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12th Grade Course List


Christian Faith and Living
English IV
Pre-Calculus
Government & Economics
Physics
*Business Computer Information Systems 1A
*Music Appreciation or *Music Theory
 
*Students have the following combination options for fulfilling their practical/performing arts requirements.
Business Computer Information Systems 1A & Music Appreciation
Business Computer Information Systems 1A & Music Theory
Business Computer Information Systems 1A & Business Computer Information Systems 1B
Music Appreciation & Music Theory

Course Descriptions


 Christian Faith & Living

As young people approach adulthood, this course provides practical, bible-based lessons for developing godly character, maturing in spirituality, and choosing a Christian ministry. An exploration of the attributes of God, world religions, biblical literature, the Godhead, helps them build a firm foundation for their future as ministers of the Word of God in today's world. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Knowing Yourself
  • Christian Ministry
  • Choosing Your Christian Ministry
  • Godhead
  • God's Holiness and Goodness
  • Epistles of James and John
  • Biblical Literature
  • Comparing Religions
  • David, Solomon, Psalms, and Proverbs
  • Practical Christian Living

 English IV

Refreshingly different, this final core English course wraps up all the disciplines of language for high school students. With an emphasis on core skills like reading comprehension, effective research and writing, oral communication, and grammar usage, this course also lets them dive deep into classic and Medieval literature with the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton. Through the use of modern British magazines and newspaper articles, students will look at how the language is used today, including the media and digital communication. Required reading for this course includes Hamlet, Our Town, and the Bible. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • The Worth of Words
  • The Structure of the Language
  • Reading, Research, and Listening Skills
  • Language: God's Gift to Man
  • Medieval English Literature
  • Elizabethan Literature
  • 17th-18th Century English Literature
  • Romantic and Victorian Poetry
  • Creative Writing

 Pre-Calculus

With a clear, step-by-step delivery, this online course covers a wide range of mathematical concepts including an in-depth observation of math functions, quadratic inequalities, logarithms, probabilities, and permutation. Lessons are interactive to encourage retention of complex information and provide learning tools to clarify complicated mathematic operations. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Relations and Functions
  • Special Functions
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Circular Functions and Graphs
  • Identities and Functions of Multiple Angles
  • Application of Trigonometric Functions
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Polar Coordinates
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Probability
  • Calculus Basics

 Government & Economics

Give your students the understanding they will need to become global citizens with this comprehensive and practical government and economics course. Lessons include an overview of the American government and other governments around the world. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the world in which they live, its politics both nationally and internationally, and the implications of personal and national economic actions. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Exploring Governments
  • American Government
  • Political Parties in America
  • History of Governments
  • A Christian and His Government
  • Free Enterprise
  • Business and You
  • The Stock Market
  • Budget and Financing
  • Banking
  • International Issues

 Physics

This high level science course combines cutting-edge technology with challenging academics, helping prepare high school students for rigorous college instruction. During the course, students will explore the physical world and the universe including light, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear energy, and thermodynamics. Through on and off-computer lessons, the course encourages critical thinking and higher level problem solving from a Christ-centered perspective. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • The Language of Physics
  • Newton, Motion, and Momentum
  • Work and Energy
  • Introduction to Waves
  • Light
  • Static Electricity
  • Electric Currents
  • Magnetism
  • Atomic and Nuclear Physics

 Business Computer Information Systems 1A
Today's students can prepare themselves for a world where communication and technology go hand in hand with this interactive and practical course. Hands-on lessons support learning basic computer operations such as word processing, creating spreadsheets, and working within a database. In addition, students will learn important workplace skills and evaluate communication for effectiveness in the business world. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Communication Skills
  • Business Technology
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases


Business Computer Information Systems 1B
Real-world skills and practical information are at the center of this computer course geared to prepare students for the business world. Interactive lessons help students to polish up their digital skills while they explore the implications that technology has in the workplace. Topics include email ethics, workplace habits, graphic design considerations, creating a presentation, network hardware and software, and types of operating systems. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Telecommunications Technology
  • Desktop Publishing Technology
  • Presentation Technology
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Operating Systems

 Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation takes students from hearing music to active listening. Journeying through the development of classical music throughout history, students examine how music provides enjoyment and reflects the world around them. With this dynamic, media-rich elective, students learn effective techniques for listening and responding to music. Study topics also include identifying common instruments, defining musical terms, comparing music from different historical periods, and recognizing the effects of music throughout the 20th century.

Music Appreciation is part of a comprehensive online learning environment created for today's tech-savvy students. With anytime access from an Internet-connected computer, students learn with 21st century tools like animation, video clips, and a handy text-to-speech option.


Music Theory
From rhythm and meter to making harmony and working with chords, this enriching elective allows students to explore music-making with online tools. Students will engage their imaginations as they conceive, write, and compose music and study note-reading. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation.

Throughout the course, students will explore the following topics:

  • Rhythm and Meter
  • Notation and Pitch
  • Scales and Key Signatures
  • Harmony
  • Making Music