9th/10th Grade Course Information

Course Information: Some classes meet both days per week, and some classes meet only one day per week. Tuition for classes that meet two days per week is $450, and classes that meet one day per week is $225. (Book/supply fee of $100 per class; no other class fees. 10% discount for full-time enrollment.) Most classes will have 20-60 minutes of homework per school day.

9th/10th Grade Literature and Composition: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will continue to improve their writing skills, will learn Greek & Latin roots for vocabulary improvement, and will refine grammar skills. Students will also read and discuss novels, learning literature concepts and terms. Fulfills one unit of English Language Arts on Transcript.

9th/10th Grade Theology: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will cover all the topics of classic systematic theology, including the doctrines of God, Man, Sin, Redemption, and Last Things, using Everyone’s a Theologian, by RC Sproul.  Fulfills one unit of Social Studies, Religion, or Elective on Transcript.

Algebra 1: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 1 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 1. Fulfills one unit of Math on Transcript.

Algebra 2: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 2, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 2 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 2. Fulfills one unit of Math on Transcript.

Algebra 2.5: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 2, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 2 concepts. This course will begin in the middle of the Algebra 2 book, and it is designed for students who have started Algebra 2, but either did not make it all the way through the book, or who did make it through the book, but who struggled and could use another year before moving on to Pre-Calculus. The instructor is an expert at explaining math concepts clearly and patiently. Fulfills one unit of Math on Transcript.

9th/10th Grade History: The Medieval World: This class meets on Fridays only. This class will explore the Medieval world and the events leading up to the Reformation. Fulfills one unit of Social Studies on Transcript.

Biology: Anatomy: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for high schoolers. Students will learn from a Christian science curriculum that explores the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course does not cover the reproductive system. Fulfills one unit of Lab Science (Biology) on Transcript.

Science Experiments: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will learn about how to conduct science experiments and present scientific evidence. Students will have a science fair presentation. Fulfills 1/2 unit of Lab Science on Transcript.

Art I: Introduction to Media: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover an introduction to different art media. Students will learn fundamental art concepts. Fulfills one unit of Fine Arts on Transcript.

Art: Advanced Drawing: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover drawing and rendering with an emphasis on realism. Students should have taken at least one other art class before taking this class. Fulfills one unit of Fine Arts on Transcript.

STEM Activities and Building Projects: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will be hands-on building projects, mostly STEM-related. Fulfills 1/2 unit of Lab Science on Transcript.

Art: Textiles: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. This class will cover textile art – sewing, weaving, and other textiles will be explored. Fulfills one unit of Fine Arts on Transcript.

Latin I: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. Students will learn first year Latin. Students should expect to complete one hour of homework per day. Fulfills one unit of Foreign Language on Transcript.