Stimulating academic courses challenge and grow your child throughout his high school years as part of the well-rounded
college-preparatory course of study. Core academic courses in English, mathematics, science, and history meet standard graduation
requirements and provide him with outstanding preparation for further studies. His study of grammar, great literature, writing, and
vocabulary usage in English develops critical thinking ability and leads to mastering effective communication skills. He’ll
apply previously mastered basic math skills to higher levels of study in algebra, geometry, and precalculus with trigonometry.
Additional practical course options in consumer and business mathematics teach about taxes, balancing a budget, and other useful
information. History courses give an in-depth look at people, cultures, and nations in a geographical context for an overall picture
of the world. Your high school student will also learn creation-based biology, chemistry, and physics, with included labs that enhance
his understanding of scientific concepts and provide thrilling virtual hands-on experience. Bible courses covering Genesis, Revelation,
life management, and more, teach God’s truth, continuing to give him a strong foundation that will carry him through life.
Elective selections provide an avenue for him to further develop skills in particular areas of interest. He may elect academic opportunities
in additional honors-level mathematics, science, and foreign language courses, or choose to focus on developing performance skills in speech
and music or aptitude in practical arts. Electing a variety of these courses will benefit him as he prepares for college and his life’s work.
9th Grade Course
English 9—grammar, composition, vocabulary, spelling, poetry, and literature
Algebra 1—linear equations; algebraic numbers; graphs; formulas; fundamental operations; special products and factoring; fractions; ratio, proportion, and variation; linear systems of equations; powers and roots; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations
World Geography—study of seven continents with physical and political maps, current events
Health (one semester) or elective—nutrition, personal hygiene, body systems, mental health, first aid, disease prevention, drug abuse, right relationships, spiritual growth
Physical Science—meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, geology, physics, lab demonstrations, science project
Hebrew History: Kings of Israel— Bible study series with memory verses
Physical Education 1—daily workout in either walking, running/stationary running, cycling/stationary cycling, swimming, basketball, soccer, aerobics, or jump roping
10th Grade Course
English 10—grammar; composition; vocabulary; spelling; poetry; world literature, literary terms, complete novel: Silas Marner; complete play: Julius Caesar
Algebra 2 (honors) or math elective—factoring; fractions; linear equations in one variable; coordinate geometry; variations and dependence; systems of equations; powers and roots; exponents, radicals, and imaginary numbers; quadratic and higher equations; logarithmic and exponential functions; numerical trigonometry; statistics and probability
World History—Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle Ages, the Reformation Era, the Age of Ideas, the twentieth century, current events
Biology—botany; human anatomy and physiology; zoology; cellular and molecular biology; laboratory work: dissections, microscopy; field studies; nutrition; cellular biology; and science research project
Bible Doctrines—study series on Bible doctrines with memory verses
Spanish 1 or elective—pronunciation, word formation, verse memorization as a witnessing tool, grammar, vocabulary, application
11th Grade Course
English 11—grammar; composition; vocabulary; spelling; poetry; American literature, complete novel: The Scarlet Letter
Plane Geometry (honors)—rectilinear figures, circle, proportions, similar polygons, surface polygons, regular polygons and circles, solutions of right triangles by means of ratios
U.S. History—includes discovery of America, birth of nation, growing as a nation, American character, expansion and conflict, age of industry, world wars, depression, and present day, current events
Chemistry—basic concepts; stoichiometry; elements, compounds, chemical reactions; gases; chemical thermodynamics; light, electrons, and atomic structure; periodic table; chemical bonds and intermolecular forces; selected nonmetals; selected metals and semimetals; solutions and colloids; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids, bases, and salts; ionic equilibrium in solution; oxidation-reduction reactions; electrochemistry; nuclear and organic chemistry; weekly laboratory studies; science research project
New Testament: Jesus and His Followers (one semester)—Bible study of the Gospels with memory verses
Life Management (one semester)—how to live successfully in a contemporary world: learning to deal with relationships, safety, sex, drugs, job success, responsibilities, preparation for marriage; with Bible memory verses
Spanish 1 or elective—pronunciation, word formation, verse memorization as a witnessing tool, grammar, vocabulary, application
12th Grade Course
English 12—grammar; composition; vocabulary; spelling; poetry; English literature, complete play: Macbeth; complete novel: Pilgrim’s Progress
Precalculus (honors) or math elective—traditional handling of trigonometry and analytic geometry, along with an introduction to calculus
American Government (one semester)—foundations of American government, our constitutional republic, our federal republic, state and local study, current events
Economics (one semester)—free enterprise capitalism, personal responsibility, Protestant work ethic, economics and political freedoms, hope for the future, research paper, current events
Old Testament: Genesis (one semester)—Bible study series with memory verses
Revelation (one semester)—Bible study series with memory verses
Physics (honors)—basic concepts, three states of matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, light, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, labs
Spanish 1—pronunciation, word formation, verse memorization as a witnessing tool, grammar, vocabulary, application
Spanish 2 (honors)—grammar, conversations, cultural readings, stories from the life of Christ (witnessing tool), vocabulary, composition, interviews
Consumer Math—buying a car, travel, income, budgeting, housing, food, clothing, leisure activities, federal taxes and records, banking, investments, the small business
Business Math—personal finances, bookkeeping and accounting, business formulas, investments, taxes, banking
Speech (one semester)—basic speaking principles taught from everyday conversation through monologues, poems, and stories
Orchestra 1 (Track A, Year 1) (DVD)—basic techniques to play violin, viola, cello, or bass; proper holding and bowing techniques
Orchestra 2 (Track A, Year 2) (DVD)—continued development of technical skills and introduction to principal of interpretation of classical music and tone production
Keyboarding—basic keyboarding skills, introduction to business documents, formatting, letter styles, reports, and professional tables; designed for standard computer word processing programs
Document Processing (one semester)—provides daily practice, routine timed writings, skill evaluation exercises, and thorough instruction in document processing; designed for standard word processing programs
Family/Consumer Sciences (one semester)—kitchen and food safety, care of kitchen and equipment, recipes, nutrition, consumer education, meal management, table and meal service, etiquette and entertaining; 15 food labs
Home Economics—Sewing (one semester)—consumer education, clothing care, sewing machine operation, beginning techniques, complete skirt, blouse, craft
Physical Education 2—daily workout in either walking, running/stationary running, cycling/stationary cycling, swimming, basketball, soccer, aerobics, or jump roping