TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIBLE
BIble Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Bible Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Bible Grade 8 - 1 Credit

LANGUAGE ARTS
Language Arts Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Language Arts Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Language Arts Grade 8 - 1 Credit
Basic Reading Skills - .5 Credits

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Mathematics Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Pre-Algebra - 1 Credit

SCIENCE
Science Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Science Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Science Grade 8 - 1 Credit

SOCIAL SCIENCES
U.S. History and Geography Grade 6 - 1 Credit
U.S. History and Geography Grade 7 - 1 Credit
U.S. History and Geography Grade 8 - 1 Credit
World Cultural Geography - 1 Credit

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Secondary French - 1 Credit
Secondary Spanish - 1 Credit

FITNESS
Health Quest - .5 Credits

FINE ARTS
Arts Foundations - .5 Credits

ELECTIVES
Keyboarding and Applications - .5 Credits
State History (50 Options) - .5 Credits

BIBLE

BIble Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Sixth Grade Bible provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on a brief survey of the Old and New Testaments, with special emphasis upon the key people, places, and events from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation. These areas target three content strands: theology, biblical literature, and biblical background. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Present an overview of the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation.
• dentify key people, places, and events in the Old and New Testaments.
• Discuss the primary eras in the history of Israel and the Church.
• Appreciate the importance of Israel and the Kingdom in the Old Testament.
• Appreciate the importance of the Church in the New Testament.
• Demonstrate the influence of the Old Testament in the New Testament.
• Explain important themes and teachings throughout the Bible.

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Bible Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Seventh Grade Bible provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on worship, mankind, the attributes of God, prophecies about Christ, the living of balanced lives, and the book of Psalms. Special emphasis is given to the life of Christ from His pre-existence and birth to His resurrection and ascension. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, Christian growth, and the life of Christ (a special topic). Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Understand the design and practice of Christian worship.
• Describe the nature and purpose of humanity.
• Explain some of the moral attributes of God.
• Follow the biblical presentation of Jesus as the Messiah.
• Identify the characteristics of a balanced Christian life.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history and design of the book of Psalms.
• Present the primary events in the life of Christ.

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Bible Grade 8 - 1 Credit
Eighth Grade Bible provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. It focuses on prayer, salvation, the attributes of God, the book of Proverbs, and interpersonal relationships. Special emphasis is given to a survey of Church history from the early Church through the Reformation. These areas target five content strands: theology, the attributes of God, biblical literature, Christian growth, and Church history (a special topic). Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Understand the nature and use of prayer.
• Explain the relationship of sin and salvation in the Gospel message.
• Describe various attributes that belong to God.
• Identify key people, places, and events in Church history.
• Describe the deterioration of the Church in the Middle Ages.
• Pursue biblical truths in the development of relationships.
• Explain the relationship between parents and children.

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Language Arts Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Sixth Grade Language Arts continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas-reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students' understanding in the following ways:

• Reading - develops students' reading skills, including the identification of main ideas, supporting details, sequence, and facts and opinions; introduces more advanced reading skills, showing students how to analyze propaganda, make inferences, and determine the author's authority; shows students how to identify parts of speech in sentences, with emphasis on kinds and uses of nouns, pronouns, and verb tenses; develops students' capacities for identifying basic elements of narrative prose; enhances students' abilities for reading newspaper articles and informative nonfiction; helps students develop basic literary comprehension skills through the reading of short stories, nonfiction pieces, and poetry.
• Writing - develops students' understanding of sentence structure, providing hands-on experience with subject-verb agreement, participles, and phrases; emphasizes parts of speech and their roles, including adjectives, nouns, and verbs; familiarizes students with roots, affixes, and basic word relationships, including homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms; develops students' vocabulary and spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing paragraphs, business letters, poetry, and short stories; guides students through planning, organizing, writing, and revising a report.
• Special Topics - teaches dictionary skills and comprehension of graphic visual aids; introduces students to Biblical literature topics.

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Language Arts Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Seventh Grade Language Arts continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas-reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students' understanding in the following ways:

• Reading - develops students' reading skills, including the identification of main ideas, supporting details, and sequence; teaches students how to reach logical conclusions as well as use appropriate reading rates; shows students how to identify parts of speech in sentences, with emphasis on adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, pronouns, and verb types; helps students develop basic literary comprehension skills through the reading of biographical and autobiographical pieces, poetry, and character analyses.
• Writing - develops students' understanding of sentence structure, providing hands-on experience with coordination, conjunctions, subject-verb agreement, participles, and phrases; familiarizes students with roots, affixes, and basic word relationships, including homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms; develops students' vocabulary and spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing paragraphs, character analyses, character sketches, short biographies, and summaries; develops students' critical thinking skills through speculative writing on morality.
• Speaking - teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving the skills together throughout the course.
• Listening - teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these together throughout the lessons; builds upon students' study skills.

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Language Arts Grade 8 - 1 Credit
Eighth Grade Language Arts continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas-reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It most specifically focuses on deepening and furthering students' understanding in the following ways:

• Reading - reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students how to analyze propaganda and other forms of writing, including biographies, autobiographies, formal essays, and informal essays; shows students how to make denotative, symbolic, and connotative readings of a text; introduces both Old English and Middle English languages and literature to develop students' understanding of English language formation and development; prepares students for the higher level literary comprehension skills required in the upper grades.
• Writing - develops students' understanding of sentence structure, providing hands-on experience with conjunctions, transitions, clauses, and common sentence errors; teaches language histories and etymologies to help students build on knowledge of word structures, including topics like prefixes, roots, and suffixes; expands on students' vocabulary and spelling skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing business letters, friendly letters, informal essays, and basic literature analyses.
• Speaking - offers students experience in delivering oral reports; teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving these skills together throughout the course.
• Listening - teaches effective listening comprehension skills, weaving these together throughout the lessons; builds upon students' study skills, as well as helping them become reliable and efficient note takers.

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Basic Reading Skills - .5 Credit
The purpose of this course is to help students acquire the skills that effective readers use and enhance the ability of students to use these skills when interacting with grade level text. The course will focus on comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and word recognition skills. It will also utilize a variety of reading passages to reinforce these skills. This course is designed to assist students in developing fundamental reading skills needed to become successful learners. Emphasis is placed on strategies intended to aid them in eventually maneuvering age appropriate reading material by introducing and reinforcing reading strategies. Students will be exposed to, or reintroduced to, such recognized strategies as site words, semantics in order to increase their reading abilities and fluency. Once the student has received instruction on how to read, they will be instructed on comprehension building activities including the active reading process, and literary. Throughout this course, students will work on various reading projects and activities designed to build reading ability and confidence. Students will see a progressive increase of difficulty on reading materials so they can use their newly acquired reading skills.

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MATHEMATICS

Mathematics Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Mathematics Grade 6 is a full-year elementary math course focusing on number skills and numerical literacy, with an introduction to the number skills needed for algebra. In it, students will gain solid experience with number theory and operations, including decimals and fractions. This course also integrates geometric concepts and skills throughout the units, as well as introducing students to statistical and probability concepts. By the end of the course, students will be expected to do the following:

• Perform all four operations on whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
• Factor numbers completely and find greatest common factors.
• Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Represent numbers with exponents.
• Calculate perimeters and areas of regular plane shapes and measure angles.
• Plot ordered pairs on coordinate grids.
• Represent data on statistical charts, including picture, bar, line, and circle graphs.
• Calculate probabilities and make predictions.

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Mathematics Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Mathematics Grade 7 is designed to prepare junior-high students for Pre-algebra. This course focuses on strengthening needed skills in problem solving, number sense, and proportional reasoning. It also introduces students to integers, equations, and geometric concepts. Students will begin to see the "big picture" of mathematics and learn how numeric, algebraic, and geometric concepts are woven together to build a foundation for higher mathematical thinking. By the end of the course, students will be expected to do the following:

• Gain an increased awareness of how math is a life skill.
• Understand how math gives us different ways to model or express the same thing.
• Explore concepts taught in previous math courses, but at higher levels, applying the concepts to real world situations.
• Use proportional reasoning in order to model and solve real world problems.
• Utilize new skills and concepts that will help them in future math courses.

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Pre-Algebra - 1 Credit
Pre-algebra is an introductory algebra course designed to prepare junior-high school students for Algebra I. The course focuses on strengthening needed skills in problem solving, integers, equations, and graphing. Students will begin to see the "big picture" of mathematics and learn how numeric, algebraic, and geometric concepts are woven together to build a foundation for higher mathematical thinking. By the end of the course, students will be expected to do the following:

• Gain an increased awareness of how math is a life skill.
• Understand how math is like a language, with a set of conventions.
• Explore concepts taught in previous math courses at higher levels and in real world applications.
• Practice algebraic thinking in order to model and solve real world problems.
• Utilize new skills and concepts that will help them in future math courses.
• Introduce variable expressions and equations (single and multiple variable).
• Introduce linear functions, relationship between dependent and independent variables and coordinate graphing.

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SCIENCE

Science Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Sixth Grade Science is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God's physical universe. This course expands on the Science 300-500 elementary courses, providing a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in Science 600 include the study of plant and animal systems, plant and animal behavior, genetics, the structure of matter, light and sound, kinematics, planet Earth, the solar system, and astronomy. The course seeks to develop the student's ability to understand and participate in scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects to capitalize on children's natural curiosity. The student will explore, observe, and manipulate everyday objects and materials in their environment. Students at this level should begin to understand interrelationships between organisms, recognize patterns in ecosystems, and become aware of the cellular dimensions of living systems. Collectively, this should help students develop and build on their subject-matter knowledge base. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Use their main senses for observation of the world around them.
• Describe the different systems in plants and animals.
• Explain the different ways plants and animals behave.
• Explain how Mendel used observation to develop his theories.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of chemical structure and the periodic table.
• Discuss light and sound waves.
• Describe motion as it relates to force and work.
• Explain how time and season are related to the rotation and revolution of the earth.
• Identify common stars and constellations.

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Science Grade 7 - 1 Credit
General Science I is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God's physical universe. This course expands on the Science 600 course, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in General Science I include the scientific method, overview of the four major areas of science, mathematics in science, astronomy, the atmosphere, natural cycles, weather and climate, human anatomy and physiology, and careers in science. The course seeks to develop the student's ability to be aware of and participate in scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects to capitalize on the students' natural curiosity. The student will explore, observe, and manipulate everyday objects and materials in their environment. Students at this level should show understanding of interrelationships between organisms, recognize patterns in systems, and expand their knowledge of cellular dimensions of living systems. Collectively, this should help students develop and build on their subject-matter knowledge base. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Use their main senses for observation of the world around them.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the different tools and methods used in science.
• Calculate and convert units in the metric system.
• Discuss historical and current views on astronomy.
• Describe the atmosphere and the weather around the earth.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the different systems in the human body.

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Science Grade 8 - 1 Credit
General Science II is a basic intermediate course intended to expose students to the designs and patterns in God's physical universe. This course expands on the Science 600 and General Science I courses, providing a set of basic scientific skills and a broad survey of the major areas of science. Some of the areas covered in General Science II include the history of science, structure and properties of matter, health and nutrition, types of energy, electricity and magnetism, work , energy, forces, simple machines, balance in nature, natural cycles and resources. The course seeks to develop the student's ability to be aware of and participate in scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects to capitalize on the students' natural curiosity. The student will explore, observe, and manipulate everyday objects and materials in their environment. Students at this level should show understanding of interrelationships between organisms and the environment, recognize patterns in systems, and expand their knowledge of cellular dimensions of living systems. Collectively, this should help students develop and build on their subject-matter knowledge base. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Use their main senses for observation of the world around them.
• Define science and describe its history.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the different changes in matter.
• Describe elements and compounds in the terms of atoms and molecules.
• Know how to develop good health habits.
• Explain and give examples of the different types of energy.
• Describe different types of simple machines.
• Discuss the balance in nature regarding the different cycles.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

U.S. History and Geography Grade 6 - 1 Credit
Sixth Grade History and Geography continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on World History, with an emphasis on Western Europe. Specifically, it covers World History from ancient civilizations through the end of the 20th century, highlighting early Christianity (through the Reformation) and the two World Wars. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Social Studies Skills. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Understand the world in spatial terms (according to hemispheres, latitude and longitude, maps, and time zones).
• Understand how cultures differ in each of the hemispheres studied.
• Understand Western civilization from its beginnings to the end of the Renaissance.
• Understand the significant religious, cultural, and scientific events in Europe during the Renaissance.
• Identify cultural and geographic differences between the South American countries studied.
• Identify cultural and geographic differences between the African countries studied.
• Identify key causes, events, and leaders of the two World Wars.
• Understand the history, culture, and politics of Eastern European countries.
• Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like North American geography, the Crusades, the influence of the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and more.

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U.S. History and Geography Grade 7 - 1 Credit
Seventh Grade History and Geography continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course surveys the social sciences, covering history, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, and political science. These areas of focus target all five major content strands: History, Geography, Government and Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies Skills. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Understand the historical method.
• Understand the world in spatial terms (according to latitude and longitude, maps, time zones, and Daylight Saving Time).
• Locate and describe different topographical features of the world, such as plains, mountainous regions, rivers, and valleys.
• Locate and describe U.S. regions made up of various groups of states, such as the Northeast and the Midwest.
• Understand the meaning, methods, and goals of anthropology.
• Understand the meaning, methods, and goals of sociology.
• Understand the anthropology and sociology of the United States, especially of Native Americans.
• Know the characteristics of major economic systems-free enterprise and socialism-and the role that government plays in each one.
• Understand and describe contributions made to the area of political science by various political thinkers.
• Understand the structure and functions of American government and economics at the state level.

Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like topographies of home states, underdeveloped nations, modern political issues, and more.

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U.S. History and Geography Grade 8 - 1 Credit
Eighth Grade History and Geography continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course focuses on American History, covering the subject from early exploration through the present day, with special emphasis given to the Civil War and to inventions and technology of the 19th and early 20th centuries. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Government and Citizenship. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Identify significant explorers, such as Christopher Columbus, Francisco Coronado, Sir Francis Drake, Ferdinand Magellan, Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, and Samuel de Champlain, noting their accomplishments..

• Understand how conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain led to American independence
• Understand political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century, including changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution, and explain how these changes led to:
• movement into the western frontier, and
• conflict among sections of the United States.
• Describe the causes and effects of the Civil War and its aftermath.
• Describe the causes and effects of both World Wars.
• Understand some of the key challenges facing American society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Additionally, students will gain practice in report-writing, covering topics like the thirteen colonies, the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, inventors, and more.

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World Cultural Geography - 1 Credit
World Cultural Geography takes students on a journey around the world in which they will learn about the physical and human geography of various regions. They will study the history of each region and examine the political, economic, and cultural characteristics of the world in which we live. Students will also learn about the tools and technologies of geography such as globes, maps, charts, and global information systems. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Select and use geographic tools to get information and make predictions.
• Compare places based upon their similarities and differences.
• Identify geographic factors that influenced historic events.
• Evaluate the interrelatedness and interdependence of physical and human systems and their impact on our earth.
• Analyze the role played by culture in the spatial organization of the earth.
• Define the key geographic concerns facing the world and strategize methods to deal with these issues in the future.

Students will also gain practice in writing and note-taking. They will be asked to create graphic organizers, conduct research, analyze information, and write essays on topics such as current events, energy resources, national parks, and more.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Secondary French - 1 Credit
Designed for grades 7-12, Secondary French builds on Elementary French, teaching students to speak and write in French as they undertake a mission as secret agents. Secondary French includes language resources, memory aids, songs, and cultural insights. All audio recordings are French speakers. Upon successfully completing the course, students should have mastered the following concepts:

• Use words and phrases for introductions and greetings.
• Pronounce French vowels, semi-vowels, nasal sounds, and consonant sounds correctly.
• Comprehend, understand, and perform instructions in French, using numbers, points, lines, and figures.
• Develop speed and fluency in spontaneous speech using interrogatives.
• Gain information and appreciation for other cultures.
• Recognize sentence patterns and build comprehension skills.

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Secondary Spanish - 1 Credit
Designed for grades 7-12, Secondary Spanish builds on Elementary Spanish, teaching students to speak and write in Spanish as they undertake a mission as secret agents. Secondary Spanish includes language resources, memory aids, songs, and cultural insights. All audio recordings are Spanish speakers. Upon successfully completing the course, students should have mastered the following concepts:

• Use words and phrases for introductions and greetings.
• Pronounce Spanish vowels correctly.
• Comprehend, understand, and perform instructions in Spanish.
• Develop speed and fluency in spontaneous speech.
• Gain information and appreciation for other cultures.
• Recognize sentence patterns and build comprehension skills.

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FITNESS

Health Quest - .5 Credits
Health Quest is a health science elective course for upper elementary and junior high students. The curriculum introduces students to the concepts of what good health is, why good health is important, and what students should do in order to achieve good health. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate an awareness of health as it applies to their own bodies, minds, and emotions.
• Demonstrate an awareness of health as it applies to their living environments.
• Identify the components of a healthy lifestyle and set reasonable goals to achieve a lifestyle of wellness.
• Understand that incorporating sound health practices creates a lifestyle of moderation and wellness.
• Understand the responsibility of properly stewarding the bodies God has given them as directed in the Bible.
• Describe health as it applies to broader society, the world, and their own responsibility to stimulate good health around them.

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FINE ARTS

Arts Foundations - .5 Credits
This class is an overview of visual arts; studying a variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art related technology skills and aesthetics. There will be about $20. worth of Art Supplies that you will need to get for this class.

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ELECTIVES

Keyboarding and Applications - .5 Credits
Keyboarding and Applications is a semester-long elective that teaches students keyboarding skills, technical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits. In this course, students will learn about proper keyboarding technique. Once students have been introduced to keyboarding skill, lessons will include daily practice of those skills. Students will gain an understanding of computer hardware, operating systems, file management, and the Internet. In addition, they will apply their keyboarding skills and create a variety of business documents, including word processing documents and electronic presentations. This course provides key knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Computer Hardware
• Keyboarding
• Operating Systems
• Word Processing
• Electronic Presentations
• Internet
• Job Skills

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State History (50 options) - .5 Credits
State History helps students develop an understanding of and appreciation for God's activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. The course uses a topical approach to survey the state's geography, history, culture, government, economy, and citizenship. The one-semester, one-unit course format is designed to give students extended practice in research and report-writing. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

• describe the geography of the state, including major landforms and waterways
• explain the governor's role and responsibilities in passing laws
• understand whether and how the state participated in the Civil War
• understand the Christian heritage of the state and be able to identify religious groups who have had a significant influence in the state
• identify significant individuals from the state, as well as their contributions to society
• understand how business and industry, tourism, and culture all contribute to the economic strength of the state
• understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the state

Additional Resources
This course includes supplementary projects and essays for use in enhancing instruction or addressing individual needs.