English 9 – as part of the four-year English graduation requirement, this freshman level, yearlong class focuses on the following key components: literature, grammar, composition, and reading. In addition, the Passport system is available for those students who need to strengthen reading and comprehension skills. The class includes the following:
a. The short story- reading, understanding elements, writing
b. Nonfiction- memoirs, biographies
c. Poetry- reading, understanding elements, writing all genres of poetry
d. Drama- reading, writing
e. Epic and Myth- understating the idea of “heroic” character
f. Genre fiction- Christian literature and fantasy
h. Review of basic elements of grammar- sentence structure, parts of speech
i. Writing focuses on quick writes to prepare for essay exam questions, creative writing, poetry, and fundamental elements of persuasive writing.
English 10 – this year-long course strengthens student knowledge of various elements of literature as well as grammar and composition skills. Students begin a more in-depth study of essay writing. The class includes the following:
a. Literary criticism- by historical, artistic and biographical approach
b. Oral tradition
c. Fiction- short story, novels and novel excerpts
d. Nonfiction- memoirs, biographies, speeches
e. Poetry- narrative, ballad, epic
f. Literary elements- plot, setting, character, development, theme, voice
g. Literary language- symbolism, diction, figures of speech, etc.
h. Basic grammar skills continue to be reinforced, as well as spelling and vocabulary.
i. Writing focuses on quick writes, essay questions, creative writing, and research writing.
English 11 – this year-long course explores American literature from the 1600’s to the present in different genres. Writing and grammar will continue to receive emphasis in this class as will SAT and ACT preparation. The class includes the following:
a. Early American
b. American Romanticism
c. The Civil War Era
d. Regionalism and Realism
e. Beginnings of the Modern Age
f. Twenty-First Century(Curriculum for the three previous classes comes from Glencoe Publishers and Bob Jones)
English 12 - this year-long course explores British literature from Beowulf to the present. Particular emphasis is placed on Dickens, Shakespeare, and the British Romantics. Students will also write practice essays, college applications, and a job resume’. The year will culminate in the Senior Project. The senior project is a comprehensive presentation which includes research, essay writing and oral presentation. The class will also include the following:
a. Anglo-Saxon period- “Beowulf,” Malory, Chaucer
b. The Renaissance- Shakespeare, Donne, King James Bible
c. Puritanism to the Enlightenment- Defoe, Swift, Wesley
d. The Romantics- Mary Shelley, Austen Coleridge
e. The Victorian Age- Dickens, Bronte
f. The Modern Age- Golding, Churchill, Woolf, Conrad(Curriculum comes from Glencoe Publishers and Bob Jones University)
World History – this is a 9th grade year-long course that introduces students to the social sciences as a method of investigating and understanding how the world has developed politically, economically, and socially from the beginning of civilization through approximately 1500. Course covers 5500 years of world history.
Economics – this is a semester long introductory course that explores micro and macroeconomics including cause and effect of supply and demand curves and the interaction between the U.S. government and international economies
US History- this junior level year-long course is an introductory survey of American History. The theme of the class is “The American Promise.” At the beginning of the course, students will write a 3 to 5 page essay on their opinion of “The American Promise.” Students will use this essay to continually evaluate American historical events and people through their own understanding of the American Promise. Students will then re-write this paper at the end of the course. The content of this class will be primarily delivered through class discussions, lectures, and study groups.
Government – this is a semester course that encompasses the foundations of our government, the individual branches of federal and state government, constitutional freedom and how citizens can participate in their government.
Psychology – this semester course studies human behavior including but not limited to:
a. History of Psychologyb. Research Methodsc. Brain and Nervous Systemd. Sensation/Perception
e. Sleep/Dreamsf. Classical/Operant Conditioningg. Child, Adolescent, Adult Developmenth. Motivation/Emotioni. Personality Theories: Freudian, Humanistic, Cognitive, Biologicalj. Mental Disordersk. Treatment for Mental Disordersl. Social Psychology
Sociology – this semester course covers main sociology concepts including but not limited to:a. Sociological Perspectives and Sociological Imaginationb. Sociological Research Methodsc. Culture and Societiesd. Socializatione. Social Groups and Organizationsf. Deviance, Crime, and Social Controlg. Social and Global Stratificationh. Race and Ethnicityi. Sex and Genderj. Economics and Politicsk. Religionl. Population and Urbanizationm. Contemporary Mass Median. Social Change and Movements
Modern World History (Starting 2009-2010)- This year-long class begins with the European explorations of both China and Japan as well as the American continents during the age of exploration 1400-1800. Global change as a result of these explorations and the exchange of ideas are the key concepts to be discussed and understood. These concepts include absolute monarchism, enlightenment, reformation and revolution (both political revolutions and the industrial revolution). The class continues with the development of democracy in America, nineteenth century progress and the age of imperialism and how imperialism set the stage for conflicts of the twentieth century. Twentieth century transformations around the globe are covered including but not limited to WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm. The revolutions in Russia and China will also be analyzed as will the twentieth century response to Communism, Fascism, Imperialism, and Capitalism. The Cold War, the fall of Communism in Russia, the colonial independence movements in Africa, Asia, and South America and the further development of democracy into the twenty-first century will be covered. The class concludes with a discussion of twenty-first century global interdependence from a political, economic, and social perspective along with a close up look at terrorism as a threat to developed and developing democracies world-wide.
Global Issues, 1) Fall Semester, 2) Spring Semester- This class is a semester class that looks at current events and issues as they are developing in the present day. The class also includes a discussion and understanding of key cultural geographical concepts that underlie the many conflicts that exist in today’s globally interdependent world. Students will learn to analyze current issues from geographical, economic, and political points of view with the goal of understanding what constitutes a “worldview” and how “worldviews” differ and lead to conflict. Students will also learn about the key social structures that exist in any culture, especially the religious groups that exist within cultural and geographic regions. Students will discuss world issues weekly and are expected to keep current with breaking news as it is released through the various media outlets. The students are also expected to read the news and recognize media bias where it exists. At the conclusion of this class, students should be able to demonstrate analytical and critical thought in discussing potential resolution to “hot” issues currently being addressed by the world community and in the United Nations.
Algebra 1 – this year-long course is a traditional first algebra course laying a critical foundation on which future math courses are based. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, algebraic functions (linear, quadratic, and exponential), the graphs of lines and curves, algebraic systems, polynomials and geometry.
Algebra 2 – this yearlong course contains the math that most colleges and universities expect student to have studied. Students will extend their understanding of functions, number properties, graphs, equations, inequalities, trigonometry, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students will cover topics covered on the ACT and SAT tests.
Geometry – this yearlong course is a traditional geometry course for students who have successfully completed Algebra 1. Topics covered include reasoning and proof, parallel and perpendicular lines and planes, angles and triangles, congruencies, similarity, inequalities, areas, circles, spheres, construction, plane and coordinate geometry, and applications of algebra to physical situations.
Pre-Calculus – this is a yearlong course is designed to prepare students to take Calculus the following year. Topics covered include equations and inequalities, functions (quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, rational and trigonometric) sequences, series, probability, vectors, matrices, and statistics. Students who receive an A or B as a final grade will receive transferable college credit through Portland Community College (Math 111 and Math 112) This is a weighted course for those students receiving a C or higher.
Calculus – the curriculum is identical to that offered at Portland Community College in Math 251 and Math 252. Topics in Math 251 include functions, limits, continuity, and differential calculus and its applications. Math 252 includes techniques of integration and application of the integral. Students who receive an A or B as a final grade will receive transferable college credit through Portland Community College. This is a weighted course for those students receiving a C or higher. Graphing calculators are used throughout the course
Physical Science – this year-long lab science course covers energy and motion, electricity and energy sources, energy on the move, and the nature and diversity of matter. In the lab component of this class, students develop the skill of experimentation, observation, analysis, and use of laboratory equipment.
Biology – this year-long lab science course covers cell structure and function, genetics and DNA, bacteria and viruses as well as plants and animals. It will also include units of ecology, the human body and how living things change and adapt over time. In the lab component of this class, students develop the skill of experimentation, observation, analysis, and use of laboratory equipment.
Chemistry – This is a year-long lab science course which will give an overview of the study of matter and energy, the use of scientific concepts and mathematics. Throughout the course, problem solving skills and lab approaches will be stressed. The following assessments will be used; laboratory experiments with written reports, assignments, quizzes, tests, films, demonstrations. This course covers the following aspects of chemistry:a. Introduction to chemistry and lab safetyb. Data gathering and interpretationc. Properties and change of matterd. Atomic theory and structuree. Periodicityf. Chemical bondingg. Chemical reactionsh. Mole, stoichiometry, gas lawsi. States of matter, solutions, energy changesj. Reaction rates and equilibriumk. Acids, bases, saltsl. Oxidation-reduction reactions.
Conceptual Physics – This is a year-long lab science course which will give an overview of the scientific study of physics to students with a wide range of background and abilities. Throughout the course, problem solving skills, and lab approaches will be stressed. The following assessments will be used; laboratory experiments with reports, assignments, quizzes, test, films, demonstrations, and projects. This covers many aspects of physics such as:
a. Basic concepts of physics
b. Gathering data, graphing and interpretation
c. Study of solids, liquids, and gases
d. Motion and energy
e. Heat and its properties
f. Electrostatics and electricity
g. Magnetism
h. Waves and sound, light and color
i. Special project
Physics – This is a year-long lab science course which will give an overview of the basic principles of physics, mathematical analysis of concepts, and their application. The following assessments will be used; laboratory experiments with written reports, assignments, quizzes, tests, films, demonstrations. The course will include the following topics:
a. Gathering data and graphing
b. Motion, forces, momentum
In Physical Education, students will demonstrate knowledge of a variety of motor skills, understand and apply movement concepts, understand rules and strategies for a variety of physical activities. Students will also demonstrate knowledge of a physical active lifestyle and recognize the importance of caring for the body that God has created.
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Subject | Professional &Career Prep | College Prep | Scholars Program |
| Bible | 3.5 credits | 3.5 credits | 3.5 credits |
| Career Education | .5 credits | .5 credits | .5 credits |
| Electives | 12.0 credits | 7.0 credits | 3.0 credits |
| English | 4.0 credits | 4.0 credits | 4.0 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1.0 credit | 1.0 credit | 3.0 credits |
| Foreign Language | 1.0 credit | 2.0 credit | 4.0 credits |
| Health | 1.0 credit | 1.0 credit | 1.0 credits |
| Mathematics | 3.0 credit | 4.0 credits | 4.0 credits |
| Physical Education | 1.0 credit | 1.0 credit | 1.0 credits |
| Science | 2.0 credit | 4.0 credits | 4.0 credits |
| Social Studies | 3.0 credit | 4.0 credits | 4.0 credits |