English
British Literature
(Grades: 9th-11th)
Description
This course will be a comprehensive survey of British Literature. Starting with early British writings such as Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales and moving through to modern writings, students will be exposed to a variety of writing styles. They will acquire a knowledge of the backgrounds and settings for many authors as they become familiar with British poems, novels, essays, and short stories.
Students will also read three novels and enhance their knowledge and vocabulary through the novels and weekly vocabulary practice. Students will be required to answer weekly Critical Reading Questions and take quizzes over the homework selections. There will be a test for each of the six units covered throughout the year. Special projects and/or presentations will also be used to evaluate the students’ understanding of the material.
Text:
- Prentice Hall Literature: The British Tradition (Students are not required to buy this text though it may be helpful.)
- Wordly Wise 3000 Book 10 (4th Edition) ISBN: 0838877109
- Three novels will be required reading for this class:
- 1. A Tale of Two Cities: Penguin Classics ISBN: 0141439602
- 2. Frankenstein: Dover Thrift Edition ISBN: 0486282112
- 3. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: William Morrow & Company ISBN: 0062073567
Materials/Supplies:
- Small binder with dividers. (homework; tests/quizzes; handouts/worksheets)
- $10 copy fee due by first class. This can be paid by cash, check, or venmo @Joanna-Snow-7
ELA Foundations 1
(Grades: 7th-9th)
Description
This class serves as an introduction to High School English Language Arts. Students will expand their grammar lexicon, strengthen their writing skills, and apply critical thinking and analysis strategies to literature. The aim of the course is to help students grow as confident, clear, and effective communicators and to inspire them to appreciate various types of literature. This class is the perfect foundation for any subsequent English class at Cornerstone and beyond.
Students must be 12 years old by first class; no prerequisites
Tentative Book List:
- Sentence Diagramming, Beginning and Level 1
- The Giver, Lois Lowry
- Second Novel, TBD
- What is Poetry? The Essential Guide to Reading and Writing Poems, by Michael Rosen
Required Technology:
- Access to Google Classroom.
- CamScan App or other app with the ability to scan and submit assignments as PDFs
ELA Foundations 2
(Grades: 8th-10th)
Description
This class is for students who are comfortable constructing paragraphs and are ready to test their skills with new writing challenges. This class will build upon the skills learned in English 1, focusing on more challenging and independent writing. Students will have more opportunities to analyze literature both in the classroom and in their writing. Individual feedback on assignments will continue to be a mainstay in all assignments.
Prerequisite: ELA Foundations 1. Exceptions can be made at the teacher’s discretion after reviewing writing samples.
Tentative Book List:
- Sentence Diagramming Level 2
- The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom
- Butterfly Yellow, Thanhha Lai
- Much Ado About Nothing, William Shakespeare
Required Technology:
- Access to Google Classroom.
- CamScan App or other app with the ability to scan and submit assignments as PDFs
Literature Survey: Science Fiction
(Grades: 10th-12th)
Description
In this class, we will explore a variety of science fiction texts and what they have to say about society and humanity. We will read works like Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card and The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera, examining how these narratives grapple with themes of identity, morality, and the role of technology in improving society. Teacher-led, Student-driven class discussion will be the driving force of the class as we seek to apply critical thinking and a Christ-centered worldview to the depictions of society presented in the texts. Along the way, students will be challenged with a variety of writing assignments, both analytical and creative.
Prerequisite: ELA 2 or writing sample.
Tentative Book List:
- Ender’s Game, Orson Scott Card
- The Last Cuentista, Donna Barba Higuera
- Out of the Silent Planet, C.S. Lewis
- I Robot, Isaac Assimov
- War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells
- Journey to the Center of the Earth Jules Verne
Required Technology:
- Access to Google Classroom.
- CamScan App or other app with the ability to scan and submit assignments as PDFs
Writing Beyond High School
(Grades: 11th-12th)
Description
This class is for 11 th and 12 th grade students who are comfortable with the mechanics of writing papers, are passionate about the written word, and are looking to prepare for college-level and real-world writing. Our primary focus will be on developing mature,
academic style through in-class writing assignments and 10-12 short essays covering the six main types of expository writing. Students will also have the chance to write and revise at least two “personal statement” essays suitable for college applications.
Additionally, we will address how to write cover letters and professional correspondence, and discuss the importance of quality original writing in an increasingly
AI-driven world. To inspire and inform our writing we will be reading short excerpts from classic and contemporary authors, as well as expanding our vocabulary through old-fashioned spelling and etymology exercises. Students should expect to be either writing or revising a 500-word essay at home most weeks, with an additional 30-60 minutes weekly of assigned reading and spelling/vocab practice. The rigor (and fun!) of this writing-intensive class will prepare students for the expectations of college-level classes across all disciplines.
Text:
- TBD
History, Social Studies, and Theology
Geography
(Grades: 7th-9th)
Description
Geography covers more than country names and places, physical features, and a few cool, random facts. It is a series of connections between physical geography, political and economic features, and varied cultures. Most importantly, it helps us see the world through God’s eyes. Both in and out of class, students will learn deeply about all regions of the world, with focus on key strategic nations and areas of particular concern. At the end of the school year, students will create a country of their own imagination, using the information learned through the year.
Text:
- A current (accurate) map book with topographical and political maps for US, Canada, and all the continents
Introduction to Theology and Apologetics
(Grades: 11th-12th)
Description
Understanding both God and the Bible is not only for church leaders. Theology is for everyone! In this course, students will delve into three main ideas: bibliology, theology, and apologetics. They will discover how we got our Bible, how it was preserved through the ages, and how we today can know it to be true. They will discern who God is, the nature of humanity, and the need for a savior. Finally, they will discuss, in light of what they’ve learned, how to defend their faith when questions come calling from an unbelieving world.
Materials
- A Little Book for New Theologians – Kelly M. Kapic
OR
Who Needs Theology – Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E Olson - RetroChristianity – Michael J. Svigel
- A Good Study Bible (KJV/NKJV/NASB/ESV/NIV)
United States Government
(Grades: 11th-12th)
Description
This course will examine both the foundation and function of government throughout United States history. Beginning with the Articles of Confederation and moving through the current constitutional amendments, students will gain a holistic understanding of the functions of the United States government according to the Constitution, and what makes the constitutional republic unique from other forms of government. Students will also be able to assess and analyze advantages and disadvantages to the constitutional republic form of government, compared to other forms of government around the world and throughout history.
The course will conclude with students creating their own “constitution” for governance, using what they have learned over the course of the school year.
Prerequisites: US History and ELA 2
Materials
United States History
(Grades: 10th-12th)
Description
This course will examine our nation’s history from colonial times to the present day, with primary emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. Main events of focus include the American Revolution, the Civil War, both World Wars, the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement. Through a variety of projects and assignments, students will develop critical thinking and analysis skills that will be important both in college and in society at large. By the end of the course, students will understand the concepts of man’s desire for liberty and desire to rule himself apart from God, the decay of society as a result, and where the idea of the United States both fits in those two concepts and has changed over the course of the last 245 years.
Prerequisites: Completion of ELA 1 and ELA 2.
Materials
United States History in Christian Perspective: Heritage of Freedom (3rd Edition)
Western Civilization
(Grades: 9th-10th)
Description
Western Civilization weaves the political, economic, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. The student will be exposed to primary source documents that are the foundation for the historical analysis you find in the textbook and other secondary source materials. These documents include letters, poems, songs, and pictures that enliven the past. Through class discussion; study, history becomes relatable to the modern student. Students will apply knowledge of western civilization to various creative projects.
Prerequisites: Completion of ELA 1 and ELA 2. ELA 2 can be taken concurrently.
Materials
Abeka World History and Cultures in Christian Perspective, Third Edition
Languages
ASL Levels 1, 2, 3
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
We will dive into learning everyday “talk” in American Sign Language! We will try to immerse ourselves by keeping a “no-voice” environment (except on designated days). This will help us practice the language and our receptive skills and become better at charades (I promise it’ll be important later!)
We will not only focus on the language alone, but also Deaf history and culture. We will gain a basic knowledge of different forms of sign languages out there and how American Sign Language is different from those.
We will have Deaf visitors to teach on important topics, for exposure to the language and norms as well as interpreters. It will be highly encouraged to attend at least one Deaf social or event.
Materials
None Required
Spanish 1
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
This course provides students with effective strategies for beginning Spanish language learning while exploring various aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasizing the four fundamental language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—students will develop essential vocabulary, phrases, and concepts necessary for everyday communication.
Students will engage with key topics such as greetings, numbers, common verbs, and daily expressions, gaining confidence in constructing basic sentences. The course covers essential grammar, including the present, preterite, imperfect, and simple future tenses. Through interactive activities, novel studies, cultural explorations, and engaging exercises, students will build a strong linguistic foundation. By the end of the course, they will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, describe people and places, and participate in basic conversations.
Text:
- Breaking the Spanish Barrier, Level 1 Beginner
Spanish 2
(Grades: 8th-12th)
Description
This course builds upon the foundational skills developed in Spanish 1, further enhancing students’ abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will expand their vocabulary, refine their grammar, and deepen their understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Students will review and strengthen their knowledge of the tenses learned Spanish 1 while being introduced to new grammatical concepts such as commands, the future and conditional tenses, object pronouns, and other more complex grammatical concepts. Emphasis will be placed on increasing fluency and accuracy in communication through more complex sentence structures and interactive speaking activities.
Through engaging exercises, cultural studies, novel studies, and real-world applications, students will develop greater confidence in expressing ideas, describing experiences, and participating in conversations. By the end of the course, they will be able to discuss past and future events, give opinions, and communicate effectively in a variety of everyday situations.
Pretest required.
Text:
- Breaking the Spanish Barrier, Level 2 Intermediate
Mathematics
Algebra 1
(Grades: 7th-11th)
Description
This course covers traditional Algebra 1, including the following: functions and graphs, equations in one and two variables, solving systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, operations on square roots/radicals, solving quadratic equations, and inequalities.
Materials
Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs
(prefer copyright 1979 edition) and Solutions manual
Supplies and Equipment
-
Calculator that has a square root sign
- 3 ring binder
- Copy Fee: $20
Algebra 2
(Grades: 9th-12th)
Description
This is a 30-week high school level Algebra 2 class meant to prepare students to be suited for math on the collegiate level. Students will also gain the skills needed to prepare for college placement exams (The Accuplacer) and standardized achievement and content exams (SAT and ACT).
Students should be prepared to study no less than 8 hours a week
Prerequisite: a C or higher in a high school level algebra course and qualification by diagnostic test
Materials
BJU Press Algebra 2 Student Text 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 9781646264759
Supplies and Equipment
- Text book, graphing calculator or smart phone with graphing calculator app , pencils, spiral notebook (300 pages), graphing paper notebook.
- Unique Gmail address for Google Classroom for each individual student (no joint sibling accounts)
- Copy Fee – $20 payable by Cashapp or cash.
Geometry
(Grades: 9th-12th)
Description
This course covers classic Euclidean Geometry, with an emphasis on reasoning skills through proofs and the building of an axiomatic system. Topics include: deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, rays, angles, congruent triangles, geometric inequalities, properties of parallel lines, quadrilaterals, isometries, area, similarity, right triangles and trigonometric ratios, properties of circles, regular polygons, geometric solids, and coordinate geometry. While algebra will not be explicitly taught, algebra review problems are included in most chapters.
Materials
Geometry Seeing, Doing, Understanding (Third Edition), by Harold R. Jacobs and Solutions manual
Supplies and Equipment
-
Scientific Calculator: TI-83 or higher recommended
- Compass (preferably with a thumbscrew) and protractor
- 3 ring binder
- Copy Fee: $20
Pre-Algebra
(Grades: 7th-9th)
Description
This is a 30 Week course designed to ease students into the world of Algebra. Topics covered include: Absolute Value, Integers, Order of Operations, Exponents, Expressions, Combining like terms, Operations with integers, Equations and Inequalities, Prime and Composite numbers, Factoring (GCF/LCM), Rational Numbers (Fractions), Operations of Rational Numbers, Algebraic Expressions, Percents, Ratio and Proportions, Radicals, Basic Geometry (time permitting), and Area and Volume (time permitting)
Students should be prepared to study no less than 4 hours a week.
Materials
BJU Press Pre-Algebra Grade 8 Student Text ISBN-13: 9781628562910
Supplies and Equipment
- Text book, scientific calculator ($13), pencils, spiral notebook (300 pages)
- Unique Gmail address for Google Classroom for each individual student (no joint sibling accounts)
- Copy Fee – $20
Pre-Calculus
(Grades: 11th-12th)
Description
This course is appropriate for students who may be pursuing a science, engineering, or math major in college. Topics build on Geometry and Algebra 2 concepts including exponents, radicals, polynomials, and functions and modeling. Graphing of linear, quadratic, cubic, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions will be investigated. Additionally, trigonometry, the polar coordinate system, conic sections, matrices, and sequences will be covered.
An extensive DeltaMath summer assignment will be required.
Text
- Consumable workbooks to be purchased online at lulu.com.
- Semester 1 Workbook (by Derek Owens) ($27.34)
- Semester 2 Workbook (by Derek Owens) ($29.71)
Supplies and Equipment
- GRAPHING Calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 higher recommended
- 3-ring binder
- Copy Fee $10
Music & Arts
Art 1
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
This 30 week course is designed to explore and develop the fundamentals of fine art. We will start with the basic elements of drawing, proportion, line, texture, tone, value, form, space, perspective and color theory. In the first section, drawing and composition, students will take a classical approach to rendering inorganic and organic subjects. Secondly, color will be introduced through a series of mixed media color exercises designed to help the student become aware of the deliberate color and design schemes in God’s creation all around us. In the third section, students will merge the two sections using watercolor , acrylic and pastel chalk. Each week they will draw landscapes, seascapes, still life, cartoons, graphic design and free draw. Students are required to show their work in a display at the end of the semester in the study area.
Supplies and Materials:
- Copy Fee – $20
- Internet access
- Basic drawing supplies
- Sketch paper or similar
- Drawing pencils
- Colored pencils
- Chalk pastels
- Watercolor paints
- Artist quality erasers.
Optional materials
- An art portfolio case
- Large drawing clipboard
- Art markers
- Charcoals
- Acrylic paints
- Electronic drawing pad
- Modeling clay
Modeling clay
Art 2
(Grades: 8th-12th)
Description
This 30-week course is for students who have excelled in Art 1 or have been approved for participation by the tutor and parents. Students should have a basic understanding of basic elements of drawing, proportion, line, texture, tone, value, form, space, perspective, and color theory. This course will build on and improve understanding of art theory and use of multiple traditional and non-traditional techniques and mediums.
Students will create professional art portfolios for use in applying for juried art shows, college acceptance, and/or job placement.
In the first section, drawing and composition, students will begin building professional art portfolios using a classical approach to rendering inorganic and organic subjects. Next, students will explore different painting techniques and mediums. After the unit on paints, the students will create and incorporate three dimensional elements to their art. In the final section, students will focus on developing their own unique art styles while continuing to practice and improve diverse artistic skills and techniques by creating projects that are student-led.
Students are required to show their work in a display at the end of the semester in the study area.
Supplies and Materials
- Copy Fee – $20
- Sketch Paper
- Drawing Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Chalk Pastels
- Artist Quality Eraser
- Multimedia Paint Brushes
- Mixed Media and/or Watercolor paper pad
- Portfolio Case
- Watercolor and/or Gouache paint set
- Acrylic paint set
- Sculpting tools
- Additional supplies may need to be purchased depending on your students’ interests/chosen projects.
Musical Theater
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
Do you like to sing,dance and act? Do you only like to act? Well, this class is for you! We will be preparing to present the musical Godspell Jr and while there are solos and duets, not everyone will be doing them. There are many ensemble numbers and lots of acting to do! We’ll work with the talents and interests of the class to make sure everyone feels involved! There will be a performance for family and friends on the last day of class in May! Join us as we “Prepare the way of the Lord!”
$100 fee per student to cover royalties and scripts.
Required Texts:
- Godspell Jr. script
Photography
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
This course teaches the students how to use a Digital SLR camera. There will be discussion of different modes of the camera, including Program, Aperture and Shutter priority but mainly focuses on the manipulation of ISO, Aperture and Shutter in the fully Manual mode. The class concentrates on getting the students to take clear, focused, white balanced images, and explores different types of photos, including close ups, photos utilizing movement of the subject, and topics like adjusting the background and using light in creative ways. Finally, they will learn how to use an adjustable flash to their advantage. The majority of their work will not be printed, as we use Google drive with folders to share weekly assignments, but the goal is to print a few and have a “gallery opening” to show off the best work.
Supplies and Equipment
Your student will need a 35 mm SLR digital camera. A Canon Rebel is a good choice for serious amateurs, and you can buy them used online at KEH.com or Adorama.com, in excellent condition. About 2 months into the class you will also need an adjustable flash, and I will send a link for one that is reasonably priced. You can get that one, or one that is comparable for the last few weeks of the first semester. For the second half of the year, your student will need to have a laptop so that he/she can work on the yearbook. That laptop must be able to hold a charge for the entire class, or the student must also have a cord and plug so that he/she can actually use it for the duration of the class. The yearbook platform is a website, so there is no charge for that.
World Music
(Grades: 7th-12th)
This course is an opportunity for students to perform, experience, and identify music from around the world. Working as a team, students will participate in a hands-on-approach to studying various styles of music from cultures in Africa, Asia, The Middle East, Europe, Spain/Latin America, The Caribbean, The United States of America, and The United Kingdom. Although this is a highly performance based class, there will be no public performances.
Audience – This course is offered in two formats. The half credit option, which is recommended for middle school students and high school students seeking a half credit music course, has limited work outside of class. Outside of class time, half credit students are responsible for submitting their class notes, answering a set of review questions, and practicing any assigned music. In addition to this work, they will complete one longer multi-week project per quarter. The full credit option, which is recommended for high school students seeking a full credit music course on their transcript, will have additional reading, listening, and written reflection assignments that expand on the information covered in class.
Text:
- No books need to be purchased for this class. Material will come from a combination of Will Schmid’s World Music Drumming, World Music Drumming New Ensembles and Songs, and Global Grooves, Higgins and Shank’s World Rhythms, The Arts Professor’s World Music Bundle, and Andrew Lesser’s Folk Music in World Culture, Past and Present.
Other Supplies:
- Copy Fee – $20,
- Access to Google Classroom and Flat (free web based programs)
Science and Health
Anatomy and Physiology
(Grades: 8th-12th)
Description
This course is designed to introduce basic structure and functional relationships of the human body. It is intended for students who are visual learners and have demonstrated proficiency in basic drawing techniques. Students will complete a series of learning activities that will include creating detailed, labeled anatomical drawings, medical vocabulary/etymology, readings, and assignments. The course will include interactive study creating detailed and labeled drawings, full-sized human medical skeleton, anatomy and physiology textbook, and live models.
Students will discover and understand the basic functioning of various body systems and how to promote physical health and optimal wellness across the lifespan. Body organ systems covered in this course will include the skeletal, articulations, muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.
Supplies and Materials:
-
Option A (for advanced HS reading level): Anatomy & Physiology Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice by Erin Odya and Pat DuPree | May 8, 2018
- Option B (for early HS reading level): Anatomy & Physiology Made Incredibly Visual! (Made Incredibly Easy) 1st Ed. Apr 1, 2008
- Sketch paper, preferably 11”x14” or larger.
- Drawing pencils
- Artist quality eraser
Biology
(Grades: 10th-12th)
Description
This is a 30-week high school level Biology class with lab. This course will prepare students for freshman college science courses. Students will learn about the origin of life and become familiar with applications of the scientific method using practical labs. We will learn Biology from a biblical world view in order to prepare students to encounter the widely accepted Darwinian theory found in academia.
Prerequisite – Students should have taken Physical Science and at least concurrently be taking Algebra 1 as this is a high school course that builds on these foundations.
Students should plan to spend around 1-1.5 hours a day or about 4-6 hours, not including class time, each week.
Supplies and Materials:
- Discovering Design with Biology. By Dr. Paul Madtes Jr. and Dr. Jay L. Wile and the corresponding Answer Key and Test book
- 2-3 inch ringed binder with dividers for: Reading notes and OYOQs, Study guides, Labs,
- Assessments, and Paper
- Graph paper, lined paper, colored pencils, ruler, glue stick, scissors, simple calculator
- Gmail address for Google Classroom
- Copy Fee – $25
Chemistry
(Grades: 10th-12th)
Description
The chemistry course uses Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry text and will cover fundamental topics such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. This is a college-prep level course with an emphasis on both mathematics and understanding atomic interactions.
About half of the class time will be spent in teaching, and the other half will be spent conducting experiments. Typically, there will be one lab experiment each week. Some of the labs are quantitative in nature, including calculating percent yield, measuring concentration of a solution, acid/base titration, and determining the change in enthalpy for a chemical reaction. Other labs are qualitative, such as performing flame tests, comparing metals to nonmetals, exploring Boyle’s Law, doing litmus tests, etc..
Daily homework is assigned for Tuesday-Friday and will build on material taught during Monday classes. Office hours via zoom are also available.
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Physical Science, and Biology
Supplies and Materials:
-
Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry (and Answer Key book)
- Scientific Calculator
- Copy Fee – $15
Environmental Science
(Grades: 9th-12th)
Description
In this high school level Environmental Science course, students will explore the complex relationships between humans and the environment, using Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World as the foundational text. We will use case studies, hands-on activities, and discussion to help students gain an understanding of environmental challenges and how we can be better stewards of God’s creation. In the first semester, students will choose a fictional book and create a case study book report project. In the second semester, students will prepare for and participate in a class science fair.
Class time will be spent doing both instruction and labs, and students will learn about the environment as they prepare for future studies in STEM, missions, policy, or the military.
Students can expect daily homework Tuesday-Friday, which may contain reading, answering review questions, completing lab reports, and studying for tests.
Supplies and Materials:
-
Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World (1st edition)
- Fiction texts (choose one):
- The Grapes of Wrath (Steinbeck)
- White Fang (Jack London)
- Girl of the Limberlost (Gene Straton Porter)
- Isaac’s Storm: A Man, A Time and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (Erik Larson)
- Copy fee: $20
- Fiction texts (choose one):
General Science
(Grades: 7th-8th)
Description
General science is a middle school science class and the focus is to help students gain an appreciation for the sciences and the world God has made through careful reading, classroom discussion, and hands-on experiments and activities. Topics include weather, ocean science, human anatomy, and astronomy. At the culmination of each quarter, students design and present projects that showcase a science topic that interests them and displays their knowledge through some creative means (such as a poster display, artwork, sculpture, or any number of things!) This course is designed to prepare students for high school science class and lab experiences.
Daily homework is assigned for Tuesday-Friday and will build on material taught during the Monday classes. Quizzes are held during class time and quarterly tests are assigned as part of a student’s homework.
Supplies and Materials:
-
Master Books General Science 1: books and teacher guide
(note: we are not using “The Mineral Book”)
- DK Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia
- Copy Fee – $20 copy
Health
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of health science to teenagers. Topics will be discussed and introduced from a scientific perspective; sexual attraction and gender theories beyond hormone functions and physically observable traits will not be discussed.
Course topics include:
- Physical Fitness
- Nutrition basics
- Physiology basics
- Understanding Disease
- Drugs and Medicines
- Adolescence
- First Aid
- Hygiene and Healthcare
- Healthcare Careers
Students will need a connection to the internet to access free materials in lieu of a textbook.
Supplies and Materials:
- Copy Fee – $20
- Internet access for assigned videos, articles and games
Physical Science
(Grades: 8th-9th)
Description
This course is an introduction to the physical sciences. In the units covering Physics, students will learn about motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. In the Chemistry units, students will learn what matter is, how it is classified, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds and chemical reactions. Students will conduct experiments using the experimental method to better understand the concepts we are studying. Expectations and Goals – We will cover a chapter almost every week. Assignments including reading the text, answering questions, and worksheets will be assigned weekly for the next class period and given out in class and via email. Experiments will be conducted in class, with lab reports completed in class and at home. The class will consist of reviewing the assigned reading and questions for half the class and conducting labs for the rest of class. There are 2 projects/presentations due during the year. Tests will be taken at home and proctored by the parents.
Prerequisites: General Science and Pre-Algebra is preferred. A Pre-Test will be given for Math competency
Students are assigned 45 min – 1 hour of homework per day
Supplies and Materials:
- BJU Press Physical Science (Student), 5th Edition, ISBN 978-1-60682-464-1. Copyright 2014, Authors: Egolf and Congdon
- Graph Paper
- Colored Pencils
- Basic Calculator
- Copy Fee – $20
Physics
(Grades: 11th-12th)
Description
A Pre-Test will be given before admittance to the class.
This Physics course focuses on the study of motion. Thomas Aquinas states above that motion cannot occur without a mover, and that “first mover” is God. We have the wonderful opportunity to learn how the world God created operates around us by studying Physics. This is a college prep Physics course designed for the student who is leaning toward a college/career experience in the Sciences. They will have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Chemistry. The student should have had an introduction to basic Trigonometry (sine, cosine, tangent and their inverses). The student should have a knowledge of the Scientific Method and Lab Procedures. There is a heavy emphasis on Vector Analysis in both one and two dimensions. Other topics include: Newton’s Laws, Gravity, Periodic Motion, Work and Energy, Waves, Optics, and Electricity.
A typical class includes discussing the assigned reading and reviewing the assigned problems. We also perform labs to demonstrate or explain the concepts currently being studied. Students are required to come prepared for class and actively participate in working problems on the board and group lab work. Tests are given at home every two weeks and proctored by parents.
Students are assigned 2 – 4 hours of homework per week. Quarterly lab write ups will require additional time.
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Algebra 1, Geometry (with basic Trigonometry)
Recommended Grades: 11th and 12th grades, unless they have completed Pre-Reqs and pass the pre-test
Supplies and Materials:
-
Apologia Exploring Creation with Physics, 2nd Edition. ISBN 978-1-932012-42-2;
- Apologia Solutions and Tests for Exploring Creation with Physics, 2nd Edition ISBN 978-932012-43-9
- Notes: Copyright 2004, Author Dr. Jay L. Wile
- Scientific Calculator (with basic Trig functions)
- Colored Pencils
- Graph Paper
- Copy Fees: $20
Technology
Computer Science
(Grades: 7th-12th)
Description
This course is intended to provide a high-level exposure to the various computer science topics. This course will serve as a survey that is split into 3 different modules throughout the year. There will be lab assignments, module tests, pop quizzes, and 1 year-long research project.
Supplies:
- A working Windows or Mac laptop or desktop device with at least 8GB of RAM and adequate available storage (70+ GB). Your student’s machine must be able to download and run virtualization software, an IDE for programming, and the Python 3.12 programming language.