ONE SEMESTER CLASS (Economics will be offered for 2nd Semester): Due to the content of the material, this class is geared toward 11th & 12th grade students. From curriculum publisher: "The Notgrass Company Exploring Government curriculum is a one-semester high school course that covers the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with a special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for government and the U.S. Constitution. Students will learn about federal, state, and … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM2A) – World History
ONE YEAR CLASS: This high school course will guide students through the significant events, highlighting major world leaders, thinkers, and contributors from ancient to modern times from a Christian lens and respect for His Word. It will be a moderately rigorous class with grading based on attendance and participation in class discussions and activities, as well as weekly homework questions, take-home exams, and two semester projects. Please note: This course at Grace will not include the … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (AM2C) – Algebra 2 (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS (Prerequisite: Must have taken and passed Algebra 1): Using Teaching Textbooks curriculum, Algebra 2 continues where Algebra 1 left off. This course is a complete high school math core curriculum which requires a graphing calculator and covers topics such as second- and third-degree equations, systems of equations, roots, exponents, irrational numbers, logarithms, matrices, determinants, statistics, and probability. The course also includes practical applications in areas such … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM2C) – Geometry (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS (Prerequisite: Must have taken and passed Algebra 1): Geometry, though in the family of Math, is actually a study of logic, engaging students to think critically and sequentially. Teaching Textbooks Geometry 2.0 is a complete full-year core math curriculum which uses a traditional Euclidean approach, beginning with a chapter on logic and reasoning, then moving on to definitions, postulates, and theorems. Formal proofs are introduced very early while analytical geometry using the … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (AM0C) – Marine Biology w/ Lab
ONE YEAR CLASS (Prerequisite: Taken and passed 1st Year Biology Course): This one-year lab science course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats and will provide a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. Students will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles, getting to see many under the microscope. They will also learn about the anatomy of … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (PM2A) – HS Spanish 2
ONE YEAR CLASS (Prerequisite: Completion and passing grade in Spanish 1): This moderately rigorous course of Spanish 2 expands the development of all modalities of foreign language study - listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will gain a deeper understanding of a wide range of grammar patterns, including distinguishing between past, present, future, and conditional verb tenses. Cultural practices and perspectives are covered throughout the duration of the course. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (AM0B) – American Sign Language 1
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this HS course, students will be challenged to learn the basic fundamentals of American Sign Language and become sufficient in ASL vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and linguistic facial expressions. Students will be able to use their acquired skills in real-life situations and apply what they've learned. Furthermore, they’ll develop a well-rounded understanding of Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community. Students will be tested on their receptive and expressive skills in American … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (AM2B) – HS Spanish 1
ONE YEAR CLASS: Spanish 1 is an introductory course that integrates all aspects of foreign language study. Grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills help students achieve a basic level of proficiency. Students will learn the alphabet, build vocabulary, and understand basic grammar. Cultural practices and perspectives are covered throughout the duration of the course. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (AM0A) – Algebra 1 (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS: This comprehensive course will cover all the basic algebraic concepts (definitions, signs and expressions) and principles for logically solving, transposing and canceling algebraic equations, using Teaching Textbooks curriculum. Teaching Textbooks is a complete core math curriculum and has helped high schoolers gain a firm foundation in upper-level math. The review-method structure helps students build problem solving skills as they practice core concepts and rote … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM1) – United States History
ONE YEAR CLASS: Exploring America presents history through the perspective of faith in God and respect for His Word. This course gives students an in-depth overview of the significant events that shaped America. Students will survey landmark events, explore significant historical contributors and analyze issues ranging from the early European exploration to the war on terror- including extensive coverage of the twentieth century. This will be an in-depth high school history class where … [Read more...]