Students work on Math, Language Arts, History & Geography, Science, and Bible
on a daily basis. Some students are working with pencil and paper in some
subjects and on the computer in others. There are some students using
computer curriculum for all subjects. You child's plan will be
determined on an individual basis. If your child will be using the
computer curriculum, you will be required to provide a computer at home for
study and homework that is compatible with the remote program.
Other Subjects
Physical Education
PE is taught twice
a week to students in the 2-12 grade students (although most of our students
prefer to participate even if they do not need the credits).
Student in K and
Level 1 have "mini" PE on a daily basis and "full" PE twice each week.
Drama
Our Christmas
program is generally a musical, which gives us the opportunity to teach basic
chorus and drama during the same class period, as well as to work on grace and
poise under pressure. All students are required to participate in this
program in some capacity. These are opportunities to work with lighting.
costumes, set, and/or speaking, instrumental and singing parts.
Music
Music is taught
one day each week and is required for students through eighth grade.
Chorus is available to all students and is considered a fine arts elective for
high school students.
Additionally, we have contracted with the American Independent Music
Association to provide instrumental instruction. Band instruments,
percussion, and keyboard are offered. This program is an elective and is
taught by a professional music teacher who travels from one Christian school
to another. Students participate in recitals and competitions. The
current cost of this program is $353.oo. It appears that this will be
the cost for 2008-2009 for students registered prior to the first day of
school. Instruments and music books may be obtained through a local
music store that rents to school students or from American Independent Music
Association, the company which provides the instructors. The rental fee
from AIMA is approximately $20.00 per month and is the least expensive rental
we have found. Of coarse, you might be surprised to find great bargains
to purchase used instruments on e-bay or in the classifieds. Another
great source is gradma's attic! (my grandson is playing his aunts alto
sax!).
An
important note regarding musical instruments. Studies have shown
confirmed that there is a significant relationship between those students who
play musical instruments and higher SAT scores, higher GPA, and ultimately,
higher income levels as adults. We are excited about the opportunity to
bring this program into our academy!
This is considered to be a fine arts electives for 9th - 12th graders.
Art
Art is taught once a week to children in level eight and below and as an
optional fine arts elective to all others. Students who select to
participate in this elective are required to complete the course and will be
graded according to the curriculum requirements for this subject.
Students in the levels eight through twelve may participate in this course if
they meet the criteria (pac, level, number of pacs completed. etc.)
Electives
The following courses are electives:
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US Constitution |
Language - Essays |
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Sign Language |
Child Development |
Web Design |
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Spanish |
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Music |
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Mechanical Drawing |
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Art - Drawing |
