2017-2018 Academic Programming Guide by Lititz Christian School

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2017-2018

High School Academic Programing Guide and course selection

equipping minds • Enriching souls • Empowering Lives

Lititz Christian School partners with Christian families to provide a biblical, academic education which prepares students to honor Jesus Christ in scholarship, vocation, and lifestyle.

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Table of Contents preliminary information Expected Student Outcomes ��4 Biblical Integration ��6 STEAM Integration ��6 Dual Credit vs. Advanced Placement vs. Online Courses ��8 Career & Technology Partnership �� 10 Grades 9-12 Bell Schedule �� 11

course selection information Instructions for selection of courses �� 13 Graduation Requirements �� 14 Career Pathways �� 15 • • • •

Business & Finance Arts & Communications Engineering, Science, and Technology Health and Social Services

Course Options �� 16 • • • •

Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9

Course Descriptions �� 20

Preliminary Information

Expected Student Outcomes

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Social A student will exhibit respect for all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, etc., recognizing the inherent value of each person as an image-bearer of the Creator.

Spiritual A student will be able to articulate and defend the foundational tenets of a Biblical worldview based on a welldeveloped knowledge of scripture, as well as understand other belief systems present in the world today.

Intellectual A student will be an articulate communicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both verbally and through writingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of the knowledge present in a general education and the application of that knowledge; able to form and support ideas and arguments, and to engage articulately and respectfully in the exchange of ideas with others.

Vocational A student will develop a positive work ethic and cultivate the skills of studying, investigating, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Physical A student will understand the value of a pure and healthy lifestyle for the body, the mind, and the spirit.

Emotional A student will possess an understanding of his/her gifting, abilities, strengths, weaknesses, value, and identity as an image-bearer of Christ.

Preliminary Information

Biblical & steam integration

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Biblical Integration We believe that the Bible is central to all that we do at Lititz Christian School. Our starting point is to challenge each student to establish a relationship with Christ. Second, we want to see each student actively pursue those things (reading God’s Word, prayer, worship, and fellowship) that will contribute to the “renewing of the mind” and conformity to the image of Christ. Third, “renewing” leads to action, with the end result being the making of other disciples. God has a unique plan and purpose for each of our lives. This process can be summed up in Romans 12:1-2 and 2 Timothy 3:16. Therefore, it is imperative for God’s Word to be consistently integrated across all subjects of study.

Biblical Integration is: •

Exploring how the subject at hand reveals the true nature of God and His plan for His creation.

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Examining the interconnectedness of all areas of study both as creations and revealers of the Creator.

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Evaluating how the ideas and values presented in a subject align (or do not align) with what is revealed in Scripture.

STEAM Integration Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. All Lititz Christian high school classrooms are focused on STEAM integration. This involves teaching across curricula, while blending the academic and theoretical with practical, real-world application. The crosspollination of ideas and subject-matter allows for the development of critical thinking, decision-making, problemsolving, and creativity. Ultimately, STEAM equips students to contribute effectively to the university, the workplace, and the world at large.

Preliminary Information

What is dual credit and advanced placement? Dual Credit •

Non-online dual credit courses are taken on LC campus and taught by an LC faculty member. This faculty member has been approved by LBC as a qualified instructor of that course.

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It is through LBC that college credit is awarded if the course is completed successfully

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Weighted in GPA as 1.1.

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Cost: $190

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Dual Credit is OPTIONAL: If a student wishes to take the course, but does not wish to receive college credit for the course through LBC, then there is no cost for taking the course.

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Course work is graded by the LC faculty member and final grades are then conveyed to LBC for the awarding of credit.

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See Pre-Requisites for each Dual Credit course

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Advanced Placement •

Each AP course has a culminating exam (or portfolio for Studio Design: 2D) that is graded by an outside organization. The results of the exam determine whether a student can be exempted from 1 semester of that class (or its equivalent) in college. Many colleges accept a grade of 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam for college credit; some accept only 4 of 5; some colleges do not accept the AP exam for credit. If your student is interested in a specific college or university, ask that institution what their policy is for their acceptance of AP exam scores for credit.

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Weighted in GPA as 1.2. (This elevated weight is due to the assessment and awarding of scores from an outside organization.)

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Cost: $95 to be paid by date of AP exam

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Students taking an AP course are expected to take the AP exam in the Spring

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See Pre-Requisites for each AP course

Online Dual Credit Course •

Courses are taken online through Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) and it is through HACC that college credit is awarded if course is completed successfully. The course will be taken on LC campus during an assigned time and an LC faculty member will be present to assist students if needed. These courses may require work outside of the time allotted at LC. These are college level courses and require diligence and commitment to complete them successfully.

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Course work is graded by a HACC professor and final grades are then conveyed to LC. Any questions about grading or course requirements must be directed to the HACC professor. Contact information is provided at the beginning of the course.

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Weighted in GPA as 1.1.

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Cost: $100/credit – all courses offered at LC are 3 credit courses. Thus, each course will cost $300 + the cost of textbooks (if applicable).

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Enrollment for each course taken through HACC must go through the LC Guidance Office. If this is not done, student risks not receiving LC credit for the course.

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Some pre-requisites apply, these pre-requisites vary by course, as established by HACC. The Guidance Dept. can help navigate pre-requisites for the HACC courses you have interest in.

Preliminary Information

What is LCCTC? Career and Technology Partnership There is a growing demand in the workplace for skilled and innovative personnel. Lititz Christian School has partnered with Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) to provide this educational option for students whose career path leads them to pursue the practical training needed for a successful career in areas such as: manufacturing, agriculture, culinary arts, construction technology, information technology, health care, protective services, mechanical technology, and visual communications. This career path can begin in 11th grade with LCCTCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part-time program, which transitions into the 12th grade full-day program. For additional information, please inquire at the Guidance Office or go to: https://lancasterctc.edu/.

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9-12 Bell Schedule Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Period 1A 41 min. 8:08-8:49

Period 1A 85 min. 8:08-9:33

Period 1B 85 min. 8:08-9:33

Period 1A 85 min. 8:08-9:33

Period 1B 85 min. 8:08-9:33

Period 2 41 min. 9:36-10:17

Period 3 41 min. 10:2011:01

Period 3 34 min. 10:20-10:54

Period 3 41 min. 10:2011:01

Lunch 25 min. 11:01-11:26

Lunch 25 min. 10:54-11:19

Lunch 25 min. 11:01-11:26

Period 4 41 min. 11:29-12:10

Period 4 34 min. 11:22-11:56

Period 4 41 min. 11:29-12:10

Period 5 41 min. 12:13-12:54

Chapel 30 min. 12:00-12:30

Period 5 41 min. 12:13-12:54

Period 6 60 min. 12:57–1:57

Period 6 85 min. 12:57–2:22

Period 6 60 min. 12:57–1:57

Period 6 85 min. 12:57–2:22

Period 6 60 min. 12:57–1:57

Flex 40 min. 2:00:2:40

Flex 15 min. 2:25-2:40

Period 7 65 min. 1:35-2:40

Flex 15 min. 2:25-2:40

Flex 40 min. 2:00:2:40

Period 1B 41 min. 8:52-9:33

Course Selection Information

course selection

2017-2018 Course Descriptions

Instructions for Course Selection 1. Look at graduation requirements to determine what credits your child needs in order to successfully graduate. (Please note your student’s Credit Audit, available on RenWeb.) 2. Go through Career Pathways with your student. Evaluate the pathway your student is interested in. 3. Find the grade level your student will be entering 4. Look at the course options for each period. Evaluate which course best meets your student’s needs and goals—keeping graduation requirements and course prerequisites in mind. (Refer to the Prerequisites Guide and Course Descriptions for additional information.) 5. Complete your course selection sheet. ALL empty boxes should be filled. 6. Submit your course selection sheet to the LC Office no later than June 15. 7. To submit your Course Selection Sheet: • Deliver to LC office by hand • Scan and email to LC Office: lititzchristian@lititzchristian.net, Subject: HS Scheduling for [student’s name] • Mail to LC Office: Lititz Christian School ATTN: HS Scheduling 501 W. Lincoln Ave. Lititz, PA 17543

Course Selection Information

Graduation Requirements Department Credits Bible 4.00 English 4.00 History/Social Studies

4.00

Science*

3.00 or 4.00

Math*

3.00 or 4.00

Foreign Language

2.00

Physical Education

1.00

Health 0.50 Electives 3.50 Minimum Total Credits *All students are required to have a minimum combined total of 7.0 credits of Math & Science.

26.00

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Lititz Christian School partners with students and parents to identify the needs, gifts, and goals of students so as to educate the whole student, providing academic rigor, college and career planning, and opportunity for growth and empowerment to, above all, bring glory to their Creator.

Arts & Communication Careers related to the visual and performing arts and design, journalism and broadcasting, audio and video technology, and telecommunications.

suggested courSes: Music Theory, AP Studio Art: 2-D, Ceramics, Debate & Public Speaking, Advanced Computer, Choir

Business & finance Careers related to the business environment including marketing and sales, computer and information systems, finance, accounting, human resources, economics and business management.

Suggested courses: Intro to Business, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Economics

Engineering, Science & technology Careers related to designing, developing, installing and maintaining physical systems; the environment and natural resources; scientific research; and planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods from one point to another.

Suggested Courses: Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, AP Computer Science, Digital Design, Intro to Computer Science, Web Design, Advanced Computer

health & social services Careers related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease and disorders; economic, political, and social systems; teaching and training children and adults.

Suggested courses: Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, The Teaching Profession, Intro to Humanities, Intro to Psychology

Apologetics and World Religions (Bible 12)

Lunch

AP Art Intro to Psychology

Spanish 4 Music Theory AP Computer Science DC: Intro to Human. (online)* (Sem 1or2) Study Hall

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro to Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2)

40 min AP Calculus Prep Yearbook

Lunch

5 41 min M/T/Th/F

6 60 min M/W/F; 85 min T/Th

7/Flex

15 min SenPRO Advisor Meeting

Government Anatomy & Physiology DC: Intro to Anthropology (online)* (sem 1 or 2) DC: Economics (sem 2) Art Elective: Ceramics

Spanish 4 AP Art AP Computer Science DC: Intro to Human. (online)* (Sem 1or2) Study Hall

Lunch

Apologetics and World Religions (Bible 12)

65 min Choir Yearbook Debate/Pub. Speaking

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro to Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2)

Chapel

Senior Go and SenPRO

Lunch

Apologetics and World Religions (Bible 12)

British Literature (Eng. 12) DC: LAN101 (sem 1)* DC: EDU101 (sem 2)* AP English Lit & Comp**¥

AP Calculus AB** Calculus (sem 1)/ Statistics (sem 2) Pre-Calc Honors

Wednesday

15 min SenPRO Advisor Meeting

Government Anatomy & Physiology DC: Intro to Anthropology (online)* (sem 1 or 2) DC: Economics (sem 2) Art Elective: Ceramics

Spanish 4 Music Theory AP Computer Science DC: Intro to Human. (online)* (Sem 1or2) Study Hall

Lunch

Apologetics and World Religions (Bible 12)

British Literature (Eng. 12) DC: LAN101 (sem 1)* DC: EDU101 (sem 2)* AP English Lit & Comp**¥

Pre-Calculus Career Math

Thursday

40 min Senior Project (SenPRO)

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2)

Spanish 4 AP Art AP Computer Science DC: Intro to Human. (online)* (Sem 1or2) Study Hall

AP Art Intro to Psychology

Lunch

Apologetics and World Religions (Bible 12)

British Literature (Eng. 12) DC: LAN101 (sem 1)* DC: EDU101 (sem 2)* AP English Lit & Comp**¥

Physics Pre-Calculus Career Math

AP Calculus AB** Calc (sem 1)/Stat (sem 2) Pre-Calc Honors

Friday

¥ This is a full-year course and can be taken as an alternative to LAN101 and EDU101. (See pre-requisites & fee for AP courses)

**See prerequisites; AP exam fee: $95.

SenPRO = Senior Project SenGO = Senior Trip prep

* The cost of each online course is $100/credit (+ textbooks). At the completion of the course, student earns 3 college credits through HACC. Some pre-requisites apply.

British Literature (Eng. 12) DC: LAN101 (sem 1)* DC: EDU101 (sem 2)* AP English Lit & Comp**¥

2 British Literature (Eng. 12) DC: LAN101 (sem 1)* DC: EDU101 (sem 2)* AP English Lit & Comp**¥

AP Calculus AB** Pre-Calculus Calculus (sem 1)/ Statistics (sem 2) Career Math Pre-Calc Honors

1A Block M&W; 41 min Fri

1B Block T&Th; 41 min Fri

Monday

Period

Tuesday

Grade 12 Note: Students may take up to 3 Dual Credit (DC) or Advanced Placement (AP) courses/semester. Pre-requisites & administrative approval required

Course Selection Information

Spanish III Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D AP Computer Science

American Lit (Eng 11) AP English 11**

Lunch

Doctrine & Ethics (Bible 11) ESL

Lunch

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro to Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2) TOEFL

40 min FLEX Yearbook

6 60 min M/W/F; 85 min T/Th

7/Flex

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

Anatomy & Physiology Web Design (sem. 1) Advanced Computer (sem. 2) Art Elective: Ceramics Music Theory ESL Bible

20 Century History

Doctrine & Ethics (Bible 11) ESL

Lunch

American Lit (Eng 11) AP English 11**

Spanish III Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D AP Computer Science

Pre-Calculus Career Math

Tuesday

65 min Choir Yearbook Debate/Pub. Speaking

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2) TOEFL

Chapel

Doctrine & Ethics ESL

Lunch

American Lit (Eng 11) AP English 11**

Spanish III Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D AP Computer Science

AP Calc** Calculus (sem 1)/ Statistics(sem 2) Pre-Calc Honors

Wednesday

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

Anatomy & Physiology Art Elective: Ceramics ESL Bible

20 Century History

Doctrine & Ethics ESL

Lunch

American Lit (Eng 11) AP English 11**

Spanish III Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D AP Computer Science

Pre-Calculus Career Math

Thursday

**See Prerequisites; AP exam fee: $95.

40 min Health/PE

Chemistry Accounting DC: Intro to American Gov. DC: Intro Business (sem 1) Entrepreneurship (sem 2) TOEFL

20 Century History

Doctrine & Ethics ESL

Lunch

American Lit (Eng 11) AP English 11**

Spanish III Environmental Science AP Studio Art: 2-D AP Computer Science

Physics Pre-Calculus Career Math

AP Calc** Calc (sem 1)/Stat (sem 2) Pre-Calc Honors

Friday

* The cost of each online course is $100/credit (+ textbooks). At the completion of the course, student earns 3 college credits through HACC. Some pre-requisites apply.

20 Century History

5 41 min M/T/Th/F

AP Calc** Calculus (sem 1)/ Statistics (sem 2) Pre-Calc Honors

1A Block M&W; 41 min Fri

1B Block T&Th; 41 min Fri

Monday

Note: Students may take up to 2 Dual Credit (DC) or AP courses/semester. Pre-requisites & administrative approval required.

Period

Grade 11

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Hermeneutics TOEFL

40 min FLEX Yearbook

6 60 min M/W/F; 85 min T/Th

7/Flex

World Literature

5 41 min M/T/Th/F

PE th ESL (4 period M-F)

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

Community Service ESL Bible

World Literature

Lunch (11:42-12:10)

65 min Choir Yearbook Debate/pub. speaking

Hermeneutics TOEFL

Chapel

Study Hall ESL

Lunch

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

Digital Design ESL Bible

World Literature

Lunch (11:42-12:10)

(Lunch/ESL)

40 min FLEX

Hermeneutics TOEFL

World Literature

PE ESL

Lunch

Biology

(Lunch/ESL)

Biology (full block) 10:20-11:42

Lunch

Art 10

Lunch

Biology (full block) 10:20-11:42

Art 10

World Geography

Spanish II

World Geography

Alg. 2 Alg. 2 Honors Career Math

Friday

World Geography

Spanish II

Thursday

Alg. 2 Alg 2 Honors Career Math

Wednesday

Alg. 2 Alg. 2 Honors Career Math

Spanish II

1A Block M&W; 41 min Fri

Tuesday

1B Block T&Th; 41 min Fri

Monday

Period

Grade 10 Course Selection Information

New Testament Survey

Art 9 TOEFL

40 min FLEX Yearbook

5 41 min M/T/Th/F

6 60 min M/W/F; 85 min T/Th

7/Flex

Literature Survey ESL

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

PE ESL Bible

New Testament Survey

Literature Survey ESL

65 min Choir Yearbook Debate/Pub. Speaking

Current Trends TOEFL

Chapel

Literature Survey ESL

Lunch

15 min Flex/PM Homeroom

Community Service ESL Bible

New Testament Survey

Literature Survey ESL

Lunch

40 min FLEX

Intro. to Computer Science TOEFL

New Testament Survey

Literature Survey ESL

Lunch

World History (9)

Lunch

World History (9)

Lunch

World History (9)

Lunch

World History (9)

Algebra 1 Foundations Geometry Geometry Honors

Biology

Friday

Algebra 1 Foundations Geometry Geometry Honors

Spanish I

Thursday

Biology

Wednesday

Spanish I

Tuesday

1B Block T&Th; 41 min Fri

Biology

1A Block M&W; 41 min Fri

Monday

Period

Grade 9

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Course Selection Information

course descriptions GE

General Education

Advanced Placement

Dual Credit

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Math

AP Calculus Course ID: APCAL Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.2 Elective: No Fees: $95 exam fee Length: Full-year Pre-requisites: Algebra 2 Honors or C+ or above in Pre-Calc./ Pre-Calc. Honors

Topics of study include limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Applications of the derivative and the integral will be explored. Students will be prepared to take the AP Calculus AB exam in the spring.

Calculus Course ID: CALC Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-year Pre-requisites: C or above in PreCalculus

The major topics presented are limits, derivatives, and integrals. This course is for students who might, at some point, take a calculus course in college. TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator is required.

Pre-Calculus Honors Course ID: PRECAL-H Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: NO Fees: None Length: Full-year Pre-requisites: C or above in Alg. 2 Honors or B or above in Algebra 2

This course prepares students to take AP Calculus. Advanced algebra topics include: linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, polynomial and rational functions, conics, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Topics in trigonometry include: trigonometric functions, graphing, and proving trigonometric identities, vectors and parametric equations, and polar coordinates. TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator is required.

Course Selection Information

Pre-Calculus Course ID: PRECAL Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: NO Fees: NONE Length: Full-year

This course integrates concepts and skills relating to foundation, twodimensional calculus, such as the concept of critical points and limits, function analysis, trigonometry, and geometry. Real-world examples will be used throughout the course and will demonstrate how calculus is utilized in occupations as varied as engineering, architecture, economics, crime/accident investigation, business, and others. TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator is required.

Career Math Course ID: CRMA Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: NO Fees: None Length: Full-year

This course provides real-world application of mathematical concepts.

Accounting Course ID: ACCT Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: NO Fees: None Length: Full-year

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and standards underlying financial accountingsystems. Several important concepts will be studied in detail, including: revenue recognition, inventory, longlived assets, present value, and long term liabilities.

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Algebra 2 Honors Course ID: ALG2H Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-year Pre-requisites: C or above in Algebra 1 Honors or B or above in Algebra 1

This course uses algebraic concepts, functions, and equations as a means of analyzing and understanding a broad variety of relationships, helping them better understanding the structure of Algebra. TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator is required.

Algebra 2 Course ID: ALG2 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-year

This course will prepare students for pre-calculus concepts. Topics include equations and inequalities, linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, radicals, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and matrices.

Geometry Honors Course ID: GEOMH Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: C or above in Algebra 1 Honors or B or above in Algebra 1

Topics in Geometry include deductive reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, proportions and similarity, right triangles, and trigonometry transformations, circles, and area and volume. Students will be taught to reason deductively and to prove theorems in geometry.

Course Selection Information

Geometry Course ID: GEOM Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course emphasized visual and tactile representations of math concepts to enhance retention of concepts taught. Topics covered include deductive reasoning, segment measurement, relationships, surface area, volume, and basic trigonometric functions. Basic calculators are required.

Algebra 1 Foundations Course ID: ALG1F Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course includes concepts typically taught in college prep algebra and includes real world applications. This course uses a traditional text that covers topics such as equations with more than one variable, inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, relations, linear and nonlinear functions, radicals, and statistics and probability.

English, esl, & education

Literature Survey - English 9 Course ID: ENG9 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

A survey course of historical and contemporary literature, covering fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novels, poetry, and drama. Grammar, vocabulary, formal and informal writing, a research paper, and research methods are covered.

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World Literature - English 10 Course ID: ENG10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

A survey course of historical and contemporary literature from Europe and Asia, covering fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novels, poetry, and drama. Grammar, vocabulary, formal and informal writing, a research paper, and research methods are covered.

American Literature - English 11 Course ID: ENG11 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course covers traditional American literature, beginning with the early settlers and moving chronologically through to the Modern Era. Grammar, vocabulary, formal and informal writing, a research paper, and research methods are covered.

British Literature - English 12 Course ID: ENG12 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course covers traditional British literature, beginning with the Anglo-Saxon era and moving chronologically through to the Modern Era. Grammar, vocabulary, formal and informal writing, a research paper, and research methods are covered.

Course Selection Information

AP English Literature and Composition Course ID: APENG11 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.2 Elective: No Fees: $95 exam fee Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 92% or above in World Lit & teacher approval

This is a writing intensive college-level course concentrating on the analysis of the uses of language, its techniques, and its complexity focusing specifically on American Literature. Summer Reading and writing assignments are required. Students taking this course are expected to take the AP exam in the spring.

AP English Language and Composition Course ID: APENG12 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.2 Elective: No Fees: $95 exam fee Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 92% or above in American Lit or AP English 11 & teacher approval

College Composition and Research Course ID: LAN101 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: Yes Fees: $ Length: Semester 1 Pre-requisites: 92% or above in American Lit or AP English 11 & teacher approval

Students are introduced to the conventions of academic writing that will enable them to be successful writers in courses throughout their collegiate tenure. Through active engagement in the research and writing process, students will explore the power of language to shape cultural perceptions and communicate a biblical worldview.

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The Teaching Profession Course ID: EDU101 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: Yes Fees: $ Length: Semester 2

This course offers an introduction to the teaching profession by examining the characteristics of an effective teacher and the professional training required for an individual to be certified. It also reviews the school environment where instruction takes place, the educational philosophies that direct the design of teaching and learning, and the legislation that has impacted education at all levels including teacher preparation. These foundational concepts are analyzed in light of a biblical worldview for education.

ESL Course ID: ESL1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

English language learners discover how to use and extend their reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and communication skills more effectively for academic purposes.

TOEFL Course ID: TOEFL1 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to succeed on the TOEFL test (TOEFL iBT).

Course Selection Information

Science

Anataomy & Physiology Course ID: ANAT1 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 80% or higher in Biology & Chemistry

Students will be thoroughly grounded in the basic concepts of Biology through discussion, laboratory investigation, and various assessment strategies. This will allow them to discover and comprehend many sophisticated systems of our wonderfully made temporal shell.

Chemistry Course ID: CHEM1 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Students will be introduced to the concepts of general / organic / inorganic chemistry. They will explore the fundamentals of atomic structure and the periodic table. They will investigate the structure of acids, bases and salts, as well as chemical equations, and chemical reactions. Laboratory work, demonstrations and other hands-on techniques are integrated to serve as additional learning methods. A minimal incorporation of math (basic algebra skills) will provide support for the quantitative and qualitative procedures of balancing chemical equations and explaining laboratory experiments.

Biology Course ID: BIO 10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Biology is a study of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living creation. The student will develop knowledge of basic biological terms and fundamental principles of biology, with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology. Each student will be equipped to defend scientific creationism as well as to constructively criticize the evolutionary model.

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Environmental Science Course ID: ENVO101 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Students will question, assess, speculate conclusions, and view effects of environmental issues: human activity, manipulation of topography, water and air pollution, nuclear waste material, acid rain, solid wastes, and pest controls. The effects of those issues on ecological succession, populations, extinction, mineral deposits, soil, and fresh water systems will be discussed.

Intro to Psychology Course ID: PSY101 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 80% or higher in Biology

Examination and application of major principles of psychology including: biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, human development, motivation and emotion, thinking, memory and intelligence, personality theories, stress and coping, social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment.

Bible

Apologetics and World Religions Course ID: BIB12 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course will compare Christianity to a number of prevalent philosophies and religions in our culture today. How do we prove that absolutes exist? What is the origin and purpose of mankind? How can we believe in god with so much evil and suffering in this world? These questions and more will be discussed and answered throughout the semester through many research projects and papers. An in-depth study of Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism will also be incorporated within the course.

Course Selection Information

Doctrine and Ethics Course ID: BIB11 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

We will look at basic doctrines of the Christian Church - God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Salvation and the Church. It will be challenging in nature and require some papers to be written. In our Ethics class, we will work through the norms of ethical behavior for Christians and the process of moral decision-making.

Hermeneutics Course ID: BIB10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course will involve a project-oriented study on Bible study principles through the text, Living by the Book by Howard Hendricks. This course will provide an excellent foundation for students in their daily, personal time in the Scriptures, as well as the tools for further in-depth study in 11th and 12th grades.

New Testament Survey Course ID: BIB9 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This second part of New Testament Survey specifically looks at the epistles and the book of Revelation. Epistles written by Paul, Peter, James, and John will be studied, as well as a look at future things.

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ESL Bible Course ID: ESLBIB Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

English as a Second Language Bible looks at the very basics of who God is and what His plan is for His people. The class begins in the book of Genesis with the creation of the world and goes through the entire Bible historically and topically highlighting the character of God and the purpose of man. The class ends the year with a study of the Life of Jesus and His love for us.

History

Introduction to American Government Course ID: POL202 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: Yes Length: Semester 1 Pre-requisites: Teacher Approval

This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific examples. It also requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. politics. Students will become acquainted with a variety of theoretical perspectives and explanations for various behaviors and outcomes. Current political, legal, and governmental issues will be used to illustrate major points and refine the student’s understanding.

American Government Course ID: GOV12 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This survey of American Government will acquaint the students with the basics of American politics. The course will include a comparative study of political systems, as well as consideration of the uniqueness of the American Republic, civil rights and responsibilities, the party system, the three branches of government, and the American electoral process. It will stress the importance of the Constitution and the events that led to its creation. Special consideration will also be given to current events.

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20th Century History Course ID: HIST11 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This survey of U.S. picks up where U.S. History II (9th grade) leaves off. The course begins with the 20th Century and continues through present day. Topics for the course include Progressivism, World War I, the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, the Post-War World, Equality and Social Reform, the Vietnam War, and modern presidencies. Contemporary issues will be discussed in the light of a Christian worldview.

World Geography Course ID: HIST10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

World Geography will involve extensive topical coverage of physical and human geography around the world, with particular emphasis on the skills and tools necessary to study independently. Contemporary issues will be discussed in the light of a Christian worldview and with consideration of cultural and geographical differences.

World History Course ID: HIST9 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This survey of World History from creation to The French Revolution interprets historical events in the light of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Word. The course includes politics, economics, geography, and the arts and sciences. Special emphasis is given to the church and the obstacles that have confronted it.

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Physical Education

Physical Education Course ID: PE12 Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Physical education is a phase of education concerned with the developing of physical skills, acquiring sports knowledge, and encouraging sportsmanship. This class will focus on improvement of the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fitness level in the areas of agility, strength, flexibility, and endurance. Emphasis will be on team sports, but as students advance in physical education the primary focus will be on individual sports and lifetime activities. The student will learn the rules and fundamentals of various games and will acquire skills that can be carried over into adult life.

Health Course ID: HEA11 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Semester 1

This course is broken down into 3 areas of study. The 1st grading quarter will focus on mental health and will culminate with each student researching a mental health disorder that they will present to the class. The 2nd and 3rd grading quarters will focus on physical health and practical applications to take care of your body. The 3rd area of study will focus on social and emotional health. Each aspect of study will bring in a biblical perspective in analyzing the human body. There will also be a spiritual health unit that will address our spiritual gifts and how we use them as part of the Body of Christ and how we can use health care field as a ministry.

Technology

Digital Design Course ID: COMP10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 0.5 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

In this course students will learn skills necessary for enhancing and altering digital photographs and videos. Projects will include merging, blending, and layering images. These skills will then be applied in the desktop publishing phase of the course. Documents will be designed to include student graphics and images. Access to a digital camera is helpful but not required.

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Intro to Computer Science Course ID: COMP9 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.5 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course is a basic introduction to coding and advanced computer processing. Students will engage in logical thinking skills and algorithm design skills necessary for computer programming. The central language introduced in this course is educational pseudo-code such as Alice or Khan code.

Advanced Computer Course ID: ADCOM Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Students will explore programs such as Adobe Flash, Illustrator, or InDesign. Students will also learn to use video and photo editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Picassa, Adobe Photoshop, and MovieMaker.

Web Design Course ID: WEBDE Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course focuses on the development and design of web pages using HTML. Students will learn to use HTML tags in the design and publishing of web pages. In the second semester, this course focuses on learning Adobe Dreamweaver CSS tools to author web pages. Students will design and publish internal web pages.

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AP Computer Science Course ID: APCS Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.2 Elective: Yes Fees: $95 exam fee Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: teacher approval

This course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development and is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. It also includes the study of data structures and abstraction.

Yearbook Course ID: YRBK Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 0.5 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

In this class, students use their business and creative skills to produce the school yearbook. Students are required to spend time out of class taking photos, conducting interviews, and completing yearbook assignments. Commitment to excellence, a good work ethic, and followthrough are requirements for this course.

Fine Arts

Art 9 Course ID: ART9 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This basic art course will include the study of drawing in black and white using pencil, charcoal, pen and ink. We will use color later in relationship to the basics explored in black and white. Students will be introduced to more sophisticated concepts and techniques in printmaking, painting, and ceramics. Projects will have preparatory assignments associated with them in order to prepare students for success. These assignments are predominant completed in class but will require some time outside of class due to absences or speed of work.

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Art 10 Course ID: ART10 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course focuses on “Ideas as Images”. Communicating through art making, and developing meaning in artwork is the emphasis. Review of previous art skills learned in 9th grade Art will lay groundwork for further study of fundamentals in drawing and painting. Projects will have preparatory assignments associated with them in order to prepare students for success. These assignments are predominant completed in class but will require some time outside of class due to absences or speed of work.

AP Studio Art: 2-D Course ID: ART2D Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.2 Elective: Yes Fees: $95 exam fee Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: Teacher Approval

Consists of three portfolio exams. Students’ portfolios demonstrate skills and ideas developed, refined, and applied throughout the course to produce visual compositions.

Ceramics Course ID: CERM Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course will give students experience on the potter’s wheel and hand-building. Students will learn the proper set up, clean up, and safety regarding materials and equipment in a pottery studio. Students will learn hand-building techniques, such as coil construction, slab construction, pinch construction. Each student will create and glaze multiple pieces. Projects will have preparatory assignments associated with them in order to prepare students for success.

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Choir Course ID: CHOIR Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: .25-.5 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This course consists of learning vocal and performance techniques and applying them to selected songs. Choir members will perform at Grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day, the Christmas concert, and Commencement Attendance and participation in performances are required.

Music Theory Course ID: MUSTH Grade Level: Credits: 0.5 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

This advanced music course will be tailored to the individual studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and talents. Each student will schedule an individual meeting with instructor every other week to check on progress and get new assignments. Generally, each student will examine the principles of music theory as well as sight-singing, dictation, and voice leading for composition. Students will learn to analyze music and compose for a variety of instruments and voice. This course is aimed at providing a solid music theory foundation for students considering further education in music.

Business

Introduction to Business Course ID: BUS 102 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: Yes Fees: Yes Length: Semester 1

This introductory course will investigate the role business plays in society and will discuss using a career in business as an area of ministry. Through an examination of the major functional areas of a business, students will be better able to determine the use of business as a career and ministry path. The biblical character of Nehemiah will be used as a case study to help students consider the necessary skills and perspective Christians need to be successful in life and the business world

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Economics Course ID: BUS204 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: Yes Fees: Yes Length: Full-Year

This course will focus on the application of economic and accounting information to a business setting. The ultimate goal will be to teach the students to use data to increase profitability. The focus will be microeconomic theory in a practical setting and will include forecasting of demand, supply, and production. Students will learn how to develop costs and utilize them in making pricing and production decisions.

Entrepreneurship Course ID: BUS306 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: No Length: Semester 2

This is a practical hands-on business course designed for students interested in starting their own business and/or working for a new business. The course focuses on the steps necessary to create, maintain, modify and market the new business from an entrepreneurial perspective. Students will develop a business plan, find ways to secure financing, learn the value of developing a mentoring relationship and learn marketing techniques.

Foreign Language

Spanish 1 Course ID: SPAN1 Grade Level: 9 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Introductory oral and written activities encourage the student to begin feeling at ease and competent with Spanish pronunciation and vocabulary. Subsequent textbook, written, and oral work is designed to help students understand basic sentence structure, build vocabulary, and use these abilities for oral and written expression and comprehension. A major goal of first-year grammar is the mastery of the present tense in appropriate vocabulary contexts, including all regular, and a few irregular, verbs, present + infinitive forms, and question words as a basis for speaking, reading, writing, and listening abilities.

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Spanish 2 Course ID: SPAN2 Grade Level: 10 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: No Fees: None Length: Full-Year

After a review of the present tense and vocabulary, students will expand their knowledge of Spanish through the study of stem-changing present tense verbs, commands, and making comparisons as well as an introductions to the preterit tense. More advanced vocabulary, oral activities, and work on sentence structure in appropriate vocabulary contexts will help the student improve conversation, reading, writing, and listening skills. Spanish-only partner projects and Internet-assisted activities will be emphasized to facilitate further Spanish immersion. The student transitions to using Spanish as a tool rather than solely a grammatical study, which facilitates discussions in Spanish and easily builds vocabulary.

Spanish 3 Course ID: SPAN3 Grade Level: 11 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 85% or above in Spanish 2

This course begins as a partial immersion class, leading to total immersion the 2nd half of the year. After a grammar review, students continue to build their vocabulary, writing, reading, listening, and speaking abilities. Students learn how to utilize the preterit and imperfect simultaneously as well as direct object pronouns, reflexive verbs, and the present progressive. Spanish-only partner projects and Internet-assisted activities will be emphasized to facilitate further Spanish immersion. Classroom discussions and written exams will use as much Spanish as possible. Students also begin to develop an advanced appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world through interactive group projects, music, geographical study, and cultural lessons.

Spanish 4 Course ID: SPAN4 Grade Level: 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year Pre-requisites: 85% or above in Spanish 3

This course is a total immersion course. After a grammar review, students expand their comprehension and use of the preterit and imperfect tenses. Only Spanish is used in the classroom. Advanced grammatical tenses such as the future, conditional, and the subjunctive increase student capability in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will continue with more in-depth readings, thereby building vocabulary and improving comprehension of verb tenses and sentence structure. Students will be able to use Spanish as a life-long activity and will grow in an appreciation for cultural differences in the Spanishspeaking world

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Additional Electives

Introduction to Anthropology Course ID: ANTH101 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: Yes Length: Semester 1 or Semester 1

Provides a holistic approach to the study of humankind over time and space that includes both the biological and cultural aspects of human beings. This course addresses human evolution, physical anthropology, archaeology, paleoanthropology, primatology, and the significant role that language plays in the understanding of culture. This course also involves comparing and contrasting individual cultures.

Introduction to Humanities Course ID: HUM101 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 1 gpa weight: 1.1 Elective: No Fees: Yes Length: Semester 1 or Semester 2

Broadens the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perception of and appreciation for the humanities of the world by exploring the contribution of the arts to the individual and to society. Emphasis is given to developments in such areas as the visual, performing, and literary arts. Concepts basic to a systematic understanding of the humanities in relation to everyday life are examined through a variety of media and aesthetic experiences.

Debate and Public Speaking Course ID: DPS101 Grade Level: 11, 12 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

Students will be taught the basic tenets of public address and the articulate and clear presentation of ideas in a public forum. Structured debates will follow the research process and preparation for the debate presentations.

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Current Trends Course ID: CTR Grade Level: 9, 10 Credits: 0.25 gpa weight: 1 Elective: Yes Fees: None Length: Full-Year

The course will explore various trends in education and culture, participating in hands-on experiential learning.

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