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This year-long course will focus on the Bible as a story, presenting the Bible in chronological order so that the narrative of God’s Word is understood in a historical context. In particular, this course will give students a glimpse into how God has worked throughout history to initiate and carry out His plan of redemption for the human race through His Son, Jesus Christ. Throughout the course, students will be given opportunities for practical application and reflection on the passages they encounter.

This year-long course provides the opportunity for students to examine key, defining questions regarding Christianity. Students are introduced to apologetics: the biblical history, utility, and practical approaches to sharing their faith to engage culture. Students learn about sound argumentation, critical thinking, and using biblical and historical evidence to discuss Christianity. Subsequently, students apply these skills to evaluate difficult topics such as worldview, miracles, the deity of Jesus, the resurrection, and the concept of evil.

This semester-long course focuses on global missions with an emphasis on the biblical and theological foundations for sharing the gospel across the world. Students will explore the history of Christian missions and strategies for sharing the message of Christ to individuals of differing cultures. The course will provide an understanding of the commitment required of those who are called to mission work.

This semester-long course will equip students with the understanding, skills, and potential motivators necessary to effectively understand and incarnate the gospel, understand and navigate culture, and engage culture and cultures with the gospel in transformative ways. Students will explore how Paul and other New Testament figures adapted their presentation of the gospel to the people group they were speaking to. Students will increase their cultural intelligence by examining the signal systems and cultural dimensions used by different cultures.

This World Religions course introduces the student to an overview of today’s many religions. The student will understand that a person’s beliefs and worldview can significantly impact how he/she lives. The student will explore the fact that because there are many unique and distinct viewpoints, it can be hard to distinguish the definitive roots of those belief systems. This course will guide the student to understand existing and past religions and faiths better. The course will give students a holistic overview of each of the existing primary faiths of the world, along with the origin, key texts, primary beliefs, and current status of each, giving the student a deeper understanding of how religions are formed and continue to flourish.

This year-long course will explore the book of James, the life of Christ, and what being a godly man looks like. Students will consider arguments regarding the author, date, major themes, and practical applications that can be drawn from the book of James using inductive Bible study methods. Students will explore and discuss the cultural, political, and historical environment present before, during, and after the ministry period of Jesus of Nazareth. Students will also learn biblical truths about what it looks like to be a godly man in today’s world and practical ways to apply those truths.

This year-long course will explore the book of James, the life of Christ, and what being a woman of worth looks like. Students will consider arguments regarding the author, date, major themes, and practical applications that can be drawn from the book of James using inductive Bible study methods. Students will explore and discuss the cultural, political, and historical environment present before, during, and after the ministry period of Jesus of Nazareth. Students will also learn biblical truths about what it looks like to be a woman of worth in today’s world and practical ways to apply those truths.

This year-long course continues to build on the sequential review and development of grammar and communication skills in writing. An evaluation of world literature develops analytical skills using examples of short stories, the novella, the novel, poetry, allegory, and drama selected from a variety of periods and authors. These and other texts frame the students’ vocabulary comprehension through contextual application. A research paper using appropriate style, format, and documentation will analyze a social issue from a historical, biblical, and literary perspective. Students are guided with biblical truths to develop the skills necessary to honor God through excellence in the written and spoken word.

This year-long course provides an engaging overview of world literature from ancient and modern cultures. Students read major works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama and evaluate the historical context, author’s influence, and literary impact of the works. These and other texts frame the students’ vocabulary comprehension through contextual application. Students study all steps of the development of a research paper and then utilize the learned skills to produce a well-structured research paper comparing or contrasting literary works. Students are guided with biblical truths to develop the skills necessary to honor God through excellence in the written word.

This year-long course will equip students to become more mature writers who are able to clearly and properly express themselves through academic and creative writing. Students will dig far beyond the surface meaning of a text and see the purpose, creativity, and significance of various types of literature. The literary focus is on numerous periods of American Literature in poetry, short stories, personal diaries, nonfiction essays, a novel, and drama. Students will develop a persuasive research paper. Students are guided with biblical truths to develop the skills necessary to honor God through excellence in the written and spoken word.

This year-long course provides an overview of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon era, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution, up to and including the Modern Period. This course covers major works of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will discover the historical content, authorial influence, and literary impact of these works. Using these texts, students will strengthen their writing and vocabulary skills and then be guided in developing an argumentative research paper. Students are guided with biblical truths to develop the skills necessary to honor God through excellence in the written and spoken word.

This year-long course provides an overview of Earth’s places, cultures, and environments. The course will provide an overview of geographical study, including climate, weather, regions, and resources, and delve into a detailed analysis of Earth’s world regions. Students will gain map skills, learn about different cultures, analyze the economic and political systems of various nations, and discover the wonders of God’s creation through the study of physical geography.

This year-long course surveys early African, American, Asian, and European cultures from Creation to the establishment of early societies in the Americas. Students will also study the geography of ancient civilizations in an attempt to understand their patterns of behavior, including religion, science, economy, and government. The course uses the Bible as a historical source to complement primary source historical research and study to reveal God as the prime architect in human history and Jesus Christ as central to that history.

This year-long course surveys African, American, Asian, and European cultures from the Renaissance to modern times. The course includes units on the Reformation, exploration, the economic and scientific revolutions, the Enlightenment, industrialization, the world wars, and the contemporary world. Students will read various primary sources to learn history straight from the words of those who lived it, and the course’s biblical approach will demonstrate that man, though made in the image of God, is innately sinful, has limitations, and is in need of redemption.

This course provides an overview of American History from early exploration to the present. It will examine the development of the American republic with special attention paid to the political, intellectual, economic and cultural influences on the development of the United States as an exceptional nation in a global context.

This semester-long course provides an overview of the history, geography, and government of the Commonwealth of Virginia from the 16th century to the present. Students will learn the contributions the Commonwealth has made to the progression of American History in areas of law, government, education, economics, and religion. The course includes a focus on the importance of Christianity and religious freedom to the growth of the American nation.

This semester-long course will evaluate the foundation of American Government and focus on training students to be effective citizens. The course will pay particular attention to the purpose and roles of government officials and organizations and will emphasize the United States Constitution. Students will learn the importance of government as a way of restraining sin, preserving order, and protecting the life, liberty, and property of all individuals.

This year-long course introduces the students to topics that explore higher mathematic principles and skills. The student will investigate and solve problems that use both real numbers and variables. The skills learned will be used to solve real-life problems to help students function better in the world around them. An emphasis will be placed on solving equations, including linear, quadratic, inequalities, multistep, and variations. Factoring and graphing will be used to solve a variety of equations and systems of equations. Also, skills related to exponents, statistics, and probability will be explored and related to practical application. Students will have access to engaging multimedia video lectures, notes pages for each lesson summarizing the video content, practice problems, and assessments. All video lessons include a transcript and closed captioning in English and Spanish.

This year-long course combines the skills of algebraic thinking with the abstract concepts of plane geometry to give a good foundation in mathematical logical thinking and the skills needed to develop sequential proofs. Students will explore and practice inductive and deductive reasoning, the Pythagorean Theorem, properties and principles related to polygons, and a more detailed look at trigonometric ratios. Students will have access to engaging multimedia video lectures, notes pages for each lesson summarizing the video content, practice problems, and assessments.

This year-long course builds on the material covered in Algebra 1 with more detail and added subject matter. It develops advanced algebra skills such as solving systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, and quadratics. Students will develop skills related to these as well as linear systems in two and three dimensions, matrices, rational expressions, and conic sections (their properties and equations). Students will expand their knowledge of functions, including exponential, radical, and logarithmic varieties. Students will have access to engaging multimedia video lectures, notes pages for each lesson summarizing the video content, practice problems, and assessments. All video lessons include a transcript and closed captioning in English and Spanish.

This year-long course will begin with a review of essential algebraic concepts and expand to include more advanced algebraic and trigonometric concepts needed for calculus and higher mathematics. Students will review such topics as exponents, functions, radicals, polynomials, factoring, and complex numbers. The student will then study material related to trigonometric identities, systems of equations and matrices, and graphing everything from linear and quadratic functions to vectors and polar coordinates. Concepts such as absolute value, synthetic division, and radical expressions will be coupled with real-life applications of trigonometric functions, combinations, and probability. Students will have access to engaging multimedia video lectures, notes pages for each lesson summarizing the video content, practice problems, and assessments. All video lessons include a transcript and closed captioning in English and Spanish.

This year-long course builds on principles of geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and other prior mathematics courses to take students into the world of limits, derivatives, and special computational techniques such as the power rule and differentiation. It is an important prerequisite for many educational programs in engineering and science. The student will also explore topics related to sequences, series, and the fundamental theorem of calculus as well as differential equations. Students will have access to engaging multimedia video lectures, notes pages for each lesson summarizing the video content, practice problems, and assessments. All video lessons include a transcript and closed captioning in English and Spanish.

This year-long project-based course helps students understand the programming and logic behind computers and software. All assignments are related to the Excel spreadsheet, which uses VBA (Visual Basics for Applications), the programming language of Excel and other Office programs. The student will explore different aspects of computer programming utilizing built-in options of Excel and the manipulation of mathematics operations and principles. The course will incorporate biblical principles and philosophy that point to God as Creator and the order and logic that He continues to exhibit in His creation.

In this full-year course, students explore the Earth and its place in the universe. Students examine the structure of the earth, the topography, rocks, minerals, weather, natural events, oceans, and climate, and how these have contributed to the geologic history of the planet. Earth’s specific and deliberate position in the universe is examined so that students analyze the rationale behind the scriptural truth of Creation and the secular explanations of how and when Earth began. Students are expected to write a researched paper to contrast a secular with a biblical view related to the geologic impact of Noah’s Flood. Throughout the course, students engage in demonstrations and lab activities to reinforce the concepts of the lessons.

In this year-long course, students study living organisms and their place in the created world. Students review foundational science concepts, molecular and cell biology, cell processes, DNA, and genetics. Students compare various living organisms in a survey of classification and kingdoms, including microbiology. Additional units of study include biomes, ecosystems, and the balance of God’s created world and man’s responsibility to steward it well. The final section of the course introduces the major systems of the human body, God’s perfect creation. Students engage with lab activities and demonstrations supporting the lessons and research and write on various assigned topics. Students analyze the contrasting beliefs of a secular view of science and the scriptural truth of Creation to determine how nature and life align with God’s creation and sustaining presence.

This full-year course provides an overview of the atom and the molecular-level properties and interactions in the created world. Students learn the properties of matter, atomic structure, and basic atomic bonding and then apply this understanding to the mathematical and conceptual groundwork of more complex molecular interactions. Emphasis is placed on student analysis and critical thinking related to scientific investigations, demonstrations, and lab exercises. Students are exposed to the perfection and order of God’s creation as they investigate the laws and patterns that govern chemistry in the natural world.

This year-long foundational course allows students to explore the physical and mathematical relationships that describe the world God created. The first semester of this course focuses on Newtonian mechanics and the laws of the physical world related to work, motion, gravity, types of energy, and power. The second semester covers pendulums, sound and light waves, electricity and magnetism, particle and solid-state physics, and other applications of physics in the modern world. Virtual demonstrations and lab exercises require students to apply the theories they learn practically. This course requires strong mathematical skills. Students discover the perfection and order of God’s creation as they investigate the laws and patterns that govern physics in the natural world.

This year-long course provides an overview of the structure and function of the human body, God’s ultimate creation. Students learn the terminology related to the structure of body systems and how structure facilitates healthy body functioning. Students analyze the impact of disease or injury on how the body works. All major body systems are reviewed. Students engage with lab activities and demonstrations to support the lessons and are expected to research and write on various assigned topics. While a good foundational course for students who wish to pursue medicine, physiology, or other allied health fields later, this course provides a strong understanding of the bodies given to each of us by God as a temple of the Holy Spirit.

This semester-long course provides an overview of both microeconomics and macroeconomics, including a discussion on the relationship between worldviews and economic theory. Students will be presented with free-market microeconomic theory as it relates to the nature of property and property ownership, the laws of supply and demand, profits and incentives, and the morality of markets. The section on macroeconomics will cover the role of civil government in the economy and discuss topics such as taxation and fiscal policy, tariffs, and minimum wage laws. Students will also be introduced to the principles of a biblical work ethic and learn how the fall of man impacts economics.

This semester-long course will explore the basics of good stewardship, financial practices, and literacy through the lens of material presented by the Ron Blue Institute (RBI) integrated with the VA SOLs. The students will study topics such as goal setting, money management, insurance principles, and consumer rights and will be coupled with projects that analyze real-life investigation and insight into financial management. The student will use mathematical operations and skills to solve problems involving interest, investment, and sound financial planning. The students will be introduced to God’s perspective on stewardship and personal finance and will be able to interpret and analyze real-life financial situations in the light of biblical truth.

This course can be taken as a year-long or separate semester course to isolate the health or physical education components. The primary aim of the course is to encourage the student to establish a biblical view of the body, health, and self-image. During health instruction, students will investigate the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of topics such as nutrition, overall health, body image, social health, stress, and appropriate use of social media. Students explore the normal functioning of major body systems and the impact of disease on those systems. Through safety and first aid training, the student is exposed to the skills and techniques of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED.) Physical education (PE) instruction guides students in the safe and appropriate techniques for physical activity, such as stretching, jumping, developing core strength, plyometrics, and other aerobic exercises. Students demonstrate participation by submitting an activity journal and mastery through submitting video recordings of the student’s exercise activities. Male students are assigned to course sections taught by male instructors, and female students are assigned to those taught by female instructors. While HPEB100 is designed for ninth-grade students, the course can be taken by any high-school student.

This course can be taken as a year-long or separate semester course to isolate the health or physical education components. The primary aim of the course is to encourage the student to establish a biblical view of the body, health, and self-image. During health instruction, emphasis is placed on the student’s development of spiritual health through lessons on personal devotions, self-image, emotional intelligence, and healthy social interactions. The student will apply this knowledge to engage in community service through a service project during the health component of the course. Further investigation of body systems expands the student’s previous knowledge from earlier health classes. The student will evaluate effective personal hygiene and preventative measures to maintain good health and analyze the impact of substance abuse on overall health. During the physical education (PE) component of the course, students participate in stretching, running, aerobic, and anaerobic exercises. Using the acquired knowledge, students create their own workout and recovery plans. Participation is documented through the submission of an activity journal, and mastery through the submission of video recordings of the student’s exercise activities. Male students are assigned to course sections taught by male instructors, and female students are assigned to those taught by female instructors. While HEPE200 is designed for tenth-grade students, the course can be taken by any high-school student.

This course can be taken as a year-long or separate semester course to isolate the health or physical education components. The primary aim of the course is to encourage the student to establish a biblical view of the body, health, and self-image. During health instruction, students will investigate the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of topics such as nutrition, overall health, body image, social health, stress, and appropriate use of social media. Students explore the normal functioning of major body systems and the impact of disease on those systems. Through safety and first aid training, the student is exposed to the skills and techniques of CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED.) Physical education (PE) instruction guides students in the safe and appropriate techniques for physical activity, such as stretching, jumping, developing core strength, plyometrics, and other aerobic exercises. Students demonstrate participation by submitting an activity journal and mastery through submitting video recordings of the student’s exercise activities. Male students are assigned to course sections taught by male instructors, and female students are assigned to those taught by female instructors. While HPEG100 is designed for ninth-grade students, the course can be taken by any high-school student.

The Health & PE II course is designed for 10th grade students but can be taken by a high school student on any level. It will guide the students to establish a biblical worldview regarding the body and overall health. During the Health weeks, students will investigate topics on physical, mental-emotional, social, and spiritual health including body systems, depression, relationships, and accountability. During PE weeks, students are given instructional content, including video instructions, regarding aerobic and anaerobic exercises that will strengthen the body. Students will perform these activities and provide video submissions to their instructor for grading—male students with male teachers and female students with female teachers. The students will additionally complete weekly activity logs recording regular physical activity to ensure that they stay active. Following this course, a student should have a deeper understanding of health and physical fitness from a variety of disciplines.

This semester-long course is designed to equip students to be successful online students and guide them in making wise choices for further career or academic endeavors. The course includes resources to enhance a student’s scholastic pursuits in the areas of communication, studying, note-taking, time management, reading and comprehension, and the evaluation of resources for research and writing. In addition, students will learn how academic performance should be viewed in relation to a biblical worldview.

This year-long course includes an introduction to and mastery of basic concepts and vocabulary in the French language while exposing students to culture, geography, and history of the francophone world. Using web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey into learning a second language. Not only will the students build language skills, but they will also learn about various French-speaking cultures and histories. Students will use their new skills in writing, listening, reading, and speaking. Additionally, students will gain a better understanding of biblical worldview as we encounter and appreciate a new perspective.

This year-long course includes a review of and mastery of basic concepts in the French language while also developing more complex grammatical concepts and robust vocabulary, all while exposing students to the culture, geography, and history of the francophone world. Using web-based technology, students will continue their exciting journey of learning a second language. Students continue to build language skills, and learn about various French-speaking cultures and histories. Students will use these developing skills in writing, listening, reading, and speaking. Additionally, students will gain a better understanding of biblical worldview as we encounter and appreciate a new perspective.

This year-long course includes a review of and mastery of essential concepts in the French language. Students will develop more complex grammatical concepts and targeted vocabulary. Students will also be exposed to culture, geography, and history of the francophone world. Using web-based technology, students will use and improve their skills in writing, listening, reading, and speaking. Additionally, students will gain a better understanding of biblical worldview as we encounter and appreciate a new cultural perspective.

This year-long course allows students to develop the ability to comprehend simple written Latin texts on a variety of topics. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of texts rather than interpersonal communication. Students learn to use Latin orally, understand oral Latin, and write very simple phrases and sentences. Students learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Roman people. Students compare these cultural and historical elements to their own culture and recognize examples of the influence of Roman civilization in their own world. Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary of Latin, students enhance their understanding of these same linguistic elements of English.

This year-long course allows students to improve their ability to comprehend written Latin texts on various topics. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of texts rather than interpersonal communication. To support the development of reading and interpretation skills, students learn to understand oral Latin and write increasingly complex phrases and sentences. Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products of the ancient Roman people and identify the impact of this civilization on Christ’s time on earth. Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary of the Latin language, students enhance their understanding of these same linguistic elements of English.

This year-long course includes mastery of basic concepts of the Spanish language with an introduction to intermediate grammatical concepts. Using web-based technology, students will begin an exciting journey into learning a second language. Students will build language skills and learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Students will use and develop their new language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also learn more about their faith by reading the Bible in Spanish. This course is designed for middle schoolers and is equivalent to one semester of high-school Spanish.

This year-long course includes mastery of basic concepts of the Spanish language with an introduction to intermediate grammatical concepts. Using web-based technology, students will continue an exciting journey of learning a second language. Students will build language skills and learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Students will use and develop their language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, students will learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish. This course is designed for middle schoolers and is equivalent to the second semester of high-school Spanish.

This year-long course includes mastery of basic concepts of the Spanish language with an introduction to intermediate grammatical concepts. Using web-based technology, students will begin this exciting journey of learning a second language. Students will build language skills and learn about various Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures. Students will use and develop their language skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, students will learn more about their own faith by reading the Bible in Spanish and analyzing Bible stories.

This year-long course builds on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish I. The focus is on the four language skills, which are reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the target language. Through this course, students will broaden their knowledge of Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary, allowing them to freely communicate ideas using various tenses. Students are introduced to native aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures, which allow connections to be made with their own culture. Throughout this course, students examine Scripture in Spanish as they learn about different biblical topics related to adolescents.

This year-long course will build on the fundamental language elements taught in Spanish I and II. Students will continue to develop their communicative competence by focusing on the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They will communicate on various topics using more complex structures in Spanish and move from concrete to more abstract concepts in various time frames. Students will learn about Hispanic culture and contemplate common cultural elements through a biblical worldview. Students will use authentic Spanish worship materials to develop their language skills to become faithful witnesses and effectively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This semester-long course is designed to equip students to be successful online students and guide them in making wise choices for further career or academic endeavors. The course includes resources to enhance a student’s scholastic pursuits in the areas of communication, studying, note-taking, time management, reading and comprehension, and the evaluation of resources for research and writing. In addition, students will learn how academic performance should be viewed in relation to a biblical worldview.

This semester-long course allows students to begin the process of planning and preparing for college. Instruction includes a focus on the decision-making process of choosing a school, including the inquiry and application process, evaluating schools, and financial requirements. Students will also receive an overview of basic expectations for college-level reading, writing, and research, including instruction in various citation styles.

This semester-long course will introduce the student to the operation and use of computers. Specific applications taught include basic digital information skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentations. In addition, students will learn basic terminology and concepts related to the use of computers in today’s society.

This semester-long course will introduce the student to intermediate and advanced Microsoft Office applications. Specific applications taught include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Students will use these applications to design, develop, create, and edit documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Capstone projects for each application are completed through the course to demonstrate proficiency.

This semester-long course is an introduction to the goals, processes, and operations of business enterprises for students. The main focus is on the functions that a company, whether a multinational corporation or a corner grocery store, must manage effectively to be successful. These functions include accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, operations management, and strategic planning. Attention is also given to the legal environment in which businesses operate and the importance of business ethics and corporate citizenship.

This year-long course establishes foundational skills for students to live as independent individuals. Students will be provided instruction on finding a job, choosing a career and education, personal finance and banking, buying and maintaining a vehicle and home, consumer rights, health and wellbeing, culinary skills and basic recipes, textiles, cleaning, and building healthy, godly relationships. Students will complete a variety of practical assignments, including collecting recipes, searching for an apartment, and completing tax forms.

This year-long course will introduce basic guitar skills, including how to play and maintain a guitar, as well as provide instruction on musical theory. Students will learn the fundamentals of music and the basic skills necessary to play a wide variety of music styles, including blues, rock, and jazz. Students will build their guitar skills by learning to strum chords and read guitar music, all while practicing numerous musical compositions.

This year-long course will introduce Creationeering™ as a new paradigm, or worldview, that integrates engineering, science, and business practice for technological entrepreneurship from a biblical basis. In this course, the student will study a survey of the various engineering disciplines through the Creationeering lens. Along with this survey, the students will engage in a number of labs designed to illustrate engineering principles for each discipline. Students will be introduced to the Creationeering process, which begins with God as the Creator and Designer. They will understand how engineering, science, and business are not separate fields of study but integrated ones.

This semester-long course provides instruction in basic musical elements and instruments, traces the development and growth of several forms of music, and gives students a foundation to appreciate music more fully. The course will expose students to several genres of music, and students will learn the names and backgrounds of several famous musical composers and their contributions to their particular genres. Students will also study gospel, praise and worship, and contemporary Christian music.

This semester-long course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of programming in Java. The student will learn and apply key programming concepts such as the use of variables, functions, loops, conditional statements, object-oriented programming, and the use of graphical user interfaces in the Java programming language. Throughout the course, the student will demonstrate mastery by completing practical programming exercises. Upon completing this course, students will be prepared for further programming in Java or can apply their understanding of Java to develop skills with other programming languages.

This semester-long course will introduce the student to the basics of programming in C++. The student will learn and apply key programming concepts such as using variables, functions, loops, conditional statements, object-oriented programming, and exception handling, all in the C++ programming language. Throughout the course, learning will be demonstrated through the completion of practical programming exercises. Upon completing this course, students will be prepared for further programming in C++ or can apply their understanding of programming in C++ to skill development with other programming languages.

This semester-long course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of programming in Python. The student will learn and apply key programming concepts such as using variables, functions, loops, conditional statements, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces, all in the Python programming language. Throughout the course, the student will demonstrate mastery by completing practical programming exercises. Upon completing this course, students will be prepared for further programming in Python or can apply their understanding of Python to develop skills with other programming languages.

Students in this semester-long course will develop the knowledge and skills to create web pages using HTML and CSS. Included in the course are principles of good web design, page layout, practical use of graphics and tables, and enhancing a website with multimedia. Included in the course is an introduction to basic JavaScript programming. The provided materials are supported by simulated tasks with real-time feedback. Students demonstrate mastery by completing practical design exercises as new skills are attained.

This semester-long course covers works from America’s first settlers to modern writers. Overall, the course includes literature spanning from the 1500s to the current day and introduces students to some of the greatest authors and works in American literature. The class begins with a study of non-fiction literature, including essays, letters, and memoirs. From there, the course covers drama, novels, poetry, and short stories. Students will write responsively to these works as apologists, analysts, poets, and narrators. Students are guided with biblical truths to develop the skills necessary to honor God through excellence in the written and spoken word.

This semester-long course provides an introduction to the major topics of the establishment of British colonies in North America, including their political, economic, and social structures; religious and intellectual characteristics; and the transition from distant citizens of Great Britain to a new American identity. Students will examine changing relationships with Native Americans, the development of racial slavery as a labor source, and European cultural influences on the various colonial regions. In addition, students will explore a variety of primary sources from the colonial era and study biographies of important historical figures such as William Bradford, John Smith, and Peter Minuit.

This semester-long course provides a wide-lens overview of British Literature, spanning from the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Elizabethan, Restoration, Romantic, and Victorian periods through the early 20th Century. The course focuses on the connections between historical events, philosophies, and art in England and helps students connect the literature they read to their own life and faith. It covers selections from England’s most famous authors and allows students to explore these works through reading, creative writing, and interest-based research.

This semester-long course provides an in-depth study of the major works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The course will address the historical, religious, cultural, and literary influences upon these authors. Students will evaluate the influence of the two authors upon each other’s writings. Throughout the course, traditional and modern fantasy genres are compared and contrasted. Students will creatively reflect on the impact that Tolkien and Lewis had on fantasy literature in addition to defending the use of a secular genre for a sacred purpose.

This semester-long course introduces the student to the important themes, people, and ideas arising from the period of the American Civil War. Students will study military campaigns as well as the wartime experiences of women, African Americans, and individuals who contributed to the war effort in ways other than the military. While the focus of the course is from 1850 to 1877, students will also learn about the context of the war and its impact on subsequent American history, all through the lens of a biblical worldview.

This year-long course covers topics related to basic mathematical skills and then directs the student to apply those skills in real-life situations and problems. The student will review basic skills related to math operations and properties. The student will learn how to apply math in a variety of ways in order to be a better-educated and informed consumer. The course includes a survey of basic financial practices and computations that correlate to business and personal money management. The student will learn biblical stewardship and principles of generosity throughout the course.

This semester-long course studies the elements of narrative non-fiction, short fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will apply these elements to create non-fiction compositions, short stories, poems, scripts, and plays. Students will produce a sustained creative writing portfolio throughout the course that includes prewriting, journal entries, activities, and early drafts. These will be useful for analysis, inspiration, and future development. Students will understand and demonstrate how these creative elements reflect God’s image.

This semester-long course will explore the development of the United States Constitution, including its founding principles and the ways in which succeeding generations have altered and interpreted it. Students will study the principles upon which the Constitution was drafted, engage with the text of the document itself, and examine key events and decisions that affected the text and understanding of what the Constitution means. Students will be introduced to major figures, court cases, and methods of interpreting the Constitution, which will assist them in evaluating it in light of biblical truth.

This semester-long course will present information, exercises, and example speeches to help students prepare and deliver speeches publicly. Students will learn some basics about research, situation, types of speeches, overcoming anxiety, persuasion, and the audience. Also, students will learn the purpose of public speaking and how it can apply in settings such as school and work.

This semester-long course is designed to take the student through a basic review of algebra and applicable geometry and present a detailed study of trigonometric identities. The student will study topics on graphs and functions, the law of sines and law of cosines, vectors, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. The student will explore conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and inverse trigonometric functions. The subject matter will be presented through video lectures and daily practice, and students will view mathematical principles in the light of biblical truth.