Curriculum

Kindergarten, 5-year-old Courses

The K5 program is a complete instructional program offering a range of subjects including cursive writing, numbers, Bible memory verses, and reading/phonics. Your child will learn the letters of the alphabet and will learn to read phonetically (450-word vocabulary). Children find that the K5 program is an enjoyable learning experience.

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1st Grade Courses

Reading
A Beka Book Christian Reading Series. Phonics and word analysis skills

Writing
Spelling, cursive writing words and sentences.

Arithmetic
Emphasis on addition and subtraction; introduction to simple tables of multiplication, money values, story problems, and simple fractions.

History, science, health, Bible memory verses, poetry, and art also included.

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2nd Grade Courses

Reading
A Beka Book Christian Reading Series. Phonics and word analysis skills.

Writing
Vocabulary building, spelling, and cursive writing.

Arithmetic
Addition; subtraction; introduction to multiplication, division, and Roman numerals.

History, science, health, Bible memory verses, poetry, and art also included.
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3rd Grade Courses

Reading
A Beka Book Christian Reading Series, including Pilgrim’s Progress. Also book reports.

Language
Grammar, punctuation, penmanship, spelling, and vocabulary.

Arithmetic
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, combinations, story problems, etc.

History
A look at various Americans.

Science
Natural and physical science.

Health, Bible memory verses, poetry and art also included.

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4th Grade Courses

Reading
Character-building patriotic stories from A Beka Book series, vocabulary, speed reading, and book reports.

Spelling and Vocabulary
30 words and definitions per week.

Penmanship
Daily work on correct letter formation and writing; keeping a journal.

English
Grammar, usage, and composition.

U.S. History
A six-week unit of state history will also be covered. The responsibility of collecting material to teach the unit of state history will belong to the home supervisor.

Science
Survey of earth science, sound, weather, plants, insects, water, etc.

Arithmetic
Drill in speed and accuracy in the four arithmetic processes, multiplication facts through 12, multiplying by three-digit numbers, dividing by two-digit numbers, using fractions, and measures.

Health, Bible memory verses, poetry, and art also included.
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5th Grade Courses

Reading
Character-building patriotic stories from A Beka Book series, vocabulary, speed reading, and book reports.

Spelling and Vocabulary
35 words and definitions per week.

English
Grammar and usage, creative writing, and library research project.

History and Geography
A study of ancient civilization up to the present in the Eastern Hemisphere, map work included.

Science
Survey of weather, energy, plants, animals, geology, and conservation.

Arithmetic
Decimals, geometric figures, and word problems.

Health, Bible memory verses, poetry, and art also included.

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6th Grade Courses

Reading
Character-building patriotic stories from A Beka Book series, vocabulary, speed reading and comprehension, book reports.

Spelling and Vocabulary
35 words and definitions per week.

Language
Grammar and usage, creative writing, and library research project.

History and Geography
Western Hemisphere.

Science
Earth science, chemistry, astronomy

Arithmetic
Fractions, decimals, percentages, graphs, metric system.

Health, Bible memory verses, poetry, and art also included.
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7th Grade Courses

English
Includes grammar, usage, composition (book reports, research paper, many writing processes), vocabulary, spelling, poetry, and literature.

World History
A study from Creation to the present in Christian perspective including geography, parliamentary procedure, and current events.

Science/Health
Twenty-six weeks of science that introduces students to the scientific method and applies to soil science, plants, the human body, principles of physical science, air, weather, classification, creation, and insects. Eight weeks of social and mental health, personal appearance, drug abuse, and spiritual fitness.

Basic Mathematics
Maintaining skills in fundamental operations plus finances, graphs, statistics; introduction to algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.

Bible memory verses and P.E. included.
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8th Grade Courses

English
Includes grammar, usage, composition (book reports, research paper, many writing processes), vocabulary, spelling, poetry, and literature.

U.S. History
Narrative study of exploration and settlement of new land, birth and building of America, testing and triumph from Civil War to present. Includes geography study, state history, and current events.

Science/Health
One semester of general science includes astronomy and physical science. One semester of health—physical fitness, nutrition, disease, first aid, and spiritual growth.

Pre-Algebra
Maintaining basic math operational skills, pre-algebra, business math, geometry, and problem-solving strategies throughout.

Bible memory verses and P.E. included.
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9th Grade Courses

English 9
Grammar, composition, vocabulary, spelling, poetry,and literature.

Algebra 1 (traditional approach)
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; numerical trigonometry.

Physical Science (available on DVD only)
Meteorology, oceanography, chemistry, geology, physics, lab demonstrations, science project.

Health (one semester)
Nutrition and exercise, personal hygiene, body systems, mental health, personal safety, first aid, disease prevention, drug abuse, right relationships, spiritual growth.

World Geography (one semester)
Introduction to geography, study of seven continents with physical and political maps, current events.

Physical Education 1
Daily workout in one of many exercises including walking/treadmill, running, cycling/stationary cycling, swimming, stationary running, basketball/soccer, aerobics, or rope-skipping.

Hebrew History
Bible study series—Kings of Israel: United Kingdom, Israel’s Divided Kingdom; includes memory verses.

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10th Grade Courses

English 10
Review of grammar; composition; vocabulary; spelling; poetry; study of world literature with introduction to art appreciation, study of literary terms and forms, complete novel: Silas Marner, complete play: Julius Caesar.

World History 10
Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle Ages, the Reformation Era, the Age of Ideas, the twentieth century; includes current events.

Consumer Math
Buying a car, travel, income, budgeting, housing, food, clothing, leisure activities, federal taxes and records, banking, investments, the small business.

Algebra 2 (traditional approach)
Factoring; fractions; linear equations; variations and dependence; systems of equations and linear functions; powers and roots; exponents, radicals, and imaginary numbers; quadratic equations and logarithms; progressions; numerical trigonometry and solution of the right triangle.

Biology (available on DVD only)
Botany; human anatomy and physiology; zoology; cellular and molecular biology; laboratory work: dissections, microscopy, field studies, nutrition, cellular biology, genetics, and science research project.

Chemistry (available on DVD only)
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; includes science research project.

Bible Doctrines
Study series on Bible doctrines with memory verses.

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11th Grade Courses

English 11
Review of grammar; composition; vocabulary; spelling; poetry; study of American literature in chronological order, complete novel: The Scarlet Letter.

U.S. History 11
Includes discovery of America, birth of nation, growing as a nation, American character, expansion and conflict, age of industry, world wars, depression, and global age (present day). Constitution studied as well as current events.

Plane Geometry (traditional approach)
Rectilinear figures, circle, proportions, similar polygons, surface polygons, regular polygons and circles, solutions of right triangles by means of ratios.

Business Math
Personal finances, bookkeeping and accounting, business formulas, investments, taxes, banking.

Life Management (one semester)
Helps students live successfully in the contemporary world by learning how to deal with relationships, safety, sex and drugs, job success, responsibilities, preparation for marriage, and such important issues as abortion and evolution. Also, Bible memory verses.

New Testament : Jesus and His Followers (one semester)
Bible study of the Gospels with memory verses.

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12th Grade Courses

English 12
Review of grammar; composition; vocabulary; poetry; study of English literature in chronological order, complete play: Macbeth, complete novel: Pilgrim’s Progress, condensed novel: Robinson Crusoe.

American Government (one semester)
Foundations of American government, our constitutional republic and how it functions, 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.

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Traditional Course Electives

Keyboarding A (1 sem.)
Available for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Keyboarding, formatting correspondence, reports, and tables. (*Computer required.)

*Course requires a computer with the following system requirements:

Windows 166 MHz, Pentium or compatible processor (Pentium II recommended); Windows 95 (or later); 32 MB RAM; SVGA video card; 800 × 600 graphics with 16 bit colors; CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Office® with Word®.
Macintosh PowerPC processor, 700 MHz computer; System 7.5.3 (or later); 5 MB available memory (10 MB recommended);color monitor; CD-ROM drive; Microsoft Office®.

Keyboarding B (1 sem.)
Available for Grades 10, 11, 12.
Improve keyboarding, formatting, and language skills; extend document processing skills; process special documents. (*Computer required.)

*Course requires a computer with the following system requirements:

Computer Applications (1 sem.)
Available for Grades 10, 11, 12.
Designed for the student who already possesses skills in using his home computer; helps the student more effectively utilize the capabilities of his computer by guiding him through word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation projects. (*Computer with Internet access and Microsoft Office® with Word®, Excel®, and Power Point® required.)

*Course requires a computer with the following system requirements:

Home Economics — Food Preparation (1 sem.)
Available for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Kitchen and food safety, care of kitchen and equipment, aspects of recipes, nutrition, consumer education, meal management, table appointments, meal service, etiquette, entertaining, 16 food labs.

Home Economics — Sewing (female students only) (1 sem.)
Available for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Consumer education, clothing care, sewing machine operation, body measurements, pattern envelope, fabric, interfacing, seams, edge finishes, topstitching, color and texture, darts, zipper, buttons, fasteners, buttonholes, pattern symbols, good fit, alterations, layout, pinning, cutting, marking, hemming, facings, seam allowance, gathers, sleeves; complete skirt, blouse, craft.

Physical Education 2
Daily workout in one of many exercises including walking/treadmill, running, cycling/stationary cycling, swimming, stationary running, basketball/soccer, aerobics, or rope-skipping.

Speech (1 sem.)
Designed to teach students basic principles of speaking from everyday conversation through monologues, poems, and stories.

Orchestra 1 (Track A, Year 1)
Available for Grades 9, 10, 11, 12.
Basic techniques to play either violin, viola, cello, or bass; proper holding and bowing techniques.
See Jaffé Music Courses.

Orchestra 2 (Track A, Year 2)
Available for Grades 10, 11, 12.
Prerequisite: Orchestra 1.
Continued development of technical skills and introduction to principles of both interpretation of classical music and tone production.
See Jaffé Music Courses.

Health (1 sem.)
Nutrition and exercise, personal hygiene, body systems, mental health, personal safety, first aid, disease prevention, drug abuse, right relationships, spiritual growth.

World Geography (1 sem.)
Introduction to geography, study of seven continents with physical and political maps, current events.

Biology
Botany; human anatomy and physiology; zoology; cellular and molecular biology; laboratory work: dissections, microscopy, field studies, nutrition, cellular biology, genetics, and science research project.

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; includes science research project.

Physics
Available for Grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.
Basic concepts, three states of matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, light, electricity and magnetism, modern physics, labs.

Spanish 1 or French 1
Available for Grades 10, 11, 12.
Pronunciation, word formation, verse memorization as a witnessing tool, grammar, vocabulary, application.

Spanish 2 or French 2
Available for Grades 10, 11, 12.
Grammar, conversations, cultural readings, stories from the Life of Christ (a witnessing tool), vocabulary, composition, interviews.

Algebra 2 (traditional approach)
Factoring; fractions; linear equations; variations and dependence; systems of equations and linear functions; powers and roots; exponents, radicals, and imaginary numbers; quadratic equations and logarithms; progressions; numerical trigonometry and solution of the right triangle.

Consumer Math
Buying a car, travel, income, budgeting, housing, food, clothing, leisure activities, federal taxes and records, banking, investments, the small business.

Plane Geometry (traditional approach)
Rectilinear figures, circle, proportions, similar polygons, surface polygons, regular polygons and circles, solutions of right triangles by means of ratios.

Business Math
Personal finances, bookkeeping and accounting, business formulas, investments, taxes, banking.

Advanced Math (traditional approach)
Available for Grades 11 and 12.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.
Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry.