Additional Classes
Art and Music History - Erin Leonard, Instructor
erin.leonard2@outlook.com
Through class lectures, class discussions, and assigned work, students will survey the major art movements through the ages. Music, drama, and dance will be woven throughout the materials, partnering with art to identify the worldview ideas integrated in different cultures and periods.
Careful consideration has been taken to select art content that avoids nudity, particularly in the classroom; however, not all nudity can be completely eliminated from the study of art. The course materials will indicate when this is the case. It is recommended that parents view these materials prior to the student’s access and provide the appropriate oversight for their student.
This course meets once each week and is geared toward 11th and 12th grade students. Students can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Required Text:
Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, & Meaning by Nancy
Pearcey (ISBN-13: 978-1462787722)
Optional Text:
The Gift of Music: Great Composers and Their Influence by Jane Stuart Smith and Betty Carlson
3rd Edition, ISBN 13: 978-0891078692)
Copy fee: $10 for the year
erin.leonard2@outlook.com
Through class lectures, class discussions, and assigned work, students will survey the major art movements through the ages. Music, drama, and dance will be woven throughout the materials, partnering with art to identify the worldview ideas integrated in different cultures and periods.
Careful consideration has been taken to select art content that avoids nudity, particularly in the classroom; however, not all nudity can be completely eliminated from the study of art. The course materials will indicate when this is the case. It is recommended that parents view these materials prior to the student’s access and provide the appropriate oversight for their student.
This course meets once each week and is geared toward 11th and 12th grade students. Students can expect to spend 1-2 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Required Text:
Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, & Meaning by Nancy
Pearcey (ISBN-13: 978-1462787722)
Optional Text:
The Gift of Music: Great Composers and Their Influence by Jane Stuart Smith and Betty Carlson
3rd Edition, ISBN 13: 978-0891078692)
Copy fee: $10 for the year
Bible Survey - Reid Thomas, Instructor
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and personal Bible reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of theological themes of the Old and New Testaments. Attention will be given to how the two testaments interconnect, especially through prophecy, as well as to the various literary forms and historical/cultural contexts of the Bible. Furthermore, the skills of inductive Bible study will be taught so that each student will be prepared for life-long, life-changing study of the Bible.
Bible Survey meets once each week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 7-9 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: The Holy Bible (New International Version)
*The teacher will provide each student a Composition Notebook or an online equivalent for Bible study journaling assignments.
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
Bible Survey will not be offered the 2023-2024 academic year.
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
Through interactive class lectures, class discussions and personal Bible reading, students will gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of theological themes of the Old and New Testaments. Attention will be given to how the two testaments interconnect, especially through prophecy, as well as to the various literary forms and historical/cultural contexts of the Bible. Furthermore, the skills of inductive Bible study will be taught so that each student will be prepared for life-long, life-changing study of the Bible.
Bible Survey meets once each week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 7-9 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: The Holy Bible (New International Version)
*The teacher will provide each student a Composition Notebook or an online equivalent for Bible study journaling assignments.
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
Bible Survey will not be offered the 2023-2024 academic year.
Church History and Major Worldviews – Reid Thomas, Instructor
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
Through class lectures, discussions and assigned work, students will gain a deeper understanding of Christianity and how it compares to major worldviews such as naturalism, nihilism, post-modernism, Islam, and others. Attention will be given to the history of Christianity to provide context for the ways Christianity interacts with various worldviews.
This class meets once each week and is designed for 11th and 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 5-6 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark Noll
(3rd Edition, ISBN # 0801039967)
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire
(5th Edition, ISBN # 0830838503)
The Holy Bible (New International Version
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
Through class lectures, discussions and assigned work, students will gain a deeper understanding of Christianity and how it compares to major worldviews such as naturalism, nihilism, post-modernism, Islam, and others. Attention will be given to the history of Christianity to provide context for the ways Christianity interacts with various worldviews.
This class meets once each week and is designed for 11th and 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 5-6 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark Noll
(3rd Edition, ISBN # 0801039967)
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog by James Sire
(5th Edition, ISBN # 0830838503)
The Holy Bible (New International Version
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
Economics & Finance – Kelli Gowan, Instructor
coreeconfinance@gmail.com
This course consists of one semester of economics, the study of economies and markets, and one semester of finance, specifically navigating major personal financial decisions.
The economics portion of the course presents an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Students learn the basics of supply and demand and study how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the use of scarce resources in a world of unlimited wants and needs.
The finance portion of the course teaches students how to make informed decisions relating to banking, credit, insurance, taxes, savings, and investing. Students learn about the stock market, the trade-off between risk and return, the time value of money, and how to calculate payments and interest.
The course is open to 9th through 12th grade students, with preference given to upper classmen. While there are no pre-requisites for this course, students should be comfortable with simple algebraic equations.
Students can expect to spend 3 to 5 hours per week on assignments and projects outside of class.
Required texts for the course:
Prentice Hall’s Economics, O’Sullivan, Sheffrin, Wiggins. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-368019-5
McGraw Hill’s Personal Finance, Kapoor, Dlabay, Hughes, 10th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-353069-7
Economics and Finance will not be offered the 2023-2024 academic year.
coreeconfinance@gmail.com
This course consists of one semester of economics, the study of economies and markets, and one semester of finance, specifically navigating major personal financial decisions.
The economics portion of the course presents an introduction to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Students learn the basics of supply and demand and study how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the use of scarce resources in a world of unlimited wants and needs.
The finance portion of the course teaches students how to make informed decisions relating to banking, credit, insurance, taxes, savings, and investing. Students learn about the stock market, the trade-off between risk and return, the time value of money, and how to calculate payments and interest.
The course is open to 9th through 12th grade students, with preference given to upper classmen. While there are no pre-requisites for this course, students should be comfortable with simple algebraic equations.
Students can expect to spend 3 to 5 hours per week on assignments and projects outside of class.
Required texts for the course:
Prentice Hall’s Economics, O’Sullivan, Sheffrin, Wiggins. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-368019-5
McGraw Hill’s Personal Finance, Kapoor, Dlabay, Hughes, 10th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-353069-7
Economics and Finance will not be offered the 2023-2024 academic year.
Public Speaking and Truth Seeking – Reid Thomas, Instructor
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
This class combines the practice of public speaking with the study of apologetics, which is the art of explaining one's beliefs. The first semester emphasizes the mechanics of public speaking, providing students with several opportunities to prepare and present various speeches. The second semester will then utilize these public speaking skills to think through and discuss key beliefs about the person and work of Christ.
The two primary objectives of "Public Speaking and Truth Seeking" are 1) improved skill at speaking before a group and 2) greater effectiveness in explaining one's faith in an increasingly skeptical culture. This class will provide vital preparation for a variety of professions that involve communication, leadership and/or management skills.
This class meets once each week and is designed for 11th and 12th graders, though mature 9th and 10th graders are welcome. Students can expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: The Case for Christ (Student Edition) by Lee Strobel ISBN# 0310234840
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
*The teacher will provide each student with copies of the public speaking Student Handbook developed by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (cost of copying included in the copy fee)
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
This class combines the practice of public speaking with the study of apologetics, which is the art of explaining one's beliefs. The first semester emphasizes the mechanics of public speaking, providing students with several opportunities to prepare and present various speeches. The second semester will then utilize these public speaking skills to think through and discuss key beliefs about the person and work of Christ.
The two primary objectives of "Public Speaking and Truth Seeking" are 1) improved skill at speaking before a group and 2) greater effectiveness in explaining one's faith in an increasingly skeptical culture. This class will provide vital preparation for a variety of professions that involve communication, leadership and/or management skills.
This class meets once each week and is designed for 11th and 12th graders, though mature 9th and 10th graders are welcome. Students can expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Texts: The Case for Christ (Student Edition) by Lee Strobel ISBN# 0310234840
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
Communication and Supply Fee: $10
*The teacher will provide each student with copies of the public speaking Student Handbook developed by the Institute for Excellence in Writing (cost of copying included in the copy fee)
Study Skills 101 - Susan Samples, Instructor
susansamples@hotmail.com
Study Skills 101 offers students the opportunity to develop skills necessary for studying a variety of subjects. Skills to be discussed and practiced fall into categories of time management, note-taking, studying, revising, and editing. Specific skills include time management and time planning techniques, note-taking from multiple sources and in several forms, including outlining, summarizing, and paraphrasing, multiple methods of study, exposure to and practice taking several forms of exams, and instruction and practice with revision and editing.
All assignments are completed during class time using the students’ own work. There will be no homework. Grades are based on class participation and are awarded as pass or fail.
This course meets once a week. It is open to all high-school age students.
$30 copy fee
susansamples@hotmail.com
Study Skills 101 offers students the opportunity to develop skills necessary for studying a variety of subjects. Skills to be discussed and practiced fall into categories of time management, note-taking, studying, revising, and editing. Specific skills include time management and time planning techniques, note-taking from multiple sources and in several forms, including outlining, summarizing, and paraphrasing, multiple methods of study, exposure to and practice taking several forms of exams, and instruction and practice with revision and editing.
All assignments are completed during class time using the students’ own work. There will be no homework. Grades are based on class participation and are awarded as pass or fail.
This course meets once a week. It is open to all high-school age students.
$30 copy fee
World Geography - Susan Samples and Reid Thomas, Instructors
susansamples@hotmail.com
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
World geography is a study of the people and places of the world. It uses a combination of maps, images, videos, and texts to introduce students to the physical and political geography of the world’s continents. Students will study and discuss the impact of place on people. This introduction to various cultures and people groups is intended to foster an interest and appreciation for the people of the world.
Students should expect to spend 1 – 2 hours a week outside of class.
This class meets once a week. It is open to all high school-aged students.
Text: World Atlas Know Geography, Grades 9 – 12 Rand McNally ISBN-13: 978-0-528-02626-3
2-inch binder
Colored pencils
$25 communication and supply fee
susansamples@hotmail.com
reidsthomasjr@gmail.com
World geography is a study of the people and places of the world. It uses a combination of maps, images, videos, and texts to introduce students to the physical and political geography of the world’s continents. Students will study and discuss the impact of place on people. This introduction to various cultures and people groups is intended to foster an interest and appreciation for the people of the world.
Students should expect to spend 1 – 2 hours a week outside of class.
This class meets once a week. It is open to all high school-aged students.
Text: World Atlas Know Geography, Grades 9 – 12 Rand McNally ISBN-13: 978-0-528-02626-3
2-inch binder
Colored pencils
$25 communication and supply fee
