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7th-12th Curriculum Guide
7th-12th Curriculum Guide
Hampton, Georgia
7 - 12 Curriculum Guide
II. Health 9
Transitional Expectations:
2. Have a general understanding of the body systems and how they work
together.
A. Description of course
This is a one semester course that gives a Christian view of how one should take
care of his body physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and socially. This
course teaches student how to glorify God through the maintaining of his body to
effectively serve Him.
B. List of textbooks
Other resources that will be used include, but are not limited to: Webmd.com;
Medicinenet.com; Mayoclinic.com; Coach and Athletic Director; Turner, Anna
and Rhodes, David. Health for Christian Schools. 2th ed. Greenville, SC: BJU,
1999. Print.
D. Course outline
1. Quarter 1:
d. Discuss how the mind and will affect emotions and follow a defined
thinking process when making decisions.
f. Identify the nutrients of the body and the proper requirements for a
nutritious diet.
2. Quarter 2:
f. Identify harmful effects of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the body and
ways these substances can be a danger to others. Included in this chapter is
the ADAP training course for students.
III. Fitness 9
Transitional Expectations:
3. Ability to assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and
performance.
4. Must be able to complete a mile run – adaptations will be made for those with
special needs.
1. Muscular endurance
2. Muscular strength
3. Speed
4. Agility
5. Core
A. Description of course
Fitness is a one semester class that deals with how to get your body into shape or
how to stay physically fit and how to have an active lifestyle. Fitness meets two
days a week in the classroom and three days a week in a physical education
environment. The student will need to dress in the school PE uniform for days in
the physical education environment. Much of the student’s grade in Fitness will
come from his/her ability to perform certain physical skills such as push-ups,
weightlifting, mile run, etc. The classroom environment will cover: Making
fitness a personal matter, Analyzing physical fitness, Goal setting in fitness,
Guidelines for exercise, Principles for exercise, Evaluating exercise,
Cardiovascular fitness, and Muscular fitness.
B. List of textbooks
There is not an official textbook for Fitness 9. Each chapter has an outline
handout given to students. Along with the handouts for students, PowerPoints are
available and worksheets to go with each chapter for advanced knowledge of the
content. Each student is required to have a notebook to keep all required notes,
tests, quizzes, handouts.
Outline:
· Quarter 1
· Quarter 2
o Principles for exercise
o Evaluating exercise
o Cardiovascular fitness
o Muscular fitness.
Projects:
3. Will complete a mile run – adaptations will be made for those with special
needs.
1. Muscular endurance.
2. Muscular strength.
3. Speed.
4. Agility.
5. Core.
A. Description of course
Physical Education for 7th and 8th grade is a semester course for each grade
respectively. This class will emphasize and show students that exercising can be
fun. The goal for this class is that each student will make exercise a part of his/her
life and learn how to have an active lifestyle. According to I Corinthians 6:19-20,
our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and we are to glorify God in our
bodies. As a child of God, it is our responsibility to keep our body healthy and fit
so that we may effectively serve Him.
B. List of textbooks
There is no official textbook for PE 7/8. Each student is required to complete
assignments on each of the different units for class and other required
assignments.
Casten, Carole. Lesson Plans for Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary
School Students, 4th Ed. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 2002.; Throughout the
course, there will be specific fitness days which the student will complete a
specific fitness component tasks (i.e. mile run, agility, etc.)
I. Grips
II. Footwork
III. Strokes
IV. Serves
V. Shots
2. Basketball – Quarter 1
II. Dribbling
III. Shooting
IV. Pivoting
V. Guarding
VI. Rebounding
I. Passing
III. Receiving
IV. Punting
V. Place Kicking
VI. Blocking
4. Soccer – Quarter 1
I. Kicking
II. Passing
III. Trapping
5. Speedball – Quarter 1
I. Throwing
II. Catching
III. Kicking
IV. Dribbling
V. Passing
VI. Trapping
VII. Blocking
6. Volleyball – Quarter 2
ii. Complete a worksheet with the basic rules and history of the
game of volleyball
I. Overhand serve
II. Passing
III. Setting
IV. Spiking
V. Digging
VI. Blocking
7. Orienteering – Quarter 2
I. Orienting arrow
V. Declination scale
VI. Vial
I. Dribbling
II. Throwing
I. Proper grip
II. Passing
III. Receiving
A. Description of course
B. List of textbooks
Math Connects Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving Course 2. Columbus, OH:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print.
1. First Quarter
a.Plan for Problems Solving, Powers and Exponents, Squares and Square
roots, Order of Operations, Guess and Check, Variables and Expressions,
Integers and Absolute Value, Comparing and Ordering Integers, The
Coordinate Plane, Adding Integers, Subtracting Integers, Multiplying
Integers, Dividing Integers, Writing Expressions and Equations, Solving
Addition and Subtraction Equations, Solving Multiplication Equations, Work
Backwards, Solving Two-Step Problems, Perimeter and Area, Functions and
Graphs
2. Second Quarter
a. Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Factor, Make an Organized List,
Simplifying Fractions, Fractions and Decimals, Least Common Multiple,
Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers, Estimating with Fractions,
Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers,
Eliminate Possibilities, Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Dividing
Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Ratios, Rates, Rate of Change and Slope,
Customary Units, Metric Units, Solving Proportions, Draw a Diagram, Scale
Drawings, Fractions, Decimals and Percents
3. Third Quarter
a. Percent of a Number, Percent Proportion, Percent and Estimation,
Determine Reasonable Answers, Percent of Change, Sales Tax and Discount,
Simple Interest, Line Plots, Measures of Central Tendency and Range,
Stem-and-Leaf Plots, Bar Graphs and Histograms, Use a Graph, Using
Graphs to Predict, Using Data to Predict, Using Sampling to Predict,
Misleading Statistics, Simple Events, Sample Spaces, The Fundamental
Counting Principle, Permutations, Combinations, Act It Out, Theoretical and
Experimental Probability, Compound Events
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Angle Relationships, Complementary and Supplementary Angles, Circle
Graphs, Triangles, Use Logical Reasoning, Quadrilaterals, Similar Figures,
Polygons and Tessellations, Translations, Reflections, Area of
Parallelograms, Area of Triangles and Trapezoids, Circles and
Circumference, Area of Circles, Solve a Simpler Problem, Area of Complex
Figures, Three-Dimensional Figures, Drawing Three-Dimensional Figures,
Volume of Prisms, Volume of Cylinders, Estimating Square Roots,
Pythagorean Theorem, Make a Model, Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism,
Surface Area of Cylinders
II. LIFE SCIENCE
A. Description of course
Life Science provides practical information about life science from a biblical
worldview. Students will investigate God’s creation and learn how to think
critically and biblically about the world we live in.
B. List of textbooks
Lacy, Elizabeth A. Life Science. 5th ed. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2019. Print.
c. Students will be able to describe the basic functions that all cells
perform and explain the reasons for classifying living organisms.
d. Students will be able to list and describe the functions of cells and
cell organelles.
f. Heredity and the Origin of Life: The Cell Cycle and Protein Synthesis
b. Students will be able to name and describe the three main groups of
plants and identify examples of each.
g. Students will be able to explain why the study of the human body is
important for Christians.
h. Students will be able to discuss the differences between humans and
animals.
B. List of textbooks
Bollinger, Dennis. World Studies. 4th ed. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2018. Print.
c. Students should be able to explain the major causes and the influence of
the Renaissance.
c. Students should be able to trace the rise and expansion of the Mughal
Empire.
e. Students should be able to explain the causes and effects of the French
Revolution on the world and especially on Europe.
f. Students should be able to describe early industrialization and the
importance of industrial development in England.
d. The 20th Century and Beyond: War, Instability, and Depression, World
War II, The Cold War, and The Global Community
e. Students should be able to explain the causes and key events of World
War I.
i. Students should be able to explain why global power shifts took place
and why the Cold War broke out in the aftermath of World War II.
A. Description of course
This course is designed to teach students, from a Christian perspective, the orderly
structure of our language and the effective use of our language in speaking, in
writing, and in literature. It is desired that the students’ thinking skills,
comprehension, writing skills, and listening skills be further developed at this
level.
B. List of Textbooks
Grammar and Composition I, A Beka Book Language Series
Vocabulary Workshop/Level B by Jerome Shostak: Sadlier-Oxford
Of People, A Beka Book Literature Series
E. Special Projects
1. Composition book assignments
a. Weekly writing assignments (5 to 10 minutes each)
b. Teacher assigned topics
c. Done in the classroom
d. Poetry and prose
e. Graded once every six weeks
2. Term paper
a. About a famous city of the student’s choice
1) Its history
2) Its government
3) Its education
4) Its attractions
5) Its future
6) Pictures and illustrations
b. Minimum of three sources
c. 600-800 words
d. Preparation grade
e. Final paper grade
f. Six to Eight weeks preparation
3. Classic book report
a. Student’s choice of a book from the supplied classic book list
b. Two to three weeks reading
c. Written report: a letter to the author
1) Emphasizing the parts of the book student liked best
2) Emphasizing part of book student would (telling specifically how)
change
3) Naming student’s favorite character
4) Telling exactly why student found the character likable or
believable
d. Biography book report
1) Student’s choice of a book from the supplied biography book list
2) Two to three weeks reading
3) One page report about the character
a) How the character is like the reader
b) How the character differs from the reader
4. Family Album
a. Objectives
1) To introduce the concept of a family tree
2) To research information on family backgrounds
3) To make an album of the student’s family history
b. Skills
1) Recognizing and utilizing primary research sources
2) Using interview techniques to elicit information from primary
sources about family history
3) Writing letters to family member in order to gather background
information
4) Researching ethnic backgrounds
5) Tracing migration routes of individual family members on a world
map and on a US map
6) Designing a timeline correlating world historical events to family
historical events
7) Creating short stories, poetry, or diary entries dealing with family
history
8) Writing personal essays dealing with topics of personal interest
from family historical backgrounds
c. Preparation time: ten to twelve weeks
Expectations for students entering 8th Grade
The students should be able to accomplish the following in Math:
● Adding and Subtracting Integers
● The ability to use number properties.
● The ability to use order of operations.
● The ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide without a calculator.
● The ability to factor with prime factorization.
● The ability to round numbers to the appropriate place.
History (8-12)
I. GEORGIA HISTORY (8TH)
A. Description of course
The purpose of Georgia History is to increase student knowledge of Georgia
History from its discovery to the modern day.
B. List of textbooks
Caldwell, Lee Ann. Georgia: Its Heritage and Its Promise. Atlanta, GA:
Clairmont Press, 2011.
8. Unit 8: Government.
Chapter 2: Pillars of Government
a. Discusses important concepts such as popular sovereignty,
limited government, federalism, separation of powers, and checks
and balances.
b. Describes Georgia’s constitution.
c. Explains the responsibilities of citizens.
Chapter 3: Georgia’s Legislative Branch
a. Lists the qualifications for the members of the General
Assembly.
b. Lists the leaders of the Georgia House and Senate and their
roles.
c. Explains how a bill becomes a law.
Chapter 4: Georgia’s Executive Branch
a. Lists the qualifications, term, and election of the governor.
b. Describes the powers and duties of the governor.
c. Explains the role of the lieutenant governor.
Chapter 5: Georgia’s Judicial Branch
a. Describes the difference between civil and criminal law.
b. Explains the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor.
c. Describes how the court system is organized.
Chapter 6: Georgia’s Juvenile Justice System
a. Discusses the consequences of committing an offense.
b. Lists the seven deadly sins.
Chapter 7: Local Government in Georgia
a. Lists the various county officials.
b. Describes the services provided by counties.
II. WORLD HISTORY (10TH)
A. Description of course
The purpose of World History is to increase student knowledge of world history
from creation to the modern day.
B. List of textbooks
Bollinger, Dennis. World History. 4th ed. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2013.
B. List of textbooks
Keesee, Timothy, and Mark Sidwell. United States History. 4th ed. Greenville,
SC: BJU, 2012. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Keesee, Tim, EdD. American Government. 3rd ed. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2014.
Print.
V. ECONOMICS (12TH)
A. Description of course
The purpose of Economics is to increase student knowledge of macro, micro, and
personal economics.
B. List of textbooks
Carper, Alan J., Roger Bradley, and Brad A. Payne. Economics. 2nd ed.
Greenville, SC: Bob Jones UP, 1999. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Pre-Algebra. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
e. Properties
i. Graphing
l. Rational Numbers
m. Distributive Property
n. Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Equations
2. Second Quarter
c. Inequalities
d. Ratios
e. Unit Rates
h. Similar Figures
i. Dilations
j. Indirect Measurements
l. Percent Proportion
m. Percent of Change
o. Circle Graphs
3. Third Quarter
a. Functions
c. Linear Functions
d. Rate of Change
e. Direct Variation
g. System of Equations
k. Negative Exponents
l. Scientific Notation
m. Powers of Monomials
n. Quadratic Functions
q. Triangles
r. Pythagorean Theorem
s. Distance Formula
t. Right Triangles
4. Fourth Quarter
b. Congruent Triangles
c. Rotations
d.Area
e. Three-Dimensional Figures
f. Volume
g. Surface Area
A. Description of course
Algebra I uses problem centered classroom instruction. Students will investigate
mathematical ideas within the context of a realistic problem, as opposed to
looking only at numbers. Many problems involve real-world applications or
situations, while other problems are purely mathematical. These various problem
types help provide a vehicle for understanding and remembering mathematical
concepts.
B. List of textbooks
Carter, Dr. John A., Dr. Gilbert J. Cuevas, Dr. Roger Day, and Dr. Carol Malloy.
Algebra I. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 2010. Print.
1. First Quarter
a. Plan for Problem Solving
b. Operations with Rational Numbers
c. Percent Proportion
d. Perimeter / Area / Volume / Surface Area
e. Simple Probability and Odds
f. Measures of Central Tendency
g. Variables and Expressions
h. Order of Operations
i. Properties of Numbers
j. The Distributive Property
k. Relations / Functions
l. Solving One/Multi- Step equations
m. Solving Equations with the Variable on Each Side
n. Solving Equations Involving Absolute Value
o. Ratios and Proportions / Percent of Change
p. Dimensional Analysis / Weighted Averages
q. Graphing Linear Equations
r. Solving Linear Equations / Direct Variation.
2. Second Quarter
a. Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
b. Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
d. Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
e. Scatter Plots and Lines of Fit
f. Solving Inequalities
g. Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
h. Graphing Systems of Equations, Substitution, Elimination, and
Matrices.
3. Third Quarter
a. Operations with Monomials
b. Scientific Notation
c. Polynomials
d. Special Products
e. Monomials and Factoring
f. Using the Distributive Property
g. Quadratic Equations / Graphing Quadratic Equations
h. Solving Quadratic Equations
i. Exponential Functions / Growth and Decay
j. Geometric Sequences
k. Analyzing Functions
l. Square Root Functions
m. Simplifying Radical Expressions
n. Operations with Radical Expressions
o. Pythagorean Theorem
p. Distance and Midpoint Formulas
q. Similar Triangles
r. Trigonometric Ratios
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Inverse Variations
b. Simplifying Rational Expressions
c. Operations with Rational Expressions
d. Dividing Polynomials
e. Statistics and parameters
f. Designing a Survey
g. Analyzing Survey Results
h. Permutations and Combinations
i. Probability of Compound Events
j. Probability Distributions
k. Probability Simulations / Statistics Project.
Expectations for students entering 10th Grade
The students should be able to accomplish the following in Math:
● The ability to represent functions using domain and range.
● Use the FOIL Method to factor quadratic equations.
● The ability to factor polynomials completely.
● Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to interpret data.
● Understand the basis of permutations and combinations.
● The ability to understand congruent and similar figures.
● Understand and be able to use the Pythagorean Theorem.
B. List of textbooks
Carter, John; Cuevas, Gilbert J.; Day, Roger; Malloy, Carol; Holliday, Berchie.
Algebra II. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill: Glencoe, 2010. Print.
c. Solving Equations
e. Solving Inequalities
f. Solving Compound and Absolute Value Inequalities
2. Second Quarter
b. Multiplying Matrices
i. Complex Numbers
m. Quadratic Inequalities
3. Third Quarter
b. Dividing Polynomials
c. Polynomial Functions
m. Properties of Logarithms
s. Variation Functions
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Sequences as Functions
h. Statistical Analysis
k. Hypothesis Testing
B. List of textbooks
Carter, John; Cuevas, Gilbert J.; Day, Roger; Malloy, Carol; Cummins, Jerry.
Geometry. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill: Glencoe, 2010. Print.
c. Simple Probability
d. Algebraic Expressions
e. Linear Equations
f. Linear Inequalities
g. Ordered Pairs
k. Linear Measure
m. Angle Measure
n. Angle Relationships
o. Two-Dimensional Figures
2. Second Quarter
c. Deductive Reasoning
e. Two-Column Proofs
m. Classifying Triangles
n. Angles of Triangles
o. Congruent Triangles
3. Third Quarter
a. Bisectors of Triangles
e. Angles of Polygons
g. Rectangles
o. Similarity Transformations
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Geometric Mean
b. The Pythagorean Theorem and its Converse
p. Equations of Circles
V. PRE-CALCULUS (12TH)
A. Description of course
Pre-Calculus introduces students to systems of equations in two and three
variables, augmented matrices, polynomial equations, advanced and trigonometric
functions, vectors, conic sections, and probability. The students develop the
ability to explore and solve real-world application problems, devise how to
accurately apply formulas, measure central tendency, find the slope and area
under a curve, demonstrate the appropriate use of graphing calculators, and
communicate mathematical ideas clearly.
B. List of textbooks
Holliday, Berchie; Cuevas, Gilbert J.; McClure, Melissa S.; Carter, John A.;
Marks, Daniel. Advanced Mathematical Concepts. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill:
Glencoe, 2006. Print.
b. Compositions of Functions
g. Piecewise Functions
o. Linear Programming
2. Second Quarter
a. Symmetry and Coordinate Graphs
b. Families of Graphs
h. Direct Variation
i. Polynomial Functions
j. Quadratic Equations
o. Radical Equations
v. Law of Cosines
3. Third Quarter
k. Circles/Ellipses/Hyperbolas/Parabolas
m. Transformations of Conics
4. Fourth Quarter
k. Conditional Probability
B. List of Textbooks
Chapman, James A. Handbook of Grammar & Composition, 5th ed., Pensacola,
FL:
A Beka Book, 2015. Print.
Chapman, James A. Workbook for Handbook of Grammar & Composition VI, 4th
ed., Pensacola, FL: A Beka Book, 2013. Print.
Vocabulary Workshop, Level G by Jerome Shostak. New York, New York: Sadlier,
Inc.
ii. To encourage the retention and use of the eight parts of speech and
their definitions/functions
2. Second Quarter
a. Goals
a. Fragments
b. Run-on Sentences
c. Unity
d. Coordination
e. Subordination
f. Misplaced modifiers
g. Dangling modifiers
h. Pronoun reference
i. Clear and logical construction
j. Parallelism
k. Point of view
l. Conciseness
m. Emphasis
n. Variety
b. Objectives
i. To master the correct use of pronouns in the subjective, objective, and
possessive cases.
ii. To master the ability to construct sentences that convey thought and
information.
3. Third Quarter
a. Goals
i. Review the avoidance of distractors such as incorrect use of idioms,
gobbledygook and jargon
ii. Review the rules of capitalization, punctuation, manuscript form,
abbreviations, word division, and numbers
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Goals
i. To review the mechanics of good writing
ii. To review the criteria of essays
b. Objectives
i. To write a comparison/contrast essay
ii. To write a character analysis
iii. To write descriptions
iv. To write a character sketch
v. To write a poem analysis
vi. To write an argumentative essay
vii. To write an extended definition
A. Description of Course
This course involves the teaching of grammar, literature, and vocabulary.
A complete treatment of grammar, usage, and mechanics, with application of the
aforementioned skills in the areas of composition and verbal communication is
explored.
God has given man the unique gift of communication, both oral and written, for
the blessed opportunity of fellowship and communion with God. This gift also
extends to communication among fellow human beings. This invaluable gift
enables us to read, memorize, study, and “rightly divide the Word of Truth.”
This course is designed to provide students with the tools of grammar to aid in the
use of effective learning and communication, and it is an aid to properly speak
and do written communication. Definite growth should be seen in both the
students’ speaking and writing abilities because of the areas of grammar, spelling,
and vocabulary studied.
This course is designed to incorporate good literature into the program to
expose the students to the thoughts of the world’s greatest minds and to
evaluate the literature in the light of God’s Word. This will help the
students develop discernment and gain insight into human nature,
equipping them to recognize error and make proper choices for a
successful life.
Through this course students will learn to enjoy good literature and learn
to avoid bad literature.
Additionally, spelling and vocabulary are emphasized in the vocabulary
units of this course to help the student to know and be able to use the
words in context.
B. List of Textbooks
Chapman, James A. Handbook of Grammar & Composition, 5th ed., Pensacola,
FL: A Beka Book, 2015. Print.
Chapman, James A. Workbook for Handbook of Grammar & Composition VI, 4th
ed., Pensacola, FL: A Beka Book, 2013. Print.
American Literature: Classics for Christians. Fourth Edition. Pensacola, FL: A
Beka Book, 2013. Print.
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne A Beka Books, Pensacola, FL.
Vocabulary Workshop, Level F by Jerome Shostak. New York, New York: Sadlier,
Inc.
2. Second Quarter
a. Goals
i. Phrases
ii. Narrative Essay
iii. Parallelism
iv. Misplaced Modifiers
v. Writing the Outline
vi. Point of View
vii. Clauses
viii. Coordination
ix. Subordination
x. Dangling Modifiers
xi. Variety in writing
3. Third Quarter
a. Goals
i. Classification Essay – Written
ii. Agreement
iii. Critical Book Review – Written
iv. Argumentative Essay – Written
v. Correct Use of Verbs
vi. Exactness and Vividness
vii. Figurative Language
viii. Research Paper – Written
ix. Correct Use of Pronouns
x. Pronoun Reference
xi. Idioms
xii. Gobbledygook and Jargon
xiii. Triteness
4. Fourth Quarter
a. Goals
i. Correct Use of Modifiers
ii. Emphasis
iii. Wordiness
iv. Review of Capitalization
v. Glossary of Diction
vi. Punctuation
III. Language Arts (10th)
A. Description of course
Introduction: God has given man the unique gift of communication, both oral and
written, for the blessed opportunity of fellowship and communion with God. This
gift also extends to communication among fellow human beings. This invaluable
gift enables us to read, memorize, study, and “rightly divide the Word of Truth.”
This course involves the teaching of grammar, literature, poetry and vocabulary.
This course is designed to provide students with the tools of grammar to aid in the
use of effective learning and communication, and it is an aid to properly speak
and do written communication. Definite growth should be seen in both the
students’ speaking and writing abilities because of the areas of grammar, spelling,
and vocabulary studied.
This course is designed to incorporate good literature into the program to expose
the students to the thoughts of the world’s greatest minds and to evaluate the
literature in the light of God’s Word. This will help the students develop
discernment and gain insight into human nature, equipping them to recognize
error and make proper choices for a successful life.
Through this course students will learn to enjoy good literature and learn to avoid
bad literature.
Additionally, spelling and vocabulary are emphasized in the vocabulary units of
this course to help the student to know and be able to use the words in context.
B. List of textbooks
Vocabulary Workshop, Level E by Jerome Shostak. New York, New York: Sadlier,
Inc.
World Literature V - Fourth Edition; Pensacola, Florida; A Beka Book
Grammar and Composition IV – Fourth Edition Pensacola, Florida; A
Beka Book
2. Vocabulary skills
3. Literature studies
e. To develop listening/speaking
4. Special projects
d. Biography book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to three
weeks reading time; written report [one page about the character in
comparison to the reader/ one page about how the character differs from the
reader]
e. Classic book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to three
weeks reading time; written report
B. List of textbooks
Vocabulary Workshop, Level D by Jerome Shostak. New York, New York: Sadlier,
Inc.
Themes in Literature; Pensacola, Florida; A Beka Book
Grammar and Composition III; Pensacola, Florida; A Beka Book
C. List of required reference materials and/or supplementary
materials used
Kahoot! (https://create.kahoot.it/)
Grammar Wars by Tom Ready; Merriweather Publishing Ltd.
Fun with Grammar by Laura Sunley; Scholastic Professional Books
George-isms by George Washington; Simon and Schuster Publications
4. Special projects
a. Composition book assignments (Weekly writing assignments [five
to ten minutes], teacher assigned topics, done in the classroom,
poetry and prose, graded once every six weeks
b. Writing essays on various topics – 200-300 words each
c. Term paper (informative or persuasive/ 700-800 words), minimum
of three sources, preparation grade, final paper grade, six to eight
weeks preparation time
d. Biography book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to
three weeks reading time; written report [one page about the
character in comparison to the reader/ one page about how the
character differs from the reader]
e. Classic book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to
three weeks reading time; written report
V. ENGLISH (8TH)
A. Description of course
Introduction: God has given man the unique gift of communication, both
oral and written, for the blessed opportunity of fellowship and communion
with God. This gift also extends to communication among fellow human
beings. This invaluable gift enables us to read, memorize, study, and
“rightly divide the Word of Truth.”
This course involves the teaching of grammar, literature, and vocabulary.
This course is designed to provide students with the tools of grammar to
aid in the use of effective learning and communication, and it is an aid to
properly speak and do written communication. Definite growth should be
seen in both the students’ speaking and writing abilities because of the
areas of grammar, spelling, and vocabulary studied.
This course is designed to incorporate good literature into the program to
expose the students to the thoughts of the world’s greatest minds and to
evaluate the literature in the light of God’s Word. This will help the
students develop discernment and gain insight into human nature,
equipping them to recognize error and make proper choices for a
successful life.
Through this course students will learn to enjoy good literature and learn
to avoid bad literature.
Additionally, spelling and vocabulary are emphasized in the vocabulary
units of this course to help the student to know and be able to use the
words in context.
B. List of textbooks
Vocabulary Workshop, Level C by Jerome Shostak. New York, New York: Sadlier,
Inc.
Of Places; Pensacola, Florida; A Beka Book
Grammar and Composition II; Pensacola, Florida; A Beka Book
C. List of required reference materials and/or supplementary
materials used
Kahoot! (https://create.kahoot.it/)
Write Source
Grammar Wars by Tom Ready; Merriweather Publishing Ltd.
Fun with Grammar by Laura Sunley; Scholastic Professional Books
D. Course outline with projects
1. Grammar skills
a. To understand the orderly structure of the English language
b. To use the English language effectively
c. To become effective communicators both in speaking and in
writing
2. Vocabulary skills
a. To achieve higher-level reading proficiency
b. To succeed at standardized tests
c. To focus on words, their meanings, usage, and relationships to
other works
3. Literature studies
a. To develop thinking skills through brainstorming, comparison and
contrast, classification, and visualization
b. To develop comprehension by predicting, summarizing, and cause
and effect
c. To develop writing skills through research, narrative, and
persuasion
d. To develop vocabulary through literature (context clues,
classification, and recognition)
e. To develop listening/speaking
f. To develop the understanding of literary elements
(characterization, personification, similes, story elements,
alliteration) and to be introduced to literary criticism to provide a
foundation for senior high literature studies
g. To develop a love for literature of quality, to learn to enjoy the
reading and study of literature from which he can learn principles
for Christian living
4. Special projects
a. Composition book assignments (Weekly writing assignments [five
to ten minutes], teacher assigned topics, done in the classroom,
poetry and prose, graded once every six weeks
b. Writing essays on various topics – 200-300 words each
b. Term paper (informative and about a famous author/ 700-800
words), minimum of three sources, preparation grade, final paper
grade, six to eight weeks preparation time
c.. Biography book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to
three weeks reading time; written report [one page about the
character in comparison to the reader/ one page about how the
character differs from the reader]
d. Classic book report; student’s choice from supplied list; two to
three weeks reading time; written report
e. Mystery book report
B. List of textbooks
Teacher created curriculum (first semester)
Performing Literature: Oral Interpretation and Drama Studies by Diana Smith;
BJU Press (second semester)
B. List of textbooks
Egolf, R. Terrance and Rachel Santopietro. Earth Science. 5th ed. Greenville, SC:
BJU, 2018. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Egolf, R. Terrance, and Donald Congdon. Physical Science. 6th ed. Greenville,
SC: BJU, 2020. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Batdorf, Brad R., and Elizabeth A. Lacy. Biology. 5th ed. Greenville, SC: BJU,
2011. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Batdorf, Brad R., and Lynne Woodhull. Chemistry. 3rd ed. Greenville, SC: BJU,
2009. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Egolf, R. Terrance., and Rachel Santopietro. Physics. 3rd ed. Greenville, SC:
BJU, 2010. Print.
B. List of textbooks
Advanced Biology, 2nd edition, Apologia
Anatomy Coloring Book, 7th edition, Kaplan Medical
I. Spanish I
B. List of Textbooks
Spanish 1 Nuevos Amigos, textbook, 3rd edition, BJU Press, 2018
Spanish 1 Nuevos Amigos, activity manual, 3rd edition, BJU Press, 2018
2. Second Quarter
● Chapter 3
○ Génesis 1:1
○ Subjects
○ Describing class schedules: The verb tener and telling time
○ Places at school
○ Apocalipsis 4:11
○ Talking about where you are going-The expression ir + a +
destination
○ Talking about school-related activities
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
● Chapter 4
○ Family
○ Juan 3:16
○ Expressing possession: Possessive adjectives
○ Describing characteristics of people-The verb ser and
descriptive adjectives
○ Professions
○ Juan 3:19–20
○ Describing daily activities: The verbs hacer and salir
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
● Spain Virtual Field Trip
3. Third Quarter
● Chapter 5
○ Present Salmo 103:3–4
○ Dwellings
○ Expressing location: The verb estar and prepositions of
place
○ Household Chores
○ Romanos 1:18
○ Expressing actions in progress: The present progressive
○ Asking questions: Interrogative words
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
● Chapter 6
○ Merry Christmas!
○ Lucas 2:10–11
○ Describing family gatherings: The verbs venir, traer, dar,
decir, and oír
○ Describing feelings and emotions: The verb estar
○ Felipe’s birthday party
○ Juan 1:10–12
○ Describing characteristics and conditions of people and
places: Summary of the verbs ser and estar
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
● Movie Review Project
4. Fourth Quarter
● Chapter 7
○ The city center
○ Romanos 1:16
○ Discussing activities in town: Review of regular and
irregular verbs
○ Discussing errands in town: Tener que + infinitive / ir a +
infinitive
○ The clothing store
○ Romanos 1:17
○ Describing preferences: Verbs that stem-change e ➝ ie
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
● Chapter 8
○ Food
○ Romanos 1:18–19
○ Talking about food and mealtimes: Verbs with an o ➝ ue
stem change
○ Romanos 1:18–19
○ In the restaurant
○ Romanos 1:20
○ Expressing likes and dislikes: The verb gustar
○ Ordering food: Verbs with an e ➝ i stem change
○ Autoprueba (oral quiz)
II. Spanish II
B. List of Textbooks
Spanish 2 Nuevos Amigos, textbook, 3rd edition, BJU Press, 2021
Spanish 2 Nuevos Amigos, activity manual, 3rd edition, BJU Press, 2021
C. List of required reference materials and/or supplementary materials
used
Santa Biblia, Reina-Valera 1960
Spanish/English Dictionary
D. Course Outline with Projects
1. First Quarter
● Introduction
○ Identify the Spanish 2 book characters.
○ View the introductory material in the Activities book.
○ Identify reasons for studying Spanish.
○ Identify strategies for learning Spanish.
● Chapter 1
○ Describe family relationships.
○ Compare expressions of endearment in the family.
○ Compare family member’s personalities.
○ Describe family routines and occupations.
○ Describe family life in earlier Mayan culture.
○ Ask and answer questions about everyday life.
● Chapter 2
○ Identify key places in a town.
○ Explain how to get around a city.
○ Describe typical cuisine in Guatemala and Mexico. Order a meal
based on recommendations.
○ Ask questions about the ingredients in a dish.
○ Evaluate Mayan beliefs about creation and God.
● Letra Personal Project
● Food Presentations
2. Second Quarter
● Chapter 3
○ Identify key places in a town.
○ Explain how to get around a city.
○ Describe typical cuisine in Guatemala and Mexico. Order a meal
based on recommendations.
○ Ask questions about the ingredients in a dish.
○ Evaluate Mayan beliefs about creation and God.
● Chapter 4
○ Extend invitations to friends and family.
○ Describe activities and events of yesterday.
○ Give examples of life in today’s Andean culture. Describe past
events with your friends and family.
○ Describe who people were and where they went.
○ Analyze The Royal Commentaries of the Incas.
● Chapter 5
○ Identify the rooms and furniture of a house.
○ Describe tasks done in your room and house.
○ Compare houses in the Hispanic world and in the United States.
Describe your hobbies and interests.
○ Discuss your reading habits.
○ Evaluate the stonework in Inca buildings.
● Preterite Board Game project
3. Third Quarter
● Chapter 6
○ Describe family Christmas plans.
○ Describe how you feel during the holidays.
○ Analyze some Three Kings’ Day traditions. Describe
end-of-the-year celebrations.
○ Specify for whom something is done.
○ Evaluate Inca beliefs and traditions about the sun.
● Chapter 7
○ Identify parts of the body and the five senses.
○ Describe physical problems to a doctor.
○ Make use of medical and money exchange services. Identify
banking terminology.
○ Discuss personal finances.
○ Explain the growth in the city of Tenochtitlán.
● Country Postcard Project
4. Fourth Quarter
● Chapter 8
○ Understand what is included in a mailing address.
○ Describe people in the past.
○ Discuss certain aspects of the marketplace. Describe places and
things in the past.
○ Describe memories and occurrences from the past.
○ Describe the great market of Tlatelolco.
● Chapter 9
○ Talk about leisure activities in the city.
○ Describe background situations to start a story.
○ Explain how families spend free time in the city. Talk about
habits in the past.
○ Express how you used to think about something.
○ Evaluate the Aztec practice of sacrifice.
● Chapter 10
○ Talk about traveling by high-speed train.
○ Give and receive instructions on a trip.
○ Analyze similarities among various countries in the
Spanish-speaking world. Give instructions to someone.
○ Express changes in past situations, plans, or habits.
○ Explain what led to Spain’s global influence.
● Fairy Tale Project
BIBLE (7-12)
I. Junior High Bible
A. Description of course
A study comparing the spiritual and physical life in the five stages of birth,
growth, breathing, communication and behavior. All five are essential to Dynamic Christian
living.
B. List of textbooks
King James Version Bible
Hamrick, Frank / Thornton,Champ Dynamic Christian Living, Whitaker, NC:
Positive Action for Christ, 2010, Print.
D. Course Outline
1. First Quarter
Lesson 1: What’s Salvation All About? (Part 1)
Objectives: The student will be able to:
Define salvation
2. Second Quarter
Lesson 6: Proofs of Inspiration
Objectives: The student will be able to:
Offer reasonable proofs for major tenets of the Christian faith.
3. Third Quarter
Lesson 12: What Should We do with the Word
Objectives: The student will be able to:
Understand for the need to read, study, keep and hold for the Word of God.
4. Fourth Quarter
Lesson 19: God’s Name, God’s Kingdom, God’s Will
Objectives: The student will be able to:
Understand why we honor God’s name, Kingdom and Will.
Objective: The student will be able to: describe the foolish man in
contrast to the wise man, illustrate two different kinds of fools
Objective: The student will be able to: establish the home as the
foundational institution of society, illustrate the importance of
proper devotional time, choice of friends, and family life to one’s
spiritual well being
3. Third Quarter
Lesson 11: Wisdom in the Home: Understanding Your Parents
Objective: The student will be able to: understand the “leave and
cleave” principle, differentiate in the duties of the husband and
wife
Objective: The student will be able to: realize the influence one’s
choice of friends can have, study the nine types of people the Bible
commands us to avoid
Objective: The student will be able to: attain victory over a wrong
attitude , develop a right attitude
4. Fourth Quarter
Lesson 19: Wisdom in Character: What is Character
Objective: The student will be able to: define the principle of love,
exhibit Christ-like love on their daily lives
Objective: The student will be able to: define and establish the
basis of true joy, identify what joy is not
Lesson 23: Wisdom in Character: Peace
Objective: The student will be able to: establish the basis of peace
and explain the principle of peace, understand peace with God, of
God and with man
Objective: The student will be able to: explain and define the
principle of longsuffering, identify the benefits of Longsuffering
Objective: The student will be able to: explain the basis and
principle of goodness, identify the pattern of goodness in the life of
Jesus Christ
Objective: The student will be able to: explain the basis and
principle of faithfulness, identify the example of faithfulness in the
life of Jesus Christ
Objective: The student will be able to: explain the basis and
principle of meekness, identify the example of meekness in the life
of Moses and Jesus Christ
Objective: The student will be able to: explain the basis and
principle of self-control , identify the pattern of self-control in the
life of Jesus Christ
B. List of textbooks
Hamrick, Frank; Hedgepeth, Jeff. Behold Your God. Whitakers, NC: Positive
Action Curriculum, 2013. Print.
c. Knowing God
2. Second Quarter
b. God’s Unity
c. The Trinity
3. Third Quarter
4. Fourth Quarter
d. Christ’s Deity
e. Christ’s Humanity
f. Christ’s Names
Music (7-12)
VI. JUNIOR HIGH/SENIOR HIGH CHOIR
A. Description of the course
This course is designed to promote the correct use of the singing voice through a
progressive study of good song literature and through correct interpretation; it is
designed to develop appreciation of the art of singing and appreciation of fine music
literature, from the standpoint of the listener as well as the choir member.
B. List of textbooks
Vocalize! Accompanied Vocal Warm-ups and Techniques by Andy Beck; Alfred
Music, 2013
Course literature is varied repertoire of vocal literature, both secular and sacred.
B. List of textbooks
Standard of Excellence Book 3 by Bruce Pearson; Neil A. Kjos Music
Company
C. List of required reference materials and/or supplementary
materials used
Variety of published band work and arrangements suitable for grades 7 -
12
Instrumental Music Teacher’s Survival Kit by Randy Navarre; Parker
Publishing Company 2001
Teaching Band with Excellence A Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical,
and Administrative Resource by Bruce Pearson and Rylan Nowlin; Neil
A. Kjos Music Company
D. Course outline with projects
1. Advanced band students:
a. First quarter: Review and learn new pep band music for sports
season; Spirit week preparation, Grandparents Day preparation,
Christmas program preparation; Review fundamentals learned in 4
– 6 band; concert music reading;
b. Second quarter: Christmas program preparation; fine arts and
spring concert preparation; instrumental practice giving attention
to individuals, sections and full band practice culminating in
Christmas, fine arts competition, and spring concert; schedule will
vary every year; continue to develop sight reading music skills;
introduce articulations-marcato, tenuto (junior high); introduce
advanced rhythms
c. Third quarter: Fine arts preparation; reinforce syncopation (junior
high); reinforce advanced rhythms
d. Fourth quarter: Introduce mechanics of slow 6/8 and fast 6/8
(junior high); possible national competition preparation; begin
preparation for next year’s music; polishing for spring concert
2. Special events
a. Grandparents day program
b. Yearly Christmas program
c. Spirit week
d. Basketball games (occasionally)
e. Fine arts competition
f. National competition (to be determined)
g. Spring concert
h. Community events (if opportunity arises)