Science

Middle School Science

Middle School Science - General Science TBA

Appropriate for grades 5 - 6.

Course Description: Important science concepts will be taught to help students understand the basic principles of science rather than to merely teach them science vocabulary. The world is presented as a creation of God to be appreciated. How the world is ordered according to His timeless principles will be studied within the disciplines of life, physical and earth science. This course is being set up as a two year rotation to lay the foundation for success in our 7th and 8th grade life and physical science classes.

Special Materials: Text TBA - will not exceed $50.00; Lab fee TBA

Parent Role - Private Tutor: Teachers will provide parents with a syllabus and updated information on material being covered each class period. Parents are expected to check homework assignments, and help with any preparation or review needed for their child’s next class. It is the parent’s role to set up a time management schedule with their child to ensure successful completion of each assignment. In addition, some of the tests for these classes will be taken at home under parent supervision. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 - 11:00 Class size : 8-15

Course fee for the year: $370.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)

Middle School Science - Life Science TBA

Appropriate for grades 7 - 8.

Course Description: This course will provide students with a study in life science and is designed to answer their questions about themselves and the living things around them. The course will cover the relationship of science to the Word of God and examine the attributes of life, the classification system, cells, plant and animal life, and the human body. In class lab work will be included.

Special Materials: Text TBA - will not exceed $50.00; Lab Fee TBA

Parent Role: Educational Supervisor - Teachers will provide parents with a syllabus and updated information on material being covered each class period. Parents will guide their children by assuming the role of supervisor: setting up a study schedule with their child, checking to be sure that assignments are completed, helping them to understand difficult material, and by helping with time management for successful completion of long term assignments. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 - 9:00 Class size : 8-15

Course fee for the year: $370.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)

High School Science

Earth Science TBA

Appropriate for grade 9 - advanced 8th. Older students who need earth science are welcome to take this course with the understanding that it will be taught at the 9th grade level.

Course Description: An in-depth survey of the four branches of earth science: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. This course will not simply be a collection of facts, but a presentation of the interesting processes, historically important events, and the structures and actions that can be observed in or from the earth today.

Special Materials: Text TBA; Lab fee TBA

Parent Role: Educational Supervisor - Teachers will provide parents with a syllabus and updated information on material being covered each class period. Parents will guide their children by assuming the role of supervisor: setting up a study schedule with their child, checking to be sure that assignments are completed, helping them to understand difficult material, and by helping with time management for successful completion of long term assignments. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 - 10:00 Class size : 8-15

Course fee for the year: $370.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)

Biology TBA

Appropriate for grades 10 & up.

Course Description: To introduce the student to a systematic way to study God’s living creation. Cellular biology, zoology, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany and human anatomy and physiology will all be covered. Lab work including use of a microscope will be included.

Special Materials: Text: TBA; Lab fee TBA

Parent Role: Educational Supervisor - Teachers will provide parents with a syllabus and updated information on material being covered each class period. Parents will guide their children by assuming the role of supervisor: setting up a study schedule with their child, checking to be sure that assignments are completed, helping them to understand difficult material, and by helping with time management for successful completion of long term assignments. Parents bear the responsibility for ensuring that their child comes prepared for class.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 - 12:30 (includes lab time) Class size : 8-15

Course fee for the year: $550.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)

Chemistry - Regular and Honors Debra Hinton Reid

Appropriate for grades 11 & 12. Prerequisite: Algebra 1.

Course Description: Covering all aspects of basic Chemistry for High School students, including atomic structure, elements and the periodic table, ionic and covalent Bonds, chemical compounds, chemical reactions, balancing equations, gases, solids and liquids and their properties, solutions, acids, bases, salts, thermodynamics, kinetics, oxidation/reduction, and organic chemistry. AN HONORS OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE,

Special Materials: TBA - will not exceed $50.00

Parent Role: Educational Counselor: Here parents have the opportunity to monitor the independent school work performed by their children while it is still possible for them to provide additional guidance if needed. The responsibility for time management, preparation for class and academic success falls on the student.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00-12:30 (includes lab time) Class size : 10-15

Course fee for the year: $550.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)

Physics - Regular and Honors Debra Hinton Reid

Appropriate for grades 11 & 12.

Course Description: Physics is the study of energy and matter and the relationship between them. This course will explore physical concepts in areas such as light, sound, heat, electricity and machines. AN HONORS OPTION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE,

Special Materials: Text: TBA - Not to exceed $50.00

Parent Role: Educational Counselor: Here parents have the opportunity to monitor the independent school work performed by their children while it is still possible for them to provide additional guidance if needed. The responsibility for time management, preparation for class and academic success falls on the student.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 Class size : 8-15

Course fee for the year: $550.00 ($5.75 per instructional hour)