Students will study how God used events before the birth of Christ to prepare the world for His coming. Then, after His birth, they will trace the impact of Christianity on the events of world history. Students will analyze major world events from a Christian perspective and learn that God is in sovereign control of history. From the early civilization in Sumer to the twenty-first century, students will understand how God has accomplished His will throughout the world.
This class surveys the development of the literature of Great Britain from Anglo-Saxon times to the modern era. Students read works such as Robinson Crusoe, Wuthering Heights, Lord of the Flies, and Macbeth to develop skills in critical reading and comprehension, and to understand the historical roots of our language. Emphasis in this course is on developing critical thinking and writing skills through reading, discussion, and writing about the literature. Students will study grammar skills as they apply to these areas and will gain proficiency in oral communication skills through presentations of group and individual projects. Students attend and evaluate a professional theater production. This class is offered in alternate years to 11th and 12th graders.
American Literature builds on earlier foundations of composition, literary analysis, vocabulary, and critical thinking. As students encounter prose, poetry, and nonfiction from the major literary periods, they consider style and theme from a Biblical perspective and the context of the writer's life and times. They practice and further develop their ability to write clearly and effectively. Vocabulary study concentrates on building skills related to college entrance exams. Students will gain proficiency in oral communication through presentations of group and individual projects. Longer works read include The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby, and In the Presence of My Enemies. Students attend and evaluate a professional theater production. This class is offered in alternate years to 11th and 12th graders.
Students in 11th and 12th grades study public speaking and practice it in many speaking situations. They learn to organize information and develop demonstration, informational, persuasive, and inspirational speeches. Through increasing challenges and practice, they gain confidence and skill. In the drama portion of this class, students learn foundational elements of acting and production. Students participate in dramatic readings, readers' theater, monologues, and group performances. Students are highly encouraged to take part in the annual drama production of the school.
In this class for juniors and seniors, students are challenged to hone their writing skills before college. Students learn MLA Style to prepare their papers and practice writing about literature that they will later use in college. Students do an extensive research project. Through a multi-genre project, students attempt many types of creative and technical writing all related to a theme of their choosing.
The purpose of this class is to explore God's order in creation at a molecular level. To do so, students explore the composition, structure, properties, and transformation of matter. Extensive lab work supports and illustrates classroom study. Topics include the periodic table, states of matter, acid-base reactions, Boyle's law, and bonding. Students also receive an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. This class is offered in alternate years to 11th and 12th graders.
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the absolute physical laws set into place by God and how these laws and forces affect our lives. Topics covered include Newtonian Mechanics (motion, acceleration, forces, momentum, energy), electricity, magnetism, light and sound. Students develop problem solving competency through classroom study and lab work. An introduction comparison from sub-atomic particles to galaxies help students broaden their understanding of the physical world God designed. This course is an excellent foundation for future study in science and engineering. This class is offered in alternate years to 11th and 12th graders.
| Bible - Exploring Apologetics |
1 semester |
Students will apply logic and reason to what the Bible teaches and to their faith. They will be able to explain why they believe in God and be able to defend their beliefs against the many challenges made by an unbelieving world. This course relies heavily on the student's ability to read and critically discuss what they've read..
| Bible - One Plus One |
1 semester |
Students will explore issues concerning dating, engagement, marriage, and family in order to develop a distinctly Christian view on these subjects. Students will be prepared for the obstacles and pitfalls facing Christian dating, marriage, and families today.
In Spanish 4, the level of grammar and vocabulary taught is further advanced. Students will identify main ideas and significant details in discussion, presentations, and written texts and will interpret authentic material. Further study of Spain and Latin America is conducted predominantly in Spanish. Students will communicate God's plan of salvation and their testimonies orally and in writing in hopes of using this skill on one of our mission trips to a Latin American country.
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