9th-12th GRADE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS and SUPPLIES
If you plan on having your student take any of the high school sciences, they are required to use Apologia textbooks. We offer Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Biology and Physics.
Fees and some supplies are posted. Additional supplies may be posted closer to Academy start date.
9th Grade Composition (Tanya Smith) - The 9th grade class will develop their writing skills as they respond to various prompts including literature, poetry, and current events. They will be challenged to respond to one another's work and to look closely at how they can improve their own written expression using examples of great writing and brief lessons in form and grammar. (Supplies: $5 copy fee; One-subject notebook with perforated edges, notebook or journal (student’s choice) to be used solely for journaling, one folder, two pens of different colors (green, purple...) in addition to black ink pens and pencils. A copy of “A Writer’s Reference”, 5th edition with 2003 MLA update by Diana Hacker.)
10th Grade Composition (Nancy Wheeler) - A building year from 9th grade with a focus on creative writing. (Supplies: A bound composition book; notebook (either 3-ring or spiral); 2 pocket folder)
11th Grade Composition (Tanya Smith) - The 11th grade class will spend the first semester in creative writing exercises including the practice of description, explanation, analysis, narration, and journaling. The students will focus on writing a research paper in the 2nd semester and will complete a poetry unit. (Supplies: $5 copy fee; One-subject notebook with perforated edges, notebook or journal (student’s choice) to be used solely for journaling, one folder. Two pens of different colors (green, purple ...), in addition to black ink pens and pencils. A copy of “A Writer’s Reference”, 5th edition with 2003 MLA update by Diana Hacker .)
12th Grade Composition (Terri Oxner) – Students will spend time fine tuning their ability to communicate their ideas and expressing them clearly in the written language, while improving their critical thinking skills. (Supplies: Paper and pencil/pen, a spiral notebook for journaling only, a dictionary. Not required, but
recommended: The Writer’s Toolbox: A Writing and Grammar Handbook, by Bob Jones Univ. Press.)
20th Century History (Nancy Wheeler) – A focus of American 20th century history with exposure to the involvement of the rest of the world. (Supplies: $5 copy fee; 3-ring notebook; 2-pocket folder)
Advanced Biology (Lyn Gladden) - This is Apologia's advanced biology course The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. It covers both the anatomy and the physiology of the human body's 11 organ systems in detail. (Supplies: notebook, pencil, $30 lab fee; Apologia's The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made)
American Literature (Debbie Hopper) – Introduces students to works by America’s prominent writers from several different periods. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own books. (Supplies: $18 book fee; Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin; The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne; Walden by Henry David Thoreau; Billy Budd by Herman Melville; Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass )
Art (Rebekah Holloway) – Many different mediums will be taught to help encourage the use of the student’s creativity, with the students choosing their own medium the second semester. No talent required! (Supplies: $15 art fee)
Biology (Enid Valentine) – This is Apologia’s biology course, Exploring Creation with Biology. Students will learn about life science topics like cell structure, genetics, ecosystems, the five kingdoms, creation and evolution, and more. (Supplies: $30 lab fee; spiral notebook with paper and pockets, pencil, newest edition of Exploring Creation with Biology.)
British Literature (Debbie Sadler) – Introduces student to works by British authors from different periods. Students will be responsible for purchsing their own books. (Supplies: $5 copy fee; Reading List: Beowulf; Canterbury Quintet: The General Prologue and 4 Tales (Chaucer); Hamlet (Shakespeare); The Importance of Being Ernest (Wilde); Paradise Lost (Milton); Frankenstein (Shelley); Gulliver's Travels (Swift); Emma (Austen); Wuthering Heights (Bronte); A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens); Dubliners (Joyce); The Secret Sharer (Conrad); Pygmalion (Shaw); A Passage to India (Forster); Lord of the Flies (Golding). Books can be purchased from Sonlight Curriculum, Amazon or some other book company, or you can borrow them or get them from the library.)
Business Math (Rebekah Holloway) – We will explore the world of Consumer Math with an emphasis on budgeting taxes, and ways to save money. The students will become proficient in determining sales tax, discounts, and tips using real world examples. (Supplies: $10 copy fee; spiral notebook, calculator, pencil)
Chemistry (Cary Hiatt) – This is Apologia’s chemistry course, Exploring Creation with Chemistry. Students will learn about topics like atoms and molecules, chemical equations, solutions, kinetics, energy & heat, and more. (Supplies: $30.00 lab fee; ½ to 1”, 3-ring binder to be used as a lab notebook, pens (blue or black and red), lined paper or graph paper, & calculator. Students must bring to class by October 6th: a white, cotton t-shirt, washed and dried without fabric softener (please write student’s name on label), a large coffee can (cleaned, with lid), and a 2-L soda pop bottle (cleaned). Parents are responsible for purchasing 1st or 2nd edition of Exploring Creation with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile (Apologia Publishers)
Choir (Nancy Wheeler) – Students will work with sheet music, learning notes, pitch and harmony with a concert to be presented at the end of the year. (Supplies: $15 sheet music fee; black 3-ring notebook; pencil - NO pens please!).
College Test Preparation (Rebekah Holloway) - Focus on preparing your student to take the SAT, with test taking hints, practice test and developing critical thinking skills. (Supplies: $30 for SAT book and copy fee; section in notebook, or a folder for taking notes, paper, and pens).
Concepts of Algebra (Tracy Cochran) – Basic algebra concepts will be taught and explored so that student will have firm foundation of algebra. (Supplies: $7 copy fee, paper, pencil, calculator)
Latin I (Linda Allison) – Exploration into the Latin language with a focus on root words and vocabulary ending with a clear understanding of the language. (Supplies: $15 manual fee; A 2”, three-ring binder with a front plastic sleeve, pencils/pens. A Latin/English, English/Latin dictionary must be purchased by the students)
Photography (Kim Magnus; Ramona Bennett) – Teaches basic photography techniques. Students will work throughout the year to build a portfolio and compete for cash prizes at the end of the year. Camera and developing cost not included in fee. (Supplies: Students required to supply camera and film or developing; A 1”, 3-ring binder with dividers, pens/pencils, a camera (preferably digital). $15.00 fee, plus some additional developing costs throughout the year)
Physical Science (Lyn Gladden) –This is Apologia’s Physical Science course, Exploring Creation with Physical Science. The students will learn about physical science topics like the atmosphere, water, the earth, weather, Newton's laws, electricity & magnetism, and more. A year of pre-algebra is suggested before taking this class. (Supplies: notebook, pencil, $25 lab fee; Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science)
Spanish I & II (Melody Castrellon) - A conversational approach will be taken in teaching the students, with a goal of having the students understand and speak with a vocabulary used in everyday Spanish. An English/Spanish dictionary is required. (Supplies: $10 copy fee; English/Spanish dictionary, )
Speech (Terri Oxner) - The goal of this class is to teach students the basic skills needed for making public speeches, and to help them overcome fear of public speaking. Note: Participation in speeches is NOT optional in this class and is a major part of the grade. (Supplies: Paper and pencil/pen, large note cards for each speech given).
Theatre (Nancy Wheeler) - Whether it’s acting, costuming, lighting, sets or sound. All aspects of theatre will be taught in class with a final performance at the end of the year. (Supplies: $30 performance fee; 3-ring notebook; 2-pocket folder)
World Cultures (Debbie Sadler) – Exposure to the different cultures throughout the worlds by studying religion, language, traditions, history with a little bit of geography thrown in. (Supplies: $5 copy fee; paper, pen, TEXT: Geography of the World (Jayne Parsons; DK Publishing). Can be ordered new or used through Amazon.com).
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IN ORDER FOR THE STUDENT TO ENROLL IN ONE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS, EACH INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MUST PURCHASE THE SPECIFIC TEXT LISTED. OF COURSE, SIBLINGS MAY SHARE SCIENCE TEXTS.
