculus of a Single Variable, 6th Edition, Houghton Mifflin) This course reviews functions and graphing, with major emphasis on the application of basic differentiation and integration of expressions of only one variable. Includes polynomials, trig functions, logarithms, exponential functions, limits, conics, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and infinite series.
CONSUMER MATH:
(Consumer Mathematics, A Beka)
This course uses practical mathematics skills and processes as it focuses on everyday life skills such as buying a car, purchasing insurance, budgeting, buying food clothing, etc.)
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE:
( Science of the Physical Creation, A Beka Publshing )
A general science/laboratory course that studies geology, meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, and physics. High importance is placed on math and processing skills that are needed for further scientific study. An excellent preparatory course for high school chemistry and physics.
BIOLOGY:
(Biology for Christian Schools, Bob Jones) An experimental/laboratory course of the study of life, including cells and cellular processes, unicellular organisms, botany, zoology, ecology, and human anatomy. Includes a look at the beginnings of life on Earth and examines creation and evolution.
CHEMISTRY:
(Chemistry, Holt, Rinehart and Wilson, 2002)
Laboratory course dealing primarily with analytical, physical, and organic chemistry. Students are introduced to naming chemical formulas, balancing chemical equations, quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, solutions, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
ANATOMY:
(Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology, 10th ed., McGraw Hill, 2004)
A laboratory course surveying the structure of the human body and how it operates, with an emphasis on the nine major body systems and how they work together. Includes a review of cells and cellular processes and tissues.
PHYSICS:
(Physics, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2000)
A laboratory course exploring physical sciences such as work, force, energy, linear and rotational motion, momentum, rotational inertia, electricity, laws of motion, gravity, waves, and physics of the atom.
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WORLD HISTORY II:
(World History and Cultures, A Beka) A survey of the History of the world, from its beginnings in the Garden of Eden to modern times, presenting the major political and cultural highlights of the three major periods: ancient history, the middle ages, and modern history.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY:
(World Geography, Glenco/McGraw Hill or World Geography Today, Holt, Rinehart, Winston)
An overview of the major physical, cultural, and political geographic regions of the world, in addition to a study of planet Earth as it relates to factors affecting worldwide climate.
U.S. HISTORY II:
(American Nation, Holt, copyright 2005)
After a brief review of the first half of U.S. History, this course focuses on major political and cultural events from the era of Reconstruction to the present. Included is a reinforcement of basic geography skills and knowledge of the U.S. government.
U.S. GOVERNMENT:
(American Government, Holt, copyright 2003) A one-semester course examining the U.S. Constitution, with a particular emphasis on the three main branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Includes an integration of current political issues and comparative study of other world governments.
ECONOMICS:
(Economics, Principles in Action, Prentice-Hall, copyright 2007; Learn to Earn, Fireside, copyright 1995)
This course is an overview of both macroeconomics and microeconomics. The student is introduced to the broad concepts of capitalism and communism, money and banking, and government fiscal policy. In addition, the student will learn such basic personal skills as investing in the stock market, balancing a checkbook, and developing a budget. Also included are hands-on projects such as learning how to
plan and operate an actual small-scale business.
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For students for whom English is their second language we offer READING SKILLS I and II. Students concentrate on increasing their vocabulary and their reading comprehension while being exposed to different genres of literature.
SPANISH I and II:
(Bienvennidos, Glencoe/McGraw Hill) An introduction to the Spanish language emphasizing vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Includes a periodic integration of Hispanic cultural issues.
MANDARIN I and II:
(Hanyu for Beginning Students, Hanyu for Intermediate Students, Stage 1 and 2, Longman Publishers)
These courses introduce the students to the Mandarin language. Students are taught writing, listening, speaking and reading skills. The students are also introduced to various aspects of the Chinese culture.
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High school students may choose from a list of electives, including Physical Education, various Art classes, Advanced Computer classes, Speech and Drama, AP US History and AP English.
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