Algebra 1 A In this course, students will learn to understand the role of mathematics in God’s creation. They will be taught to perform operations and calculations using real numbers, decimals, and fractions as well as using and solving algebraic equations. They will master the order of operations, conversions, and be able to read and create graphs from equations, as well as apply statistics and probability to real-life situations.

Algebra 1 B Part two of the Algebra I class teaches mastery of equations with exponents, radical expressions, polynomials, and introduces graphing inequalities. Students will learn the quadratic formula and use geometry and basic trigonometry while developing basic logical reasoning abilities.

Algebra 2 A The first of a two-semester course, begins with a review of Algebraic properties. Students will study properties and applications of real numbers, exponents and radicals, polynomials, rational expressions, equations and identities, additive and multiplicative inverses, arithmetic expressions, order of operations, variables, name and notations, algebraic expressions, monomials, terms, simplifying algebraic expressions, problem solving using expressions, equations and identities, and trigonometric functions. Students enrolling in this course should have successfully completed one year of Algebra I.

Algebra 2 B In part two of the Algebra II class, students learn how to solve and graph polynomials, as well as divide polynomials with synthetic division. They will know how to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and Descartes’ Rule of Signs. Students will apply and graph logarithms and exponential equations and inequalities, as well as us the Binomial Theorem and Pascal’s Triangle.

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Calculus A Calculus A, the first of a two-semester course, centers on limits, differentiation, and applications of differentiation. Topics in this course apply to many problems studied in physics and engineering. Students review algebra concepts and learn fundamental calculus concepts along with working problems for limits and derivatives. Students apply rules for finding different derivatives as well as learn the applications of the derivative. After finding the area under a curve using several different methods, students will complete an essay assignment that applies this to a real-world problem. Students conclude the course by applying theorems and demonstrating knowledge of basic rules for antiderivatives. After successful completion of this course, students will have a fundamental understanding of the principles of calculus. This course is recommended for students who successfully completed trigonometry.

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Calculus B Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • find and apply derivatives of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions • find antiderivatives of special functions • integrate by parts • determine volume by using various methods of rotation • find the arc length of a curve • recognize Arithmetic and Geometric sequences and series • approximate function values of special series and apply tests of convergence • identify extrema and saddle points of second degree surfaces • find gradient and normal vectors to a second degree surface • use rectangular and polar coordinates to find areas and laminar masses • find volumes and masses based upon rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates • find center of masses

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Consumer Math A Consumer Mathematics A, the first semester of a two semester series, focuses on basic math skills used in everyday life with the goal of developing intelligent consumers. The practical applications of math are studied using real world situations. Personal finances are emphasized through the study of personal earnings, the elements of business, credit, and life insurance. Prerequisites include Algebra I and Geometry.

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Consumer Math B Consumer Math B is an extension of Consumer Math A and continues the focus on basic math skills used in everyday life with the goal of developing intelligent consumers. The practical applications of math are studied using real world situations. Personal finances are emphasized through the study of personal earnings, the elements of business, credit, and life insurance. Prerequisites include Algebra I and Geometry.

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American Government A In this class, which is designed to make students informed citizens, students will look at the origins and role of government and the concept of citizenship, and how the principles upon which the United States government was formed affect their daily lives. After a look at the theories of government, students will examine the principles and structure of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Students will study the relationships among federal, state, and local governments, and then take a close look at the organization of the federal government, with its legislative, judicial, and executive branches and the system of checks and balances.

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American Government B Part two of the American Government class begins with a close look at the American legal system, including a look at how civil and criminal cases get to the Supreme Court. Students learn to differentiate between types of torts, as well as the different courts in which different cases are heard. Students then learn about American political culture, the many aspects of public opinion—how it is used and how it is measured, scientifically and non-scientifically. The class goes on to look at groups that tend to vote Democrat or Republican, and students will make analyses about why. Students then learn about the voting process and the privilege of voting.

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English 1 A English is a fundamental discipline. It is the vehicle of learning in many cases, opening minds and changing lives. Language is fundamental to culture, to communities, and to individuals, and it is the path to self-realization and the understanding of our place in God’s world. Students will be taught to appreciate the value of the written and spoken word while mastering the mechanics of the language. The first part of the class brings students into greater familiarity with the parts of speech and their rules. This is followed by building correct sentences, and then structured paragraphs. By the end of the first part of the class students will be familiar with the technique of the five paragraph essay. Students will also read Night, by Elie Wiesel, and The Odyssey, an epic poem by Homer.

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English 1 B The second part of English I focuses on analysis and writing. Students will be taught the elements of poetry and will analyze poems by two famous American poets. They will also be taught research conventions about finding and citing sources from the library and the Internet. Students will learn to write a business letter and will be expected to make a speech. They will further sharpen their analytical and writing skills as they work through Romeo and Juliet.

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English 2 A With an established foundation in the fundamentals of the English language, students begin to study the poetry of the scriptures, as well as make a more in depth analysis of the elements of poetry. Students will learn more about etymology, studying the Latin and Greek roots shared by many words in our language. Students will read and analyze the Greek Drama Antigone. They will also review parts of speech and grammar rules while learning to write and analyze effective essays. Students will also learn to analyze short stories, while emphasizing the place of the Fall in conflict, the heartbeat of any story.

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English 2 B The second of a two-semester course, emphasizes the development of skills in the interpretation of short stories and the novel. Students will learn and practice grammar exercises at the word and sentence levels. Throughout this course, students will learn and apply skills in developing a research paper and correctly acknowledging outside sources in their writing.

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Geometry A In this course, students will delve further into the wonder of the order of God’s universe as they learn the properties, measurements, and relationships of lines, space, and shapes. During part one of this class, students learn to use conditional statements, inductive and deductive reasoning, and how to apply algebraic properties to solve geometric proofs. The will learn to identify angles formed by parallel lines and transversals, classify triangles by side, length, and angle measure, and prove congruency of triangles. They will learn to identify special quadrilaterals and use their properties to find missing measures. Students will also use the Pythagorean Theorem and the properties of special right triangles and rations to try to find missing measurements of right triangles.

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Geometry B In part two of the Geometry class, students will learn to identify parts of circles and angles formed by tangents, chords, radii, and secants of circles. The will use formulas to find perimeters and areas of polygons and circles, as well as find the area and volume of geometric solids. Students will use distance, midpoint and slope formulas, as well as use the equation of a circle to find its center and radius, and understand basic geometric transformations.

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Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus, a one-semester course, covers a variety of topics to prepare students for more advanced Calculus courses. The course starts with functions and graphs and moves on to polynomial and rational functions. Exponential and logarithmic functions are also covered, along with trigonometric functions and applications. Analytic geometry and discrete algebra are introduced. Then the course ends with an introduction into Calculus, which includes lessons on limits, derivatives and integrals.

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Trigonometry Trigonometry, a one-semester course, prepares students for further studies of mathematical topics in Calculus and Physics. The course begins by teaching students to measure angles in degrees and radians, arc lengths, and chords. Students then study the basic trigonometric functions, sine, cosine, and tangent, and their inverses as well as the relationships of these functions to chords and right triangles. In addition, students apply their study of trigonometric functions and identities to find angles of elevation and depression and solve right triangles.

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U.S. History A Understanding History is elemental to understanding the present, and students will be guided through the story of the beginning of the United States with careful attention paid to God’s providence. This class begins by introduction students to the ancient Americans, while explaining theories of their origin. Then students will study the cultural and historical characteristics of the Native American tribes. The class then focuses on the social, economical and political factors that sparked European exploration and trade, which led to their discovery of the Americas. Students will learn about each of the English colonies and what makes each unique, while leading up to the Revolutionary war, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. The class then takes students through the tumultuous 1800-1860 time period, and culminates with a look at the Civil War.

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U.S. History B The second part of U.S. History spans the time from the end of the Civil War to the Cold War. Students will learn about the successes and failures of the Reconstruction and the subsequent struggle for equal civil rights. Students will learn about the industrialization of the country and how it catapulted the US into being a world power. The class also explores the causes for World War I and the reasons for US involvement. It explores the Great Depression and World War II, and how both affected life for Americans. The class ends with the Cold War and how the United States worked to stop the spread of Communism.

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World Geography A In part one of the World Geography class, students will learn to define specific geographical terms and apply geographical skills to everyday life and study of earth. Students will be taught to identify and use various maps, graphs, and timelines, as well as learn to use these tools to describe and explain the geography of the world. Students ill be taught to recognize the effects of various climates on the world, as well as differentiate the vegetation belts around the planet. They will identify earth’s place, movement, and role in the solar system. The class guides students in their analysis of how a region’s geographical features affect the culture of that region.

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World Geography B In part two of World Geography, students take a closer look at how internal and external forces acting upon earth affect geography, and how that in turn affects society. Students will learn and use the five themes of geography to describe Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and Antarctica. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify major physical landforms, bodies of water, and political states in North America.

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World History A World History will teach students to use and interpret maps and other geographical representations that help organize information spatially. Students will examine human cultures, populations and activities, and evaluate the interactions between humans and their environment. The class leads students through the early physical and cultural development of humankind. Students will compare and contrast river civilizations and other civilizations. They will pay particular attention to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and how they impact future civilizations. The class compares and contrasts early civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and then Byzantine and Russian cultures and how they impact modern civilizations in those regions. Also, students will look at the pattern of social, economic, and political changes as well as cultural achievement during the Middle Ages.

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World History B The second part of the World History class expands on the foundation laid in World History A, teaching students to describe human cultures and populations and their activities: migration, commerce, conflict and cooperation, and the effect on the world today. Students look at the impact of European expansion on Asia, Africa, and the Americas as well as the historical roots of the Renaissance and the Reformation, and the far-ranging implications of each. Students will identify the major inventions of the Industrial Revolution and how they affected society. The class then delves into the causes, events, and effects of World War I and World War II as well as the Russian Revolution and the formation of the Soviet Union. Students will look at the Post-World War II world, with special attention paid to Korea, Vietnam, the modern state of Israel, and the Cold War.

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AP Calculus A & B This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Calculus BC exam. This course is divided into two semesters and is designed to acquaint you with calculus principles such as derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation, applications and modeling, and sequences and series. During this course you will gain experience in the use of calculus methods and learn how calculus methods may be applied to practical applications. Upon completion of this course you will: * be able to work with functions represented in a variety of ways: graphical, numerical, analytical, or verbal * understand the connections among these representations * understand the meaning of the derivative in terms of a rate of change and local linear approximation and be able to use derivatives to solve a variety or problems * understand the meaning of the definite integral both as a limit of Riemann sums and as the net accumulation of change and should be able to use integrals to solve a variety of problems * understand the relationship between the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the fundamental theorem of calculus

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AP Biology A This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Biology exam. This course is designed to acquaint you with the general concepts of life including reproduction, balance in nature, and the nature of living things. You will focus on three broad sections that align with the goals for the AP exam: Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Organisms and Populations. Upon completion of this course you will: * Understand the conceptual framework for biology * Recognize science as a process * Be able to apply biological knowledge to environmental concerns * Recognize unifying themes that integrate major topics of biology

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AP Environmental Science This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Environmental Science exam.

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AP Physics A & B This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Physics exam. This course is divided into two semesters.

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AP US Government This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam. Upon completion of this course you will: * Express ideas clearly in writing. * Work individually and with classmates to research political issues. * Interpret and apply data from original documents such as court cases and bills. * Write to persuade with evidence. * Develop essay responses that include a clear, defensible thesis statement and supporting evidence. * Raise and explore questions about policies, institutions, beliefs, and actions in a political science context. * Evaluate secondary materials, such as scholarly works or statistical analyses. * Explain the foundations and underpinnings of democratic government. * Demonstrate comprehension of documents essential to American government and politics. * Evaluate the importance of federalism in the political operation of the nation. * Describe the nature of American political parties and their role in the election process. * Analyze the patterns of voter behavior. * Describe the functions and workings of policy making institutions (Congress, the Presidency, the Courts, and the Bureaucracy). * Analyze the major developments in civil rights and civil liberties in America.

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AP US History A & B This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP US History exam. This course is divided into two semesters.

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