Curriculum Continuum

Mathematics (Upgraded 2005)

  • 6th Grade
    • Basic Math, Scott Foresman, Mathematics 6
    • 6th Grade using 7th Grade Basic Math, Abeka Book 7
  • 7th Grade
    • Transitional Math (Pre Algebra), University of Chicago Math Series
    • Algebra 1/2, Saxon Publishing Co
  • 8th Grade
    • Algebra, University of Chicago Math Series
    • Geometry, Bob Jones University
    • Transitional Math (Pre Algebra), University of Chicago Math Series

English Grammar and Composition

  • 6th Grade, Houghton Mifflin English
  • 7th Grade, Houghton Mifflin English
  • 8th Grade, Houghton Mifflin English

Science

  • 6th Grade, Science 6, Bob Jones University
    • Learning to see God's design in nature through the study of earthquakes, volcanoes, stars, nuclear energy, chemistry, blood circulatory system,space exploration, and balance in nature.
  • 7th Grade, Life Science, an introduction to biology, Bob Jones University Press
  • 8th Grade, Earth Science, an introduction to natural science, Bob Jones University Press

History

  • 6th Grade, Latin America and Canada, McMillan Publishing Company
  • 7th Grade, World History, Abeka
  • 8th Grade, US History and Government, Abeka

English Literature

  • 6th Grade
    • Literature by Modus Press
    • Novel Studies- Anne of Green Gables, Treasure Island, Tom Sawyer
  • 7th Grade
    • Novel Studies- Westing Game, The Bronze Bow, The Hiding Place
    • Plays- Joan of Arc, Sir Gawain and the Green Night, short stories, and poetry
  • 8th Grade
    • Novel Studies- The Giver, The Miracle Worker, Around the World in 80 Days, Civil War Novel, Pilgrim's Progress, Hinds Feet in High Places

Bible

  • 6th Grade, Route 66, A Genesis to Revelation Bible Survey, Positive Action for Christ Publishers.
  • 7th Grade, Wise Up, Study of the Book of Proverbs, Positive Action for Christ Publishers
  • 8th Grade, Dynamic Christian Living, Positive Action for Christ Publishers
  • Grounding in spiritual truths about the following important areas of life.
    1. Spiritual Birth - Salvation
    2. Growth-the study of God's Word
    3. Breath-the power of prayer
    4. Communication-sharing Christ with the lost
    5. Behavior-daily living based on biblical principles

7th and 8th Grade 9 Week Courses

Speech
  • 7th Grade, Let's Talk, Basic Speech Techniques, Gary C. Collins Publishing Co,
  • 8th Grade, Debate (No Assigned Text at this time.)
Health
  • 7th Grade, Total Health for a Winning Lifestyle, RiverEdge Publishing Co., Studying how to keep our bodies Healthy
  • 8th Grade, Total Health for a Winning Lifestyle, RiverEdge Publishing Co, Studying Healthy Thinking and Emotional Well Being

PE (No Text Assigned)

 

Computer Ed. (No Text Assigned)

 

Curriculum Evaluation

  1. Graduate Student Surveys
  2. Standardize Test Scores
  3. High School's Feedback
  4. Staff Review and Response
    • On going review
    • Cyclical review - each year we review one area of curriculum to evaluate its effectiveness.
  5. Publishing Dates