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Course: Math 8/7 This review of basic math is taken from the Saxon curriculum. Concepts are taken a step further through investigation studies. Basic algebra is covered. Practice and the us of manipulatives will further enhance what is studied. Course: Algebra 1/2 This class reviews basic math concepts as well as developing them in a new way. Topics that will be introduced are basic algebra, geometry, probability, integers, and graphing. Practice and the use of manipulatives will enhance the learning experience. Course: Consumer Math Students learn a wide variety of life skills from making your first major purchase to personal budgeting. "Real life" projects enhance the learning process. Course: Algebra I This class begins the secondary school mathematics series. Topics from secondarty school mathematics include a course in plane geometry, and are integrated throughout the three book series. Algebra I is the first book in this series. This year concentrates on the fundamental aspects of problem solving. Diagrams are used to work several types of problems. Course: Algebra II The students will discover how to solve many types of word problems using the ratio concept. The course introduces similar and congruent triangles and the basics of a beginning proof using similarity and congruence. Trigonometry is introduced Course: Accounting This course focuses on l earning basic accounting principles and how to apply them and using the computer to apply the principles. Course: Advanced Math I The course digs deeper into proofs (using congruent triangles and properties of polygons). The students are required to work with equations of 3 variables and advanced/abstract word problems. The function is introduced (evaluation of a function, types of a function, domain and range). The course also introduces logarithms and exponentials. Course: Advanced Math II Advanced Math II is an extension of Advanced Math I. The course covers statistics (normal distribution curve and z-score), polar/rectangular forms using complex numbers, graphing conic sections with translation and reflection, matrix operations, arithmetic and geometric series, adn inverse trigonometric functions. Course: Calculus The students will learn the concept of the limit. The limit will expand into the derivative and the integral. The students will learn to use the product and quotient rules, the chain rule, and differentiation by U substitution. They will learn how to find the area under the curve and be able to use the Riemann Sum. Course: World Studies
Course: American History This course covers a brief summary from the discovery of America through modern times. Emphasis will be given in the areas of government, and our duties as citizens of the greatest nation on earth. The textbook, The American Republic for Christian Schools emphasizes God's hand in the affairs of men. Current events will be discussed from a Christian perspective. Course: Geography Students in this course will study maps, climate, governments, economies, cultural differences and learn major countries, rivers, deserts, mountain ranges, etc. Course: World History This course follows the development of Western civilization from creation to present. Course: United States History This course is a summary of the history of our country form its founding to the present. Course: American Government This course is a study concerning the foundations of our government that have made America great. The role of a Christian is emphasized because of our responsibility as dual citizens ("Render to God" as well as "Render to Caesar"). The Constitution, party politics, powers of government and economics are major points of discussion. Course: Economics This course is a study of the major concepts and theories of economics from a Christian perspective, including Supply and Demand, the Workings of a National Economy, Economic Systems, Forms of Business Ownership, and the Different types of Competition. There will also be special Budgeting project, as well as a Stock Market project. Course: Earth Science This course will center on God's working design in topics such as geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Areas to be covered include the forces and energy that shape the surface of the Earth, create and move weather patterns, and influences that affect the flow of water and minerals in the sea and on the continents and how they all inter-relate. Course: Health (Anatomy & Physiology) This course will explore the fact that we are fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image. This course is filled with interesting ways to study human anatomy, physiology, the body's systems, and related health topics. Course: Physical Science This course is intended to bring understanding to what science is and will develop necessary skills to become successful science students. We will look closely at the atom and matter to begin to understand matter's many chemical and physical properties, and changes matter can go through. We will study the physical world with regard to the laws and theories that govern energy, forces, motion and the role of problem solving. Course: Biology I This beginning course will give understanding to God's marvelous order and the design of HIS creation as seen in life's complex organic molecules, the cell and its processes, and in the diversity of life's forms. Course: Honors Biology (AP) This Honors course is designed as a second year of Biology. It is intended to be an advanced placement (AP) class for highly motivated juniors and seniors who are deeply interested in biology, planning to seek a possible career in science, and provide the opportunity to earn college credit in high school This honors course is a “college level” course at a “college level” pace. Students taking this class will be prepared and may choose to take the CollegeBoard AP Biology exam in the spring. Course: Chemistry This course will study matter in regard to its details of composition, structure, properties, changes that matter goes through, and the theories and laws that govern God's design of atoms and molecules in nature and in the lab. Course: Physics This course will explore the simplicities and complexities of the physical laws by which God maintains the universe and everyday experiences. Using tools of mathematics, problem solving, and lab experimentation, students will unlock a deeper dimension to nature's theories and laws that govern the physical world. Course: 7th Grade English This class is a study and review of English grammar using the Abeka curriculum. The Bob Jones curriculum is used for literature. Reading a variety of books and writing are emphasized. Spelling and vocabulary give an emphasis to homonyms, with a brief study of Latin and Greek roots. Course: Creative Writing This class is designed to provide a step by step approach to various writing techniques. The student will gain confidence through finding what style suits him best. Instruction will be given on building stronger sentences and using grammar and proofreading skills. Course: 8th Grade English This is a study and review of English grammar using the ABeka curriculum. Literature stories are studied to learn writing principles. Reading and the writing process are encouraged. Vocabulary and spelling words are applicable. The research paper is introduced and used in a joint project with both English and History. Course: Academic Writing This introductory writing course is geared toward academic writing. Students will be working towards building unified and coherent informative or argumentative essays using the basic building blocks of the sentence and paragraph. Course: General Literature This course offers some review of grammar mixed in with a variety of stories illustrating basic literary principles. Course: World Literature This course offers some review of grammar with a writing emphasis and is a study of selected literature from the world beginning with the Greeks. Course: American Literature This is a study of the literature of America , beginning with the Colonials, and a brief study of writing and grammatical rules before writing the major research paper. Course: British Literature This is an overview course of the literature of the British Isles , from Beowulf to Dylan Thomas. The students also read and evaluate a novel by Jane Austen in a literary critical paper. Course: Keyboarding This course teaches proper keyboarding techniques - letters & reports. Course: Computer Applications I This course is a review and development of basic and advanced techniques using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint , and Publisher. There will also be a corporate identity project. Course: Yearbook This special small class produces the Northside Christian School Yearbook entirely online using Jostens Yearbook Avenue . Course(s): Vocal Music Classes Vocal music at Northside is required of all students in every grade, PK-12. All choral groups (grades 7-12) are designated as performing ensembles with emphasis on the following:
. . . all via good literature spanning many styles and eras; vocalises and drills and good recordings which demonstrate all of the above. Course: Drama I This course in an introduction to the basic elements of acting and the theater stage (directing, blocking, lights, make-up, set design, etc.). There is also a special emphasis on the importance of communication as a life-long vocational skill, both verbally and non-verbally. Students will also be introduced to all categories of Speech Competition (both Forensics and BCSA Categories). This is a one-semester course. Course: Public Speaking This college preparatory course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in a university level freshman speech course. Informative, historical, persuasive and testimonial speeches will be delivered during the first semester. Second semester, time allowing, students may be introduced to the basic elements of acting and theater stage (Set Design, Make-up, Lights, etc.). Hands-on training with behind-the-scenes help for the school play will also be required. Course: Jr. High Art This required course covers introductory artistic composition. Media and projects introduced include: pencil drawing, oil pastel resists, ceramics, design and composition using paper molds and geometric shapes, and candle casting. Course: Jr. High Art This required course covers basic color theory and composition. Media and projects introduced include: calligraphy, animation, charcoal and oil pastel drawing, scratchboard, ceramics, and tessellations. Course: High School Art This course covers media and projects that include drawing, watercolor, ceramics, colored pencil, sculpture, and oil pastel. The curriculum includes various printmaking projects such as collographs, linoleum cutting, and etching. The students in this class work toward the goal of entering several major competitions. Course: Home Economics This couse is offered to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls one day per week. Basics of food preparation, meal planning and nutrition are taught in both grades using The Wonderful World of Food from Ginn Co. as a text. Sewing, both hand and machine, is also included with students sewing a garment or usable item. Course: Physical Education Our physical education classes provide time for physical activity emphasizing developmental motor skills, techniques, team strategy, sportsmanship, cooperation, self-control, and cardiovascular fitness. A uniform is required dress for jr. high and senior high physical education classes. Physical Education is required for all grades Pre K through 10th grade. Site Maintained by: JB Web Design |
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