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Humanities

Middle School

Introduction to Grammar & Writing

This class focuses on basic grammar, writing and basic literature. The class will use a novel each semester to complete an in-depth literature analysis (8-10 weeks per novel). Parents will need to pick 3 books, at or above grade level for at home reading and book reports. Book reports on novels read outside of class will be presented in “novel” ways throughout the year.

Grammar and Writing

This class focuses on basic grammar, writing and basic literature. The class will use a novel each semester to complete an in-depth literature analysis (8-10 weeks per novel). Students will also read a biography for a research paper, but this will be discussed 2 nd semester. Parents will need to pick 3 books for at home reading and book reports. These books must be books the student has not read before and at or above a 7 th grade reading level. Book reports on novels read outside of class will be presented in “novel” ways throughout the year. Writing will consists of a research paper on a famous Christian scientist.

Advanced Grammar and Writing

This class focuses on some grammar but mostly writing and basic literature. The class will use short stories, poetry, and novels to complete in- depth literature analysis. Three or four book reports on novels read outside of class will be expected during the year. Writing will focus on expository, persuasive, descriptive, and journal.

Georgia History

Through hands-on activities, this course surveys the history of the state from the Native Americans to the 21st century, and provides information on the government, culture, and people of Georgia.

High School

Fundamentals of Literature

Ninth-grade English spends less time on grammar and more time on reading, independent analy­sis, and composition skills. Students read works of fiction, poetry, and drama, do a basic research paper, engage in fundamental literary analysis, and are introduced to the basic parts of the formal SAT essay. Three book reports will be expected during the year on novels as outside reading.

World Literature

Tenth-grade English, a course in world literature, encourages the student to do in-depth analysis of the three major genres of fiction, poetry, and drama. Students gain further experience of the composition formats learned in the ninth grade, and they are introduced to the basic termi­nology of literary study. Independent, well-organized thought in oral and written work is of great importance. Three or four book reports on outside reading will be expected. Introduction to the SAT will begin at this level.

American Literature

Assignments include reading primary and secondary ma­terial, writing essays of personal reflection, analyzing literary and historical works, and preparing an interdisciplinary research project, as well as building skills in composition and oral expression. Interdisciplinary class work contributes to the interdisciplinary nature of the course. Three book reports will be required. SAT writing practice will be prominent at this level.

British Literature

This is a demanding, college-level course in advanced composition and literary analysis, with works drawn from British literature. Students will read one play by Shakespeare and other pre-20th-Century works of the British canon se­lected by the teacher. Compositions on literary topics as well as SAT writing will be expected. Three or four book reports on outside reading will be assigned.

World History

This class offers high school students a chance to study and discuss history from the creation of the world, up to World War II. Students are guided by a Christian World View perspective. Texts used are, "World History: The Human Experience" by Glencoe, "Streams of Civilization" by Christian Liberty Press, and the Bible.

American History / Government and Economics

American History alternates with Government and Economics each year. These courses are all hands on, offering students an opportunity to test their skills in presentation, discussion and debate. In the fall of 2010, the Government class debated the topic of how to handle the oil drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico.