COURSE
DESCRIPTION GUIDE
Calvary
Christian School
(Updated
3/24/04)
BIBLE I – (Grade
9 – full year – 1 credit – no prerequisite)
First
semester of this course focuses on Bible Study Skills.
In the second semester, students read and discuss
topics related to faith and discipleship – believing,
counting the cost, living the Christian life, sharing
one’s faith, serving, and relating to others.
BIBLE II – (Grade
10 – full year – 1 credit – no prerequisite)
During
the first semester, students study the attributes of God.
The second semester, the focus is on ethics.
BIBLE III –
(Grade
11 – full year – 1 credit – no prerequisite)
In
the first semester, students reflect on the reliability,
authenticity and authority of the Bible.
During the second semester, students think about the
talents and abilities that God has given them in preparation
for career decisions..
BIBLE IV – (Grade
12 – full year – 1 credit – no prerequisite)
During
the first semester, students study the four main models of
western worldviews and study the way in which these world
views interplay in our world. In semester two, the book Mere
Christianity by C. S. Lewis is the focus for reading and
discussion.
ENGLISH I
- (Grade 9 -
full year - 1 credit -
no prerequisite)
This
course focuses on World Literature, major genres, and the
elements of plot. Writing skills are practiced with poetry, literary analysis,
fiction and research. Twenty
vocabulary words will be studied each week.
Antigone, Julius Caesar, To Killa
Mockingbird, Ruth, and one other novel will be read by
the class. A
writing journal is required of all students, and a major
poetry project is assigned in the winter quarter.
ENGLISH II - (Grade 10 -
full year -
1 credit -
prerequisite English I)
This
course focuses on British Literature from Beowulf through
current times. Pride
and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, Pygmalion
and one other work are read.
Thirty vocabulary words will be studied each week.
Essays, mostly focused on literary analysis, are
assigned periodically.
One research paper in conjunction with science class
is assigned spring quarter.
ENGLISH III
– (Grade 11 – full year – 1 credit – prerequisite
English II)
This
course focuses on the development of American literature
from pre-colonial times through the present.
Research papers include an 8-9 page paper Fall
quarter on family origins and a literary analysis of one of
the characters of Our Town.
Other books read include The Scarlet Letter
and The Chosen.
A writing journal is required of all students.
Forty vocabulary words are studied each week with
emphasis on S.A.T. preparation.
ENGLISH IV
– (Grade 12 – full year – 1 credit – prerequisite
English III)
An intensive study of advanced composition.
This course covers all the forms of expository
writing, and tightens up grammatical weaknesses, focusing on
developing style. Students
are also required to read books and report on them.
The second semester requires public speaking. Students practice the types of speeches during this course,
culminating in an 18-20 page research paper.
An oral presentation of this paper is required as the
final exam.
PRE-ALGEBRA - (Grade 9
- full
year -
1 credit -
no prerequisite)
This
course serves as a bridge between arithmetic and algebra.
Students will progress from working problems that are
mostly numerical to solving those that require more advanced
reasoning skills that require working with variables, or
unknowns. Topics
covered include: integers, factors and fractions, one-step
equations, rational numbers, proportions and percent,
graphing equations, inequalities, and polynomials
APPLIED
MATHEMATICS
(
by permission of Administration only
- full year -
1 credit - no
prerequisite)
This course is designed for students
who need to improve their fundamental skills in mathematics.
Skills will be learned through the applications of
consumer-related mathematics and trade-related mathematics.
ALGEBRA I - (Grade 9-12
- full
year -
1 credit - no prerequisite
This
course aids the student in the ability to solve problems by
manipulating algebraic expressions and equations.
Other topics include linear equations, polynomials,
functions, simplifying rational expressions, real numbers,
solving fractional equations, and coordinate geometry.
Honors section available to those students who
received a B or higher average in previous mathematics
course.
GEOMETRY - (Grade 10-12
- full
year - 1 credit
– prerequisite Algebra I)
A
deductive treatment of Euclidean geometry focusing on proof
and the attributes and relationships in shape, dimension,
and space. Honors
section for qualified students. Honors section available to
those students who received a B or higher average in
previous mathematics course.
ALGEBRA II-(Grade
11-12, full year-1 credit – prerequisite Algebra I)
This
course gives a thorough review of skills learned in Algebra
I. Then
students go on to study radicals, solving and graphing
quadratic relations and systems, logarithms, exponential
functions, sequences and series. Honors section for
qualified students. Honors section available to those
students who received a B or higher average in previous
mathematics course.
PRE-CALCULUS
- (Grades 12 - full year - 1 credit – prerequisite
Algebra II)
Techniques
and concepts of Algebra will be explored in greater detail.
Focus on elementary functions, graphing techniques
and trigonometry. Essential
ideas of Calculus are introduced - continuity, limits, the
derivative, integration.
TI graphing calculator required.
CALCULUS
- (Grade 12 - full year - 1 credit - prerequisite
Pre-Calculus)
Calculus
of one variable covering continuity, limits, differention
and integration. Topics
include curve sketching, maximum-minimum problems, related
rates, and volumes of revolution.
TI graphing calculator required.
Students may opt to take this course for Advanced
Placement.
PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
- (Grade 9 -
full year -
1 credit -
no prerequisite. Lab fee)
This
course stresses the fundamentals of science.
First semester is a survey of chemistry, while second
semester surveys physics, including machines, electricity,
and light. Labs
and demonstrations are an integral part of this course.
BIOLOGY - (Grade 10
- full
year -
1 credit -
no prerequisite. Lab fee)
Biology
covers the scientific method, basic chemistry of living
organisms, the cell, genetics, the creation/evolution
debate, and a survey of the five kingdoms.
Labs include learning microscope techniques, and
dissection of representative organisms from selected
kingdoms.
CHEMISTRY-(Grade
11-12 - full year -
1 credit - prerequisite Algebra I. Lab fee)
Chemistry
surveys the concepts of the quantum model, periodic trends,
chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, acids and bases,
and stoichiometry. Labs
and lab report writing skills are an integral part of this
course.
PHYSICS - (Grade 11-12
- full
year -
1 credit -
prerequisite Algebra II, experience with trigonometry
needed. Lab fee)
Physics
is the study of the fundamental laws governing nature such
as those affecting objects at rest and in motion; those
governing gravity, temperature effects, heat exchange,
sound, light and electricity.
The influences of forces and the concepts of work,
energy and power are covered in detail.
ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY - (Grade 11-12 -
full year -
1 credit -
prerequisite Biology)
Intensively studies the structure and functions of
the human body by system.
This also includes disease process with each system.
GEOGRAPHY - (Grade 9
- ½
year -
.5 credit -
no prerequisite)
This
course provides a close inspection of world regions.
Students will study
the people of those regions and their environments.
Emphasis will be given to the topography, climate,
agriculture, industry and major regional issues for each
part of the world. Students
will become proficient with basic map skills.
ECONOMICS (Grade
9 -
½ year - .5 credit
- no
prerequisite, required)
This course provides an in depth look at the basic
microeconomic and macroeconomic principles of the U.S.
Economy. Students
will gain a greater appreciation of the free enterprise
system and the formation, mechanics, and operations of
business. Attention
will be given to broadening the student’s understanding of
consumer financing and purchasing, career preparation,
financial investments, and insurance so that they may be
aware of the issues that they will face in today’s
economic world.
WORLD HISTORY
- (Grade
10 -
full year -
1 credit -
no
prerequisite)
Surveys
the history of man from creation to the present.
This approach presents failures and successes by
using historic examples.
US HISTORY - (Grade 11 -
full year -
1 credit -
no prerequisite, required)
Surveys
the history of the United States from the exploration period
to the present. The
decisions of the past are examined and how those decisions
affect our nation today.
CIVICS - (Grade 12
- ½
year - .5 credit
- no
prerequisite, required)
This
course emphasizes good citizenship.
It provides the student with practical information
about our government and its influence in our daily lives.
The Constitution and all branches of government are
studied in detail.
SPANISH I/FRENCH I - (Grade 9-12
- full
year -
1 credit -
no prerequisite)
This
course will begin to develop the student’s skills in the
usage of a foreign language.
Speaking, listening, reading and writing; along with
an in-depth study of grammar will be covered.
Students are introduced to the history and culture of
Spanish/French speaking countries.
SPANISH II
/FRENCH II- (Grades 10-12
- full
year -
1 credit -
prerequisite first year of same language)
This
course continues developing skills in speaking, listening,
reading and writing. This
course further strengthens both grammar and vocabulary as
well as students understanding of the history and culture of Spanish/French speaking countries.
SPANISH III/
FRENCH III
- (Grades 11-12
- full
year -
1 credit -
prerequisite C or better in 2nd year of
same language)
A
continuation of study in the principles of grammar and
structure. The
history, culture, and some religious practices of
Spanish/French-speaking people are studied.
An optional week-long trip to Spain and France is
offered as an educational opportunity during the year.
SPANISH IV/
FRENCH IV
– (Grade 12 – full year–1 credit – prerequisite C or
better in 3rd year of the same language)
This
course continues the study of grammar and structure and
explores some advanced grammatical concepts.
Practical implementation and usage of all of the
former levels of study becomes central, as students strive
to become true communicators in both written and verbal
forms of the language.
COMPUTER I
- (Grade 9 - 1 semester - . 5 credit - no prerequisite,
required)
This
course provides the high school student with an overview of
computer concepts and the World Wide Web.
Students are introduced to Windows XP and Microsoft
Office applications including Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS - (Grades 9-12 -
full year -
1 credit -
prerequisite, Computer Literacy)
This
course builds on content covered in Computer Literacy.
Students will continue to master the fundamentals and
techniques of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint. Students
will integrate the components in a complete document.
Also covered in the class is basic web page design.
ACCOUNTING I
- (Grade 10-12 - full year
- 1
credit -
prerequisite, Computer Lit.)
The
course teaches the basic accounting cycle concepts.
Students are taught theory and how to accomplish
these tasks. Students receive instruction in both the handwritten and
automated accounting methods.
ACCOUNTING II
- (Grade
11-12 -
full year -
1 credit -
prerequisite, Accounting
I)
This
class builds off the basic concepts taught in Accounting I.
Students learn how to produce and evaluate accounting
records needed for proper management of a business.
With successful completion of this course, a student
would be able to gain an entry level job in the accounting
field.
ACCOUNTING
III
- (Grade
12 -
full year -
1 credit -
prerequisite Accounting II)
This course finishes the advanced book and moves into
some college accounting concepts.
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
- (Grade
9-12 -
.5 credit per semester
- no
prerequisite. Equipment
fee)
A total of one credit is required during the high
school career. The
course includes team sports such as basketball, soccer,
volleyball, softball and some individual sports as well.
There is an emphasis on physical fitness and
conditioning. A
semester of PE can be waived through participation in 2
varsity sports.
HEALTH
– (Grade 10-12 - 1 semester course - .5 credit–
required)
Covers
CPR, body systems, and nutrition; as well as some mental
health information. First Aid is also covered.
SENIOR
SEMINAR
–
(Grade 12 only – semester course - .5 credit – required)
Students have the opportunity to explore career and
college topics such as the college application process,
interviewing techniques, personality/relationships/vocation,
and résumé writing. The
class will do one Christian Service project for the
semester.
ART HISTORY - (Grade 11-12
- 1 semester course -
.5 credit -
no prerequisite)
This
course is a survey of the arts including painting,
sculpture, architecture, photography and drawing.
Promotes the student’s creative talents as well as
encouraging an appreciation of the arts.
ART
I – (Grades
9-12 –
semester –
.5 credit –
no prerequisite)
In this introductory course, the
students will learn basic skills and techniques. Students
will explore the elements of art while working with various
media. Students will begin to build an art portfolio. Art
fee of $10.
ART II – (Grades 9-12
– semester
– .5
credit –prerequisite
Art I)
This course is a continuation of Art I
and the exploration of the elements of art. Students will
put the principles of art into practice with various
projects and will continue to build an art portfolio. Art
fee of $10.
MUSIC HISTORY
-
(Grade 11-12 -
1 semester course - .5
credit - no prerequisite)
This course is a survey of classical music of the
early church to the present.
It covers the basics of music and its structure.
A major emphasis is placed in the development of
perceptive listening skills and understanding of music so
that a greater appreciation for classical music is gained.
DRAMA - (Grade 9-12 – semester,
.5 credit – no prerequisite)
This
introduction to drama focuses on origins and Greek drama
fall quarter with Oedipus the King as the central
work, Shakespeare second quarter with Measure for Measure
and Henry IV, European theater in the winter with
“The Apollo of Bellac”, “arms and the Man’, Faust,
and other European plays, and in the spring American theater
including Arsenic and Old Lace, and the American
musical. Students
will write their own play and will have weekly quizzes.
BAND - (Grade 9-12
- full
year -
.6 credit -
2 years on an instrument or conductor’s approval
- meets
three times per week.)
Band introduces the student to the fundamentals of
playing an instrument.
This group plays off school grounds occasionally and
tours in the spring for 3-5 days.
Emphasis is on music as a tool for ministry.
CHORUS-(Grade
9-12 - full year - .5 credit - no prerequisite -
meets twice per week)
Allows
the student to practice and perform vocal music.
Basic music reading skills are taught in a graduated
system. Students
are expected to master more difficult rhythmic and melodic
singing skills each year.
Advanced students are used to tutor those with lower
skill levels.
DRIVER
EDUCATION
- (Prerequisite
must be 16 years old by end of the course -
no credit -
class fee)
This course teaches the rules and laws of driving for
the State of New Hampshire and driving instruction.
Offered after school day throughout year and during
summer - times will be announced. Requirements:
30
class hours
10
driving hours
6 observation hours
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
– ( Grades 10-12 - .2 credit per year, required)
Sophomores, juniors and seniors must have 25
community service hours per year for a total of 75 hours
equaling .6 credits. High
school students are to begin working on community service
hours during the summer following their freshman year.
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