Course Descriptions and Prerequisites for 2008-09 School Year

  

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Algebra 1 - Mrs. Donna Chapin

Prerequisite: Minimum age - 9th grade 

Soteriology is the doctrine of salvation. In this course we will study the key concepts of salvation such as justification, redemption, reconciliation, sanctification and others, by using the Book of Romans as our fundamental guide.

Biology - Mrs. Margaret Porch

Prerequisite: General or Physical Science and in the process of taking Algebra (approx. grade 10)

This course will survey and provide an introduction in the following areas of modern Biology with descriptions of the underlying scientific principles:

- cellular biology

- genetics

- taxonomy (classification of organisms)

- microbiology

- botany

- zoology

- anatomy

The textbook materials and class discussion will also provide a Christian worldview position (sanctity, wonder and stewardship of God's creation of life) on such current topics as eugenics, miracles, evolution, ecology, disease, genetic engineering, animal rights, abortion and euthanasia.

English Grammar - TBA

Prerequisite: None

A fundamental offering of English grammar will include the eight parts of speech, basic sentence structure, diagramming the simple sentence, rules of capitalization and punctuation, as well as basic composition skills.  Spelling accuracy will be prioritized throughout the semester as an important aspect of the written word.  Introduction of analysis of the written word by identifying main and supporting ideas, and discerning fact from opinion will be emphasized.   The introductory study of Logic will be included as the student learns to evaluate statements from ideas, fallacies from fact, and good from bad arguments.  Other topics covered include:  statements, consistency, syllogisms, counterexamples and formal and informal fallacies, propositional logic, proofs, and truth tables.  All studies provided with a Biblical worldview.  

French 1 - Mrs. Susie Lyons
Prerequisite: None

This course will provide the fundamental concepts of modern language, including introductory vocabulary, basic syntax, conjugations and declensions, translational skills, as well as proper pronunciation of the language.  The basic culture of the language will be studied, as well as its influence on our world.  

French 2 - Mrs. Susie Lyons
Prerequisite: None

Info forthcoming

Geometry - Mrs. Donna Chapin
Prerequisite: Algebra 1

 

This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in deductive reasoning through the exploration of relationships in spatial design. While increasing their understanding of mathematical principles of area, congruence, similarity, inequalities, polygons, geometric solids, and non-Euclidean geometry, the student will also continue their mastery of logic and further build their thinking skills.  

Greek 1 - Mr. Robert Wermuth

Prerequisite: None

 

Students begin a study of classical Greek grammar, syntax, and forms learned inductively through constant observation of usage. They will acquire a Basic Greek vocabulary augmented by repetition in context, by study of principles of word formation, and by attention to English derivatives. Composition into Greek, both written and oral, will be used to drill grammar and syntax.  

Latin Rudiments 1 - Mr. Michael Bond
Prerequisite: None  

This is a course which will focus on five things: vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, memorization of charts, and simple Latin translations. The class will cover 300-400 vocabulary words, the first three Latin conjugations, the first three declensions, along with the memorization of "chant" charts. The student should expect 20-30 minutes a day of homework. This is an introductory course that goes at a slower pace that Latin 1. This class is ideal for a 6th, 7th or 8th grader.

Latin 1 - Mr. Robert Wermuth
Prerequisite: None

Latin 2 - Mr. Robert Wermuth    

Students will continue their study of Latin through this two semester course.  Emphasis will be placed on developing proficiency in both reading and writing Latin sentences and paragraphs.  Vocabulary will continue to be increased, while attention to the details of grammar studies and verb studies intensifies.

Basic homework requirements:  30 -40 minutes a day consisting of worksheets, written work, memorization of quotes/vocabulary/conjugations/declensions, and translating passages.

Logic is the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning.  This course will cover many of the elements needed in distinguishing correct reasoning such as logical statements, fallacies, syllogisms and formal proofs.

Physics - Mr. Steve Sanders

Physics is the study of matter, energy, and their interactions. It is a science built on principles. Physics is a way of learning about the Creator by studying His creation.

Physics, more than any other high school science, depends on mathematics. Students taking physics should have completed Algebra II. There will be some trigonometry, but we will cover the trigonometry that we need to know in class.

This class will also cover the scientific method. This is a combination of science and logic that will teach the student to recognize true science so that they are able to distinguish true science from unsubstantial, false claims that appear to be based on science. This class will also address key physicists throughout history and show the historical context of their contribution to physics. Many of these great physicists of the past were believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.