Additional Classes
Bible Survey - Reid Thomas, Instructor
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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 a week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 7-9 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Required Text and Materials:
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
*The teacher will provide each student a Composition Notebook or an online equivalent for Bible
study journaling assignments.
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
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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 a week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 7-9 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Required Text and Materials:
The Holy Bible (New International Version)
*The teacher will provide each student a Composition Notebook or an online equivalent for Bible
study journaling assignments.
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
Church History and Major Worldviews – Reid Thomas, Instructor
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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
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
Church History and Major Worldviews will not be offered the 2026-2027 academic year.
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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
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
Church History and Major Worldviews will not be offered the 2026-2027 academic year.
Personal Finance – Jennifer Foster, Instructor
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Personal Finance is an interactive course designed to help students build financial literacy and understand how money works in real life. The class includes in-class work and projects, discussions, activities, and a variety of resources to support learning. Students will explore career options and learn to make informed financial choices. Topics include budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, taxes, saving, and investing while gaining a general understanding of the stock market and how money can grow over time. Students will also explore different career paths, including the education and training required for various professions. These discussions help students think about their future goals and the opportunities available to them.
The goal of the course is for students to develop the skills needed to budget, manage money, plan for future careers, and make confident financial decisions throughout their lives.
Personal Finance meets once each week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: to be determined
Copy and Supply Fee: $25 for the year
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Personal Finance is an interactive course designed to help students build financial literacy and understand how money works in real life. The class includes in-class work and projects, discussions, activities, and a variety of resources to support learning. Students will explore career options and learn to make informed financial choices. Topics include budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, taxes, saving, and investing while gaining a general understanding of the stock market and how money can grow over time. Students will also explore different career paths, including the education and training required for various professions. These discussions help students think about their future goals and the opportunities available to them.
The goal of the course is for students to develop the skills needed to budget, manage money, plan for future careers, and make confident financial decisions throughout their lives.
Personal Finance meets once each week and is intended for 9th through 12th graders. Students can expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on assignments outside of class.
Text: to be determined
Copy and Supply Fee: $25 for the year
Public Speaking and Truth Seeking – Reid Thomas, Instructor
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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)
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
*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)
[email protected]
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)
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
*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)
World Geography - Susan Samples and Reid Thomas, Instructors
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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.
Required Text and Materials:
World Atlas Know Geography, Grades 9-12. Rand McNally (ISBN # 978-0-528-02626-3)
Guest Hollow’s Geography and Cultures Online Textbook (Available Online For Free)
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
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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.
Required Text and Materials:
World Atlas Know Geography, Grades 9-12. Rand McNally (ISBN # 978-0-528-02626-3)
Guest Hollow’s Geography and Cultures Online Textbook (Available Online For Free)
Copy and Supply Fee: $15
