Texbook: Pre-Algebra
Publisher: McDougal Littell
Description: Pre-Algebra will give students a strong
foundation in algebra while also preparing students for future study of
geometry, probability, and data analysis.
Students will be introduced to a variety of topics including: Variables, Expressions, and Integers; Solving
Equations and Inequalities; Factors, Fractions, and Exponents; Rational
Numbers; Ratio, Proportion, and Probability; Percents;
Linear Functions; Real Numbers and Right Triangles; Measurement, Area, Volume;
Data Analysis and Probability; Polynomials and Nonlinear Functions; and Angle
Relationships and Transformations.
Students are also required to research and do a project on how math is
used in other countries.
Texbook: Algebra
I
Publisher: McDougal Littell
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
Description: Algebra I is an
advanced level course and teaches algebraic and problem-solving skills.
This course is to prepare students for Geometry, Algebra II, and other advanced
math classes. Topics covered in this course will include the
following: Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Inequalities; Properties
of Real Numbers; Graphing and Solving Linear Equations, Inequalities and Functions;
Exponents and Exponential Functions; Quadratic Equations and Functions; Polynomials and Factoring; Rational Expressions and
Equations; Radicals and Connections to Geometry. Scientific calculators will be
used occasionally in this class.
Students will be able to apply creativity, planning and mathematical
concepts while making a game in a group or individual setting.
Texbook: Geometry
Publisher: McDougal Littell
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Description: Geometry will encourage students to develop
reasoning and problem solving skills.
Topics of study will include the following: congruence, similarity, properties of lines,
triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.
Students also develop problem solving skills by using length, perimeter,
area, circumference, surface area, and volume to solve real-world
problems. Students are also required to
design and make a string art project and a tessellation project.
Texbook: Algebra
II
Publisher: McDougal Littell
Prerequisite: Geometry
Description:
This course is a continuation of Algebra
I. Algebra II includes the following
topics: First Degree
Equations and Inequalities, Polynomial and Radical Equations and Inequalities,
Advanced Functions and Relations, Discrete Mathematics Trigonometric Functions,
Trigonometric Graphs and Identities. A
TI 83 graphing calculator will be needed for this course. Students will
complete a research project and presentation on a mathematician.
Textbook: Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Pre-calculus with Applications
Publisher: Glencoe
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Description: This course begins with a review of concepts
from previous mathematics courses. The
topics included are the following: Linear
Relations and Functions, Systems of Linear Equations and inequalities, The
Nature of Graphs, Polynomial and Rational Functions, Graphs of Trigonometric
Functions, Trigonometric Identities, and Equations, Vectors and Parametric
Equations, Polar Coordinates and Complex Numbers, Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions, and Sequences and Series.
Students will complete a practice application project of mathematical
concepts learned in this class.
A
TI 83 graphing calculator will be needed for this course.
Textbook: Consumer Mathematics
Publisher: ABEKA
Description: Consumer Math is a very practical math course. It covers topics that
students will need to deal with at some time or another. Topics such as buying
a car, income, budgeting, food, clothing, banking, taxes, and small business
are covered in depth. Buying a car is divided into a series of very practical
lessons covering factors to consider and work through such as selecting the
appropriate car (including cost comparison vs. utility), taxes and fees, financing,
depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repair, annual operating cost, and
leasing. Lessons on taxes require students to get actual tax forms and learn
how to complete them. Plenty of word problems/applications ensure student
understanding.
Textbook: Business Mathematics
Publisher: ABEKA
Description:
Business Math
introduces the secondary student to the math needed to operate a business, to
make investments, to successfully manage family finances, and to apply the
principle of good stewardship. The text uses Scripture to train students to
have godly attitudes toward finances and work responsibilities. Each topic
taught in this class requires students to use skills to solve real-life
computing problems. The curriculum abounds in example problems that guide the
student toward independent thinking. The variety of word problems tests
student’s knowledge of concepts and skills and stretches their mathematical
ability. Each unit begins with basic skills and concepts and builds gradually
to more difficult concepts.
Publisher:
BJU Press
Description:
Space and Earth Science is the study of the physical universe. This class
will include the study of scientific philosophy, outer space meteorology,
geology, oceanography and more. The class is divided into four units: the
celestial sphere, the atmosphere, the lithosphere and the hydrosphere.
Textbook:
Science: Order and Reality
Publisher: BJU Press
Description:
Life Sciences is the study of the living wonders that
surround us every day; students will learn to appreciate the wonders of Nature,
as well as its Creator. The basics of science are covered, including
classification of species, cell structure and the scientific method, as well as
more complicated topics such as evolution and creation, reproduction and more. Illustrations are
used to help to reinforce ethereal concepts, and bright colors bring a pleasing
visual element to the class as well as many activities to master the topics
being learned.
Textbook: Biology
Publisher: Bob Jones University Press
Prerequisite: Life Science
Description: This survey course covers a wide variety of
topics related to biology. Studies are
based upon a Christian worldview; that is, a creation science perspective is
taken. Topics include: God as Creator, the Chemistry of Life,
Cytology, Genetics, Biotechnology, the History of Life, Classification of
Organisms, Zoology (including a unit on Kansas wildlife), Anatomy and
Physiology. Frequent labs and
demonstrations add to students’ understanding of these topics. This course includes daily assignments, tests
and projects in addition to labs.
Internet access is required.
Textbook: Exploring
Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Publisher: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc.
Prerequisite: Algebra II (or currently enrolled)
Description: Exploring
Creation with Chemistry is a college-preparatory high school chemistry
course. This course includes laboratory
exercises and experiments. It will cover
sixteen areas of concentration: Measurement and Units; Energy, Heat, and
Temperature; Atoms and Molecules; Classifying Matter and Its Changes; Counting
Molecules and Atoms in Chemical Equations; Stoichiometry; Atomic Structure;
Molecular Structure; Polyatomic Ions and Molecular Geometry; Acid/Base
Chemistry; The Chemistry of Solutions; The Gas Phase; Thermodynamics; Kinetics;
Chemical Equilibrium; and Reduction/Oxidation Reactions. Students will also be required to do a
project during first or second semester.
Textbook: Science
of the Physical Creation
Lab Manual with Chapter Reviews
Publisher: ABEKA Books
Description: This course will cover an introduction and
basic concepts for the physical sciences of chemistry, physics, geology,
weather and astronomy. Students will learn about atomic structure and chemical
activity, simple machines and related mechanics, waves, rock and fossil
formation, air masses and how they interact to form weather, and a brief look
at stars and our solar system.
Textbook: Physics:
The Foundational Science
Publisher: ABEKA Books
Prerequisite: Algebra II (or currently enrolled)
Description: Physics is a college prep course which
contains thorough and detailed explanations with a touch of humor that
penetrates the most perplexing questions. Wherever possible, the principles of
physics are illustrated by everyday experience and practical devices. The
student is shown how the many kinds of technology--from the camera to the
car--actually function. Numerous illustrative problems are solved in detail.
This course plays an important role in showing students the harmony between
scientific knowledge and Christian belief. The text is firmly grounded on the
view that we live in a God-created world governed by laws discoverable by
reverent scientific inquiry. Issues of vital concern to Christians are handled
in depth. Interspersed throughout the course are biographies of great
physicists who were also Bible-believing Christians. Students will be required
to do a project with a partner or individually.
Textbooks:
Of People
Vocabulary, Spelling, and Poetry I
Grammar and Composition I
Publisher:
A Beka Book
Description: Middle School literature will include
interesting stories and poems, most of which are by well-known writers and
poets that have been selected for their emphasis on character. Many selections
deal with seasons and holidays—especially Christmas. Others are about family
life, great men and women, young people who have accepted a challenge, and
legendary heroes. Victor Hugo, O. Henry, Charles Lamb, Louisa May Alcott, and
Stephen Vincent Benet are among the prominent authors represented. Some of the
selections are excerpts of longer works--Don Quixote, A Christmas Carol,
Robinson Crusoe, and Pilgrim's Progress.
Grammar
and composition will include a clear explanation of traditional grammar,
diagramming, research skills, and in depth study of eight parts of speech. The
students will have several essays and a book report each quarter along with a
research paper second semester.
Spelling,
vocabulary, and poetry will include 24 word lists containing 20 spelling words
and 7 vocabulary words emphasizing roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Eight poetry
selections chosen for their literary beauty and character building themes will
be memorized and some will be recited in front of the class.
Textbooks:
Of Places
Vocabulary, Spelling, and Poetry II
Grammar and Composition II
Publisher:
A Beka Book
Description: Middle School literature includes fascinating
stories and poems by well-known authors. These works have been selected for
their emphasis on character as it relates to Christian living. The selections
are themed around family life, friends, community, great men and women,
holidays, and folklore. O. Henry, Stephen Vincent Benet, Louisa May Alcott, C.
S. Lewis, and John Bunyan are among the prominent authors represented.
Middle
School grammar and composition includes a review and study of the eight parts
of speech, and an introduction to the more complex aspects of the English
language. Students will also continue to develop their research and writing
skills through the writing of books reports and a research paper.
Middle
School spelling, vocabulary, and poetry includes 28 word lists containing 20
spelling words and 10 vocabulary words. Poetry selected for its superior
literary quality and its character-building themes will be memorized and
recited throughout the school year.
Themes in
Literature and Composition
Textbooks:
Themes in Literature
Vocabulary, Spelling, and Poetry III
Grammar and Composition III
Publisher:
A Beka Book
Description: Themes in Literature and Composition include
prose and poetry that emphasizes the various aspects of literary structure:
plot, voice, theme, point-of-view, symbolism, etc. Students are exposed to many
great authors, including Milton, Teasdale, Ruskin, Tolstoy, and Shakespeare,
and they are encouraged to appreciate great literature.
Grammar
and composition is a traditional writing and grammar course that continues the
study of diagramming and the eight parts of speech. Students continue the
development of research, writing, and analytical thinking skills through
writing critical book reports and research papers.
Spelling,
vocabulary, and poetry includes vocabulary words that
emphasize syllabication, pronunciation, and definition. Spelling words are
taken from lists of troublesome words to spell. Students will also memorize and
recite a variety of poetry chosen for its superior literary merit.
World
Literature and Composition
Textbooks: World Literature
Grammar and Composition
IV
Publisher: A Beka Book
Description: Literature includes a collection of enjoyable
prose and poetry from classics by such authors as Dickens, Poe, Goethe,
Tolstoy, and Hugo that are arranged to illustrate literary devices such as
character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery; these selections
encourage students to appreciate great literature. The text concludes with a
brief study of excerpts from major ancient and modern works presented in
historical sequence, enabling students to think through the history of ideas in
Christian perspective.
Grammar
and composition is a traditional grammar and writing course that emphasizes the
fundamentals of grammar and develops students' ability to think analytically
and to write clearly and effectively.
Spelling,
vocabulary, and poetry includes lists of words which
emphasize the following information: syllabication, pronunciation, part of
speech, etymology, definition, sentence example, synonyms, antonyms, and
related forms. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots will be presented
so that the meaning of thousands of new words can be determined without having
to look them up. The students will also
be introduced to a series of verbal analogies. The spelling words in the first
few lessons illustrate the spelling rules to master,
and the rest of the words are from lists of the most troublesome words. A wide
variety of outstanding poetry will be memorized.
American Literature and Composition
Textbooks: American Literature
Vocabulary Spelling V
Publisher: A Beka Book
Description:
American literature highlights a broad study of various types of literature
that helps students to love and appreciate the literature of our country.
Authors include Irving, Cooper, Whittier, Clemens, Frost, Thurber, and many
others. Transcendentalism and the literary trends of the twentieth century are
not simply accepted as "art" but are evaluated in light of the
Scriptures for the students' edification. America's great preachers, hymn
writers, statesmen, and Bible scholars are given their rightful place in
American literature.
Grammar
and composition emphasizes editing and revising. Students learn how to choose
the right words and how to compose correct and effective sentences through
repeatedly editing and revising phases of the writing process in much the same
way that a professional writer does. Composition will also include using the
library and writing paragraphs, paraphrases, and precis,
as well as review exercises on grammar and mechanics.
Vocabulary,
spelling, and vocabulary includes twelve units filled
with in-depth vocabulary studies, spelling lists, and practice exercises. A
variety of outstanding poetry will also be memorized and recited throughout the
school year.
British
Literature and Composition
Textbooks:
English Literature
Handbook of Grammar and Composition
Vocabulary VI
Workbook VI for Grammar and Composition
Publisher:
A Beka Book
Description: English literature explores the history and
literature of present-day England, beginning with the Anglo-Saxon era and
moving chronologically until the Modern era. Students read poetry by great
English authors such as Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Alfred
Lord Tennyson, and Rudyard Kipling. Students explore the religious writings of
the Reformers—foundational in contemporary theology—and of other well-known
English Bible scholars. Finally, they read excerpts from classic works of
fiction like Beowulf, Gulliver’s Travels, and Robinson Crusoe. Students learn the
foundations of critical theory (Marxism, feminism, psychoanalytical criticism,
etc.) and how to undo those foundations by viewing literature through the lens
of Scripture instead.
Grammar
and composition carries an emphasis on editing and revising. The writing and
revision process is reinforced, with students spending a majority of their time
learning how to choose the right word, how to compose correct and effective
sentences, and how to edit one another’s work. Composition will also include
learning to access and utilize free databases offered by the public library.
Students will also complete review exercises on grammar and mechanics.
Vocabulary
includes 12 units of detailed vocabulary studies; roots, prefixes, and
suffixes; and practice exercises. Students also learn the basics of translating
Old English as well as how to read and speak Middle English.
Text: History
of the World
Publisher: ABeka Book
Prerequisite: None
Middle
School World History leads students on a journey through time from Creation to
the early 21st century. The Christian perspective is the thread that connects
the past to the present in this fascinating narrative of world history,
teaching students to recognize the hand of God in human events. An abundance of
full-color paintings, lithographs, and photos enhance the text. Colorful maps
provide students with a geographic setting for historical events; time lines
help them place events in the chronology of world history. Topics covered
include: Sumer to Canaan; Egypt; Greece; Rome before and after Christ;
Feudalism; Protestant Reformation; Post Reformation Europe; The English Nation;
Age of Exploration; The United States; France in the Modern Age; Science and
Industry in the Modern Age; The British Empire; World War I and II; The Cold
War Era; and many more. This course is
enhanced with current events, research projects, and video presentations.
Middle School
American History
Text: America,
Land I Love
Publisher: ABeka Book
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a basic survey class concerning
the history of the United States.
Beginning with the period of exploration and culminating with present day
history, the story of America is studied through a Christian worldview. There will be a special emphasis upon the
effects of Christians and Christian thought upon the development of the United
States as a nation. Other topics covered
in this course include: A New World
Exploration; The First English Colonies; War for Independence; Exploration of
the Appalachians to the Rockies; The Jacksonian Era;
Technology Era; Second Great Awakening; Education and Culture; The Civil War
and Reconstruction; The Age of Industry; The Twentieth Century; World War I and
II; A New Millennium; and more. This course researches topics, discusses
current events, and uses video presentations to encourage in depth study.
World History/Geography – High School
Textbook:
World History & Cultures
Publisher:
ABeka Book
Description:
The world history course takes students through a history of time beginning
with God’s creation of the earth. Students will demonstrate acquired knowledge
of how the world unfolded throughout Western civilization including Ancient
Egypt, the Middle Ages, as well as the Age of Exploration. The class is taught
from a Christian perspective giving students a historical background into the
development of the world and the cultural, economic, and political changes
throughout the ages. Students will be expected to use and develop critical
thinking skills to analyze what they learn daily.
American History
– High School
Text: American
History for Christian Schools, BJU Press
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a comprehensive survey class of
American history. It is intended to give
the high school student a solid foundation of knowledge concerning the
formation and development of American history.
American history will be studied from the colonial period to present
time. Special emphasis will be given to
the influence of the Christian worldview in the development of the United
States. Church and denominational
history and its role in the overall development of the United States will also
be addressed. Students will be
responsible for reading assignments both in the text and from outside sources,
daily work assignments, and various quizzes and tests.
Text: American
Government for Christian Schools, Abeka
Prerequisite:
None
Description: This is a comprehensive survey class of
American government. It is intended to
give the high school student a solid foundation of knowledge concerning the
formation and operation of American government.
Attention is given to the Christian heritage of American government and
the thoughts and actions of the founding fathers in creating a democratic
republic. Also as a point of emphasis
will be the role of the Christian and the place of the Christian worldview in
the operation of government today. The
role of the Christian citizen in America as a participant in American
government will be addressed throughout.
One 9 weeks period will be dedicated to the study, understanding and
application of personal economics including elements of personal finance such
as budgeting, debt and handling of wealth.
Personal Ethics
– Middle School
Text: New
International Version Bible; Handout materials
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a study of different character traits. Each trait is studied from a Biblical
perspective. Each character trait is
studied for approximately 5-7 days with evaluation of understanding at the end
of that period. The study of each trait
involves a study of Scripture, definitions and descriptions of impact of the
trait on personal life. Study will
involve the importance of the trait, cautions concerning the negative
counterpart of each trait and practical application of each to daily living in
the Christian worldview. Traits studied
include love, wisdom, obedience, and courage among many others.
Biographies of
Great Men and Women – Middle School
Text: New
International Version Bible; Handout materials
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a Bible course which presents an
in-depth Scriptural study of the life of Old and New Testament characters. Using both positive and negative examples,
students learn from the context of the individual’s life how to face both the
challenges of everyday living and the challenges of experiences that enter
everyone’s life. The studies will focus
not only on the nature of the challenge but also will emphasize the overcoming
nature of the Christian world view in relation to circumstances that result
from these kinds of events. Characters
included will be Adam and Eve, Timothy, Leah, Joash,
etc.
History of the
Life of Christ – High School
Text: New
International Version Bible; Handout materials
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a Bible course that is an
examination of the life of Christ beginning with His existence prior to
creation and His prophesied coming in the Old Testament extending to His second
coming and eventual heavenly rule. In
the process of the course other topics will include His birth, His three-year
ministry, the passion week, His crucifixion and
resurrection. The class will include
Scripture study and memorization, written work and geographically and
historically significant information.
Emphasis will be on the application of the principles taught by Jesus to
the everyday lives of the students in the class.
Text: New
International Version Bible; Handout materials
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a Bible course that is based upon
the unifying theme of redemption as it is presented in the lives of Bible
characters. The Bible will be surveyed
based upon the basic theme. The class
will be divided into the following sections relating to redemption:
The Need for Redemption
– Genesis 1-11
The Nation Through Which Redemption Comes – Genesis 12-Malachi
The Person of Redemption
– The Gospels
The Explanation of
Redemption – Acts – Jude
The End of Redemption –
Revelation
Through
the lives of Old and New Testament individuals the students will be introduced
to acts of God’s faithfulness through the ages with the intent of developing an
appreciation for and application of the same elements of faithfulness witnessed
in Scripture of the lives of God’s people.
Text: New International Version Bible; Handout materials
Prerequisite: None
Description: The focus of this course is the basic
doctrines that are contained within God’s Word.
The main emphasis will be “Understanding and Applying Doctrine – Learn
It, Love It, Live It!” The core of the class is the
essential truths of the doctrines being studied. The objective of the study is to provide the
students with a useable reference for both studies in school and life in the
future. Among the doctrines studied are
those pertaining to God, the Bible, man, sin, salvation and Christ. Additional areas of study include the Holy
Spirit, Christian life, the church, angels, Satan and future events.
Text: New
International Version Bible; Understanding the Times
Prerequisite: None
Description: This is a course which centers around the concept that ideas are what controls the
world. It is a survey course that
attempts to familiarize students with dominate “worldviews” in the world
today. A worldview is a way of
interpreting everything that happens in the world. The purpose of the study is to strengthen
student’s understanding of the Christian worldview to prevent deception and to
help students become prepared to advocate for the Christian worldview in a
culture that accepts many different ideas.
Six worldviews will be studied in respect to ten separate
disciplines. The worldviews included
are: Christianity, Islam, Secular
Humanism, Marxism-Leninism, Cosmic Humanism and Post-Modernism. These will all be discussed in relation to
the following disciplines: Theology,
Philosophy, Ethics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics,
and History. Student participation will
include text and essay reading, films, class discussion and testing.
Textbooks:
(varies from year to year)
Kirszner,
Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell. Patterns for
College Writing: A Rhetorical
Reader and Guide. 11th
Ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2010.
Ruszkiewicz, John, et al. The Scott Foresman Handbook for
Writers. 8th Ed. Upper
Saddle
River: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
Description: English Composition I is designed to help
students strengthen their reading, writing, and discussion skills, especially for
academic purposes. Writing issues covered in English Composition I include
organization, clarity, and, as needed, grammatical usage. The course also
provides students with an introduction to research, broadly defined, using
resources from the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, the State Library of
Kansas, and Allen Community College. Students also practice the basics of
documentation. Assignments include five graded essays and a variety of
non-graded assignments.
Textbooks:
(varies from year to year)
Description: English Composition II is a continuation of
English Composition I, with a greater emphasis on research, persuasive writing,
argumentation, and documentation. Students should expect to write longer, more
critical essays than those written in Composition I. Assignments include four
to six graded essays, most of which require research, as well as a variety of
non-graded assignments
Textbooks:
(varies from year to year)
Roberts, Edgar V., and Henry E. Jacobs. Literature: An Introduction
to Reading and
Writing. 8th. ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall,
2007.
Description: Introduction to Literature reviews and
studies the major genres of literature: fiction, poetry, and drama. Representative selections are read,
discussed, and analyzed. Literary
criticism is introduced via theme, mood, characterization, style, tone,
language, and other related characteristics. Students will demonstrate their understanding
of these concepts through short writing assignments, a class presentation, and
written tests.
Textbook: The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Description: This class is offered through Allen Community
College and is taught by HCS staff. It
is a 3 credit course. Topics
include: The Roots and Early Scientific
Approaches of Psychology, Contemporary Approaches to Psychology, Psychological
Research, Biological Consciousness, the
Psychology of Learning, Memory, Thinking, Intelligence, and Language Motivation
and Emotion, Personality, Social Psychology, Industrial and Organizational
Psychology, Psychological
Disorders, Therapies and Health Psychology.
Students must qualify for this course through ACT, COMPASS or ASSET
scores. Internet access is required.
Textbook: Sociology
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Frequently
Used Resources: World magazine & The
Truth Project
Publisher: World and Focus on the Family
Description: This class is offered through Allen Community
College and is taught by HCS staff. It
is a 3 credit course. Topics include:
Understanding Sociology, Sociological
Research, Culture, Socialization, Social Interaction and Social Structure,
Groups and Organizations, The Mass Media, Deviance and Social Control,
Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States, Global Inequality,
Racial and Ethnic Inequality, Stratification by Gender, Stratification by Age,
The Family and Intimate Relationships, Religion, Education, Government and
Politics, The Economy and Work, Health and Medicine, Communities and
Urbanization, Population and the Environment, Collective Behavior and Social
Movements, Globalization, Technology, and Social Change. Internet access is
required.
Facilitator: Allen
Community College
Online Class
Description: This course
introduces the student to the concept of functions and their graphs. Students
will graph linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical, power,
and absolute value functions and transformations; perform operations on and
compositions of functions; find the inverse of a function; apply the laws of
logarithms to simplify expressions and solve equations; graph non-linear
inequalities; solve related applications and modeling problems.
Physical
Education/Lifetime Fitness
Description:
This course is required for all students for two years in middle school and two
years in high school. This course is designed to give the student basic fitness
knowledge and experience, skill development, activity knowledge and a positive
attitude while engaging in physical activity. Through the participation in
several sports, students will gain the knowledge necessary to become an
educated participant and spectator. Students also learn the importance of
exercise, and the benefits it brings throughout their lifetime.
Description: Students will develop an understanding of
proper strength training techniques, develop and maintain a suitable level of
physical fitness, and acquire desirable social standards and ethical concepts,
positive self-concept and self-image. The personal and educational benefits of
a strength training program will be emphasized.
Description: Students enrolled in this course learn all
the skills required to develop a school yearbook, while being introduced to
Graphic Arts. Students learn advanced publishing skills, interviewing
techniques, design and layout expertise, and sophisticated writing skills. An
emphasis is placed on the design portion of this class. They become adept at
using complex software (Josten’s Yearbook Avenue
& Photoshop Elements 6) that is used in the professional publishing
industry. In addition, students learn to work as leaders and as a team as they
manage this production process. Production of the yearbook requires work
outside of class.
Description: Art / Drawing is a
basic course that provides a foundation for succeeding art courses. The elements
and principles of design are emphasized through a variety of problems and
media. Emphasis will be on drawing and other media may include painting,
printmaking, electronic media, and sculpture. Art history and criticism are
included in the curriculum. Development of a portfolio is required. Students
will receive course information and a list of supplies at the beginning of the
course.
Description: Middle school students are introduced to the
computer keyboard and learn the placement of letter, number, and special symbol
keys. Students start with the keyboard
and correct hand positions as they work on proficiency, accuracy and speed.
Through practice and timed writings, most students are typing at a minimum of
35 words per minute at the end of first semester. Students are also introduced
to a variety of keyboarding documents including: Business Documents, Business Letters, Letter
Styles and Unbound Reports, Professional Tables, and document formatting. Through timed writings and computer typing
games, students improve their typing skills with enjoyable yet challenging
assignments.
Description: Creative Writing is an introduction to the
principles and techniques necessary for developing the creative process. Lectures, reading, and writing exercises in
poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction along with daily journal writing will
be some of the topics covered in this class.
Description: This high school course
provides the student with hands-on experience in business applications using
the computer. These applications include word processing, database,
spreadsheets, graphics, and presentation software. Students will use Microsoft Office, which
includes Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additionally, students will learn computer ergonomics and technique
along with basic technical terms.
Students will exercise basic keyboarding skills and word processing
application skills, including the use and operation of word processing
equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on proofreading. The course is designed to help students
improve their keyboarding speed and accuracy while learning how to format
personal and business letters, short reports, and other common business
documents. Major emphasis will be placed
upon the use of Microsoft Office as a tool to accomplishing academic and
business tasks; homework, research assignments, fliers, etc.; other concepts
will be explored and/or demonstrated during the course. Students will be required to do research and
give power point presentations.
Description: Students
will work in a classroom aiding the teacher in a variety of assignments. Students may tutor in math, reading, English,
or other subjects. The student will also
use their creativity while helping with bulletin boards and art project
preparation. Students will learn to be
accountable, dependable, and self-reliant.
Description: This group of 7th – 12th
grade vocalists will learn and perform a variety of classical pieces, hymns,
and modern selections for concerts, chapels, and community audiences. The emphasis of this class will be on using
voices for God’s glory, to express joy, and to clearly communicate a message.
Students will enjoy the music as they strive to stretch and “fine-tune”
whatever musical abilities God has given.
Performance experience will be gained at HCS school programs as well as
through ministering to others through song (e.g. nursing homes, shut-ins,
etc.). Special concert clothes will be
required for this class.
Description: This group of 5th through high
school musicians will practice and perform at concerts, musicals, and for
community audiences. The students will
learn correct band etiquette, correct positioning, and blending with other
instruments. Students will be encouraged
to practice in order to meet their musical potential. Music theory will also be taught to the middle
school and high school students.
Description: The Spanish 1 class is an introductory class
that satisfies the school requirement for one credit of a foreign language,
while learning about the Latin American world and its culture. In this class
students will learn how to conjugate present tense verbs and be exposed to the
beginning of past tense verbs, learn how to write and understand simple to
moderate sentences and short children’s stories and poems. They will be exposed
to conversation, movies and magazines in the target language.
Spanish
1: Present Tense of -ar, -er,
-ir verbs (including irregular verbs)
Ser, estar, tener, and haber
Comparatives
Reflexives
Vocabulary: Clothing, Foods, the Family
Description: This Spanish class is an advanced class for
which Spanish I is a prerequisite.
In
this class, students will continue to learn how to conjugate present tense
verbs and also the preterite tense (past tense), they
will also learn how to write, read and understand moderate to more intricate
sentences. They will be exposed to conversation, movies, news shows and
magazines in the target language.
Spanish
2: Preterit and Imperfect Tenses (all forms and uses)
Direct and Indirect Pronouns
Superlatives
Commands
Por and Para
Subjunctive (forms and used with expressions of influence)
Description:
This course is offered for seventh/eighth grade students. It is a
yearlong course, which is designed to give the student basic fitness knowledge
and experience, skill development, activity knowledge and a positive attitude
while engaging in physical activity. Through the participation in several
sports, students will gain the knowledge necessary to become an educated
participant and spectator. Students also learn the importance of exercise, and
the benefits it brings throughout their lifetime.