- 6-12th Grade Classes
- Bible Classes
- High School Electives
6th Grade
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Survey of the Bible
Elective - one semester course Curriculum - The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) Prerequisite: Grades 6-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This introductory overview of the Bible encourages middle school students to explore God's Word for themselves. Students will be led through the story of the Bible chronologically, teaching them about important themes and topics, such as the role of God as the main character of his own story and the relationship between Scripture's divine inspiration and human authorship. |
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Life Science
Curriculum: Science, Order & Design by A Beka Prerequisite: None UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study Since 6th and 7th grade is a combined class, this will be two-year rotating curriculum. Spread over two years, this course gives students an introduction to a variety of topics included in plants and flowers, systems of the body, animals, insects, classification, ecology, creation, and forests. Taught from a Christian perspective using hands-on labs and activities, students will appreciate how this subject matter fits into God’s great plan for creation. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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English 6
Curriculum: Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 6 by Easy Grammar Systems; The Middle School Writing Toolkit by Tim Clifford; 6th Grade Vocabulary List Prerequisite: None UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This two-semester course focuses on creating writers who see themselves as authors. This course will address the five major writing genres that students are expected to master: reports, persuasive essays, how-to essays, narratives, and literary responses. Through mini-lessons on grammar and vocabulary, students will develop the necessary skills to be effective and proficient writers. |
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English Literature 6
Curriculum: See the list below for approved novels Prerequisite: None UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This two-semester course is designed to encourage students to become lifelong readers. This course will explore different literary genres through teacher-selected and self-selected novels while developing comprehension and critical thinking skills. Some selections will correlate with the period of history being studied to further enhance the learning experience. Possible Titles:
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World History 6
Curriculum: Heritage Studies by BJU Press Prerequisite: None UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This course is a survey of World History, touring the lands, peoples, and cultures of ancient civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Hands-on activities and projects are designed to help bring world history to life. This curriculum is designed to give the student a solid foundation of knowledge about the heritage of this country from the Christian point of view. |
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Math 6
Curriculum: Teaching Textbooks Math 6 by Teaching Textbooks Prerequisite: Completion of Math 5 or proof of proficiency UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This two-semester course covers all of basic arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and percents. Other topics include geometry (e.g. area and perimeter), units of measure, probability, bar and circle graphs, and equation-solving. This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in elementary skills so they can begin to apply mathematical concepts to real world problems. |
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7th Grade
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Survey of the Bible
Elective - one semester course Curriculum - The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) Prerequisite: Grades 6-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This introductory overview of the Bible encourages middle school students to explore God's Word for themselves. Students will be led through the story of the Bible chronologically, teaching them about important themes and topics, such as the role of God as the main character of his own story and the relationship between Scripture's divine inspiration and human authorship. |
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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum: Earth and Space Science by A Beka Prerequisite: Open to Grades 7-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This course gives students an introduction to a variety of topics including tectonic processes, landforms and earth materials, fossils, the oceans and oceanography, rivers and lakes, the atmosphere, weather and storms, climate and environmentalism, the solar system, the universe and cosmology, and space science. Students will appreciate how this subject matter fits into God’s great plan for creation. This class will look at modern day origin theories and will compare and contrast those theories to the truths we find in the Bible. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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English 7
Curriculum: Fix-It Grammar; Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) by Andrew Pudewa Prerequisite: Open to Grade 7 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study When asked to write something, students’ most common complaint is “I don’t know what to write!” Using the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s methods and materials, this two semester course will resolve this problem by working through the nine structural units that gradually and gently guide students in how to think about writing. Throughout the course, students will write summaries, stories, reports of various lengths, essays, and critiques. They will also learn to write stylishly with dress-ups, sentence openers, and decorations. Additionally, we will explore the structure of the English language and learn how to apply the conventions of grammar and punctuation to that structure using IEW’s Fix-it Grammar (White 3). Finally, we will increase our vocabulary by studying Greek and Latin word roots. Thus, students will progress as writers and thinkers, further preparing them for high school coursework and for life. White, Pamela. Frog Prince, or Just Deserts Teacher's Manual. 3rd ed., vol. 3 6, Institute for Excellence in Writing, 2014. |
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English Literature 7 Curriculum: See the list below for approved novels Prerequisite: Open to Grade 7 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study The goal of this two semester course is that students will discover how literature broadens our perspective beyond what we can experience on our own; how it draws us into the “Great Conversation” about what is True, Good, and Beautiful; and how through God’s gift of story, we come to know Him in a deeper, richer way. Throughout the course, students will increase their knowledge of literary elements and use them to explain plot and character development. Furthermore, students will be able to identify and discuss recurrent themes in literature. Above all, students will continue to develop the emerging ability to interpret and critique literature with a Christian worldview. Possible texts: Various fairy tales, myths, and legends; Here, There Be Dragons by James Owen; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (abridged); The Giver by Lois Lowry; Various poems. |
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World History 7
Curriculum: Heritage Studies by BJU Press Prerequisite: Open to Grade 7 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This course is a survey of World History, touring the lands, peoples, and cultures of ancient civilization in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Hands-on activities and projects are designed to help bring world history to life. This curriculum is designed to give the student a solid foundation of knowledge about the heritage of this country from the Christian point of view. |
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Math 7
Curriculum: Teaching Textbooks Math 7 by Teaching Textbooks Prerequisite: Open to Grade 7 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This two-semester course covers all of basic arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and percents. Other topics include geometry, statistics and probability, simple graphing concepts, equations, and inequalities. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in elementary skills so they can begin to apply mathematical concepts to real world problems. |
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8th Grade
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Survey of the Bible
Elective - one semester course Curriculum - The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) Prerequisite: Grades 6-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This introductory overview of the Bible encourages middle school students to explore God's Word for themselves. Students will be led through the story of the Bible chronologically, teaching them about important themes and topics, such as the role of God as the main character of his own story and the relationship between Scripture's divine inspiration and human authorship. |
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Earth & Space Science
Curriculum: Earth and Space Science by A Beka Prerequisite: Open to Grades 7-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This course gives students an introduction to a variety of topics including tectonic processes, landforms and earth materials, fossils, the oceans and oceanography, rivers and lakes, the atmosphere, weather and storms, climate and environmentalism, the solar system, the universe and cosmology, and space science. Students will appreciate how this subject matter fits into God’s great plan for creation. This class will look at modern day origin theories and will compare and contrast those theories to the truths we find in the Bible. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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English 8
Curriculum: Fix-It Grammar; Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) by Andrew Pudewa. Prerequisite: Open to Grade 8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study When asked to write something, students’ most common complaint is “I don’t know what to write!” Using the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s methods and materials, this two semester course will resolve this problem by working through the nine structural units that gradually and gently guide students in how to think about writing. Throughout the course, students will write summaries, stories, reports of various lengths, essays, and critiques. They will also learn to write stylishly with dress-ups, sentence openers, and decorations. Additionally, we will explore the structure of the English language and learn how to apply the conventions of grammar and punctuation to that structure using IEW’s Fix-it Grammar (White 3). Finally, we will increase our vocabulary by studying Greek and Latin word roots. Thus, students will progress as writers and thinkers, further preparing them for high school coursework and for life. White, Pamela. Frog Prince, or Just Deserts Teacher's Manual. 3rd ed., vol. 3 6, Institute for Excellence in Writing, 2014. |
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English Literature 8
Curriculum: See the list below for approved novels Prerequisite: Open to Grade 8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study The goal of this two semester course is that students will discover how literature broadens our perspective beyond what we can experience on our own; how it draws us into the “Great Conversation” about what is True, Good, and Beautiful; and how through God’s gift of story, we come to know Him in a deeper, richer way. Throughout the course, students will increase their knowledge of literary elements and use them to explain plot and character development. Furthermore, students will be able to identify and discuss recurrent themes in literature. Above all, students will continue to develop the emerging ability to interpret and critique literature with a Christian worldview. Possible texts: Various fairy tales, myths, and legends; Here, There Be Dragons by James Owen; Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (abridged); The Giver by Lois Lowry; Various poems. |
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American History 8
Curriculum: The American Republic by BJU Press Prerequisite: Open to Grade 8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This course is a survey of American History from the discovery of the New World to the 21st Century. Hands-on activities and projects are designed to help bring American history to life. This curriculum is designed to give the student a solid foundation of knowledge about the heritage of this country from the Christian point of view. |
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Pre-Algebra
Curriculum: Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra by Teaching Textbooks Prerequisite: Placement Test or proof of proficiency UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This two-semester course is designed to develop the mathematical concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. Students will extend their elementary skills and begin to learn algebra concepts that will help them transition into Algebra 1 and Geometry. |
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Middle School Elective
Venture Class
Curriculum: To be Determined
Pre-Requisite: None
Venture Class is divided into two quarters and offers our middle school students the opportunity
to explore various subjects. These could include classes in include art, drama, survey of Spanish, home economics, computer, music, etc.
Depending on the course topic selected, a $25 lab fee may be assessed for the semester.
Venture Class
Curriculum: To be Determined
Pre-Requisite: None
Venture Class is divided into two quarters and offers our middle school students the opportunity
to explore various subjects. These could include classes in include art, drama, survey of Spanish, home economics, computer, music, etc.
Depending on the course topic selected, a $25 lab fee may be assessed for the semester.
9th Grade
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Algebra I
Curriculum: Algebra I by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Pre-Requisite: Pre-Algebra This two-semester course offers students the fundamentals of algebra, introduction to problem solving, and elements of geometry such as area, volume, and perimeter. Emphasis is placed on frequent introductions of small concepts and continuous review. |
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Biology
Curriculum: Biology by Pensacola Christian College, ABeka This comprehensive two-semester course covers cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, zoology, human anatomy and physiology from a Christian perspective. Lab work includes exercises and demonstrations designed to teach and reinforce important biological concepts. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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English 9
Curriculum: Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) by Andrew Pudewa. As Christians, we are called to “accurately handle the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:16). To do this, students must be able to communicate competently. The goal in this two semester course is to help students develop foundational reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for effective communication in high school and beyond. This will be accomplished through the study of literature (fiction and non-fiction), Greek and Latin roots, and grammar. Likewise, students will develop skills as writers using the Institute for Excellence in Writing methodology. In addition to taking tests and quizzes in this class, they will be expected to complete some projects and multiple written assignments of varying lengths. Ultimately, our goal is for students to cultivate excellent communication skills so that they can shine the light of God’s Truth in a dark world that desperately needs Him. Students will read: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis; Hamlet by William Shakespeare; Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, as well as other poems, speeches, short stories, and excerpts that will be handed out in class. |
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Geography
Curriculum: Geography Alive! By Teachers’ Curriculum Institute Throughout this course, we will be learning about the geography of many regions around the globe. This study comes in two varying forms: the first being physical geography, or the study of spatial features and political boundaries. The second area of study will cover human geography, or the cultural study of various societies which will include religion, art, music). Geography also incorporates a mission focus and missionary studies. |
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Spanish I
Curriculum: Realidades 1 by Pearson Prentice Hall This two-semester course is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop the skills to speak, understand, read and write basic Spanish in most everyday situations with a strong emphasis on witnessing for Christ. |
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10th Grade
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Chemistry
Curriculum: Chemistry by Holt Pre-Requisite: Algebra I (Biology is also recommended) This two-semester course covers a wide range of chemical principles, mathematical problem-solving skills and laboratory work. The following are examples of areas studied: matter and the states of matter, writing chemical formulas and nomenclature, types of chemical reactions, balancing chemical equations, gas properties, gas laws and kinetic molecular theory, atomic theory and composition of the atom, principles and applications of nuclear chemistry, electron configuration and orbital sequencing, organic chemistry functional groups and biochemical fundamentals. Home assignments such as textbook reading and review problems are given daily. Each semester there are five to seven laboratory experiments done in class with required written lab reports. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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Geometry
Curriculum: Geometry by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Prerequisite: Algebra I In this two-semester course, students develop inductive and deductive reasoning skills as they learn the basics of geometry. Through hands-on activities, students investigate properties of the basic figures of geometry—triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons, as well as circles. They are exposed to deductive arguments in informal, real-life situations and in mathematical settings related to properties of triangles. Using a variety of investigative tools, students discover formulas for the areas of polygons and circles, and apply them to solve real-world problems. Students are encouraged to develop and improve their spatial visualization and reasoning skills with three-dimensional figures. Students investigate properties of parallel lines and write deductive arguments to justify their conclusions. Building on the strong foundation of congruency, students discover conditions that ensure congruent triangles. Students apply what they have learned about triangles to develop properties of parallelograms, trapezoids and kites. Finally, students study circles from an algebraic point of view by writing equations of circles in the coordinate plane. |
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Spanish II
Curriculum: Realidades 2 by Pearson Prentice Hall Pre-Requisite: Spanish I This two-semester course builds on the basics taught in Spanish I. Students are encouraged to progress to a conversational level. The course includes Bible memory verses, local Spanish cultural experiences and cultural readings. |
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World History
Curriculum: World History by Bob Jones University This two-semester course is a survey of world history from creation to modern times. Students are introduced to a wide spectrum of historical events and encouraged to interpret those events in the light of God’s Word. |
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World Literature
Curriculum: Implications of Literature, Navigator Level by TextWord Press; Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker; supplemental classic readings throughout the course This two-semester course explores classical works in world literature, correlating with time periods that are studied in the world history course. Emphasis is placed on reading, writing, class discussion and the logical presentation of thoughts in both spoken and written form. Grammar study is integrated in the continuation of the writing process. |
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11th Grade
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Algebra II
Curriculum: Algebra 2 by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Pre-Requisite: Algebra I This two-semester course covers algebra, and trigonometry. Word problems are used extensively to encourage the student’s analytical skills. The algebra elements include all the rules for exponents, factoring methods, quadratic equation, logarithms, basic probability, direct and inverse variation, and functional notation. The trigonometry element includes solving right triangles by using sine, cosine, and tangent functions. Basic vector theory is covered including the addition of vectors, negative vectors and resultant force at a point. The relationship between polar and rectangular coordinates are also covered and how to make the conversions. |
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American Literature
Dual Credit Option ENG-202 and ENG-203 Curriculum: Various American Literature from Early American History through present day; Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker. What does it mean to be an American? This essential question will spark our study of American Literature. As we read and discuss representative stories, poems, speeches, novels, and documents from the major periods of American Literature, we will assess the impact of each one on historical events, cultural movements, and American identity. Finally, we will evaluate each one according to the Biblical worldview. In addition to careful reading, student will complete projects, give presentations, and write compositions including narrative, persuasive, compare & contrast, and literary analysis essays. Finally, students will write a research paper in response to the essential question of the course. The goal of the course is that students will use their understanding of American Literature and culture to engage it as God’s ambassadors to a dark world that desperately needs Him. ENG-202 will survey American Literature from Early American history through the 1860. ENG-203 covers American Literature from the Civil War period through the present. Students must complete an entire year of American Literature to receive 1.0 hour of high school credit. Students also have the option of taking one or both semesters as dual credit. What will we read? The Crucible by Arthur Miller; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain;The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald; Dystopian novel of your choice; other poems, speeches, short stories, and excerpts to be handed out in class. |
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American History
Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: U.S. History by Bob Jones University Press; The Patriot Hand Book by George Grant; Highland Books This two-semester course will examine the history of the United States of America. We will begin with the Pre-Colonial Period and conclude with the War on Terror. The students will be expected to learn material through lecture notes, reading assignments, and research. The class will be rigorous and intellectually challenging. Students are encouraged to spend at least some time each night engaged with the material. **The history of the United States cannot be accurately studied without examining the importance of the Christian worldview, and how this worldview has shaped our nation’s founding, governing principles, and culture. This is important particularly in light of the current secularization of much of our society which includes how American History is taught** |
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12th Grade
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Drama
Grade 12 Required Course Curriculum: various drama materials Selecting from a variety of drama materials (including Christian selections), this one semester class includes exercises designed to promote creativity, spontaneity, teamwork, cold reading and audition skills. Each student will participate in producing and performing several skits and a final production that will be presented to an audience. |
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U.S. Government
Dual Credit Option POL-207 Open to Grade 12 Only Curriculum: Constitution, A Reader by Hillsdale College Press; Exploring Government by Ray Notgrass; We Hold These Truths edited by Ray Notgrass This two-semester weighted course lays the foundation for a student’s thorough understanding of the workings of the U.S. Government and, subsequently, the fulfilling of their citizenship obligations. The course covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, the Constitution, as well as federalism. The students in this class will be expected to master the material in the textbook, participate in discussions using logic and reasoning, write essays and a research paper using critical thinking, memorize material, prepare current event topics, and analyze the topics from a Christian worldview. The students will also learn to study for tests by taking notes from the text. There will be a group project covering one branch of state government. |
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Bible Courses
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Survey of the Bible
Elective - one semester course Curriculum - The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) Prerequisite: Grades 6-8 UMSI Parental Roles : Guide for dependent study This introductory overview of the Bible encourages middle school students to explore God's Word for themselves. Students will be led through the story of the Bible chronologically, teaching them about important themes and topics, such as the role of God as the main character of his own story and the relationship between Scripture's divine inspiration and human authorship. |
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How to Study the Bible
Elective - one semester Curriculum - How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordan Fee; How to Read the Bible Book by Book by Gordon Fee For Grade 9, but open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum - The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) This introductory one semester course covers different modes and methods for reading the Bible. Historical Context - Students will learn to understand the role that historical context plays in interpretation and to recognize how historical context affects the application of Scripture to daily life. Literary Context - Students will read Scripture with an attentive eye to its literary context. They will learn to recognize: the genre is the text, why genre matters, and how literary situations and attitudes of the text affect our interpretation and application. Biblical Context - Students will learn to understand text within the greater context of the Bible. Throughout this course, the student would be taught how to use different tools for Bible study. These tools might include: concordances, cross-references, commentaries, etc. This course aims at equipping students with the skills necessary to read, understand, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves in an intelligent and coherent manner. |
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Discipleship & The New Testament
Elective - one semester For grade 10, but open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: New Testament and supplementary materials (TBD) This one semester course focuses on what it means to be a disciple of Christ. The course includes reading and discussion of the New Testament with a focus on the four Gospels and the words of Christ Himself. Students will study the lives of real men and women of God living out their faith in practical ways. Topics such as prayer, revival, and the attributes of discipleship will be covered. |
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World Religions
Bible Elective – Dual Credit Option Elective - one semester For grade 11, but open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: The Bible and supplementary materials (TBD) This one semester course will involve a study of the philosophies and religions of the world, to include surveys of the various philosophies, religions, world views, etc. that are prevalent today. Topics might include: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Mormonism, as well as secular humanism, moral relativism, etc. Students will come to understand the similarities and differences between major philosophies and world religions, read and interpret portions of their foundational texts and be able to consider and articulate their own position/Christian worldview. |
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Apologetics
Elective - one semester Dual Credit Option – THE-201 Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: On Guard by William Lane Craig; The Reason for God by Timothy Keller This one-semester course is designed to help students think logically about their own Christian belief system. They will learn to defend the truth of Christian doctrines. Students will then learn to compare and contrast the Christian worldview with the popular culture of today. The course will structure itself around the four main questions that any worldview must answer:
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Old Testament
Elective - two semesters Bible Dual Credit Option Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: A Popular Survey of the Old Testament and A Popular Survey of the New Testament by Norman Geister This two-semester weighted course will seek to aid student’s understanding of the Bible through understanding its historical, cultural and geographical contexts to bring a fuller meaning to the text. This course will explore on the minute details of the literature and writing style as well as the meta-narrative over-arching all of Scripture. This course will encourage students to become educated and knowledgeable Bible readers. The students will become familiar with commentaries, maps and other resources that aid in studying an ancient text. Students will be taught how to interpret and understand a variety of literary genres that are present in Scripture (Apocalyptic Literature, Poetry, Narrative, Parables, Wisdom, etc.) and how understanding these writing styles aid in interpreting/understanding the text. Although the main focus of this course will be on the Old Testament, discussion will include later historical impact on the NewTestament. |
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Electives
English Electives
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English Composition
Elective - two semester course English Elective – Dual Credit Option ENG-102 Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: Teacher developed from Image Grammar by Harry R. Noden; Pocket Style Manual by Diana Hacker This two-semester weighted course will encourage students to become creative and literate writers. The students will become adept at using the “Six Analytic Traits of Writing” (organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions, and presentation). Writing assignments develop students writing stills in four different areas: “Reader as a Writer,” “Writer as an Artist,” “Writer as a Researcher,” and grammatical structure as the artist’s tools for creating images. Students will create and maintain a writing portfolio including narrative writing, descriptive writing, a writer’s notebook, story writing, nonfiction writing and research writing. |
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Public Speaking
English Elective – Dual Credit Option Elective - one semester Open to Grades 10-12 (Grade 9 with instructor's approval) Curriculum: Sound Speech by Bob Jones University Press The ability to speak in public- whether in a business meeting, a small group Bible study, a graduation ceremony, or a lecture hall- is an essential skill for Christians who are employed in the marketplace of ideas, goods, or services. Therefore, this one semester course has been designed “to provide [students]… with the best possible training in public speaking and communication. It is a comprehensive study of public speaking, intended to give [students]… purpose, practice, and polish in any speaking situation” (Koontz 2003). Throughout this one semester course, students will learn to adapt communication genre and style to best suit their audience and purpose. Students will also develop the ability to use language that explains, persuades, and inspires. Since so many students (and adults!) struggle with anxiety related to public speaking, we will learn techniques for managing and overcoming it. Finally, students will understand the responsibility and benefits of accurate communication, composing their speeches to demonstrate this knowledge. Equally important, students will evaluate the speeches of others for accuracy, effectiveness, and honesty. As a result, students will cultivate excellent communication skills so that they are prepared to engage a lost culture with the Light and Truth of the Gospel. |
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Fine Arts Electives
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Art I
Elective - Fall Semester Open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards; Assorted Art History Slide Show; Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer This one-semester course utilizes and activates the “Right Brain” by developing drawing skills. Students will see objects, people, and nature with a renewed perspective because they will be really seeing them. They won’t be trying to figure out how things work or what they do, as they would via “Left Brained” thinking; they will be simply drawing them as they are, celebrating objects and people as God’s creation. Students are required to produce a portfolio reflecting a one semester compilation of their art projects for successful completion of this course. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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Art II
Elective - Spring Semester Open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards; Assorted Art History Slide Show; Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer During second semester students will build on their drawing skills and be exposed to the various qualities and techniques of the following media: clay, linocut printing, watercolor painting, oil painting, collage, and various new media. Students will also have the opportunity to creatively solve problems via their art making skills-this is a valuable skill for every future career endeavor whether artistic or otherwise. Students are required to produce a portfolio reflecting a one semester compilation of their art projects for successful completion of this course. |
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Advanced Drawing
Elective - Two semester course Open to Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Completion of Art 1 and Art 2 This two semester advanced course builds on the techniques covered in Art 1 and Art 2. Students are required to produce a portfolio reflecting a two semester compilation of their art projects for successful completion of this course. Students have the option of repeatedly taking this class. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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Photography
Elective - Fall Semester only Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: Perfect Digital Photography by Jay Dickman and Jay Kinghorn; Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer. DSLR camera with manual setting is required for this course. This one semester weighted course will begin by teaching the basics of good photography: composition, exposure, sensitivity, and lighting. Students will discover the function of the special features and automatic settings on digital cameras. Simple processing (including adjusting aperture, shutter speed, white balance, etc.) as well as more creative software editing processing (layering, masking, cutting out, pasting in, and applying effects of various kinds) will also be covered. Students are required to produce a portfolio reflecting a one semester compilation of their photography projects for successful completion of this course. *Additional costs – Students will be responsible for the cost of printing photos to be included in their portfolios |
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Yearbook Design
Elective - Spring semester only Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: To be Determined Prerequisite: Photography class recommended This one semester course will serve two purposes:
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Math Electives
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Advanced Placement Calculus
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Calculus: Graphical, Numeric, Algebraic by Finney, Demana, Waits, & Kennedy (Foresman-Addison) Pre-Requisite: Pre-Calculus This two semester weighted course includes the study of limits, derivatives, integrals, differential equations and their applications. The student is given the opportunity to learn to solve graphically, support numerically, confirm analytically, and solve algebraically, all while applying calculus to problem situations. Applications include rates of change, accumulated change, and physical, economic and social situations from a variety of fields including medicine, health, nature, economic, and physics. |
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Honors Pre-Calculus
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Precalculus – Graphing & Data Analysis, 2nd ed. by Michael Sullivan, Prentice Hall Pre-Requisite: Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry This two-semester weighted course emphasizes mastery of topics and skills necessary for the student to transition successfully to higher mathematics. It provides a study of functions and their behavior utilizing a traditional approach mixed with liberal use of graphing utilities for visualizing and solving problems. At the completion of this course, the student will have a good idea of whether a technological approach or a simple solution by hand would be a better choice. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions are addressed, as well as trigonometric analysis. Scatter diagrams are referenced throughout, providing the student with a sense of real world situations requiring the identification and application of the appropriate function for a curve of best fit. Some time is spent in a discussion of analytic geometry including conics, rotations of axis and polar forms, parametric equations and their applications. Polar coordinates are introduced with an emphasis on graphing along with a discussion of vectors and vector operations. Systems of equations and inequalities are examined both graphically and algebraically. This course also touches on complex numbers and DeMoivre's theorem as well as sequences, induction, counting, and probability. The final topic of discussion is a preview of calculus with a presentation of the limit and derivative of a function. Course Objective: The objective of pre-calculus is to provide a strong foundational understanding of the basic key concepts listed above in order to prepare the student for the high school level calculus course and advanced mathematics courses at the college level. This objective will be accomplished through classroom instruction, individual reading, and completing problem solving assignments. |
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College Algebra
Elective - two semesters Dual Credit option MATH-111 Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry, Edition 13 by Earl Swokowski, Cengage Learning The prime objective of this two-semester weighted survey course is to introduce students to the branches of college mathematics that include advanced Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Probability, and Trigonometry. Upon completion, the students will: have familiarity with a variety of mathematical topics, understand the basics of numeric, spatial and representative mathematics, obtain the basic skills and techniques for solving math problems, know how to translate problems that arise in daily life into mathematical terms, and be prepared for future college level math and science courses. These objectives will be accomplished through classroom instruction, individual reading, completing problem solving assignments, quizzes, and exams. |
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Consumer Math and Personal Finance*
Elective - two semesters (Personal Finance can also be taken as a one semester elective) Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: Consumer Math Curriculum (TBD); Foundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey Pre-Requisite Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Instructor’s Approval In this course, students will study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. The first semester of the course begins with a focus on occupational topics to include details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. During the second semester students will study Dave Ramsey’s practical guide to money management. Students will develop a budget, learn practical financial advice for everyday living situations, learn how to set financial and career goals, learn how to identify and understand different types of investments and learn the dangers of debt. *RSHS recommends students check math admission requirements for prospective colleges or universities. This course only meets requirements for the RSHS Diploma, not the Honors Diploma. |
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Personal Finance
Elective - Spring Semester Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Foundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey This one-semester course is a practical guide to money management. Students will develop a budget, learn practical financial advice for everyday living situations, learn how to set financial and career goals, learn how to identify and understand different types of investments and learn about the dangers of debt. *Personal Finance may be taken as a one semester course for elective credit. Personal Finance must be taken in conjunction with Consumer Math to receive 1.0 credit (two semesters) of math credit. |
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Miscellaneous Electives
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Honors Advanced Biology
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 Curriculum: Biology – A Search for Order in Complexity by Christian Liberty Press; Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Jay Wile; The Anatomy Coloring Book Prerequisite: Biology The science of Biology is a search for order in the complexity of living things. This one-year honor and weighted course will discover the underlying principles which describe the orderly processes from a Christian world view. This course is for students with a future interest in the medical field and encompasses the scientific method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, biotechnology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, taxonomy and behavior. There are several labs and dissections included in this course. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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Introduction to Coding
Elective - one semester Open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: Lesson plans developed from Goals and Objectives This is a one-semester course that is currently being developed. Please check back again for more information. |
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Conditioning
Elective - one semester Open to Grades 9-12 Curriculum: Various conditioning materials The body functions optimally in a well oxygenated environment. The premise of this course is to work with God’s design in the human body to build healthy habits for a lifetime. Activities will include weight resistance training, interval training, burst training as well as active sports games throughout the semester. Mini lessons will be taught on physiology nutrition and different approaches to physical activity. |
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Physics
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Conceptual Physics by Addison Wesley Pre-Requisite: Algebra I, Geometry This two-semester course is designed to study the application of the laws of Physics in everyday life. The student will be encouraged to discover God’s natural laws. Some of the topics covered include: Mechanics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Properties of Matter, Heat, Sound and Light, Electricity and Magnetism, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. *Fee: $25 per school year |
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Spanish III
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Realidados III by Prentice Hall Pre-Requisite: Spanish I and II This two-semester course makes use of the two previous years of Spanish. Speaking and communicating is emphasized in the program. Some videos are utilized in class for the purpose of enhancing listening and understanding skills within a variety of Spanish-speaking situations. Occasional off-campus opportunities to practically utilize Spanish skills may be offered (Mexican restaurant, market, etc.). |
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Honors Spanish IV
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Conexiones by Pearson Prentice Pre-Requisite: Spanish I, II, and III This two-semester weighted course will include weekly tasks of reading, listening, speaking or composition. Each student will give two presentations (one per semester) on a topic assigned by the teacher. This is a class of conversation in Spanish, which requires knowledge of the language at an intermediate level. The course includes the reading and discussion of poems, stories, videos, and current news. Students will play games, put on a play, make recipes, etc. Occasionally, students will listen to Hispanic music on CD, learn songs, and practice Spanish in public places such as restaurants, Latin grocery stores, Spanish book area at the Bemis Library. The objective is to facilitate conversation in Spanish through participation in an interactive and enjoyable environment. |
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Honors Spanish V
Elective - two semesters Open to Grades 11-12 or Instructor’s Approval Curriculum: Conexiones by Pearson Prentice Pre-Requisite: Spanish I, II, III, and IV This two-semester weighted course is a continuation of Spanish IV and will include weekly tasks of reading, listening, speaking or composition. Each student will give two presentations (one per semester) on a topic assigned by the teacher. This class has been developed using the College Board guidelines for AP Spanish and includes advanced conversational Spanish, which requires knowledge of the language at an advanced level. The course includes the reading and discussion of Spanish literature including poems, stories, videos, and current news. Students will play games, put on a play, make recipes, etc. Occasionally, students will listen to Hispanic music on CD, learn songs, and practice Spanish in public places such as restaurants, Latin grocery stores, and the Spanish book area at the Bemis Library. The objective is to facilitate advanced conversational and reading skills in Spanish through participation in an interactive and enjoyable environment. |
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