2008-2009 Courses
5th/6th Grade Curriculum (Please see book list for current text and prices)
Our Junior Class for 5th and 6th grades uses its own specially designed two year LDS-based curriculum. This class builds a foundation in Literature, Handwriting, Spelling, Grammar, History, Science and Mathematics designed to meet the needs of this age and prepare them for the Junior High curriculum. The small class size ensures individual attention is given to each student.
7th Through 12th Grade Course Description and Rotation (Please see book list for current text and prices)
History: .5 credits per semester
The goal of our history classes is for students to understand D&C 101:77-80; that God suffered this land and our Constitution to be established and that it should be maintained for the rights and privileges of all flesh, according to just and holy principles.
1. American Government and Civics - Filmed Class: (All Levels)
2. American History- Pre-Revolution to 1865-: (All Levels) Using original documents, the personalities and events which created and shaped a new nation, and then preserved the union, are interwoven into this American History Class. Watch the hand of Providence unfold from Lexington, the great explorations West and the Civil War. Latter-day Saint church history is woven into the course of events. Textbook: Wise Men raised Up Vol. 1&2
English: .5 credits per semester
Our skills based approach to Language Arts concentrates on critical thinking in reading and writing, as well as grammar and writing skills to prepare a student to read, critique and respond to any type of literature. Students write an average of 4 portfolio-quality papers per year and participate in brain-storming, thought questions, note-taking, short answer and in-class essay writing and speeches. In addition to their literature text, students choose 4 other texts of various genres to read and discuss. Our grammar series is written in and LDS context and provides a foundation for successful writing in academic or professional circumstances.
1. Genre Studies/Liahona Grammar Vol.1 : (All Levels) Types of literature which have been historically important such as: the difference between fiction and biography, essay and discourse, and narrative versus expository writing. Grammar workbook, Line Upon Line, corrects common grammatical errors made when writing. The Freshman/Senior levels will use A Believing People which provides genre styles centered around the experiences of LDS authors.
Science: .5 credits per semester
The study of Science should lead us to a greater reverence and testimony of God’s Handiwork. “All things testify of me…” says Moses 6:63 and science is not exempt from this declaration. Our approach is to not only prepare students for the theories of the world but to examine them through the lens of revealed knowledge.
1. Astronomy: (Intermediate Only) The course covers the unfamiliar world of space. Stars, black holes, galaxies, our solar system, famous astronomers and myths are a few of the subjects to be explored.
2. Chemistry: (Freshman and Senior Levels only) Basic principles of Chemistry, such as: atoms and atomic structure, how elements bond together, chemicals, their characteristics in the periodic table and the development of organized problem solving will be taught. Highlights how divine law and organization are discoverable by scientific inquiry. Classes will have regular experiments to recreate discoveries both simple and great.
Math: .5 credits per semester
Instructor-led Saxon Math classes are offered for levels 6/5 through Advanced Math. Saxon’s pre-test is administered to all students to determine proper level placement. Saxon Math equips students with excellent arithmetic skills and application processes. Supplementation of other math programs may be used by individual teachers.
Electives: .5 credits per semester
Elective classes are determined by accreditation needs and demand. The list of elective classes and prices is updated every semester.
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