Juniors

English

The formal study of grammar, usage, and language mechanics is integrated into writing assignments as students strengthen their skills in developing work that demonstrates a higher level of research and analysis. Comparison and contrast essays, research projects, and persuasive writings are the focus of the composition curriculum in addition to other formal and creative writing opportunities. Speech provides students with additional instruction in communicating responsibly, effectively, and confidently on specialized topics. The debate portion of the speech curriculum emphasizes the importance of listening to others and responding to them in through a give-and-take dialogue. The literature portion of the course focuses on the study of American literature in chronological order. Students are given the opportunity to examine the progression of language in American literature through the periods of Colonial America, the Struggle for

Independence, the Civil War, Post-War Realism, and Contemporary America. Major works studied include The Scarlet Letter, The Red Badge of Courage, The Great Gatsby, and Night with an emphasis on examining the Scriptures when dealing with themes, characters and application.

Algebra II

Algebra II is an extension of Algebra I. This course is designed to continue students’ understanding of algebra and the proper application of algebraic concepts to real-life problems. Problem solving is heavily integrated throughout the entire course. Students are challenged to develop a solid comprehension of relations and functions, linear and absolute value equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and functions, matrices and determinants, conic sections, polynomials, rational expressions, logarithmic and exponential functions, mathematical reasoning, problem solving, the symbolic language of mathematics, and the connection between mathematics and other subjects. The use of the graphing calculator allows students to make connections between concepts.

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Pre-Calculus

This class is designed to prepare students to take Calculus as seniors and to prepare them for college. Pre-Calculus consists of a study of functions, linear and nonlinear equations, matrix algebra, conic sections, trigonometry, polar coordinates and equations, and a preview of the ideas of Calculus. Concepts are studied in multiple representations: graphical, numerical, and algebraic. The use of the graphing calculator allows students to draw connections between concepts. This is a one-year course designed to give students a solid foundation to prepare them for advanced levels of mathematics.

U.S. History

This one-year course surveys American history beginning with the discovery by the Europeans, with an emphasis placed on the time period leading up to the Civil War through the present-day. Students understand the providential role that God has played in the history of the

United States and are able to analyze current events in light of the lessons learned from past American history.

Physics

Using a Christian worldview, students learn to recognize the scope of physics, including its relationship to other sciences and its ability to describe the natural world and its physical environment. Throughout the year we study a variety of topics including (but not limited to)

Newton’s Laws of Motion, properties of matter, heat, sound and light. Applied math is a sizable component of this course and students are expected to use both Geometry and Algebra II skills regularly. The material is covered through the use of cooperative learning/small group activities, lecture, note taking, demonstrations, projects, labs, videos and worksheets. Indiana Academic Standards are strongly emphasized.

Spanish III

Spanish III guides students to an understanding of advanced vocabulary and sentence structure. As part of the curriculum, students memorize Scriptures in Spanish and participate in daily speaking and writing activities. Spanish “show and tell” provides students with opportunities to gain greater confidence in their abilities to speak the language and be understood by others. Major projects include a study of famous Spanish historical events as well as writing a children’s book in Spanish and providing illustrations for it.

Bible – Life of Christ

Life of Christ is an examination of the life of Christ from the perspective of all four gospels. We examine the history, culture, and message of the ministry of Jesus from start to finish. We will also examine the timeline of Jesus ministry from his baptism and temptation, to His early ministry, his rise to popularity, and his “year of obscurity”, and all the events surrounding his death, burial, and resurrection.