Page 10 - High School Course Catalog - 2019-20

A study of Biblical doctrines and principles for the purpose of preparing servant-leaders. The study will explore living, defending, and sharing the Word of God in a secular and pluralistic society.
Prerequisite: Course Three: Christian Doctrine - Grace and Truth or Course 0: Introduction to the Bible - Faith Foundations.
Christian Life Theo5
Credit: One (1) Credit
A study of Bible accounts and personal applications to students’ lives today. This course is offered based on the needs of students in the ESP program.
Prerequisite: ESP Program
English 1
Credit: One (1) Credit
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
English 1 students are exposed to a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts from around the world, both classic and contemporary. Throughout the year, students learn and practice essential skills related to academic writing. Each quarter, students explore a different topic or question and use various texts, critical thinking and discussion, and writing to formulate an application or answer.
Quarter 1: Reading closely and writing to analyze
Quarter 2: How do authors structure texts and develop ideas?
Quarter 3: Communicating knowledge through research: inquiry and writing processes Quarter 4: Analyzing texts to write arguments
Prerequisites: 8th Grade English or equivalent
English 2 1001340
Credit: One (1) Credit
English 2 builds upon the Common Core State Standard skills learned in English 1. Students use fiction and nonfiction texts to further their understanding of the English language and how authors use writing to communicate to various audiences. Each quarter, students explore a different topic or question and use various texts, critical thinking and discussion, and writing to formulate an application or answer.
Quarter 1: How do authors develop complex characters and ideas in writing? Quarter 2: How do authors use rhetoric and word choice to develop claims? Quarter 3: Researching multiple perspectives
Quarter 4: How do authors use craft and structure to develop characters and ideas?
Prerequisites: English 1/Pre-AP English Language and Literature
Pre-AP English Language and Literature 1001320
Credit: One (1) Credit
Pre-AP English Language and Literature is an introduction to literature and nonfiction, reading and writing, and analysis and argument that is both challenging and nurturing. The course content establishes the roots of future AP success. Students learn and hone skills like close
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2019-2020 COURSE CATALOG - HS 10