Courses
Advanced Yearbook/Journalism
Grade: 11, 12
This elective course is an introduction to basic yearbook principles for students who want to work in the various areas of journalistic publication. A student must possess photography, writing, art, and/or good organizational skills in order to be succ …
African American Literature
Grade: 11, 12
AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the ongoing cha …
Algebra 1
Grade: 09
This course gives an introduction to real numbers, rational numbers, square roots, and graphing. Problem-solving is emphasized through linear equations, polynomials, equations, and quadratic equations.
Algebra 1
Grade: 08
This course gives an introduction to real numbers, rational numbers, square roots, and graphing. Problem-solving is emphasized through linear equations, polynomials, equations, and quadratic equations. This course is taken for high school credit.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Grade: 10, 11
This course is an extension of Algebra 1 in which all major concepts are reconsidered and then expanded to include more difficult applications. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to functions and relations irrational numbers, conic sectio …
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Grade: 10, 11
In this course, the student continues a study of algebraic functions including solving for multiple unknowns and different factoring methods. The student will study complex numbers, graphs of quadratics, conic sections, matrices, special series, ration …
American Government
Grade: 12
American Government is a study of the development, organization, and functions of the American Republic and the roots from which it came. Students will develop concepts about the opportunities and responsibilities of effective citizenship on the part o …
American Government
Grade: 12
American Government Honors is an in-depth study of the development, organization, and functions of the American Republic and the roots from which it came. Students will develop concepts about the opportunities and responsibilities of effective citizens …
American Literature
Grade: 10
This course is designed to give students an enriched, global experience in American Literature while encouraging steady growth in all other aspects of language arts abilities. The course stresses the influence of historical events on literary schools o …
American Literature & Composition
Grade: 11
In this course, students will gain a more enriched understanding of works of American Literature, while maintaining growth in all other aspects of language arts. This course stresses the influence of historical events on literary schools of thought. St …
American Sign Language Ministry
Grade: 09, 10, 11, 12
This class will introduce students to basic American Sign Language for the purpose of ministering in song, poetry, and scripture to enhance worship experiences during chapel and various events.
Anatomy & Physiology
Grade: 12
This course exposes students to an enormous amount of information about the anatomy and physiology of the human body. This course will provide innovative ways to help students critically evaluate new information and apply it in a classroom setting. Du …
Art 1
Grade: 09, 10, 11, 12
The student will gain an appreciation for God, the Ultimate Artist, and His design through creation. Students will be introduced to the basics of line, shape, color, texture, and value. They will be graded on their ability to master the following: two- …
Art 1
Grade: 06, 07, 08
This course is designed to show students an appreciation for God and His design. Students will be introduced to a variety of Art fundamentals focusing on drawing and painting. They will be introduced to a variety of mediums while studying the uses of c …
Art 2
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Art 2 is a more advanced discipline. Students will learn skills that will enhance their Art abilities while they are challenged to expand their creativity. They will be introduced to new mediums. They will also be required to begin purchasing their own …
Art 2
Grade: 07, 08
This course is an advanced Art study for students who want to continue to grow as artists. Students will focus on creating show projects that challenge their current abilities. Many mediums will be repeated in order for students to work toward mastery. …
Art 3
Grade: 11, 12
Honors Art is for art students who are motivated learners and who are serious about developing their ability to communicate their ideas, thoughts, and feelings in visual form. In this course, students will develop portfolio-level artwork. Students will …
Art 3
Grade: 08
This course will provide students with an opportunity to build on skills learned in Art 1 and 2. Students will be working on specialization within their skill set. Projects will be designed to build mastery in technique, composition/design, experimenta …
Art Studio
Grade: 12
This is a rigorous high-level art course offered to highly motivated Seniors who have taken Art 1, 2, and 3 (Honors). Coursework is designed to build mastery in technique, composition/design, research, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. Cri …
ASL Ministry
Grade: 06, 07, 08
This class will introduce students to basic American Sign Language for the purpose of ministering in song, poetry, and scripture to enhance worship experiences during chapel and various events.
Auditory Discrimination
Grade: DPK-3, PK-4
Sound by direction, pitch, volume, tempo, and rhyming words; initial /a/-/z/ (short vowels only), medial /i/ and /o/, and final /ks/.
Band
Grade: 09, 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to teach students to play an instrument proficiently in a band or orchestra. It exposes students to various musical scores and teaches them discipline and the ability to read music and play well as a group. Students will partici …
Band & Orchestra
Grade: 06, 07, 08
This course is designed for students that are interested in learning how to play a woodwind, brass, percussion, or a string instrument of their choice. Students will be taught the basic fundamentals of music. Students will perform at various programs i …
Bible
Grade: DPK-3, PK-4
Topical study in four levels on thinking God’s way—about God’s world, about myself, about God’s Word Growing God’s way—in obedience, kindness, thankfulness, giving, work, and trust Knowing God’s way—Jesus is God, Jesus is our living Lord Living God’s w …
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